Scaffolding

Abstract

The invention relates to scaffold frames and scaffold structures. In one embodiment, the invention generally relates to a scaffolding frame that includes at least two vertical support members, at least two legs for each of the vertical support members that extend outward and away from the vertical support members, in which each leg is rotatable around the vertical support members and lockably coupled to each of the vertical support members, the scaffold frame configured such that in a deployed state, a base member of each leg and bottom of each of the vertical support members contact an underlying surface.

1 . A portable scaffold frame comprising:
 at least two vertical support members; and   at least two legs for each of the vertical support members that extend outward and away from the vertical support members, each of the legs include a proximal end connected to a lower portion of each of the vertical support members and a distal end configured to receive a base member, the scaffold frame configured such that in a deployed state, the base member of each leg and a bottom of each of the vertical support members contact an underlying surface.   
   
   
       2 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 1 , further including at least one platform movably connected to the vertical support members. 
   
   
       3 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 1 , further including a base member connected to each leg. 
   
   
       4 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 3 , wherein the base member is selected from the group consisting of a footing, a wheel device, a spike, a castor, and a suction cup. 
   
   
       5 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 4 , wherein the base member is removable from the distal end of the legs. 
   
   
       6 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame is freestanding in a deployed state. 
   
   
       7 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the vertical support members include an outer member and an inner member, the inner member being telescopically movable with respect to the outer member. 
   
   
       8 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 1 , wherein each of the legs include an outer member and an inner member, the inner member being telescopically movable with respect to the outer member. 
   
   
       9 . A portable scaffold frame comprising:
 at least two vertical support members; and   at least two legs connected to each of the vertical support members that extend outward and away from the vertical support members, each of the legs being rotatable around the vertical support members and lockably coupled at a proximal end to a lower portion of each of the vertical support members, and a distal end of each of the legs configured to receive a base member, the scaffold frame configured such that in a deployed state, the base member of each leg and bottom of each of the vertical support members contact an underlying surface.   
   
   
       10 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 9 , further including at least one platform movably connected to the vertical support members. 
   
   
       11 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 9 , further including a base member connected to each leg. 
   
   
       12 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 11 , wherein the base member is selected from the group consisting of a footing, a wheel device, a spike, a castor, and a suction cup. 
   
   
       13 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 11 , wherein the base member is removable from the distal end of the legs. 
   
   
       14 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 9 , wherein the frame is freestanding in a deployed state. 
   
   
       15 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 9 , wherein the vertical support members include an outer member and an inner member, the inner member being telescopically movable with respect to the outer member. 
   
   
       16 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 9 , wherein each of the legs includes an outer member and an inner member, the inner member being telescopically movable with respect to the outer member. 
   
   
       17 . A portable scaffold structure comprising:
 at least two vertical support members;   at least two legs for each of the vertical support members that extend outward and away from the vertical support members, each leg being rotatable around the vertical support members and lockably coupled at a proximal end to a lower portion of each of the vertical support members and a distal end of each of the legs configured to receive a base member; and   at least one platform mounted to and movable interaction with the vertical support members, the scaffold structure configured such that in a deployed state, the base member of each leg and bottom of each of the vertical support members contact an underlying surface.   
   
   
       18 . The scaffold structure according to  claim 17 , further including a base member connected to each leg. 
   
   
       19 . The scaffold structure according to  claim 18 , wherein the base member is selected from the group consisting of a footing, a wheel device, a spike, a castor, and a suction cup. 
   
   
       20 . The scaffold structure according to  claim 18 , wherein the base member is removable from the distal end of the legs. 
   
   
       21 . The scaffold structure according to  claim 18 , further including a spacer coupled to a top portion of each of the vertical support members. 
   
   
       22 . The scaffold structure according to  claim 21 , further including a first horizontal support member that connects across the top of each of the spacers. 
   
   
       23 . The scaffold structure according to  claim 22 , further including a second horizontal support member that connects from a leg on a first vertical support member to a leg on a second vertical support member. 
   
   
       24 . The scaffold frame according to  claim 17 , wherein the vertical support members include an outer member and an inner member, the inner member being telescopically movable with respect to the outer member. 
   
   
       25 . The scaffold structure according to  claim 17 , wherein each of the leg include an outer member and an inner member, the inner member being telescopically movable with respect to the outer member.