Childrens play structure

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1997-09-12

1999-03-16

Johnson, Blair M.

Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel

Plural strip, slat, or panel type

Portable

52281, 522822, 403217, A47G 500

Patent

active

058817891

ABSTRACT:
A children's play structure includes a frame having hinge structures that enable the structure to be arranged into a free-standing structure having a variety of adjustable positions. Interchangeable panels can be provided for removable attachment to the structure. At least one of the panels may include an article mounting sheet configured to receive articles such as drawings, photographs, and the like in one or more transparent pockets. The frame is easily assembled and is foldable into a compact structure when not in use. A hinge mount structure having two mounting posts facilitates assembly, disassembly, folding, and adjustable positioning, and affords structural stability to the free-standing play structure. In particular, such a hinge structure allows adjoining frames to be mounted at the same level and to be freely pivoted independently of one another. Further, a coupling structure enables portions of the play structure to be divided into segments that can be attached upon assembly. The coupling structure enables the play structure to be reduced in size for shipment or storage.

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