Support system for use in construction

    公开(公告)号:US11993943B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-28

    申请号:US16784324

    申请日:2020-02-07

    CPC classification number: E04G7/02 E04G1/18 E04G3/28 E04G2001/242 E04G1/28

    Abstract: A support system for supporting a work surface, such as a floating roof during maintenance of the associated tank. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to providing a system composed on elements which can be transported without constrictive spaces, assembled within work area, and employed to provide support to a structure above and to provide a safe working environment therein. The support system includes four support members, each having a jack, a lower, and a cap, eight connectors which fix the support members in relation to one another and provide rigidity, and may include two connecting shafts to permit simultaneous adjustment of two jacks on a side of the support system.

    Folding Utility Scaffold
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240159066A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-16

    申请号:US18413138

    申请日:2024-01-16

    Inventor: Grady F Smith

    CPC classification number: E04G1/34 E04G1/24 E04G5/007 E04G2001/242

    Abstract: The claimed invention relates to a folding utility scaffold that greatly reduces the space requirement for shipment when the utility scaffold is in the folded configuration while maintaining or increasing stability. The scaffold includes first and second ladder frames and a hinge assembly interconnecting the ladder frames. The scaffold comprises first and second ladder frames and a hinge assembly interconnecting the ladder frames. The hinge assembly enables movement of the scaffold between an unfolded configuration in which the ladder frames are spaced apart and a folded configuration in which the ladder frames are disposed side by side, i.e., with the ladder frames touching. The ladder frame and hinge assembly are designed to avoid interference between components of the hinge assembly and components of the ladder frame in the folded configuration so that the ladder frames can be disposed in side-by-side relation in the folded configuration.

    MOTORIZED SYSTEM FOR SCAFFOLD
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240133189A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-25

    申请号:US18048777

    申请日:2022-10-20

    CPC classification number: E04G1/24 E04G2001/242

    Abstract: A scaffold motorization system for motorizing a scaffold and a method for motorizing a scaffold. The scaffold may include one or more platforms and a set of legs supporting the one of more platforms. The scaffold motorization system may comprise: a set of wheel assemblies configured to be releasably mounted to at least some legs in the set of legs of the scaffold, the set of wheel assemblies including a set of wheels and at least one motor configured to drive wheels in the set of wheels; and a controller in communication with the set of wheel assemblies for controlling the least one motor to drive the wheels in the set of wheels at least in part in response to control signals received from a control device operated by a person.

    Mechanical proximity sensor for a slidable extension of a worker support apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US11732487B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-22

    申请号:US16443544

    申请日:2019-06-17

    CPC classification number: E04G1/15 B64F5/00 E04G2001/157 E04G2001/242

    Abstract: Apparatus, devices, and methods relating to a mechanical proximity sensor for a slidable extension. An illustrative apparatus may comprise an elevated platform and an extension slidably extendable from the elevated platform toward a workpiece. The apparatus also may comprise a probe coupled movably to the extension. The apparatus further may comprise an indicator connected to the probe and configured to rotate from a first orientation to a second orientation in response to engagement between the probe and the workpiece as the extension approaches the workpiece. The indicator may be configured to complete rotation from the first orientation to the second orientation when a leading edge of the extension is located at a predetermined distance from the workpiece.

    BRAKE/BALLAST ASSEMBLY FOR A MOVABLE STRUCTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20230046235A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17495866

    申请日:2021-10-07

    Abstract: A brake/ballast assembly for a movable structure. The brake/ballast assembly includes a movable brake/ballast plate movable between a movable brake/ballast plate first position in which the movable brake/ballast plate is positioned proximate the fixed member and a movable brake/ballast plate second position in which the movable brake/ballast plate is spaced from the fixed member. An engagement member is connected to the movable brake/ballast plate. The engagement member is movable between an engagement member first position and an engagement member second position. When the engagement member is in the engagement member first position, the movable brake/ballast plate is provided in the movable brake/ballast plate first position allowing the movable structure to be moved along a surface, when the engagement member is in the engagement member second position, the movable brake/ballast plate is provided in the movable brake/ballast plate second position preventing the movable structure from moving relative to the surface.

    SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR USE IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

    公开(公告)号:US20210054637A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-25

    申请号:US16977465

    申请日:2018-12-12

    Applicant: WENJUAN LU

    Inventor: LIN WU

    Abstract: A support apparatus for use in civil construction includes a base (1), hydraulic support rods (2) installed at four corners on the bottom of the base (1), a pulley (3) installed at an inner side of the hydraulic support rods (2), a first motor (5) installed at the bottom of the base (1), a transmission wheel (6) provided in the middle portion of a transmission shaft (4), threaded rods (7) disposed at two ends of the transmission shaft (4). A hydraulic cylinder (9) is installed at the top of the base (1). A hydraulic station (10) is installed at a side of the hydraulic cylinder (9), and a support base (11) is fixed on the top of the hydraulic cylinder (9). A second motor (12) is installed at an end of the support base (11), and a lead screw (18) is installed inside the support base (11) at the center.

    Caster assembly and apparatus incorporating same

    公开(公告)号:US10745968B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-18

    申请号:US16132181

    申请日:2018-09-14

    Abstract: A caster assembly for use with varies structures, including ladders and elevated platforms is provided. In one embodiment, the caster assembly includes a first wheel coupled with a first bracket and configured to rotate about a first axis relative to the first bracket. A shaft is coupled to the first bracket as well as to a second bracket. The first bracket is rotatable relative to the second bracket about a second axis, which may be coincident with, or parallel to, an axis of the shaft. A third bracket is coupled with the shaft and is rotatable about the second axis, the third bracket being selectively locked in at least two positions relative to the second bracket. A second wheel is coupled with the third bracket, the second wheel being rotatable relative to the third bracket about a third axis.

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