Deck with a slidable platform
US9790696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04G21/3223
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates generally to a deck with a slidable platform such as for use in construction. In one embodiment, the a deck includes, but is not limited to, at least one fixed member positionable on a floor of a building, the at least one fixed member including at least one drive mechanism coupled thereto or disposed therein; at least one extension member that is coupled to the at least one drive mechanism, the at least one extension member operable to retractably extend from the at least one fixed member beyond an edge of the floor in response to actuation of the at least one drive mechanism; and a platform that is detached from the at least one fixed member and that is coupled to the at least one extension member such that the platform is operable to retractably extend beyond the edge of the floor in conjunction with the at least one extension member, the platform including at least one wheel operable to interface directly or indirectly with the floor of the building for distributing at least some weight from the platform to the floor of the building.
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