Gazebo or tent

Abstract

A gazebo with a two-dimensional cover and a rod assembly, which is connected to the cover and holds the cover in a three-dimensional shape. The rod assembly is formed of a main rod assembly and a secondary rod assembly, wherein the main rod assembly has one or more resilient rods, which connect end portions of two opposing gussets of the cover. The secondary rod assembly has one or more resilient rods to connect in each case center regions of the edge between two adjacent gussets of the cover with each other. At least one tensioning element to increase at least the spacing between the ends of a rod of the rod assembly to hold the gazebo in its three-dimensional shape. The gazebo has no center rod which supports the gazebo from the ground and which in particular provides no variation in spacing.

Claims

1. A gazebo or tent comprising: a two-dimensional cover; a rod assembly, which is connected to the cover and holds the cover in a three-dimensional shape, the rod assembly comprising a main rod assembly and a secondary rod assembly, the main rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect opposite end portions of at least two gussets of the cover with each other and to form supporting feet for the gazebo or the tent at the opposite end portions, the secondary rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect center regions of edges between two adjacent gussets of the at least two gussets of the cover with each other; and at least one tensioning element distinct from the main rod assembly and the secondary rod assembly, the at least one tensioning element increasing a spacing between the opposite end portions of the at least two gussets and ends of the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, the tensioning element contacting the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, wherein no center rod is provided, and wherein at least one additional rod is provided for the main rod assembly and/or for the secondary rod assembly, which extends as part of the main rod assembly from an end portion of a gusset and/or as part of the secondary rod assembly from a center region to a common hinge region and is hingedly connected there with other rods.

2. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly and/or the secondary rod assembly are made of several parts, wherein parts of the one or more resilient rods are hingedly connected with each other in a hinge region and several sections of several rods of the one or more resilient rods are hingedly connected in a common hinge region.

3. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein an articulated connection between the one or more resilient rods or between parts of rods is formed by straps, wires, ropes, springs, rubber-elastic connecting elements and/or swivel joints, wherein the connecting elements and/or swivel joints of the articulated connection are distinct from the main rod assembly and the secondary rod assembly.

4. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein: at least one two-dimensional web for receiving a rod and a strap or an articulated connection designed as a wire or as a rope or as a spring or as a rubber-elastic connecting element is provided, or a web for transmitting tension between a rod and a received strap or an articulated connection designed as a wire or rope or spring or rubber-elastic connecting element is provided.

5. The gazebo or tent according to claim 4, wherein at least one web is arranged in the region of a connecting line between the ends of two adjacent rods of the secondary rod assembly at the edge of the cover.

6. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein the cover is selected and arranged such that in a region of a rod of the one or more resilient rods, the cover along the rod is not formed so as to be stretchable, while the cover is formed resiliently stretchable in other directions.

7. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein the at least one tensioning element comprises a folding mechanism and/or a spreading element and/or a cable pull for generating the spacing variation and/or a piston which is driven pneumatically or hydraulically or electrically or mechanically using a slip clutch.

8. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein the at least one tensioning element is formed such that it is arranged as a connecting rod between two areas of one or two rods of the one or more resilient rods of the secondary rod assembly, in such a way that by varying the length of the connecting rod, the spacing between the ends of the one or two rods of the rod assembly connected with the connecting rod and thus the spacing between areas of the cover connected with the ends of the one or two rods is adjustable.

9. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein the cover is provided with at least one two-dimensional web for receiving one or more rods and/or one or more straps and/or one or more articulated connections, which is provided for the transmission of tension of a received rod or a received strap to the cover.

10. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein rods of the main rod assembly are provided with swivel joints which comprise a stop for preventing hyperextension, wherein a length of the rods of the main rod assembly or the secondary rod assembly between a swivel joint and the common hinge region are at least partially selected based on a length between a rod of the secondary rod assembly and the common hinge region.

11. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein the edge region of the cover is formed in a reinforced manner and is formed to be of high-tensile strength, wherein the cover is disposed over an outer periphery of the main rod assembly and the secondary rod assembly.

12. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein at least one rod of the secondary rod assembly is or are formed to be more resistant to bending than at least one rod or all rods of the main rod assembly.

13. The gazebo or tent according to claim 1, wherein at least one rod of the secondary rod assembly and/or of the main rod assembly is designed such that it is formed to be more resistant to bending in the area of at least one of its ends than in its center region or in a common hinge region.

14. A gazebo or tent comprising: a two-dimensional cover; a rod assembly, which is connected to the cover and holds the cover in a three-dimensional shape, the rod assembly comprising a main rod assembly and a secondary rod assembly, the main rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect opposite end portions of at least two gussets of the cover with each other and to form supporting feet for the gazebo or the tent at the opposite end portions, the secondary rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect center regions of edges between two adjacent gussets of the at least two gussets of the cover with each other; and at least one tensioning element distinct from the main rod assembly and the secondary rod assembly, the at least one tensioning element increasing a spacing between the opposite end portions of the at least two gussets and ends of the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, the tensioning element contacting the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, wherein no center rod is provided, wherein the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly and/or the secondary rod assembly are made of several parts, wherein parts of the one or more resilient rods are hingedly connected with each other in a hinge region and several sections of several rods of the one or more resilient rods are hingedly connected in a common hinge region, and wherein a two-dimensional element is provided in the common hinge region, which connects a plurality of straps, wires, ropes, springs, and/or rubber-elastic connecting elements of an articulated connection in the common hinge region and compensates for introduced tensions.

15. A gazebo or tent comprising: a two-dimensional cover; and a rod assembly, which is connected to the cover to hold the cover in a three-dimensional shape, the rod assembly comprising a main rod assembly and a secondary rod assembly, the main rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect end portions of two opposite gussets of the cover with each other and to form supporting feet for the gazebo or the tent, the secondary rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect center regions of edges between two adjacent gussets of the cover with each other; and at least one tensioning element to at least increase a spacing between ends of a rod of the rod assembly and thus a spacing between the areas of the cover connected with the end of the rod, wherein no center rod is provided, wherein at least a strap or a rope is provided between different sections of a rod and/or a part of a rod and is suitable for limiting the different sections in terms of spacing.

16. The gazebo or tent according to claim 15, wherein at least one two-dimensional element is provided, which connects a plurality of straps or ropes extending between different areas of a rod and/or a section of a rod of the one or more resilient rods, in an area of a common hinge region, and compensates for introduced stresses.

17. A gazebo or tent comprising: a two-dimensional cover; and a rod assembly, which is connected to the cover and holds the cover in a three-dimensional shape, the rod assembly comprising a main rod assembly and a secondary rod assembly, the main rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect opposite end portions of at least two gussets of the cover with each other and to form supporting feet for the gazebo or the tent at the opposite end portions, the secondary rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect center regions of edges between two adjacent gussets of the at least two gussets of the cover with each other; and at least one tensioning element distinct from the main rod assembly and the secondary rod assembly, the at least one tensioning element increasing a spacing between the opposite end portions of the at least two gussets and ends of the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, the tensioning element contacting the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, wherein no center rod is provided, wherein the at least one tensioning element is formed such that it is provided with at least one side rod, which connects the connecting rod with a further rod of the secondary rod assembly, and transmits forces when changing the length of the connecting rod to the further rod and thus to the cover.

18. The gazebo or tent according to claim 17, wherein the at least one tensioning element is formed with at least two side rods, at least two of the at least two side rods are arranged in pairs on both sides of the connecting rod and both of which are hinged together via the connecting rod or connected by means of a strap.

19. A gazebo or tent comprising: a two-dimensional cover; a rod assembly, which is connected to the cover and holds the cover in a three-dimensional shape, the rod assembly comprising a main rod assembly and a secondary rod assembly, the main rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect opposite end portions of at least two gussets of the cover with each other and to form supporting feet for the gazebo or the tent at the opposite end portions, the secondary rod assembly having one or more resilient rods to connect center regions of edges between two adjacent gussets of the at least two gussets of the cover with each other; and at least one tensioning element distinct from the main rod assembly and the secondary rod assembly, the at least one tensioning element increasing a spacing between the opposite end portions of the at least two gussets and ends of the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, the tensioning element contacting the one or more resilient rods of the main rod assembly, wherein no center rod is provided, and wherein a release for each tensioning element of the at least one tensioning element is provided, which enables the release and connection of the connection between rod and tensioning element and wherein a guide element is provided, which is provided for guiding the released tensioning element along a rod to be connected.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given hereinbelow and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus, are not limitive of the present invention, and wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of an exemplary gazebo according to the invention in a view obliquely from above,

(3) FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of the gazebo of FIG. 1 in a view obliquely from below,

(4) FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of a tensioning element of the gazebo of FIG. 1, and

(5) FIG. 4 shows an exemplary articulated connection of the side rods with the connecting rods of a tensioning element.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(6) FIG. 1 schematically shows an inventive, exemplary gazebo 1. The latter has a two-dimensional cover 2 and a rod assembly 3,4, which is connected to the cover 2 and is suitable and intended to hold the cover 2 in a three-dimensional shape.

(7) The rod assembly 3,4 is formed of two parts, a main rod assembly 3 and a secondary rod assembly 4. In this case, the main rod assembly 3 has one or more resilient rods 5a, which are suitable and intended to connect in each case end portions 6 of two opposing gussets 7 of the cover 2 and thereby form supporting feet 11a for the gazebo 1.

(8) In contrast, the secondary rod assembly 4 has one or more resilient rods 5b, which are suitable and intended to connect in each case center regions 8 of the edge 9 between two adjacent gussets 7 of the cover 2 with each other.

(9) In order to keep the gazebo 1 stable in its assembled structure, the rod assembly 3,4 has at least one tensioning element 10, which is suitable and intended to increase at least the spacing between the ends 11 of a rod 5a,5b of the rod assembly 3,4 and thus the spacing between the areas of the cover 2 connected to the ends 11 of the rod 5a,5b. By this increase in the spacing, which is limited by the dimensions of the cover 2, resistive forces arise between the resilient rods 5a,5b stretched by the tensioning element 10 and the edge 9 of the cover 2 connected to the ends 11 of the rods 5a,5b.

(10) The described tensioning element 10 is shown by way of example in more detail in FIG. 3.

(11) These resistive forces are supplemented by forces generated by straps 16. The straps 16 are provided between different sections of a rod 5a or parts of a rod 5a and are suitable to limit the spacing between the different sections, whereby the further counterforce for generating the overall stability of the gazebo 1 is substantially determined. By balancing these forces, it is possible to achieve a statically stable state, which makes it possible on the one hand to dispense with a center rod and on the other hand to also dispense with elaborate ground anchors. Also, for purposes of limiting the spacing, the straps 16 can produce differentiated biases and thus differentiated bending radii of the rods 5a to a desired degree, which has a positive effect on the usability of the gazebo 1 in particular with regard to head room.

(12) In this case, for limiting the spacing, the ends 18 of the straps 16 are connected to a rod 5a by a positive connection 19. In this case, this positive connection 19 is established or released by hanging the strap 16 in a corresponding recess or by removing it from the recess. In this case, the strap 16 has a connecting element for limiting the spacing, which in its outer contour corresponds with the recess and allows for a positive connection 19, by means of which tensile forces can be transmitted.

(13) The gazebo 1 has four supporting feet 11a, which are formed by the ends 11 of the rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3. These are connected to the end portion 6 in each case of a gusset 7 of the cover 2, such that in the connected state, the end portions 6 are firmly connected to the ends 11 of the rods 5a, wherein this connection is releasably formed. This connection is realized in that the edge 9 of the cover 2 is reinforced and has pockets in the end portions 6 for receiving the ends 11 of the rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3. These reinforced pockets as part of the reinforced edge 9 provide a very robust cover 2 structure and at the same time a good transmission of force between the rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3 and the cover 2 of the gazebo 1. In this case, the pockets in the center regions 8 of the edge of the cover 2 between two gussets 7 are associated with the secondary rod assembly 4, whereas the ends of the rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3 are releasably connected to the cover 2 by means of spring rings in the area of the gusset 7. This makes it possible to prevent the gussets 7 from loosening from the main rod assembly 3 when folding the gazebo or tent, thereby improving handling.

(14) According to the invention, only ends 11 of the main rod assembly 3 form supporting feet 11a. In the inventive, constructed gazebo 1, the rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4 end not as feet on the ground, but in the air. The resilient rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4 in each case connect center regions 8 of the edge 9, which are arranged between two adjacent gussets 7 of the cover 2 and thus between adjacent feet 11a. The ends 11 of the rods 5b are firmly but releasably secured to the reinforced edge 9, which in the case of the main rod assembly 3 is carried out with the aid of the pockets arranged in the edge 9 for receiving the ends 11 of the rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4.

(15) Due to the inventive structure of the gazebo 1, the exemplary gazebo 1 can dispense with any center rod that supports the gazebo 1 from the ground or by means of which the gazebo can be assembled by changing the length of the center rod or an assembly mechanism. This allows for very good usability of the interior of the gazebo 1.

(16) FIG. 2 shows the gazebo 1 of FIG. 1 in a schematic view, obliquely from below. As a result, the rod assembly 3,4 is visible to a greater extent than in FIG. 1.

(17) The main rod assembly 3 formed of two main rods 5a, each extending from an end portion 6 of the gusset 7 of the cover 2 to the opposite end portion 6 and together forming the opposite feet 11a. Overall, the gazebo 1 thus has four supporting feet 11a.

(18) Each main rod 5a is associated with a spacing-limiting strap 16, which by means of a positive connection 19 is connected in the end region near the supporting foot 11a with its end 18 to the main rod 5a and is arranged on the inside of the rods 5a, i.e., on the side of the main rod 5a facing away from the cover 2. These straps 16 are substantially made of polyester.

(19) In the roof area of the gazebo 1, the straps 16 merge into a two-dimensional element 17 for connecting the plurality of the spacing-limiting straps 16. With the help of the two-dimensional element 17, the forces between the spacing-limiting straps 16 are compensated. The two-dimensional element 17 is preferably additionally connected to the main rods 5a via a positive connection, by means of which the two-dimensional element 17 is arranged in the roof area below the intersection of the main rods 5a as well as the secondary rods 5b. With the aid of this connection, it is possible to introduce forces from the spacing-limiting straps 16 to the main rods 5a in additional regions of the main rods 5a.

(20) In a corresponding manner, this is done by means of the two-dimensional webs 20 for connecting the rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3 with the spacing-limiting straps 16. These two-dimensional webs 20 are made of the same material as the cover made of coated polyester. The webs 20 have tube-like cavities for receiving the spacing-limiting straps 16 or for receiving the rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3 and can thus transmit forces between them. Since the two-dimensional webs 20 are additionally connected to the cover 2, they also provide two-dimensional webs 22 for transmitting forces between the cover 2 and the spacing-limiting straps 16 or the rods 5a.

(21) The two-dimensional webs 20,22 are arranged such that they are disposed in the region 24 of the cover 2 on a connecting line between the ends 11 of two adjacent rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4 and the path of a rod 5a of the main rod assembly 3. Preferably, the two-dimensional webs 20,22 are firmly connected with the cover 2 over a length of about 20 cm, which is done in particular by sewing and bonding the polyester fabric of the webs 20,22 and the cover 2.

(22) In addition to the main rod assembly 3, the secondary rod assembly 4 is also formed of resilient rods 5b. These secondary rods 5b are suitable and intended for connecting respective center regions 8 of the edge 9 between two adjacent gussets 7 of the cover 2.

(23) In the center of the secondary rods 5b is a hinge region 12 which hingedly connects the two parts of the rod 5b. This hinge region 12 is shown in more detail in FIG. 3. The hinge regions 12 of the secondary rods 5b together form a common hinge region 12a. Correspondingly, the hinge regions of the rods of the main rod assembly also form a common hinge region. The common hinge regions can even be combined into a single common hinge region.

(24) FIG. 2 shows the tensioning element 10, which is arranged between the two-dimensional element 17 and the common hinge regions 12a of the main rod assembly 3 and the secondary rod assembly 4. This is explained in more detail below with reference to FIG. 3.

(25) The rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3 are provided with a plurality of swivel joints 23 which have a stop to prevent overextension, which makes it possible to fold the main rods 5a by means of the swivel joint 23 without undesirable overextension of the swivel joint 23, which would negatively affect the stability of the main rods 5a particularly when assembled. The folding facilitates handling and transport of the main rod assembly 3.

(26) In this case, the length of the rod 5a of the main rod assembly 3 and the length of the rod 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4 between the swivel joint 23 and the common hinge region 12a is selected according to the length between a rod 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4 and the common hinge region 12a. This allows for a particularly simple and compact folding of the rod assembly 3,4, in particular when all three lengths are selected to be about the same by appropriately positioning the swivel joint 23.

(27) FIG. 3 shows a schematic structure of an exemplary tensioning element 10, which acts exclusively on the rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4. The two rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4 intersect in a common hinge region 12a. The rods 5b are divided into two parts which are hinged together. This takes place via straps 14, which enable the articulated connection 13 of the ends of the parts of the rod 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4.

(28) The two straps 14 of the two articulated connections 13 of the two secondary rods 5b have a common, two-dimensional element 15. This common, two-dimensional element 15 is formed by sewing the overlapping straps 14 and is thus capable of compensating for forces between the straps 14 and thus between the rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4. The region of the straps 14 forms the common hinge region 12a. Via these straps 14 of the articulated connections 13, tensile forces, but no compressive forces, can be transmitted, which is not necessary according to the invention since due to the tensioning element 10 and the spreading produced by this, no or almost no compressive forces between the parts of the rods 5b need to be transmitted. These joints have a simple and robust structure.

(29) The tensioning element 10 shown here formed of a connecting rod 10b, which is provided with a folding mechanism 10a, and two side rods 10c, which are fastened centrally to the connecting rod 10b and spread out laterally therefrom. The free ends of the connecting rod 10b and the side rods 10c are pivotally connected to the four parts of the secondary rods 5b, whereby a pivoting of the rods 5b, 10b, 10c against each other about a rotational axis without moving the articulated connection along the rods 5b, 10b, 10c is made possible. This is made possible by means of receptacles fastened to the rods 5b, with rotary bearings designed as bores into which bolts in the manner of a hinged connection arranged at the ends of the connecting rod 10b or the side rod 10c engage.

(30) The connecting rod 10b of the tensioning element 10 can be varied in length by means of the folding mechanism 10a, which has a toggle lever mechanism. With the help of the toggle mechanism of the folding mechanism 10a, it is possible in a simple way to increase the length of the connecting rod 10b of the tensioning element 10 without requiring large forces, even if this is done against serious counterforces through the rest of the gazebo 1, and to thereby unfold the gazebo 1 and to hold it in its opened form.

(31) By extending the connecting rod 10b, the spacing between the receptacles of the articulated connections on the secondary rods 5b is increased and thereby, the secondary rods 5b with their ends 11 are also spread apart, thus increasing their relative spacing. If this movement is limited by opposing forces, for example by tensioning forces of the cover 2 or by the main rod assembly 3 with the associated straps 16, an equilibrium of forces is formed which defines the static structure of the gazebo 1 according to the invention in the assembled state.

(32) The gazebo 1 according to the invention is characterized by easy handling and secure footing even without additional anchors in the ground. The fact that it does not need a center rod nor a floor or bracing on the ground proves a very simple structure and at the same time a high utility value, which is characterized in particular by large freedom of movement, good head room and easy handling. Furthermore, the gazebo 1 according to the invention proves to be mobile and therefore easily movable in its assembled state from one location to another. It is largely independent of the ground.

(33) According to the invention, the assembled gazebo 1 is characterized by a simple disassembly process. First, the connecting rod 10b of the tensioning element 10 is shortened by means of the folding mechanism 10a by operating the toggle mechanism. By shortening said rod, the spacings of the rods 5b of the secondary rod assembly 4 and thus also the spacings of the rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3 connected with the latter via the cover 2 and its edge 9 decrease, resulting in a collapsing or folding of the gazebo 1 with the cover 2 and the rod assembly 3,4. It is possible to disconnect the connecting rod 10b from the secondary rod 5b after releasing on one side and to thereby unlock the tensioning element 10. As a result, the tensioning element 10 can be freely pivoted about the locked swivel joint 23 and thereby, the parts of the main rods 5a and of the secondary rods 5b in the common hinge region 12a can be folded. Thereafter, the swivel joints 23 of the main rods 5a of the main rod assembly 3 are used to collapse the two legs of the sections of the main rods 5a, whereby the gazebo 1 is folded even more compact.

(34) In order to assemble the gazebo 1, in reverse order, the main rods 5a at the swivel joints 23 are first moved to the straight, unfolded position, i.e., extended up to the stop, to then hang the connecting rod 10b into the receptacle on the secondary rod 5b and extend the connecting rod 10b of the tensioning element 10 by operating the folding mechanism 10a such, that the gazebo 1 according to the invention has assumed a stable structure. Finally, the gazebo 1 is placed on its supporting four feet in the desired location.

(35) FIG. 4 illustrates a partial view of the tensioning element 10. The tensioning element 10 is designed such that it is provided with two side rods 10c, which are arranged in pairs on both sides of said connecting rod 10b and are both hingedly connected via the connecting rod 10b. The articulated connection takes place by means of a strap 30 of high-tensile fabric. The ends 32 of the strap 30 are firmly but releasably connected with the ends of the side rods 10c facing the connecting rod. The strap 30 is centrally connected with the connecting rod 10b via a fixing screw 31.

(36) The connection of the strap 30 with the connecting rod 10b takes place in such a way that the strap 30 is firmly connected to the connecting rod 10b and thereby, a movement of the connecting rod 10b for opening up the gazebo 1 via the fixed strap 30 can be transmitted to the side rods 10c. This creates the possibility of transmitting forces from the tensioning element 10 via the connecting rod 10b to the side rods 10c and thus to the cover 2.

(37) This makes it possible for the tensioning forces to be distributed by the tensioning element 10 to the cover 2 and thereby, the opening up of the gazebo 1 according to the invention is made possible in a particularly reliable and easy manner.

(38) In this case, the strap 30 engages around the connecting rod 10b in such a way that on one side of the connecting rod 10b, the fixing screw 31 is mounted and on the opposite side of the connecting rod 10b, the two ends 32 of the side rods 10c come to rest, which are firmly connected with the ends 32 of the strap 30. As a result of this design of the articulated connection with the strap 30 surrounding the connecting rod 10b, it is possible for the tensioning forces, which are transmitted via a side rod 10c, to lead to a rotational movement of the connecting rod 10b, which is compensated by a counter rotation by means of the tensioning forces, which are transmitted via the other side rod 10c. This is made particularly possible by guiding the strap 30 about the connecting rod 10b and by fixing the strap 30 to the connecting rod 10b. By a distinct strap width, it is possible that lateral forces can also be transmitted to the edge portion 6,8,9 of the cover 2 via the side rods 10c, said cover being connected with the ends 11 of the rods 5a, 5b, which in turn are connected with the side rods 10c. This design also makes it possible for the side rods 10c to lay laterally against the connecting rod 10b when the gazebo 1 is folded and thus are easily transported.

(39) This design of the tensioning element 10 allows for a simple construction of the gazebo 1 and a good handling of the gazebo 1.

(40) The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are to be included within the scope of the following claims.