Patent ID: 6237718
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
A leg extension means providing independent extension for a single leg, for use in levelling a ladder or a work platform, and providing variable extension to the single leg, comprising a first leg member and a second single extending leg member substantially parallel with, and in slidable relation to, a strap cooperating therebetween, and means for clamping and positively extending while under load said strap for securing said strap in a fixed, tensioned position for producing an extendable leg securable over a range of extended lengths and wherein said means for clamping and positively extending while under load said strap is able to be activated for positively extending, under load, said second single extending leg member and for securing and releasing, as required, said strap for fixing the length of the second single extendable leg member, thereby allowing adjustment of the second single extending leg member, independently of any other possible adjustment of another leg member of the ladder or work platform, for accommodating variations in terrain on which the ladder or work platform is used.