Global Patent Index - EP 0021627 A2

EP 0021627 A2 19810107 - Collapsible support structure, e.g. for books.

Title (en)

Collapsible support structure, e.g. for books.

Title (de)

Zusammenlegbare Stütze, z.B. für Bücher.

Title (fr)

Structure de support repliable, p.ex. pour livres.

Publication

EP 0021627 A2 19810107 (EN)

Application

EP 80301816 A 19800602

Priority

CA 329006 A 19790604

Abstract (en)

Light-weight collapsible support structures in the nature of easels, book rests and the like which are self sustaining in a predetermined fully erected configuration, comprise in the fully erected configuration a multiplicity of forwardly facing panels (10, 12, 14) upstanding in a rearwardly inclined or substantially vertical postion to provide support surfaces for the displaying, supporting or anchoring of articles such as pads, books or the like. Forwardly extending ledge portions (16, 18, 20) from the bottom edges of such support surfaces, said ledges serving to rigidify and stabilize the erect configuration of these structures against collapse, but so adapted as to be foldable into a position allowing for such structures to be compactly folded up and collapsed for storage or for carrying when not in use. Behind the support surfaces, a plurality of panels (42, 44, 46) secures the various panels of the support structure against relative displacement.

IPC 1-7

A47B 19/08

IPC 8 full level

A47F 5/11 (2006.01); A47B 19/08 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47B 19/08 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0021627 A2 19810107; EP 0021627 A3 19810624; EP 0021627 B1 19840418; CA 1135146 A 19821109; DE 3067523 D1 19840524; JP S564484 U 19810116; JP S6034197 Y2 19851011

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 80301816 A 19800602; CA 329006 A 19790604; DE 3067523 T 19800602; JP 7674880 U 19800604