Collapsible sun shelter
US9562368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H15/44
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Various collapsible sun shelters are disclosed. In some embodiments, the sun shelter includes a frame structure. The frame structure can have a substantially longitudinal ridge beam, a first multi-axis hinge device, and/or a second multi-axis hinge device. The frame structure can have a plurality of support elements, such as first and second leg members. In some implementations, the frame structure includes a third leg member and a fourth leg member. In various embodiments, a shelter device includes a plurality of flexible shelter members, such as sails. The sun shelter can be configured to move between a collapsed state (e.g., for transport) and an expanded state (e.g., for use as a shelter against sun, wind, precipitation, etc.).
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