Patent ID: 7428908

Claim:
A collapsible canopy frame comprising: a first truss bar having a surface that defines an opening; a second truss bar having a surface that defines an opening that is aligned with the first truss bar opening; and a connector assembly that pivotally connects the first truss bar to the second truss bar, wherein the connector assembly comprises: a locking plate at a second end of the connector assembly comprising a base that defines first and second base surfaces having an opening extending therebetween, wherein the first base surface abuts the second truss bar; a fastener comprising a main body that extends through each of the first and second truss bar openings and the locking plate base opening and that contacts the first truss bar, wherein the fastener comprises spaced apart first and second arms each having a shoulder that laterally extends from the main body to abut the second base surface of the locking plate to pivotally couple the first truss bar to the second truss bar, wherein each arm comprises an angled portion extending from a tip of a corresponding one of the arms to an edge of a corresponding one of the shoulders to form a ramp; and an end plate integrally formed with the fastener and engaging the first truss bar, wherein the locking plate comprises a wall that extends from the second base surface of the locking plate and at least partially surrounds the angled portion of each arm.