ELEVATED WORKING PLATFORM AND RELATED METHODS

• US 20170226803A1
• Filed: 02/03/2017
• Published: 08/10/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Little Giant Ladder Systems LLC (Wing Enterprises Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Wing Enterprises Incorporated
• Inventors: Russell, Brian, Moss, N. Ryan
• Granted Patent: US 10,138,679 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: E06C 1/16 with hinged struts which rest on the ground with struts rigid with the ladder E06C1/24; having platforms E06C1/39
• CPC Class Codes: E06C 1/20 with supporting struts formed as poles stabilising struts E06C7/423
• CPC Class Codes: E06C 1/393 Ladders having platforms foldable with the ladder
• CPC Class Codes: E06C 1/397 characterised by having wheels, rollers, or runners
• CPC Class Codes: E06C 7/182 situated at the top of the ladder
• CPC Class Codes: E06C 7/185 Devices providing a back support to a person on the ladder, e.g. cages

Abstract

Elevated work platform apparatuses, as well as associated methods, are provided. In one particular embodiment, an elevated platform apparatus is provided comprising a first assembly having a pair of rails coupled with a plurality of rungs, a second assembly hingedly coupled with the first assembly, a platform pivotally coupled with the first assembly and configured to extend to, and engage a portion of, the second assembly. The apparatus further includes a cage associated with the platform. The cage may include at least one bar and at least one gate, the at least one gate being configured to swing in a first direction upon a user stepping on to the platform from the first rail assembly, and then swing back to a closed position after the user is standing on the platform. Platform includes a toe-kick structure that is collapsible relative to the deck of the platform.

Claims