Devices configured to facilitate preparation of a surface having specified level attributes, including screeding level setting devices

Abstract

A device (100) configured to facilitate preparation of a surface having specified level attributes is provided. The device (100) includes a fixing module (110). The fixing module (110) is configured to be secured to a primary surface. The fixing module (110) includes a base surface (113) and a top surface (114). A sidewall assembly extends upwardly between the base surface (113) and the top surface (114), thereby defining a central core. The central core having: a base aperture (115) defined through the base surface (113); a top aperture (116) defined through the top surface (114); and a threaded core region (117) located between the top aperture (116) and the base aperture (115). The threaded core region (117) has an axis substantially normal to the plane of the base surface (113). The sidewall assembly includes a plurality of apertures (118) which are configured to enable, in use, filling of interior spaces of the device (100) with a surface raising material. The device (100) further includes a level setting module (120) which includes an elongate threaded shaft (121) which is configured to engage with the threaded core region (117) of the fixing module (110). The level setting module (120) has an upper surface (122). Progressive rotational engagement of the level setting module (120) with respect to the fixing module (110) adjusts the separation of the upper surface (122) relative to the base surface (113). The device (100) further includes a locking ring (130) having a locking ring threaded core (131) which is configured to threadedly engage with the level setting module (120) such that, in use, when the level setting module (120) is threadedly engaged with the threaded core region (117), threadedly progressing the locking ring (130) into abutting engagement with respect to the fixing module (110) locks in place the level setting module (120) relative to the fixing module (110).

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