CA2080703A1 - Kickboard for scaffolding - Google Patents
Kickboard for scaffoldingInfo
- Publication number
- CA2080703A1 CA2080703A1 CA002080703A CA2080703A CA2080703A1 CA 2080703 A1 CA2080703 A1 CA 2080703A1 CA 002080703 A CA002080703 A CA 002080703A CA 2080703 A CA2080703 A CA 2080703A CA 2080703 A1 CA2080703 A1 CA 2080703A1
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- rods
- rod
- rod guides
- kickboard
- elongate body
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
- E04G7/00—Connections between parts of the scaffold
- E04G7/02—Connections between parts of the scaffold with separate coupling elements
- E04G7/28—Clips or connections for securing boards
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
- E04G1/00—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground
- E04G1/15—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground essentially comprising special means for supporting or forming platforms; Platforms
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
- E04G5/00—Component parts or accessories for scaffolds
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
- E04G7/00—Connections between parts of the scaffold
- E04G7/02—Connections between parts of the scaffold with separate coupling elements
- E04G7/28—Clips or connections for securing boards
- E04G2007/285—Clips or connections for securing boards specially adapted for toe boards
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A kickboard for scaffolding consisting of an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bottom edge of the elongate body is attached by fasteners to planking. A plurality of rod guides are spaced at intervals along and project from the second side. A rod is received in each of the rod guides. The rods are telescopically extendable in relation to the rod guides. Each rod has a first end and a second end. A stop is positioned adjacent the second end thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides. The first end has hooks. The rods telescopically extend to permit the first end to attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
A kickboard for scaffolding consisting of an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The bottom edge of the elongate body is attached by fasteners to planking. A plurality of rod guides are spaced at intervals along and project from the second side. A rod is received in each of the rod guides. The rods are telescopically extendable in relation to the rod guides. Each rod has a first end and a second end. A stop is positioned adjacent the second end thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides. The first end has hooks. The rods telescopically extend to permit the first end to attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
Description
2~80703 The pre.sent inventi~n relates to a kick.board for scaffolding.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A kickboard is attached to a planking on a scaffolding to prevent tools, materials and the like from falling over the edge of the scaffolding. The most commonly used form of kickboard is a wooden 2 x 6 or 1 x 6 nailed to the planking or clamped to vertical support members by means of scaffold fittings. An impediment to the introduction of an alternative form of kickboard of universal application is the difference in spacing of structural support elements in scaffolding of differing sizes and originating from differing manufacturers.
SUMMARY OF TH~ INVENTION
What is required is a kickboard of universal application.
According to the present invention there is provided a kickboard for scaffolding of the type having horizontal support members and planking which extends between the horizontal support members. The kickboard is comprised of an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge. Means is provided for attaching the bottom edge of the elongate body to the planking. A plurality of rod guides are spaced at intervals along and project from the second side. A rod is received in each of the rod guides. The rods are tele~copically extendable in relation to the rod guides. Each rod has a first end and a second end. Stop means are positioned adjacent the second end thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides. The first end has attachment means such that the rods telescopically extend to permit the first end to attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
The kickboard as described is adjustable to suit scaffolding of varying sizes or which originate from differing - manufacturers. All scaffolding has horizontal support members which are positioned at varying heights above the planking to which a kickboard i8 normally secured. The use of rods which are telescopically eY.tendible from rod guides permits the kickboard to accommodate a wide range of height differences, The rods provide necessary lateral support to the elongate body, so the elongate body does not bend over laterally when struck by a blow or when equipment is leaned up against it, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is an end elevation view of a kickboard constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a kickboard constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a kickboard for scaffolding generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 and 2.
Referring to FIGURE 1, there is illustrated a portion of a scaffolding system to which kickboard 10 attaches, The components illustrated are a longitudinal horizontal support member 12, a vertical support member 13, a transverse horizontal support member 14 and planking 16 which extends between transverse horizontal support member 14 and a like transverse horizontal support member which is not shown in this view, Transverse horizontal support member 14 is attached to a rosette 18 by wedges 20. Referring to FIGURE 2, kickboard 10 consist~ of an elongate body 22 having a first side 24, a second side 26, a top edge 28, and a bottom edge 30. Means is provided for attaching bottom edge 30 to planking 16. This consists of a flange element 32 projecting from first side 24 adjacent bottom edge 30, Flange element 32 has a plurality of 20807~3 apertu~es 34. Referring to FIGUR~ 1, apertures 34 ~which are not clearly visible in this view) are adapted to receive fasteners 36 whereby bottom edge 30 of elongate body 2~ is attached to planking 16. A plurality of rod guides, generally identified by reference numeral 38, are spaced at intervals along and project from second side 26 of elongate body 22.
Rod guides 38 consist of two tabs 40 and 42 in spaced apart relation. Referring to FIGURE 2, tabs 40 and 42 have axially aligned openings 44 and 46. Referring to FIGURE 1, a rod 48 extends through axially aligned openings 44 and 46 in each of rod guides 38. Rods 48 are telescopically extendable in relation to rod guides 38. Each rod 48 has a first end 50 and a second end 52. Second end 52 of each of the rods 48 i8 crimped such that second end 52 will not pass through axially aligned openings 44 and 46 of rod guides 38. Rods 48 are thereby permanently affixed to rod guides 38 and cannot be withdrawn. It is preferred that an intermediate stop 54 also be provided on rod 48 to limit the lower range of movement of rod 48 with respect to rod guide 38. Intermediate stop 54 is similarly established by crimping rod 48. It is preferred that first end 50 of rod 48 be hook-like with a projecting "trigger"
11. Projecting "trigger" 11 serves to assist in release of hook first end 50 from rod 48 when disassembling the scaffolding. It will be appreciated by one skilled in the art that having first end 50 in the form of a hook is of assistance in adapting to structural differences between brands of scaffolding. There is a difference between manufacturers in the relative positioning of planking 16 and horizontal support members 14. Hook shaped first end 50 will be oriented inwardly toward planking 16 or outwardly away from planking 16 depending upon the positioning of horizontal support member 14.
The use and operation of kickboard 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURFS 1 and 2. Elongate body 22 is placed with bottom edge 30 resting upon planking 16.
Kickboard 10 can be attached either longitudinally, tran~versely, or both to planking 16 depending upon the need . .
2~807~3 to prevent objects from falling off planking 16. Fasteners 36 are then inserted through apertures 34 to secure bottom edge 30 of elongate body 22 to planking 16. Rods 48 are then telescopically extended from rod guides 38 to permit hook-like S first ends 50 to be attached to longitudinal horizontal support member 12. The presence of fasteners 36 prevent bottom edge 30 of elongate body 22 from moving when struck by a blow. The presence of rods 48 provides lateral support to elongate body 22 to prevent elongate body from bending laterally in response to a blow or when equipment is leaned against kickboard 10.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that kickboard 10 can be adjusted to suit a wide variety of sizes of scaffolding or to suit scaffolding configuration~
originating from a variety of manufacturers. It will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, to increase their strength, the elements identified as flange 32 and tab 40 have been constructed to extend the entire length of body 22, it will be apparent that both could be sectioned into smaller units.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A kickboard is attached to a planking on a scaffolding to prevent tools, materials and the like from falling over the edge of the scaffolding. The most commonly used form of kickboard is a wooden 2 x 6 or 1 x 6 nailed to the planking or clamped to vertical support members by means of scaffold fittings. An impediment to the introduction of an alternative form of kickboard of universal application is the difference in spacing of structural support elements in scaffolding of differing sizes and originating from differing manufacturers.
SUMMARY OF TH~ INVENTION
What is required is a kickboard of universal application.
According to the present invention there is provided a kickboard for scaffolding of the type having horizontal support members and planking which extends between the horizontal support members. The kickboard is comprised of an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge. Means is provided for attaching the bottom edge of the elongate body to the planking. A plurality of rod guides are spaced at intervals along and project from the second side. A rod is received in each of the rod guides. The rods are tele~copically extendable in relation to the rod guides. Each rod has a first end and a second end. Stop means are positioned adjacent the second end thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides. The first end has attachment means such that the rods telescopically extend to permit the first end to attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
The kickboard as described is adjustable to suit scaffolding of varying sizes or which originate from differing - manufacturers. All scaffolding has horizontal support members which are positioned at varying heights above the planking to which a kickboard i8 normally secured. The use of rods which are telescopically eY.tendible from rod guides permits the kickboard to accommodate a wide range of height differences, The rods provide necessary lateral support to the elongate body, so the elongate body does not bend over laterally when struck by a blow or when equipment is leaned up against it, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is an end elevation view of a kickboard constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a kickboard constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a kickboard for scaffolding generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 and 2.
Referring to FIGURE 1, there is illustrated a portion of a scaffolding system to which kickboard 10 attaches, The components illustrated are a longitudinal horizontal support member 12, a vertical support member 13, a transverse horizontal support member 14 and planking 16 which extends between transverse horizontal support member 14 and a like transverse horizontal support member which is not shown in this view, Transverse horizontal support member 14 is attached to a rosette 18 by wedges 20. Referring to FIGURE 2, kickboard 10 consist~ of an elongate body 22 having a first side 24, a second side 26, a top edge 28, and a bottom edge 30. Means is provided for attaching bottom edge 30 to planking 16. This consists of a flange element 32 projecting from first side 24 adjacent bottom edge 30, Flange element 32 has a plurality of 20807~3 apertu~es 34. Referring to FIGUR~ 1, apertures 34 ~which are not clearly visible in this view) are adapted to receive fasteners 36 whereby bottom edge 30 of elongate body 2~ is attached to planking 16. A plurality of rod guides, generally identified by reference numeral 38, are spaced at intervals along and project from second side 26 of elongate body 22.
Rod guides 38 consist of two tabs 40 and 42 in spaced apart relation. Referring to FIGURE 2, tabs 40 and 42 have axially aligned openings 44 and 46. Referring to FIGURE 1, a rod 48 extends through axially aligned openings 44 and 46 in each of rod guides 38. Rods 48 are telescopically extendable in relation to rod guides 38. Each rod 48 has a first end 50 and a second end 52. Second end 52 of each of the rods 48 i8 crimped such that second end 52 will not pass through axially aligned openings 44 and 46 of rod guides 38. Rods 48 are thereby permanently affixed to rod guides 38 and cannot be withdrawn. It is preferred that an intermediate stop 54 also be provided on rod 48 to limit the lower range of movement of rod 48 with respect to rod guide 38. Intermediate stop 54 is similarly established by crimping rod 48. It is preferred that first end 50 of rod 48 be hook-like with a projecting "trigger"
11. Projecting "trigger" 11 serves to assist in release of hook first end 50 from rod 48 when disassembling the scaffolding. It will be appreciated by one skilled in the art that having first end 50 in the form of a hook is of assistance in adapting to structural differences between brands of scaffolding. There is a difference between manufacturers in the relative positioning of planking 16 and horizontal support members 14. Hook shaped first end 50 will be oriented inwardly toward planking 16 or outwardly away from planking 16 depending upon the positioning of horizontal support member 14.
The use and operation of kickboard 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURFS 1 and 2. Elongate body 22 is placed with bottom edge 30 resting upon planking 16.
Kickboard 10 can be attached either longitudinally, tran~versely, or both to planking 16 depending upon the need . .
2~807~3 to prevent objects from falling off planking 16. Fasteners 36 are then inserted through apertures 34 to secure bottom edge 30 of elongate body 22 to planking 16. Rods 48 are then telescopically extended from rod guides 38 to permit hook-like S first ends 50 to be attached to longitudinal horizontal support member 12. The presence of fasteners 36 prevent bottom edge 30 of elongate body 22 from moving when struck by a blow. The presence of rods 48 provides lateral support to elongate body 22 to prevent elongate body from bending laterally in response to a blow or when equipment is leaned against kickboard 10.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that kickboard 10 can be adjusted to suit a wide variety of sizes of scaffolding or to suit scaffolding configuration~
originating from a variety of manufacturers. It will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, to increase their strength, the elements identified as flange 32 and tab 40 have been constructed to extend the entire length of body 22, it will be apparent that both could be sectioned into smaller units.
Claims (6)
1. A kickboard for scaffolding having horizontal support members, and planking extending between the horizontal support members, comprising:
a. an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge;
b. means for attaching the bottom edge of the elongate body to planking;
c. a plurality of rod guides spaced at intervals along and projecting from the second side; and d. a rod received in each of the rod guides, the rods being telescopically extendable in relation to the rod guides, each rod having a first end and a second end, stop means being positioned adjacent the second end thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides, the first end having attachment means such that the rods telescopically extend to permit the first end to attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
a. an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge;
b. means for attaching the bottom edge of the elongate body to planking;
c. a plurality of rod guides spaced at intervals along and projecting from the second side; and d. a rod received in each of the rod guides, the rods being telescopically extendable in relation to the rod guides, each rod having a first end and a second end, stop means being positioned adjacent the second end thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides, the first end having attachment means such that the rods telescopically extend to permit the first end to attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
2. The kickboard as defined in Claim 1, at least one flange element projecting from the first side adjacent the bottom edge, the at least one flange element having a plurality of apertures which are adapted to receive fasteners whereby fasteners serve as the means for attaching the bottom edge of the elongate body to the planking.
3. The kickboard as defined in Claim 1, the attachment means being hooks.
4. The kickboard as defined in Claim 1, the rod guides being in the form of two tabs in spaced apart relation and having axially aligned opening through which the rods extend.
5. The kickboard as defined in Claim 4, the second ends of the rods being crimped such that the second end of rods are unable to pass through the axially aligned openings of the rod guides the engagement between the second ends of the rods and the rod guides serving as stop means.
6. A kickboard for scaffolding having horizontal support members and planking extending between the horizontal support members, comprising:
a. an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge;
b. at least one flange element projecting from the first side adjacent the bottom edge, the at least one flange element having a plurality of apertures which are adapted to receive fasteners whereby the bottom edge of the elongate body is attached by fasteners to planking;
c. a plurality of rod guides spaced at intervals along and projecting from the second side, the rod guides being in the form of two tabs in spaced apart relation and having axially aligned opening; and d. a rod extending through the axially aligned openings in each of the rod guides, the rods being telescopically extendable in relation to the rod guides, each rod having a first end and a second end, the second ends of the rods being crimped such that the second end of rods are unable to pass through the axially aligned openings of the rod guides thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides, the first end having hooks whereby upon telescopic extension of the rods the hooks attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
a. an elongate body having a first side, a second side, a top edge, and a bottom edge;
b. at least one flange element projecting from the first side adjacent the bottom edge, the at least one flange element having a plurality of apertures which are adapted to receive fasteners whereby the bottom edge of the elongate body is attached by fasteners to planking;
c. a plurality of rod guides spaced at intervals along and projecting from the second side, the rod guides being in the form of two tabs in spaced apart relation and having axially aligned opening; and d. a rod extending through the axially aligned openings in each of the rod guides, the rods being telescopically extendable in relation to the rod guides, each rod having a first end and a second end, the second ends of the rods being crimped such that the second end of rods are unable to pass through the axially aligned openings of the rod guides thereby preventing the rods from being withdrawn from the rod guides, the first end having hooks whereby upon telescopic extension of the rods the hooks attach to a horizontal support member thereby providing lateral support to the elongate body.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002080703A CA2080703A1 (en) | 1992-10-13 | 1992-10-13 | Kickboard for scaffolding |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002080703A CA2080703A1 (en) | 1992-10-13 | 1992-10-13 | Kickboard for scaffolding |
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| CA002080703A Abandoned CA2080703A1 (en) | 1992-10-13 | 1992-10-13 | Kickboard for scaffolding |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU714359B2 (en) * | 1996-03-04 | 1999-12-23 | Dgs Property Pty Ltd | Safety barrier assembly |
| AU731667B2 (en) * | 1996-03-04 | 2001-04-05 | Dgs Property Pty Ltd | Safety barrier assembly |
| AU2008252004B2 (en) * | 2007-01-19 | 2012-03-15 | Workright Edge Protection Systems Pty Ltd | A barrier assembly |
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1992
- 1992-10-13 CA CA002080703A patent/CA2080703A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU714359B2 (en) * | 1996-03-04 | 1999-12-23 | Dgs Property Pty Ltd | Safety barrier assembly |
| AU731667B2 (en) * | 1996-03-04 | 2001-04-05 | Dgs Property Pty Ltd | Safety barrier assembly |
| AU2008252004B2 (en) * | 2007-01-19 | 2012-03-15 | Workright Edge Protection Systems Pty Ltd | A barrier assembly |
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