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A play yard having a collapsible top assembly and a collapsible bottom assembly, each assembly connected to at least three spaced vertical posts. The bottom assembly includes a collapsible subassembly. Pairs of post connecting members pivotally connect each vertical post to the subassembly forming t

A play yard having a collapsible top assembly and a collapsible bottom assembly, each assembly connected to at least three spaced vertical posts. The bottom assembly includes a collapsible subassembly. Pairs of post connecting members pivotally connect each vertical post to the subassembly forming truss segments. The truss segments and subassembly form a truss. Stabilizer feet are connected to the subassembly. The truss vertical posts and stabilizer feet serve to support and stabilize the play yard when it is in an erected position.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A locking rail joint for a play yard, said joint comprising:spaced side plates;a pair of spaced catches disposed within and pivotally connected to said side plates, said catches each having a notched latch;a pair of hinge arms mounted for rotation within said joint, eac

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A locking rail joint for a play yard, said joint comprising:spaced side plates;a pair of spaced catches disposed within and pivotally connected to said side plates, said catches each having a notched latch;a pair of hinge arms mounted for rotation within said joint, each arm having a hinge finger adapted to engage a notched latch;said hinge arms each further including gear teeth, the gear teeth of one hinge arm meshing with the gear teeth of the other hinge arm;an actuator configured to contact said hinge arms and move said hinge arms away from each other; and,means for biasing said hinge arms toward one another.