Collapsible ladder for automotive painting
US5370204A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06C1/38
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A collapsible ladder assembly (10) is provided which is particularly adapted for use in and around automobiles in order to provide convenient access to the upper portions of the vehicle for painting or other purposes. The ladder assembly (10) includes a generally horizontally extending base (12) preferably including a pair of spaced apart rails (18, 20), together with a ladder (14) operably coupled to the base (12). The ladder (14) is preferably oriented in an upright position and at an angle of at least 60.degree. relative to the platform (12), and an essentially vertically oriented strut assembly (16) is employed for stabilization purposes. In use, the base assembly (12) can be positioned beneath an automobile (66) with the upright ladder (14) closely adjacent a side panel (68) of the automobile (66). The assembly (14) can also be folded together to assume a compact storage configuration.
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