EP0777809B1 - Ladder securer - Google Patents

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EP0777809B1
EP0777809B1 EP95921925A EP95921925A EP0777809B1 EP 0777809 B1 EP0777809 B1 EP 0777809B1 EP 95921925 A EP95921925 A EP 95921925A EP 95921925 A EP95921925 A EP 95921925A EP 0777809 B1 EP0777809 B1 EP 0777809B1
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ladder
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Thomas Peter Ian Birney
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06C—LADDERS
    • E06C7/00—Component parts, supporting parts, or accessories
    • E06C7/18—Devices for preventing persons from falling
    • E06C7/188—Accessories for temporary stabilising a ladder, e.g. temporary attaching devices
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06C—LADDERS
    • E06C7/00—Component parts, supporting parts, or accessories
    • E06C7/18—Devices for preventing persons from falling

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  • This invention relates to a ladder securer.
  • Portable ladders are widely used apparatus for gaining access to items above normal reach. When inclined at the correct angle a ladder will normally be quite stable in use and may be ascended without difficulty.
  • US-A-3954156 which forms the basis for the 2-part form of claims relates to a device for imparting increased stability to a ladder by suspending a load from a flexible suspension member, such as a rope or cord, attached to the upper and lower ends of the ladder by means of supsension brackets.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an improved ladder securer to assist in stabilization of a ladder in use.
  • a ladder securer comprising a rigid support bracket and a ballast weight supported on the bracket characterised by the bracket having upper means for attachment thereof to a ladder rung or stile and lower means for abutment against or attachment to a lower rung or stile of the ladder.
  • the supporting bracket may be integral to the ladder or detachable therefrom. Preferably, the length of the bracket is adjustable.
  • the bracket may also be collapsible.
  • the ballast weight may comprise a container and a filling for the container.
  • the container may be rigid or may be a sack or bag.
  • the ballast weight may comprise one or more solid weights.
  • the ballast weight may be detachable from the support bracket or may be integral with the bracket.
  • the bracket 2 is first attached to the ladder 1, by hooking it over a rung, then the ballast weight 3 is placed on the bracket.
  • each bracket and ballast weight serves to force the top of the ladder firmly against its support whilst forcing the foot of the ladder against the ground. This action make the ladder more secure and counteracts any outward force created by a user on the ladder.
  • the leverage force of the ballast weight may be adjusted by sliding the end part 4 telescopically in or out of the main body of the bracket, securing it in the desired position with a locking pin.

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Abstract

An extendable bracket (2) is attached to the underside of a ladder. Ballast is placed on the bracket and the bracket is adjusted for length as necessary. The bracket and ballast assist in securing the top of the ladder against its support and the bottom of the ladder on the ground. <IMAGE>

Description

This invention relates to a ladder securer.
Portable ladders are widely used apparatus for gaining access to items above normal reach. When inclined at the correct angle a ladder will normally be quite stable in use and may be ascended without difficulty.
However, in many situations, the angle of inclination permitted by surroundings may be too steep for safety and may create problems of access.
US-A-3954156 (Kennedy) which forms the basis for the 2-part form of claims relates to a device for imparting increased stability to a ladder by suspending a load from a flexible suspension member, such as a rope or cord, attached to the upper and lower ends of the ladder by means of supsension brackets.
An object of the present invention is to provide an improved ladder securer to assist in stabilization of a ladder in use.
According to the present invention there is provided a ladder securer comprising a rigid support bracket and a ballast weight supported on the bracket characterised by the bracket having upper means for attachment thereof to a ladder rung or stile and lower means for abutment against or attachment to a lower rung or stile of the ladder.
The supporting bracket may be integral to the ladder or detachable therefrom. Preferably, the length of the bracket is adjustable. The bracket may also be collapsible.
The ballast weight may comprise a container and a filling for the container. The container may be rigid or may be a sack or bag. Alternatively, the ballast weight may comprise one or more solid weights. The ballast weight may be detachable from the support bracket or may be integral with the bracket.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:-
  • Figure 1 shows, in perspective, a bracket and ballast weight attached to a ladder; and
  • Figure 2 shows the bracket and ballast weight viewed from the side.
    • Referring to the drawing the bracket 2 is first attached to the ladder 1, by hooking it over a rung, then the ballast weight 3 is placed on the bracket.
    The action of each bracket and ballast weight serves to force the top of the ladder firmly against its support whilst forcing the foot of the ladder against the ground. This action make the ladder more secure and counteracts any outward force created by a user on the ladder.
    The leverage force of the ballast weight may be adjusted by sliding the end part 4 telescopically in or out of the main body of the bracket, securing it in the desired position with a locking pin.

    Claims (8)

    1. A ladder securer comprising a rigid support bracket (2) and a ballast weight (3) supported on the bracket characterized by the bracket (2) having upper means for attachment thereof to a ladder rung or stile and lower means for abutment against or attachment to a lower rung or stile of the ladder (1).
    2. A ladder securer as claimed in claim 1 characterized in that the supporting bracket (2) is integral to a ladder (1).
    3. A ladder securer as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the length of the bracket (2) is adjustable.
    4. A ladder securer as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the bracket (2) is collapsible.
    5. A ladder securer as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the ballast weight (3) comprises a container and a filling for the container.
    6. A ladder securer as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the container is a rigid container.
    7. A ladder securer as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the container is a sack or bag.
    8. A ladder securer as claimed in claims 1, characterized in that the ballast weight (3) comprises one or more solid weights.
    EP95921925A 1994-06-25 1995-06-15 Ladder securer Expired - Lifetime EP0777809B1 (en)

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    GB9412811A GB2290576B (en) 1994-06-25 1994-06-25 Ladder securer
    GB9412811 1994-06-25
    PCT/GB1995/001403 WO1996000341A1 (en) 1994-06-25 1995-06-15 Ladder securer

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    EP0777809A1 EP0777809A1 (en) 1997-06-11
    EP0777809B1 true EP0777809B1 (en) 1998-12-23

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    AT (1) ATE175001T1 (en)
    AU (1) AU2679895A (en)
    DE (1) DE69506884D1 (en)
    GB (1) GB2290576B (en)
    WO (1) WO1996000341A1 (en)

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    US1328705A (en) * 1918-11-23 1920-01-20 Alpen Henry Holder attachment for ladders
    AT299715B (en) * 1968-06-28 1972-06-26 Loh Kg Hailo Werk Stepladder
    US3584702A (en) * 1969-09-15 1971-06-15 Frederich J Lang Paint safer
    CA996077A (en) * 1974-03-06 1976-08-31 Samuel Kennedy Ladder assembly
    CA1176611A (en) * 1984-02-16 1984-10-23 John W. Cartwright Attachment for ladders or the like
    EP0202368A1 (en) * 1985-05-17 1986-11-26 Michael James Kitson Ladder anchor
    GB2156415B (en) * 1984-03-08 1987-03-25 Michael James Kitson Ladder anchor
    US5133525A (en) * 1991-08-01 1992-07-28 Good Brian G Can support device

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    AU2679895A (en) 1996-01-19
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    WO1996000341A1 (en) 1996-01-04
    ATE175001T1 (en) 1999-01-15
    GB2290576B (en) 1997-08-20
    GB2290576A (en) 1996-01-03

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