Universal Bracket with Elongated Slots for Scaffold Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing scaffolding systems require frequent adjustments and replacements due to changing insulation distances, leading to increased work and safety concerns, as they are typically designed for specific scaffolding types and distances.
Innovation Solution
A universal fastening bracket with a T-shaped connector and elongated holes allows for adjustable attachment to scaffolding elements, enabling secure and versatile use across various building distances and designs, featuring a console with different leg lengths and a cross brace for stability and easy attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If mounting brackets are designed for specific scaffolding types with fixed positions, then attachment stability is improved, but adaptability to different scaffolding designs and distances deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with a universal interface system consisting of a pipe coupling with T-shaped connecting element and bracket with elongated slots, allowing the same bracket design to be attached to different scaffolding types (vertical frames, horizontal bars) at various positions, achieving multi-functionality while maintaining stable attachment through the standardized connection mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated slots in the bracket allow for dynamic adjustment of the attachment position along the slot length, enabling the bracket to adapt to different scaffolding configurations and distances while maintaining secure attachment through the T-shaped connecting element that fits into the slots
2Reliability
If mounting brackets are replaced frequently to maintain safety distances during insulation progression, then safety is improved, but work efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated slots enable dynamic repositioning of the bracket along the slot without requiring complete bracket replacement, allowing workers to adjust the bracket position as insulation progresses while maintaining safety distances, thus improving both safety and work efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with elongated slots that anticipate future position adjustments, allowing the same bracket to be reused at different positions throughout the insulation process, eliminating the need for preliminary selection of specific bracket lengths and reducing replacement frequency
3Manufacturing precision
If mounting brackets are designed for fixed distances from building envelope, then attachment precision is improved, but versatility across different building distances deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated slots provide a dynamic adjustment range along the slot length, allowing the bracket to be precisely positioned at multiple different distances from the building envelope while maintaining secure attachment, thus achieving both precision and versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The connection interface is segmented into discrete positioning points along the elongated slots where the T-shaped connecting element can engage, providing precise attachment at multiple predetermined positions while allowing selection based on required building distance
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a scaffold comprising at least one scaffold element (20), at least one pipe coupling (10), and at least one bracket (30) for supporting a scaffold board. The bracket has one or more openings (31) for detachably attaching the bracket (30) to the pipe coupling (10). The pipe coupling (10) has a T-shaped connecting element (11) for detachably attaching the bracket (30). The one or more openings (31) of the bracket (30) are designed as elongated holes with a length (V1) and a width (V2).