Floorplate Lifting Bridle for Ground-Level Assembly and Hoisting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional methods for constructing multi-story buildings are inefficient in terms of material handling and labor-intensive, requiring specialized equipment and skilled operators, and are time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

A floorplate lifting system that includes a lift bridle and a lift system with strand jacks, static strand bundles, and mounting brackets, allowing for the assembly and lifting of floorplates from ground level to design elevation using a vertical support core.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional bottom-up construction methods are used, then structural elements can be assembled from ground level, but material handling efficiency deteriorates and labor intensity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly process simplicityVSAvoidmaterial handling efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the traditional construction sequence by assembling floorplates at ground level and lifting them upward using a lifting system with strand jacks and cables, rather than building from the ground up element by element. This inversion enables more efficient material handling and reduces labor intensity while maintaining assembly simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Ease of operation

If tower cranes are used for individual lifts, then structural elements can be positioned at elevation, but equipment complexity and setup logistics increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelement positioning capabilityVSAvoidspecialized equipment requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting system uses a universal cable-based mechanism with strand jacks that can handle multiple floorplates sequentially, replacing the need for multiple specialized tower cranes. The same lifting apparatus serves different floorplates at different elevations, reducing equipment complexity while maintaining positioning capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary lifting system consisting of cables, strand jacks, and mounting brackets that mediates between the ground-level assembly area and the elevated floorplate positions. This intermediary mechanism eliminates the need for direct tower crane operation for each lift, simplifying equipment requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of manufacture

If concrete is pumped to final elevation, then floor structures can be formed, but setup logistics and skilled operator requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefloor structure formationVSAvoidsetup logistics requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The floorplates are completely assembled, prepared, and pre-positioned at ground level before being lifted to their final elevations. This preliminary action at ground level consolidates all assembly logistics into a single location, reducing setup logistics requirements and skilled operator needs at elevated positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Productivity

If traditional construction methods are used, then building can be constructed from ground up, but time consumption and labor intensity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconstruction speedVSAvoidconstruction time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Floorplates are assembled completely at ground level before lifting, allowing parallel preparation of multiple floorplates simultaneously. This preliminary assembly enables faster construction by eliminating sequential lifting operations and reducing overall construction time while maintaining productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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

This system enhances material and labor efficiency by enabling the sequential assembly and lifting of floorplates, reducing the need for specialized equipment and skilled operators, and streamlining the construction process.

Implementation Method 1

The lift system includes a plurality of strand jacks, a plurality of static strand bundles... The plurality of strand jacks are attached to the lift bridle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 2

strand jacks, a plurality of static strand bundles, a plurality of strand anchors, and a plurality of strand mounting brackets

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Data Source

PatentUS12553233B2System for fabricating a structure and a floorplate lifting system

Publication Date: 2026.02.17 BIG TIME INVESTMENT LLC

AI summary

A floorplate lifting system includes a lift bridle and a lift system. The lift system includes a plurality of strand jacks, a plurality of static strand bundles, a plurality of strand anchors, and a plurality of strand mounting brackets. The plurality of strand mounting brackets are detachably affixed to a vertical support core. First ends of the plurality of static strand bundles are attached to the plurality of strand anchors, and the plurality of static strand bundles are suspended from the plurality of strand mounting brackets via the plurality of strand anchors. Second ends of the plurality of static strand bundles are suspended from the plurality of strand jacks. The strand jacks are attachable to the lift bridle.