Abstract: A support assembly (10) for a roof element of a shelter of the type with central pole, the roof element including a frame (44) and canvas (40) intended to be tensioned between the frame and the support assembly, the support assembly including: a central pole (18), a rim (20) fixed to said central pole (18) to receive a central part of the canvas (40), a flange (22) fixed in an upper part of the central pole (18), said flange comprising a set of radial pulleys (26), and a tensioning ring (24) mounted slidingly and able to be locked onto said central pole (18). A shelter including the support assembly and a method to mount this shelter are disclosed.

Abstract: A shelter of the type constituted by at least one polygonal roofing element held in position by one end of a substantially horizontal arm, of which the other end is held by a vertical pole. This shelter is characterized in that the arm is connected to the pole by connection elements adapted to allow the arm to be adjusted both in the vertical and in the horizontal direction.