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The invention includes a work platform and support system that includes a hub and joist configuration, wherein the hubs and joists are capable of articulation, or pivoting. One method of installation allows for sections of new work platform system to be extended from an existing suspended work platf

The invention includes a work platform and support system that includes a hub and joist configuration, wherein the hubs and joists are capable of articulation, or pivoting. One method of installation allows for sections of new work platform system to be extended from an existing suspended work platform system. The system is also capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load applied to it.

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1. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the c

1. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot; andthe section connecting the element and the additional element having a substantially uniform cross-section along a length thereof. 2. The interconnection structure of claim 1, wherein the element comprises a surface that is substantially planar. 3. The interconnection structure of claim 2, wherein the additional element comprises a surface that is substantially planar. 4. The interconnection structure of claim 3, wherein the element comprises a surface that is substantially planar and the additional element comprises a surface that is substantially planar and the respective surfaces are substantially parallel to each other. 5. The interconnection structure of claim 1 wherein the element and the additional element are positioned at distal ends of the section. 6. The interconnection structure of claim 1, wherein the opening is at least one of generally cruciform in shape so as to be configured to receive the suspension connector. 7. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot; wherein the element comprises a surface that is substantially planar and octagonal and the additional element includes a surface that is substantially planar and octagonal and the respective surfaces are substantially parallel. 8. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot; wherein the section connected between the element and the additional element is a cylindrical section. 9. The interconnection structure of claim 8, wherein a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical section is normal to the at least a surface of the element and at least a surface of the second element. 10. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element, the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot; wherein an elongate structural member is configured to be interconnected by way of at least one respective pair of coaxial openings to provide for articulation of the at least one elongate structural member, andthe section connecting the element and the additional element being substantially cylindrical and having a substantially uniform cross-section along a length thereof. 11. An interconnection structure further comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot;a reinforcing plate positioned adjacent the element and an additional reinforcing place positioned adjacent the additional element; anda plurality of gussets connected to at least one of the reinforcing plate, the additional reinforcing plate and the section connected to and between the element and the additional element. 12. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot;wherein the section connected to and between the element and the additional element is a cylindrical section, the element comprises a surface that is substantially planar and octagonal and the additional element includes a surface that is substantially planar and octagonal, wherein the respective surfaces are substantially parallel, and wherein there are eight pairs of respective, coaxial openings symmetrically spaced about a central longitudinal axis passing through the cylindrical section. 13. The interconnection structure of claim 12, further comprising at least one of a reinforcing plate positioned adjacent the element and an additional reinforcing plate positioned adjacent the additional element, and a plurality of gussets are connected to the at least one of the reinforcing plate, the additional reinforcing plate and the section connected to and between the element and the additional element. 14. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot; wherein:the section connected to and between the element and the additional element is a cylindrical section;the element comprises a surface that is substantially planar and octagonal;the additional element includes a surface that is substantially planar and octagonal;the respective element and additional element surfaces are substantially parallel; andthe element and the additional element each include a plurality of openings symmetrically spaced about a central longitudinal axis passing through the cylindrical section such that respective pairs of the openings are coaxial. 15. The interconnection structure of claim 14, comprising eight respective pairs of coaxial openings. 16. A method of using an interconnection structure, the method comprising: providing an interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element, the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot, and the section connecting the element and the additional element having substantially uniform cross-section along a length thereof;receiving a suspension connector in the slot; andretaining the connector, at or near the distal end of the slot. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising sliding a free end of the connector into the slot. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the retaining includes retaining the free end of the connector at or near the distal end of the slot. 19. An interconnection structure in combination with an auxiliary mounting bracket, the combination comprising: an interconnection structure for interconnection with an elongate structural member, the interconnection structure comprising: an element having a plurality of openings;an additional element having a plurality of openings located so that at least a respective one of the plurality of the openings of the element is coaxial with at least a respective one of the plurality of openings of the additional element to create at least one respective pair of coaxial openings; anda section connected between the element and the additional element, the section being substantially cylindrical and having a substantially uniform cross-section along a length thereof; andan auxiliary suspender mounting bracket configured for connection with a suspension connector for suspension from another structure. 20. The combination of claim 19, wherein the auxiliary suspender mounting bracket includes two opposing and parallel flanges, an interconnecting tube and a base plate, wherein the interconnecting tube and base plate span the flanges, and a plurality of mounting holes in the base plate. 21. A work platform support structure comprising: a first interconnection structure connectable in fixed relation to a second interconnection structure using a first elongate structural member;a third interconnection structure connectable to a fourth interconnection structure using a second elongate structural member, the third and the fourth interconnection structures further connectable to the first and the second interconnection structures using third and fourth elongate structural members;wherein, when connected, the second, the third and the fourth elongate structural members, and the third and the fourth interconnection structures articulate with respect to the first and second interconnection structures and the first elongate structural member to an extended or final position;wherein at least one of the elongate members is connectable with at least one of the interconnection structures using a pin to provide free rotation of the at least one elongate member with respect to the at least one interconnection structure about the pin;wherein the free rotation is restricted by at least one of: i) an additional pin that is to be located proximate a perimeter of the at least one interconnection structure; and ii) at least a portion of a work platform when the platform is positioned with respect to the interconnection structures and the elongate members in the extended or final position; andwherein each interconnection structure includes: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element, the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot. 22. The structure of claim 21, wherein the interconnection structures and the elongate structural members are interconnected. 23. The system of claim 22, wherein the interconnection is via a plurality of coaxial openings in the interconnection structures. 24. An interconnection structure comprising: an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element,the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot; andthe section connecting the element and the additional element being substantially cylindrical and having a substantially uniform cross-section along a length thereof;wherein: the element comprises a surface that is substantially planar; the additional element includes a surface that is substantially planar; and the element and the additional element each include a plurality of spaced apart openings such that at least one of the plurality of openings in the element is coaxial with at least one of the plurality of openings in the additional element. 25. The interconnection structure of claim 24, wherein the at least one respective pair of coaxial openings is structured to receive and to provide for articulation of an elongate structural member. 26. A work platform support structure comprising: a first interconnection structure connected in fixed relation to a second interconnection structure using a first elongate structural member, the first interconnection structure comprising an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element, the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein at or near the distal end of the slot, and the section having a substantially uniform cross-section along a length thereof;a second elongate structural member connectable to the first interconnection structure, wherein, when connected, the second elongate structural member is pivotable relative to the first elongate structural member from a first position to an extended or final position;a third elongate structural member connectable to the second interconnection structure, wherein, when connected, the third elongate structural member is pivotable relative to the first elongate structural member from a first position to an extended or final position;wherein at least one of the elongate structural members is connectable with at least one of the interconnection structures using a pin; andwherein the pivoting of at least one of the second or third elongate structural members is restricted by at least one of: i) an additional pin that is to be located proximate a perimeter of the corresponding interconnection structure; and ii) at least a portion of a work platform when the work platform is positioned with respect to the interconnection structures and the elongate members in the extended or final position. 27. The work platform support structure of claim 26, wherein the pivoting is restricted by the at least a portion of a work platform when the work platform is positioned with respect to the interconnection structures and the elongate members in the extended or final position. 28. The work platform support structure of claim 26, wherein the pivoting is restricted by an additional pin that is to be located proximate a perimeter of the corresponding interconnection structure. 29. The work platform support structure of claim 26, further comprising a third interconnection structure connectable to at least one of the second elongate structural member and the third elongate structural member. 30. The work platform support structure of claim 29, wherein the third interconnection structure is connectable to both the second elongate structural member and the third elongate structural member. 31. The work platform support structure of claim 26, further comprising a third interconnection structure connectable to the second elongate structural member. 32. The work platform support structure of claim 31, further comprising a fourth interconnection structure connectable to the third elongate structural member. 33. The work platform support structure of claim 32, wherein, when connected, the third interconnection structure pivots relative to at least a portion of the second elongate structural member. 34. The work platform support structure of claim 33, wherein, when connected, the fourth interconnection structure pivots relative to at least a portion of the third elongate structural member. 35. The work platform support structure of claim 34, further comprising a fourth elongate structural member connectable to at least one of the third interconnection structure and fourth interconnection structure. 36. The work platform support structure of claim 35, wherein the fourth elongate structural member is connectable to both of the third interconnection structure and fourth interconnection structure. 37. The work platform support structure of claim 26, wherein the second and third elongate structural members are substantially perpendicular to the first elongate structural member when in the extended or final position. 38. The work platform support structure of claim 37, wherein the second and third elongate structural members are substantially parallel with the first elongate structural member when in the first position. 39. A method of installing an additional work platform system module with respect to a first work platform system module, the method comprising: providing a first work platform system module comprising a first work platform support system module having a first interconnection structure, a second interconnection structure, an elongate structural member connected to and in operable association with the first and second interconnection structures, and a first work platform supported by the support system module;providing a first additional elongate structural member and a second additional elongate structural member;connecting the first additional elongate structural member to the first interconnection structure;articulating the first additional elongate structural member with respect to the first work platform support system module from a first position to an extended position;connecting the second additional elongate structural member to the second interconnection structure; andarticulating the second additional elongate structural member with respect to the first work platform support system module from a first position to an extended position,wherein the first and second interconnection structures comprise an element, an additional element and a section situated therebetween connecting the element and the additional element, the element having a centralized element opening disposed generally at or about a center of the element, and a slot extending from the centralized element opening to a distal end, the slot configured to receive and retain a suspension connector therein, at or near the distal end of the slot and the section having a uniform cross-section along a length thereof. 40. The method of claim 39, wherein the articulating of at least one of the first additional elongate structural member and second additional elongate structural member is completed in a cantilevered manner. 41. The method of claim 39, further comprising providing a first additional interconnection structure. 42. The method of claim 41, further comprising connecting the first additional interconnection structure to the first additional elongate structural member. 43. The method of claim 42, wherein the connecting the first additional interconnection structure to the first additional elongate structural member occurs before the articulating of the first additional elongate structural member. 44. The method of claim 42, wherein the connecting the first additional interconnection structure to the first additional elongate structural member occurs after the articulating of the first additional elongate structural member. 45. The method of claim 42, further comprising providing a second additional interconnection structure. 46. The method of claim 45, further comprising connecting the second additional interconnection structure to the second additional elongate structural member. 47. The method of claim 46, wherein the connecting the second additional interconnection structure to the second additional elongate structural member occurs before the articulating of the second additional elongate structural member. 48. The method of claim 46, wherein the connecting the second additional interconnection structure to the second additional elongate structural member occurs after the articulating of the second additional elongate structural member. 49. The method of claim 46, further comprising providing a third additional elongate structural member. 50. The method of claim 49, further comprising connecting the third additional elongate structural member to the first and second additional interconnection structures. 51. The method of claim 39, further comprising providing an additional pair of interconnection structures. 52. The method of claim 51, further comprising connecting the additional pair of interconnection structures to the first and second elongate structural members. 53. The method of claim 52, wherein the articulating the first elongate structural member and the articulating the second elongate structural member includes articulating the additional pair of interconnection structures. 54. The method of claim 52, wherein the connecting the additional pair of interconnection structures to the first and second elongate structural members includes using a pin such that at least one of the additional pair of interconnection structures is freely rotatable about the pin. 55. The method of claim 39, wherein at least one of the connecting the first elongate structural member to the first interconnection structure and the connecting the second elongate structural member to the second interconnection structure include using a pin such that the first or second elongate structural member is freely rotatable relative to the elongate structural member. 56. The method of claim 39, wherein at least one of the articulating the first elongate structural member and the articulating the second elongate structural member includes translating at least one of the first or second elongate structural members. 57. The method of claim 39, wherein the connecting the first additional elongate structural member to the first interconnection structure and connecting the second additional elongate structural member to the second interconnection structure occur before the articulating the first additional elongate structural member with respect to the first work platform support system module from a first position to an extended position and the articulating the second additional elongate structural member with respect to the first work platform support system module from a first position to an extended position. 58. The method of claim 57, wherein the first and second additional elongate structural members are substantially perpendicular to the elongate structural member in the extended position. 59. The method of claim 58, wherein the first and second additional elongate structural members are substantially parallel with the elongate structural member in the first position. 60. The method of claim 39, wherein the articulating the first additional elongate structural member with respect to the first work platform support system module from a first position to an extended position occurs before the connecting the second additional elongate structural member to the second interconnection structure. 61. The method of claim 39, further comprising securing at least one of the first additional elongate structural member or second additional elongate structural member in the extended position by at least one of: i) a pin that is to be located proximate a perimeter of the corresponding interconnection structure; and ii) at least a portion of a work platform when the work platform is positioned with respect to the additional elongate structural members in the extended position. 62. The method of claim 61, wherein at least one of the first and second additional elongate structural members is secured in the extended position by a pin that is to be located proximate a perimeter of the corresponding interconnections structure. 63. The method of claim 61, wherein at least one of the first and second additional elongate structural members is secured in the extended position by at least a portion of a work platform when the work platform is positioned with respect to the additional elongate structural members in the extended position.