Folding device for rolling up sleeping bags, self-inflating pads, airbeds, foam mats, bed covers, other similar beddings, or the like

Abstract

A rigid folding device for rolling up sleeping bags, self-inflating sleeping pads, airbeds, flexible foam mats, bed covers, other similar beddings, or the like is provided that consists of a rectangular or oblong shaped frame-like construction, with adequate opening for the thickness-wise insertion of the short end of a sleeping bag, or pad, or airbed, or mat, or bed cover, or similar bedding, or the like. The frame device is sufficiently strong and rigid to allow adequate force to be applied for the rolling up process. This invention can be fabricated from a single piece or from an assortment of attachable and detachable rod, pipe or strip-like members. When using this folding device, the bedding or the like is first inserted into the middle open space, between and parallel to the two longer sides of the frame device. The shorter sides of the frame are gripped and turned to compress the roll. After compressing and securing the roll, the device may remain embedded since it is light weight and occupies little space. The exposed portion may also serve as a handle for transporting the bundle. For embodiments with multiple joinable and detachable members, the device may be extracted after securing the roll. One embodiment with a hook-like attachment when used horizontally also doubles as a hanger for “mummy” bags or the like that require long-term storage in an uncompressed state.

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       11 . A hand folding device for rolling up sleeping bags, or self inflating sleeping pads, or airbeds, or flexible exercise mats, or flexible sleeping mats, or bed covers, or other similar beddings, and or the like comprising,
 a rigid frame member of sufficient strength with two longer and two shorter sides of dimensions suitable for the widthwise insertion of said objects to be compressed and folded.