Laser level

Details Laser level Laser level

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Fulton, Christopher W (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Straight-line light ray type

Alignment device

C033S291000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11598479

ABSTRACT:
A laser level includes a housing, a pendulum pivotably mounted to the housing and a laser diode assembly disposed on the pendulum. A gimbal assembly is employed for pivotably mounting the pendulum to the housing. The gimbal assembly includes a frame connected to the housing, a first pair of bearings disposed on the frame, an axle extending through the first pair of bearings, a body disposed on the axle and pivotably supporting the pendulum, and a second pair of bearings disposed between the body and the pendulum. The first pair of bearings is disposed on one side of the second pair of bearings.

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