EP2999523A1 - Appareil à contrepoids peu encombrant de protection contre les chutes - Google Patents
Appareil à contrepoids peu encombrant de protection contre les chutesInfo
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- EP2999523A1 EP2999523A1 EP13729142.3A EP13729142A EP2999523A1 EP 2999523 A1 EP2999523 A1 EP 2999523A1 EP 13729142 A EP13729142 A EP 13729142A EP 2999523 A1 EP2999523 A1 EP 2999523A1
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- Prior art keywords
- fall
- mast
- protection counter
- module
- weight apparatus
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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Definitions
- Various embodiments relate generally to fall-protection systems.
- Fall-protection systems are utilized in industry where it is necessary for a worker to work at an elevated height sufficient to cause serious injury in the event of a fall.
- a fall- protection counter-weight apparatus FPCWA.
- a fall-protection system is deployed to protect a worker wearing a harness which is further tethered to a boom. The worker has freedom of movement within the range of the boom and cable attached to the harness. The safety cable extends form the harness, along the boom, then over a pulley system and down to the base of the mast. The base of the mast is supported by a counter-weight which serves to suspend the worker in case of a fall. If the weight is inadequate, the worker's fall would fail to be arrested and may face injury in a fall.
- the structure of these systems is generally quite large and bulky such that storage and shipping is limited and costly.
- Apparatus and associated methods may relate to fall-protection systems having counterweight structures that incorporate a fall-protection mode and storage mode of operation.
- a Fall-protection Counterweight Assembly provides a fall-protection mode in which the FPCWA is fully assembled and deployed for operation.
- the FPCWA may be disassembled by separating the top portion from legs which separate it from the bottom portion.
- the legs may be stored, for example, in a storage module in the bottom portion.
- the legs and/or ancillary elements may be securely stored in the storage mode by compression between the top portion and the bottom portion.
- a fall-protection counter-weight apparatus for counterbalancing weight from a user includes a top module with a plurality of horizontal members that support a plurality of top leg couplers and a mast coupler.
- the base module may include a plurality of horizontal members extending between a pair of base leg couplers, and may have a plurality of legs.
- a stowage module may be coupled to the base module and disposed, for example, within an interior region generally coplanar with the horizontal members of the base module.
- a fall- protection mode may provide that the top module is spaced apart from the base module by the legs.
- Each leg may be releasably coupled at opposing ends to one of the top and bottom leg couplers.
- the top module In a low-profile mode for storage in some examples, the top module may be directly coupled to the base module by each of the base leg couplers. The legs may be disposed within the stowage module.
- the different accessories such as the legs and bracing systems, may be stowed in a stowage module integrated into the base portion of the FPCWA.
- Various embodiments may be toollessly converted between storage mode and fall-protection mode.
- the FPCWA packages all the elements of the assembly in a low-profile, compact, stackable form factor.
- the stackable form factor may dramatically reduce the volume required for shipping a large number of units, such as in a shipping container. Accordingly, the shipping costs and options for manufacturing remote from the work site may be dramatically improved.
- Figure 1 depicts an exemplary fall-protection system incorporating a fall-protection counter-weight apparatus (FPCWA).
- FPCWA fall-protection counter-weight apparatus
- Figure 2 depicts multiple FPCWA in a stackable form factor for storage or transport.
- Figure 3 depicts an exemplary FPCWA in storage mode having all elements of the assembly self-contained.
- Figure 4 depicts an exemplary top frame of a FPCWA in storage mode.
- Figure 5 depicts an exemplary leveling foot coupled to a base module.
- Figure 6 depicts an exemplary leveling foot coupled to a base module.
- Figure 7 depicts a partially cut-away view of an exemplary mast collar.
- Figure 8 depicts a partially cut-away view of an exemplary mast collar having a mast contained therein.
- Figures 9A and 9B depict exemplary embodiments of the support structure for the mast collar.
- Figures 10A and 10B depict exemplary embodiments of the counter weight forms for the FPCWA.
- FIG 1 depicts an exemplary fall-protection system incorporating a fall-protection counter-weight apparatus (FPCWA).
- a fall-protection system 100 is deployed to protect a worker 105 wearing a harness 110 tethered to a boom 115.
- the boom 115 is supported by a vertical mast 120, which is further coupled to a FPCWA 125 that provides a counterweight for the weight in the event of the fall of the worker 105.
- the FPCWA 125 includes a top frame 130, legs 135, and a base module 140.
- the FPCWA 125 further includes a stowage module 145 in the base module 140 for storage or transport of the legs 135.
- the legs 135 are releasably coupled to the top frame 130 and the base module 140.
- the FPCWA 125 may be toollessly converted between a storage mode and a fall-protection mode. In the storage mode, the FPCWA 125 packages all the elements of the assembly in a low-profile, compact, and stackable form factor.
- FIG. 2 depicts multiple FPCWA in a stackable form factor for storage or transport.
- a stack 200 of FPCWA systems 205a-e is illustrated in storage mode.
- the FPCWA systems 205a-e package all the elements of the assembly in a low-profile, compact, stackable form factor.
- the stackable form factor may dramatically reduce the volume required for packaging a large number of systems in a shipping container 210 for storage.
- multiple FPCWA systems may be placed on a transport device such as a ship 215 for transporting a large number of systems. Accordingly, the shipping costs and options for manufacturing remote from the work site may be dramatically improved.
- FIG 3 depicts an exemplary FPCWA in storage mode having all elements of the assembly self-contained.
- a stowed FPCWA 300 is illustrated.
- a FPCWA may be toollessly converted between a fall-protection mode (e.g., FPCWA 125, depicted in Figure 1) and a storage mode (e.g., stowed FPCWA 300).
- the top frame 130 includes a mast collar coupler 305 and mast stabilizers 310a-d extending from the mast collar coupler 305 to top frame couplers 315a-d.
- the top frame 130 further includes stacking guides 320a-d adjacent top frame couplers 315-d that provide guidance for stacking and maintaining a straight vertical structure of FPCWA systems such as that depicted by stack 200 in Figure 2.
- the bottom frame 140 includes four base beams 325a-d (only 325a-c are visible in this view) supported by bottom frame feet 330a-d (only 330a and 330b are visible in this view).
- the bottom frame 140 further includes a stowage module 145 including a mast collar 335, legs 135, form brackets 340a-h and form studs 345a-h.
- the bottom surface of the mast collar coupler 305 rests along the top the surface of the legs 135, in a stowed position, and the bottom surface of the mast stabilizers 310a-d rest along the top surface of the form studs 345a-h and mast collar 335.
- the position of the top frame 130 relative to the bottom frame 140 may be fixed, having a toolless locking or latching mechanism (not shown).
- the material used to construct the top frame 130, bottom frame 140 and legs 135 may include heavy gauge steel, aluminum alloy or other composite, lightweight materials that can withstand the weight needed for a particular application.
- FIG. 4 depicts an exemplary top frame of a FPCWA in storage mode.
- a top frame 130 is further illustrated to show detail as to the structure of the top frame couplers 315a-b.
- the top frame couplers 315a-b extend vertically from the mast stabilizers 310a-b to the bottom frame feet 330a-b, when positioned in the storage mode.
- the base of one or more of the top frame couplers 315a-d have tapered feature 415a-b to allow ease of alignment during assembly of the FPCWA.
- the top frame couplers 315 a-b further include insertion stops 405 a-b to set the depth of the top frame couplers 315a-b of the top frame 130 within the bottom frame feet 330a-b of the bottom frame 140. Further depicted in this illustration is a keyway 420a-b which may be used to mate with a leveling foot and for use as a weep hole to drain water that may accumulate when exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
- Figure 5 depicts an exemplary leveling foot coupled to a base module. In the depicted
- a leveling foot 500 of an FPCWA system is illustrated in fall-protection mode.
- the ground surface where the FPCWA is placed may include uneven terrain which can render the FPCWA system unstable and susceptible to tipping over during operation. This can lead to unsafe conditions which can lead to damage to equipment or injury to persons.
- leveling feet may be added to the FPCWA system in a toolless manner during assembly into the fall-protection mode.
- a leveling foot 500 includes a height collar 505 having a foot coupler 510, for mating with bottom frame feet 330, and alignment guide 515 to maintain alignment of the leveling foot 500 in parallel with the bottom frame feet 330.
- the foot coupler 510 further includes a fastening aperture 520 to mate with a similar aperture in the bottom frame feet 330 (not shown) to receive a toolless coupler 525.
- the toolless coupler 525 may include a bolt 530 having a slot for a cotter pin 535.
- the leveling foot 500 further includes a height guide 540 having threads that mate with a height adjustment wing 545 and an adjustment stop 550 to prevent over adjustment beyond a safe height to maintain structural integrity of the leveling foot 500 above foot plate 555.
- the height of the FPCWA system may be adjusted in a toolless manner by adjusting the height adjustment wing 545 to reach the desired resting position.
- one leveling foot 500 may be affixed to the FPCWA system by way of a keyway mechanism 560. It is also contemplated the multiple leveling feet may be deployed.
- FIG. 6 depicts an exemplary leveling foot coupled to a base module.
- a leveling foot 500 similar to that illustrated in Figure 5, is shown at a different angle to illustrate that the leveling foot 500 may be positioned differently.
- More than one surface of the foot coupler 510 may include additional fastening aperture 605 to make use of a different orientation in the event that the location where the system is used may impede access to install or adjust system height.
- Figure 7 depicts a partially cut-away view of an exemplary mast collar.
- a mast collar 335 includes a top cap 705 having an insertion aperture 710 to receive the vertical mast 120 (not shown).
- the interior of the mast collar 335 includes a mast guide 715 having an upper surface 720 tapered to a lower surface 725 to align the mast 120 within the mast collar 335.
- the lower surface 725 includes four surface contact points with the vertical mast 120. The orientations of the four surface contact points are further illustrated in Figure 8.
- Figure 8 depicts a partially cut-away view of an exemplary mast collar having a mast
- the four contact points 805a-d are oriented with respect to the mast 120 to enable minimal contact with the mast 120.
- the mast 120 may be sized such that the a circular perimeter surface of that mast will make contact with only one or two of the contact points at a given time and enable the mast 120 to rotate around it's vertical axis with substantially minimal friction.
- a mast guide fastener 810 is also shown which may stop the mast 120 upon insertion of the mast 120 within the mast collar 335. Further illustrated is a mast collar fastener 815 to secure the mast collar 335 within the mast collar coupler 305 as part of assembly into the fall-protection mode. Similar to the toolless coupler 525, depicted in Figure 5, mast guide fastener 810 and the mast collar fastener 815 may have a toolless coupling feature for ease of assembly or disassembly.
- Figures 9A and 9B depict exemplary embodiments of the support structure for the mast collar.
- Figure 9A depicts mast collar 935 having base plate 905 and support flanges 910a-c extending from the base plate 905 to an exterior surface of the mast collar 935 to further support the mast 120 in a substantially vertical position while the FPCWA is in fall- protection mode.
- the structure of the mast collar 935 shown in Figure 9A allows for the mast collar 935 to pass through the top frame (not shown) in order that the base plate 905 may be mounted directly to either the upper or lower surface of the bottom frame (not shown) of the FPCWA.
- This configuration adds further support to the vertical mast 120 (not shown) in the event that the mast height is quite long or considerable weight is needed as part of the counterweight.
- weight e.g., sand, rock, cement
- weight ballast may be placed directly on the upper surface of the base plate 905 after the base plate 905 is mounted to the bottom frame.
- adjustable braces 915a-d depicts mast collar 935 having adjustable braces 915a-d having a sliding fold structure resembling that of an umbrella.
- adjustable braces 915a-d further include a runner 920 slidably in contact with mast collar 935, a rib 925a-d extending from the runner 920 to a base stretchers 930a-d, and attached via hinge coupler 940a-d.
- the adjustable braces 915 may be further adjustable in length in order to accommodate different size loads or to further support mast collars of varying size.
- the exterior of the base stretchers may further include fastening apertures for mounting the base stretchers 930a-d to the upper or lower surface of the bottom frame.
- Figures 10A and 10B depict exemplary embodiments of the counter weight forms for the FPCWA.
- Figure 10A depicts a fall-protection system 100 in fall-protection mode having form braces 1005 (form braces 1005a-d shown) extending between adjacent legs 135a-d and parallel to base beams 325.
- a form structure 1015 may be incorporated to create support for counterweight ballast material 1010 of various materials which can be formed within the form structure such as concrete, gravel, sand, etc.
- the form braces 1005a-d may be mounted to the legs 135a-d using fasteners that are readily available at the job site such as spare screws.
- the form braces 1005a-d may be configured for toolless fastening solutions. Further illustrated are form walls 1020 fitted between legs 135 to create a box-like void within the FPCWA and having stud forms 1025 fitted vertically between adjacent form braces 1005. The stud forms 1025 may be fastened between form walls 1020 and form braces 1005a-d using fasteners such as wood screws, sheetrock screws or nails which are commonly found in the vicinity of a work site.
- Figure 10B depicts a fall-protection system 100, similar to that depicted in 10A, absent stud forms 1025.
- more overall volume may be preferred when constructing the counterweight.
- less form structure may be needed such that materials at the job site, such as rocks or dirt, may be deposited within the box-like void to be used to counterweight the FPCWA, which may not require the same structure as poured concrete and more easily removed after use.
- the embodiments of Figures 9A and 9B may be suited for the application illustrated in Figures 10A and 10B.
- the toolless fasteners for fastening the top module to the base module may be a variety of fasteners such as a bolt with a wingnut (i.e., adjust by hand), an unthreaded bolt having a cotter pin as a fastener, and a self-contained locking spring mechanism to eliminate the need for separable parts.
- a bolt with a wingnut i.e., adjust by hand
- an unthreaded bolt having a cotter pin as a fastener
- a self-contained locking spring mechanism to eliminate the need for separable parts.
- sufficient space exists within the stowage module for the leveling feet.
- the adjustable feet may be stored on top of the corner posts and formwork support beams.
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