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Collapsible structure

US7757314B2 · kind B2 · utility

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77References

23Claims

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Assignee

North Pole Limited · KR

Inventors

Lee Pil Yul · Fujian, CN
Huang Chang Jiu · Fujian, CN
Ye Zhengyi · Fujian, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2008
Grant date	Jul 20, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47C19/126
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A collapsible structure is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The collapsible structure includes a plurality of collapsible scissor assemblies. Each scissor assembly includes a first frame member pivotally coupled to a second frame member at a first pivot point. Frame members of adjacent scissor assemblies are coupled to a first connector assembly or a second connector assembly. A support assembly is coupled to a first scissor assembly and includes a member pivotally coupled at a first end to the first connector assembly or the first frame member and slidably coupled at an opposing second end to the second frame member.

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