Roof tent fixing device and roof tent comprising same

Abstract

The roof tent fixing device of one embodiment of the present application can include: a pair of clamp bodies; a fixing bracket provided at upper portions of the pair of clamp bodies, respectively, detachably connected to a fixing frame provided at a bottom surface of a roof tent, and formed with a coupling hole; a coupling member inserted into the coupling hole and formed with a through hole; a coupling rod inserted into the through hole to connect the pair of clamp bodies; and a locking member detachably coupled to any one of the pair of clamp bodies, preventing the coupling rod from being separated from the clamp body when coupled to the clamp body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a rooftop tent fixing device and a rooftop tent including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, a tent refers to a modular or mobile dwelling that can be disassembled and moved. Nowadays, these tents are mainly used for temporary camping purposes such as military, exploration, mountaineering, and camping, rather than for general living.

[0003] The choice of tent shape, size, material, etc. depends not only on the purpose of use, location, and personnel, but also on the scale of use.

[0004] In particular, tents used for recreational activities such as mountaineering or camping are portable and can be used by 5 to 10 people. Recreational tents come in a variety of shapes, including triangular, roof-shaped, house-shaped, crescent-shaped, and dome-shaped tents.

[0005] However, while existing tents come in many sizes, most are bulky, making them inconvenient to move, difficult to assemble and disassemble, and structurally complex, leading to frequent malfunctions in the connection parts. In particular, when using recreational tents, users typically transport them to the campsite by vehicle before setting them up. Tents stored in vehicles are too large to store a large number of items simultaneously, and there is also the inconvenience of having to unload the stored tents from the vehicle for setup.

[0006] Furthermore, a minimum level surface is required for setting up the tent, thus limiting the selection of the tent installation location.

[0007] To address the problems with existing tents, vehicle rooftop tents were developed. Vehicle rooftop tents are tents installed on the roof of a vehicle, that is, on the upper part, and can be used like mobile homes.

[0008] Typically, vehicle rooftop tents are mounted on a frame such as a roof rack. This frame and the bottom of the rooftop tent need to be detachably secured to each other, using bolts, clamps, and other components. However, using these existing securing components to attach the rooftop tent to the vehicle's frame requires working in the narrow space between the frame and the tent, making the process inconvenient and posing a risk of third-party malicious dismantling of the securing components and theft of the rooftop tent.

[0009] Therefore, it is necessary to study a fixing component for a rooftop tent that has a simple structure, can maintain strong fixation, and can prevent theft. Summary of the Invention

[0010] Technical issues

[0011] The embodiments of the present invention aim to solve the above-mentioned existing problems. The purpose of the invention is to provide a roof tent fixing device that can easily and conveniently fix a roof tent to the frame of a vehicle and has an anti-theft function, as well as a roof tent fixing device including the same.

[0012] Technical solution

[0013] An embodiment of the rooftop tent fixing device of the present invention may include a pair of clamp bodies; a fixing frame and the clamp bodies respectively disposed on the upper part of the pair of clamp bodies, detachably connected to the bottom surface of the rooftop tent, and having a connecting hole; a connecting member inserted into the connecting hole and having a through hole with a thread formed on the inner surface; and a connecting rod inserted into the through hole to connect the pair of clamp bodies, and having a thread on the outer surface that engages with the thread to adjust the spacing between the clamp bodies during rotation.

[0014] Technical effect

[0015] The roof tent fixing device and roof tent according to embodiments of the present invention can conveniently fix the roof tent to the vehicle frame and can include anti-theft function. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the form in which a rooftop tent is fixed to the roof of a vehicle using a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a rooftop tent connected to a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of a rooftop tent connected to a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial bottom perspective view of a rooftop tent connected to a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a simplified perspective view of a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a simplified side view of a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a simplified top view of a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 8This is a simplified exploded perspective view of a rooftop tent fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 9 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of the negative fraction of A;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a simplified exploded perspective view of a cap according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following detailed description of specific embodiments for implementing the ideas of the present invention is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Furthermore, when describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known structure or function may obscure the main idea of ​​the present invention, such detailed description shall be omitted.

[0028] Furthermore, when it is mentioned that a certain constituent element is 'connected', 'supported', or 'in contact' with other constituent elements, it should be understood that it can be directly connected, supported, or in contact with other constituent elements, but there may be other constituent elements in between.

[0029] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless otherwise explicitly stated herein.

[0030] Furthermore, the descriptions of "top," "bottom," and "side" in this specification are based on the accompanying drawings, indicating that different descriptions may be used when the orientation of the object changes. For the same reason, some components in the drawings are exaggerated, omitted, or simplified, but the dimensions of each component do not fully reflect the actual dimensions.

[0031] Furthermore, various constituent elements may be described using terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc., but the constituent element is not limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from another.

[0032] The word “comprising” as used in this specification specifies a particular feature, region, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of other particular features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups.

[0033] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, illustrates an embodiment of the rooftop tent fixing device of the present invention.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 4The rooftop tent 20 can be fixedly mounted on the roof rack 2 of vehicle 1 for transport. When arriving at the campsite for accommodation, the tent can be easily set up by simply unfolding it while it is mounted on the roof rack 2 of vehicle 1. After the rooftop tent 20 is installed, the part protruding to the outside of the roof rack 2 of vehicle 1 can be supported by ladders or other components.

[0035] The roof tent 20 can be connected to the roof rack 2 via a roof tent fixing device 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. For example, it may include a lower plate 22 and an upper plate 21 rotatably coupled to one side of the lower plate 22. The inner sides of the upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22 may form spaces capable of accommodating the tent. Furthermore, an extension plate 23 is rotatably disposed on the lower plate 22. One side of the extension plate 23 can be rotatably connected to the other side of the lower plate 22, and this connection can be achieved using an additional hinge 24.

[0036] A fixed frame 22a may be provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate 22. The fixed frame 22a may be configured as a crossbeam with a track groove formed on its inner side, and the roof tent fixing device 10 may be slidably connected to the fixed frame 22a and fixed in a predetermined position.

[0037] A tension bar bracket 231 can be provided at the other end of the extension plate 23. When a tent is installed inside the upper plate 21 and lower plate 22, the tension bar bracket 231 can support the poles used to support the tent. This tension bar bracket 231 may include a connecting bracket 231a that surrounds the other end of the extension plate 23 and has a tension bar insertion portion 231b, and a rigid reinforcing plate 231c that is slidably connected to the connecting bracket 231a and has the tension bar insertion portion 231b, and is used to bear the tension caused by the pole when the pole is inserted into the tension bar insertion portion 231b. In other words, the rigid reinforcing plate 231c can support the end of the pole.

[0038] In addition, at least one of the lower plate 22 and the expansion plate 23 may have at least one cable through hole 25 through which wires, cables, etc. can pass, and a tube cap 26 may be attached to the cable through hole 25.

[0039] The cap 26 can be inserted and fixed to the cable through hole 25. The cap 26 may include, for example, a lower cap 26a fixed to the lower plate 22 or extension plate 23, with a channel formed on its inner side for the passage of wires, cables, etc., and an upper cap 26b detachably attached to one end of the lower cap 26a for opening and closing the channel formed in the lower cap 26a. When needed, the user can detach the upper cap 26b from the lower cap 26a and insert wires, cables, etc., through the lower cap 26a.

[0040] See Figures 4 to 7, the roof tent fixing device 10 of an embodiment of the present invention may include: a pair of clamp bodies 100; fixing brackets 200 respectively disposed on the upper portions of the clamp bodies 100, detachably connected to the bottom surface of the roof tent 20 and the clamp bodies 100 and provided with coupling holes 222a; coupling members 300 inserted and coupled to the coupling holes 222a and formed with through holes 310; coupling rods 400 inserted into the through holes 310 to connect the pair of clamp bodies 100; and locking members 500 detachably coupled to any one of the pair of clamp bodies 100 and preventing the detachment of the coupling rod 400 when coupled to the clamp body 100.

[0041] The clamp bodies 100 may be provided in pairs. The clamp bodies 100 can be detachably fixed to the fixing frame 22a provided on the bottom surface of the roof tent 20. The clamp bodies 100 may be made of a material with high rigidity. As an example, they may be made of a steel series material. The clamp bodies 100 can be coupled to the vehicle roof rack 2 and can be detachably coupled to one of the plurality of crossbeams constituting the roof rack 2.

[0042] For example, the clamp body 100 may include: a fixing surface member 101 forming the upper surface of the clamp body 100 and contacting the fixing frame 22a when fixed to the fixing frame 22a; and side surface members 102 bent downward from both side edges in the width direction of the fixing surface member 101. In other words, the side surface members 102 may extend downward from one side and the other side in the width direction of the fixing surface member 101, so that the side shape of the clamp body 100 may have a 'C' shape. The fixing surface member 101 and the side surface members 102 may be formed integrally or made of separate components and then coupled.

[0043] The fixing bracket 200 may be coupled to the fixing surface member 101, and the fixing bracket 200 may be inserted and fixed to the fixing frame 22a.

[0044] One side of the side surface member 102 may be set to incline downward and inward. When the roof tent fixing device 10 is connected to any one of the plurality of crossbeams constituting the roof rack 2, the pair of clamp bodies 100 may be coupled such that the crossbeam is disposed therebetween and pressed on both sides. Therefore, one side of the side surface member 102 of the clamp body 100 may be set to incline downward and inward to prevent the clamp body 100 from detaching from the crossbeam. Here, the fact that one side of the side surface member 102 inclines downward and inward means including a configuration formed as a curve such that one side of the side surface member 102 bulges downward and inward.

[0045] A buffer member 110 may be provided on the side member 102. The buffer member 110 may be provided on the opposite side edge of the side members 102 of the paired clamp body 100. In other words, the buffer member 110 may be provided on the inclined edge of one side of the side member 102. The buffer member 110 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the inclined edge of the side member 102 to cover the inclined edge of the side member 102.

[0046] The purpose of configuring the buffer component 110 is to improve the bonding force between the clamp body 100 and the crossbeam provided on the roof rack 2 and to reduce the impact between them. It can be made of an elastic material. For example, the buffer component 110 can be made of rubber.

[0047] The buffer member 110 may have a hook-on protrusion 112 extending toward the side member 102, and a hook-on hole 100a may be formed on the inner side of the side member 102 for inserting the hook-on protrusion 112. The hook-on protrusion 112 may be formed in the shape of a hook and can be inserted into the hook-on hole 100a to fix the buffer member 110 to the side member 102. Furthermore, the buffer member 110 may have an auxiliary hook-on protrusion 111 extending toward the side member 102, and an auxiliary hook-on slit 100b may be formed on the side member 102, a portion of its edge of which is cut to allow the auxiliary hook-on protrusion 111 to be inserted. At least one of the auxiliary hook-on protrusion 111 and the auxiliary hook-on slit 100b may be provided in the upward and downward directions.

[0048] The auxiliary hook protrusion 111 can prevent the buffer component 110 from moving up and down on the side component 102, so that the buffer component 110 is more firmly attached to the side component 102.

[0049] The fixing bracket 200 can be configured to connect the clamp body 100 and the fixing frame 22a. The fixing bracket 200 can be connected to the top of the clamp body 100, i.e., the fixing surface component 101.

[0050] The fixing bracket 200 may include, for example, a gasket 210 attached to the upper surface of the fixing surface member 101, and a connecting portion 220 including a mounting plate 221 connected to the upper surface of the gasket 210 and spaced apart from the fixing surface member 101, and a bent plate 222 that bends upward toward both ends in the width direction of the mounting plate 221 and forms connecting holes 222a. The fixing bracket 200 can be slidably attached to the fixing frame 22a. When slidably attached to the fixing frame 22a, the bottom surface of the mounting plate 221 and the upper surface of the fixing surface member 101 can contact the fixing frame 22a.

[0051] The connecting member 300 can be inserted into the connecting hole 222a formed in the curved plate 222. The connecting member 300 can be arranged in the width direction of the fixing bracket 200, so that one end of the connecting member 300 can be exposed to the outside through the curved plate 222 formed on one side of the hanging plate 221, and the other end can be exposed to the outside through the curved plate 222 formed on the other side of the hanging plate 221. The inner side of the connecting member 300 may include a through hole 310. The through hole 310 can be formed facing the adjacent connecting member 300. In other words, each connecting member 300 of the paired clamp body 100 can be formed with a through hole 310, and the through holes 310 can be formed to at least partially overlap. As an example, the center lines of the through holes 310 formed in each connecting member 300 of the paired clamp body 100 can be aligned, so that the connecting rod 400 can be connected to the connecting member 300 and pass through the through holes 310 of the two connecting members 300.

[0052] The connecting rod 400 can be connected to the through hole 310 of the connecting member 300 to connect the paired clamp bodies 100. The connecting rod 400 may include, for example, a connecting member 300 connected to the paired clamp bodies 100 to connect the pair of clamp bodies 100, a connecting rod portion 410, and a head 420 extending circumferentially from one end of the connecting rod portion 410 to have a diameter larger than that of the connecting rod portion 410. The head 420 may be disposed inside the connecting portion 220 of the clamp body 100 to which the locking member 500 is connected.

[0053] A male thread can be formed on the outside of the connecting rod portion 410, and a corresponding female thread can be formed on the inside of the through hole 310. Alternatively, a female thread can be formed on the outside of the connecting rod portion 410, and a corresponding male thread can be formed on the inside of the through hole 310. In other words, a thread can be formed on the inside of the through hole 310, and a thread that meshes with the thread formed in the through hole 310 can be formed on the outside of the connecting rod portion 410. Therefore, when the connecting rod portion 410 is rotated while inserted into the through hole 310, the spacing between the paired clamp bodies 100 can be adjusted. The roof rack 2 of the vehicle 1 can have multiple crossbeams (not shown). The crossbeams can be arranged between the paired clamp bodies 100, and the crossbeams are arranged with the clamp bodies 100 rotating to engage the connecting rod 400, thereby allowing the clamp bodies 100 to be tightly pressed against the crossbeams. Furthermore, since the side component 102 of the clamp body 100 is provided as an inclined surface, the roof tent fixing device 10 of one embodiment of the present invention can be attached to the crossbeam of the roof rack 2 provided on the vehicle 1 by pressing the clamp body 100 tightly against the crossbeam.

[0054] The locking member 500 is selectively fixed to the clamp body 100, and if fixed to the clamp body 100, it covers the connecting rod 400. This locking member 500 can be configured to be inserted into an insertion slot 100d formed on the edge of the other side member 102. For example, the locking member 500 may include a locking bracket 510 configured to be inserted into the insertion slot 100d formed in the side member 102, and a locking bolt 520 inserted through a locking bolt insertion hole 510a formed in the locking bracket 510 to engage with the locking bracket 510. The locking member 500 may also be made of the same high-rigidity material as the clamp body 100; for example, it may be made of a steel-based material.

[0055] The locking bracket 510 may include a cover portion 511 that is insertably formed in the insertion groove 100d to cover one side of the side member 102 and has a locking bolt insertion hole 510a, and a connecting rod anti-detachment portion 512 that extends upward from the cover portion 511 toward the fixing bracket 200 and whose extended end is bent toward the direction having the fixing bracket 200 to prevent the connecting rod 400 from detaching.

[0056] A locking bolt insertion hole 510a can be formed on the inner side of the cover portion 511. The locking bolt 520 can be inserted into the locking bolt insertion hole 510a and connected to the cover portion 511, so that the key insertion portion 521 is exposed to the outside. The locking bolt 520 may also include a locking blade 522 that is selectively inserted into the locking hole 100c formed in the side member 102 when the key is inserted into the key insertion portion 521 and rotated, in a state that is inserted into the locking bracket 510, more specifically, when inserted into the cover portion 511. When the locking blade 522 is inserted into the locking hole 100c, the locking member 500 is locked and cannot be separated from the clamp body 100. However, when the blade 522 is disengaged from the locking hole 100c, the locking member 500 can be separated from the clamp body 100.

[0057] A connecting rod anti-detachment portion 512 extending upward may be provided on one side of the cover portion 511. The cover portion 511 and the connecting rod anti-detachment portion 512 may be formed integrally. The connecting rod anti-detachment portion 512 may be configured to prevent the connecting rod 400 from detaching from the connecting member 300. The extended end of the connecting rod anti-detachment portion 512 is bent so that it can be disposed inside the fixing bracket 200.

[0058] The locking component 500 can be attached to any one of the heads 420 of the coupling rod 400 disposed in the clamp body 100, and the bent end of the coupling rod anti-detachment part 512 can be disposed facing the head 420. Therefore, the coupling rod 400 can be prevented from detaching by the interference of the coupling rod anti-detachment part 512.

[0059] The following describes the function and effect of a rooftop tent fixing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Using the roof tent fixing device 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the clamp body 100 can be inserted into and attached to the fixing frame 22a provided on the bottom surface of the roof tent 210. With the clamp body 100 attached to the fixing frame 22a, the roof tent 20 can be placed on the upper side of the roof 20. At this time, any one of the multiple crossbeams constituting the roof 20 can be arranged between a pair of clamp bodies 100. Then, the user can adjust the spacing between the clamp bodies 100 by rotating the connecting rod 400 so that the clamp bodies 100 can fit tightly against the crossbeam.

[0061] The clamp body 100 and the crossbeam are closely connected. Then, the user inserts the locking part 500 into the insertion slot 100d of the clamp body 100, inserts the key into the key insertion part 521 and rotates it, so that the locking blade 522 can be inserted into the locking hole 100c to prevent theft.

[0062] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific implementations, but these are merely illustrative and the invention is not limited thereto. It should be interpreted as encompassing the broadest scope based on the fundamental ideas set forth in this specification. Those skilled in the art can combine / replace the described embodiments to implement patterns of shapes not shown, without departing from the scope of the invention. Furthermore, it is apparent that those skilled in the art can easily modify or alter the described embodiments based on this specification, and such modifications or alterations also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A roof tent fixing device configured to be slidably coupled to a fixing frame provided at a bottom surface of a lower plate of a roof tent and in a beam shape in which an inner side thereof forms a rail groove, the roof tent fixing device comprising: a pair of clamp bodies; a fixing bracket detachably coupled to the fixing frame and the clamp bodies and formed with a coupling hole; a coupling member inserted into the coupling hole and having a through hole in which an inner surface is formed with a screw thread; and a coupling rod inserted into the through hole to couple the pair of clamp bodies, an outer surface of which is formed with a screw thread engaged with the screw thread to adjust a gap between the clamp bodies when rotated, wherein the fixing bracket is configured to be inserted into the fixing frame of the roof tent. The clamp body includes: a fixing surface member formed at an upper surface of the clamp body and contacting the fixing frame when coupled to the fixing frame; and a side surface member bent downward from both width direction edges of the fixing surface member.

3. The roof tent fixing device of claim 2, wherein: a buffer member is provided at the side surface member, and the buffer member is provided at one edge of the side surface member of the pair of clamp bodies facing each other.

4. The roof tent fixing device of claim 3, wherein: a hook protrusion extending toward the side surface member is provided at the buffer member, and a hook hole through which the hook protrusion is coupled is formed at an inner side of the side surface member.

5. The roof tent fixing device of claim 3, wherein: an auxiliary hook protrusion extending toward the side surface member is provided at the buffer member, and an auxiliary hook slit into which the auxiliary hook protrusion is inserted is formed by cutting a portion of an edge of the side surface member. Further comprising: a locking member detachably coupled to any one of the pair of clamp bodies and preventing the coupling rod from being separated when coupled to the clamp body. The locking member includes: a locking bracket configured to be inserted into an insertion slot formed at the side surface member; and a locking bolt inserted into the locking bracket through a locking bolt insertion hole formed at the locking bracket.

2. The roof tent securing device of claim 1, wherein, The locking bolt includes: a locking leaflet selectively inserted into a locking hole formed at the side surface member by rotating in a state in which the locking bracket is inserted into the insertion slot. The locking bracket includes: a cover portion formed to be inserted into the insertion slot and cover one side of the side surface member and formed with the locking bolt insertion hole; and a coupling rod separation preventing portion bent upward from an extended end portion of the cover portion toward the fixing bracket to prevent the coupling rod from being separated in a direction in which the fixing bracket is provided. The fixing bracket includes: a washer coupled to an upper surface of the fixing surface member; and a coupling portion including a hook plate coupled to an upper surface of the washer and spaced apart from the fixing surface member and a bent plate bent upward from width direction end portions of the hook plate and formed with the coupling hole. The fixing bracket includes: a washer coupled to an upper surface of the fixing surface member; and a coupling portion including a hook plate coupled to an upper surface of the washer and spaced apart from the fixing surface member and a bent plate bent upward from width direction end portions of the hook plate and formed with the coupling hole. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6. The roof tent securing device of claim 2, wherein, ​ ​ 7. The roof tent securing arrangement of claim 6, wherein, ​ ​ ​ 8. The roof tent securing arrangement of claim 7, wherein, ​ ​ 9. The roof tent securing arrangement of claim 7, wherein, ​ ​ ​ 10. The roof tent securing arrangement of claim 9, wherein, ​ ​ ​ 11. The roof tent fixing device according to claim 10, wherein: the end of the coupling rod prevention portion is disposed inside the coupling portion.

12. The roof tent securing device of claim 10, wherein, the coupling rod includes: a through-hole of the coupling member of the pair of the clamp bodies is inserted into the coupling member to connect the link portions of the pair of the clamp bodies; and a head having a larger diameter than the link portion is disposed inside the coupling portion of the clamp body to which the locking member is coupled, from one end of the link portion in the circumferential direction.

13. The roof tent fixing device according to claim 12, wherein: when the locking member is separated from the clamp body, the coupling rod becomes a state in which the coupling rod can be separated from the coupling member, when the locking member is coupled to the clamp body, the coupling rod becomes a state in which the coupling rod cannot be separated from the coupling member by the locking member.

14. A roof tent comprising: a lower plate disposed on a floor surface to which the fixing frame of the roof tent fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 13 is slidably coupled; an upper plate rotatably disposed at one side end portion of the lower plate; and an extension plate disposed on an upper side of the lower plate or an outer side of the lower plate, the extension plate being disposed to be parallel to an upper surface of the lower plate when the other side end portion of the extension plate is rotatably coupled to the other side end portion of the lower plate.

15. The roof tent according to claim 14, wherein: the other side end portion of the extension plate has a tension rod support configured to support a rod for supporting the roof tent, the tension rod support includes: a coupling support disposed to surround the other side end portion of the extension plate, the coupling support being formed with a tension rod insertion portion for inserting the rod; and a rigid reinforcing plate slidably coupled to one surface of the coupling support formed with the tension rod insertion portion, the rigid reinforcing plate supporting an end portion of the rod when the rod is inserted into the tension rod insertion portion.

16. The roof tent according to claim 14, wherein: at least one of the lower plate and the extension plate is formed with a through-hole, a coupling pipe cap being inserted into the through-hole.

17. The roof tent of claim 16, wherein, the pipe cap includes: a lower cap inserted into the through-hole to be fixed to the lower plate or the extension plate, an internal passage being formed in the lower cap; and an upper cap detachably coupled to one side end portion of the lower cap to open and close the passage.

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