Patent ID: 8646224
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A construction apparatus for use within an elevator hoistway, the construction apparatus comprising: a span member having a first end and a second end, wherein the span member has a length; a sill attachment connected to the first end of the span member and configured to seat against a building sill; a support member connected to the second end of the span member and configured to seat against a second side of the elevator hoistway, wherein the second side of the elevator hoistway is opposite the building sill; and a plurality of apertures arranged on the span member and configured to allow a connection to a hoist device; wherein the span member is configured to rotate about the sill attachment and wherein the length of the span member is longer than a horizontal distance from the building sill to the second side of the elevator hoistway such that when the support member is seated against the second side of the elevator hoistway and the sill attachment is seated against the building sill, the construction apparatus rests in an inclined orientation with respect to a substantially horizontal axis.