Foldable playpen assembly with ease of portability
US4688280A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47D13/066
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A portable playpen assembly comprises a frame assembly and a fabric enclosure. The frame assembly comprises a horizontally hinged bifold hub wherein each hinge half is capable of receiving a first end of a floor support bar. A set of frame members are provided wherein each frame member comprises a floor support bar, an enclosure support bar, a corner support casing with means for attachment thereto of a second end of the floor support bar and means for attachment thereto of the enclosure support bar which permits the enclosure support bar to swing from an upright position to a horizontal position, and latch means for holding the enclosure support bar in an upright position. The frame assembly is foldable to a compact unit. When in use, the frame assembly is capable of holding a fabric enclosure so as to provide a playpen assembly.
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