Abstract: A support structure for a solar panel includes a beam disposed above a post. The beam includes a first side recessed inwards to form a first rectilinear groove extending in a longitudinal direction of the beam. The first rectilinear groove includes a groove opening having two opposite edges each of which inclines downwards to form a slant face connected to the first side. A spacing between two opposite inclined groove walls of the first rectilinear groove gradually decreases towards the groove opening. A U-shaped saddle is disposed between the post and the beam and straddles a top portion of the post. Two sides of the saddle respectively abut two outer faces of the post and are secured to the post. A top portion of the saddle is secured to the beam by a fastener unit.

Abstract: A coupling system (10) for coupling together elongate members (6) is described. The coupling system (10) comprises a mounting member (1) having a mounting surface (8). A first locating member (2) is mounted on the mounting member (1) and a second locating member (2) is adapted to be mounted on the mounting member (1), in use. A number of support members (3) are provided and each support member (3) comprises two locating member engagement formations (31, 32), a mounting member engagement surface (27) and a first elongate member support formation (28). The engagement surface (27) of a support member (3) is adapted to be engaged with the mounting surface (8) of the mounting member (1) and one locating member engagement formation (31, 32) is adapted to be engaged with each locating member (2) to mount the support member (3) on the mounting member (1).

Abstract: Generally, a stanchion including a base configured to fasten to a support surface to dispose an elongate member in an upright condition. Specifically, a plurality of stanchions configured for interconnection by barrier elements to cordon off an area with a barrier wall.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a scaffold bracket. In one implementation, the scaffold bracket may include a mounting bracket having a first face and a second face opposite of the first face. The scaffold bracket may also include a first scaffolding node attached to the first face and configured to couple to a first member. The scaffold bracket may further include a second scaffolding node attached to the first face and configured to couple to a second member.

Abstract: A trampoline has a trampoline frame that includes trampoline frame legs for supporting the trampoline frame, a trampoline bed extended across the trampoline frame for allowing users to rebound on the trampoline bed, a vertical frame member connected to a horizontal frame member, and a trampoline frame joint connecting the vertical frame member to the horizontal frame member. The trampoline frame joint has a joint sleeve formed as a strip. The joint sleeve is fitted to the trampoline frame joint. The horizontal frame member is connected to the trampoline frame joint. The joint sleeve overlies an opening rim edge of the horizontal member. The joint sleeve is welded to the horizontal member and the vertical member is connected to the trampoline frame joint. The vertical member is welded to the horizontal member.

Abstract: A coupling member includes a hook-shaped coupling part arranged to be hooked into a gripping part of an upright and a locking arrangement switchable between a locking position and a release position. Further, the locking arrangement includes a pivotally attached first clamping part and a wedge-shaped locking part, which is slidable between a locking position and a release position. The wedge-shaped locking part is arranged to push the first clamping part towards the upright and the gripping part by means of wedge action. Moreover, the first clamping part comprises two transversally spaced apart side parts which jointly define a cavity there between. The first clamping part is arranged externally on the hook-shaped coupling part, and is arranged partly within the cavity. Further, each of the side parts includes fastening means for pivotal attachment of the first clamping part to the hook-shaped coupling part.

Abstract: A modular product display shelf system includes at least one end support frame comprising two conduits pivotally connected to each other. Each of the two conduits has support conduits affixed at longitudinal ends thereof in a direction transverse to the conduits. At least one vertical support column is disposed in each support conduit. At least one shelf is affixed at a selected longitudinal position to each of the vertical support columns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prop (32.1, 32.3) for a three-dimensional framework, particularly a scaffold (20), comprising a fastening mechanism (38) for attaching a railing device (28) to the prop (32.1, 32.3). The invention also relates to a connecting assembly for a railing device (28), comprising at least one prop (32.1, 32.3) for a three-dimensional framework, especially a scaffold (20), and a railing device (28) which can be attached to the prop (32.1, 32.3) with the help of a fastening mechanism (38). Also disclosed is a method for attaching a railing device (28) to a prop (32.1, 32.3) for a three-dimensional framework, especially a scaffold (20), with the help of a fastening mechanism (38). The fastening mechanism (38) encompasses a locking element which can be swiveled about a swivel pin. In the locked position, the locking surface of the locking element lies across from a bearing surface (43) of a support element that is mounted on the prop (32.1, 32.3).

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a horizontal scaffold member having a primary end connector and a secondary end connector. Each end connector is configured to couple to a cup on a vertical scaffold member. Each end connector includes a wedge assembly having a handle and a wedge, movable with respect to the wedge head to a latched and unlatched position. The primary wedge assembly is connected to the secondary wedge assembly by a cable, and configured so that moving the primary wedge assembly to a unlatched position also moves the secondary wedge assembly to an unlatched position.

Abstract: A scaffold structure having a first end frame with a first vertical member and a second vertical member and a horizontal member, with rosettes on the first and second vertical members, coupled via ledgers to a second end frame with a first vertical member and a second vertical member and a horizontal member, with rosettes on the first and second vertical members. A plurality of said coupled first and second end frames create a bay that can be stacked vertically and coupled horizontally.

Abstract: A toeboard system includes toeboards of a cross section and an end configuration to assist in defining a locking corner connection of two toeboards at a scaffold upright. The system includes a toeboard clamp securable to a scaffold upright with projecting latch fingers for engaging two overlapped partially nested toeboards or two toeboards forming a generally perpendicular corner connection. A latch finger of the toeboard clamp engages a slot or port in the toeboards adjacent an end thereof to positively maintain toeboards in a perpendicular connection.

Abstract: A structural member includes a tubular main body with attached, radially oriented longitudinal flanges. The structural member and accessory components are used to construct a variety of versatile, strong, lightweight, easily assembled, easily disassembled, and easily transportable devices and structures.

Abstract: A scaffolding support platform for use with a scaffolding system including a fabricated end frame including a floor having a flat surface adapted to support a worker and a support frame including a base for supporting the floor, a plurality of anchors to releasably attach the support frame to a fabricated end frame and a plurality of support members extending between the base and at least one anchor.

Abstract: An Emergency Isolation and Treatment Shelter (EITS) deck system is constructed from a multiple of deck unit modules. Each deck unit module includes four adjustable leg assemblies attachable together by a lower truss between each leg assembly so as to support a deck surface panel. The size of the deck unit module defines the modularity of the EITS. Each leg assembly includes a primary leg, an intermediate leg, and a screw foot each in telescopic relationship. Each leg assembly may be telescoped independently to provide a level deck surface irrespective of the underlying terrain.

Abstract: Various embodiments for high directionals and kits for high directionals are disclosed. A high directional having an articulated, separable head is disclosed. A high directional having a height adjustable both by altering the length of the legs and by adjusting the leg connection to the head is disclosed. A kit for a high directional including a head, legs, and multiple sets of feet for the high directional is disclosed. The feet of each set are configured for different surfaces. Another kit for a high directional includes a first head component, a second head component, and a plurality of legs.

Abstract: A snap-on cross brace is easily coupled to, and removed from, spaced-apart structural members of the type used in the assembly of docks, decks, and scaffolds. With respect to a structure having first and second spaced-apart support members, each with an outer diameter, a cross brace according to the invention comprises an elongate member having two ends spaced apart at a distance greater than the spacing of the support members, and first and second swiveling snap-on elements, one disposed at a respective one of the two ends of the elongate member. Each snap-on element having a c-shaped cross section with an inner diameter slightly less than the outer diameter of the support members, such that each snap-on element may be oriented over a respective one of the support members and engaged at different heights through the application of pressure fixing the elongate member at an angle therebetween.

Abstract: A foot assembly includes two first legs each having a first ring provided with a first limiting recess defined in an inner face of the first ring and a first finger extending from the inner face of the first ring, two second legs each having a second ring and a second limiting recess defined in an inner face of the second ring to movably receive therein the first finger of the first ring and two joints each having a third ring, a tube and a tubular extension formed on a bottom rim of the third ring to extend into the first ring and the second ring. The joint has a second finger to be movably received in the first limiting recess such that the first leg is able to align with the second leg for storage.

Abstract: A coupling device including a first tightening part and a second tightening part. The first tightening part includes a tightening surface and is moveable about a pivot axis. The second tightening part is also moveable about the pivot axis. The first tightening part and the second tightening part are translatable between a release position and a lock position, such that after said first tightening part is moveable about the pivot axis and into the locked position, the second tightening part is moveable about the pivot axis into said lock position.

Abstract: A high-rigidity structure is formed using vertical column members comprising hollow right cylinders with four integral, radially-projecting, equally-spaced flanges. The flanges have a plurality of holes for mounting structural elements along the length of the columns. A set of platforms may be supported by structure that resides in the space immediately below the platforms, thus access to the platforms is unobstructed by support structure for the platforms above. This arrangement allows the platform to be serviced by hoists from more than one side, and for access from the hoists to be unobstructed.

Abstract: Device for coupling scaffolding elements (4/304) with uprights (3) in a scaffolding or the like. A gripping part (5) which at its upper end is open in the use position and is connected to the upright has a first gripping surface facing the upright extending from the upright. A hook-shaped part (7) attached at the scaffolding element (4) is hooked into the gripping part and supported by it. A movable locking device (37) which can be moved between a locking position and a position for releasing the coupling device has a first tightening part (38) and a second tightening part (50). The first tightening part exhibits a forward tightening surface which is contactable against the upright (3). The second tightening part forms a locking wedge and in the position obtains support from a support surface (53) facing the upright of the book-shaped part (7).

Abstract: A tube and clamp scaffold system includes a series of anchor clamps which are attached by the workers during erection of the system. The anchor clamps are attached at appropriate positions to ay of the tubular members and provide a fastening connection for the hook of a safety lanyard. In this way, the worker secures anchor clamps as the system is erected and fastens his safety lanyard to the appropriate anchor clamp. As the height or length of the system increases, a new anchor clamp can be secured. The anchor clamps are fast to secure and preferably secured in the same manner as clamps used to secure the tubular members.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for construction of scaffold structures having improved safety characteristics. In various embodiments, the apparatuses comprise a set of structures, including connecting rails, fencing, gates, and ladders. The structures are adapted to be used with locking-cup type scaffold designs. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a scaffold joint comprising a vertical post comprising first and second joint sections. At least one structural brace is disposed within the joint sections having a mounting flange disposed at an angle to the principal axis of the structural brace.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vertical scaffolding element consisting of a tubular portion provided with a number n of radially projecting sockets, distributed peripherally in a star arrangement, designed for the attachment of one end of a horizontal crosspiece of the scaffolding; the sockets are defined by a metal strip folded in order to form a star-shaped part closed on itself having protuberances forming the said sockets alternating with re-entrant regions bearing against the tubular portion, the upper and lower edges of the reentrant regions in contact with the tubular portion being welded thereto by continuous or discontinuous annular weld beads.

Abstract: A device for interconnecting scaffolding elements (4) and standards (3) of a scaffolding (1) or similar. An engagement member (2), open at the top in the operating mode and connected to the standard, has a first engagement surface (11) facing the standard but extending spaced therefrom, and a first bearing surface (33), in the operating position facing upwards. A hook-shaped member (7) attached to the scaffolding element (4) exhibits a second engagement surface (29) facing away from the standard and a second bearing surface, in the operating position facing downwards. The hook-shaped member is hooked into the engagement member and is supported thereby through co-operation between the first and the second engagement surfaces as well as the first and second bearing surfaces. The hook-shaped member (7) exhibits two side cheeks (13, 14) arranged in spaced (16) relationship with each other and fixedly attached to the scaffolding element (4).

Abstract: Two ladders are connected together with cross-braces to form a scaffold. Platforms of the scaffold are supported on rungs of the ladders. A C-shaped bracket connects to the ladder legs. The bracket has an ear for connecting a brace.

Abstract: A tube and clamp scaffold system includes a series of anchor clamps which are attached by the workers during erection of the system. The anchor clamps are attached at appropriate positions to ay of the tubular members and provide a fastening connection for the hook of a safety lanyard. In this way, the worker secures anchor clamps as the system is erected and fastens his safety lanyard to the appropriate anchor clamp. As the height or length of the system increases, a new anchor clamp can be secured. The anchor clamps are fast to secure and preferably secured in the same manner as clamps used to secure the tubular members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scaffold with vertical supports arranged spaced apart next to one another and/or behind one another, with horizontal carriers arranged between adjacent vertical supports and with scaffold decks which releasably lie at their end regions on oppositely disposed horizontal carriers another and preferably extending parallel to one another, preferably by means of hooks,.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for construction of scaffold structures having improved safety characteristics. In various embodiments, the apparatuses of the present invention comprise a set of structures, including connecting rails, fencing, gates, and ladders. The structures are adapted to be used with locking-cup type scaffold designs.

Abstract: A structural member, e.g. a truss for erection of temporary structures, comprises a number of elongate elements disposed in spaced generally parallel relationship to one another with transversely extending elements therebetween, and an element extending longitudinally of the structural member has a formation extending lengthwise of it for engagement by an attachment member which is to be retained to the longitudinally extending element at any of a range of positions therealong. The attachment member may provide for connection of a safety element to the structural member, and be freely movable therealong in use.

Abstract: A scaffold toeboard system for use on a scaffold where the system includes a bracket attachable to a horizontal scaffold frame member, a first sleeve attached to the bracket, where the sleeve has at least one slot, and a toeboard having two ends, with each end having a clip section which is insertable into the sleeve slot, and a lock, where the lock is a second sleeve slidable with respect to the first sleeve and which engages with the clip section to prevent removal of the toeboard.

Abstract: A scaffolding system includes tubular columns (3) and horizontal and/or diagonal crossbars (1,2). One or more scaffolding joints (4) are arranged on each tubular column (3) and placed above and at a distance from each other. Connecting elements (1,2) are engaged with the joints nots. The tubular columns includes wedge-shaped pockets for wedge shaped plug in elements forming joints (4) and connecting elements (1,2), the wedge-shaped plug in elements (5) are arranged on the ends of the crossbars and engage with the wedge pockets (6) of varying geometry. The horizontal connecting elements (1) are mounted via above-mentioned linkage of the wedge-shaped plug-in element (5) and the wedge pocket. The diagonal crossbars (2) are mounted by means of wedge heads (7) which are arranged on each side of a diagonal brace (2.1) and are slid over the wedge pocket (6) of the tubular column (3) via the receiving opening located in the small front face lies in a flat position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scaffolding, especially facade scaffolding, comprising vertical poles (11) located one behind the other, preferably in pairs, and interconnected at given vertical intervals by means of cross struts (12). Said vertical poles (11) consist preferably of individual elements (11′) and form carrier frames (43) with said cross struts (12). Base plates (13) are also positioned between the cross struts (12) of neighboring carrier frames (43). Diagonal poles (27) are arranged between at least some of the neighboring vertical poles (11). According to the invention scaffolding of this type is configured in such a way that at least one end of the diagonal poles (27) engages in an aperture (16) provided in the designated vertical pole (11) by means of a hook (15, 15′). Said opening lies at least essentially in the plane defined by the axes (17) of the neighboring vertical poles (11).