Temporary Perimeter Containment Assembly with Adjustable Posts
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Solution Overview
Problem
In building construction, there is a risk of workers or equipment falling off unsecured edges, and there is a need for effective containment to prevent injuries from falling materials or equipment.
Innovation Solution
A temporary perimeter containment assembly comprising adjustable central posts with screw jacks and spring-loaded header plates, mesh panels, handrails, and pulley systems, which can be deployed from the ground level to create a safety barrier extending from the floor to the ceiling, incorporating adjustable and modular components for secure and safe construction environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional containment systems are used, then worker safety is improved, but installation complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The containment system is divided into modular components including frame sections, mesh panels, and connection elements that can be independently assembled. Each frame section contains integrated mounting features, allowing workers to assemble the containment area by connecting pre-fabricated modules rather than constructing a custom system from scratch.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame sections are pre-assembled with integrated mesh panel mounting features and connection points during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly operations, reducing installation time and complexity while maintaining safety standards.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom containment systems are designed for each floor layout, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The frame sections are designed as universal modules that can be configured to match various floor layouts. The standardized connection interfaces and adjustable components allow the same basic frame section to adapt to different spatial requirements, eliminating the need for custom-designed containment systems for each floor while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The containment system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements that allow the structure to adapt dynamically to different floor layouts. Frame sections can be repositioned, rotated, and reconfigured during installation to match the specific geometry of each floor, providing layout adaptability without requiring custom manufacturing.
3Stability of the object's composition
If mesh panels are permanently fixed to posts, then structural stability is improved, but installation time and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mesh panels are pre-attached to the frame sections during manufacturing with integrated connection mechanisms. This preliminary assembly eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site fastening operations, as the mesh panels are already secured to their respective frame sections before delivery to the construction site.
Solution Approach 2:
The containment system is segmented into frame sections with integrated mesh panel assemblies. Each segment is a complete, pre-assembled unit that maintains structural stability through factory-applied connections, allowing rapid deployment without requiring workers to perform complex panel attachment operations on-site.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a comprehensive safety barrier system that reduces the risk of falls and equipment damage by creating a secure perimeter from the ground to the ceiling, allowing for safe working conditions on multi-story buildings without the need for scaffolding or ladders, and is adaptable to various floor layouts.
Implementation Method 1
each central post in cross-section is generally rectangular, including opposing first side faces and opposing second side faces, wherein each of the first and second faces comprises a continuous channel extending the length of the post between lower and upper ends thereof
Implementation Method 2
The present invention provides a temporary perimeter containment system for use during construction of multi-story buildings
Implementation Method 3
ropes attached to the top of the mesh panel with the ropes routed through a pulley assembly at an upper end of the posts
Data Source
AI summary
A temporary perimeter containment assembly is to be disposed adjacent an edge of a floor of a building during construction, to extend from the floor surface to the ceiling of the floor, to act as a safety barrier for workers and equipment and to provide additional functional features for construction. A plurality of the containment assemblies are arranged side by side, and on multiple floors, to cover the exposed side openings between the floors of the building during construction. The containment assemblies provide a barrier between the working side and the live edge side of the building. Each containment assembly extends to and contacts the ceiling to provide full coverage from the floor to the ceiling.