Patent ID: 6062341
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: E04G,Y10T

Abstract:
A scaffolding system comprising:a) a vertical tube having a first stud protruding outwardly therefrom;b) a cross brace having a hole therethrough receiving the first stud;c) a stud adapter including a second stud protruding therefrom said stud adapter comprising a generally U-shaped member including a base portion, a first and second arm connected to the base portion, a coupling member having a first end connected to at least one of the arm, and a hole in said coupling member receiving said first stud; the first and second studs each comprising a locking wing latch, the latch including a wing having a hole and a roll pin for swingably connecting the wing to the stud; the first stud locking wing latch locking the coupling member and the cross brace to the first stud, and the second stud locking wing latch locking a guard rail to the second stud.