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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 20, 1997
Rollin D Botts, Bloomington, MN (US);
Gary W Andert, Rosemount, MN (US);
Thomas J Luedke, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Sico Incorporated, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An elevationally adjustable folding stage folds between a use position wherein the panels are substantially planar, to a storage position wherein the panels face one another. Support legs are guided into a proper folding position by a guide plate having a surface angling relative to both the vertical and horizontal axis that provides for moving the leg into a fully extended position. A spacer assembly is utilized which includes a spreader member and a spacer member having tabs engaging the interior of an outer telescoping member. The spacer members provide better alignment and less wobble between the inner and outer members of the telescoping leg assembly.