Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With stadium or auditorium feature – Seating arrangement
Patent
1991-08-09
1994-07-05
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With stadium or auditorium feature
Seating arrangement
52 7, 52 8, 108112, 108116, E04H 326, E04H 328
Patent
active
053256409
ABSTRACT:
An elevationally adjustable folding stage has a frame which folds along a center of the stage from a storage position to a use position. Stage panels form a stage surface and are reversible and interchangeable. The stage may also support additional panels between stages extending therefrom to form an extended stage surface. The stage has a roller assembly which lifts the stage up so that rollers engage the floor for rolling between storage and use locations. Connectors between the frame and the stage offer quick connection without additional pieces. Connectors also provide for inserting risers to raise the height of one panel of the stage relative to the other. In addition to the risers, multi-panel supporting bases may be used to support the panels extending from the edges of the stage between stages. The panels between the stages may be stored on the stage while in the use or folded position by hook members which rotate from a storage to a use position to retain the additional panels. Folding of the stage is assisted by a spring folding assist member which prevents closing of the stage and assists in the initial opening of the stage toward the folded position. Accidental folding of the stage is also prevented by a locking linkage and a spacing linkage which lock the stage in the use position to prevent accidental folding and also to maintain the stage in the use position when elevationally adjusting the stage panels.
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Aagaard Randy G.
Luedke Thomas J.
Niemi Carl A.
Shea Andrew J.
Friedman Carl D.
Kent Christopher T.
Sico Incorporated
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