Hold down channel assembly for tents, canopies or awnings
US5335685A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3944
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A readily assemblable and disassemblable tent, awning or canopy structure including tubular beams, rafters and uprights interconnected by slip fit junction fittings in telescope relation with respect to the beams, rafters and uprights, the improvement comprising a hold down channel assembly mounted on the upright member of the slip fit junction fitting, the channel member assembly including a rod pivotally mounted on the lower end of the channel member, a bail ring mounted on said rod, a strip of webbing attached to the tent, awning or canopy top and wrapped around the rod of the bail ring, and a tie down cable connected to the lower end of the bail for anchoring the tent structure to the ground.
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