US20140353322A1 - Collapsible structure - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to collapsible structures and specifically to a collapsible container for household use.
- a typical household often encounters the need for temporary storage of garments prior to washing or cleaning. Regardless of the place where laundry or cleaning is done, either at home or in a commercial setting, soiled garments need to be sorted, stored, and eventually transported to a designated place.
- Usual storage structures are bulking and require space when not in use.
- the present invention can be utilized for garment sorting, storage and transportation, while being collapsible for facile and space-saving storage while not in use.
- the present invention can also be used for other purposes, such as storage or transportation of toys or other objects. Accordingly, its use is not to be limited to storage or transportation of soiled garments.
- the present invention relates generally to a collapsible structure and specifically to a collapsible structure for home use as a hamper or the like, and method of making and using the same.
- each side panel and the front and back panels comprises a flexible continuous loop frame, a web of material, and an edging material.
- the edging material envelops the loop frame and is coupled to the periphery of the web.
- Each of the floor panel and the top includes a periphery having an edging material.
- the edging material envelops a loop frame in a manner similar to that of the side panels and front and back panels.
- Each of the floor panel and top is further provided with a rigid border member to support a mesh panel or to frame the opening, as will be discussed, thus forming the structure.
- the side panels may each comprise a pair of opposed flexible side frame members, each side frame member having a first frame end and a second frame end, a web of material, and an edging material.
- the edging material envelops the side frame members and is coupled to the periphery of the web.
- the top and the bottom each include a periphery having an edging material.
- the edging material envelops a flexible, continuous loop frame in a manner similar to that of the side panels.
- the first frame ends of each of the flexible side frame members are attached to a first loop frame while the second side frame ends are attached to a second loop frame.
- a preferred method of manufacturing the collapsible structure includes the steps of coupling edging to selected webs such that the edging surrounds the perimeter of the web and forms a channel or pocket through which the frame will later be inserted.
- opposed sides of the front panel are each attached to respective first sides of the side panels.
- respective second sides of each side panel are connected with opposed sides of the back panel.
- a flexible frame for each side panel is inserted through the channel formed by each edging.
- the ends of each frame member are connected, preferably using a crimped butt connector, to give the collapsible structure its ability to freely stand in a rigid, expanded, upright state.
- an edging is coupled to the periphery of each of the top and the floor panel and a flexible frame for each periphery is inserted through the channel formed by each edging.
- the ends of each frame member are connected in manner similar to that used for the side panels.
- a rigid border member is attached to the top and the floor panel.
- the rigid border members are adapted to support closure structures such as flexible mesh webbing.
- a method of manufacturing an alternative collapsible structure may include the steps of coupling edging to selected webs such that the edging surrounds the perimeter of the web and forms a channel or pocket through which side frames will later be inserted.
- opposed sides of a front panel are each attached to respective first sides of the side panels.
- respective second sides of each side panel are connected with opposed sides of a back panel.
- Each side panel is provided with a pair of opposed flexible side frames. The flexible side frames are inserted through opposed portions of the channel formed by each edging.
- Each side frame member includes a first frame end and second frame end.
- an edging is coupled to the periphery of each of the top and the floor panel and a flexible continuous loop frame for each periphery is inserted through the channel formed by each edging.
- the ends of each flexible continuous loop frame member are connected preferably using a crimped butt connector, to form a continuous frame and to give the structure its ability to freely stand in a rigid, expanded, upright state.
- the first frame ends of the flexible side frames are attached to a first continuous loop frame member, and the second frame ends of the flexible side frames are attached to a second continuous loop frame member.
- the frame ends may be attached to the continuous loop frame members by crimping or other known means.
- a rigid border member is attached to both the top and the floor panel. The rigid border members are adapted to support closure structures such as flexible mesh webbing.
- the structure can be folded and collapsed for storage or transportation.
- the preferred steps of collapsing the structure include grasping the rigid border member of the top and rotating it 180° while compressing the side panels and the front and back panels until the panels are spiraled against each other and the rigid border members are adjacent and overlay each other. While the structure is now collapsed, downward pressure is required to prevent the structure from springing back into an expanded state.
- the fastener members on a rigid border member are pivoted to catch a corresponding latch member on an opposite rigid border member to thereby hold the structure in the collapsed state for storage.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a collapsible structure according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 2-6 depict a method of collapsing the collapsible structure, and using a fastener and latch system to hold the collapsed structure in the collapsed state.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the structure in collapsed condition.
- FIG. 8 is a cutaway view of the collapsible structure illustrating the interrelationship of the various components while in expanded condition.
- FIG. 9 is a fragmentary cutaway view showing attachment of a rigid frame member to the top loop frame.
- FIG. 10A is an enlarged cross sectional view of the loop frame used in the top and the floor panel.
- FIG. 10B is an enlarged cross sectional view similar to that of FIG. 9A , but showing the loop frame used in the side panels, the front panel and the back panel.
- FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the collapsible structure.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view, similar to FIG. 1 , but showing an alternative collapsible structure having looped handles and imperforate material.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view, similar to those of FIGS. 1 and 12 , but showing an alternative collapsible structure having rigid handles.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view, similar to that of FIGS. 1 , 12 , and 13 , but showing an alternative collapsible structure having rigid looped handles.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the collapsible structure illustrated in FIG. 14 , but in collapsed condition.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view an alternative collapsible structure according to the present invention and showing hand hold apertures.
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an alternative collapsible structure according to the present invention.
- FIG. 18 is a cutaway view of the collapsible structure shown in FIG. 17 and illustrating the interrelationship of the various components while in expanded condition.
- FIG. 19 is an exploded view of the collapsible structure illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18 .
- FIGS. 19A and 19B are enlarged cutaway views taken from FIG. 19 .
- FIGS. 20-24 depict a method of collapsing the collapsible structure illustrated in FIGS. 17-19B , and using a fastener and latch system to hold the collapsed structure in the collapsed state.
- a collapsible structure 10 comprises a front panel 12 , a rear panel 14 , two opposed side panels 20 , a top panel 30 , and a floor panel 40 .
- the front panel 12 , rear panel 14 , two side panels 20 , top panel 30 having an opening 32 , and floor panel 40 are connected to one another to form a substantially rectangular enclosure 10 having the opening 32 for access.
- each side panel 20 comprises a frame 22 , a web 24 , and an edging 26 .
- the frame 22 is flexible, preferably formed from a sufficiently stiff yet resilient material such as spring steel wire or plastic, and may form a loop that may or may not be continuous.
- the frame 22 has a rectangular cross-section, as seen in FIG. 10B .
- the frame 22 is contained within the channel or pocket 25 formed by the edging 26 (best seen in FIG. 11 ).
- the webs 24 are a flexible foldable material, such as nylon cloth or nylon mesh, but can be any suitably flexible material.
- the nylon, or other flexible material may be solid or perforated.
- the perimeter of the web 24 is stitched to the edging 26 such that the edging 26 forms a pocket 25 about the periphery of the web 24 .
- the edging 26 is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing the frame 22 within its pocket 25 .
- the front panel 12 and rear panel 14 preferably each comprise a continuous and non-interrupted foldable material.
- Each panel web 24 preferably comprises a continuous and non-interrupted mesh material, or alternatively, may comprise a combination of mesh material and non-mesh foldable material.
- FIG. 12 illustrates the use of non-mesh foldable material for each panel web 24 .
- the front and rear panels 12 , 14 may each include a handle member 80 , 80 A for ease in transport.
- the handle members 80 , 80 A each have both ends connected to the top side 16 of a respective panel 12 , 14 .
- the handle members 80 , 80 A may be formed from a stretch-resistance material and having a web 82 that extends between a portion of each strap side.
- the handle members 80 , 80 A for the present invention are not limited to the particular type shown in FIGS. 1-8 and 11 .
- Two alternative embodiments are shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 , illustrating different handle members.
- the handle members 180 are rigid hand grips which extend from the rigid border member 60 .
- the handle members 180 may be affixed to the rigid border member 60 or may be integrally formed as a one piece construction with the rigid border member 60 .
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate alternative handle members 280 , 280 A. As seen, the handle members 280 , 280 A may be formed from a relatively rigid material and affixed to the rigid border member 60 .
- the handle members 280 , 280 A of these views include a bail portion 84 for ease in carrying.
- the top panel 30 is seen to have a generally rectangular shape having a periphery that defines a top opening 32 .
- the floor panel 40 which also has a generally rectangular shape having a periphery.
- the periphery of both the top panel 30 and the floor panel 40 includes an edging 26 .
- the edging 26 forms a pocket 25 about the periphery of the top panel 30 and the floor panel 40 and, similar to the edging 26 discussed in conjunction with the side panels 20 , is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing a frame 22 A within its pocket 25 .
- the frame 22 A used in conjunction with the top panel 30 and the floor panel 40 preferably has a round cross section.
- the front panel 12 and the rear panel 14 each include four corner sections 52 which are attached to four substantially perpendicular sides of each side panel 20 , the top panel periphery, and the floor panel 40 periphery.
- a rigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of the top panel 30 .
- the rigid border member 60 may include a mounting element 62 having an abutment 64 to support the frame 22 A in its pocket 25 .
- the abutment 64 may be further adapted to receive a fastener, such as the screw 66 and washer 68 combination shown.
- An opening 32 within the rigid border member 60 provides access to the enclosure 10 .
- a rigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of the floor panel 40 .
- the rigid border member 60 used in conjunction with the floor panel 40 may include a mounting element 62 adapted to support the frame 22 A in its pocket 25 and further to receive a fastener such as the screw 66 and washer 68 combination shown in FIGS. 9 and 11 .
- a web 24 may be attached to the edging 26 in a manner similar to that of panels 12 , 14 .
- the web 24 may perforate or imperforate, as desired and formed from any suitably flexible material.
- One of the rigid border members 60 is further preferably provided with latches 70 which may be moved between open and closed positions.
- the latches 70 engage corresponding protruding catches 72 on the opposite rigid border member 60 to thereby hold the structure 10 in the collapsed state for storage, as will be discussed.
- stitching is presented as the preferred means for attaching or connecting the elements of the structure 10 and permitting relatively convenient folding of the structure 10 , it is to be understood that other methods of attachment can be used in this invention. Such other methods may include heat sealing, gluing and the like. Accordingly, construction of the collapsible structure should not be limited to stitching alone.
- FIGS. 2 to 7 show various steps for collapsing the structure 10 .
- the first step requires positioning the structure with the top panel 30 on top, grasping the rigid border member 60 and rotating 180° in the direction of arrow A (see FIG. 3 ) while compressing the side panels 20 until the side panels 20 are spiraled against each other and the rigid border members 60 are adjacent and overlay each other.
- the structure 10 is now collapsed, but downward pressure is still required to prevent the structure 10 from springing back into an expanded state.
- FIG. 6 shows the final step of pivoting the latch members 70 on a rigid border member 60 in the direction of arrow B to catch a corresponding catch member 72 on an opposite rigid border member 60 to thereby hold the structure in the collapsed state for storage.
- the frame members 22 will bias the structure 10 into its fully expanded state. Again, the fully expanded state of the embodiment is that shown in FIG. 1 .
- the collapsible structure 100 in this view comprises a front panel 12 , a rear panel 14 , two side panels 20 , a top panel 30 having an opening 32 , and a floor panel 40 .
- the front panel 12 , rear panel 14 , and two side panels 20 are connected to one another to form a substantially rectangular enclosure 10 A.
- the panels 12 , 14 , and 20 may be formed from an imperforate flexible foldable material, such as nylon cloth or nylon mesh, but can be fabricated from any suitably flexible material.
- FIGS. 13 and 14 illustrate collapsible structures 100 , 200 , respectively.
- Structure 100 is seen as having the alternative handle members 180 mentioned previously.
- the handle members 180 are rigid hand grips which extend from the rigid border member 60 .
- the handle members 180 seen in FIG. 13 are shown as integrally formed as a one piece construction with the rigid border member 60 , however it is to be understood that it is within the scope of the present invention to affix the handle members 180 to the rigid border 60 .
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate a collapsible structure 200 having alternative handle members 280 , 280 A.
- the handle members 280 , 280 A of collapsible structure 200 may be formed from a relatively rigid material and affixed to the rigid border member 60 .
- the handle members 280 , 280 A of these views include a bail portion 84 for ease in carrying.
- the structure 200 depicted in FIG. 14 may be seen collapsed and in a portable state in FIG. 15 .
- the collapsible structure 300 in this view comprises a front panel 12 , a rear panel 14 , two side panels 20 , a top panel 30 having an opening 32 , and a floor panel 40 (not seen in this view).
- each side panel 20 comprises a frame 22 , a web 24 , and an edging 26 .
- the frame 22 is contained within the channel or pocket 25 formed by the edging 26 (best seen in FIG. 11 ).
- the perimeter of the web 24 is stitched to the edging 26 such that the edging 26 forms a pocket 25 about the periphery of the web 24 .
- the edging 26 is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing the frame 22 within its pocket 25 .
- at least one of the side panels 20 may further include a handhold opening 210 .
- the handhold opening 210 may be used to transport, position, or otherwise move the structure 300 as may be required during use.
- the opening 210 is bounded by edging material 26 in a manner similar to that of the webs 24 . As may be viewed, the perimeter of the opening 210 is stitched to the edging 26 for reinforcement and support.
- the edging 26 used in conjunction with the opening 210 is similar to the edging 26 used in other areas of the structure 10 , 10 A, 100 , 200 and is a foldable but stretch-resistant material.
- the opening 210 may be located at any suitable position in a selected side panel 20 , however the opening 210 is illustrated at a convenient, centered midpoint. Further, it is to be understood that, while not specifically shown, a handhold opening 210 may be used in conjunction with any of the collapsible structures discussed herein.
- FIGS. 17-24 another embodiment of a collapsible structure 400 may be seen. Similar to the previously described devices 10 , 10 A, 100 , 200 , 300 the collapsible structure 400 in these views comprises a front panel 12 , a rear panel 14 , two side panels 20 , a top panel 30 having an opening 32 , and a floor panel 40 .
- the front panel 12 , rear panel 14 , and two side panels 20 are connected to one another to form a substantially rectangular enclosure 400 .
- the panels 12 , 14 , and 20 may be formed from a flexible foldable material, such as nylon cloth or nylon mesh, but can be any suitably flexible material. Further, the material may be solid or perforated.
- each side panel 20 comprises a pair of opposed side frames 322 , a web 24 , and an edging 26 .
- the side frames 322 are flexible, preferably formed from a sufficiently stiff yet resilient material such as spring steel wire or plastic, and each include a first frame end 324 A and a second frame end 324 B.
- the side frames 322 have a rectangular cross-section, as seen in FIG. 10B .
- the side frames 322 are contained within the channel or pocket 25 formed by the edging 26 (best seen in FIG. 19 ).
- the webs 24 are a flexible foldable material, such as nylon cloth or nylon mesh, but can be any suitably flexible material.
- the nylon, or other flexible material may be solid or perforated.
- the perimeter of the web 24 is stitched to the edging 26 such that the edging 26 forms a pocket 25 about the periphery of the web 24 .
- the edging 26 is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing a side frame 322 within its pocket 25 .
- the front panel 12 and rear panel 14 preferably each comprise a continuous and non-interrupted foldable material.
- Each side panel web 24 preferably comprises a continuous and non-interrupted mesh material, or alternatively, may comprise a combination of mesh material and non-mesh foldable material.
- the top panel 30 is seen to have a generally rectangular shape having a periphery that defines an opening 34 .
- the floor panel 40 which also has a generally rectangular shape having a periphery.
- the periphery of both the top panel 30 and the floor panel 40 includes an edging 26 .
- the edging 26 forms a pocket 25 about the periphery of the top panel 30 and the floor panel 40 and, similar to the edging 26 discussed in conjunction with the side panels 20 , is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing a continuous loop frame 22 A within its pocket 25 .
- the frame 22 A used in conjunction with the top panel 30 and the floor panel 40 preferably has a round cross section.
- the side frames 322 each include a first frame end 324 A and a second frame end 324 B.
- the first frame end 324 A is attached to a first continuous loop frame 22 A
- the second frame end 324 B is attached to a second continuous loop frame 22 A to thereby secure the side frames 322 to the loop frames 22 A.
- attachment of the frame ends 324 A, 324 B to the loop frames 22 A may be seen.
- the frame ends 324 A, 324 B may each encircle a respective portion of a loop frame 22 A to couple the frame ends 324 A, 324 B to a respective loop frame 22 A.
- a rigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of the top panel 30 .
- the rigid border member 60 may include a mounting element 62 (see FIG. 9 ) to support the frame 22 A in its pocket 25 .
- an abutment 64 such as that shown in FIG. 9 , may be further adapted to receive a fastener, such as the screw 66 and washer 68 combination shown.
- An opening 32 within the rigid border member 60 provides access to the container 400 .
- a rigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of the floor panel 40 .
- the rigid border member 60 used in conjunction with the floor panel 40 may include a mounting element 62 adapted to support the frame 22 A in its pocket 25 and further to receive a fastener such as the screw 66 and washer 68 combination shown in FIGS. 9 and 19 .
- a web 24 may be attached to the edging 26 in a manner similar to that of panels 12 , 14 .
- the web 24 may perforate or imperforate, as desired and formed from any suitably flexible material.
- One of the rigid border members 60 (seen as the floor rigid border member 60 in these views) is further preferably provided with at least one latch member 70 which may be moved between open and closed positions.
- the latch member 70 engages a corresponding protruding catch 72 on the opposite rigid border member 60 to thereby hold the container 400 in the collapsed state for storage, as will be discussed.
- FIGS. 20-24 illustrate various steps for collapsing the structure 400 after use.
- the structure 400 may be collapsed in a manner similar to that described with reference to FIGS. 2-7 .
- the first step requires positioning the container 400 with the top panel 30 on top, grasping the rigid border member 60 and rotating 180° in the direction of arrow A while compressing the side panels 20 until the side panels 20 are spiraled against each other and the rigid border members 60 are adjacent and overlay each other.
- the container 400 is now collapsed, but downward pressure is required to prevent the container 400 from springing back into an expanded state.
- FIG. 24 shows the final step of pivoting the latch members 70 on a rigid border member 60 in the direction of arrow B to catch a corresponding catch member 72 on an opposite rigid border member 60 to thereby hold the container 400 in the collapsed state for storage and transportation.
- the frame members 22 will bias the container 400 into its fully expanded state. Again, the fully expanded state of the embodiment is that shown in FIG. 17 .
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A collapsible enclosure having two opposed side panels, opposed front and rear panels, a floor panel, and a top panel having an opening. The opposed side panels, opposed front and rear panels, and floor panel are connected to one another to form a substantially rectangular enclosure having an opening in the top panel for access to the structure. The top and floor panels each include a peripheral edging containing a looped frame. The opposed side panels each include a peripheral edging containing opposed side frames, the side frames each having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being attached to respective looped frames. A method of collapsing the structure is also disclosed.
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- This is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/050,529, filed 10 Oct. 2013, which is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/904,605, filed 29 May 2013.
- The present invention relates generally to collapsible structures and specifically to a collapsible container for household use.
- A typical household often encounters the need for temporary storage of garments prior to washing or cleaning. Regardless of the place where laundry or cleaning is done, either at home or in a commercial setting, soiled garments need to be sorted, stored, and eventually transported to a designated place. Usual storage structures are bulking and require space when not in use. The present invention can be utilized for garment sorting, storage and transportation, while being collapsible for facile and space-saving storage while not in use. At the same time, the present invention can also be used for other purposes, such as storage or transportation of toys or other objects. Accordingly, its use is not to be limited to storage or transportation of soiled garments.
- The present invention relates generally to a collapsible structure and specifically to a collapsible structure for home use as a hamper or the like, and method of making and using the same.
- According to the present invention, the foregoing and other advantages are obtained by providing a collapsible structure comprising a plurality of panels including opposed side panels, opposed front and back panels, and a floor panel, forming an enclosure having a top and a bottom, the top having an opening. In the preferred embodiment, each side panel and the front and back panels comprises a flexible continuous loop frame, a web of material, and an edging material. The edging material envelops the loop frame and is coupled to the periphery of the web. Each of the floor panel and the top includes a periphery having an edging material. The edging material envelops a loop frame in a manner similar to that of the side panels and front and back panels. Each of the floor panel and top is further provided with a rigid border member to support a mesh panel or to frame the opening, as will be discussed, thus forming the structure.
- Alternatively, the side panels may each comprise a pair of opposed flexible side frame members, each side frame member having a first frame end and a second frame end, a web of material, and an edging material. The edging material envelops the side frame members and is coupled to the periphery of the web. The top and the bottom each include a periphery having an edging material. The edging material envelops a flexible, continuous loop frame in a manner similar to that of the side panels. The first frame ends of each of the flexible side frame members are attached to a first loop frame while the second side frame ends are attached to a second loop frame.
- A preferred method of manufacturing the collapsible structure includes the steps of coupling edging to selected webs such that the edging surrounds the perimeter of the web and forms a channel or pocket through which the frame will later be inserted. After the side panels having edging have been formed, opposed sides of the front panel are each attached to respective first sides of the side panels. Next, respective second sides of each side panel are connected with opposed sides of the back panel. A flexible frame for each side panel is inserted through the channel formed by each edging. The ends of each frame member are connected, preferably using a crimped butt connector, to give the collapsible structure its ability to freely stand in a rigid, expanded, upright state. Next, an edging is coupled to the periphery of each of the top and the floor panel and a flexible frame for each periphery is inserted through the channel formed by each edging. The ends of each frame member are connected in manner similar to that used for the side panels. A rigid border member is attached to the top and the floor panel. The rigid border members are adapted to support closure structures such as flexible mesh webbing.
- A method of manufacturing an alternative collapsible structure may include the steps of coupling edging to selected webs such that the edging surrounds the perimeter of the web and forms a channel or pocket through which side frames will later be inserted. After the requisite number of side panels having edging has been formed, opposed sides of a front panel are each attached to respective first sides of the side panels. Next, respective second sides of each side panel are connected with opposed sides of a back panel. Each side panel is provided with a pair of opposed flexible side frames. The flexible side frames are inserted through opposed portions of the channel formed by each edging. Each side frame member includes a first frame end and second frame end. Next, an edging is coupled to the periphery of each of the top and the floor panel and a flexible continuous loop frame for each periphery is inserted through the channel formed by each edging. The ends of each flexible continuous loop frame member are connected preferably using a crimped butt connector, to form a continuous frame and to give the structure its ability to freely stand in a rigid, expanded, upright state. The first frame ends of the flexible side frames are attached to a first continuous loop frame member, and the second frame ends of the flexible side frames are attached to a second continuous loop frame member. The frame ends may be attached to the continuous loop frame members by crimping or other known means. A rigid border member is attached to both the top and the floor panel. The rigid border members are adapted to support closure structures such as flexible mesh webbing.
- From the expanded state, the structure can be folded and collapsed for storage or transportation. The preferred steps of collapsing the structure include grasping the rigid border member of the top and rotating it 180° while compressing the side panels and the front and back panels until the panels are spiraled against each other and the rigid border members are adjacent and overlay each other. While the structure is now collapsed, downward pressure is required to prevent the structure from springing back into an expanded state. Next, the fastener members on a rigid border member are pivoted to catch a corresponding latch member on an opposite rigid border member to thereby hold the structure in the collapsed state for storage.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a collapsible structure according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 2-6 depict a method of collapsing the collapsible structure, and using a fastener and latch system to hold the collapsed structure in the collapsed state. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the structure in collapsed condition. -
FIG. 8 is a cutaway view of the collapsible structure illustrating the interrelationship of the various components while in expanded condition. -
FIG. 9 is a fragmentary cutaway view showing attachment of a rigid frame member to the top loop frame. -
FIG. 10A is an enlarged cross sectional view of the loop frame used in the top and the floor panel. -
FIG. 10B is an enlarged cross sectional view similar to that ofFIG. 9A , but showing the loop frame used in the side panels, the front panel and the back panel. -
FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the collapsible structure. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view, similar toFIG. 1 , but showing an alternative collapsible structure having looped handles and imperforate material. -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view, similar to those ofFIGS. 1 and 12 , but showing an alternative collapsible structure having rigid handles. -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view, similar to that ofFIGS. 1 , 12, and 13, but showing an alternative collapsible structure having rigid looped handles. -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the collapsible structure illustrated inFIG. 14 , but in collapsed condition. -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view an alternative collapsible structure according to the present invention and showing hand hold apertures. -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an alternative collapsible structure according to the present invention. -
FIG. 18 is a cutaway view of the collapsible structure shown inFIG. 17 and illustrating the interrelationship of the various components while in expanded condition. -
FIG. 19 is an exploded view of the collapsible structure illustrated inFIGS. 17 and 18 . -
FIGS. 19A and 19B are enlarged cutaway views taken fromFIG. 19 . -
FIGS. 20-24 depict a method of collapsing the collapsible structure illustrated inFIGS. 17-19B , and using a fastener and latch system to hold the collapsed structure in the collapsed state. - Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied in other specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
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collapsible structure 10 according to the present invention comprises afront panel 12, arear panel 14, twoopposed side panels 20, atop panel 30, and afloor panel 40. Thefront panel 12,rear panel 14, twoside panels 20,top panel 30 having anopening 32, andfloor panel 40 are connected to one another to form a substantiallyrectangular enclosure 10 having theopening 32 for access. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 11 it may be seen that eachside panel 20 comprises aframe 22, aweb 24, and an edging 26. Theframe 22 is flexible, preferably formed from a sufficiently stiff yet resilient material such as spring steel wire or plastic, and may form a loop that may or may not be continuous. Preferably, theframe 22 has a rectangular cross-section, as seen inFIG. 10B . Theframe 22 is contained within the channel orpocket 25 formed by the edging 26 (best seen inFIG. 11 ). Thewebs 24 are a flexible foldable material, such as nylon cloth or nylon mesh, but can be any suitably flexible material. The nylon, or other flexible material, may be solid or perforated. The perimeter of theweb 24 is stitched to the edging 26 such that the edging 26 forms apocket 25 about the periphery of theweb 24. The edging 26 is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing theframe 22 within itspocket 25. - With further reference to
FIGS. 1 and 11 , thefront panel 12 andrear panel 14 preferably each comprise a continuous and non-interrupted foldable material. Eachpanel web 24 preferably comprises a continuous and non-interrupted mesh material, or alternatively, may comprise a combination of mesh material and non-mesh foldable material.FIG. 12 illustrates the use of non-mesh foldable material for eachpanel web 24. - As may be further seen, the front and
rear panels handle member handle members top side 16 of arespective panel handle members web 82 that extends between a portion of each strap side. Thehandle members FIGS. 1-8 and 11. Two alternative embodiments are shown inFIGS. 13 and 14 , illustrating different handle members. InFIG. 13 , thehandle members 180 are rigid hand grips which extend from therigid border member 60. Thehandle members 180 may be affixed to therigid border member 60 or may be integrally formed as a one piece construction with therigid border member 60.FIGS. 14 and 15 illustratealternative handle members handle members rigid border member 60. Thehandle members bail portion 84 for ease in carrying. - With particular reference now to
FIG. 11 , thetop panel 30 is seen to have a generally rectangular shape having a periphery that defines atop opening 32. Further seen is thefloor panel 40 which also has a generally rectangular shape having a periphery. The periphery of both thetop panel 30 and thefloor panel 40 includes an edging 26. The edging 26 forms apocket 25 about the periphery of thetop panel 30 and thefloor panel 40 and, similar to the edging 26 discussed in conjunction with theside panels 20, is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing aframe 22A within itspocket 25. As seen inFIG. 10A , theframe 22A used in conjunction with thetop panel 30 and thefloor panel 40 preferably has a round cross section. In construction, thefront panel 12 and therear panel 14 each include fourcorner sections 52 which are attached to four substantially perpendicular sides of eachside panel 20, the top panel periphery, and thefloor panel 40 periphery. - With reference now to
FIGS. 9 and 11 , arigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of thetop panel 30. As seen, therigid border member 60 may include a mountingelement 62 having anabutment 64 to support theframe 22A in itspocket 25. Theabutment 64 may be further adapted to receive a fastener, such as thescrew 66 andwasher 68 combination shown. Anopening 32 within therigid border member 60 provides access to theenclosure 10. - In a manner similar to that of the
top panel 30, arigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of thefloor panel 40. As with theLop panel 30, therigid border member 60 used in conjunction with thefloor panel 40 may include a mountingelement 62 adapted to support theframe 22A in itspocket 25 and further to receive a fastener such as thescrew 66 andwasher 68 combination shown inFIGS. 9 and 11 . With regard to thefloor panel 40, aweb 24 may be attached to the edging 26 in a manner similar to that ofpanels web 24 may perforate or imperforate, as desired and formed from any suitably flexible material. One of therigid border members 60 is further preferably provided withlatches 70 which may be moved between open and closed positions. Thelatches 70 engage corresponding protruding catches 72 on the oppositerigid border member 60 to thereby hold thestructure 10 in the collapsed state for storage, as will be discussed. - Although stitching is presented as the preferred means for attaching or connecting the elements of the
structure 10 and permitting relatively convenient folding of thestructure 10, it is to be understood that other methods of attachment can be used in this invention. Such other methods may include heat sealing, gluing and the like. Accordingly, construction of the collapsible structure should not be limited to stitching alone. - From the expanded state, the
structure 10 may be folded into a collapsed state for storage and transportation.FIGS. 2 to 7 show various steps for collapsing thestructure 10. Referring toFIG. 2 , the first step requires positioning the structure with thetop panel 30 on top, grasping therigid border member 60 and rotating 180° in the direction of arrow A (seeFIG. 3 ) while compressing theside panels 20 until theside panels 20 are spiraled against each other and therigid border members 60 are adjacent and overlay each other. Thestructure 10 is now collapsed, but downward pressure is still required to prevent thestructure 10 from springing back into an expanded state.FIG. 6 shows the final step of pivoting thelatch members 70 on arigid border member 60 in the direction of arrow B to catch acorresponding catch member 72 on an oppositerigid border member 60 to thereby hold the structure in the collapsed state for storage. - When the
latch members 70 are uncoupled from thelatch members 72, theframe members 22 will bias thestructure 10 into its fully expanded state. Again, the fully expanded state of the embodiment is that shown inFIG. 1 . - With attention now to
FIG. 12 , another embodiment of acollapsible structure 10A may be seen. Similar to the previously describeddevice 10, thecollapsible structure 100 in this view comprises afront panel 12, arear panel 14, twoside panels 20, atop panel 30 having anopening 32, and afloor panel 40. Thefront panel 12,rear panel 14, and twoside panels 20 are connected to one another to form a substantiallyrectangular enclosure 10A. As may be viewed, thepanels -
FIGS. 13 and 14 illustratecollapsible structures Structure 100 is seen as having thealternative handle members 180 mentioned previously. As seen, thehandle members 180 are rigid hand grips which extend from therigid border member 60. Thehandle members 180 seen inFIG. 13 are shown as integrally formed as a one piece construction with therigid border member 60, however it is to be understood that it is within the scope of the present invention to affix thehandle members 180 to therigid border 60. -
FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate acollapsible structure 200 having alternative handlemembers handle members collapsible structure 200 may be formed from a relatively rigid material and affixed to therigid border member 60. Thehandle members bail portion 84 for ease in carrying. Thestructure 200 depicted inFIG. 14 may be seen collapsed and in a portable state inFIG. 15 . - With attention now to
FIG. 16 , another embodiment of acollapsible structure 300 may be seen. Similar to the previously describeddevices collapsible structure 300 in this view comprises afront panel 12, arear panel 14, twoside panels 20, atop panel 30 having anopening 32, and a floor panel 40 (not seen in this view). - As in the previous embodiments, each
side panel 20 comprises aframe 22, aweb 24, and an edging 26. Theframe 22 is contained within the channel orpocket 25 formed by the edging 26 (best seen inFIG. 11 ). The perimeter of theweb 24 is stitched to the edging 26 such that the edging 26 forms apocket 25 about the periphery of theweb 24. The edging 26 is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing theframe 22 within itspocket 25. As may be further seen, at least one of theside panels 20 may further include ahandhold opening 210. Thehandhold opening 210 may be used to transport, position, or otherwise move thestructure 300 as may be required during use. As seen, theopening 210 is bounded by edgingmaterial 26 in a manner similar to that of thewebs 24. As may be viewed, the perimeter of theopening 210 is stitched to the edging 26 for reinforcement and support. The edging 26 used in conjunction with theopening 210 is similar to the edging 26 used in other areas of thestructure opening 210 may be located at any suitable position in a selectedside panel 20, however theopening 210 is illustrated at a convenient, centered midpoint. Further, it is to be understood that, while not specifically shown, ahandhold opening 210 may be used in conjunction with any of the collapsible structures discussed herein. - It is to be understood that while the
structures panels - With attention now to
FIGS. 17-24 another embodiment of acollapsible structure 400 may be seen. Similar to the previously describeddevices collapsible structure 400 in these views comprises afront panel 12, arear panel 14, twoside panels 20, atop panel 30 having anopening 32, and afloor panel 40. Thefront panel 12,rear panel 14, and twoside panels 20 are connected to one another to form a substantiallyrectangular enclosure 400. Thepanels - Referring now to
FIGS. 17-19 it may be seen that eachside panel 20 comprises a pair of opposed side frames 322, aweb 24, and an edging 26. The side frames 322 are flexible, preferably formed from a sufficiently stiff yet resilient material such as spring steel wire or plastic, and each include a first frame end 324A and a second frame end 324B. Preferably, the side frames 322 have a rectangular cross-section, as seen inFIG. 10B . The side frames 322 are contained within the channel orpocket 25 formed by the edging 26 (best seen inFIG. 19 ). Thewebs 24 are a flexible foldable material, such as nylon cloth or nylon mesh, but can be any suitably flexible material. The nylon, or other flexible material, may be solid or perforated. The perimeter of theweb 24 is stitched to the edging 26 such that the edging 26 forms apocket 25 about the periphery of theweb 24. The edging 26 is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing aside frame 322 within itspocket 25. - As best seen in
FIGS. 17 and 19 , thefront panel 12 andrear panel 14 preferably each comprise a continuous and non-interrupted foldable material. Eachside panel web 24 preferably comprises a continuous and non-interrupted mesh material, or alternatively, may comprise a combination of mesh material and non-mesh foldable material. - With particular reference now to
FIG. 19 , thetop panel 30 is seen to have a generally rectangular shape having a periphery that defines an opening 34. Further seen is thefloor panel 40 which also has a generally rectangular shape having a periphery. The periphery of both thetop panel 30 and thefloor panel 40 includes an edging 26. The edging 26 forms apocket 25 about the periphery of thetop panel 30 and thefloor panel 40 and, similar to the edging 26 discussed in conjunction with theside panels 20, is a foldable, but stretch-resistant material capable of housing acontinuous loop frame 22A within itspocket 25. As seen inFIG. 10A , theframe 22A used in conjunction with thetop panel 30 and thefloor panel 40 preferably has a round cross section. - As seen particularly in the view of
FIGS. 19-19B , the side frames 322 each include a first frame end 324A and a second frame end 324B. In construction of thecontainer 400, the first frame end 324A is attached to a firstcontinuous loop frame 22A, while the second frame end 324B is attached to a secondcontinuous loop frame 22A to thereby secure the side frames 322 to the loop frames 22A. With particular reference toFIG. 19 , attachment of the frame ends 324A, 324B to the loop frames 22A may be seen. As shown, the frame ends 324A, 324B may each encircle a respective portion of aloop frame 22A to couple the frame ends 324A, 324B to arespective loop frame 22A. Although the Figures show the frame ends 324A, 324B encircling theloop frame 22A, it is to be understood that the frame ends 324A, 324B may be attached in other acceptable manner, such as by crimping, welding, or other known means. - With reference now to
FIGS. 9 and 19 , arigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of thetop panel 30. As seen, and similar to therigid border member 60 discussed with regard toFIGS. 1-16 , therigid border member 60 may include a mounting element 62 (seeFIG. 9 ) to support theframe 22A in itspocket 25. As in the previous embodiments, anabutment 64, such as that shown inFIG. 9 , may be further adapted to receive a fastener, such as thescrew 66 andwasher 68 combination shown. Anopening 32 within therigid border member 60 provides access to thecontainer 400. - With regard to the
floor panel 40, and in a manner similar to that of thetop panel 30, arigid border member 60 is positioned over and is attached to the edging 26 of thefloor panel 40. As with thetop panel 30, therigid border member 60 used in conjunction with thefloor panel 40 may include a mountingelement 62 adapted to support theframe 22A in itspocket 25 and further to receive a fastener such as thescrew 66 andwasher 68 combination shown inFIGS. 9 and 19 . With regard to thefloor panel 40, aweb 24 may be attached to the edging 26 in a manner similar to that ofpanels web 24 may perforate or imperforate, as desired and formed from any suitably flexible material. One of the rigid border members 60 (seen as the floorrigid border member 60 in these views) is further preferably provided with at least onelatch member 70 which may be moved between open and closed positions. Thelatch member 70 engages a corresponding protrudingcatch 72 on the oppositerigid border member 60 to thereby hold thecontainer 400 in the collapsed state for storage, as will be discussed. - As in the previously described embodiments, although stitching is presented as the preferred means for attaching or connecting the elements of the
structure 400 and permitting relatively convenient folding of thestructure 400, it is to be understood that other methods of attachment may be used. Such other methods may include heat sealing, gluing and the like. Accordingly, construction of thecollapsible structure 400 should not be limited to stitching alone. -
FIGS. 20-24 illustrate various steps for collapsing thestructure 400 after use. Thestructure 400 may be collapsed in a manner similar to that described with reference toFIGS. 2-7 . The first step requires positioning thecontainer 400 with thetop panel 30 on top, grasping therigid border member 60 and rotating 180° in the direction of arrow A while compressing theside panels 20 until theside panels 20 are spiraled against each other and therigid border members 60 are adjacent and overlay each other. Thecontainer 400 is now collapsed, but downward pressure is required to prevent thecontainer 400 from springing back into an expanded state.FIG. 24 shows the final step of pivoting thelatch members 70 on arigid border member 60 in the direction of arrow B to catch acorresponding catch member 72 on an oppositerigid border member 60 to thereby hold thecontainer 400 in the collapsed state for storage and transportation. - When the
latch members 70 are uncoupled from thecatch members 72, theframe members 22 will bias thecontainer 400 into its fully expanded state. Again, the fully expanded state of the embodiment is that shown inFIG. 17 . - The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
Claims (18)
1. A collapsible structure comprising:
a plurality of body panels, including opposed side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel;
a top end and a floor panel, said top end having an opening therein, said opening including a peripheral edging of stretch-resistant material;
each side panel including a web, opposed side frames, and a peripheral edging of stretch-resistant material, the side frames each having a first frame end and a second frame end and being positioned in a pocket formed by the peripheral edging;
the front panel and the rear panel being connected to the side panels; and
a rigid border member attached to said peripheral edging of said opening.
2. The collapsible structure of claim 1 wherein said floor panel includes a peripheral edging of stretch-resistant material and a looped frame positioned in a pocket formed by the peripheral edging, and wherein said looped frame forms a continuous loop.
3. The collapsible structure of claim 2 wherein each second frame end is coupled to said looped frame.
4. The collapsible structure of claim 1 further including at least one handle member attached to said peripheral edging of said opening.
5. The collapsible structure of claim 2 wherein said floor panel includes a rigid border member attached to said peripheral edging.
6. The collapsible structure of claim 1 wherein said rigid border member includes a mounting element having an abutment to support said peripheral edging.
7. The collapsible structure of claim 5 wherein said rigid border member on said floor panel includes a mounting element having an abutment to support said peripheral edging.
8. The collapsible structure of claim 1 wherein said top end includes a looped frame positioned in a pocket formed by the peripheral edging of the opening, and wherein said looped frame forms a continuous loop.
9. The collapsible structure of claim 8 wherein each first frame end is coupled to said looped frame of said top end.
10. A method of collapsing a collapsible structure comprising the steps of:
providing a collapsible structure having a plurality of body panels, including opposed side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel, a floor panel, and a top end, said top end having an opening therein, each side panel including a web, opposed side frames, and a peripheral edging of stretch-resistant material, the side frames being positioned in a pocket formed by the peripheral edging, and the front panel and the rear panel being connected to the side panels, each of said top end and said floor panel having a rigid frame member attached thereto; and
grasping a first rigid border member and rotating it 180° while compressing the side panels until the side panels are spiraled against each other and the first rigid border member is adjacent to and overlays a second rigid border member.
11. The method of claim 10 further including the steps of:
providing a first rigid frame member with fastener members and a second rigid frame member with corresponding latch members;
applying downward pressure on the collapsed structure; and
pivoting said fastener members to catch said corresponding latch members.
12. A collapsible structure comprising:
a plurality of body panels, including opposed side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel;
a top end and a floor panel, said top end having an opening therein, said opening including a peripheral edging of stretch-resistant material and a looped frame positioned in a pocket formed by the peripheral edging, and wherein the looped frame forms a continuous loop;
the front panel and the rear panel being connected to the side panels; and
a rigid border member attached to said peripheral edging of said opening.
13. The collapsible structure of claim 12 wherein each side panel includes a web, opposed side frames, and a peripheral edging of stretch-resistant material, the frames being positioned in a pocket formed by the peripheral edging.
14. The collapsible structure of claim 13 wherein each of said opposed side frames includes a first frame end and a second frame end.
15. The collapsible structure of claim 13 wherein said floor panel includes a peripheral edging of stretch-resistant material and a looped frame positioned in a pocket formed by the peripheral edging of the floor panel, and wherein the looped frame forms a continuous loop.
16. The collapsible structure of claim 15 wherein each first frame end is coupled to said looped frame of said top end and each second frame end is coupled to said looped frame of said floor panel.
17. The collapsible structure of claim 12 wherein said rigid border member includes a mounting element having an abutment to support said peripheral edging.
18. The collapsible structure of claim 12 further including at least one handle member attached to said rigid border member.
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