Scaffold Bracket With Prong And Nodes For Sheer Wall Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scaffolding systems face challenges in efficiently constructing stable and versatile scaffolding structures, particularly when dealing with sheer walls of structures like storage tanks, where existing solutions lack effective coupling mechanisms and modular design for easy assembly and disassembly.
Innovation Solution
The scaffold bracket system includes a mounting bracket with attached scaffolding nodes, a prong, and an offset spacer, allowing for secure coupling to sheer walls and enabling the formation of knee-braced cantilevered supports by connecting horizontal and diagonal members at node points, facilitating modular expansion and easy installation/removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional scaffolding systems are used to construct stable scaffolding structures on sheer walls, then structural stability is achieved, but assembly complexity and construction time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides wall coupling through the prong, structural support through the bracket body, and connection points for scaffolding members through attached nodes. This merging of coupling mechanism, support structure, and connection interface into one unified component reduces the number of separate parts and simplifies assembly while maintaining structural stability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it anchors to the sheer wall via the prong, provides structural support for the scaffolding platform, and offers attachment points for horizontal and diagonal members through the scaffolding nodes. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate coupling devices, support structures, and connection elements, thereby reducing assembly complexity
2Strength
If conventional scaffolding systems are used for construction, then structural support is provided, but installation and removal time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The scaffolding system is divided into modular components: mounting brackets that can be independently installed on walls, scaffolding nodes that attach to the brackets, and connectable horizontal and diagonal members. This segmentation allows each component to be pre-assembled and quickly connected on-site, reducing installation time while maintaining structural support capacity through proper modular integration
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets are designed with pre-attached scaffolding nodes that are ready for immediate connection to horizontal and diagonal members. The prong is pre-configured for wall insertion and securing. This preliminary preparation of connection interfaces and structural elements before on-site assembly enables rapid installation and removal without requiring complex field fabrication or adjustment
3Adaptability or versatility
If versatile scaffolding configurations are created to access different elevated areas, then adaptability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The scaffolding nodes are designed with universal connection capabilities that allow attachment of horizontal members, diagonal members, and vertical posts in various configurations. The mounting brackets provide standardized attachment points that work with different member types and arrangements. This universality enables versatile scaffolding configurations for different elevated access needs while maintaining relatively simple, standardized components rather than requiring specialized parts for each configuration
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AI summary
Various implementations described herein are directed to a scaffold bracket. In one implementation, the scaffold bracket may include a mounting bracket having a first face and a second face opposite of the first face. The scaffold bracket may also include a first scaffolding node attached to the first face and configured to couple to a first member. The scaffold bracket may further include a second scaffolding node attached to the first face and configured to couple to a second member.