GB2517738A - Scaffolding component - Google Patents

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GB2517738A
GB2517738A GB1315446.3A GB201315446A GB2517738A GB 2517738 A GB2517738 A GB 2517738A GB 201315446 A GB201315446 A GB 201315446A GB 2517738 A GB2517738 A GB 2517738A
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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
    • E04G3/00—Scaffolds essentially supported by building constructions, e.g. adjustable in height
    • E04G3/24—Scaffolds essentially supported by building constructions, e.g. adjustable in height specially adapted for particular parts of buildings or for buildings of particular shape, e.g. chimney stacks or pylons
    • E04G3/26—Scaffolds essentially supported by building constructions, e.g. adjustable in height specially adapted for particular parts of buildings or for buildings of particular shape, e.g. chimney stacks or pylons specially adapted for working on roofs
    • E04G3/265—Scaffolds essentially supported by building constructions, e.g. adjustable in height specially adapted for particular parts of buildings or for buildings of particular shape, e.g. chimney stacks or pylons specially adapted for working on roofs with means to adapt it to a variable pitch of the roof
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D15/00—Apparatus or tools for roof working
    • 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
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/32—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings
    • E04G21/3204—Safety or protective measures for persons during the construction of buildings against falling down
    • E04G21/3214—Means for working on roofs

Abstract

A scaffolding component 100 comprises a first face 102 for supporting a user and a second face 104 for contacting an inclined surface 101. The first face 102 is at an angle 108 relative to the second face. The first face may include two footplates. The scaffolding component 100 may be coupled to a first scaffolding tube 112, which in turn is coupled to a second scaffolding tube 114. The second scaffolding tube 114 may be coupled to an existing scaffolding framework. The scaffolding component 100 provides a substantially level surface for the scaffolder to stand on whilst constructing further scaffolding. The component may be constituted by a wedge-shaped block of rubber material.

Description

SCAFFOLDING COMPONENT
The present invention relates to a scaffolding component and a method of scaffolding.
Scaffolding typically involves constructing a framework from tubes, fixings, planks, etc. around a building or other structure. The scaffolding framework then enables workers to safely access upper parts of the structure.
When providing scaffolding on structures having inclined surfaces, such as roofs, scaffolders may have to temporarily stand on the inclined surfaces.
This can be difficult or dangerous when the slope of a roof is very steep or smooth. In these circumstances, scaffolders may place a horizontal scaffolding tube (i.e. a "ledger") along the roof ridge. The scaffolder may then then lay another scaffolding tube (i.e. a "dropper") down the root and couple the dropper perpendicular to the ledger. The scaffolder may then couple a flat footplate to the dropper with a fixing. The scaffolder can then stand on the footplate when constructing further parts of the scaffolding framework, for example when coupling a vertical scaffolding tube (i.e. a "standard") to the dropper. Further scaffolding may then be carried out based on the standard.
However, the plane of the footplate used in such circumstances is often substantially parallel to the inclined surface, and so it can still be difficult to construct scaffolding from the inclined surface even when a footplate is used.
Furthermore, the fixings for such footplates often contact, and can sometimes damage, inclined surfaces.
It is a principal aim of the present invention to provide a scaffolding component and a method of scaffolding that overcomes the above mentioned problems of conventional scaffolding techniques.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a scaffolding component comprising: a first face for supporting a human and a second face for contacting an inclined surface, the first face being parallel to a first plane and the second face being parallel to a second plane, the first plane being at an angle relative to the second plane.
The scaffolding component of the present invention accordingly comprises a first face for supporting a human. Thus, a scaffolder can stand on the first face when constructing further scaffolding. The scaffolding component of the present invention further comprises a second face for contacting the inclined surface. Thus, the weight of the scaffolder can be distributed through the scaffolding component and across the inclined surface. This can protect the inclined surface from damage. Furthermore, the plane of the first face of the component is at an angle relative to (i.e. is not parallel to) the plane of the second face. Thus, the first face, on which the scaffolder can stand, is not at the same angle as the inclined surface, and so the first face is much easier for the scaffolder to stand on than the inclined surface.
The scaffolding component preferably comprises a block or frame structure having the first and second faces. The block or frame is preferably 0- 10cm deep (e.g. approximately 5cm deep) at or towards a front end. The block or frame is preferably 15-35cm deep (e.g. approximately 25cm deep) at or towards a back end. The scaffolding component is preferably substantially wedge-shaped.
The scaffolding component preferably comprises a polymer such as a rubber material. Thus, the scaffolding component may be durable and/or may comprise high friction surfaces for supporting the human and/or for contacting the inclined surface.
The width of the scaffolding component in a first direction (i.e. front to back) is preferably 20-40cm (e.g. approximately 30cm). The width of the scaffolding component in a second direction that is perpendicular to the tirst direction (i.e. side to side) is preferably 40-80cm (e.g. approximately 60cm).
The angle between the first and second planes is preferably an angle in the range 506O0, more preferably in the range 15°-50°, and even more preferably in the range 25°-40°. Although other angles may be used, these particular angles allow the scaffolding component to function well on common inclined surfaces such as pitched roofs.
The first face preferably comprises first and second footplates for supporting respective feet of a human.
The scaffolding component preferably further comprises means tor receiving one or more scaffolding tubes. In this way, the scaffolding component can be readily coupled to an existing scaffolding framework, such as a ledger along a roof ridge or a scaffolding tower adjacent to the inclined surface.
The means for receiving one or more scaffolding tubes preferably comprises one or more openings through the scaffolding component for receiving a first scaffolding tube. The one or more openings preferably have a first longitudinal axis that runs substantially parallel to the first and second faces. The one or more openings are preferably provided under the first face and/or above the second face (e.g. are respectively provided under the first and second footplates referred to above).
The means for receiving one or more scaffolding tubes preferably further comprises a channel in the scaffolding component for receiving a second scaffolding tube (e.g. a dropper that may be coupled to a ledger, or a "leader" that may be coupled to a scaffolding tower). The channel preferably comprises a base having a third face, the third tace being parallel to the second face. The channel preferably has a second longitudinal axis that runs perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis of the one or mare openings referred to above. The channel is preferably provided between the first and second footplates referred to above.
The second scaffolding tube may be removably coupled to the first scaffolding tube referred to above. The coupling is preferably achieved by a scaffolding fixing such as a brace and/or check-fitting.
In some embodiments, one or each of the one or more scaffolding tubes (e.g. the first scaffolding tube) is provided in combination with the scaffolding component. In some embodiments, one or each of the one or more scaffolding tubes (e.g. the first scaffolding tube) is integral to the scaffolding component.
The scaffolding component of any of the above mentioned embodiments may be used when carrying out a method of scaffolding.
Thus, according to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of scaffolding comprising: using a scaffolding component comprising a first face for supporting a human and a second face for contacting an inclined surface, the first face being parallel to a first plane and the second face being parallel to a second plane, the first plane being at an angle relative to the second plane.
The method preferably comprises placing the second face of the scaffolding component on an inclined surface, such as a roof. The method preferably then comprises standing on the first face of the scaffolding component. The method preferably comprises constructing further scaffolding whilst standing on the first face of the scaffolding component.
The method preferably comprises coupling one or more scaffolding tubes to the scaffolding component, e.g. prior to placing the second face of the scaffolding component on the inclined surface.
Coupling one or more scaffolding tubes to the scaffolding component may comprise coupling a first scaffolding tube (e.g. the first scaffolding tube referred to above) to the scaffolding component. This is preferably achieved by inserting the first scaffolding tube through one or more openings in the scaffolding component. In other embodiments however, as discussed above, the first scaffolding tube is integral to the scaffolding component.
Coupling one or more scaffolding tubes to the scaffolding component may comprise coupling a second scaffolding tube (e.g. the second scaffolding tube (the dropper or leader) referred to above) to the scaffolding component.
This is preferably achieved by coupling the second scaffolding tube to the above mentioned first scaffolding tube. As discussed above, this coupling is preferably achieved using a scaffolding fixing such a brace and/or check-fitting.
The method preferably comprises coupling the second scaffolding tube to a third (e.g. horizontal) scaffolding tube, such as a ledger, and/or to a scaffolding tower, e.g. prior to placing the second face of the scaffolding component on the inclined surface.
The further scaffolding (i.e. subsequent to standing on the first face of the scaffolding component) preferably comprises coupling a fourth (e.g. vertical) scaffolding tube, such as a standard, to the second scaffolding tube.
By way of example only, one specific embodiment of a scaffolding component of this invention will now be described in detail with reference being made to the accompanying drawings in which:-Figure 1 is a side view of a scaffolding component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a top view of the scaffolding component; and Figure 3 is back view of the scaffolding component.
Figure 1 shows a scaffolding component 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The scaffolding component 100 is shown in use on an inclined surface 101, which in this embodiment is the surface of a pitched roof. The scaffolding component 100 comprises a first face 102 tor supporting a human and a second face 104 for contacting the inclined surface 101. The angle 108 between the plane of the first face 102 and the plane of the second face is approximately 30°. The pitch of the roof is also approximately 30°, and so the scaffolding component 100 provides a substantially level surface for a scaffolder to stand on when the scaffolding component 100 is placed on the surface 101 of the roof.
In this embodiment, the scaffolding component 100 comprises a substantially wedge-shaped block 106 of a rubber material. The block has a depth dl of 5cm at a front end and a depth d2 of 25cm at a back end.
The scaffolding component 100 also comprises an opening 110 through the block 106 that receives a first scaffolding tube 112. A second scaffolding tube 114 (shown only in part) is coupled to the first scaffolding tube 112, with the longitudinal axes of those tubes being perpendicular to one another. In this embodiment, the second scaffolding tube 114 is a dropper that is coupled to a third scaffolding tube (not shown) that is above the scaffolding component 100 and that runs parallel to the ridge of the roof (i.e. the second scaffolding tube 114 is coupled to a horizontal ledger). In other embodiments, the second scaffolding tube 114 may be a leader that is connected to a scaffolding tower below the scaffolding component 100.
In use, the scaffolder stands on the first face 102 of the scaffolding component 100 when performing further scaffolding. In this embodiment, the scaffolder stands on the scaffolding component 100 whilst connecting a fourth scaffolding tube (not shown) to the second scaffolding tube 114. In this embodiment, the fourth scaffolding tube is a vertical standard. Further scaffolding can then be carried out based on the standard. The scaffolding component 100 provides a safe and level surface for the scaffolder to connect the standard to the second scaffolding tube 114. The scaffolding component also protects the roof from damage that may otherwise be caused by the scaffolding tubes and their couplings. a
Figure 2 shows the scaffolding component 100 of Figure 1 from above. In this view, the first face 102 of the scaffolding component can be seen. The scaffolding component 100 has a first width wi of 30cm and a second width w2 of 60cm. Figure 3 shows the scaffolding component 100 of Figures 1 and 2 from the back end.
As can be seen from figures 2 and 3, the first face 102 of the scaffolding component 100 comprises a first footplate 102a and a second footplate 102b for receiving retrospective feet of the scaffolder. The scaffolding component also comprises a channel 116 through which the second scaffolding pole 114 runs.
The channel 116 comprises a base 118 that is parallel to the second face 104 of the scaffolding component 100.
Figures 2 and 3 also show that the first scaffolding tube 112 passes through a first opening llOa under the first footplate 102a and then through a second opening ilOb under the second footplate 102b. The first and second openings retain the first scaffolding tube 112 relative to the scaffolding component 100.
The coupling between the first scaffolding tube 112 and the second scaffolding tube has been omitted for clarity. However, the coupling in this embodiment is a scaffolding fixing such as a brace. A check-fitting may also be provided if the coupling is to be significantly loadbearing.

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  1. CLAIMS1. A scaffolding component comprising: a first face for supporting a human and a second face for contacting an inclined surface, the first face being parallel to a first plane and the second face being parallel to a second plane, the first plane being at an angle relative to the second plane.
  2. 2. A scaffolding component as claimed in claim 1, comprising a block or frame structure having the first and second faces.
  3. 3. A scaffolding component as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the scaffolding component is substantially wedge-shaped.
  4. 4. A scaffolding component as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, comprising a rubber material.
  5. 5. A scaffolding component as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the angle between the first and second planes is in the range 5°-60°.
  6. 6. A scaffolding component as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the angle between the first and second planes is in the range 1505O0.
  7. 7. A scaffolding component as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the angle between the first and second planes is in the range 25°-4O.
  8. 8. A scaffolding component as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first face comprises first and second footplates for supporting respective feet of a human.
  9. 9. A scaffolding component as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising means for receiving one or more scaffolding tubes.
  10. 10. A scaffolding component as claimed in claim 9, wherein the means for receiving one or more scaffolding tubes comprises one or more openings through the scaffolding component for receiving a first scaffolding tube.
  11. 11. A scaffolding component as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein the means for receiving one or more scaffolding tubes comprises a channel in the scaffolding component for receiving a second scaffolding tube.
  12. 12. A method of scaffolding comprising: using a scaffolding component comprising a first face for supporting a human and a second face for contacting an inclined surface, the first face being parallel to a first plane and the second face being parallel to a second plane, the first plane being at an angle relative to the second plane.
  13. 13. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 12, comprising placing the second face of the scaffolding component on the inclined surface.
  14. 14. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 12 or 13, comprising standing on the first face of the scaffolding component.
  15. 15. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 12, 13 or 14, comprising constructing further scaffolding whilst standing on the first face of the scaffolding component.
  16. 16. A method of scaffolding as claimed in any one of claims 12-15, comprising coupling one or more scaffolding tubes to the scaffolding component.
  17. 17. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 16, wherein coupling one or more scaffolding tubes to the scaffolding component comprises coupling a first scaffolding tube to the scaffolding component.
  18. 18. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 17, wherein coupling the first scaffolding tube to the scaffolding component comprises inserting the first scaffolding tube through one or more openings in the scaffolding component.
  19. 19. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 17 or 18, wherein coupling one or more scaffolding tubes to the scaffolding component comprises coupling a second scaffolding tube to the first scaffolding tube.
  20. 20. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 19, comprising coupling the second scaffolding tube to a third scaffolding tube and/or to a scaffolding tower.
  21. 21. A method of scaffolding as claimed in claim 19 or 20, comprising coupling a fourth scaffolding tube to the second scaffolding tube.
  22. 22. A scaffolding component substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
  23. 23. A method of scaffolding substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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