Enclosure system for scaffolding
AssigneeSrs Scaffolding Solutions Inc.
InventorsBARRY JOHN CROOKSHANK, RYAN LARRY ANTHONY VANKOOTEN
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Abstract
An enclosure system is provided for weatherproofing the work area on a standard scaffold structure adjacent a vertical wall surface and attachment thereto, comprising a framework consisting of a plurality of spaced apart base bars joined to an equal plurality of extension bars, and an overlying weatherproofing layer.
Claims14
An enclosure system for weatherproofing a work area on a scaffold structure adjacent a vertical wall surface and attachment thereto, comprising a framework consisting of a plurality of spaced apart base bars joined to an equal plurality of extension bars, and an overlying weatherproofing layer, wherein:
- the scaffold structure comprises a plurality of vertical tubes;
- each base bar has a length, hollow structural section, and opposing ends, one end being connected to a vertical tube on the scaffold structure by means of a coupler, and the other end being vertically offset from the first end toward the vertical wall surface and connected to the extension bar by means of a first joining structure;
- each extension bar has a length, hollow structural section, opposing ends, and two or more pivot joints along the length, one end having a second joining structure complementary to the first joining structure on the base bar and connected thereto, and the other end having a head structure for engaging the vertical wall surface;
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- the overlying weatherproofing layer comprises a sheet material overlying and attached to the framework.
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