Tent frame coupler assembly
US9181723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H15/52
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A self-supporting tent support framework. The framework includes a number of support poles that interconnect at hinge, clevis/saddle and T/collar couplers to adjustably support the poles. The couplers retain the poles at user established angular orientations in multiple planes to support an overlying fabric cover. Each hinge coupler includes a pair of hinge pieces having a tubular sleeve body, an end collar that receives a transecting pivot pole and projecting wing arms overlap and fasten to support body mounted poles at an adjustable splay angle. Each clevis/saddle coupler includes a tubular sleeve body having depending parallel clevis arms that pivotally secure a pole to the clevis arms relative to a pole fitted to the sleeve body. Each T/collar coupler includes a tubular sleeve body and a pair of displaced, parallel coaxially projecting end collars having enclosed transverse coaxial through bores to adjustably support a T-aligned pole section.
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