Tent frame with novel switch
By incorporating a triangular roller switch device with an embedded design and snap-fit connection, the problems of frictional wear and uneven force distribution in the tent frame are solved, enabling smooth opening and closing and stable locking of the tent frame, thus improving its service life and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing tent frame opening and closing mechanisms are prone to problems such as loosening of latches and jamming of slide rails due to friction wear, structural fatigue or uneven local stress, which affect stability and service life, and are also prone to deformation when subjected to large loads or frequent opening and closing.
The triangular roller switch device includes a half-shell, a slanted pressure lock, a triangular roller, and an opener/closer. Through its embedded design and snap-fit connection, it reduces friction, evenly distributes force, and improves stability and wear resistance.
It enables smooth opening and closing of the tent frame, reduces frictional resistance, improves ease of operation and overall structural stability, extends service life, and enhances adaptability and safety in harsh environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tent supplies technology, and in particular to a tent frame with a novel switch. Background Technology
[0002] Existing tent frames mostly employ traditional mechanical locking or sliding rail opening and closing mechanisms. These mechanisms are prone to problems such as loosening of the locking mechanisms and jamming of the sliding rails due to friction wear, structural fatigue, or uneven stress distribution during long-term use, affecting the stability and lifespan of the tent frame. Furthermore, some opening and closing mechanisms are susceptible to deformation due to unreasonable structural design when subjected to heavy loads or frequent opening and closing, thus affecting the overall support performance of the tent. Therefore, existing technologies still suffer from problems such as insufficient smoothness of opening and closing, inadequate durability, and uneven stress distribution, requiring urgent improvement. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a novel tent frame with a switch.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A novel tent frame with a switch includes a canopy frame, a main movable frame, and a main beam. A triangular roller switch device is installed within the main beam. The triangular roller switch device includes two half-shells, two inclined locking mechanisms, two triangular rollers, and an opening / closing mechanism. Each half-shell is a semi-cylindrical groove, with a central area for placing the triangular rollers. The bottom center of the central area has mounting holes corresponding to the triangular rollers. Each end of the half-shell has a connecting seat groove, and the groove walls of the connecting seat grooves are evenly provided with a latch and a latch hole. The inclined locking mechanism… The device is semi-cylindrical, with a push block in the center of the angled lock; the bottom of the push block has a second latch and a second latch hole; both ends of the angled lock have connecting seats, and the connecting seats have a third latch and a third latch hole; the triangular roller is triangular in shape, with a locking foot in the center of its bottom; the opening and closing device is an inverted T-shaped component, with an inverted T-shaped base, a control handle, and a connecting rod; the control handle is horizontally mounted on the inverted T-shaped base and is connected to the connecting rod; the top of the connecting rod has a connecting hole for connecting to the angled lock.
[0006] Preferably, the inclined pressure lock is installed inside the half-shell, and the triangular roller is located in the center between the inclined pressure lock and the half-shell; the triangular roller is connected to the center of the half-shell by a locking foot; the two half-shells are symmetrically snapped together, and the bottom of the inclined pressure lock is connected to the connecting rod.
[0007] Preferably, both ends of the semi-shell are fixedly connected to the interior of the main beam; the main beam has an opening at the position corresponding to the triangular roller switch device, and one corner of the triangular roller extends through the opening to the outside of the main beam to form a latch.
[0008] Preferably, the canopy frame includes a T-shaped support and a tent top pole; the top of the T-shaped support is symmetrically provided with a U-shaped connecting groove; the bottom of the T-shaped support is provided with a main beam connecting seat; the T-shaped support is placed on top of the main beam, and a limiting block is provided between the tent top pole and the main beam.
[0009] Preferably, the main movable frame includes a sliding support and a tent pole; the sliding support has an inverted T-shaped cross-section, a main beam mounting seat is provided at the top of the sliding support, and a locking hole is provided on the main beam mounting seat; the bottom of the sliding support is designed with staggered vertically distributed U-shaped mounting grooves.
[0010] Preferably, the tent top pole and the tent pole are hinged together by a connector.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. Reduce friction and improve smoothness: The triangular roller structure can reduce sliding friction and rolling friction, making the tent frame more stable during opening and closing, reducing resistance caused by friction, and improving the ease of operation.
[0013] 2. Uniform stress distribution and reduced deformation: The large contact area of the locking position of the switch device can effectively distribute the stress and avoid local stress concentration, thereby reducing the risk of deformation under high-frequency use or heavy load and improving the stability of the overall structure.
[0014] 3. Enhanced wear resistance and extended service life: The reasonable configuration of the triangular roller and the inclined pressure lock ensures that the force is evenly distributed during the opening and closing process, reduces local wear, improves the wear resistance of the overall device, and enables it to maintain stable performance during long-term use.
[0015] 4. Compact structure and improved safety: The embedded design not only reduces the risk of external component exposure, but also reduces the impact of the external environment (such as dust, moisture, etc.) on internal components, thereby improving the protection capability of the switching device and enhancing the adaptability of the tent frame in harsh environments. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tent frame with a novel switch according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of a triangular roller switch device in a tent frame with a novel switch, as proposed in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a T-shaped support in a tent frame with a novel switch, as proposed in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 A top view of the T-shaped support in a tent frame with a novel switch, as proposed in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sliding support in a tent frame with a novel switch, as proposed in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of a sliding support in a tent frame with a novel switch, as proposed in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1-Canopy frame, 2-Main movable frame, 3-Main beam, 4-Triangular roller switch device, 5-Half shell, 6-Angled pressure lock, 7-Triangular roller, 8-Opener / closer, 9-Moving area, 10-Mounting hole, 11-Connecting seat groove, 12-Snap 1, 13-Snap hole 1, 14-Push block, 15-Snap 2, 16-Snap hole 2, 17-Connecting seat, 18-Snap 3, 19-Snap hole 3, 20-Clamping foot, 21-Inverted T-shaped base, 22-Control handle, 23-Connecting rod, 24-Connecting hole, 25-T-shaped support, 26-U-shaped connecting groove, 27-Main beam connecting seat, 28-Sliding support, 29-Main beam mounting seat, 30-Lock hole, 31-U-shaped mounting groove, 32-Limit block. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0024] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 6A novel tent frame with a switch includes a canopy frame 1, a main movable frame 2, and a main beam 3. A triangular roller switch device 4 is installed inside the main beam 3. The triangular roller switch device 4 includes two half-shells 5, two inclined pressure locks 6, two triangular rollers 7, and an opening / closing device 8. Each half-shell 5 is semi-cylindrical and has a central movable area 9 for placing the triangular rollers 7. The bottom center of the movable area 9 has mounting holes 10 corresponding to the triangular rollers 7. Each end of the half-shell 5 has a connecting seat groove 11, and the groove wall of the connecting seat groove 11 is evenly provided with latches 12 and latch holes 13. The inclined pressure locks 6 are semi-cylindrical and inclined... The pressure lock 6 has a push block 14 in the center; the bottom of the push block 14 has a second buckle 15 and a second buckle hole 16; the two ends of the angled pressure lock 6 are respectively provided with connecting seats 17, and the connecting seats 17 are provided with a third buckle 18 and a third buckle hole 19; the triangular roller 7 is triangular in shape, and the bottom center of the triangular roller 7 is provided with a locking foot 20; the opening and closing device 8 is an inverted T-shaped part, and the opening and closing device 8 is provided with an inverted T-shaped base 21, a control handle 22 and a connecting rod 23; the control handle 22 is horizontally arranged on the inverted T-shaped base 21, and the control handle 22 is connected to the connecting rod 23; the top of the connecting rod 23 is provided with a connecting hole 24 for connecting with the angled pressure lock 6.
[0025] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inclined pressure lock 6 is installed inside the half-shell 5, forming a stable support structure with the half-shell 5 to ensure the reliability of the overall opening and closing device. The triangular roller 7 is located in the center between the inclined pressure lock 6 and the half-shell 5, utilizing its rolling characteristics to reduce sliding friction, making the opening and closing process of the tent frame smoother and more stable. The triangular roller 7 is connected to the center of the half-shell 5 through the locking foot 20, and can maintain stable rotation under stress, avoiding shaking or falling off, improving durability and service life. The two half-shells 5 are symmetrically snapped together, and achieve a tight fit with the cooperation of the locking buckle 12 and the locking hole 13, ensuring the overall stability of the device, while improving the convenience of assembly and disassembly. The bottom of the inclined pressure lock 6 is connected to the connecting rod 23. One end of the connecting rod 23 passes through the inclined pressure lock 6 and is connected to the control handle 22 of the opening and closing device 8, allowing the user to flexibly adjust the state of the inclined pressure lock 6 through the control handle 22, thereby achieving precise control of the triangular roller 7 and improving the efficiency and stability of the opening and closing operation of the tent frame.
[0026] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both ends of the semi-shell 5 are fixedly connected to the interior of the main beam 3, and the stability of the connection is ensured by a snap-fit structure or bolt fasteners, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity and durability of the overall frame and preventing loosening or displacement due to long-term use. The structural design of the semi-shell 5 can effectively match the internal shape of the main beam 3, so that it forms an integrated support with the main beam 3 after installation, improving the rigidity and deformation resistance of the overall frame. The main beam 3 has an opening at the position corresponding to the triangular roller switch device 4. The shape and size of the opening match the contour of the triangular roller 7 to ensure that the triangular roller 7 can extend and retract smoothly without affecting its rotation and locking functions. One corner of the triangular roller 7 extends to the outside of the main beam 3 through the opening to form a latch. During the opening and closing process, when the triangular roller 7 rotates to a specific angle, its exposed part can engage with the external structure to achieve a stable lock, preventing the tent frame from accidentally retracting or unfolding under stress, and improving the safety and stability of use.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the canopy frame 1 includes a T-shaped support 25 and a tent pole. The top of the T-shaped support 25 is symmetrically provided with U-shaped connecting grooves 26. The size and shape of the U-shaped connecting grooves 26 are optimized to accommodate tent poles of different specifications, ensuring the tent poles are securely embedded and maintain good support under load, preventing wobbling or detachment. The interior of the U-shaped connecting grooves 26 may also be provided with anti-slip pads or limiting protrusions to enhance the fixing effect and improve the overall structural stability. The bottom of the T-shaped support 25 is provided with a main beam connecting seat 27, which is connected to the main beam 3 by a snap-fit or bolt fastening method, ensuring that the T-shaped support 25 is securely fixed to the top of the main beam 3. The T-shaped support 25 is placed on top of the main beam 3, and a limiting block 32 is provided between the tent pole and the main beam 3. The limiting block 32 provides additional support and limiting functions, ensuring that the tent pole maintains a stable supporting state after deployment. The shape and size of the limiting block 32 are optimized to accommodate the opening and closing angles of the tent top pole at different angles, and to provide additional support when the tent top pole is subjected to wind or other external loads, preventing abnormal swaying or structural instability of the tent frame. Furthermore, the limiting block 32 can be made of high-strength, wear-resistant materials to improve durability and extend the service life of the tent frame.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the main movable frame 2 includes a sliding support 28 and tent poles. The sliding support 28 has an inverted T-shaped cross-section, and a main beam mounting seat 29 is provided on the top of the sliding support 28. The main beam mounting seat 29 is precision machined to match the main beam 3 to improve the connection stability and durability of the components. A locking hole 30 is provided on the main beam mounting seat 29, which is used to precisely cooperate with the triangular roller switch device 4 to provide necessary limiting and locking functions during the opening and closing of the tent frame. The shape and position of the locking hole 30 are optimized to adapt to tent frames of different specifications, ensuring the flexibility and compatibility of the opening and closing mechanism. The bottom of the sliding support 28 is designed with staggered vertically distributed U-shaped mounting grooves 31. The main movable frame 2 is fitted onto the main beam 3 through the sliding support 28, and the smooth opening and closing of the tent frame is achieved by the mutual cooperation between the locking hole 30 on the main beam mounting seat 29 and the triangular roller switch device 4 inside the main beam 3. When the tent frame is deployed or retracted, the rolling structure of the triangular roller switch device 4 allows the sliding support 28 to slide smoothly along the main beam 3. Simultaneously, the locking hole 30 precisely engages with the locking mechanism of the triangular roller 7, providing stable support after deployment and smooth reset during retraction. This structural design not only improves the service life of the tent frame but also enhances operational convenience and safety, ensuring stable performance in various application scenarios.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the tent top pole and the tent pole are hinged together by a connector.
[0030] This invention employs an embedded triangular roller switch device 4 to achieve smooth opening and closing and stable locking of the tent frame. The main movable frame 2 slides on the main beam 3 via a sliding support 28. The main beam mounting base 29 of the sliding support 28 has a locking hole 30, which cooperates with the triangular roller switch device 4 inside the main beam 3 to achieve precise locking when the tent frame is unfolded and retracted. The triangular roller switch device 4 consists of a half-shell 5, a slanted lock 6, a triangular roller 7, and an opening / closing device 8. The half-shell 5 is fixed inside the main beam 3, and the triangular roller 7 is located in the movable area 9 of the half-shell 5 and is installed via a locking foot 20. The main beam 3 has an opening at a corresponding position, through which the triangular roller 7 can form an external lock when it rotates. The slanted lock 6 is connected to the opening / closing device 8. When the user operates the control handle 22 of the opening / closing device 8, the slanted lock 6 pushes the triangular roller 7 to rotate via a connecting rod 23, causing it to enter or exit the opening of the main beam 3, thereby completing the locking or releasing of the tent frame. In the unfolded state, the triangular roller 7 engages with and locks into the opening of the main beam 3, ensuring stable support for the tent frame. In the folded state, the user operates the opening / closing mechanism 8, and the inclined locking mechanism 6 disengages the triangular roller 7, allowing the sliding support 28 to slide along the main beam 3, thus enabling rapid folding of the tent frame. This design reduces frictional wear, improves the smoothness of opening and closing, and enhances the durability and safety of the tent frame.
[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A tent frame with a new type of switch, comprising a roof frame (1), a main body movable frame (2) and a main beam (3), characterized in that, The main beam (3) is provided with a triangular roller switch device (4), which comprises two half shells (5), two inclined pressure locks (6), two triangular rollers (7) and an opening and closing device (8). The half shell (5) is a semi-cylindrical groove, and the central part of the half shell (5) is provided with a movable area (9). The bottom center of the movable area (9) is provided with a mounting hole (10). The two ends of the half shell (5) are respectively provided with a connecting seat groove (11), and the groove wall of the connecting seat groove (11) is uniformly provided with a buckle one (12) and a buckle hole one (13). The inclined pressure lock (6) is a semi-cylindrical shape, and the central part of the inclined pressure lock (6) is provided with a push block (14). The bottom of the push block (14) is provided with a buckle two (15) and a buckle hole two (16). The two ends of the inclined pressure lock (6) are respectively provided with a connecting seat (17), and the connecting seat (17) is provided with a buckle three (18) and a buckle hole three (19). The triangular roller (7) is triangular, and the bottom center of the triangular roller (7) is provided with a clamping foot (20). The opening and closing device (8) is a reverse T-shaped part, and the opening and closing device (8) is provided with a reverse T-shaped base (21), a control handle (22) and a connecting rod (23). The control handle (22) is transversely arranged on the reverse T-shaped base (21), and the control handle (22) is connected with the connecting rod (23). The top end of the connecting rod (23) is provided with a connecting hole (24) for connecting with the inclined pressure lock (6).
2. A tent frame having a novel switch as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The inclined pressure lock (6) is installed in the half shell (5), and the triangular roller (7) is arranged in the center between the inclined pressure lock (6) and the half shell (5). The triangular roller (7) is connected to the center of the half shell (5) through the clamping foot (20). The two half shells (5) after connection are symmetrically buckled and connected, and the bottom of the inclined pressure lock (6) is connected with the connecting rod (23).
3. A tent pole with a new type of switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two ends of the half shell (5) are fixedly connected with the inside of the main beam (3). The main beam (3) is provided with an opening hole at the position corresponding to the triangular roller switch device (4), and one corner of the triangular roller (7) extends to the outside of the main beam (3) through the opening hole to form a lock buckle.
4. A tent pole with a new type of switch according to claim 3, characterized in that, The roof frame (1) comprises a T-shaped support (25) and a tent top rod. The top of the T-shaped support (25) is symmetrically provided with a U-shaped connecting groove (26). The bottom of the T-shaped support (25) is provided with a main beam connecting seat (27). The T-shaped support (25) is arranged on the top of the main beam (3), and a limiting block (32) is arranged between the tent top rod and the main beam (3).
5. A tent pole with a new type of switch according to claim 4, characterized in that, The main body movable frame (2) comprises a sliding support (28) and a tent rod. The cross section of the sliding support (28) is reverse T-shaped, and the top of the sliding support (28) is provided with a main beam mounting seat (29), and the main beam mounting seat (29) is provided with a lock hole (30). The bottom of the sliding support (28) is designed with a U-shaped mounting groove (31) which is distributed vertically and staggered.
6. A tent pole with a new type of switch according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tent top rod and the tent rod are connected with each other through a connecting piece.