LEANING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

摘要

A leaning support structure (10, 500) that is lightweight, expandable by a single hand and has a sturdy base without the need for insertion into the ground. The leaning support structure includes first (20) and second (25) elongated support members offset from each other, each support member having upper (35, 45) and lower ends (40, 50) and a predetermined connecting point (220, 210). A handle (55) may be placed on the upper end of the first elongated support member to cover the offset portion (30) between the first and the second elongated support members, improving the feel and the aesthetic appearance. At the predetermined connecting points (220, 210), a connector (215) connects the elongated support members. A groove (310) and a female securing portion (410) are located in the upper half of the first elongated support member. A rod (320), which fits into the groove (310) to limit the relative angle between the elongated support members, and a male securing portion (360) are located in the upper half of the second elongated support member. In use, one places the lower end of the second elongated support member on a surface and extends the leaning support structure by applying pressure to the upper end of the first elongated support member, thereby forming a V-shaped opening above the predetermined connecting points. The leaning support structure is leaned against an article which is to be supported, and the article to be supported leans against and through the V-shaped opening (240). A high friction surface (340, 350) may be placed in the V-shaped opening to prevent slippage of the device to be supported.