BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of tools. The present invention relates specifically to a stand for a laser projection device, such as three-plane laser level, a cross-line laser level, a point laser level, etc., which projects one or more lasers onto a work piece or work surface.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One embodiment of the invention relates to a support structure for a laser level including a central axis, a plurality of legs pivotally coupled together and arranged around the central axis, a plurality of support arms, and a frame. Each of the plurality of support arms are pivotally coupled to at least one of the plurality of legs. The frame is coupled to the plurality of support arms, the central axis intersects the frame, and the frame is configured to be coupled to a laser level.

Another embodiment of the invention relates to a support structure for a laser level including a platform defining an upper end of the support structure, three legs pivotally coupled to and extending downward from the platform, a central axis intersecting the platform and surrounded by the three legs, a central arm coupled to the platform and extending downward along the central axis, and a frame. The frame is coupled to the central arm. The frame includes a laser level coupling positioned to support the laser level below the frame and surrounded by the three legs.

Another embodiment of the invention relates to a laser level assembly including a laser level stand and a laser level. The laser level stand includes a plurality of legs pivotally coupled together, a platform pivotally coupled to the plurality of legs, and a frame coupled to the plurality of legs. The platform defines an upper end of the laser level stand. The laser level is coupled to the frame and includes a top surface that faces upwards towards the platform.

According to a first embodiment, a stand for a laser projection device includes a plurality of legs coupled together, an arm coupled to the legs, and a frame coupled to the arm. An upper end of the arm is coupled to at least one of the legs, and the arm extends downward from the upper end. A laser projection device coupled to the frame.

In a specific embodiment, a frame is coupled to a lower end of the arm opposite the upper end, and the laser projection device is coupled to the arm via being coupled to the frame, which is coupled to the arm. In a specific embodiment, the laser projection device can be repositioned and recoupled to the frame such that the laser projection device rotates with respect to the stand about a rotational axis. In a specific embodiment, the support is centered around the rotational axis.

Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the detailed description which follows, and, in part, will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the description or recognized by practicing the embodiments as described in the written description included, as well as the appended drawings. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary.

The accompanying drawings are included to provide further understanding and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate one or more embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain principles and operation of the various embodiments.

