Patent ID: 6325086
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A collapsible fabric structure, comprising first and second wall members each having a coilable frame which forms a loop defining a pair of opposed sides when the structure is expanded and which is capable of being coiled into three loops when the structure is collapsed, a side of the first wall member being connected to a side of the second wall member, wherein the connection between the sides of the wall members is made by an elongate arch forming member of resilient material having a pair of free ends, the arch forming member being capable of being coiled when the structure is collapsed and, when the structure is expanded, forming an arch which extends from a first free end along at least part of the side of the first wall member, across to the side of the second wall member, and along at least part of the side of the second wall member to the second free end, the arch forming member exerting a separating force between the first and second wall members.