20240052702. INTERLOCKING LADDERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF simplified abstract (Werner Co.)
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INTERLOCKING LADDERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jesus Miguel Gutierrez Garcia of Cd. Juarez Chihuahua (MX)
Slavisa Dacic of Hanover Park IL (US)
INTERLOCKING LADDERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240052702 titled 'INTERLOCKING LADDERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
- Interlocking ladder with first and second rails - Guide bracket with bracket flange portion and hooked portion - Hooked portion includes first and second engagement projections - End cap with engagement portion - Rail shield with engagement portion
Potential Applications
- Construction industry - Maintenance and repair work - Home improvement projects
Problems Solved
- Simplifies ladder assembly - Increases safety by securely locking rails in place - Reduces risk of accidents due to unstable ladders
Benefits
- Easy to use and assemble - Durable and secure design - Versatile for various tasks and projects
Original Abstract Submitted
in some embodiments, an interlocking ladder includes a first rail and a second rail disposed parallel to and adjacent the first rail, with a guide bracket coupled to the first rail. the guide bracket includes a bracket flange portion coupled to the first rail and hooked portion disposed about the second rail. the hooked portion is cantilevered from the bracket flange portion. the hooked portion includes a first engagement projection and a second engagement projection that extend from an outer surface of the hooked portion. the first engagement projection is spaced from the second engagement projection and defines a slot therebetween. the ladder may further include one or more of an end cap having an engagement portion and a rail shield including an engagement portion.
