Patent ID: 8286752
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. A folding assembly comprising: a door; a foldable ladder attached to said door; a frame; a strut connecting the door and frame, wherein said strut comprises a first end and a second end opposite said first end, wherein said first end of said strut is attached to said door via a strut stop bracket, wherein said second end of said strut is attached to said frame via a mounting plate, wherein the strut stop bracket comprises a strut standoff, and said strut is attached to said strut stop bracket via the strut standoff and an E-clip retaining ring secures said strut to said strut standoff, and wherein the strut stop bracket comprises a first portion, wherein said strut standoff is attached to said first portion, a second portion substantially parallel to the first portion, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, wherein the third portion extends away from the strut such that the second portion is laterally spaced further apart from the strut than the first portion, and a fourth portion connected to the second portion, wherein the fourth portion extends substantially orthogonal to said second portion toward said strut, and said fourth portion is connected to said door.