Improvements in or relating to Self-supported Ladders, Steps and other such Articles

3827. Jones, C. A. Feb. 16. Ladders.-Relates to folding tables and platforms pivoted to step-ladders. The table C is pivoted at a' to the top of the ladder, and is connected by links d, f to the ladder B. The pivots d' connecting the links slide in grooves in the back supports A, and may carry slide blocks e. The platform G is pivoted to the ladder at g , rests on a cross-bar h, and is operated by links l pivoted to the back supports. Additional stays for the step-ladder are made in two parts m, m , Fig. 5, pivoted together at m , the upper members m being formed with offset portions m to clear the rungs when the stays are folded up, and a transverse stop beam or knuckle o.