Measuring apparatus for fastening one or multiple objects at desired positions

摘要

An apparatus for fastening one or multiple objects to a wall or other surface includes first and second frame members, movable relative to one another along an axis. First and second engagement members extend from the first and second frame members, respectively, the engagement members being usable to engage fastening regions of one or more objects to be secured, then subsequently to provide visible markings to the surface. One or more angular measurement devices engaged with one or both the frame members can be used to record the angular relationship between fastening regions, while the position of the frame members relative to one another can be used to record the linear distance between fastening regions. The markings provided to the mounting surface thereby have the same linear and angular relationship as the fastening regions due to the angular and linear position of the frame members.

主权项

1. A measuring apparatus for fastening one or multiple objects to a surface, the apparatus comprising:
a first frame member comprising a first arm extended parallel to an axis and a second arm extending perpendicular to the first arm;
wherein the first frame member comprises a channel, a bore, an orifice, or combinations thereof, within which a portion of the second frame member is movable,further wherein the first frame member comprises a first side wall, a second side wall, a bottom wall, and a top wall, wherein said first side wall, second side wall, bottom wall, and top wall define the channel; a second frame member engaged with the first frame member, wherein the second frame member is slidably movable relative to the first frame member along the axis;
wherein the second frame member comprises an elongate portion telescopingly movable into and from the channel to position the second engagement member a distance from the first engagement member along the axis; a first engagement member extending from the first frame member and positioned on the second arm; a second engagement member extending from the second frame member; and a first angular measurement device engaged with the second arm of the first frame member,
wherein the first angular measurement device accommodates a variety of angular measurements.