Adjustable Platform Extension Bracket for Contoured Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard work platform system components are unable to extend close enough to contoured surfaces, resulting in undesirable gaps between the platform and the wall or surface, particularly when using suspended work platforms.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable platform extension bracket system that includes a base post member with positional structures and hub connection portions, allowing for sliding engagement and secure positioning to extend the work platform closer to surfaces, with the ability to secure multiple flooring planks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If standard work platform system components are used, then the platform can be erected as close to a wall or surface as possible, but an undesirable gap remains between the platform and the wall/surface when walls are contoured
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates a telescoping mechanism with multiple positional structures that allow the extension width to be dynamically adjusted. This enables the bracket to adapt to various contoured surface profiles while maintaining a flush interface, resolving the contradiction between precision and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket allows changing the extension width parameter by selecting different positional structures for engagement. This parameter adjustment capability enables the same bracket design to work with different wall contours and distances, achieving both precision fitting and versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing brackets are used with traditional supported scaffolding, then a fixed extension width or limited extension range is provided, but they are not suitable for use with suspended work platform systems
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed as a universal component that can be used with suspended work platform systems while providing adjustable extension capabilities. The hub connection portion and telescoping mechanism combine to create a multi-functional device that addresses both compatibility and adjustability requirements.
3Length of stationary object
If standard components are used, then the platform structure is simple, but the platform cannot be extended close enough to contoured surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is segmented into distinct functional components: a hub connection portion for attachment and a telescoping portion with multiple positional structures for adjustment. This segmentation allows the complex functionality to be achieved through modular, manageable parts that can be manufactured and assembled independently.
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AI summary
An adjustable platform extension bracket for work platform systems comprises a post member having two posts joined by a plurality of positional structures. A first connection portion forms a first channel such that the first connection portion is symmetrical along an axis parallel with and passing through the channel. The post member is slidingly engaged in the first channel such that at least one of the positional structures is positionable in the channel. The bracket does not require any diagonal support. The dimensions of work platforms, particularly suspended work platform systems, may be extended using the adjustable platform extension bracket.