Laser reference device
View Patent ↗The laser reference tool of the invention consists of a base that can be releasably mounted to a surface. A housing is mounted on the base such that it can be repositioned relative to the base in a direction parallel to the surface. A turret carrying the laser module is rotatable about first and second orthogonal axes. The laser module is also rotatable relative to the turret about a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes.
1. A reference tool comprising:
a light source;
a base for supporting the light source, said light source being rotatable relative to said base about three orthogonal axes;
an attachment mechanism for attaching the base to a vertical surface; and
means for orienting the light source,
wherein the light source is movable relative to the base in a direction parallel to the vertical surface.
2. A reference tool comprising:
a light source;
a base for supporting the light source, said light source being rotatable relative to said base about three orthogonal axes;
an attachment mechanism for attaching the base to a vertical surface;
means for orienting the light source; and
a mechanism for moving the light source relative to the base in a linear direction.
3. The reference tool of claim 2 wherein the mechanism for moving the light source includes a screw mounted such that rotation of the screw moves the light source in the linear direction.
4. The reference tool of claim 3 wherein said mechanism for moving the light source is in a housing, said housing supporting a turret, said turret being pivotably mounted to said housing.
5. The reference tool of claim 4 wherein said turret includes a first portion pivotably mounted on a second portion, said second portion supporting said light source.
6. The reference tool of claim 5 wherein said light source is pivotably mounted relative to said second portion.
7. The reference tool of claim 3 wherein the screw is manually operated.
8. A reference tool comprising:
a light source;
a base for supporting the light source on a surface, said light source is movable relative to the base in any direction parallel to said surface.
9. The reference tool of claim 8 wherein the light source is a laser.
10. The reference tool of claim 8 wherein the light source projects a plane of light.
11. The reference tool of claim 8 further including a means for orienting the light source.
12. A reference tool comprising:
a light source;
a base for supporting the light source on a vertical surface, said light source is movable relative to the base in a direction parallel to said vertical surface and is rotatable relative to said base about three orthogonal axes; and
an attachment mechanism for attaching the base to said vertical surface.