EP0870886B1 - Device for leveling an object - Google Patents

Device for leveling an object Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0870886B1
EP0870886B1 EP98105204A EP98105204A EP0870886B1 EP 0870886 B1 EP0870886 B1 EP 0870886B1 EP 98105204 A EP98105204 A EP 98105204A EP 98105204 A EP98105204 A EP 98105204A EP 0870886 B1 EP0870886 B1 EP 0870886B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
mounting member
level
detector
mounting
shortening
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP98105204A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP0870886A1 (en
Inventor
Dieter Peterhans
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Publication of EP0870886A1 publication Critical patent/EP0870886A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0870886B1 publication Critical patent/EP0870886B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/18—Means for suspending the supporting construction
    • E04B9/183—Means for suspending the supporting construction having a lower side adapted to be connected to a channel of the supporting construction
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/18—Means for suspending the supporting construction
    • E04B9/20—Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable
    • E04B9/205—Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable by means of a resilient clip
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F21/00—Implements for finishing work on buildings
    • E04F21/18—Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
    • E04F21/1838—Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates for setting a plurality of similar elements
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S33/00—Geometrical instruments
    • Y10S33/21—Geometrical instruments with laser

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for Leveling an object, a reference part for assembly on a mounting element cut to length by this device, use of the device and a method for mounting a suspended ceiling according to the preamble of the independent claims.
  • the bracket can be adjusted for a suspended ceiling.
  • This Bracket consists of a variety of rod-like mounting elements, on which hanger to hold the ceiling be attached. To level the ceiling, the Hanger attached to the mounting elements so that they all the same distance from that defined by the laser Have reference plane. Similarly, the Leveling of facades or floors.
  • US 5 484 026 describes a device with which automatically locks the nuts against a laser level can be positioned.
  • nuts are time-consuming and complex. It puts therefore the task, a device or a method to provide the type mentioned above, the leveling work simplified and more efficient designed.
  • the device according to the invention thus has in a first aspect a detector with which that e.g. reference level defined by the laser is determined can be.
  • the detector triggers a reference generator which generates a reference point on the respective mounting element.
  • the device becomes the assembly element along until the reference producer is at the desired one Position. Then the reference point generated automatically.
  • the reference point is through mechanical processing of the mounting element generated, by cutting to length of the mounting element, which is very efficient is possible.
  • a holding device is preferably provided, which automatically holds the mounting element, so that the mounting element during the generation of the Reference point not shifted.
  • Adjustment means provided, which an adjustment allow the distance of the reference generator to the holding device.
  • an improvement in accuracy by using the device with means for measuring the angle of the mounting element to the reference plane can in this way the inclination of the mounting element at the Calculation of the position of the reference point taken into account become.
  • a distance meter can also be used to measure the Distance of the device from a wall or ceiling provided be, which allows a more accurate correction becomes.
  • the device is particularly suitable for Adjustment of a suspended ceiling. Preferably happens this by cutting the mounting elements, whereby the reference parts or hangers in this case a stop should have for the end of the mounting element, so that they are cut to length in a defined position Mounting element can be attached.
  • the assembly method according to the invention a suspended ceiling allows rational leveling, because the assembly elements are cut to length very quickly can go on what the hangers position can be assembled.
  • FIG. 1 The basic structure of a suspended ceiling is illustrated in Figure 1.
  • reference number denotes 1 the concrete ceiling, at regular intervals Dowels 2 are attached.
  • Mounting elements hang on the dowels 2 or eyelet wires 3.
  • At the bottom of each A hanger 4 is attached to the eyelet wire 3.
  • the hangers 4 are suspended in rails 5, which in turn the wear suspended ceiling 6.
  • the reference level is now used to determine the Cut eye wires 3 all to the same height. For this the eyelet wires are at a distance d from the reference level cut off. This is done with one described below Contraption.
  • each hanger 4 After cutting to length, hangers 4 are on the eyelet wires 3 attached. As can be seen from Figure 3, each hanger 4 has two arms 8, 9. in the upper arm 8 a hole 10 is arranged, the inner diameter of which is slight larger than the outside diameter of the eyelet wires 3 is. On the lower arm 9 is an open top closed, cylindrical shoe 11 attached below.
  • the upper, sloping arm is a little bit behind pressed down so that the hole 10 is approximately perpendicular to the Longitudinal axis of the eyelet wire stands and this introduced can be. Then the hanger 4 so far up pushed until the lower end of the eyelet wire into the Shoe 11 is inserted and abuts the lower arm 9. Now the upper arm 8 is released so that the Eyelet wire 3 canted in hole 10, which creates a non-positive Connection arises.
  • the lower arm 9 forms a stop, the position of the hanger 4 at the end of the Eyed wire 3 defined.
  • the rails 5 can then be inserted into the hook 12 the hanger 4 can be hung.
  • Figures 4 and 5 show an alternative Execution of the hanger 4.
  • This consists of a central plate 13 with two lateral spring arms 14.
  • an opening 15 recessed, through which the eyelet wire 3 is inserted can be.
  • a Holding mechanism arranged for the eyelet wire, consisting from two side spring catches 16, which are inserted Hold eyelet wire 3 tensile, and a bracket 17, the forms the stop for the end of the eyelet wire 3.
  • the execution of the hanger according to Fig. 4 and 5 allows installation with a very low suspension height, i.e. the rail 5 can be very close to the concrete ceiling 1 to be assembled. This is achieved by making the the parts 15-17 existing fastening mechanism in Profile of the rail 5 is sunk by the top edges 14a of the spring arms 14 the highest point of the hanger form.
  • Figure 6 shows a ceiling construction with Double grate, i.e. to stabilize the suspended Ceiling 6 transverse profiles 5a and longitudinal profiles 5b are provided.
  • the eyelet wires 3 with the hangers 4 are in the Cross sections 5a hooked.
  • cross connectors at the crossing points 18 provided, one of which is shown in Fig. 7 is.
  • the cross connectors are designed as brackets with two side arms 18a, 18b, which in the respective longitudinal profile 5b are suspended, and a central part 18c, the engages around the cross section 5a.
  • In the middle part 18c is one Slit opening 18d is provided which extends from a side edge 18e of the cross connector to at least in the middle extends. It serves to receive an eyelet wire 3, for the case that a cross connector 18 just above one Hanger 4 comes to rest. This has the advantage that all eyelet wires must be installed in an exactly vertical position can, whereby their cutting to length discussed below is simplified.
  • Figure 8 shows a device for cutting to length of the eyelet wires. It has a housing 15, which is preferably is cylindrical or rectangular in shape. At the top of the housing 15 is a funnel 16 with formed central upper opening 17. The top opening 17 continues in a first pipe section 18. Coaxial with this are further inside the device Pipe sections 19 and 20 provided in a lower Opening 21 open. The openings 17 and 21 and the pipe sections 18-20 form a guide for insertion an eyelet wire 3.
  • a holding device 23 and a cutting device 24 are arranged inside the device.
  • the holding device 23 is fixed to the Housing 15 connected. It has two holding jaws 25, whose ends facing the eyelet wire with plastic or Rubber padded. With the help of a drive from which only two drive wheels 26 can be seen, the Holding jaws extended radially against eyelet wire 3 and keep it.
  • the cutting or cutting device 24 is mounted on rods 27 such that they are longitudinal can be moved.
  • a drive 28 provided with screw gear 29.
  • the cutting or cutting device 24 has two knives 31, the cutting edges of the eyelet wire are facing. With the help of another drive, from that only two drive wheels 32 can be seen, the Holding jaws are extended radially against the eyelet wire 3 to cut this off.
  • a Detector 34 arranged with which the beam of the laser adjustment device 8 can be detected.
  • it is a one-dimensional CCD array or photodiode array, which is parallel to the eyelet wire 3 extends so that the height of the reference level 9 can be determined over a certain range.
  • the detector 34 can expand this measuring range a rail 35 can be mounted, so that it in different Positions can be attached to the housing. A such alternative position 34 'is shown in dashed lines.
  • An input keyboard is also on the housing 15 36 arranged with display 37. Using this keyboard can be the distance d of the cutting plane from the reference level 9 can be entered (see FIG. 2), either as direct Size or other information from which this size can be derived, e.g. B. the used Hanger or ceiling type and the distance of the Reference levels from the ceiling.
  • a rod 38 is also attached to the housing 15, by means of which the device from the ground to the Ceiling can be performed.
  • control electronics inside the housing 40, as well as an inclinometer 41 and an ultrasonic distance meter 42, whose tasks are explained below become.
  • the device When using the device is from the bottom one of the eyelet wires 3 out. Thanks to the funnel shape 16 the eyelet wire 3 is passed to the opening 17. Will that If the device is moved upwards, the eyelet wire 3 reaches in the pipe sections 18 - 20 and finally occurs on lower end of the case. As soon as the reference level 9 enters the intended area of the detector 34, actuated the control electronics 40, the holding device 23, the holding jaws 25 are extended and hold the Eyelet wire tight. Then, depending on the exact Position of the reference level 9 on the detector 34 and Inclination angle of the device by means of the cutting device of the drive 28 adjusted so that it is on the desired cutting length of the eyelet wire 3 is located. thereupon the knives 31 are actuated to cut the eyelet wire 3. Finally, the knives 31 and the retaining jaws 25 withdrawn again and release the eyelet wire.
  • the cutting length of the eyelet wire 3 directly from the position of the reference level 9 and the desired distance d can be calculated.
  • the eyelet wire 3 when cut to length stands at an angle ⁇ to the vertical direction, as in Figure 9 is shown.
  • the Inclinometer 41 provided that the angle of inclination ⁇ measures.
  • the distance meter 42 is used for the determination of the distance h of the cutting plane 45 from the Upper ceiling 1. From sizes ⁇ and h, as well as from permanently stored Information about the geometry of the device and the The position of the detector 34 on the device can then be a correction value x are determined to add to the distance d is before the eyelet wire 3 is cut to length.
  • the device described here can with small modifications also for cutting threaded rods be used if these instead of eyelet wires find application as mounting elements.
  • threaded rods can be used if these instead of eyelet wires find application as mounting elements.
  • various types of rod-shaped assembly elements be cut to length in a corresponding manner.
  • the device Mounting elements not cut to length but in a different way processed.
  • the mounting element can be squeezed be so that at the desired height a mechanical Stop arises where the hanger to be assembled.
  • a device according to the invention can Also mount the hanger yourself, in which case cutting to length, Squeezing or the like may not be necessary can.
  • the device can be used anywhere where an object leveled on rod-like mounting elements must become. This is the case for example with curtains Facades the case, but also with certain floor constructions or when assembling larger machines.
  • 36 further parameters can be entered. If for example a suspended sloping ceiling is to be leveled, see above can be the angle of the ceiling relative to the horizontal can be specified.
  • the structure of the device shown in Figure 8 can be modified in different ways. So can the detector 34 and / or the keyboard 36 also on the Rod 38 are arranged. You can also have several Detectors 34 are provided so that a measurement possible regardless of the location of the laser adjustment device 8 is.
  • the detector (or the detectors) is preferably arranged as close as possible to the axis of the mounting element 3, so that the smallest possible angle error occurs, if the device is held at an angle.
  • the rod 38 can also be axially on the housing 15 be attached and z.
  • the device is preferably equipped with an acoustic Signalers equipped, which if successful Cut or mark the mounting element Signal generated.
  • the size and weight of the device are selected so that it can be operated comfortably with one hand.
  • this is Reference level set by a laser.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Conveying And Assembling Of Building Elements In Situ (AREA)
  • Vending Machines For Individual Products (AREA)
  • Electrical Discharge Machining, Electrochemical Machining, And Combined Machining (AREA)
  • Machine Tool Units (AREA)
  • Details Or Accessories Of Spraying Plant Or Apparatus (AREA)

Abstract

The levelling system has supports to hold the required object at the selected level. It has a marking system comprising a detector which moves up each support until the correct level is found e.g. by laser levelling controls. At this level the detector marks the support mechanically. This enables fittings to be secured at the correct level. The supports can be suspended supports e.g. for a suspended ceiling, or vertical supports e.g. for a machine mounting. The marking system can be a simple cutter (31) for cutting off the support at a reference level. This enables a clip to be secured at the end of the support to provide the fitting.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Nivellierung eines Objektes, ein Bezugsteil zur Montage an einem durch diese Vorrichtung abgelängten Montageelement, eine Verwendung der Vorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Montage einer untergehängten Decke gemäss dem Oberbegriff der unabhängigen Patentansprüche.The invention relates to a device for Leveling an object, a reference part for assembly on a mounting element cut to length by this device, use of the device and a method for mounting a suspended ceiling according to the preamble of the independent claims.

Es ist, z.B. aus US 3 775 929, bekannt, Objekte mittels Laser zu nivellieren. Hierzu wird ein Laserstrahl von einen rotierenden Spiegel derart abgelenkt, dass er eine Bezugsebene überstreicht, die sodann als Bezugssystem für die Nivellierung eingesetzt wird.It is e.g. known from US 3,775,929 Level objects with a laser. For this, a Laser beam deflected from a rotating mirror so that he sweeps over a reference plane, which then is used as a reference system for leveling.

Auf diese Weise kann zum Beispiel die Halterung für eine untergehängte Decke justiert werden. Diese Halterung besteht aus einer Vielzahl von stabartigen Montageelementen, an welchen Abhänger zur Aufnahme der Decke befestigt werden. Um die Decke zu nivellieren, werden die Abhänger so an den Montageelementen befestigt, dass sie alle den gleichen Abstand von der vom Laser definierten Bezugsebene haben. In ähnlicher Weise wird auch bei der Nivellierung von Fassaden oder Böden vorgegangen.In this way, for example, the bracket can be adjusted for a suspended ceiling. This Bracket consists of a variety of rod-like mounting elements, on which hanger to hold the ceiling be attached. To level the ceiling, the Hanger attached to the mounting elements so that they all the same distance from that defined by the laser Have reference plane. Similarly, the Leveling of facades or floors.

Auch bei der Montage schwerer Maschinen oder dergl. wird die lasergestützte Nivellierung eingesetzt. Hier werden in einem Fundament Schrauben eingegossen, deren Gewinde das Fundament überragen. Auf allen Gewinden müssen nun auf gleicher Höhe Muttern aufgeschraubt werden, auf welche die Maschine zu liegen kommt. Die Muttern werden hierzu in einem festen Abstand zur Bezugsebene des Lasers positioniert.Even when assembling heavy machinery or the like. The laser-assisted leveling is used. Here screws are poured into a foundation, whose threads protrude beyond the foundation. On all threads nuts must now be screwed on at the same height, on which the machine comes to rest. The nuts are at a fixed distance from the reference plane of the Lasers positioned.

US 5 484 026 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung, mit welcher die Muttern automatisch gegenüber einem Laserniveau positioniert werden können. Die Positionierung der Muttern ist jedoch zeitraubend und aufwendig. Es stellt sich deshalb die Aufgabe, eine Vorrichtung bzw. ein Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art bereitzustellen, der die Nivellierungsarbeiten vereinfacht und rationeller gestaltet.US 5 484 026 describes a device with which automatically locks the nuts against a laser level can be positioned. The positioning of the However, nuts are time-consuming and complex. It puts therefore the task, a device or a method to provide the type mentioned above, the the leveling work simplified and more efficient designed.

Diese Aufgabe wird vom Gegenstand von Anspruch 1 gelöst.This task is the subject of claim 1 solved.

Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung weist also in einem ersten Aspekt einen Detektor auf, mit welchem das z.B. vom Laser definierte Bezugsniveau ermittelt werden kann. Der Detektor löst einen Bezugserzeuger aus, der eine Bezugsstelle am jeweiligen Montageelement erzeugt. Im Betrieb wird die Vorrichtung dem Montageelement entlang geführt, bis sich der Bezugserzeuger an der gewünschten Position befindet. Sodann wird die Bezugsstelle automatisch erzeugt. In dieser Weise können die Montageelemente in einfacher Weise mit Bezugsstellen versehen werden. Die Bezugsstelle wird durch mechanische Bearbeitung des Montageelements erzeugt, und zwar durch Ablängen des Montageelements, was in sehr effizienter Weise möglich ist.The device according to the invention thus has in a first aspect a detector with which that e.g. reference level defined by the laser is determined can be. The detector triggers a reference generator which generates a reference point on the respective mounting element. In operation, the device becomes the assembly element along until the reference producer is at the desired one Position. Then the reference point generated automatically. In this way, the assembly elements provided with reference points in a simple manner become. The reference point is through mechanical processing of the mounting element generated, by cutting to length of the mounting element, which is very efficient is possible.

Vorzugsweise ist eine Haltevorrichtung vorgesehen, welche das Montageelement automatisch festhält, so dass sich das Montageelement während der Erzeugung der Bezugsstelle nicht verschiebt. Für eine Feinkorrektur der Position der Bezugsstelle sind in einer bevorzugten Ausführung Justiermittel vorgesehen, welche eine Justierung des Abstands des Bezugserzeugers zur Haltevorrichtung erlauben.A holding device is preferably provided, which automatically holds the mounting element, so that the mounting element during the generation of the Reference point not shifted. For a fine correction of the Position of the reference point are in a preferred embodiment Adjustment means provided, which an adjustment allow the distance of the reference generator to the holding device.

In einem anderen Aspekt der Erfindung ergibt sich eine Verbesserung der Genauigkeit, indem die Vorrichtung mit Mitteln zur Messung des Winkels des Montageelements zur Bezugsebene ausgestattet ist. Insbesondere wenn die Montageelemente schwenkbar befestigt sind, kann auf diese Weise die Neigung des Montageelements bei der Berechnung der Position der Bezugsstelle berücksichtigt werden. Es kann auch ein Distanzmesser zur Messung des Abstands der Vorrichtung von einer Wand bzw. Decke vorgesehen sein, wodurch eine genauere Korrektur möglich wird.In another aspect of the invention an improvement in accuracy by using the device with means for measuring the angle of the mounting element to the reference plane. In particular if the mounting elements are pivotally attached, can in this way the inclination of the mounting element at the Calculation of the position of the reference point taken into account become. A distance meter can also be used to measure the Distance of the device from a wall or ceiling provided be, which allows a more accurate correction becomes.

Die Vorrichtung eignet sich insbesondere zur Justierung einer untergehängten Decke. Vorzugsweise geschieht dies durch Ablängen der Montageelemente, wobei die Bezugsteile bzw. Abhänger in diesem Fall einen Anschlag für das Ende des Montageelements aufweisen sollten, damit sie in definierter Position am abgelängten Montageelement befestigt werden können.The device is particularly suitable for Adjustment of a suspended ceiling. Preferably happens this by cutting the mounting elements, whereby the reference parts or hangers in this case a stop should have for the end of the mounting element, so that they are cut to length in a defined position Mounting element can be attached.

Es ist auch denkbar, am Montageelement einen Anschlag auszuformen, welcher eine ortsdefinierte Montage der Bezugsteile erlaubt.It is also conceivable to have one on the mounting element Form stop, which is a site-defined assembly the reference parts allowed.

Das erfindungsgemässe Verfahren zur Montage einer untergehängten Decke erlaubt eine rationelle Nivellierung, da das Ablängen der Montageelemente sehr schnell vor sich gehen kann, worauf die Abhänger positionsgenau montiert werden können.The assembly method according to the invention a suspended ceiling allows rational leveling, because the assembly elements are cut to length very quickly can go on what the hangers position can be assembled.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele sowie Anwendungen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen und aus der nun folgenden Beschreibung einer Ausführung der Erfindung anhand der Figuren. Dabei zeigen:

  • Figur 1 einen Schnitt durch eine untergehängte Decke,
  • Figur 2 eine Illustration des Vorgehens beim Ablängen der Montageelemente,
  • Figur 3 ein Abhänger zur Montage an den Montageelementen,
  • Figur 4 eine zweite Ausführung eines Abhängers,
  • Figur 5 einen Schnitt durch den in Figur 4 dargestellten Abhänger eingeschnappt in ein Profil,
  • Figur 6 eine Deckenkonstruktion mit Doppelrost, Figur 7 einen Kreuzverbinder für die Deckenkonstruktion von Figur 6,
  • Figur 8 einen Schnitt durch eine Ausführung der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung, und
  • Figur 9 eine Illustration der Winkelkorrektur.
    • Further preferred exemplary embodiments and applications result from the dependent claims and from the following description of an embodiment of the invention with reference to the figures. Show:
  • FIG. 1 shows a section through a suspended ceiling,
  • FIG. 2 shows an illustration of the procedure for cutting the assembly elements to length,
  • FIG. 3 shows a hanger for mounting on the mounting elements,
  • FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of a suspension,
  • 5 shows a section through the hanger shown in FIG. 4 snapped into a profile, FIG.
  • 6 shows a ceiling construction with double grating, FIG. 7 shows a cross connector for the ceiling construction of FIG. 6,
  • FIG. 8 shows a section through an embodiment of the device according to the invention, and
  • Figure 9 is an illustration of the angle correction.

    • Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der Justierung einer untergehängten Decke beschrieben. Dabei handelt es sich um eine besonders bevorzugte Anwendung. Am Schluss der Beschreibung werden jedoch noch einige der weiteren Anwendungsgebiete der Erfindung aufgezählt.In the following the invention based on the Adjustment of a suspended ceiling described. there it is a particularly preferred application. At the end of the description, however, some of the enumerated further areas of application of the invention.

    Der Grundaufbau einer untergehängten Decke ist in Figur 1 illustriert. Hierbei bezeichnet Bezugsziffer 1 die Betondecke, in der in regelmässigen Abständen Dübel 2 befestigt sind. An den Dübeln 2 hängen Montageelemente bzw. Ösendrähte 3. Am unteren Ende jedes Ösendrahts 3 ist ein Abhänger 4 befestigt. Die Abhänger 4 sind in Schienen 5 eingehängt, welche ihrerseits die untergehängte Decke 6 tragen.The basic structure of a suspended ceiling is illustrated in Figure 1. Here, reference number denotes 1 the concrete ceiling, at regular intervals Dowels 2 are attached. Mounting elements hang on the dowels 2 or eyelet wires 3. At the bottom of each A hanger 4 is attached to the eyelet wire 3. The hangers 4 are suspended in rails 5, which in turn the wear suspended ceiling 6.

    Damit die untergehängte Decke gut nivelliert ist, müssen die Ösendrähte alle auf gleicher Höhe abgeschnitten werden. Dies geschieht in der in Figur 2 illustrierten Weise.So that the suspended ceiling is well leveled the eyelet wires must all be cut off at the same height become. This is done in the illustrated in Figure 2 Wise.

    Zuerst werden die Ösendrähte 3 aufgehängt. Sodann wird eine Laser-Justiervorrichtung 8 bekannter Art montiert. Diese erzeugt einen Laserstrahl, der mit einer angetriebenen Spiegelmechanik auf eine horizontale Ebene 9 aufgefächert wird und dort ein Lichtfeld erzeugt. Diese Ebene 9 wird im folgenden als Bezugsniveau bezeichnet.First the eyelet wires 3 are hung up. Then a laser adjustment device 8 of known type assembled. This generates a laser beam, which with a driven mirror mechanism on a horizontal plane 9 is fanned out and a light field is generated there. This Level 9 is referred to below as the reference level.

    Das Bezugsniveau wird nun verwendet, um die Ösendrähte 3 alle auf gleicher Höhe abzulängen. Hierzu werden die Ösendrähte in einem Abstand d vom Bezugsniveau abgeschnitten. Dies geschieht mit einer weiter unten beschriebenen Vorrichtung.The reference level is now used to determine the Cut eye wires 3 all to the same height. For this the eyelet wires are at a distance d from the reference level cut off. This is done with one described below Contraption.

    Nach dem Ablängen werden die Abhänger 4 an den Ösendrähten 3 befestigt. Wie aus Figur 3 ersichtlich, besitzt jeder Abhänger 4 zwei Arme 8, 9. Im oberen Arm 8 ist ein Loch 10 angeordnet, dessen Innendurchmesser geringfügig grösser als der Aussendurchmesser der Ösendrähte 3 ist. Am unteren Arm 9 ist ein nach oben offener, unten geschlossener, zylindrischer Schuh 11 befestigt. After cutting to length, hangers 4 are on the eyelet wires 3 attached. As can be seen from Figure 3, each hanger 4 has two arms 8, 9. in the upper arm 8 a hole 10 is arranged, the inner diameter of which is slight larger than the outside diameter of the eyelet wires 3 is. On the lower arm 9 is an open top closed, cylindrical shoe 11 attached below.

    Zum Montieren des Abhängers 4 am Ösendraht 3 wird dessen oberer, schräg verlaufender Arm etwas nach unten gedrückt, so dass das Loch 10 etwa senkrecht zur Längsachse des Ösendrahts steht und dieser eingeführt werden kann. Sodann wird der Abhänger 4 soweit nach oben geschoben, bis das untere Ende des Ösendrahts in den Schuh 11 eingeführt wird und am unteren Arm 9 anstösst. Nun wird der obere Arm 8 losgelassen, so dass sich der Ösendraht 3 im Loch 10 verkantet, wodurch eine kraftschlüssige Verbindung entsteht.To mount the hanger 4 on the eyelet wire 3 the upper, sloping arm is a little bit behind pressed down so that the hole 10 is approximately perpendicular to the Longitudinal axis of the eyelet wire stands and this introduced can be. Then the hanger 4 so far up pushed until the lower end of the eyelet wire into the Shoe 11 is inserted and abuts the lower arm 9. Now the upper arm 8 is released so that the Eyelet wire 3 canted in hole 10, which creates a non-positive Connection arises.

    Somit bildet also der untere Arm 9 einen Anschlag, der die Position des Abhängers 4 am Ende des Ösendrahts 3 definiert.Thus, the lower arm 9 forms a stop, the position of the hanger 4 at the end of the Eyed wire 3 defined.

    Sodann können die Schienen 5 in den Haken 12 der Abhänger 4 eingehängt werden.The rails 5 can then be inserted into the hook 12 the hanger 4 can be hung.

    Die Figuren 4 und 5 zeigen eine alternative Ausführung des Abhängers 4. Dieser besteht aus einer zentralen Platte 13 mit zwei seitlichen Federarmen 14. In der Mitte der zentralen Platte 13 ist eine Oeffnung 15 ausgespart, durch welche der Ösendraht 3 eingeschoben werden kann. An der Unterseite der Oeffnung 15 ist ein Haltemechanismus für den Ösendraht angeordnet, bestehend aus zwei seitlichen Federrasten 16, die den eingeschobenen Ösendraht 3 zugfest halten, und einem Bügel 17, der den Anschlag für das Ende des Ösendrahts 3 bildet.Figures 4 and 5 show an alternative Execution of the hanger 4. This consists of a central plate 13 with two lateral spring arms 14. In the middle of the central plate 13 there is an opening 15 recessed, through which the eyelet wire 3 is inserted can be. At the bottom of the opening 15 is a Holding mechanism arranged for the eyelet wire, consisting from two side spring catches 16, which are inserted Hold eyelet wire 3 tensile, and a bracket 17, the forms the stop for the end of the eyelet wire 3.

    Wie in Figur 5 dargestellt, wird diese Ausführung des Abhängers mit den Federarmen 14 in die Profilschiene 5 eingeschnappt.As shown in Figure 5, this version of the hanger with the spring arms 14 in the Profile rail 5 snapped.

    Die Ausführung des Abhängers nach Fig. 4 und 5 erlaubt eine Montage mit sehr geringer Abhängehöhe, d.h. die Schiene 5 kann sehr nahe an der Betondecke 1 montiert werden. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass der aus den Teilen 15-17 bestehende Befestigungsmechanismus im Profil der Schiene 5 versenkt wird, indem die Oberkanten 14a der Federarme 14 den höchsten Punkt des Abhängers bilden. The execution of the hanger according to Fig. 4 and 5 allows installation with a very low suspension height, i.e. the rail 5 can be very close to the concrete ceiling 1 to be assembled. This is achieved by making the the parts 15-17 existing fastening mechanism in Profile of the rail 5 is sunk by the top edges 14a of the spring arms 14 the highest point of the hanger form.

    Figur 6 zeigt eine Deckenkonstruktion mit Doppelrost, d.h. zur Stabilisierung der untergehängten Decke 6 sind Querprofile 5a und Längsprofile 5b vorgesehen. Die Ösendrähte 3 mit den Abhängern 4 sind in den Querprofilen 5a eingehängt.Figure 6 shows a ceiling construction with Double grate, i.e. to stabilize the suspended Ceiling 6 transverse profiles 5a and longitudinal profiles 5b are provided. The eyelet wires 3 with the hangers 4 are in the Cross sections 5a hooked.

    Zur Verbindung der Querprofile 5a und der Längsprofile 5b sind an den Kreuzungspunkten Kreuzverbinder 18 vorgesehen, von denen einer in Fig. 7 dargestellt ist. Die Kreuzverbinder sind als Bügel ausgestaltet mit zwei Seitenarmen 18a, 18b, welche im jeweiligen Längsprofil 5b eingehängt sind, und einem Mittelteil 18c, der das Querprofil 5a umgreift. Im Mittelteil 18c ist eine Schlitzöffnung 18d vorgesehen, die sich von einer Seitenkante 18e des Kreuzverbinders bis mindestens in die Mitte erstreckt. Sie dient zur Aufnahme eines Ösendrahts 3, für den Fall, dass ein Kreuzverbinder 18 gerade über einem Abhänger 4 zu liegen kommt. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass alle Ösendrähte in genau senkrechter Lage montiert werden können, wodurch deren im folgenden diskutierte Ablängung vereinfacht wird.To connect the cross sections 5a and Longitudinal profiles 5b are cross connectors at the crossing points 18 provided, one of which is shown in Fig. 7 is. The cross connectors are designed as brackets with two side arms 18a, 18b, which in the respective longitudinal profile 5b are suspended, and a central part 18c, the engages around the cross section 5a. In the middle part 18c is one Slit opening 18d is provided which extends from a side edge 18e of the cross connector to at least in the middle extends. It serves to receive an eyelet wire 3, for the case that a cross connector 18 just above one Hanger 4 comes to rest. This has the advantage that all eyelet wires must be installed in an exactly vertical position can, whereby their cutting to length discussed below is simplified.

    Figur 8 zeigt eine Vorrichtung zum Ablängen der Ösendrähte. Sie besitzt ein Gehäuse 15, welches vorzugsweise von zylindrischer oder rechteckiger Form ist. An der Oberseite des Gehäuses 15 ist ein Trichter 16 mit zentraler oberer Öffnung 17 ausgeformt. Die obere Öffnung 17 setzt sich in einem ersten Rohrabschnitt 18 fort. Koaxial dazu sind im Inneren der Vorrichtung weitere Rohrabschnitte 19 und 20 vorgesehen, die in einer unteren Öffnung 21 münden. Die Öffnungen 17 und 21 und die Rohrabschnitte 18 - 20 bilden eine Führung zum Einführen eines Ösendrahts 3.Figure 8 shows a device for cutting to length of the eyelet wires. It has a housing 15, which is preferably is cylindrical or rectangular in shape. At the top of the housing 15 is a funnel 16 with formed central upper opening 17. The top opening 17 continues in a first pipe section 18. Coaxial with this are further inside the device Pipe sections 19 and 20 provided in a lower Opening 21 open. The openings 17 and 21 and the pipe sections 18-20 form a guide for insertion an eyelet wire 3.

    Im Inneren des Geräts sind eine Haltevorrichtung 23 und eine Schneidevorrichtung 24 angeordnet.Inside the device are a holding device 23 and a cutting device 24 are arranged.

    Die Haltevorrichtung 23 ist fest mit dem Gehäuse 15 verbunden. Sie weist zwei Haltebacken 25 auf, deren dem Ösendraht zugewandte Enden mit Kunststoff oder Gummi gepolstert sind. Mit Hilfe eines Antriebs, von dem nur zwei Antriebsräder 26 zu sehen sind, können die Haltebacken radial gegen den Ösendraht 3 ausgefahren werden und diesen festhalten.The holding device 23 is fixed to the Housing 15 connected. It has two holding jaws 25, whose ends facing the eyelet wire with plastic or Rubber padded. With the help of a drive from which only two drive wheels 26 can be seen, the Holding jaws extended radially against eyelet wire 3 and keep it.

    Die Abläng- bzw. Schneidevorrichtung 24 ist auf Stangen 27 gelagert, derart, dass sie in Längsrichtung verschoben werden kann. Hierzu ist ein Antrieb 28 mit Schraubengetriebe 29 vorgesehen.The cutting or cutting device 24 is mounted on rods 27 such that they are longitudinal can be moved. For this purpose there is a drive 28 provided with screw gear 29.

    Die Abläng- bzw. Schneidevorrichtung 24 weist zwei Messer 31 auf, deren Schneidekanten dem Ösendraht zugewandt sind. Mit Hilfe eines weiteren Antriebs, von dem nur zwei Antriebsräder 32 zu sehen sind, können die Haltebacken radial gegen den Ösendraht 3 ausgefahren werden um diesen abzuschneiden.The cutting or cutting device 24 has two knives 31, the cutting edges of the eyelet wire are facing. With the help of another drive, from that only two drive wheels 32 can be seen, the Holding jaws are extended radially against the eyelet wire 3 to cut this off.

    An der Aussenseite des Gehäuses 15 ist ein Detektor 34 angeordnet, mit dem der Strahl der Laser-Justiervorrichtung 8 detektiert werden kann. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich dabei um ein eindimensionales CCD-Array oder Photodiodenarray, welches sich parallel zum Ösendraht 3 erstreckt, so dass die Höhe des Bezugsniveaus 9 über einen gewissen Bereich festgestellt werden kann. Zur Erweiterung dieses Messbereichs kann der Detektor 34 auf einer Schiene 35 montiert werden, derart, dass er in verschiedenen Positionen am Gehäuse befestigbar ist. Eine solche alternative Position 34' ist gestrichelt dargestellt.On the outside of the housing 15 is a Detector 34 arranged with which the beam of the laser adjustment device 8 can be detected. Preferably it is a one-dimensional CCD array or photodiode array, which is parallel to the eyelet wire 3 extends so that the height of the reference level 9 can be determined over a certain range. to The detector 34 can expand this measuring range a rail 35 can be mounted, so that it in different Positions can be attached to the housing. A such alternative position 34 'is shown in dashed lines.

    Am Gehäuse 15 ist ausserdem eine Eingabetastatur 36 mit Anzeige 37 angeordnet. Über diese Tastatur kann der Abstand d der Schnittebene vom Bezugsniveau 9 eingegeben werden (vgl. Fig. 2), entweder als direkte Grösse oder unter Angabe anderer Informationen, aus denen sich diese Grösse herleiten lässt, wie z. B. des verwendeten Abhänger- bzw. Deckentyps und des Abstands des Bezugsniveaus von der Decke.An input keyboard is also on the housing 15 36 arranged with display 37. Using this keyboard can be the distance d of the cutting plane from the reference level 9 can be entered (see FIG. 2), either as direct Size or other information from which this size can be derived, e.g. B. the used Hanger or ceiling type and the distance of the Reference levels from the ceiling.

    Am Gehäuse 15 ist ferner ein Stab 38 befestigt, mittels welchem das Gerät vom Boden aus an die Decke geführt werden kann. A rod 38 is also attached to the housing 15, by means of which the device from the ground to the Ceiling can be performed.

    Im Innern des Gehäuses ist eine Steuerelektronik 40, sowie ein Neigungsmesser 41 und ein Ultraschall-Distanzmesser 42, deren Aufgaben weiter unten erläutert werden.There is control electronics inside the housing 40, as well as an inclinometer 41 and an ultrasonic distance meter 42, whose tasks are explained below become.

    Bei der Anwendung wird das Gerät von unten an einen der Ösendrähte 3 geführt. Dank der Trichterform 16 wird der Ösendraht 3 zur Öffnung 17 geleitet. Wird das Gerät weiter nach oben bewegt, so gelangt der Ösendraht 3 in die Rohrabschnitte 18 - 20 und tritt schliesslich am unteren Ende des Gehäuses aus. Sobald das Bezugsniveau 9 in den vorgesehenen Bereich des Detektors 34 gelangt, betätigt die Steuerelektronik 40 die Haltevorrichtung 23, die Haltebacken 25 werden ausgefahren und halten den Ösendraht fest. Sodann wird, in Abhängigkeit der genauen Position des Bezugsniveaus 9 auf den Detektor 34 und des Neigungswinkels des Geräts die Schneidevorrichtung mittels des Antriebs 28 so justiert, dass er sich auf der gewünschten Ablängehöhe des Ösendrahts 3 befindet. Sodann werden die Messer 31 betätigt um den Ösendraht 3 abzulängen. Schliesslich werden die Messer 31 und die Haltebakken 25 wieder zurückgezogen und geben den Ösendraht frei.When using the device is from the bottom one of the eyelet wires 3 out. Thanks to the funnel shape 16 the eyelet wire 3 is passed to the opening 17. Will that If the device is moved upwards, the eyelet wire 3 reaches in the pipe sections 18 - 20 and finally occurs on lower end of the case. As soon as the reference level 9 enters the intended area of the detector 34, actuated the control electronics 40, the holding device 23, the holding jaws 25 are extended and hold the Eyelet wire tight. Then, depending on the exact Position of the reference level 9 on the detector 34 and Inclination angle of the device by means of the cutting device of the drive 28 adjusted so that it is on the desired cutting length of the eyelet wire 3 is located. thereupon the knives 31 are actuated to cut the eyelet wire 3. Finally, the knives 31 and the retaining jaws 25 withdrawn again and release the eyelet wire.

    Wenn der Ösendraht genau senkrecht zum Bezugsniveau steht, d.h. wenn er sich genau in vertikaler Richtung erstreckt, so kann die Ablängehöhe des Ösendrahts 3 direkt aus der Position des Bezugsniveaus 9 und dem gewünschten Abstand d berechnet werden.If the eyelet wire is exactly perpendicular to the reference level stands, i.e. if it is exactly vertical Direction extends, the cutting length of the eyelet wire 3 directly from the position of the reference level 9 and the desired distance d can be calculated.

    Wird das Gerät jedoch von Hand geführt, so ist eine vertikale Ausrichtung nicht garantiert, und es ist möglich, dass der Ösendraht 3 beim Ablängen unter einem Winkel α zur Vertikalrichtung steht, wie dies in Figur 9 dargestellt ist. Zu diesem Zweck ist im Gerät der Neigungsmesser 41 vorgesehen, der den Neigungswinkel α misst. Gleichzeitig dient der Distanzmesser 42 zur Bestimmung des Abstands h der Schneideebene 45 von der Oberdecke 1. Aus den Grössen α und h, sowie aus fest eingespeicherten Angaben zur Geometrie des Geräts und der Position des Detektors 34 am Gerät kann sodann ein Korrekturwert x ermittelt werden, der zum Abstand d zu addieren ist, bevor der Ösendraht 3 abgelängt wird.However, if the device is operated by hand, then vertical alignment is not guaranteed, and it it is possible that the eyelet wire 3 when cut to length stands at an angle α to the vertical direction, as in Figure 9 is shown. For this purpose, the Inclinometer 41 provided that the angle of inclination α measures. At the same time, the distance meter 42 is used for the determination of the distance h of the cutting plane 45 from the Upper ceiling 1. From sizes α and h, as well as from permanently stored Information about the geometry of the device and the The position of the detector 34 on the device can then be a correction value x are determined to add to the distance d is before the eyelet wire 3 is cut to length.

    Die hier beschriebene Vorrichtung kann mit kleinen Abänderungen auch zum Ablängen von Gewindestangen verwendet werden, falls diese anstelle von Ösendrähten als Montageelemente Anwendung finden. Generell können verschiedenste Typen von stabförmigen Montageelementen in entsprechender Weise abgelängt werden.The device described here can with small modifications also for cutting threaded rods be used if these instead of eyelet wires find application as mounting elements. Generally can various types of rod-shaped assembly elements be cut to length in a corresponding manner.

    Es ist auch denkbar, dass das Gerät die Montageelemente nicht ablängt sondern in anderer Weise bearbeitet. So kann das Montageelement zum Beispiel gequetscht werden, so dass auf der gewünschten Höhe ein mechanischer Anschlag entsteht, bei welchem die Abhänger montiert werden. Ein erfindungsgemässes Gerät kann die Abhänger auch selbst montieren, in welchem Fall ein Ablängen, Quetschen oder dergleichen unter Umständen entfallen kann.It is also conceivable that the device Mounting elements not cut to length but in a different way processed. For example, the mounting element can be squeezed be so that at the desired height a mechanical Stop arises where the hanger to be assembled. A device according to the invention can Also mount the hanger yourself, in which case cutting to length, Squeezing or the like may not be necessary can.

    Das Gerät kann überall dort eingesetzt werden, wo ein Objekt auf stabartigen Montageelementen nivelliert werden muss. Dies ist beispielsweise bei vorgehängten Fassaden der Fall, aber auch bei gewissen Bodenkonstruktionen oder bei der Montage grösserer Maschinen.The device can be used anywhere where an object leveled on rod-like mounting elements must become. This is the case for example with curtains Facades the case, but also with certain floor constructions or when assembling larger machines.

    Je nach Anwendung können über die Tastatur 36 weitere Parameter eingegeben werden. Wenn zum Beispiel eine untergehängte Schrägdecke zu nivellieren ist, so kann der Winkel der Decke gegenüber der Horizontalen angegeben werden.Depending on the application, 36 further parameters can be entered. If for example a suspended sloping ceiling is to be leveled, see above can be the angle of the ceiling relative to the horizontal can be specified.

    Der Detailaufbau der Geräts ist denn jeweiligen Anforderungen anzupassen. The detailed structure of the device is then respective Adapt requirements.

    Der in Figur 8 dargestellte Aufbau des Geräts kann in verschiedenen Punkten abgewandelt werden. So kann der Detektor 34 und/oder die Tastatur 36 auch an der Stange 38 angeordnet werden. Es können auch mehrere Detektoren 34 vorgesehen werden, so dass eine Messung unabhängig vom Ort der Laser-Justiervorrichtung 8 möglich ist. Vorzugsweise wird der Detektor (bzw. die Detektoren) möglichst nahe an der Achse des Montageelements 3 angeordnet, so dass ein möglichst kleiner Winkelfehler entsteht, wenn dass Gerät schief gehalten wird.The structure of the device shown in Figure 8 can be modified in different ways. So can the detector 34 and / or the keyboard 36 also on the Rod 38 are arranged. You can also have several Detectors 34 are provided so that a measurement possible regardless of the location of the laser adjustment device 8 is. The detector (or the detectors) is preferably arranged as close as possible to the axis of the mounting element 3, so that the smallest possible angle error occurs, if the device is held at an angle.

    Die Stange 38 kann auch axial am Gehäuse 15 befestigt werden und z. B. einen Abführkanal für abgeschnittene Stücke des Ösendrahts bilden.The rod 38 can also be axially on the housing 15 be attached and z. B. a discharge channel for cut Form pieces of the eyelet wire.

    Vorzugsweise wird das Gerät mit einem akustischen Signalgeber ausgerüstet, welcher bei erfolgreicher Ablängung bzw. Markierung des Montageelements ein Signal erzeugt.The device is preferably equipped with an acoustic Signalers equipped, which if successful Cut or mark the mounting element Signal generated.

    Je nach Anwendung ist es auch denkbar, Antriebsmittel zum automatischen Einzug des Montageelements in das Gerät vorzusehen, derart, dass das Gerät nicht von Hand dem Montageelement entlanggeführt werden muss.Depending on the application, it is also conceivable to use drive means for automatic retraction of the assembly element to be provided in the device in such a way that the device does Hand must be guided along the mounting element.

    Grösse und Gewicht des Geräts sind so gewählt, dass es bequem mit einer Hand bedient werden kann.The size and weight of the device are selected so that it can be operated comfortably with one hand.

    In der hier beschriebenen Ausführung wird das Bezugsniveau von einem Laser festgelegt. Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, dass dies in anderer Weise geschieht, z.B. mittels Triangulation oder durch mechanische Mittel, wobei der Detektor 34 entsprechend anzupassen ist.In the version described here, this is Reference level set by a laser. However, it is also conceivable that this happens in a different way, e.g. by means of triangulation or by mechanical means, whereby the detector 34 is to be adapted accordingly.

    Claims (18)

    1. Device for levelling an object, in particular a suspended ceiling (6), which object is held by means of rod-like mounting members (3), said device comprising a detector (34) for detecting a reference level (9), guiding means (16 - 21) for longitudinally displaceably guiding one of said mounting members (3), and a reference generating means (24) that can be actuated by said detector (34) for automatically generating a reference point on the mounting member (3) characterised in that the reference generating means (24) is designed as cutting device for shortening the mounting member.
    2. Device of claim 1 characterised in that it comprises a holder mechanism (23) that can be actuated by the detector (34) for automatically holding the mounting member (3), in particular while generating the reference point.
    3. Device of claim 2 characterised in that it comprises adjustment means (28, 29) for automatically adjusting the reference generating means (23) in respect to the holder mechanism (24).
    4. Device of any of the preceding claims characterised in that the guiding means (16 - 21) comprises a substantially funnel-shaped input opening (16).
    5. Device of any of the preceding claims characterised in that the detector (34) can be mounted in at least two different positions on the device.
    6. Device of any of the preceding claims characterised in that it comprises means (41) for measuring an angle between the mounting member (3) and the reference level (9), in particular that it comprises an inclination detector by means of which the inclination between the mounting member (3) and a vertical direction can be determined.
    7. Device of any of the preceding claims characterised in that it comprises a distance detector (42) for detecting the distance of the device from a wall or ceiling.
    8. Device of any of the preceding claims characterised in that the reference generating means (23) comprises a control (42) with input means (36) by means of which a desired distance (d) from the reference point to the reference level (9) can be defined.
    9. Device of any of the preceding claims characterised by a housing (15) and a holder rod (38) mounted to the housing.
    10. Device of any of the preceding claims characterised in that the detector (34) is designed for detecting a level generated by a laser.
    11. Device of any of the preceding claims characterized by means (41) for measuring an angle of the mounting member (3) in relation to the reference level (9).
    12. The device of claim 11 characterised by an inclination detector for measuring the inclination of the mounting member (3) in respect to the vertical direction.
    13. Use of the device of any of the claims 1 to 12 for shortening mounting members for a suspended ceiling.
    14. Method for mounting a suspended ceiling (6), which is attached to rod-like mounting members (3) by means of suspension members (4), characterized in that by means of the device of one of the claims 1 to 12 the mounted mounting members (3) are all shortened to a shortening level and that then the suspension members (4) are mounted to the shortened ends of the mounting members (3) for attaching the suspended ceiling (6).
    15. Method of claim 14 characterized in that the shortening level is defined by means of a laser defined level and that a device is slid over each mounting member, which device detects the laser defined level and shortens the mounting member (3) correspondingly.
    16. The method of one of the claims 14 or 15 characterised in that, before shortening, the inclination of each mounting member (3) is measured and used for correcting the shortening level.
    17. Use of a reference member in the method of any of the claims 14 to 16 characterised in that the reference member is attached to the mounting member (3) and comprises a stop (6, 17) for an end of the mounting member (3) for a position defined arrangement of the reference member at the end of the mounting member (3).
    18. Use of claim 17 characterised in that the reference member comprises attaching means (16) for attaching the mounting member and a hooking mechanism (14a) for hooking into a U-shaped profile bar, wherein the hooking mechanism is designed such that at least the stop (17) and the attaching means (16) are located within a profile hooked into the hooking mechanism, preferably because the hooking mechanism (14a) reaches higher than the stop (17) and the attaching means (16), in particular because the hooking mechanism (14a) forms the highest part of the reference member.
    EP98105204A 1997-04-11 1998-03-23 Device for leveling an object Expired - Lifetime EP0870886B1 (en)

    Applications Claiming Priority (3)

    Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
    CH85297 1997-04-11
    CH852/97 1997-04-11
    CH85297 1997-04-11

    Publications (2)

    Publication Number Publication Date
    EP0870886A1 EP0870886A1 (en) 1998-10-14
    EP0870886B1 true EP0870886B1 (en) 2003-11-12

    Family

    ID=4196712

    Family Applications (1)

    Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
    EP98105204A Expired - Lifetime EP0870886B1 (en) 1997-04-11 1998-03-23 Device for leveling an object

    Country Status (4)

    Country Link
    US (1) US6082013A (en)
    EP (1) EP0870886B1 (en)
    AT (1) ATE254230T1 (en)
    DE (1) DE59810122D1 (en)

    Families Citing this family (8)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    US6247238B1 (en) * 1999-04-15 2001-06-19 Greg Harvey Laser marking device
    DE10054281C2 (en) * 2000-11-02 2003-02-06 Werner Mueller Fastening element and method for its assembly
    DE10061830A1 (en) * 2000-12-12 2002-06-13 Wuerth Adolf Gmbh & Co Kg Interrupter for movement of building prop has laser beam sensors to detect preset required position and stop movement
    CN1551975A (en) * 2001-05-15 2004-12-01 欧文工业器械公司 Laser line generating device
    US6871408B2 (en) * 2002-03-01 2005-03-29 Irwin Industrial Tool Company Manual leveling rotating laser with swivel head
    US8925211B2 (en) 2011-01-14 2015-01-06 Donald P. DuFour Laser-based alignment device and associated methods thereof
    US9320370B1 (en) * 2012-09-13 2016-04-26 Jay G. Bianchini Method and apparatus for suspending a package in an elevated position
    US9322169B2 (en) 2014-07-18 2016-04-26 Facebook, Inc. Strut hanger

    Family Cites Families (11)

    * Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
    Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
    US2699140A (en) * 1954-01-11 1955-01-11 John G Fisher Road grading stake marker
    US3775929A (en) * 1971-06-11 1973-12-04 Laser Alignment Method for installing ceilings
    US3857639A (en) * 1973-12-21 1974-12-31 New Hampshire Ball Bearings Electronic target
    US3909952A (en) * 1974-04-29 1975-10-07 Guy Lagasse Plumb light
    JPH0472509A (en) * 1990-07-13 1992-03-06 Inobeeshiyon Center Kk Floor panel level adjusting device
    JP2501508B2 (en) * 1992-01-29 1996-05-29 武士 泉谷 Horizontal positioning method, horizontal marking method, and horizontal marking apparatus using a communication pipe
    US5287365A (en) * 1992-03-05 1994-02-15 Laser Alignment, Inc. Compact laser apparatus
    US5484026A (en) 1993-09-03 1996-01-16 Nikon Corporation Handheld electromotive tool with sensor
    US5493786A (en) * 1995-01-09 1996-02-27 Thomson; Christopher S. Real estate electro tape
    DE19634800A1 (en) * 1996-08-29 1998-03-05 Hilti Ag Device for applying markings to surfaces
    US5864956A (en) * 1996-11-22 1999-02-02 Dong; Dawei Level line and limb line combination

    Also Published As

    Publication number Publication date
    EP0870886A1 (en) 1998-10-14
    US6082013A (en) 2000-07-04
    DE59810122D1 (en) 2003-12-18
    ATE254230T1 (en) 2003-11-15

    Similar Documents

    Publication Publication Date Title
    DE3314126C2 (en) Tool holder
    DE6805888U (en) SURFACE PROCESSING MACHINE WITH LEVEL AND INCLINE CONTROL.
    EP0870886B1 (en) Device for leveling an object
    DE69017073T2 (en) Regulator for the application angle of a street coating machine.
    DE3007949A1 (en) MOVING MACHINE FOR TRACK TREATMENT
    DE29607127U1 (en) Height-adjustable drainage grate
    DE2516803A1 (en) DRAWING FORCE SENSING DEVICE FOR TRACTOR MACHINES
    DE20020900U1 (en) Curtain rod
    EP1987980A2 (en) Method and device for mounting an overhead wire
    DE2921525C2 (en) Device for defining a stair handrail
    DE3307460C1 (en) Device for hanging a façade slab in front of a building wall
    DE4418741C2 (en) Assembly aid for the assembly of panels
    DE69119167T3 (en) Procedure for the installation of the landing doors of an elevator
    EP1587987A1 (en) Method for installing a pre-fabricated unit and device for receiving measuring vees
    DE102020123727B4 (en) Marking device and method for height marking
    DE60123673T2 (en) METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CUTTING THE MARGIN OF A PAPER TRACK
    DE202020105245U1 (en) Marking device for height marking
    DE19509402C1 (en) Support arrangement for aligning and supporting element inside wall opening of building
    DE202009011644U1 (en) welding gauge
    DE9312506U1 (en) Bathtub support
    EP3922784A1 (en) Levelling and removal device
    DE3214744A1 (en) Self-supporting stair arrangement
    CH679828A5 (en)
    DE202023103444U1 (en) pulley holder
    DE102022212977A1 (en) Method for guiding a Bowden cable plug connection to an end position in a motor vehicle component of a motor vehicle, guide system for guiding a Bowden cable plug connection to an end position in a motor vehicle component of a motor vehicle and Bowden cable system for a motor vehicle component of a motor vehicle

    Legal Events

    Date Code Title Description
    PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

    AK Designated contracting states

    Kind code of ref document: A1

    Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IT LI NL PT SE

    AX Request for extension of the european patent

    Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

    17P Request for examination filed

    Effective date: 19990329

    AKX Designation fees paid

    Free format text: AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IT LI NL PT SE

    17Q First examination report despatched

    Effective date: 20021113

    GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

    GRAS Grant fee paid

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

    GRAA (expected) grant

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

    AK Designated contracting states

    Kind code of ref document: B1

    Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IT LI NL PT SE

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: NL

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20031112

    Ref country code: IT

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRE;WARNING: LAPSES OF ITALIAN PATENTS WITH EFFECTIVE DATE BEFORE 2007 MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT ANY TIME BEFORE 2007. THE CORRECT EFFECTIVE DATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE RECORDED.SCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20031112

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: GB

    Ref legal event code: FG4D

    Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: EP

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: NV

    Representative=s name: DR. SCHNEIDER & PARTNER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGH

    REF Corresponds to:

    Ref document number: 59810122

    Country of ref document: DE

    Date of ref document: 20031218

    Kind code of ref document: P

    GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

    Effective date: 20040116

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: SE

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20040212

    Ref country code: GR

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20040212

    Ref country code: DK

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20040212

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: ES

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

    Effective date: 20040223

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: BE

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20040331

    NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
    ET Fr: translation filed
    PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

    Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

    STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

    Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

    BERE Be: lapsed

    Owner name: *PETERHANS DIETER

    Effective date: 20040331

    26N No opposition filed

    Effective date: 20040813

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: PFA

    Owner name: PETERHANS, DIETER

    Free format text: PETERHANS, DIETER#ALTE BIRMENSDORFERSTRASSE 11#5442 FISLISBACH (CH) -TRANSFER TO- PETERHANS, DIETER#ALTE BIRMENSDORFERSTRASSE 11#5442 FISLISBACH (CH)

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: PT

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20040412

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: CH

    Payment date: 20080229

    Year of fee payment: 11

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: GB

    Payment date: 20080320

    Year of fee payment: 11

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: AT

    Payment date: 20080314

    Year of fee payment: 11

    PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: FR

    Payment date: 20080314

    Year of fee payment: 11

    Ref country code: DE

    Payment date: 20080321

    Year of fee payment: 11

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: AT

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20090323

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: CH

    Ref legal event code: PL

    GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

    Effective date: 20090323

    REG Reference to a national code

    Ref country code: FR

    Ref legal event code: ST

    Effective date: 20091130

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: LI

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20090331

    Ref country code: DE

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20091001

    Ref country code: CH

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20090331

    PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

    Ref country code: GB

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20090323

    Ref country code: FR

    Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

    Effective date: 20091123