Scaffold element, method of manufacturing the same, scaffold structure and kit of parts for a scaffold structure

Abstract

Scaffold element (100) with thermal insulation material, the scaffold element (100) comprising a frame (110) of a metal bracket (111) and a set of fastening means (120) arranged to fasten the scaffold element (100) to a support structure (20) of a scaffold structure (10). The invention is characterized in that the scaffold element (100) further comprises a block of thermal insulation material (130), and that the block of thermal insulation material (130) is cast around the frame (110) such that the frame (110) is completely covered by the thermal insulation material, but the fastening means (120) are not covered by the thermal insulation material. The invention also relates to a manufacturing method and a kit of parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to scaffolding elements and methods of manufacturing the same. More specifically, this invention relates to thermally insulated scaffolding elements. The invention also relates to scaffolding structures including such scaffolding elements, and further to complete sets of components including such scaffolding elements. Background Technology

[0002] Scaffolding structures are widely used in construction or renovation projects. They are often built over several floors, and workers often spend long periods of time on and within these temporary structures. Therefore, there is a need to provide appropriate weather protection for scaffolding structures.

[0003] Traditionally, windbreak walls are installed using plastic sheeting. However, problems with low temperatures and humidity persist, especially during the cold season in locations far from the equator.

[0004] One problem with providing insulated scaffolding structures is that the insulation material itself is large and heavy. Since scaffolding structures are typically tested and approved for certain specific uses, adding significant weight often invalidates that approval.

[0005] Another issue with providing insulation for scaffolding structures is their complexity. It may be difficult to achieve a satisfactory level of fire safety. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention relates to a scaffolding element with thermal insulation, the scaffolding element comprising a frame of metal supports and a set of fastening devices arranged to fasten the scaffolding element to a support structure of the scaffolding structure, the scaffolding element being characterized in that the scaffolding element further comprises a block of thermal insulation material, and the block is cast around the frame such that the frame is completely covered by the thermal insulation material, but the fastening devices are not covered by the thermal insulation material.

[0008] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing this type of insulated scaffolding element, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: a) providing a mold; b) providing a first scaffolding element, the first scaffolding element further comprising a frame of a metal support and a set of fastening devices arranged to fasten the scaffolding element to a support structure of the scaffolding structure; c) arranging the first scaffolding element in the mold, wherein the frame is completely contained within the mold and its fastening devices extend from the mold; d) filling the mold with an insulating material; and e) solidifying the insulating material into a solid state. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to exemplary embodiments and accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0010] Figure 1 A flowchart of the method according to the present invention is shown;

[0011] Figure 2 A perspective view is shown of a wall scaffolding element that forms a wall portion of a scaffolding structure according to the invention, the scaffolding structure having a middle portion according to the invention, and a floor scaffolding element according to the invention.

[0012] Figure 3a yes Figure 2 A first partial sectional perspective view of the scaffolding element shown, wherein the section is taken from a first vertical plane;

[0013] Figure 3c yes Figure 2 The second partial sectional perspective view of the scaffolding element shown, wherein the section is taken from a second vertical plane perpendicular to the first vertical plane;

[0014] Figure 3a yes Figure 2 The third partial sectional perspective view of the scaffolding element shown, wherein the section is taken from a horizontal plane;

[0015] Figure 4a This is an exploded view of the components of the wall scaffolding;

[0016] Figure 4b This is an assembly diagram of the wall scaffolding components;

[0017] Figure 5a A mold according to the invention is shown in its open state;

[0018] Figure 5b The mold is shown in its closed state; and

[0019] Figure 5c A mold with a top in a closed state is shown.

[0020] All figures share reference numerals for the same or corresponding parts. Detailed Implementation

[0021] therefore, Figures 2-4b A scaffolding element 100 according to the present invention is shown. The scaffolding element 100 includes an insulating material that provides at least one of thermal insulation and sound insulation.

[0022] In addition, the scaffolding element 100 includes a metal frame 110, particularly the frame of the metal support 111, and a set of fastening devices 120. The fastening devices 120 are arranged to fasten the scaffolding element 100 to the support structure 20 of the scaffolding structure 10.

[0023] The metal frame 110 is advantageously directly connected to the fastening device 120 disposed on the opposite transverse W side of the scaffolding element 100, preferably via a rigid metal connector. Thus, the metal frame 110 can provide shape stability and rigidity to the scaffolding element 100, as well as rigid support to the fastening device 120.

[0024] The scaffolding structure 10 may include or be entirely composed of conventional components. For example, the scaffolding structure 10 may be construction scaffolding, such as supported or suspended scaffolding arranged to be installed along the walls of a building under construction or renovation. Preferably, the scaffolding structure 10 includes or supports a support structure, which in turn includes supports and crossbars (see...). Figure 2 Scaffolding element 100 may be arranged to be fastened to the support structure 20, for example, to the pillars and crossbars, so as to form an integral part of the scaffolding structure 10 (see below).

[0025] According to the invention, the scaffolding element 100 further includes a heat-insulating material block 130. For clarity, in Figures 2-4b The insulating material block 130 is not explicitly shown, but rather the space in which the insulating material is arranged is shown. Block 130 forms an integral part of the scaffolding element 100 by casting around the frame 110, such that the frame 110 is covered by the insulating material, preferably completely covered by the insulating material, but the fastening device 120 is not covered by the insulating material.

[0026] The insulating material is preferably cast around the frame 110 such that it encapsulates a portion of the frame 110, resulting in the inability to remove the frame 110 from the insulating material without damaging it. In other words, the frame 110 and the insulating material form a single integrated component that cannot be disassembled without permanently damaging the insulating material. In some embodiments, at least 50% or even at least 80% of the frame 110 is encapsulated within the insulating material.

[0027] Advantageously, block 130 is substantially or entirely shaped as a parallelepiped. The phrase "substantially parallelepiped" means that the overall shape of block 130 can be parallelepiped, but with rounded corners or any other geometric features without losing the overall parallelepiped shape of block 130. The preferred shape is a rectangular cube.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the scaffolding element 100 is configured as part of a barrier forming the scaffolding structure 10, for example, a barrier between an interior / indoor space defined by the scaffolding structure 10 and an exterior / outdoor space defined by the scaffolding structure 10. For example, the scaffolding element 100 may be arranged to form a wall, ceiling, or floor portion of the scaffolding structure 10, in which case the scaffolding element 100 will have a width W, a height H, and a depth D. In such a scaffolding structure 10 with the scaffolding element 100 installed as part, the depth direction D is defined as the direction extending from the "interior" to the "exterior". In other words, the scaffolding element 100 may be arranged as part of an external barrier forming the scaffolding structure 10, or such a barrier may be an internal barrier, such as a barrier forming a wall between two separate spaces within the scaffolding structure 10. Note that... Figure 2 Several examples of such scaffolding elements 100 are shown, and directions W and D cannot be applied to all scaffolding elements 100 shown herein.

[0029] Such barriers between indoor / internal and outdoor / external spaces can also be arranged at local temperature gradients, allowing the scaffolding element 100 to provide insulation between two spaces at different temperatures separated by the scaffolding element 100 in question. For example, the indoor / internal volume can be a heated volume, while the outdoor / external volume can be a non-heated volume.

[0030] The width direction W and the height direction H are both perpendicular to the depth direction D, spanning the main extension plane of the scaffold element 100. The scaffold element 100 is then arranged to form a wall, ceiling, or floor portion that substantially covers the opening of the scaffold structure 10, which extends across the main extension plane of the scaffold element 100. Typically, the scaffold element 100 has a generally flat shape along the main extension plane. However, it should be noted that the scaffold element 100 can also be defined as having a substantially curved shape, for example, arranged to cover a corner or bend in the outer wall of the scaffold structure 10.

[0031] Accordingly, frame 110 may also be generally flat or curved along the main extending planes of the width direction W and the height direction H. Block 130 may be associated with width W and height H, which substantially or completely correspond to the corresponding width W and height H of frame 110. In this way, the shape of block 130 substantially follows the overall shape of frame 110, encapsulates the shape-defining portions of frame 110 (preferably all such overall shape-defining portions of frame 110) and forms a wall, ceiling, or floor portion having an overall shape suitable for forming the barrier.

[0032] It should be noted that the “height” H of the scaffolding element 100 can point in different ways in the global coordinate system depending on the installation direction of the scaffolding element 100. For example, if the scaffolding element 100 is installed as a floor element, the height H can point horizontally, while if the scaffolding element 100 is installed as a substantially vertical wall element, the height H can point vertically. When the scaffolding element 100 is part of a vertical wall and installed as a horizontal floor or ceiling, the width W of the scaffolding element 100 can be horizontally oriented.

[0033] Block 130 may have a total depth D of at least 10 cm, for example, at least 20 cm. The depth D of the block may be at most 60 cm, for example, at most 50 cm.

[0034] The width W and height H of block 130 can both be less than the total depth D. Preferably, the width W and / or height H of block 130 are at least 5 times or even 10 times the corresponding depth D of block 130.

[0035] The total width W of block 130 can be at least 40cm, for example at least 60cm. In addition, the total width W of block 130 can be at most 200cm, for example at most 150cm.

[0036] The total height H of block 130 can be at least 50cm, for example at least 80cm. The total height H of block 130 can be at most 300cm, for example at most 200cm, for example at most 120cm.

[0037] As will be explained in further detail below in conjunction with the description of the method of the present invention, the insulation material is an expanded or foamed plastic material, such as PIR (polyisocyanurate) foam. The insulation material may include flame retardants, molding compounds, etc.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment, such as Figures 3a-4b As shown, the insulation block 130 is covered with a metal or rigid plastic foil material 141, such as a metal sheet, on at least one side, preferably at least three sides, more preferably at least five sides, and most preferably all sides. The thickness of the foil material 141 can be at least 0.5 mm, for example at least 1 mm. It can also be up to 5 mm thick, for example up to 3 mm thick. It can also form a closed space to accommodate the insulation material of the block 130. The closed space can then have a through-hole for the fastening device 120 to protrude to the outside of the closed space. Furthermore, the closed space can be arranged so that there are no additional through-holes other than this through-hole. When the foil material 141 is metal, it can be a corrosion-resistant metal, such as stainless steel.

[0039] It is generally preferred that there is no or at least substantially no air between block 130 and foil material 141.

[0040] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the insulating material block 130 is encapsulated within a metal box 140 formed of the foil material 141. The metal box 140 can then be rigidly fastened to the fastening device 120. It will be appreciated that the enclosed space of the encapsulated insulating material block 130 can then be completely sealed by the combination of the metal box and the fastening device 120, which protrudes through the foil material 141 and seals the enclosed space. Thus, as described above, by allowing the fastening device 120 to protrude in a sealing manner through the foil material 141, the enclosed space can be sealed in a watertight or even airtight manner, while still allowing the frame 110 to be partially encapsulated by the insulating material. For example, the joining between the fastening device 120 and the metal box 140 can be achieved by welding to form a structure defined by the combination of the frame 110 (with its fastening device 120) and the metal box 140, which is completely sealed with respect to its encapsulated enclosed space.

[0041] In other examples, the metal box 140 can completely and hermetically enclose the frame 110, and the fastening device 120 can then be fastened to the outer surface of the metal box 140. This avoids through-holes, but may result in a weaker overall structure.

[0042] The fastening device 120 can be conventional, such as including fastening screws or quick-connect devices, which are arranged to be rigidly but detachably connected to cylindrical metal scaffolding standard parts or standard type crossbars.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, the scaffolding element 100 may be configured as a wall element in the scaffolding structure 10. In other words, when the scaffolding element 100 is installed in the scaffolding structure 10, it will form part of the wall structure of the scaffolding structure 10. Then, the fastening device 120 may include four (or more) fasteners for fastening the wall element to the vertical support structure 21 of the scaffolding structure 10, such as a vertical column.

[0044] exist Figure 2 In another example shown, scaffolding element 100 is a floor element, which has the corresponding explanation. Fastening device 120 may then include four (or more) fasteners for securing the floor element to the horizontal support structure 22 of the scaffolding structure 10, such as a horizontal bar.

[0045] In order to enable the scaffolding element 100 to be installed as a wall and / or floor and / or ceiling element in the scaffolding structure 10, the width W and height H of the scaffolding element 100 are generally adapted to the standard dimensions of the scaffolding structure 10. In particular, the corresponding width W and height H distance between the relative fastening points defined by the fastening device 120 are adapted to the internal standard and / or internal crossbar distance of the scaffolding structure 10. The geometry of such scaffolding structures is standardized in industry and will not be described further here.

[0046] It should be recognized that several scaffolding elements of the general type described herein may be used in the same scaffolding structure 10, and, depending on the circumstances, form one or more wall elements and / or one or more floor or ceiling elements in the scaffolding structure 10.

[0047] The present invention also relates to a scaffolding structure 10 of this type, comprising at least one scaffolding element 100 as described above, installed as part of the scaffolding structure 10, as described above and as... Figure 2 And the corresponding floor, ceiling or wall elements shown in Figure 3.

[0048] Specifically, the scaffolding structure 10 may include at least one wall 30, such as a vertical wall, which includes a plurality of scaffolding elements 100 as installed wall components. The surface of the wall 30 may be at least 50%, for example at least 70%, covered by the insulation material of the corresponding scaffolding element 100.

[0049] In other or supplementary embodiments, the scaffolding structure 10 may include at least one ceiling or floor 40, such as a horizontal ceiling or floor, and subsequently include a plurality of scaffolding elements 100 as installed ceiling or floor portions. The surface of the ceiling or floor 40 may be at least 50%, for example at least 70%, covered by the insulation material of the respective scaffolding elements 100.

[0050] Figures 2-3c Another preferred embodiment is also shown, which can be applied to a situation where several scaffolding elements 40 are mounted on either side of a support or crossbar of the scaffolding structure 10. In this case, the area surrounding the support or crossbar can be covered by an additional component in the form of an intermediate isolation member 50, which is also included as an installation component of the scaffolding structure 10, even if... Figures 2-3c Only the intermediate component 50, which is part of the wall, is shown; however, it should be understood that the corresponding principles can be applied to intermediate components of the floor or ceiling, and / or to the joints between the wall and the ceiling / or the floor.

[0051] Therefore, in this case, the scaffolding structure 10 may include at least one, preferably several, such intermediate isolation members 50, each intermediate isolation member being disposed between a corresponding pair of two consecutively installed scaffolding elements 100 of the type described herein, and also forming part of the scaffolding structure 10, which are arranged parallel to each other or at an angle (e.g., 90°).

[0052] Furthermore, each of the intermediate components 50 discussed can then be arranged to be fastened (and actually installed when in the installation state in the scaffolding structure 10) to the cylindrical support structure 60 of the scaffolding structure 10, such as the column or crossbar discussed.

[0053] The intermediate component 50 can then be arranged to connect to the two consecutive scaffolding elements 100, thus forming a connected insulated wall, ceiling, or floor together with the two consecutive scaffolding elements 100.

[0054] In this embodiment, the intermediate component 50 is thus connected to the support column or crossbar 60, and also to the corresponding scaffolding element 100. Thus, only one or even no adjacent scaffolding element 100 is directly connected to the cylindrical support structure 60 of the scaffolding structure 10, but only to the intermediate portion, thereby providing a rigid connection between the cylindrical support structure 60 (support column or crossbar) and the scaffolding element 100 in question.

[0055] Alternatively, each scaffold element 100 can be arranged to be directly connected to the cylindrical support structure 60 (adjacent scaffold elements 100 are then connected to the same support column or crossbar). Then, the intermediate member 50 may not be directly connected to the cylindrical support structure 60, but rather rigidly connected to each of the adjacent scaffold elements 100. The latter is... Figures 2-3c The example shown.

[0056] In any case, preferably, depending on the specific circumstances, the corresponding fastening device 120 of the adjacent scaffolding element 100 is connected to the cylindrical support structure 60 or the intermediate component 50.

[0057] To achieve this, intermediate component 50 may include a cylindrical portion having dimensions (primarily cylinder diameter and cylinder shape) corresponding to the dimensions of standard type pillars and / or crossbars, such that scaffolding elements arranged to be connected to pillars or crossbars using fasteners 120 may instead be connected to intermediate component 50 of the type described herein using the same fasteners 120.

[0058] In addition, the intermediate component 50 includes an insulation block 52, which can be of the general type described with respect to scaffolding element 100, and which can be cast around the load-bearing frame of the intermediate component 50 (to surround a portion of the load-bearing frame). The intermediate component 50 may also include a foil material cover 54, such as a metal box of the general type described above with respect to scaffolding element 100.

[0059] Note that, in accordance with the manner of block 130, the insulation block 52 is not explicitly shown in the figure; instead, the space in which block 52 is arranged is shown.

[0060] like Figures 3a-3cAs shown, the intermediate component 50 may include a through channel 51 for pipes or cables. The through channel 51 may pass through the metal cover 54 and may extend in a direction parallel to the nearest cylindrical support structure 60 that is rigidly connected to the intermediate component directly or indirectly (via scaffolding element 100).

[0061] Figure 1 and Figures 5a-5c A method for manufacturing the thermally insulated scaffolding element 100 described herein, according to the present invention, is shown.

[0062] The method begins in the first step.

[0063] like Figure 5a As shown, a mold 200 is provided in a subsequent step. The mold 200 is a mold for casting the insulation material block 130 of the scaffolding element 100 as described above. After the liquid material filled into the mold 200 has been allowed to solidify, the mold 200 is removed for reuse in casting the next insulation block 130, or it may be retained as part of the overall scaffolding element 100 in question. This will be described below.

[0064] In subsequent steps, a first scaffolding element 100 is provided, which does not include the insulation material block 130 to be cast. However, at this point in the manufacturing process, the first scaffolding element 100 includes a frame 110 of the type described above, which includes a metal support 111. The scaffolding element 100 also includes a set of fastening devices 120 of the type described above, which are arranged to fasten the scaffolding element 100 to the support structure 20 of the scaffolding structure 10 of this type. That is, in this manufacturing process, the first scaffolding element 100 can also be a structure made entirely of metal.

[0065] In a subsequent step, the first scaffolding element 100 is placed in the mold 200, wherein the frame 110 is completely contained within the mold 200, and its fastening device 120 protrudes from the mold 200. The mold 200 may include a through hole 201, which is arranged to allow the fastening device 120 to protrude through the wall of the mold 200.

[0066] Figure 5a The first part 210 of the mold 200 that has received the frame 110 is shown.

[0067] For example, mold 200 may include two or more rigid mold sub-components 210, 220, and the mating edge portions of adjacent such mold sub-components may be shaped such that when the sub-components are joined together to form mold 200, they together form the through-hole 201 for fastening device 120. Alternatively, such mold sub-components 210, 220 may be provided with flexible edges, such as those made of rubber or the like, to yield sufficiently so that fastening device 120 protrudes between such flexible edges while still providing sufficient seal to retain liquid insulating material within mold 200 before solidification.

[0068] Figure 5b The assembled mold 200 is shown.

[0069] In a subsequent step, the mold 200 is filled with a heat-insulating material, preferably a liquid heat-insulating material.

[0070] In a subsequent step, the filled insulation material is allowed to solidify in mold 200. Preferably, the insulation material is an expandable polymer material, and solidification includes generating bubbles within the insulation material to create expansion.

[0071] Therefore, this arrangement results in a solid insulation material block 130 surrounding the frame 110, with the fastening device 120 protruding from the block 130 and the mold 200. Preferably, the filling, solidification, and / or expansion process achieves complete filling of at least the lower part of the mold with the insulation material, for example, substantially filling the entire mold 200.

[0072] Then, the method ends.

[0073] In some embodiments, the mold 200 can be opened upwards. Then, the liquid insulation material can be supplied from above to the mold 200 as a liquid foam material of the type described above via the upward opening 202.

[0074] Then, in another method step, the top of the mold 200 can be covered, for example, by using a metal top cover 203, so that the covered mold 200 forms a closed encapsulation structure relative to the heat insulation material, having only the fastening device 120 protruding from the mold 200 as described above.

[0075] This is Figure 5c As shown in the image.

[0076] In a preferred embodiment, mold 200 is a hollow metal box 140 of the type described above, which may be assembled from two or more sub-components 210, 220 as described above, and / or open upwards and arranged to be covered by a metal top cover 203. As described above, preferably, mold 200 includes metal components arranged to completely enclose the insulating material except for the protruding fastening device 120.

[0077] The method may then further include rigidly fastening the metal box 140 to the first scaffolding element 100. This rigid fastening may be achieved through the insulating material block 130 of the enclosing frame 110 and rigidly connected to the mold 200 due to the solidification of the insulating material. The rigid fastening may also be a direct fastening, for example, at the contact points between the protruding fastening device 120 and the metal box 140, such that these contact points are welded together. The rigid fastening may be performed before or after the insulating material solidifies. It should also be appreciated that the fastening device 120 may be fastened to the exterior of the box 140 / assembly mold 200, in which case the through-hole 201 is not required.

[0078] Regarding the metal box 140, it can be made of a sheet of stainless steel or aluminum. The thickness of the sheet can be at least 0.5 mm, for example, at least 1 mm. Furthermore, its thickness can be at most 5 mm or at least 3 mm.

[0079] In order for the scaffolding element 100 to serve its purpose as a wall, ceiling, or floor element to be fitted into an existing or constructed scaffolding structure 10, which is preferably a conventional standard scaffolding structure 10 modified using the scaffolding element 100, the first scaffolding element 100 will generally have standard dimensions relative to the position of the fastening device 120. Specifically, the fastening device 120 is provided with fastening points arranged to fasten to supports and / or crossbars positioned in standardized locations according to the standardized scaffolding system. Importantly, these fastening points of different fastening devices 120 of the same scaffolding element 100 are arranged at specific predetermined standard distances from each other in the width direction W and possibly in the height direction H.

[0080] According to another aspect of the invention, the present invention relates to a complete set of components for a scaffolding structure 10 of this type. The complete set includes at least two scaffolding elements 100 of this type, each scaffolding element arranged to form a wall, ceiling, or floor component. Preferably, the complete set includes scaffolding elements 100 arranged to form a wall portion of the scaffolding structure 10 and scaffolding elements 100 arranged to form a floor portion of the scaffolding structure 10. In some embodiments, the same scaffolding element 100 may be suitable for use as either a wall element or a floor element, depending on the geometry of the fastening points in the scaffolding structure 10.

[0081] Furthermore, such a kit may include at least one intermediate heat-insulating component 50 of the type described above, which is arranged between two scaffolding elements 100 of the kit, the two scaffolding elements being arranged as two consecutive adjacent scaffolding elements 100 in the scaffolding structure 10. The intermediate component 50 may then be configured to be fastened to the cylindrical support structure 60 of the scaffolding structure 10 and connected to the two consecutive scaffolding elements 100, thereby forming a connected heat-insulating wall, ceiling or floor together with the two consecutive scaffolding elements 100.

[0082] Therefore, the support structures and methods described herein solve the problems initially mentioned. In particular, they provide a convenient and simple way to provide adequate weather protection for scaffolding structures without having to redesign standard types of scaffolding structures. Specifically, the scaffolding element 100 of the present invention can be used to improve existing scaffolding structures 10 by providing them with adequately insulated walls, ceilings, and / or floors.

[0083] The scaffolding element 100, together with its insulation material, forms a structure that provides moisture and wind protection for the walls, ceiling, and floor, and also provides thermal insulation. By incorporating the insulation block 130 as an integral part of the scaffolding element 100, this insulation block can be provided without the problem of excessive volume for any activities expected to take place on and inside the scaffolding structure 10, with the frame 110 serving as the load-bearing portion of the scaffolding element 100. Because the block 150 is arranged around (possibly encapsulating) the frame 110 and then extends between the fasteners 120 in the manner described above, this function is not compromised by the insulation block 150.

[0084] An important aspect is that the scaffolding element 100 of the present invention allows the use of existing scaffolding systems, ensuring that existing proofs and tests remain valid even when the scaffolding element 100 is used as an integral part of a scaffolding installation constructed using an existing scaffolding system. This is achieved by the frame 110 meeting structural requirements regarding load resistance, etc., on wall, ceiling, or floor components. It should be particularly understood that the frame 110 extends between opposing fasteners 120 as described above, thus preventing the insulation material from reducing this load resistance.

[0085] The metal box 140 also increases the overall structural integrity of the scaffolding element 100. In addition, the metal box 140 will generally increase the shear and torsional resistance of the entire scaffolding structure 10.

[0086] Typically, the total load resistance of scaffolding structure 10 is calculated based on specific parameters of the given scaffolding system and the selected design of structure 10. Since using the scaffolding element 100 of the present invention will at least not reduce the load resistance, nor increase the weight of structure 10, the same calculations as when not using the scaffolding element 100 of the present invention remain valid for the final structure 10.

[0087] Using the metal box 140 as described above, the scaffolding element 100 can also be configured to have sufficient fire resistance.

[0088] The scaffolding element 100 may be designed to have dimensions that allow it to be used as a handrail, extending between the floor of the scaffolding structure 10 and 80-110 cm above it. Alternatively, the scaffolding element 100 may be designed to cover the entire wall between the two floors of the scaffolding structure 10.

[0089] Information for printing, projection, or electronic display, such as commercial advertisements, can be formed on the outer surface of the scaffolding element 100. For example, the scaffolding element 100 may be equipped with a computer monitor that is powered via cables in the intermediate component 50 as described above.

[0090] In some embodiments, the metal box 140 may be provided with removable fastening devices 120, such that the fastening devices 120 can be replaced according to different types of scaffolding systems without having to remanufacture the entire scaffolding element 100, thus allowing the scaffolding element 100 to be used with several different types of scaffolding systems. This replaceable fastening device 120 can be fastened to the metal box 140 using mating couplings such as screws, thereby providing sufficient load-bearing resistance so that any weakening caused by the aforementioned mating couplings is not considered in determining the total load-bearing resistance of the entire scaffolding structure 10.

[0091] This mating and engaging device may also include a hinge mechanism located on one side of the scaffold element 100 in a width direction W and a locking mechanism located on the opposite side. Thus, the entire scaffold element 100 can be configured as an openable door for access to the scaffold structure 10. This principle can also be generally applied to the scaffold element 100 described herein, because two or more fastening devices 120 located on one side of the scaffold element in a width direction W can be configured with hinges, allowing the scaffold element 100 to swing open when installed in the structure 10.

[0092] The metal box 140 itself may also be equipped with an integrated door or similar openable component, allowing the metal box 140 to be temporarily opened for ventilation and maintenance.

[0093] The preferred embodiments have been described above. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that many obvious modifications can be made to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the basic spirit of the invention.

[0094] For example, each scaffolding element 100 according to the invention may include additional components and details. The scaffolding element 100 may also be particularly adaptable to other purposes, such as aesthetic or structural tasks specific to various applications. This may include the geometry of the metal box 140, fastening devices, etc. The principles of the invention can be used to provide such specific adaptive modifications.

[0095] For example, scaffolding element 100 may include through-holes passing through metal box 140 or a transparent window component. As another example, scaffolding element 100 may include integrated lighting equipment that can be powered via cables passing through intermediate component 50 as described above. Such cables can be connected to the lighting device by passing through metal box 140 or otherwise via cable channels provided by metal box 140.

[0096] The kit of the present invention may also include any additional components that may be used for a specific purpose at an upcoming time.

[0097] Generally, all the above descriptions regarding different aspects of the invention also apply to these three aspects—scaffolding elements, assemblies, and methods.

[0098] Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, but may vary within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A heat-insulated scaffolding element (100), the scaffolding element (100) comprising a frame (110) of a metal support (111) and a set of fastening devices (120), the fastening devices being arranged on opposite sides in the width direction (W) of the scaffolding element (100) and configured to fasten the scaffolding element (100) to a support structure (20) of a scaffolding structure (10), characterized in that, The scaffolding element (100) further includes a heat insulation block (130), which is cast around the frame (110) such that the heat insulation block (130) is arranged to completely cover the frame (110) and the fastening device (120) protrudes to the outside of the space occupied by the heat insulation material, wherein the frame (110) directly connects the fastening devices (120) arranged on opposite sides in the width direction (W) of the scaffolding element (100) by rigid metal connectors.

2. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat insulation material block (130) is shaped as a parallelepiped.

3. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width (W) and height (H) of the insulation material block (130) correspond to the corresponding width (W) and height (H) of the frame (110).

4. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The insulating material block (130) has a depth (D) of at least 20 cm.

5. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insulation material is an intumescent material or a foamed plastic material.

6. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insulation material is PIR foam.

7. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insulation material is covered with a sheet of metal or rigid plastic material (141) on at least one side.

8. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The thermal insulation material is encapsulated in a metal box (140), which is rigidly fastened to the fastening device (120).

9. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scaffolding element (100) is a wall element, and the fastening device (120) includes four fasteners for fastening the wall element to the vertical support structure (21) of the scaffolding structure (10).

10. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vertical support structure (21) is the vertical support column of the scaffolding structure (10).

11. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scaffolding element (100) is a floor element, and the fastening device (120) includes four fasteners for fastening the floor element to the horizontal support structure (22) of the scaffolding structure (10).

12. The scaffolding element (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The horizontal support structure (22) is the horizontal crossbar of the scaffolding structure (10).

13. A scaffolding structure (10), characterized in that, The scaffolding structure (10) includes at least one scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1.

14. The scaffolding structure (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The scaffolding structure (10) includes at least one wall (30), which includes a plurality of scaffolding elements (100) according to claim 9.

15. The scaffolding structure (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The scaffolding structure (10) includes at least one floor (40), which includes a plurality of scaffolding elements (100) according to claim 11.

16. The scaffolding structure (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The scaffolding structure (10) further includes at least one intermediate heat-insulating component (50) disposed between two consecutive scaffolding elements (100) according to claim 1. The intermediate heat-insulating component (50) is configured to be fastened to a cylindrical support structure (60) of the scaffolding structure (10) and connected to the two consecutive scaffolding elements (100) to form a connected heat-insulating wall or heat-insulating floor together with the two consecutive scaffolding elements (100).

17. The scaffolding structure (10) according to claim 16, characterized in that, The intermediate heat insulation component (50) includes a through passage (51) for pipes or cables.

18. A method for manufacturing a thermally insulated scaffolding element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method includes the following steps: a) Provide molds (200); b) Provide a scaffolding element (100) comprising a frame (110) of a metal support (111) and a set of fastening devices (120) arranged to fasten the scaffolding element (100) to a support structure (20) of the scaffolding structure (10); c) Arrange the scaffolding element (100) in the mold (200), wherein the frame (110) is completely contained in the mold (200) and its fastening device (120) extends from the mold (200); d) Fill the mold (200) with the heat-insulating material; and e) Allow the insulation material to solidify.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The mold (200) is open upwards, and the insulating material is provided into the mold (200) as a liquid foam material.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The method also includes covering the top of the mold (200) to form a closed encapsulation structure relative to the thermal insulation material.

21. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that, The mold (200) is a hollow metal box (140), and the method further includes rigidly fastening the metal box (140) to the scaffolding element (100).

22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The metal box (140) is made of stainless steel or aluminum sheet with a thickness between 0.5 mm and 5 mm.

23. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The scaffolding element (100) has a standard size relative to the fastening device (120).

24. A complete set of components for a scaffolding structure (10), characterized in that, The assembly includes at least two scaffolding elements (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

25. The complete set of components according to claim 24, characterized in that, The assembly also includes at least one intermediate heat-insulating component (50) disposed between two consecutive scaffold elements (100) in the scaffold structure (10). The intermediate heat-insulating component (50) is configured to be fastened to a cylindrical support structure (60) of the scaffold structure (10) and connected to the two consecutive scaffold elements (100), thereby forming a connected heat-insulating wall or floor together with the two consecutive scaffold elements (100).

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