Abstract: Provided is a device for processing an antistress cone of a main insulation layer of a cable. The device includes a support, a clamping unit, a cutting unit and an infeed unit. The clamping unit is mounted on the support and configured to clamp a cable. The cutting unit is slidably disposed on the support, capable of cutting the cable in the radial direction of the cable, and capable of performing feeding in the radial direction of the cable to adjust the cutting depth. The infeed unit is connected to and capable of driving the cutting unit and configured to drive the cutting unit to slide in the axial direction of the cable so that the cutting unit performs feeding and cutting in the axial direction of the cable.

Abstract: Ladders, ladder components and related methods are provided. In some embodiments, adjustable stepladders are provided which include locking mechanisms that enable height adjustment of the ladder through application of a force towards the rails of the ladder. In other embodiments, spreader mechanisms are provided with cross bracing located and configured to provide additional stability to the ladder while also incorporating a handle that enables efficient collapsing of the ladder while reducing the potential of pinching ones hands or fingers. In another embodiment, a device is provided for selective coupling with the ladder that includes a support or safety rail and an adjustable tray. The device may be coupled with the ladder in a number of different positions including a stowed position. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is provided having a magnetic component configured to be magnetically coupled with and temporarily store an object on the ladder.

Abstract: A ladder stabilizer comprises a pair of stabilizer brackets attached to the ladder side rails at the bottom on either side. Each bracket has a C-shaped clamping mechanism that utilizes a toothed gear rack which engages/disengages with mating teeth of a corresponding gear rack on the ladder rail. The gear-like engagement of the teeth provides a positive locking of the attachment member to the ladder. A spring and locking screw allow ease of adjustment and a positive lock at the desired location along the ladder side rail. The rack is attached longitudinally along the length of each rail to provide a range of length adjustment to the feet. This permits one side to be longer than the other to accommodate a laterally sloping terrain. The brackets have rotatable, laterally extending A-frames with ground-engaging feet which self-adjust to a terrain which is sloping from front-to-back or vice versa.

Abstract: Provided is ladder having an extension leg movable longitudinally in first and second directions opposite one another, and a stabilizer arm pivotably coupled to and movable with the extension leg. The stabilizer arm is pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the first and second directions such that the stabilizer arm is rotated relative to the extension leg to contact a surface to stabilize the ladder in a sideways direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.

Abstract: Provided is an adjustable extension for a ladder leg having an outer housing, an inner housing movable longitudinally relative to the outer housing in first and second directions opposite one another, and a stabilizer arm pivotably coupled to and movable with the inner housing. The stabilizer arm is pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the first and second directions such that the stabilizer arm is rotated relative to the inner housing to contact a surface to stabilize the extension in a sideways direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

Abstract: Provided is an adjustable extension for attachment to a ladder leg. The extension has an extension body and a friction surface that presses against the extension body to prevent movement of the extension body. The extension also includes a retainer that engages a retainer catch attached to the extension body to releasably hold the extension body in a retraced position, thereby allowing for one-handed operation and easy transportation of the ladder.

Abstract: A device capable of extending a foot end of a ladder includes a box tube section with an elongated hole, a long engaging plate with an elongated hole and a plurality of inserting teeth, a short engaging plate with a central fixing hole, two pairs of engaging slots and an engaging nut, and a knob head bolt. The knob head bolt passes through the elongated holes, and the central fixing hole to be tightened to the engaging bolt via a rail of the ladder. The long and short engaging plates are disposed in the box tube section to face to each other. The knob head bolt is loosened or tightened to cause two pairs of the inserting teeth disengaging or inserting into the engaging slots for the box tube section being operated to extend a distance outward the rail stably and safely.

Abstract: A channel with sliding clamp and rod arrangement for leveling a ladder comprising a base unit of a hollow rectangular shape adapted to fit over the leg of the ladder. The base unit has interior walls spaced apart sufficiently to accommodate the ladder leg. Each of the walls has formed thereon a plurality of spaced splices that slop outwardly and downwardly away from the ladder leg. A clamp member comprises a generally rectangular block that has formed thereon sloping splices that fit into the grooves or spaces between the splices of the base unit. Clamp member has a bore that adjustably and securely retains a support rod, which has a swivel foot at one end. The end of the clamp member that is to be placed adjacent the ladder leg and the opposing interior surface of the base unit have a substantially V-shaped configuration to insure slip free purchase against the ladder leg.

Abstract: A ladder leveling system for facilitating the safe use of a ladder on uneven surfaces and maintaining the rungs of the ladder in a substantially horizontal orientation. The ladder leveling system includes a ladder with a pair of side rails and a plurality of rungs extending between the side rails, a pair of legs with leg teeth, a plurality of clamping members for selectively urging the engagement of the leg teeth, a pair of foot members coupled to the legs, and a level coupled to a rung of the ladder for facilitating positioning of the ladder such that the rungs are substantially horizontal.

Abstract: A ladder levelling device which is simply operated by person's foot, embodying stile extender (7) either inserted into hollow stile (1) or removably attached to side of solid stiles of ladders or stepladders. Consisting of outer fixed housing, internal telescopic extender (7) and ratched mechanism, with teeth (20) in the extender (7) engaging with teeth (23) attached to an arm (21) which can rock about a pivot (4) in the housing to disengage the opposing teeth (20). A roller (15) or low friction device attached to the arm (21) between the teeth (23) and the pivot (4) disengages the teeth (23) during extending to reduce wear. A cam (12) attached either directly or indirectly to the opposing end of the arm (21) enables retraction and acts as safety device that prevents movement in either direction. A foot (30) is attached to base of expander by a spindle (31b) which allows limited universal movement and is capable of being locked in position.

Abstract: A ladder leveling device includes a support sleeve having a platform and a pair of clamp arms for supporting and selectively tightening a support leg of a ladder thereto. The clamping arms are slidably coupled to the support sleeve and are movable in opposed directions according to a rack and pinion gear arrangement connecting the clamp arms with a crank handle. The device includes a leveler leg positioned for vertical movement within the support sleeve. The leveler leg includes a second rack gear and a second crank handle rotatably coupled to the support sleeve. A second pinion gear is coupled to the second crank handle and positioned to engage the second rack gear for translating the rotational movement of the second crank handle into linear movement of the leveler leg relative to the support sleeve. A sight level is mounted to the support sleeve.

Abstract: A machine for leveling a ladder on a uneven surface, with a support housing attached to one or both ladder legs, having an interior cavity for a telescoping leg, two inner drilled lugs that support a release and lock lever, two outer drilled lugs that overlap the ladder legs for more secure mounting, both support housings mount to each ladder leg in such a way that the load sits directly over the machine with out increasing the width of the ladder.

Abstract: A leg extension device for use in levelling a ladder or other work platform requiring a level step, includes a first leg member and a second extending leg member, substantially parallel with, and in slidable relation, thereto. A belt, strap or cable cooperates between the first and second leg members to produce an extendable leg, which can be secured, or fastened, over a range of extended lengths by a clamping arrangement, which is operable on the belt, strap or cable. The clamping arrangement is activated to secure the strap in order to fix the length of the extendable leg, or is released, as required, to allow for a positive adjustment by way of either extension or contraction of the extending leg member to accommodate variations in the terrain on which the ladder is used.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to an apparatus providing a secure step stool that can assist a user when climbing into an elevated vehicle. The apparatus is adjustable in height and includes foot pads allowing a stabilizing weight to be applied to the step stool.

Abstract: A ladder extension system including a ladder having two sets of parallel vertically oriented supports each fixedly coupled at a top extent thereof. At least one of the sets of supports has a plurality of horizontal wrungs mounted therebetween for stepping purposes. Each of the vertically oriented supports has a bottom free end. A pair of mounting assemblies are removably mounted to the supports of the ladder. Next provided is a pair of extension bars slidably situated with respect to the mounting assemblies. A coupling mechanism is provided for releasably fixing the extension bars with respect to the mounting assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ladder stabilizing and leveling device (21) that includes an outer housing (41) substantially fixed with respect to a ladder rail (29), and an inner housing (41) that is movable within the outer housing (41) from a retracted position to an extended position. The present invention includes a positive locking engagement system wherein the greater the force applied to the ladder rail (29), the greater the force applied to the locking engagement between the outer housing (41) and the inner housing (21). A safety bar (117) interconnects a support foot (27) and a lock block (73) wherein force applied to the support foot (27) locks the lock block (73) in position. The present invention also includes a retraction spring (53) that continually applies an upward biasing force on the inner housing (71).

Abstract: A new and improved ladder leveling device comprising a gear box having a plurality of gears coupled to an interior of the gear box on shafts. The shaft of a lowest gear extends outwardly of the gear box. A crank couples with the outwardly extending shaft of the lowest gear. The crank serves to rotate the lowest gear thereby collectively rotating the plurality of gears. A pin selectively couples with an uppermost gear and extends outwardly of the left wall. The pin serves to selectively engage or disengage the three gears. A plate is secured to a lower portion of the gear box. The plate serves to support the ladder's leg. Included in the device is a vertical rack having a plurality of teeth thereon. The vertical rack is secured within the gear box. The plurality of teeth engage the plurality of gears and are optionally raised or lowered by the rotation of the gears when the pin is disengaged. A foot pad is pivotally coupled with the vertical rack.

Abstract: An anti-skid and leveling device for ladders is provided, containing a pair of devices, each consisting of a guide rail along which an upper carriage and a lower carriage slide independently. The upper carriage provides a mounting platform onto which a brace is rotatably mounted. When pivoted to a specified angle, and lowered so as to contact the ground, the brace will prevent the ladder from skidding in a direction away from the object on which the ladder is resting. A self locking mechanism employing a series of detents is used to secure the upper carriage in a stationary position. The lower carriage provides a mounting platform onto which an outrigger type foot is mounted. The design of the foot provides the ladder with greater lateral stability. The sliding motion of the lower carriage provides height adjustment for the foot, allowing the ladder to be leveled on uneven terrain.

Abstract: A self-levelling ladder has a pair of spaced-apart side rails and a plurality of spaced-apart rungs extending between the side rails. A pair of elongated sleeves slidably embrace the bottoms of the rails. Each sleeve has opposite sides. One of the sides has a plurality of spaced-apart teeth thereon. A pawl connected to each of the rails engages one of the teeth on one said sleeve.

Abstract: A ladder leveling attachment (10) for adjusting the length of one or both legs of a ladder (L) to compensate for uneven surfaces, has a housing (11) with means (12, 13, 14) for securing it to a leg of a ladder, and an extendible leg (15) is telescopically received in the housing for movement inwardly and outwardly of the housing to selectively increase or decrease the length of the leg. A plurality of angled notches or slots (25) are formed in the housing and a spring-biased latching pin (35) is carried by the extendible leg and is adapted to engage in the slots for latching the extendible leg in an adjusted position. The opposite ends (38, 39) of the latching pin project outwardly beyond the opposite sides of the housing and may be grasped in one hand to release the latching pin from the slots to move the extendible leg along channels (24) to a new position. Thereafter, the pin is simply released and the spring urges the pin into seated engagement in adjacent notches (25).