Patent ID: 6202788
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: E04G,Y10T

Abstract:
A pivoting pin for use on scaffold vertical frames as a connecting element for scaffold bars and braces extending in horizontal and/or vertical directions, comprising a tubular sleeve-like support having a first end that may be welded on the vertical frame, the support having a bottom with a slot extending in a longitudinal direction through the bottom, the slot being larger in width than a fall bar, the fall bar having a fixed horizontal pivot axis about a horizontal bearing in an interior of the support, the fall bar being pivotable about said axis to protrude downwardly from the slot into a vertical lock position and may be pivoted out of the vertical lock position solely towards a the first end of the support into the interior of the support to reach a horizontal open position, the pivoting angle being confined to 90.degree. between to the horizontal open position, and the vertical lock position the slot (3) being closed by a front wall, the fall bar (5) coming to a stop at the slot front wall when pivoted in a forward direction to the lock position of 90.degree. with respect to the horizontal open position.