Patent ID: 8756727
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: A47D

Abstract:
1. A foldable enclosure apparatus for a child comprising: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the enclosure; a base assembly connected to the upper assembly forming a lower portion of the enclosure and comprising a plurality of base legs provided in an X-shaped configuration; and at least four lower corner assemblies such that each of the plurality of base legs is connected to at least one of the four lower corner assemblies; a side structure comprising a plurality of posts connecting the upper assembly to the base assembly; and a hub assembly connected to the base assembly and centrally located with respect to the four corner assemblies; wherein the operation of the hub assembly causes relative movement of the base assembly consistent with an open position and a closed position of the apparatus in response to movement of the hub assembly such that the plurality of posts remain substantially parallel to a vertical axis of the a apparatus as the apparatus moves between the closed position and the open position and the apparatus remains upright when in the closed position.