(57) 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.
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