The frame of 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 {TAIL ~ an over the center linkage mechanism} assisted by cable retainer arrangement associated with a seat portion of {HEAD ~ the collapsible frame} of the shelter 
The frame of 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 { TAIL ~ an over the center linkage mechanism } assisted by cable retainer arrangement associated with a seat portion of { HEAD ~ the collapsible frame } of the shelter
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