GB2465255A - A movable access structure for a load bearing platform - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention provides an access structure 1 for a load bearing platform 2. The access structure may comprise a plurality of horizontal support members 3 that are mountable on the upper surface of the load bearing platform to support a load (7, figure 6) at a distance above the upper surface of the load bearing platform; and movable platforms 4 that extend along each side of the load bearing platform between the horizontal support members and that are movable between a first position wherein they are substantially contained between the horizontal support members and a second position wherein they extend outwards from the side of the load bearing platform and provide a platform from which a person (8) may inspect the mounting of the load. The access structure of the present invention provides safe and easy access for checking the mounting of the load without the need to climb onto the load bearing platform. Access means, such as a ladder 9, may be provided, as well as removable/rotatable guard rails 15, 16.
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An Access Structure for a Load Bearing Platform
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Field of Invention
The present invention relates to the transport of elevated loads. In particular, the present invention provides an access structure for a load bearing platform that comprises a movable platform that is stored away within the access structure when in a first position and that can be moved into, and may be locked at, a second position to provide a platform for inspecting a load positioned on the load bearing platform.
Background
It is common for products to be transported by road on trailers and the beds of those trailers are necessarily elevated from the ground. Generally, particularly large and/or heavy goods are transported on open trailers i.e. a trailer having no side walls or roof.
It is good practice, and in the UK it is a legal requirement, that the driver of an articulated lorry checks that any load on their trailer is safely and securely mounted on the trailer before they transport the load. However, trailer beds are elevated a substantial distance from the ground and it is usually necessary for the driver to gain access to the trailer bed in order to check the mounting of the load. Checking the mounting of a load can involve clambering onto the trailer bed and around the load.
As will be appreciated, if the load is mounted on an open trailer, this can involve substantial risk to the driver who may slip or fall whilst climbing on to or around the load. Furthermore, there is a risk that if the load is not mounted properly the driver may disturb the load whilst checking its mounting arid be injured. These are particular problems when a driver is checking the load in a location where there is no dedicated loading or unloading system or there are no established safety procedures in place for the protection of the driver.
In light of the above there is a need for means that allow a person to safely access and check the mounting of a load mounted on an open trailer or similar load bearing platform. Preferably any such means should be simple to use and when not in use should not interfere with the normal operation of the trailer or load bearing platform.
Summary of Invention
The present invention provides an access structure for a load bearing platform comprising: a support that is mountable on the upper surface of the load bearing platform to support a load at a distance above the upper surface of the load bearing platform; and at least one movable platform that extends along a side of the support and that is movable between a first position wherein the at least one movable platform is substantially contained within the support and a second position wherein the movable platform extends outwards from the side of the support.
The access structure of the present invention is advantageous as it provides at least one movable platform that can be extended from the access structure when it is mounted on a load bearing platform. The at least one movable provides a platform adjacent to the load bearing platform for checking the mounting of any load mounted on the load bearing platform. This means that a person checking the mounting of the load need not climb onto the load bearing platform and need not clamber over or around the load. Instead the person can check the mounting of the load from the at least one movable platform. When the access structure is not in use the at least one movable platform can be positioned in the first position, within the support, and thereby stored away.
The access structure of the present invention is suitable for use with any load bearing platform. However, the present invention is particularly suitable for use with open trailers such as those used to transport heavy goods by road. The access structure of the present invention does not interfere with the normal operation of an open trailer upon which it is mounted as the at least one movable platform may be stored in the first position, within the support, when it is not in use.
In order to ensure that the at least one movable platform of the access structure cannot be accidentally moved out of position it is preferable that the access structure further comprises locking means for locking the at least one platform in the first position and/or in the second position. The locking means may be formed in any manner apparent to the person skilled in the art. For example, the locking means may comprise cooperatively positioned holes formed in the at least one movable platform and the support that allow a locking pin, padlock or other similar means to be positioned therethrough and thereby lock the at least one movable platform in either the first or second position as appropriate.
At least one platform of the present invention may extend along substantially the whole length of a side of the support. In this manner at least one platform can provide access to substantially all of the side of the support to enable a person. This can allow a person to check substantially all of one side of a load without any need to climb onto the load bearing platform.
A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprise a plurality of movable platforms and will have at least one movable platform extending along a first side of the access structure and at least one movable platform extending along a second, opposing side of the access structure. An access structure formed in this manner will allow a person to gain access to both sides of the load bearing platform and thereby examine both sides of a load mounted on the load bearing platform without the need to climb onto it. It will be understood that if an access structure is formed in this manner than it will preferably have substantially the same width as any load bearing platform upon which it is mounted such that when each at least one movable platform is in the first position they do not extend over the sides of the load bearing platform but when they are in the second position they extend over the sides of the load bearing platform a sufficient distance to allow a person to have safe access to either at least one movable platform.
In order to allow a person to be safely located on the at least one movable platform whilst it is in the second position it may be preferable that the access structure of the present invention further comprises a guard rail that may be erected along an outer edge of the at least one movable platform when the movable platform is in the second position. As will be readily appreciated, the provision of a guard rail along the outer edge of the at least one movable platform will greatly increase the safety of the present invention as it may prevent a person accidentally falling from the at least one platform.
A guard rail may be provided in any manner apparent to a person skilled in the art.
However, it is preferable that a guard rail does not interfere with the normal operation of the load bearing platform when the at least one movable platform is in the first position. Therefore, it may be preferable that the guard rail is entirely removable such that it is only attached to the at least one movable platform when the at least one movable platform is in the second position. Alternatively, it may be preferable that the guard rail is formed such that it can be folded away and does not substantially extend beyond the top of the support when the guard rail is not in use and the at least one movable platform is in the first position.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the guard rail comprises first guard members that are substantially vertical when the guard rail is erected and at least one second guard member that is substantially horizontal when the guard rail is erected, wherein the first guard members are rotatably attached to the support at a lower end such that the may be rotated from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position. In this embodiment, the first guard members can be maintained in their substantially horizontal position when the access structure is not in use andlor the at least one movable platform is in the first position. When the at least one movable platform is moved to the second position the first guard members can be moved to their substantially vertical position and the guard rail can be erected. In order to ensure that the guard rail is sturdy and safe to use it is preferable that the first guard members may be securely locked in their substantially vertical position.
Furthermore, in order to ensure that the first guard members are not accidentally moved out of their substantially horizontal position when the guard rail is not in use it may be preferable that the first guard members may be securely locked in their substantially horizontal position. Any locking means apparent to a person skilled in the art could be used to lock the first guard members in either their substantially horizontal position or their substantially vertical position.
In this preferred embodiment of the invention the at least one second guard member may be removably mountable on the first guard members when the first guard members are in the substantially vertical position. That is, the at least one second guard member may be separate and removed from the rest of access structure when the at least one movable platform is in the first position andlor the access structure is not in use. When it is necessary to erect the guard rail the first guard members may be positioned in their substantially vertical position and the at least one second guard member may be removably mounted thereon. After the access structure has been used the at least one second guard member may be removed from the first guard members and stored away. The first guard members may then be positioned back in their substantially horizontal position.
A removably mountable second guard member may be formed in any manner in any manner apparent to the person skilled in the art. An access structure according to the present invention may comprise a plurality of removably mountable second guard members. A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of removably mountable second guard members wherein each guard member may be removably attached at each end to a first guard member that is in a substantially vertical position. A second guard member formed in this manner may have an attaching means formed at each end that may be received in a cooperatively positioned receiving means formed in a first guard member for removably attaching the second guard member thereto. However, it is to be understood that any suitable removable mounting means may be used for removably mounting a second guard member to a first guard member.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention a guard rail is formed by at least one second guard member that is permanently attached to the first guard members. That is, the at least one second guard member may be rotatably mounted to a plurality of the first guard members such that the at least one second guard member remains horizontal and attached to the plurality of first guard members when the plurality of first guard members are rotated to or from the substantially horizontal position from or to the substantially vertical position. A guard rail formed in this manner be raised and lowered as is necessary. by rotating the first guard members from their substantially horizontal position to their substantially vertical position.
In order to allow a person to access the at least one movable platform it is advantageous that an access structure according to the present invention further comprises removable access means for accessing the at least one movable platform from a lower level, wherein the removable access means may be removably attached to the at least one movable platform when the at least one movable platform is in the second position. The access structure may comprise any suitable removable access means. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the removable access means comprise a lightweight access ladder having hooking means formed at an upper end for removably attaching the ladder to an end of the at least one movable platform.
In order to prevent a person located on the at least one movable platform from falling or slipping it is preferable that the upper surface of the at least one movable platform is substantially formed of a non-slip material. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the at least one movable platform is formed from a rigid frame having a non-slip metal mesh mounted thereon to form a non-slip upper surface.
In order to further improve the safety of the access structure it may be preferable that the access structure further comprises one or more end panels that may be removably positioned substantially at an end of a movable platform in order to prevent a person positioned on the movable platform falling from the end of the movable platform. An end panel may be formed in any manner apparent to a person skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the, or each, end panel is a drop-in panel that may be removably attached to a guard rail of the access structure. An end panel formed in this manner may be formed such that it can be removably attached to the guard rail at substantially any position along the length of the guard rail to prevent a person positioned on the movable platform from passing beyond the point of the movable platform at which the end panel is mounted. If an end panel is removably attachable guard rail it may be removably attachable to horizontal members of the guard rail and/or removably attachable to a vertical member of the guard rail. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an end panel which comprises a steel frame having removable attaching means attached thereto.
The support of the present invention may be formed in any manner apparent to a person skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the support comprises a plurality of horizontal support members that extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side of the support and the at least one movable platform is mounted substantially between a pair of adjacent support members. The horizontal support members may have a substantial height to allow a load to be mounted across upper surfaces of at least two horizontal support members and thereby be supported a distance above the upper surface of the load bearing platform. When a load is mounted in this manner there will be a space formed between the lower surface of the load and the upper surface of the load bearing platform. That is, the horizontal support members may act to ensure that the any load mounted thereon is maintained at a height above the upper surface of the load bearing platform. This can provide a space within which the at least one movable platform can be contained when in its first position. The space between the horizontal support members may be left open such that only rigid loads that can be mounted safely on spaced horizontal support members can be mounted on the access structure. Alternatively, a load bearing surface, such as a steel plate, can be mounted on the upper surface of the horizontal support members to allow less rigid or smaller loads to be mounted on the access structure.
It is particularly preferred that each of the horizontal support member comprises a lower member that may be bolted to the upper surface of the load bearing platform and an upper member mounted on the lower member for supporting a load. The lower members may be a steel box beam that can be securely bolted to the upper surface of the load bearing platform. Steel box beam is preferred for the lower members as they may be easily and securely bolted to a load bearing platform and can provide suitable mountings for the at least one movable platform. The upper members may each be formed of a timber beam. Timber beams are preferred for the upper members as they provide a resilient and relatively lightweight support. Furthermore, timber beams are relatively cheap and may easily be replaced if they are damaged.
The at least one movable platform of the present invention may be movable in any manner apparent to a person skilled in the art. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the at least one movable platform will be mounted on sliding means substantially at each end such that it may be slid to or from the first position from or to the second position. The sliding means may comprise any suitable means such as rollers or a sliding tube insert. The sliding means may be received in a cooperatively formed receiving portions formed in the support. A sliding means may comprise stop means for limiting the movement of the movable platform between the first position and the second position.
An access structure according to the present invention may be used as part of a modular system. In particular, multiple access structures according to the present invention may be mounted on a load bearing platform adjacent to one another and in the same orientation in order to form a single longer access structure. In this manner a modular access structure substantially comprising a plurality of access structures according to the present invention may be formed. This is particularly advantageous as it allows standard and relatively small sized access structures according to the present invention to be used to provide adequate access to much longer load bearing platforms that would otherwise be possible.
Further features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the preferred embodiment that is shown in the drawings and is described below.
Drawings Figure 1 is an isometric view of an access structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention mounted on a trailer bed with the movable platforms in the first position and the first members of the guard rail in the horizontal position; Figure 2 is an end view of the access structure according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention supporting a load with the movable platforms and first members in the same position as Figure 1; Figure 3 is an isometric view of the access structure the access structure according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention mounted on a trailer bed with the movable platforms in the second position and the guard rail erected on an outer side of the movable platforms; Figure 4 is an end view of the access structure according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention supporting a load with the movable platforms and guard rail in the same position as Figure 3; Figure 5 is an isometric view of the access structure according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention having the movable platforms along one side in the second position with a guard rail erected on an outer side thereof and having the movable platforms along the opposing side of the access structure being moved into the second position and having a guard rail being erected on an outer side thereof; and Figure 6 is an end view of the access structure according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention supporting a load with the movable platforms and guard rail in the same position as Figure 5.
An access structure 1 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figures 1 to 6. The access structure 1 is mounted on the upper side of a trailer bed 2. The access structure 1 comprise a plurality of horizontal support members 3 that extend across the trailer bed 2 substantially from a first side to a second side and a plurality of movable platforms 4 slidably mounted between the -10 -horizontal support members. Each horizontal support member 3 comprises a lower member 5 made of steel box beam that is bolted to the upper surface of the trailer bed 2 and an upper member 6 that is formed of a timber beam and is bolted to the lower member. As shown in Figures 2, 4 and 6, the horizontal support members 3 provide means for supporting a load 7 a distance above the upper surface of the trailer bed 2.
Each movable platform 4 is substantially formed of a steel frame having a non-slip steel mesh mounted thereon to provide an upper surface upon which a person 8 can walk.
The movable platforms 4 are slidable from a first position, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, to a second position, as shown in Figures 3 and 4. In the first position the movable platforms 4 are stowed substantially between the horizontal support members 3 and directly above the upper surface of the trailer bed 2. Therefore, they do not interfere with the transport of the load 7. In the second position the movable platforms 4 extend out from the side of the access structure 1 and over the edge of the upper surface of the trailer bed 2 and provide a platform for a person 8 to inspect a load positioned on the access structure.
The movable platforms 4 are each attached to a sliding tube insert 10 at their outer end at one end. Each sliding tube insert 10 is slidably mounted within the lower member 5 of a horizontal support member 3 and can be slid from a first position, as shown in Figure 2, to a second position, as shown in Figure 4. Each sliding tube insert 10 has an internal stop (not shown) formed at an inner end that prevents the sliding tube insert being extended out of the lower member beyond the second position. As each sliding tube insert 10 is attached to a movable platform 4, sliding each sliding tube insert from or to their first position to or from their second position will move a movable platform 4 from or to their first position to or from their second position. The sliding tube inserts 10 can be locked in their second position by means of a locating pin (not shown) positioned through a hole 13 formed through the sliding tube insert at a suitable position. When the locating pin is positioned through a hole 13 it prevents the sliding tube insert 10 being slid back within the lower member 5.
When in their first position each movable platform 4 is slidably supported at each end on a support rail 11 formed along a side of the lower member 5 of a horizontal support member 3. The support rails 11 can be seen most clearly in Figure 3. When in their second position each movable platform 4 is supported at their inner side at each end by the outer end of a support rail 11, at the outer side at a first end by the sliding tube insert 10 to which it is attached and at the outer side at a second end by a supporting portion 12 formed at the outer end of the sliding tube insert. The supporting portion can be seen most clearly in Figure 5.
When the movable platforms 4 are in their second position guard rails 14 are erected at an outer side of the movable platforms 4. Each guard rail 14 comprises a plurality of first guard members 15 and second guard members 16. Each first guard member 15 is rotatably attached to an outer end of a sliding tube insert 10 at a first end such that it may be rotated from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position, as is illustrated in Figure 5. Furthermore, each first guard member 15 has two pairs of receiving slots 17; a first pair of receiving slots is formed substantially at the midpoint of each first guard member 15 and a second pair of receiving slots is formed substantially at a second end of each first guard member. Each second guard member 16 has an attaching protrusion 18 formed at each end thereof such that each second guard member 16 can be mounted between a pair of substantially vertical first guard members 15 in the manner shown in Figure 5. When a second guard member 16 is mounted between a pair of first guard members 15 the attaching protrusions 18 of the second guard member 16 are each received in a receiving slot of a first guard member 15. In this manner a guard rail 14 is erected.
In order to provide safe access to the movable platforms 4 when they are in the second position a lightweight access ladder 9 is provided. The lightweight access ladder 9 has hooks at an upper end that are used to securely hook the ladder onto a movable platform 4.
-12 -The preferred embodiment of the access structure 1 according to the present invention is used in the following manner. The access structure I is securely bolted to the upper surface of the trailer bed 2. The access structure 1 is generally maintained such that the movable platforms 4 are positioned in their first position between the horizontal support members 3 and the sliding tube inserts 10 are positioned within the lower members 5. The first guard members 15 are in their substantially horizontal position and lie against the upper surface of the trailer bed 2. The second guard members 16 are not attached to the first guard members 15 and are kept separately. The access structure 1 is maintained in this position at all times when the mounting of a load 7 is not being checked. A load 7 may then be mounted on the access structure 1 in any manner apparent to the person skilled in the art, for example using a crane 19 or fork-lift truck 20.
When it is necessary for a person 8 to check the load 7 the movable platforms 4 are moved to their second position, the guard rail 14 is erected and the lightweight access ladder 9 is attached a movable platform 4. This is done in the following manner. First, the sliding tube inserts 10 and movable platforms 14 are slid from their first position to their second position. The sliding tube inserts 10 are then locked in position by placing locating pins in the holes formed therein. Then the first guard members 15 are rotated to the vertical position and the second guard members 16 are slotted into position between pairs of first guard members 15 in the manner shown in Figure 5.
Slotting the second guard members 16 into the first guard members 15 secures the first guard members 15 in the substantially vertical position and provides rigidity to the guard rail 14. Finally, the lightweight access ladder 9 is hooked onto an end of a movable platform 4. A person 8 may then mount the movable platforms 4 to inspect the mounting of the load 7 on the access structure 1.
After the load 7 has been checked the access structure 1 is returned to its original configuration by reversing the above-process. The trailer and load 7 may then be transported in the normal manner.
-13 -As will be readily appreciated, an access structure 1 according to the present invention can be shorter or longer than the embodiment shown in the Figures. In particular, an access structure can be made longer or shorter in a simple manner by either providing one or more additional horizontal support members 3 and pairs of movable platforms 4 or removing one or more horizontal support members 3 and pairs of movable platforms. Therefore, the access structure 1 of the present invention is suitable for use with trailers of various different lengths.
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- CLAIMS1. An access structure for a load bearing platform comprising: a support that is mountable on the upper surface of the load bearing platform to support a load at a distance above the upper surface of the load bearing platform; and at least one movable platform that extends along a side of the support and that is movable between a first position wherein the at least one movable platform is substantially contained within the support and a second position wherein the at least one movable platform extends outwards from the side of the support.
- 2. An access structure according to any preceding claim further comprising locking means for locking the at least one movable platform in the first position or in the second position.
- 3. An access structure according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one movable platform extends along substantially the whole length of a side of the support.
- 4. An access structure according to any preceding claim further comprising a guard rail that may be erected along an outer edge of the at least one movable platform when the at least one movable platform is in the second position.
- 5. An access structure according to claim 4, wherein the guard rail comprises first guard members that are substantially vertical when the guard rail is erected and at least one second guard member that is substantially horizontal when the guard rail is erected; and wherein the first guard members are rotatably attached to the support at a lower end such that the may be rotated from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position.-15 -
- 6. An access structure according to claim 5, wherein the at least one second guard member is removably mountable on the first guard members when the guard members are in the substantially vertical position.
- 7. An access structure according to claim 5, wherein the at least one second guard member is rotatably mounted to a plurality of the first guard members such that the at least one second guard member remains horizontal and attached to the plurality of first guard members when the plurality of first guard members are rotated to or from the substantially horizontal position from or to the substantially vertical position.
- 8. An access structure according to any preceding claim further comprising removable access means for accessing the movable platform from a lower level that may be removably attached to the movable platform when the movable is in the second position.
- 9. An access structure according to claim 8, wherein the removable access structure comprises a ladder that may be removably attached to the movable platform substantially at an upper end.
- 10. An access structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the upper surface of the at least one movable platform is substantially formed of a non-slip material.
- ii. An access structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the support comprises a plurality of horizontal support members that extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side of the support and the at least one movable platform is mounted substantially between a pair of adjacent support members.
- 12. An access structure according to claim 11, wherein each support member comprises a lower member that may be bolted to the upper surface of the load bearing platform and an upper member mounted on the lower member for supporting a load.-16 -
- 13. An access structure according to claim 12, wherein the upper members are each substantially formed by a timber beam.
- 14. A modular access structure substantially comprising a plurality of access structures according to any preceding claim.
- 15. An access structure substantially as described herein and as illustrated in the drawings.-17 -Amendments to the Claims have been filed as follows:CLAIMS1. An access structure for a load bearing platform comprising: a support that is mountable on the upper surface of the load bearing platform to support a load at a distance above the upper surface of the load bearing platform; and at least one movable platform that extends along a side of the support and that is movable between a first position wherein the at least one movable platform is substantially contained within the support and a second position wherein the at least one movable platform extends outwards from the side of the support.2. An access structure according to any preceding claim further comprising locking means for locking the at least one movable platform in the first position or in the second position.3. An access structure according to any preceding claim, wherein at least one movable platform extends along substantially the whole length of a side of the support.4. An access structure according to any preceding claim further comprising a guard rail that may be erected along an outer edge of the at least one movable platform when the at least one movable platform is in the second position.5. An access structure according to claim 4, wherein the guard rail comprises first guard members that are substantially vertical when the guard rail is erected and at least one second guard member that is substantially horizontal when the guard rail is erected; and wherein the first guard members are rotatably attached to the support at a lower end such that the may be rotated from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position.-18 - 6. An access structure according to claim 5, wherein the at least one second guard member is removably mountable on the first guard members when the guard members are in the substantially vertical position.7. An access structure according to claim 5, wherein the at least one second guard member is rotatably mounted to a plurality of the first guard members such that the at least one second guard member remains horizontal and attached to the plurality of first guard members when the plurality of first guard members are rotated to or from the substantially horizontal position from or to the substantially vertical position.8. An access structure according to any preceding claim further comprising removable access means for accessing the movable platform from a lower level that may be removably attached to the movable platform when the movable platform is in the second position.9. An access structure according to claim 8, wherein the removable access structure comprises a ladder that may be removably attached to the movable platform substantially at an upper end.* 20 10. An access structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the upper * : * surface of the at least one movable platform is substantially formed of a non-slip material.C OS* 11. An access structure according to any preceding claim, wherein the support comprises a plurality of horizontal support members that extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the side of the support and the at least one movable platform is mounted substantially between a pair of adjacent support members.12. An access structure according to claim 11, wherein each support member comprises a lower member that may be bolted to the upper surface of the load bearing platform and an upper member mounted on the lower member for supporting a load.-19 - 13. An access structure according to claim 12, wherein the upper members are each substantially formed by a timber beam.14. A modular access structure substantially comprising a plurality of access structures according to any preceding claim.15. An access structure substantially as described herein and as illustrated in the drawings.
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