Loft Ladder Assembly

摘要

A loft ladder assembly ( 10 ) is described which comprises a telescopically collapsible ladder ( 12 ) in combination with a frame ( 14 ) for mounting the ladder ( 12 ) within a hatch opening. The frame ( 14 ) comprises a mounting bracket ( 14 a) to be secured in use to the hatch opening, to which bracket ( 14 a) the uppermost section of the ladder ( 12 ) is pivotably connected, and a carriage ( 14 b) pivotably connected to the mounting bracket ( 14 a) for supporting the weight of the ladder ( 12 ) in its stowage position and preventing the ladder ( 12 ) from extending unintentionally.