Patent ID: 6012790
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: E04H,G09F

Abstract:
A collapsible, multi-functional kiosk comprising:a polygonal base member;a plurality of frame members;first interlocking means releasably secure selective said frame members to said polygonal base member;said first interlocking means utilizes a member protruding from one of said selectively connected frame members and disposed within a plane of said frame members from which said member protrudes;said first interlocking means also utilizes a recess in said frame member within which said protruding member of said first interlocking structure is receivable;second interlocking means releasably secure said frame members to each other;said second interlocking means also utilizes a member protruding outwardly from said selected frame member and within a plane of said frame members from which it protrudes;said second interlocking means also utilizes a recess in said base and roof members with which said protruding member of said second interlocking means is receivable;a tenon protruding from said selected frame members in each of said first interlocking means;a T-lug protruding from said selected frame members in each of said second interlocking means;one or more mortises provided in said base and roof members in each of said first interlocking means associated with said base and roof members;a keyhole recess provided in selected frame members to be engaged by said T-lugs in each said second interlocking means;a hollow, central cavity defined a connection of said frame members to each other as well as by the connection of said frame members to said polygonal base;a refreshment dispenser being supported within said hollow, central cavity;a trash receptacle also being supported within said hollow, central cavity;an aperture penetrating at least one of said frame members to provide access to said refreshment dispenser and said trash receptacle;panel portions provided on an exterior of selected frame members to present advertising displays; and,one of said roof members releasably secured to said selected frame members.