Hinge-type connector for connecting one-touch folding tent frame members

A folding tent frame comprising a frame member and a further frame member connected by a hinge-type connector, wherein the further frame member comprises a fastening groove, wherein the hinge-type connector comprises:

• a swing hinge attached to a first end of the frame member, wherein the swing hinge comprises a locking lug and a keyway formed on an inner circumferential surface of the swing hinge;
• a fixed hinge attached to a first end of the further frame member, wherein the fixed hinge comprises a key formed on an outer circumferential surface of the fixed hinge, wherein the keyway of the swing hinge is configured to receive the key of the fixed hinge;
• a hinge shaft configured to connect the swing hinge and the fixed hinge;
• a sleeve, installed on the fixed hinge and axially movable on the fixed hinge;
• a spring seat fixed to the further frame member by force fitting an inner part of the spring seat, having a corresponding shape and structure as the fastening groove of the further frame member, into the fastening groove of the further frame member;
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• a spring, installed between the sleeve and the spring seat, configured to apply pressure to the sleeve in an axial direction toward where the swing hinge resides when the tent frame is unfolded, wherein when the tent frame is unfolded, the spring is configured to urge the sleeve along the fixed hinge, over the locking lug of the swing hinge to lock the locking lug between an outer surface of the fixed hinge and an inner surface of the sleeve to prevent swinging of the swing hinge.