Support system for tents and shelters

1. A tent frame assembly comprising:

first and second trekking poles; each trekking pole having a first grip end and a second tip end;

a bracket; the bracket having an elongated central portion and first and second end portions; the first and second end portions each having openings therein; the opening in the first end portion of the bracket adapted to receive the second tip end of the first trekking pole and the opening in the second end portion of the bracket adapted to receive the second tip end of the second trekking pole, the first grip end of each trekking pole being adapted to be supported by the ground, thereby forming a roof support truss for a tent;

a first angle formed between the central portion and the first end portion and a second angle formed between the central portion and the second end.

2. A tent frame assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bracket adapted to support an upper portion of the tent.

3. A tent frame assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the trekking poles and the bracket is hollow and is flexible.

4. A tent frame assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the length of the central portion of the bracket ranges between eight inches and twenty-four inches.

5. A tent frame assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein the length of the central portion of the bracket ranges between ten inches and twelve inches.

6. A tent frame assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bracket is a hollow tube; the first and second angles ranging between one hundred forty degrees and ninety-five degrees.

7. A tent frame assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein the first and second angles range between one hundred fifteen degrees and one hundred five degrees.

8. A tent assembly comprising:

a tent formed from fabric; the tent having an upper portion forming an elongated top ridge; the tent having at least first and second side walls;

a frame assembly including first and second trekking poles; each trekking pole having a first grip end and a second tip end;

a bracket; the bracket having an elongated central portion and first and second end portions; the first and second end portions each having openings therein; the opening in the first end portion of the bracket adapted to receive the second tip end of the first trekking pole and the opening in the second end portion of the bracket adapted to receive the second tip end of the second trekking pole, and the first grip end of each trekking pole being adapted to be supported by the ground;

the central portion of the bracket adjacent to and supporting the elongated top ridge of the tent whereby the inside of the tent has substantial head room adjacent to the elongated top ridge;

a first angle formed between the central portion and the first end portion and a second angle formed between the central portion and the second end.

9. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein the trekking poles and the bracket form a roof truss for the tent.

10. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein the central portion of the bracket is substantially straight; the length of the central portion of the bracket ranging between eight inches and twenty-four inches.

11. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein the length of the central portion of the bracket ranges between ten inches and twelve inches.

12. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein the bracket is a hollow tube; first and second angles range between one hundred forty degrees and ninety-five degrees.

13. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 12 wherein the first and second angles range between one hundred fifteen degrees and one hundred five degrees.

14. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein the frame assembly is on the inside of the tent; the central portion of the bracket contacting the elongated top ridge on the inside of the tent.

15. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 14 wherein the tent includes a floor; the grip ends of the first and second trekking poles contacting the floor of the tent.

16. A tent assembly as set forth in claim 15 wherein the first trekking pole is adjacent to the first side wall and the second trekking pole is adjacent to the second side wall; the first trekking pole exerting a force on the first side wall wherein the first side wall is pulled taut; the second trekking pole exerting a force on the second side wall wherein the second side wall is pulled taut.

17. A tent assembly comprising:

a tent formed from fabric; the tent having an upper portion forming an elongated top ridge; the tent having at least first and second side walls;

a frame assembly including first and second trekking poles; each trekking pole having a grip end and a tip end;

a bracket; the bracket having an elongated central portion and first and second end portions; the first and second end portions each having openings therein; the opening in the first end portion of the bracket adapted to receive the tip end of the first pole and the opening in the second end portion of the bracket adapted to receive the tip end of the second pole;

the central portion of the bracket being adjacent to and supporting the elongated top ridge of the tent on the inside of the tent whereby the tent has substantial head room adjacent to the elongated top ridge;

the trekking poles and the bracket forming a roof truss for the tent;

a first angle formed between the central portion of the bracket and the first end portion and a second angle formed between the central portion of the bracket and the second end portion; first and second angles ranging between one hundred forty degrees and ninety-five degrees;

the length of the central portion ranging between eight inches and twenty-four inches;

the length of each of the trekking poles being adjustable;

the tent having a floor;

the frame assembly being on the inside of the tent;

the grip ends of the first and second trekking poles contacting the floor of the tent.