Shield tensioning assembly

Abstract

A shading ceiling tensioning assembly for maintaining the fabric of a shading ceiling, including umbrellas and other shading structures, taut, allowing the shading ceiling to maintain its intended appearance, better withstand severe weather, and ensure sufficient shading effect. The assembly has different adjustment assemblies coupled with at least one length lever and at least one threaded adjustment nut. When a fabric that shields the ceiling is attached to the assembly, these components may work together to tension or loosen the fabric. In addition, these components may be seamlessly integrated into shaded ceiling designs, such that these designs maintain their expected aesthetics. Furthermore, these components allow for convenient adjustment of the assembly, allowing for easy tensioning or loosening of the fabric covering the ceiling.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 421,365, filed on November 1, 2022. The entire contents of the above application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure generally relates to a screen canopy tensioning assembly that maintains a clean, taut appearance on fabric of a screen canopy, including fabric on an umbrella. The assembly can stretch the fabric on such a canopy as a preventative or remedial measure to prevent fabric sagging. Furthermore, the present disclosure includes first and second adjustment assemblies. When used in conjunction with a length-operating bolt and at least one threaded adjustment nut, these adjustment assemblies can facilitate adjustment of the tension applied to the screen canopy fabric. Furthermore, the present disclosure generally relates to a cover that can attach to and support a larger structure of the screen canopy. The cover can partially or fully encase the first and second adjustment assemblies, thereby providing a visually appealing screen canopy upon which at least one screen canopy tensioning assembly is deployed. Background Art

[0004] In the field of technology related to large umbrellas and shelter canopies commonly used outdoors, it's common to observe that the fabric canopies of umbrellas or shelter structures begin to sag over time, which in turn affects the functionality, service life, and aesthetics of these products. Sagging refers to the loosening or sinking of the fabric, which can form indentations or depressions on the canopy or umbrella surface. This phenomenon is typically caused by environmental conditions such as prolonged exposure to sunlight, rain, and temperature fluctuations, but in some cases it can also be due to hasty installation, structural and / or design flaws, and material degradation, all of which can affect the tautness and smoothness of the fabric.

[0005] Fabric sagging can significantly impact the performance and aesthetics of a canopy used on an umbrella or other sheltering structure. First, it reduces the effectiveness of the shade, as sagging areas can result in uneven sunlight penetration or reduce the area / space shaded by the fabric. Second, sagging fabric tends to trap water and other non-gaseous elements from the environment. This can lead to the accumulation of water, snow, dust, or sand in or on the fabric. This not only adds additional weight to the structure on which the canopy is mounted, but also further stretches the fabric, exacerbating the sagging problem. Furthermore, because elements can accumulate on the canopy / umbrella fabric, organisms can grow in these areas, resulting in an unsightly appearance, such as algae growth. Over time, continued pressure and elemental accumulation can cause the fabric to wear, tear, and ultimately fail. Furthermore, when a canopy / umbrella fabric sags, the aesthetic design envisioned and carefully crafted by the designer can be obscured or lost, diminishing the aesthetic and functional appearance originally intended.

[0006] While the primary cause of fabric sagging can be environmental, it can also be caused by the canopy's structural design. For example, non-adjustable ribs or supports limit the ability to tighten or adjust fabric tension. In the case of fixed ribs, the fabric may not fully stretch during installation, resulting in inherent sagging. Because ribs can be composed of various materials, these materials may expand or contract over time due to exposure to the elements, potentially causing the canopy to sag. Furthermore, fabric naturally expands and contracts with temperature fluctuations, and a lack of structural adjustability prevents these changes from compensating, leading to gradual sagging.

[0007] The quality of the fabric material can also contribute to sagging. Both high- and low-quality fabrics may sag over time, depending on their material construction and design. For example, fabrics without UV protection treatment may lose their tensile strength and flexibility with prolonged exposure to sunlight. Similarly, fabrics that are not weather-resistant may absorb moisture, becoming heavier and more prone to sagging. Regardless, even the most element-resistant fabrics may sag from repeated opening and closing of a canopy or umbrella, as this process can cause the fabric to expand and contract.

[0008] To address this issue, several solutions have been developed to prevent sagging and ensure the fabric maintains a fresh, taut appearance. However, at the time of writing, known solutions still present challenges and limitations. For example, one common approach involves securely anchoring the corners of a fabric canopy and using heavy-duty ropes or straps for horizontal support to ensure proper tension and support of the fabric. While effective, this technique requires precise, laborious installation and adjustment over a long period of time and can detract from the inherent aesthetic appeal of the canopy or umbrella. Another popular approach involves attaching elastic and bungee cord systems / assemblies to the ends of the fabric, converging at a central point on the canopy or umbrella to maintain fabric tautness. However, while practical, this approach also reduces the visual appeal of the canopy or umbrella, requires frequent assembly and disassembly for opening and closing, and can require multiple people to perform adjustments and tensioning, especially in larger installations.

[0009] Given the challenges outlined above, there remains a need for an innovative solution to the problem of fabric droop that ensures the fabric remains taut, crisp, and relatively droop-free, while not detracting from the aesthetic value of the canopy or umbrella. This need requires a solution that blends almost unnoticeably with the existing aesthetics, preserving and enhancing the visual appeal of the canopy / umbrella on which it is mounted. Furthermore, this need requires a solution that is simple to use, allowing for effortless adjustment of the tension or slack in the canopy / umbrella fabric, which can be done efficiently by one person, thereby achieving a perfect blend of functionality, aesthetics, and convenience. Finally, this need requires a solution that is structurally rigid so that the overall structure of the canopy or umbrella mounted thereon is not negatively impacted (and may be positively impacted) when the solution is used or manipulated. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The present disclosure provides a novel shade canopy tensioning assembly. Although described with reference to an umbrella as an example, the scope of the invention described herein should not be so limited, but rather can be implemented on any type of shade structure, such as a vehicle or a building.

[0011] The shade canopy tensioning assembly described herein is versatile because it can take many different forms. It can include a series of different components that can be combined in various arrangements to create a variety of shade canopy tensioning assemblies. Furthermore, while a single shade canopy tensioning assembly can be used on a shade canopy, multiple shade canopy tensioning assemblies can be used on the shade canopy to stretch (or relax) the shade canopy fabric in multiple directions when the shade canopy tensioning assemblies are installed on the shade canopy.

[0012] That is, the present disclosure generally relates to a canopy tensioning assembly that includes a first adjustment assembly, at least one threaded adjustment nut, a second adjustment assembly, at least one length control bolt, and a sheath. The canopy fabric can be attached to the first adjustment assembly and affixed to another point. The length control bolt extends through the first adjustment assembly, the at least one threaded adjustment nut, the second adjustment assembly, and the sheath. When the length control bolt is rotated by external means (such as a tool), the first adjustment assembly selectively slides into or out of the sheath, thereby tensioning or relaxing the canopy fabric. The sheath can be attached to or can also include a rigid and fixed (relative to the canopy) support member.

[0013] The first adjustment assembly may have at least one canopy attachment point to which the canopy may be attached. The first adjustment assembly may also include an adjustment member, a sleeve member, and a first rotary lock. The adjustment member, the sleeve member, and the first rotary lock may all be removably connected to each other.

[0014] The adjustment member may have a canopy attachment point formed thereon / in it and may also have at least one hole formed therein. The at least one hole may be configured and dimensioned to receive at least one length operating bolt such that the length operating bolt can enter the adjustment member (and enter or pass through various components of the first adjustment assembly) in the horizontal plane of the adjustment member (and the horizontal plane of the first adjustment assembly). Furthermore, the adjustment member may also have a first sleeve member insert, wherein the first sleeve member insert is configured and dimensioned to be inserted into and secured to the sleeve member.

[0015] Thus, the sleeve member resembles a tube, having openings on both sides, namely a first opening and a second opening. Thus, the first sleeve member insert can be inserted into the sleeve member at the first opening. To secure the first sleeve member insert to the sleeve member, the first sleeve member insert can have at least one screw hole sized to align with at least one first screw hole formed in the sleeve member. This sizing allows at least one screw to pass through each of the first screw hole of the sleeve member and the screw hole of the first sleeve member insert, thereby securing the first sleeve member insert to the sleeve member.

[0016] The first rotary lock can be inserted into the second opening of the sleeve member. The first rotary lock can have at least one primary arcuate lug formed thereon and a second sleeve member insert. The second sleeve member insert can facilitate the insertion and securing of the first rotary lock into the sleeve member. To this end, the second sleeve member insert can be inserted into the sleeve member at the second opening of the sleeve member. To secure the second sleeve member insert to the sleeve member, the second sleeve member insert can have at least one screw hole sized to align with at least one second screw hole formed in the sleeve member. This size allows at least one screw to be inserted through each of the second screw hole of the sleeve member and the screw hole of the second sleeve member insert, thereby securing the second sleeve member insert to the sleeve member.

[0017] Since the first rotary lock can have at least one primary curved lug formed thereon, the at least one primary curved lug can be slidably engaged with at least one groove of the above-mentioned sleeve. In the case of the present disclosure, the primary curved lug can be formed on the outside of the first rotary lock having a first size. Therefore, the primary curved lug can engage with a groove of the sleeve, which is formed on the inside of the sleeve of a second size, the second size being larger than the first size. Since the primary curved lug engages with the groove, this configuration can prevent the first rotary lock from rotating within the sleeve while allowing the first rotary lock (and thus the first adjustment assembly) to translate within the sleeve. To this end, the sleeve can at least partially cover the first adjustment assembly. The curved lug can alternatively be described as a spline for transmitting torque from the first adjustment assembly to the second adjustment assembly.

[0018] Because the first adjustment assembly includes an adjustment member, a sleeve member, and a first rotary lock, the sheath can enclose at least a portion of the first rotary lock and the sleeve member. This implicitly allows the dimensions of the first rotary lock and the sleeve member to fit within the sheath. Furthermore, this implicitly allows the adjustment member to be unenclosed by the sheath (or simply exposed to the outside world) and can allow the adjustment member to be larger than it can fit within the sheath. As will be described in detail later, the first adjustment member can thus translate into and out of the sheath, with the sleeve member becoming more or less enclosed by the sheath as the first adjustment assembly slides in and out of the sheath.

[0019] To prevent the first adjustment assembly from completely sliding out of the sheath, the sheath may include a retaining ring mounted therein. The retaining ring may have a third dimension that is smaller than the second dimension but larger than the first dimension. In practice, such dimensions allow the retaining ring to retain the first rotary lock within the sheath, thereby preventing the first rotary lock from being removed from the sheath.

[0020] As for the sheath, the sheath can be a tubular structure with any cross-sectional shape (circular, square, triangular). The size and length of the sheath can allow at least one length operating bolt to be inserted into the sheath and extend the entire length of the sheath. In addition, the sheath can include a hinge or moving assembly located at a distal end opposite the distal end where the first adjustment assembly can be located on / inside the sheath (as can be inferred from the figure). The hinge or moving assembly can be an assembly that is at least partially encased by the sheath, or not encased by the sheath at all, but its structure allows the sheath to move or rotate about a hub, sliding hub, lift, slider, leg, rod, wall bracket or other structure that can support the canopy. In addition, the sheath can also include structural supports for the canopy ribs, drive head assembly or idler head assembly, roller or arm support. The structural supports can be an assembly that is at least partially encased by the sheath, or a assembly that is not encased by the sheath at all, and can be located at any distance along the length of the sheath. The structural supports may connect the canopy ribs (or other similar structures) to the sheathing and may also serve as a means of connecting the structural members that support the shade canopy.

[0021] Since the assembly can include at least one length control bolt, the length control bolt can extend through at least a portion of its length through the first adjustment assembly, completely through at least one adjustment nut (which can be a locking nut, a self-locking nut, or another type of nut that is not easily loosened under vibration and torque), and at least partially through the second adjustment assembly. Of course, the length control bolt can have threads and a bolt head. The length control bolt can also be made of a stainless steel component.

[0022] The length control bolt can be sized so that it can be inserted into the aforementioned hole of the adjustment member on the first adjustment assembly and the hole of the second adjustment assembly (as will be described later). In this case, the bolt head of the length control bolt may not be able to pass through the hole of the adjustment member, so that the shank and threads of the bolt will be inserted through the hole of the adjustment member, but the bolt head will not pass through. In addition, the bolt head can have a commonly known drive portion / recess, such as a flat head recess, a cross head recess, or a hexagonal (Allen) key recess. In addition, the bolt head can also be sized to be rotated using a socket, drill bit, or wrench.

[0023] The length manipulation bolt can be configured and dimensioned to selectively distance the first adjustment assembly from the second adjustment assembly by rotating the at least one length manipulation bolt within the at least one threaded adjustment nut. Thus, and as will be described in detail later and apparent from the figures, the length manipulation bolt can cause at least a portion of the first adjustment assembly to translate into or out of the sheath upon rotation of the at least one length manipulation bolt. One means for the length manipulation bolt to achieve this is for the at least one threaded nut to be coupled to the first adjustment assembly in a non-rotational engagement (thereby preventing the threaded nut and the first adjustment assembly from rotating about each other), or to be otherwise arranged in a non-rotational engagement such that the at least one threaded nut does not rotate when the length manipulation bolt is rotated within the at least one threaded nut. Thus, when the at least one length manipulation bolt is rotated about the at least one adjustment nut, the length manipulation bolt pushes or pulls the first adjustment assembly toward or away from the second adjustment assembly (also allowing at least a portion of the first adjustment assembly to slide into or out of the sheath). Thus, the length manipulation bolt can be configured and dimensioned to allow the at least one threaded nut and the first adjustment assembly to translate within the sheath.

[0024] It is now apparent that if the edge of the canopy is attached to the first adjustment assembly at the canopy attachment point, and the remainder of the canopy extends in a direction away from the first adjustment member and is fixed at a point in that direction, then when the first adjustment member is slid out of the sheath by rotating the length manipulation bolt, the canopy will be tensioned. This tensioning can give the canopy a taut appearance.

[0025] Regarding the second adjustment assembly, the second adjustment assembly can be completely encased by the sheath. Furthermore, the second adjustment assembly can include an aperture and a second rotation lock. The at least one aperture of the second adjustment assembly can be configured and dimensioned to receive at least one length manipulation bolt about a horizontal plane of the second adjustment assembly.

[0026] Since the second adjustment assembly is completely enclosed by the sheath, this can mean that the second rotary lock is sized to fit within the sheath. To secure the second rotary lock (and the second adjustment assembly) to the sheath, the second rotary lock can have at least one screw hole sized to align with at least one screw hole formed in the sheath. This sizing allows at least one screw to pass through each of the screw hole in the second rotary lock and the screw hole in the sheath, thereby securing the second rotary lock (and the second adjustment assembly) to the sheath.

[0027] Finally, the second rotary lock may have at least one secondary curved lug formed thereon. This at least one secondary curved lug may engage with at least one groove of the aforementioned sheath. In the present disclosure, the secondary curved lug may be formed on the exterior of the second rotary lock having a first size. Thus, the secondary curved lug may engage with a groove of the sheath, which is formed on the interior of the sheath having a second size, the second size being larger than the first size. Because the secondary curved lug engages with the groove, the secondary curved lug prevents the second rotary lock from rotating within the sheath. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] For a more complete understanding of the nature of the present disclosure, reference is made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a canopy tensioning assembly.

[0030] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a shade roof tensioning assembly, but without the cover of the shade roof tensioning assembly.

[0031] Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the canopy tensioning assembly.

[0032] Figure 4 is a top view of a portion of a shade roof tensioning assembly, but without the covering of the shade roof tensioning assembly.

[0033] Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of a shade roof tensioning assembly as if cut in half along a vertical plane passing therethrough, but without the jacket of the shade roof tensioning assembly shown.

[0034] Figure 6 is a top view of a portion of a shade roof tensioning assembly showing how a portion of the shade roof tensioning assembly may move and the vertical plane of the shade roof tensioning assembly.

[0035] Figure 7 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of a shade canopy tensioning assembly illustrating how the portion of the shade canopy tensioning assembly may move about a horizontal plane of the shade canopy tensioning assembly.

[0036] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a canopy tensioning assembly, wherein Figure 1 A stereogram of is shown in the figure.

[0037] Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the canopy tensioning assembly, wherein Figure 3 An exploded perspective view of the device is shown in the figure.

[0038] Figure 10 is a front perspective view of a shelter canopy illustrating locations where a plurality of shelter canopy tensioning assemblies may be installed on the shelter canopy and illustrating how the plurality of shelter canopy tensioning assemblies may appear when installed on the shelter canopy.

[0039] Figure 11 is a perspective view of an alternative form of shade roof tensioning assembly compared to the above-mentioned figures, which figure is composed of different views to understand the alternative form of shade roof tensioning assembly shown therein.

[0040] Figure 12 is a perspective view of an alternative form of shade roof tensioning assembly compared to the above-mentioned figures, which figure is composed of different views to understand the alternative form of shade roof tensioning assembly shown therein.

[0041] Figure 13 is a perspective view of an alternative form of shade roof tensioning assembly compared to the above-mentioned figures, which figure is composed of different views to understand the alternative form of shade roof tensioning assembly shown therein.

[0042] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Turning now descriptively to the drawings, Figure 1 A perspective view of a portion of the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5 is shown. As can be seen, a cover 30 includes the first adjustment assembly 10 (and its various components). As will be described later, the cover 30 can enclose at least a portion of the first adjustment assembly 10 and can include a retaining ring 32 and at least one screw hole 31 (as will be described later). For example, while the first adjustment assembly 10 can have various components (such as the adjustment member 11, at least one canopy attachment point 12, at least one hole 13, a first sleeve member insert 14, a sleeve member, at least one first sleeve member screw hole 16, at least one second sleeve member screw hole 17, a first rotation lock 18, a second sleeve member insert 18', and at least one primary curved lug 19), only some of the components, namely those designated 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16, are visible, indicating that other component identifiers may be enclosed by the cover 30. That is, the first adjustment assembly 10 can be translated into or out of the cover 30 (exposing the first adjustment assembly 10 to a greater or lesser extent outside the cover 30) by rotating at least one length manipulation bolt 40 (as will be described in greater detail). This sliding motion can cause the fabric of the canopy (which may be attached to the first adjustment assembly 10 at the adjustment member 11) to become more or less taut (the mechanics of which and the components that facilitate this movement will be described in greater detail).

[0044] The fabric of the shade canopy can be removably attached to the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5 via the canopy attachment points 12. The shade canopy fabric can be a variety of different materials that can be used to provide shelter or protection from the elements, such as rain, water, or dust. Thus, the shade canopy fabric can be, but is not limited to, polyester, canvas, coated canvas, acrylic, olefin, vinyl, The fabric under the trademark or similar fabric, polyvinyl chloride (as a coating on the fabric or the fabric itself), nylon, and / or solution-dyed fabric. That is, the canopy attachment point 12 can be a range of different solutions that can be removably connected to the fabric. For example, the canopy attachment point 12 can be a grommet (which can receive an eyelet added to the fabric), a button (which can receive a snap added to the fabric), a Velcro strip (which corresponds to the Velcro strip of the fabric), a magnetic fastener (which can magnetically attract a magnet on the fabric), or a structure (to which the fabric can be tied or hooked). To this end, the fabric can be used as a shade canopy, and the shade canopy can be, but is not limited to, an umbrella, a pop-up canopy, an awning, a pergola (having a fabric that provides shelter), a gazebo (having a fabric that provides shelter), a marquee, a tent, or a carport. Therefore, it is apparent that the present disclosure can be used with a variety of shade canopies.

[0045] To further understand the present disclosure, reference is now made to Figure 2 , shows a portion of the shade roof tensioning assembly 5 in perspective, but without the sheath 30. Thus, Figure 2 denoted are portions that may be at least partially covered by the sheath 30, namely the first adjustment component 10 (which is at least partially covered by the sheath 30) and the second adjustment component 20 (which may be completely covered by the sheath 30). Figure 1 In addition to the elements of the first adjustment assembly 10 shown in FIG, the second sleeve member screw hole 7, the first rotary lock 18, and the primary curved lug 19 of the first adjustment assembly 10 can also be seen. In addition, the second adjustment assembly 20 having the second rotary lock, at least one screw hole 26, and the secondary curved lug 28 can also be seen. It is worth noting that the present disclosure contemplates at least one second adjustment assembly 20, and the canopy tensioning assembly can include more than one second adjustment assembly 20. As shown in FIG. Figure 2 It can be inferred that at least one length manipulation bolt 40 can pass through the length of the first adjustment assembly 10 and the second adjustment assembly 20 (in the horizontal plane, as will be described and explained later). Figure 3 and Figure 8 , it can be noted that at least one length manipulation bolt 40 can pass through at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 and can pass through the entire length of the sheath. Figure 2As can be seen, at least one length operating bolt 40 can be inserted into and through the first adjustment assembly 10 at the hole 13 of the first adjustment assembly 10. The hole 13 can be configured and sized to receive the head of the at least one length operating bolt 40.

[0046] To further understand the present disclosure, reference is now made to Figure 3 , Figure 3 is an exploded view of portions of the canopy tensioning assembly. Specifically, Figure 3 It shows how the elements such as the first adjustment assembly 10, the threaded adjustment nut 50, the second adjustment assembly 20, the length manipulation bolt 40 and the sheath 30 can be aligned with each other. Figure 3 Also shown is how each element aligns itself. For example, referring to the first adjustment assembly 10, the first sleeve member insert 14 and the adjustment member 11 that can be attached / added thereto or formed thereon can be seen. It can be noted that the first sleeve member insert 14 can be inserted into the sleeve member 15. Prior to insertion, a retaining ring 32 (the purpose and structure of which will be described later) can be inserted over the first sleeve member insert 14. Thereafter, it can be noted that the first sleeve member insert 14 can be secured to the sleeve member 15 via a screw 60. As is apparent from the figure, the screw 60 can be passed through the sleeve member 15 and the first sleeve member insert 14 (at corresponding and aligned first sleeve member insert screw holes 14' and at least one first sleeve member screw hole 16), thereby securing the first sleeve member insert 14 to the sleeve member 15. As can be seen, more than one screw 60 can be passed through the sleeve member 15 and the first sleeve member insert 14 to secure the first sleeve member insert 14 to the sleeve member 15.

[0047] Continuing with reference to the first adjustment assembly, it can also be noted that the second sleeve member insert 18' can be inserted into the sleeve member 15. Thereafter, it can be noted that the second sleeve member insert 18' (having the first rotation lock 18 attached or formed thereon) can be secured to the sleeve member 15 by a screw 60. As can be readily seen from the figure, the screw 60 can be passed through the sleeve member 15 and the second sleeve member insert 18' (at corresponding and aligned second sleeve member insert threaded holes 18" and at least one second sleeve member threaded hole 17) to secure the second sleeve member insert 18' to the sleeve member 15. As can be readily seen, more than one screw 60 can be passed through the sleeve member 15 and the second sleeve member insert 18' to secure the second sleeve member insert 18' to the sleeve member 15.

[0048] Continuing with reference to the first adjustment assembly 10, and assuming the above components are inserted and secured as described above, at least one length manipulation bolt 40 may be inserted into the first adjustment assembly 10 (as shown). Figure 3 As shown, at least one length manipulation bolt 40 can be inserted into and secured to at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 (which will be described in greater detail). As will be described in greater detail, because the at least one length manipulation bolt 40 can rotate, the length manipulation bolt 40 can rotate within the first adjustment assembly 10 and within the threaded adjustment nut 50. Because at least the threaded adjustment nut 50 can be fixed in a non-rotating state and attached to the first adjustment assembly (as will be described later), rotation of the at least one length manipulation bolt 40 can cause the first adjustment assembly 10 to traverse a distance (move left or right about a horizontal plane) along the at least one length manipulation bolt 40. As will be described later, this movement allows at least a portion of the first adjustment assembly 10 to slide into or out of the sheath 30.

[0049] Continue to refer to Figure 3 , the second adjustment assembly 20 can be seen, with a second rotation lock 21 formed therein, and a threaded hole 26 with a secondary arcuate lug 28 formed thereon. Reference can also be made to the sheath 30. Thus, the second adjustment assembly 20 can be inserted into the sheath 30. Notably, the sheath 30 can have at least one groove 35 that corresponds to the at least one secondary arcuate lug 28, thereby allowing the second adjustment assembly 20 to be inserted into the sheath 30 in a specific orientation. Notably, this orientation allows the threaded hole 26 to ultimately align with the threaded hole 31 of the sheath 30 when the second adjustment assembly 20 reaches a specific length within the sheath 30. As can be clearly seen, the corresponding secondary arcuate lug 28 and groove 35 allow the second adjustment assembly 20 to be inserted into the sheath 30 in a non-rotational manner, meaning that the second adjustment assembly 20 cannot rotate within the sheath because the secondary arcuate lug 28 is formed on the second rotation lock 21. It can also be seen that when aligned, the screw hole of the sheath 31 and the screw hole 26 of the second rotation lock 21 (where the screw hole 26 can alternatively be located on the second adjustment component 20) can allow the screw 60 to pass therethrough, thereby fixing the second adjustment component 20 in place within the sheath 30, so that the second adjustment component 10 can not slide or move around the horizontal plane of the sheath 30.

[0050] Continue to refer to Figure 3 And taking the above into account, the first adjustment assembly 10 can also be subsequently inserted into the sheath 30 (along with at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 and at least a portion of at least one length manipulation bolt 40 that can be added to the first adjustment assembly 10). The result can be as follows Figure 1As shown in FIG. , while it may not be apparent, as part of the present disclosure, at least one length manipulation bolt 40 can pass through the second adjustment assembly 20, as the second adjustment assembly 20 can have a hole that allows the length manipulation bolt 40 to pass therethrough. Notably, the first rotation lock 18 and its at least one primary arcuate lug 19 can also be inserted into the corresponding at least one groove 35 of the at least one sheath 30. Such insertion and corresponding elements can allow the first adjustment assembly 10 (when coupled as described above) to be maintained in a fixed, non-rotated orientation within the sheath 30. However, the first adjustment assembly 10 can still translate (slide) about the sheath 30 via rotation of the at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 (as will be described later), and is guided, at least in part, by the at least one groove 35 via the orientation of the at least one primary arcuate lug 19 within the at least one groove 35.

[0051] Continue to refer to Figure 3 Based on the above, it is now apparent that the outer dimensions of first and second rotary locks 18, 21 are smaller than the inner dimensions of sheath 30, thereby enabling insertion of first and second rotary locks 18, 21 into sheath 30. That is, and as previously described, retaining ring 32 may already be positioned above first sleeve member insert 14. The dimensions of retaining ring 32 may allow it to slide freely over first, sleeve member 15, and second sleeve member insert 18'. However, since sleeve member 15 may have adjustment member 11 and first rotary lock 18 at either end, retaining ring 32 may be smaller than adjustment member 11 and rotary lock 18, such that, when positioned over first, sleeve member 15, and second sleeve member insert 18', it can slide only between adjustment member 11 and rotary lock 18. Furthermore, when the first adjustment assembly 10 (having the retaining ring 32 thereon) is inserted into the sheath 30, the retaining ring 32 may have a structure designed to lock into the sheath 30. Although for purposes of this disclosure, the description and structure thereof are not limiting, Figure 3The extruded portion of the retaining ring 32 is shown to correspond with an intruded portion of the sheath 30, thereby locking the retaining ring 32 in place once inserted into the sheath 30. Thus, when the first adjustment assembly 10 is fully slid into the sheath 30, the retaining ring allows the adjustment member 11 to be pushed against the sheath 30 (and the retaining ring 32). However, when the first adjustment assembly is slid out of the sheath 30, once the first rotary lock 18 reaches the exit of the sheath 30 (where the retaining ring 32 is located in the figure), it compresses the retaining ring 32, thereby preventing the first adjustment assembly 10 from leaving the sheath 30. Thus, the first adjustment assembly 10 can slide in and out of the sheath 30 (via rotation of at least one length control bolt 40), but only a certain distance between the adjustment member 11 and the first rotary lock 18. When the canopy fabric is attached to the canopy attachment point 12, this sliding action can cause the fabric to be more or less taut depending on how far the first adjustment assembly 10 is slid out of the sheath. You can refer briefly to Figure 10 The first adjustment assembly 10 is positioned to determine the location on which the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5 can be installed, and taking into account the above, how the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5 can maintain greater or less tension on the shade canopy fabric. Importantly, this sliding action allows for a clean, clean-lined design, where the first adjustment assembly 10 appears as a natural extension of the cover 30. This design also provides a look of consistency, continuity, precision, and alignment. This design, in turn, enhances the overall appearance of the shade canopy, ensuring the fabric is maintained as desired. Furthermore, this design minimizes interference with the canopy's intended design, providing elegant functionality. Finally, the materials and finishes of the first adjustment assembly 10 and the cover 30 can be similar, if not identical, so that, even if noticed, the first adjustment assembly 10 appears as a natural continuation of the cover 30, creating a nearly imperceptible seamlessness to the shade canopy design to which the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5 is installed.

[0052] Figure 4 A top view of a portion of the canopy tensioning assembly 5 is shown, but without the cover 30 of the canopy tensioning assembly. Figure 4As shown in FIG, the length operating bolt 40 may at least partially pass through the first adjustment assembly 10, the threaded adjustment nut 50, and the second adjustment assembly 20 (wherein, if not shown in the figure, the length operating bolt 40 may only partially pass through the second adjustment assembly 20). Furthermore, if not shown in the figure, the sunroof tensioning assembly 5 may have more than one second adjustment assembly 20, and the length operating bolt 40 may completely pass through one second adjustment assembly 20 and at least partially pass through the other second adjustment assemblies 20. That is, as previously described, at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 may be attached to the first adjustment assembly 10. Thus, the at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 may be attached in the following manners: the first adjustment assembly 10 has a cavity / groove into which at least a portion of the threaded adjustment nut 50 may fit; the threaded adjustment nut 50 may be welded or adhered to the first adjustment assembly 10; or the at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 may be set into the first adjustment assembly 10 using a screw. Therefore, when at least one length operating bolt 40 is introduced into the first adjustment component 10 and at least one threaded adjustment nut 50, when the length operating bolt 40 rotates in the threaded adjustment nut 50, the first adjustment component 10 (through the connection / addition with the threaded adjustment nut 50) will move back and forth along the length operating bolt 40 according to the rotation direction of the length operating bolt 40.

[0053] Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of a shade canopy tensioning assembly as if taken along a vertical plane passing therethrough (e.g., Figure 6 15 (shown as V in FIG. 1 ), but without the cover 30 of the shade canopy tensioning assembly. As described above, the first sleeve member insert 14 and the second sleeve member insert 18' can be inserted into the sleeve member 15 and attached thereto using screws 60. Furthermore, it is apparent that the dimensions of the adjustment member 11 and the first rotary lock 18 (along the vertical plane V) are larger than those of the sleeve member 15 (as previously described, this allows the retaining ring 32 to retain the first adjustment assembly 10 within the cover 30). Furthermore, while it is not necessary to connect the shade canopy fabric to the first adjustment assembly 10, the canopy attachment point 12 is shown as a channel that can receive the fabric or a pin attached to the fabric, allowing the fabric to be attached to the first adjustment assembly 10 via the adjustment member 11 and the canopy attachment point 12. Although not shown, the canopy attachment point may be located elsewhere along the first adjustment assembly 10, such as on the sleeve member 15, or as a hole 13 (which may also serve as the canopy attachment point 12 in addition to being the entry for the length manipulation bolt 40).

[0054] Figure 6FIG2 is a top view of a portion of a shade canopy tensioning assembly, illustrating how a portion of the shade canopy tensioning assembly can move and the vertical plane of the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5. A vertical plane V is shown, extending into the page. Of note, the movement of the first adjustment assembly 10 (partially shown as inserted into and partially encased by the sheath 30) is depicted as L, where the movement L represents the ability of the first adjustment assembly 10 to slide in or out of the sheath 30.

[0055] Figure 7 FIG2 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5, illustrating how a portion of the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5 can be moved about a horizontal plane of the shade canopy tensioning assembly. A horizontal plane H is shown, extending into the page. Notably, the movement of the first adjustment assembly 10 is shown as L, where the movement L represents the ability of the first adjustment assembly 10 to slide into or out of the cover 30 along the horizontal plane H. Furthermore, it is apparent that the dimensions of the first adjustment assembly 10 and the cover 30 are smaller (along the vertical plane V) than the dimensions of the cover 30 (as previously described, this allows the first adjustment assembly 10 to at least slide into the cover 30). Furthermore, as previously described, the second adjustment assembly 20 can be inserted into the cover 30 and affixed to the cover 30 via a screw 60 extending through the cover's screw hole 31 and the second adjustment assembly 20's screw hole 26. The screw 60 may, but need not, be located on the second rotary lock 21.

[0056] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a canopy tensioning assembly, wherein Figure 1 A perspective view of the cover 30 is shown in this figure. Also visible is a hinge or moving assembly 34. However, the hinge or moving assembly 34 need not be present on the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5, but rather may simply comprise an attachment mechanism (enabling the cover 30 to be attached to another structure). That is, if the hinge or moving assembly 34 is present, as previously described, it can allow the cover 30 to rotate or move about another structure. Also visible is a structural support 33, which also need not be present on the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5. As previously described, the structural support 33 can be a component that is at least partially encased by the cover 30 or not at all, and can be located at any distance along the length of the cover 30. The shade canopy tensioning assembly may have more than one structural support, or no structural support at all. The structural support 33 can allow for the attachment of a canopy rib (or other similar structure) to the cover 30, or it can serve as a means for attaching a structure supporting the shade canopy.

[0057] Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the canopy tensioning assembly, wherein Figure 9 Shown above Figure 3 Exploded perspective view of . Figure 93. It can be seen how more than one second adjustment assembly 20 can be present on the shade canopy tensioning assembly 5, wherein more than one second adjustment assembly 20 can have a length through which the operating bolt 40 passes, the assembly 20 allowing the bolt 40 to be guided in a certain orientation as it passes through multiple elements that can be at least partially enclosed by the sheath 30. It can also be seen how a hinge or moving assembly 34 can be shown as an attachment mechanism (which can be attached to another structure, thereby supporting the shade canopy tensioning assembly).

[0058] Figure 10 FIG2 is a front perspective view of a shade canopy, illustrating locations where multiple shade canopy tensioning assemblies may be installed on the shade canopy, and illustrating the appearance of multiple shade canopy tensioning assemblies 5 when installed on the shade canopy. As previously mentioned, from an aesthetic perspective, the shade canopy tensioning assemblies 5 can be cleanly integrated into the shade canopy and appear as if the shade canopy tensioning assemblies 5 are not noticeable on the shade canopy.

[0059] Without referring to the accompanying drawings, it should be noted that the first rotary lock 18 (and the at least one primary curved lug 19 formed thereon) and the at least one second rotary lock 21 (and the at least one secondary curved lug 28 formed thereon) can be constructed of polyvinyl chloride, metal, or plastic. The at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 can be made of stainless steel. Furthermore, the at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 can employ a locknut design. The screw 60, or each screw 60 shown in the figures, can be made of stainless steel and can have a recognized recess, such as a cross head or a flat head recess. Furthermore, the screw 60, or each screw 60 shown in the figures, can have a flat head or a pointed head. The at least one length control bolt 40 can be made of stainless steel. Furthermore, the head of the length control bolt 40 can be configured and dimensioned to fit into a hole so that the head of the length control bolt 40 is not visible from a side view of the first adjustment assembly. Furthermore, the head of the length control bolt 40 can have a recognized recess, such as a hexagonal key / Allen key, or can be rotated around the outside of the head of the bolt 40 using a socket and a wrench.

[0060] Figure 11 is a perspective view of an alternative form of a canopy tensioning assembly compared to the above-mentioned canopy tensioning assembly 5, Figure 11 From different views ( Figure 11 A. Figure 11 B. Figure 11 C and Figure 11 D) composition to understand the alternative form of the shade roof tensioning assembly shown therein.

[0061] Figure 11A shows a cross-sectional view of a sheath 30 (which may include the same components and functions as the sheath 30 described above), the sheath 30 having a retaining ring 32 (which may include the same components and functions as the retaining ring 32 described above) and at least one groove 35 (which may include the same components and functions as the at least one groove 35 described above). In addition, the sheath 30 may have at least one screw hole 31 that may be used in conjunction with a screw 60 to lock the at least one second adjustment assembly 20 in place (in a manner similar to that described above).

[0062] Figure 11 B shows an exploded view of the first adjustment assembly 10, the second adjustment assembly 20, the at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 and the at least one length operating bolt 40. As can be seen, the elements remain unchanged compared to the above-described canopy tensioning assembly 5, however, according to Figure 11 B, wherein the canopy tensioning assembly is shown having a different orientation / configuration of such elements. Notably, at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 is oriented to be placed in the hole 13 of the adjustment member 11 of the first adjustment assembly 10 (wherein the hole 13 may not allow the threaded adjustment nut 50 to rotate within the hole 13). Therefore, it can be determined that Figure 11 The canopy tensioning assembly shown has a different orientation / configuration of components, notably, at least one threaded adjustment nut 50 is positioned on or in the adjustment member 11. Such an alignment / configuration still allows the first adjustment assembly 10 to be slid into or out of the sheath 30 (as previously described, in the same manner as previously described).

[0063] Figure 11 D is a perspective view of the shaded roof tensioning assembly, wherein the sheath 30 is transparent so that when installed Figure 11 A and Figure 11 When the elements are shown in FIG. 3B , they can be seen to be at least partially mounted within the sheath 30 .

[0064] Figure 11 C is a perspective view of a canopy tensioning assembly in which the housing 30 can be seen as housing a first adjustment assembly 10, wherein the first adjustment assembly 10 can slide into or out of the housing 30 (movement represented by L) when a rotational force R applied by a tool T is applied to at least one length operating bolt 40 mounted in the first adjustment assembly 10.

[0065] Figure 12 is a perspective view of an alternative form of a canopy tensioning assembly compared to the above-mentioned canopy tensioning assembly, Figure 12 From different views ( Figure 12 A. Figure 12 B. Figure 12 C and Figure 12D) composition to understand the alternative form of the shade roof tensioning assembly shown therein.

[0066] Figure 12 A shows an exploded view of a sheath 30 (which may include the same components and functions as the sheath 30 described above), the sheath 30 having a retaining ring 32 (which may include the same components and functions as the retaining ring 32 described above, but instead of having the first rotation lock 18 pressed against it, the retaining ring 32 allows the screw 60 inserted into the second sleeve member threaded hole 17 to press against it to retain the first adjustment assembly 10 in the sheath 30 so that it can slide therein) and at least one groove 35 (which may include the same components and functions as the at least one groove 35 described above). In addition, the sheath 30 may have at least one threaded hole 31 that may cooperate with the screw 60 to lock the second sleeve member insert 18' in place (this is different from the above disclosure, but is modified so that the second sleeve member insert threaded hole 18" can allow the screw 60 to lock the second sleeve member insert 18' in place within the sheath 30).

[0067] Figure 12 FIG. B shows some of the same elements as described above, but includes new elements and a different orientation compared to the canopy tensioning assembly described above. First, there is a clamping device C, which can be clamped onto the first sleeve member insert 14 and receive a screw 60 through the first sleeve member threaded hole 16, holding the first sleeve member insert 14 in place within the sleeve member 15. Next, there is a sleeve cavity 70, which can be used in combination with at least one threaded adjustment nut 50. The sleeve cavity 70 can be sized to fit within the sleeve member 15. Furthermore, the sleeve cavity 70 can include a threaded hole 71 that can be aligned with the second sleeve member threaded hole 17, thereby securing the sleeve cavity 70 in place. The sleeve cavity 70 can accommodate or otherwise be secured to the threaded adjustment nut 50, allowing the threaded adjustment nut 50 to rotate about the length control bolt 40. Thus, the first adjustment assembly 10, including the first sleeve member insert 14 seated within the sleeve member 15 and the sleeve chamber 70 seated within the sleeve member 15 and housing the threaded adjustment nut 50, can be rotated about the length manipulation bolt 40. This rotation can cause the first adjustment assembly to slide in or out of the sheath 30, thereby achieving the same uses and advantages as previously mentioned.

[0068] Continue to refer to Figure 12B. It is noteworthy that the second sleeve member insert 18' is not inserted into the sleeve member 15. However, the second sleeve member insert 18' essentially acts as the second adjustment assembly 20 (as described above, since it can be locked in place within the sheath 30). Additionally, it is noteworthy that the orientation of the at least one length operating bolt 40 is flipped so that the head of the bolt 40 is oriented away from the first adjustment member 10, which means that the length operating bolt 40 is retained in place while the first adjustment member 10 is rotated about the at least one length operating bolt (via the at least one threaded adjustment nut 50). Furthermore, the length of the screw 60 that can be inserted into the second sleeve member threaded hole 17 and the sleeve chamber threaded hole 71 is such that its head will push against the retaining ring 32, thereby retaining the first adjustment assembly 10.

[0069] Figure 12 D is a perspective view of the shaded roof tensioning assembly, wherein the cover 30 is transparent so that when Figure 12 A and Figure 12 The elements shown in B are visible when at least partially mounted within the sheath 30 .

[0070] Figure 12 C is a perspective view of a shade canopy tensioning assembly wherein the housing 30 can be seen as housing the first adjustment assembly 10 wherein the first adjustment assembly 10 can have a rotational force R applied to the first adjustment assembly 10 by a tool T, hand, or external force to cause the first adjustment assembly 10 to slide in or out of the housing in a movement represented by L.

[0071] Figure 13 is a perspective view of an alternative form of shade canopy tensioning assembly when compared to the shade canopy tensioning assembly described above, Figure 13 From different views ( Figure 13 A. Figure 13 B. Figure 13 C and Figure 13 D) composition, in order to understand the alternative form of the canopy tensioning assembly shown therein. However, Figure 13 yes Figure 12 extension of Figure 13 In FIG, the length control bolt 40 and the second sleeve member insert 18 are not imaged (but may still be present in such a sunroof tensioning assembly). Figure 13 In B, the sleeve chamber 70 has a threaded adjustment nut or similar structure therein, which is connected to a bevel gear or rack and pinion structure. Figure 13 C, the bevel gear or rack and pinion arrangement can have a force R applied thereto (via tool T) to cause the first adjustment assembly 10 to slide in or out of the sheath 30 with movement indicated by L.

[0072] Figure 13A shows an exploded view of a sheath 30 (which may include the same components and functions as the sheath 30 described above), the sheath 30 having a retaining ring 32 (which may include the same components and functions as the retaining ring 32 described above, but instead of having the first rotation lock 18 pressed against it, the retaining ring 32 presses against a screw 60 inserted into the second sleeve member threaded hole 17 to retain the first adjustment assembly 10 in the sheath 30 so that it can slide therein) and at least one groove 35 (which may include the same components and functions as the at least one groove 35 described above). As not shown in the figure, the sheath 30 may have at least one threaded hole 31 that may cooperate with the screw 60 to lock the second sleeve member insert 18' in place (this is different from the above disclosure, but is modified so that the second sleeve member insert threaded hole 18" can allow the screw 60 to lock the second sleeve member insert 18' in place within the sheath 30).

[0073] Figure 13 D is a perspective view of the shaded roof tensioning assembly, wherein the cover 30 is transparent so that when Figure 13 A and Figure 13 The elements shown in B are visible when at least partially mounted within the sheath 30 .

[0074] It is intended that all matter contained in the above disclosure and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not limiting.

Claims

1. A canopy tensioning assembly, comprising: a first regulating component; a second regulating component; The first adjustment assembly is selectively movable relative to the second adjustment assembly; and The first adjustment assembly is affixed to the shade canopy.

2. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 1, further comprising a sheath, wherein: The cover includes at least one groove, at least one structural support for a canopy rib, and at least one hinge at a distal end opposite the first adjustment assembly.

3. The canopy tensioning assembly of claim 2, further comprising at least one threaded adjustment nut and at least one length manipulation bolt, wherein: The length manipulation bolt extends at least partially through the first adjustment assembly, through the at least one threaded adjustment nut, and at least partially into the second adjustment assembly.

4. The shelter canopy according to claim 3, wherein: The at least one length manipulation bolt is configured and dimensioned to selectively move the first adjustment assembly relative to the second adjustment assembly via rotation of the at least one length manipulation bolt within the at least one threaded adjustment nut.

5. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The first adjustment assembly also includes an adjustment member, a sleeve member, and a first rotation lock, each removably connectable to one another.

6. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 4, wherein: The adjustment member includes at least one canopy attachment point and at least one hole, wherein the at least one canopy attachment point is configured and dimensioned to allow the canopy to become removably attached to the first adjustment assembly, and wherein the at least one hole is configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one length manipulation bolt about a horizontal plane of the adjustment member.

7. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 4, wherein: The adjustment member includes a first sleeve member insert configured and dimensioned to be inserted into and secured within the sleeve member.

8. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 6, wherein: The first sleeve member insert includes at least one screw hole that is sized to align with at least one first screw hole formed on the sleeve member so that at least one screw can pass through the screw hole of the first sleeve member insert and each of the first screw holes of the sleeve member to thereby secure the first sleeve member insert to the sleeve member.

9. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 4, wherein: The first rotation lock includes at least one primary arcuate lug and a second sleeve member insert, wherein the second sleeve member insert is configured and dimensioned to be inserted and secured into the sleeve member.

10. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 9, wherein: The at least one primary arcuate lug is arranged to slidingly engage at least one groove of the sheath, wherein the at least one primary arcuate lug is configured and dimensioned to prevent the at least one first rotation lock and the first adjustment assembly from rotating within the sheath, and is configured and dimensioned to allow the first rotation lock and the first adjustment assembly to translate within the sheath.

11. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 10, wherein: The primary arcuate lug and the first rotary lock are covered by the sheath, and the sleeve member and the first adjustment assembly are at least partially covered by the sheath.

12. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 3, wherein: The sheath includes a retaining ring, wherein the retaining ring is configured and dimensioned to prevent the first rotation lock from leaving the sheath.

13. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 9, wherein: The second sleeve member insert includes at least one screw hole that is sized to align with at least one second screw hole formed on the sleeve member so that at least one screw can be passed through the screw hole of the second sleeve member insert and each of the second screw holes of the sleeve member to thereby secure the second sleeve member insert to the sleeve member.

14. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 3, wherein: The at least one threaded nut is coupled to the first adjustment assembly in a non-rotational engagement, the at least one threaded nut being configured and dimensioned to prevent the at least one threaded nut and the first adjustment assembly from rotating about each other when a rotational force is applied to the at least one length manipulation bolt, and the at least one threaded nut being configured and dimensioned to allow the at least one threaded nut and the first adjustment assembly to translate within the sheath.

15. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 3, wherein: The at least one threaded adjustment nut is a lock nut.

16. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 3, wherein: The second adjustment assembly includes at least one aperture, wherein the aperture is configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one length manipulation bolt about a horizontal plane of the second adjustment assembly.

17. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 3, wherein: The second adjustment assembly includes at least a second rotation lock.

18. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 17, wherein: The second rotation lock includes at least one secondary arcuate lug that engages at least one groove of the sheath, wherein the at least one secondary arcuate lug is configured and dimensioned to prevent the at least one second rotation lock and the second adjustment assembly from rotating within the sheath.

19. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 17, wherein: The second rotation lock includes at least one screw hole arranged to align with at least one screw hole formed on the sheath.

20. The shelter canopy tensioning assembly of claim 3, wherein: The at least one length manipulation bolt is constructed of a stainless steel component and extends through the entire length of the sheath.

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