1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to collapsible structures, and in particular, structures supported by resilient loop members maintained in overlapping relationship with each other. These structures may be twisted and folded to reduce the overall size of the structure.
2. Background Art
A number of prior art shade or tent structures have been provided for a wide variety of uses, such as for camping, for shade, or for play by children. Examples of these shade structures are illustrated in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,990,463 to Norman, 4,825,892 to Norman, 5,038,812 to Norman, and 5,467,794 and 5,560,385 both to the present inventor. Each of these shade structures also uses one or more resilient loop members to support the structure in an expanded configuration. These shade structures may be twisted and folded to reduce the overall size of the shade structure.