Patent ID: 7954598
Filing Date: 2011-06-07
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A device for providing personal protection while constructing a scaffold, the device comprising: a first protective post and a second protective post, each having a first end and a second end, and provided for positioning adjacent upright posts of a scaffold; at least one coupling device attached to each of said first protective post and said second protective post, said coupling devices being provided for coupling said protective posts to said upright posts of said scaffold; maneuvering elements, when actuated, being operable to switch said coupling devices between a release position and a coupling position connecting said protective post with said upright posts of said scaffold, said maneuvering elements being positioned proximate said first and second ends of each of said first and second protective posts; a motion transmitting element provided within each protective post, wherein said maneuvering elements of each protective post are applied to said motion transmitting element, and wherein a movement transmitting mechanism is arranged to transmit maneuvering movement from said motion transmitting element to said at least one coupling device, such that any of said maneuvering elements, when actuated, being operable to switch said at least one coupling device of each protective post between a release position and a coupling position; at least one variable length rail extending between said first protective post and said second protective post, said at least one rail having a first end portion and a second end portion; a first pivoting joint connecting said first end portion with said first protective post; and a second pivoting joint connecting said second end portion with said second protective post.