Integrated, adjustable spacer for attached ladders
The integrated, adjustable spacer on ladders addresses the safety and usability issues of standard ladders by allowing adjustable spacing and secure tool storage, enhancing user safety and convenience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202026000157
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-01-31
AI Technical Summary
Standard ladders pose a risk of reduced strength and increased accidents when leaned against a surface due to the need to reach behind, and existing spacers are cumbersome and rarely used.
An integrated, adjustable spacer attached to the ladder via a joint, allowing 0 to 180-degree adjustment, with length and clamping options, and an optional toolbox for safe tool placement.
Enhances user safety and convenience by providing adjustable spacing and secure tool storage, reducing the risk of accidents and improving reachability.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] With standard ladders, whether extension ladders, telescopic ladders, multi-purpose ladders, or step ladders, when leaned against a wall or similar surface, the ends of the stiles rest against the wall or other surface. If someone then steps onto the ladder to mount something or perform other work on the wall or other nearby components, the problem arises of being so close to the wall. This forces the person at the top of the ladder to reach behind them to perform the work with their hand or a tool. As a result, the person reaching behind them has less strength available and also increases the risk of accidents.
[0002] There are spacers available on the market for extension ladders. However, these are designed as separate components and must first be mounted onto the ladder. This is considerably more work and therefore rarely used. Furthermore, it's an extra component that has to be carried along.
[0003] In my invention, the spacer is integrated into the ladder. It is attached to one end of the ladder via a joint. Normally, the ladder is straight, but it can be angled. This joint is adjustable from 0 to 180 degrees. It can be adjusted continuously, via a toothed mechanism, by detents at specific angles, or by clamping. The spacer is also adjustable in length and can be clamped continuously or in steps.
[0004] Furthermore, a special toolbox can be inserted in the angled part (spacer), so that tools or materials can be safely placed when working at the top of the ladder. Reference symbol list ( Fig. 1) One-piece extension ladder ( Fig. 2) Multi-section telescopic ladder ( Fig. 3) Step ladder with conversion option as a leaning ladder ( Fig. 4) Multifunctional ladder with conversion option as a leaning ladder ( Fig. 5) Spacers with length adjustment ( Fig. 6) Spacers with integrated toolbox ( Fig. 7) Joint angle adjustment on the spacer ( Fig. 8) Angle adjustment options for the spacer 1 joint for the spacer 2 spacers 3 extendable spacers 4 Clamping for the extendable spacer 5 Lockable hinge in the middle of the ladder stile 6. Lockable hinge, off-center, ladder stile 7-stage adjustable locking hinge 8-stage locking hinge via lever adjustment 9 Stepless hinge lockable via clamping screws 10 toolboxes