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US 2015/0090309 A1Published application
Reinforced Frame Structure
OwnerOliver Mainventor
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Abstract
A frame structure, in its expanded configuration forms a top portion having an elongated top ridge member and four downwardly-angled ridge members. Each end of the top ridge member is connected to an inner end of two ridge members, while the outer ends of each ridge member are connected to legs. The top ridge member and ridge members are composed of various trusses and connector/cap members that allow the ridge members to pivot or not pivot, in various directions, allowing the frame structure to be folded to its collapsed configuration and unfolded to its expanded position.
Claims14
A portable shelter comprising:
- a frame structure foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration;
- said frame structure comprising:
- a first and second cap member, each pivotally connected to a free end of an elongated ridge member;
- a first and second angled ridge member, each pivotally connected to said first cap member and oriented in a non-parallel direction relative to said elongated ridge member;
- a third and fourth angled ridge member, each pivotally connected to said second cap member and oriented in a non-parallel direction relative to said elongated ridge member;
- and,
- a plurality of legs, each connected to said first, second, third, and fourth ridge members.
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A portable shelter comprising:
- a frame structure foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration;
- said frame structure comprising:
- a first and second cap member, each pivotally connected to a free end of an elongated ridge member forming an upper peak of said frame structure in said expanded configuration;
- a first and second angled ridge member, each pivotally connected to said first cap member and one of a plurality of leg members;
- a third and fourth angled ridge member, each pivotally connected to said second cap member and one of said plurality of leg members;
- wherein said elongated ridge member and said first, second, third, and fourth angled ridge member are each composed of at least two pivotally connected truss members.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.