A shielding plate and an attachment unit for shielding a scaffold

Abstract

A shielding plate (100) for shielding a scaffold, the shielding plate (100) being a flat plate comprising a receiving system for engaging a complementary click system of one or more attachment units (200), the receiving system comprises one or more receiving elements (110), wherein the one or more receiving elements (110) are configured for receiving an insertion element (212) of a click system and engaging a friction element (214) of the click system following rotation of the attachment unit (200) engaging the receiving element (110), the one or more receiving elements (110) and the one or more insertion elements (212) are positioned such that the attachment unit (200) has a cor- rect orientation after rotation.

Description

[0001] A shielding plate and an attachment unit for shielding a scaffold

[0002] Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to a shielding plate for shielding a scaffold to prevent objects from falling of the scaffolding and shield the workers from wind and rain.

[0004] The invention further relates to an attachment unit for attaching a shielding plate to a scaffold and provide easy assembling and disassembling of the shielding plate.

[0005] The invention further relates to a kit comprising one or more shielding plates and one or more attachments units for shielding a scaffold.

[0006] Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for shielding a scaffold.

[0007] Background of the Invention

[0008] Shielding plates for shielding scaffolds are known in the construction industry and are, in countries such as Denmark, a legal requirement for safety reasons, such as preventing objects and workers from falling of the scaffold. Present day shielding plates are made of wood veneer and are attached to the scaffold with metal hooks, which are riveted to the shielding plates. These shielding plates are, therefore, not recyclable. It is, furthermore, too laborious and time consuming to disassemble the wood shielding plate from the metal hooks. The shielding plates are, therefore, not disassembled from the metal hooks, when the scaffold is disassembled, but rather taken down and stacked for transport and storage, which result in a very unstable stack.

[0009] Present day shielding plates are, furthermore, manufactured in dimensions, which only fit a specific type of scaffolding. There are various different types of scaffoldings which can vary in distance between the scaffolding pipes and have varying thicknesses of the scaffolding pipes on which the shielding plates are attached. The shielding plates can, therefore, not be utilised for all types of scaffolds.

[0010] The construction industry further utilises a large amount of scaffold plastic sheeting for covering the scaffold. As an example, several tons of scaffold plastic sheeting are used in Denmark each month, which currently is destroyed by burning after use.

[0011] There is therefore a need in the art for a recyclable and adjustable shielding plate solution that can be utilised for multiple types of scaffolding, that is easy to assemble and disassemble, and which can be stacked in a stable manner. There is furthermore a need for recycling of the large amount of scaffold plastic sheeting used in the construction industry.

[0012] Object of the Invention

[0013] An object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable shielding plate solution for shielding a scaffold which can be easily assembled and disassembled, thereby providing a recyclable shielding plate solution that can be utilised for different types of scaffolding and stacked in a stable manner for transportation and storage.

[0014] It is, furthermore, an object to provide a shielding plate solution that is made of recycled polypropylene plastic from discarded scaffold sheeting, thereby providing a use for the scaffold sheeting and a more environmentally friendly shielding plate solution.

[0015] Description of the Invention

[0016] An objective of the invention is achieved by a shielding plate for shielding a scaffold. The shielding plate being a flat plate comprising a receiving system for engaging a complementary click system of one or more attachment units. The receiving system comprises one or more receiving elements, wherein the one or more receiving elements are configured for receiving an insertion element of a click system and engaging a friction element of the click system following rotation of an attachment unit engaging the receiving element. The one or more receiving elements and the one or more insertion elements are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation after rotation.

[0017] The receiving system of the shielding plate provides for an easy assemble on and disassemble from the scaffold, because only a simple rotation of the attachment unit is needed.

[0018] The shielding plate may comprise a plurality of receiving elements. The one or more attachment units can thus be attached to the shielding plate at various positions such that the one or more attachment units can be attached at positions on the shielding plate fitting the scaffold to be shielded. Thereby, the shielding plate can be utilized for shielding different types of scaffolding with different dimensions and different distances between the scaffolding pipes. In an embodiment, the shielding plate may comprise 2-10 receiving elements or 3-8 receiving elements or 4-6 receiving elements or preferably 6 receiving elements.

[0019] Furthermore, the shielding plate may comprise one or more rows of receiving elements, preferably two rows, wherein in each row may comprise one or more receiving elements or 2-10 receiving elements or 3-8 receiving elements or 4-6 receiving elements or preferably 6 receiving elements. The rows of receiving elements can comprise the same or a different amount of receiving elements, which may be evenly of unevenly distributed along the rows. This further increases the adjustability of the shielding plate, since the one or more attachment units may further be positioned at a height matching the scaffold to be shielded. Thereby, the shielding plate can be utilized for shielding different types of scaffolding with different dimensions and different distances between the scaffolding pipes.

[0020] Since the receiving system enables positioning of the one or more attachment units at various positions for fitting different types of scaffolding with different dimensions, the shielding plate may only be manufactured in one size. This is advantageous, as production time and costs are reduced.

[0021] In an embodiment of the shielding plate, the shielding plate may be a substantially square plate, wherein the shielding plate may comprise a first half and a second half, where the receiving system is arranged in the first half.

[0022] In another embodiment, the shielding plate may further comprise an embossing section, where identity stickers for a company may be applied. The embossing section is a section having a surface lowered compared to the surface of the rest of the shielding plate. Thereby, it is possible to stack the shielding plate without damaging the stickers. The embossing section may be arranged in the second half of the shielding plate.

[0023] The one or more receiving elements are complementary to the insertion elements of the attachment units. The receiving elements may further have different orientations relative to the insertion elements, such that the insertion element and the receiving element interlocks with each other following the rotation. Thereby providing a pull resistance between the shielding plate and the attachment unit that prevents the shielding plate from being pulled away from the attachment unit. When the receiving element and the insertion element is in the interlocked position, the insertion element is displaced relative to the receiving element. In some embodiments the attachment unit is rotated 10-170 degrees depending on the shape of the receiving element and the insertion element. The insertion element is thus rotated 10-170 degrees relative to the receiving element.

[0024] In an embodiment, the attachment unit may be rotated 25-155 degrees or 45-135 degrees or 70-1 10 degrees or 80-100 degrees or about 45 degrees or about 90 degrees depending on the shape of the receiving element and the insertion element. Thereby displacing the insertion element relative to the receiving element into the interlocked position.

[0025] A skilled person in the art would know, that the degree of rotation of the attachment unit needed for the insertion element to interlock with the receiving element, is dependent on the shape and orientation of the receiving element and the insertion element.

[0026] The one or more receiving elements are furthermore complementary to the friction elements of the attachment units. Thus, the receiving elements and the friction elements may have complementary shapes.

[0027] The rotation of the attachment unit is completed when the receiving element engages the friction element, thereby, locking the attachment unit to the shielding plate in a position that is correctly oriented for attaching the shielding plate to a scaffolding pipe of a scaffold. This locking mechanism is advantageous, because the attachment unit is locked in a fixed position when attached to the shielding plate, preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the receiving element. It is, furthermore, quick and easy to attach and detach the attachment unit to and from the shielding plate.

[0028] The insertion element and the receiving elements are positioned and arranged such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation after rotation. By a correct orientation is meant an orientation, wherein the attachment unit can receive a scaffolding pipe and thereby attach the shielding plate to a scaffold.

[0029] In an embodiment of the shielding plate, the shielding plate may further comprise one or more lifting apertures, which are placed in centered positions of the shielding plate for stable and easy lifting. This minimizes the wear on the workers backs when lifting the shielding plates, thereby preventing occupational injuries. In another embodiment of the shielding plate, the shielding plate comprises one or more cable tie apertures for receiving cable ties. Thereby, the shielding plate can be more thoroughly fixated to the scaffold and sustain stronger wind and a higher wind pressure without breaking free from the scaffold. The one or more cable tie apertures may be arranged along the edges of the shielding plate.

[0030] In another embodiment, the shielding plate comprises two or more protrusions with craters, wherein the two or more protrusions of one shielding plate fits into the craters of the two or more protrusions of another shielding plate. The shielding plates can, thereby, be stacked in a stable manner without the shielding plates sliding relative to each other. This provides for easy and safe transportation and storage of stacked shielding plates.

[0031] In an embodiment, the shielding plate comprises a first side and a second side, wherein the two or more protrusions, preferably four protrusions, are formed in the first side thereby forming the corresponding craters of the protrusions in the second side.

[0032] In another embodiment, the shielding plate is made of a recycled polypropylene (PP) plastic material from scaffold sheeting. Thereby providing a more environmentally friendly shielding plate, which can be recycled after end use and may be remoulded to a new shielding plate if broken. Furthermore, it provides a utilisation of the many of tons of scaffold sheeting, which previously have been burned. This is advantageous as a circular recycling system in the construction and scaffold industry can be provided.

[0033] The PP-plastic scaffold sheeting may be collected from the construction sides and processed into PP-plastic granules, which is used for injection moulding of the shielding plates. When the shielding plates are discarded after end use, they can once again be processed into PP-plastic granules and turned into new shielding plated by injection moulding.

[0034] In some embodiments the PP-plastic material may also comprise UV-stabilisers and and / or plasticizers and / or other stabilisers to obtain a flexible and wear-resistant material which is resistant to temperature and UV-radiation. This is advantageous as scaffolds are often located outdoors for longer and shorter time periods, where it is exposed to various weather conditions. In an aspect, the one or more receiving elements are one or more insertion apertures comprising a first end and a second end, where the insertion aperture is configured for receiving the insertion element and the second end is configured for engaging the friction element following a rotation of the attachment unit engaging the insertion aperture.

[0035] The one or more insertion apertures and the insertion elements may have complementary shapes. The insertion apertures may have a substantially square-shape or preferably a substantially rectangular-shape or more preferably a substantially oval-shape. The insertion apertures may further have different orientations relative to the insertion elements, such that the insertion element and the insertion apertures interlocks with each other following the rotation. Thereby providing a pull resistance between the shielding plate and the attachment unit that prevents the shielding plate from being pulled away from the attachment unit.

[0036] When the insertion aperture and the insertion element is in the interlocked position, the insertion element is displaced relative to the insertion aperture. In some embodiments the attachment unit is rotated 10-170 degrees depending on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element. The insertion element is thus rotated 10-170 degrees relative to the insertion aperture.

[0037] In another embodiment, the attachment unit may be rotated 25-155 degrees or 45-135 degrees or 70-110 degrees or 80-100 degrees or about 45 degrees or about 90 degrees depending on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element.

[0038] A skilled person in the art would know, that the degree of rotation of the attachment unit needed for the insertion element to interlock with the insertion aperture, is dependent on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element. For example, a substantially square insertion aperture and insertion element would not interlock in a rotation of about 90 degrees.

[0039] The second end of the one or more insertion apertures are furthermore complementary to the friction elements of the attachment units. Thus, the second end and the friction element may have complementary shapes.

[0040] The rotation of the attachment unit is completed when the second end of the insertion aperture engages the friction element, thereby, locking the attachment unit to the shielding plate in a position that is correctly oriented for attaching the shielding plate to a scaffolding pipe of a scaffold. This locking mechanism is advantageous, because the attachment unit is locked in a fixed position when attached to the shielding plate, preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the insertion aperture.

[0041] It is advantageous to have the insertion element and friction element of an attachment unit engage one insertion aperture, because the attachment unit only has to align with one aperture to lock into the shielding plate, thereby providing a quick and easy attachment and detachment of the attachment unit to and from the shielding plate by means of a simple rotation of the attachment unit.

[0042] In another embodiment, the one or more receiving elements comprises an insertion aperture and a friction indentation, wherein the one or more insertion apertures are configured for receiving the insertion element and the one or more friction indentations are configured for engaging the friction element following rotation of the attachment unit engaging the insertion aperture, the one or more insertion apertures and the one or more insertion elements are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation after rotation. This locking mechanism is likewise advantageous, because the attachment unit is locked in a fixed position when attached to the shielding plate, preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the insertion aperture. It further provides a quick and easy to attachment and detachment of the attachment unit to and from the shielding plate by means of a simple rotation of the attachment unit.

[0043] The one or more friction indentations may in a preferred embodiment be one or more friction apertures.

[0044] The friction indentation may have a substantially circular shape.

[0045] It is, however, preferable to have the insertion element and friction element of an attachment unit engage one and the same insertion aperture, because this enables a quicker and easier attachment of the attachment unit to the shielding plate, as the friction element more easily rotated into place in the insertion aperture, compared to having the friction element locking in a separate friction indentation, since less components needs to align. Furthermore, the attachment unit is more quickly detached from the shielding plate, when the friction element engages the same insertion aperture as the insertion element as the friction more easily removed from the locked position in the insertion aperture compared to a separate friction indentation. In an aspect, the receiving system comprises an unlocking aperture configured for aligning with a shank of the one or more attachment units after rotation. Thereby, the shank of the one or more attachment units may be pushed outwards and away from the shielding plate by pushing the shank through the unlocking aperture from the opposite of the shielding plate, for example with a finger. This provides for at faster detachment of the attachment unit from the shielding plate, as the friction element is more easily remove from the locked position in the insertion aperture to enable rotation of or the attachment unit in the insertion aperture to disengage the attachment unit from the insertion aperture.

[0046] In an aspect, the shielding plate comprises two or more receiving elements and one or more cutting grooves arranged between two receiving elements for adjusting the width of the shielding plate. Thereby, the shielding plate can be easily cut at width and used for narrower or smaller areas or scaffold ends without destroying the construction of the shielding plate. This is advantageous, as the shielding plat may only be manufactured in one size and then subsequently adjusted to fit a specific scaffold, thereby reducing production time and costs.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the shielding plate comprises one cutting groove arranged in the middle of the shielding plate between two receiving elements for halving the shielding plate.

[0048] An objective of the invention is achieved by an attachment unit for attaching a shielding plate to a scaffold. The attachment unit comprising a shank and a hook configured for receiving a scaffolding pipe of the scaffold. The shank comprising a click system for engaging a receiving system of the shielding plate. The click system comprises along the shank an insertion element and a friction element, the insertion element comprises

[0049] - an interlocking piece and

[0050] - a neck piece arranged between the interlocking piece and the shank, where the interlocking piece is larger than the neck piece; wherein the insertion element is configured for being inserted into a receiving element of the receiving system and the friction element is configured for engaging the receiving element following rotation of the attachment unit engaging the receiving element, the insertion element and the receiving element are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation after rotation. The click system of the attachment unit provides for an easy assemble on and disassemble to and from the scaffold, because only a simple rotation of the attachment unit in the receiving element is needed.

[0051] The hook has a dimension, flexibility, and elasticity which allows the hook to be attached to scaffolding pipes of various dimensions, e.g., scaffolding pipes with different pipe diameters. Thereby, providing an attachment unit for attaching shielding plates to a scaffold, which can be used for different types of scaffolds having various different pipe dimensions. The hook may further have a dimension, flexibility, and elasticity which allows the hook to grip around and hold onto scaffolding pipes of different pipe dimensions. Thereby ensuring that the shielding plate is not dislodged by strong winds, especially when located at the top of a scaffold.

[0052] The hook may furthermore comprise a throat and a gap, where the scaffolding pipe enters the hook through the gap and into the throat. Thus, when the attachment unit is attached to the scaffold, the scaffolding pipe is located in the throat of the hook. In some embodiments of the attachment unit, the gap may be narrower than a diameter of the throat. Thereby ensuring that the attachment unit can grip around scaffolding pipes with various pipe dimensions and that the shielding plate cannot dislodged by strong winds, especially when located at the top of a scaffold.

[0053] The insertion element is complementary to receiving elements of the shielding plate. Thus, the insertion elements may have a shape complementary to the receiving elements. More specifically the interlocking piece may have a shape that is complementary to the receiving elements, and the neck piece may have a size and shape allowing it to engage with and rotate withing the receiving elements. The interlocking piece may have a substantially square-shape or preferably a substantially rectangular-shape or more preferably a substantially oval-shape. The neck piece may have a substantially circular shape.

[0054] The insertion element may have different orientations relative to the receiving elements, such that the insertion element and receiving element interlocks with each other following a rotation of the attachment unit. When the receiving and the insertion element is in the interlocked position, the insertion element is displaced relative to the receiving element. Thereby providing a pull resistance between the shielding plate and the attachment unit that prevents the shielding plate from being pulled away from the attachment unit by e.g., wind. The frictions element is furthermore complementary to the receiving elements of the shielding plate. Thus, the receiving elements and the friction element may have a shape complementary to the receiving elements.

[0055] The insertion element and the receiving element are positioned relative to each other such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation. By a correct orientation is meant an orientation, wherein the attachment unit can receive a scaffolding pipe and thereby attach the shielding plate to a scaffold.

[0056] The rotation of the attachment unit is completed when the receiving element engages the friction element, thereby, locking the attachment unit to the shielding plate in a position that is correctly oriented for attaching the attachment unit to a scaffolding pipe of a scaffold. This locking mechanism is advantageous, because the attachment unit is locked in a fixed position when attached to the shielding plate, preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the receiving element. It is, furthermore, quick and easy to attach and detach the attachment unit to and from the shielding plate.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment the shank comprises a first end connected to the hook and a second end opposite the hook, wherein the insertion element is arranged near the first end of the shank and the friction element is arranged near the second end of the shank. Thereby obtaining the strongest attachment and larger pull resistance between the attachment unit and the shielding plate, preventing the shielding plate from dislodging from the attachment unit and thus the scaffold in for example strong winds.

[0058] In an embodiment, the attachment unit is made of a recycled polypropylene (PP) plastic material from scaffold sheeting.

[0059] Thereby providing a more environmentally friendly attachment unit, which can be recycled after end use and may be remoulded to a new attachment unit if broken. Furthermore, it provides a utilisation of the many of tons of scaffold sheeting, which previously have been burned. This is advantageous as a circular recycling system in the construction and scaffold industry may be provided.

[0060] The PP-plastic scaffold sheeting may be collected from the construction sides and is processed into PP-plastic granules, which is used for injection moulding of the attachment units. When the attachment units are discarded after end use, they can also be processed into PP-plastic granules and turned into new attachment units by injection moulding.

[0061] In some embodiments the PP-plastic material may also comprise UV-stabilisers and and / or plasticizers and / or other stabilisers to obtain a flexible and wear-resistant material which is resistant to temperature and UV-radiation. This is advantageous at scaffolds are often located outdoors for longer and shorter time periods, where it is exposed to various weather conditions. The plasticizers are especially advantageous in the manufacturing of the attachment units, as the flexibility of the hook enables the attachment unit to be attached to scaffolding pipes of various pipe dimensions.

[0062] In an aspect, the insertion element is configured for being inserted into an insertion aperture of the receiving system and the friction element is configured for engaging a second end of the insertion aperture following rotation of the attachment unit engaging the insertion aperture.

[0063] The insertion element is complementary to the insertion apertures of the shielding plate. Thus, the insertion elements may have a shape complementary to the insertion apertures. More specifically the interlocking piece may have a shape that is complementary to the insertion apertures, and the neck piece may have a size and shape allowing it to engage with and rotate withing the insertion aperture. The interlocking piece may have a substantially square-shape or preferably a substantially rectangular- shape or more preferably a substantially oval-shape. The neck piece may have a substantially circular shape.

[0064] The insertion element may have a different orientation relative to the insertion aperture, such that the insertion element and insertion aperture interlocks with each other following a rotation of the attachment unit. When the insertion aperture and the insertion element is in the interlocked position, the insertion element is displaced relative to the insertion aperture. Thereby providing a pull resistance between the shielding plate and the attachment unit that prevents the shielding plate from being pulled away from the attachment unit by e.g., strong winds.

[0065] The friction elements of the attachment units are furthermore complementary to the second end of the one or more receiving. Thus, the second end and the friction element may have complementary shapes. The rotation of the attachment unit is completed when the second end of the receiving unit engages the friction element, thereby, locking the attachment unit to the shielding plate in a position that is correctly oriented for attaching the attachment unit to a scaffolding pipe of a scaffold. This locking mechanism is advantageous, because the friction element is fixated in the insertion aperture, thereby locking the attachment unit in a fixed position when attached to the shielding plate, preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the insertion aperture.

[0066] When the insertion aperture and the insertion element is in the interlocked position, the insertion element is displaced relative to the insertion aperture. In some embodiments the attachment unit is rotated 10-170 degrees depending on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element. The insertion element is thus rotated 10-170 degrees relative to the insertion aperture.

[0067] In another embodiment, the attachment unit may be rotated 25-155 degrees or 45-135 degrees or 70-110 degrees or 80-100 degrees or about 45 degrees or about 90 degrees depending on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element.

[0068] A skilled person in the art would know, that the degree of rotation of the attachment unit needed for the insertion element to interlock with the insertion aperture, is dependent on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element. For example, a substantially square insertion aperture and insertion element would not interlock at rotation of about 90 degrees but would interlock at a rotation of about 45 degrees.

[0069] It is advantageous to have the insertion element and friction element of the attachment unit engage one and the same insertion aperture, because the attachment unit only has to align with one aperture to lock into the shielding plate, thereby providing a quick and easy attachment and detachment of the attachment unit to and from the shielding plate by means of a simple rotation of the attachment unit engaging the insertion aperture.

[0070] In another embodiment, the insertion element is configured for being inserted into an insertion aperture of the receiving system and the friction element is configured for engaging friction indentation of the receiving system following rotation of the attachment unit engaging the insertion aperture, the insertion element and the insertion aperture are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation after rotation. This locking mechanism is likewise advantageous, because the friction element is fixated in the friction indentation, thereby locking the attachment unit in a fixed position when attached to the shielding plate, preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the insertion aperture. It further provides a quick and easy attachment and detachment of the attachment unit to and from the shielding plate by means of a simple rotation of the attachment unit.

[0071] The friction element may have a substantially circular shape.

[0072] The friction element may further be a friction knob.

[0073] It is, however, preferable to have the insertion element and friction element of the attachment unit engage one and the same insertion aperture, because this enables a quicker and easier attachment of the attachment unit to the shielding plate, as the friction element only must align with one aperture instead of two apertures. The friction element is, therefore, more easily rotated into place in the insertion aperture, compared to having the friction element locking in a separate friction indentation. Furthermore, the attachment unit is quicker and easier to detach from the shielding plate, when the friction element engages the same insertion aperture as the insertion element, because the friction element is easier to move out of the locked position in the insertion aperture compared to a separate friction indentation.

[0074] In an aspect, the friction element is substantially U-shaped or has a shape complementary to the shape of the second end of the one or more insertion apertures, and wherein the friction element further is wedge-shaped having its highest point at the second end and its lowest point towards a first end of the insertion aperture.

[0075] Thereby providing a friction element that engages the circumference of the second end of the insertion aperture. This provides a tight fixation of the friction element in the insertion aperture preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the insertion aperture.

[0076] The wedged shape of the friction element is further advantageous, because the lowest point of the wedge requires less strength to move out from the insertion aperture, whereafter the wedged surface of the friction element can slide along the surface of the shielding plate during rotation of the attachment unit. Thereby, the wedged shape enables the friction element to push itself out of the insertion aperture during rotation of the attachment unit to detach the attachment unit from the shielding plate. This provides an easier detachment of the attachment unit from the shielding plate which requires less pulling force to remove the friction element from the insertion aperture.

[0077] In an aspect, the shank comprises a first end connected to the hook and a second end opposite the hook, where a tip of the second end bends outwards and away from the shielding plate; and / or the hook comprises a point end opposite to the first end, where the point end bends outwards and away from the shank.

[0078] The outwards bending tip of the shank provides for an easier disassembly of the attachment unit from the shielding plate, because the tip provides an edge that can be gripped and pulled to disengage the friction element from the receiving element to counter rotate the attachment unit and remove the attachment unit from the shielding plate.

[0079] The outwards bending point end of the hook provides an easier attachment of the hook and thus attachment unit onto the scaffolding pipe of the scaffold, because the point end more easily slides over the scaffolding pipe. It furthermore becomes easier to detach the hook from the scaffolding pipe, because the point end provides an edge that can be gripped and pushed away from the scaffolding pipe.

[0080] An embodiment may be a system for shielding a scaffold, the system comprising a shielding plate and one or more attachment units for attaching the shielding plate to the scaffold, the shielding plate comprising a receiving system, the receiving system comprising one or more receiving elements; the one or more attachment units comprising a shank and a hook configured for receiving a pipe of the scaffold, the shank comprising a click system for engaging the receiving system, the click system comprises along the shaft an insertion element complimentary to the one or more insertion apertures and a friction element complimentary to the one or more receiving elements, the insertion element comprises an interlocking piece and a neck piece arranged between the interlocking piece and the shank, where the interlocking piece is larger than the neck piece; wherein the insertion element is configured for being inserted into a receiving element of the receiving system and the friction element is configured for engaging the receiving element of the receiving system following rotation of the attachment unit engaging the receiving element, the insertion element and the one or more receiving elements are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation after rotation. The features and effects described above for the shielding plate and the attachment unit applies equally to the system comprising a shielding plate and one or more attachment units.

[0081] The system therefore provides an adjustable shielding plate solution for shielding a scaffold which is quick and easy to assemble and disassemble, and that can be utilized for various different types of scaffoldings having different distances between the scaffolding pipes and different pipe dimensions of the scaffolding pipes.

[0082] An objective of the invention is achieved by a kit. The kit comprising one or more shielding plates according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and one or more attachment units according to any one of claims 5 to 8. The kit therefore provides an adjustable shielding plate solution for shielding a scaffold which is quick and easy to assemble and disassemble, and that can be utilized for various types of scaffoldings having different distances between the scaffolding pipes and different pipe dimensions of the scaffolding pipes.

[0083] In an embodiment, the kit comprises a transport box for storing and transporting the one or more shielding plates and the one or more attachment units. Thereby providing easy and safe transport of the kit and hoisting of the kit in the scaffold.

[0084] The transport box may be arranged such that a fixed set with number of shielding plates and attachment units can be transported and hoisted onto the scaffold, wherefrom the shielding plates and attachment units can be distributed and installed.

[0085] An objective of the invention is achieved by a method for shielding a scaffold. The method comprises steps of

[0086] - providing a kit according to claim 9;

[0087] - inserting the insertion element into a receiving element;

[0088] - rotating the attachment unit until the friction element engages the receiving element, and the insertion element interlocks with the receiving element; and

[0089] - attaching the hook to a scaffolding pipe of the scaffold, thereby shielding the scaffold.

[0090] Thereby providing at method for easy and quick assembly of the one or more shielding plates and one or more attachment unit, and a quick and easy installation of a shielding plate solution on a scaffold for shielding the scaffold to prevent objects from falling of the scaffold and shield the worker from wind and rain.

[0091] The method is furthermore a method for attaching shielding plates to any type of scaffold having any distance between the scaffolding pipes and any pipe dimension of the scaffolding pipes.

[0092] The features and effects described above for the shielding plate and the attachment unit applies equally to the method for shielding a scaffold.

[0093] In another embodiment of a shielding plate for shielding a scaffold. The shielding plate being a flat plate comprising an aperture system for engaging a complementary click system of one or more attachment units, the aperture system comprises one or more aperture pairs comprising an insertion aperture and a friction indentation, wherein the one or more insertion apertures are configured for receiving an insertion element of a click system and the one or more friction indentations are configured for engaging a friction knob of a click system following rotation of an attachment unit engaging the insertion aperture, the one or more insertion apertures and the one or more insertion elements are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation.

[0094] The aperture system of the shielding plate provides for an easy assemble on and disassemble from the scaffold, because only a simple rotation of an attachment unit is needed.

[0095] The shielding plate may comprise a plurality of aperture pairs comprising an insertion aperture and a fixation indentation. The one or more attachment units can thus be attached to the shielding plate at various positions such that the one or more attachment unit can be attached at positions fitting the scaffold to be shielded. Thereby, the shielding plate can be utilized for shielding different types of scaffolding with different dimensions and different distances between the scaffolding pipes.

[0096] The one or more fixation indentations may in a preferred embodiment be one or more fixation apertures. In another embodiment of an attachment unit for attaching a shielding plate to a scaffold. The another attachment unit comprising a shank and a hook configured for receiving a scaffolding pipe of the scaffold, the shank comprising

[0097] - a click system for engaging an aperture system of the shielding plate, the click system comprises along the shank an insertion element and a friction knob, the insertion element comprises an interlocking piece and a neck piece arranged between the interlocking piece and the shank, where the interlocking piece is larger than the neck piece; wherein the insertion element is configured for being inserted into an insertion aperture of an aperture system and friction knob is configured for engaging a friction indentation of an aperture system following rotation of the attachment unit engaging the insertion aperture, the insertion element and the insertion aperture are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation.

[0098] The click system of the attachment unit provides for an easy assemble on and disassemble from the scaffold, because only a simple rotation of an attachment unit in the insertion aperture is needed.

[0099] The hook has a dimension, flexibility, and elasticity which allows the hook to be attached to scaffolding pipes of various dimensions, e.g., scaffolding pipes with different pipe diameters. Thereby, providing an attachment unit for attaching shielding plates to a scaffold, which can be used for different types of scaffolds having various different pipe dimensions.

[0100] The hook may further have a dimension, flexibility, and elasticity which allows the hook to grip around and hold onto scaffolding pipes of different pipe dimensions. Thereby ensuring that the shielding plate is not dislodged by strong winds, especially when located at the top of a scaffold.

[0101] The hook may further comprise a throat and a gap, where the scaffolding pipe enters the hook through the gap and into the throat. Thus, when the attachment unis is attached to the scaffold, then the scaffolding pipe is located in the throat of the hook. In some embodiments of the attachment unit, the gap may be narrower than a diameter of the throat. Thereby ensuring that the attachment unit can grip around scaffolding pipes with various pipe dimensions and that the shielding plate cannot dislodged by strong winds, especially when located at the top of a scaffold.

[0102] The insertion element is complementary to insertion apertures of the shielding plate. Thus, the insertion elements and the insertion apertures may have complementary shapes. More specifically the interlocking piece may have a shape that is complementary to the insertion apertures, and the neck piece may have a size and shape allowing it to engage with and rotate withing the insertion aperture. The interlocking neck may have a substantially square-shape or preferably a substantially rectangular-shape or more preferably a substantially oval-shape. The neck piece may have a substantially circular shape.

[0103] The insertion element may have different orientations relative to the insertion apertures, such that the insertion element and insertion aperture interlocks with each other following the rotation of the attachment unit. Thereby providing a pull resistance between the shielding plate and the attachment unit that prevents the shielding plate from being pulled away from the attachment unit by e.g., wind.

[0104] When the insertion aperture and the insertion element is in the interlocked position, the insertion element is displaced relative to the insertion aperture. In some embodiments the attachment unit is rotated 10-170 degrees depending on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element. The insertion element is thus rotated 10-170 degrees relative to the insertion aperture.

[0105] In other embodiments of the attachment unit, the attachment unit may be rotated 25-155 degrees or 45-135 degrees or 70-110 degrees or 80-100 degrees or about 45 degrees or about 90 degrees depending on the shape of the insertion aperture and the insertion element, thereby displacing the insertion element relative to the insertion aperture into an interlocked position.

[0106] A skilled person in the art would know, that the degree of rotation of the attachment unit needed for the insertion element to interlock with the insertion aperture, is dependent on the shape of insertion aperture and the insertion element. For example, a substantially square insertion aperture and insertion element would not interlock at rotation of about 90 degrees but would interlock at a rotation of about 45 degrees.

[0107] The frictions knob is complementary to friction indentations of the shielding plate. Thus, the friction indentations and the friction knobs may have complementary shapes. The friction knob may have a substantially circular shape.

[0108] The rotation of the attachment unit is completed when the friction aperture engages the friction knob, thereby, locking the attachment unit to the shielding plate in a correct position for attaching the shielding plate to a scaffolding pipe of the scaffold. This locking mechanism is advantageous, because the attachment unit is locked in a fixed position when attached to the shielding plate, preventing further rotation of the attachment unit in the insertion aperture, and it is, furthermore, quick and easy to attach and detach the attachment unit to the shielding plate

[0109] The insertion element and the insertion aperture are positioned such that the attachment unit has a correct orientation. By a correct orientation is meant an orientation, wherein the attachment unit can receive a scaffolding pipe and thereby attach the shielding plate to a scaffold.

[0110] In a preferred embodiment the shank comprises a first end connected to the hook and a second end opposite the hook, wherein the insertion element is arranged neat the first end of the shank and the friction know is arranged near the second end of the shank. Thereby obtaining the strongest attachment and larger pull resistance between the attachment unit and the shielding plate which prevent the shielding plate from dislodging from the attachment unit and thus the scaffold in for example strong winds.

[0111] Description of the Drawing

[0112] Various examples are described hereinafter with reference to the figures. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. Like elements will, thus, not be described in detail with respect to the description of each figure. It should also be noted that the figures are only intended to facilitate the description of the examples. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the claimed invention or as a limitation on the scope of the claimed invention. In addition, an illustrated example need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. An aspect or an advantage described in conjunction with a particular example is not necessarily limited to that example and can be practiced in any other examples even if not so illustrated, or if not so explicitly described.

[0113] Embodiments of the invention are described in the figures, whereon:

[0114] Fig. 1 illustrates different views of a shielding plate according to an embodiment of the invention attached to a scaffold.

[0115] Fig. 2 illustrates different views of a shielding plate according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0116] Fig. 3 illustrates a stack of shielding plates according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0117] Fig. 4 illustrates different views of an attachment unit according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0118] Fig. 5 illustrates different views of another embodiment of an attachment unit.

[0119] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0120] Exemplary examples will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this regard, the present examples may have different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the descriptions set forth herein. Accordingly, the examples are merely described below, by referring to the figures, to explain aspects.

[0121] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular examples only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the terms “comprises" "comprising" "includes" and / or "including" when used in this specification specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0122] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined in the present specification.

[0123] Figure 1 illustrates different views of a shielding screen 100 according to an embodiment of the invention attached to a scaffold, where figure 1 A is a front view of a shielding plate 100, figure 1 B is a side view of shielding plate 100, and figure 1 C is a perspective view of a shielding plate 100. Figure 2 also illustrates different views of a shielding plate 100 according to an embodiment of the invention, where figure 2A is a front view of a shielding plate 100, figure 2B is a side view of shielding plate 100, and figure 2C is a perspective view of a shielding plate 100.

[0124] The shielding plate 100 for shielding a scaffold is a flat plate comprising a receiving system for engaging a complementary click system of one or more attachment units 200. The receiving system comprises one or more receiving elements 1 10.

[0125] Three different views of an attachment unit 200 for attaching a shielding plate 100 to a scaffold according to an embodiment of the invention is illustrated in figure 4A-C. The attachment unit 200 comprises a shank 210 and a hook 220 configured for receiving a scaffolding pipe 10 of the scaffold, see figure 1 B and 1 C.

[0126] The shank 210 comprising a click system for engaging the receiving system of the shielding plate 100. The click system comprises along the shank 210 an insertion element 212 and a friction element 214, where the insertion element 212 comprises an interlocking piece 213 and a neck piece 216 arranged between the interlocking piece 213 and the shank 210. The interlocking piece 213 is larger than the neck piece 216.

[0127] The shank 210 may further comprise a first end connected to the hook 220 and a second end opposite the hook 220. In a preferred embodiment of the attachment unit 200, the insertion element 212 is arranged near the first end of the shank 210 and the friction element 214 is arranged near the second end of the shank 210. Thereby obtaining the strongest attachment and largest pull resistance between the attachment unit 200 and the shielding plate 100.

[0128] In an embodiment of the shank 210, a tip 218 of the second end of the shank 210 bends outwards and away from the shielding plate 100, which provides for an easier disassembly of the attachment unit 200 from the shielding plate 100, because the tip 218 provides an edge that can be gripped and pulled to disengage the friction element

[0129] 214 from the receiving element 110.

[0130] The hook 220 may have a dimension, flexibility, and elasticity which allows the hook 220 to be attached to scaffolding pipes 10 of various pipe dimensions. The hook 220 may further comprise a throat and a gap, where the scaffolding pipe 10 enters the hook 220 through the gap and into the throat. Thus, when the attachment unit 200 is attached to the scaffold, then the scaffolding pipe 10 is located in the throat of the hook 220. In some embodiments of the attachment unit 200, the gap may be narrower than a diameter of the throat.

[0131] In an embodiment, the hook 220 may further comprise a point end 222 opposite to the first end of the shank 210, where the point end 222 bends outwards and away from the shank 210. The outwards bending point end 222 provides an easier attachment of the hook 220 onto the scaffolding pipe 10 of the scaffold, because the point end 222 more easily slides over the scaffolding pipe 10.

[0132] Returning now to figure 1 , the one or more receiving elements 110 are configured for receiving an insertion element 212 of the click system and for engaging a friction element 214 of the click system following a rotation of the attachment unit 200 engaging the receiving element 110, this is best illustrated in figure 1 C.

[0133] The shielding plate 100 may comprise a plurality of receiving elements 110. The one or more attachment units 200 can thus be attached to the shielding plate 100 at various positions such that the one or more attachment unit 200 can be attached at positions fitting the scaffold to be shielded.

[0134] In an embodiment, the shielding plate 100 may comprise 2-10 receiving elements or 3-8 receiving elements or 4-6 receiving elements or preferably 6 receiving elements.

[0135] Furthermore, the shielding plate 100 may comprise one or more rows of receiving elements, preferably two rows, wherein in each row may comprise one or more receiving elements or 2-10 receiving elements or 3-8 receiving elements or 4-6 receiving elements or preferably 6 receiving elements. This further increases the adjustability of the shielding plate 100, since the one or more attachment units 200 may be positioned at a height matching the scaffold to be shielded. The one or more receiving elements 1 10 are complementary to the insertion elements 212 of the attachment units 200. Thus, the insertion apertures 1 10 and the insertion elements 212 may have complementary shapes. More specifically the interlocking piece 213 may have a shape that is complementary to the receiving element 1 10, and the neck piece 216 may have a size and shape allowing it to engage with and rotate withing the receiving element 110.

[0136] The receiving elements 110 may have a different orientation relative to the interlocking piece 213, such that the interlocking piece 213 and receiving elements 110 interlock with each other following a rotation of the attachment unit 200. Thereby providing a pull resistance between the shielding plate 100 and the attachment unit 200 that prevents the shielding plate 100 from being pulled away from the attachment unit 200 by e.g., a strong wind.

[0137] The friction element 214 is complementary to the one or more receiving elements 110. Thus, the friction element 214 may have a shape complementary to the receiving elements 110.

[0138] When the receiving element 110 and the interlocking piece 213 is in the interlocked position, the interlocking piece 213 is displaced relative to the receiving element 110 (see figure 1 C). In some embodiments the attachment unit 200 is rotated 10-170 degrees depending on the shape of the receiving element 110 and the interlocking piece 213. The interlocking piece 213 is thus rotated 10-170 degrees relative to the receiving element 110. In another embodiment, the attachment unit 200 may be rotated 25-155 degrees or 45-135 degrees or 70-1 10 degrees or 80-100 degrees or about 45 degrees or about 90 degrees depending on the shape of the receiving element 110 and the interlocking piece 213.

[0139] The receiving system may further comprise an unlocking aperture 112 configured for aligning with a shank 210 of the one or more attachment units 200 after rotation. Thereby, the shank 210 may be pushed outwards and away from the shielding plate 100 by pushing the shank 210 outwards through the unlocking aperture 1 12 from the side of the shielding plate 100 opposite to the side of the shielding plate 100, where the shank 210 engages the shielding plate 100. The one or more receiving elements 110 may be one or more insertion apertures comprising a first end 114 and a second end 1 16, where the insertion aperture is configured for receiving the insertion element 212 and the second end 116 is configured for engaging the friction element 214 following a rotation of the attachment unit 200 engaging the insertion aperture.

[0140] The one or more insertion apertures and the interlocking piece 213 may have complementary shapes. The insertion apertures and the interlocking piece 213 may have a substantially square-shape or preferably a substantially rectangular-shape or more preferably a substantially oval-shape. The insertion apertures may further have a different orientation relative to the interlocking piece 213, such that the interlocking piece 213 and the insertion apertures interlocks with each other following the rotation. The neck piece 216 may have a substantially circular shape allowing the neck piece 216 to rotate within the insertion aperture.

[0141] The friction elements 214 may furthermore have a shape complementary to the second end 1 16 of the one or more insertion apertures. Thus, the second end 1 16 and the friction element 214 may have complementary shapes. The friction element 214 may be substantially U-shaped or have a shape complementary to the shape of the second end 116, and the friction element 214 may further be wedge-shaped having its highest point at the second end 116 and its lowest point towards a first end 1 14 of the insertion aperture. See figure 4.

[0142] When attaching the attachment unit 200 to the shielding plate 100, the insertion element 212 is inserted into a insertion aperture. The attachment unit 200 is then rotated until the friction element 214 engages the second end 116 of the insertion aperture, and the interlocking piece 213 interlocks with the insertion aperture. Thereby, locking the attachment unit 200 to the shielding plate 100 in a correct position for attaching the shielding plate 100 to a scaffolding pipe 10. Following the rotation the hook 220 of the attachment unit 200 is attached to a scaffolding pipe 10 of the scaffold, thereby shielding the scaffold.

[0143] The shielding plate 100 may be a substantially square plate, wherein the shielding plate 100 may comprise a first half and a second half, where the receiving system is arranged in the first half. In another embodiment, the shielding plate 100 may further comprise an embossing section 150, where identity stickers for a company may be applied.

[0144] In another embodiment, the shielding plate 100 may comprise one or more lifting apertures 140, which are placed at centred positions on the shielding plate 100 for stable and easy lifting of the shielding plates 100.

[0145] In another embodiment, the shielding plate 100 may comprise one or more cable tie apertures 160 for receiving cable ties. The one or more cable tie apertures 160 may be arranged along the edge of the shielding plate 100.

[0146] The shielding plate 100 may further comprises two or more receiving elements and one or more cutting grooves 130 arranged between two receiving elements for adjusting the width of the shielding plate 100.

[0147] The shielding plate 100 may further comprise two or more protrusions 120 with craters 122, where the two or more protrusions 120 of one shielding plate 100 fits into the craters 122 of the two or more protrusions 120 of another shielding plate 100. The shielding plates 100 can, thereby, be stacked in a stable manner without the shielding plates 100 sliding relative to each other. Figure 3 illustrates a stack of shielding plates 100 according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0148] In an embodiment, the shielding plate 100 may comprise a first side and a second side, wherein the two or more protrusions 120, preferably four protrusions 120, are formed in the first side thereby forming the craters 122 of the protrusions 120 in the second side.

[0149] Multiple different views of another embodiment of attachment unit 200 for attaching a shielding plate 100 to a scaffold is illustrated in figure 5A-F. The attachment unit 200 comprises a shank 210 and a hook 220 configured for receiving a scaffolding pipe 10 of the scaffold, see figure IB and 1C.

[0150] The shank 210 comprising a click system for engaging an aperture system of the shielding plate 100. The click system comprises along the shank 210 an insertion element 212 and a friction knob or friction element 214, where the insertion element 212 comprises an interlocking piece 213 and a neck piece 216 arranged between the interlocking piece

[0151] 213 and the shank 210. The interlocking piece 213 is larger than the neck piece 216.

[0152] The shank 210 may further comprise a first end connected to the hook 220 and a second end opposite the hook 220. In a preferred embodiment of the attachment unit 200, the insertion element 212 is arranged near the first end of the shank 210 and the friction knob or the friction element 214 is arranged near the second end of the shank 210. Thereby obtaining the strongest attachment and largest pull resistance between the attachment unit 200 and the shielding plate 100.

[0153] In an embodiment of the shank 210, a tip 218 of the second end of the shank 210 bends outwards and away from the shielding plate 100, which provides for an easier disassembly of the attachment unit 200 from the shielding plate 100, because the tip 218 provides an edge that can be gripped and pulled to disengage the friction knob or the friction element 214 from the friction indentation.

[0154] The hook 220 has a dimension, flexibility, and elasticity which allows the hook 220 to be attached to scaffolding pipes 10 of various pipe dimensions. The hook 220 may further comprise a throat and a gap, where the scaffolding pipe 10 enters the hook 220 through the gap and into the throat. Thus, when the attachment unit 200 is attached to the scaffold, then the scaffolding pipe 10 is located in the throat of the hook 220. In some embodiments of the attachment unit 200, the gap may be narrower than a diameter of the throat.

[0155] In an embodiment, the hook 220 may further comprise a point end 222 opposite to the first end of the shank 210, where the point end 222 bends outwards and away from the shank 210. The outwards bending point end 222 provides an easier attachment of the hook 220 onto the scaffolding pipe 10 of the scaffold, because the point end 222 more easily slides over the scaffolding pipe 10.

[0156] ITEMS

[0157] ITEM 1. A shielding plate (100) for shielding a scaffold, the shielding plate (100) being a flat plate comprising an aperture system for engaging a complementary click system of one or more attachment units (200), the aperture system comprises one or more aperture pairs comprising an insertion aperture (110) and a friction indentation (112), wherein the one or more insertion apertures (110) are configured for receiving an insertion element (212) of a click system and the one or more friction indentations (112) are configured for engaging a friction knob (214) of the click system following rotation of an attachment unit (200) engaging the insertion aperture (110), the one or more insertion apertures (110) and the one or more insertion elements (212) are positioned such that the attachment unit (200) has a correct orientation.

[0158] ITEM 2. A shielding plate (100) according to ITEM 1, wherein the shielding plate (100) comprises two or more protrusions (120) with craters (122), and wherein the two or more protrusions (120) of one shielding plate (100) fits into the craters (122) of the two or more protrusions (120) of another shielding plate (100).

[0159] ITEM 3. A shielding plate (100) according to ITEMS 1 or 2, wherein the shielding plate (100) comprises two or more aperture pairs and one or more cutting grooves (130) arranged between two aperture pairs for adjusting the width of the shielding plate (100).

[0160] ITEM 4. A shielding plate (100) according to any one of ITEMS 1 to 3, wherein the shielding plate (100) is made of a recycled polypropylene (PP) plastic material from scaffold sheeting.

[0161] ITEM 5. An attachment unit (200) for attaching a shielding plate (100) to a scaffold, the attachment unit (200) comprising a shank (210) and a hook (220) configured for receiving a scaffolding pipe (10) of the scaffold, the shank (210) comprising

[0162] - a click system for engaging an aperture system of the shielding plate (100), the click system comprises along the shank (210) an insertion element (212) and a friction knob (214), the insertion element (212) comprises an interlocking piece (213) and a neck piece (216) arranged between the interlocking piece (213) and the shank (210), where the interlocking piece (213) is larger than the neck piece (216); wherein the insertion element (212) is configured for being inserted into an insertion aperture (110) of the aperture system and friction knob (214) is configured for engaging a friction indentation (112) of an aperture system following rotation of the attachment unit (200) engaging the insertion aperture (110), the insertion element (212) and the insertion aperture (110) are positioned such that the attachment unit (200) has a correct orientation.

[0163] ITEM 6. An attachment unit (200) according to ITEM 5, wherein the shank (210) comprises a first end connected to the hook (220) and a second end opposite the hook (220), where a tip (218) of the second end bends outwards and away from the shielding plate (100); and / or the hook (220) comprises a point end (222) opposite to the first end, where the point end (222) bends outwards and away from the shank (210).

[0164] ITEM 7. An attachment unit (200) according to ITEMS 5 or 6, wherein the attachment unit (200) is made of a recycled polypropylene (PP) plastic material from scaffold sheeting.

[0165] ITEM 8. A kit for shielding a scaffold, the kit comprising one or more shielding plates (100) according to any one of ITEMS 1 to 4 and one or more attachment units (200) according to any one of ITEMS5 to 7.

[0166] ITEM 9. A kit according to ITEM 8, wherein the kit comprises a transport box for storing and transporting the one or more shielding plates (100) and the one or more attachment units (200).

[0167] ITEM 10. A method for shielding a scaffold, the method comprises steps of

[0168] - providing a kit according to ITEMS 8 or 9;

[0169] - inserting the insertion element (212) into the insertion aperture (110);

[0170] - rotating the attachment unit (200) until the friction knob (214) engages the friction indentation (112), and the insertion element (212) interlocks with the insertion aperture (110); and - attaching the hook (220) to a scaffolding pipe (10) of the scaffold, thereby shielding the scaffold.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A shielding plate (100) for shielding a scaffold, the shielding plate (100) being a flat plate comprising a receiving system for engaging a complementary click system of one or more attachment units (200), the receiving system comprises one or more receiving elements (110), wherein the one or more receiving elements (1 10) are configured for receiving an insertion element (212) of a click system and engaging a friction element (214) of the click system following rotation of the attachment unit (200) engaging the receiving element (1 10), the one or more receiving elements (1 10) and the one or more insertion elements (212) are positioned such that the attachment unit (200) has a correct orientation after rotation.

2. A shielding plate (100) according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more receiving elements (1 10) are one or more insertion apertures comprising a first end (1 14) and a second end (1 16), where the insertion aperture is configured for receiving the insertion element (212) and the second end (1 16) is configured for engaging the friction element (214) following a rotation of the attachment unit (220) engaging the insertion aperture.

3. A shielding plate (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the receiving system comprises an unlocking aperture (1 12) configured for aligning with a shank (210) of the one or more attachment units (200) after rotation.

4. A shielding plate (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the shielding plate (100) comprises two or more receiving elements (1 10) and one or more cutting grooves (130) arranged between two receiving elements (110) for adjusting the width of the shielding plate (100).

5. An attachment unit (200) for attaching a shielding plate (100) to a scaffold, the attachment unit (200) comprising a shank (210) and a hook (220) configured for receiving a scaffolding pipe (10) of the scaffold, the shank (210) comprising- a click system for engaging a receiving system (110) of the shielding plate (100), the click system comprises along the shank (210) an insertion element (212) and a friction element (214), the insertion element (212) comprises- an interlocking piece (213) and- a neck piece (216) arranged between the interlocking piece (213) and the shank (210), where the interlocking piece (213) is larger than the neck piece (216);wherein the insertion element (212) is configured for being inserted into a receiving element (110) of the receiving system and the friction element (214) is configured for engaging the receiving element (110) following rotation of the attachment unit (200) engaging the receiving element (1 10), the insertion element (212) and the receiving element (110) are positioned such that the attachment unit (200) has a correct orientation after rotation.

6. An attachment unit (200) according to claim 5, wherein the insertion element (212) is configured for being inserted into an insertion aperture of the receiving system and the friction element (214) is configured for engaging a second end (1 16) of the insertion aperture following rotation of the attachment unit (200) engaging the insertion aperture.

7. An attachment unit (200) according to claim 6, wherein the friction element (214) is substantially U-shaped or has a shape complementary to the shape of the second end (116) of the one or more insertion apertures, and wherein the friction element (214) further is wedge-shaped having its highest point at the second end (1 16) and its lowest point towards a first end (114) of the insertion aperture.

8. An attachment unit (200) according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the shank (210) comprises a first end connected to the hook (220) and a second end opposite the hook (220), where a tip (218) of the second end bends outwards and away from the shielding plate (100); and / or the hook (220) comprises a point end (222) opposite to the first end, where the point end (222) bends outwards and away from the shank (210).

9. A kit for shielding a scaffold, the kit comprising one or more shielding plates (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and one or more attachment units (200) according to any one of claims 5 to 8.

10. A method for shielding a scaffold, the method comprises steps of- providing a kit according to claim 9;- inserting the insertion element (212) into a receiving element (110);- rotating the attachment unit (200) until the friction element (214) engages the receiving element (110), and the insertion element (212) interlocks with the receiving element (110); and- attaching the hook (220) to a scaffolding pipe (10) of the scaffold, thereby shielding the scaffold.

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