Adjustable platform for use on roof

Abstract

An adjustable roof platform which comprises a work platform having first and second ends and opposed top and bottom surfaces. A pair of first and second spaced apart support legs each having a first end and a second end and opposed top and bottom surfaces. The first end of the work platform is pivotally connected with the first ends of the support legs and the bottom surfaces of each support legs carries a replaceable foam layer. At least one member connects the first and the second support legs with one another and at least one adjustable arm adjustably connects the second end of the work platform to the support legs so that an angle, formed between the work platform and the first and second support legs, can be varied between about 0 degrees and about 45 degrees.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an adjustable roof platform which facilitates building, repairing, replacement, painting and other construction and / or maintenance on roofs of different pitches in a safe and convenient manner.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]As is well known in the art, a variety of different devices and apparatuses, such as staging, support structures, or roofing apparatuses, which facilitate building, repairing, replacement, painting and other construction and / or maintenance on roofs are conventionally used by roofers, masons, painters, contractors and the like. However, many presently known staging, support structures and / or roofing apparatuses are generally time consuming to install and / or assemble, typically require the use of nails or the like to secure the same to the roof, and thus are not easily transportable or movable to another location, on the roof, which facilitates use at virtually any desired location on a roof while still...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]Another object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable roof platform that can be repeatedly used on a roof for an extended period of time without damaging the shingles, cedar shakes, tiles or other exterior surface of the roof.

[0005]A further object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable roof platform that is easily installed and assembled on a roof so as to avoid extended setup-time prior to performing the desired building, repairing, replacement, painting and other construction and / or maintenance project on the roof as well as extended removal time after performing the desired project.

[0006]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable roof platform that is both lightweight and ergonomically designed so a user may easily transport, move, reposition and / or relocate the adjustable roof support to virtually any desired location on a roof to preform the desired building, repair, replacement, painting and other construction and / or maintenance.

[0007]A still further object of the present invention is to provide an adjustable roof platform that is readily adjustable so that the work platform can be adjusted to generally level orientation, e.g., generally parallel to the surface of the ground, while also providing a work platform which is sufficiently large enough in size so as to facilitate the desired building, repairing, replacement, painting and other construction and / or maintenance project on the roof.

[0010]When in use, the adjustable roof platform forms an angle α, between the work platform and the base, and the angle α can vary depending upon the pitch of the roof where the project is to be undertaken. The angle α is dependent on the selected position of the adjustable arms, relative to the base, such that, when the adjustable roof platform is placed on a roof, the adjustable arms are positioned so the work platform is secured in a position substantially horizontal, relative to the ground, in order to provide a safe and secure working support.

Problems solved by technology

However, many presently known staging, support structures and / or roofing apparatuses are generally time consuming to install and / or assemble, typically require the use of nails or the like to secure the same to the roof, and thus are not easily transportable or movable to another location, on the roof, which facilitates use at virtually any desired location on a roof while still providing a safe, level support and work platform which is large enough in size so as to facilitate the desired building, repairing, replacement, painting and other construction and / or maintenance on roofs while still accommodating tools, supplies, items and other associated project equipment.

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