WO2007065674A1 - Niveau d'eau articule - Google Patents

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WO2007065674A1
WO2007065674A1 PCT/EP2006/011742 EP2006011742W WO2007065674A1 WO 2007065674 A1 WO2007065674 A1 WO 2007065674A1 EP 2006011742 W EP2006011742 W EP 2006011742W WO 2007065674 A1 WO2007065674 A1 WO 2007065674A1
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spirit level
legs
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dragonfly
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Manfred Konnegen
Johannes Feistel
Ralf Schrödter
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Manfred Konnegen
Johannes Feistel
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C9/00—Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels
    • G01C9/18—Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids
    • G01C9/24—Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids in closed containers partially filled with liquid so as to leave a gas bubble
    • G01C9/26—Details
    • G01C9/28—Mountings

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  • the present invention relates to a spirit level with at least two legs pivotally connected by a joint.
  • the spirit level can be used in a corner of a room or on a staircase.
  • generic spirit levels can be used in other areas as mirrors or stencils, for example for various types of curves.
  • a rotatable spirit level angle is disclosed in DE9408084.4. This consists of a two-legged
  • US Pat. No. 670,432 discloses a spirit level which is constructed from three legs, the individual legs being connected to one another via a total of two joints.
  • the possible uses of this spirit level are that two joints are provided, but are considerably expanded compared to the previously known spirit level.
  • a disadvantage of the known spirit levels is that in practice it is often difficult due to the joints to quickly and reliably set a certain angle between the legs.
  • Vonnemann Kloiber & suction use our sign 2942 multi-leg spirit level as a standard spirit level, in which the legs are aligned in such a way that the spirit level takes the form of a one-leg spirit level.
  • the individual legs of the multi-leg spirit level must be aligned at an angle of 180 ° to one another via the joints.
  • An axially movable spirit level is known from DE 100 19 880 A1, which has a number of individual segments connected with joints. With this construction, it is possible to nestle the well-known spirit level around the curve of a building. This enables tile and natural stone layers to mark a vertical crack on the wall in round staircases or spiral staircases.
  • a disadvantage of this previously known spirit level is that it is not suitable for using all corners and edges with certain angles, but is only suitable for use on curves.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a spirit level with at least two legs pivotally connected by a joint, with which predetermined positions can be set quickly and easily and which is versatile.
  • this object is achieved in that, in the case of a generic spirit level, the joint can be locked in at least one predetermined position. This allows the user of the Vonnemann Kloiber & Inc quickly and effortlessly set our sign 2942 spirit level according to the invention to an angle position of the legs that he frequently requires with respect to one another.
  • the predetermined position enables a relative alignment of the legs at an angle of 180 °.
  • the spirit level according to the invention can be quickly and effortlessly transformed into a conventional,
  • the joint is designed as a locking hinge.
  • Locking hinges are available on the market, so that the use of standard components makes them particularly economical to produce
  • the joint can be locked in two or more positions.
  • a latching position at 180 ° and a further latching position at 90 ° can be easily adjusted.
  • a latching force is designed to be adjustable.
  • this takes into account the fact that, for example, when using a locking hinge as a joint, the locking force decreases over time due to mechanical wear. In this case, this force can be readjusted with the spirit level according to the invention.
  • the engagement force so large by adjustment that the mobility of the legs relative to one another is practically completely prevented. This can be beneficial in cases where only the use of a standard spirit level is desired.
  • the engagement force so large by adjustment that the mobility of the legs relative to one another is practically completely prevented. This can be beneficial in cases where only the use of a standard spirit level is desired.
  • the engagement force so large by adjustment that the mobility of the legs relative to one another is practically completely prevented. This can be beneficial in cases where only the use of a standard spirit level is desired.
  • the engagement force so large
  • the engaging force should be selected to be so small that the spirit level according to the invention can be adjusted continuously over the entire angular range.
  • This setting variant corresponds to the known multi-leg spirit levels mentioned above.
  • Another preferred embodiment of the present invention provides that a holding force for non-latching positions can be adjusted. This allows the user to choose how easy it is
  • Angular position of two legs of the spirit level according to the invention can be folded between the snap-in positions. If the user only wishes to use the spirit level in the specified snap-in positions, he will adjust a minimum holding force. In this case, the legs are between the locking positions
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention with regard to the weight of the spirit level according to the invention provides that the joint consists of plastic. In addition, plastic is cheap in the
  • a central leg can be longer than the rest
  • the spirit level according to the invention is further improved if several legs are each provided with a horizontal and / or vertical spirit level. Each leg, which is provided with a dragonfly, is used in this way to indicate the inclination.
  • the legs can be connected to one another and separated from one another without a tool, it is Vonnemann Kloiber & conduct our sign 2942 possible, the length of the spirit level modular to the respective
  • a development of the invention provides that a length scale, preferably in metric and / or English units, which preferably extends continuously over several legs, is arranged on at least one leg. In this way it is also possible, for example, to include the "total length" of a staircase
  • At least one dragonfly is provided with an illumination device, preferably LED illumination.
  • At least one vial is rotatably mounted about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated leg.
  • Angular orientation is set relative to the leg
  • the rotatability of the vial about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated leg is particularly favorable if the vial is rotatably mounted in a bore formed in the associated leg.
  • At least one spirit level is rotatably mounted about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the associated leg. This one in this
  • Spatially rotatable mounting of the dragonfly can be combined with particular advantage with the above-mentioned rotatable mounting of the dragonfly about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated leg.
  • the dragonfly is gimbal-mounted in the associated leg.
  • the rotatability of the vial about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the associated leg enables the vial to be adapted to inclines in a direction perpendicular to the above-mentioned inclined plane.
  • the rotatable mounting of the dragonfly within the associated leg results in connection with the
  • spirit level according to the invention the spirit level in connection with the rotatable mounting of the spirit level within the associated leg can also be used for measuring angles relative to the horizontal inclined planes. Likewise, it is possible to maintain a predetermined angle using the spirit level of the generic type.
  • Figure 1 schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the
  • FIG. 4 further schematic diagrams for illustrating preferred
  • FIG. 5 perspective view of a leg of a preferred embodiment
  • the spirit level 1 has a central leg 2.
  • the central leg 2 has a dragonfly 8. In the context of the invention, this can be both a horizontal dragonfly and a vertical dragonfly. It depends on whether Figure 1 functions as a top view or a side view. According to this exemplary embodiment, the central leg 2 has a width of 125 mm. There are more on both sides of the central leg 2
  • the further legs 3, 4, 5, 6 have a width of approximately 80 mm.
  • Spirit levels usual dimensions of approx. 22 x 48 mm. They are made from an aluminum profile. Plugs are attached to the ends of the outer legs and seal off the aluminum profile from the outside. In addition, the plugs have a shock-absorbing effect.
  • Both the further legs 3, 4, 5, 6 and the central leg 2 are each connected to the adjacent leg or to the adjacent legs via a locking hinge 7 or via locking hinges 7
  • Adjacent legs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 can be pivoted relative to one another by the latching hinges 7.
  • the Invention can be oriented both in the plane of the drawing and perpendicular to the plane of the drawing.
  • the locking hinges 7 are preferably made of plastic.
  • the swivel axis is perpendicular to the plane of the drawing
  • the swivel axis is in the plane of the drawing. It is in
  • Locking hinges 7 have their pivot axis in the plane of the drawing, whereas other locking hinges 7 have their pivot axis perpendicular to the drawing plane.
  • the outer legs 3, 6 are each provided with a dragonfly 8.
  • this dragonfly 8 can be a horizontal as well as a vertical dragonfly 8.
  • the locking hinges 7 can be locked in three angular positions. On the one hand, each locking hinge 7 can be locked at 180 °. If all locking hinges 7 in the
  • Spirit level 1 takes the form of a conventional spirit level, which consists of only one part. This case is indicated in FIG. 1 by a dash-dot line.
  • the locking hinges 7 can also be locked in the other angular positions 135 ° and 90 °. Under
  • Locking position of the locking hinges 7 is one in both
  • the angular position is the
  • Spirit level 1 for inclination measurement is normally unchangeable if the restoring forces are designed in a suitable manner.
  • the latching hinges 7 can be moved from one latching position to another latching position in a targeted manner, in which a torque is applied which is greater in amount than the restoring torques. The user does this by exerting a force on the respective leg at a certain distance from the locking hinge 7. This force is greater than that when performing one
  • Locking positions as well as the clamping strength for the intermediate positions can be adjusted in the locking hinge 7.
  • Locking hinge 7 connected to each other in the locked position of 180 °.
  • the unit consisting of the two outer legs 3, 4 and the associated latching hinge 7 is connected to the central leg 2 via the associated latching hinge 7 in the latched position of 135 °.
  • the outer legs 5, 6 are also over the
  • Associated locking hinge 7 connected to each other in the locking position of 180 °, the unit consisting of the outer legs 5, 6 and the associated locking hinge 7 via the locking hinge 7 arranged between the leg 5 and the central leg 2 with the central leg 2 in the locking position of - 135 ° is connected.
  • the outer legs 5, 6 are located Vonnemann Kloiber & sense our snap-in hinge 7 connecting 2942 in a snap-in position of 90 °.
  • the unit consisting of the outer legs 5, 26 oriented at right angles to one another is connected via the locking hinge 7 arranged between the leg 5 and the central leg 2 such that the central leg 2 is in a snap-in position of 90 ° with the adjacent leg 5.
  • Spirit level 1 is normally received unchanged when using the spirit level 1 for inclination measurement, provided that all locking hinges 7 are in one of their locking positions, that is to say either at 180 °, 135 ° or 90 °.
  • the angle desired for the measurement environment is set between each adjacent pair of legs.
  • One of the angles 180 °, 135 °, 90 ° can be set, as well as any one
  • Spirit level 1 compared to the prior art, however, is that frequently required angular positions, such as in particular the 180 ° position, can be set particularly easily, quickly and precisely. In such a locked state, the spirit level is stable in itself and also torsionally rigid.
  • FIG. 2 shows some exemplary examples
  • Spirit level according to the invention in an operating state in which all are in the 180 ° locking position by the locking hinges 7.
  • the spirit level 1 according to the invention functions like a conventional spirit level and can easily be used on the levels
  • Soil 9 are created. Since all locking hinges 7 engage securely, there is no risk that a measurement error will occur due to the articulation of the scales because individual legs are not in the 180 ° position unintentionally.
  • the spirit level 1 on one of the snap-in hinges 7 can be adjusted to snap to this angle.
  • part (c) of FIG. 2 shows the use of the
  • FIG. 3 shows in part (a) the use of the invention
  • Snap hinge 7 brought at 90 °. This is effortless and quick thanks to the snap.
  • Part (b) of FIG. 3 illustrates the use of the spirit level 1 on the inside of a roof ridge 9. If this has an angle that does not correspond to any of the snap-in angles of the snap-in hinge 7, the spirit level 1 on one of the snap-in hinges 7 is used in an intermediate position.
  • part (a) of FIG. 4 outlines how the spirit level 1 according to the invention is used in the interior of a door arch 9 or similar round segment.
  • Part (b) of Figure 4 shows schematically how the spirit level 1 according to the invention on serrated wall 9
  • FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a leg 10 of another preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Projections 12 on the right side of the leg 10 each have a trough 14 on the longitudinal surfaces 13, the troughs 14 of the projections 12 being aligned with one another in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the leg 10.
  • the cam-like projections 12 on the left side of the leg 10 each have a knob 15 on both longitudinal surfaces 13.
  • the individual knobs 15 of each projection 12 are also aligned with one another in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the leg 10.
  • several legs 10 can be rotatably connected to one another and also separated again without the use of tools.
  • leg 10 is provided with a dragonfly 8.
  • the level 8 is in the longitudinal direction of the Vonnemann Kloiber & conduct our sign 2942
  • Leg 10 oriented pin 16 rigidly connected.
  • the pin 16 aligned in the longitudinal direction of the leg 10 is rotatably supported at the two ends in troughs of a rotating ring 17, not shown.
  • a scale ring 18 is also rigidly connected to the pin 16
  • Scale ring 18 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pin 16, so that the scale ring 18 surrounds the dragonfly 8 in a ring.
  • the rotating ring 17 is arranged coaxially to an annular receptacle 19 and rotatably supported in the annular receptacle 19.
  • the ring-shaped receptacle 19 is rigidly connected to the leg 10.
  • the unit comprising the ring-shaped receptacle 19, the rotating ring 17 rotatably mounted therein, the pin 16 with the scale ring 18 and the spirit level 8 is in one
  • Cross bore 20 of the leg 10 is arranged.
  • the inner diameter of the transverse bore 20 corresponds to the outer diameter of the annular receptacle 19.
  • an angle scale is attached (not shown in the figure), which is used to display an angle of rotation of the rotating ring 17 relative to the
  • annular receptacle 19 allows. Furthermore, the outer surface of the scale ring 18 is provided with an angle scale (likewise not shown in the figure), which makes it possible to read the angle of rotation of the pin 16 relative to the base surface of the leg 10.
  • the dragonfly 8 mounted in the manner described according to FIG. 5 can thus be rotated both about a longitudinal axis of the leg 10 and about a transverse axis of the leg 10. The rotation around the
  • the longitudinal axis of the leg 10 is in this case by rotating the pin 16 in the rotating ring 17.
  • the rotation about the transverse axis of the leg 10 is carried out by rotating the rotating ring 17 within the annular
  • the spirit level 8 can be readjusted in a suitable and desired manner. This can be
  • predefined angles of planes are checked or planes are produced with a predefined angle.

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L'invention concerne un niveau d'eau (1) qui présente au moins deux branches (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) reliées l'une à l'autre de manière pivotante par une articulation (7) et grâce auquel on peut régler facilement et rapidement des positions prédéterminées. Dans ce but, il est prévu, selon l'invention, que l'articulation (7) puisse être encliquetée dans au moins une position prédéterminée.
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AU546808B2 (en) * 1981-03-18 1985-09-19 Geoffrey Alan Boundy Gradient measuring device
WO1996003618A1 (fr) * 1993-04-27 1996-02-08 Dane Scarborough Niveau segmente, combine, a verrouillage reciproque
DE29714707U1 (de) * 1997-08-18 1997-09-25 Garrecht, Rudolf, 67067 Ludwigshafen Wasserwaage
US5839201A (en) * 1995-08-29 1998-11-24 Young; James D. Segmented, combination level and square having a rotating joint
US6282805B1 (en) * 1999-08-17 2001-09-04 Bruno A. Cosentino Multi-configurable modular level with adjustable bubble vial
DE20114124U1 (de) * 2001-08-22 2002-03-28 Mitte Klaus Libellen-Beleuchtung der Wasserwaage
FR2848294A1 (fr) * 2002-12-05 2004-06-11 Imp Exp Du Velay Instrument de mesure et de controle de niveau
DE10340575A1 (de) * 2003-09-01 2005-04-07 Frank Bliedtner Biegsame Wasserwaage

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AU546808B2 (en) * 1981-03-18 1985-09-19 Geoffrey Alan Boundy Gradient measuring device
WO1996003618A1 (fr) * 1993-04-27 1996-02-08 Dane Scarborough Niveau segmente, combine, a verrouillage reciproque
US5839201A (en) * 1995-08-29 1998-11-24 Young; James D. Segmented, combination level and square having a rotating joint
DE29714707U1 (de) * 1997-08-18 1997-09-25 Garrecht, Rudolf, 67067 Ludwigshafen Wasserwaage
US6282805B1 (en) * 1999-08-17 2001-09-04 Bruno A. Cosentino Multi-configurable modular level with adjustable bubble vial
DE20114124U1 (de) * 2001-08-22 2002-03-28 Mitte Klaus Libellen-Beleuchtung der Wasserwaage
FR2848294A1 (fr) * 2002-12-05 2004-06-11 Imp Exp Du Velay Instrument de mesure et de controle de niveau
DE10340575A1 (de) * 2003-09-01 2005-04-07 Frank Bliedtner Biegsame Wasserwaage

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