The frame of a portable shelter is disclosed, particularly for use in ice fishing, wherein {HEAD ~ two planar, usually rectangular, top and bottom frame sections} are held apart by an over the center linkage mechanism assisted by cable retainer arrangement associated with a seat portion of the collapsible frame of {TAIL ~ the shelter} 
The frame of a portable shelter is disclosed , particularly for use in ice fishing , wherein { HEAD ~ two planar , usually rectangular , top and bottom frame sections } are held apart by an over the center linkage mechanism assisted by cable retainer arrangement associated with a seat portion of the collapsible frame of { TAIL ~ the shelter }
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