Modular Fall Protection System Using Existing Building Substructures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fall protection systems for buildings, particularly at edges and roofs, are complex, costly, and require significant effort to assemble and dismantle, posing restrictions on building usage and being resource-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A modular fall protection system comprising vertical struts and transverse struts attached to existing substructures like solar panel profile rails, allowing for easy assembly and dismantling, using fasteners that secure the system without additional permanent substructures, thus leveraging existing infrastructure for enhanced stability and reduced material usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional scaffolding systems are installed to provide fall protection, then safety protection is improved, but device complexity and material usage increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The fall protection system is divided into modular components: vertical struts that attach to existing building substructures, transverse struts that connect vertical elements, and fastening means for secure attachment. This segmentation allows the system to be assembled from simple, standardized parts rather than complex integrated structures, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to attach to various existing building substructures (roof frameworks, solar panel mounting structures, walls) making it universally applicable across different building types. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for building-specific custom scaffolding designs, reducing complexity while providing reliable fall protection.
2Reliability
If traditional scaffolding systems are installed to provide fall protection, then safety protection is improved, but material consumption and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system utilizes existing building substructures and solar panel mounting frameworks as the foundation for fall protection. By performing the attachment action to pre-existing structures, the need for additional substantial material (such as extensive scaffolding poles and platforms) is eliminated, significantly reducing material consumption while maintaining safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The fall protection system is designed as a temporary measure that can be easily dismantled and removed after the construction or installation work is completed. The modular components can be disassembled and recovered for reuse on other projects, reducing overall material consumption and waste compared to permanent or long-duration scaffolding systems.
3Reliability
If traditional scaffolding systems are installed to provide fall protection, then safety protection is improved, but assembly and dismantling effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system's modular segmented design allows individual components (vertical struts, transverse struts, fastening means) to be independently assembled and dismantled. This segmentation enables workers to quickly connect and disconnect components without complex assembly procedures, significantly reducing the time and effort required for installation and removal while maintaining safety integrity.
4Reliability
If traditional scaffolding systems are installed to provide fall protection, then safety protection is improved, but restrictions on building usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system attaches to existing building substructures and solar panel frameworks that are already in place, rather than requiring the building to be closed off or restricted. This preliminary attachment to existing structures allows the building to remain accessible and operational during the construction work, maintaining building usage flexibility while providing necessary fall protection.
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AI summary
The present invention provided fall protection for buildings, comprising vertical bars attached to a substructure of building superstructures; fastening means providing a fixed connection between the vertical bars and the substructure; and one or more cross-bars attached to the vertical bars, the one or more cross-bars being attached to at least two vertical bars.