US20050023083A1 - Support assembly for a horizontally-extending member - Google Patents

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US20050023083A1
US20050023083A1 US10/630,768 US63076803A US2005023083A1 US 20050023083 A1 US20050023083 A1 US 20050023083A1 US 63076803 A US63076803 A US 63076803A US 2005023083 A1 US2005023083 A1 US 2005023083A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H1/00—Work benches; Portable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
    • E01F13/02—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions free-standing; portable, e.g. for guarding open manholes ; Portable signs or signals specially adapted for fitting to portable barriers

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  • This invention relates to support assemblies for horizontally extending members.
  • the horizontally extending member may for example be part of a sawhorse, a fence, or scaffolding.
  • a support assembly for a horizontally extending member includes a pair of support devices, each support device having a leg with a lower end engageable with the ground and an upper end carrying a retainer for retaining the horizontally extending member in position, and a securing means operable to secure the legs of the support devices together with the legs diverging downwardly from and laterally of the horizontally-extending member in a member supporting, configuration.
  • the legs may also diverge downwardly from and longitudinally of the horizontally-extending member to provide increase longitudinal stability.
  • Each retainer may have a horizontally extending rectangular aperture which slidably receives a horizontally-extending member of corresponding rectangular section.
  • the securing means may comprise a nut and bolt, and each leg may be of adjustable length.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sawhorse utilizing two support assemblies in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of one of the support assemblies
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a fence utilizing two support assemblies
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of another fence utilizing two support assemblies.
  • FIG. 1 shows a sawhorse utilizing two support assemblies 12 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the support assemblies 12 supporting a horizontally extending member 14 of rectangular section.
  • Each support assembly has a pair of support devices 16 , with each support device having a tubular leg 18 of square section with a lower end 20 engageable with the ground and an upper end carrying a retainer 22 for retaining the horizontally-extending member 14 in position.
  • the legs 18 of the support devices 16 of each support assembly 12 are secured together by a bolt 24 which extends through the legs 18 just below the retainer 22 , the bolt 24 being provided with washers 25 and being secured by a nut 26 .
  • the rectangular shape of the horizontal member 14 and the retainers 22 serve to retain the legs 18 of the support assembly 12 in a position in which the legs 18 diverge downwardly from and laterally of the horizontal member 14 in a member supporting configuration.
  • the legs 18 also diverge downwardly from and longitudinally of the horizontal member 14 to provide increased longitudinal stability.
  • the angle of inclination in this respect may be about 10-15°, as indicated in FIG. 4 .
  • the legs 18 are of adjustable length such that the height of the horizontal member 14 can be adjusted.
  • Each leg 18 has an upper part 30 and a lower part 32 telescopically slidable therein.
  • Each leg part 30 , 32 has a series of apertures 34 , 36 respectively spaced along the length thereof, and a pin 38 positionable in aligned apertures 34 , 36 to secure the leg parts 30 , 32 at a desired length.
  • the pin 38 is retained in position by a spring clip 40 .
  • the lower leg part 32 carries a foot plate 42 at its lower end.
  • FIG. 1 shows two support assemblies being used as a sawhorse.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates how easily the support assemblies can be assembled and dismantled.
  • FIG. 3 shows the use of two support assemblies with two horizontal members 44 which are connected by a hinge 46 to form part of a fence.
  • FIG. 4 shows the use of two support assemblies with two horizontal members 44 which are connected by an in-line connector 50 which has a horizontally-extending rectangular aperture which receives end portions of the two horizontal members 44 .
  • the connector 50 has two bolts 52 threadedly mounted therein which can be rotated to cause their inner ends to engage the respective horizontal members 44 and retain them in the connector 50 .
  • support assemblies in accordance with the invention may also be used as scaffolding components.
  • a support assembly in accordance with the invention is simple, inexpensive, easy to assemble and dismantle and suitably strong.
  • the support assembly may be constructed of suitable metal and/or plastic material.
  • the scope of the invention is defined in the appended claims.

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A support assembly for a horizontally-extending member has a pair of support devices, each support device having a leg with a lower end engageable with the ground and an upper end carrying a retainer for retaining the horizontally-extending member in position. The legs of the support devices are secured together with the legs diverging downwardly from and laterally of the horizontally-extending member in a member supporting configuration.

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    FIELD OF INVENTION
  • This invention relates to support assemblies for horizontally extending members. The horizontally extending member may for example be part of a sawhorse, a fence, or scaffolding.
    • BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
  • Many different types of support assemblies have been used in the past for horizontally extending members such as those mentioned above. However, there is still a need for a support assembly which is simple, inexpensive, easy to assemble and dismantle and is sufficiently strong.
    • SUMMARY OF INVENTION
  • According to the present invention, a support assembly for a horizontally extending member includes a pair of support devices, each support device having a leg with a lower end engageable with the ground and an upper end carrying a retainer for retaining the horizontally extending member in position, and a securing means operable to secure the legs of the support devices together with the legs diverging downwardly from and laterally of the horizontally-extending member in a member supporting, configuration. The legs may also diverge downwardly from and longitudinally of the horizontally-extending member to provide increase longitudinal stability.
  • Each retainer may have a horizontally extending rectangular aperture which slidably receives a horizontally-extending member of corresponding rectangular section. The securing means may comprise a nut and bolt, and each leg may be of adjustable length.
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  • Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sawhorse utilizing two support assemblies in accordance with one embodiment of the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of one of the support assemblies,
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a fence utilizing two support assemblies, and
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of another fence utilizing two support assemblies.
    • DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a sawhorse utilizing two support assemblies 12 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the support assemblies 12 supporting a horizontally extending member 14 of rectangular section. Each support assembly has a pair of support devices 16, with each support device having a tubular leg 18 of square section with a lower end 20 engageable with the ground and an upper end carrying a retainer 22 for retaining the horizontally-extending member 14 in position.
  • The legs 18 of the support devices 16 of each support assembly 12 are secured together by a bolt 24 which extends through the legs 18 just below the retainer 22, the bolt 24 being provided with washers 25 and being secured by a nut 26. In this embodiment, the rectangular shape of the horizontal member 14 and the retainers 22 serve to retain the legs 18 of the support assembly 12 in a position in which the legs 18 diverge downwardly from and laterally of the horizontal member 14 in a member supporting configuration. The legs 18 also diverge downwardly from and longitudinally of the horizontal member 14 to provide increased longitudinal stability. The angle of inclination in this respect may be about 10-15°, as indicated in FIG. 4.
  • The legs 18 are of adjustable length such that the height of the horizontal member 14 can be adjusted. Each leg 18 has an upper part 30 and a lower part 32 telescopically slidable therein. Each leg part 30, 32 has a series of apertures 34,36 respectively spaced along the length thereof, and a pin 38 positionable in aligned apertures 34, 36 to secure the leg parts 30, 32 at a desired length. The pin 38 is retained in position by a spring clip 40. The lower leg part 32 carries a foot plate 42 at its lower end.
  • FIG. 1 shows two support assemblies being used as a sawhorse. FIG. 2 illustrates how easily the support assemblies can be assembled and dismantled.
  • FIG. 3 shows the use of two support assemblies with two horizontal members 44 which are connected by a hinge 46 to form part of a fence. FIG. 4 shows the use of two support assemblies with two horizontal members 44 which are connected by an in-line connector 50 which has a horizontally-extending rectangular aperture which receives end portions of the two horizontal members 44. The connector 50 has two bolts 52 threadedly mounted therein which can be rotated to cause their inner ends to engage the respective horizontal members 44 and retain them in the connector 50.
  • If desired, support assemblies in accordance with the invention may also be used as scaffolding components.
  • It will now be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art that a support assembly in accordance with the invention is simple, inexpensive, easy to assemble and dismantle and suitably strong. The support assembly may be constructed of suitable metal and/or plastic material. The scope of the invention is defined in the appended claims.

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1. (Cancelled)
2. A support assembly according to claim 8 wherein the legs also diverge downwardly from and longitudinally of the horizontal-extending member to provide increased longitudinal stability.
3. (Cancelled)
4. A support assembly according to claim 8 wherein the securing means comprises a nut and bolt.
5. A support assembly according to claim 8 wherein the legs are of adjustable length.
6. A fence comprising two support assemblies in accordance with claim 8 and two horizontally-extending members each supported by a respective support assembly and also including a hinge which connects adjacent ends of the two horizontally-extending members for relative movement about a vertical access.
7. A fence comprising two support assemblies in accordance with claim 8 and two horizontally-extending members each supported by a respective support assembly and also including an in-line connector which rigidly connects adjacent ends of the two horizontally-extending members in a linear manner.
8. A support assembly for a horizontally-extending member of rectangular section, said support assembly including a pair of support devices, each support device having a leg with a lower end engageable with the ground and an upper end carrying a retainer with a rectangular aperture for slidably receiving in a horizontal direction a horizontally-extending member of corresponding rectangular section to retain the horizontally-extending member in position, and securing means operable to secure the legs of the support device together whereby the rectangular shape of the horizontally-extending member and the retainer aperture serve in use to retain the legs in a position with the legs diverging downwardly from and laterally of the horizontally-extending member in a member supporting configuration.
9. A support assembly and a horizontally-extending member of rectangular section supported thereby, said support assembly including a pair support devices, each support device having a leg with a lower end in engagement with the ground and an upper end carrying a retainer with a rectangular aperture slidably receiving the horizontally-extending member of corresponding rectangular section and retaining the horizontally-extending member in position, and securing means securing the legs of the support devices together, the rectangular shape of the horizontally-extending member and the rectangular aperture retaining the legs in position with the legs diverging downwardly from and laterally of the horizontally-extending member in a member supporting configuration.
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