Scaffolding system

Abstract

A scaffolding system can include a first platform and a second platform adjustably connected to a plurality of tower extensions. Fixing members coupled to the plurality of tower extensions may fix a separation distance between the first platform and the second platform. One or more dimensions of the first platform and one or more dimensions of the second platform may be adjustable. A position of the first and second platforms along the plurality of tower extensions may be manually adjustable. An extendable wall may be connected to outer edges of the first and second platforms.

1 . A scaffolding system comprising:
 a plurality of tower extensions;   one or more fixing members coupled to the plurality of tower extensions;   a first platform and a second platform adjustably connected to the plurality of tower extensions, wherein:
 the first platform is positioned below the second platform and separation distance between the first platform and the second platform is fixed by the one or more fixing members, 
 one or more dimensions of the first platform and one or more dimensions of the second platform are adjustable, and 
 a position of the first and second platforms along the plurality of tower extensions is manually adjustable; and 
   an extendable wall connected to an outer edge of the first platform and an outer edge of the second platform that is directly above the outer edge of the first platform, wherein a length of the wall that is parallel to the outer edges of the first and second platforms is adjustable.   
     
     
         2 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tower extensions comprise a first tower extension and a second tower extension, wherein:
 a first side edge of the first platform and a first side edge of the second platform are adjustably connected to the first tower extension; and   a second side edge of the first platform and a second side edge of the second platform are adjustably connected to the second tower extension.   
     
     
         3 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein each tower extension comprises a plurality of holes that are equally spaced along the height of the tower extension and configured to receive fasteners to anchor the first platform and the second platform to the tower extension when the position of the first and second platforms along the plurality of tower extensions is not being adjusted. 
     
     
         4 . The scaffolding system of  claim 2 , wherein a lateral distance between the first tower extension and the second tower extension is greater than or equal to 5 feet and less than or equal to 10 feet. 
     
     
         5 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein a height of each tower extension of the plurality of tower extensions is greater than or equal to 4 feet and less than or equal to 15 feet. 
     
     
         6 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein each tower extension of the plurality of tower extensions comprises two parallel bars coupled to each other by a plurality of rungs, wherein each rung of the plurality of rungs forms a 90° angle with the two parallel bars. 
     
     
         7 . The scaffolding system of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of rungs are equally spaced along the two parallel bars, and wherein a vertical spacing between adjacent rungs is greater than or equal to 6 inches and less than or equal to 12 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein a deck portion of the first platform and a deck portion of the second platform are configured to be removable. 
     
     
         9 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein a side edge of the first platform and a side edge of the second platform are configured to receive timber in order to increase a length of the first platform in a first dimension of the one or more dimensions of the first platform or to increase a length of a first dimension of the one or more dimensions of the second platform. 
     
     
         10 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , comprising a plurality of arms connected to the plurality of tower extensions, and wherein each arm of the plurality of arms is configured to connect to a structure, wherein an inclination of each arm of the plurality of arms with respect to the structure is configured to be adjustable. 
     
     
         11 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second platforms are coupled to one or more ropes, wherein the positions of the first and second platforms along the plurality of tower extensions are configured to be manually adjusted using a winch configured to control the one or more ropes. 
     
     
         12 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , wherein the extendable wall comprises a plurality of sliding panels configured to at least partially overlap. 
     
     
         13 . The scaffolding system of  claim 1 , comprising one or more side walls connected to a side edge of the first platform or a side edge of the second platform. 
     
     
         14 . A method for adjusting a scaffolding system, the method comprising:
 adjustably connecting a first platform and a second platform to a plurality of tower extensions such that the first platform is positioned below the second platform;   connecting a plurality fixing members to the first platform, the second platform, and the plurality of tower extensions to fix a separation distance between the first platform and the second platform;   manually adjusting a position of a first platform and a position of a second platform along a plurality of tower extensions;   adjusting one or more dimensions of the first platform and one or more dimensions of the second platform;   connecting an extendable wall to an outer edge of the first platform and an outer edge of the second platform that is directly above the outer edge of the first platform; and   adjusting a length of the extendable wall that is parallel to the outer edges of the first and second platforms based on the adjustments to the one or more dimensions of the first platform and the second platform.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , comprising connecting a first side wall to a side edge of the first platform and a second side wall to a side edge of the second platform. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , the separation distance between the first platform and the second platform is greater than or equal to 5 feet and less than or equal to 10 feet. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein manually adjusting the position of the first platform and the second platform along the plurality of tower extensions comprises winding or unwinding, using a winch, a plurality of ropes coupled to the first and second platforms. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein adjusting a first dimension of the one or more dimensions of the first platform or a first dimension of the one or more dimensions of the second platform comprises attaching timber to a side edge of the first platform or a side edge of the second platform in order to increase a length of the first platform in the first dimension or to increase a length of the second platform in the first dimension. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , comprising:
 connecting a first end of an arm configured to couple to a structure to the plurality of tower extensions;   adjusting an inclination of the arm of the plurality of arms relative to the structure; and   connecting a second end of the arm to the structure.   
     
     
         20 . A scaffolding system comprising:
 a plurality of tower extensions;   one or more fixing members coupled to the plurality of tower extensions;   a first platform and a second platform adjustably connected to the plurality of tower extensions, wherein:
 the first platform is positioned below the second platform and a separation distance between the first platform and the second platform is fixed by the one or more fixing members, and 
 one or more dimensions of the first platform and one or more dimensions of the second platform are adjustable; 
   a plurality of ropes coupled to the first platform and the second platform;   a winch configured to wind and unwind the plurality of ropes, wherein the winch is configured to be operated by hand, wherein, when the winch is operated, the positions of the first platform and the second platform along the plurality of tower extensions are adjusted; and   an extendable wall connected to an outer edge of the first platform and an outer edge of the second platform that is directly above the outer edge of the first platform, wherein a length of the wall that is parallel to the outer edges of the first and second platforms is adjustable.