US20170073984A1 - A container for framework elements - Google Patents

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US20170073984A1
US20170073984A1 US15/123,393 US201515123393A US2017073984A1 US 20170073984 A1 US20170073984 A1 US 20170073984A1 US 201515123393 A US201515123393 A US 201515123393A US 2017073984 A1 US2017073984 A1 US 2017073984A1
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  • the present invention relates to a container assembly.
  • the present invention relates to a container assembly for concrete formwork and/or elements of shoring or scaffolding system for supporting such formwork.
  • formwork is used in concrete construction to provide a mould or a surface onto which wet concrete can be poured for forming features such as floor slabs and beams for example.
  • floor slabs it is common for floors of a multi-story building to be formed sequentially and for formwork to be set out on a preceding floor in order to form the subsequent higher floor.
  • a shoring or scaffolding system is used to support elevated forms comprising either lost (i.e. not reusable) formwork or a formwork that can be removed from the concrete slab once the concrete is set.
  • Reusable formwork may comprise aluminium formwork pans which are held at the top of the scaffolding.
  • sheets or boards may also be used at the top of the framework.
  • the process of assembling the shoring scaffold system, and the formwork in turn, first requires that the numerous necessary elements (or parts) be raised to the elevated level at which these are required. This is typically done using pallets. Pallets are moved one at a time using a forklift or pallet jack, and the unloaded pallets present a problem, as they must be moved and stored until required.
  • a container for scaffold parts comprising at least one mounting point for at least a part of the scaffold, wherein in use, when the part is in its in use position, at least a portion of the part is engageable with the mount, and when the part is not in use, the container is adapted to carry the part.
  • the part is an upright (or prop).
  • the container comprises a mounting point for each upright.
  • the scaffold assembly is substantially rectilinear in planform, and comprises an upright at or near each of the corners thereof, and wherein the container comprises a base which is substantially rectilinear in planform, and which comprises a mounting point for each upright cooperatively located so as to match the planform of the scaffold assembly uprights.
  • the base is configured to cooperate with the supporting scaffold structure.
  • each mounting point comprises a through aperture
  • each aperture is adapted to receive an upper end of one upright there through.
  • each aperture is adapted to receive a lower end of one upright there through.
  • each upright of the scaffold assembly is receivable through a mounting point from beneath the container.
  • each upright of the scaffold assembly in use, when a lower end of each upright of the scaffold assembly is received through a mounting point from above the container, each extends to a floor or ground surface on which the container is also supported. In this way, the container can be stored within the footprint of the scaffold without bearing the load of the scaffold.
  • the container in use, when an upper end of each upright of the scaffold assembly is received through a mounting point from below the container, the container forms a platform supported by the uprights.
  • the container further comprises a plurality of wheels depending from the base, and on which the container can roll.
  • the container further comprises coupling means via which a train of container's can be formed.
  • the base is adapted to receive a pair of forklift tines.
  • the container further comprises at least one lifting point via which the container can be craned.
  • the container further comprises a means for securing the framework elements with respect to the base.
  • the container further comprises side walls mounted along a pair of sides of the base, and end walls mounted along a pair of ends of the base.
  • the container further comprises a cross brace, wherein in use, the cross brace releasably bridges the side walls.
  • the side walls comprise cut out sections for providing access to the base, and means for connecting scaffold cross members.
  • the end walls comprise hinged top sections.
  • the container further comprises means for stacking the container with at least one like container when not in use.
  • a container for formwork support parts comprising at least one mounting point for at least a part of the formwork support, wherein in use, when the part is in its in use position, at least a portion of the part is engage able with the mount.
  • framework element should be construed as comprising any one or more of concrete formwork elements, and/or elements of scaffolding structure for supporting such formwork.
  • the supporting scaffold structure comprises a plurality of uprights, and the base is located via the mounting points upon the plurality of uprights.
  • the supporting scaffold structure comprises a plurality of uprights, and the base is located via the mounting points under the plurality of uprights.
  • the supporting scaffold structure comprises a plurality of uprights, and the base is located via the mounting points along the plurality of uprights.
  • the supporting scaffold structure comprises a plurality of cross-members, and the base is located via the mounting points on the cross-members.
  • the supporting scaffold structure is substantially rectilinear in planform and so comprises an upright at or near each of the corners.
  • the base is substantially rectilinear in planform and so comprises four corners, along with a mounting point located at or near each of the corners.
  • the mounting points are female mounts. That is to say, they are or have a recessed part into which a corresponding part of the scaffold fits.
  • the mounting points are male mounts. That is to say, they are or have a part which is made to fit into a corresponding open or recessed part of the scaffold.
  • the base comprises a pair of spaced apart channels for receiving forklift tines.
  • the base comprises a pallet frame.
  • the side and end panels are secured to the base using fasteners such as bolts.
  • the side and end panels are welded to the base.
  • the side and end panels are secured to each other using fasteners such as bolts.
  • the side and end panels are welded to each other.
  • the stacking means comprises a support flange located at the top of each side panel, the flange comprising a vertical member and a horizontal member.
  • the flange is configured such that its horizontal member supports the container assembly on top, and the vertical member locates the stacked container assembly by restricting movement in a horizontal direction.
  • a container for scaffold parts comprising at least one mounting point for at least a part of the scaffold, wherein in use, the container is adapted to carry scaffold parts, or serve as a platform for the scaffold, and when not in use, the container is adapted to be or be stored within the footprint of the scaffold.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a container according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the container of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is an end view of the container of FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a detail view of a mounting point for the container of FIGS. 1 through 3 ;
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view of a container according to a further embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a side view of the container of FIG. 5 ;
  • FIG. 7 is an end view of the container of FIGS. 5 and 6 ;
  • FIGS. 8 through 10 are schematic illustrations showing a container in use with a scaffold assembly.
  • the container assembly 1 comprises a base for supporting a plurality of framework elements, the base comprising a frame 1 A having a pallet like configuration.
  • the frame 1 A comprises frame side members 4 , connected by frame end members 16 that extend the width of the frame 1 A from or near the ends of the frame side members 4 .
  • the frame 1 A is substantially rectilinear in plan form and comprise four corners.
  • the frame side members 4 are further connected by cross-members 3 , extending the width of the frame 1 A and between and substantially parallel to the frame end members 16 .
  • Each of the frame side members 4 , frame end members 16 and cross-members 3 are welded steel tubing, but the base may be of any suitable construction, such as moulded plastic or pressed steel plate, and it may be fixed together by suitable means (e.g. bolts, spot welds, adhesives etc).
  • the frame 1 A further comprises gussets 10 to brace the connection between the frame side members 4 and the frame end members 16 , and provide rigidity to the frame 1 A during uneven or unbalanced loading and lifting.
  • the container assembly 1 further comprises wheels 14 , which are removably connected to the bottom of the frame 1 A via suitable means, to allow easy replacement if broken.
  • the wheels 14 may be castor wheels which swivel to allow the container assembly 1 to roll in any direction. Alternatively, two or more of the wheels may not need to swivel.
  • the wheels 14 provide a means for the container 1 to roll so it can be easily moved when carrying a load of framework elements.
  • the container assembly 1 further comprises coupling means comprising drawbars 9 , a pair of which extend from each of the frame end members 16 and may be used to connect multiple containers 1 to form a train of containers 1 .
  • Each drawbar 9 comprises an elongate flat steel bar (but may be of any suitable construction) comprising a pivotal connection (such as by a bolt or pin) with the end frame member 16 to allow movement of the coupling means 9 relative to the end frame member 16 to assist in cornering when multiple containers are connected into a train.
  • Each drawbar 9 is of a length suitable to reduce contact between the corners of connected containers during normal cornering, and a pivotal connection at one end of each drawbar 9 is also slotted to assist turning.
  • the container assembly 1 further comprises lifting points 5 and 7 via which the container 1 can be crane lifted.
  • the lifting points 5 and 7 are designed to engage a lifting means.
  • lifting points 5 and 7 comprise steel plates, each with a slotted aperture for engagement by a crane hook or similar.
  • the lifting points 5 and 7 may be of any suitable construction and are removably fixed to the side frame members 4 by bolts or any other suitable means.
  • the lifting points 5 and 7 extend above the upper surface of the frame 1 A, thereby further providing a guide to help retain and prevent lateral movement of the at least a first framework element when stacked upon the frame 1 A.
  • the container assembly 1 further comprises a load retaining means 8 , which comprises a pair of spaced apart ratchet strap arrangements depending from one side rail 4 for use in securing a load of framework elements with respect to the frame 1 A, for example.
  • a load retaining means 8 which comprises a pair of spaced apart ratchet strap arrangements depending from one side rail 4 for use in securing a load of framework elements with respect to the frame 1 A, for example.
  • each strap is extended over the load and removably secured to a U bar (or D-shackle) 6 , whereupon the strap may be tightened and the load secured.
  • the retaining means may be any suitable mechanism adapted to secure a load of framework elements with respect to the frame 1 A.
  • Container assembly 1 further comprises spaced apart channels 2 , which extend between the frame side members 4 to provide support and a means for a forklift to lift the container 1 .
  • Each channel 2 is a length of rectangular hollow section able to accommodate a forklift tine.
  • the channel 2 may comprise a U shaped section able to span a forklift tine.
  • the container assembly 1 further comprises a plurality of (four in this case) mounting points 18 , one each located at or near each of the corners of the base.
  • a detail view of a mounting point 18 for the container of FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. 4 .
  • the mounting points 18 are female mounts, comprising a through aperture into which a corresponding part (an upright or prop in this case) of the scaffold fits.
  • the female mounts may further comprise a collar 22 that extends beneath and around the lower edge of the recessed part, which strengthens the recessed part and provides further guidance for the corresponding male part.
  • the inside of the recessed part may further comprise a chamfered lower edge, which helps guide the corresponding male part into the recess.
  • the recessed part may comprise a through hole or a blind hole.
  • the male part of the scaffold comprises a shaft with a shoulder at the base, adapted to abut the collar 22 to prevent the shaft sliding further into the recess.
  • the male part may comprise a shaft with an end adapted to abut the closed end of the blind hole.
  • the shaft is tapered from base to tip or only near the tip, to assist in locating the shaft within the recessed part.
  • the recessed part and shaft may both be tapered to provide a matching tapered shaft and bore of the recess, whereby the matching tapers may prevent the shaft sliding further into the recess.
  • the mounting points of frame 1 A are male mounts (not illustrated), comprising a part which is made to fit into a corresponding open or recessed part of the scaffold.
  • the male mounts may be of the types described above, which includes in the case of a through hole, a shaft with a shoulder at the base, adapted to abut the collar 22 to prevent the shaft sliding further into the recess.
  • the male part may comprise a shaft with an end adapted to abut the closed end of the blind hole.
  • the shaft is tapered from base to tip or only near the tip, to assist in locating the shaft within the recessed part.
  • the recessed part and shaft may both be tapered to provide a matching tapered shaft and bore of the recess, whereby the matching tapers would prevent the shaft sliding further into the recess.
  • the corresponding open or recessed part of the scaffold may be of construction equivalent to the above described female mounts.
  • container 1 provides a safe and effective means of moving framework elements around large building sites.
  • Container 1 may be loaded with framework elements at ground level, at the level upon which the scaffold structure is situated or at a remote location.
  • the framework elements may be secured via the retaining means 8 , comprising the reel with a ratchet mechanism, wherein the strap extends over the load and is secured to the U bar 6 , whereupon the strap may be tightened and the load secured. This will help prevent the load shifting or falling from the container 1 when it is moved.
  • the container 1 may be moved to the area that the framework elements are required through towing via coupling means 9 , either as a single container or connected together into a train of containers.
  • the container 1 may be lifted by a forklift via the channels 2 or by a crane via the lifting points 5 and 7 . In either of these ways, the container 1 can then be raised to the active work level, being the top of the supporting scaffold structure.
  • the supporting scaffold structure is substantially rectilinear in planform and so comprises an upright at or near each of the corners.
  • the container 1 provides a safe and effective means of transporting framework elements from the ground, lower level or remote location on a large building site, to the active work level atop a supporting scaffold structure, whereupon workers can easily access the framework elements.
  • FIGS. 5 through 7 where there is illustrated a container assembly 100 according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
  • Those parts of the container assembly 100 which are identical (or near-identical) to corresponding parts shown in the container assembly 1 of FIGS. 1 through 4 , will be denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again in detail.
  • the container I further comprises a plurality of mounting points 112 for locating the frame 1 A within a scaffold (or like) structure.
  • the frame 1 A is configured to be able to locate within the scaffold structure either at ground level or at an elevated level.
  • the container 100 further comprises side walls 113 and end walls 117 that are installed above the frame side members 4 and frame end members 5 respectively.
  • the side walls 113 and end walls 117 serving the purpose of retaining scaffolding frame members whilst the container 1 is being moved.
  • the side walls 113 as shown in FIG. 6 are constructed from a frame work 114 of welded steel tube and also comprise infill panels 115 , in this instance the infill panels 115 comprising wire mesh, but in other embodiments could include but not be limited to steel plate or moulded plastic.
  • the side walls 113 further feature cut outs 116 in the top of the frame work 114 , wherein in use, allows workers improved access to reach scaffolding equipment located on the base 2 of the container 1 . Further, when the scaffolding frame work is constructed, scaffold structure cross members are able to pass through these cut outs 116 to connect with the adjoining scaffold frame work.
  • the end walls 117 as shown in FIG. 7 are similarly constructed from a framework 118 of welded steel tube and comprise infill panels 119 , in this instance the infill panels 119 comprising steel plate, but in other embodiments could include but not be limited to wire mesh or moulded plastic.
  • the end walls 117 also comprise a top hinged panel 120 , shown in its closed position in FIG. 7 and in a partially open position in FIG. 6 . In its closed position the top hinged panel 120 is held closed by retaining pins 121 located on the side wall frame work 114 .
  • the top hinged panel 120 folds down to its open position, allowing workers improved access to reach scaffolding equipment located on the base 2 of the container 100 . Further, when the scaffolding frame work is constructed, scaffold structure cross members are able to pass through the opened section to connect with the adjoining scaffold frame work.
  • FIG. 7 there is shown a removable cross brace member 123 that is used when the container 100 is being lifted by crane using lifting straps located through the lifting points 10 .
  • the cross brace member 123 is placed in position between the top of the side walls 113 , and prevents the side walls 113 collapsing when the container 100 is lifted, and lifting straps exert force on the side walls 113 .
  • support flanges 124 located at the top of each of the side walls 113 for the purpose of enabling stacking of one or more containers 100 to occur.
  • the support flange 124 is configured such that its horizontal component supports the container 100 stacked on top, with the fork lift channels 11 resting upon it.
  • the vertical component locates the stacked container 100 , by sitting between the two fork lift channels 11 and on the inside of the frame side members 4 of the container 100 above, to prevent lengthwise and sideways movement of the stacked containers 100 occurring.
  • container 100 provides a safe and effective means of moving framework elements around large building sites.
  • Container 100 may be loaded with framework elements at ground level, at the level upon which the scaffold structure is situated or at a remote location.
  • the side walls 113 and end walls 117 will help prevent the load shifting or falling from the container 100 when it is moved.
  • the container 100 may be moved to the area that the framework elements are required through towing via coupling means 9 , either as a single container 100 or connected together into a train of containers 100 .
  • the container 100 may be lifted by a forklift via the channels 11 or by a crane via the lifting points 10 . If lifted by crane, the cross brace member 123 is placed between the two side walls 113 to prevent them collapsing. In either of these ways, the container 100 can then be raised to the active work level, being the top of the supporting scaffold structure.
  • FIGS. 8 through 10 where there is illustrated a shoring or scaffolding system 200 of the type illustrated and discussed in PCT/AU2013/000855, and which comprises a substantially rectilinear planform, and an upright or prop 202 at or near each of the corners thereof
  • a lower end 204 of each upright 202 of the scaffold assembly 200 is received through a mounting point 112 from above the container assembly 100 , and extends to a floor or ground surface on which the container assembly 100 is also supported.
  • a second and subsequent scaffold assemblies 200 can be stacked atop of the lowermost scaffold assembly 200 . In this way, the container assembly 100 can be stored within the footprint of the scaffold assembly 200 without bearing the load of the scaffold assemblies.
  • each upright 202 of the scaffold assembly 200 is received through a mounting point 112 from below the container assembly 100 .
  • the container 100 is securely held in position and prevented from shifting laterally or tipping.
  • the cross bracing member 123 can then be removed and the top hinging panels 120 can then be unlocked and folded down to improve access.
  • the container 100 may either be left in place to form part of the scaffold structure, and covered with plywood to form a platform. or be lifted by a forklift via channels 11 or lifted by a crane via a lifting points 10 , and returned to the lower or ground level for reloading.
  • the container 1 provides a safe and effective means of transporting framework elements from the ground, lower level or remote location on a large building site, to the active work level atop a supporting scaffold structure, whereupon workers can easily access the framework elements.

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