US 2018/0002982 A1 · LADDER

Abstract

A ladder with increased stability during use is disclosed that includes support members that rotate into position to prevent the ladder from tipping or falling over during use. The support members may also provide a platform for temporary and secure storage of objects that are to be accessed before or after using the ladder, thus reducing the risk of injury to a user attempting to climb the ladder with an object to be accessed after climbing. The ladder further includes the capability to become mobile between uses or work locations by detaching from brackets or by not utilizing brackets at all. When not in use, the support members of the ladder rotate to align with the ladder in some embodiments or with bracket assemblies in other embodiments to further facilitate movement of the ladder and reduce the space required for storage.

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Dependent claims

A ladder system, comprising:

a pair of rails;
a plurality of steps coupled between the pair of rails;
a first support member, the first support member including:
a first platform coupled to an upper one of the plurality of steps;
a first connection member coupled to the first platform;
and
a first bracket assembly having a first receiving portion, the first receiving portion configured to receive the first connection member;
and
a second support member, the second support member including:
a second platform coupled to a lower one of the plurality of steps;
a second connection member coupled to the second platform;
and
a second bracket assembly having a second receiving portion, the second receiving portion configured to receive the second connection member.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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