Foldable hoistway work deck

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8646576
APP PUB NO 20110024231A1
SERIAL NO

12838544

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A work deck configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The work deck includes a platform having a plurality of planks. A plurality of telescoping assemblies is pivotally connected to one end of the platform, the telescoping assemblies each configured to span the elevator hoistway such that a first end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a building floor and a second end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a hoistway structure. A ladder has a first end and a second end. The first end of the ladder is pivotally connected to the platform and the second end is pivotally connected to the first end of the telescoping assemblies. The platform is configured to provide a work deck for personnel for use within the elevator hoistway. The work deck can be folded into a substantially flat package for ease of shipment.

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WURTEC INCORPORATED6200 BRENT DRIVE TOLEDO OH 43611

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rodebaugh, Terry Whitehouse, US 15 75
Wurth, Steven P Sylvania, US 21 109

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