CA2475947A1 - Scaffolding device - Google Patents

Description

SCAFFOLDING DEVICE
The present invention relates to a scaffold device and more particularly, relates to a scaffold device which is easily movable and adjustable.
Scaffolding is almost universally used on many different types of construction sites.
Normally, the scaffolding comprises a plurality of vertical metal posts which are interconnected by cross braces. The vertical posts may be stacked on top of each other and planks are utilized for the worker to stand on.
A problem conventionally encountered with the use of such scaffolding is the moving of the same. Being very difficult to move as it is not stable, either a number of people are required or the scaffolding must be disassembled and reassembled at a new location. Also, the stability of the scaffolding is a big problem since the construction site is almost never smooth. Accordingly, the construction workers will frequently use add pieces of construction material to put under one or more of the legs.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a scaffold device which overcomes the disadvantage of the prior art. The scaffolding device of the present invention provides a scaffold which is both stable and easily movable.
Furthermore, the scaffolding is easily adjustable.
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating an embodiment thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an assembly of a scaffold according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of one of the legs of the end assembly of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 illustrating the attachment of a wheel member thereto; and Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating the end assembly in an adjusted position.
Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated a first end assembly which is generally designated by reference numeral 10.
End assembly 10 includes a pair of leg members 14 and 16, each of which are substantially identical and thus only one will be described in detail herein.
Leg 14 includes a post 18 having teeth 20 formed on one side thereof. On the post is a racket member 22 and which engages teeth 20 in a conventional manner.
Racket member 22 has, extending from one side thereof, a pair of ears 24 each having an aperture 26 therein. Similarly, on the opposite side, there are provided ears 28 with apertures 30 formed therein.
Post 18 is mounted on a skid plate 32 which has upturned portions 34 at the ends thereof.
A main beam 36 is comprised of a first section 38 and a second section 40 and which sections are telescopically connected together. Pins 42 are used to secure first section 38 and second section 40 together at a desired length.
Each of first section 38 and 40 carry Legs receptacles 44 which are designed to receive and hold thereto a leg of a conventional scaffolding arrangement.
As may be seen in Figure 1, first section 38 is secured to racket member 22 by means of a pin 46 extending through apertures 26 of ears 24 and first section 38.
On the other side, a wheel 48 mounted on a stub axle 50 is secured to racket member 22 by means of a pin 52 extending through apertures 30 of ears 28.
As shown in Figure 4, the end assembly 20 may be adjusted to different heights to

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Alternatively, in Northern climates wherein snow is frequently encountered, skid plates 32 may be utilized.
It will be understood that the above described embodiment is for purposes of illustration only and that changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

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