Low Cost Bracketless Foldable High Tension Hammock Stand with Interlocking Members

Abstract

A high tension low profile foldable hammock assembly which provides a high tension hammock where very low profile support arms require only an elevation of around 25 degrees. In the present use the unfolding of the legs and upward arms is inherently locking the legs in position. A new design of tensioning lever is being described as being easily manufactured, installed and operated. A new concept of hammock stand with arched or straight center section and straight arm permits a new single bolt attachment for the legs. An innovative tension stabilizing means is demonstrated as preferred way to allow using the high tension Comfort X Hammock in a single operation.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A high tension low profile foldable hammock stand with interlocking members comprising:
 a pair of horizontal members having first and second ends;   a pair of foldable support legs operatively connected to the horizontal members;   a pair of foldable upward arms fastened to each end of the horizontal support members by some attachment means with interlocking means to the hammock stand;   a pair of attachments, one fixed and one being the increase force lever for tensioning the hammock from 20 to 100 lbs plus at the ends of each of the upward arms;   a design configuration between the horizontal member, the upward arm and the leg wherein the upward arm elevation is around 25 degrees, and between 20 to 30 degrees;   a pair of attachment means at the upper end of the support arm whereby a hammock can be hung.   
     
     
         2 . The hammock stand of  claim 1  wherein the tensioning lever has one or more than one locking position and each upward arm has a locking pin. 
     
     
         3 . The hammock stand of  claim 1  wherein fine tensioning is done via chain link numbers or rope adjustments. 
     
     
         4 . The hammock stand of  claim 3  wherein the interlocking section of the upward arm is an integral part of those members. 
     
     
         5 . The hammock stand of  claim 4  wherein the central members, the upward arms and the legs are made of wood. 
     
     
         6 . The hammock stand of  claim 1  wherein the hammock ropes are fastened to each end of the hammock stand with various fastening means. 
     
     
         7 . The hammock stand of  claim 1  wherein large spacing washers in between the central members and the upward arm permit folding and unfolding with compression members on those fasteners. 
     
     
         8 . The hammock stand of  claim 1  wherein the increase force lever is inserted into the end of the upward arm. 
     
     
         9 . The hammock stand of  claim 1  wherein the horizontal members are in the form of an arch. 
     
     
         10 . The hammock stand of  claim 1  wherein the supporting members are made of metallic or man-made material. 
     
     
         11 . A high tension low profile foldable hammock stand comprising:
 a pair of horizontal members having a first and second end;   a pair of foldable support legs operatively connected to the upward arms by a single fastener;   a pair of foldable upward arms are also fastened to the horizontal members by a single fastener with interlocking anti-rotation surfaces with the top part of the leg and the bottom end part of the horizontal members;   a pair of attachments, one fixed and one being an increase force lever for tensioning the hammock to 20 to 100 lbs;   a design configuration between the central member, the upward arms and the leg wherein the upward arm elevation is around 20 to 30 degrees;   a pair of attachment means at the upper end of the support arm whereby a hammock can be hung.   
     
     
         12 . The hammock stand of  claim 11  wherein the tensioning lever has various closing or locking positions and each upward arm has a locking pin. 
     
     
         13 . The hammock stand of  claim 11  wherein fine tensioning is done via link numbers or robe adjustments. 
     
     
         14 . The hammock stand of  claim 13  wherein the interlocking sections of the horizontal members are an integral part of those members. 
     
     
         15 . The hammock stand of  claim 14  wherein the central members, the upward arms and legs are made of wood. 
     
     
         16 . The hammock stand of  claim 11  wherein the hammock is supported at each end by 2 wide horizontal supports giving a strong combined tension-stabilizing strength. 
     
     
         17 . The hammock stand of  claim 11  wherein the supporting members are made of metallic or man-made material. 
     
     
         18 . The hammock stand of  claim 11  wherein large spacing washers and compression fasteners are located between central members and upward arms. 
     
     
         19 . The hammock stand of  claim 11  wherein the increase force lever surrounds the end of the upward arm.