Patent ID: 6832666
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
A scaffold system comprising at least one first support and at least one second support and at least one locking and securing device for removably securing and locking the first support to the second support, the locking and securing device having a means for securing the first support to the second support, the securing means being movably attached to the first support and being movable between a secured position and an unsecured position with respect to the second support by using a force at a substantially coaxial center point of the securing means; and a means for locking the securing means to the first support when the securing means is in the secured position in the second support, the locking means being integrally formed with a handle;the securing means and the locking means being rotatably moveable about a longitudinal axis extending through the securing means, the locking means being longitudinally moveable along the longitudinal axis thereby allowing the securing means to be moveable between the secured position and the unsecured position and thereby allowing the locking means to be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position; wherein the second support includes at least one opening for receiving the securing means when the securing means is in the secured position; wherein the first support includes a channel member for receiving a portion of the second support when the first support is secured to the second support; wherein the channel member defines at least one opening for receiving a portion of the securing means; further including at least one guide rail socket for receiving one end of a guide rail, the guide rail socket being adjacent and substantially parallel to the channel member; and wherein the guide rail socket defines first and second openings that are in opposing sides of the guide rail socket for receiving a portion of the securing means.