Segmented Foldable Scaffold Structure for Compact Height Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable scaffolds do not effectively reduce overall height when folded for storage, leading to increased space requirements and potential protrusion during storage, and lack stability in supporting loads.
Innovation Solution
A foldable scaffold design featuring a support frame and pillar frame with rotatably connected divided frames that rotate to parallel orientations, allowing for efficient folding and unfolding, minimizing overall height and space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the connection frame is folded to reduce the gap between pillar frames, then the space between pillar frames decreases, but the overall height does not decrease and the connection frame protrudes from the pillar frame
Solution Approach 1:
The pillar frame is divided into multiple segments (first pillar frame segment, second pillar frame segment, third pillar frame segment) that can rotate relative to each other. This segmentation allows the pillar frame to fold in a controlled manner, reducing both the gap between pillar frames and the overall height when folded, while preventing protrusion.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection frame is configured to fold not only horizontally to reduce the gap between pillar frames but also vertically through rotatable connections. This multi-dimensional folding capability allows simultaneous reduction of both horizontal space and overall height, eliminating the protrusion problem.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the scaffold is designed to be foldable for storage, then the space utilization improves, but the stability in supporting loads decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The scaffold employs rotatable connections between frame segments that allow dynamic transformation between unfolded (work) state and folded (storage) state. During work, the structure maintains stability through rigid connections, while during storage, it can be dynamically folded. This dynamic capability provides both adaptability and reliability at different operational phases.
Solution Approach 2:
By dividing the pillar frame into multiple rotatable segments, the structure can fold for storage while maintaining structural integrity when unfolded. Each segment can be independently positioned, allowing the scaffold to achieve compact folded state for improved space utilization while preserving load-bearing stability during operation.
3Volume of stationary object
If the scaffold structure is made compact for storage, then the space required for storage decreases, but the ease of operation increases due to complex folding mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable connections between frame segments enable smooth, controlled folding and unfolding operations. The dynamic nature of these connections allows workers to easily transform the scaffold between compact and expanded states without complex mechanisms, reducing the effort required for operation while maintaining compact storage volume.
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
The scaffold stably supports loads while efficiently reducing its overall height in a folded state, minimizing space requirements, and facilitating convenient folding and unfolding.
Implementation Method 1
the pillar frame is disposed below the support frame and rotatably connected to the support frame... the plurality of divided frames are rotatably connected to each other... the plurality of divided frames rotate from the first state
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AI summary
Disclosed is a foldable scaffold. The foldable scaffold according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a support frame supporting an object; and pillar frames located under the support frame and connected rotatably to the support frame, wherein the pillar frames each comprise a plurality of divided frames which are sequentially connected from the support frame. The plurality of divided frames are rotatably connected to one another, the height directions of the plurality of divided frames face the ground in a first state, and are parallel to the ground in a second state in which the plurality of divided frames are rotated from the first state.