Ladderless Shoring Post Beam Attachment Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shoring systems require operators to use ladders or scissor lifts to attach beams to shoring posts at high heights, posing safety risks and inefficiencies in assembling lateral support structures.
Innovation Solution
A connection device comprising a head and jaw assembly that allows for the rigid mounting of beams to shoring posts at high locations without the need for ladders, featuring pivotably connected jaws and arms that securely engage the beam between the shoring posts, enabling horizontal alignment and fixation without manual climbing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If beams are attached to shoring posts at high heights using traditional methods, then lateral support structure can be assembled, but operators must use ladders or scissor lifts which poses safety risks and reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a ladderless beam attachment device as an intermediary tool that enables operators to attach beams to shoring posts at elevated heights without directly climbing ladders. The device includes a head portion that engages with the shoring post and a beam clamp that secures the beam, allowing ground-based or minimal-height operation while achieving high-height attachment, thus eliminating safety risks associated with ladder use while maintaining operational efficiency
2Reliability
If traditional beam attachment methods are used at elevated heights, then lateral support can be provided, but assembly time increases due to ladder setup and manual climbing
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device incorporates self-adjusting mechanisms including spring-loaded clamps that automatically engage and secure beams to shoring posts without requiring manual positioning or adjustment by operators. The device performs the attachment function autonomously once positioned, eliminating time-consuming manual operations while ensuring consistent structural stability through standardized engagement forces
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with pre-configured engagement geometries and pre-loaded spring mechanisms that are prepared in advance for immediate deployment. The head portion and beam clamp are pre-assembled in a ready-to-engage configuration, eliminating the need for on-site assembly or adjustment, thus significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining structural integrity
3Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid connection system is used to provide lateral support, then structural stability is improved, but the system becomes less adaptable to various shoring post geometries
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device incorporates movable and adjustable components including spring-loaded clamps that can dynamically adapt their engagement force and position. The beam clamp features adjustable arms that can accommodate different beam sizes and positions, while the head portion can adjust its engagement angle with the shoring post, providing both rigid structural stability and versatility across various geometries
4Reliability
If complex attachment mechanisms are used to eliminate ladder use, then safety improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device is divided into distinct functional modules: a head portion for engaging the shoring post, a beam clamp for securing the beam, and spring-loaded actuating mechanisms. Each module performs a specific function and can be independently understood or replaced, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining the safety benefit of ladderless operation
Data Source
AI summary
A system for laterally supporting a vertical shoring post is provided. The system includes a head and a jaw assembly, the jaw assembly movably mounted to the head, the head configured for selective engagement with a shoring post, and the jaw assembly configured for engagement with a beam that provides lateral support to the shoring post. The head comprises first and second arms that extend in the same general direction and when engaging the shoring post the first and second arms are disposed upon opposite sides of the shoring post. The jaw assembly includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw, the moving member pivotably connected to the fixed jaw, wherein the fixed jaw and movable jaws are configured to receive an end of the beam therebetween.