Multi-partite article

摘要

The present invention provides a multi-partite article 20 comprising a plurality of frame members 12 detachably engageable to a plurality of support members 14 to form an article frame 22 in which the plurality of frame members 12 are disposed coaxially and are spaced apart from each other to define an internal volume. The multi-partite article 20 can be assembled and disassembled as required for ease of storage and/or transportation.

主权项

1. A multi-partite article comprising:
a plurality of frame members; a plurality of support members, wherein the plurality of support members are detachably engageable to the plurality of frame members to form an article frame in which the plurality of frame members are disposed coaxially and are spaced apart from each other to define an internal volume; and a locking member detachably engageable to the plurality of support members, wherein the locking member comprises a plurality of locking member recesses arranged such that when the locking member engages with the plurality of support members, each locking member recess corresponds to each support member, and wherein the locking member is arranged such that when the locking member is rotated from an unlocked position in which each support member is located in a locking member recess to a locked position in which each support member is not located in a locking member recess, the locking member urges the support members into an interference fit with the frame members.