Collapsible low-profile privacy structure

摘要

Aspects are directed to a collapsible privacy structure that has a low profile when in an un-deployed state to preserve the sight lines of observers. The collapsible privacy structure may then be deployed causing a canopy structure to extend upwardly forming an internal volume that provides privacy and seclusion to the user of the structure. The internal volume may be used for a bathroom, a shower, a medical evaluation/treatment space, and/or a changing space. Upon the departure of the user from the internal volume, the collapsible privacy structure may return to the low profile nature provided by the undeployed state.

主权项

1. A collapsible privacy structure comprising:
a base structure having a front portion and an opposite back portion and a first side and an opposite second side; a canopy support having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the canopy support at the proximal portion pivotally coupled to the base structure; a canopy of flexible material coupled to the base structure proximate the back portion and coupled to the distal portion of the canopy support; a collection vessel coupled with the base structure between the first side and the second side; a collection vessel linkage assembly having a first end and a second end, the collection vessel linkage first end pivotally coupled with a canopy support and the collection vessel linkage second end pivotally coupled with the collection vessel; and an actuator linkage assembly pivotally coupled to the base structure and pivotally coupled to the canopy support, wherein the actuator linkage assembly is comprised of a carrier link having a first end and a second end and a lift link having a first end and a second end, wherein the carrier link first end is pivotally connected to the base structure, the carrier link second end is pivotally connected with the first end of the lift link, and the second end of the lift link is pivotally connected to the canopy support for actuating and deploying the canopy.