Shade-providing structure
US10738502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H15/58
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to an easily assembled and disassembled shade-providing structure, such as may be mounted to a playground assembly. The shade-providing structure comprises an outer frame defining an interior space and a canopy that may be positioned in that interior space. The canopy has one or more rods around its periphery, such as may be inserted through one or more pockets in the canopy fabric. Each of the outer frame and the rod(s) has a set of apertures configured to receive a locking fastener and a set of apertures configured to receive a jack screw or similar tensioning device. Accordingly, to assembly the structure, one or more jack screws can be used to provide the canopy with a desired tension and then locking fasteners can be used to secure the canopy to the outer frame.
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