Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
  • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
  • A45F3/22—Hammocks; Hammock spreaders
  • A45F3/24—Stands; Supports

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• the invention relates to a foldable hammock support frame.
• a hammock Generally the installation of a hammock consists in stretching it between two trees or two points of attachment by means of ropes or other devices of fixing and stabilization. But in places where these attachment points do not exist, for example on a lawn, beach, terrace or in an apartment, it is impossible to use such as the hammock without having an appropriate support frame .
• the solution which consists in producing, with the aid of integral elements hinged together, a folding frame, the transport and implementation of which are much easier.
• a horizontal bar constituting a base spar, carrying at each of its ends a support column, the two columns forming with the spar a very open V.
• the columns and the spar are each formed two foldable parts one on the other.
• the columns, as well as lateral support legs are articulated on the spar.
• the entire frame can therefore be folded up and thus occupies only a small volume, which facilitates its handling.
• this folding frame To ensure in the open position the solidity of this folding frame, it is generally fitted at the level of the columns, removable and / or articulated support legs, or reinforcement bars capable of withstanding the significant stresses which are exerted on the frame and more precisely on the end columns . But these elements weigh down the whole to the detriment of the maneuverability and the flexibility of the support.
• the invention overcomes these drawbacks by proposing simpler technical means which compensate for the lack of maneuverability and flexibility of use presented by the previous embodiments.
• the frame according to the invention also lends itself to the addition of additional elements such as a parasol or a tray.
• the main object of the invention is therefore a foldable hammock support frame, all of which are integral, comprising at least two columns each composed of two elements, one of the two elements being able to be folded down over the other, and comprising at least one horizontal bar composed of two parts connected by a hinge and locked by a latch, support feet developing on either side of the horizontal bar, frame according to which an assembly part receives locking members to lock on it the columns, the horizontal bar and the support feet, and according to which additional devices are mounted on at least one column in a deployable and / or movable manner.
• an additional device consists of a parasol mounted at the top of the element of a column by means of a bracket and a connection tube fixed to a piece of 'assembly and connection, a lever being articulated on the bracket, lever on which pivots an arm connected to the handle of the parasol, to be able to manipulate and orient it.
• Figures 5 to 8 views of the joints between the elements of the columns and horizontal bars.
• Figures 10 and 11 elevation and plan views of a mechanism for opening the frame.
• Figure 12 the articulation of the mechanism according to Figures 10 and 11.
• Figures 13 an elevational view of an alternative embodiment of the frame.
• FIGS 14 to 16 views showing the phases * of deployment of the frame according to Figure 13.
• Figures 17 and 18, respectively elevation and plan views of another embodiment.
• FIG. 7 illustrate a first preferred embodiment of the invention.
• the hammock support frame comprises two columns each composed of two elements 1 and 2 connected by a connecting and articulation part 21 forming a sleeve, composed of two parts articulated to one another by a hinge 22.
• This part has grooves of guide 23 allowing it to slide on the elements provided for this purpose with pins 24 forming stops.
• As the connecting and articulation piece 21 covers the elements 1 and 2 as seen in FIG. 7, it ensures the rigidity of these elements in extension of one another and allows the column to resist the various torsional and rotational movements induced by the upper element 1 under normal conditions of use. Stability and resistance are thus ensured during the placement of the hammock.
• each column is fixed at the top of a horizontal bar itself made up of two parts 6 and 7 connected by a hinge 9 and blocked by a closing hook or latch 8.
• This fixing of each column on the bar is ensured by a piece assembly 3 comprising at least one horizontal axis of articulation 12 for the lower element 2 of the column, and two vertical axes of articulation 13 for support feet 10 which develop on either side of the horizontal bar.
• the element 2 of the column is provided with a blocking member 4 which is anchored in the assembly part 3 provided for this purpose with a suitable notch and a stop 5 to stop the movement of 1 ' element 2.
• each support leg 10 is provided with a lock 11 also allowing it to be rigidly anchored on the assembly part 3, and thus to avoid any movement.
• the locking system 4 is advantageously composed of a cleat articulated on an axis by means of a spring, and blocks any movement of the vertical uprights in the use position when the cleat is put in place in the groove operated for this purpose in the assembly part 3.
• the frame thus described is therefore formed of two large folding assemblies consisting, on the one hand of a base formed of horizontal bars 6 and 7, on the other hand of columns formed of elements 1 and 2 , these assemblies being articulated with each other. They are advantageously made from square section tubes.
• FIG. 8 and 9 how are made the hinge 9 and the latch 8, the latter being formed of a strip spring.
• a handle 25 articulated on an axis of rotation 26 is fixed on a part of the horizontal bar 6 in order to facilitate the transport of the frame.
• FIG. 12 shows the articulation 28 which constitutes the centerpiece of the system.
• the columns can thus be simultaneously opened and support feet. This movement is stopped by a stop 30 ( Figure 10).
• FIG 13 shows another embodiment of the frame according to Figure 1, in which the same elements have the same references.
• the connecting piece 21 of FIG. 1 is replaced by a circular articulation 30.
• the elements 1 and 2 are aligned. Holes are placed in the frame, at the top of the vertical elements 1 of each column. They allow to receive hooks for the installation of the hammock. Plastic end pieces 31 are placed, for sealing them, at the end of the open tubular elements, such as the elements 1, the horizontal bars 6 and 7 and the support feet 10.
• a parasol 32 is mounted on the frame by means of a bracket 33 comprising a connection tube, which being fixed to an assembly and connection part 34 fitted at the top of the element 1 of a column. Assembly bolts 35 interconnect these various parts.
• the one included in part 34 allows the rotation of the connection tube until the latter is stopped by a stop 36.
• the stopping of the rotary movement marks the first phase of development of the parasol.
• the horizontal tube forming the base of the stem 33 operates a rotation along an axis defined by an assembly bolt, the rotation also being limited by the stop 36.
• the second phase of deployment is then completed, the last phase of deployment of the parasol is carried out on the bracket or the handle 37 is articulated on an end bolt 35.
• the coils 38 of the parasol are articulated and pass from the closed position to the open position by means of sliding rings 39 on the handle.
• the parasol being in the deployed position as shown in Figure 13, the user can manipulate and orient it while lying in the hammock. For this it has a .levier 40 terminated by a handle 42 and, articulated on the bracket 33 on which pivots an arm 41 itself connected to the handle of the parasol. Articulation axes are obviously provided between these various parts.
• the other column receives a tray 49 provided for placing refreshments, books or any objects within easy reach of the user.
• a metal support 43 of the plate engages in a vertical sleeve 44 fixed to one element 2. The support can therefore rotate relative to the column, and can be locked by an assembly pin not shown.
• the plate is also slidably mounted on its support.
• Figure 14 shows the frame in the folded position and therefore compact. We see that on the one hand the two parts 6 and 7 of the horizontal bar are joined to one another and that on the other hand the elements 1 and 2 of each column are also folded, and folded down along the parts power stations.
• FIG. 15 and 16 illustrate the first two unfolding phases. We start by spreading parts 6 and 7 until the horizontal bar is flat on the ground. It will be understood that it is then easy to raise the columns and then to lock the elements 1 and 2 in the upright position to result in the final deployment of FIG. 13.
• the device comprises four columns each composed of two elements 1 and 2.
• the columns are connected to two horizontal bars each formed of two parts 6 and 7 articulated and foldable, as in the previous case.
• the elements 2 are connected to the horizontal bars by plates 46 and springs 47.
• Each pair of columns forms a triangle, the upper end of which, at the junction point of the elements 1, is capped by a connecting element 48 comprising the point of hanging hammock.
• the additional parts in particular the parasol, develops from the connecting element 48, as in the first variant.
• the plate 49 is mounted on one or the other of the two columns, on one side of the frame.

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