Patent ID: 8113316
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A scaffolding and worktable apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a platform including a frame a frame, the frame having a pair of opposed longitudinal frame rails, a first generally tubular end piece and a second generally tubular end piece directly connected to respective ends of the frame rails, the frame rails and the end pieces defining four sides, a top surface and a bottom surface, the platform further including a worktable surface connected to the top surface of the frame and a scaffolding surface connected to the bottom surface of the frame; and a first leg assembly directly and pivotally connected to the first end piece and capable of pivoting between each of a stored position, where the first leg assembly is disposed parallel and adjacent to an exterior wall surface of the frame rails such that a major length of the first leg assembly extends from the first end piece and along the exterior wall surface, a scaffolding position, where the scaffolding surface is disposed above the worktable surface while the first leg assembly is supported on a ground surface, and a worktable position, where the worktable surface is disposed above the scaffolding surface while the first leg assembly is supported on the ground surface; and a second leg assembly directly and pivotally connected to the second end piece and capable of pivoting between each of the stored position, where the first and second leg assemblies are disposed parallel and adjacent to the exterior wall surface of the frame rails such that a major length of the second leg assembly extends from the second end piece and along the exterior wall surface, the scaffolding position, where the scaffolding surface is disposed above the worktable surface while the first and second leg assemblies are supported on the ground surface, and the worktable position, where the worktable surface is disposed above the scaffolding surface while the first and second leg assemblies are supported on the ground surface; and a locking mechanism disposed within the first end piece, the locking mechanism including a locking pin and a leg connecting plate, the locking pin oriented perpendicular to the frame rails and movable laterally to selectively engage holes in the leg connection plate for securing the first leg assembly in each of the stored position, the scaffolding position and the worktable position.