Patent ID: 8950417
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: E04H,Y10S

Abstract:
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 first and second hub portions being configured and adapted to support the first and second sets of poles in orientations such that the first and second sets of poles would, if extended longitudinally toward each other, intersect each other, 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.