WO2007146056A3 - Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same - Google Patents

Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same Download PDF

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WO2007146056A3
WO2007146056A3 PCT/US2007/013403 US2007013403W WO2007146056A3 WO 2007146056 A3 WO2007146056 A3 WO 2007146056A3 US 2007013403 W US2007013403 W US 2007013403W WO 2007146056 A3 WO2007146056 A3 WO 2007146056A3
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plank
main body
end connector
attached
interior cavity
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Timothy B Bothwell
Alfonso Branca
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Bothwell Entpr
Timothy B Bothwell
Alfonso Branca
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Priority to EP07795843A priority patent/EP2029833A4/en
Priority to AU2007258627A priority patent/AU2007258627A1/en
Publication of WO2007146056A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007146056A2/en
Publication of WO2007146056A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007146056A3/en

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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
    • E04G1/00—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground
    • E04G1/15—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground essentially comprising special means for supporting or forming platforms; Platforms
    • E04G1/152—Platforms made of metal or with metal-supporting frame
    • 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
    • E04G1/00—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground
    • E04G1/15—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground essentially comprising special means for supporting or forming platforms; Platforms
    • E04G1/153—Platforms made of plastics, with or without reinforcement
    • 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
    • E04G1/00—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground
    • E04G1/15—Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground essentially comprising special means for supporting or forming platforms; Platforms
    • E04G1/154—Non-detachably fixed and secured connections between platform and scaffold

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  • Bridges Or Land Bridges (AREA)
  • Movable Scaffolding (AREA)

Abstract

A scaffold plank assembly for engagement to a scaffolding frame. The scaffold plank assembly comprises an elongate, non-metal plank which defines opposed first and second ends and at least one interior cavity. Attached to respective ones of the opposed ends of the plank is a pair of end connectors. The end connectors each comprise a main body, and at least two arms which are attached to the main body. Attached to and extending from the main body is at least one attachment finger which is extensible into the interior cavity of the plank. The main body also includes at least two notches formed therein which are sized and configured to receive respective ones of the arms of another end connector in a nesting fashion. Additionally, disposed within the attachment finger of the end connector is an aperture which may be coaxially aligned with a pair of apertures disposed within the plank when the attachment finger is fully advanced into the interior cavity thereof. These coaxially aligned apertures are adapted to receive an elongate pin which, when advanced through the apertures and secured to the plank, maintains the end connector in firm engagement to the plank. The plank itself may further be provided with a non-slip texture which is formed directly within the outer, top surface of the top wall thereof.
PCT/US2007/013403 2006-06-07 2007-06-07 Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same WO2007146056A2 (en)

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CA002658825A CA2658825A1 (en) 2006-06-07 2007-06-07 Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same
EP07795843A EP2029833A4 (en) 2006-06-07 2007-06-07 Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same
AU2007258627A AU2007258627A1 (en) 2006-06-07 2007-06-07 Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same

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US80416206P 2006-06-07 2006-06-07
US60/804,162 2006-06-07
US11/759,058 2007-06-06
US11/759,058 US20070289813A1 (en) 2006-06-07 2007-06-06 Scaffold plank with end connector and method of making the same

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WO2007146056A3 true WO2007146056A3 (en) 2008-11-06

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EP (1) EP2029833A4 (en)
AU (1) AU2007258627A1 (en)
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WO (1) WO2007146056A2 (en)

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CA2658825A1 (en) 2007-12-21
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