Rail-Guided Climbing Shoe Device for Continuous Anchor Point Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current climbing systems require high manual effort and are ergonomically complex due to the need for multiple anchor points and manual movement of heavy components, posing risks and inefficiencies in climbing operations.
Innovation Solution
A rail-guided climbing system with a climbing shoe device that integrates a shoe base body, rail guide elements, and latching/snapping elements, allowing for continuous climbing at a single anchor point by eliminating the need for separate anchor points and reducing manual effort through a lifting device connected to both climbing shoe rails.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mobile climbing cylinder is used to create the second climbing point, then the climbing system can function with alternating holding and climbing points, but the system requires high manual effort to relocate heavy components and is ergonomically complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the holding point and climbing point functions into a single stationary climbing shoe device with multiple locking/snap elements. Instead of using separate mobile climbing cylinders that need to be relocated, the invention integrates multiple latching mechanisms (first and second locking/snap elements) in one device that can alternately engage with climbing rails to provide both holding and climbing functions at a single anchor point, eliminating the need to move heavy components.
Solution Approach 2:
The climbing shoe device employs dynamic locking and unlocking sequences of the first and second locking/snap elements. The system allows alternating engagement where one locking element holds while the other climbs, then switches roles. This dynamic alternation between holding and climbing states enables continuous upward movement without relocating the entire device, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity.
2Reliability
If two climbing shoes connected to two anchor points are used for climbing, then a holding point and climbing point can be provided, but checking whether the two climbing shoes are correctly engaged at both anchor levels is time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple anchor point functions into a single climbing shoe device located at one anchor point. The device includes first and second locking/snap elements that can alternately engage with first and second climbing rails. By consolidating what would traditionally require two separate climbing shoes at two different anchor points into one integrated device, the system eliminates the need for workers to check engagement at multiple separate locations, reducing checking time while maintaining reliability through the alternating locking mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The alternating locking and unlocking sequence of the first and second locking/snap elements provides inherent feedback on correct engagement. The mechanical design ensures that the climbing point can only be released when the holding point is securely engaged, and vice versa. This interlocked feedback mechanism automatically verifies correct engagement without requiring separate manual checks at each anchor level.
3Ease of operation
If climbing systems are converted to completed floor level to access the next floor section, then the climbing operation can proceed, but large heavy components must be relocated by workers which is ergonomically complex and poses falling risks
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses dynamic alternation between the first and second locking/snap elements to enable continuous climbing without converting to floor level or relocating heavy components. The climbing shoe device remains stationary at the anchor point while the locking elements dynamically switch between holding and climbing functions. This eliminates the need for workers to manually move heavy climbing cylinders between floors, reducing ergonomic strain and falling risks while maintaining climbing operation continuity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a climbing shoe device (1) for a rail-guided climbing system (11) which can be used, in particular, as a climbing formwork, a climbing frame, a climbing protective wall, and/or a climbing working platform. The climbing shoe device (1), which can be arranged on a structure in a stationary manner, comprises a shoe main part (2), at least one rail-guiding element (3a, 3b, 3a', 3b') which is coupled to the shoe main part (2) and which is designed such that in a guiding position of the rail-guiding element (3a, 3b, 3a', 3b') relative to the shoe main part (2), a first climbing shoe rail (9, 9a', 9a'') and a second climbing shoe rail (9b, 9b', 9b'') that are connected together by a lifting device (14, 15; 16, 17; 18; 19) and can be moved relative to each other can be directly or indirectly guided by the climbing shoe device (1), and first (10, 101, 102, 10a) and second latching/snapping elements (10', 10'', 10b). Each of the latching/snapping elements is designed such that in a hooked position, which is pivoted outwards and/or extended with respect to the shoe main part (2), opposite one direction, the first climbing shoe rail (9, 9a', 9a'') can be hooked into the climbing shoe device (1) by means of the first latching/snapping element (10, 101, 102, 10a) and the second climbing shoe rail (9b, 9b', 9b'') can be hooked into the climbing shoe device by means of the second latching/snapping element (10', 10'', 10b), and in a cross-over position, which is pivoted inwards and/or retracted with respect to the shoe main part (2), in said direction, the first climbing shoe rail (9, 9 a', 9 a'') can cross over the first latching/snapping element (10, 101, 102, 10a) and the second climbing shoe rail (9b, 9b', 9b'') can cross over the second latching/snapping element (10, 101, 102, 10'', 10b). Each of the first and second latching/snapping elements (10, 101, 102, 10a, 10', 10'', 10b) is coupled to the shoe main part (2) so as to be movable between the hooked position and the cross-over position such that when the first (10, 101, 102, 10a) or second latching/snapping element (10', 10'', 10b) is located in the hooked position, the other of the first and second latching/snapping elements (10, 101, 102, 10a, 10', 10'', 10b) is located in the cross-over position, the hooked position, or a position therebetween.