US20060157300A1 - Enclosure system for scaffolding - Google Patents
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Abstract
An enclosure system for scaffolding frame that includes a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end and a second end and at least one slot. The stackable section members may be stacked one on top of each other so that the slot of each stackable section member is aligned with one another to form a continuous slot. The stacking of the stackable section members one on top of each other defines a continuous profile. Mounting members may secure each of the stackable section members to the scaffolding frame. An enclosing means is adapted to engage the slot and the continuous slot when the stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to enclose the scaffolding frame.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/743,750 filed Dec. 24, 2003.
- This invention relates in general to scaffolding systems and more particularly to an enclosure system that protects workmen from severe weather conditions, allows construction work to be done all year round and is easily installed to existing scaffolding that is erected next to a building.
- Construction work on various structures such as a building has been traditionally accomplished using a scaffold that is erected adjacent the wall of the building to provide access to the structure while it is under construction. Sheltering workers from inclement weather has usually been accomplished by attaching sheets of plastic or tarps that are attached to the frame of the scaffold by various means. Typically rope or wire is thread through the tarp and attached to the frame of the scaffold.
- The disadvantage of this type of arrangement is that the tarp becomes difficult to handle especially at great heights. Furthermore once the tarp is attached to the frame of the scaffold, any significant wind can catch in the tarp and cause the tarp to act like as a sail and therefore create pressure on the footings of the scaffold.
- Prior art scaffolding enclosures have been devised to address the noted problems. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,408,770 issued on Apr. 25, 1995 to Suzuki relates to a sheet stretcher which comprises a base, which has a hole for slidably receiving an expanded portion formed at an edge of a sheet, a slit communicating with the hole and through which the end portion of the sheet continuous to its expanded portion is insertable, a hole for slidably receiving a further expanded portion formed at an edge of a further sheet, a slit communicating with the hole through which the end portion of the further sheet continuous to the further expanded portion is insertable.
- Specifically, Patent '770 discloses a variety of sheet stretchers that may be assembled to connect a number of sheets to a scaffold frame. One type of stretcher connects sheets to sheets, while a second type of stretcher connects the sheet to an adjustment mechanism. Ropes or wires are used to attach the stretcher to the scaffolding frame.
- Virtanen is the owner of U.S. Pat. No. 3,995,715 which issued on Dec. 7, 1976 relates to a scaffolding a plurality of sheets of plastic having bead portions, profiles surrounding the bead portions of each two abutting sheet edges thereby securing the sheets to each other. A plurality of attachment members partly surrounds the profiles and holds the profiles in related assembly with the scaffolding.
- Jankowski is the owner of U.S. Pat. No. 5,038,889 which issued on Aug. 13, 1991 and relates to a scaffold enclosure having a plurality of panels. Each panel has a closure on a first lateral edge for securing that edge to an upright on the scaffolding. The closure can be straps having first and second flaps with hook and loop closures thereon for securing the straps to various sized uprights. Each panel also has fasteners, preferably continuous strips of hook and loop closures, on both its inner and outer surfaces at each edge. The panels are thus engageable on one another to form a scaffold enclosure with completely sealed seams. To facilitate installment, two types of panels, starter panels and continuing panels, are utilized, each having a particular arrangement of fasteners.
- King is the owner of U.S. Pat. No. 4,782,915 which issued on Nov. 8, 1988 and relates to an apparatus for suspending cladding or protective sheeting from scaffolding includes a first member detachably securable to an element of scaffolding, and a second member capable of attachment to said sheeting or cladding. The second member is adapted to hang from said first, thereby to hang the cladding or sheeting from scaffolding.
- Nealeigh is the owner of U.S. Pat. No. 5,778,999 which issued on Jul. 14, 1998 and relates to a series of horizontally spaced tubular metal frames each include a pair of vertical short and long leg members rigidly connected by an inclined support member having a projecting upper end portion. The leg members are removably connected to the top ends of vertically aligned legs of a tubular metal scaffold assembly positioned adjacent a building. The inclined support members receive connector members connected to the building roof or ridge members connected by horizontal support members and supported by vertical posts resting on the roof or floor. A flexible light transmitting plastic film is supported by the inclined support members and ridge connector members to enclose the frames and scaffold assembly, and the film has an edge portion clamped to the roof or floor.
- Furthermore there are other enclosure systems that focus on constructing a whole building. For instance the “We Cover Building Systems”, Elmira, Ontario, Canada uses a polyoefin fabric for minimal heat transfer, and uses a flat sectional fabric fastening system that eliminated wrinkles, flapping, and chafing.
- Although some of the prior art addresses some of the problems outlined above, they do not disclose an easy to install enclosure system that can be assembled with minimum labour, and can be used all year round and adapted to various weather conditions. Thus an enclosure system for scaffolding which may be easily attached to a scaffold frame, can be used with any height of structure, keeps inclement weather out, is easy to install is desirable.
- An object of one aspect of the present invention is to provide an improved an enclosure system that protects workmen from severe weather conditions, allows construction work to be done all year round and is easily installed to an existing scaffolding that is erected next to a building.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided an enclosure system for scaffolding frame that includes a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end and a second end and at least one slot. The stackable section members may be stacked one on top of each other so that the slot of each stackable section member is aligned with one another to form a continuous slot.
- Conveniently, the stacking of the stackable section members one on top of each other defines a continuous profile. The continuous profile may further include a series of recesses at the first and second ends that can receive a connecting member so as to connect the stackable section members. Mounting members may secure each of the stackable section members to the scaffolding frame.
- Preferably, an enclosing means is adapted to engage the slot and the continuous slot when the stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to enclose the scaffolding frame.
- Another aspect of this invention relates to a method of erecting an enclosure system for scaffolding frame is also disclosed.
- It is a further aspect of this invention to provide an enclosure system for scaffolding frame, comprising: a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end and a second end, and at least one slot, whereby said stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other so that each of said slot of each stackable section member is aligned with one another to form a continuous slot; mounting members for securing each of said stackable section members to said scaffolding frame, and; an enclosing means adapted to engage said slot and said continuous slot when said stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to enclose said scaffolding frame; means for stabilizing said stackable section members
- Another aspect of this invention relates to a method of erecting an enclosure system for scaffolding frame, said enclosure system having a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, and two sides, each side having a slot, mounting members for securing each of said stackable section members to said scaffolding frame, and an enclosing means adapted to engage said slot, said method comprising the following steps:
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- stacking said stackable section members one on top of each other to form a first continuous profile, whereby each slot on either side of each stackable section member is aligned when said first continuous profile is mounted to said scaffold frame thereby forming a continuous slot on each of said two sides;
- securing said first continuous profile to a first vertical member of said scaffold frame by said mounting member;
- securing a second continuous profile to a second vertical member of said scaffold frame by said mounting member;
- inserting said enclosing means into said continuous slot of said first continuous profile;
- inserting said enclosing means into said continuous slot of said second continuous profile;
- pulling said enclosing means along said continuous slots to a desired distance along said first and second continuous profiles to enclose said scaffolding frame;
- stabilizing said stackable section members relative said scaffolding frame.
- Advantages of the present invention are: easy to install to existing scaffold frames, provides a seal to keep inclement weather out of work area, adapted to accept a variety of tarps, such as reflective or insulated, made out of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or aluminum, workspace can be heated via connected members, tarp is elasticized, tarps can be linked together horizontally so that the enclosure system can be easily installed, quick connect attachment for securing enclosure system to structure, and can be adapted to fit around obstacles with a telescoping function.
- A detailed description of the preferred embodiment(s) is(are) provided herein below by way of example only and with reference to the following drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 in a top plan view, illustrates the stackable section member and the mounting member mounted to a scaffolding frame in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 in a top plan view illustrates the stackable section member and the mounting member. -
FIG. 3 a in a back perspective view, illustrates an alternative embodiment of the stackable section member ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 b in a top plan view, illustrates an alternative embodiment of the stackable section member and mounting member ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 c in a perspective view, illustrates the mounting member ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 a in a side perspective view, illustrates the stackable section member and the mounting member ofFIG. 3 a. -
FIG. 5 in a back perspective view, illustrates an alternative embodiment of the stackable section member ofFIG. 3 a. -
FIG. 6 a in a back perspective view, illustrates an alternative embodiment of the stackable section member ofFIG. 3 a. -
FIG. 6 b in a top plan view, illustrates an alternative embodiment of the stackable section member and mounting member ofFIG. 6 a. -
FIG. 6 c in a perspective view, illustrates the mounting member ofFIG. 6 a. -
FIG. 7 in a top plan view, illustrates the enclosure system in a telescoping position. -
FIG. 8 in a top plan view, illustrates the continuous profile mounted to the scaffold frame. -
FIG. 9 in a front elevational view, illustrates the connecting member. -
FIG. 10 in a perspective view, illustrates the enclosing means inserted into the stackable section members. -
FIG. 11 in a top plan view, illustrates the enclosure system mounted to the scaffold frame. -
FIG. 12 a in a top plan view, illustrates the insulated enclosing means inserted into the stackable section members. -
FIG. 12 b in a perspective view, illustrates the insulated enclosing means inserted into the stackable section members ofFIG. 12 a. -
FIG. 13 a in a top plan view, illustrates the transparent enclosing means inserted into the stackable section members. -
FIG. 13 b in a perspective view, illustrates the transparent enclosing means inserted into the stackable section members ofFIG. 13 a. -
FIG. 14 in a side elevational view, illustrates the linking member. -
FIG. 15 in a front view, illustrates the linking of two adjacent adjustable tarps. -
FIG. 16 in a perspective view, illustrates the linking of two adjacent adjustable tarps. -
FIG. 17 in a top plan view, illustrates the linking of two adjacent adjustable tarps. -
FIG. 18 in a front elevational view, illustrates the assembled enclosure system. -
FIG. 19 in an end view, illustrates a variation of the mounting member. -
FIG. 20 in a bottom plan view, illustrates a variation of the mounting member in operation. -
FIG. 21 in a perspective view, illustrates a variation of the mounting member. -
FIG. 22 in an end view, illustrates a variation of the mounting member in operation. -
FIG. 23 in a perspective view, illustrates the bracket of the mounting member. -
FIG. 24 in an end view, illustrates a variation of the mounting member in operation. -
FIG. 25 is a side elevational view of a stabilizing extension. -
FIG. 25 a is a detailed view of the canvas. -
FIG. 26 is a partial perspective view of a receiving structure. -
FIG. 27 is a side elevational view of a stabilizing telescope device. -
FIG. 28 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of a mounting member. -
FIG. 29 is a side elevational view of insulating material. -
FIG. 30 is an end view ofFIG. 29 . - In the drawings, preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood that the description and drawings are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid to understanding, and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , there is illustrated in top plan views, anenclosure system 10 forscaffolding frame 12 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring toFIGS. 3-6 theenclosure system 10 forscaffolding frame 12 includes a plurality ofstackable section members 14 each having afirst end 16 and asecond end 18, and at least oneslot 20. Thestackable section members 14 may be stacked one on top of each other so that theslot 20 of eachstackable section member 14 is aligned with one another to form acontinuous slot 22. - Referring to
FIGS. 1, 2 , 8 and 9 the stacking of thestackable section members 14 one on top of each other defines acontinuous profile 28 with atop side 30, abottom side 32, twosides central pocket 52 running the length of thecontinuous profile 28. Eachside slots 20. Theslot 20 may be further defined as a C-shapedchannel 38, which runs along each of thesides channels 38 engages or retains an enclosing means 26. - Referring to
FIG. 7 thebottom side 32 may further include atelescoping portion 78 that can adjust the distance between thestackable section members 14 and thescaffold frame 12. The ability to telescope thestackable section member 14 or the continuous profile 28 (once thestackable section members 14 are stacked) allows the installation to the enclosure system to go around any obstacles. Thestackable section members 14 may be made from a variety of materials such as PVC and aluminum thereby allowing theenclosure system 10 to be mounted around corners and easily attached to structures at various angles. - The
continuous profile 28 may further include a series ofrecesses 40 at the first and second ends (16 and 18 respectively) that can receive a connectingmember 42. Eachrecess 40 may have anedge 50. The connectingmember 42 allows for the connecting of either thefirst end 16 or thesecond end 18 of thestackable section members 14 to one another. Specifically the connectingmember 42 may be apin 44 having a raisedcenter portion 46. Eitherend pin 44 may be inserted into arecess 40 located on either thesecond end 18 of a firststackable section member 14. Therecess 40 may receive theend 48 of thepin 44 until the raisedcenter portion 46 of thepin 44 contacts theedge 50 of therecess 40. Therefore theother end 49 of thepin 44 is exposed, which allows a secondstackable section member 14 to be aligned and stacked on top of the firststackable member 14, by inserting theother end 48 of thepin 44 into therecess 40 at thefirst end 16 of the secondstackable section member 14. Subsequentstackable section members 14 can be likewise added so as to create thecontinuous profile 28. - Mounting
members 24 may secure each of thestackable section members 14 to thescaffolding frame 12. The mountingmembers 24 can be mounted at various points along thescaffold frame 12 depending on the desire of the installer. The mountingmember 24 may be better defined as abracket 52 that is adapted or shaped to receive thescaffolding frame 12.FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate alternatives to the mountingmember 24. More specificallyFIGS. 19-22 illustrate a hingedbracket 110 adapted to receive athumb screw 112 that locks the hingedbracket 110 on thescaffolding frame 12. The hingedbracket 110 may have hooked ends 120 that can hook or latch onto thestackable section member 14.FIGS. 23-24 illustrate twobrackets 114 having each having a threaded recess 116 at one end 122 that receives a fastening means 118 for securing thebrackets 114 to thescaffolding frame 12. Eachbracket 114 may have ahooked end 124 that can latch on to thestackable section member 14. - Referring to
FIG. 3 c and 6 c thebracket 52 may also be notched 58 to easily receive a fastening means 54 for securing thebracket 52 to thestackable section members 14. The fastening means 54 may be a bolt and screwarrangement 56 by way of example though other fastening combinations are possible. - Referring to
FIGS. 10 and 11 , an enclosing means 26 is adapted to engage theslot 20 and thecontinuous slot 22 when thestackable section members 14 are stacked one on top of each other to enclose thescaffolding frame 12. The enclosing means 26 may be anadjustable tarp 60 having twoside edges adjustable tarp 60 are adapted to engage each of the C-shapedchannels 38. The side edges 62 and 64 of theadjustable tarp 60 may further include aguide member 66 attached to each of the side edges 62 and 64. Theguide member 66 may be inserted into each of the C-shapedchannels 38 on each of thesides continuous profile 28. Theguide member 66 and the side edges 62 and 64 of theadjustable tarp 60 are then pulled along the C-shapedchannels 38 and therefore along thecontinuous profile 28. The guide member may be rope orwire 68 that is positioned at the side edges 62 and 64 of theadjustable tarp 60. The side edges 62 and 64 are wrapped around the rope orwire 68 and the side edges 62 and 64 are then heat-sealed to secure the rope orwire 68 to the side edges 62 and 64 of theadjustable tarp 60. - Referring to
FIGS. 12 and 13 theadjustable tarp 60 may have elastisedportions 70 towards the side edges 62 and 64 to allow theadjustable tarp 60 to flex and contract when it is installed and in operation. Theadjustable tarp 60 may be made from insulated material, reflective material, transparent material or camouflage material by way of example. - Referring to
FIGS. 14, 15 , 16 and 17 theadjustable tarp 60 may further be defined as having atop edge 72 and a bottom edge74. Thetop edge 72 and thebottom edge 74 each may have a linkingmember 76 so that the linkingmember 76 on thetop edge 72 of theadjustable tarp 60 can connect to a linkingmember 76 on thebottom edge 74 of an adjacentadjustable tarp 60. The linkingmember 76 may beclasp mechanism 90 that links to adjacentadjustable tarps 60 together thereby ensuring that there is very little open space between theadjustable tarps 60 that could allow air in. Furthermoreattachment loops 100 may also be located on theclasp mechanism 90 to ties down thesides adjustable tarps 60 to provide further stability. - This arrangement in combination with
elastised portions 70 and the configuration of the enclosing means in relation to thestackable section members 14 results in an efficient seal for theenclosure system 10. As a result there is less chance of the wind catching the tarp and causing it to form a sail and therefore destabilize thescaffolding frame 12. Furthermore theenclosure system 10 may be erected all year round since appropriate type of tarp material can be used depending on the weather requirement, which results in year use of theenclosure system 10 and therefore year round construction. For example the insulated tarp may be used in winter to retain the heat between the building and theenclosure system 10. Furthermore thecentral pocket 52 that may run the length of thecontinuous profile 28 may act as a passage way for heat that is blown up from the base of thescaffolding frame 12 or a heated element may be threaded down the passageway by way of example. - Referring to
FIG. 18 , a method of erecting anenclosure system 10 forscaffolding frame 12 is also disclosed. The erecting of the enclosure system 10 includes the following steps: stacking the stackable section members 14 one on top of each other to form the first continuous profile 28 and so that each slot 20 on either side 34 and 36 of each stackable section member 14 is aligned when the first continuous profile 82 is mounted to the scaffold frame 12 thereby forming the continuous slot 22 on each of the two sides 34 and 36; securing the first continuous profile 28 to a first vertical member 80 of the scaffold frame 12 by the mounting members 24; stacking the stackable section members 14 one on top of each other to form the second continuous profile (not shown) and so that each slot 20 on either side 34 and 36 of each stackable section member 14 is aligned when the first continuous profile 28 is mounted to the scaffold frame 12 thereby forming the continuous slot 22 on each of the two sides 34 and 36; securing a second continuous profile to a second vertical member (not shown) of the scaffold frame 12 by the mounting members 24; inserting the enclosing means 26 into the continuous slot 22 of the first continuous profile 82; inserting the enclosing means 26 into the continuous slot 22 of the second continuous profile; pulling the enclosing means 26 along the continuous slots 22 to a desired distance along the first and second continuous profiles to enclose the scaffolding frame 12. - The method can be further defined as including the step of inserting a an
end 48 of the connectingmember 42 into arecess 40 of asecond end 18 of astackable section member 14 and inserting theother end 49 into arecess 40 of a secondstackable section member 14. By repeating the process over and over thecontinuous profile 28 may be erected. The method can also include the step of connecting the linkingmember 76 on thetop edge 72 of the enclosing means 26 to a linkingmember 76 on abottom edge 74 of an adjacent enclosing means 26. - The insertion of the enclosing means 26 or
adjustable tarp 60 into the C-shapedchannels 38 can be accomplished a number of different ways. A series ofadjustable tarps 60 that are pre-linked may be located on a nearby rack to allow easy access by the installer, so that upon installation, the firstadjustable tarp 60 inserted into the C-shapedchannels 38 and-the remainingadjustable tarps 60 subsequently role off the rack as the enclosure system is erected 10. Theguide member 66 orrope 68 on eachside adjustable tarp 60 up the structure. - The
enclosure system 10 described above can be used for a variety ofscaffolding frame 12 designs. Furthermore theenclosure system 10 can include stabilizingmeans 200 one embodiment of which is shown inFIG. 25 . In particular thescaffolding frame 12 can includevertical extensions 12 b andinclined sections 12 a which are connected by the connectingmembers 42 as previously described. In order to stabilize the inclined section orscaffolding frame member 12 a, a stabilizingmember 202 can be utilized. In particular the stabilizingmember 202 is adapted to be connected to the scaffolding by means of the connectingmember 42 at oneend 204 thereof, since stabilizingmember 202 andinclined section 12 in one embodiment comprises ahollow tube 203. - The stabilizing
member 202 includes at the other end thereof a receivingmember 206 which is adapted to receive theinclined section 12 a as shown. In particular the receivingmember 206 comprises of a receiving member having a C-shaped cross-section as shown which is adapted to receive therein theinclined section 12 a as shown. In particular theinclined section 12 a has a circular cross-section adapted to be received within the receivingmember 206. Furthermore an appropriate fastener such as a threaded shaft or threadedbolt 208 can protrude from theangular member 12 a as shown. In one embodiment the threadedbolt 208 is welded and adapted to protrude throughslot 210.Nut 212 can be utilized to secure the stabilizingmember 202 to theinclined member 12 a. The receivingmember 206 has oneslot 210 which is elongated so as to permit slideable adjustment relative theinclined section 12 or before bolting. - Other fasteners and receiving means can be utilized so long as the
scaffold frame member 12 a is stabilized relative to thescaffold frame 12. Furthermore theslot 210 permits thevertical member 202 to be adjusted along the length of scaffold member orinclined section 12 a. - Furthermore the receiving member includes a
shaft 211 which telescopes within thehollow tube 203 for vertical adjustment. Once the receiving member is properly adjusted vertically, the locking means 213 locks the vertical portion of the receiving means 206 in place. The locking means 213 comprises a threadedbolt 215 which treads within a threadedbolt 217 to bear against theshaft 211. - Moreover
FIGS. 25 and 27 illustrate another stabilizing member which consists of a stabilizingtelescoping device 230. The stabilizingtelescoping device 230 can be used in place of the device illustrated inFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 8 illustrates a pivoting bracket 300 which pivots about pivot point 302. The pivot 302 pivots relative a moveable sleeve 304 which is adapted to slide along one end of thescaffold 12 as shown. Once the desired location is selected the securing means 306 is engaged to secure the sleeve 304 relative to thescaffold member 12. In one embodiment the securing means 306 comprises of a threaded bolt which bears against thescaffold member 12 as shown. The bracket 300 has a base 308 which as a plurality of holes 310 adapted to receive fastening means such as screws 312 which can be secured into a two by four or roof section of a building (not shown). - If, however, a
scaffold member 12 is a distance away from a roof member or other securing means such as a two by four or the like the stabilizing telescoping device as shown inFIG. 27 may be utilized. - A stabilizing telescoping device comprises generally of an
extension post 232 having a base 234 which can comprise of a section of angle iron having a plurality ofholes 236 adapted to receive a plurality of fasteners 312. The base 234 can be adapted to contact an appropriate portion of the roof of a building or two by four 240 as shown inFIG. 25 . - The
sleeve 242 has anextension 244 presenting ahole 246 which is adapted to align with a hole presented at one end of thescaffold member 12 a for pivotable movement thereabout relative thehole 257 ofexterior part 232 as shown. Accordingly the stabilizingtelescoping device 232 can pivot about thepivot point 248 as shown by the phantom lines shown inFIG. 25 to any desired location. Furthermore thetelescoping device 232 can be displaced generally vertically as shown inFIG. 27 relative the two by four 240. - Also, if the end of
scaffold member 12 a is spaced away from the two by four 240 theextension member 232 may be moved in a first direction (generally horizontally toward two by four 240) relative to theend 243 of the inclined section until theangle iron 234 contacts the two by four 240. Furthermore the stabilizingtelescoping device 232 as shown may possibly also be used at other locations of the scaffold such as at the base or the like. - Furthermore the enclosing means 26 can comprise of a variety of materials to provide sun protection in selected regions, while providing transparency or opaqueness in other regions so as to control heat gain or heat loss depending on the time of season that the enclosure system described herein is utilized.
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tarp 60 a may comprise of a coloured tarp such as green or the like so as to block the sun's rays particularly in the summer. By way of example, thetarp 60 b may comprise of a white tarp which is connected totarp 60 a by means of linking means 76 as previously described. Accordingly more sun or heat will be permitted through the vertical sides of the tarp as shown inFIG. 25 . In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 25 and 25 a the bottomhorizontal edge 78 can include a male Velcro® closure element 79, while the next adjacent tarp can comprise a horizontal edge having a female Velco®D closure element 77. - Furthermore is not unusual for buildings to receive an exterior coating during renovation such as the application of a stucco surface or the like. Such stucco surface may include the addition of Styrofoam backing with the application of a stucco surface in a manner well known to those persons skilled in the art. Depending on the process utilized, heat can either be absorbed during the process (i.e. endothermic) or expelled in the process (i.e. exothermic). Therefore depending on the season whether in the winter or in the summer various material may be utilized in the enclosure system so as to optimize the comfort of a workman working within the enclosure space depending on whether heat is to be expelled or such as during the summer or imparted such as during the winter.
- Furthermore as previously described insulated material may be utilized such as for example as shown in
FIGS. 29 and 30 . Such insulating material can comprise of a plurality of insulatingbubbles 400 trapped between twoskins skins 404 may comprise of a reflective or shiny surface which is adapted to reflect the rays of the sun thereby cooling the enclosed space; while theother surface 402 may comprise of clear plastic. Alternatively in the winter thereflective surface 404 may be disposed in the interior of the enclosed space so as to reflect heat back into the working space. - The insulated material as shown in
FIG. 29 may include male Velcro® closure element 406 and female Velcro® closure element 408 both of which can be disposed on two opposite sides. In the embodiment shown Velcro® closure elements are disposed horizontally. The Velcro on one side of an insulatingmaterial 401 is adapted to connect with theVelcro material 408 of an adjacent piece of insulatingmaterial 401. The insulatingmaterial 401 may includegrommets 407 adapted to receive a fastening means such as rope or the like which is tied around thescaffold member 12. Thegrommets 407 are disposed along insulating material extensions 409 and 411 which are extensions ofskin 404 and are disposed vertically. In particular the insulatingmaterial 401 as shown inFIG. 29 is used in addition to the tarp described above. In other words, the insulatingmaterial 401 would be disposed between thetarp 60 andscaffold members 12. Alternatively thetarp 60 can be comprised of the materials shown inFIG. 29 . - Another embodiment of the mounting member is illustrated in
FIG. 28 . In particular the mountingmember 24 illustrates twobent brackets 114 having hooked ends 124 adapted to engage withinrecesses 125 presented by thestackable section member 14 as previously described. Onebracket 114 a includes afastener capturing recess 115 which is adapted to capture a fastener such as anut 117. Abolt 119 is adapted to protrude and be received throughholes 121 disposed withinbrackets nut 117. Once thebolt 119 is rotated the bolt advances against thescaffold member 12 and tightens the unit. - Other variations and modifications of the invention are possible. All such modifications or variations are believed to be within the sphere and scope of the invention as defined by the claims appended hereto.
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1. An enclosure system for scaffolding frame, comprising:
(a) a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end and a second end, and at least one slot, whereby said stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other so that each of said slot of each stackable section member is aligned with one another to form a continuous slot;
(b) mounting members for securing each of said stackable section members to said scaffolding frame,
(c) an enclosing means adapted to engage said slot and said continuous slot when said stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to enclose said scaffolding frame;
(d) means for stabilizing said stackable section members
2. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said stabilizing means comprises a member extending from one of said stackable section members and said scaffolding frame.
3. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 2 wherein said stabilizing member includes a receiving means having a C-shaped cross-section.
4. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 3 wherein said receiving means includes a slot adapted to align with a fastener extending from said one of said stackable sections.
5. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said stabilizing means comprises a stabilizing telescoping device.
6. An enclosure as claimed in claim 5 wherein said stabilizing telescoping device comprises a telescoping extension releaseably securable to one end of said stackable section.
7. An enclosure as claimed in claim 6 wherein said telescoping extension is pivotably moveable relative said one end of said stackable sections.
8. An enclosure as claimed in claim 7 wherein said telescoping enclosure includes a sleeve displaceable relative said telescoping extension.
9. An enclosure as claimed in claim 8 wherein said sleeve includes an extension having a hole for pivotable movement thereabouts.
10. An enclosure as claimed in claim 1 further including an insulated material having a plurality of insulating bubbles.
11. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 10 wherein said insulating bubbles are disposed between two skins.
12. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 11 where one of said skins comprises a reflective surface.
13. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 1 further including a mounting member.
14. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 13 wherein said mounting member includes two brackets engageable with said stackable section member.
15. An enclosure system as claimed in claim 14 wherein said stackable section includes a capturing recess to capture one end of said brackets.
16. A method of erecting an enclosure system for scaffolding frame, said enclosure system having a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, and two sides, each side having a slot, mounting members for securing each of said stackable section members to said scaffolding frame, and an enclosing means adapted to engage said slot, said method comprising the following steps:
(a) stacking said stackable section members one on top of each other to form a first continuous profile, whereby each slot on either side of each stackable section member is aligned when said first continuous profile is mounted to said scaffold frame thereby forming a continuous slot on each of said two sides;
(b) securing said first continuous profile to a first vertical member of said scaffold frame by said mounting member;
(c) securing a second continuous profile to a second vertical member of said scaffold frame by said mounting member;
(d) inserting said enclosing means into said continuous slot of said first continuous profile;
(e) inserting said enclosing means into said continuous slot of said second continuous profile;
(f) pulling said enclosing means along said continuous slots to a desired distance along said first and second continuous profiles to enclose said scaffolding frame;
(g) stabilizing said stackable section members relative said scaffolding frame.
17. A method as claimed in claim 16 wherein said stabilizing step comprises moving a telescoping member relative said stackable section member.
18. A member as claimed in claim 16 wherein said stabilizing comprises extending a stabilizing member between said stackable section member and said scaffolding frame.
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