초록 ▼

The canopy structure of the present invention includes a generally rigid internal frame structure comprised of light-weight metal tubes and a pliable, waterproof covering such as nylon or other functionally similar fabric. The canopy covering further includes a series of grommet reinforced securing

The canopy structure of the present invention includes a generally rigid internal frame structure comprised of light-weight metal tubes and a pliable, waterproof covering such as nylon or other functionally similar fabric. The canopy covering further includes a series of grommet reinforced securing points which are each adapted to receive a tie-down or securing cord. These securing cords are formed of a loop of elastic or shock cord material which is attached to a ball-shaped stopper. Threaded into the edges of the canopy end panels are a pair of elastic bolt cords which also incorporate ball-shaped stoppers at both ends. The canopy covering is stretched taughtly across the top of the frame structure and attached to individual horizontal frame members using the elastic securing cords. Grommets located along the sides of the covering are attached to individual vertical frame members using both the elastic securing cords and an associated securing or locking tab. The elastic bolt cords associated with the ends of the covering are also attached to individual vertical frame members using the locking tabs.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A canopy structure assembly comprising an open frame structure; a pliable cover adapted to be supported over the frame structure; a series of tie cords for securing the cover to the frame structure; a series of securing tabs adapted to be retained on the frame structure and attachable to the tie

1. A canopy structure assembly comprising an open frame structure; a pliable cover adapted to be supported over the frame structure; a series of tie cords for securing the cover to the frame structure; a series of securing tabs adapted to be retained on the frame structure and attachable to the tie cords for effectively interconnecting the cover to the frame structure, each of the securing tabs being movable on the frame structure such that the securing tab may be moved from one point to another on the frame structure but wherein each securing tab in response to a force being applied thereto assumes a binding position on the frame structure that effectively holds the securing tab in a generally stationary position on the frame structure and thereby serve to hold the cover on the frame structure via the tie cords; each securing tab including a frame aperture for receiving a portion of the frame structure such that the securing tab may move back and forth on the frame structure, and a tie cord aperture formed in the securing tab adjacent the frame aperture and wherein the tie cord aperture is formed by two spaced apart fingers with each finger including a terminal end portion and wherein the terminal end portions of the fingers define throat area therebetween; and wherein the frame aperture, tie cord aperture and throat area are all aligned.