Patent ID: 8646576

Claim:
A work deck configured for use within an elevator hoistway, the work deck comprising: a platform having a plurality of planks; a plurality of telescoping assemblies pivotally connected to one end of the platform, the telescoping assemblies each configured to span the elevator hoistway such that a first end of the telescoping assemblies is connected to a sill angle, the sill angle configured to mate with perpendicular surfaces forming a floor sill, and a second end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a hoistway structure; a ladder having a first end and a second end, the first end of the ladder pivotally connected to the platform and the second end configured to rest on a top surface of the building floor; and a plurality of ladder links configured to connect the second end of the ladder to the sill angle; wherein the platform is configured to provide a work deck for personnel for use within the elevator hoistway, wherein the platform, the plurality of telescoping assemblies and the ladder can be folded into a single substantially flat package for ease of shipment such that in a folded configuration, the ladder is positioned between the telescoping assemblies and the platform.