The frame of {TAIL ~ a portable shelter} is disclosed, particularly for use in ice fishing, wherein 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 {HEAD ~ a seat portion} of the collapsible frame of the shelter 
The frame of { TAIL ~ a portable shelter } is disclosed , particularly for use in ice fishing , wherein 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 { HEAD ~ a seat portion } of the collapsible frame of the shelter
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