Folding ladder for building decoration

The folding ladder design integrates a tool-holding mechanism and stabilizing frame to address inefficiencies and safety issues, enabling secure tool storage and stable use during construction.

CN223104496UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15JIANGSU JINHUANQIU CONSTR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422368848.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-27
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-27

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Technical Problem

The existing folding ladder for building decoration cannot effectively place tools, which affects the work progress and may not support firmly when fixed, poses safety hazards.

Method used

A folding ladder for building decoration including a folding ladder body, an auxiliary fixed support unit and a decoration tool placement unit is designed. The placement and fixing of tools is achieved through slide rods, moving sliders, clamped fixing strips and fixed pin columns, and the stability is improved by combining anti-slip patterns, protective railings and auxiliary support structures.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient placement of tools, does not affect work progress, and supports more firmly when fixed, improving user safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding ladder for building decoration, which relates to the technical field of folding ladder design and comprises folding ladder main bodies, an auxiliary fixing and supporting unit and a decoration tool placing unit. Auxiliary fixing and supporting units are arranged at the four corners of the lower side surfaces of the two folding ladder bodies correspondingly, the two folding ladder bodies and the bottom plate form a triangular decoration tool containing unit, each triangular decoration tool containing unit comprises a sliding rod, a movable sliding block, a clamping fixing strip, an article containing plate, a clamping fixing groove and a fixing pin column, and the sliding rods are fixedly connected to the front side surfaces of the two folding ladder bodies correspondingly. Sliding grooves are formed in the surfaces of the front sides of the two sliding rods correspondingly, movable sliding blocks are slidably connected into the two sliding grooves correspondingly, tools can be placed on the folding ladder, the arrangement time is not affected, when the folding ladder is fixed to the bottom face, supporting can be firmer, and a user is safer.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of folding ladder design, in particular to a folding ladder for building decoration. Background Technique

[0002] Building decoration refers to the beautification and improvement of the external appearance or internal environment of objects such as houses, bridges, stadiums, temples, etc. built with building materials such as stones and woods, making them more sentimental and having both living and commercial values at the same time. Folding ladders are commonly used equipment in the process of building decoration. Traditional folding ladders have a simple structure, only the ladder itself without other additional devices. Especially during the decoration work, other tools are often used.

[0003] For existing folding ladders for building decoration, various different tools are needed during decoration. Since tools cannot be placed on the folding ladder, it affects the working time. When the folding ladder is fixed to the ground, it may not be firmly supported, which is likely to cause harm to users. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide a folding ladder for building decoration. Tools can be placed on the folding ladder without affecting the working time. When the folding ladder is fixed to the ground, it may be more firmly supported, making users safer. It can effectively solve the problems in the background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A folding ladder for building decoration, including a folding ladder main body, an auxiliary fixing and supporting unit, and a decoration tool placing unit;

[0006] Folding ladder main body: The upper sides of the two folding ladder main bodies are movably connected through connecting hinges. Four corners of the lower side surfaces of the two folding ladder main bodies are respectively provided with an auxiliary fixing and supporting unit. The two folding ladder main bodies and the bottom plate form a triangle;

[0007] Decoration tool placement unit: It includes a sliding rod, a moving slider, a clamping and fixing strip, an article placement plate, a clamping and fixing groove, and a fixing pin. The front surfaces of the two folding ladder bodies are respectively fixedly connected to the sliding rod. The front surfaces of the two sliding rods are respectively provided with sliding grooves. The two sliding grooves are respectively slidably connected to the moving slider. The left surfaces of the two sliding rods at positions corresponding to the sliding grooves are respectively provided with a plurality of equally spaced clamping round holes. The two moving sliders are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding rods through the fixing pins. The two fixing pins respectively pass through the corresponding clamping round holes. The front surfaces of the two moving sliders are respectively fixedly connected to the clamping and fixing strips. The lower surfaces of the two article placement plates are respectively provided with a plurality of equally spaced clamping and fixing grooves. The two clamping and fixing strips are respectively fixedly clamped in one of the clamping and fixing grooves on the corresponding article placement plate. The two clamping and fixing strips are respectively clamped with the corresponding clamping and fixing grooves.

[0008] The folding ladder body is used for use. The connecting hinge is used to enable the two folding ladder bodies to move and fold. The auxiliary fixing and supporting unit is used to assist in supporting the folding ladder body. The sliding rod is used to fix the moving slider. The moving slider slides to adjust the height. The clamping and fixing strip is used to be clamped with the clamping and fixing groove to fix the article placement plate. The article placement plate is used to place articles to facilitate decoration. The fixing pin is used to fix the moving slider on the sliding rod to fix the article placement plate and facilitate placing device tools for decoration.

[0009] Furthermore, the decoration tool placement unit further includes anti-slip patterns, protective railing plates, and hinge one. One side of the two article placement plates corresponding to each other is movably connected through hinge one. The edges of the upper surfaces of the two article placement plates are respectively fixedly connected to the protective railing plates. The positions between the two protective railing plates on the upper surfaces of the two article placement plates are respectively provided with anti-slip patterns.

[0010] The anti-slip patterns are used to prevent the decoration device from falling. The protective railing plates are used to protect the tools on the article placement plate. The hinge one is used to facilitate driving the two article placement plates to move and fold conveniently when not in use.

[0011] Furthermore, the auxiliary fixing and supporting unit includes anti-slip supporting blocks, clamping blocks, movable columns, telescopic supporting rods and movable bases. Rectangular grooves are respectively formed at the four corners of the lower side surfaces of the two folding ladder bodies. Each clamping block is fixedly connected to the corresponding clamping block through a fixed insertion block in each rectangular groove. An anti-slip supporting block is fixedly connected to the lower side surface of each clamping block. A plurality of equally spaced protective friction strips are fixedly connected to the lower side surface of each anti-slip supporting block. Limiting grooves are respectively formed at positions close to the anti-slip supporting blocks on the opposite sides of the two folding ladder bodies. A movable column is fixedly connected to each limiting groove. One end of a telescopic supporting rod is movably sleeved on each movable column. The other ends of the four telescopic supporting rods are respectively movably connected to the corresponding movable bases. Auxiliary supporting blocks are fixedly connected to the lower side surfaces of the four movable bases. The four movable bases and the four telescopic supporting rods are respectively arranged in the corresponding limiting grooves.

[0012] The clamping blocks are used to fix the anti-slip supporting blocks on the folding ladder body to make the fixing of the folding ladder body more stable. The movable columns are used to drive the telescopic supporting rods to move. The telescopic supporting rods are used to connect the height to assist in supporting the folding ladder body. The movable bases are used to allow the telescopic supporting rods to move to facilitate support. The telescopic supporting rods, the folding ladder body and the bottom surface assembly form a triangular structure to support the device and make the fixing of the folding ladder body more stable.

[0013] Furthermore, the auxiliary fixing and supporting unit further includes auxiliary supporting rods, movable clamping seats, fixed connecting plates and connecting movable hinges. Fixed connecting plates are respectively fixedly connected to the positions above the four limiting grooves on the opposite sides of the two folding ladder bodies. Movable clamping seats are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two fixed connecting plates. One end of an auxiliary supporting rod is respectively movably connected to the opposite sides of the two movable clamping seats. The opposite sides of the two auxiliary supporting rods are respectively movably connected through connecting movable hinges.

[0014] The fixed connecting plates are used to fix the movable clamping seats. The movable clamping seats are used to facilitate the movement of the auxiliary supporting rods. The auxiliary supporting rods are used to support the folding ladder to make it more stable when used in house decoration. The connecting movable hinges (39) are used to allow the two auxiliary supporting rods to move to facilitate folding when not in use.

[0015] Furthermore, it further includes guardrails. Guardrails are respectively fixedly connected to the positions on both sides of the pedal on the non-corresponding sides of the two folding ladder bodies.

[0016] The guardrails are used to protect the user and make the folding ladder safer.

[0017] Furthermore, it further includes anti-slip strips. A plurality of equally spaced anti-slip strips are fixedly connected to the upper side surfaces of all the pedals on the two folding ladder bodies.

[0018] The anti-slip strip is used to increase the friction with the feet, so as to facilitate the user to stand on the pedal and make the user stand more stably.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0020] 1. This folding ladder for building decoration has the following advantages: It is provided with a decoration tool placement unit. The sliding rod is used to fix the moving slider, and the moving slider slides to adjust the height. The clamping fixed strip is used to be clamped with the clamping fixed groove to fix the item placement board. The item placement board is used to place items, which is convenient for decoration. The fixing pin is used to fix the moving slider on the sliding rod to fix the item placement board. The anti-slip pattern is used to prevent the decoration device from falling. The protective railing is used to protect the tools on the item placement board. The hinge one is used to conveniently drive the two item placement boards to move, so as to facilitate folding placement when not in use and place tools.

[0021] 2. This folding ladder for building decoration has the following advantages: It is provided with an auxiliary fixing and supporting unit. The clamping block is used to fix the anti-slip support block on the folding ladder main body, so as to make the folding ladder main body fixed more stably. The movable column is used to drive the telescopic support rod to move. The telescopic support rod is used to connect the height to assist in supporting the folding ladder main body. The movable base is used to make the telescopic support rod move to facilitate support. The telescopic support rod, the folding ladder main body and the bottom surface component form a triangular structure. The fixed connecting plate is used to fix the movable clamping seat. The movable clamping seat is used to conveniently make the auxiliary support rod move. The auxiliary support rod is used to support the folding ladder to make it more stable when used for house decoration. The connecting movable hinge (39) is used to make the two auxiliary support rods move, so as to facilitate support for the folding ladder when not in use and during house decoration.

[0022] 3. This folding ladder for building decoration has the following advantages: Tools can be placed on the folding ladder without affecting the device time. When the folding ladder is fixed to the bottom surface, it can be supported more firmly, making the user safer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a front structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a rear cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the auxiliary fixing and supporting unit of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a front cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 4 is a partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of part A in it.

[0028] In the figure: 1 folding ladder main body, 2 connecting hinge, 3 auxiliary fixing and supporting unit, 31 anti-slip supporting block, 32 clamping block, 33 movable column, 34 telescopic supporting rod, 35 movable base, 36 auxiliary supporting rod, 37 movable clamping seat, 38 fixed connecting plate, 39 connecting movable hinge, 4 fitting tool placing unit, 41 slide bar, 42 moving slider, 43 clamping and fixing strip, 44 article placing plate, 45 anti-slip pattern, 46 protective railing, 47 clamping and fixing groove, 48 hinge 1, 49 fixed pin, 5 anti-slip strip, 6 protective fence. Specific implementation manners

[0029] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , this embodiment provides a technical solution: a folding ladder for building decoration, including a folding ladder main body 1, an auxiliary fixing and supporting unit 3, and a fitting tool placing unit 4;

[0031] Folding ladder main body 1: The upper sides of the two folding ladder main bodies 1 are movably connected through a connecting hinge 2. Four corners of the lower side surfaces of the two folding ladder main bodies 1 are respectively provided with an auxiliary fixing and supporting unit 3. The two folding ladder main bodies 1 and the bottom plate form a triangle;

[0032] Fitting tool placing unit 4: It includes a slide bar 41, a moving slider 42, a clamping and fixing strip 43, an article placing plate 44, a clamping and fixing groove 47 and a fixed pin 49. The front side surfaces of the two folding ladder main bodies 1 are respectively fixedly connected with a slide bar 41. Chutes are respectively opened on the front side surfaces of the two slide bars 41. Moving sliders 42 are respectively slidably connected in the two chutes. A plurality of equally spaced clamping round holes are respectively opened on the left side surfaces of the two slide bars 41 at positions corresponding to the chutes. The two moving sliders 42 are respectively fixedly connected with the corresponding slide bars 41 through fixed pins 49. The two fixed pins 49 respectively pass through the corresponding clamping round holes. The front side surfaces of the two moving sliders 42 are respectively fixedly connected with a clamping and fixing strip 43. A plurality of equally spaced clamping and fixing grooves 47 are respectively opened on the lower side surfaces of the two article placing plates 44. The two clamping and fixing strips 43 are respectively fixedly clamped in one clamping and fixing groove 47 on the corresponding article placing plate 44. The two clamping and fixing strips 43 are respectively clamped with the corresponding clamping and fixing grooves 47.

[0033] The folding ladder main body 1 is used for use. The connecting hinge 2 is used to enable the two folding ladder main bodies 1 to move for folding. The auxiliary fixed support unit 3 is used to assist in supporting the folding ladder main body 1. The sliding rod 41 is used to fix the moving slider 42. The moving slider 42 slides to adjust the height. The clamping fixed strip 43 is used to be clamped with the clamping fixed groove 47 to fix the article placing plate 44. The article placing plate 44 is used to place articles for convenient decoration. The fixed pin 49 is used to fix the moving slider 42 on the sliding rod 41 to fix the article placing plate 44 for convenient placement of device tools for convenient decoration.

[0034] The decoration tool placing unit 4 further includes anti-slip patterns 45, protective railing plates 46 and hinge one 48. One side of the two article placing plates 44 corresponding to each other is movably connected through the hinge one 48. The positions of the upper surface edges of the two article placing plates 44 are respectively fixedly connected with the protective railing plates 46. Anti-slip patterns 45 are respectively provided at the positions between the two protective railing plates 46 on the upper surface of the two article placing plates 44.

[0035] The anti-slip patterns 45 are used to prevent the decoration device from falling. The protective railing plates 46 are used to protect the tools on the article placing plate 44. The hinge one 48 is used to conveniently drive the two article placing plates 44 to move for convenient folding placement when not in use.

[0036] The auxiliary fixed support unit 3 includes anti-slip support blocks 31, clamping blocks 32, movable columns 33, telescopic support rods 34 and movable bases 35. Rectangular grooves are respectively opened at the four corners of the lower surface of the two folding ladder main bodies 1. Each rectangular groove is respectively fixedly connected with the corresponding clamping block 32 through a fixed plug. The lower surface of each clamping block 32 is respectively fixedly connected with an anti-slip support block 31. Multiple equally spaced protective friction strips are respectively fixedly connected to the lower surface of each anti-slip support block 31. Limiting grooves are respectively opened at the positions of the two folding ladder main bodies 1 corresponding to each other near the anti-slip support blocks 31. Each limiting groove is respectively fixedly connected with a movable column 33. One end of each telescopic support rod 34 is movably sleeved on each movable column 33. The other ends of the four telescopic support rods 34 are respectively movably connected with the corresponding movable bases 35. Auxiliary support blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the lower surfaces of the four movable bases 35. The four movable bases 35 and the four telescopic support rods 34 are respectively arranged in the corresponding limiting grooves.

[0037] The clamping block 32 is used to fix the anti-slip support block 31 on the folding ladder main body 1 to facilitate the more stable fixation of the folding ladder main body 1. The movable column 33 is used to drive the telescopic support rod 34 to move. The telescopic support rod 34 is used to connect the height to assist in supporting the folding ladder main body 1. The movable base 35 is used to move the telescopic support rod 34 to facilitate the support. The telescopic support rod 34, the folding ladder main body 1 and the bottom surface assembly form a triangular structure to serve as a support device to make the folding ladder main body 1 more stable.

[0038] The auxiliary fixing and supporting unit 3 further includes auxiliary support rods 36, movable clamping seats 37, fixed connecting plates 38 and connecting movable hinges 39. Fixed connecting plates 38 are respectively fixedly connected to the positions on the upper sides of the four limit grooves on the opposite sides of the two folding ladder main bodies 1. Movable clamping seats 37 are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two fixed connecting plates 38. One ends of the auxiliary support rods 36 are respectively movably connected to the opposite sides of the two movable clamping seats 37. The opposite sides of the two auxiliary support rods 36 are respectively movably connected through the connecting movable hinges 39.

[0039] The fixed connecting plate 38 is used to fix the movable clamping seat 37. The movable clamping seat 37 is used to facilitate the movement of the auxiliary support rod 36. The auxiliary support rod 36 is used to support the folding ladder to make it more stable when used in house decoration. The connecting movable hinge 39 is used to move the two auxiliary support rods 36 to facilitate folding when not in use.

[0040] It further includes a guardrail 6. The guardrails 6 are respectively fixedly connected to the positions on both sides of the footrest on the non-corresponding sides of the two folding ladder main bodies 1.

[0041] The guardrail 6 is used to protect the user and make the folding ladder safer.

[0042] It further includes anti-slip strips 5. A plurality of anti-slip strips 5 at equal intervals are respectively fixedly connected to the upper surfaces of all the footrests on the two folding ladder main bodies 1.

[0043] The anti-slip strips 5 are used to increase the friction with the feet to facilitate the user to stand on the pedal and make the user stand more stably.

[0044] The working principle of a folding ladder for building decoration provided by the present utility model is as follows: Firstly, the clamping block 32 is used to fix the anti-slip support block 31 on the folding ladder main body 1 to facilitate the more stable fixation of the folding ladder main body 1. The movable column 33 is used to drive the telescopic support rod 34 to move. The telescopic support rod 34 is used to connect the height to assist in supporting the folding ladder main body 1. The movable base 35 is used to allow the telescopic support rod 34 to move to facilitate support. The telescopic support rod 34, the folding ladder main body 1 and the bottom surface component form a triangular structure. The fixed connecting plate 38 is used to fix the movable clamping seat 37. The movable clamping seat 37 is used to facilitate the movement of the auxiliary support rod 36. The auxiliary support rod 36 is used to support the folding ladder to make it more stable during house decoration. The connecting movable hinge 39 is used to allow the two auxiliary support rods 36 to move to facilitate the support of the folding ladder during house decoration when it is not in use. Then, the sliding rod 41 is used to fix the movable slider 42. The movable slider 42 slides to adjust the height. The clamping fixed strip 43 is used to be clamped with the clamping fixed groove 47 to fix the article placement plate 44. The article placement plate 44 is used to place articles to facilitate decoration. The fixed pin column 49 is used to fix the movable slider 42 on the sliding rod 41 to fix the article placement plate 44. The anti-slip pattern 45 is used to prevent the decoration device from falling. The protective railing 46 is used to protect the tools on the article placement plate 44. The hinge one 48 is used to facilitate the movement of the two article placement plates 44 to facilitate folding placement when not in use, to place tools, and to use. The protective railing 6 is used to protect the user. The anti-slip strip 5 is used to increase the friction with the feet to facilitate the user to stand on the pedal and make the user stand more stably for use.

[0045] The above are only the embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be equally included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding ladder for building decoration, characterized in that: It includes a folding ladder main body (1), an auxiliary fixed support unit (3), and a decoration tool placement unit (4); Folding ladder main body (1): The upper sides of the two folding ladder main bodies (1) are movably connected by a connecting hinge (2). Four corners of the lower side surfaces of the two folding ladder main bodies (1) are respectively provided with an auxiliary fixed support unit (3). The two folding ladder main bodies (1) and the bottom plate form a triangle; Decoration tool placement unit (4): It includes a sliding rod (41), a moving slider (42), a clamping and fixing strip (43), an item placement plate (44), a clamping and fixing groove (47), and a fixing pin (49). The front side surfaces of the two folding ladder main bodies (1) are respectively fixedly connected with a sliding rod (41). Chutes are respectively provided on the front side surfaces of the two sliding rods (41). Moving sliders (42) are respectively slidably connected in the two chutes. A plurality of equally spaced clamping round holes are respectively provided on the left side surfaces of the two sliding rods (41) at positions corresponding to the chutes. The two moving sliders (42) are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding rods (41) through fixing pins (49). The two fixing pins (49) respectively pass through the corresponding clamping round holes. The front side surfaces of the two moving sliders (42) are respectively fixedly connected with clamping and fixing strips (43). A plurality of equally spaced clamping and fixing grooves (47) are respectively provided on the lower side surfaces of the two item placement plates (44). The two clamping and fixing strips (43) are respectively fixedly clamped in one clamping and fixing groove (47) on the corresponding item placement plate (44). The two clamping and fixing strips (43) are respectively clamped with the corresponding clamping and fixing grooves (47).

2. The folding ladder for building decoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decoration tool placement unit (4) further includes an anti-slip pattern (45), a protective railing (46), and a hinge one (48). The corresponding sides of the two item placement plates (44) are movably connected by a hinge one (48). The edges of the upper side surfaces of the two item placement plates (44) are respectively fixedly connected with a protective railing (46). Anti-slip patterns (45) are respectively provided on the upper side surfaces of the two item placement plates (44) at positions between the two protective railings (46).

3. A folding ladder for building decoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary fixing and supporting unit (3) includes an anti-slip supporting block (31), a clamping block (32), a movable column (33), a telescopic support rod (34) and a movable base (35). Rectangular grooves are respectively formed at the four corners of the lower side surfaces of the two folding ladder bodies (1). Each rectangular groove is fixedly connected to the corresponding clamping block (32) through a fixed insertion block. The lower side surfaces of each clamping block (32) are respectively fixedly connected to the anti-slip supporting block (31). The lower side surfaces of each anti-slip supporting block (31) are respectively fixedly connected to a plurality of equally spaced protective friction strips. The corresponding sides of the two folding ladder bodies (1) are respectively provided with limiting grooves at positions close to the anti-slip supporting blocks (31). Each limiting groove is fixedly connected to a movable column (33). One end of the telescopic support rod (34) is movably sleeved on each movable column (33). The other ends of the four telescopic support rods (34) are respectively movably connected to the corresponding movable bases (35). The lower side surfaces of the four movable bases (35) are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary support blocks. The four movable bases (35) and the four telescopic support rods (34) are respectively arranged in the corresponding limiting grooves.

4. The folding ladder for building decoration according to claim 3, characterized in that: The auxiliary fixing and supporting unit (3) further includes an auxiliary support rod (36), a movable clamping seat (37), a fixed connecting plate (38) and a connecting movable hinge (39). The corresponding sides of the two folding ladder bodies (1) at positions above the four limiting grooves are respectively fixedly connected to the fixed connecting plates (38). The corresponding sides of the two fixed connecting plates (38) are respectively fixedly connected to the movable clamping seats (37). One end of the auxiliary support rod (36) is movably connected to the corresponding sides of the two movable clamping seats (37). The corresponding sides of the two auxiliary support rods (36) are respectively movably connected through the connecting movable hinge (39).

5. The folding ladder for building decoration according to claim 1, wherein: It further includes a guardrail (6). The guardrail (6) is respectively fixedly connected to the positions on both sides of the pedal on the non-corresponding sides of the two folding ladder bodies (1).

6. The folding ladder for building decoration according to claim 1, wherein: It further includes anti-slip strips (5). A plurality of equally spaced anti-slip strips (5) are respectively fixedly connected to the upper side surfaces of all the pedals on the two folding ladder bodies (1).