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Super fold playhouse

US11020681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2018
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C11/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments relate generally to a foldable play structure comprising a plurality of panels each connected to another by at least one hinge to provide an accordion fold structure, wherein the accordion fold play structure comprises two configurations, in a first configuration, the plurality of panels are folded to be stacked in substantially parallel planes, and in a second configuration, the plurality of panels are unfolded forming a play structure. A method for assembling a foldable structure may comprise providing a playhouse with an accordion fold structure, wherein in a first configuration of the accordion fold structure, the plurality of panels are folded to be stacked in substantially parallel planes, and in a second configuration of the accordion fold structure, the plurality of panels are unfolded forming a play structure; and unfolding the playhouse from the first configuration to the second configuration.

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