Tents with deployable canopies
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202211268499.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-10-15
- Filing Date
- 2022-10-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-10-17
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安装金属杆件的这一步骤可能特别漫长和艰巨,必须根据须形成的顶篷数量重复多次
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of deployable tents for camping, which are equipped with a frame and a tent canvas that interacts with the frame. Such tents are called deployable because they can be in a usable unfolded position and a folded position for storage.
[0002] More precisely, the present invention relates to a tent configured to be placed on the ground or on the roof of a vehicle, and the tent having a frame comprising two bases that can be unfolded in a fan-shaped manner, and the tent also being equipped with at least one canopy to protect the user from sun or rain. Background Technology
[0003] Document US 9567767B2 describes a tent configured to be placed on a vehicle roof. The tent includes a frame with two bases and multiple poles that can be opened like a fan. The tent also includes a tent canvas that interacts with the frame, comprising a canvas body and a canopy attached to the canvas body. To deploy the canopy for user protection, the user places inserted metal poles between the canvas body and the ends of the canopy.
[0004] One drawback of this type of tent is that the metal poles used for tensioning and deploying the tent must be manually placed in place after the tent has been deployed. It is particularly recommended to insert the ends of the metal poles into the holes in the canvas body and the canopy. This step of installing the metal poles can be particularly lengthy and arduous, and must be repeated multiple times depending on the number of canopies to be formed. Furthermore, installing the metal poles can be dangerous, as they must be tensioned, and if not positioned correctly, they may be thrown towards the user. Additionally, if the tent is placed on a vehicle roof, these placement steps must be performed at a height, posing a risk of falls and injury to the user.
[0005] Therefore, according to the invention, the tent's canopy structure is particularly long and complex, which is a source of injury for the user.
[0006] Furthermore, when users wish to store the tent, the poles must be removed, and improper storage may result in the loss of poles. Once the tent is folded and stored, the poles become particularly bulky. Summary of the Invention
[0007] One object of the present invention is to provide a deployable tent to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0008] Therefore, the present invention relates to a deployable tent, comprising:
[0009] - A frame, including a first base and a second base, the second base being pivotally mounted relative to the first base about a pivot axis between a folded position and an open position, the second base being located above the first base in the folded position, and the first base and the second base extending side-by-side in a base plane in the open position to form the base of the tent; the frame also includes at least a first pole, the first pole being pivotally mounted relative to at least one of the first base and the second base about a first rotation axis parallel to the pivot axis, the first pole being configured to extend transversely to the base plane when the frame is in the open position, and to extend between the first base and the second base when the frame is in the folded position;
[0010] - Tent canvas, which interacts with the frame, includes:
[0011] a. The canvas body, including at least the first wall of the tent canvas; and
[0012] b. At least a first canopy, defined by a connecting line from the canvas body, the connecting line extending between a first side vertex located on a first side of the first wall and a second side vertex located on a second side of the first wall opposite to the first side, the connecting line including a first connecting line portion extending between a first upper vertex and a first side vertex of the connecting line and a second connecting line portion extending between the first upper vertex and the second side vertex, the first canopy also including a free distal edge extending away from the connecting line and between the first side vertex and the second side vertex, the free distal edge including a first edge portion extending between a first distal vertex and the first side vertex of the free distal edge and a second edge portion extending between the first distal vertex and the second side vertex, the tent also including at least a first reinforcing member extending between the first distal vertex and the canvas body. The first reinforcement is also pivotally hinged relative to the first wall of the tent canvas in at least a first lower portion disposed below the first upper apex, such that when the frame is open, the first reinforcement extends below the first canopy, and when the frame is placed in the folded position, the first reinforcement can take on an unfolded position and a folded-down position, in which the first reinforcement extends against the canvas body, wherein, when the frame enters the open position, the first connecting line portion and the second connecting line portion, as well as the first edge portion and the second edge portion, are tensioned and exert force on the first reinforcement, such that the first reinforcement pivots relative to the canvas body toward the base surface from the folded-down position to the unfolded position, in which the first reinforcement extends laterally to the first wall of the tent canvas, such that the first canopy is unfolded relative to the canvas body.
[0013] Preferably, the tent according to the invention is a roof tent, particularly suitable for placement on the roof of a car or truck without damaging the roof. The tent can also be placed on the ground, for example outdoors, especially on uneven ground.
[0014] The tent extends advantageously in the longitudinal direction and has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end.
[0015] The first and second base portions are configured to be located on the roof or the ground. Preferably, the pivot axis of the second base portion relative to the first base portion extends parallel to the surface on which the tent is situated, and more preferably extends horizontally. The base portion advantageously extends horizontally.
[0016] Preferably, the first rod is pivotally mounted relative to either the first or second base about a pivot axis of the first base relative to the second base. The first rod is preferably pivotally mounted relative to both the first and second bases.
[0017] In an unrestricted manner, the first rod advantageously has a first end pivotally mounted relative to a first side edge of the first base or the second base and a second end pivotally mounted relative to a second side edge of the first base or the second base opposite to the first side edge.
[0018] The pivoting of the second base relative to the first base drives the pivoting of the first rod relative to either the first or second base, for example, considering the design of the tent canvas interacting with the rod and the base.
[0019] Advantageously, the frame, including the first base and the second base and the at least the first rod, opens in a fan-like manner.
[0020] The first rod is advantageously U-shaped and includes a first side, a second side, and a central portion connecting the first and second sides.
[0021] Preferably, the canvas body and / or the first canopy are soft. They can be advantageously rolled up.
[0022] Conversely, the canvas body interacts with the frame, especially at least the first pole, such that when the frame is in the open position, the canvas body is tensioned, thereby forming the interior space (volume) of the tent in which the user can shelter.
[0023] The first wall can be a side wall of the tent, that is, a wall transverse to the pivot axis of the second base relative to the first base. Alternatively, the first wall can be the front or rear wall of the tent, that is, a wall parallel to the pivot axis.
[0024] A connecting line is formed at the junction between the canvas body and the first canopy. Preferably, the first canopy is connected to the canvas body via the connecting line. More preferably, but not limited to, the first canopy is connected to the canvas body along the entire length of the connecting line. The connecting line advantageously forms a non-free edge of the first canopy. The connecting line may include several sections and several vertices, which, where applicable, form an angle with each other. The connecting line may be curved or straight.
[0025] Advantageously, the free distal edge of the canopy is not attached to the canvas body. It can consist of several sections and vertices, forming an angle between them where applicable. The free distal edge can be curved or straight.
[0026] The first upper vertex is formed on the connecting line. The first canopy is preferably connected to the canvas body at least at the level of the first upper vertex. The first canopy may be positioned above a window or tent entrance.
[0027] Advantageously, the first side vertex extends near the first lower corner of the first wall of the tent, while the second side vertex extends near the second lower corner of the tent opposite to the first lower corner.
[0028] The first stiffener is advantageously rigid. Where there are no restrictions, it can be plastic, metal, wood, or a composite material. It may have some elasticity. The first stiffener is advantageously attached to the free distal edge of the canopy at the height of the first distal apex.
[0029] When the frame is in the folded position, corresponding to the tent's storage position, the canvas body and the first canopy extend between the first and second bases. They are not tensioned and are advantageously rolled up. The first reinforcement is in the folded-down position and also extends between the first and second bases. In the folded-down position, the first reinforcement advantageously extends along the first pole. When the reinforcement is in the folded position, the first reinforcement advantageously does not extend beyond the edges of the first and second bases.
[0030] Because of this invention, when the frame is folded, the first reinforcement can maintain interaction with the tent canvas, thereby reducing the risk of losing the first reinforcement. Furthermore, in the folded-down position, the first reinforcement also reduces its volume, limiting the space occupied by the tent when stored. It preferably extends above the first lower portion.
[0031] Preferably, but not limited to, the first reinforcement is detachably mounted on the free distal edge of the first wall and / or the first canopy of the tent. Advantageously, the first reinforcement is housed within a sheath (e.g., a fabric sheath). One benefit is that it protects the first reinforcement while reducing the risk of injury to the user.
[0032] To deploy the tent, it is recommended to place the frame in the open position. To do this, the user pivots the second base relative to the first base about a pivot axis. This drives the first pole to pivot relative to either the first or second base until it extends laterally to the base plane, without the user needing to perform any operation on the first pole.
[0033] Preferably, but not limited to, the tent includes a ladder pivotally mounted below the second base. The ladder allows the user to use it as a lever to pivot the second base relative to the first base. By tilting the ladder, the second base is rotated relative to the first base.
[0034] In the folded position of the frame, the ladder is advantageously rested against the second base, more specifically against the lower surface of the second base, intended to be placed on the ground or the roof.
[0035] The ladder has good flexibility.
[0036] When the frame moves from the folded position to the open position, the canvas body interacting with at least the first pole is tensioned, thereby forming the at least first wall and defining the interior space of the tent. The first and second side vertices are advantageously separated from each other. Furthermore, the distance between the first upper vertices and the second side vertices, as well as the distance between the first upper vertices and the second side vertices, increases. Therefore, the connecting lines, and thus the first and second connecting line portions, are tensioned, forming the tension lines of the first canopy. Similarly, the distance between the first distal vertices and the first side vertices, as well as the distance between the first distal vertices and the second side vertices, increases. Therefore, the free distal edges, more precisely the first and second edge portions, are also tensioned, forming the tension lines of the first canopy.
[0037] The first and second connecting line portions, as well as the first and second edge portions, are tensioned, and then a force is applied to the first reinforcement at the height of the first distal vertex. Due to this force, the first reinforcement moves from its folded position to its unfolded position by pivoting relative to the canvas body. The first reinforcement is lowered and pivots downwards along the base plane. Similarly, the first distal vertex is closer to the base plane.
[0038] In this deployed position, the first reinforcement extends transversely to and supports the first wall of the tent. It applies a force pointing outwards to the first canopy, tensioning and deploying the canopy. This force is applied along the direction of the first reinforcement. Furthermore, it holds the first canopy in the deployed position, projecting relative to the first wall, and protects the user from rain or sun.
[0039] Furthermore, the first distal apex remains substantially stationary relative to the canvas body via the first reinforcement. The forces exerted on the first reinforcement by the first and second connecting line portions, as well as the first and second edge portions, effectively hold the first reinforcement in the deployed position. One advantage of this is that the canopy remains deployed even in windy conditions.
[0040] Thanks to this invention, placing the frame in the open position allows the first tent to be deployed without any additional user intervention. This invention eliminates the need for manually placing metal poles to support one or more tents, thus reducing tent setup time, particularly tent canopy formation time. The risk of user injury during tent setup is also reduced.
[0041] In the open position of the frame, the first upper vertex advantageously extends in the plane including the first wall of the tent. The first lower portion preferably extends generally to the vertical plane of the first upper vertex, below the first upper vertex.
[0042] When unfolded, the lateral dimension of the first canopy considered between the first upper vertex and the first far side vertex is advantageously smaller than the length of the first canopy considered between the first side vertex and the second side vertex, preferably half or less than half.
[0043] When the tent is mounted on the roof of a vehicle, it extends cantilevered relative to the roof in the deployed position. Preferably, a ladder then forms a support for the tent, supporting a second base.
[0044] Advantageously, when the first reinforcement is in the deployed position, it extends perpendicular to the first wall of the tent, so that the force exerted by the first canopy on the first reinforcement, and the relative force exerted by the first tent wall on the first reinforcement, are perpendicular to the first wall of the tent on which the first reinforcement rests. These forces tend to hold the first reinforcement in the deployed position, more effectively preventing it from folding prematurely, for example, in windy conditions.
[0045] Preferably, the first and second base portions are in the form of plates that define the tent floor when the frame is in the open position. One advantage is that it protects the user from direct contact with the terrain or roof of the tent. This particularly allows the user to place a mattress on the flat surface formed by the base portions. It also reduces the ingress of moisture from the surface where the tent is located. Therefore, user comfort is improved.
[0046] Advantageously, the pivot axis of the second base relative to the first base is collinear with the first rotation axis of the first rod relative to at least one of the first and second bases. Therefore, the frame opens in a fan-like manner.
[0047] Advantageously, the frame further includes a second rod that is pivotally mounted relative to at least one of the first and second bases about a second axis of rotation parallel to the pivot axis, the second rod extending between the first rod and the base surface when the frame is in the open position.
[0048] The second pole can define a larger interior space in the tent, improving user comfort. Advantageously, the second pole is configured to extend laterally to the base when the frame is in the open position, and to extend between the first and second bases when the frame is in the folded position.
[0049] In this open position of the frame, the second rod is preferably inclined relative to the base surface, preferably at an angle between 15° and 80°. Preferably, the second rod is pivotally mounted relative to the second base and is inclined relative to the second base when the frame is open.
[0050] Preferably, the first reinforcement includes at least one rod extending between the first distal apex and the first lower portion of the free distal edge of the first canopy, the rod being pivotally hinged relative to the canvas body.
[0051] The rod includes a first end connected to the first canopy at a first distal apex height and a second end hinged relative to the canvas body at a first lower height. The rod has a constant length. Its length should be chosen to ensure that the first canopy can be tensioned when it is in the open position.
[0052] Preferably, when the frame is in the folded position, the first reinforcement extends along the first pole. One advantage is a reduction in the size of the tent after storage. It is understood that the first reinforcement no longer protrudes laterally from the first wall.
[0053] Advantageously, the first canopy is attached to the canvas body, for example by sewing, over substantially the entire length of the connecting line. One advantage is that it eliminates the need to attach the first canopy to the canvas body, simplifying tent setup. Another advantage is that it prevents rainwater from entering between the first canopy and the first wall of the tent.
[0054] Preferably, when the first reinforcement enters the deployed position, the first canopy is tensioned between the first upper vertex and the first distal vertex. In other words, a tension line is formed between the first upper vertex and the first distal vertex. One advantage is that the canopy between these two vertices is tensioned more effectively to improve rainwater runoff on the aforementioned first canopy. Furthermore, this also prevents the first canopy from forming a bowl shape where rain might accumulate.
[0055] According to a particularly advantageous aspect of the invention, the first connecting line portion includes a first proximal edge extending between the first upper vertex and a second upper vertex remote from the first upper vertex, and a second proximal edge extending between the second upper vertex and the first side vertex; and the first edge portion includes a first distal edge extending between the first distal vertex and a second distal vertex of the free distal edge, and a second distal edge extending between the second distal vertex and the first side vertex; the tent further includes a second reinforcing member extending between the second distal vertex and the canvas body, the second reinforcing member also being pivotally hinged relative to the first wall of the tent canvas in at least a second lower portion disposed below the second upper vertex, such that when the frame When opened, the second reinforcement extends below the first canopy. When the frame is in the folded position, the second reinforcement can take on an unfolded position and a folded-down position. In the folded-down position, the second reinforcement extends against the canvas body. When the frame is in the open position, the first and second proximal edges of the first connecting line portion and the first and second distal edges of the first edge portion are tensioned and exert force on the second reinforcement, causing it to pivot relative to the canvas body toward the base surface from the folded-down position to the unfolded position. In the unfolded position, the second reinforcement extends laterally to the first wall of the tent canvas, thus unfolding the first canopy relative to the canvas body. The second reinforcement applies additional force to the first canopy at the height of the second distal apex, enabling it to more effectively tension the first canopy to improve the formed shelter. Furthermore, the second reinforcement allows it to more securely hold the canopy in the unfolded position, particularly for more effective wind resistance.
[0056] Advantageously, the second reinforcement is substantially the same as the first reinforcement, and it pivots similarly relative to the canvas body when the frame is in the open position. The first and second lower portions are spaced apart from each other. When the first and second reinforcements are in the unfolded position, they advantageously extend parallel to each other. The length of the second reinforcement is preferably the same as or slightly shorter than that of the first reinforcement.
[0057] The tent may include a third reinforcement, but there are no restrictions.
[0058] Advantageously, the canvas body comprises: a main portion that interacts at least with the first pole to form the interior space of the tent; and a top connected to the main portion, to which the first canopy is connected. Thus, in this non-limiting configuration, the canvas body is divided into two interconnected parts. The top forms the roof for the tent, also known as a double roof. One advantage is improved watertightness of the tent while retaining the option of forming a canopy. Without limitations, the first canopy and the top can form a single, identical portion.
[0059] Preferably, but not limited to, the lateral dimension of the first canopy between the first upper vertex and the first distal vertex is greater than the length of the first stiffener between the first lower portion and the first distal vertex. The first upper vertex, the first lower portion, and the first distal vertex then advantageously define a triangle, preferably a right triangle, whose hypotenuse is the length between the first upper vertex and the first distal vertex. This configuration allows for better holding of the first stiffener in the deployed position and provides better tension to the first canopy between the first upper vertex and the first distal vertex.
[0060] According to a first advantageous embodiment, the first wall of the tent canvas is a side wall extending transversely to the pivot axis of the second base relative to the first base. The first wall then extends from the side edge of the base. A first canopy then forms the side canopy of the tent.
[0061] When the frame is folded, the first and second side vertices are close to each other. When the frame is unfolded, the first and second side vertices are separated from each other, allowing the tension connecting line and the free distal edge to be taut, and placing the first reinforcement in the unfolded position.
[0062] Preferably, the first reinforcement pivots relative to the first wall of the tent canvas in the plane containing the first rod. The first reinforcement advantageously pivots about an axis parallel to the base plane.
[0063] Advantageously, the first and second side vertices extend on either side of the first rod.
[0064] Preferably, the first and second side vertices are positioned near the longitudinal ends of the tent. One advantage is that this increases the size of the first canopy taken into account along the tent's longitudinal direction, thus providing greater shelter for the user.
[0065] According to a second advantageous embodiment, the first wall of the tent canvas is a front or rear wall that extends substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the second base relative to the first base.
[0066] Then, the first canopy forms the rear or front canopy of the tent, for example, overlooking the opening that forms the entrance to the tent.
[0067] Advantageously, the first and second reinforcing members form a single, identical part. Therefore, the first and second reinforcing members pivot together relative to the tent body, thus simultaneously entering either the deployed or folded-down position. One advantage of this is that it allows for better retention of the canopy in the deployed position.
[0068] Preferably, the tent includes a tensioning element consisting of the first reinforcement and the second reinforcement.
[0069] Preferably, the first and second reinforcing members are interconnected by a connecting portion that interacts with the free distal edge of the first canopy between the first and second distal vertices. The connecting portion reinforces the first distal free edge between the first and second distal vertices. This prevents sagging in rainy weather or when the user presses it down.
[0070] Preferably, the first reinforcing member, the second reinforcing member, and the connecting portion form a "U"-shaped tensioning element, the first reinforcing member and the second reinforcing member form "U"-shaped branches, and the connecting portion forms a "U"-shaped base.
[0071] Preferably, an opening is formed in the first wall of the tent, and the first canopy extends above the opening.
[0072] Advantageously, the tent further includes at least a second wall transverse to the first wall and extending substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the second base relative to the first base. The tent canvas also includes at least a second canopy defined by a connecting line from the canvas body between a first side vertex located on a first side of the second wall and a second side vertex located on a second side of the second wall opposite to the first side. The connecting line includes a first portion extending between a first upper vertex and the first side vertex of the connecting line and a second portion extending between the first upper vertex and the second side vertex. The second canopy also includes a free distal edge extending away from the connecting line and between the first side vertex and the second side vertex. The free distal edge includes a first edge portion extending between a first distal vertex and the first side vertex of the free distal edge and a second edge portion extending between the first distal vertex and the second side vertex. The tent also includes a first distal edge extending away from the connecting line and between the first side vertex and the second side vertex of the second canopy. At least a first auxiliary reinforcement extending between the side apex and the canvas body, the first auxiliary reinforcement being pivotally hinged relative to the second wall of the tent canvas in at least a first lower portion disposed below the first upper apex, such that the first auxiliary reinforcement extends below the second canopy, wherein, when the frame is in the folded position, the first auxiliary reinforcement is capable of taking an unfolded position and a folded-down position, in which the first auxiliary reinforcement extends against the canvas body, wherein, when the frame is in the open position, the first connecting line portion and the second connecting line portion, as well as the first edge portion and the second edge portion of the second canopy are tensioned and exert force on the first auxiliary reinforcement such that the first auxiliary reinforcement pivots relative to the canvas body toward the base surface from the folded-down position to the unfolded position, in which the first auxiliary reinforcement extends transversely to the second wall of the tent canvas, such that the second canopy is unfolded relative to the canvas body.
[0073] Therefore, in this variation, the tent consists of two canopies, one extending from the first wall to form the side wall of the tent, and the other extending from the second wall to form the front or rear wall of the tent. When the frame is opened, the two canopies are deployed. Attached Figure Description
[0074] The invention will be better understood from the following description of embodiments of the invention given by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0075] Figure 1 A first embodiment of the tent frame according to the invention is shown in a folded position;
[0076] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1The tent inside is having its frame opened;
[0077] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The tent frame at the open position;
[0078] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 The tent inside has its frame in the open position;
[0079] Figure 5 It shows from another perspective Figure 4 The tent in the middle;
[0080] Figure 6 A second embodiment of the tent according to the invention is shown with the frame in the open position;
[0081] Figure 7 It shows from another perspective Figure 6 The tents in the middle; and
[0082] Figure 8 A third embodiment of the tent according to the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation
[0083] The present invention relates to a deployable tent equipped with at least one deployable canopy.
[0084] Now will be used Figures 1 to 5 A first embodiment of the tent of the present invention is described. Figure 1 A first implementation example of the deployable tent 10 of the present invention is shown, the tent being configured to be mounted on a surface S, which may be the ground or a vehicle roof. Figure 1 In the example, the tent is located on top of the vehicle V (in this case, a car) and in the storage location.
[0085] According to the invention, tent 10 includes a frame 20 and a tent canvas 30 configured to interact with the frame. In this non-limiting example, the frame includes a first base 22 and a second base 24, the second base 24 being pivotally mounted relative to the first base about a pivot axis X.
[0086] The first base 22 and the second base 24 are in the form of rigid plates and are substantially identical. The second base has a leading edge 24a, which is pivotally mounted relative to the leading edge 22a of the first base 22. When the tent 10 is located on the top S, the pivot axis X extends horizontally, parallel to the top.
[0087] In addition, the frame also includes the first 26', the second 26', and the third 26'', such as Figure 3 As shown, each rod is pivotally mounted relative to one of the first base 22 and the second base 24.
[0088] The tent canvas 30 interacts with the frame 20 and is attached to the first base 22 and the second base 24.
[0089] In this non-limiting example, the tent is also equipped with a telescopic ladder E, the first end of which, E1, is pivotally mounted below the second base 24. Furthermore, the ladder includes a second end, E2, forming the free end of the ladder.
[0090] When tent 10 is in its storage position, such as Figure 1 As shown, frame 20 is in the folded position. The second base 24 is located above the first base 22 and is substantially parallel to the first base. The tent canvas 30 is not tensioned and extends between the first base 22 and the second base 24. Similarly, the first pole 26, the second pole 26', and the third pole 26'' extend between the first and second bases, abutting against each other and parallel to each other. Furthermore, ladder E extends against the second base 24 and is in the retracted position, thus having a reduced length.
[0091] like Figure 2 As shown, to position the tent in use, the user opens the frame 20 by pivoting the second base 24 relative to the first base 22 about the pivot axis X. In this non-limiting example, the user first unfolds the telescopic ladder E to increase its length; the ladder then extends horizontally and cantilevered relative to the vehicle roof. The user then pulls the free end E2 of the ladder along the direction of the ground where the vehicle V is parked, tilting the ladder to a roughly vertical position. The ladder then acts as a lever and drives the pivoting of the second base 24 relative to the first base 22, as... Figure 2 As shown.
[0092] Then pull the ladder until its free end E2 reaches the ground. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second base 24 pivots until it extends adjacent to the first base 22.
[0093] Figure 3 The frame 20 of tent 10 in the open position is shown. The tent canvas 30 is not shown to allow for a clearer view of the frame 20. In this open position, the first base 22 and the second base 24 extend side by side in the same base plane P, forming the base 25 and floor for the tent. Tent 10 then extends longitudinally Y.
[0094] exist Figure 3As can be seen from the image, the frame includes a first plate 27 mounted at a first longitudinal edge 25a of the base. The first plate 27 includes a first plate portion 27a fixed to a first base 22 and a second plate portion 27b fixed to a second base 24. The second plate portion 27b is pivotally mounted relative to the first plate portion 27a about a pivot axis X. The frame also includes a second plate 27' mounted at a second longitudinal edge 25b of the base 25. The second plate 27' also includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion, the second plate portion being pivotally mounted relative to the first plate portion about a pivot axis X. The first and second plates 27 and 27' allow the second base 24 to be pivotally mounted relative to the first base 22.
[0095] The first rod 26, the second rod 26', and the third rod 26'' are identical. Each of the rods 26, 26', and 26'' extends between a first side edge 25a and a second side edge 25b of the base 25. The rods are U-shaped, and each rod includes a first end 26a, 26a', 26a'' and a second end 26b, 26b', 26b' opposite to the first end. The first ends 26a, 26a', 26a'' are pivotally mounted relative to the first side edge 25a of the base 25, and the second ends 26b, 26b', 26b'' are pivotally mounted relative to the second side edge 25b of the base. Furthermore, each of them includes a first side portion 26d, a second side portion 26e, and a central portion 26c connecting the first side portion and the second side portion.
[0096] The first rod 26 is pivotally mounted relative to the first base 22 and the second base 24 about a first rotation axis X1 collinear with the pivot axis X. More precisely, the first end 26a of the first rod 26 is pivotally mounted on the first part 27a and the second part 27b of the first plate 27, and the second end 26b of the first rod 26 is pivotally mounted on the first part and the second part of the second plate 27' along the first rotation axis X1.
[0097] The second rod 26' is pivotally mounted relative to the second base 24 about a second rotation axis X2 parallel to the pivot axis X. More precisely, the first end 26'a of the second rod 26' is pivotally mounted relative to the second part 27b of the first plate 27, and the second end 26'b of the second rod 26' is pivotally mounted relative to the second part of the second plate 27' along the second rotation axis X2.
[0098] The third rod 26'' is pivotally mounted relative to the first base about a third rotation axis X3 parallel to the pivot axis X. More precisely, the first end 26''a of the third rod 26'' is pivotally mounted relative to the first part 27a of the first plate 27, and the second end 26''b of the third rod 26'' is pivotally mounted relative to the first part of the second plate 27' along the third rotation axis X3.
[0099] like Figure 4 As shown, when frame 20 is opened, the tent cantilever extends from the roof S of vehicle V, such that only the first base 22 is on the roof, while the second base 24 is not. Then, ladder E is placed on the ground and forms a support for the second base, thereby partially supporting the tent.
[0100] like Figure 4 As shown, the tent canvas 30 includes a canvas body 32 that interacts with the frame 20. More precisely, the canvas body 32 includes a main portion 35 attached to a first base 22 and a second base 24, and connected to a first pole 26, a second pole 26', and a third pole 26''.
[0101] When the frame 20 is brought from a folded position to an open position by pivoting the second base 24 relative to the first base 22, the canvas body 32 is tensioned through its interaction with the rods and bases. Therefore, tension lines 33 are formed on the canvas body 32, located between the second base 24 and the second rod 26', between the second rod 26' and the first rod 26, between the first rod 26 and the third rod 26'', and between the third rod 26'' and the first base 22. These tension lines are as follows: Figure 3 As shown by the dashed lines. These tension lines cause the first, second, and third rods to pivot about the pivot axis X until they each extend transversely to the base and the base plane P.
[0102] In this non-limiting example, in the open position of frame 20, the first rod 26 extends substantially perpendicularly to the base plane P in a substantially vertical plane. In this open position, the second rod 26' extends between the first rod 26 and the base plane P, more precisely, between the first rod and the second base 24. Similarly, in this open position, the third rod 26'' extends between the first rod 26 and the base plane P, more precisely, between the first rod and the first base 22. In this non-limiting example, the angle between the first rod 26 and the second rod 26', and the angle between the first rod 26 and the third rod 26'', are approximately 45°.
[0103] The canvas body 32 (particularly the main part 35) interacts with the frame 20 and especially with the poles to tension and define the interior space of the tent when the frame 20 is in the open position.
[0104] In this first embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the canvas body 32 includes a first wall 34 that forms the sidewall of the tent 10. The first wall 34 is substantially vertical and extends perpendicular to the pivot axis X. The tent canvas 30 also includes a first canopy 36, which is defined from the canvas body 32 by a connecting line 38 extending between the first side vertex 40 and the second side vertex 42.
[0105] In this non-limiting example, the first canopy 36 is attached to the canvas body 32 and the first wall 34 by a continuous stitch along the entire length of the connecting line 38 from the first side vertex 40 to the second side vertex 42. The first side vertex 40 is located on the first side 41 of the first wall 34, and the second side vertex 42 is located on the second side 43 of the first wall opposite to the first side 41. In this non-limiting example, the first side vertex 40 and the second side vertex 42 extend on either side of the first pole 26. Furthermore, the first side vertex 40 is located near the first longitudinal end 10a of the tent 10, while the second side vertex 42 is located near the second longitudinal end 10b of the tent.
[0106] The connecting line 38 includes a first connecting line portion 44 extending between a first upper vertex 46 and a first side vertex 40. The connecting line 38 also includes a second connecting line portion 48 extending between the first upper vertex 46 and the second side vertex 42.
[0107] The first connecting line portion 44 includes a first proximal edge 44a extending between the first upper vertex 46 and the second upper vertex 50, and a second proximal edge 44b extending between the second upper vertex 50 and the first upper vertex 40. The second upper vertex 50 is formed on the connecting line 38 and is located away from the first upper vertex 46. It extends on the first side 41 of the first wall 34, slightly below the first upper vertex 46. It extends substantially towards the second rod 26'.
[0108] In addition, such as Figure 5 As shown, the second connecting line portion 48 includes a first proximal edge 48a extending between the first upper vertex 46 and the third upper vertex 52, and a second proximal edge 48b extending between the third upper vertex 52 and the second side vertex 42. The third upper vertex 52 is located away from the first upper vertex 46 and the second upper vertex 50 and extends on the second side 43 of the first wall 34, slightly below the first upper vertex 45. It extends substantially towards the third rod 26''.
[0109] Furthermore, the first canopy 36 includes a free distal edge 37 remote from the connecting line 38 and the canvas body 32. The free distal edge 37 extends between the first side vertex 40 and the second side vertex 42. The free distal edge 37 includes a first edge portion 68 extending between the first distal vertex 66 and the first side vertex 40. It also includes a second edge portion 70 extending between the first distal vertex 66 and the second side vertex 42. The first edge portion and the second edge portion... Figure 5 It is particularly evident in the middle.
[0110] Furthermore, the first edge portion 68 also includes a first distal edge 68a extending between the first distal vertex 66 and the second distal vertex 74 of the free distal edge 37, away from the first distal vertex 66. The first edge portion also includes a second distal edge 68b extending between the second distal vertex 74 and the first distal vertex 40. The first distal vertex 66 is configured to face the first upper vertex 46. The second distal vertex 74 is configured to face the second upper vertex 50.
[0111] Furthermore, the second edge portion 70 also includes a first distal edge 70a extending between the first distal vertex 66 and the third distal vertex 76 of the free distal edge 37, away from the first distal vertex 66. The third distal vertex 76 and the second distal vertex 74 extend on either side of the first distal vertex 66. The second edge portion 70 also includes a second distal edge 70b extending between the third distal vertex 76 and the second distal vertex 42.
[0112] According to the invention, in this non-limiting example, the tent 10 includes a first reinforcing member 60 composed of first rods 60. In this non-limiting example, the frame also includes a second reinforcing member 62 composed of second rods 62 and a third reinforcing member 64 composed of third rods 64. The reinforcing members 60, 62, and 64 are rigid and of constant length. Furthermore, in a non-limiting context, they are substantially identical and of the same length. Without departing from the scope of the invention, the second and third reinforcing members may be slightly shorter than the first reinforcing member. In this non-limiting example, the reinforcing members are housed within a fabric sheath.
[0113] The first reinforcing member 60 extends between the first distal apex 66 and the canvas body 32, and more precisely, in this non-limiting example, between the first distal apex and the first wall 34. The first reinforcing member 60 includes a first end 60a attached to the first distal apex 66 of the free distal edge 37 of the first canopy 36. The first pole 60 also includes a second end 60b in the first lower portion 72, which is pivotally hinged to the first wall 34 of the tent canvas 30 facing the first pole 26. The first lower portion 72 is located below the first upper apex 46.
[0114] Similarly, the second reinforcement 62 extends between the second distal apex 74 and the canvas body 32, or more precisely, in this non-limiting example, between the second distal apex and the first wall 34. The second reinforcement 62 includes a first end 62a attached to the second distal apex 74 of the free distal edge 37 of the first canopy 36. The second reinforcement 62 also includes a second end 62b in the second lower portion 76, which is pivotally hinged to the first wall 34 of the tent 10 facing the second pole 26'. The second lower portion 76 is positioned below the second upper apex 50.
[0115] The third reinforcement 64 extends between the third distal apex 76 and the canvas body 32, and more precisely, in this non-limiting example, between the second distal apex and the first wall 34. The third reinforcement 64 includes a first end 64a attached to the third distal apex 76 of the free distal edge 37 of the first canopy 36. The third reinforcement 64 also includes a second end 64b in the third lower portion 80, which is pivotally hinged to the first wall 34 of the tent 10 facing the third pole 26''. The third lower portion 80 is positioned below the third upper apex 52.
[0116] When frame 20 is in the open position, the first reinforcement 60, the second reinforcement 62, and the third reinforcement 64 extend below the first canopy 36. The first reinforcement 60, the second reinforcement 62, and the third reinforcement 64 pivot relative to the first wall 34 in a plane containing the first rod 26, the second rod 26', and the third rod 26'', respectively. In this non-limiting example, the first reinforcement 60, the second reinforcement 62, and the third reinforcement 64 are detachably mounted to the first wall 34 and the first canopy 36.
[0117] Consider a plane perpendicular to the pivot axis X, where the pivot axis X, the first lower portion 72, and the first upper vertex 46 are aligned. Similarly, consider a plane in which the pivot axis X, the second lower portion 76, and the second upper vertex 50 are aligned, and the pivot axis X, the third lower portion 80, and the third upper vertex 52 are aligned.
[0118] like Figure 1 As shown, at the folded position of frame 20, and as Figure 2 As shown in the middle position, the first reinforcing member 60, the second reinforcing member 62, and the third reinforcing member 64 are located in the folded-down position and extend along the canvas body 32. The canvas body 32 is partially transparent and can also be seen in... Figure 2 The first reinforcing member 60, the second reinforcing member 62 and the third reinforcing member 64 can be seen extending along the first rod 26, the second rod 26' and the third rod 26'' respectively, although the canvas body separates them.
[0119] When the user passes Figure 2 When the second base 24 is pivoted at the middle position to bring the frame 20 into the open position, as Figures 1 to 3As shown in the transition, the canvas body 32 is tensioned, increasing the distance between the first side vertex 40 and the second side vertex 42. Therefore, the first connecting line portion 44 and the second connecting line portion 48, as well as the first edge portion 68 and the second edge portion 70, are tensioned. More precisely, the first proximal edges 44a, 48a and the second proximal edges 44b, 48b of the first connecting line portion 44 and the second connecting line portion 48, and the first distal edges 68a, 70a and the second distal edges 68b, 70b of the first edge portion 68 and the second edge portion 70, are tensioned and define tension lines. These tension lines can be straight or curved.
[0120] When tensioned, the first connecting line portion 44 and the second connecting line portion 48, as well as the first edge portion 68 and the second edge portion 70, exert a force on the first end 60a of the first reinforcing member 60. Then, the first reinforcing member 60 pivots relative to the canvas body 32 toward the base surface P, from... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The lower pivot position pivots to Figure 3 The unfolded position. In the unfolded position, the first reinforcing member 60 extends laterally to the first wall 34 of the tent canvas.
[0121] Similarly, when tensioned, the first proximal edge 44a and the second proximal edge 44b of the first connecting line portion 44, and the first distal edge 68a and the second distal edge 68b of the first edge portion 68, exert force on the first end 62a of the second reinforcement 62. The second reinforcement 62 pivots relative to the canvas body 32 toward the base surface P, moving from a folded position to an unfolded position, in which the second reinforcement 62 extends laterally to the first wall 34 of the tent canvas. When tensioned, the first proximal edge 48a and the second proximal edge 48b of the second connecting line portion 48, and the first distal edge 70a and the second distal edge 70b of the second edge portion 70, exert force on the first end 64a of the third reinforcement 64. The third reinforcement 64 pivots relative to the canvas body 32 toward the base surface P, moving from a folded position to an unfolded position, in which the third reinforcement 64 extends laterally to the first wall 34 of the tent canvas.
[0122] When unrestricted, the first reinforcing member 60, the second reinforcing member 62, and the third reinforcing member 64 pivot to the unfolded position substantially simultaneously.
[0123] In this non-limiting example, in the deployed position, the first reinforcement 60, the second reinforcement 62, and the third reinforcement 64 extend perpendicularly to the first wall 34 of the tent 30. Each reinforcement is supported on the first wall 34 of the tent and applies a force to the first canopy 36 at the heights of the first distal apex 66, the second distal apex 74, and the third distal apex 76, respectively. These forces are along the reinforcement, perpendicular to the first wall 34, and toward the outer side of the tent's interior space. These forces applied by the first, second, and third reinforcements enable the first canopy 36 to rise and deploy. The first canopy 36 extends projectingly from the first wall 34 when deployed. Furthermore, the first canopy 36 is tensioned, particularly forming three tension lines 82, 83, and 84 between the first upper apex 46 and the first distal apex 66, between the second upper apex 50 and the second distal apex 74, and between the third upper apex 52 and the first distal apex 76, respectively.
[0124] Therefore, when the frame 20 is opened, the first canopy 36 will automatically unfold, and the user will not need to install or manually open the reinforcement.
[0125] In the deployed position, considering the relative forces exerted by the first canopy 36 and the canvas body 32 on the reinforcing members, the first, second, and third reinforcing members remain substantially stationary relative to the canvas body. Therefore, the first canopy is effectively held in the deployed position.
[0126] When the user wishes to store the tent, the user lifts ladder E, causing the second base 24 to pivot toward the first base 22, thereby putting the frame 20 into a folded position. The first pole 26, the second pole 26', and the third pole 26'' then pivot toward the first base 22 until they extend against the first base. Then, the first and second connecting line portions, as well as the first and second side line portions, are no longer tensioned, causing the first reinforcement 60, the second reinforcement 62, and the third reinforcement 64 to pivot relative to the first wall 34 and enter a downward folded position, corresponding to the neutral position, in which the first reinforcement 60, the second reinforcement 62, and the third reinforcement 64 extend along the poles and the canvas body 32. Therefore, the first canopy also automatically folds downward without direct user intervention and extends along the canvas body.
[0127] Figure 6 and Figure 7 A second embodiment of the deployable tent 100 according to the present invention in the deployed position is described. Figures 1 to 5 The same elements in the first embodiment have the same reference numerals with an increased value of 100. For example... Figure 6As shown, the canvas body 32 is divided into two parts: in addition to the main part 35, it also includes a top 39 that pivots above the body and connects to the body. The top 39 forms the roof of the tent. The frame 20 of the tent according to the second embodiment is the same as the frame 20 of the tent according to the first embodiment.
[0128] In the second embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, the canvas body 32, more specifically, the main portion 35, includes a first wall 134 forming the front wall of the tent 100. The first wall 134 extends parallel to the pivot axis X. The tent canvas 30 also includes a first canopy 136, which is defined from the canvas body 32 by a connecting line 138 extending between a first upper vertex 140 and a second side vertex 142.
[0129] An opening 86 is formed in the first wall 134, and a first canopy 136 extends above the opening. This opening forms the entrance to the tent.
[0130] In this non-limiting example, the first canopy 136 is joined and attached to the top 39 of the canvas body 32 by a continuous stitch from the first side vertex 140 to the second side vertex 142 along the entire length of a connecting line 138. The connecting line 138 delineates the first canopy 136 from the top 39 of the canvas body 32. The first canopy also includes a free distal edge 137 extending between the first and second side vertices.
[0131] In the second embodiment, the tent 100 comprises only two reinforcing members, namely a first reinforcing member 160 and a second reinforcing member 162, each of which is composed of a rod. The first reinforcing member 160 and the second reinforcing member 162 form an identical portion and are connected to each other by a connecting portion 161. In this non-limiting example, the connecting portion 161 is composed of a rod connecting the distal ends of the first and second reinforcing members. The first reinforcing member 160 and the second reinforcing member 162 together with the connecting portion 161 form a "U"-shaped tensioning element. The connecting portion 161 interacts with the free distal edge 137 of the first canopy 136 between the first distal vertex 166 and the second distal vertex 174.
[0132] In a first embodiment, the connecting line 138 includes a first connecting line portion 144 and a second connecting line portion 148, while the free distal edge 137 includes a first edge portion 168 and a second edge portion 170. The first connecting line portion 144 includes a first proximal edge 144a extending between a first upper vertex 146 and a second upper vertex 150, and a second proximal edge 144b extending between the second upper vertex 150 and the first side vertex 140. The first edge portion 168 includes a first distal edge 168a extending between a first distal vertex 166 and a second distal vertex 174 of the free distal edge 137, and a second distal edge 168b extending between the second distal vertex 174 and the first side vertex 140.
[0133] Similar to the first embodiment, when the user places the frame 20 in the open position, the canvas body 32 is tensioned, and the first connecting line portion 144 and the second connecting line portion 148, as well as the first edge portion 168 and the second edge portion 170, are tensioned and exert force on the first reinforcement 160. Similarly, when tensioned, the first proximal edge 144a and the second proximal edge 144b of the first connecting line portion 144, and the first distal edge 168a and the second distal edge 168b of the first edge portion 168, exert force on the second reinforcement 162.
[0134] Then, the first reinforcing member 160 and the second reinforcing member 162 pivot from the folded position relative to the first wall 134 and the main portion 35 of the canvas body 32 toward the base plane P. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The deployed position is shown. In this deployed position, the first reinforcement 160 and the second reinforcement 162 extend laterally to the first wall 134 of the tent canvas to deploy the first canopy 136.
[0135] In other words, when the reinforcement is deployed, the first reinforcement 160 and thus the first canopy 136 automatically move into the deployed position.
[0136] Figure 8A third embodiment of the deployable tent 10' according to the present invention is described, comprising a first canopy 36 similar to the first canopy 36 of the first embodiment and a second canopy similar to the first canopy of the second embodiment. As previously described, the first canopy 36 and the second canopy are deployed when the frame 20 is opened. For this purpose, the tent includes a first reinforcement 60, a second reinforcement 62, and a third reinforcement 64 that interact with the first canopy, and can be positioned in an deployed position in which the first reinforcement 60, the second reinforcement 62, and the third reinforcement 64 extend laterally toward the first wall 34 of the tent canvas, thereby deploying the first canopy 136 relative to the canvas body 32. The tent 10' also includes a first auxiliary reinforcement and a second auxiliary reinforcement that interact with the second canopy and are pivotally mounted relative to the canvas body. These auxiliary reinforcements can be positioned in an deployed position in which they extend laterally toward the second wall of the tent canvas, such that the second canopy is deployed relative to the canvas body.
Claims
1. A deployable tent (10, 100), comprising: - A frame (20) includes a first base (22) and a second base (24), the second base (24) being pivotally mounted relative to the first base about a pivot axis (X) between a folded position and an open position, wherein in the folded position the second base is located above the first base, and in the open position the first base and the second base extend side by side in a base surface (P) to form the base (25) of the tent. The frame also includes at least a first pole (26) pivotally mounted relative to at least one of the first base and the second base about a first rotation axis (X1) parallel to the pivot axis. The first pole is configured to extend transversely to the base surface when the frame is in the open position and to extend between the first base and the second base when the frame is in the folded position. - Tent canvas (30), which interacts with the frame, includes: a. A canvas body (32), comprising at least a first wall (34, 134) of the tent canvas; and b. At least a first canopy (36, 136) is defined from the canvas body by a connecting line (38, 138) extending between a first side vertex (40, 140) on a first side (41, 141) of the first wall and a second side vertex (42, 142) on a second side (43, 143) of the first wall opposite to the first side. The connecting line (38, 138) includes a first connecting line portion (44, 144) extending between the first upper vertex (46, 146) and the first side vertex, and a second connecting line portion (48, 148) extending between the first upper vertex and the second side vertex. The first canopy also includes a free distal edge (37, 137) extending away from the connecting line and between the first side vertex and the second side vertex. The free distal edge includes a first edge portion (68, 168) extending between a first distal vertex (66, 166) and a first side vertex, and a second edge portion (70, 170) extending between the first distal vertex and a second side vertex. The tent also includes at least a first reinforcing member (60, 160) extending between the first distal vertex and the canvas body. This first reinforcing member is also pivotally hinged relative to the first wall of the tent canvas in at least a first lower portion (72, 172) disposed below the first upper vertex, such that when the frame is open, the first reinforcing member extends below the first canopy, and when the frame is in the folded position, the first reinforcing member can take on an unfolded position and a folded-down position, in which the first reinforcing member extends against the canvas body. When the frame enters the open position, the first connecting line portion, the second connecting line portion, the first edge portion, and the second edge portion are tensioned and force is applied to the first reinforcing member, causing the first reinforcing member to pivot relative to the canvas body toward the base surface, moving from the folded position to the unfolded position, in which the first reinforcing member extends laterally to the first wall of the tent canvas, thereby unfolding the first canopy relative to the canvas body.
2. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first base (22) and the second base (24) are in the form of a plate that defines the floor of the tent when the frame (20) is in the open position.
3. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pivot axis (X) of the second base (24) relative to the first base (22) is collinear with the first rotation axis (X1) of the first rod (26) relative to at least one of the first base and the second base.
4. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (20) further includes a second rod (26') which is pivotally mounted relative to at least one of the first base (22) and the second base (24) about a second rotation axis (X2) parallel to the pivot axis (X), and the second rod extends between the first rod and the base surface (P) when the frame is in the open position.
5. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first reinforcement (60, 160) includes at least one rod extending between the first distal apex (66, 166) and the first lower portion (72, 172) of the free distal edge (37, 137) of the first canopy (36, 136), the rod being pivotally hinged relative to the canvas body (32).
6. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the frame (20) is in the folded position, the first reinforcement (60, 160) extends along the first rod (26).
7. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first canopy (36, 136) is attached to the canvas body (32) over the entire length of the connecting line (38, 138).
8. The deployable tent according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first canopy (36, 136) is attached to the canvas body (32) by stitching along the entire length of the connecting line (38, 138).
9. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the first reinforcement (60, 160) enters the unfolded position, the first canopy (36, 136) is tensioned between the first upper vertex (46, 146) and the first distal vertex (66, 166).
10. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting line portion (44, 144) includes a first proximal edge (44a, 144a) extending between the first upper vertex (46, 146) and a second upper vertex (50, 150) remote from the first upper vertex, and a second proximal edge (44b, 144b) extending between the second upper vertex and the first side vertex (40, 140), and the first edge portion (68, 168) includes a first distal edge (68a, 168a) extending between the first distal vertex (66, 166) and the second distal vertex (74, 174) of the free distal edge (37, 137), and a second distal edge (68b) extending between the second distal vertex and the first side vertex (40). The tent also includes a second reinforcement (62, 162) extending between the second distal apex and the canvas body (32), the second reinforcement also being pivotally hinged relative to the first wall (34, 134) of the tent canvas (30) in at least a second lower portion (76, 176) disposed below the second upper apex, such that when the frame is opened, the second reinforcement extends below the first canopy (36, 136), and when the frame (20) enters the folded position, the second reinforcement is capable of assuming an unfolded position and a folded-down position, in which... In the folded position, the second reinforcement extends against the canvas body, wherein, when the frame is in the open position, the first and second proximal edges of the first connecting line portion and the first and second distal edges of the first edge portion are tensioned and exert force on the second reinforcement such that the second reinforcement pivots relative to the canvas body toward the base surface (P) from the folded position to the unfolded position, in which the second reinforcement extends transversely to the first wall of the tent canvas such that the first canopy is unfolded relative to the canvas body.
11. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The canvas body (32) includes: a main portion (35) that interacts with at least the first pole (26) to form the interior space of the tent (10, 100); and a top (39) connected to the main portion, to which the first canopy (36, 136) is connected.
12. The deployable tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first wall (34) of the tent canvas (30) is a sidewall that extends transversely to the pivot axis (X) of the second base (24) relative to the first base (22).
13. The deployable tent according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first reinforcement (60) pivots relative to the first wall (34) of the tent canvas (30) in the plane containing the first pole (26).
14. The deployable tent according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first side vertex (40) and the second side vertex (42) extend on either side of the first rod (26).
15. The deployable tent according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first side vertex (40) and the second side vertex (42) are positioned near the longitudinal ends (10a, 10b) of the tent (10).
16. The deployable tent (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first wall (134) of the tent canvas (30) is a front or rear wall that extends parallel to the pivot axis (X) of the second base (24) relative to the first base (22).
17. The deployable tent according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first wall (134) of the tent canvas (30) is a front or rear wall that extends parallel to the pivot axis (X) of the second base (24) relative to the first base (22), wherein the first reinforcement (160) and the second reinforcement (162) form an identical portion.
18. The deployable tent according to claim 17, characterized in that, The first reinforcement and the second reinforcement (160, 162) are connected to each other by a connecting portion (161) which interacts with the free distal edge (137) of the first canopy (136) between the first distal vertex (166) and the second distal vertex.
19. The deployable tent according to claim 16, characterized in that, An opening (86) is formed in the first wall (134) of the tent (100), and the first canopy (136) extends above the opening.
20. The deployable tent according to claim 12, characterized in that, The canvas body (32) further includes at least a second wall that is transverse to the first wall (34) and extends parallel to the pivot axis (X) of the second base (24) relative to the first base (22). The tent canvas (30) further includes at least a second canopy that is defined from the canvas body by a connecting line (138) between a first side vertex (140) located on a first side (141) of the second wall and a second side vertex (142) located on a second side (143) of the second wall opposite to the first side. The connecting line includes a first connecting line portion (144) extending between a first upper vertex (146) and a first side vertex, and a second connecting line portion (148) extending between the first upper vertex and the second side vertex. The second canopy also includes a free distal edge (137) extending away from the connecting line and between the first side vertex and the second side vertex. The free distal edge includes a first edge portion (168) extending between a first distal vertex (166) and the first side vertex, and a second edge portion extending between the first distal vertex and the second side vertex. The tent also includes at least a first auxiliary reinforcement extending between the first distal vertex of the second canopy and the canvas body. The first auxiliary reinforcement is also pivotally hinged relative to the second wall of the tent canvas in at least a first lower portion (172) disposed below the first upper vertex, such that the first auxiliary reinforcement extends below the second canopy. When the frame is in the folded position, the first auxiliary reinforcement can take on an unfolded position and a folded-down position. In the folded-down position, the first auxiliary reinforcement extends against the canvas body. When the frame is in the open position, the first connecting line portion and the second connecting line portion, as well as the first edge portion and the second edge portion of the second canopy, are tensioned and exert force on the first auxiliary reinforcement, such that the first auxiliary reinforcement pivots relative to the canvas body toward the base surface from the folded-down position to the unfolded position. In the unfolded position, the first auxiliary reinforcement extends laterally to the second wall of the tent canvas, thereby unfolding the second canopy relative to the canvas body.
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