| 摘要 |
A tent or tent-like structure (8) which is inexpensive to produce and easily erected comprises a pair of continuous flexible support members or rods (11, 12), each of which is bent into an approximately semi-circular configuration when the structure is assembled. The tent or tent-like structure (8) includes a substantially square base (9) and four lateral sides (9a-9d) to form a substantially pyramidal shaped canopy (10). Each end (11a-11b, 12a-12b) of each support member (11, 12) is retained by one of four retaining boots (14a-14d), each retaining boot (14a-14d) affixed to the canopy (10) adjacent to the base (9). Each support member is further retained by an apical retaining loop (18) and a pair of lateral retaining loops (16a-16d) located equidistant from the apical retaining loop (18) and linearly arranged therewith. Tents (8) according to the invention may be manufactured from suitable materials and of suitable size to render them fit for a wide range of purposes from a toy for a small child to a shelter for one or more adults. Methods of making such tent-like structures are also disclosed.
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