Center lock and tent

Abstract

The utility model discloses a center lock and a tent. The center lock comprises a top cap and a bottom cap, the top cap and the bottom cap are arranged up and down and can be relatively locked and unlocked, at least one of the top cap and the bottom cap is provided with a first connecting part used for being connected with a rod piece and a second connecting part used for being connected with the rod piece, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part are different in height. The hinge seats on the top cap and / or the bottom cap are arranged in a high-low staggered mode, the rod pieces are connected through the hinge seats, and the top cap and / or the bottom cap can be prevented from being too large in size on the premise that the connecting strength is met and mutual interference of the rod pieces is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of outdoor sheltering articles, in particular to a center lock and a tent with the center lock. BACKGROUND

[0002] Tents are widely used in outdoor activities, such as outdoor camping, and can not only prevent wind, rain and mosquitoes, but also have a warming effect. In order to facilitate carrying and storage, tents are usually designed to be foldable and have an unfolded state and a folded state. One type of foldable tent usually consists of multiple outer telescopic units and multiple inner telescopic units. The outer telescopic units are connected between adjacent leg rods, and the outer ends of the inner telescopic units are connected to the leg rods. The inner ends of each inner telescopic unit are connected by a center lock. The center lock locks the tent in the unfolded state or allows the tent to be converted to the folded state after being unlocked.

[0003] The number of inner telescopic units is generally at least four, and each inner telescopic unit has at least two top rods hinged to the center lock. For tents with additional reinforcing rod units, the number of reinforcing rod units is at least two, and each reinforcing rod unit has at least two reinforcing rods connected to the center lock. The center lock and the top cap and the top cap are respectively connected to at least six rod members. The volume of the top cap and the bottom cap is sufficient to provide hinged seats for such a large number of rod members, and also has sufficient connection strength, reserves sufficient installation space to facilitate assembly, and avoids mutual interference of the rod members during rotation, which will cause the volume of the top cap and the bottom cap to be relatively large, the overall volume and weight of the tent after folding to increase, and also not conducive to the overall aesthetics of the tent.

[0004] The above information disclosed in the background section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore it can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model relates to an improved center lock and a tent with the center lock.

[0006] The utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A center lock includes a top cap and a bottom cap. The top cap and the bottom cap are arranged one above the other and can be locked and unlocked relative to each other. At least one of the top cap and the bottom cap is provided with a first connecting portion for connecting a rod member and a second connecting portion for connecting a rod member. The height of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is different.

[0008] Preferably, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion connect different rod members.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the top cap and the bottom cap comprises a plurality of hinge seats, the plurality of hinge seats comprises a first hinge seat and a second hinge seat, the first hinge seat has a first receiving groove for receiving an end of a rod, the first connecting portion is disposed on a groove wall of the first receiving groove; the second hinge seat has a second receiving groove for receiving an end of a rod, the second connecting portion is disposed on a groove wall of the second receiving groove.

[0010] In a more preferred embodiment, the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove are arranged side by side and respectively extend along the up-down direction, the top end or the bottom end of the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove is open to allow the rod to be clamped into the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove.

[0011] In a more preferred embodiment, the groove wall of the first receiving groove and the groove wall of the second receiving groove are arranged in a spaced manner or abut each other.

[0012] In a further preferred embodiment, the height of the groove wall of the first receiving groove is less than the height of the second receiving groove, and the second connecting portion is exposed.

[0013] In a further preferred embodiment, a window is formed on the groove wall of the second receiving groove to expose the first connecting portion, the window is arranged away from the second connecting portion.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first connecting portion comprises a first shaft hole formed on the first hinge seat for the pivot of the connecting rod to pass through, and the second connecting portion comprises a second shaft hole formed on the second hinge seat for the pivot of the connecting rod to pass through. The first shaft hole on the top cap is higher than the second shaft hole, and the first shaft hole on the bottom cap is lower than the second shaft hole.

[0015] Optionally, the first connecting portion comprises a first connecting shaft arranged on the first hinge seat and capable of being pivoted with the rod, and the second connecting portion comprises a second connecting shaft formed on the second hinge seat and capable of being pivoted with the rod.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the number of the first hinge seats and the second hinge seats is multiple, and the plurality of first hinge seats and the plurality of second hinge seats are arranged in a staggered manner along the circumferential direction of the top cap or the bottom cap.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the top cap comprises a plurality of first hinge seats and a plurality of second hinge seats, wherein the first connecting portion is higher than the second connecting portion; the bottom cap comprises a plurality of first hinge seats and a plurality of second hinge seats, wherein the first connecting portion is lower than the second connecting portion.

[0018] Each of the first hinge seats of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the first hinge seats of the bottom cap, and each of the second hinge seats of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the second hinge seats of the bottom cap, or each of the first hinge seats of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the second hinge seats of the bottom cap, and each of the second hinge seats of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the first hinge seats of the bottom cap.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, a central rod is arranged in the middle of the top cap, and the hinge seats of the top cap are arranged around the central rod; a lock hole is arranged in the middle of the bottom cap for inserting a bottom end of the central rod, and the hinge seats of the bottom cap are arranged around the lock hole; when the central lock is in the locked state, the bottom end of the central rod is inserted into the lock hole, and when the central lock is in the unlocked state, the bottom end of the central rod is separated from the lock hole.

[0020] In a more preferred embodiment, a lock piece is movably arranged in the lock hole, the lock piece engages the central rod when the central lock is in the locked state, and the lock piece is separated from the central rod when the central lock is in the unlocked state; the central lock comprises an unlocking piece for separating the lock piece from the central rod, and the unlocking piece is movably arranged on the bottom cap; a lower part of the central rod is provided with a gripping piece for facilitating a user to hold the central lock to unlock the central lock.

[0021] The utility model discloses still adopt following technical scheme:

[0022] A tent comprising the central lock.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the tent comprises a plurality of inner telescopic units capable of being folded, an outer end of each of the inner telescopic units is rotatably connected to one of the support legs of the tent, and a plurality of outer telescopic units capable of being folded are rotatably connected between two adjacent first support legs.

[0024] Each of the inner telescopic units comprises a first top rod and a second top rod, an inner end of the first top rod is rotatably connected to the first connecting part of the top cap, and an inner end of the second top rod is rotatably connected to the first connecting part of the bottom cap.

[0025] The tent comprises a plurality of reinforcing rod units, an outer end of each of the reinforcing rod units is rotatably connected to one of the outer telescopic units, each of the reinforcing rods comprises a first reinforcing rod and a second reinforcing rod, an inner end of the first reinforcing rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting part of the top cap, and an inner end of the second reinforcing rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting part of the bottom cap.

[0026] The first connecting part and the second connecting part of the top cap are different in height, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part of the bottom cap are different in height.

[0027] The utility model discloses the above scheme has the following advantages:

[0028] The utility model discloses a center lock, the first connecting part and the second connecting part of multiple articulated seats on the top cap and / or bottom cap are staggered in height, connect multiple rod members through the first connecting part / second connecting part of multiple articulated seats, can avoid the volume of top cap and / or bottom cap too big under the premise of satisfying the connecting strength, avoiding the mutual interference of rod members. The center lock is especially suitable for the tent with more top rods, especially the tent with additional reinforcing rods, avoids the excessive increase of the volume and weight of the tent after folding, and does not affect the appearance of the whole tent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the utility model, the following will be to the embodiment description needed to use the drawing briefly introduced, obviously, the following description in the drawing is only some embodiments of the utility model, for those skilled in the art, under the premise of not paying the creative labor, can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings.

[0030] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of a center lock according to the utility model embodiment 1.

[0031] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of a center lock and two rod members according to the utility model embodiment 1.

[0032] Figure 3 It is a sectional view of a center lock according to the utility model embodiment 1.

[0033] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of a top cap according to the utility model embodiment 1.

[0034] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of a bottom cap according to the utility model embodiment 1.

[0035] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of a center lock according to the utility model embodiment 2.

[0036] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of a tent according to the utility model embodiment 3.

[0037] Figure 8 It is Figure 7 It is a local enlarged view of A in the middle.

[0038] Among them,

[0039] 100, center lock; 200, support leg; 300, outer telescopic unit; 400, inner telescopic unit; 401, first top rod; 402, second top rod; 500, reinforcing rod unit; 501, first reinforcing rod; 502, second reinforcing rod;

[0040] 1, top cap; 11, first hinge seat; 111, first shaft hole; 112, first accommodating groove; 113, groove wall; 13, second hinge seat; 131, first shaft hole; 132, second accommodating groove; 133, groove wall; 134, window;

[0041] 2, bottom cap; 21, first hinge seat; 211, first shaft hole; 212, first accommodating groove; 213, groove wall; 23, second hinge seat; 231, first shaft hole; 232, second accommodating groove; 233, groove wall; 234, window;

[0042] 3, center rod;

[0043] 4, gripping piece; 41, notch;

[0044] 5, pivot;

[0045] 6, rod; 61, pipe plug. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the description of the embodiments is intended to help understand the present application and is not intended to limit the present application.

[0047] Figures 1 to 8 The drawings are drawn in true proportion, and the proportions and positions of the elements are not listed one by one in order to keep the description brief, but the proportions and positions of the elements should be considered as part of the content of the present description.

[0048] The orientation words referred to herein are defined with reference to the state of the center lock in use, and the orientation words such as "up", "down", etc. can correspond to the orientation words shown in the drawings. Figure 8

[0049] Example 1

[0050] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 ​As shown, the embodiment provides a center lock 100, in particular, a center lock 100 of a foldable tent, which can lock the tent in an unfolded state. The center lock 100 comprises a top cap 1 and a bottom cap 2, which are arranged in a top-bottom manner and can be locked and unlocked relative to each other. In the embodiment, a center rod 3 is connected between the top cap 1 and the bottom cap 2, and a locking mechanism is arranged between the center rod 3 and the top cap 1 or the bottom cap 2. Specifically, the center rod 3 is arranged at or connected to the middle of the top cap 1, and the middle of the bottom cap 2 is provided with a lock hole for inserting the bottom end of the center rod 3. When the center lock 100 is in a locked state, the bottom end of the center rod 3 is inserted into the lock hole, and when the center lock 100 is in an unlocked state, the bottom end of the center rod 3 is separated from the lock hole. Further, a lock piece is movably arranged in the lock hole, and when the center lock 100 is in a locked state, the lock piece engages the center rod 3, and when the center lock 100 is in an unlocked state, the lock piece is separated from the center rod 3. The center lock 100 comprises an unlocking piece for separating the lock piece from the center rod 3, and the unlocking piece is movably arranged on the bottom cap 2. The locking mechanism can adopt a known structure, which is not the key point of the application, and therefore will not be described in detail. In other embodiments, the center rod 3 is arranged on the bottom cap 2, and the lock hole is arranged on the top cap 1. In yet other embodiments, no connecting component is arranged between the top cap 1 and the bottom cap 2, and self-locking is achieved by the gravity of the rod connected to the two.

[0051] In combination Figure 2 As shown, the top cap 1 and / or the bottom cap 2 comprises a plurality of hinge seats for connecting the rod 6. The plurality of hinge seats comprises a first hinge seat and a second hinge seat, which are arranged adjacent to each other, the first hinge seat is provided with a first shaft hole for the pivot 5 to pass through, the second hinge seat is provided with a second shaft hole for the pivot 5 to pass through, and the heights of the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole are different. In the embodiment, the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole are taken as a first connecting part and a second connecting part for connecting different rods. In other embodiments, the first connecting part is a first connecting shaft, and the second connecting part is a second connecting shaft. The first connecting shaft is fixed to the first hinge seat, and the end of the rod is provided with a slot or a hole corresponding to the first connecting shaft, so that the rod is hung on the first connecting shaft through the slot or the hole, thereby achieving the pivoting connection of the rod and the first hinge seat. The second connecting shaft is fixed to the second hinge seat, and the end of the rod is provided with a slot or a hole corresponding to the second connecting shaft, so that the rod is hung on the second connecting shaft through the slot or the hole, thereby achieving the pivoting connection of the rod and the second hinge seat.

[0052] The specific structure of the top cap 1 in the embodiment is described as follows:

[0053] The top hat 1 comprises a plurality of hinge seats, which are arranged around the central rod 3. The plurality of hinge seats comprises a plurality of first hinge seats 11 and a plurality of second hinge seats 13. The plurality of first hinge seats 11 and the plurality of second hinge seats 13 are arranged alternately along the circumferential direction of the top hat 1, with one second hinge seat 13 interposed between every two adjacent first hinge seats 11. For example, in the example shown in the drawings, the number of first hinge seats 11 is four, and the number of second hinge seats 13 is four. The first hinge seat 11 has a first accommodating groove 112 for accommodating the end of the rod member 6, and a first shaft hole 111 is formed in the groove wall 113 of the first accommodating groove 112. The second hinge seat 13 has a second accommodating groove 132 for accommodating the end of the rod member 6, and a second shaft hole 131 is formed in the groove wall 133 of the second accommodating groove 132. The first shaft hole 111 is higher than the second shaft hole 131.

[0054] The first accommodating groove 112 and the second accommodating groove 132 are arranged side by side and respectively extend in the up-down direction. The bottom end of the first accommodating groove 112 is open to allow the rod member 6 to be clamped into the first accommodating groove 112, and the bottom end of the second accommodating groove 132 is open to allow the rod member 6 to be clamped into the second accommodating groove 132. The groove wall 113 of the first accommodating groove 112 and the groove wall 133 of the second accommodating groove 132 are arranged in a spaced-apart manner or abut each other. In the embodiment, the groove wall 113 of the first accommodating groove 112 and the groove wall 133 of the second accommodating groove 132 are arranged in a spaced-apart manner, i.e., there is a gap between the first accommodating groove 112 and the second accommodating groove 132, so as to leave an operation space for installing the pivot.

[0055] The height of the groove wall 113 of the first accommodating groove 112 is less than the height of the second accommodating groove 132, and the second shaft hole 131 is exposed, so as to facilitate the assembly of the rod member 6 and leave an operation space. The groove wall 133 of the second accommodating groove 132 is provided with a window 134 to expose the first shaft hole 111, and the window 134 is arranged offset from the second shaft hole 131, specifically above the second shaft hole 131 and aligned with the first shaft hole 111, so as to facilitate the assembly of the rod member 6 and leave an operation space.

[0056] The specific structure of the bottom hat 2 in the embodiment is described as follows:

[0057] The bottom cap 2 comprises a plurality of hinge seats, which are arranged around the central rod 3 / lock hole. The plurality of hinge seats comprises a plurality of first hinge seats 21 and a plurality of second hinge seats 23. The plurality of first hinge seats 21 and the plurality of second hinge seats 23 are arranged alternately along the circumferential direction of the bottom cap 2, with one second hinge seat 23 interposed between every two adjacent first hinge seats 21. For example, in the example shown in the drawings, the number of first hinge seats 21 is four, and the number of second hinge seats 23 is four. The first hinge seat 21 has a first accommodating groove 212 for accommodating the end of the rod member 6, and a first shaft hole 211 is formed in the groove wall 213 of the first accommodating groove 212. The second hinge seat 23 has a second accommodating groove 232 for accommodating the end of the rod member 6, and a second shaft hole 231 is formed in the groove wall 233 of the second accommodating groove 232. The first shaft hole 211 is lower than the second shaft hole 231.

[0058] The first accommodating groove 212 and the second accommodating groove 232 are arranged side by side and respectively extend in the up-down direction, the top end of the first accommodating groove 212 is open to allow the rod member 6 to be clamped into the first accommodating groove 212, and the top end of the second accommodating groove 232 is open to allow the rod member 6 to be clamped into the second accommodating groove 232. The groove wall 213 of the first accommodating groove 212 and the groove wall 233 of the second accommodating groove 232 are arranged in a spaced-apart manner or abut each other. In the embodiment, the groove wall 213 of the first accommodating groove 212 and the groove wall 233 of the second accommodating groove 232 are arranged in a spaced-apart manner, i.e., there is a gap between the first accommodating groove 212 and the second accommodating groove 232, so as to leave an operation space for installing the pivot.

[0059] The height of the groove wall 213 of the first accommodating groove 212 is less than the height of the second accommodating groove 232, and the second shaft hole 231 is exposed, so as to facilitate assembly of the rod member 6 and leave an operation space. The groove wall 233 of the second accommodating groove 232 is provided with a window 234 to expose the first shaft hole 211, and the window 234 is arranged offset from the second shaft hole 231, specifically, below the second shaft hole 231 and aligned with the first shaft hole 211, so as to facilitate assembly of the rod member 6 and leave an operation space.

[0060] In the embodiment, each first hinge seat 11 of the top cap 1 is arranged opposite to one first hinge seat 21 of the bottom cap 2, and each second hinge seat 13 of the top cap 1 is arranged opposite to one second hinge seat 23 of the bottom cap 2. In some other embodiments, each first hinge seat 11 of the top cap 1 is arranged opposite to one second hinge seat 23 of the bottom cap 2, and each second hinge seat 13 of the top cap 1 is arranged opposite to one first hinge seat 21 of the bottom cap 2.

[0061] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2As shown, when assembling the rod 6, the end of the rod 6 is inserted into the corresponding first groove 112 / 212 or second groove 132 / 232, the shaft hole on the rod 6 is aligned with the first shaft hole 111 / 211 or second shaft hole 131 / 231, and the pivot 5 is screwed in. At this time, the end of the rod 6 is inserted with a pipe plug 61, and the pivot 5 passes through the pipe plug 61.

[0062] Embodiment 2

[0063] Referring to Figure 6 As shown, the present embodiment provides a central lock 100, which is different from Embodiment 1 only in that the central rod 3 is provided with a grip piece 4, and the rest is the same as Embodiment 1.

[0064] Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, the lower part of the central rod 3 is provided with a grip piece 4 for the user to hold to unlock the central lock 100. When the central lock 100 needs to be unlocked, the user's hand can be held on the grip piece 4, facilitating the relay, so as to operate the unlocking piece on the bottom cap 2 to unlock the central lock 100.

[0065] Further, the grip piece 4 is sleeved on the lower part of the central rod 3 and is fixed with each other. The grip piece 4 is provided with a plurality of notches 41 for the rod 6 to be clamped. The plurality of notches 41 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the grip piece 4. The notches 41 extend inward from the outer peripheral edge of the grip piece 4. When the tent is folded, the rod 6 can be clamped into the corresponding notch 41, so that the folded rod 6 is more regular and orderly.

[0066] Embodiment 3

[0067] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the present embodiment provides a tent, which comprises the central lock 100 of Embodiment 1.

[0068] The tent comprises a plurality of inner telescopic units 400 capable of being folded, the outer end of each inner telescopic unit 400 is rotationally connected to one of the support legs 200 of the tent, and the adjacent two first support legs 200 are rotationally connected with an outer telescopic unit 300 capable of being folded. Each inner telescopic unit 400 comprises a first top rod 401 and a second top rod 402, the inner end of the first top rod 401 is rotationally connected to one of the first hinge seats 21 of the top cap 1, and the inner end of the second top rod 402 is rotationally connected to one of the first hinge seats 21 of the bottom cap 2. The tent comprises a plurality of reinforcing rod units 500, the outer end of each reinforcing rod unit 500 is rotationally connected to one of the outer telescopic units 300, and each reinforcing rod unit 500 comprises a first reinforcing rod 501 and a second reinforcing rod 502, the inner end of the first reinforcing rod 501 is rotationally connected to one of the second hinge seats 23 of the top cap 1, and the inner end of the second reinforcing rod 502 is rotationally connected to one of the second hinge seats 23 of the bottom cap 2.

[0069] Specific to the embodiment, the number of the inner telescopic units 400 and the number of the reinforcing rod units 500 are both 4, and the top hat 1 is connected with 4 first top rods 401 and 4 first reinforcing rods 501, and the bottom hat 2 is connected with 4 second top rods 402 and 4 second reinforcing rods 502. When the tent is in the folded state, each first top rod 401 is close to each other and is respectively accommodated in the corresponding first accommodating groove 112 of the top hat 1, each first reinforcing rod 501 is close to each other and is respectively accommodated in the corresponding second accommodating groove 132 of the top hat 1, each second top rod 402 is close to each other and is respectively accommodated in the corresponding first accommodating groove 212 of the bottom hat 2, and each second reinforcing rod 502 is close to each other and is respectively accommodated in the corresponding second accommodating groove 232 of the bottom hat 2.

[0070] The plurality of hinge seats on the top hat 1 and / or the bottom hat 2 of the center lock 100 in the above embodiment are arranged in staggered heights, a plurality of rod members 6 are connected through the plurality of hinge seats, the volume of the top hat 1 and / or the bottom hat 2 can be avoided from being too large under the premise of meeting the connection strength and avoiding the mutual interference of the rod members 6, and the operation space can be reserved to facilitate the assembly of the rod members 6. The center lock 100 is particularly suitable for tents with more top rods, especially tents with additional reinforcing rods, so as to avoid the excessive increase of the volume and weight of the tent after folding, and the overall appearance of the tent will not be affected.

[0071] As shown in the specification and claims, the terms "comprise" and "include" only indicate the inclusion of the steps and elements explicitly identified, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list, and the method or device can also include other steps or elements.

[0072] It can be further understood that "a plurality of" in the present disclosure means two or more, and other quantifiers are similar.

[0073] It can be further understood that the terms "first", "second", and the like are used to describe various information, but these information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other, and do not represent a specific order or importance. In fact, the expressions of "first", "second", and the like can be used interchangeably. For example, the first information can also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information can also be referred to as the first information without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0074] The above embodiment is only for illustrating the technical concept and characteristics of the present utility model, and is a preferred embodiment, the purpose of which is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present utility model and implement it, and it cannot limit the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A center lock comprising a top cap and a bottom cap, the top cap and the bottom cap being arranged one above the other and being lockable and unlockable relative to each other, characterized in that, At least one of the top cap and the bottom cap is provided with a first connecting part for connecting a rod member and a second connecting part for connecting a rod member, the first connecting part and the second connecting part being different in height.

2. The central lock of claim 1, wherein, At least one of the top cap and the bottom cap comprises a plurality of hinging seats, the plurality of hinging seats comprising a first hinging seat and a second hinging seat, the first hinging seat being provided with a first accommodating groove for accommodating an end of a rod member, the first connecting part being arranged on a groove wall of the first accommodating groove; the second hinging seat being provided with a second accommodating groove for accommodating an end of a rod member, the second connecting part being arranged on a groove wall of the second accommodating groove.

3. The central lock of claim 2, wherein, The first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove are arranged side by side and respectively extend along an up-down direction, the first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove being open at a top end or a bottom end to allow a rod member to be clamped into the first accommodating groove and the second accommodating groove.

4. The central lock of claim 2, wherein, The groove wall of the first accommodating groove and the groove wall of the second accommodating groove are arranged in a spaced manner or abut each other.

5. The central lock of claim 4, wherein, The height of the groove wall of the first accommodating groove is less than the height of the second accommodating groove, and the second connecting part is exposed; a window is arranged on the groove wall of the second accommodating groove to expose the first connecting part, the window being arranged away from the second connecting part.

6. Central lock according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The first connecting part comprises a first shaft hole through which a pivot of a rod member passes, and the second connecting part comprises a second shaft hole through which a pivot of a rod member passes; or, the first connecting part comprises a first connecting shaft capable of being pivotally connected with a rod member, and the second connecting part comprises a second connecting shaft capable of being pivotally connected with a rod member.

7. A central lock as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that, The number of the first hinging seat and the second hinging seat is both a plurality, and the plurality of the first hinging seat and the plurality of the second hinging seat are arranged in a staggered manner along a circumferential direction of the top cap or the bottom cap.

8. A central lock according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that, The top cap comprises a plurality of the first hinging seat and a plurality of the second hinging seat, wherein the first connecting part is higher than the second connecting part; the bottom cap comprises a plurality of the first hinging seat and a plurality of the second hinging seat, wherein the first connecting part is lower than the second connecting part. Each of the first hinging seat of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the first hinging seat of the bottom cap, and each of the second hinging seat of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the second hinging seat of the bottom cap; or, each of the first hinging seat of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the second hinging seat of the bottom cap, and each of the second hinging seat of the top cap is arranged opposite to one of the first hinging seat of the bottom cap.

9. The central lock of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, A central rod is arranged in a middle portion of the top cap or is connected with the middle portion of the top cap, and the plurality of the hinging seat of the top cap is arranged around the central rod; a lock hole is arranged in a middle portion of the bottom cap for inserting a bottom end of the central rod, and the plurality of the hinging seat of the bottom cap is arranged around the lock hole; when the central lock is in a locked state, the bottom end of the central rod is inserted into the lock hole, and when the central lock is in an unlocked state, the bottom end of the central rod is separated from the lock hole. The lock hole is movably provided with a lock piece, the lock piece engages the center rod when the center lock is in the locking state, and the lock piece is separated from the center rod when the center lock is in the unlocking state; the center lock comprises an unlocking piece for separating the lock piece from the center rod, and the unlocking piece is movably arranged on the bottom cap; the lower part of the center rod is provided with a gripping piece for facilitating a user to hold the center lock to unlock the center lock.

10. A tent characterized in that, The center lock comprises a center lock according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The tent of claim 10, wherein, The tent comprises a plurality of inner telescopic units capable of being folded, outer ends of each of the inner telescopic units are rotatably connected to one of the support legs of the tent, and adjacent two first support legs are rotatably connected with outer telescopic units capable of being folded; Each of the inner telescopic units comprises a first top rod and a second top rod, an inner end of the first top rod is rotatably connected to a first connecting portion of the top cap, and an inner end of the second top rod is rotatably connected to a first connecting portion of the bottom cap; The tent comprises a plurality of reinforcing rod units, outer ends of each of the reinforcing rod units are rotatably connected to one of the outer telescopic units, each of the reinforcing rod units comprises a first reinforcing rod and a second reinforcing rod, an inner end of the first reinforcing rod is rotatably connected to a second connecting portion of the top cap, and an inner end of the second reinforcing rod is rotatably connected to a second connecting portion of the bottom cap; The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the top cap are different in height, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the bottom cap are different in height.

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