Collapsible single point hammock frame
A hammock frame allows for the connection of one end of a hammock to a structure at the location and the other end to a hammock frame. The attachment of the hammock frame to the structure is non-permanent and does not damage the surface of the structure. The hammock frame is collapsible, allowing it to be easily transported with the hammock. The hammock frame provides the second point of connection for the hammock, allowing it to be used most anywhere.
1. A non-permanent, collapsible frame for supporting a hammock comprising: an overhead bar having a first end and a second end; a single vertical support bar connected to the second end of the overhead bar and the single vertical support bar directly supporting a first end of the hammock; a termination plate attachable to a support structure, the termination plate connected to the first end of the overhead bar and directly supporting a second end of the hammock; and a base, the base to be placed on a surface or ground, to receive and support a portion of the single vertical support bar.
2. The non-permanent, collapsible frame according to claim 1 , wherein the overhead bar and the single vertical support bar comprise a plurality of sections.
3. The non-permanent, collapsible frame according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sections of the overhead bar are removably attachable to each other and the plurality of sections of the vertical support bar are removably attachable to each other.
4. The non-permanent, collapsible frame according to claim 1 , wherein the base comprises at least two sections, the two sections movable relative to one another.
5. The non-permanent, collapsible frame according to claim 1 , wherein the termination plate includes a receiver for the first end of the overhead bar, a first opening for a hammock suspension device, and a second opening for a termination plate suspension device.
6. The non-permanent, collapsible frame according to claim 1 , wherein the single vertical support bar has a receiver for the second end of the overhead bar.
7. The non-permanent, collapsible frame according to claim 1 , wherein the single vertical support bar has a support for a hammock suspension device.
8. The non-permanent, collapsible frame according to claim 1 , wherein the base includes a receiver for receiving a portion of the single vertical support bar.
9. A non-permanent, collapsible frame for supporting a hammock comprising: a termination plate attachable to a support structure; a base having a single vertical support bar extending upward from the base; and an overhead bar extending between the termination plate and the vertical support bar, the overhead bar removably attachable to the vertical support bar and the termination plate and the termination plate and the vertical support bar each directly supporting one of two ends of the hammock.
10. A non-permanent, collapsible frame for supporting a hammock consisting of: an overhead bar having a first end and a second end; a single vertical support bar connected to the second end of the overhead bar and the single vertical support bar having a support to receive a first hammock suspension device; a termination plate attachable to a support structure, the termination plate connected to the first end of the overhead bar, and having a first opening for a second hammock suspension device and a first opening for a termination plate suspension device; and a base to receive and support the single vertical support bar.