This invention relates to a reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system developed for use in leveling (grading - flattening) - during application - of ceramic tiles, any kind of natural and artificial surface covering materials (marble, andesite, granite, etc.), with any water absorption value, of any dimension, any color-shade, and any thickness, used in floor and wall surface covering of residential buildings, factory buildings, shopping buildings, religious buildings, institution buildings and foundation buildings. BACKGROUND

In aesthetical and technical terms, ceramic tiles, natural and artificial surface covering materials (marble, andesite, granite, etc.) must be jagless, at the same grade and level when laid on floor and wall surfaces. Otherwise, such materials with level difference between them on the surface they are laid on both impair the aesthetic state, jeopardize the safety of walking due to the risk of tripping, and poses weakness in technical terms. On the other hand, ceramic tiles cannot be produced with the exact dimensions, exact square, identical thickness, without camber and exactly flat due to the production processes. Deviations occur in these physical dimensions, albeit too slight. This leads to application difficulties in laying of tiles as well as impairing the aesthetics of the covering integrity. Therefore, the coverings made with ceramic tiles do not be at the exact level (exactly flat) due to dimension, thickness and camber tolerances. This results in coverings with low workmanship and aesthetic quality.

The overwhelming majority of those inventions and methods have been produced of plastic material and are for single use. This is to say that, during application, those inventions are removed by being broken approximately 24 hours after Ί

bringing two covering materials to the same level (leveling) and thrown away. Thus, the applier has to buy again those existing inventions for the next application. On the other hand, part of the broken piece remains under the covering material (in the mortar bed). This remaining part damages the joint fillings of the covering in expansion - contraction movements over time since it is made of plastic.

The overwhelming majority of the existing inventions in this field;

• are for single use.

· are made of plastic.

• plastic material of approximately 9,000 tons (nine thousand tons) in our country and 400,000 tons (four hundred thousand tons) worldwide is thrown away in 1 year.

drops the work motivation of the applier who always has to buy again for every covering work.

• brings pecuniary burden to the applier who always has to buy again for every covering work.

• heightens the unit prices of the covering works since is it is always bought again for every covering work.

* part of the broken piece remains in the mortar bed. This part that is made of plastic damages the joint fillings of the covering due to expansion and contraction forces over time.

• during application, plastic holders may break due to the tension forces. This drops the motivation of the applier.

· increases the application time approximately by 1/3 (one thirds).

On the other hand, there is an invention and method in Taiwan, which serves the same purpose as the existing inventions and methods but which is not for single use. However, that invention and method and the "reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system" are very different from each other in terms of working principle. In the invention in Taiwan, compression is performed at the top surface of the covering materials. This is both difficult for application (not ergonomic) and leads to opening or closing of the joint gap by pushing the covering material to rightward-leftward since the compressor rotating part rotates on the top surface of the covering material. Moreover, the applier spends too much energy due to the friction force on the top surface of the covering material. The only common point of that invention and method and the "reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system" is that they are not for single use but are reusable. Their working principles, their ways to the result, are very different.

DEFINITION OF THE INVENTION The present invention eliminates the disadvantages outlined in the background and satisfies the needs.

The present invention relates to a reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system developed for use in leveling (grading - flattening) - during application - of ceramic tiles, any kind of natural and artificial surface covering materials (marble, andesite, granite, etc.), with any water absorption value, of any dimension, any color-shade, and any thickness, used in floor and wall surface covering of residential buildings, factory buildings, shopping buildings, religious buildings, institution buildings and foundation buildings.

The "reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system" is used more easily than the system in Taiwan that was mentioned in the background, is more ergonomic, the applier spends less energy, the nut that is the compression apparatus does not lead to opening or closing of the joint gap because it rotates not on the top surface of the covering material, but on the top surface of the body.

Compared to the existing inventions and methods, the reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system; · is used repeatedly unlike the existing inventions and methods.

• is very simple to use. The tile holder (9) is passed through the joint gap and it is made grip the two covering materials at their bottom edge surface, by turning the nut rightward, the tile holder grips the two covering materials and pulls them upward bottom surface of the body compresses the covering materials and brings them to the same level.

^• The appliers do not have to buy repeatedly for every covering work.

^• Since it is used repeatedly, it does not produce waste material when compared to the existing inventions and methods.

^• It drops the unit prices of the covering works since it is used repeatedly.

^• It does not leave waste material inside (in the mortar bed), outside, or elsewhere of the covering.

^• It is durable. The system whole and the tile holder are highly durable. It does not break or dislocate during compression.

^• Since the "reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system" that is fitted into the joint gap after placing the covering material in the mortar bed and performing the necessary compression operations can be fitted into any joint gap needed, it provides a great ease and movement capability to the applier.

• It does not damage the covering materials. It does not lead to opening or closing of the joint gaps.

• It ensures that all covering material top surfaces are in the same plane.

• It saves time for the applier.

• It elevates the work and worker motivation positively.

• It eliminates the physical tolerances of the covering materials resulting from their production.

• It supports the appliers economically since they will not buy repeatedly for every covering work.

• It does not pollute the environment since it does not produce plastic waste.

• It contributes to the economies of the country and of the individuals who procure - use covering works since it produces more work with less material.

• It does not cause damage in the joint fillings due to expansion and contraction movements since it will not leave waste inside the covering (in the mortar bed).

• Its use requires a low level knowledge and skill. • It is durable. It is not crushed and broken under load thanks to its durable body structure and the tile holder made of steel. It maintains its stability for many years.

• It is easy to store; the "reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system" does not occupy too much space by volume compared to the other tools used by the covering appliers. Hence, it is easy to carry and store.

• It is lightweight; the "reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system" brings an additional load of in average two percent (2%) of the weights of all tools used by the covering appliers.

· It is functional; the "reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system" is used in leveling (grading - flattening) ceramic tiles, any kind of natural and artificial surface covering materials (marble, andesite, granite, etc.), with any water absorption value, of any dimension, any color-shade, and any thickness, used in floor and wall surface covering of residential buildings, factory buildings, shopping buildings, religious buildings, institution buildings and foundation buildings, during application. Therefore, its field of use is very broad.

LIST OF REFERENCES

1. Half male screw

2. Half female screw

3. Nut

4. Body top surface

5. Body

6. Body handles

7. Body bottom surface (base)

8. Guide line

9. Tile holder

10. Half male screw head

11. Half female screw head

12. Body male channel

13. Female channel of half male screw head 14. Female channel of half female screw head

15. Body inner channel

16. Male channels of half male screw

17. Female channels of half female screw

18. Pin

19. Pin housing

20. Tile holder housing

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Representative front view of the present invention

Figure 2. Representative rear view of the present invention

Figure 3. Representative left view of the present invention

Figure 4. Representative right view of the present invention

Figure 5. Representative top view of the present invention

Figure 6. Representative bottom view of the present invention

Figure 7. Representative perspective view of the present invention

Figure 8. Representative alternative perspective view of the present invention Figure 9. Representative exploded perspective view of the present invention Figure 10. Representative alternative exploded perspective view of the present invention

Figure 11. Representative cross-sectional perspective view of the present invention

Figure 12. Application example of the present invention

Figure 13. Application example of the present invention - 2

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention is a reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system comprising a half male screw head (1), a half female screw head (2), a nut (3), a body top surface (4), body handles (6), a body bottom surface (base) (7), a guide line (8), a tile holder (9) male channels of half male screw (16), female channels of half female screw head (17), a tile holder housing (20), and the body (5) is comprised of body handles (6), a half male screw head (10), a half female screw head (11), a body male channel (12), a female channel of half male screw head (13), a female channel of half female screw head (14), a body inner channel (15), a pin (18) and a pin housing (19).

In the present invention;

Half Male Screw (1);

)t engages to the half female screw (2) and retains the tile holder (9) in the tile holder housing (20) through the pin (18). It receives the linear movement force from the nut (3) and moves the tile holder (9) upward or downward. It is positioned in the body inner channel (15). It is comprised of the Half male screw head (10), Female channel of half male screw head (13), Male channels of half male screw (16), Pin housing (19) and Tile holder housing (20).

Half Female Screw (2);

It engages to the half male screw (1) and retains the tile holder (9) in the tile holder housing (20) through the pin (18). It receives the linear movement force from the nut (3) and moves the tile holder (9) upward or downward. It is positioned in the body inner channel (15). It is comprised of the Half female screw head (11 ), Female channel of half female screw head (14), Female channels of half female screw (17), Pin housing (19) and Tile holder housing (20).

Nut (3);

It provides the linear movement of half male screw (1) and half female screw (2) engaged to each other by rotating rightward or leftward. It is positioned on the body top surface (4).

Body Top Surface (4);

It is the rotation surface of the nut (3). The nut (3) rotates rightward on the body top surface (4) and moves the body (5) forward, and the half male (1) and half female screw (2) upward. It is the surface where the pushing force is transmitted to the body (5). Body (5):

It transmits the linear force coming from the nut (3) to the body base. There are body male channels (12) in its inner channel (15). Female channel of half male screw head (13) and female channels of half female screw head (14) move over these channels. Also, these channels prevent the rotation movement of the half male screw (1) and half female screw (2). It is comprised of Body top surface (4), Body handles (6), Body bottom surface (7), Body male channel (12) and Guide (8) line.

Body Handles (6);

They ensure that the applier holds the body (5) comfortably by hand for the body (5) not to rotate while rotating the nut (3) rightward or leftward. Body Bottom Surface (base) (7);

It transmits the pushing force coming from the body to the covering material. It ensures that the covering materials come to the same level.

Guide Line (8);

It shows the direction of the tile holder (9).

Tile holder (9);

It passes through the joint gap of the two covering materials, grips the tiles at their edges, and ensures that the force is transmitted. Its physical shape is as shown in Figure_8, Figure_8_1 and other figures.

Half Male Screw Head (10);

It retains the tile holder (9) in the tile holder housing (20) through the pin (18). Also, it prevents rotation of the half male screw (1) thanks to the female channels of half male screw head (13) on it. Again, thanks to these channels (13), it ensures the linear movement in the body male channel (12) in body inner channel (15). It is comprised of Tile holder housing (20), Pin holder (19), Female channel of half male screw head. Half Female Screw Head (11);

It retains the tile holder (9) in the tile holder housing (20) through the pin (18). Also, it prevents rotation of the half female screw (2) thanks to the female channels of half female screw head (14) on it. Again, thanks to these channels (14), it ensures the linear movement in the body male channel (12) in body inner channel (15). It is comprised of Tile holder housing (20), Pin holder (19), Female channel of half female screw head. Body Male Channel (12);

It is the male channel wherein the female channel of half male screw head (13) and female channel of half female screw (14) move linearly. Also, it prevents the rotation movement of the half male screw (1) and half female screw (2). It is positioned in the body inner channel (15).

Female Channel of Half Male Screw Head (13);

It ensures the linear movement of the half male screw (1) in the body male channel (12) located in body inner channel (15). Also, it prevents rotation of the half male screw (1).

Female Channel of Half Female Screw Head (14);

It ensures the linear movement of the half female screw (2) in the body male channel (12) located in body inner channel (15). Also, it prevents rotation of the half female screw (2).

Body Inner Channel (15);

It is the channel (void) located inside the body (5) wherein the Half male screw (1) and Half female screw (2) move linearly and are retained. Male Channels of Half Male Screw (16);

They are the male channels holding the half male screw (1) and half female screw (2) together by engaging in the female channels (17) on half female screw (2). Female Channels of Half Female Screw (17);

They are the female channels holding the half male screw (1) and half female screw (1) together by engaging in the male channels (16) on half male screw (2). Pin (18);

It keeps the tile holder (9) inside the half male (1) screw and half female screw (2). It is positioned in the pin housing (19) located in the male and female half screws (1 .2) . Pin Housing (19);

It is the housing wherein the pin (18) is fitted. It is positioned in the half female screw head (10) and half female screw head (11).

Tile Holder Housing (20);

It is the housing made according to the physical shape of the tile holder (9) and positioned in the half female screw head (10) and half female screw head (11).

A spring passing around the half male screw (1) and half female screw (2) may be fitted between the nut (3) and the body top surface (4). By this way, the tile holder (9) is pulled to the body inner channel (15) by means of the spring when the reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system is not in use. Also, this spring facilitates the pushing and pulling of the tile holder (9) to the joint gap.

In order for the covering materials to be able to move more easily in the joint gap, the vertical body of the tile holder (9) shown in Figure_8_1 and Figure_10_1 may have a round cross section.

Number of the body male channels (12) in the body inner channel (15) may be decreased or increased.

The reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system may be used whenever it is desired that the top surfaces of two materials positioned side by side with a certain distance between them are at the same level. For example, by using at the joints of the materials or elements such as gypsum-based boards, cement-based boards, wood-based boards, glass coverings, decorative bricks, which are applied through bonding on a surface, the top surfaces of these materials are brought to the same level. Reusable smart ceramic tile leveling system may also be used for keeping two pieces together and in the same plane in welding works and wood works.

Assembly of the present invention;

The pin (18) is fitted in the pin housing (10) in the half male screw head (19). The tile holder (9) is engaged to the pin (18) and seated in the tile holder housing (20). The tile holder (9) in Figure_8_1 and Figure_10_1 is directly seated in the tile holder housing (20) since pin (18) is not needed. The half male screw (1) and half female screw (2) are joined by engaging them to each other through the male (16) and female channels (17). This joined piece is placed in the body male channel (12) in the body inner channel (15) through the female channels (13-14) and taken out from the body top surface (4). Nut (3) is fitted to the half male (1) and half female screw (2) taken out.