Modular stage, kit for same and method of assembling same

1. A stage, said stage comprising:

a support structure, a stage platform supported by said support structure and a fenced enclosure provided above said stage platform;

said support structure including

a substantially upstanding central support column;

a plurality of substantially upstanding outer support columns, said outer support columns being provided around said central support column, said outer support columns being substantially equidistant from said central support column and adjacent pairs of said support columns being all substantially equidistant;

a plurality of radially extending main beam members each extending between said central support column and a respective one of said outer support columns; and

a plurality of circumferentially extending transversal beam members each extending between a respective pair of adjacent ones of said outer support columns;

each of said outer support columns defining a pair of support channels each for receiving a respective end of one of said transversal beam members thereinto;

wherein said main beam members are fixedly anchored to said central and outer support columns and said transversal beam members are inserted in said support channels while remaining slidable relative thereto.

2. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein said stage platform has an equilateral polygonal configuration having a number of sides equal to a number of said outer support column.

3. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein said stage platform is modular and includes a plurality of platform modules.

4. A stage as defined in claim 3 , wherein said main beam members each include at least one module anchoring bracket, said module anchoring brackets anchoring said platform modules to said main beam members.

5. A stage as defined in claim 4 , wherein said fenced enclosure includes a plurality of fence panels, said outer support columns including each a pair of anchoring brackets, said anchoring brackets anchoring said fence panels to said outer support columns.

6. A stage as defined in claim 5 , wherein said anchoring brackets are slidably movable with respect to the remainder of said outer support columns for adjusting their position relative to said remainder of said outer support columns.

7. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein said transversal beam members are outer transversal beam members, said support structure further including a plurality of inner beam members each extending between one of said pairs of adjacent ones of said main beam members at a location intermediate said central and outer support columns.

8. A stage as defined in claim 7 , wherein said main beam members, outer transversal beam members and inner transversal beam members are configured in a spider-web like configuration.

9. A stage as defined in claim 7 , wherein said support structure further includes radially oriented intermediate beam members disposed between adjacent pairs of auxiliary beam members.

10. A stage as defined in claim 7 , wherein said main beam members each define laterally extending U-shaped brackets slidably receiving thereinto a respective end of one of said inside transversal beam members.

11. A stage as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of support posts supporting each a respective one of said main beam members between said central support column and a respective one of said outer support columns.

12. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein said stage platform protrudes radially outwardly from said outer support columns, said support structure further including a plurality of support posts supporting said stage platform at a location located radially outwardly with respect to said outer support columns.

13. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein said central support column is crowned by a central hub connector, said central hub connector defining a plurality of main beam attachments fixedly attaching a respective one of said main beam members to said central hub connector.

14. A stage as defined in claim 13 , wherein said main beam attachments each include an upwardly opening U-shaped bracket receiving thereinto a respective one of said main beam members, a fastener extending through both said upwardly opening U-shaped bracket and said main beam member.

15. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein each of said outer support columns includes a substantially elongated main member defining a main member base and a longitudinally opposed main member upper end, said outer support columns each including three upwardly opening U-shaped members provided substantially adjacent said main member upper end and oriented for receiving a respective one of said main and pair of transversal beam members coupled to said outer support column, a fastener extending through both said upwardly opening U-shaped bracket and said main beam member that are coupled to each other.

16. A stage as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of brace members extending between said main beam members and said central and outer support columns.

17. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein said fenced enclosure is substantially in register with a perimeter defined by said outer support columns.

18. A stage as defined in claim 1 , wherein said stage platform defines a catwalk provided peripherally to said fenced enclosure.

19. A kit for assembling a stage, said kit comprising:

a support structure, a modular stage platform supportable by said support structure and a fenced enclosure positionable above said stage platform;

said support structure including

a central support column;

a plurality of outer support columns, said outer support columns being positionable around said central support column, each of said outer support columns defining a pair of support channels;

a plurality of main beam members each fixedly attachable between said central support column and a respective one of said outer support columns; and

a plurality of transversal beam members each positionable between a respective pair of adjacent ones of said outer support columns and coupled thereto in a manner allowing slidable movements of said transversal beam members with respect to said support channels.

20. A method of assembling a stage using a kit, said kit including a support structure, a modular stage platform supportable by said support structure and a fenced enclosure positionable above said stage platform; said support structure including a central support column; a plurality of outer support columns, said outer support columns being positionable around said central support column, each of said outer support columns defining a pair of support channels; a plurality of main beam members each fixedly attachable between said central support column and a respective one of said outer support columns; and a plurality of transversal beam members each positionable between a respective pair of adjacent ones of said outer support columns and coupled thereto in a manner allowing slidable movements of said transversal beam members with respect to said support channels, said method comprising:

assembling said support structure, assembling said support structure including:

positioning in an upright position said central support columns;

positioning in an upright position said outer support columns at a distance from said central support column that is substantially equal to a length of a respective main beam member from said plurality of main beam members, said outer support columns being positioned circumferentially equidistantly from each other;

fixedly anchoring each main beam member from said plurality of main beam members to said central support column and to a respective one of said outer support columns;

coupling each of said transversal beam members to a respective pair of adjacent ones of said outer support columns such that said transversal beam members are supported by said outer support columns while remaining slidably movable relative thereto;

assembling said stage platform on said support structure such that said stage platform is supported by said support structure; and

assembling said fenced enclosure above said stage platform.