ES1321206U - Lifting platform system for scaffolding - Google Patents

Abstract

A lifting platform system for scaffolding, characterized in that it comprises a support mechanism (1) equipped with anchoring elements (2), a lifting mechanism (3) associated with a support mechanism (4) that includes a platform (5) linked to a support mechanism (6) with a locking mechanism (7), which facilitates access to tools and materials during work on scaffolding, improving the comfort of the worker. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Lifting platform system for scaffolding

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as the title of this specification states, is a lifting platform system for scaffolding. This is an innovation that, within current techniques, offers previously unknown advantages.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention falls within the sector of fixed constructions in scaffolding, especially in constituent parts or accessories of scaffolding.

STATE OF THE ART

The present invention arose from observing working conditions on scaffolding, where workers are often forced to perform tasks in awkward positions, leading to fatigue and increasing the risk of injury.

In this type of work, operators often need support surfaces for tools and materials, but existing structures don't always provide a suitable or safe place to place them. This not only affects work efficiency but also increases the risk of falls and accidents.

Accordingly, this invention presents a scaffolding platform system designed to facilitate access to tools and materials during work at height, improving worker comfort and reducing the risk of awkward or repetitive postures.

Currently, there is no known existence of any scaffolding platform system that has structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those described in this specification, as claimed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is the creation of a lifting platform system for scaffolding, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

The present invention describes a scaffolding platform system that includes a support mechanism equipped with anchoring elements, a lifting mechanism associated with a support mechanism, and a platform connected to a support mechanism with a locking mechanism. This system facilitates access to tools and materials during scaffolding work, thereby improving worker comfort and efficiency.

This invention solves the problem of awkward positions and the lack of support surfaces for tools and materials during scaffolding work, ensuring that workers have an accessible and stable support point at all times, optimizing the execution of their tasks.

The benefits of this innovation include increased work efficiency by reducing the time required to reach tools, and reduced occupational hazards by promoting more ergonomic postures and reducing the likelihood of accidents, ensuring safer and more comfortable execution of tasks on scaffolding.

The support mechanism of this invention includes an elongated, flat vertical bar connected to a shorter, flat horizontal bar, forming a cross-shaped structure. This configuration provides stability and support to the system.

On the other hand, the anchoring elements are composed of inverted U-shaped plates, which act as hooks. These plates are attached to the horizontal bar of the support mechanism and are designed to attach to the horizontal railings of the scaffolding, thus ensuring a firm and stable anchor.

The lifting mechanism features a rack with evenly distributed steps, arranged vertically between retaining stops located at the upper and lower ends of the support mechanism's vertical bar. This design allows for precise adjustment and efficient control during the lifting process.

The support mechanism, for its part, comprises a movable clamp, designed to be inserted and move in a linear motion along the rack.

This clamp is connected to an angled base plate, which is attached to the bottom of the support platform. This arrangement facilitates controlled and stable movement of the platform.

The support platform is made of durable materials such as wood, recycled PVC plastic, or metal, ensuring its durability and ability to support the weight of tools and materials during work performed on the scaffold.

The support mechanism includes a pivoting hinge attached to the bottom of the support platform. This hinge allows the platform to be supported and fitted between the rack rungs, facilitating its release and a pivoting movement to deploy the platform relative to the vertical bar of the support mechanism.

Finally, the locking mechanism consists of an L-shaped hook, which is movably attached to the bottom of the pivot hinge. When the hinge is engaged between the rack rungs, the hook engages firmly, ensuring a secure locking of the support platform. This system ensures the platform remains in place during use, improving operator safety.

To use the lifting platform system, the user must place the support mechanism in the desired position and ensure that the anchoring elements are properly secured to the scaffold railings.

Next, you must activate the lifting mechanism to adjust the platform height as needed. The support mechanism allows the platform to move linearly along the rack, facilitating access to tools and materials.

The user can move the platform laterally to position it most conveniently. If the user encounters one of the vertical bars, they must unhook the platform and rehang it, a process that doesn't take much time.

To ensure operator safety, the locking mechanism ensures the platform is held firmly in place by an L-shaped hook that fits into the rack, securely locking the platform when it is in the desired position.

In this way, the scaffolding platform system provides stable and secure support during work, improving comfort and reducing the risk of accidents.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complete the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by some figures in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following have been represented.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the scaffolding platform system, with the platform folded.

Figure 2 shows a front perspective of the scaffolding platform system, with the platform deployed.

Figure 3 shows a side and bottom view of the scaffolding platform system, with the platform deployed.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

The scaffolding platform system comprises a support mechanism (1) equipped with anchoring elements (2), a lifting mechanism (3) associated with a support mechanism (4) including a platform (5) linked to a support mechanism (6) with a locking mechanism (7). This system facilitates access to tools and materials during work on scaffolding, improving worker comfort.

In a preferred embodiment, the support mechanism (1) includes a vertical bar (1.1), flat and elongated, linked to a horizontal bar (1.2), flat and shorter, thus determining a cross structure that provides stability to the assembly.

Generally, the anchoring elements (2) consist of inverted U-shaped plates that act as hooks. These plates are attached to the horizontal bar (1.2) of the support mechanism (1) and are designed to securely engage the horizontal railings of the scaffold, ensuring a solid fixation.

Preferably, the lifting mechanism (3) includes, among other elements, a rack with evenly distributed steps. This rack is arranged in a vertical position between retention stops (3.2) located at the lower and upper ends of the vertical bar (1.1) of the support mechanism (1), allowing the controlled ascent and descent of the platform (5).

In another preferred embodiment, the support mechanism (4) comprises a movable clamp (4.1) designed to be inserted and moved in linear motion along the rack. This clamp (4.1) is connected to an angled base plate (4.2), which is coupled to the lower part of the support platform (5), facilitating its movement and support.

Typically, the support platform (5) is made of strong material such as wood, recycled PVC plastic or metal, providing durability and resistance to scaffolding working conditions.

In another preferred embodiment, the support mechanism (6) includes a pivoting hinge coupled to the bottom of the support platform (5) designed to support it and fit between the rungs of the rack. This design allows the platform (5) to be unhooked and articulated to move, facilitating its deployment relative to the vertical bar (1.1) of the support mechanism (1).

Typically, the locking mechanism (7) comprises an L-shaped hook, which is movably coupled to the bottom of the pivot hinge. When the pivot hinge is engaged between the rungs of the rack, the hook engages snugly in the rack, thereby ensuring secure locking of the support platform (5) and preventing unwanted movement.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to explain it further so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, within its essence, it may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which the protection sought will also be extended as long as its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims (8)

1. Lifting platform system for scaffolding, characterized by comprising a support mechanism (1) equipped with anchoring elements (2), a lifting mechanism (3) associated with a support mechanism (4) that includes a platform (5) linked to a support mechanism (6) with a locking mechanism (7), which facilitates access to tools and materials during work on scaffolding, improving the comfort of the worker. 2. Lifting platform system for scaffolding, according to claim 1, characterized in that the support mechanism (1) includes a vertical bar (1.1), flat and elongated, linked to a horizontal bar (1.2), flat and shorter, determining a cross structure. 3. Lifting platform system for scaffolding, according to claim 1, characterized in that the anchoring elements (2) consist of inverted U-shaped plates that act as hooks, attached to the horizontal bar (1.2) of the support mechanism (1), and designed to couple to the horizontal railings of the scaffolding. 4. Lifting platform system for scaffolding, according to claim 1, characterized in that the lifting mechanism (3) includes, among other elements, a rack with uniformly distributed steps, arranged in a vertical position between retention stops (3.2) located at the lower and upper ends of the vertical bar (1.1) of the support mechanism (1). 5. Lifting platform system for scaffolding, according to claim 1, characterized in that the support mechanism (4) comprises a movable clamp (4.1) designed to be inserted and move in linear movement along the rack, connected to an angled base plate (4.2), which in turn is coupled to the lower part of the support platform (5). 6. Lifting platform system for scaffolding, according to claim 1, characterized in that the support platform (5) is made of resistant material, such as wood, recycled PVC plastic or metal. 7. Lifting platform system for scaffolding, according to claim 1, characterized in that the support mechanism (6) includes a pivoting hinge coupled to the lower part of the support platform (5), designed to hold it and fit between the rungs of the rack, allowing its release and an articulated movement to deploy said support platform (5) in relation to the vertical bar (1.1). 8. Lifting platform system for scaffolding according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking mechanism (7) comprises an L-shaped hook, which is movably coupled to the lower part of the pivot hinge, such that when the pivot hinge is fitted between the rungs of the rack, the hook fits snugly into the rack to ensure secure locking of the support platform (5).