Scaffolding section

Abstract

A scaffolding section is provided. The scaffolding section comprises a first and a second standard. A substantially horizontally oriented ledger is connected to the first and the second standard a predetermined height above a bottom end of the first and the second standard. An arch structure is disposed between the first and the second standard and below the ledger. The arch structure comprises at least a top part, a substantially straight first bottom part and a substantially straight second bottom part. The first and the second bottom part are disposed along a substantial length of the first and the second standard, respectively. The arch structure is mounted to the ledger, to the first standard, and to the second standard.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 
     
         1 . A scaffolding section comprising:
 a first and a second standard;   a substantially horizontally oriented ledger connected to the first and the second standard a predetermined height above a bottom end of the first and the second standard; and,   an arch structure disposed between the first and the second standard and below the ledger, the arch structure comprising at least a top part, a substantially straight first bottom part and a substantially straight second bottom part, the first and the second bottom part being disposed along a substantial length of the first and the second standard, respectively, the arch structure being mounted to the ledger, to the first standard, and to the second standard.   
     
     
         2 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 1  wherein the first and the second bottom part are disposed in close proximity to the first and the second standard, respectively. 
     
     
         3 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 2  wherein the arch structure is mounted to each standard at a plurality of locations along the respective standard. 
     
     
         4 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 3  wherein the arch structure is mounted to each standard at a first location placed in close proximity to a bottom end of the respective standard and at a second location placed in a top part of the respective standard. 
     
     
         5 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 1  wherein the arch structure comprises a first arch section mounted to the first standard and the ledger and a second arch section mounted to the second standard and the ledger. 
     
     
         6 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 5  wherein the first arch section and the second arch section are removable mounted to the respective standard and the ledger. 
     
     
         7 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 6  wherein the first and the second bottom part are disposed in close proximity to the first and the second standard, respectively. 
     
     
         8 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 7  wherein the first arch section and the second arch section are mounted to the respective standard at a plurality of locations along thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 8  wherein the first arch section and the second arch section are mounted to the respective standard at a first location placed in close proximity to a bottom end of the respective standard and at a second location placed in a top part of the respective standard. 
     
     
         10 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 9  wherein the first arch section and the second arch section are mounted to the respective standard at a location placed between the first location and the second location. 
     
     
         11 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 8  wherein the first arch section and the second arch section are mounted to the respective standard using standard couplers fastened to respective rosettes placed at predetermined locations along the standard. 
     
     
         12 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 8  comprising a coupling tube mounted to the ledger, the coupling tube being adapted for accommodating a top end portion of the first arch section and the second arch section therein. 
     
     
         13 . The scaffolding section according to  claim 12  wherein the first arch section and the second arch section are rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the coupling tube.