Scissors lift utility tray assembly

Abstract

An anti-sway stabilizer accessory support means and a utility tray assembly are disclosed. The utility tray assembly may be readily attached to any standard scissors lift and provide convenient storage of frequently used items by a worker.

Description

PRIORITY[0001]This application claims the benefit of a provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 60 / 772,288 filed in then names of Eugene and Michelle Nasuti on Feb. 10, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention generally relates to utility trays for lifts and more particularly, to scissors lifts.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Scissors lifts are generally known in the art and used in a variety of construction related trades. Reference is made, e.g., to U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,983,960 (Scissors Lift), 6,257,372 (Scissor Lift and Method for Using the Same), 5,722,513 (Scissor Lift), 4,113,065 (Scissors Lift), 4,175,644 (Scissors Lift), 5,490,754 (Hydraulic Upper Deck for a Trailer), 6,651,775 (Low Level Scaffold with Ballscrew Drive), 4,930,598 (Scissors Lift Apparatus), 6,761,248 (Adjustable height platform suitable for installation on a vehicle), 4,558,648 (Energy recycling scissors lift), 4,899,987 (Vehicle scissors lift), 5,394,959 (Scissor lift apparatus for work platforms and the l...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]In accordance with this invention, and in one embodiment thereof, there is provided a utility tray assembly for a scissors lift that can be easily and quickly attached or detached from the horizontal deck members of almost any conventional prefabricated or constructed scissors lift.

[0012]It is therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a utility tray assembly for a scissors lift that is sufficiently light and portable to be easily transported to the job and mounted in operative position by a single workman.

[0013]It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a user a more convenient means of storing and accessing tools, parts, material and supplies while working in the scissors lift in the way of a utility tray assembly.

Problems solved by technology

While presumably adequate for their intended purpose, they have drawbacks in their limited functionality.

The work platform, or deck, has limited storage space due to its compact size.

As a result, workers often repeatedly enter and exit (dismount and re-mount) the deck to access these small tools and other items, creating additional safety concerns with unnecessary movement about the elevated work surface.

This frequent activity also creates wear and tear upon the scissors lift as well as inefficient and costly labor delays in completing assigned work tasks.

Additionally, using the deck for transport and storage of tools and materials can create a safety hazard and an obstruction to the worker.

While the practical utility of utility trays is generally known, none of the existing devices may be suitably adapted to the unique configuration of the scissors lift.

Existing moveable mounts for utility trays do not adequately protect against rotational movement, e.g. swaying, during the taxiing of the scissors lift, and the emptying of the contents of the utility tray.

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