Patent ID: 7475700
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A portable shelter comprising: a plurality of support arches, each arch comprising first and second end portions and first and second arched segments continuous with the first and second end portions respectively; the first and second arched segments of each support arch being pivotally coupled to one another at an apex of the arch such that the end portions of each support arch are foldable against one another; a first base member pivotally coupling each first end portion thereon such that the first end portion is be arranged for pivotal movement about a respective pivot axis such that: a second base member pivotally coupling each second end portion thereon so as to be arranged for pivotal movement about a respective pivot axis such that: the support arches being pivotal between a first position in which all of the support arches lay flat in a common plane so as to be nested within one another and a second position in which the end portions of each support arch are unfolded and spaced apart from one another and the support arches are angularly offset from one another about the respective pivot axes thereof to form a domed structure; and a cover of flexible material arranged to span the support arches in the second position such that the domed structure is arranged to be enclosed by the cover.