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US 4,660,680 AGranted
Means and methods for erecting a work platform under the deck of a structure
OwnerProsper L. Potininventor
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Abstract
Means and methods for erecting a work platform under a structure are provided whereby removable planks are supported by a plurality of cables strung between a plurality of platform travelers erected on either side of the structure. The planks are subsequently supported at various intervals by adjustable hanger mechanisms.
Claims14
A means for erecting a work platform beneath the deck of a structure, comprising:
- a. a first working platform traveler, positionable against a structure deck and superstructure so as to resist tilting movement of said first traveler toward the underside of said deck;
- b. A second working platform traveler, positionable against said structure deck and said superstructure so as to resist tilting movement of said second traveler toward the underside of said deck, said second traveler being positionable on the opposite side of said deck from said first traveler;
- c. a working platform, capable of being readily dismantled, connected between said travelers comprising a plurality of support cables, attachable between said travelers beneath said deck structure, means on said travelers to tautly tension said cables between said travelers;
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- d. at least one plank, attachable to and supported said support cables.
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A method for erecting a work platform beneath the deck of a structure, comprising the steps of:
- a. positioning a first platform traveler against a structure deck and superstructure so as to resist tilting movement of said first traveler toward the underside of said deck;
- b. positioning a second platform traveler against said deck and said superstructure so as to resist tilting movement of said second traveler toward the underside of said deck, said second traveler being positioned on the opposite side of said deck from said first traveler;
- c. providing a working platform, capable of being readily dismantled, connected between said travelers, by tautly attaching a plurality of support cables between said first and second travelers;
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- d. attaching at least one plank to said support cables.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.