Patent ID: 6082922
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: A47D,Y10T

Abstract:
A foldable joint for a playpen comprising:a seat havingtwo spaced part side plates one of which defines holes respectively in both ends and an integral connecting plate;two tubes respectively pivotally mounted on the end of the seat by a pivot, each having a first aperture and second aperture defined therein; andtwo U-shaped trips respectively disposed in the tubes, each having a first lug inserted through the first aperture of the tube and the hole of the side plate and a second lug inserted through the second aperture of the tube;two rotatable sleeves respectively mounted around the tubes each havinga channel formed therein for receiving the second lug;a shield formed above the channel to cover the second lug:a slot defined therein for receiving a pin to fasten in the tube to axially fix the sleeve; anda tongue formed thereon to facilitate rotating the sleeve;whereby, the tubes can be folded upwards when the first lugs are pressed inwards.