A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
One embodiment of the invention relates to a self-contained folding shelter, including a rigid base with a first base portion and a second base portion and a hinge coupled to the first base portion and the second base portion. The hinge defines a hinge axis such that the first base portion and the second base portions are pivotally movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The folding shelter further includes a first pair of rail members disposed along the sides of the first base portion and a second pair of rail members disposed along the sides of the second base portion. The first and second pairs of rail members extend generally orthogonal to the hinge axis. The first pair of rail members are aligned with the second pair of rail members when the first and second base portions are in the open configuration. The folding shelter further includes a plurality of frame members, each of the frame members having a pair of ends spaced apart and movably coupled to the plurality of rail members such that each frame member is configured to pivot relative to the rail members and translate along the length of the rail members. The folding shelter further includes a cover supported by the frame members to define an interior space, and a panel coupled to the rigid base. The panel is pivotable between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position. The panel is coupled to an edge of the cover when in the vertical position and configured to pass electrical power to the interior space. In the closed configuration, the rigid base defines a storage space sized to receive the plurality of frame members, the cover, and the panel.
One embodiment of the invention relates to a self-contained folding shelter, including a rigid base with a first base portion and a second base portion and a hinge coupled to the first base portion and the second base portion. The hinge defines a hinge axis such that the first base portion and the second base portions are pivotally movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The folding shelter further includes a first pair of rail members disposed along the sides of the first base portion and a second pair of rail members disposed along the sides of the second base portion. The first and second pairs of rail members extend generally orthogonal to the hinge axis. The first pair of rail members are aligned with the second pair of rail members when the first and second base portions are in the open configuration. The folding shelter further includes a plurality of frame members, each of the frame members having a pair of ends spaced apart and movably coupled to the plurality of rail members such that each frame member is configured to pivot relative to the rail members and translate along the length of the rail members. The folding shelter further includes a cover supported by the frame members to define an interior space, and a panel coupled to the rigid base. The panel is pivotable between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position. The panel is coupled to an edge of the cover when in the vertical position and configured to pass electrical power to the interior space. In the closed configuration, the rigid base defines a storage space sized to receive the plurality of frame members, the cover, and the panel.
Foldable tent
LUDLOW BRIAN J (author)
2016-11-01
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
E04H
Gebäude oder ähnliche Bauwerke für besondere Zwecke
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BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES