METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING SCAFFOLDING
A system and method for forming scaffolding wherein the system comprises a plurality of upright columns arranged along a line adjacent to a vertical surface and anchored proximate to a base thereof and a platform supported by the plurality of upright columns. The method comprises anchoring a first set of a plurality of upright column segments by a base support proximate to a bottom of wall along a single line, extending a plurality of subsequent upright column segments from the first set of upright column segments to form a plurality of inline upright columns and supporting a platform from the plurality of upright columns.
This disclosure relates generally to scaffolding and in particular to a method and system for forming scaffolding adjacent to a wall.
2. Description of Related ArtScaffolding is a common temporary structure that may be erected and located at a desired position for access to an elevated surface. Such scaffolding systems are frequently substantially free standing and therefore require a solid and stabile base on which to support the scaffolding structure. Such stable footing is difficult to reliably achieve in an in-ground excavation in which the floor of such an excavation may be loose or uneven soil. Such difficulty to provide stable footing is further complicated by conventional scaffolding being formed of 4 or more uprights with platforms extending therebetweeen. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that it becomes very difficult to provide a level base for such four legs on such a surface.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSUREAccording to a first embodiment, there is disclosed a system for forming scaffolding comprising a plurality of upright columns arranged along a line adjacent to a vertical surface and anchored proximate to a base thereof and a platform supported by the plurality of upright columns.
The upright columns may be formed of a plurality of pipe sections. The pipe sections may be threaded together. The pipe sections may be connected endwise together with couplers.
The system may further comprise a track suspended from the platform for supporting a tool. The system may further comprise ladders extending between vertically adjacent platforms.
The plurality of columns may be supported by a base bottom of the wall. The plurality of columns may be anchored in a floor at the bottom of the wall. The plurality of columns may be screwed into the floor.
The method may further comprise at least one bracket adapted to be clamped around the upright column for supporting the platform. The system may further comprise a plurality of tieback members extending between an upright column and an anchor secured within an adjacent wall
According to a further embodiment, there is disclosed a method for forming a scaffolding comprising anchoring a first set of a plurality of upright column segments by a base support proximate to a bottom of wall along a single line, extending a plurality of subsequent upright column segments from the first set of upright column segments to form a plurality of inline upright columns and supporting a platform from the plurality of upright columns.
The upright column may be formed by endwise connecting the plurality of column segments to each other. The elongate column segments may be threaded to each other. The platform may be secured to the upright columns with brackets. The brackets may comprise clamps secured around the upright columns. The platform may be cantilevered away from the upright columns in a direction away from the wall.
The first set of column segments may be secured in a base member. The first set of column segments may be embedded within a floor adjacent to the bottom of the wall. The method may further comprise extending at least one tieback from the upright to the wall.
Other aspects and features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
The accompanying drawings constitute part of the disclosure. Each drawing illustrates exemplary aspects wherein similar characters of reference denote corresponding parts in each view,
Aspects of the present disclosure are now described with reference to exemplary apparatuses, methods and systems. Referring to
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The system 10 may optionally include tiebacks 40 comprising a connector operable to received within bores in the wall 8 and connected to the uprights 12. In particular the ps 40 may be formed of any suitable member operable to couple the uprights 12 to the wall. Optionally, the tiebacks 40 may comprise rigid bars or brackets operable to secure and stabilize the uprights 12. As illustrated in
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While specific embodiments have been described and illustrated, such embodiments should be considered illustrative only and not as limiting the disclosure as construed in accordance with the accompanying claims.
Claims
1. A system for forming scaffolding comprising:
- a plurality of upright columns arranged along a line adjacent to a vertical surface and anchored proximate to a base thereof; and
- a platform supported by the plurality of upright columns.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the upright columns are formed of a plurality of pipe sections.
3. The system of claim 2 wherein the pipe sections are threaded together.
4. The system of claim 2 wherein the pipe sections are connected endwise together with couplers.
5. The system of claim 1 further comprising a track suspended from the platform for supporting a tool.
6. The system of claim 1 further comprising ladders extending between vertically adjacent platforms.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein the plurality of columns are supported by a base bottom of the wall.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the plurality of columns are anchored in a floor at the bottom of the wall.
9. The system of claim 8 wherein the plurality of columns are screwed into the floor.
10. the method of claim 1 further comprising at least one bracket adapted to be clamped around the upright column for supporting the platform.
11. The system of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of tieback members extending between an upright column and an anchor secured within an adjacent earth wall
12. A method for forming a scaffolding comprising:
- anchoring a first set of a plurality of upright column segments by a base support proximate to a bottom of wall along a single line;
- extending a plurality of subsequent upright column segments from the first set of upright column segments to form a plurality of inline upright columns; and
- supporting a platform from the plurality of upright columns;
13. The method of claim 12 wherein the upright column is formed by endwise connecting the plurality of column segments to each other.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein the elongate column segments are threaded to each other.
15. The method of claim 12 wherein the platform is secured to the upright columns with brackets.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein the brackets comprise clamps secured around the upright columns.
17. The method of claim 16 wherein the platform is cantilevered away from the upright columns in a direction away from the wall.
18. The method of claim 12 wherein the first set of column segments are secured in a base member.
19. The method of claim 12 wherein the first set of column segments are embedded within a floor adjacent to the bottom of the wall.
20. The method of claim 12 further comprising extending at least one tieback from the upright to the wall.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 29, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 29, 2023
Inventor: Michael Joseph Christie (Lumby)
Application Number: 17/565,278