A working ladder capable of serving as a working platform, comprises a ladder frame body having a front portion and a top; and a step assembly. The step assembly comprises at least a bottom step and an upper step located above the bottom step; the rear shaft comprises a bottom rear shaft and an upper rear shaft; two movable auxiliary support rods capable of swinging up and down are disposed in the front portion of the ladder frame body; an auxiliary shaft for the rear end of the bottom step to rest on is horizontally disposed on the top of the ladder frame body; when the auxiliary support rods are in a downward position, the rear end of the bottom step rests on the lowermost bottom rear shaft; when the auxiliary support rods are in a upwardly position, the bottom step moves upwardly to the top of the ladder frame body, and meanwhile the rear end of the bottom step rests on the auxiliary shaft. The steps of the working ladder can be used as working platforms.

The present invention relates to at least a foldable step mounted within a cabinet or cupboard of varying heights and having a minimal folded profile. The foldable step has a pair of cross members secured in a horizontal orientation to the cupboard. The cross members are coupled to a pair of cupboard support members. The cupboard support members are rotatably coupled to two Coffset members that rotate vertical support members to reach the floor. The vertical support members hold a plurality of steps using other support members. The entire linkage structure pivotally or slidably folds into a minimal profile.

The present invention relates to at least a foldable step mounted within a cabinet or cupboard of varying heights and having a minimal folded profile. The foldable step has a pair of cross members secured in a horizontal orientation to the cupboard. The cross members are coupled to a pair of cupboard support members. The cupboard support members are rotatably coupled to two Coffset members that rotate vertical support members to reach the floor. The vertical support members hold a plurality of steps using other support members. The entire linkage structure pivotally or slidably folds into a minimal profile.

Ladder components, such as braces, as well as ladders and methods of manufacturing ladders are provided. In one embodiment, a ladder brace is provided which extends between a rail and a cross member (e.g., a rung or a cross-brace). The ladder brace may include a first connecting portion associated with the rail, a second connecting portion associated with the cross member, and a strut portion extending between the first and second connecting portions. At least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is configured to completely encircle its associated component (e.g., either the rail or the cross member, respectively).

Ladder components, such as braces, as well as ladders and methods of manufacturing ladders are provided. In one embodiment, a ladder brace is provided which extends between a rail and a cross member (e.g., a rung or a cross-brace). The ladder brace may include a first connecting portion associated with the rail, a second connecting portion associated with the cross member, and a strut portion extending between the first and second connecting portions. At least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is configured to completely encircle its associated component (e.g., either the rail or the cross member, respectively).

A working ladder capable of serving as a working platform, comprises a ladder frame body having a front portion and a top; and a step assembly. The step assembly comprises at least a bottom step and an upper step located above the bottom step; the rear shaft comprises a bottom rear shaft and an upper rear shaft; two movable auxiliary support rods capable of swinging up and down are disposed in the front portion of the ladder frame body; an auxiliary shaft for the rear end of the bottom step to rest on is horizontally disposed on the top of the ladder frame body; when the auxiliary support rods are in a downward position, the rear end of the bottom step rests on the lowermost bottom rear shaft; when the auxiliary support rods are in a upwardly position, the bottom step moves upwardly to the top of the ladder frame body, and meanwhile the rear end of the bottom step rests on the auxiliary shaft. The steps of the working ladder can be used as working platforms.

A working ladder capable of serving as a working platform, comprises a ladder frame body having a front portion and a top; and a step assembly. The step assembly comprises at least a bottom step and an upper step located above the bottom step; the rear shaft comprises a bottom rear shaft and an upper rear shaft; two movable auxiliary support rods capable of swinging up and down are disposed in the front portion of the ladder frame body; an auxiliary shaft for the rear end of the bottom step to rest on is horizontally disposed on the top of the ladder frame body; when the auxiliary support rods are in a downward position, the rear end of the bottom step rests on the lowermost bottom rear shaft; when the auxiliary support rods are in a upwardly position, the bottom step moves upwardly to the top of the ladder frame body, and meanwhile the rear end of the bottom step rests on the auxiliary shaft. The steps of the working ladder can be used as working platforms.

Embodiments of the Lighted Ladder are comprised of a ladder; a plastic housing; one or more LED strip lighting; a cordless battery mounting means; a battery; a controller housing; a control interface; power wiring; potentiometer wiring; and motion sensor wiring. The ladder is weight-balanced by placement of the battery mounting means, the battery, and controller housing in a low position on the ladder. The battery mounting means is designed to accept a cordless tool battery. The battery mounting means is designed to accept a commercially available battery of at least 12V and at least 3.0 Ah. One plastic housing is located on each of the vertical front rails. Each LED strip lighting can illuminate an angular range of 120 degrees (120) creating a total illumination range of 300 degrees (300).

A ladder may include a first pair of spaced apart members, a second pair of spaced apart members and a first pair of hinges coupling the first pair of spaced apart members with the second pair of spaced apart members. In some embodiments, each hinge may include a first hinge component including at least a first hinge plate, the first hinge plate having a notch formed therein, the notch including a first abutment wall and a second abutment wall, a second hinge component including at least a second hinge plate, and a lock mechanism having a pivot pin and a lock pin. The lock mechanism is configured for selective engagement with the notch such that the pivot pin engages the first abutment wall and the lock pin engages the second abutment wall to lock the first hinge component relative to the second hinge component in a first hinge position.

A ladder may include a first pair of spaced apart members, a second pair of spaced apart members and a first pair of hinges coupling the first pair of spaced apart members with the second pair of spaced apart members. In some embodiments, each hinge may include a first hinge component including at least a first hinge plate, the first hinge plate having a notch formed therein, the notch including a first abutment wall and a second abutment wall, a second hinge component including at least a second hinge plate, and a lock mechanism having a pivot pin and a lock pin. The lock mechanism is configured for selective engagement with the notch such that the pivot pin engages the first abutment wall and the lock pin engages the second abutment wall to lock the first hinge component relative to the second hinge component in a first hinge position.