Transformer-integrated guardrail apparatus and kit
AssigneeCV International, Inc.
InventorAlan Michael O'SHEA
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Abstract
An apparatus and related kit for forming the apparatus that includes a modular perimeter guardrail assembly useful on top of electrical transformers found in industrial settings. The apparatus and kit combines anchors, posts, braces, and midrail clamps that are able to be assembled by a worker quickly, safely and intuitively. The apparatus may be assembled, disassembled, and reassembled any given configuration of the guardrail apparatus on the same or different transformer and serves to prevent workers from falling off the top of the given transformer.
Claims23
A guardrail apparatus for use with an electrical transformer, said apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of anchors, each said anchor providing a post support and removably attachable to an edge of an electrical transformer;
- a plurality post assemblies, each said post assembly removably attached to a corresponding one of said anchors in a vertical orientation;
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- a plurality of brace assemblies, each said brace assembly removably attached to at least two of said post assemblies.
A kit for a guardrail apparatus used with an electrical transformer, said kit comprising:
- a plurality of anchors, each said anchor capable of providing a post support and removable attachment to an edge of an electrical transformer;
- a plurality post assemblies, each said post assembly capable of providing removable attachment to a corresponding one of said anchors in a vertical orientation;
- a plurality of brace assemblies, each said brace assembly capable of providing removable attachment to at least two of said post assemblies;
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- at least one midrail clamp assembly capable of providing removable attachment to exactly two of said brace assemblies at a midpoint thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.