Hanging scaffold support bracket

Abstract

A bracket to attach a scaffold support to a vertically oriented stud is disclosed in one aspect of the invention as including a backing member to contact the back surface of a stud; a pair of side members rigidly connected to the backing member and extending along the sides of the stud beyond the front surface of the stud; a connection mechanism to attach the scaffold support to the side members; and a fastening mechanism to attach the bracket to the stud. In certain embodiments, the fastening mechanism includes offset flanges extending from the side members in substantially opposite directions to preclude interference between fasteners passing through the flanges.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 069,860 filed on Mar. 1, 2005, and entitled HANGING SCAFFOLD SUPPORT, which is a continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 6,886,662 B2 issued May 3, 2005 to Riley and entitled HANGING SCAFFOLD SUPPORT. This application also claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 652,013 filed on Feb. 10, 2005, and entitled BRACKET FOR HANGING SCAFFOLD SYSTEM.BACKGROUND [0002] 1. The Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates to supporting structures for use during construction, and more particularly to novel systems and methods for supporting decking for workmen above ground level in residential or other construction projects similar in nature. [0004] 2. The Background Art [0005] Scaffolding has long been of both utility and concern in construction. In many state and federal regulations, detailed specifications of requirements apply to “riggers,” their e...

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Benefits of technology

[0019] Alternative embodiments may position the lateral beam beneath a support structure. A spacer may secure a loading structure to the lateral beam, spaced apart therefrom. During normal operation, a support structure may be positioned between the lateral beam and the support structure. The spacer may secure at various positions along the lateral beam to further capture a support structure between the spacer and portions of the leg extending above a lateral beam.

[0020] In some modes of operation of a hanger, the hanger is removed from the leg in order to facilitate insertion of the hanger where Frieze blocks, or other roofing materials, hinder its insertion. A removable hanger may be inserted from the inside of a building with the leg positioned on the outside. An elongate coupler may secure to the lateral beam and be sized to fit between a gap between a Frieze block and a support structure. During operation, the coupler may be lowered through the gap and secured to the leg without requiring that the stop and lateral beam pass through the gap.

[0021] Structures may be provided to facilitate securement of a working surface to a scaffold support. A catch may secure at various points along the foot to secure an edge of the deck to prevent shifting or twisting. The catch may slidably secure to the foot and have a lock to fix the position of the catch relative to the foot. In some embodiments the catch is a notch positioned to engage a flange, or the like, forming part of a deck.

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Problems solved by technology

Many feet above ground level, scaffolding built from the ground up becomes impractical.

Scaffolding presents several problems.

To provide proper structural strength, scaffolding is typically quite heavy.

Ladders are limited in their utility.

Ladders may not be positionable readily both inside and outside t

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