A self-deploying shelter assembly deploys between a unfolded and folded state automatically. The shelter includes a plurality of legs and a hub, the hub being configured to be coupled to one end of a leg. A leg has a first element, a second element and a third element. A second end of the third element is movably coupled to the hub. A foot member is coupled to a first end of the first element. A second end of the first element is movably coupled to a first end of the second element and a second end of the second element is movably coupled to the first end of the third element. A roller member is coupled to one or more of the second end of the second element and the first end of the third element and is configured to contact a ground surface when the shelter is folded.

A portable shelter includes a frame structure with a plurality of pole structures. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes telescopically movable pole portions and a spring-biasing mechanism configured to bias one pole portion away from the other. In some embodiments, a center hub structure of the portable shelter includes a locking mechanism for engaging one of the pole portions to interfere with telescopic movement of the pole structure. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes a flexible portion attached to a first rigid portion, and a second rigid portion that is movable relative to the first rigid portion. The second rigid portion is pivotable or telescopically movable between a first position in which the second rigid portion overlaps the first rigid portion such that the flexible portion is free to flex, and a second position in which the second rigid portion overlaps and restrains the flexible portion.

A portable shelter includes a frame structure with a plurality of pole structures. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes telescopically movable pole portions and a spring-biasing mechanism configured to bias one pole portion away from the other. In some embodiments, a center hub structure of the portable shelter includes a locking mechanism for engaging one of the pole portions to interfere with telescopic movement of the pole structure. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes a flexible portion attached to a first rigid portion, and a second rigid portion that is movable relative to the first rigid portion. The second rigid portion is pivotable or telescopically movable between a first position in which the second rigid portion overlaps the first rigid portion such that the flexible portion is free to flex, and a second position in which the second rigid portion overlaps and restrains the flexible portion.

An awning mounting rack includes four stand columns; a first folding bracket is disposed between two adjacent stand columns; each stand column has a top holder. The top holder includes a first pole, a second pole and a support pole. The four stand columns include two first stand columns and two second stand columns; the other ends of the second poles connected to the first stand columns are pivot joined to the first top set, the non-end portions of the second poles connected to the first stand columns are respectively pivot joined to a first support rod, the ends of the first support rods are pivot joined to a first bottom set; the other end of the second poles connected to the second stand column are pivot joined to a second top set, the non-end portions of the second poles are pivot joined to a second support rod.

An awning mounting rack includes four stand columns; a first folding bracket is disposed between two adjacent stand columns; each stand column has a top holder. The top holder includes a first pole, a second pole and a support pole. The four stand columns include two first stand columns and two second stand columns; the other ends of the second poles connected to the first stand columns are pivot joined to the first top set, the non-end portions of the second poles connected to the first stand columns are respectively pivot joined to a first support rod, the ends of the first support rods are pivot joined to a first bottom set; the other end of the second poles connected to the second stand column are pivot joined to a second top set, the non-end portions of the second poles are pivot joined to a second support rod.

A shelter assembly is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the shelter assembly comprises a support assembly configured transitionable from a stowed condition to a deployed condition for providing support to a cover. The support assembly comprises a first part that is configured so as to be operable for transitioning from a stowed condition to or toward an extended condition in which the first part extends substantially across the region. The shelter assembly further comprises a second part that is configured so as to be operable for transitioning from a stowed condition to be operable the first part for providing support to the cover. The cover is configured so as to be operable, by way of the transitioning of the second part, for transitioning from a collapsed condition so as to be supported by the support assembly in the deployed condition.

A shelter assembly is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the shelter assembly comprises a support assembly configured transitionable from a stowed condition to a deployed condition for providing support to a cover. The support assembly comprises a first part that is configured so as to be operable for transitioning from a stowed condition to or toward an extended condition in which the first part extends substantially across the region. The shelter assembly further comprises a second part that is configured so as to be operable for transitioning from a stowed condition to be operable the first part for providing support to the cover. The cover is configured so as to be operable, by way of the transitioning of the second part, for transitioning from a collapsed condition so as to be supported by the support assembly in the deployed condition.

Disclosed is a foldable tent with central lifting and automatic opening and closing structure, including a central bracket group and inclined frames. The central bracket group includes an upper frame and a base bracket. The inclined frame includes a first inclined rod hinged with the upper frame at one end, and a second inclined rod hinged with the first inclined rod at one end. The upper frame includes an upper top and a middle piece. The upper top is provided with a mounting hole in a non-circular structure. The middle piece is provided with an upper section and a lower section both in a non-circular structure. The lower section is provided with a spring pin. The base bracket is provided with an insertion hole in a non-circular structure. The side wall of the insertion hole is provided with a pin hole capable of locking the spring pin.

Disclosed is a foldable tent with central lifting and automatic opening and closing structure, including a central bracket group and inclined frames. The central bracket group includes an upper frame and a base bracket. The inclined frame includes a first inclined rod hinged with the upper frame at one end, and a second inclined rod hinged with the first inclined rod at one end. The upper frame includes an upper top and a middle piece. The upper top is provided with a mounting hole in a non-circular structure. The middle piece is provided with an upper section and a lower section both in a non-circular structure. The lower section is provided with a spring pin. The base bracket is provided with an insertion hole in a non-circular structure. The side wall of the insertion hole is provided with a pin hole capable of locking the spring pin.

An expandable shelter includes a canopy adjustable in length along a longitudinal axis. Legs support the canopy in an A-frame configuration defining an apex angle along an upper ridgeline. A shaded or sheltered area that is variable in length and width is defined. A mobile shelter includes multiple protective structures, each supported by a respective generally vertical supporting column having a lower handle configured to be gripped and supported by a respective bearer. Each handle may be toroidal in shape for use at any angle. Non-level terrain may be traversed by coordinated movements of bearers with regard to each respective handle such that the protective structures are maintained in a desired configuration.