Tent pole and method of manufacture therefor

Details Tent pole and method of manufacture therefor Tent pole and method of manufacture therefor

1988-12-15

1990-12-25

Raduazo, Henry E.

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Cone-shaped type

135114, 135905, 403 99, E04H 1540, E04H 1560

Patent

active

049795317

ABSTRACT:
A flexible, multi-segmented support structure, and method for manufacturing same, particularly suited for use as a tent pole, wherein the support structure includes a plurality of tubular segments and each segment is connected to its adjacent segment or segments by lengths of elastic shock cord, the cord having sleeves affixed to each end thereof which can be affixed in partly or fully automated fashion to the respective segments. A novel ferrule is included to provide rigidity at the junctions of the segments, without providing undue stress concentration and to further assist in automating the manufacturing process.

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