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Construction apparatus

US8813432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2013
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G21/163
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A construction apparatus for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The construction apparatus includes span members, each span member having a first end, a second end and a length. Sill attachments are connected to the first end of the span members. The sill attachments are configured to rotate about and seat against a building sill. A support member connected to the second end of the span members. The support members are configured to seat against a second side of the elevator hoistway. The length of the span members is longer than a horizontal distance from the building sill to the second side of the elevator hoistway such that the span members rest in an inclined orientation with respect to a substantially horizontal axis. One or more platforms is supported by one or more forms, the platforms arranged such as to provide a working platform within the elevator hoistway.

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