Patent ID: 8074669
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: A47C,E04H

Abstract:
1. A multi-function expandable-collapsible frame apparatus comprising: a central support assembly, wherein the central support assembly further comprises a top central joint member and a bottom central joint member; a plurality of central leg assemblies, wherein each of the central leg assemblies further comprise a top assembly joint and a bottom assembly joint; a plurality of side leg assemblies, wherein each of the plurality of side leg assemblies further comprise a top assembly joint and a bottom assembly joint; a plurality of crossing central leg frame members, wherein one of the plurality of central leg frame members radially extends outward from the top central joint member of the central support assembly to the corresponding bottom assembly joint of the adjacent one of the plurality of central leg assemblies and wherein another of the plurality of central leg frame members radially extends outward from the bottom central joint member of the central support assembly to the corresponding top assembly joint of the adjacent one of the plurality of central leg assemblies; a plurality of crossing side leg frame members, wherein one side leg frame member radially extends outward from the top assembly joint of one of the plurality of central leg assemblies to the corresponding bottom assembly joint of one of the plurality of adjacent side leg assemblies, and wherein another one side leg frame member radially extends outward from the bottom assembly joint of the one of the plurality of central leg assemblies to the corresponding top assembly joint of the adjacent one of the plurality of side leg assemblies; wherein each of the plurality of side leg assemblies are only radially attached to one of the plurality of central leg assemblies, and are not laterally attached to any other of the plurality of side leg assemblies; wherein each of the plurality of central leg assemblies are only radially attached to the central support assembly and attached to only one of the plurality of side leg assemblies; and a plurality of cross strap members, wherein each cross strap member is disposed to the top central joint member of the central support assembly and the top assembly joint of at least one of the plurality of central leg assemblies to provide support for the multi-function expandable-collapsible frame apparatus such that when a force is applied to the central support assembly the multi-function expandable-collapsible frame apparatus further stabilizes by creating a tension in a covering member, and in the expanded frame apparatus.