Temporary scaffolding system

Abstract

A scaffolding system in which a platform or wall may be secured to a crosspiece supported by cables near an angled structure or in another difficult location. A platform is secured to the crosspiece horizontally, while a wall is secured vertically. The crosspiece may be an angle iron or pipe, for example. Also disclosed are clamps and clamping arrangements for securing the platform or wall to the crosspiece.

1 . A method of providing a temporary platform near a structure, comprising the steps of: 
 securing at least one cable near said structure;    securing a crosspiece to said cable; and    securing said platform to said crosspiece.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said structure has angled portions; and further comprising the step of arranging said cable, crosspiece and platform without weight-bearing contact with said angled portions.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said crosspiece is secured directly to said cable.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said crosspiece is secured to said cable by a clamp having a first portion secured to said cable and a second portion secured to said crosspiece.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said platform is comprised in a stairway.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said platform is provided by a plank.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one cable comprises a plurality of cables, and said crosspiece is secured to at least two of said cables.  
   
   
       8 . A temporary platform provided near a structure, comprising in combination: 
 at least one cable secured near said structure;    a crosspiece secured to said cable; and    said platform being secured to said crosspiece.    
   
   
       9 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein said structure has angled portions; and wherein said cable, crosspiece and platform are arranged out of weight-bearing contact with said angled portions.  
   
   
       10 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein said crosspiece is secured directly to said cable.  
   
   
       11 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein said crosspiece is secured to said cable by a clamp having a first portion secured to said cable and a second portion secured to said crosspiece.  
   
   
       12 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein said platform is comprised in a stairway.  
   
   
       13 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein said platform is provided by a plank.  
   
   
       14 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein said at least one cable comprises a plurality of cables, and said crosspiece is secured to at least two of said cables.  
   
   
       15 . An arrangement for securing a platform to a cable comprising: 
 a crosspiece for supporting the platform;    a first fastener for securing the crosspiece to the cable;    a second fastener for securing the platform to the crosspiece.    
   
   
       16 . The arrangement of  claim 15 , wherein said crosspiece is an angle iron having two arms with an angle therebetween, one arm being disposed for supporting said platform, the other arm having said first fastener for securing the angle iron to the cable; and 
 wherein said second fastener secures said platform to said angle iron.    
   
   
       17 . The arrangement of  claim 15 , wherein said second fastener has a hook portion engaging said crosspiece, and a securing portion engaging said plank.  
   
   
       18 . The arrangement of  claim 15 , wherein said first fastener comprises a plate, a cable clamp mounted on one side of the plate, and a crosspiece clamp mounted on the other side of the plate.  
   
   
       19 . The arrangement of  claim 18 , wherein said crosspiece is a pipe and said crosspiece clamp is a pipe clamp.  
   
   
       20 . The arrangement of  claim 15 , wherein said crosspiece is a pipe, said first fastener being mounted directly to said pipe.  
   
   
       21 . The arrangement of  claim 20 , wherein said first fastener is mounted to a flattened portion of said pipe.  
   
   
       22 . The arrangement of  claim 15 , wherein said platform has a track formed therein, said second fastener having a portion for engaging said track for holding said platform to said crosspiece.  
   
   
       23 . The arrangement of  claim 22 , wherein said second fastener further has a hook portion for engaging said crosspiece.  
   
   
       24 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein said cable extends vertically and said crosspiece extends horizontally.  
   
   
       25 . The platform of  claim 24 , wherein said platform extends horizontally.  
   
   
       26 . The platform of  claim 24 , wherein said platform extends vertically.