Tensioned tent structure and erection method therefor

Details Tensioned tent structure and erection method therefor Tensioned tent structure and erection method therefor

1990-05-22

1991-08-06

Scherbel, David A

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Center-pole supporting-type

135905, 33 1G, E04H 1526

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050368745

ABSTRACT:
A method for erecting tent structures is provided and is especially useful for large are tensioned tent structures that include a flexible covering having a vertex portion and spaced corner portions and which has a selected geometrical shape in the erect position. The broad method of the present invention thus contemplates the broad steps of providing such a flexible covering having a vertex and corner portions, securing the corner portions to the support surface, positioning a pole assembly in an upright position between the support surface and the vertex portion and forcibly expanding the pole assembly to tension the flexible covering in a taut condition. Preferably, the tent structure has a base perimeter in the shape of a regular polygon with the structure shaped generally as a pyramid. The covering is formed of fabric panels cut to enhance the effect of tensioning forces. The invention also contemplates tent erection methodology for tent structures having a plurality of center pole assemblies.

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