Patent ID: 8047391
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A foldable and portable frame, comprising: a rectangular top wherein the rectangular top comprises a first horizontal bending joint; a second horizontal bending joint; a first lock and release linkage; and a second lock and release linkage; a rectangular bottom wherein the rectangular bottom comprises a first back vertical bending; a second back vertical bending joint; a first front vertical bending joint; and a second front vertical bending joint; wherein the rectangular top is connected to the rectangular bottom by four substantially same length vertical posts, wherein the four vertical posts are substantially perpendicular to the rectangular top and the rectangular bottom, thereby forming the foldable and portable frame in a erected state as a substantially rectangular structure and the foldable and portable frame is adapted to be folded in a collapsed state when the first lock and release linkage and the second lock and release linkage are in a released state, and the two horizontal bending joints pivot the two released linkages up to ninety degrees in a horizontal inward fashion, and the first back vertical bending joint and the second back vertical bending joint are folded inwardly toward the rectangular bottom and the first front vertical bending joint and the second front vertical bending joint are folded inwardly toward the rectangular bottom, and each of the front or back vertical bending joints has a reinforcing plate as part of the integral structure of the joint.