Foldable locking step stool
AssigneeJool Products LLC
InventorsJudah Bergman, Yishak Sultan, Jiaxuan Ma
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Abstract
A foldable locking step stool includes a stool platform configured to hingedly fold into a first stool platform member and a second stool platform member. The stool has a child-proof locking mechanism preventing a child from pinching their fingers when the stool platform folds. The child-proof locking mechanism includes a pair of slider elements required to be engaged simultaneously to release a pair of locking bolts enabling the folding of the stool. Overmolded grips ensure traction during use. An integrated handle is hidden when the stool is in use, but accessible when moving or stowing the stool.
Claims13
A foldable locking step stool comprising:
- a stool platform configured to hingedly fold into a first stool platform member and a second stool platform member;
- leg members hingedly coupled to the stool platform;
- a child-proof locking mechanism;
- an open position defining when the first stool platform member and the second stool platform are locked via the child-proof locking mechanism in a single plane wherein the foldable locking step stool is ready for use;
- and,
- a closed position defining when the first stool platform member and the second stool platform are unlocked via the locking mechanism child-proof and folded wherein the foldable locking step stool is configured to be moved or stowed, wherein the locking mechanism comprises first and second slider elements positioned on opposite lateral edges of the stool platform, each slider element being manually actuatable only in an outward direction each slider element being operatively connected to a spring-biased locking bolt configured to engage a corresponding recess in the first and second stool platform members, the bolts being interlocked through a linkage that requires concurrent displacement of both slider elements to disengage both spring-biased locking bolts.
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