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Scaffolding System

a technology of scaffolding and splints, applied in the field of scaffolding systems, can solve problems such as another tip hazard

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-01
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a device that helps remove the extra trip hazard that occurs when there is a difference in levels between two layers of boards on scaffolding platforms. The device includes an end piece made up of an upper end strip, an intermediate strip, and a lower end strip. These strips help create a sloping transition between the two boards, reducing the risk of injury for workers. The device also includes an end web that further adds to the stability and safety of the scaffolding platform.

Problems solved by technology

The assembly and use of scaffolding platforms present a variety of safety related problems.
Individual boards may move so as to become unstable on the scaffolding; they may warp so as to create a trip hazard; and at platform corners boards are conventional laid on top of lower boards, creating another tip hazard.

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[0031]Referring first to FIG. 1, this shows scaffolding indicated generally at 10 erected against a wall 12 extending upwards from the ground (indicated by line 14) and supporting an elevated platform 16. The scaffolding 10 comprises a rectilinear framework of interconnected standards, ledgers and transoms mutually spaced apart by a modular pitch p. Conventionally, and in accordance with common practice, p=1200 mm, but those skilled in the art of scaffolding will appreciate that this is by no means essential.

[0032]The rear elevation of the scaffolding 10, against the wall 12, is formed by a run of five vertical standards S1 to S5, the front elevation of the scaffolding 10 is formed by a corresponding run of five standards S7 to S11, and between the front and rear elevations are two intermediate standards S6 and S12. The longitudinal disposition of the forward standards S7 to S11 is maintained by horizontal ledgers L1, L2 and L3, and corresponding ledgers (not numbered in the drawing...

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Abstract

A scaffolding system comprises two sets of boards 30o to 30s and 30u to 30z laid side by side on transoms 32, 34 etc with their ends aligned. The ends of the boards 30o etc are interconnected by a connector 40 tied to ledgers 36, 38 of the scaffolding by means of cable ties 42 passed through perforations 40e in a dependent flange 40d of the connector 40. The perforations 40e are spaced apart along the flange 40d by an amount equal to the pitch p of the scaffolding. The connector has an upper strip 40a overlying the boards and a lower strip 40b underlying the boards and joined to the upper strip by a web 40c. The web 40c separates the upper and lower strips 40a and 40b by an amount sufficient to receive the boards 30o etc snugly. Preferably the boards and the connector are formed of the same synthetic plastics material.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of UK Patent Application No. GB1201591.3, filed Jan. 30, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention concerns a scaffolding system, particularly but not necessarily exclusively to provide elevated working platforms in construction and building maintenance.[0003]Scaffolding comprises a rectilinear framework erected against a building and comprising a plurality of vertical members commonly known as ‘standards’ and a plurality of horizontal members of which ‘ledgers’ extend longitudinally, generally parallel to the building line, and ‘transoms’ extend from front to rear of the scaffolding, generally orthogonal to the building line. The standards, ledgers and transoms conventionally comprise metal tubes interconnected by scaffolding fittings—which is to say clamps of which several kinds are in general use, and the precise form of which is not germane to the present invention. Wh...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04G5/08
CPCE04G7/28Y10T29/49623E04G5/08E04G1/15E04G1/152E04G5/00
Inventor GOWER, ALISTERKIRKLAND, STUART
Owner F BOARD