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Abstract

The collapsible shelter has a canopy that can be raised above the upper level of the leg assembly in an extended configuration. A perimeter truss linkage assembly connected to the leg assembly, and two or more central truss pairs of link members are provided, with each of the central truss pairs connected to the inner ends of one of the perimeter truss pairs on a side. At least one vertically oriented central support members for supporting the canopy above the upper level of the leg assembly is provided, and preferably three central support members are provided, including at least one vertically oriented inner central support member, and at least two peripheral central support members. The central support members comprise upper and lower telescoping sections, with the upper telescoping section having an upper end for supporting the canopy. The central support members have an internal stop member in their the lower telescoping section for supporting the upper telescoping section of the central support member, such that when the shelter is in the extended configuration, the lower telescoping section supports the upper telescoping section and raises the upper end of the upper telescoping section above the upper ends of the leg assembly.

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