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,    (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;    (d) means for stabilizing said stackable section members    
   
   
       2 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said stabilizing means comprises a member extending from one of said stackable section members and said scaffolding frame.  
   
   
       3 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said stabilizing member includes a receiving means having a C-shaped cross-section.  
   
   
       4 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said receiving means includes a slot adapted to align with a fastener extending from said one of said stackable sections.  
   
   
       5 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said stabilizing means comprises a stabilizing telescoping device.  
   
   
       6 . An enclosure as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said stabilizing telescoping device comprises a telescoping extension releaseably securable to one end of said stackable section.  
   
   
       7 . An enclosure as claimed in  claim 6  wherein said telescoping extension is pivotably moveable relative said one end of said stackable sections.  
   
   
       8 . An enclosure as claimed in  claim 7  wherein said telescoping enclosure includes a sleeve displaceable relative said telescoping extension.  
   
   
       9 . An enclosure as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said sleeve includes an extension having a hole for pivotable movement thereabouts.  
   
   
       10 . An enclosure as claimed in  claim 1  further including an insulated material having a plurality of insulating bubbles.  
   
   
       11 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 10  wherein said insulating bubbles are disposed between two skins.  
   
   
       12 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 11  where one of said skins comprises a reflective surface.  
   
   
       13 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 1  further including a mounting member.  
   
   
       14 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said mounting member includes two brackets engageable with said stackable section member.  
   
   
       15 . An enclosure system as claimed in  claim 14  wherein said stackable section includes a capturing recess to capture one end of said brackets.  
   
   
       16 . 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;    (g) stabilizing said stackable section members relative said scaffolding frame.    
   
   
       17 . A method as claimed in  claim 16  wherein said stabilizing step comprises moving a telescoping member relative said stackable section member.  
   
   
       18 . A member as claimed in  claim 16  wherein said stabilizing comprises extending a stabilizing member between said stackable section member and said scaffolding frame.