Pole support tube

Abstract

A pole support tube includes an inner tube having an outside diameter. The outside diameter has a textured surface finish. The pole support tube has an outer tube. A cam assembly is disposed on the outer pole and engages the textured surface finish of the inner tube. The cam assembly locks the inner tube in place with respect to the outer tube.

1 . A pole support tube comprising: 
 an inner tube having an outside diameter, said outside diameter having a textured surface finish;    an outer tube;    a cam assembly disposed on said outer pole and engaging said textured surface finish of said inner tube, said cam assembly locking said inner tube in place with respect to said outer tube.    
   
   
       2 . The pole support tube according to  claim 1 , wherein said cam assembly has a lever and a pressure pad, said lever activates said pressure pad to engage said textured surface finish.  
   
   
       3 . The pole support tube according to  claim 2 , wherein said inner tube has an end that is configured to engage a grommet of a tarp.  
   
   
       4 . The pole support tube according to  claim 2 , wherein said inner tube has an end that is configured to engage a snap on a tarp.  
   
   
       5 . The pole support tube according to  claim 2 , wherein said second tube has a rubber foot.  
   
   
       6 . The pole support tube according to  claim 1 , wherein said surface texture is rough enough to supporting a load in the range of 120-150 pounds.  
   
   
       7 . A pole support tube comprising: 
 an inner tube having an outer diameter;    an outer tube;    a cam assembly disposed on said outer tube, said cam assembly having a pressure pad, said pressure pad engaging said outer diameter for locking said inner tube in place with respect to said outer tube, said inner tube and said pressure pad having a coefficient of friction therebetween being capable of supporting a load in the range of 120-150 pounds.    
   
   
       8 . The pole support tube according to  claim 7 , wherein said cam assembly has a lever to activate said pressure pad to engage said outer diameter.  
   
   
       9 . The pole support tube according to  claim 8 , wherein said inner tube has an end that is configured to engage a grommet of a tarp.  
   
   
       10 . The pole support tube according to  claim 8 , wherein said inner tube has an end that is configured to engage a snap on a tarp.  
   
   
       11 . The pole support tube according to  claim 8 , wherein said second tube has a rubber foot.