Articulating Pole Hub for a Collapsible Shelter and Method of Forming a Collapsible Shelter

摘要

A pole hub for a collapsible shelter, such as a tent, canopy, or sun-shade is configured and adapted to connect at least two pairs of poles to each other in manner such that the pairs of poles are able to pivot relative to each other about an axis, while each pair of poles remains generally rigid.

主权项

1. A hub and pole assembly for a collapsible shelter, such as a tent, canopy, or sun-shade, the hub and pole assembly comprising first and second hub portions that are connected to each other in a manner such that the first and second hub portions are pivotal relative to each other generally about a hub axis, the hub axis generally defining circumferential, axial, and radial directions, the first hub portion attaching a first set of at least two poles to each other in a manner such that the first set of poles maintain their circumferential spacing about the hub axis, the second hub portion attaching a second set of at least two other poles to each other in a manner such that the second set of poles maintain their circumferential spacing about the hub axis, the pivotal connection between the first and second hub portions allowing the first set of poles to pivot about the hub axis relative to the second set of poles.