A container for framework elements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for parts of a shoring or scaffold system, the container comprising at least one mounting point for at least a part of the scaffold system, wherein in use, when the part is in its in use position, at least a portion of the part is engageable with the mount, and when the part is not in use, the container is adapted to carry the part. In use, the container is multipurpose, in that it is adapted to carry scaffold parts, or serve as a platform for the scaffold parts, or serve as a platform for the scaffold. When not in use, the container is adapted to be or be stored within the footprint of the scaffold.

1 . A container for scaffold parts, the container comprising at least one mounting point for at least a part of the scaffold, wherein in use, when the part is in its in use position, at least a portion of the part is engageable with the mount, and when the part is not in use, the container is adapted to carry the part. 
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the part is an upright. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the scaffold assembly comprises a plurality of uprights, and the container comprises a mounting point for each upright. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein the scaffold assembly is substantially rectilinear in planform, and comprises an upright at or near each of the corners thereof, and wherein the container comprises a base which is substantially rectilinear in planform, and which comprises a mounting point for each upright cooperatively located so as to match the planform of the scaffold assembly uprights. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein each mounting point comprises a through aperture. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein each aperture is adapted to receive an upper end of one upright there through. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein each aperture is adapted to receive a lower end of one upright there through. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein in use, an upper end of each upright of the scaffold assembly is receivable through a mounting point from beneath the container. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein in use, when a lower end of each upright of the scaffold assembly is received through a mounting point from above the container, each extends to a floor or ground surface on which the container is also supported. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein in use, when an upper end of each upright of the scaffold assembly is received through a mounting point from below the container, the container forms a platform supported by the uprights. PATENT 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of wheels depending from the base, and on which the container can roll. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 11 , further comprising coupling means via which a train of container's can be formed. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the base is adapted to receive a pair of forklift tines. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one lifting point via which the container can be craned. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a means for securing the framework elements with respect to the base. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising side walls mounted along a pair of sides of the base, and end walls mounted along a pair of ends of the base. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 16 , further comprising a cross brace, wherein in use, the cross brace releasably bridges the side walls. 
     
     
         18 . The container of claim  167 , wherein the side walls comprise cut out sections for providing access to the base, and for scaffold cross members. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the end walls comprise hinged top sections. 
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising means for stacking the container with at least one like container when not in use. 
     
     
         21 . A container for formwork shoring system parts, the container comprising at least one mounting point for at least a part of the formwork shoring system, wherein in use, when the part is in its in use position, at least a portion of the part is engageable with the mount, and when the part is not in use, the container is adapted to carry the part. 
     
     
         22 . A container for scaffold parts, the container comprising a base, and at least one mounting point for at least a part of the scaffold, wherein in use, the container is adapted to carry scaffold parts, or serve as a platform for the scaffold, and when not in use, the container is adapted to be or be stored within the footprint of the scaffold. 
     
     
         23 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein each aperture is adapted to receive a lower end of one upright there through. 
     
     
         24 . The container of  claim 23 , wherein in use, when a lower end of each upright of the scaffold assembly is received through a mounting point from above the container, each extends to a floor or ground surface on which the container is also supported. 
     
     
         25 . A container for scaffold parts, the container comprising a base, the base comprising a platform and a plurality of mounting points, where each mounting point comprises an aperture sized to accept a portion of a scaffold upright therethrough, wherein in use, when the upright is in its in use position, at least a portion of the upright is engageable with one of the mounting points to extend normal to the platform, and when the upright is not in use, it can be carried upon the platform.