Patent ID: 9279269
Filing Date: 2016-03-08
CPC Classification: E04H

Claim Text:
1. A bracket for a canopy frame comprising: an intermediate portion; an inner portion integrally connected to the intermediate portion, wherein the inner portion comprises a projection configured to pivotally couple to a cross member; a first outer portion integrally connected to the intermediate portion, wherein the first outer portion comprises a projection configured to pivotally couple to at least one cross member; and a second outer portion integrally connected to the intermediate portion, wherein the second outer portion comprises a projection configured to pivotally couple to at least two cross members such that axes of rotation of at least two of the cross members pivotally attached to the second outer portion are positioned on a same side of a longitudinal axis of the cross member pivotally coupled to the inner portion, wherein at least two of the cross members pivotally coupled to the projection of the second outer portion are configured to rotate towards different directions; wherein the inner portion, the first outer portion, and the second outer portion each have a hole formed therethrough configured to receive a fastener and pivotally couple each portion to at least one cross member; wherein the inner portion is substantially perpendicular to the first outer portion and the second outer portion; and wherein the first outer portion and the second outer portion are substantially parallel.