Abstract: Height-adjustable standing/sitting desks, capable of being easily collapsed, via pivotable legs, to be easily stored away in common and unique spaces throughout a home may include a desktop, a support frame disposed underneath the desktop, a plurality of legs, and an actuator. The plurality of legs is coupled to the support frame. Each of the plurality of legs includes a plurality of integrated wheels. The actuator is disposed within the support frame and coupled to one or more of the plurality of legs. The actuator is configured to raise and lower the desktop.

Abstract: A multi-function furniture includes: pairs of support frames, each of the support frames having a top end and a bottom end; a plurality of retaining pieces pivotally connected to the top ends of the support frames; pairs of parallel side frames, each of the parallel side frames pivotally connected to the retaining pieces; a series of angular frames, each of the angular frames having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal ends and the proximal ends being pivotally connected to the parallel side frames; wherein one of the pair of the support frames is pivotally connected with the other one of the pair the support frame.

Abstract: A foldable container includes a foldable supporting frame, at least one operation switch arranged on the foldable supporting frame, and a container body supported on the foldable supporting frame. The operation switch is actuated through a pulling operation to move the foldable supporting frame between an unfolded mode and a folded mode. The container has an edge and an opening formed within the edge. At the unfolded mode, the opening is opened. At the folded mode, the opening is closed. The container body is automatically folded as the foldable supporting frame is moved from the unfolded mode to the folded mode. Via a folding method, the foldable supporting frame is folded to reduce an overall size for occupying less storage space when it is not in use.

Abstract: A collapsible, adjustable height table with a compact folded configuration and a range limiter to secure selected table heights.

Abstract: An expandable container is disclosed. The expandable container may include a frame with extendable sections, an expandable material covering the frame and protective plates secured to the expandable material.

Abstract: The present system is directed to a modular apparatus that may be assembled and disassembled repeatedly without the use of tools. The modular system includes connectors that may be fixed to the underside of a plank and then engaged with leg portions. The connectors further include channels to accommodate retention members of additional attachments, such as covers, guards, signage, or racks that may be added onto the modular apparatus to increase its utility. The retention members mate with the connectors to connect and securely hold the attachment and can be removed from the connectors all without the need for tools.

Abstract: A portable stand configured to provide support for the display of art prints and other flattened media, wherein a user is able easily flip through supported items on the stand. The stand including a collapsible/extensible leg portion movable from a collapsed position to an extended position and configured to removably receive a sling portion. The sling portion comprised of a flexible material extending loosely between ends of the device, wherein the sling portion provides resting support to the items placed within the device.

Abstract: The invention discloses a self locking folding bedstead, which comprises two transverse rods and self locking cross mechanisms. The self locking cross mechanism comprises a shearing mechanism, two second connecting rods and two third connecting rods, and the shearing mechanism comprises two first connecting rods. One end of the second connecting rod can be rotatably connected to the transverse rod, the other end can be rotatably connected to the first connecting rod, the third connecting rod can be rotatably connected to the second connecting rod, and the third connecting rod can be rotatably connected to the other first connecting rod. The shearing mechanism, two second connecting rods and two third connecting rods cooperate to form two sets of symmetrically arranged hinge four connecting rods mechanism.

Abstract: An area light includes a base having a first end and a second end, a pair of legs rotatably coupled to the first end of base, where the pair of legs is rotated towards the base when the light is in a stowed configuration and is rotated away from the base when the light is in an open configuration, and a light body having a light head. The light body is rotatably coupled to the base on the first end of the base, wherein the light body is rotated towards the base when the light is in the stowed configuration and is rotated away from the base when the light is in the open configuration. A light deploy mechanism couples the light body to the base. The light deploy mechanism is adjustable to move the light body between the stowed configuration and the open configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile cart for an organ container. The mobile cart includes a top assembly configured to be releasably secured to the organ container, which is at least one of an organ transporter and an organ perfusion apparatus configured to perfuse an organ. It also includes a support structure attached to the top assembly so as to support the top assembly, the support structure being moveable from an extended position to a collapsed position. The top assembly in turn includes distinct primary and secondary locking mechanisms, each of which is configured to secure the support structure in the extended position. And when the support structure is secured in the extended position, both the primary and secondary locking mechanisms must be actuated for the support structure to be moveable to the collapsed position.

Abstract: A portable table (1), comprising a table top (11) and a frame (1a) having two front legs (2, 3) and two rear legs (4, 5) as well as two front arms (6, 7) and two rear arms (8, 9). The front arms and front legs are fastened on a first, front connecting element (12), and the rear arms and rear legs are fastened on a second, rear connecting element (13). The first, front connecting element is connected to the second, rear connecting element by at least one first connecting rod (14). Coupling elements connecting the arms to in each case one first or second longitudinal rod (54, 55), are arranged on the upper ends of the arms. The table top comprises at least one device (65a, 65b, 66a, 66b) by means of which the table top is releasably fastenable on the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel balcony, a kit and a method of attaching a balcony to a building or existing construction. One aspect of the invention provides a balcony for attachment to an existing construction, the existing construction have a plurality of stubs fitted thereto, each stub having a first engagement portion, the balcony having a plurality of second engagement portions on one side of the balcony wherein the first and second engagement portions are arranged to engage with each other so as to cause the weight of the balcony to be supported by the existing construction and the balcony to be securely attached to the construction.

Abstract: A folding table and a manufacturing method of the folding table. The folding table includes a tabletop and a support bracket, the tabletop includes a flat plate and a vertical plate arranged below the peripheral edge of the flat plate. The upper part of the vertical plate protrudes towards the peripheral side of the flat plate to form the clamping part which is clamped with the support bracket. The manufacturing method includes producing a hollow part through a blow molding process, the middle portion of the part concaves inwards; cutting the concave inward part to form two tabletops; and clasping the tabletop on the support bracket.

Abstract: A folding chair with armrests includes a chair frame which includes a left crossed tube structure consisting of a first left crossing tube and a second left crossing tube crossed with and hinged to each other, and a right crossed tube structure consisting of a first right crossing tube and a second right crossing tube crossed with and hinged to each other. The chair frame further includes two backrest tubes, two armrest tubes and two armrest support tubes, lower ends of the two backrest tubes are respectively hinged to the first left crossing tube and the first right crossing tube, two backrest sliders are respectively sleeved on middle portions of the two backrest tubes, and the two backrest sliders are respectively hinged to the second left crossing tube and the second right crossing tube, and one end of each armrest tube is hinged to a respective backrest tube.

Abstract: A welding table may include a table top and one or more legs coupled with the table top. The table top and the one or more legs may be electrically conductive. To inhibit an electric charge from being transmitted from the table top to the one or more legs, the one or more legs may be electrically isolated from the table top. By electrically isolating the one or more legs from the table top, electrical equipment associated with the welding table may be protected from damage, such as electrical burnout. In certain implementations, the one or more legs may be height adjustable, and electrical equipment for adjusting the height of the one or more legs may be protected from damage by electrically isolating the one or more legs from the table top.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible portable table having a top, two pivot frames, a center leg frame and two outer legs. An end support is at each end of a lower surface of the top. A center support is centrally aligned on the lower surface and two pivot supports are provided. Each of the pivot frames is pivotally connected to one of the pivot supports. The center leg frame is pivotally connected to one pivot frame. The outer legs are pivotally connected to the other pivot frame. The pivot supports pivot approximately 180 degrees relative to the table top. The legs can be in a storage position wherein they are generally parallel to the table top. The legs can also be in a deployed position wherein the respective distal ends of the legs are separated by a distance with a midpoint generally aligned with a top midpoint.

Abstract: In an improved sawhorse or clamp horse, a telescoping beam is pierced by a plaurlity of apertures at an insertion angle other than orthogonal to the surface, and a plualrity of push clamps, each bent at the insertion angle, is provided. By inserting a push clamp into the telescoping beam at an insertion angle, a work piece may be held securely in temporary positions during toolwork. The clamp horse's legs terminate in T-shaped feet to provide the option of permanent installation on the floor of the workspace.

Abstract: A folding table is disclosed which has a table top and a leg assembly. The leg assembly includes a pair of unitary legs and a pair of collapsible legs. Each unitary leg has a top end and a bottom end. Each collapsible leg includes a lower leg portion and an upper leg portion pivotally coupled at its lower end through a second pivot. The lower leg portion has top end with a locking flange which extends outwardly so as to abut the upper leg portion when the collapsible leg is in a fully extended position. The lower leg portion has a bottom end. The bottom ends of both the unitary legs and the collapsible legs contact the support surface while the folding table is in both its extended and collapsed configurations.

Abstract: A collapsible support and shopping walker includes eight tubes of equal length that pivot in eight corner supports forming four cross braces. This four-sided cage can then flex in one direction from being fully collapsed to fully extended. Flexible fabric is attached across four corners to this cage allowing it to open about half-way between the collapsed state and full extension and can now be used as a seat. Collapsible diagonal supports, hinged at each end, form a “spider” which provides stability and enables easy opening and closing of the cage by moving the spider head up and down. In order to provide a stable chair or walker the spider must be lockable with the seat in the open position. This is arranged by letting the spider over toggle which stretches the fabric fully and tightens all the joints of the chair.

Abstract: A portable toolbox having a rigid rectangular tool container with an openable top enclosure, a base and a plurality of independently movable legs attached pivotally to the side of the toolbox having wheels and casters that rotate from a storage position to a mobile position so that the toolbox can be manually moved on its wheels and legs from a truck bed to a jobsite. The legs include pivotal cross braces and support braces which are engaged to the toolbox frame in the mobile position. The legs, the cross braces and support braces can all be simply folded up independently for each leg and each leg rotated to a storage position allowing the toolbox to be securely mounted within a truck bed when not in use.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable table that during its use can be set upon a desk or another table, and which has an upwardly extendable top surface with a maximum elevation of approximately one foot. It allows people working in a seated position at their desk to adjust the working top surface thereof to a more comfortable position, and alternatively allow them to comfortably work from the elevated top surface while in a standing position. The portable table is easy to manage, movable from one support surface to another with little effort, spring-assisted with load during up and down deployment, and it promotes improved health and welfare of its users. Applications include, but are not limited to, home use, business use, and use by healthcare workers who need prompt access to instruments and devices while in both sitting and standing positions when caring for different patients during a work day.

Abstract: A portable desk device for storing items and providing a workplace surface. The device includes a desktop having a circular shaped cutout in which objects can be placed. The cutout can be used as a drink holder or for storing items, such as writing utensils. The desktop can further include a storage compartment located beneath the desktop surface, wherein books, magazines, electronic devices, and the like can be stored. The device further includes a foldable frame that supports and removably attaches to the desktop. The frame includes a pair of U-shaped side rails having a pair of vertical legs connected by a horizontal rail. The U-shaped side rails are connected by a crossbar. The frame further includes a hinge disposed in the horizontal rails so to allow the frame to be folded in a compact configuration.

Abstract: A barbecue grill includes an oven, a supporting member, and a pair of holders. The supporting member includes a panel, a first stand, and a second stand in cross connection with the first stand and pivoting on the first stand. One end of the first stand pivots on a bottom of the panel, and one end of the second stand is fixed with the bottom of the panel. The pair of holders support the oven, one end of each of the pair of holders pivots on a bottom of the oven, and another end of each of the pair of holders is fixed on the supporting member. When the pair of holders are detached from the panel, the pair of holders stack on the bottom of the oven, and when the second stand is detached from the panel, the second stand and the panel stack on the first stand.

Abstract: A collapsible table structure comprises a tabletop and a plurality of folding leg assemblies pivotally attached thereto. Each leg assembly comprises a first leg and a second leg connected to each other at a pivot coupling defining an unintruding common axis for movement between an open condition generally resembling an X-shaped configuration and a closed condition wherein the legs, as well as the tabletop, are generally parallelly disposed in a common plane. Each leg is formed by at least two telescopically connected leg sections freely movable through and transversely of the unintruding common axis in moving between extended and retracted positions relative to each other. Each leg includes a locking mechanism for retaining a lower leg section in an extended position. The table structure further includes means for releasing the locking mechanism to facilitate collapsing of the table to its closed condition.

Abstract: An adjustable table includes a table board, a first foot, a second foot, an air pressure bar and an assistant device. The first foot crossly and pivotally connects with the second foot, wherein one end of the first foot pivotally connects with a first fastener on the bottom side of the table board, and one end of the second foot pivotally connects with a pivot joint. The assistant device is fixed between the first fastener and a second fastener, wherein one end of the air pressure bar is fixed on the second fastener while the other end fixed on the assistant device. Therefore, when the air pressure bar is operated, smooth sliding of the air pressure bar is provided, whereby the structural strength of the table is reinforced.

Abstract: A reinforcing arrangement for reinforcing a joint portion between two support units of a foldable furniture object, comprising a first mounting unit which comprises a first mounting body and a first guiding member outwardly protruded from the first mounting body mounting on the first support unit; a second mounting unit which comprises a second mounting body and a second guiding member or a second guiding groove complimentary to and moveably engaging with the first mounting unit to define a maximum extending angle of movement, thereby the first and second support unit are guided to lock into position at an unfolded position at the maximum extending angle and to unlock at a folded position; and a connecting unit pivotally connecting the first support unit and the second support unit between which the two mounting units are positioned, thereby the joint portion is reinforced.

Abstract: A reinforcing arrangement includes two reinforcing units for coupling at two leg members of a foldable furniture respectively and a connecting unit for coupling the reinforcing units with each other. Each reinforcing unit includes a mounting body and a guiding member outwardly protruded from the mounting body, wherein the guiding member has a contoured body having a base portion and two maximum portions spacedly and outwardly protruded from the base portion to define two engaging surfaces between the base portion and the maximum portions. The maximum portions of one of the reinforcing members are engaged with the engaging surfaces of another reinforcing member respectively for enabling the leg members to be pivotally moved with each other. The maximum portions of one of the reinforcing members are also interlocked with the maximum portions of another reinforcing member for restricting a folding angle between the leg members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible stand assembly. The stand includes four sets of strut members wherein each set of struts are rotationally connected at a midpoint and the lower ends of the strut members are rotationally connected to feet and the upper ends of the strut members are rotationally connected to brackets. A cross support member is rotationally connected at a first end of each bracket such that the second end of the cross support member can be secured to the other bracket on the same side of the stand at different locations to provide different widths and heights of the stand. Two sets of struts on opposite sides of the stand extend above the cross support members to create a stop to prevent structures supported by the stand, such as a cooler, from sliding off the stand when erected.

Abstract: Ironing board consisting of a top supported by at least one leg with two sections connected to one another by hinge; said hinge allows lower segment of leg to pivot between an unfolded position, in which said lower segment forms an extension of upper segment of leg, and a folded position, in which lower segment is folded in the direction of upper segment, wherein said hinge contains a mechanism to lock the lower segment in an unfolded position and at least one unlocking button to deactivate the locking mechanism to allow lower segment to rotate into the folded position.

Abstract: A pair of platform assemblies, each having a pair of bracket assemblies being parallel and symmetrically arranged to an underside of a platform. Each bracket assembly is sized and shaped to receive and store a pair of legs during shipping. In a shipping configuration, the platform assemblies are abutted and joined along a mating edge. The pair of legs is inserted into each bracket assembly providing support to the formed shipping platform. A series of leg-receiving apertures are formed in each bracket assembly for insertion of a shoulder of each leg to convert the platform into a table. A brace and locking system can be integrated to reinforce the leg subassembly interface and support. A series of table configurations can be joined to increase the display table width or length as desired.

Abstract: A unique foldable table comprises a collapse-preventing tabletop assembly, a plurality of extendable-leg assemblies releasably attached to the tabletop assembly, and a plurality of scissoring-arm assemblies attached to the extendable-leg assemblies, respectively. The collapse-preventing tabletop assembly has an automatic collapse-preventing system of clamps for automatically cross-interlocking the tabletop and the extendable-leg assemblies to prevent the unique foldable table from folding inwards and collapsing. The extendable-leg assemblies have: an automatic button-latching and button-releasing system of spring-loaded latches for automatically latching and automatically releasing the release buttons to simplify the cumbersome, two-handed table operation into an easy, one-handed table operation to eliminate the risk of personal injury; and an automatic leg-centering system of leg-centering clamps for automatically centering and clamping the extendable-leg assemblies to lock them in place.

Abstract: A foldable stand for supporting an object, the stand being capable of being folded between an unfolded position and a thin flat folded position, comprising a top frame having a generally rectangular planar configuration with front and rear support members interconnected with left and right spaced apart side support members, each of the side support members having a hinge generally midway along the length thereof, permitting the top frame to be folded when the stand is in the folded position, a pair of foldable leg structures, one of which is attached to each side of the top frame for supporting the top frame, a retaining structure for engaging the object and a locking mechanism for engaging the object, wherein manipulation of the top frame to rotate the hinge between the folded and unfolded positions causes each of the leg structures to be correspondingly moved between folded and unfolded positions.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible table structure comprises a tabletop, a table frame, and a plurality of folding legs pivotally attached to the table frame. The tabletop is independently collapsed to a bundled condition, for example, by folding or rolling. Similarly, the table frame and the folding legs are collapsed so as to minimize the amount of space taken up by the collapsed and bundled table frame and legs. The bundled tabletop and the collapsed table frame and legs can be further bundled or packed together for transport and/or storage. The table frame comprises adjustable members that permit the size and footprint of the table frame to be expanded to multiple usable table sizes without compromising the size of the collapsed and bundled table. The folding legs may be adjustable to reduce the size taken up by the legs in the compressed and bundled condition of the table.

Abstract: A gravity deploying bi-pod leg set is provided which automatically locks into position when fully deployed by a gravity slide lock.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: The connector hub provides a means for making a pedestal base for a table or other furniture that is easy to assemble from readily available components, and stable and attractive when complete. The user provides the legs and top, and required fasteners. The connector hub provides for essentially straight legs of wood or metal to attach diagonally near their respective midpoints to each face of the connector in pinwheel fashion, and thence to the underside or substrate of the tabletop or seat, to which they are also attached, thus creating a pedestal base. The connector hub allows the pedestal base to be detached from the tabletop or surface it supports and folded for storage.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldaway worktable mainly for supporting cutting tools. The foldaway worktable comprises a supporting portion and a bracket portion, wherein the supporting portion is disposed on the bracket portion and the bracket portion comprises at least two retractable bars. A connecting bar is connected to and located between the retractable bars. The bracket portion further comprises a clamping device which is rotatably mounted on the connecting bar. When the worktable is fully folded, the length of the retractable bars remains fixed by using the clamping device. The clamping device also allows for avoidance of the inconveniences that normally arise during transport of the worktable, including the unfolding and outspreading of the retractable bars. Therefore, the foldaway worktable is convenient to use whether it is being moved, stored, packed or transported.

Abstract: A mobile barbecue grill includes a base, a first handle, an upper lid, a holding member, a first bracing rack, a second bracing rack and a pair of wheels. The base aims to hold a cooking grid. The first handle is located on an outer side of the base. The upper lid aims to cover the base. The holding member has one end coupling with the bottom of the base. The first bracing rack is located beneath the base and has two first upright bars and a first transverse bar coupling the first upright bars. The first transverse bar is leaned against the holding member and supports the base. The first bracing rack has one end remote from the base and resting on the ground surface. The second bracing rack is located beneath the base and has two second upright bars and a second transverse bar coupling the second upright bars. The second transverse bar is pivotally coupled with the bottom of the base. The second upright bars and the first upright bars are pivotally coupled.

Abstract: A collapsible table comprising a table top that is both removable and foldable and a leg assembly that is fully collapsible and that comprises six sliding points. The table top attaches to the leg assembly by inserting hooks on horizontal arms of the leg assembly into apertures on the side surfaces of the folding table top and then pressing the table top flat onto the leg assembly.

Abstract: A portable platform usable as a seat having at least three outwardly-inclined legs and a seat supported thereby is provided. The legs have nestable sections, an uppermost portion of each leg being attachable to an underside of the platform. The legs are maintained in biased relationship by an elastic cord or cable which extends between the platform and a lowermost section of the legs. The elastic cord or cable extends through each section of the legs, and is tensioned such that the sections may be separated from one another and folded onto an uppermost surface of said platform for storage. An extendable back-supporting member is also provided.

Abstract: The folding work bench folds compactly for storage when not in use and occupies a minimal work space. The folding work bench has a durable work surface, a top storage shelf, a back board for hanging tools, a locking mechanism, and a work table that can be folded up against the back board and locked in a compactly folded configuration that also secures the tools on the back board in the work bench.

Abstract: A personal table is provided having a table top supported by a support assembly. The table top is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and the support assembly preferably includes a first leg and a second leg that are pivotally connected. The legs desirably have a generally X-shaped configuration when the legs are placed in an upright position and the legs can be collapsed into a storage position. Each of the legs may include a lower portion, a body portion and an upper portion that is preferably selectively connected to the table top. The legs, for example, can be connected to the table top by inserting the upper portions of the legs into leg receiving recesses formed in the table top. The leg receiving recesses are preferably integrally formed in the bottom surface of the table top as part of a one-piece construction.

Abstract: A painting stand for supporting articles to be painted. The painting stand includes a pair of bow members being for selectively supporting the articles to be painted. One of the bow members is operationally coupled to the other one of the bow members whereby the bow members are actuatable between a deployed position and a storage position. The deployed position is defined by one of the bow members is positioned at angle to the other one of the bow members to selectively support the articles. The storage position is defined by one of the bow members is positioned substantially adjacent to the other one of the bow members to facilitate storage of the bow members. A pair of extension members are operationally coupled to the bow members whereby each of the extension members extends from one of the bow members to the other one of the bow members. The extension members maintain the bow members at the desired angle when the bow members are in the deployed position.

Abstract: Nesting and folding table, comprising a supporting structure including two pairs of legs, a top articulated to the supporting structure about a horizontal axis and mobile between a position of use and a position of storage, and a pair of supporting devices each including an arched guide fixed with respect to the top, a rotatable arm, and a supporting member, carried by the rotatable arm and slidably engaging said arched guide. The first and the second pairs of legs are both fixed to one another and are staggered with respect to one another in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the surface. Said arm has a first end that rotatably engages an end of a respective leg and a second end that is connected to said supporting member by means of a joint, designed to enable a movement of rotation of the supporting member with respect to said second end of the arm about at least two mutually orthogonal axes.

Abstract: A locking device for a foldable collapsible seat is provided. The collapsible seat includes a plurality of legs. A pivoting mechanism pivotally connects together the plurality of legs. A seat portion is mounted to an upper end of the plurality of legs. A locking device is removably positioned above the pivoting mechanism for wedging apart the plurality of legs and increasing a rigidity of the collapsible seat in an expanded, setup position.

Abstract: A portable platform having at least three outwardly-inclined legs and a platform supported thereby is provided, the legs each having multiple nestable sections, an uppermost portion of each of the legs being adapted to be attached to an underside of said platform, the legs being maintained in biased relationship to an underside of the platform by an elastic cord or cable which extends between the underside of the platform and a lowermost section of the legs, with the elastic cord or cable extending through each of the respective sections of the legs, with the elastic cord or cable being tensioned such that the sections of the legs may be separated from one another and folded onto an uppermost surface of said platform in storage relationship thereto, with the platform being comprised of dimensionally-stable foldable sections.

Abstract: A foldable stand includes two lower parts and two upper parts, the two lower parts are respectively and pivotably connected to the two upper parts by two plates located between the two lower parts. Each plate has two stops on two sides thereof so as to maintain the two lower parts at an angle. Each of the two upper parts has two protrusions which can be respectively in contact with the two lower parts to maintain the angle between the two upper parts. The two lower parts can be pivoted toward each other and the two upper parts can be pivoted and positioned on two outsides of the two lower parts.

Abstract: A movable table stand is mainly composed of a platform, a first foot frame, a second foot frame and a joint member. The platform has an upper surface for a table saw to be mounted thereon and provided with a sliding groove at its two lengthwise sides respectively. A locking member is set at a front end of each sliding groove. The first foot frame is fixed pivotally with a supporting shaft having a sliding pivot at its two sides respectively for sliding along the sliding groove of the platform. The second foot frame is provided with a fixing bolt at its two sides respectively able to insert coordinately into the joint member. The joint member is fixed on the first foot frame and connected pivotally with the platform and the second foot frame.

Abstract: A radial-hinge mechanism includes one or more elongated members arranged and interconnected into a unique, geometry-based, closed-loop assembly often resembling a multi-point star when in its fully-closed mode. The mechanism's signature function is its variable nature of pivoting open from a centralized hinge-core as its substantially circular inner-aperture concurrently contracts in its own circular dimensions. Additionally, the mechanism has a natural susceptibility to spring-biasing techniques to further modify its versatility and performance.