Modular platform system

a platform system and module technology, applied in the field of modules, can solve the problems of not facilitating efficient transportation, requiring labor-intensive field adjustments on the top of the deck pan, and not facilitating quick installation of the deck panels

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-02-05
GREARSON KENNETH R
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With these deck framing systems, each vertical height adjustment to vary the elevation of the top of the deck pan requires labor-intensive field adjustments, of ten accomplished with welded connections.
Further, many of these deck framing systems have welded connections or metal fasteners exposed beneath the deck structure.
Thus, a problem associated with deck framing systems and methods therefor that precede the present invention is that they do not facilitate quick installation of the deck panels by permitting pre-placement of the securement means prior to installation of the deck panels, and movement of the securement means as the deck panels are installed.
Still a further problem associated with deck framing systems and met

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[0046] The modular platform system 10 of the present invention can be suspended with respect to a structure to support a dynamic and / or static load with respect to an underside surface of the structure. For example, the structure may comprise a bridge construction having a plurality of support beams or stringers extending along a length of the bridge to form support surfaces. In order to repair and / or paint the bridge, particularly an underside or bottom support surface of the bridge, modular platform system 10 can be installed to suspend from the underside of the bridge to allow access to desired areas of the structure. Such repair may include slab demolition, sand or shot blasting the supporting steel and painting the steel structure. Additionally, modular platform system 10 can be adapted to contain debris, such as concrete pieces, removed from the bridge to prevent the debris from falling to the ground or into the water. In one preferred embodiment of this invention, modular pla...

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A platform module suspendable from a structure for supporting a dynamic load with respect to a support surface of the structure including a first framing member suspended with respect to the structure. A second framing member is suspended with respect to the structure and mounted with respect to the first framing member. A deck panel is positioned between the first framing member and the second framing member and suspended with respect to the structure. At least one adjustable suspension member is attached to each of the first framing member and the second framing member, and removably mounted with respect to the structure. Also disclosed is a modular platform system including a plurality of platform modules and a method for suspending a modular platform system with respect to the structure.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 400,827, filed 02 Aug. 2002.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] This invention relates to a modular platform system and a method of installing the modular platform system, wherein a plurality of operatively connected platform modules can be quickly and efficiently suspended with respect to a working location. More specifically, this invention relates to a modular platform system and method of installing the system wherein a plurality of platform modules can be installed and suspended with respect to a bottom or underside support surface of a bridge structure or other structure, for example.[0004] 2. Description of Prior Art[0005] Many deck structures are supported by an angle bracket having one leg structurally welded to an edge portion or an underside of a horizontal flange of a steel stringer, a steel plate, a girder, or another suitable steel primary structural member. Deck pans or other suitable...

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IPC IPC(8): E01D19/10E04G3/28E04G3/30
CPCE01D19/106E04G3/30E04G3/28E04G2003/283
Inventor GREARSON, KENNETH R.
Owner GREARSON KENNETH R
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