Patent ID: 6223857
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
A scaffolding platform for providing an elevated work surface, the platform comprising:a front side rail elongated between a first front end and a second front end;a rear side rail elongated between a first rear end and a second rear end, and the rear side rail extending substantially parallel to the front side rail;a first, one piece end cross member including a plurality of first hooks, and the first end cross member being detachably secured by respective corner joints to the first front end and the first rear end;a second, one piece end cross member including a plurality of second hooks, and the second end cross member being detachably secured by respective corner joints to the second front end and the second rear end;an elongated panel extending between the end cross members and supported along its length by the side rails, and the panel providing the work surface,at least one of said corner joints includes a cross member side plate and at least one corner fastener attaching the side plate to a web of the side rail.