Patent ID: 7621289
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. An articular connector of instant set-up foldable tent frames, comprising: an upper joint having a lower joint having wherein the connecting portion of the lower joint is connected to the upper joint by insertion between said brackets of the upper joint by means of pin holes and a pin enabling said two joints to perform articular operations; and a locking lever in pivoting engagement with the lower joint, wherein said locking lever is capable of pivoting about an axis, and wherein the axis about which said locking lever is capable of being pivoted is parallel to the axis of said pin, and wherein said locking lever is capable of engaging said engaging portions of said brackets in order to lock the position of said upper joint with respect to said lower joint; wherein when said upper joint and said lower joint are arranged in an unfolded position with respect to one another said inner surface of said collar contacts said outer side surface of said lower joint, and wherein said outer surface of said collar and said bottom surface of said collar do not contact said lower joint when said upper joint and said lower joint are arranged in the unfolded position with respect to one another.