Adjustable Platform Extension Bracket For Work Platform Systems and Related Methods

An extended work platform comprising:

• a work platform comprising at least two hubs, and
• at least two platform extension brackets, each comprising
• a base post member having a width and comprising a first post and a second post, the first and second posts being parallel and connected by a plurality of positional structures, each positional structure including an aperture, and
• a hub connection portion comprising a base portion and two channel plates connected to the base plate and separated at a distance to form a first U-shaped channel, wherein the base portion includes at least two apertures, each aperture positioned outside of the channel adjacent a respective channel structure such that the first connection portion is symmetrical along an axis parallel with and passing through the center of the channel,
• wherein the base post member is slidingly engaged in the first channel,
• wherein each hub connection portion is secured to a respective one of the at least two hubs, and
• at least one flooring plank secured to the base post members so as to extend between them.

A method of extending a work platform comprising:

• providing a suspended work platform system comprising a plurality of hubs and a plurality of elongated members,
• providing at least two hub connection portions, each hub connection portion comprising a first channel formed from a base portion and two channel plates secured to the base portion, wherein the hub connection portion is symmetrical along an axis parallel with and running through the center of the first channel;
• connecting each hub connection portion to an upper surface of a respective one of the plurality of hubs;
• providing at least two base post portions;
• sliding the base post portions into respective first channels;
• securing the base post portions in a position;
• and
• installing at least one flooring section or plank on the base post portions so as to extend between the base post portions.

A suspended work platform system comprising:

• a plurality of hubs,
• a plurality of elongated members interconnected with the plurality of hubs to form a suspended work platform system,
• at least two platform extension brackets, each comprising
• a base post member having a first end, a second end comprising a guard rail post connector and a width and comprising a plurality of positional structures, each positional structure including an aperture, and
• a hub connection portion comprising a base plate containing at least two apertures and two channel plates connected to the base plate and separated at a distance to form a first U-shaped channel, wherein each of the apertures is located outside of the channel and adjacent a respective channel plate such that the hub connection portion is symmetrical along an axis parallel with and passing through the center of the channel, and
• wherein the base post member is slidingly engaged in the first channel,
• wherein each hub connection portion is secured to one of the plurality of hubs, and
• at least one flooring section or plank installed on and extending between the second ends of at least two base post members.