Patent ID: 6234437
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
A flexible support comprising:at least one S-shaped support, having a longitudinal axis therethough said at least one S-shaped support including:a substantially horizontal support anchoring portion for allowing said flexible support to be anchored to a horizontal surface, said horizontal support anchoring portion being located at a first free end of said flexible support;a reclining portion connected to said support anchoring portion by a first connecting portion, said reclining portion extending in a substantially vertical direction and at a acute angle from said support anchoring portion; anda rail mounting portion for mounting a guard rail barrier on said flexible support, said rail mounting portion being connected to said reclining portion by a second connecting portion, said rail mounting portion extending in a substantially vertical direction, facing said reclining portion and being located at a second free end of said flexible support; wherein said longitudinal axis extends in a substantially vertical direction between said first and second connecting portions.