Scaffold Strut Connector with Identical Mounting Sections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scaffolding systems require differentiation between multiple types of strut connection components, leading to increased manufacturing complexity and assembly effort.
Innovation Solution
Designing scaffolding modules with identical assembly sections for both strut connection parts, allowing for simplified manufacturing and assembly by eliminating the need to distinguish between different components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If different types of strut connection components are used to connect struts to the beam, then the structural system can be assembled, but the manufacturing complexity and assembly effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single type of connector that can perform multiple functions: connecting struts to beams, providing mounting sections for both first and second struts, and serving as a universal interface for assembly. This eliminates the need for different types of connectors (first and second types with different mounting sections) and reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining assembly capability.
2Ease of operation
If multiple types of connectors and bolts are used, then the structural system can be assembled, but the planning and delivery complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed as a universal component with a single type of mounting section that can accommodate both first and second struts. This eliminates the need to manage multiple types of connectors and bolts, simplifying planning and delivery processes while reducing the quantity of different component types that need to be coordinated during assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of different connector types into a single unified connector design. The mounting section is designed to universally accept both first and second struts, combining what were previously separate connector types into one standardized component, thereby reducing planning and assembly complexity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a scaffold module (4) for a load-bearing or support scaffold (1), comprising: a scaffold part (6), in particular a post for vertical arrangement or a crossbeam for horizontal arrangement; and a first (7) and a second strut connection part (8), wherein the first (7) and the second strut connection part (8) are detachably mounted on the scaffold part (6) at essentially the same longitudinal position (10), wherein the first strut connection part (7) and the second strut connection part (8) each have a mounting section (12) for mounting on the scaffold part (6) and a strut connection section (13) for connecting to a connecting strut (5) of the load-bearing or support scaffold (1), wherein the mounting sections (12) of the first (7) and second strut connection part (8) are essentially identical. The invention further relates to a load-bearing or support scaffold (1) with several scaffold modules.