Frame for self-supporting shelter

Abstract

Provided herein is a frame for use with a self-supporting structure, such as a tent or awning. The frame may comprise a plurality of support members, each comprising a plurality of elongate support sections in co-linear arrangement and connected by over-centre hinge joints. The frame may have an erected self-supporting condition with the hinged joints in an open over-centre condition and each support member forms an arch. The frame may have a collapsed condition with the hinged joints in a closed condition and the support members are folded. Also provided are collapsible shelters comprising any of the frames described herein.

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