Portable, folding storage structures with carrying case and methods therefor

a storage structure and folding technology, applied in the field of portable foldable storage structures, can solve the problems of lack of adequate storage, many problems, limited storage space of vehicles, etc., and achieve the effect of not allowing the storage of personal items in an open manner

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-26
HOWE LILA M +1
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Unfortunately, it is common for such vehicles to have limited storage space, and many personal items are therefore stored or stowed either within or attached to such vehicles.
This lack of adequate storage creates many problems.
However, the rules and regulations of many campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks do not allow the storage of personal items in an open manner.
Although some of these structures can be used for storage, such structures tend to be bulky, h

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Roof Cover and Pouch

[0093]FIGS. 17-21 show a preferred second embodiment roof cover 200. The features of roof cover 200 include a pouch for carrying the folded and contracted wall, roof and floor panel assemblies discussed above or ones substantially similar thereto. Cover 200 also has features that serve to fold shut the pouch opening.

[0094] As shown, this embodiment further shows a cover which either or both folds an opening side flap and an end flap. This is used to reduce the overall width and length of the completely knocked-down and encased structure in the storage or stowage condition. The foldable panel assemblies and the stowed unit thus become easily portable and carrying case cover protect the folding panel assemblies for transport and stowage. This may be in a storage compartment of a recreational vehicle, a boat, home storage shelving or wherever the unit is stored. Further specifics of the second embodiment will now be described with aid and in light of the first embo...

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Foldable storage structures and methods of erecting, contracting and storing such structures are described. The storage structure includes effectively rigid wall panels coupled by hinges to form an enclosure. The wall panels can be foldable and connected to a foldable floor panel assembly. The structure has a roof assembly which has a foldable panel assembly which mounts to or within a cover. The preferred cover has two layers to provide a flexible pouch in which the floor panels, wall panels and roof panels can be stored when folded into contracted conditions. The cover is configured to be releasably coupled to the top edge of the wall panels. Encircling straps may be used about the folded parts of the structure to serve as carrying handles. The cover preferably serves as both the roof skin when erected and as a carrying case when the structure is collapsed for portability or storage.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] This disclosure pertains to portable foldable storage structures and to methods for erecting, contracting and storing such structures. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In society today, many individuals enjoy spending time traveling in recreational vehicles, campers, motor homes, trailers, and boats. In fact, many people live in such vehicles on either a full-time or on a part-time basis. Unfortunately, it is common for such vehicles to have limited storage space, and many personal items are therefore stored or stowed either within or attached to such vehicles. [0003] This lack of adequate storage creates many problems. For example, when stopping in campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks, or in other locations, many individuals would like to store their personal items outside of their vehicles. However, the rules and regulations of many campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks do not allow the storage of personal items in an open manner. Therefore, there ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H1/12E04H15/00
CPCE04H15/008E04H1/1205
Inventor HOWE, LILA M.HOWE, ROY L.
Owner HOWE LILA M
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