SELF-CLIMBING SYSTEM FOR A CONCRETE STRUCTURAL BODY, AND SELF-CLIMBING METHOD

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-climbing system (1) for a concrete structural body (2), having a climbing rail (10) and having a climbing unit (12) which is axially movable along the climbing rail (10), wherein a control rod (24) is designed, in predetermined positions (18a, 18b) of a linear drive (18), to apply a torque (D) to at least one of the actuating elements (20, 22). The invention also relates to a self-climbing method.

Claims

1. A self-climbing system (1) for a concrete structural body (2), having a climbing rail (10) and having a climbing unit (12) which is axially movable along the climbing rail (10) and which has a first climbing head (14), a second climbing head (16), and a linear drive (18) connecting the first climbing head (14) to the second climbing head (16), wherein the first climbing head (14) and the second climbing head (16) each have an actuating element (20, 22) which is adjustable between a climbing position (K) and a latching position (R), in particular of the climbing unit (12), wherein the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) and the actuating element (22) of the second climbing head (16) are connected by a control rod (24), and wherein the control rod (24) is designed, in predetermined positions (18a, 18b) of the linear drive (18), to apply a torque (D) to at least one of the actuating elements (20, 22).

2. The self-climbing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) and the actuating element (22) of the second climbing head (16), when passing over a latching block (26) of a plurality of latching blocks (26) arranged on the climbing rail (10) caused by axial movement of the linear drive (18), is movable from the latching position (R) in which the actuating element (20, 22) is arranged at least in portions in the plane (E) of the latching block (26) to the climbing position (K) in which the actuating element (20, 22) is arranged outside the plane (E) of the latching block (26).

3. The self-climbing system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the control rod (24) has an outer tube (28) and an inner tube (30) or shaft which can be retracted and extended from the outer tube (28), wherein the control rod (24), when moving the linear drive (18) to a first axial end position (18a), in particular to a fully retracted or extended position, is designed to generate a switching pulse in order to move the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) or of the second climbing head (16) which is arranged in the climbing position (K) from the climbing position (K) to the latching position (R).

4. The self-climbing system according to claim 3, characterized in that a stroke (H1) of the linear drive (18) is substantially identical with or with a deviation of up to 15% to a stroke (H2) of the control rod (24), wherein the climbing unit (12), upon reaching a first axial end position (24a) of the control rod (24), is designed to move the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) or of the second climbing head (16) which is arranged in the climbing position (K) from the climbing position (K) to the latching position (R).

5. A self-climbing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that when the linear drive (18) is moved to a second axial end position (18b), in particular to a fully retracted position, the control rod (24) is designed to move the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) or of the second climbing head (16) which is arranged in the climbing position (K) from the climbing position (K) to the latching position (R).

6. The self-climbing system according to claim 4, characterized in that, when the second axial end position (24b) of the control rod (24) is reached, the climbing unit (12) is designed to move the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) or of the second climbing head (16) which is arranged in the climbing position (K) from the climbing position (K) to the latching position (R).

7. The self-climbing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) and the actuating element (22) of the second climbing head (16) are arranged on its axis of rotation (DA) on the respective climbing head (14, 16), and wherein the control rod (24) is arranged on the respective actuating element (20, 22) eccentrically to the axis of rotation.

8. The self-climbing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the climbing unit (12) is designed in such a manner that, when the climbing unit (12) is operated in the latching position (R), the actuating element (20, 22) of the first climbing head (14) or of the second climbing head (16) is supported on a latching block (26) arranged on the climbing rail (10), and wherein the other actuating element (20, 22) can be actuated by the control rod (24).

9. The self-climbing system according to any of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the outer tube (28) and the inner tube (30) or the shaft of the control rod (24) have a spring element (32), in particular a spiral spring, at one stroke end, which initiates the actuation of the actuating element (20, 22) of the first climbing head (14) and/or of the second climbing head (16).

10. The self-climbing system according to claim 9, characterized in that the inner tube (30), in particular at the stroke end, has at least in portions an external thread (34), at the end of which a nut (36) is arranged, wherein the nut (36) forms a stop which abuts against a counter stop (38), in particular a diameter reduction, of the outer tube (28).

11. The self-climbing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control rod (24) has a handle (40) which, when actuated, in particular by a user, is designed to move the actuating element (20, 22) of the first climbing head (14) or of the second climbing head (16) between the climbing position (K) and the latching position (R).

12. The self-climbing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the linear drive is formed by an actuating cylinder which has a piston rod axially adjustable in a cylinder, wherein the piston rod is connected at an axial end portion to the first climbing head (14), and wherein the cylinder is connected at an axial end portion to the second climbing head (16).

13. The self-climbing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) and the actuating element (22) of the second climbing head (16) are each designed to be substantially star-shaped, wherein the actuating element (20, 22) has a radially aligned first flank (20a, 22a), a radially aligned second flank (20b, 22b), and a radially aligned third flank (20c, 22c).

14. The self-climbing system according to claim 13, characterized in that the control rod (24) is connected to the first flank (20a, 22a) of the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) and of the actuating element (22) of the second climbing head (16), and wherein the second flank (20b, 22b) of the actuating elements (20, 22) is designed to rest on the latching block (26) in the latching position (R) of the climbing unit (12).

15. A method for climbing of a climbing unit (12) on a climbing rail (10) arranged on a concrete structural body (2), comprising the steps: providing (S1) a first climbing head (14), a second climbing head (16), and a linear drive (18) connecting the first climbing head (14) to the second climbing head (16); providing (S2) the first climbing head (14) and the second climbing head (16) each with an actuating element (20, 22) adjustable between a climbing position (K) and a latching position (R), in particular of the climbing unit (12), wherein the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) and the actuating element (22) of the second climbing head (16) are connected by a control rod (24); and applying (S3) a torque (D) to at least one of the actuating elements (20, 22) in predetermined positions (18a, 18b) of the linear drive (18) by the control rod (24).

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) and the actuating element (22) of the second climbing head (16), when passing over a latching block (26) of a plurality of latching blocks (26) arranged on the climbing rail (10) caused by axial movement of the linear drive (18), is moved from the latching position (R) in which the actuating element (20, 22) is arranged at least in portions in the plane (E) of the latching block (26) to the climbing position (K) in which the actuating element (20, 22) is arranged outside the plane (E) of the latching block (26).

17. The method according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that when the linear drive (18) is moved to a first axial end position (18a), in particular to a fully extended position, the control rod (24) generates a switching pulse to move the actuating element (20) of the first climbing head (14) or of the second climbing head (16) which is arranged in the climbing position (K) from the climbing position (K) to the latching position (R).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The accompanying drawings are intended to provide a further understanding of embodiments of the invention. They illustrate embodiments and, in connection with the description, serve to explain principles and concepts of the invention.

[0042] Further embodiments and many of the advantages mentioned will be apparent with reference to the drawings. The elements shown in the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale relative to one another.

[0043] In the drawings:

[0044] FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 show a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention; and

[0045] FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of a method for climbing of a climbing unit in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0046] In the figures of the drawings, identical reference signs denote identical or functionally identical elements, parts, or components, unless otherwise indicated.

[0047] FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0048] The self-climbing system 1 has a climbing rail 10 and a climbing unit 12 that is axially movable along the climbing rail. The climbing unit 12 has a first climbing head 14, a second climbing head 16, and a linear drive 18 connecting the first climbing head 14 to the second climbing head 16.

[0049] The first climbing head 14 and the second climbing head 16 each have an actuating element 20, 22 which is adjustable between a climbing position K and a latching position R, in particular of the climbing unit 12. The actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 and the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 are connected by a control rod 24.

[0050] The control rod 24 is designed, in predetermined positions of the linear drive 18, to apply a torque D to one of the actuating elements 20, 22 in order to rotate the respective actuating element 20, 22.

[0051] The actuating elements 20, 22 are designed to be substantially star-shaped in side view, wherein the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 and the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 are each arranged on or connected to the respective climbing head 14, 16 at their axis of rotation DA. The control rod 24 is arranged on the respective actuating element 20, 22 eccentrically to the axis of rotation.

[0052] The actuating elements 20, 22, which in the present embodiment are designed to be substantially star-shaped, are arranged with the control rod 24 at an end portion of a tapering projection or arm of the respective actuating element.

[0053] Alternatively, the actuating elements 20, 22 may have another suitable shape. Exemplary suitable shapes are circular, hollow circular, triangular or cuboid.

[0054] The control rod 24 is formed in two parts and has an outer tube 28 and an inner tube 30 that extends and retracts from the outer tube 28. The inner tube is freely movable within the outer tube 28 within a predetermined stroke. Alternatively, a shaft may be provided instead of the inner tube 30, for example.

[0055] The outer tube 28 and the inner tube 30, or alternatively the shaft of the control rod 24, further have a spring element 32, particularly a coil spring, at one stroke end. The spring element 32 initiates actuation of the actuating element 20, 22 of the first climbing head 14 and/or of the second climbing head 16.

[0056] In addition, the inner tube 30 has, in particular at the stroke end, an external thread 34 at least in portions, at the end of which a nut 36 is arranged.

[0057] The nut 36 forms a stop which abuts against a counter stop 38, in particular a diameter reduction of the outer tube 28.

[0058] In the present representation, both the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 and the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 are each supported on a latching block 26.

[0059] The actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 and the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 are each designed to be substantially star-shaped, wherein the actuating element 20, 22 has a radially aligned first flank 20a, 22a, a radially aligned second flank 20b, 22b, and a radially aligned third flank 20c, 22c.

[0060] The control rod 24 is connected to the first flank 20a, 22a of the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 and the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16. The second flank 20b, 22b of the actuating elements 20, 22 is designed to rest on the latching block 26 in the latching position R of the climbing unit 12.

[0061] FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. In the present representation, the linear drive 18 is extended slightly further than in FIG. 1, such that the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 is lifted off the latching block 26, but is still arranged in the latching position R. The actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 continues to be supported on a latching block 26 of the plurality of latching blocks.

[0062] FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0063] In the present representation, the linear drive 18 is extended a little further than in FIG. 2. Due to contact of an arm of the star-shaped actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 with a latching block 26 the actuating element 20 was moved from the latching position R to the climbing position K.

[0064] The actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 4 rotates about the axis of rotation DA, on which the actuating element 20 is mounted on the first climbing head 14.

[0065] The actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 is thus now no longer arranged in the plane E of the latching block 26, but outside the plane E of the latching block 26.

[0066] FIG. 4 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. In the representation shown in FIG. 4, the linear drive 18 is set in its first axial end position 18a, i.e., in a fully extended position.

[0067] A stroke H1 of the linear drive 18 is substantially identical to a stroke H2 of the control rod 24.

[0068] Alternatively, the stroke H1 of the linear drive 18 may have a deviation of up to 15% from a stroke H2 of the control rod 24, for example.

[0069] When the first axial end position 24a of the control rod 24 is reached, the climbing unit 12 is designed to move the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head which is arranged in the climbing position from the climbing position to the latching position R.

[0070] FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. In the representation shown in FIG. 5, the linear drive 18 is slightly retracted compared to the representation shown in FIG. 4, such that the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 now rests on a latching block 26.

[0071] FIG. 6 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. In the representation shown in FIG. 6, the linear drive 18 is retracted slightly further than in the representation shown in FIG. 5. Due to the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 resting on a latching block 26, the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 is thus moved upwards and is still arranged in the latching position in the representation shown.

[0072] FIG. 7 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. In the representation shown, the linear drive 18 is retracted slightly further compared to the representation shown in FIG. 7. Due to the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 passing over the latching block 26 the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 is thus moved from the latching position R to the climbing position K.

[0073] FIG. 8 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. In the representation shown, the linear drive 18 is arranged in a second axial end position 18b, in particular a fully retracted position.

[0074] Due to the axially offset arrangement of the control rod 24 compared to the linear drive 18, the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 is thus moved from the climbing position to the latching position R.

[0075] Furthermore, the nut 36 arranged on the inner tube 30, which forms a stop, rests on the counter stop 38 of the outer tube 28.

[0076] FIG. 9 shows a schematic representation of a self-climbing system for a concrete structural body in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. In the representation shown, the linear drive 18 is extended slightly further compared to the representation shown in FIG. 8. As a result, the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 rests on a latching block 26 in the latching position R.

[0077] The movement sequence of the self-climbing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9 thus advantageously enables both the climbing rail and a console (not shown in the figures) to climb.

[0078] In the case of climbing of the console, the difference is that the actuating element now no longer rests on the latching block 26, but lies underneath it. If you mirror the representations, the climbing of the rail can be shown.

[0079] FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of a method for climbing a of climbing unit in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0080] The method for climbing of the climbing unit 12 on a climbing rail disposed on a concrete structural body 2 comprises providing S1 a first climbing head 14, a second climbing head 16, and a linear drive 18 connecting the first climbing head 14 to the second climbing head 16.

[0081] The method further comprises providing S2 the first climbing head 14 and the second climbing head 16 each having an actuating element 20, 22 adjustable between a climbing position K and a latching position R, in particular of the climbing unit 12, wherein the actuating element 20 of the first climbing head 14 and the actuating element 22 of the second climbing head 16 are connected by a control rod 24.

[0082] Furthermore, the method comprises applying S3 a torque D to at least one of the actuating elements 20, 22 in predetermined positions 18a, 18b of the linear drive 18 by the control rod 24.

[0083] Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be understood by a person skilled in the art that a variety of alternative and/or equivalent implementations exist. It should be noted that the exemplary embodiment or exemplary embodiments are examples only and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration in any manner.

[0084] Rather, the foregoing summary and detailed description provides the person skilled in the art with a convenient guide to implementing at least one exemplary embodiment, wherein it is understandable that various changes in the functional scope and arrangement of the elements may be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

[0085] In general, this application intends to cover modifications or adaptations or variations of the embodiments set forth herein.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

[0086] 1 self-climbing system [0087] 2 concrete structural body [0088] 10 climbing rail [0089] 12 climbing unit [0090] 14 first climbing head [0091] 16 second climbing head [0092] 18 linear drive [0093] 18a first axial end position [0094] 18b second axial end position [0095] 20, 22 actuating elements [0096] 20a, 22a first flank [0097] 20b, 22b second flank [0098] 20c, 22c third flank [0099] 24 control rod [0100] 24a first axial end position [0101] 24b second axial end position [0102] 26 latching block [0103] 28 outer tube [0104] 30 inner tube [0105] 32 spring element [0106] 34 external thread [0107] 36 nut [0108] 38 counter stop [0109] 40 handle [0110] D torque [0111] DA axis of rotation [0112] E plane [0113] H1, H2 stroke [0114] K climbing position [0115] R latching position [0116] S1 to S3 method steps