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Attic ladder strut attachment

US8286752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims
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Filing dateOct 8, 2009
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F11/064
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A folding ladder assembly having a door, a frame, and a strut connecting the door and frame. The strut comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the strut is attached to the door via a strut stop bracket. The other end of the strut is attached to a stationary mounting plate, which is attached to the ladder opening frame. The strut is attached to the strut bracket via a strut standoff using an E-clip retaining ring. Optionally, the strut standoffs are riveted to the strut stop bracket and the stationary mounting plate. The strut stop bracket is optionally formed having a double bend to form two substantially parallel portions connected by a third non-parallel portion.

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