Collapsible stand
US12031667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M11/38
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a collapsible stand, a kit for a collapsible stand and to associated methods and apparatus. The collapsible stand is intended for supporting an object, and includes a head unit comprising a fixture for attaching to the object, and one or more leg sockets; and one or more legs proximal ends of which are reversibly received in the respective leg sockets. Each leg comprises a bistable reelable composite member having a first stable form in the form of an elongate slit tube in which form the member is resiliently biased and acts as a leg. When removed from the socket, the tube can be opened out at the slit at an end and progressively coiled to reversibly attain a second stable form in the form of a coil. The coil defines an internal space for accommodating at least part of the head unit.
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