Patent ID: 6502593
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A method of erecting a tent comprising two or more beam assemblies, each of said beam assemblies comprising a roof portion and a pair of legs for supporting said roof portion, the method comprising the steps of:securing base members to the ground at predetermined locations; connecting said roof portions to said base members; lifting said roof portions upwardly from the ground while maintaining the connection to said base members; disconnecting a first side of each of said roof portions from an associated one of said base members; raising said first side above said base member; connecting a first leg to said first side; connecting said first leg to said base member; disconnecting a second side of each of said roof portions from an associated one of said base members; raising said second side above said base member; connecting a second leg to said second side; and connecting said second leg to said base member.