Multi-Fit Stairway Hook
AssigneeWaco International Corporation
InventorRached Karanouh
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Abstract
An architecture is presented that consolidates scaffold stair units to one unit with a multi-fit hook device. The multi-fit hook device for scaffolding comprises a bracket with an opening at one end. The bracket further comprises slotted holes formed in the bracket, outside the opening to aid in securing the multi-fit hook device to an access way. Hardware, such as screws or bolts, is inserted through the slotted holes to secure the bracket to the access way. The opening at one end of the bracket is formed to accept scaffold tubing indeterminate of size, and can be used on any scaffold system. Thus, the opening is not scaffold tube style specific and does not require a separate unit for each scaffold system. Instead, the multi-fit hook device permits the same access way to be used on multiple scaffold systems.
Claims20
A multi-fit hook device for scaffolding, comprising:
- a bracket with an opening at one end that is formed to accept scaffold tubing of varying size;
- and
- slotted holes formed in the bracket, outside the opening to secure the bracket to an access way.
A method of securing an access way within a scaffolding, comprising:
- fastening a bracket to an access way;
- engaging scaffold tubing of indeterminate size via an opening on the bracket;
- and
- applying a force to the bracket which slides the access way against the bracket, allowing for adjustability in length of the access way.
A scaffolding stair system, comprising:
- a bracket with a hook-shaped opening formed to accept scaffold tubing of varying size;
- at least two slotted holes formed in the bracket, outside the hook-shaped opening;
- an access way fastened to the bracket;
- and
- hardware passed through the at least two slotted holes to secure the bracket to the access way.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.