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  Pole connector of tentUSPTO Application #: 20060162757Title: Pole connector of tent Abstract: The present invention provides a pole connector of tent comprising a pulling ring located on the bottom of the tent, and a cotter chained on the pulling ring, wherein, an elastic piece is pre-set upon the bottom end of the pole for holding the cotter in. In assembling, just need to plug the cotters separately into the elastic pieces pre-set on the insides of the both ends of the pole, or between the elastic pieces and the insides of the pole, due to the elastic force of the elastic piece, the cotters are held in tightly to locate a pole, so that only one person can handle it easily. (end of abstract)
Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esq. - New York, NY, US Inventor: Ki-Bong Kim USPTO Applicaton #: 20060162757 - Class: 135119000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, Or Cane, Portable Shelter (i.e., Tent Or Canopy), Cover Fastening The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060162757. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a tent, and more particularly to a connector used for connecting the pole to the bottom of main body of tent. [0003] 2. Description of Prior Art [0004] In accordance with the conventional tent, as shown in FIG. 1, it is consisted of a main body 1' and several poles 2'. Therein the joint method of the bottom poles 2', as shown in FIG. 2, is to apply a connector to connect a pulling ring 11' attached on the bottom of main body 1' of tent to the pole 2', in which said connector an inner-clamping cotter 12' used for plugging into the inside of the pole as unrolling the tent. But in the prime time of unrolling tent, the pole 2' generates greater elastic force outward as bending, so that the inner-clamping cotter 12' is easy to slide out from the inside of the pole 2', so if open a tent successfully, at least two or more people are needed in cooperation. [0005] On the other hand, due to the inner-clamping joint, as assembling or disassembling, the inside of bottom end of the pole 2' is worn out by the inner-clamping cotter 12' during a certain long time, so that the inner-clamping cotter 12' can not catch up in place. OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] It is therefore a main object of the present invention to provide a new improved connector, which can simplify the assembling process so that only one person can do it any way. [0007] This object is achieved by a following resolution provided by the present invention: a bottom pole connector of tent includes a pulling ring of the tent main body, a cotter chaining with the pulling ring and an elastic piece pre-set on the inside of the bottom end of the pole, as assembling, just need to plug the cotter into the inside the elastic piece, or between the elastic piece and the inside wall of the bottom end of the pole, by the elastic force of the elastic piece, the cotter is to catch up tightly. [0008] For preventing the elastic piece from sliding into the inside deeply, a locating device is needed for the pole. [0009] Said elastic piece is a spring leaf at least with one elastic foot. [0010] Said elastic piece is an elastic sleeve with a retaining hole made of elastic material, therein said retaining hole is smaller than the cotter, meanwhile for increasing the friction force the inner surface of the retaining hole is treated into some crowning. [0011] In practicing, due to employing the elastic piece pre-set at inside of the bottom end of the pole, as assembling, just need to plug the cotter into the inside the elastic piece, or between the elastic piece and the inside wall of the bottom end of the pole, by the elastic force of the elastic piece, the cotter is to catch up tightly, in this case, only one person can handle it easily. [0012] On the other hand, due to the clamping force of the elastic piece, even if any wear happens, the restoring force of the elastic piece will also catch up tightly without any loose. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] FIG. 1 is a scheme showing the structure of the prior art. [0014] FIG. 2 is a part enlarged view of FIG. 1. [0015] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 4 is a scheme showing the state of using in an opened tent of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 5 is a part-enlarged view of FIG. 4. [0018] FIG. 6 is a solid view showing the elastic piece in the second embodiment of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 7 is a solid view showing the elastic piece in the third embodiment of the present invention. [0020] FIG. 8 is a solid view showing the elastic piece in the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [0021] FIG. 9 is a solid view showing the elastic piece in the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Continue reading... Full patent description for Pole connector of tent Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Pole connector of tent patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Pole connector of tent or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Tent Next Patent Application: Dome structure and installation apparatus therefor Industry Class: Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Pole connector of tent patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.73438 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Daimler Chrysler , DirecTV , Exxonmobil Chemical Company , Goodyear , Intel , Kyocera Wireless , |
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