Tent movable between a collapsed position and a latched erect po

Details Tent movable between a collapsed position and a latched erect po Tent movable between a collapsed position and a latched erect po

1989-09-14

1990-10-30

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Portable shelter

Cone-shaped type

135 98, 135106, 403 64, 403217, E04H 1540

Patent

active

049661787

ABSTRACT:
A tent is disclosed having movable tent poles for supporting a flexible tent body. An apex junction member is provided for pivotally supporting one of the ends of each of the tent poles, the opposite ends of which are held in a fixed position. A tensioning member is provided movable between a normal position in which the tent is collapsed with the tent poles parallel and adjacent to each other, and a tensioned position for tensioning the tent poles in a splayed apart configuration for placing the tent body in an erect position. A latch member is provided for releasably latching the tensioning member in its tensioned position and the tent in its erect position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2953145 (1960-09-01), Moss et al.
patent: 3181542 (1965-05-01), Bareis
patent: 3929146 (1975-12-01), Maiken
patent: 4033366 (1977-07-01), Forget
patent: 4193413 (1980-03-01), Watts et al.
patent: 4566245 (1986-01-01), Ruter
patent: 4627210 (1986-12-01), Beaulieu
patent: 4637748 (1987-01-01), Beavers
patent: 4750509 (1988-06-01), Kim

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Tent movable between a collapsed position and a latched erect po does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Tent movable between a collapsed position and a latched erect po, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Tent movable between a collapsed position and a latched erect po will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-270266