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- the present invention relates to an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, with particular applicability to securing tarpaulins to scaffolding.
- Canadian Patent 2,359,515 (Layfield 2001), owned by the Layfield Group, describes an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins which has an elongate body with a first side, a second side, and a longitudinal axis.
- the elongate body has a first connector and a second connector.
- the first connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis facing the first side.
- the second connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis facing the second side.
- Anchoring wings protrude past the first side and the second side. Openings are placed in the anchoring wings to receive fasteners.
- the use of the term “tarpaulin” is intended in the broadest sense.
- the Layfield '515 patent has been produced commercially as an inexpensive polymer plastic extrusion and has attained a measure of commercial success.
- products made in accordance with the teachings of the Layfield '515 patent experienced some unanticipated failures when exposed to high winds.
- the term “high winds” refers to winds in excess of 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour) .
- the tarpaulin secured to scaffolding acts like a sail and captures the wind.
- the high winds exerted such force that it caused ties, used to secure the body to scaffolding, to pull through and destroy the anchoring wings. If there was any slack in the ties, the high winds caused the body to slap violently against the scaffolding; resulting in cracks and eventual failure where the first wing and the second wing join the body.
- the problem was taken to the extrusion company doing the polymer plastic extruding for The Layfield Group.
- the extrusion company indicated that the problem could not be solved merely by thickening the low cost polymer plastic extrusion.
- Their recommendation was to use alternative materials, such as aluminum or undertake a redesign of the apparatus.
- the use of aluminum would make the apparatus too expensive for the intended market.
- the Layfield Group therefore, had no alternative but to undertake a redesign of the apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins.
- an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins which includes a polymer plastic elongate body having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, and a longitudinal axis.
- An integrally formed first connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end.
- the first connector has an opening facing the first side.
- the first connector is adapted to receive and retain a first bulbous edge of a first tarpaulin.
- An integrally formed second connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end.
- the second connector has an opening facing the second side.
- the second connector is adapted to receive and retain a second bulbous edge of a second tarpaulin.
- An integrally formed first anchoring wing underlies the elongate body and extends from the first end to the second end.
- the first anchoring wing has a first side and a second side. The first side of the first anchoring wing protrudes past the first side of the elongate body.
- the second side of the first anchoring wing merges into a vertical plane positioned along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body.
- An integrally formed second anchoring wing underlies the elongate body and extends from the first end to the second end.
- the second anchoring wing has a first side and a second side. The first side of the second anchoring wing protrudes past the second side of the elongate body.
- the second side of the second anchoring wing merges into the vertical plane.
- the problem with failures of the wings was resolved by having the wings underlie the main part of the body and merge into a vertical plane positioned on the longitudinal axis of the body. In this way the wings were better integrated with the main body and less prone to cracks that there were with a single point of attachment.
- first anchoring wing and the second anchoring wing were also made of a thicker polymer plastic than the first connector and the second connector.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an end elevation view in section of the apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1 in use securing tarpaulins to scaffolding rosettes.
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1 in use securing tarpaulins to scaffolding tubing.
- FIGS. 1 through 4 The preferred embodiment, an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, generally identified by reference numeral 10 , will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 4 .
- apparatus 10 has a polymer plastic elongate body 12 having a first end 14 , a second end 16 , a first side 18 , a second side 20 , and a longitudinal axis 22 .
- An integrally formed first “C” channel connector 24 extends parallel to longitudinal axis 22 for the entire length of elongate body 12 from first end 14 to second end 16 .
- first “C” channel connector 24 has a slotted opening 26 facing first side 18 .
- first “C” channel connector 24 is further adapted to receive and retain a first bulbous edge 28 of a first tarpaulin 30 .
- an integrally formed second “C” channel connector 32 extends parallel to longitudinal axis 22 for the entire length of elongate body 12 from first end 14 to second end 16 .
- second “C” channel connector 32 has a slotted opening 34 facing second side 20 .
- second “C” channel connector 32 is further adapted to receive and retain a second bulbous edge 36 of a second tarpaulin 38 .
- an integrally formed first anchoring wing 40 underlies elongate body 12 and extends from first end 14 to second end 16 .
- first anchoring wing 40 has a first side 42 and a second side 44 .
- First side 42 of first anchoring wing 40 protrudes past first side 18 of elongate body 12 .
- second side 44 of the first anchoring wing 40 merges into a vertical plane 46 positioned along longitudinal axis 22 of elongate body 12 .
- an integrally formed second 15 anchoring wing 48 underlies elongate body 12 and extends from first end 14 to second end 16 .
- second anchoring wing 48 has a first side 50 and a second side 52 .
- First side 50 of second anchoring wing 48 protrudes past second side 20 of elongate body 12 . Referring to FIGS.
- second side 52 of second anchoring wing 48 merges into a vertical plane 46 positioned along longitudinal axis 22 of elongate body 12 .
- first anchoring wing 40 and second anchoring wing 48 are angled outwardly and downwardly from elongate body 12 to define a concave engagement surface 54 .
- body 12 has a second underlying curvature 56 that is more acutely angled than concave engagement surface 54 .
- First anchoring wing 40 and second anchoring wing 48 are further adapted with a reinforcing ridge 58 made of thicker polymer plastic and which runs along longitudinal edges, 60 and 62 , respectively. Referring to FIG.
- each of “C” channel connectors 24 and 32 at first end 14 and second end 16 has a chamfer 64 to facilitate insertion of each of bulbous ends 28 and 36 of each of tarpaulins 30 and 38 into each of “C” channel connectors 24 and 32 , as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 .
- apparatus 10 may be positioned adjacent a scaffolding rosette 66 .
- appropriate holes 68 may be drilled or selected from predrilled holes 68 into first anchoring wing 40 and second anchoring wing 48 .
- a strap 70 may then be fashioned to secure body 12 to rosette 66 .
- apparatus 10 may be positioned adjacent a tubing 72 .
- appropriate holes 68 may be drilled or selected from predrilled holes 68 into first anchoring wing 40 and second anchoring wing 48 .
- a wire 74 may then be fashioned to secure body 12 to tubing 72 .
- apparatus 10 receives bulbous end 28 of first tarpaulin 30 and bulbous end 36 of second tarpaulin 38 at first end 14 or 30 second end 16 as illustrated in FIG.
- each apparatus is interlocked with each tarpaulin, creating an expanded covering to protect or define a work space.
- concave engagement surface 54 of first anchoring wing 40 and second anchoring wing 48 matches that of a 5 inch diameter scaffolding rosette 66 , as illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- underlying curvature 56 of body 12 matches that of tubing 72 having an outer diameter of 27 ⁇ 8, as illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- plastic tie straps 70 may be used.
- wire 74 may be used for attachment in demanding applications.
- reinforcing ridges 58 fortify each of peripheral edges 60 and 62 to permit attachment by wire 74 , as illustrated in FIG. 4 , resisting breakage.
Abstract
An apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, includes a polymer plastic elongate body having a first side, a second side, and a longitudinal axis. An integrally formed first connector and second connector extend parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body. The first connector has an opening facing the first side. The second connector has an opening facing the second side. Integrally formed anchoring wings underlie the elongate body, with a first side of each anchoring wing protruding past the sides of the elongate body. The second side of each of the anchoring wings merge into a vertical plane positioned along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body.
Description
- The present invention relates to an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, with particular applicability to securing tarpaulins to scaffolding.
- Canadian Patent 2,359,515 (Layfield 2001), owned by the Layfield Group, describes an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins which has an elongate body with a first side, a second side, and a longitudinal axis. The elongate body has a first connector and a second connector. The first connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis facing the first side. The second connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis facing the second side. Anchoring wings protrude past the first side and the second side. Openings are placed in the anchoring wings to receive fasteners. As described in the Layfield '515 patent, the use of the term “tarpaulin” is intended in the broadest sense.
- The Layfield '515 patent has been produced commercially as an inexpensive polymer plastic extrusion and has attained a measure of commercial success. However, products made in accordance with the teachings of the Layfield '515 patent experienced some unanticipated failures when exposed to high winds. In this context, the term “high winds” refers to winds in excess of 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour) . The tarpaulin secured to scaffolding acts like a sail and captures the wind. The high winds exerted such force that it caused ties, used to secure the body to scaffolding, to pull through and destroy the anchoring wings. If there was any slack in the ties, the high winds caused the body to slap violently against the scaffolding; resulting in cracks and eventual failure where the first wing and the second wing join the body.
- The problem was taken to the extrusion company doing the polymer plastic extruding for The Layfield Group. The extrusion company indicated that the problem could not be solved merely by thickening the low cost polymer plastic extrusion. Their recommendation was to use alternative materials, such as aluminum or undertake a redesign of the apparatus. The use of aluminum would make the apparatus too expensive for the intended market. The Layfield Group, therefore, had no alternative but to undertake a redesign of the apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins. The inability to use the design described in the Layfield '515 patent, in applications which might become exposed to high winds, eliminated too large a segment of the market.
- What is required is an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins which can function without failure in high winds.
- According to the present invention there is provided an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, which includes a polymer plastic elongate body having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, and a longitudinal axis. An integrally formed first connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end. The first connector has an opening facing the first side. The first connector is adapted to receive and retain a first bulbous edge of a first tarpaulin. An integrally formed second connector extends parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end. The second connector has an opening facing the second side. The second connector is adapted to receive and retain a second bulbous edge of a second tarpaulin. An integrally formed first anchoring wing underlies the elongate body and extends from the first end to the second end. The first anchoring wing has a first side and a second side. The first side of the first anchoring wing protrudes past the first side of the elongate body. The second side of the first anchoring wing merges into a vertical plane positioned along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body. An integrally formed second anchoring wing underlies the elongate body and extends from the first end to the second end. The second anchoring wing has a first side and a second side. The first side of the second anchoring wing protrudes past the second side of the elongate body. The second side of the second anchoring wing merges into the vertical plane.
- The problem with failures of the wings was resolved by having the wings underlie the main part of the body and merge into a vertical plane positioned on the longitudinal axis of the body. In this way the wings were better integrated with the main body and less prone to cracks that there were with a single point of attachment.
- As will hereinafter be further described, the first anchoring wing and the second anchoring wing were also made of a thicker polymer plastic than the first connector and the second connector.
- These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an end elevation view in section of the apparatus illustrated inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the apparatus illustrated inFIG. 1 in use securing tarpaulins to scaffolding rosettes. -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the apparatus illustrated inFIG. 1 in use securing tarpaulins to scaffolding tubing. - The preferred embodiment, an apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, generally identified by
reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference toFIGS. 1 through 4 . - Structure and Relationship of Parts:
- Referring to
FIG. 1 ,apparatus 10 has a polymer plasticelongate body 12 having afirst end 14, asecond end 16, afirst side 18, asecond side 20, and alongitudinal axis 22. An integrally formed first “C”channel connector 24 extends parallel tolongitudinal axis 22 for the entire length ofelongate body 12 fromfirst end 14 tosecond end 16. Referring toFIG. 2 , first “C”channel connector 24 has aslotted opening 26 facingfirst side 18. Referring toFIG. 3 , first “C”channel connector 24 is further adapted to receive and retain a firstbulbous edge 28 of afirst tarpaulin 30. Referring toFIG. 1 , an integrally formed second “C”channel connector 32 extends parallel tolongitudinal axis 22 for the entire length ofelongate body 12 fromfirst end 14 tosecond end 16. Referring toFIG. 2 , second “C”channel connector 32 has aslotted opening 34 facingsecond side 20. Referring toFIG. 3 , second “C”channel connector 32 is further adapted to receive and retain a secondbulbous edge 36 of asecond tarpaulin 38. Referring toFIG. 1 , an integrally formed first anchoringwing 40 underlieselongate body 12 and extends fromfirst end 14 tosecond end 16. Referring toFIG. 2 , first anchoringwing 40 has afirst side 42 and asecond side 44.First side 42 of first anchoringwing 40 protrudes pastfirst side 18 ofelongate body 12. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2 ,second side 44 of the first anchoringwing 40 merges into avertical plane 46 positioned alonglongitudinal axis 22 ofelongate body 12. Referring toFIG. 1 , an integrally formed second 15 anchoringwing 48 underlieselongate body 12 and extends fromfirst end 14 tosecond end 16. Referring toFIG. 2 ,second anchoring wing 48 has afirst side 50 and asecond side 52.First side 50 of second anchoringwing 48 protrudes pastsecond side 20 ofelongate body 12. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2 ,second side 52 of second anchoringwing 48 merges into avertical plane 46 positioned alonglongitudinal axis 22 ofelongate body 12. Referring toFIG. 2 first anchoringwing 40 and second anchoringwing 48 are angled outwardly and downwardly fromelongate body 12 to define aconcave engagement surface 54. Further,body 12 has a secondunderlying curvature 56 that is more acutely angled thanconcave engagement surface 54. First anchoringwing 40 and second anchoringwing 48 are further adapted with a reinforcingridge 58 made of thicker polymer plastic and which runs along longitudinal edges, 60 and 62, respectively. Referring toFIG. 1 , each of “C”channel connectors first end 14 andsecond end 16 has achamfer 64 to facilitate insertion of each of bulbous ends 28 and 36 of each oftarpaulins channel connectors FIGS. 3 and 4 . - Operation:
- The use and operation of apparatus for connecting and anchoring
tarpaulins 10 will now be described with reference toFIGS. 1 through 4 . Referring toFIG. 1 , based upon the nature and dimensions of the application, an appropriate number ofapparatus 10 in appropriate lengths are provided. Referring toFIG. 3 , in the illustrated embodiment, where attachment to scaffolding or similar framework is required,apparatus 10 may be positioned adjacent ascaffolding rosette 66. Referring toFIG. 1 , based upon the determination of attachment points,appropriate holes 68 may be drilled or selected from predrilledholes 68 into first anchoringwing 40 and second anchoringwing 48. Referring toFIG. 3 , astrap 70 may then be fashioned to securebody 12 torosette 66. Referring toFIG. 4 , in the illustrated embodiment, where attachment to scaffolding or similar framework is required,apparatus 10 may be positioned adjacent atubing 72. Referring toFIG. 1 , based upon the determination of attachment points,appropriate holes 68 may be drilled or selected from predrilledholes 68 into first anchoringwing 40 and second anchoringwing 48. Referring toFIG. 4 , awire 74 may then be fashioned to securebody 12 totubing 72. It will be appreciated that various configurations of scaffolding or framework are adaptable and that other means of attachment may be used. Referring toFIGS. 3 and 4 ,apparatus 10 receivesbulbous end 28 offirst tarpaulin 30 andbulbous end 36 ofsecond tarpaulin 38 atfirst end second end 16 as illustrated inFIG. 1 .Chamfer 64 assists the entry of bulbous ends 28 and 36 into first “C”channel connector 24 and second “C”channel connector 32. Referring toFIGS. 3 and 4 , once positioned, each apparatus is interlocked with each tarpaulin, creating an expanded covering to protect or define a work space. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , it is to be noted thatconcave engagement surface 54 of first anchoringwing 40 and second anchoringwing 48 matches that of a 5 inchdiameter scaffolding rosette 66, as illustrated inFIG. 3 . Referring toFIG. 2 , it is also to be noted thatunderlying curvature 56 ofbody 12 matches that oftubing 72 having an outer diameter of 2⅞, as illustrated inFIG. 4 . Referring toFIG. 3 , plastic tie straps 70 may be used. However, referring toFIG. 4 , due to failure of plastic tie straps 70 in more stressed situations,wire 74 may be used for attachment in demanding applications. Referring toFIG. 2 , reinforcingridges 58 fortify each ofperipheral edges wire 74, as illustrated inFIG. 4 , resisting breakage. - In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
- It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
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1. An apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, comprising:
a polymer plastic elongate body having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, and a longitudinal axis;
an integrally formed first connector extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end, the first connector having an opening facing the first side, the first connector being adapted to receive and retain a first bulbous edge of a first tarpaulin;
an integrally formed second connector extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end, the second connector having an opening facing the second side, the second connector being adapted to receive and retain a second bulbous edge of a second tarpaulin;
an integrally formed first anchoring wing underlying the elongate body and extending from the first end to the second end, the first anchoring wing have a first side and a second side, the first side of the first anchoring wing protruding past the first side of the elongate body, the second side of the first anchoring wing merging into a vertical plane positioned along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body; and
an integrally formed second anchoring wing underlying the elongate body and extending from the first end to the second end, the second anchoring wing have a first side and a second side, the first side of the second anchoring wing protruding past the second side of the elongate body, the second side of the second anchoring wing merging into the vertical plane.
2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first anchoring wing and the second anchoring wing are angled outwardly and downwardly from the elongate body to define a concave underlying engagement surface.
3. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first anchoring wing and the second anchoring wing are made of a thicker polymer plastic than the first connector and the second connector.
4. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first connector is in the form of a “C” channel and the second connector is in the form of a “C” channel.
5. The apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein a reinforcing ridge is positioned along a longitudinal edge of both the first anchoring wing and the second anchoring wing.
6. The apparatus as defined in claim 5 , wherein the “C” channel of the first connector and the second connector both have a chamfer at their remote ends.
7. An apparatus for connecting and anchoring tarpaulins, comprising:
a polymer plastic elongate body having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, and a longitudinal axis;
an integrally formed first “C” channel connector extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end, the first “C” channel connector having a slotted opening facing the first side, the first “C” channel being adapted to receive and retain a first bulbous edge of a first tarpaulin;
an integrally formed second “C” channel connector extending parallel to the longitudinal axis for the entire length of the elongate body from the first end to the second end, the second “C” channel connector having a slotted opening facing the second side, the second “C” channel being adapted to receive and retain a second bulbous edge of a second tarpaulin;
an integrally formed first anchoring wing underlying the elongate body and extending from the first end to the second end, the first anchoring wing have a first side and a second side, the first side of the first anchoring wing protruding past the first side of the elongate body, the second side of the first anchoring wing merging into a vertical plane positioned along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body;
an integrally formed second anchoring wing underlying the elongate body and extending from the first end to the second end, the second anchoring wing have a first side and a second side, the first side of the second anchoring wing protruding past the second side of the elongate body, the second side of the second anchoring wing merging into the vertical plane;
the first anchoring wing and the second anchoring wing being angled outwardly and downwardly from the elongate body to define a concave engagement surface;
a reinforcing ridge along a longitudinal edge of both the first anchoring wing and the second anchoring wing.
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