GB2467963A

GB2467963A - Workhorse capable of working at different levels

Info

Publication number: GB2467963A
Application number: GB0903045A
Authority: GB
Inventors: William Thomas Peter Mitford
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-02-24
Filing date: 2009-02-24
Publication date: 2010-08-25
Also published as: GB0903045D0

Abstract

A workhorse 40 is provided, which is capable of working at four different levels. It may comprise foldable, telescopic legs 51. The workhorse may be transportable by a carry handle 54. It may be provided with four threaded, non-slip feet 68, which can be placed on different levelled surface heights during use, for example, on a staircase. After folding the legs may be locked by spring sprung pins 52. The length of each leg may be adjustable by drop nose pins 50, which are connected to the stand by a wire/chain 69. The workhorse may have a wooden top 70, and with locking points 57, 58 in which additional accessories can be fixed. For example, a vice (61, fig 13), T-bar (55, fig 7), telescopic support arms (56, fig 10), angled extension support (59, fig 12), and scaffold sections (64, fig 16) may be provided.

Description

INTELLECTUAL

. .... PROPERTY OFFICE Application No. GB0903045.3 RTM Date:16 April 2009 The following terms are registered trademarks and should be read as such wherever they occur in this document: "Workmate" "Youngman" Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office www.ipo.gov.uk This invention relates to a versatile working support platform.

Working stands from many plant/hire stations, such as the Bandstand, Workmate, hop-ups, ladders, steps, stairladders etc., are bulky and are usually one size, but more noticeably, can only be used on even surfaces due to their platform legs/feet.

According to the present invention, the telescopic legs of the workhorse stand will overcome the problem of working off uneven surfaces, giving you 100% ability to access. The workhorse stand, if required, can extend its legs individually to different working lengths, enabling a flat working top whilst stable on any surface. The workhorse stand comprises of a telescopic legs, spring sprung pins, rubber sucker pads, carry handle, and locking positions for additional accessories.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:-Figure 1 shows the workhorse stand (40) in one of its many working positions, illustrating an uneven surface; Figure 2 illustrates the drop-nose pin (50), as an example, to be used on the telescopic legs (51), as shown in Fig. 1; Figure 3 illustrates the spring sprung pin (52), as an example, as a locking device at the top of the telescopic leg (51), as shown in Fig.!; Figure 4 illustrates the binge mechanism (53) on the inner side of the telescopic leg (51), as shown in Fig.6; Figure 5 shows the workhorse (40) in its folded position (side view); Figure 6 shows the workhorse (40) in its folded, storable position (bottom view), which is transportable by its handle (54) as shown in Fig. 1.

Figure 7 shows the T-bar (55).

Figure 8 illustrates a working T-bar (55).

Figure 9 shows the T-bar (55) in use to support a platform.

Figure 10 shows the telescopic supporting arm (56).

Figure 11 illustrates the straight extension support (60), with the telescopic supporting arm (56) in position in the top anchor point (57), giving a horizontal working platform, (when used with 2 telescopic supporting arms (56).

Figure 12 illustrates the angled extension support (59) in use in the end anchor point (58), but can also be used in the top anchor points (57).

Figure 13 shows the vice (61), in position in the top anchor points (57).

Figure 14 shows the vices' (61) interlocking moveable stop end (62).

Figure 15 shows the safety rail leg (63).

Figure 16 show interlocking scaffold (64) with drop-nose pins (50).

Figure 17 shows supporting outrigger (65).

Figure 18 illustrates two workhorses (40) connected to each other by an extension bar (66) to create a larger working platform.

Figure 19 shows a levelling choc (67), which enables a level working surface, as shown in Fig. 18.

Figure 20 illustrates the top anchor point (57) and end anchor points (58). 3.

Referring to the drawing Fig. 1, the workhorse (40) comprises of four telescopic legs (51), secured by spring sprung pins (52).

In order to unfold the legs (51), the spring sprung pins (52) are released (pushed in) individually (Fig 3), and the legs are folded out into working position. The telescopic legs (51) are extended individually to their required lengths and locked into position with drop-nose split pins (50) for example.

Each leg has the ability to work at different lengths.

The feet (68) are threaded to level the workhorse (40) and can be secured, if required, by using screws for example, into an appropriate surface. The working surface, i.e. Youngmans board or scaffold boards, are then placed on top of the workhorse (40).

To refold the workhorse (40) back to its folded position the steps are carried out in the reverse sequence.

The workhorse (40) can also have additional accessories.

The T-bar (55) can be placed into the top anchor point (57) on top of the workhorse (40), to enable an additional supporting platform at right angles, as shown in Fig.8. The workhorse (40) can also have its working length extended using extension bars (66) which can be inserted into the anchor points (58) at the ends of the workhorse (40). These can be secured using spring sprung pins (52) for example, and can also be used to lock one workhorse (40) to another as a larger platform, as shown in Fig.! 8. The extension bars (66) have an additional levelling choc (67), which can be locked in to various positions along the bar (66).

Interlocking scaffold (64) can be used to add height to the workhorse (40) and would have additional outriggers (65) for support. These are placed in the top anchor points (57) and each additional section of scaffold (64) will be secured into the previous section using drop nose pins (50), as an

example.

The workhorse (40) has means to attach its own vice (61) into the top anchor points (57) with an adjustable stop end (62). The workhorse (40) also has a safety rail legs (63) which can be positioned in the top anchor points (57) to be used when and if necessary.

The workhorse (40) has additional telescopic supporting anns (56) which assist in the supporting of sheet materials, for example, whilst being cut or worked upon. These are held in place in the top anchor points (57) with the straight extension support (60), or with the angled extension support (59) in either the end anchor points (58) or the top anchor points (57).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A workhorse allows the stand to work off four different work levels at the same time of use.
2. A workhorse will work off stairs, uneven ground, over obstacles.
3. A workhorse has the ability to access spaces where other appliances
4. A workhorse has telescopic legs to manage uneven levels.
5. A workhorse has the versatility to bridge various obstacles when
6. A workhorse has an ability to be stored in small spaces, due to the legs folding up into the working frame top.
7. A workhorse has a wooden top to prevent damage to tools.
8. The wooden top of the workhorse is replaceable.
9. A workhorse has spring sprung pins in leg tops to lock it in place when folded up or down.
10. A workhorse's telescopic legs can be locked in position with drop-nose split pins, connected to the stand with wire or a chain.
11. A workhorse has threaded adjustments on the telescopic legs' feet, which can fme tune leveling.
12. A workhorse has non-slip rubber feet.
13. A workhorse has locking points in the top and ends of stand for additional accessories.
14. The workhorse has an attachable T-bar that works parallel to the stand, to support boards for example.
15.The workhorse has the ability to attachable safety rail legs.
16. The workhorse has attachable telescopic supporting arms for supporting sheet material whilst cutting or working on.
17. The workhorse's telescopic supporting arms have wooden tops to prevent damage to tools.
1 8.The wooden tops of the telescopic supporting arms are replaceable.
19.The workhorse has an attachable straight extension to support the telescopic supporting arm whilst horizontal.
20. The workhorse has an attachable angled extension to support the telescopic supporting arm whilst at an angle.
21.The workhorse has attachable interlocking scaffold to gain height.
22. The interlocking scaffold can be fitted with outriggers for support.
23. The workhorse has a hinge mechanism that allows the legs to fold and unfold.
24. The workhorse has a handle for easy transportation.
25. The workhorse has an attachable vice.
26. The workhorse's attachable vice has an adjustable stop end.
27.The workhorse has attachable extension bars.
28. The workhorse's attachable extension bars have an attachable leveling choc.
29. The workhorse's drop-nose split pins are attached by a wire/chain.
30. The workhorse can be made from steel, aluminum or carbon fibre materials, as examples.
31. The workhorse can be made of various shapes, i.e. triangular, tubular or square, using materials such as those stated in claim 30.