Patent ID: 6257262
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: E04H,Y10S

Abstract:
A three-dimensional shape modification camouflage structure for camouflaging large, roofed edifices from aerial observation comprising:a metal frame comprised of metal bar members in substantially parallel horizontal and substantially parallel vertical arrays when assembled, having hinge means connecting the bars at substantially perpendicular junctions when assembled, which allow for the frame to be raised or lowered;a fabric cover imbued on its outside surface with shapes and colors resembling detailed attributes of surrounding smaller edifices for placement over the frame to form a three-dimensional camouflage structure;at least two crank means;at least two windup cable means, each attached at one end to the upper portion of the frame and at the other to a crank means;pulley means for each cable means for guiding the cable means and for providing mechanical advantage to the crank means; andsupporting structure for the pulley means,wherein the frame is capable of being raised and lowered repeatedly and successively with the fabric cover placed over the frame.