Collapsible structures having enhancements
Collapsible structures are provided with enhancements and other features that impart additional utility or amusement value to the basic underlying structure. The collapsible structure has at least one foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form a panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. An electrical component can attached to the fabric material, and an electrical coupling connected to the electrical component. Alternatively, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional object can be attached to the fabric material.
1. A collapsible structure, comprising:
at least one frame member, with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form at least one panel when the frame member, the fabric material and the frame member combining to define an interior to the structure, with the fabric material having an inner surface facing the interior of the structure;
a lighting element attached to the inner surface of the fabric material;
a power supply; and
wiring provided along the inner surface for coupling the power supply to the lighting element.
2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one frame member comprises four frame members that define four panels that are connected to form an enclosed space.
3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the frame member is twisted and folded to reduce the overall size of the frame member.
4. The structure of claim 1 , further including a frame retaining sleeve for retaining the frame member.
5. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one frame member is continuous and enclosed.