Enclosure system for scaffolding

Abstract

An enclosure system for scaffolding frame that includes a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end and a second end and at least one slot. The stackable section members may be stacked one on top of each other so that the slot of each stackable section member is aligned with one another to form a continuous slot. The stacking of the stackable section members one on top of each other defines a continuous profile. Mounting members may secure each of the stackable section members to the scaffolding frame. An enclosing means is adapted to engage the slot and the continuous slot when the stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to enclose the scaffolding frame.

1 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame, comprising: 
 (a) a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end and a second end, and at least one slot, whereby said stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other so that each of said slot of each stackable section member is aligned with one another to form a continuous slot;    (b) mounting members for securing each of said stackable section members to said scaffolding frame, and;    (c) an enclosing means adapted to engage said slot and said continuous slot when said stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to enclose said scaffolding frame.    
   
   
       2 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of stackable section members are further defined as a profile with a top side, a bottom side, and two sides wherein each side has one of said slots further defined as a C-shaped channel along each of said sides that engages said enclosing means.  
   
   
       3 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a connecting member for connecting either said first end or said second end of said stackable section members to one another.  
   
   
       4 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said profile further comprises a series of recesses at said first and second ends that receive said connecting member.  
   
   
       5 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said profile further comprises a central pocket running the length of each of said profile.  
   
   
       6 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said mounting member is a bracket adapted to receive said scaffolding frame.  
   
   
       7 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said bracket is notched to receive a fastening means for securing said bracket to said stackable section members.  
   
   
       8 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said enclosing means is an adjustable tarp having two side edges that are adapted, down the length of each of said side edges, to engage each of said C-shaped channels.  
   
   
       9 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said side edges of said tarp further comprise a guide member attached to each of said side edges, whereby said guide member is inserted into each of said C-shaped channels on each of said sides of said stackable section members and said side edges of said tarp are guided up said C-shaped channels.  
   
   
       10 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said guide member may be rope or wire.  
   
   
       11 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable tarp has elastised portions.  
   
   
       12 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable tarp made from insulated material, reflective material, transparent material or camouflage material.  
   
   
       13 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein adjustable tarp further comprises a top edge and a bottom edge, said top and bottom edges each has a linking member, wherein said linking member on said top edge of said tarp can connect to a linking member on a bottom edge of an adjacent adjustable tarp.  
   
   
       14 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said bottom side further comprises a telescoping portion to adjust the distance between said stackable section members and said scaffold frame.  
   
   
       15 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame, comprising: 
 (a) a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, and two sides, each side having a slot whereby said stackable section members are stacked one on top of each other to form a first continuous profile, whereby each slot on either side of each stackable section member is aligned when said first continuous profile is mounted to said scaffold frame thereby forming a continuous slot on each of said two sides;    (b) mounting members for securing each of said stackable section members to said scaffolding frame, and;    (c) an enclosing means adapted to engage each continuous slot; wherein said first continuous profile is secured to a first vertical member of said scaffold frame and a second continuous profile is secured to a second vertical member of said scaffold frame, and said enclosing means engages each of said continuous slots on said first continuous profile and said second continuous profile.    
   
   
       16 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said enclosing means is further comprises a top edge and a bottom edge, said top and bottom edges each has a linking member, wherein said linking member on said top edge of said enclosing means can connect to a linking member on a bottom edge of an adjacent enclosing means.  
   
   
       17 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said enclosing means is an adjustable tarp having two side edges that are adapted, down the length of each of said side edges, to engage each of said slots.  
   
   
       18 . An enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable tarp has elastised portions and made from insulated material, reflective material, transparent material or camouflage material.  
   
   
       19 . A method of erecting an enclosure system for scaffolding frame, said enclosure system having a plurality of stackable section members each having a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, and two sides, each side having a slot, mounting members for securing each of said stackable section members to said scaffolding frame, and an enclosing means adapted to engage said slot, said method comprising the following steps: 
 (a) stacking said stackable section members one on top of each other to form a first continuous profile, whereby each slot on either side of each stackable section member is aligned when said first continuous profile is mounted to said scaffold frame thereby forming a continuous slot on each of said two sides;    (b) securing said first continuous profile to a first vertical member of said scaffold frame by said mounting member;    (c) securing a second continuous profile to a second vertical member of said scaffold frame by said mounting member;    (d) inserting said enclosing means into said continuous slot of said first continuous profile;    (e) inserting said enclosing means into said continuous slot of said second continuous profile;    (f) pulling said enclosing means along said continuous slots to a desired distance along said first and, second continuous profiles to enclose said scaffolding frame.    
   
   
       20 . A method of erecting an enclosure system for scaffolding frame as claimed in  claim 19 , said enclosing means further comprises a top edge and a bottom edge, said top and bottom edges each has a linking member, said method further comprising the step of connecting said linking member on said top edge of said enclosing means to a linking member on a bottom edge of an adjacent enclosing means.