KR20160127802A - A container for framework elements - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for parts of a supporting or scaffolding system, wherein the container comprises at least one mounting point for one or more parts of the scaffold system, and when the part is in the use position, And in the unused state of the parts, the container transports the parts. In use, the container has a versatility in that it is a platform for scaffolding or scaffolding. In the unused state, the container is kept in the occupied space of the scaffold or stored.

Description

[0001] A CONTAINER FOR FRAMEWORK ELEMENTS [0002]

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 2014900722 entitled " A STILLAGE FOR FRAMEWORK ELEMENTS "filed March 4, 2014, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. do.

PCT / AU2013 / 000855, filed on August 2, 2013, entitled FORMWORK SUPPORT ELEMENT, which claims priority to co-pending patent application, Australian Patent Application No. 2012903312, ≪ / RTI >

The contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The present invention relates to a container assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to a member of a shoring or scaffolding system for supporting a form and / or a container assembly for a concrete form.

During the construction of the building, the formwork is used in concrete construction to provide a surface or mold that can be poured into the wet concrete to form, for example, a floor slab and beam-like structure. In the case of floor slabs, it is commonly used in formwork to be installed on a previous floor to form a multi-story building floor to be sequentially formed and a sequential higher floor.

In general, a pillar or scaffold system is used to support a form that can be removed from the concrete slab when the concrete is laid, or a high form including lost (i.e., non-reusable) form. The reusable formwork may include an aluminum die pan secured to the top of the scaffold. Also, sheets or boards may be used at the top of the framework.

The shoring scaffold system assembly process, and sequential dies, require a number of essential components (or components) to be raised to the higher layers where they are required. This is typically carried out using a pallet. The pallets are moved one by one using a pallet jack or a forklift, and the empty pallets have to be moved and stored until required.

The present invention has been developed for this background and related problems and difficulties.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Some objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig.

According to a first aspect, there is provided a method of assembling a scaffold comprising at least one mounting point for one or more parts of a scaffold, wherein part or all of the part is connectable with the mounting point when the part is in the use position, , A container for scaffolding parts is provided.

In one form, the part is a column (or pedestal).

In one form, the container includes a mounting point for each column.

In one form, the scaffold assembly is substantially straight in planar shape, including pillars at or near each of its edges, the container being substantially straight in planar shape and having a planar configuration of the columns of the scaffold assembly And a base having a mounting point for each column cooperatively arranged to correspond.

It will be apparent from the foregoing that the support scaffold structure and the base cooperate.

In one form, each mounting point includes a through hole.

In one form, each hole receives the upper end of a column through it.

In one form, each hole receives the lower end of a column through it.

In one form, the upper end of each post of the scaffold assembly is receivable through the mounting point from the lower portion of the container.

In one form, in use, the lower end of each post of the scaffold assembly extends to a floor or ground surface on which the container is supported, respectively, when received through a mounting point from the top of the container. In this case, the container can be stored in the occupied space of the scaffold without supporting the load of the scaffold.

In one aspect, in use, the container forms a platform supported by the posts when the upper end of each post of the scaffold assembly is received through the mounting point from the lower portion of the container.

In one form, the container further includes a plurality of wheels connected to the base and capable of rotating to move the container.

In one form, the container further includes a coupling means, and a train of the containers may be formed through the coupling means.

In one form, the base accommodates a pair of fork lifters.

In one form, the container further includes one or more lifting points, and the container can be moved by the crane through the lifting point.

In one form, the container further comprises a fastener for the framing members relative to the base.

In one form, the container further includes sidewalls mounted along a pair of sides of the base, and end walls mounted along a pair of ends of the base.

In one form, the container further includes a cross brace, and in use, the cross brace detachably connects the side walls.

In one aspect, the sidewalls include cutout portions that allow access to the base and a connection of the scaffold intersection members.

In one aspect, the end walls include hinged top portions.

In one form, the container further includes means for stacking the container with one or more like containers when not in use.

According to another aspect there is provided a container for die support parts comprising at least one mounting point for one or more die support parts and, if the part is in the use position, a part or all of the part is connectable with the mounting point .

For the purpose of this description, the 'framing member' should be understood to include any one or more of the concrete formwork members, and / or members of the scaffolding structure for supporting such a formwork.

In one aspect, the support scaffold structure includes a plurality of columns, and the base is disposed through the mounting points on the plurality of posts.

In one form, the support scaffold structure includes a plurality of columns, and the base is disposed through the mounting points below the plurality of posts.

In one aspect, the support scaffold structure includes a plurality of columns, and the base is disposed through the mounting points along the plurality of columns.

In an aspect, in an alternative, the support scaffold structure comprises a plurality of intersecting members, and the base is disposed through the mounting points on the intersecting members.

In one form, the support scaffold structure is substantially linear in planar shape and includes pillars in the vicinity of, or at, each respective edge.

In one aspect, the base is substantially straight in plan and comprises four corners, and has mounting points disposed in the vicinity of, or at each of the corners of, each of the corners.

In one form, the mounting points are female mounts. That is, they are concave portions in which corresponding portions of the scaffold are fitted, or concave portions.

In one form, in alternate embodiments, the mounting points are the male mounts. That is, they are, or are, components that are configured to fit into corresponding open or concave portions of the scaffold.

In one form, the base includes a pair of spaced channels for receiving forklift tines.

In one form, the base includes a pallet frame.

In one form, the side and end panels are secured to the base using a locking aperture, such as a bolt.

In one form, in an alternative embodiment, the side and end panels are welded to the base.

In one aspect, the side and end panels are secured to one another using a locking aperture such as a bolt.

In one form, in alternate embodiments, the side and end panels are welded to each other.

In one form, the stacking means includes a support flange disposed at the top of each side panel, the flange including a vertical member and a horizontal member. The flange places the stacked container assembly by its horizontal member supporting the container assembly at the top and the vertical member restricting horizontal movement.

According to a further aspect, it comprises at least one mounting point for one or more parts of the scaffold and, in use, becomes a platform for scaffolding or scaffolding, and, when not in use, is stored or kept in the occupied space of the scaffold.

The detailed description of one or more embodiments of the invention is provided below in connection with the accompanying drawings and photographs which are shown by way of illustration of the main points of the invention. While the invention has been described with respect to such embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to any particular embodiment. In contrast, the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, and the invention includes numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents. For purposes of illustration, numerous specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention.

The present invention may be practiced in accordance with the claims without any or all of the specific details. For purposes of clarity, technical materials known in the art to which the present invention pertains are not described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a plan view of a container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a side view of the container of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the container of Figures 1 and 2;
Figure 4 is a detail view of the mounting point for the container of Figures 1-3.
5 is a plan view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a side view of the container of Figure 5;
7 is a cross-sectional view of the container of Figs. 5 and 6. Fig.
Figs. 8 to 10 are block diagrams showing a scaffold assembly and a container to be used. Fig.
In the following description, like reference numerals designate like or corresponding parts throughout the drawings.

Referring to Figure 1, a container assembly 1 for a concrete formwork and / or members of a pillar or scaffold system for supporting such a formwork is shown. The container assembly 1 includes a base for supporting a plurality of frame members, and the base includes a frame 1A having a structure similar to a pallet. The frame 1A includes frame side members 4 and is connected by frame end members 16 that extend in the width direction of the frame 1A adjacent to or from the ends of the frame side members 4 do. The frame 1A is substantially straight in plan view and comprises four corners. In order to strengthen the frame 1A the frame side members 4 are arranged between the frame end members 16 in a manner that is substantially parallel to the frame end members 16 and extends in the width direction of the frame 1A, - members (3). Although the frame side members 4, frame end members 16 and cross-members 3 are welded steel tubing, the base may be any suitable suitable material, such as molded plastic or a pressed steel plate. (E.g., bolts, spot welds, adhesives, etc.) and may be secured together by suitable means.

The frame 1A is designed to brace the connection between the frame side members 4 and the frame end members 16 and to provide rigidity to the frame 1A during uneven loading and unloading, ) ≪ / RTI >

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, a side view and a cross-sectional view of the container of Figure 1 are shown, respectively, and the container assembly 1 is removably secured to the lower end of the frame 1A, Wheels 14 that are connected to each other as far as possible. The wheels 14 may be castor wheels that swivel the container assembly 1 to roll in any direction. Alternatively, two or more wheels may not need to rotate. The wheels 14 provide a means for the container 1 to roll so that it can be easily moved when transporting the load of framing members.

The container assembly 1 further comprises a coupling means including a drawbar 9 and can be used to connect a plurality of containers for forming a train of the container 1, A pair of draw bars (9) extend from the end members (16). Each drawbar 9 is provided with an end frame member 16 (with bolts or pins) to allow movement of the coupling means 9 relative to the end frame member 16 to assist cornering when a plurality of containers are connected into the train. And an elongate flat steel bar (which may be any suitable structure) that includes a pivotal connection (such as by a flattened bar). Each drawbar 9 has a length suitable for reducing the contact between the corners of the connected containers during normal cornering and the pivotal connection at one end of each drawbar 9 is also slotted to assist rotation (slotted).

The container assembly 1 further includes lifting points 5,7 where the container 1 can be lifted by a crane. The lifting points 5, 7 are configured to be engaged with the lifting means. In one embodiment, the lifting points 5, 7 comprise steel plates, and each lifting point 5, 7 has a slotted hole for fastening by a crane hook or the like. Alternatively, the lifting points 5,7 may be of any suitable construction and are removably secured to the side frame members 4 by bolts or any other suitable means. The lifting points 5 and 7 further extend over the upper surface of the frame 1A thereby providing a guide to help prevent and maintain lateral movement of at least the first frame member when stacked on the frame 1A .

The container assembly 1 comprises a pair of spaced apart ratchet strap arrangements suspended from one side rail 4 for use in fixing the stacking of the frame members to the frame 1A, And a loading and unloading port (8). In use, each strap extends over the load and is removably secured to a U-shaped bar (or D-shaped groove), and the strap can be tightened and the load can be secured. Alternatively, the retainer may be any suitable mechanism applied to secure the load of framing members relative to frame 1A.

The container assembly 1 further comprises spaced channels 2 extending between the frame side members 4 to provide a means for a forklift to lift the container 1 and a support. Each channel 2 is an elongated rectangular void space capable of receiving a forklift tine. Alternatively, the channel 2 may include a U-shaped portion capable of receiving a forklift tine.

The container assembly 1 further comprises a plurality (four in this case four) of mounting points 18, each being disposed at each of the corners of the base or adjacent each of the corners. A detailed view of the mounting point 18 for the container of FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. In one form, the mounting points 18 are female mounts and include through holes through which a corresponding portion of the scaffold (in this case, an upright or a prop) is inserted. The female mount further includes a collar 22 that reinforces the recess and further provides a guide for the corresponding male part and extends around the lower edge of the recess and beneath the edge. In one possible alternative, the interior of the recess may further include a chamfered bottom edge that helps guide the corresponding water portion into the recess. The recesses may include through holes or blind holes. In the case of a through hole, the male part of the scaffold is disposed adjacent the collar 22 to prevent the shaft from sliding further into the recess and includes a shaft with a shoulder at the base. In the case of a blind hole, the male portion may include a shaft having an end disposed adjacent the closed end of the blind hole. In one possible alternative, the shaft may be tapered from the base to the tip, or only in the vicinity of the tip, to assist in positioning the shaft in the recess. Alternatively, the recesses and shafts can all be tapered to provide a matching tapered shaft and a bore in the recess, so that the matching tapers can prevent the shaft from sliding further into the recesses .

Alternatively, the mounting points of the frame 1A are water receiving portions (not shown) including a portion formed to fit in the opening or recess of the corresponding scaffold. The water receiving portion may be of the kind described above, which is disposed adjacent the collar 22 to prevent the shaft from sliding further into the recess in the case of the through hole, and includes a shaft with a shoulder at the base. In the case of a blind hole, the male portion may include a shaft having an end disposed adjacent the closed end of the blind hole. In one possible form, the shaft is tapered from the base to the tip, or only in the vicinity of the tip, to help position the shaft within the recess. Alternatively, the recesses and shafts can all be tapered to provide a matching tapered shaft and a bore in the recess, so that the matching tapers can prevent the shaft from sliding further into the recesses. The corresponding opening or recess of the scaffold may be of a structure equivalent to the arm mounting portion described above.

In use, the container 1 provides a safe and effective means of moving frame members around a large building site. In the container 1, the framing members can be loaded at a height above the ground, at a height at which the scaffold structure is disposed, or at a remote location. In order to increase safety when the container 1 moves, the frame members can be fixed via a retainer 8, which includes a reel with a ratchet mechanism, and the strap extends over the load to form a U- Is fixed to the bar (6), and the strap can be tightened so that the load can be fixed. This will help prevent the load from moving or falling from the container 1 when moving. The container 1 can be moved to the required area of the framework members via towing through the coupling 9, either as a single container or connected together by a train of containers. The container 1 can be lifted by a forklift to the crane via lifting points 5, 7 or through the channels 2. In each of these schemes, the container 1 may be lifted to the active work level and positioned at the top of the supporting scaffold structure.

The support scaffold structure is substantially linear in planar shape and includes pillars near or at each of its corners. When placed through the mounting points 18 on the support scaffold structure, the container 1 is firmly fixed in place and is prevented from moving laterally or tipping. The retainer 8 can be detached from the U-shaped bar 6 and the framework member can be safely unloaded by the operator at the active working height. At the time of unloading, the container 1 can be lifted by a forklift via channels 2 or lifted by a crane through lifting points 5, 7 and returned to the lower or ground for reloading .

The container 1 is a safe and effective means of transporting the framing members from the ground level, the bottom height, or a remote location of the large building site, with an active working height above the support scaffolding structure, allowing the operator to easily access the framing members As will be apparent from the above description.

Referring to Figures 5-7, a container assembly 100 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention is shown. Portions of the container assembly 100 that are the same (or substantially the same) as the corresponding parts shown in the container assembly 1 of Figs. 1-4 will be denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again in detail.

The container 1 further includes a plurality of mounting points 112 for placing a frame 1A in a scaffold (or the like) structure. The frame 1A may be placed in a scaffolding structure of a ground elevation or elevated height.

The container 100 further includes sidewalls 113 and end walls 117 provided on the upper side of the frame side members 4 and the frame end members 5, respectively. Sidewalls 113 and end walls 117 serve to hold the scaffolding frame members while the container 1 is moving. The sidewalls 113 as shown in Fig. 6 are constructed of a welded steel tube frame 114 and are also filled panels (infill panels) 115, which in this example are wire meshes (115), but in other embodiments may include, but is not limited to, steel plates or molded plastic. The sidewalls 113 further form cut outs 116 at the top of the framework 114 which allow the operator to reach the scaffold placed on the base 2 of the container 1 To improve accessibility. In addition, when the scaffolding frame is constructed, the crossing members of the scaffolding structure can pass through these cutouts 116 to connect with the adjacent scaffolding frame.

End walls 117 as shown in Figure 7 include fill panels 119 that are similarly constructed as framework 118 of welded steel tubes and which in this example are fill panels 119 including steel plates, Other embodiments may include, but are not limited to, wire mesh or molded plastic. The end walls 117 also include a top hinged panel 120, shown partially in the open position in FIG. 6 and shown in its closed position in FIG. In the closed position, the upper hinge panel 120 is secured in a closed state by the retaining pins 121 disposed on the side wall frame 114. The upper hinge panel 120 pivots to its open position to enable improved access to the worker's reach to the scaffold disposed on the base 2 of the container 100. Further, when the scaffolding frame is constructed, the crossing members of the scaffolding structure can pass through the open portion to be connected to the adjacent scaffolding frame.

Referring to Figure 7, there is shown a removable cross brace member 123 that is used when the container 100 is lifted by a crane using lifting straps disposed through lifting points 10. The cross brace member 123 is disposed at a position between the upper ends of the side walls 113 and prevents the sidewalls 113 from being disassembled when the container 100 is raised and lowered, .

2 and 3, support flanges 124 are shown disposed at the top of each of the sidewalls 113 for the purpose of enabling one or more containers 100 to be stacked. The support flange 124 is configured such that its horizontal configuration supports the container 100 stacked on top and the forklift channels 11 are placed thereon. The vertical configuration is similar to that in the interior of the frame side members 4 of the upper container 100 and in the two forklift channels 11 so as to prevent longitudinal and lateral movement of the stacked containers 100. [ Thereby placing the container 100 to be stacked.

In use, the container 100 provides a safe and effective means of moving the framework members around the large building site. In the container 100, the frame members can be loaded at a height above ground, at a height where the scaffold structure is located, or at a remote location. The sidewalls 113 and end walls 117 will help prevent the load from moving or falling off the container 100 when moving. The container 100 can be connected together into the single container 100 or the trains of the containers 100 so that the framing members can be moved to the required area through towing by the coupling orifice 9. [ The container 100 can be lifted by a forklift to the crane through lifting points 10 or through channels 11. When lifted by a crane, the cross-brace members 123 are disposed between the two side walls 113 to prevent them from being disassembled. In these cases, the container 100 can be raised to an active working height and positioned at the top of the support scaffold structure.

Referring to Figs. 8-10, there is illustrated in an international application PCT / AU 2013/000855, including a column or pedestal 202 that is substantially straight in plan view and is located in the vicinity of, or at, each of its respective corners. There is shown a shed or scaffolding system 200 of the type shown.

When the container assembly 100 (or container assembly 1) is placed (or stored) at a ground level as shown in Figure 8, the lower end 204 of each column 202 of the scaffold assembly 200 Is received through the mounting point 112 from the container assembly 100 and extends to the ground or floor surface on which the container assembly 100 is also supported. Referring to FIG. 9, second secondary scaffold assemblies 200 may be stacked on top of the scaffold assembly 200 in the lowest position. In this manner, the container assembly 100 can be stored in the space of the scaffold assembly 200 without supporting the load of the scaffold assemblies.

10, the upper end 206 of each post 202 of the scaffold assembly 200 is received through the mounting point 112 from below the container receptacle 100. As shown in FIG.

When positioned through the mounting points 112 on the support scaffold system 200, the container 100 is securely held in place and prevented from moving sideways or tilted. The cross bracing member 123 can be removed and the upper hinge panels 120 can be opened and pivoted downward to improve accessibility. The container 100 is placed in place to form a part of the scaffolding structure and is covered with plywood to form a platform or can be covered by lifting points 10 via a crane or through channels 11 by a forklift It may be lifted and returned to the lower or ground level for reloading.

A safe and effective means of transporting the framework members from the ground level, the lower height, or from a remote location of the large building site, with an active working height above the support scaffold structure, where the operators can easily access the framework members, ) Will be apparent from the above description.

Throughout the description and the claims below, contextual understanding is required in other instances, but modified vocabularies such as "comprises "," comprising ", and & It is to be understood that the inclusion of a set is not intended to exclude any other integer or set of integers.

Reference herein to any prior art in this description is not, and should not be construed as, an admission of any form of proposal in which such prior art forms part of the ordinary and universal knowledge.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to its use for the specific application described. The present invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments of the specific elements and / or configurations shown or described herein. It should be noted that while the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments or embodiments, many rearrangements, modifications and substitutions are possible without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth and defined by the following claims .

Claims (22)

A container for scaffolding components,
At least one mounting point for one or more parts of the scaffold,
When the part is in the use position, part or all of the part is connectable with the mounting point,
And the component is transferred in an unused state of the component. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein said part is a column. 3. The method of claim 2,
The scaffold assembly comprising a plurality of columns,
And a mounting point for each column. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the scaffold assembly is substantially straight in plan view and includes pillars near or at each of its respective corners,
And a base having a mounting point for each column arranged cooperatively to correspond to a planar configuration of the columns of the scaffold assembly. 5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Each of the mounting points including a through hole. 6. The method of claim 5,
Each hole receiving an upper end of a pillar therethrough. The method according to claim 5 or 6,
Each hole receiving a lower end of a pillar therethrough. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein in use the upper end of each post of the scaffold assembly is receivable through the mounting point from below the container. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the lower end of each column of the scaffold assembly in use extends to a floor or ground surface on which the container is supported when received through the mounting point from the upper portion of the container. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein when the upper end of each post of the scaffold assembly in use is received through the mounting point from below the container, the platform is supported by the posts. 11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
And a plurality of wheels connected to the base and capable of rotating to move the container. 12. The method of claim 11,
Further comprising a coupling means,
Wherein a train of containers can be formed through the coupling. 13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
Said base receiving a pair of forklift tines. 14. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
Further comprising at least one lifting point,
Wherein the container is movable by a crane through the lifting point. 15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
Further comprising a fixture of framework members to said base. 15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
Further comprising sidewalls mounted along a pair of sides of the base, and end walls mounted along a pair of ends of the base. 17. The method of claim 16,
Further comprising a cross brace,
Wherein in use the cross braces detachably connect the side walls. 18. The method according to claim 16 or 17,
Wherein the sidewalls enable access to the base and include cutout portions for scaffold crossing members. 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the end walls comprise hinged top portions. 20. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 19,
Further comprising means for stacking said container with one or more like containers in an unused state. A container for die holding system components,
At least one mounting point for one or more parts of the formwork system,
When the part is in the use position, part or all of the part is connectable with the mounting point,
And the component is transferred in an unused state of the component. A container for scaffolding components,
At least one mounting point for one or more parts of the scaffold,
Wherein the scaffold is transported in use or becomes a platform for the scaffold and is in or occupied by the scaffold in an unused state.

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