EP1795671A1 - Scaffolding platform with folding hooks - Google Patents

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EP1795671A1
EP1795671A1 EP06025243A EP06025243A EP1795671A1 EP 1795671 A1 EP1795671 A1 EP 1795671A1 EP 06025243 A EP06025243 A EP 06025243A EP 06025243 A EP06025243 A EP 06025243A EP 1795671 A1 EP1795671 A1 EP 1795671A1
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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
    • 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
    • E04G1/18—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground adjustable in height
    • E04G1/20—Scaffolds comprising upright members and provision for supporting cross-members or platforms at different positions therealong
    • 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
    • E04G2001/155—Platforms with an access hatch for getting through from one level to another
    • 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
    • E04G1/28—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground designed to provide support only at a low height
    • E04G1/30—Ladder scaffolds
    • E04G2001/302—Ladder scaffolds with ladders supporting the platform
    • E04G2001/305—The ladders being vertical and perpendicular to the platform

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  • Scaffolding has long been used in industry for gaining access to high and awkward locations. Whilst scaffolding provides a safe environment for operatives to work this is not always the case for the persons erecting and dismantling scaffolding structures. Recent changes in legislation require that scaffolding erectors and dismantlers are provided with safety systems such as safety harnesses or platform units, which must include guard-rail protection, at all times whilst erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding.
  • This invention relates to a platform system which incorporates attachment hooks which enable the platform units to be more easily relocated within the scaffolding structure.
  • a totally enclosed safety platform and guardrail system is provided.
  • the hooks on the platform unit are arranged such that accidental removal or displacement of the platform unit or disturbance by external forces such as wind forces is prevented, but whereby the intentional removal or repositioning of the platform unit remains unimpeded.
  • the Invention is for use on scaffolding towers comprising scaffolding frames (2 & 4) which incorporate vertical frame members (6) and multiple, horizontal frame members (8) forming a ladder like structure.
  • the scaffolding frames are connected together by horizontal members (10 & 12) and diagonal bracing members (14 & 16) such that the scaffolding forms a rigid rectangular framework.
  • Scaffolding platform units (20) are provided which may be releasably attached to the scaffolding horizontal frame members.
  • the platform units may be positioned on any rung position to provide a level working platform.
  • the platform unit comprises side frame members (22), decking surface members (24 & 26), usually comprising of a flat anti-slip plywood member, and a trapdoor panel (28) hingeably connected to one side frame member.
  • the platform incorporates hook devices (30) at each corner of the platform for the support of the platform unit at the desired position.
  • the hook devices incorporate a jaw portion (32) with an upper hook portion (34) and a lower hook portion (36) an inclined face (38) a recessed portion (40) and a pivotal connection portion (42) enabling the hook members to be pivotally connected to the platform side members.
  • a locking device (44) comprising of a. pivotally connecting portion (46) located into a. recessed portion in opposite frame side members and an engaging portion (48) which locates against the recessed hook portion (40) and hangs downwards with the engaging portion engaging within the recessed portion of the hook members.
  • a spring device (50) may be incorporated at the pivotal connection point to cause the locking device to be forcibly engaged with the book member. In use the hook member is prevented from rotating past point 'D' since the recessed portion engages firmly against the engaging portion and which due to the relative positioning of the pivot points prevents the further rotation of me hook mechanism.
  • the locking device actively prevents the rotation of the hook members however, when the platform unit is required to be intentionally detached from the scaffolding frame rung members the locking device is rotated from position 'A' through position 'B' to position 'C' such that when one end of the platform unit is raised the hooks are free to rotate and become disengaged from the horizontal frame member. Further raising allows the hooks to hang downwards permitting the platform end to be raised past the frame members above.
  • the locking device is released which then applies a force by manual or spring action against the inclined face of the hooks causing the hooks to return to their original position permitting the hooks to be re-engaged onto the required horizontal frame member.
  • the hooks may be engaged between frame members at differing levels and consequently different separating distances.
  • the locking device at the opposite end of the platform unit may be disengaged and the other end of the platform may be raised to a level position.
  • the platform may be adjusted from below using an elongate actuator or operated from above using pull cords connected to the locking mechanism and to the platform unit.
  • the platform unit is first placed on the tower at a convenient level. From a convenient position either above or below the platform unit the locking device at on end of the platform is released manually and simultaneously one end of the platform unit may then be raised to (position 1 or position 2) the hooks rotate downwards away from the horizontal member(s) immediately above the hooks whereby further raising movement allows the hooks to pass the horizontal member(s).
  • the locking mechanism After passing the horizontal member(s) the locking mechanism is released causing the books return to their original position and the platform hooks may then be located onto the horizontal frame member. This procedure is continued at opposite ends of the platform unit (position 3) until the desired height is reached and the platform unit is horizontal (position 4).
  • the locking devices are automatically deployed which prevents the platforms from being raised and the books from being detached from the structure.

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Abstract

The scaffolding platform system incorporates lockably rotateable attachment hooks (30). These hooks (30) enable a platform unit to be more easily relocated within the scaffolding structure. Intentional removal or repositioning of the platform is always possible, but accidental removal or displacement of the platform unit or disturbance by external forces such as wind forces is prevented.

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  • Scaffolding has long been used in industry for gaining access to high and awkward locations. Whilst scaffolding provides a safe environment for operatives to work this is not always the case for the persons erecting and dismantling scaffolding structures. Recent changes in legislation require that scaffolding erectors and dismantlers are provided with safety systems such as safety harnesses or platform units, which must include guard-rail protection, at all times whilst erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding.
  • In order to provide a safe method of work scaffolds often require extra temporary platforms to be installed whilst erecting the scaffolds. Whilst these platforms may be left in position whilst erection continues it is often necessary to move the platforms to new locations in the scaffold to enable erection to continue.
  • This invention relates to a platform system which incorporates attachment hooks which enable the platform units to be more easily relocated within the scaffolding structure. When used in conjunction with rapidly adjustable guardrail systems a totally enclosed safety platform and guardrail system is provided. The hooks on the platform unit are arranged such that accidental removal or displacement of the platform unit or disturbance by external forces such as wind forces is prevented, but whereby the intentional removal or repositioning of the platform unit remains unimpeded.
  • The invention will now be described with reference to the following drawings in which:-
    • Fig.1 shows a side elevation of a typical scaffolding tower;
    • Fig.2 shows a front elevation, side elevation and plan view of a typical platform assembly;
    • Fig.3 shows a partial side elevation of the folding hook connection; and
    • Fig.4 shows a side elevation of tower end frames and platform units during repositioning of the platform units.
  • The Invention is for use on scaffolding towers comprising scaffolding frames (2 & 4) which incorporate vertical frame members (6) and multiple, horizontal frame members (8) forming a ladder like structure. The scaffolding frames are connected together by horizontal members (10 & 12) and diagonal bracing members (14 & 16) such that the scaffolding forms a rigid rectangular framework.
  • Scaffolding platform units (20) are provided which may be releasably attached to the scaffolding horizontal frame members. The platform units may be positioned on any rung position to provide a level working platform.
  • The platform unit comprises side frame members (22), decking surface members (24 & 26), usually comprising of a flat anti-slip plywood member, and a trapdoor panel (28) hingeably connected to one side frame member.
  • The platform incorporates hook devices (30) at each corner of the platform for the support of the platform unit at the desired position. The hook devices incorporate a jaw portion (32) with an upper hook portion (34) and a lower hook portion (36) an inclined face (38) a recessed portion (40) and a pivotal connection portion (42) enabling the hook members to be pivotally connected to the platform side members. A locking device (44) comprising of a. pivotally connecting portion (46) located into a. recessed portion in opposite frame side members and an engaging portion (48) which locates against the recessed hook portion (40) and hangs downwards with the engaging portion engaging within the recessed portion of the hook members. Additionally a spring device (50) may be incorporated at the pivotal connection point to cause the locking device to be forcibly engaged with the book member. In use the hook member is prevented from rotating past point 'D' since the recessed portion engages firmly against the engaging portion and which due to the relative positioning of the pivot points prevents the further rotation of me hook mechanism.
  • In use the locking device actively prevents the rotation of the hook members however, when the platform unit is required to be intentionally detached from the scaffolding frame rung members the locking device is rotated from position 'A' through position 'B' to position 'C' such that when one end of the platform unit is raised the hooks are free to rotate and become disengaged from the horizontal frame member. Further raising allows the hooks to hang downwards permitting the platform end to be raised past the frame members above. When the desired position is achieved the locking device is released which then applies a force by manual or spring action against the inclined face of the hooks causing the hooks to return to their original position permitting the hooks to be re-engaged onto the required horizontal frame member. Due to the elongate form of the upper hook portion the hooks may be engaged between frame members at differing levels and consequently different separating distances. To raise the opposite end of the platform unit the locking device at the opposite end of the platform unit may be disengaged and the other end of the platform may be raised to a level position.
  • Due to the simplicity of the locking device the platform may be adjusted from below using an elongate actuator or operated from above using pull cords connected to the locking mechanism and to the platform unit.
  • The sequential operation of the platform unit within a tower is now described as shown in. Fig. 4.
  • The platform unit is first placed on the tower at a convenient level. From a convenient position either above or below the platform unit the locking device at on end of the platform is released manually and simultaneously one end of the platform unit may then be raised to (position 1 or position 2) the hooks rotate downwards away from the horizontal member(s) immediately above the hooks whereby further raising movement allows the hooks to pass the horizontal member(s).
  • After passing the horizontal member(s) the locking mechanism is released causing the books return to their original position and the platform hooks may then be located onto the horizontal frame member. This procedure is continued at opposite ends of the platform unit (position 3) until the desired height is reached and the platform unit is horizontal (position 4).
  • To prevent unintentional or unauthorised repositioning of the platform unit, the locking devices are automatically deployed which prevents the platforms from being raised and the books from being detached from the structure.

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  1. A scaffolding platform system characterised in that it comprises a platform unit, rotateable hook means 30 for supporting said platform unit and locking means manually releasable to permit intentional release of the platform unit, but adapted to permit reengagement of said hook means when the platform unit is repositioned.
  2. A scaffolding platform system as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the locking device comprises a biasing device.
  3. A scaffolding platform system as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that the biasing device comprises coiled spring means.
  4. A scaffolding platform system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, further comprising guarding frame means to provide a fully guarded safety platform.
  5. A scaffolding platform system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises a trap door to allow access to the platform from below.
  6. A scaffolding platform system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the platform unit is repositionable using an elongate operating actuator.
  7. A scaffolding platform system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the platform unit is repositionable using a pull cord actuated from above
  8. A platform unit for use with a scaffolding platform system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, incorporating hooks means so pivotably attached that, when the platform unit is raised, the book means rotates away from an obstructing horizontal frame member and, after passing the obstructing member, so re-deploy as to be locatable onto another frame member.
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EP1978180A2 (en) 2007-03-30 2008-10-08 Andrew Charles Owens Simplified scaffolding tower
FR2922926A1 (en) * 2007-10-29 2009-05-01 Cdh Group Rectangular floor for scaffolding, has main and auxiliary hooks selectively activated by gripping with bar, where passage of active position of auxiliary hooks to active position of main hooks is carried out by simple sliding of floor
EP2586932A1 (en) * 2011-10-31 2013-05-01 Tubesca-Comabi Device for locking a rail bar to a rung bar of a scaffolding device
CN112376872A (en) * 2020-11-30 2021-02-19 何芮 Foldable multifunctional scaffold

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FR2231235A5 (en) * 1973-05-25 1974-12-20 Entrepose Wheeled scaffolding frame - has vertically movable platform with pivoting arms lcoking onto horiz. bars
FR2261387A1 (en) * 1974-02-18 1975-09-12 Petralli Jean Marie Hand operated overhead working platform - winding gear inside cage, guide rollers steady descent, cage carries hooked arms for safety
FR2701981A1 (en) * 1993-02-24 1994-09-02 Comabi Scaffolding platform, and scaffold mounting system using this platform.
FR2770552A1 (en) * 1997-10-31 1999-05-07 Lacroix Duarib Scaffolding floor
FR2859745A1 (en) * 2003-09-11 2005-03-18 Comabi Scaffolding plate for building site, has rotating hooks temporarily engaging plate with bars in suspended position to allow longitudinal displacement of plate, and pivotally mounted around horizontal articulation axis
GB2425563A (en) * 2005-04-27 2006-11-01 Andrew C Owens Guardrail protection system for scaffolding towers

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FR2231235A5 (en) * 1973-05-25 1974-12-20 Entrepose Wheeled scaffolding frame - has vertically movable platform with pivoting arms lcoking onto horiz. bars
FR2261387A1 (en) * 1974-02-18 1975-09-12 Petralli Jean Marie Hand operated overhead working platform - winding gear inside cage, guide rollers steady descent, cage carries hooked arms for safety
FR2701981A1 (en) * 1993-02-24 1994-09-02 Comabi Scaffolding platform, and scaffold mounting system using this platform.
FR2770552A1 (en) * 1997-10-31 1999-05-07 Lacroix Duarib Scaffolding floor
FR2859745A1 (en) * 2003-09-11 2005-03-18 Comabi Scaffolding plate for building site, has rotating hooks temporarily engaging plate with bars in suspended position to allow longitudinal displacement of plate, and pivotally mounted around horizontal articulation axis
GB2425563A (en) * 2005-04-27 2006-11-01 Andrew C Owens Guardrail protection system for scaffolding towers

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP1978180A2 (en) 2007-03-30 2008-10-08 Andrew Charles Owens Simplified scaffolding tower
FR2922926A1 (en) * 2007-10-29 2009-05-01 Cdh Group Rectangular floor for scaffolding, has main and auxiliary hooks selectively activated by gripping with bar, where passage of active position of auxiliary hooks to active position of main hooks is carried out by simple sliding of floor
EP2586932A1 (en) * 2011-10-31 2013-05-01 Tubesca-Comabi Device for locking a rail bar to a rung bar of a scaffolding device
FR2981968A1 (en) * 2011-10-31 2013-05-03 Tubesca DEVICE FOR LOCKING A SMOOTH BAR TYPE TO A STACK BAR TYPE OF A SCAFFOLDING DEVICE
CN112376872A (en) * 2020-11-30 2021-02-19 何芮 Foldable multifunctional scaffold

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