Outdoor tent foot tube with fixing mechanism

By introducing support and sliding components into the tent leg tubes, the problem of fingers being pinched when the sliding rod moves inside the sleeve is solved, achieving both safety and convenience in height adjustment.

CN223964253UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03CHANGZHOU CHENKAI TRAVEL PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

When adjusting the height of the tent legs, the sliding rod can easily pinch fingers as it moves inside the sleeve.

Method used

An outdoor tent leg tube with a fixing mechanism was designed, including a top sleeve, a middle slide bar and a bottom sleeve. Through the combination of support components and sliding components, and by using structures such as adjusting screws, limit springs, slip rings and elastic ropes, the slide bar is stably supported and its movement is controlled, avoiding finger pinching injuries.

Benefits of technology

When adjusting the height of the tent legs, keeping your hands on the side of the support components can prevent pinching injuries, and the sliding components ensure that the tent fabric can be easily put on, improving safety and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of outdoor tents, particularly relates to an outdoor tent foot tube with a fixing mechanism, and aims to solve the problems that when the height of an existing tent foot tube is adjusted, a sliding rod moves in a sleeve, and fingers are easily pinched. The middle sliding rod is connected to the bottom of the top sleeve in a sleeving mode, the bottom sleeve is connected to the bottom of the middle sliding rod in a sleeving mode, supporting assemblies are installed on the side portions of the top sleeve and the bottom sleeve in a sliding mode, a sliding assembly is installed on the top sleeve, and a top fixing assembly is arranged on the top of the top sleeve; the supporting assembly comprises moving grooves formed in the side surface of the top sleeve and the side surface of the bottom sleeve, the fastening plate is located on the outer side of the top sleeve and the outer side of the bottom sleeve, the position of the supporting assembly can be directly observed, and when the height of the foot pipe is adjusted, the height of the foot pipe is adjusted. The hand is located on one side of the supporting assembly, so that finger pulps can be prevented from being pinched when the top sleeve, the middle sliding rod and the bottom sleeve move.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an outdoor tent leg tube, specifically an outdoor tent leg tube with a fixing mechanism, belonging to the field of tent technology. Background Technology

[0002] An outdoor tent is a shelter erected on the ground to protect against wind, rain, and sunlight, and to provide temporary accommodation. It mainly consists of tent fabric, a support frame (legs, etc.), connectors, and accessories. The support frame is the "skeleton" of the tent, which plays a role in supporting and maintaining the shape of the tent.

[0003] Tent leg tubes typically consist of a series of interconnected or extendable poles. These poles are connected to other parts of the tent (such as tent fabric, support frames, etc.) through specific connection methods (such as socket joints, threaded connections, etc.), thus forming a stable and sturdy tent structure. The main function of tent leg tubes is to support the weight of the tent, maintain its stability and shape, and prevent the tent from collapsing or deforming in severe weather conditions such as wind and rain.

[0004] Tent leg tubes can be assembled from multiple square tubes to form a complete leg tube structure. For example, the tent leg tube disclosed in the existing public technical solution, with announcement number CN221502887U, includes a base. A sleeve is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one end of the base. A sliding rod is provided inside the sleeve. A connector is inserted into the inner wall of the sleeve near the end away from the base. The sliding rod is vertically inserted into the inside of the connector.

[0005] The tent legs are made of stainless steel square tubing. When adjusting the height, the sliding rod moves inside the sleeve. Since it is impossible to determine the downward position of the sliding rod, if your hand is in the gap between the sliding rod and the sleeve, the sliding rod will slide down quickly, and the flesh of your fingertips can easily get caught in the gap between the sliding rod and the sleeve. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention addresses the problem of fingers being pinched when the sliding rod moves inside the sleeve during height adjustment of tent legs, by providing an outdoor tent leg with a fixing mechanism.

[0007] The present invention achieves the above objectives through the following technical solution: an outdoor tent leg tube with a fixing mechanism, including a top sleeve, a middle sliding rod sleeved at the bottom of the top sleeve, and a bottom sleeve sleeved at the bottom of the middle sliding rod. Support components are slidably installed on the sides of the top sleeve and the bottom sleeve. A sliding component is installed on the top sleeve, and a top fixing component is provided at the top of the top sleeve.

[0008] The support assembly includes movable grooves formed on the side surfaces of the top sleeve and the bottom sleeve, and an adjusting screw passes through the interior of the movable groove. One end of the adjusting screw is threaded to a fastening plate, and the other end of the adjusting screw is connected to a support plate via a bearing. The adjusting screw passes through the interior of the fastening plate.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: a limit spring is provided on one side of the adjusting screw, and a limit telescopic rod is inserted inside the limit spring. The two ends of the limit telescopic rod are respectively fixed to the support plate and the fastening plate.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the sliding component includes a slip ring sleeved on the outside of the top sleeve and a plumb bob penetrating inside the top sleeve, with a connecting rope between the plumb bob and the slip ring.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model: a movable groove is provided at the connection between the connecting rope and the top sleeve, and multiple balls are embedded in the inner wall of the slip ring, with the balls rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the slip ring.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the top fixing component includes a fixed top plate, the bottom of the fixed top plate is provided with a plug, and the plug extends through the top of the top sleeve, and a connecting groove is provided at the connection between the plug and the connecting rope.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model: elastic ropes are provided around the plug, and the two ends of the elastic ropes are fixed to the fixed top plate and the slip ring respectively.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a support base is welded to the bottom of the bottom sleeve, and screws are threaded inside both the top sleeve and the bottom sleeve, with the ends of the screws abutting against the middle slide rod.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] The support components allow for adjustment of the position of the support plate, which is located below the middle slide rod and supports it. Meanwhile, another fastening plate of the support components is located on the outside of the top and bottom sleeves, allowing direct observation of the position of the support components. When adjusting the height of the foot tube, keeping the hand on one side of the support components can prevent the fingers from being pinched when the top sleeve, middle slide rod, and bottom sleeve move.

[0017] The sliding components allow the tent fabric to move downwards under gravity via sliding rings, making it easy to cover the tent fabric with the leg tubes. The downward-moving rings can also tighten and fix the top plate with elastic cords, preventing the top plate from detaching from the top sleeve. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when it is separated;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model 2;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top fixing component of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Top sleeve; 2. Middle slide bar; 3. Bottom sleeve; 4. Support assembly; 401. Moving groove; 402. Fastening plate; 403. Adjusting screw; 404. Limiting spring; 405. Limiting telescopic rod; 406. Support plate; 5. Sliding assembly; 501. Plumb bob; 502. Connecting rope; 503. Slip ring; 504. Ball bearing; 505. Moving groove; 6. Support base; 7. Top fixing assembly; 701. Fixed top plate; 702. Elastic rope; 703. Plug; 704. Connecting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example 1

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an outdoor tent leg tube with a fixing mechanism includes a top sleeve 1, a middle slide bar 2 sleeved at the bottom of the top sleeve 1, and a bottom sleeve 3 sleeved at the bottom of the middle slide bar 2. Support components 4 are slidably installed on the sides of the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3. A sliding component 5 is installed on the top sleeve 1, and a top fixing component 7 is provided on the top of the top sleeve 1.

[0026] The support assembly 4 includes a movable groove 401 formed on the side surface of the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3, and an adjusting screw 403 passes through the interior of the movable groove 401. One end of the adjusting screw 403 is threadedly connected to a fastening plate 402, and the other end of the adjusting screw 403 is connected to a support plate 406 via a bearing. The adjusting screw 403 passes through the interior of the fastening plate 402, and the position of the support plate 406 can be adjusted. The support plate 406 is located below the middle slide bar 2 and can support the middle slide bar 2. At the same time, the other part of the fastening plate 402 of the support assembly 4 is located on the outside of the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3, and the position of the support assembly 4 can be directly observed. When adjusting the height of the foot tube, the hand is located on one side of the support assembly 4 to avoid pinching the fingertips when the top sleeve 1, the middle slide bar 2 and the bottom sleeve 3 move. Example 2

[0027] In addition to all the technical features included in Embodiment 1, this embodiment also includes:

[0028] A limit spring 404 is provided on one side of the adjusting screw 403, and a limit telescopic rod 405 is inserted inside the limit spring 404. The two ends of the limit telescopic rod 405 are fixed to the support plate 406 and the fastening plate 402, respectively. When the adjusting screw 403 is rotated, the distance between the fastening plate 402 and the support plate 406 is adjusted, thereby squeezing the limit spring 404 and the limit telescopic rod 405. The limit telescopic rod 405 restricts the movement direction of the fastening plate 402 and the support plate 406.

[0029] The sliding component 5 includes a slip ring 503 fitted outside the top sleeve 1 and a plumb bob 501 penetrating inside the top sleeve 1. A connecting rope 502 is provided between the plumb bob 501 and the slip ring 503. The weight of the slip ring 503 is greater than the weight of the plumb bob 501. Under the action of gravity, the slip ring 503 can move downward. Under the action of gravity, the sliding slip ring 503 can drive the tent fabric to move downward, making it convenient for the tent fabric to be fitted outside the foot tube.

[0030] A movable groove 505 is provided at the connection between the connecting rope 502 and the top sleeve 1. Multiple balls 504 are embedded in the inner wall of the slip ring 503. The balls 504 are rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the slip ring 503. When the slip ring 503 moves, the balls 504 can rotate inside the slip ring 503, reducing the friction between the slip ring 503 and the top sleeve 1. Example 3

[0031] In addition to all the technical features included in Embodiment 1, this embodiment also includes:

[0032] The top fixing assembly 7 includes a fixed top plate 701. A plug 703 is provided at the bottom of the fixed top plate 701 and extends through the top of the top sleeve 1. A connecting groove 704 is provided at the connection between the plug 703 and the connecting rope 502. The plug 703 can be inserted into the interior of the top sleeve 1. The size of the fixed top plate 701 is larger than that of the top sleeve 1, and the width of the fixed top plate 701 is larger than the outer diameter of the slip ring 503, which can prevent the slip ring 503 from detaching from the top sleeve 1.

[0033] Elastic ropes 702 are provided around the plug 703, and the two ends of the elastic ropes 702 are fixed to the fixed top plate 701 and the slip ring 503 respectively. The elastic ropes 702 are used to connect the fixed top plate 701 and the slip ring 503. The downward-moving slip ring 503 can also tighten the fixed top plate 701 through the elastic ropes 702 to prevent the fixed top plate 701 from detaching from the top sleeve 1.

[0034] A support base 6 is welded to the bottom of the bottom sleeve 3. Screws are threaded inside both the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3, and the ends of the screws abut against the middle slide rod 2. Two screws pass through the inside of the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3 respectively, and abut against the middle slide rod 2 to lock the middle slide rod 2. Tightening the screws allows the middle slide rod 2 to slide inside the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3 to adjust the height of the foot tube.

[0035] Working principle: When using the outdoor tent leg tubes with a fixing mechanism, adjust the position of the support assembly 4 according to the required height. Rotate the adjusting screw 403 to increase the distance between the fastening plate 402 and the support plate 406. At this time, the support plate 406 separates from the tube wall of the top sleeve 1 or the bottom sleeve 3. The adjusting screw 403 can drive the support assembly 4 to slide in the moving groove 401, moving the support assembly 4 to the appropriate position. Then, rotate the adjusting screw 403 in the opposite direction to decrease the distance between the fastening plate 402 and the support plate 406. At the same time, the limiting spring 404 and the limiting telescopic rod 405 are compressed, and the fastening plate 402 and the support plate 406 clamp the tube wall of the top sleeve 1 or the bottom sleeve 3. At this time, the middle slide rod 2 slides until the middle slide rod 2 is in close contact with the two sets of support plates 406. Due to the fastening... The plate 402 is located outside the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3, allowing direct observation of the position of the support component 4. When adjusting the height of the foot tubes, keeping the hand on one side of the support component 4 prevents fingertips from being pinched when the top sleeve 1, the middle slide bar 2, and the bottom sleeve 3 move. The slip ring 503 moves to the top of the top sleeve 1, and two screws pass through the inside of the top sleeve 1 and the bottom sleeve 3, respectively, and abut against the middle slide bar 2 to lock it. The tent fabric is covered by the slip ring 503 and passes through the slip ring 503 via Velcro. Under the action of gravity, the sliding slip ring 503 moves the tent fabric downward, making it easy to cover the outside of the foot tubes. At the same time, the downward-moving slip ring 503 can also tighten and fix the top plate 701 through the elastic rope 702 to prevent the fixed top plate 701 from detaching from the top sleeve 1.

[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0037] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An outdoor tent leg pipe having a fixing mechanism, characterized by: It includes top sleeve (1), and middle slide rod (2) and bottom sleeve (3) sleeved at the bottom of middle slide rod (2), the side of top sleeve (1) and bottom sleeve (3) is slidably installed with support assembly (4), sliding assembly (5) is installed on top sleeve (1), and top fixed assembly (7) is arranged at the top of top sleeve (1); The support assembly (4) includes a moving groove (401) formed in the side surface of the top sleeve (1) and the bottom sleeve (3), and an adjusting screw (403) penetrates the inside of the moving groove (401), one end of the adjusting screw (403) is threadedly connected with a fastening plate (402), and the other end of the adjusting screw (403) is connected with a support plate (406) through a bearing, and the adjusting screw (403) penetrates the inside of the fastening plate (402).

2. The outdoor tent leg pipe with a fixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the adjusting screw (403) is provided with a limiting spring (404), and the inside of the limiting spring (404) is provided with a limiting telescopic rod (405), and the two ends of the limiting telescopic rod (405) are fixed on the support plate (406) and the fastening plate (402) respectively.

3. The outdoor tent leg pipe with a fixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding assembly (5) includes a sliding ring (503) sleeved outside the top sleeve (1), and a plumb bob (501) penetrating the inside of the top sleeve (1), and a connecting rope (502) is arranged between the plumb bob (501) and the sliding ring (503).

4. The outdoor tent leg pipe with a fixing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting rope (502) is connected with the top sleeve (1), and a movable groove (505) is formed at the connecting position of the connecting rope (502) and the top sleeve (1), a plurality of rolling balls (504) are embedded in the inner wall of the sliding ring (503), and the rolling balls (504) are rotatably installed in the inner wall of the sliding ring (503).

5. The outdoor tent leg pipe with a fixing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top fixed assembly (7) includes a fixed top plate (701), the bottom of the fixed top plate (701) is provided with a plug (703), and the plug (703) penetrates the top of the top sleeve (1), and a connecting groove (704) is formed at the connecting position of the plug (703) and the connecting rope (502).

6. The outdoor tent leg pipe with a fixing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The periphery of the plug (703) is provided with an elastic rope (702), and the two ends of the elastic rope (702) are fixed on the fixed top plate (701) and the sliding ring (503) respectively.

7. The outdoor tent pole with a fixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the bottom sleeve (3) is welded with a support base (6), the inside of the top sleeve (1) and the bottom sleeve (3) is threadedly connected with a screw, and the end of the screw abuts against the middle slide rod (2).

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