Patent ID: 6045287
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: E04G,Y10T

Abstract:
A connecting device adapted to be mounted to a horizontally extending scaffolding element for engaging a vertical post element (4) having regularly spaced holding means (2), the horizontally extending scaffolding element being capable of supporting at least one overlying floor element, said connecting device comprising:a bearing head (1) having a top edge (7) and being engagable with the holding means (2) of the vertical post element (4);a clamping device (3) connecting said bearing head (1) to the holding means (2) and being adapted to secure the horizontally extending scaffolding element (6) to the vertical post element (4);said top edge (7) being generally co-planar with a top surface (8) of the horizontally extending scaffolding element (6); anda plurality of bolts (12) located on said bearing head (1) and extending upward for releasably securing the at least one overlying floor element with a non-positive connection.