Scaffold Mounting Assembly With Segmented Coupling Elements

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing scaffolding systems lack a stable and variable connection method to securely attach scaffolds to buildings, especially for taller scaffolds that require secure anchoring without ground support.

Innovation Solution

The assembly comprises a first assembly unit with a building support, a scaffold support, and a coupling element that provides a stable and variable coupling between the building support and the scaffold support, utilizing multiple groups of coupling element through-openings for alignment and secure fastening.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single bolt-like coupling element is used to connect the structural support and coupling element, then the device complexity is reduced, but the connection stability deteriorates allowing pivoted positions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of coupling elementsVSAvoidconnection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling connection is segmented into multiple independent coupling elements (at least two) that work together to achieve both simplicity and stability. Each coupling element can be independently positioned through aligned through-openings, and together they prevent pivoting while maintaining a relatively simple device structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple groups of coupling element through-openings are provided in each coupling wall, then the adaptability to different scaffold configurations is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevariability in scaffold configurationVSAvoidnumber of through-opening groups

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling element is designed with multiple groups of through-openings that can accommodate different scaffold configurations and building structures. The same coupling element design serves multiple functions by allowing selection of different through-opening groups based on the specific application requirements, achieving universality without requiring multiple specialized components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If the coupling element through-openings are arranged at a distance from one another, then the ease of operation for alignment is improved, but the connection stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvealignment easeVSAvoidcoupling stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The through-openings are segmented into multiple groups with specific spacing arrangements. The distance between through-openings within a group provides alignment ease, while the coordinated arrangement of multiple groups ensures that when coupling elements are inserted, they work together to prevent pivoting and maintain connection stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4004305B1Mounting assembly for attaching a scaffold to a structure

Publication Date: 2025.06.04 WILHELM LAYHER VERWALTUNGS GMBH

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AI summary

A mounting assembly for attaching a scaffold to a structure comprises a first assembly unit (34) having a structure support (38) to be attached to a structure (12), a scaffold support (60) to be attached to a scaffold (10) and a coupling element (58) to be coupled to the structure support (38) and the scaffold support (60).