Attachment mechanisms and systems for use with edge protection systems

Abstract

Mechanisms, systems, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism includes an attachment plate comprising an attachment slot and an attachment groove, wherein one or more of the attachment slot and the attachment groove are configured to receive one or more fastening mechanisms to secure the attachment mechanisms to a fixed structure; a cross plate comprising a cross hole, wherein the cross plate is fixedly connected to the attachment plate, and wherein the cross plate is disposed perpendicular to the attachment plate. In some embodiments, the cross hole defines a pivot point of the attachment mechanism.

1 . An attachment mechanism comprising:
 an attachment plate comprising an attachment slot and an attachment groove,   wherein one or more of the attachment slot and the attachment groove are configured to receive one or more fastening mechanisms to secure the attachment mechanisms to a fixed structure;   a cross plate comprising a cross hole,   wherein the cross plate is fixedly connected to the attachment plate, and   wherein the cross plate is disposed perpendicular to the attachment plate.   
     
     
         2 . The attachment mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the cross hole defines a pivot point of the attachment mechanism. 
     
     
         3 . The attachment mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the cross hole is aligned with one or more of the attachment slot or the attachment groove. 
     
     
         4 . The attachment mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the cross plate is fixedly attached to the attachment plate via one or more weldments. 
     
     
         5 . The attachment mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment slot comprises a keyhole-shaped slot. 
     
     
         6 . The attachment mechanism of  claim 5 , wherein the attachment slot and the attachment groove are disposed on opposite sides of the cross plate, and wherein the attachment slot is disposed below the attachment slot. 
     
     
         7 . An attachment system configured to support an edge protection system, wherein the attachment system comprises:
 an attachment mechanism comprising:
 an attachment plate comprising an attachment slot and an attachment groove, 
 wherein one or more of the attachment slot and the attachment groove are configured to receive one or more fastening mechanisms to secure the attachment mechanisms to a fixed structure; 
 a cross plate comprising a cross hole, 
 wherein the cross plate is fixedly connected to the attachment plate, and 
 wherein the cross plate is disposed perpendicular to the attachment plate; 
   a fixed beam fixedly attached to the attachment mechanism; and   a running beam operably attached to the first beam such that the running beam is configured to move along a length of the fixed beam relative to the attachment mechanism.   
     
     
         8 . The attachment system of  claim 7 , further comprising a sliding bracket, wherein the sliding bracket is fixedly attached to the running beam and operatively engaged with the fixed beam, such that the sliding bracket is configured to move along the length of the fixed beam relative to the attachment mechanism. 
     
     
         9 . The attachment system of  claim 7 , wherein the cross hole defines a pivot point of the attachment mechanism above the center of gravity of the fixed beam such that the fixed beam is prevented from rotating relative to the attachment mechanism. 
     
     
         10 . The attachment system of  claim 7 , wherein the cross hole is aligned with one or more of the attachment slot or the attachment groove. 
     
     
         11 . The attachment system of  claim 7 , wherein the cross plate is fixedly attached to the attachment plate via one or more weldments. 
     
     
         12 . The attachment system of  claim 7 , wherein the attachment slot comprises a keyhole-shaped slot. 
     
     
         13 . The attachment system of  claim 12 , wherein the attachment slot and the attachment groove are disposed on opposite sides of the cross plate, and wherein the attachment slot is disposed below the attachment slot.