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Abstract

This invention relates to a tent consisting of an open-bottomed roofed canopy and foldable frame having cornerposts detachably connectable to various socketed supporting structures cooperating therewith to define an aerial tent, a tent for a cherry picker bucket and a ground tent for use in covering the entryway through a manhole to an underground installation. The support subassembly adapting the tent for use as an aerial tent includes vise-like cable clamps detachably connectable to an overhead cable, upwardly divergent sockets for receiving the cornerposts of the frame and ties for connecting the canopy to supports positioned above the cable. A second support subassembly provides socketed arms depending from a cherry picker bucket that detachably receive the tent frame cornerposts. The latter subassembly includes a high voltage version wherein the arms are detachably secured to the bucket without penetrating same by means of a belted sling.

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First Claim