Work platform and method

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12565779-B2
Application number	US-202217972584-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Oct 24, 2022
Priority date	Oct 28, 2021
Publication date	Mar 3, 2026
Grant date	Mar 3, 2026

Abstract

A work platform includes a plank which telescopes to a desired width. The work platform includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a first end of the plank. The work platform includes a second leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a second end of the plank. The work platform includes a first linkage attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly. The first linkage may be a first hook or a first strap assembly for securing the work platform to a first support structure. A method for using a work platform. A method for producing a work platform.

First claim

The invention claimed is:

1 . A work platform comprising:
a plank which telescopes to a desired width; a first leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a first end of the plank; a second leg assembly rotatably attached adjacent to a second end of the plank, wherein the work platform is in an open position when the plank is supported by the first leg assembly and second leg assembly and wherein in the open position the first leg assembly and second leg assembly form an angle greater than 25 degrees with the plank, and wherein the work platform is in a closed position when the first leg assembly and second leg assembly are adjacent to and in parallel with the plank; and a first linkage which extends adjacent the first end of the plank and adapted to engage a first support structure to securely hold the plank to the first support structure, wherein the first linkage includes a first strap assembly that includes a first strap positioned to wrap around the first support structure.

2 . The work platform of claim 1 wherein the first strap assembly comprises a base which is attached to the first leg assembly and to a fixed end of the first strap.

3 . The work platform of claim 2 wherein the first strap assembly includes a buckle attached to the base to engage a free end of the first strap.

4 . The work platform of claim 1 wherein the first strap assembly is attached to the first leg assembly.

5 . The work platform of claim 1 wherein the first strap assembly is attached to an underside of the plank.

6 . The work platform of claim 1 further comprising a second linkage which extends adjacent the first end of the plank, the second linkage including a second strap assembly that includes a second strap positioned to wrap around the first support structure.

7 . The work platform of claim 1 wherein the first strap is formed of a fabric or rubber material.

8 . The work platform of claim 1 wherein the plank includes a first handle disposed in the first end.

9 . The work platform of claim 1 wherein the plank includes a deck, a first extension portion which extends and retracts from a first side of the deck, the first leg assembly being rotatably attached adjacent to an outer end of the first extension portion, and a second extension portion which extends and retracts from a second side of the deck, the second leg assembly being rotatably attached adjacent to an outer end of the second extension portion.

Assignees

• Werner Co

Inventors

• Pozgay David
• La Valle Milbert O
• Valenciano Lucindo Sofronio Dl
• Hughes Devin
• Dacic Slavisa
• Maher John
• Van Wembeke Weston

Classifications

• E04G7/28

  Clips or connections for securing boards (brackets E04G5/06 {; scaffolds comprising special means for supporting or forming platforms, platforms E04G1/15; scaffold boards or planks E04G5/08}) · CPC title

• E04G5/08

  Scaffold boards or planks {(clips or connections for securing boards E04G7/28; scaffolds comprising special means for supporting or forming platforms, platforms E04G1/15)} · CPC title

• E04G2001/305

  The ladders being vertical and perpendicular to the platform · CPC title

• E04G2001/307

  The ladders being self-supporting folding ladders · CPC title

• E04G1/34

  Scaffold constructions able to be folded in prismatic or flat parts or able to be turned down · CPC title