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An expandable structure adapted to convert from a collapsed position to an expanded position, wherein a plurality of parallel rods are mounted to pivotally interconnected links, each of which has a plurality of bores asymmetrically spaced from one another. The structure in its collapsed position is

An expandable structure adapted to convert from a collapsed position to an expanded position, wherein a plurality of parallel rods are mounted to pivotally interconnected links, each of which has a plurality of bores asymmetrically spaced from one another. The structure in its collapsed position is generally flat and can be conveniently stored. The structure can be expanded into an arch-shaped structure. The structure can be used as a portable drying rack, or may be used in other product applications.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A foldable drying rack comprising:a plurality of spaced apart parallel hanging bars; and side supports holding said hanging bars, said side supports each comprising a plurality of pairs of links, each link of said pairs of links being pivotally connected at a pivot poin

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A foldable drying rack comprising:a plurality of spaced apart parallel hanging bars; and side supports holding said hanging bars, said side supports each comprising a plurality of pairs of links, each link of said pairs of links being pivotally connected at a pivot point located below a midpoint of each link in said pairs of links, each end of each link in said pairs of links being pivotally attached to an adjacent end of a link in an adjacent pair of links; said side supports being expandable into an arcuate form such that said rack can be used in an expanded position wherein the hanging bars define at least two concentric annular planes, and being collapsible into a flattened form such that said rack can be stored.