ЛЕСТНИЦА ДЛЯ ЭВАКУАЦИИ ИЗ ЗДАНИЙ

Лестница для эвакуации из зданий относится к лестницам, прикрепленным к стационарным сооружениям, для обеспечения возможности аварийной эвакуации из зданий. Содержит две боковые стойки, соединенные между собой ступенями, шарниры, обеспечивающие ее вращение вокруг оси для приведения ее в опущенное и поднятое положения. Боковые стойки шарнирами соединены с двумя опорными вертикальными стойками, прикрепленными к стене с наружной стороны здания в оконном проеме с помощью кронштейнов. Боковые стойки выполнены в виде прямых труб, переходящих в форму дуг, составляющих круга, и содержат шпингалеты для удержания лестницы в поднятом состоянии и прорези для движения шпингалетов. Кронштейны содержат отверстие для фиксации шпингалетов. Лестница для эвакуации из зданий предполагает использование для окон первых этажей зданий и позволяет беспрепятственно эвакуироваться, что сокращает время эвакуации. И 1 192861 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 192 861” 44 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 27.09.2019 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 08.12.2020 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 08.12.2020 Бюл. №34 Стр.: 1 па р93с6 ЕП

Крепежное устройство

Escape ladder

Escape ladder in the form of a rope ladder which has at its upper end a fastening device, the fastening device consisting of a transverse tube with in each case a bar which can be telescopically extracted from the two front ends.

VON EINEM ELEKTRISCHEN MOTOR ANGETRIEBENE LEITER.

Etagenleiter Anti-Aushak Vorrichtung

Etagenleiter Anti-Aushak Vorrichtung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich hierbei um ein handelsübliches Gerüstrohr mit der Wandstärke 3,2mm handelt. Mittig auf dem Rohr und an dem Ende des Stahlrohrs ist ein Flacheisen verschweißt. An dem anderen Ende eine Drehbare Gerüstkupplung. Es handelt sich hierbei insgesamt um nur ein Bauteil.

Universal upper storey collapsible fire escape - comprises fixed tread tubular steel frame with roll up ladder and anchor

The device is designed to promote the safe escape of personnel from burning buildings, esp. from the upper floors of tall buildings, and is for immediate use on the spot, without waiting for the arrival of rescue apparatus brought by fire brigades. It involves the use of a device for climbing out of the building, and a flexible roll-up ladder. The components comprise a steel tubular frame with fixed tread bars and two hand-grips. A ladder connected to the frame can be rolled up and unrolled. A sliding transition from the fixed bars of the frame to the movable ladder rungs, is practicable, with the requisite distance from the wall maintained.

Leiter, insbesondere für Schwimmbäder und Schwimmbecken, mit zwei seitlichen Holmen und mehreren Leiterstufen oder -sprossen

Vorrichtung zum Besteigen von Scheibengasbehaeltern

FLUCHTTREPPENVORRICHTUNG

Mobile, an einer Führungsschiene aufgehängte Leiter

Aufstiegsluke an Rohrbrücken

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Aufstiegsluke (1) an Rohrbrücken (2), wobei die Aufstiegsluke (1) in Schließstellung ein Begehen der Rohrbrücke (2) erlaubt und in Offenstellung ein Ein- und Absteigen in/aus der Rohrbrücke (2) ermöglicht und unterhalb der Aufstiegsluke (1) eine Steigeleiter (4) angeordnet ist. DOLLAR A Zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit wird vorgeschlagen, dass an der Aufstiegsluke (1) ein verstellbarer Sicherheitsbügel (3) angeordnet ist, dessen Offenstellung mit der Schließstellung der Aufstiegsluke (1) gekoppelt ist und dessen Schließstellung mit der Offenstellung der Aufstiegsluke (1) gekoppelt ist.

Escape net

Pre-fabricated building structure

EXTENDABLE LADDER

STOW-AWAY FIRE ESCAPE

Improvements in or relating to fire-escapes

... 570,296. Ladders. EDWARDS, D. W. S. Sept. 1, 1943, No. 14299. [Class 20 (ii)] [Also in Group XXI] A fire escape comprises a number of hinged ladder sections 10 attached to a trolley at the upper end, the trolley being mounted on a wheeled carriage 13 supported on overhead rails 15 in an upper storey of the building so as to be movable from the inside of the room to the window. The hinged ladder sections 10 are folded alternately forwards and backwards in collapsing by pulling upon a cable 17 which is secured at its lower end to the bottom section and which passes alternately in front of and behind the successive hinge axes 11 of the sections. Release of the cable permits the ladder to extend. The cable 17 is wound on a hand or power operated drum 18 to which it passes from the top end of the ladder through a swivelling cross-piece 10 the angular position of which in relation to the window is adjusted by sliding rods and steering cords 26 which pass around a hand-operated wheel 28. A ...

An Automatic Collapsible Escape Ladder for use on Land or Sea.

... 4039. Caverley, W. W. Feb. 17. Ladder escapes.-Ladder-escape apparatus for ships, houses. &c. consists of platforms F connected by folding ladders I and suspended by folding links G from brackets E on a rock-shaft P, whereby the apparatus, when folded, is swung inwards. The ladders are constructed with the treads pivoted to pairs of sides I<1>, I<2>, which are pivoted to the platforms above, and slide in guides on the platforms below, the ladders being locked when in use by spring catches F<7> engaging projections I<7> on the sides I<1>. The ladders are provided with folding hand-rails N. supported by bars N<1>, N<2> pivoted to the sidemembers I' and engaging clips N<6>, N' on the side-members I<2>, the hand-rails being operated by the movement of the ladder, by links N<5> pivoted to the side-members I<2> and to the bars N<1>. The links G are connected by diagonal wires, which keep the platforms in alinement and tend to draw the ends of the links together, and by telescopic spring rods ...

Self contained escape system

Escape apparatus

Escape apparatus (10) comprising a housing (14) extending outwardly from the building (12). A telescopic ladder (24) is provided which is locatable in the housing (14) in a stored condition but automatically telescopically extends from the housing (14) in an in-use condition to permit escape.

Stowable ladder incorporated into a window frame

A stowable ladder 10, for the purpose of escaping in an emergency such as a fire, is incorporated into a window frame where its support member is in or on the window frame. It is preferable that the ladder is a conventional rope ladder and that it can be stored in a compartment incorporated into or attached to the window frame, where the window sill 11 may act as a lid to the compartment. It is also preferable that the ladder can be rolled up around an axle 15 where the axle may be biased to rotate to assist when returning the ladder to its stored position. The ladder may incorporate a weighted bottom rung, to act as an anchor, spacer elements on the rungs 14, to move the ladder away from the wall when in use, and that the ladder be releasably attached, so that it can be removed for inspection and replacement.

Step bolt with integral collar

A step bolt 1 having a threaded end 4 and an opposite end 5 which is curled for receiving a safety rope. The threaded end 4 is provided with a collar 3, forming an integral shoulder 3a which engages the support so that a nut can be screwed on to secure the step bolt in place. The bolt may be made of fine grain steel where the grain flow in the collar is controlled with no end grain effects or defects.

Escape ladder

Under-ground raise, manhole, vault, or man-way safe entry/exit system

COLLAPSIBLE LADDERS

LADDERS

MANHOLES AND INSPECTION CHAMBERS

Ladder storage

ESCAPE SYSTEMS

FLEXIBLE LADDERS

Apparatus for facilitating escape from a building in the event of a fire

Improvements relating to safety systems

Fire escape device

A fire escape device which comprises of two parts; a platform and a connecting bar. The platform has attached to it supporting rails, a hinged, rigid ladder section to which is fixed a "Rope ladder" section. Fixing clips are attached to the platform which engage to the connecting bar which is permanently mounted to the structure of the building from which an escape may be made.

Fire ladder

Escape apparatus

LOFT LADDER SYSTEM

Improvements in Fire Escape Ladders.

... 621. Farmer, W. A. Jan. 10. Ladder escapes.-Relates to collapsible ladders of the k i n d composed of pivoted U- shaped sections, each of which is formed from a single length of wire. The wire is bent back and twisted upon itself, so as to form sides 8 and a rung 9. Loops are formed at the upper ends of the sides 8 to engage loops at the ends of the rung of the adjacent section above. Loops 10 formed in the sides 8 project back from the ladder, so as to keep it away from the wall of the building. The ladder is normally stored in a box secured to the floor beneath a window.

Pre-fabricated building structure

SUSPENDED STAGING

Improvements in Safety Appliances for use in Case of Fire.

... 12,676. Friezer, S. May 25. [Cognate Application, 16,758/10.] Ladder escapes.-Relates toa fire-escapeof the kind in which a rope ladder g is normally either wound upon a reel k, or folded, in a cabinet placed beneath a window sill z, and is adapted to fall to the ground when a hinged door p is released and thus caused to open outwards by gravity. A short flexible ladder w and hand ropes u are arranged to be hung out through the window opening, in order to enable an escaping person to reach the main ladder. The door p is held closed by a chain q, one link of which is passed over a hook fixed inside the cabinet. In order to release the door p, the chain q is lifted off the hook by means of a chain secured to, and actuated by, one of the hinged covers of the cabinet. The ladder, when released, is held away from the wall by inclined brackets.

A Collapsible Ladder Apparatus

LADDER

Fire escape ladder

... 151,147. Busby, W. M. Aug. 23, 1919. Ladder escapes.-A flexible fire-escape ladder which can be rolled when not in use is formed of chain &c. sides 5 and rungs each comprising a transverse rod 9 and a U-shaped frame 7, which is secured to castings 6 and is provided with wall-engaging spikes 11 and with a stirrup 10 to assist in supporting the foot of the user. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 9945/88.

Foothold used in a brick wall

Roper-ladder clamping

A rope-ladder clamping apparatus 10 affixable to a holding surface comprising a clamp housing 20 having a pair of rope clamps 60A, 60B, each rope clamp being located to receive a corresponding inter-rung rope portion 50 of said rope-ladder, each rope clamp being actuatable to clamp against a corresponding inter-rung rope portion to retain the rope ladder. Preferably each clamp is a narrowing wedge clamp comprising a pair of clamp blocks actuated by a handle to displace into a clamping configuration. The apparatus may comprise a pair of pivoting holders to receive a corresponding stanchion 70A, 70B movable between obstructing and obstructing positions. Further disclosed is a method of clamping a rope ladder. The apparatus may be used to clamp a rope ladder to the deck of a ship.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM NOTAUSSTIEG, INSBESONDERE DURCH EINE AUSSENMAUERÖFFNUNG

SPREADING CONNECTION

ENTRANCE LEADER

DUEBEL, INSBESONDERE ZUR AUFNAHME VON STEIGBUEGELN FUER BETONSCHAECHTE

STEIGELEMENT MIT HALTERUNGEN

VORRICHTUNG ZUM NOTAUSSTIEG, INSBESONDERE DURCH EINE AUSSENMAUERÖFFNUNG

Device for fixing a stirrup in a concrete wall

Es wird eine Vorrichtung zum Befestigen eines Steigbügels (1) in einer Betonwand (2) mit zwei in der Betonwand (2) vorgesehenen, zwei parallele Ankerbolzen (6) des U-förmigen Steigbügels (1) formschlüssig aufnehmenden Ankerhülsen (3) beschrieben. Um vorteilhafte Konstruktionsbedingungen zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass zwischen den einerseits durch die Ankerhülsen (3) und anderseits durch die Ankerbolzen (6) gebildeten Kupplungsteilen eine Rasteinrichtung (7) aus wenigstens einer in radialer Richtung federnden Rastzunge (8) an einem dieser Kupplungsteile (3, 6) und aus einer die Rastzunge (8) aufnehmenden Rastausnehmung (9) am anderen Kupplungsteil (6, 3) vorgesehen ist und dass an die Rastausnehmung (9) zumindest in einer Umfangsrichtung eine in Umfangsrichtung geneigte, sich in radialer Richtung über die Eingriffstiefe der Rastzunge (8) erstreckende Anlauffläche (15) für die Rastzunge (8) anschließt.

STEIGSPROSSE

Sicherungssystem für Leitungsmasten

The invention relates to a securing system for pylons (1), wherein a securing cable (6) is pulled upward with the aid of a pulling cable (10) and over a cable deflection device (8) on the structure at an upper deflection point (8') and is secured in eye elements (5), wherein the pulling cable (10) extends upward in an upward strand (10A), passing through at least some of the eye elements (5), and from the upper deflection point (8') extends downward in a downward strand (10B), and wherein the eye elements (5) are formed by helical holding eyes at the freely projecting ends of climbing rungs (4), wherein for use the securing cable (6) is pulled by the pulling cable (10) directly through the eye elements (5) and after use is taken down again, and wherein an openable housing (14, 14') for blocking fixing elements (11, 12) for the ends of the pulling cable (10) is provided.

Sicherungssystem für Leitungsmasten

The invention relates to a securing system for pylons (1), wherein a securing cable (6) is pulled upward with the aid of a pulling cable (10) and over a cable deflection device (8) on the structure at an upper deflection point (8') and is secured in eye elements (5), wherein the pulling cable (10) extends upward in an upward strand (10A), passing through at least some of the eye elements (5), and from the upper deflection point (8') extends downward in a downward strand (10B), and wherein the eye elements (5) are formed by helical holding eyes at the freely projecting ends of climbing rungs (4), wherein for use the securing cable (6) is pulled by the pulling cable (10) directly through the eye elements (5) and after use is taken down again, and wherein an openable housing (14, 14') for blocking fixing elements (11, 12) for the ends of the pulling cable (10) is provided.

Leiteranordnung

Es wird eine Leiteranordnung auf der Außenseite eines Bauwerks (1) mit einer aus einem unteren Leiterabschnitt (9) und einem mit diesem unteren Leiterabschnitt (9) gelenkig verbundenen oberen Leiterabschnitt (8) zusammengesetzten Leiter (3), die an ihrem oberen Ende verschwenkbar auf einer Konsole (2) gelagert und durch einen Schwenktrieb (5) zwischen einer abgeschwenkten, bodenseitig abgestützten Arbeitsstellung und einer hochgeschwenkten Ruhestellung verschwenkbar ist, und mit einer Auflage (15) für die überkopf in die Ruhestellung geschwenkte Leiter (3) beschrieben. Um vorteilhafte Konstruktionsverhältnisse sicherzustellen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass der untere Leiterabschnitt (9) gegenüber dem oberen Leiterabschnitt (8) zwischen einer anschlagbegrenzten Strecklage und einer Anlage am oberen Leiterabschnitt (8) frei drehbar gehalten ist und wenigstens einen Gleitkörper (12) als Bodenabstützung aufweist und dass die Bodenabstützung auf der Leitervorderseite mit Abstand (a) von der durch ...

Steigsprosse für Aufstiegssysteme

Steigsprosse (3,3) für Aufstiegssysteme, z.B. Masten, wie Strommasten oder dergl., in Form einer Stecksprosse (6) mit einem Befestigungsabschnitt, der als länglicher Steckteil (10) ausgebildet ist, der zum lösbaren Einstecken in eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung (12) am Aufstiegssystem eingerichtet ist und ein Sicherungselement (11) zu seiner vorübergehenden Sicherung an der Aufnahmeeinrichtung (12) aufweist, und mit einem Trittflächen-Schaft (7), wobei auf dem Steckteil (10) eine koaxiale Schraubenfeder (9) angeordnet ist, deren beide Enden an Anschlägen (z.B. 8, 8') anliegen, und wobei an den Trittflächen-Schaft (7) ein äußerer Begrenzungsteil (4, 4') anschließt.

Anlegeleiter

Es wird eine Anlegeleiter aus zwei Holmen und zwischen den Holmen vorgesehenen Sprossen (4) beschrieben, wobei die Holme um eine obere AnIenkachse zwischen einer abgeschwenkten Gebrauchslage und einer durch eine Auflage vorgegebenen Ruhelage schwenkverstellbar gelagert sind. Um vorteilhafte Handhabungsbedingungen zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Holme zur Ausbildung eines oberen, an der AnIenkachse angelenkten Leiterabschnitts (2) und eines gegen den oberen Leiterabschnitt (2) einschwenkbaren unteren Leiterabschnitt (1) gelenkig unterteilt sind und dass zwischen den beiden Leiterabschnitten (1, 2) einerseits und zwischen dem oberen Leiterabschnitt (2) und der aus einem die AnIenkachse tragenden Gestell (6) gebildeten Auflage anderseits je ein elektrischer Motor (5) vorgesehen ist.

LEADER FOR MOUNTING THE UPPER BED IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE COMPARTMENT.

CLIMBING ELEMENT FOR IMMURING AND ITS ATTACHMENT PROCEDURE.

BODENLUKE MIT ZUSAMMENKLAPPBARER LEITER

PIT ELEMENT FROM MOLDING MATERIAL.

ROLL PUS.

BODENLUKE WITH FOLD UP-CASH LEADERS

TREPPENLEITER, INSBESONDERE FUER EIN BOOT

WANDSPROSSE FÜR STEIGHILFE

Die Wandsprosse (9) einer Steighilfe (10) beispielsweise für den Schacht (1) einer Entwässerungsanlage, ist zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit gegen Ausziehen aus der tragenden Wand so ausgebildet, daß Seitenteile (12) und Auftrittsteil (13) im Querschnitt gesehen im wesentlichen ein auf der Auftrittsseite geschlossenes und nach unten offenes U-Profil (15) als Querschnitt aufweisen, wobei in diesem U-Profil (15) im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Auftrittsfläche (16) verlaufende, mit dem Profil (15) einstückig ausgebildete Querwände (17, 21) angeordnet sind. Im Befestigungsbereich (11) kann damit das Wandmaterial bzw. ein Befestigungsmaterial von unten her in die Kammern (18) zwischen den Querwänden (17, 21) eindringen, womit die Wandsprosse (9) formschlüssig gegen Ausziehen gesichert ist. Insbesonders die Herstellung aus in Kunststoffspritzgußtechnik verarbeitetem, glasfaserverstärktem Polyamid ermöglicht eine stabile, auch in korrosions- bzw. explosionsgefährdeter Umgebung verwendbare Wandsprosse ...

FERTIGTEIL FÜR DEN HAUS- ODER FAHRZEUGBAU

The prefabricated part uses a structural element (3) connected non-detachable along the outside surface section (5) of a can-shaped container (9) with opening so that the space defined by the container wall is free of the material of the element and the defined space is connected through the opening to the atmosphere. Either inside the container there is a fixing (8) connected to the structural element or in the structural element is a threaded sleeve (17) which enables the fixing to be screwed in through the inside of the container. The structural element can be made from a trough-shaped building brick cast with concrete wherein the container, fixing or threaded sleeve can be cast in the concrete at the same time.

DEVICE FOR RISING

CLIMBING ASSISTANCE FOR LEADERS

FINISHED UNIT WITH FASTENING PART

Driving leader for silos

Entering stage

Procedure for the production of pits also in the wheel-well wall arranged attachment organs

WITH REFLECTORS EQUIPMENT RUNG

Self-retractable step

A self-retractable step for assisting a user in elevating him or herself above a floor, is disclosed. The self-retractable step comprises a self-retractable foot member and a cylindrical assembly coupled with the self-retractable foot member. The foot member is configured to move from one position to another position. The cylindrical assembly comprises a rotary member, one or more spring members and a protuberance member. The rotary member is configured to move the foot member to a predetermined position. Further, the spring members coupled to the rotary member is configured to self-retract the foot member from the predetermined position. The protuberance member disposed at the cylindrical assembly is configured to act as a stopper to hold the foot member in a predetermined position on retraction by the spring members. The self-retractable step further comprises a load bearing member at a base of the foot member.

Anchoring device and method for installation

A system and method for creating an anchoring device that attaches between two nearby surfaces that may be oriented at different angles to each other about a vertical axis is described. The anchoring device includes a first and second support base that are fastened to a support surface, and a cross member that extends between the support bases and is pivotable about a vertical axis with respect to the support bases. The cross member may be adjustable in length. The anchoring device can be used to support an end of a plank to make a platform. The other end of the plank may be supported by a second anchoring device or another support surface.

Climbing locking system for vertical ladders

The invention relates to a climbing locking system for vertical ladders, in particular of a wind turbine. The climbing locking system has at least one vertical ladder segment (20) having a longitudinal direction and at least one open end (20a, 20b) for accommodating a catching device, which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction as a climbing protection system. The climbing locking system also has at least one climbing locking unit (10) at the at least one open end (20a, 20b) of the vertical ladder segment (20). The climbing locking unit (10) is pivotably fastened to the vertical ladder segment (20) and has a locking position for blocking motion of a catching device in a direction of the vertical ladder segment (20) and a passage position for letting motion of the catching device in the longitudinal direction of the vertical ladder segment (20) through in both directions.

Climbing locking system for vertical ladders

The invention relates to a climbing locking system for vertical ladders, in particular of a wind turbine. The climbing locking system has at least one vertical ladder segment (20) having a longitudinal direction and at least one open end (20a, 20b) for accommodating a catching device, which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction as a climbing protection system. The climbing locking system also has at least one climbing locking unit (10) at the at least one open end (20a, 20b) of the vertical ladder segment (20). The climbing locking unit (10) is pivotably fastened to the vertical ladder segment (20) and has a locking position for blocking motion of a catching device in a direction of the vertical ladder segment (20) and a passage position for letting motion of the catching device in the longitudinal direction of the vertical ladder segment (20) through in both directions.

LADDER

APPAREIL DE SAUVETAGE

On réalise un appareil de sauvetage fiable en fixant à intervalles réguliers le long de chacun des câbles, une série de marches rectangulaires par leurs coins, à quatre câbles d'acier au moyen de manchons en alliage mnémomorphe ou de pinces de serrage enserrant par le haut et le bas, chacune des marches.

STEP ASSEMBLY

STEP ASSEMBLY A manhole step assembly including a substantially U-shaped metal rod and a corrosion resistant covering molded about the rod is taught. The covering has a tapered portion formed at the free ends thereof, and the tapered portion has a roughed surface to increase the surface area of compression which is used to hold the step in place in the wall of a manhole shaft. A socket which may be cast in such a shaft is also disclosed.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ERECTING A TOWER FOR A WIND ENERGY PLANT

The invention relates to a lifting device, in particular a crossbeam, for lifting a first tower segment of a concrete tower of a wind energy plant by means of a crane, comprising at least one securing means for securing the tower segment to the lifting device and at least one release device for releasing a connection between the lifting device and the tower segment.

ADAPTABLE PLATFORM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING RAILWAY CARS

An apparatus that provides selectively deployable worker access with fall protection to at least a portion of the top of a container disposed above the ground. A gangway and its associated fall protection cage are selectively deployable from an elevated platform over the top of the container. The gangway and its associated cage are slidably connected to the platform via a track carried along the side of the platform.

DUAL TRACK LADDER FOR USE WITH MOBILE SHELVING

A ladder assembly for use with movable shelving is disclosed. The ladder assembly may comprise an overhead track assembly, a carriage, and a ladder. The overhead track assembly includes a first guide track and a second guide track. The carriage is operatively configured to move longitudinally along the first and second guide tracks. The ladder is pivotally and slidably mounted to the carriage. The ladder has an operating position and a stored position. The operating position is located in an open available aisle of the movable shelving. The stored position may be located substantially vertical and outside of the aisle of the movable shelving allowing the movable shelving to close the aisle without interference from the ladder.

GRIPPING DEVICE FOR TIMBER

A gripping device is provided for use with vertical or near vertical timbers on building sites, especially with 2" x 4", 2" x 6", or 2" x 8" planks, and which allows such timbers to be used with a series of the devices forming steps of a temporary ladder. The timber may be leaning against a surface, or may be part of a scaffold or studs of a house. The device may be formed of a single piec e of rod, or as a casting. 1t has a closed loop part suitable for use as a step, and also has a retaining part, the retaining part and loop having parallel portions defining an open sided recess for receiving the timber. At least one of the parallel portions has a set of teeth facing the other parallel portion, such that the device c an be slid sideways on to a timber and can be pivoted down to cause the teeth to engage the timber and prevent further movement of the device.

PORTABLE FIRE ESCAPE

A portable fire escape comprising a framework. A structure is for mounting the framework across an opened window internally within a building adjacent a window sill. An elongated extendable flexible ladder is provided. Paraphernalia is for attaching a top end of the flexible ladder to the framework. The flexible ladder can hang down externally against the building to the ground, to allow a person to exit through the opened window of the building during a fire.

WALK THROUGH LADDER

A fixed ladder has a first plurality of parallel rungs arranged along a low er section thereof and also has a walk-through section with vertical side rails arranged at the top thereof. The improvement of the present invention is the provision o f a second plurality of parallel rungs arranged along the flared walk-through section. This second plurality of rungs is attached at one end to the vertical side rails of the walk- through section and is easier to hold than the vertical side rails if a foot or a climber slips near the top of the ladder while mounting or dismounting at the walk- through section.

COLLAPSIBLE STAIRWAY

A stairway (10) is provided having: at least one platform member (12a, 12b, 12c and 12d); and support means (14) for supporting said at least one platform member (12a, 12b, 12c and 12d) in an orientation suitable for supporting a user's foot; wherein said stairway is collapsible from an in use condition to a storage condition.

Leiterfahranlage.

Leiterfahranlage.

Leiter.

Echelle roulante destinée à être guidée par un rail de suspension.

Feststellvorrichtung an einer Schiebeleiter.

Steigeisen.

Aus Längs- und Querteilen bestehendes Steigeisen

Notleiter.

Fahrleiter für Silos

In einem Mauerwerk verankertes Steigelement mit Halterung

УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОЕ ДОРОЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СНЕЖНОЙ ЗИМЫ

1. Универсальное дорожное устройство для снежной зимы, включающее лестницу, установленную с возможностью вращения относительно укрытия, отличающееся тем, что укрытие выполнено в виде плоского экрана, установленного вертикально или с наклоном, а лестница шарнирно закреплена у нижней кромки экрана в опорах, с возможностью контакта лестницы с экраном по ее контактным бортам в нерабочем положении. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что для герметизации контакта применяется эластичный жгут, закрепленный на экране по линии контакта с контактными бортами лестницы. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что экран сопряжен с емкостью для несения дорожных приборов или укрытия людей. (19) RU (11) (13) 2 268 U1 (51) МПК E06C 9/00 (1995.01) E01F 9/00 (1995.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 94004668/20, 09.02.1994 (46) Опубликовано: 16.06.1996 (71) Заявитель(и): Ильин Евгений Викторович, Ильин Сергей Викторович (73) Патентообладатель(и): Ильин Евгений Викторович, Ильин Сергей Викторович U 1 2 2 6 8 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Универсальное дорожное устройство для снежной зимы, включающее лестницу, установленную с возможностью вращения относительно укрытия, отличающееся тем, что укрытие выполнено в виде плоского экрана, установленного вертикально или с наклоном, а лестница шарнирно закреплена у нижней кромки экрана в опорах, с возможностью контакта лестницы с экраном по ее контактным бортам в нерабочем положении. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что для герметизации контакта применяется эластичный жгут, закрепленный на экране по линии контакта с контактными бортами лестницы. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что экран сопряжен с емкостью для несения дорожных приборов или укрытия людей. 2 2 6 8 (54) УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОЕ ДОРОЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СНЕЖНОЙ ЗИМЫ R U (72) Автор(ы): Ильин Евгений Викторович, Ильин Сергей Викторович RU 2 268 U1 RU 2 268 U1 RU 2 268 U1 RU ...

Пожарная лестница

Пожарная лестница, выполненная составной по высоте из отдельных участков, содержащая тетивы и ступени, отличающаяся тем, что она включает телескопические секции с профилированными тетивами, соединенными между собой посредством шарнирно закрепленных ступеней, поворот которых ограничен 90°, одна из тетив жестко прикреплена к зданию, а вторая выполнена откидной, при этом каждая секция содержит в верхней части выступ, а в нижней - паз и снабжена фиксаторами, размещенными в верхней части каждой секции и выполненными в виде колпачка с фиксирующим элементом, например поводком. (19) RU (11) 29 082 (13) U1 (51) МПК E06C 9/12 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2002109081/20 , 10.04.2002 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 10.04.2002 (46) Опубликовано: 27.04.2003 (72) Автор(ы): Шавернев А.А., Седов С.В. (73) Патентообладатель(и): Шавернев Алексей Алексеевич, ООО "Контексим-М" U 1 2 9 0 8 2 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели Пожарная лестница, выполненная составной по высоте из отдельных участков, содержащая тетивы и ступени, отличающаяся тем, что она включает телескопические секции с профилированными тетивами, соединенными между собой посредством шарнирно закрепленных ступеней, поворот которых ограничен 90°, одна из тетив жестко прикреплена к зданию, а вторая выполнена откидной, при этом каждая секция содержит в верхней части выступ, а в нижней - паз и снабжена фиксаторами, размещенными в верхней части каждой секции и выполненными в виде колпачка с фиксирующим элементом, например поводком. 2 9 0 8 2 (54) Пожарная лестница R U Адрес для переписки: 129515, Москва, ул. Академика Королева, 4, корп. 2, Фирма "Контексим" (71) Заявитель(и): Шавернев Алексей Алексеевич, ООО "Контексим-М" U 1 U 1 2 9 0 8 2 2 9 0 8 2 R U R U Ñòðàíèöà: 2 RU 29 082 U1 RU 29 082 U1 RU 29 082 U1 RU 29 082 U1

ПОДОКОННИК С ВМОНТИРОВАННЫМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ ЭКСТРЕННОЙ ЭВАКУАЦИИ ЛЮДЕЙ ИЗ ВЫСОТНЫХ ЗДАНИЙ

1. Подоконник с вмонтированным устройством экстренной эвакуации людей из высотных зданий, включающий складную по длине лестницу, содержащую, по меньшей мере, две гибкие тросовые опоры и закрепленные между ними жесткие перекладины, закрепленный на одном конце лестницы груз или без такового, а также блок крепления лестницы к несущим конструкциям и/или стене здания, отличающийся тем, что содержит корпус, выполненный в комплексе с модулем эвакуации и механическим модулем; корпус выполнен в виде подоконника и расположен в нижней части оконного проема, прикреплен к несущим частям и/или стене здания, выполнен с полым пространством внутри, неподвижной частью и, по меньшей мере, одной открывающейся, и/или сдвижной, и/или съемной боковой и/или верхней частью, а в закрытом положении корпус выполнен гидроизолированным, и/или теплоизолированным, и/или шумоизолированным, и/или герметичным, по меньшей мере, в части корпуса, расположенной снаружи здания; модуль эвакуации и механический модуль расположены во внутреннем полом пространстве корпуса; модуль эвакуации содержит, по меньшей мере, кассету, состоящую из, по меньшей мере, одной нижней и одной верхней частей, содержащих, по меньшей мере, боковые жесткие опоры и поперечные жесткие перекладины, а также складную по длине лестницу, содержащую, по меньшей мере, две гибкие тросовые опоры и закрепленные между ними жесткие перекладины, с закрепленным на одном конце лестницы грузом или без такового, блок крепления складной по длине лестницы к несущим частям, и/или стене здания, и/или механическому модулю; механический модуль соединен с модулем эвакуации и содержит, по меньшей мере, блок крепления механического модуля к несущим частям и/или стене здания и механизм выдвигания/задвигания кассеты, механизм фиксации кассеты в выдвинутом положении, механизм открывания/закрывания кассеты, механизм фиксации нижней и верхней частей кассеты в закрытом положении, механизм фиксации нижней и верхней частей кассеты в открытом положении; механизм ...

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ПОДОКОННИК С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ЭКСТРЕННОЙ ЭВАКУАЦИИ

1. Подоконник с устройством экстренной эвакуации, включающий складную по длине лестницу, содержащую, по меньшей мере, две гибкие тросовые опоры и закрепленные между ними жесткие перекладины, закрепленный на одном конце лестницы груз или без такового, а также включающий блок крепления лестницы к несущим конструкциям и/или стене здания, состоящий, по меньшей мере, из двух соединяемых/разъединяемых между собой частей, первая из которых прикреплена к одному концу лестницы, а вторая прикреплена к несущим конструкциям и/или стене здания, прикреплена вблизи окна, а также включающий упаковку для хранения лестницы в сложенном состоянии, прикрепленную к несущим конструкциям и/или стене здания, прикрепленную вблизи окна, отличающийся тем, что упаковка выполнена в виде корпуса-подоконника, расположенного в нижней части оконного проема, состоящего из неподвижной части, прикрепленной к несущим конструкциям и/или стене здания, и подвижной части, соединенной с неподвижной частью при помощи механического блока, выполненного с возможностью выдвигания и/или поворота подвижной части относительно неподвижной части находящимся внутри здания человеком и/или под действием собственного веса, и/или под действием веса лестницы; подвижная часть корпуса-подоконника содержит внутри, по меньшей мере, полое пространство для укладки и хранения лестницы, а корпус-подоконник содержит, по меньшей мере, одну открывающуюся, и/или сдвижную, и/или съемную крышку, выполненную с возможностью ее открывания находящимся в помещении человеком и/или под действием собственного веса, и/или под действием веса лестницы, выполненную таким образом, что при ее закрывании внутреннее полое пространство подвижной части выполнено гидроизолированным, и/или теплоизолированным, и/или шумоизолированным, и/или герметичным, по меньшей мере, в части подвижной части, расположенной снаружи здания, а при закрытом положении, по меньшей мере, одной крышки и нахождении подвижной части корпуса-подоконника в положении ожидания, корпус- ...

БАЛКОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЭКСТРЕННОЙ ЭВАКУАЦИИ

Балконное устройство для экстренной эвакуации, включающее упаковку для хранения лестницы в сложенном состоянии, прикрепленную к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону, а также включающее складную по длине лестницу, содержащую, по меньшей мере, две гибкие тросовые опоры и закрепленные между ними жесткие перекладины, закрепленный на одном конце лестницы груз или без такового, а также включающее блок крепления лестницы к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону, и/или упаковке, стационарно закрепляющий складную по длине лестницу к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону, и/или упаковке, или состоящий, по меньшей мере, из двух соединяемых/разъединяемых между собой находящимся на балконе человеком частей, первая из которых прикреплена к одному концу лестницы, а вторая прикреплена к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону, и/или упаковке, отличающееся тем, что содержит упаковку, выполненную в виде гидроизолированного и/или герметичного корпуса, выполненного в комплексе с блоком крепления корпуса к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону, или выполненного в комплексе с блоком крепления корпуса к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону и механическим блоком, выполненным с возможностью выдвигания и/или поворота корпуса, относительно блока крепления корпуса к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону, находящимся на балконе человеком, или выполненного в комплексе с блоком крепления корпуса к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону и блоком фиксации устройства в положении ожидания, выполненным с возможностью его блокирования/разблокирования находящимся на балконе человеком, а также с механическим блоком, выполненным с возможностью автоматического выдвигания и/или поворота корпуса, относительно блока крепления корпуса к несущим конструкциям, и/или стене здания, и/или балкону, под действием собственного веса и/или веса лестницы, при разблокировании блока ...

ПОЖАРНО-СПАСАТЕЛЬНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС

Пожарно-спасательный комплекс, выполненный в виде стационарной несущей конструкции, примыкающей к зданию, включающей эвакуационный шлюз, в виде закрытого каркаса, отличающийся тем, что эвакуационный шлюз состоит из набора модулей, количество которых зависит от высоты здания, каждый из модулей образован трубчатыми стойками, соединенными муфтами, и площадкой со сквозным люком и лестницей, при этом каждый модуль шарнирно соединен со своей внутренней стороны с переходной платформой, выполненной с возможностью горизонтального примыкания к стене здания, путем крепления к зданию рычажно-шарнирным креплением, к которому присоединены телескопические рычаги, играющие роль перил, для фиксирования комплекса в нерабочем положении нижняя переходная платформа оснащена штоком с фиксатором. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 88 274 (13) U1 (51) МПК A62B 1/00 (2006.01) E06C 9/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2009129027/22, 27.07.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 27.07.2009 (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2009 (72) Автор(ы): Молынь Игорь Иванович (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Молынь Игорь Иванович (RU) U 1 8 8 2 7 4 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 ru CL U 1 Формула полезной модели Пожарно-спасательный комплекс, выполненный в виде стационарной несущей конструкции, примыкающей к зданию, включающей эвакуационный шлюз, в виде закрытого каркаса, отличающийся тем, что эвакуационный шлюз состоит из набора модулей, количество которых зависит от высоты здания, каждый из модулей образован трубчатыми стойками, соединенными муфтами, и площадкой со сквозным люком и лестницей, при этом каждый модуль шарнирно соединен со своей внутренней стороны с переходной платформой, выполненной с возможностью горизонтального примыкания к стене здания, путем крепления к зданию рычажношарнирным креплением, к которому присоединены телескопические рычаги, играющие роль перил, для фиксирования ...

СИСТЕМА ФАСАДНАЯ С ВЕНТИЛИРУЕМЫМ ВОЗДУШНЫМ ЗАЗОРОМ, ДОБОРНЫЙ КРОНШТЕЙН, СТОЙКА И КЛЯММЕР, ВХОДЯЩИЕ В НЕЕ

1. Система фасадная с вентилируемым воздушным зазором, содержащая основание и соединенные с ним одним концом несущие кронштейны, в свою очередь соединенные с доборными кронштейнами, облицовочные плиты, закрепленные с помощью кляммеров, отличающаяся тем, что, кляммеры установлены на рабочем элементе доборного кронштейна. 2. Система фасадная с вентилируемым воздушным зазором по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что содержит стойки, установленные с возможностью контакта с рабочим элементом другого конца доборного кронштейна и выполняющие роль уплотнителя. 3. Система фасадная с вентилируемым воздушным зазором по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что кляммеры устанавливаются с возможностью регулировки своего положения на рабочем элементе доборного кронштейна. 4. Система фасадная с вентилируемым воздушным зазором по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что на держателе доборного кронштейна выполнен как минимум один поперечный паз, образующий с продольным пазом несущего кронштейна плавающую точку. 5. Система фасадная с вентилируемым воздушным зазором по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что стойка соединена с доборным кронштейном, по крайней мере, одним крепежным элементом в плавающей или опорной точке. 6. Доборный кронштейн, содержащий держатель и рабочий элемент, соединенные под углом друг к другу, отличающийся тем, что рабочий элемент имеет средства для приема кляммеров или выполнен зацело с кляммером. 7. Доборный кронштейн по п.6, отличающийся тем, что рабочий элемент имеет установочные прорези. 8. Доборный кронштейн по п.6, отличающийся тем, что рабочий элемент имеет установочные пазы. 9. Доборный кронштейн по п.6, отличающийся тем, что на обратной стороне рабочего элемента установлены регулировочные элементы. 10. Доборный кронштейн по п.6, отличающийся тем, что рабочий элемент имеет в сечении С-образный профиль. 11. Доборный кронштейн по п.6, отличающийся тем, что держатель имеет как минимум один вертикальный паз. 12. Стойка, содержащая продольный остов, у которого есть внутренняя крепежная поверхность, а также ...

ПЕРЕНОСНОЙ СТЕНД ДЛЯ ИСПЫТАНИЙ СТРАХОВОЧНОГО И ПОЖАРНОГО ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ

1. Переносной стенд для испытаний страховочного и пожарного оборудования, характеризующийся тем, что он имеет штангу в виде трубы, например, прямоугольного сечения с боковыми опорами, закрепленную на штанге вертикальную стойку с размещенной на ней ручной лебедкой, трос которой через динамометр связан с крюком (захватом) на другом его конце. 2. Стенд по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что он снабжен комплектом элементов, включающим дополнительную штангу, кольцо, соединительные муфты, закрепленные на элементах конструкции, блоки и подвеску для испытания различных видов лестниц, страховочных поясов и тросов. 3. Стенд по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что ручная лебедка снабжена автоматическим тормозом, червячным или храповым. 4. Стенд по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что в лебедке вместо троса возможно использование гибкой ленты. 5. Стенд по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что на одной из боковых опор штанги выполнена упорная площадка под нижние концы лестницы. 6. Стенд по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что боковые опоры штанги и блока установлены с возможностью перемещения по длине штанги и фиксации в рабочем положении. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 102 661 (13) U1 (51) МПК E06C 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010126382/03, 28.06.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.06.2010 (72) Автор(ы): Скачков Михаил Михайлович (RU), Мартынов Валерий Александрович (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 10.03.2011 1 0 2 6 6 1 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Переносной стенд для испытаний страховочного и пожарного оборудования, характеризующийся тем, что он имеет штангу в виде трубы, например, прямоугольного сечения с боковыми опорами, закрепленную на штанге вертикальную стойку с размещенной на ней ручной лебедкой, трос которой через динамометр связан с крюком (захватом) на другом его конце. 2. Стенд по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что он снабжен комплектом элементов, ...

Механизм крепления каркаса лестницы

Полезная модель относится к строительству, конструкционным элементам, применяемым в строительстве и в быту, в частности к опорным каркасам и элементам их монтажа. Технической задачей является расширение функциональных возможностей каркаса лестницы путем использования его под различными углами наклона к горизонту, ускорения его монтажа на различную высоту. Несущий каркас снабжен, по меньшей мере, двумя монтажными кронштейнами, расположенными попарно зеркально друг относительно друга, монтажные кронштейны имеют соединенные между собой несущие и поворотные лапы, каждая из которых состоит из основания и боковой стенки. Благодаря тому, что осевые линии, проведенные через концы дугообразной прорези и центр сквозного отверстия в боковой части поворотной лапы, образуют угол от (60 ± 5)°, а боковые стенки несущей и поворотной лапы соединены при помощи болтов через сквозные отверстия и дугообразную прорезь, имеется возможность поворота боковой стенки поворотной лапы относительно горизонтальной оси кронштейна на различные углы наклона в диапазоне от 0° до 65°. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 206 911 U1 (51) МПК E06C 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E06C 9/00 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021108366, 29.03.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Левин Дмитрий Васильевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 30.09.2021 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 29.03.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 30.09.2021 Бюл. № 28 2 0 6 9 1 1 R U (54) Механизм крепления каркаса лестницы (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к строительству, конструкционным элементам, применяемым в строительстве и в быту, в частности к опорным каркасам и элементам их монтажа. Технической задачей является расширение функциональных возможностей каркаса лестницы путем использования его под различными углами наклона к горизонту, ускорения его монтажа на различную высоту. Несущий каркас ...

Uav-delivered deployable descent device

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may be used to deliver a descent system to an elevated location at which people await rescue, such as people trapped in an upper story of a burning building. The UAV may deliver the descent system, attach it to the building, and deploy the descent system. After deployment, the descent system may be tensioned to prevent sway and facilitate descent. Standoffs may be installed or integrated into the descent system to provide for adequate handholds for descending individuals. Various equipment and methods used in such systems are described herein.

Height Reducible Electronic Enclosure Compatible Entrance Platform

The subject invention features an entrance module for a height adjustable enclosure with a top portion movable with the respect to a bottom portion. The preferred entrance module comprises a hingedly attached platform movable between a stowed folded position and a deployed unfolded position. A locking assembly releasably locks the platform in the folded position independent of the position of the top movable part of the shelter. The preferred locking assembly includes a rail attached to the top movable portion of the shelter, one of a female and a male portion of a lock attached to and slideable along the rail, and the other of the female and the male portion of the lock attached to the platform.

Integrated highly reliable person overboard self-rescue system

A safety equipment deployment system includes a sensor for receiving input, circuitry for determining whether the input satisfies a time pattern requirement and, responsive to determining satisfaction of the time pattern requirement, triggering release of safety equipment. The safety equipment can include a foldable ladder fixed to a stanchion. The safety equipment can include a device attached to a cord that extends from a bobbin below deck, through a hollow stanchion, and out a top end of the stanchion. A safety deployment system of a marine ship includes a switch operable exteriorly of the ship hull and below deck, for triggering release of safety equipment to be extended exteriorly of the hull to at least as low as the waterline

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING TO A GUIDE RAIL

Systems and methods are provided for interfacing to a guide rail. Provided is an improved rail interface wheel is provided including a continuous U-channel formed about a periphery of a puck shaped wheel body. The rail interface wheel is configured to spin about a spin axis. The U-channel includes a primary diameter measured parallel to the spin axis and a secondary diameter measured along a line that is coplanar with but not parallel to the spin axis. The secondary diameter is preferably at least as great as the primary diameter. The rail interface wheel may be used in combination with a movable structure, such as a library ladder. 1. A system comprising:a longitudinal support rail, said rail having a cross-section rail radius,a rail interface mechanism comprising a wheel rotatable about a wheel spin axis and configured to interface with said longitudinal support rail,said wheel comprising a body formed about said wheel spin axis, said wheel having an at least partially u-shaped channel formed radially into the body and forming a first flange defining a first flange diameter and a second flange defining a second flange diameter;wherein said channel is configured to receive said longitudinal support rail; andwherein said channel is formed about a channel axis, said channel having a channel radius measured from said channel axis.2. The system of wherein said support rail is substantially tubular.3. The system of wherein said support rail has a substantially circular cross section.4. The system of wherein said channel has a primary diameter claim 1 , wherein said primary diameter includes and is twice the channel radius claim 1 , wherein said primary diameter is measured parallel to the wheel spin axis claim 1 , and said channel has a secondary diameter measured along a straight line that is coplanar with claim 1 , but not parallel to claim 1 , the wheel spin axis claim 1 , between a point at a radially outermost point claim 1 , from said wheel spin axis claim 1 , of ...

Retractable Step Stool/ Access Device

The present invention is for a step stool to be used by a child, diminutive person or an adult of average height to gain vertical reach. The retractable step stool/access device is positioned by one's foot between an elevated, retracted position or a lowered, deployed step accessible position. Internal stored energy mechanisms can be employed to ease some of the physical effort required, especially by a child or diminutive person, to complete the deployment/retraction cycle with either of their feet. In the raised, retracted position, the step stool is elevated from contact with the floor and clear of the standing area for general usage and allowing access for cleaning and maintenance of the floor.

Compact Folding Step Stool

A quick folding step stool is provided that folds compactly enough to fit in a cabinet toe-kick area while requiring no modifications to existing cabinets. The quick folding step stool can also be mounted on a track to move laterally along a bank of cabinets. The quick folding step stool or the track can also be mounted on a wall, behind a bar, in a work area, or in any other location where occasional access to higher shelves or other features is required.

High rise emergency escape system

The invention provides a retractable emergency escape system for a high rise building. The emergency escape system is made of a flexible, durable, fireproof, canvas-like material that allows it to retract to the top of the building when not in use. In its deployed configuration, the emergency escape system comprises a series of interconnected support panels connected to one or more vertical ladders or chutes. The diagonal pattern of the support panels provides support to the ladders and chutes, and also provides building occupants with an additional escape route. An occupant stuck in the building could escape the building by way of the diagonal support panels, by way of the vertical ladders or chutes, or by way of a combination of both. Alternatively, the invention can be made with horizontal support panels connecting to the vertical ladders or chutes.

Fire Escape Ladder

The invention provides a Fire Escape Ladder comprising a portable and compactable climbing instrument in a durably constructed wooden rectangular box. The box may serve as a seat when not in use. The ladder inside the box comprises a series of rectangular rungs connected to each other and anchored to the bottom of the box with strong heavy steel chain links. The storage box contains a lip extension from its top edge for attaching, locking in and stabilizing the Fire Escape Ladder at a window opening.

DUAL TRACK LADDER WITH BRAKE MECHANISM THAT IS AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED TO THE UPPER TRACKS TO HOLD THE LADDER IN PLACE DURING USE

A ladder system includes an overhead track system, a ladder, a latch and a carriage. The overhead track system includes a first guide track and a second guide track. The carriage is operatively configured to move longitudinally along the first and second guide tracks and to move laterally between the first and second guide tracks. The ladder is pivotally mounted to the overhead track system. A lateral carriage brake is provided which prevents lateral movement of the ladder, and a longitudinal carriage brake is provided to prevent longitudinal movement of the ladder. The latch is operatively configured to affix the ladder to the carriage. 1. A ladder system comprising:an overhead track system including a first guide track, a second guide track, a carriage operatively configured to move longitudinally along the first and second guide tracks and to move laterally between the first and second guide tracks;a ladder pivotally mounted to the overhead track system;a lateral carriage brake operatively configured to prevent lateral movement of the ladder relative to the first and second guide tracks;a longitudinal carriage brake operatively configured to prevent longitudinal movement of the ladder relative to the first and second guide tracks; anda latch operatively configured to affix the ladder to the carriage.2. The ladder system as defined in wherein the carriage includes a mounting bar claim 1 , a first rod claim 1 , a second rod claim 1 , a first sidewall and a second side wall claim 1 , the first and second sidewalls being moveably affixed to the first and second tracks respectively claim 1 , the first and second rods each being welded to the first sidewall at a first end of the first and second rods claim 1 , and being welded to the second sidewall at a second end of the first and second rods claim 1 , the mounting bar being moveably affixed to the first rod and the ladder being pivotally mounted to the mounting bar.3. The ladder system as defined in wherein the ...

CABINET MOUNTED STEP STOOL

The present invention generally relates to a folding step stool that is, in one embodiment, mounted and stored within a cabinet. Children and short adults are typically not tall enough to readily access a kitchen or bathroom sink. Accordingly, many homes have a portable step stool located in the kitchen or bathroom. While effective, one problem with such a portable step stool is storage of the stool when not in use. Aspects of the present invention are directed to a folding step stool that may be mounted within an interior of a cabinet. When not in use, the entirety of the folding step stool may be disposed within an interior of the cabinet to permit closure of the cabinet door. Likewise, when needed, the cabinet door may be opened and the step stool may be deployed to provide one or more steps for use in accessing a counter or sink above the cabinet. 1. A step stool comprising:a base adapted to connect the step stool to a generally horizontal surface within an interior of a cabinet;at least one rear leg fixedly connected to the base wherein the at least one rear leg extends upward from the base;a first step wherein a rearward portion of the first step is pivotally connected to an upper portion of the at least one rear leg, the first step having a planar surface that pivots between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position;at least one forward leg pivotally connected to a forward portion of the first step; anda linkage wherein a first portion of the linkage is pivotally connected proximate to the base of the at least one rear leg and a second portion of the linkage is pivotally connected to the at least one forward leg, wherein the linkage provides actuating force that during rotation of the first step from the vertical position to the horizontal position, the linkage displaces at least one forward leg from a first position juxtaposed against the first step when the first step is in the vertical position to a second position ...

WINDOW WELL EGRESS APPARATUS

This is a system that allows a small child to escape from a window well using a ladder and a window well cover. The ladder extends from the bottom of the window well cover and has a trigger that when activated slides the ladder and releases a trap door in the window well cover, thus allowing a person to climb the ladder and escape through the cover. 1. A window well egress apparatus , comprising:a main grate having a moveable subsection; a stationary section coupled to the main grate, the stationary section having a fulcrum; and', 'a sliding section, wherein the sliding section slides with respect to the stationary section, the sliding section having a catch element; and, 'a ladder, comprisinga counterweight element pivotally coupled to the sliding section and supported by the fulcrum, wherein in response to a downward force being applied to the sliding section of the ladder, the catch element is lowered and the moveable subsection opens.2. The window well egress apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sliding section includes a slide bracket claim 1 , wherein the stationary section extends through the slide bracket.3. The window well egress apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sliding section comprises a rung.4. The window well egress apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the counterweight element comprises a rung bracket claim 3 , wherein the rung of the ladder extends through the rung bracket and the counterweight element pivots around the rung.5. The window well egress apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the counterweight element further comprises a weight and a plate claim 4 , wherein the weight is separated from the rung bracket by the plate claim 4 , wherein the plate sits on top of the fulcrum.6. The window well egress apparatus of claim 5 , wherein in response to the downward force being applied to the sliding section of the ladder claim 5 , the weight moves upwardly.7. The window well egress apparatus of claim 5 , wherein in response to the downward force being removed claim ...

Wind turbine tower segment for a wind turbine tower and method

A wind-power-installation tower segment, a wind-power-installation tower, a wind power installation, a use of a holding arrangement, a use of a first transport device and of a second transport device, and to methods for assembling a wind-power-installation tower segment and for assembling a wind-power-installation tower section. In particular, a wind-power-installation tower segment for a wind-power-installation tower, comprising a shell segment, having an extent in the direction of a segment height, a segment ring direction and a segment thickness, and an upper horizontal abutment side and a lower horizontal abutment side, a holding device for arranging requisites inside a wind-power-installation tower segment, having a main section, and at least one projecting section, wherein the main section and the at least one projecting section are arranged adjacently to each other in the segment ring direction, wherein the main section and the at least one projecting section enclose a holding-device angle, a coupling device, which is arranged in a coupling section of the shell segment, adjoining the upper horizontal abutment side, wherein the holding device is coupled to the shell segment by means of the coupling device.

Retractable Step Stool/Access Device

A retractable step stool assembly for assisting a person in elevating him or herself above a floor includes a base member, a step stool member which in an upright position has a generally horizontal platform surface and two side members which depend downwardly from opposite ends of the platform surface, and an arm assembly which is configured to pivotally connect the step stool member to the base member for movement of the step stool member between a stored position in which the step stool member is positioned over the base member to a deployed position in which the step stool member is positioned on the floor in front of the base member. The arm assembly is configured such that the platform surface remains generally horizontal during movement of the step stool member between the stored position and the deployed position. The step stool member includes an upwardly directed foot-engaging member which is engageable by the bottom of the person's foot and is configured to transfer at least an initial downwardly directed force from the person's foot into movement of the step stool member from the stored position toward the deployed position. In this manner, the person can move the step stool member from the stored position to the deployed position by engaging the foot-engaging member with only his or her foot. 1. A retractable step stool assembly for assisting a person in elevating him or herself above a floor , the step stool assembly comprising:a base member;a step stool member which in an upright position comprises a generally horizontal platform surface and two side members which depend downwardly from opposite ends of the platform surface; andan arm assembly which is configured to pivotally connect the step stool member to the base member for movement of the step stool member between a stored position in which the step stool member is positioned over the base member to a deployed position in which the step stool member is positioned on the floor in front of the base ...

ELEVATOR PIT LADDER APPARATUS

A mechanism that allows a ladder to be moved to either a use position or a retracted position. The ladder can be moved from the retracted position to the use position with a minimal effort, and the ladder moves by itself from the use position to the retracted position. A pit ladder apparatus for an elevator according to the present invention includes a position change means to be provided in a fixing metal frame fixed to the hoistway and allowing a ladder to be moved to either the use position when the ladder is used or the retracted position for retracting the ladder when it is not used so as not to interfere with operation of the elevator. 14-. (canceled)5. A pit ladder apparatus for use in a hoistway of an elevator to access between an elevator hall and a pit , the pit ladder apparatus comprising:a ladder; anda position change means to be fixed to the hoistway, the position change means for moving the ladder to either a use position where the ladder is used or a retracted position for retracting the ladder when not used so as not to interfere with operation of the elevator, the position change means including a counter weight and one or more mounting arms that are supported so as to swing freely in a seesaw manner,wherein the ladder is mounted to one end of each of the mounting arms, the counter weight is mounted to the other end of each of the mounting arms, and a moment on a side of the counter weight is set larger than a moment on a side of the ladder.6. The pit ladder apparatus for an elevator according to claim 5 , wherein:a pair of the mounting arms is disposed apart from each other in a horizontal direction,a first rotation axis is located at one end of the pair of mounting arms,the counter weight is mounted to another end of the pair of mounting arms so as to be sandwiched between them,the ladder is mounted to the first rotation axis so as to be freely rotatable on a side higher than a center of gravity of the ladder, and a second rotation axis is located ...

LADDER FOR MAST ASSEMBLY

A ladder for a mast assembly is provided. The ladder includes a frame assembly having a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs. The ladder also includes a sub-assembly affixed to an interior facing side of the frame assembly. The sub-assembly includes a platform provided at a bottom section of the sub-assembly. The sub-assembly also includes a plurality of support rails provided at a top section of the sub-assembly. A first end of each of the support rails is pivotably coupled to the frame assembly. A second end of each of the support rails is configured to contact with the mast assembly when the ladder is in a deployed position with respect to the mast assembly. The frame assembly and the at least one sub-assembly is collapsible against the mast assembly. 1. A ladder for a mast assembly , the ladder comprising: a pair of side rails; and', 'a plurality of rungs extending between the pair of side rails; and, 'a frame assembly configured to be coupled to the mast assembly, the frame assembly including a platform provided at a bottom section of the sub-assembly, wherein a first end of the platform is pivotably coupled to the frame assembly, and a second end of the platform is pivotably coupled to the mast assembly; and', 'a plurality of support rails provided at a top section of the sub-assembly, each of the plurality of support rails being spaced apart from each other, wherein a first end of each of the support rails is pivotably coupled to the frame assembly and a second end of each of the support rails is configured to contact with the mast assembly when the ladder is in a deployed position with respect to the mast assembly,', 'wherein the frame assembly and the at least one sub-assembly is collapsible against the mast assembly., 'at least one sub-assembly affixed to an interior facing side of the frame assembly, the at least one sub-assembly comprising2. The ladder of further comprising a vertical support member claim 1 , wherein the vertical support member is ...

ESCAPE STAIRCASE AND METHOD FOR ALLOWING OCCUPANTS OF A BUILDING TO ESCAPE SAFELY DURING AN EMERGENCY

A multistory emergency stairwell structure for escape and rescue in different emergency situations adapted for building proximate to a pre-existing multistory building, and being built as a separate construction from the pre-existing building for facilitating passage of occupants between the pre-existing building and the stairwell structure by means of a passageway that is attached at one end only to either the pre-existing building or to the stairwell structure and is free to move at its opposite end. 1. An emergency staircase for escape and rescue from a pre-existing building comprising:a stairwell structure proximate the pre-existing building and having a plurality of stairs disposed therein; andat least one passageway structure having an end, the end pivotally coupled to one of the pre-existing building and the stairwell structure.2. The emergency staircase according to claim 1 , wherein the stairwell structure is adapted for a seismic standard greater than a seismic standard of the pre-existing building.3. The emergency staircase according to claim 1 , wherein the stairwell structure has a plurality of stories corresponding to a plurality of stories of the pre-existing building claim 1 , each of the plurality of stories of the stairwell structure is adapted to assemble occupants separately from the pre-existing building.4. The emergency staircase according to claim 1 , wherein the stairwell structure is constructed from materials that withstand fire.5. The emergency staircase according to claim 1 , wherein the stairwell structure includes a warning system adapted to provide a plurality of directions to occupants in the pre-existing building and the stairwell structure.6. The emergency staircase according to claim 5 , wherein the warning system is adapted to receive Type P seismic waves and Type S seismic waves and transmit a warning in real time upon receipt of at least the Type P seismic waves.7. The emergency staircase according to claim 5 , wherein the ...

FOLDING STAIRCASE

A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user.

STEP ASSEMBLY

Disclosed is a step assembly for use in climbing a utility structure. The step assembly comprises a rod member and a plate member. The rod member comprises a generally L-shaped rod, a shoulder formed contiguously to the generally L-shaped rod, and an arm pivotably coupled to the shoulder by a pin. The plate member comprises a duct having a longitudinally formed internal passage, and a support plate attached at one end portion of the duct and formed transversally to the duct, wherein the internal passage of the duct contiguously provides an opening in the support plate at the one end portion. The aligned shoulder and arm are configured to pass through the internal passage. 1. A step assembly comprising: a generally L-shaped rod having a main rod elongated in a longitudinal direction and a bent portion elongated in a transversal direction and formed contiguously to one end of the main rod, wherein a thread is formed on a surface of at least part of the main rod,', 'a shoulder formed longitudinally and contiguously to the other end of the main rod, and', 'an arm pivotably coupled to the shoulder by a pin; and, 'a rod member comprising a duct having a longitudinally formed internal passage, and', 'a support plate attached at one end portion of the duct and formed transversally to the duct, wherein the internal passage of the duct is configured to contiguously provide an opening in the support plate at the one end portion of the duct., 'a plate member comprising2. The step assembly of claim 1 , whereinthe internal passage is configured for the shoulder and the arm extended from and aligned with the shoulder to fit and penetrate therethrough.3. The step assembly of claim 1 , whereinthe pin is configured as an axis to couple the shoulder and the arm to enable a pivotal movement of the arm around the pin radially on a plane generally defined by the shoulder and the arm, wherein the axial direction of the pin is orthogonal to the direction of the bent portion of the ...

SIGNAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY

An all welded signal light assembly transportable in secure, stacked condition with a plurality of all welded signal light assemblies of like construction. 1. An all welded signal light assembly transportable in stacked condition with a plurality of all welded signal light assemblies of like construction for unstacking and installation on foundations at selected locations , said all welded signal light assembly including an elongated mast having a mast base , an elongated ladder extending along said elongated mast and secured thereto , said ladder having a ladder base positioned adjacent to said mast base , and at least one platform affixed to said mast and to said ladder , at a location spaced from said mast base and said ladder base , said mast base and ladder base attachable directly to a foundation at a selected location to provide two spaced points of contact between the all welded signal light assembly and the foundation , increasing the load stability provided by the single point of contact with the foundation through the mast base of the all welded signal light assembly by incorporating the additional I-beam support provided by the ladder through the ladder base.2. The all welded signal light assembly of additionally including fork truck lift pads attached to said mast for engagement by a fork truck to lift and move the all welded signal light assembly.3. The all welded signal light assembly of wherein said fork truck lift pads are located at or closely adjacent to the center of gravity of the all welded signal light assembly during lifting or transport by a fork truck.4. The all welded signal light assembly according to additionally including a stacking bracket connected to said mast base for shipping and transport of said all welded signal light assembly in stacked condition claim 1 , with stacking brackets of adjacent all welded signal light assemblies in the stack engaging stacking brackets of adjacent all welded signal light assemblies to stabilize the ...

ACCESS SYSTEM FOR A HUB OF A WIND TURBINE

An access system for a hub of a wind turbine, wherein the hub comprises a first flange for mounting a first rotor blade, a second flange for mounting a second rotor blade and a third flange for mounting a third rotor blade is provided. The hub comprises a first opening, a second opening and at least a third opening, each of the openings being suitable for accessing an interior of the hub from outside of the hub. The access system comprises a first ladder with a plurality of first rungs, the first ladder extending inward from the first opening, a second ladder with a plurality of second rungs, the second ladder extending inward from the second opening, and a third ladder with a plurality of third rungs, the third ladder extending inward from the third opening. 1. An access system for a hub of a wind turbine , hub comprising a first flange for mounting a first rotor blade , a second flange for mounting a second rotor blade , a third flange for mounting a third rotor blade , a first opening , a second opening , and at least a third opening , each of the first opening , second opening , and third opening being suitable for accessing an interior of the hub from an outside of the hub , the access system comprising:a first ladder with a plurality of first rungs, the first ladder extending inward from the first opening;a second ladder with a plurality of second rungs, the second ladder extending inward from the second opening; anda third ladder with a plurality of third rungs, the third ladder extending inward from the third opening;wherein at least the first ladder comprises a first rail and a second rail, the second rail being substantially parallel to the first rail;wherein each of the first plurality of rungs extends from the first rail to the second rail, comprising a first angle between the first plurality of rungs and the first rail, and a second angle between the second plurality of rungs and the second rail;wherein the first angle and the second angle are each ...

Folding ladder

Folding ladder (1), in particular for accessing the cavity of a lift shaft comprising: a first side rail (2) and a second side rail (3) that are parallel; a plurality of rungs (10); a stop (15) located on the first side rail (2); a locking member (16) located on the second side rail (3); a locking arm (34) having a first end portion (34a) pivotally attached to the first side rail (2) and a second end portion (34b) that is movable between an unlocking position in which it is magnetically coupled to the stop (15) so that the locking arm (34) abuts the first side rail (2), and a locking position in which it is magnetically coupled to the locking member (16) so that the locking arm (34) is diagonally arranged with respect to both the side rails (2, 3).

Cabinet Mountable Sliding Step Stool

A sliding step stool that can be mounted within a cabinet and extended for use. The step stool includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are parallel to one another and are connected by a flat panel. The flat panel provides an elevated surface on which a user can stand in order to access items stored in elevated areas, such as on or within high shelves or cabinets. The step stool includes a pair of sliding mechanisms on the sides or bottom thereof wherein the sliding mechanisms can be installed inside of a conventional cabinet. In a stored configuration, the step stool is enclosed within the cabinet, and in an extended configuration the step stool extends outward therefrom. 1. A step stool slidably mountable in a cabinet , comprising:a first sidewall substantially parallel to a second sidewall;wherein said first sidewall and said second sidewall are connected by a flat panel disposed on an upper end of said first sidewall and of said second sidewall;a first sliding mechanism disposed on said first sidewall and a second sliding mechanism disposed on said second sidewall, wherein said first and second sliding mechanisms are adapted to be mounted in a cabinet and allow said flat panel to be extended from said cabinet in a horizontal motion.2. The step stool of claim 1 , wherein said first sidewall and said second sidewall are substantially parallel to one another.3. The step stool of claim 1 , wherein said flat panel comprises an upper surface having a high friction material thereon.4. The step stool of claim 1 , wherein said first sliding mechanism is disposed on said first sidewall claim 1 , and wherein said second sliding mechanism is disposed on said second sidewall.5. The step stool of claim 4 , wherein said first sliding mechanism is disposed on a bottom end of said first sidewall claim 4 , and wherein said second sliding mechanism is disposed on a bottom end of said second sidewall.6. The step stool of claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second ...

Floating Ladder

The instant application discloses, among other things, a Floating Ladder. In one embodiment, it may comprise a ladder capable of attaching to any object, such as a fixed or floating dock, for instance. Floating Ladder may include a floatation device at its base, which may allow the ladder to ascend above the surface of the water when the ladder is not in use. This may prevent the Floating Ladder from sustaining damage from any natural or artificial substance, object, or organism, which may render the ladder unsafe or unusable, for instance. In another embodiment, Floating Ladder may include multiple sections to allow a user to telescope the ladder further into the water when necessary.

COMBINATION STEP BOLT AND FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLIES

Combination step bolt and fall protection anchorage assemblies are disclosed that may be mounted on structures such as communication towers, poles and antennas. The assemblies include a mounting plate that can be bolted to the structure, an integrated anchorage clip connected to the mounting plate having at least one safety hook hole extending therethrough, and a step bolt secured to the integrated anchorage clip. 1. A combination step bolt and fall protection anchorage assembly for mounting on structures , the assembly comprising:a mounting plate;an integrated anchorage clip secured to the mounting plate comprising at least one safety hook hole extending therethrough; anda step bolt secured to the integrated anchorage clip and extending away from the mounting plate in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the mounting plate.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the integrated anchorage clip comprises first and second side panels secured to the mounting plate claim 1 , and a face plate extending between the first and second side panels.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second side panels has one of the safety hook holes extending therethrough claim 2 , the face plate comprises a step bolt hole extending therethrough claim 2 , and the step bolt extends through the step bolt hole of the face plate.4. The assembly of claim 3 , further comprising an exterior threaded nut threaded on the step bolt and contacting an exterior surface of the face plate claim 3 , and an interior threaded nut threaded on the step bolt and contacting an interior surface of the face plate.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein a threaded end of the step bolt extends into a step bolt hole extending at least partially through the mounting plate.6. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the safety hook holes are located at a first vertical height claim 3 , and the step bolt hole and step bolt are located at a second vertical height above the first vertical ...

CUSTOM MOLD PRESS LADDER

A ladder that employs an existing custom mold press frame to support itself thereon is provided along with a method of installation. A clamping engagement system employed by such a ladder is also provided along with a kit for installing the ladder with a mold press frame. 1. A ladder that employs an existing custom mold press frame to support itself thereon , comprising:a ladder frame having a pair of elongate members depending generally in parallel relative to one another with a predetermined distance defined therebetween, with each elongate member having a predetermined length coextensive with a support extent and an opposed free extent;one or more steps securely disposed between the elongate members so as to support a person stepping thereon;a platform having a predetermined platform length and a predetermined platform width generally corresponding to the predetermined distance between the elongate members, the platform being supported along a length of the elongate members intermediate the support extents and free extents thereof and including a support surface and an opposed anchoring surface from which an anchor depends downwardly to facilitate initial installation and securement of the ladder relative to the mold press frame;a pair of scaffold members depending upwardly from the platform support surface in parallel relation to one another and separated by a distance about equal to the predetermined platform width, with each scaffold member having a predetermined height coextensive with a fixed scaffold extent and an opposed free scaffold extent;at least one grab bar having opposed free extents removably secured to corresponding free extents of the elongate members and the scaffold members; anda clamping engagement system for removable securement of the ladder to the mold press frame.2. The ladder of claim 1 , wherein the anchor includes at least one depending member terminating in a support link from which one or more supports depend and each support includes ...

TUBULAR ACCESS LADDER AND METHOD

An access ladder includes a plurality of sections connected together to telescope between an extended position and a retracted position that has an increasing reactive force to counterbalance the weight of the sections as they extend. A method for accessing a room with a ladder connected to a ceiling including the steps of moving the ladder to a fully extended position subject to an increasingly active force to counterbalance the weight of the ladder as it extends. There is the step of retracting the ladder into a retracted position in the ceiling. 1. An access ladder comprising:a plurality of sections connected together to telescope between an extended position and a retracted position that has an increasing reactive force to counterbalance the weight of the sections as they extend.2. A ladder as described in wherein each section has a step and a tube on each side of the step claim 1 , the tubes of each section are slightly smaller in diameter than the tubes of the section above it so the sections can telescope to the extended and retracted positions.3. A ladder as described in wherein the sections include a lowest section claim 2 , an uppermost section and a middle section.4. A ladder as described in wherein each middle section has a plunger assembly at each side of the step which slides between an extended position and a retracted position; when in the retracted position claim 3 , the plunger assembly does not protrude into the tube so the section can move relative to the section above it; when in the extended position claim 3 , the plunger assembly protrudes into the tube so the section is locked in place relative to the section below it.5. A ladder as described in wherein the tubes of each side of the sections align to form a channel claim 4 , and including an extension spring that extends along each channel from the uppermost section to the lowest section.6. A ladder as described in wherein each section includes a tube bottom fitted into each side of the step ...

Preassembled Display Systems and Methods of Installation Thereof

A preassembled display system is assembled at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame. The preassembled display system is loaded onto a transportation vehicle. Next, the preassembled display system is moved to a second location in a transportation vehicle. The display unit is installed at the second location by attaching the preassembled display system to a mounting unit. A receiver box for providing media to display at the plurality of display panels is attached. The attaching of the receiver box may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. The plurality of display panels are electrically connected to the receiver box. Again, the electrically connecting may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. 1. A method of performing an installation of a display unit , the method comprising:assembling a plurality of display sections at a first location, each display section including a plurality of display panels mechanically attached to a frame;transporting the display sections from the first location to a second location that is at least five miles away from the first location; andmounting the plurality of display sections at the second location to install the display unit, the display unit being installed by attaching the frame of each display section to the frame of at least one other display section.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each display section includes a cat walk claim 1 , each cat walk being assembled with a respective display section at the first location.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the display sections are mounted in an array of rows and columns claim 2 , wherein each cat walk of the display sections in a first one of the columns includes a ladder such that cat walks of the display sections of the first one of the columns have a common ladder.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , after mounting the plurality of display sections claim 2 , the catwalks of adjacent ...

Tubular Access Ladder and Method

An access ladder includes a plurality of sections connected together to telescope between an extended position and a retracted position that has an increasing reactive force to counterbalance the weight of the sections as they extend. 1. An access ladder comprising:a plurality of sections connected together to go between an extended position and a retracted position, the plurality of sections having a plurality of plunger assemblies disposed in the sections which positively prevent the ladder from retracting into the retracted position, and a plurality of extension springs disposed in the sections, the plurality of springs are configured to produce an increasing reactive force to counterbalance a weight of the sections as the sections go between a retracted position to an extended position so the ladder does not free fall and is put in an extended position, the plunger assemblies are all configured to automatically release the ladder from the extended position to allow the ladder to be placed in the retracted position when an upward force is continuously applied to the sections.2. A ladder as described in wherein each section has a step and a tube on opposite sides of the step claim 1 , the tubes of each section are slightly smaller in diameter than the tubes of a section above each section so the sections can go to the extended and retracted positions.3. A ladder as described in wherein the sections include a lowest section claim 2 , an uppermost section and a plurality of middle sections.4. A ladder as described in wherein each middle section has a step and has one of the plunger assemblies at each side of the step which slides between an extended position and a retracted position of the plunger assembly; wherein when each middle section is in the retracted position claim 3 , each middle section's plunger assembly does not protrude into a respective tube so each middle section can move relative to a middle section above itself; wherein when in the extended ...

System for Supporting a Ladder in Upright Orientation

A ladder supporting device for supporting a ladder in upright orientation at an upright surface comprises a channel extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end arranged horizontally spaced across the upright surface with a backside facing the upright surface, a holding device located outside the channel distal to the upright surface, and at least one wheel rotatably supported on an axle connected to the holding device and passing into the channel which receives the at least one wheel such that the holding device is positionable longitudinally of the channel by rolling movement of the at least one wheel along the channel. 1. A ladder supporting system for supporting a ladder in upright orientation at an upright surface comprising:a channel extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end arranged horizontally spaced across the upright surface and first and second sides spanning longitudinally from the first end to the second end;the channel having a backside arranged to face towards the upright surface and an opposite front side arranged to be distal to the upright surface;a holding device located outside the channel adjacent the front side arranged for attaching to the ladder;at least one wheel rotatably supported on an axle connected to the holding device and passing into the channel which receives said at least one wheel such that the holding device is positionable longitudinally of the channel by rolling movement of said at least one wheel along the channel;wherein the channel is substantially circumferentially enclosed such that the axle passes through a slot in the front side of the channel extending longitudinally of the channel and walls of the channel on either side of the slot confine said at least one wheel to the channel.2. The ladder supporting system according to wherein the backside of the channel defines a plane and there is provided a flange oriented parallel to said plane extending transversely from the channel to a ...

Offshore foundation structure with gangway and improved boat landing

An offshore foundation structure includes a jacket portion having a plurality of struts interconnected in a framework-like manner, and a receiving means for a tower shaft of a wind power installation. The platform is arranged at least partially in the interior of the jacket portion. The offshore foundation structure also has a gangway and a lift.

Folding Hook Device

A folding hook device with an elongated arm folds vertically from a support bracket. The elongated arm is vertically supported in a horizontal orientation by a protrusion. The protrusion extends from a pivot portion disposed on a side of the elongated arm opposite a hook end. The protrusion has a first abutment face. The support bracket has a second abutment face. The second abutment face cooperates with the first abutment face to limit rotation of the elongated arm. A method of using the device includes mounting the device on a vertical surface, such as a body of a golfcart. The elongated arm is pivoted into a horizontal orientation. An object may hang, rest, or be supported by the device when deployed in the horizontal orientation. The elongated arm is stowed by pivoting the elongated arm into a vertical orientation. 1. A folding hook device comprising: [ '1. a pivot point upon which the elongated arm pivots between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration;', 'i. a pivot portion comprising, '1. a hook member;', 'ii. a hook end, distal to the pivot portion, comprising, '1. a first abutment face; and', 'iii. a protrusion extending perpendicular to a length of the elongated arm from the pivot portion and disposed on a side of the elongated arm opposite the hook member, the protrusion comprising], 'a. an elongated arm comprising 'i. a second abutment face and the second abutment face abuts the first abutment face in a vertical plane in the deployed configuration to limit rotation of the elongated arm about the pivot point thereby providing vertical support to the hook end of the elongated arm.', 'b. a support bracket upon which the elongated arm is pivotally mounted at the pivot point, the support bracket comprising2. The folding hook device of claim 1 , further comprising:a. a resting plate extending between the pivot portion and the hook end; andb. wherein the first abutment face is at most perpendicular to the resting plate.3. The folding hook device of ...

EXTERNAL LADDER ASSEMBLY FOR WIND TURBINE NACELLE

An external ladder assembly for a nacelle of a wind turbine includes at least one ladder having parallel side legs and a plurality of rungs arranged between the parallel side legs. The ladder assembly also includes a ladder platform arranged with the ladder and configured for placement atop the nacelle. Further, the ladder assembly includes a mounting assembly for affixing the ladder platform atop the nacelle. More specifically, the mounting assembly is adjustable between multiple positions so as to level the ladder platform atop the nacelle. Thus, the ladder assembly provides access to one or more uptower, external features of the wind turbine. 1. An external ladder assembly for a nacelle of a wind turbine , the ladder assembly comprising:at least one ladder comprising parallel side legs and a plurality of rungs arranged between the parallel side legs;a ladder platform arranged with the ladder and configured for placement atop the nacelle; and,a mounting assembly for affixing the ladder platform atop the nacelle, the mounting assembly being adjustable between multiple positions so as to level the ladder platform atop the nacelle,wherein the at least one ladder and the ladder platform provide access to one or more uptower, external features of the wind turbine.2. The ladder assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting assembly comprises a mounting frame with at least one adjustable frame member claim 1 , the mounting frame mountable atop the nacelle claim 1 , the at least one adjustable frame member configured to lift or lower the ladder platform so as to provide a level surface atop the nacelle.3. The ladder assembly of claim 2 , wherein the mounting assembly further comprises at least two adjustable frame members that are configured to lift or lower the ladder platform so as to provide a level surface atop the nacelle.4. The ladder assembly of claim 2 , wherein the at least one adjustable frame member comprises a first end and second end claim 2 , the first end ...

FIXED SERVICE LADDER

A fixed service ladder that has: a body attachable to a building; rungs attachable to the body as ladder steps; and side rails. The fixed service ladder has a use configuration, in which the fixed service ladder is in its use configuration, and for implementing a climbing hindrance, a retracted configuration, in which the rungs are turned closer to each other and to an angle differing from horizontal. The body has for each rung a first joint to which the rung joins allowing vertical pivoting; and for at least two different rungs restraints restraining said rungs in the use configuration. The rungs have second joints for pivotable joining with the side rails outside the body. 1. A fixed service ladder that comprises:a body attachable to a building;a plurality of rungs attachable to the body as ladder steps; andside rails; whereinthe fixed service ladder has a use configuration, in which the fixed service ladder is in its use configuration, and for implementing a climbing hindrance, a retracted configuration, in which the rungs are turned closer to each other and to an angle differing from horizontal;the body comprises for each rung a first joint to which the rung is arranged to join allowing vertical pivoting;the body comprises for at least two different rungs restraints configured to restrain said rungs in the use configuration; andthe rungs comprise a plurality of second joints for pivotable joining with the side rails outside the body.2. The fixed service ladder of claim 1 , wherein the fixed service ladder further comprises blocking means for preventing moving the fixed service ladder from the retracted configuration to the use configuration claim 1 , which blocking means comprise locking means for locking the fixed service ladder to the retracted configuration or means for preventing operation of the restraints so that the restraints would not hold the rungs in their use configuration.3. The fixed service ladder of claim 2 , wherein the locking means comprise an ...

FOLDING STAIRCASE

A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user. 1. A folding staircase adapted for use in a door opening within a wall having an inner wall surface located within an indoor space , and an outer wall surface located in an outdoor space , said door opening including a threshold , said door opening for receiving a door that separates said indoor space from said outdoor space , said door movable between an open position locating said door outside of said opening and a closed position that locates said door within said opening , said folding staircase comprising:a pair of stringers spanned by a tread, said staircase having a lower end adapted for contacting a ground surface and an upper end adapted for abutting said outer wall surface;a hinge affixed to said stringers, said hinge having a floor mounting portion and a threshold plate that is pivotally affixed to said floor mounting portion, said threshold plate having a use position wherein said threshold plate overlies said threshold and spans said door opening and a stowed position wherein said threshold plate is located on the same side of said door opening as said floor mounting portion;said door being movable between said open and closed positions when said threshold plate is in said use position and said ...

Window Escape Ladder

A window frame assembly incorporating a structure for containing an emergency ladder, the ladder contained within a compartment in the lower portion of the window frame assembly. The ladder is connected directly to the structure of a building by a structural attachment, the structural attachment having connection points so that the weight of a user of the ladder is supported by the building structure. The compartment opens into the living or working area of a building, and has a removable cover. The window assembly is installed as a unit once the structural attachment is affixed to a building structural member in the bottom of the framed window opening. 126-. (canceled)27. A window frame assembly for installation in a structural opening , comprising:at least one structural attachment configured to be attached or coupled to a structural member of said structural opening, wherein said at least one structural attachment comprises a structural attachment plate, and wherein said structural attachment includes one or more fastening points;a compartment formed as a portion of said window frame assembly, wherein said compartment includes one or more openings formed therethrough, wherein one or more of said openings formed therethrough is/are formed so as to align with at least a portion of one of said one or more fastening points, and wherein at least a portion of one of said one or more fastening points is accessible through a corresponding one of said openings; anda ladder comprising a plurality of rungs attached or coupled at spaced apart locations along one or more straps, wherein said one or more straps extend from one or more terminal ends, wherein said one or more terminal ends are attached or coupled to said fastening points, and wherein said plurality of rungs and one or more straps are capable of being contained within said compartment.28. The window frame assembly of claim 27 , wherein said structural opening forms an opening for a window.29. The window frame ...

TELESCOPICALLY COLLAPSIBLE FIRE ESCAPE LADDER

A ladder for use as a fire escape has two stiles comprising telescopically collapsible tube sections, a plurality of rungs each secured to the upper end of two tube sections, each of the two sections being part of a respective one of the two stiles, and retractable spring-biased pins supported by the lateral ends of the rungs and engageable in holes in the walls of the tube sections to lock the tube sections to one another in the extended state of the ladder. The ladder is capable of being suspended from the uppermost tube sections of the stiles and the holes in the walls of the tube sections in which the sprung pins are engageable are dimensioned to allow free play between the pins and the holes in at least the axial direction of the tubes. 1. A ladder for use as a fire escape having two stiles comprising telescopically collapsible tube sections , a plurality of rungs each secured to the upper end of two tube sections , each of the two sections being part of a respective one of the two stiles , and retractable spring-biased pins supported by the lateral ends of the rungs and engageable in elongate holes in the walls of the tube sections to lock the tube sections to one another in the extended state of the ladder ,wherein the ladder is capable of being suspended from the uppermost tube sections of the stiles and the elongate holes in the walls of the tube sections in which the sprung pins are engageable are dimensioned to allow free play between the pins and the holes in at least the axial direction of the tubes.2. The ladder as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a stand-off bracket secured to a section of the ladder to maintain a distance between the lower end of the ladder and a wall against which the ladder leans.3. The ladder as claimed in claim 2 , in which the stand-off bracket is formed as an attachment separable from the ladder. This application is the §371 National Stage Entry of International Application Serial No. PCT/IB2013/055712, filed on Jul. 11, ...

Method for Erecting a Tower, Tower Segment, Supply Structure, and Tower

A tower segment for at least a section of a tower includes a tower segment defining an interior, a longitudinal axis, and a wall, and a supply structural segment preassembled in the interior of the tower segment extending along a the longitudinal axis of the tower segment. The supply structural segment is movable relative to the tower segment and connected to the wall of the tower segment so that the supply structural segment can be moved at least from an assembly position to a connecting position. Other tower, tower segment, support structure, support structural segment, and methods of erection of same use at least a tower segment of a tower. 121-. (canceled)22. A method for erecting at least a section of a tower including a plurality tower segments arranged one atop another with a given upper tower segment and a given lower tower segment forming a horizontal joint therebetween , each tower segment within the section including a supply structural segment preassembled thereon , the supply structural segments configured to be joinable to create a supply structure extending along a height of the at least a section of the tower defined by the given upper tower segment and the given lower tower segment , the method including the steps of:arranging the supply structural segment of a given upper tower segment in an assembly position;placing the given upper tower segment on a given lower tower segment while the supply structural segment of the given upper tower segment is in the assembly position;moving the supply structural segment of the given upper tower segment from the assembly position to a connecting position; andconnecting the supply structural segment of the given upper tower segment to the supply structural segment of the given lower tower segment.23. The method according to claim 22 , wherein when in the assembly position claim 22 , the supply structural segment of the given upper tower segment is arranged either fully inside the given upper tower segment or so ...

Ladder Standoff and Ladder Incorporating the Standoff

A ladder standoff includes at least one bent plate that is configured to be detachably engaged with at least one ladder rung of a ladder by at least one connection plate that is configured to be detachably connected to the bent plate and to the ladder rung. The ladder standoff may be attached to a ladder and used to secure a ladder to a vertically-extending building wall structure at a selected distance. The length of the ladder standoff can be extended in a substantially horizontal direction in relation to the vertically extending ladder and vertically extending building wall to provide a ladder standoff with variable lengths to accommodate different distances between the ladder and the surface of the vertically extending building wall.

Ladder Corner Roller

A mechanism directed to the art of rolling ladders is provided. A swivel roller capable of being attached to a rolling ladder to enable the rolling ladder to traverse an interior corner. The swivel roller has a mounting bracket with a hinged member and first and second wheels for supporting and moving the rolling ladder along a rail.

WATER STRUCTURE ACCESSORY

A water structure accessory, in an embodiment, comprises at least one primary support, an assistance member comprising at least one handle, and a watercraft securing member comprising at least one flexible tie. 1. A water structure accessory comprising:at least one rigid primary support comprising a water structure engagement portion configured to receive a plurality of fasteners;an assistance member comprising at least one grasp configured to be positioned above a surface of a water structure supported by water when the water structure engagement portion is coupled to a portion the water structure, the at least one grasp comprising a first grasp end and a second grasp end, wherein the first grasp end and the second grasp end are coupled to the at least one rigid primary support; anda watercraft securing member comprising at least one flexible tie, the at least one flexible tie comprising a first tie end and a second tie end, wherein the first tie end is coupled to the at least one rigid primary support, and the second tie end is configured to be engaged with a watercraft.2. The water structure accessory of further comprising one or more steps connected to the at least one rigid primary support.3. The water structure accessory of claim 2 , wherein each of the one or more steps comprises a gripping portion.4. The water structure accessory of claim 1 , wherein the watercraft securing member comprises a buoyant member configured to keep a portion of the watercraft securing member at or above a level of the water.5. The water structure accessory of claim 1 , wherein the at least one grasp comprises at least one gripping element.6. The water structure accessory of comprising at least one light source mounted to the at least one rigid primary support.7. The water structure accessory of claim 1 , wherein:the at least one rigid primary support defines an opening configured to receive a grasp portion of the at least one grasp; andthe first grasp end of the at least one grasp ...

BUILDING HAVING SECURITY AND SAFETY FUNCTION

A building having a security and safety function of the present invention may include: a house body that is configured to include an inner panel that defines an interior space, an outer panel that surrounds the inner panel to be spaced a predetermined distance from the outer surface of the inner panel, a heat insulating material that is installed between the inner panel and the outer panel, and an air flow passage that is formed between the inner panel and the outer panel to facilitate a fluid flow therebetween and to block the heat transfer with respect to the outside; an indoor entrance door configured to be installed on one side of the house body for entering the interior space; and an outdoor entrance door configured to be installed on the house body in front of the indoor entrance door. 1. A building having a security and safety function , the building comprising:a house body configured to include an inner panel that defines an interior space, an outer panel that surrounds the inner panel to be spaced a predetermined distance from the outer surface of the inner panel, a heat insulating material that is installed between the inner panel and the outer panel, and an air flow passage that is formed between the inner panel and the outer panel to facilitate a fluid flow therebetween and to block the heat transfer with respect to the outside;an indoor entrance door configured to be installed on one side of the house body for entering the interior space; andan outdoor entrance door configured to be installed on the house body in front of the indoor entrance door.2. The building according to claim 1 , wherein a ladder is installed on the side wall between the indoor entrance door and the outdoor entrance door claim 1 , which includes foot step members that are installed to be spaced a predetermined distance from each other to go up to the rooftop claim 1 , andwherein a plurality of guide holes are formed on the outdoor entrance door such that the foot step members are ...

VERTICAL LADDER

A vertical ladder has two side stiles and at least one front vertical rail. Two sets of half treads are supported by each stile and horizontal rung members connected between at least one rail and a respective half tread or stile. Each horizontal rung member only has a front straight bar portion that terminates orthogonally at the at least one rail (i.e. at a T-junction), thereby allowing a vertical grab rail portion for gripping (including for counterbalance) and an orthogonal side straight bar portion. The rung members and half treads are alternately vertically staggered. As such, a user may ascend the ladder by stepping sideways onto the inward facing half treads and shift the user's weight from side to side, thereby being able to climb the ladder even without holding on and, when holding on, the vertical grab rail portions may be used for counterbalance. 1. A vertical ladder comprising two side stiles and at least one front vertical rail , the at least one front vertical rail being located further in from sides of the ladder as compared to the stiles , two sets of half treads supported in vertical alignment by each respective stile , a plurality of horizontal rung members connected between the at least one rail and at least one of a respective half tread and side stile , wherein each rung member only has a front straight bar portion and an orthogonal side straight bar portion in that each straight bar terminates orthogonally at the at least one rail at one end of the rung , thereby allowing for a vertical grab rail portion at an adjacent opposite side of the at least one rail and the side straight bar portion terminates at the respective half tread at an opposite end of the rung and wherein the rung members are alternately arranged vertically such that vertically adjacent side bars and respective half treads are located at opposite side stiles.2. A ladder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the length of each grab rail portion is twice that of the spacing between ...

MODULAR RIB FOR ELEVATING PLATFORM

Ribs for an elevating platform, the ribs designed and configured to insert through a slot in the sidewall of the elevating platform. The ribs are composed of T-shaped and/or L-shaped portions. Configurations include a T-shaped rib that inserts through the slot; a combination T-shaped and L-shaped rib wherein the T-shaped component inserts through the slot and the L-shaped component is attached on the exterior of the platform, and a double-L-shaped rib, wherein one of the L-shaped components inserts through the slot and the other L-shaped component is attached to it on the exterior of the platform. 1. A mounting rib for an elevating platform comprising:a rib component that includes a stem connected to a first arm and a second arm, wherein each arm includes a sidewall contact portion;wherein the sidewall contact portion of the first arm is positioned inside of the elevating platform and contacts an inner surface of a platform sidewall;wherein the sidewall contact portion of the second arm is positioned outside of the elevating platform and contacts an outer surface of the platform sidewall;wherein the stem extends through at least one opening in the platform sidewall and joins with the second arm;wherein the rib component extends away from the platform sidewall such that the rib component provides a boom attachment point; andwherein the rib component supports the elevating platform by bearing a load from the elevating platform.2. The rib of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall contact portion of the first arm and the sidewall contact portion of the second arm create a mechanical interlock holding the rib in place.3. The rib of claim 1 , wherein the first arm of the rib and the stem form a T-shaped component.4. The rib of claim 1 , wherein the first arm of the rib and the stem form an L-shaped component.5. The rib of claim 1 , wherein the second arm of the rib and the stem form an L-shaped component.6. The rib of claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm are ...

BOAT OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LADDER APPARATUS

A boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus is provided. One aspect of the present ladder apparatus includes an elongated extension handle including a slot adjacent a lower end thereof. Another aspect of a boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus provides a snap-on step tread which can be mounted to a dual-tubular ladder step structure. Another aspect of a boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus employs a laterally expandable ladder step which can be retrofit onto an existing ladder. A further aspect employs clasps or hooks to attach and retain a ladder step to generally vertical ladder rails in a tool-free and fastener-free manner. 1. A boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus comprising:(a) an elongated handle; a ladder rail-mount having a substantially circular cross-sectional, internal shape;', 'a coupling attached to the mount and the coupling removeably attaching to an end of the handle;, '(b) a bracket comprising(c) the bracket being pivotable to a handle usable position about a longitudinal and substantially vertical axis of the mount;(d) the bracket being pivotable to a stowed position with the handle removed from the coupling; and(e) the mount including a recess which assists in maintaining the bracket in the handle usable position by the recess engaging with one of the steps.2. The ladder apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a boat-mounted ladder including a pair of longitudinally elongated rails with steps spanning between the rails claim 1 , the ladder further including a pivot coupled to each of the rails adjacent upper ends thereof claim 1 , the mount of the bracket surrounding a section of one of the rails of the ladder.3. The ladder apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the handle includes outward and rearward bends;at least a majority of a user-gripping area of the handle is substantially vertically oriented; andthe handle is a boat-ladder extension handle.4. The ladder apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the coupling of the bracket is ...

High-rise architectural structure and maintenance method therefor

To ensure maintenance operations for an architectural structure using a mast climber without any limitation on the stability of a mast and locations where a mast can be erected. A side wall 101 of an architectural structure 100 is fitted with a fixing member 130 at a level higher than the ground 500 . The fixing member 130 is fitted with fixture studs 132 . A mast 200 is erected on the fixing member 130 with its lower end secured to the fixture studs 132 . A climbing work platform 210 that travels up and down the mast 200 is fixed to the mast 200 . A worker performs maintenance operations on the climbing work platform 210.

WIND TURBINE TOWER ATTACHMENT

Devices, systems, and methods are directed to mounting an auxiliary component to a tower based at least in part on a force distribution in which a normal force is greater than a shear force exerted by the auxiliary component on a shell of the tower such that the auxiliary component may be held in place relative to the tower without penetrating the shell of the tower. Thus, as compared to mounting techniques requiring penetration of the shell of the tower, this force distribution along the shell of the tower may facilitate mounting the auxiliary component to the tower with little to no impact on cost and/or structural requirements of the tower. Further, or instead, as compared to other mounting techniques, mounting the auxiliary component based at least in part on this force distribution may reduce or eliminate the need for specialized tools, thus facilitating in-field installation of the auxiliary component. 1. A tower comprising:a section including a shell having an inner surface defining a volume; andan auxiliary component at least partially disposed in the volume, the auxiliary component including a first coupling and a second coupling, the first coupling and the second coupling attaching the auxiliary component to the section, wherein a first force exerted by the auxiliary component on the section via the first coupling is substantially perpendicular to a normal component of a second force exerted by the auxiliary component on the inner surface of the shell via the second coupling, and, at the second coupling, the auxiliary component is preferentially flexible in a direction perpendicular to the normal component of the second force.2. The tower of claim 1 , wherein the normal component of the second force is greater than a shear component of the second force exerted by the auxiliary component on the inner surface of the shell.3. The tower of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling and the second coupling collectively restrict movement of the auxiliary component in ...

Public Building and School Evacuation System

A building evacuation system designed for the occupants of a building to escape pursuit or peril, such as fire, violence, natural catastrophe, or other emergency utilizing a deployed emergency exit incorporated into a building's exterior wall, such as a hinged latched window having an emergency exit deployment actuator mounted near the emergency exit that will simultaneously deploy an inflatable chute at the emergency exit, activate an internal audio and/or visual indicator to a central location that the emergency exit has been deployed, and initiate an automated text or voice message to the appropriate authorities, such as police and/or fire department, that the stated location's emergency exit has been deployed. 1. An emergency escape system for a building which comprises;a) a latched window in an exterior wall of the building;b) a housing enclosing an inflatable chute wherein said housing is fixedly attached beneath said window;c) an actuator positioned approximate said window for unlatching said window; andd) an alarm circuit incorporating an audio/visual alarm within said building whereby the occupants of said building are notified that an emergency exit has been activated and a telephonic communication is transmitted to civil authorities that an emergency exit for a specified location has been activated.2. The emergency escape system of claim 1 , further comprising deployable pivotal steps positioned on the interior side of the wall beneath said window to aid building occupants in ascending to the window sill having the chute thereunder.3. The emergency escape system of claim 1 , wherein said latched window is hingedly attached within the exterior wall of said building.4. The emergency escape system of claim 3 , wherein said latched window frame incorporates linkage that when disengaged allows the window to be opened.5. The emergency escape system of claim 3 , wherein said linkage comprises:a) a spring bob mechanically linked to the emergency exit actuator and ...

BOAT OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LADDER APPARATUS

A boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus is provided. One aspect of the present ladder apparatus includes an elongated extension handle including a slot adjacent a lower end thereof. Another aspect of a boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus provides a snap-on step tread which can be mounted to a dual-tubular ladder step structure. Another aspect of a boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus employs a laterally expandable ladder step which can be retrofit onto an existing ladder. A further aspect employs clasps or hooks to attach and retain a ladder step to generally vertical ladder rails in a tool-free and fastener-free manner. 1. A boat or recreational vehicle ladder apparatus comprising:an upper tread wall including a slip-resistant pattern on an upper surface thereof;a first boat or recreational vehicle ladder-tube-receiving formation extending from a bottom of the tread wall, the first tube-receiving formation having an internal cavity with a substantially semi-circular cross-sectional shape; anda second tube-receiving formation extending from the bottom of the tread wall, the second tube-receiving formation having an internal cavity with a substantially semi-circular cross-sectional shape;the first and second tube-receiving formations being spaced apart from each other such that centerline axes of the first and second tube-receiving formations are parallel to but offset from each other.2. The ladder apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tube-receiving formations are flexible and of a polymeric material.3. The ladder apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the pattern includes at least ten elongated and parallel grooves which extend in an end-to-end direction.4. The ladder apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the tube-receiving formations extend an entire length between ends of the upper tread wall.5. The ladder apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second tube-receiving formation has an elongated accessible opening facing away from a boat when a ladder is in a ...

Preassembled Display Systems and Methods of Installation Thereof

A preassembled display system is assembled at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame. The preassembled display system is loaded onto a transportation vehicle. Next, the preassembled display system is moved to a second location in a transportation vehicle. The display unit is installed at the second location by attaching the preassembled display system to a mounting unit. A receiver box for providing media to display at the plurality of display panels is attached. The attaching of the receiver box may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. The plurality of display panels are electrically connected to the receiver box. Again, the electrically connecting may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. 1. A method of performing an installation of a display unit , the method comprising: a casing comprising plastic sidewalls, the casing being part of an outer surface of the display unit that is exposed to an external environment,', 'a printed circuit board attached to the casing, the printed circuit board comprising a first side and an opposite second side,', 'a plurality of LEDs arranged as pixels attached to the first side the printed circuit board, wherein the pixels of each of the display panels are arranged in a rectangular array comprising at least fifty pixels, and', 'a circuit for controlling the plurality of LEDs attached to the opposite second side of the printed circuit board, wherein the circuit is disposed within the casing;, 'assembling a plurality of display sections at a first location, each display section including a plurality of display panels mechanically attached to a frame, wherein each of the plurality of display panels comprises'}transporting the display sections from the first location to a second location that is at least five miles away from the first location; andmounting the plurality of display sections at the second location to install the display unit, the ...

LADDER ASSEMBLY

An apparatus includes a ladder assembly configured to be used with a vertically-extending wall assembly of a building having a window assembly installed to the vertically-extending wall assembly. The ladder assembly includes a housing assembly configured to be fixedly received (at least in part) in the vertically-extending wall assembly, to be mounted to the vertically-extending wall assembly, and to extend (at least in part) into the vertically-extending wall assembly of the building. A support assembly is configured to be fixedly attached to the housing assembly, and to extend (at least in part) into the housing assembly in such a way that the support assembly bisects the housing assembly. The support assembly, in use, provides any one of a handhold and a foothold configured for usage by a user. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a housing assembly being configured to be fixedly received, at least in part, in the vertically-extending wall assembly, and to be mounted to, at least in part, into the vertically-extending wall assembly of the building; and', 'a support assembly being configured to be fixedly attached, at least in part, to the housing assembly, and to extend, at least in part, into the housing assembly in such a way that the support assembly bisects the housing assembly; and', 'the support assembly, in use, providing any one of a handhold and a foothold configured for usage by a user., 'a ladder assembly being configured to be used with a vertically-extending wall assembly of a building having a window assembly installed to the vertically-extending wall assembly, and the ladder assembly including2. An apparatus , comprising: a housing assembly being configured to be fixedly received, at least in part, in the vertically-extending wall assembly, and to be mounted to the vertically-extending wall assembly of the building, and to be positioned below the window assembly in such a way that the housing assembly extends, at least in part, into an interior of the ...

SHELF ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CONNECTOR

A shelf electrical signal connector is provided that includes a ladder connector and a shelf connector. The ladder connector mounts to a ladder of a shelving system and includes a spring-loaded contact pin formed of an electrically conductive material and electrically connected to a first wire configured to carry an electrical signal. The shelf connector mounts to a shelf bracket and includes a contact pad formed of an electrically conductive material that is connected to a second wire. The contact pad abuts and rests on the spring-loaded contact pin to electrically connect the first wire to the second wire when the shelf bracket is mounted to the ladder of the shelving system. 1. A shelf electrical signal connector comprising:a ladder connector configured to mount to a ladder of a shelving system, wherein the ladder connector comprises a spring-loaded contact pin electrically connected to a first wire configured to carry an electrical signal, the spring-loaded contact pin formed of an electrically conductive material; anda shelf connector configured to mount to a shelf bracket, wherein the shelf connector includes a contact pad connected to a second wire, the contact pad formed of an electrically conductive material, wherein the contact pad abuts and rests on the spring-loaded contact pin to electrically connect the first wire to the second wire when the shelf bracket is mounted to the ladder of the shelving system.2. The shelf electrical signal connector of claim 1 , wherein the first wire is electrically connected to a controller and wherein the second wire is connected to an electrical device.3. The shelf electrical signal connector of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to communicate a data signal to the electrical device through the first wire and the second wire.4. The shelf electrical signal connector of claim 1 , wherein the ladder connector further comprises a second spring-loaded contact pin electrically connected to a third wire configured to ...

Wind turbine tower attachment

Devices, systems, and methods are directed to mounting an auxiliary component to a tower based at least in part on a force distribution in which a normal force is greater than a shear force exerted by the auxiliary component on a shell of the tower such that the auxiliary component may be held in place relative to the tower without penetrating the shell of the tower. Thus, as compared to mounting techniques requiring penetration of the shell of the tower, this force distribution along the shell of the tower may facilitate mounting the auxiliary component to the tower with little to no impact on cost and/or structural requirements of the tower. Further, or instead, as compared to other mounting techniques, mounting the auxiliary component based at least in part on this force distribution may reduce or eliminate the need for specialized tools, thus facilitating in-field installation of the auxiliary component.

Retractable Deer Stand Ladder System

A retractable deer stand ladder system for providing a ladder that is efficiently concealed from wildlife. The retractable deer stand ladder system generally includes a support member having an elongated structure, an upper end and a lower end, a plurality of first steps pivotally attached to a first side of the support member, and a plurality of second steps pivotally attached to a second side of the support member. The first steps and the second steps each have an extended state where the steps extend outwardly from the support member for a user to climb upon. The first steps and the second steps also have a retracted state where the steps extend substantially parallel with respect to the support member for concealment. 1. A retractable ladder , comprising:a support member having an elongated structure, an upper end and a lower end;a plurality of first steps pivotally attached to a first side of the support member;a plurality of second steps pivotally attached to a second side of the support member, wherein the first side of the support member is opposite of the second side;wherein the plurality of first steps and the plurality of second steps include an extended state for allowing a user to climb upon the steps and a retracted state to at least partially conceal the steps, wherein the plurality of first steps extend away from the plurality of second steps and wherein the plurality of second steps extend away from the plurality of first steps when in the extended state;a plurality of first brackets attached to the support member, wherein each of the plurality of first steps are pivotally attached to a corresponding first bracket of the plurality of first brackets, and a plurality of second brackets attached to the support member, wherein each of the plurality of second steps are pivotally attached to a corresponding second bracket of the plurality of second brackets;wherein the support member, the plurality of first steps and the plurality of second steps form a ...

Retractable Deer Stand Ladder System

A retractable deer stand ladder system for providing a ladder that is efficiently concealed from wildlife. The retractable deer stand ladder system generally includes a support member having an elongated structure, an upper end and a lower end, a plurality of first steps pivotally attached to a first side of the support member, and a plurality of second steps pivotally attached to a second side of the support member. The first steps and the second steps each have an extended state where the steps extend outwardly from the support member for a user to climb upon. The first steps and the second steps also have a retracted state where the steps extend substantially parallel with respect to the support member for concealment. 1. A retractable ladder , comprising:a support member having an elongated structure, an upper end and a lower end;a plurality of first steps pivotally attached to a first side of the support member;a plurality of second steps pivotally attached to a second side of the support member, wherein the first side of the support member is opposite of the second side;wherein the plurality of first steps and the plurality of second steps include an extended state for allowing a user to climb upon the steps and a retracted state to at least partially conceal the steps, wherein the plurality of first steps extend away from the plurality of second steps and wherein the plurality of second steps extend away from the plurality of first steps when in the extended state;a plurality of first brackets attached to the support member, wherein each of the plurality of first steps are pivotally attached to a corresponding first bracket of the plurality of first brackets, and a plurality of second brackets attached to the support member, wherein each of the plurality of second steps are pivotally attached to a corresponding second bracket of the plurality of second brackets;wherein the support member, the plurality of first steps and the plurality of second steps form a ...

SAFETY ROOF HATCH SYSTEM

A system is provided for safe access to a roof through an opening in a roof of a structure having a fixed ladder leading upward to the opening. The system includes a mechanism to drive a set of pushrods to raise a hatch covering the opening. The system may include a section of ladder secured to the underside of the hatch. The system may have an extendable ladder driven by the drive mechanism to slide along the fixed ladder and extend through the opening in the roof when the hatch is raised. The system may include a safety pole driven by the drive mechanism to extend through the opening in the roof when the hatch is raised. The system allows someone who needs to access the roof for inspection or maintenance to safely open the hatch, climb up through the opening in the roof, and safely step onto the roof. 1. A safety system for a hinged roof hatch closing over an opening in a roof , the hatch having a hinged side and a side opposite the hinged side , the system comprising:a first ladder section secured to the underside of the hatch, the first ladder section having a first end adjacent to the hinged side of the hatch and a second end adjacent the opposite side of the hatch;a second ladder section pivotally connected at a first end to the first end of the first ladder section and having a hooked end opposite the first end;an upper pushrod connected at an upper end with a first hinge to the underside of the hatch;a lower pushrod connected at a lower end with a second hinge to an upper end of a fixed ladder extending upward to the roof hatch, an upper end of the lower pushrod connected with a third hinge to a lower end of the upper pushrod; anda drive mechanism connected through a drive shaft to the lower pushrod which, when activated, raises the hatch through movement of the lower and upper pushrods whereby, when the hatch is raised, the hooked end of the second ladder section engages the drive shaft or the upper end of the fixed ladder, forming a continuous ladder ...

FOLDABLE, MODULAR, REMOVABLE STEP

A stowable stair assembly with step treads connected between stair stringers includes stabilizing legs positioned within a width of the treads and behind the treads. A removable hinge assembly facilitates installation of the stair assembly as well as access to the stair assembly. 1. A stowable stair assembly comprising:a first stair stringer;a second stair stringer aligned with the first stair stringer;a plurality of step treads connected between the first and second stair stringers;a first stabilizing leg coupled with the first stair stringer; anda second stabilizing leg coupled with the second stair stringer,wherein each of the first and second stabilizing legs includes a channel part and a telescoping part, and wherein the channel parts of the first and second stabilizing legs are secured on inside facing surfaces of the first and second stair stringers, respectively.2. A stowable stair assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second stair stringers are formed from a single sheet with a bent section claim 1 , and wherein the channel parts of the first and second stabilizing legs are secured on the bent sections of the first and second stair stringers.3. A stowable stair assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second stabilizing legs are positioned within a width of the step treads and behind the step treads.4. A stowable stair assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the telescoping parts are displaceable in the channel parts between a retracted position and an extended position claim 1 , and wherein each of the first and second stabilizing legs includes a locking pin positionable through the channel parts into the telescoping parts claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , to lock the telescoping parts relative to the channel parts.5. A stowable stair assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a threshold plate connected between the first and second stair stringers claim 1 , the threshold plate including pairs of hinge receptacles at ...

DEVICE FOR SECURING A RUNG IN A CONCRETE WALL

A device has two anchor sleeves () in a concrete wall () accommodating two parallel anchor bolts () of a U-shaped step iron () form-fittingly. Between coupling parts formed by the anchor sleeves () and the anchor bolts (), a detent assembly () has at least one detent tongue () sprung in the radial direction on one of the coupling parts () and a detent recess () that receives the detent tongue () on the other coupling part (). A guide surface () for the detent tongue () is inclined in the peripheral direction and extends in the radial direction over the engagement depth of the detent tongue () adjoining the detent recess () at least in a peripheral direction. 1. A device for fastening a step iron in a concrete wall , having said device comprising:two anchor sleeves being supported in the concrete wall;the step iron being generally U-shaped and having two parallel anchor bolts each form-fittingly accommodated by a respective one of the anchor sleeves, wherein each of the anchor sleeves and the one of the anchor bolts accommodated thereby forming a respective set of coupling parts, anda detent assembly between the coupling parts of one of the sets that includes at least one detent tongue that is sprung in a radial direction and is supported on one of the coupling parts of the set, and structure on the other coupling part of the set defining a detent recess that receives the detent tongue, andwherein a guide surface for engageable with the detent tongue and being inclined in a peripheral direction and extending in the radial direction over an engagement depth of the detent tongue adjoins the detent recess at least in the peripheral direction.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the structure defining the detent recess defines a groove extending over a peripheral region of the associated coupling part claim 1 , wherein said groove terminates at least at one end face by the guide surface.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one detent tongue is ...

LADDER INSTALLATION FOR EQUIPMENT TOWER

An equipment tower) having a ladder formed of a plurality of ladder segments each joined to a respective tower segment by a pivotal connection prior to the tower segments being stacked during erection of the tower. The pivotal connection provides a degree of freedom of movement which facilitates the interconnection of adjoining ends of the ladder segments after stacking of the tower segments. Additional accommodation of as-built spacing of the adjacent ends of the ladder segments may be provided by a connecting segment. The pivotal connection may be a rod inserted through a rung of the ladder and supported by a support assembly attached to the tower segment. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. A method comprising:precasting a plurality of concrete tower segments;attaching a respective ladder segment to each tower segment;stacking the tower segments together to form an equipment tower; andjoining respective ends of adjoining ladder segments of the equipment tower together to form a continuous ladder,wherein the step of attaching a respective ladder segment to each tower segment further comprises:attaching a support assembly to each tower segment; andpassing a rod of each support assembly through a rung of the respective ladder segment.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the support assembly comprises:a horizontal support beam attached to each rail of the ladder segment;an oblique support beam attached to each rail of the ladder segment; andthe rod passing through holes formed in the horizontal and oblique support beams.5. A method comprising:precasting a plurality of concrete tower segments;attaching a respective ladder segment to each tower segment;stacking the tower segments together to form an equipment tower; and{'b': 132', '158', '160', '162, 'joining respective ends of adjoining ladder segments of the equipment tower together to form a continuous ladder wherein the step of joining respective ends of adjoining ladder segments () together comprises attaching the ...

Internal Ladder Assembly for a Wind Turbine Rotor Hub

A rotor hub for a wind turbine may generally include a hub body defining both a plurality of blade flanges and a plurality of access ports spaced apart from the blade flanges. In addition, the rotor hub may include a ladder assembly extending within an interior of the hub body. The ladder assembly may include a plurality of platforms, with each platform defining a planar surface and being circumferentially aligned with a respective one of the plurality of access ports. The ladder assembly may also include a connecting frame extending between each pair of adjacent platforms so as to couple the adjacent platforms to one another. The connecting frame may extend lengthwise along a reference line defined between the adjacent platforms. The platforms may be positioned relative to one another such that the reference line extends at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the planar surfaces defined by the adjacent platforms. 1. A rotor hub for a wind turbine , the rotor hub comprising:a hub body extending between a forward end and an aft end, the hub body defining a plurality of blade flanges between the forward and aft ends, the hub body further defining a plurality of access ports spaced apart from the blade flanges; and a plurality of platforms, each platform being positioned within the interior of the rotor hub so as to be circumferentially aligned with a respective one of the plurality of access ports, each platform defining a planar surface; and', 'a connecting frame extending between each pair of adjacent platforms so as to couple the adjacent platforms to one another, the connecting frame extending lengthwise along a reference line defined between the adjacent platforms,', 'wherein the platforms are positioned relative to one another such that the reference line extends at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the planar surfaces defined by the adjacent platforms., 'a ladder assembly extending within an interior of the hub body, the ladder assembly comprising2. The ...

UAV- OR PERSONAL FLYING DEVICE-DELIVERED DEPLOYABLE DESCENT DEVICE

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or manned/unmanned personal flying device (PFD) may be used to deliver a deployable descent system to an elevated location at which people await rescue, such as people trapped in an upper story of a burning building. The UAV or PFD may be used to deliver the descent system, attach the descent system to the building, and deploy the descent system. After deployment, the descent system may be tensioned to prevent sway and facilitate descent. Standoffs may be installed or integrated into the descent system to provide for adequate handholds for descending individuals. Various equipment and methods used in such systems are described herein. 1. A system comprising:a deployable descent device, the deployable descent device having a first end and a second end; and deliver the first end of the deployable descent device to an elevated location at a side of a building while supporting the first end of the deployable descent device outboard of the vertical lifters,', 'anchor, while the first end of the deployable descent device is supported by the aerial vehicle, the first end of the deployable descent device to a feature that is on the side of the building at the elevated location or to a feature that is accessible through the side of the building via an opening in the side of the building at the elevated location, and', 'release the first end of the deployable descent device after the first end of the deployable descent device is anchored to the feature that is on the side of the building at the elevated location or to the feature that is accessible through the side of the building via the opening in the side of the building at the elevated location., 'an aerial vehicle having a body and plurality of vertical lifters configured to provide lift to the body, the aerial vehicle configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aerial vehicle further includes a mechanical interface that is configured to mate with the first end of the deployable ...

FIRE AND DISASTER EVACUATION APPARATUS

A fire and disaster evacuation apparatus installed in a high-rise building, including a stationary frame; a front plate; a side plate; a bottom; a locking device; and a lever part, and its width is less than a thickness of an outer wall of the building. The fire and disaster evacuation apparatus has the effects that a resident stranded by a fire or a disaster in a building such as a high-rise building is able to safely and easily evacuate and escape to a lower floor by easily operating the apparatus, that the apparatus can be mounted integrally with an outer wall of an apartment or a building and thus it can be mounted without changing the exterior of the building, that the apparatus is lightweight and thus secures stability, that the apparatus is formed in a thin structure so that it can be mounted at any place as long as an outer wall is 160 mm or more, that the apparatus is located inside a wall body and thus it does not affect the exterior of the building, and that additional power is not necessary to drive the apparatus.

Elevated Drive-In Hunting Blind

An elevated drive-in hunting blind for use by a hunter while seated on an all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) includes a primary enclosure having a floor, a roof, and opposed side walls, the primary enclosure having a end wall extending between distal edges of the side walls and defining an open end opposite the end wall. A door is pivotally coupled to a proximal edge of a respective side wall and selectively movable between an open and closed configurations allowing or preventing the ATV to enter the primary enclosure, respectively. A shooting window adjacent the roof is defined by one of the door, end wall, or side walls. The primary enclosure is mounted atop and supported by a framework having a plurality of legs. A ramp extends at an angle between the floor adjacent the open end and the ground, the ramp facilitating entry or exit of the ATV. 1. An elevated drive-in hunting blind for use by a hunter on an all-terrain vehicle (“ATV”) , comprising:a primary enclosure having a floor, a roof opposite said floor, and a pair of opposed side walls extending upwardly from said floor, said primary enclosure having a end wall extending upwardly from said floor and extending between distal edges of said side walls;wherein said primary enclosure defines an open end opposite said end wall, said open end defining an open end opening spanning completely between said side walls so as to selectively enable the ATV to pass therethrough;a door pivotally coupled to a proximal edge of a respective side wall and selectively movable between an open configuration allowing access into said primary enclosure via said open end opening and a closed configuration preventing access into said primary enclosure;wherein at least one of said door, said end wall, or said side walls defines a shooting window;a framework having a plurality of spaced apart leg members supporting said primary enclosure at an elevated position above a ground surface; anda ramp having an upper end spanning completely said open ...

Retractable Deer Stand Ladder System

A retractable deer stand ladder system for providing a ladder that is efficiently concealed from wildlife. The retractable deer stand ladder system generally includes a support member having an elongated structure, an upper end and a lower end, a plurality of first steps pivotally attached to a first side of the support member, and a plurality of second steps pivotally attached to a second side of the support member. The first steps and the second steps each have an extended state where the steps extend outwardly from the support member for a user to climb upon. The first steps and the second steps also have a refracted state where the steps extend substantially parallel with respect to the support member for concealment.

Adaptable platform for loading and unloading railway cars

An apparatus that provides selectively deployable worker access with fall protection to at least a portion of the top of a container disposed above the ground. A gangway and its associated fall protection cage are selectively deployable from an elevated platform over the top of the container. The gangway and its associated cage are slidably connected to the platform via a track carried along the side of the platform.

Escape door assembly for storm shelter

A storm shelter escape door assembly includes a frame and a door hinged to the frame. The frame includes three inner sidewalls, an open end, and a horizontal attachment plate extending outwardly from upper edges of the inner sidewalls. The door has at least three outer sidewalls joined by a door face. The door is hinged to the frame adjacent the open end and below the horizontal attachment plate so the door is openable in an inward direction away from the horizontal attachment plate. When the door is in a closed position, the door face angles downwardly toward the open end to cause water to run off the door.

FOLDING STAIRCASE

A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user. 1. A staircase comprising:a mounting portion pivotally connected to a threshold plate, said threshold plate pivotable with respect to said mounting portion about a pivot axis, said threshold plate including a ramped portion joined to a spanning portion, said ramped portion and said spanning portion being at an oblique angle, said ramped portion and said spanning portion having an upper surface and a lower surface;an offsetting portion extending from said spanning portion opposite and beyond said lower portion of said spanning portion;a pair of stringers having an upper edge and a lower edge, said stringers spanned by a tread, each of said stringers including an adjustable leg telescopingly received therein and movable in a direction substantially aligned with one of said edges of said stringers, said adjustable leg being selectively lockable with respect to said stringers;said offsetting portion connected to said stringers so that said offsetting portion, said stringers, and said ramped portion pivot together about said pivot axis;said staircase being pivotable between a first position wherein said lower surface of said ramped portion is at a relatively near angular position to said mounting portion and a ...

SAFETY DEVICE AND EMERGENCY ESCAPE DEVICE FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDING

The present invention relates to an integrated folding safety handrail and outdoor escape stairs for high-rise buildings and an emergency escape device which are applied to high-rise buildings such as safety handrails for preventing falling from a movable passage exposed to apartment houses such as apartments or office buildings, and the outside and is applied as a substitute for safety handrails in high-rise buildings or outdoor ground clearance 3 m or more which is usually used as a safety handrail for falling prevention and so that an escaping person in the high-rise building escapes outside or safely escapes to a lower floor in case of emergency such as fire, terror, and disaster. 112-. (canceled)13. An emergency escape device used as integrated folding safety handrail and outdoor escape stairs , the emergency escape device comprising:{'b': '1', 'a fence unit in which an entrance unit and a safety fence unit are integrated; and'}a sliding stair unit provided inside the safety fence unit and installed so that escape stairs are unfolded to escape downward and slide,wherein the entrance unit is installed on the outside of the high-rise building or a high-rise outdoor safety fence to be unfolded and protrude to form an escape space on the outer wall of the building in order to escape to the outside of the building from the inside which is an escape place in case of emergency, in the emergency escape device which is normally used as a handrail for falling prevention and used for evacuation and escape in case of emergency such as firing, andthe safety fence unit is extended from the entrance unit and unfolded to form a space to escape downward and includes a fastening plate coupled to the outer wall side of the building, a safety fence corresponding to the fastening plate and provided to be unfolded and spaced apart from the outer wall of the building, a support portion provided on a side opening portion of the safety fence and the fastening plate, a guide rod ...

TRANSLUCENT ELEVATING PLATFORM

The present invention includes a partially or completely translucent elevating platform with at least three walls. At least one panel, knee space, and/or door is composed of clear or transparent or translucent materials. In one embodiment, the panel is a clear panel that is centered on a wall of the elevating platform. These aspects of the present invention provide for advantages in visibility and safety for the operator of the elevating platform.

FOLDING STAIRCASE

A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user. 1. A folding staircase adapted for use in a door opening within a wall having an inner wall surface located within an indoor space , and an outer wall surface located in an outdoor space , said door opening including a threshold , said door opening for receiving a door that separates said indoor space from said outdoor space , said door movable between an open position locating said door outside of said opening and a closed position that locates said door within said opening , said folding staircase comprising:a pair of stringers spanned by a tread, said staircase having a lower end adapted for contacting a ground surface and an upper end adapted for abutting said outer wall surface;a hinge affixed to said stringers, said hinge having a floor mounting portion and a threshold plate that is pivotally affixed to said floor mounting portion, said threshold plate having a use position wherein said threshold plate overlies said threshold and spans said door opening and a stowed position wherein said threshold plate is located on the same side of said door opening as said floor mounting portion;said door being movable between said open and closed positions when said threshold plate is in said use position and said ...

LATERAL FOLDING STEP UNIT

A step unit including a vertical frame and a plurality of linkages pivotally attached at different heights to the vertical frame by one end of each of the linkages, to provide lateral rotation to the linkages. A leg frame, with at least one leg, is pivotally attached to the opposite end of each linkage whereby laterally translating the leg frame simultaneously pivots the linkages from a first, vertical position to at least one second, horizontal position. 1. A step unit comprising:a. a vertical frame;b. a plurality of linkages pivotally attached at different heights to the vertical frame by one end of each of the linkages, to provide lateral rotation to the linkages; andc. a leg frame, with at least one leg, pivotally attached to the opposite end of each of the linkages whereby laterally translating the leg frame simultaneously pivots the linkages from a first, vertical position to at least one second, horizontal position;wherein at least one linkage is substantially deep to be used as a step by a user, the at least one linkage having a first step surface and a second step surface opposite to the first step surface, and the leg frame is capable of being translated to (1) the second, horizontal position to expose the first step surface to the user and (2) a third, horizontal position to expose the second step surface to the user.2. (canceled)3. The step unit of wherein each vertical frame claim 1 , leg frame and linkages of the step unit are capable of being positioned on the same geometric plane in the first claim 1 , vertical position.4. The step unit of wherein lateral movement of the vertical frame is restricted.5. The step unit of wherein the vertical frame is moveable in a first direction into a structure and in a second direction out from within the structure.6. The step unit of wherein the vertical frame is movable on at least one wheel.7. The step unit of wherein the structure defines a space between two base cabinets.8. The step unit of wherein a hand rail ...

Internal column and platform structures in a tower

A tower can include a plurality of annular tower sections connected to and aligned with one another, an internal support structure spanning at least a length of the tower, and a ladder incorporated into the internal support structure.

Locking system for foldable ladder

Foldable ladders and related methods for use within a pit of an elevator system include a first upright, a second upright, and a plurality of rungs pivotally mounted to each of the first upright and the second upright. A locking mechanism has a first segment pivotally attached to the first upright and a second segment pivotally attached to the second upright, and the two segments are pivotally connected. A locking device is located on an upright and operably connected to a segment. The locking device includes a first catch and a second catch, a pin moveable to engage with the first catch in a first position and moveable to engage in a second position. A biasing mechanism applies a force to the pin to engage the pin with a catch. An operating device is operable to apply opposing force against the biasing mechanism to disengage the pin from the catch.

Collapsible ladder arrangement and method of attaching a webbing support to a rung of the same

A collapsible ladder arrangement includes, a plurality of rungs, and at least one webbing support that is frictionally engaged with each of the plurality of rungs to resist relative movement between the at least one webbing support and each of the plurality of rungs. The frictional engagement is established without an end of the at least one webbing support having been threaded through an opening in the plurality of rungs and without the at least one webbing support frictionally engaging with itself.

Security and Escape Apparatus for Use with a Window

A security and escape apparatus for use with a window mounted in a wall at a position spaced above a support surface is disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention track members of a first bar section are S-shaped in cross-section so as to carry a second bar section thereon and thereby allowing the bar members of the bar sections to be uniform in length. According to another aspect a release mechanism comprises an abutting portion which is positioned beneath the bar sections to retain the sections across a window opening. The abutting portion is positioned horizontally outwardly of the bar sections such that the bar sections can extend to form a ladder beneath the window opening. According to another aspect the apparatus includes a window frame mounting arrangement cooperative with the obstructing position for resisting dismantling of the apparatus. 1. A combination of a window mounted in a wall at a position spaced above a support surface and a security and escape apparatus comprising: a head at a top of the window;', 'a sill at a bottom of the window;', 'side jambs at opposing sides of the window spanning between the sill and the head;', 'an egress opening delimited by a window frame which is collectively defined by the sill, head, and side jambs;, 'the window having at least one bar section comprising a pair of upright track members spaced apart from one another and a plurality of bar members extending transversely between the pair of track members at longitudinally spaced positions along the track members;', 'a pair of main rails oriented upright and respectively mounted to each side jamb so as to be located horizontally outward of the window frame away from the wall;', 'the track members of a first one of the at least one bar section being mated to the main rails such that the first bar section is vertically slidable relative to the main rails in a longitudinal direction;', 'the at least one bar section being movable relative to the window frame in ...

EXTENDABLE ACCESS DEVICE

The present invention relates to a particularly compact and safe extendable access device for gaining access to elevated locations via a hatch opening. The access device comprises a telescopic ladder with a plurality of sliding elements movable between an extended position and a retracted position, each sliding element comprising two stiles connected by a rung. The stiles of each sliding element are interlocked with the stiles of adjacent sliding elements, wherein each sliding element comprises a first locking mechanism for releasably connecting at least one of the stiles to an adjacent stile of an adjacent sliding element, the first locking mechanism being adapted to lock each sliding element in its retracted position. The first locking mechanism of each sliding element is adapted to releasably connect at least one stile of each sliding element to a stile of an adjacent sliding element, which is closer to a top end of the telescopic ladder, and is adapted to automatically disconnect said stiles once an adjacent sliding element, which is closer to a bottom end of the telescopic ladder, is in its extended position. The first locking mechanism is adapted to automatically connect the at least one stile of said sliding element to a stile of the adjacent sliding element, which is closer to a top end of the telescopic ladder, when the adjacent sliding element, which is closer to the bottom end of the telescopic ladder, is moved from its extended position towards its retracted position. 1. An extendable access device for gaining access to elevated locations via a hatch opening , comprising:a telescopic ladder with a plurality of sliding elements movable between an extended position and a retracted position, each sliding element comprising two stiles connected by a rung;wherein the stiles of each sliding element are interlocked with the stiles of adjacent sliding elements;wherein each sliding element comprises a first locking mechanism for releasably connecting at least one ...

Mobile Ladder Support Assembly

A mobile ladder support assembly provides stable lateral and rear support, and transportability for operation of a ladder. A lateral support bar restricts lateral tilting by the assembly. A pair of height adjustable rear support bars restrict backwards tilting by the assembly. A pair of caster wheels transport the assembly and the ladder. The wheels ride a pivot bar that rotates in a first direction for a stationary position. When the pivot bar is manipulated towards the second direction, the pair of wheels drop to a mobile position. Springs at the ends of the pivot bar create tension that maintains the pivot bar in the first position. Tabs selectively engage a notches to retain the wheels in the stationary position, or release the wheels to the mobile position. The free rotation and swivel of the wheels creates a center of mass that drop the wheels to the mobile position. 1. A mobile ladder support assembly for selectively moving between a stationary position to support a ladder , and a mobile position to transport the ladder , the assembly comprising:a pair of sleeves, the pair of sleeves having a sleeve first end and a sleeve second end;a lateral support bar, the lateral support bar having a first lateral end and a second lateral end, the lateral support bar disposed at an angle to the pair of sleeves, the lateral support bar configured to restrict lateral tilting by the assembly, the first lateral end and the second lateral end configured to hingedly fold generally parallel to the pair of sleeves;a pair of rear support bars, each rear support bar has a first rear end and a second rear end, the pair of rear support bars disposed generally perpendicular to the lateral support bar, the pair of rear support bars configured to help restrict rearward tilting by the assembly, the first rear end and the second rear end configured to hingedly fold generally parallel to the lateral support bar, the second rear end having a height adjustment device, the height adjustment ...

FOLDING STAIRCASE

A folding staircase for use in a door opening having a threshold. The folding staircase has a pair of stringers that have an upper end and a lower end that is adapted for contacting a ground surface. The stringers are spanned by at least one tread. A hinge is connected to a floor near the door opening and a threshold plate pivotally connected thereto is movable between a use position and a stowed position. The staircase may be provided with a lifting mechanism that biases the staircase and threshold plate toward their stowed positions. The lifting device provides a variable force that provides more rotational force when the staircase would require a user to bear more of its weight and less force when less of the weight of the staircase would be borne by a user. 1. A folding staircase adapted for use in a door opening within a wall having an inner wall surface located within an indoor space , and an outer wall surface located in an outdoor space , said door opening including a threshold , said door opening for receiving a door that separates said indoor space from said outdoor space , said folding staircase comprising:a pair of stringers spanned by a tread, each of said stringers having an upper edge, a lower edge, said staircase having a lower end adapted for contacting a ground surface and an upper end adapted for abutting said outer wall surface;a hinge having a floor mounting portion adapted for being mounted to a floor within an indoor space at a location spaced from said threshold, said floor mounting portion pivotally connected to a threshold plate being pivotable between a use position and a stowed position, said threshold plate having a first ramped portion adapted to reach a distance being at least a height of said threshold above said floor, said first ramped portion continuing into a spanning portion, said spanning portion adapted for directly overlying said threshold and spanning between said inner wall surface and said outer wall surface when said ...

A modular ladder system

A modular ladder system has a rung section having two elongate lateral stile extrusions and elongate rung extrusions spanning therebetween. Each stile extrusion may define an attachment side having an attachment face which has two attachment channels which are adjacent, parallel and longitudinally arranged along the attachment face. Each attachment channel may have inward facing rails which define an elongate insertion space therebetween and a relatively wider connector head accommodation void thereunderneath. Furthermore, each rail may define a connector head engaging under edge. Each stile extrusion may further define a connection side adjacent to the attachment side which may define a splice joint extrusion accommodating void therein. In this way, the present modular ladder system may be quickly and easily constructed and various accessories quickly and easily attached thereto.

STEP SYSTEM FOR ELEVATING PLATFORM

A step for an elevating platform, the step including a top flange, a bottom flange, and a transition; the step configured to insert into a cutout in the platform sidewall. The bottom flange is configured to contact an outer surface of the platform sidewall when the top flange contacts an inner surface of the sidewall, thereby placing all of the contact areas between the step and the platform under compression when force is applied to the step. 113-. (canceled)14. A step for an elevating platform with a sidewall , the step comprising:a step body; a flange that includes at least two zones comprising a first flange zone and a second flange zone that provide contact surfaces;wherein the second flange zone and the first flange zone are joined by the step body; andwherein the step is configured to insert into a cutout in the platform sidewall; andwherein the first flange zone is configured to contact an outer surface of the platform sidewall when the second flange zone contacts an inner surface of the sidewall.15. The step of claim 14 , wherein the step and the cutout are operable to engage and secure the step in the platform sidewall by positioning the step in the cutout such that the second flange zone contacts the inner surface of the platform sidewall and the first flange zone contacts the outer surface of the platform sidewall.16. The step of claim 14 , wherein the step is operable to lock into the elevating platform by positioning the step in the cutout such that the second flange zone contacts the inner surface of the platform sidewall and the first flange zone contacts the outer surface of the platform sidewall.17. The step of claim 16 , wherein the platform step is configured such that when the platform step is locked into the platform sidewall and a load is applied to the step body claim 16 , the at least two flange zones are substantially in compression with the platform sidewall.18. The step of claim 16 , wherein the platform step is configured such that when ...

Cluster tool system with step ladder assembly

A cluster tool system, including: a load lock; a first wafer transfer module; a buffer module; a second wafer transfer module; wherein the load lock, the first wafer transfer module, the buffer module, and the second wafer transfer module are positioned in a linear arrangement; a first process module connected to the first wafer transfer module on a first side of the linear arrangement; a second process module connected to the second wafer transfer module on the first side; a third process module connected to the first wafer transfer module on a second side of the linear arrangement that is opposite the first side; a fourth process module connected to the second wafer transfer module on the second side; a first ladder assembly connected to the buffer module on the first side; a second ladder assembly connected to the buffer module on the second side.

STEP UNIT WITH FALL ARREST CAPABILITY

A step unit with fall arrest capability is provided for use in climbing a utility structure. The step unit includes a rod member and a step member. The rod member includes a first rod, a second rod and a connecting portion to form a shape of substantially a letter L. The step member has a shape of a generally hollow cylinder with a bore longitudinally formed therethrough, the step member including a loop section providing substantially a D-shaped opening for use as an anchorage of a fall arrest system. The first rod is configured to be inserted through the bore of the step member and a hole of the utility structure, while the second rod is positioned flush against an opposite side of the utility structure, pointing toward the ascending direction. The step unit may further include a plate member to enhance stability. 1. A step unit with fall arrest capability for use in climbing a utility structure , the step unit comprising:a rod member comprising a first rod, a second rod and a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion is integrally attached to one end portion of the first rod and to one end portion of the second rod to form the rod member having a shape of substantially a letter L, and wherein the other end portion of the first rod has a threaded surface; and a head section at one end portion;', 'a guide section at the other end portion;', 'a shank section contiguous to the head section;', 'a flange section integrally attached between the shank section and the guide section; and', 'a loop section, one end portion of which is integrally attached to the flange section and the other end portion of which is integrally attached to the shank section, to provide substantially a D-shaped opening defined by the loop section and a part of the shank section between the two end portions of the loop section., 'a step member having a shape of a generally hollow cylinder having an internal cylindrical surface defining a bore longitudinally formed therethrough, wherein a ...

SLIDABLE LADDER DEVICE

A slidable ladder device is configured to be sleeved on and slidable along a crossbar, and includes two support rods and a plurality of steps connected between the support rods. At least one fixing unit is connected to an end portion of one of the support rods, and includes a base member having a main portion, a connecting portion and an extension portion cooperatively defining an insertion space for insertion of the crossbar therethrough. A switchable member is pivotally connected to the connecting portion, and is rotatable relative to the connecting portion between closed and open positions, in which the switchable member closes and opens an opening of the insertion space, respectively. 1. A slidable ladder device configured to be sleeved on and slidable along a crossbar of a work cabinet device , the work cabinet device including a cabinet body , and a plurality of spaced-apart connecting brackets connected between a top end of the cabinet body and the crossbar , the crossbar extending along a horizontal direction , said slidable ladder device comprising:a ladder frame including two support rods extending along a longitudinal direction transverse to the horizontal direction and spaced apart from each other along the horizontal direction, and a plurality of spaced-apart and parallel steps connected between said support rods, each of said support rods having a first end portion configured to be proximate to the crossbar, and a second end portion opposite to said first end portion along the longitudinal direction; andat least one fixing unit connected to said first end portion of one of said support rods and includinga base member configured to be sleeved on the crossbar and including a main portion connected to said first end portion of said one of said support rods, a connecting portion extending from one end of said main portion for partially surrounding the crossbar, and an extension portion extending transversely from the other end of said main portion in a ...

SHELF AND LADDER COMBINATION

A shelf and ladder combination includes two support rod units, partition plates connected between the support rod units, a cross bar, two main connecting brackets connecting the cross bar to the support rod units, and a ladder unit. The ladder unit includes two ladder legs, at least one fixing unit, and a plurality of rungs connected between the ladder legs. Each ladder leg has a first end portion adjacent to the crossbar, and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. The at least one fixing unit is sleeved on the crossbar, is slidable along the crossbar, and is connected to the first end portion of one of the ladder legs. 1. A shelf and ladder combination comprising: a frame including two support rod units each of which extends in a first direction, and a plurality of partition plates each of which extends in a second direction transverse to the first direction, said support rod units being spaced apart from each other in the second direction, each of said support rod units having a top end portion and a bottom end portion opposite to each other in the first direction, said partition plates being connected between said support rod units and being spaced apart from each other in the first direction, and', 'a positioning unit including a crossbar that extends in the second direction, that is spaced apart from said frame in a third direction transverse to the first and second directions and that is proximate to said top end portions of said support rod units, and two main connecting brackets each of which is connected between said crossbar and said top end portion of a corresponding one of said support rod units; and, 'a shelf unit including'} 'wherein said at least one fixing unit is connected to said first end portion of one of said ladder legs.', 'a ladder unit including two ladder legs extending in the first direction and spaced apart from each other in the second direction, at least one fixing unit that is connected to one of said ladder legs, that ...

Escape system comprising extendible ladder

An escape system for providing an escape route out of a building is discloses. The system comprises a ladder, and at least one anchor element at a position distant from the proximal end of the ladder. The ladder is extendible between a collapsed storage configuration and an extended use configuration. The ladder comprises a plurality of essentially rigid ladder segments, each ladder segment comprising at least one rung and being displaceable in relation to the remaining plurality of ladder segments. The ladder also comprises at least one fixation element attached to or forming part of at least one of the ladder segments. The fixation element comprises a first spacer element, the first spacer element extending between the anchor element and the ladder in the extended use configuration. The ladder is detached from the anchor element in the collapsed storage configuration, and at least one fixation element of the ladder is configured to attach to the anchor element when the ladder is in the extended use configuration. 2. The escape system according to claim 1 , wherein each of the ladder segments is telescopically displaceable in relation to the remaining plurality of ladder segments.3. The escape system according to claim 1 , wherein the fixation element comprises a fixation extension mechanism claim 1 , the fixation extension mechanism being configured to automatically extend the at least one fixation element towards the anchor element when the ladder is extended from the collapsed storage configuration to the extended use configuration.4. The escape system according to claim 3 , wherein the fixation extension mechanism comprises a resilient member allowing the fixation element to be resiliently extended towards the anchor element.5. The escape system according to claim 1 , further comprising a first extension control mechanism configured to decelerate the ladder during at least part of the extension of the ladder from the collapsed storage configuration to the ...

Feed Distribution Assembly

A feed distribution assembly for transporting and dispensing feed includes a trailer and a silo. The silo is coupled to a bed of the trailer and is configured to position feed. The trailer is configured to couple to a vehicle to transport the feed to a desired location. An auger is coupled to a bottom of the silo. The auger is configured to selectively convey the feed from the silo to dispense the feed at the desired location. 1. A feed distribution assembly comprising:a trailer;a silo coupled to a bed of the trailer wherein the silo is configured for positioning feed wherein the trailer is configured for coupling to a vehicle for transporting the feed to a desired location; andan auger coupled to a bottom of the silo wherein the auger is configured for selectively conveying the feed from the silo for dispensing the feed at the desired location.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further including the silo having an upper section claim 1 , a medial section claim 1 , and a lower section claim 1 , the medial section being cylindrically shaped claim 1 , the upper section and the lower section being conically shaped wherein the lower section is configured for directing contents of the silo to an orifice positioned in the bottom of the silo.3. The assembly of claim 1 , further including a hitch coupled to a front end of the trailer wherein the hitch is configured for coupling the trailer to the vehicle.4. The assembly of claim 2 , further including a plurality of beams coupled to and extending perpendicularly from the bed of the trailer claim 2 , each beam being coupled to the medial section between the lower section and the upper section wherein the beams are positioned for supporting the silo with the bottom of the silo positioned above the bed of the trailer.5. The assembly of claim 4 , further including the plurality of beams comprising four beams substantially evenly spaced around the medial section.6. The assembly of claim 5 , further comprising:a rail coupled to and ...

COMBINATION STEP BOLT AND FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLIES

Combination step bolt and fall protection anchorage assemblies are disclosed that may be mounted on structures such as communication towers, poles and antennas. The assemblies include a mounting plate that can be bolted to the structure, an integrated anchorage clip connected to the mounting plate having at least one safety hook hole extending therethrough, and a step bolt secured to the integrated anchorage clip. 1. An assembly for a user to climb a structure using a safety hook , the assembly comprising:a plate configured to mount adjacent the structure and having a first bolt hole;an anchorage affixed to the plate and having at least one hook hole, the at least one hook hole configured to be engaged by the safety hook, a face of the anchorage being disposed a first distance from the plate, the face having a second bolt hole; anda bolt having a first end, an intermediate portion, and a second end, the first end disposed in the first bolt hole of the plate, the intermediate portion disposed through the second bolt hole of the face of the anchorage, the second end extended a second distance from the face of the anchorage.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the anchorage comprises first and second side panels affixed to the plate and extending therefrom claim 1 , the face being a third panel extending between the first and second side panels.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second side panels has one of the at least one safety hook holes.4. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a first nut threaded on the intermediate portion of the bolt and contacting an exterior surface of the face adjacent the second bolt hole, anda second nut threaded on the intermediate portion of the step bolt and contacting an interior surface of the face adjacent the second bolt hole.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the anchorage is affixed to the plate by at least one weld.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plate comprises at least one mounting ...

Ladder installation for equipment tower

An equipment tower (100) having a ladder (130) formed of a plurality of ladder segments (132) each joined to a respective tower segment (105) by a pivotal connection (152) prior to the tower segments being stacked during erection of the tower. The pivotal connection provides a degree of freedom of movement which facilitates the interconnection of adjoining ends of the ladder segments after stacking of the tower segments. Additional accommodation of as-built spacing of the adjacent ends of the ladder segments may be provided by a connecting segment (158). The pivotal connection may be a rod (154) inserted through a rung (138) of the ladder and supported by a support assembly (134) attached to the tower segment.

Внутренний трап судна

1. ВНУТРЕННИЙ ТРАП СУДНА содержащий одну центральную опорну балку, установленную наклонно между верхним и нижним  русами, на ко торой закреплены ступени, имеющие опорные площадки дл  ступней,, выс тупающие наружу от указаннойопорной балки и несущие кронштейны с закрепленными на них поручн ми, о тличающийс  тем, что, с целью повышени  надежности и безопасности В эксплуатации, несущие кронштейны закреплены на ступен х, установленных В шахматном пор дке по обе стороны от опорной балки, расположенной между двум  поручн ми параллельно последним, а. каждый несущий кронштейн ориентирован наружу Ьт указанной опорной площадки, конец его. лежит в плоскости, расположенной Btffiie и параллельно плоскости , проход щей через кра  опорных площадок, и прикреплен к соответствующему поручню.

用于建造塔的方法、塔段、供应结构以及塔

本发明涉及一种用于建造由多个塔段(1、1a、1b)构成的塔(2)的方法，其中具有预安装的供应结构段(5)的相应上塔段(1a)被布置在具有预安装的供应结构段(5)的相应下塔段(1b)上，直至达到塔(2)的目标高度，并且其中供应结构段(5)被连接成供应结构(28)。上塔段(1a)的供应结构段(5)被置于安装位置(6)，上塔段(1a)被布置在下塔段(1b)上，然后供应结构段(5)被移至连接位置(25)，在连接位置中，供应结构段(5)的下端(34)连接到预安装在下塔段(1b)中的供应结构段(5)的上端(35)。对于相应的塔段(1、1a、1b)，预安装的供应结构段(5)相对于塔段(1、1a、1b)可移动地与塔段(1)的壁(3)连接。具有至少一个供应结构段(5)的相应的供应结构(28)包括至少一个固定支柱(10)，该固定支柱借助于第一铰链(11)与供应结构段(5)连接，并且固定支柱具有第二铰链(12)，以将固定支柱(10)可移动地与塔段(1、1a、1b)的壁(3)连接。