Vehicle edge expanding tent convenient to fold and store

By combining air column support components and support adjustment rods, the problems of heavy weight, high noise, and poor stability of existing vehicle-side tents are solved, achieving a lightweight, quick-deployment, and stable tent structure.

CN224064052UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31YONGKANG KUGOOO TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle-side tents are inconvenient to use outdoors due to their heavy support poles, high noise levels, and tendency to sway in the wind. They are also complicated to operate, lack stability, and are not easy to use.

Method used

Using air column supports as the main support, the tent expands and unfolds by inflation. The tent roof is integrated with the air column supports, and combined with the support adjustment rod and L-shaped base frame structure, it can be quickly unfolded and folded for storage.

Benefits of technology

The air column support is lightweight, quiet, quick and easy to deploy, provides good stability to the tent roof, is simple to operate, adapts to wind changes, and improves ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a car side expanding tent convenient to fold and store, which belongs to the technical field of car side tents and comprises a storage box mounted on a car roof, an air column supporting piece is connected in the storage box, and a tent ceiling with an integrated structure is arranged on the outer side of the air column supporting piece. A plurality of sets of supporting adjusting rods are detachably installed at the bottom of the air column supporting piece, an inflation inlet is formed in the outer side of the air column supporting piece, the storage box comprises an L-shaped base frame, an air column supporting piece connecting piece is arranged on the inner side wall of the L-shaped base frame, and a turning cover frame is movably installed on one side of the L-shaped base frame. The other side of the flip cover frame and the other side of the L-shaped base frame are opened and closed through a metal hasp. The air column supporting piece is installed in the storage box, air only needs to be injected into the air column supporting piece through the inflation inlet to enable the air column supporting piece to be automatically expanded and unfolded, the whole unfolding process is quite rapid and convenient, the tent ceiling and the air column supporting piece are integrally designed, and shaking of the tent ceiling can be avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle-side tent technology, specifically a vehicle-side extension tent that is easy to fold and store. Background Technology

[0002] A vehicle-mounted tent is a new type of tent structure that is installed on a vehicle and stored in a container by folding, making it convenient to set up outdoors.

[0003] In the prior art, Chinese utility model publication number CN218991094U discloses a car-side tent, including a mounting base and a tent fabric. The mounting base is also provided with a support rod for supporting the tent fabric, and a roll for winding the tent fabric is rotatably provided on the mounting base. The support rod includes a first support rod and a second support rod rotatably connected. The first support rod is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the second support rod includes a rod body rotatably connected to the first support rod and an extension rod slidably disposed on the rod body. The rod body is provided with a locking member that controls the rod body and the extension rod to be fixed together. The purpose of this utility model is to provide a car-side tent with a simple structure and convenient use.

[0004] In the above technical solution, once the tent is set up, the connecting rods and support rods need to be removed from the mounting base, and then the rods and extension rods need to be stretched and fixed with locking devices. This operation requires a certain level of expertise. In addition, the device uses a support rod structure to support the tent fabric. When camping outdoors, it is inevitable to encounter wind. Tents with traditional support rod structures will sway and make noise under the force of the wind. Moreover, the support rod structure is relatively heavy, the tent fabric is separated from the support rod structure, and the bottom is suspended and lacks stability. All these defects make this type of car-side tent very inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a car-side extension tent that is easy to fold and store. By improving the traditional support pole structure, an air column support is used as the main support. The air column support expands rapidly when inflated, and then the tent roof is directly connected to the air column support. When the air column support is inflated and opened, the tent unfolds together with it. Moreover, the air column support is lightweight and produces little noise, making it easy to store, fold and use, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable and easily stored side-mounted extension tent, comprising:

[0007] Storage box installed on the roof of the vehicle;

[0008] The storage box is connected to an air column support, the outside of which is provided with an integrated tent canopy, and the bottom of the air column support is detachably equipped with multiple sets of support adjustment rods. An air inlet is provided on the outside of the air column support.

[0009] The storage box includes an L-shaped base frame, and the air column support connector is on the inner side wall of the L-shaped base frame. A flip-top frame is movably installed on one side of the L-shaped base frame, and the flip-top frame and the other side of the L-shaped base frame are connected by metal buckles to achieve opening and closing.

[0010] Preferably, the edge of the tent roof is also equipped with a tent side enclosure and a multi-functional tent room via a zipper assembly. The tent side enclosure and the multi-functional tent room are provided with doors and windows via the zipper assembly. The side of the tent side enclosure away from the tent roof is provided with a metal buckle embedded in the tent side enclosure, and the tent side enclosure is fixed by ground pegs and the metal buckle.

[0011] Preferably, the tent side enclosure includes multiple sets of detachable sidewall fabrics connected by a zipper assembly, and the side of the sidewall fabrics away from the tent roof is supported and fixed by a support adjustment rod.

[0012] Preferably, the outer side of the air column support is provided with multiple sets of internal thread fixing seats, the top of the support adjusting rod is threaded into the internal thread fixing seat, and the bottom of the support adjusting rod is provided with a support plate with holes.

[0013] Preferably, the inner wall of the L-shaped base frame is fixed with an elastic clamp, and the air column support is snapped into the clamp.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the L-shaped base frame is provided with a double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure, and the outer side of the flip frame is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion along the outer edge. The arc-shaped protrusion is slidably disposed inside the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure. Limiting screws are installed at both ends of the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure, and limiting gaskets located outside the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure and the arc-shaped protrusion are sleeved on the outer side of the limiting screws.

[0015] Preferably, a connecting plate is installed on the side wall of the L-shaped base frame, and traction springs are installed at both ends of the connecting plate. The end of the traction spring away from the connecting plate is connected to the side wall of the flip frame through a fixing post.

[0016] Preferably, the support adjustment rod is a multi-segment hollow tube structure, and the hollow tubes are kept stable by friction. The upper end of the support adjustment rod is provided with a rope buckle.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. This utility model installs the air column support inside the storage box. When the storage box is opened, air is simply injected into the air column support through the air inlet to make it expand and unfold. This not only automatically unfolds the tent roof, but the lightweight air column support is also easy to operate. Furthermore, the integrated design of the tent roof and the air column support prevents the tent roof from swaying. It is then fixed and supported by the support adjustment rod. The entire unfolding process is very quick and convenient.

[0019] 2. By limiting the structure of the storage box and setting the shape of the L-shaped base frame, this utility model facilitates the quick unfolding from the unobstructed side when the air column support is inflated. The flip-top frame is used to cover the L-shaped base frame, realizing the folding and storage of the air column support and the tent. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled three-dimensional structure of the storage box of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the tent in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the air column support and tent roof in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage box of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage box of this utility model after it has been opened;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage box and air column support component of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified view of area A in the middle.

[0029] The following are labeled in the diagram: 1. Storage box; 101. L-shaped base frame; 102. Flip-top frame; 2. Air column support; 3. Tent canopy; 4. Support adjustment rod; 5. Inflation port; 6. Metal buckle; 7. Tent side panel; 71. Side wall fabric; 8. Multifunctional tent; 9. Metal round buckle; 10. Internal thread fixing seat; 11. Support plate; 12. Clamp; 13. Double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure; 14. Arc-shaped protrusion; 15. Limiting screw; 16. Limiting washer; 17. Connecting plate; 18. Traction spring; 19. Rope buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. 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.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1-3 and Figure 6-8 The illustrated car-side extension tent, which is easy to fold and store, includes:

[0033] The storage box 1 installed on the roof can be installed on the rear side of the roof tent mounting bracket, near the rear of the vehicle;

[0034] The storage box 1 is connected to an air column support 2. An integrated tent canopy 3 is provided on the outside of the air column support 2. Multiple sets of support adjustment rods 4 are detachably installed at the bottom of the air column support 2. An air inlet 5 is provided on the outside of the air column support 2.

[0035] The storage box 1 includes an L-shaped base frame 101, an air column support 2 connector on the inner side wall of the L-shaped base frame 101, a flip-top frame 102 is movably installed on one side of the L-shaped base frame 101, and the flip-top frame 102 and the other side of the L-shaped base frame 101 are connected by a metal buckle 6 to achieve opening and closing.

[0036] The outer side of the air column support 2 is provided with multiple sets of internal threaded fixing seats 10. The top of the support adjustment rod 4 is threaded into the internal threaded fixing seat 10, and the bottom of the support adjustment rod 4 is provided with a support plate 11 with holes.

[0037] An elastic clamp 12 is fixed on the inner wall of the L-shaped base frame 101, and the air column support 2 is snapped into the clamp 12.

[0038] The top of the L-shaped base frame 101 is provided with a double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure 13, and the outer side of the flip frame 102 is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion 14. The arc-shaped protrusion 14 is slidably disposed inside the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure 13. Limiting screws 15 are installed at both ends of the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure 13, and limiting pads 16 located outside the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure 13 and the arc-shaped protrusion 14 are sleeved on the outside of the limiting screws 15.

[0039] A connecting plate 17 is installed on the side wall of the L-shaped base frame 101. A traction spring 18 is installed at both ends of the connecting plate 17. The end of the traction spring 18 away from the connecting plate 17 is connected to the side wall of the flip frame 102 through a fixing post. The traction spring 18 is used to limit the flip frame 102 and prevent the flip frame 102 from shaking after it is opened due to wind.

[0040] The support adjustment rod 4 is a multi-section hollow tube structure. The hollow tubes are kept stable by friction. The upper end of the support adjustment rod 4 is equipped with a rope buckle 19.

[0041] With the help of the metal buckle 6, the flap frame 102 and the L-shaped base frame 101 can be easily fixed, preventing the tent from being moved outwards due to interference from vehicle movement when folded and stored in the storage box 1, and realizing the opening and closing adjustment of the flap frame 102.

[0042] The top of the support adjustment rod 4 is threadedly connected to the internal threaded fixing seat 10, which facilitates the support of the air column support 2. At the same time, the support plate 11 with holes can keep the support adjustment rod 4 stable with the help of ground pegs, thereby ensuring the stability of the tent canopy 3.

[0043] The clamp 12 is used to lock and limit the inflated air column support 2, ensuring that one end of the air column support 2 is connected to the vehicle and maintaining the stability of the tent. At the same time, the clamp 12 is elastic, making it easy to remove the inflated air column support 2 from the clamp 12 for replacement.

[0044] The double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure 13 and the arc-shaped protrusion 14 are movably engaged with each other, which can realize the flip frame 102. At the same time, the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure 13 and the arc-shaped protrusion 14 fit together to form a sealing structure, preventing rainwater from the outside of the storage box 1 from seeping inward. Then, the limiting screw 15 installs the limiting gasket 16 on the outside of the L-shaped base frame 101 and the flip frame 102 to prevent the flip frame 102 from sliding out from one side of the L-shaped base frame 101, while realizing the hinge structure.

[0045] By defining the structure of the support adjustment rod 4, it is convenient to adjust the length of the support adjustment rod 4 after pushing and pulling. This not only facilitates the support of the air column support 2 and the side wall cloth 71, but also makes it easy to telescopically store. At the same time, the rope buckle 19 can be telescopically connected to the support adjustment rod 4 to provide traction support for the support adjustment rod 4.

[0046] In use, the user opens the metal buckle 6 and flips the flap frame 102 upwards. During this process, the traction spring 18 always acts as a traction force on the flap frame 102. The air pump is connected to the air inlet 5, and air is injected into the air column support 2, causing the air column support 2 to expand and open. One end of the air column support 2 is restricted by the clamp 12, and the other end extends outwards. At the same time, the air column support 2 drives the tent roof 3 to unfold together, forming a sunshade tent with no obstructions around the perimeter. Then, the support adjustment rod 4 is taken out and stretched to adjust to a suitable length. One end of the support adjustment rod 4 is connected to the internal thread fixing seat 10, and the other end is in contact with the ground through the support plate 11 to maintain the stability of the tent roof 3 and the air column support 2.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] Based on Example 1, tent side enclosures 7 and a multi-functional tent room 8 are provided around the tent canopy 3, such as... Figure 4 As shown:

[0049] A vehicle-side extension tent that is easy to fold and store includes:

[0050] Storage box 1 installed on the side wall of the roof luggage compartment;

[0051] The storage box 1 is connected to an air column support 2. An integrated tent canopy 3 is set on the outside of the air column support 2. Tent side panels 7 and multi-functional tent rooms 8 are also installed on the edge of the tent canopy 3 via zipper components. Doors and windows are set on the tent side panels 7 and multi-functional tent rooms 8 via zipper components. A metal round buckle 9 is set on the side of the tent side panel 7 away from the tent canopy 3 and embedded in the side wall fabric 71. The tent side panel 7 is fixed by ground pegs and metal round buckles 9. Multiple sets of support adjustment rods 4 are detachably installed at the bottom of the air column support 2. An air inlet 5 is set on the outside of the air column support 2.

[0052] The storage box 1 includes an L-shaped base frame 101, an air column support 2 connector on the inner side wall of the L-shaped base frame 101, and a flip-top frame 102 movably installed on the top of the L-shaped base frame 101. The flip-top frame 102 and the side of the L-shaped base frame 101 away from the roof trunk are opened and closed by a metal buckle 6.

[0053] In use, based on Example 1, the tent side enclosures 7 and the multi-functional tent room 8 are connected to the perimeter of the tent roof 3 via zipper assemblies, forming a sunshade and windproof tent with shelter on all sides. The addition of doors and windows facilitates entry and exit and connects the tent room 8. Ground stakes are inserted into metal buckles 9 to secure the bottom of the tent side enclosures 7, preventing them from swaying in the wind.

[0054] Example 3

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, improvements are made based on Example 2:

[0056] A vehicle-side extension tent that is easy to fold and store includes:

[0057] Storage box 1 installed on the side wall of the roof luggage compartment;

[0058] The storage box 1 is connected to an air column support 2. An integrated tent canopy 3 is provided on the outside of the air column support 2. Multiple sets of support adjustment rods 4 are detachably installed at the bottom of the air column support 2. An air inlet 5 is provided on the outside of the air column support 2.

[0059] The storage box 1 includes an L-shaped base frame 101, and an air column support 2 connector on the inner side wall of the L-shaped base frame 101. A flip-top frame 102 is movably installed on the top of the L-shaped base frame 101. The flip-top frame 102 and the side of the L-shaped base frame 101 away from the roof luggage compartment are opened and closed by a metal buckle 6. The edge of the tent canopy 3 is also equipped with a tent side panel 7 and a multi-functional tent room 8 by a zipper assembly. Doors and windows are provided on the tent side panel 7 and the multi-functional tent room 8 by a zipper assembly. The side panel 7 away from the tent canopy 3 is provided with a metal round buckle 9 embedded in the side wall fabric 71. The tent side panel 7 includes multiple sets of side wall fabrics 71 that can be separated from each other. The side wall fabrics 71 are connected by a zipper assembly. The side wall fabrics 71 away from the tent canopy 3 are supported and fixed by a support adjustment rod 4.

[0060] In practical use, based on Example 2, the tent side enclosure 7 is divided into multiple sets of side wall fabrics 71 by means of a zipper assembly. Then, the side originally in contact with the ground is supported upward by inserting a support member into the metal round buckle 9, so that the side wall fabric 71 is expanded outward, increasing the area of ​​the tent roof 3 of Example 1, while retaining the multifunctional tent room 8.

[0061] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle-side expansion tent which is easily folded for storage, characterized in that, Include: The storage box (1) is installed on the roof; The air column support (2) is connected in the storage box (1), the outer side of the air column support (2) is provided with a tent roof (3) which is an integral structure, a plurality of support adjusting rods (4) are detachably installed at the bottom of the air column support (2), and an air inlet (5) is arranged on the outer side of the air column support (2); The storage box (1) comprises an L-shaped base frame (101), the air column support (2) connector is arranged on the inner side wall of the L-shaped base frame (101), a flip frame (102) is movably installed on one side of the L-shaped base frame (101), and the flip frame (102) and the other side of the L-shaped base frame (101) are opened and closed by the metal snap (6).

2. The vehicle-side expansion tent according to claim 1, wherein: The edge of the tent roof (3) is also provided with a tent side fence (7) and a multifunctional tent house (8) by a zipper assembly, the tent side fence (7) and the multifunctional tent house (8) are provided with door and window openings by a zipper assembly, and the side of the tent side fence (7) away from the tent roof (3) is provided with a metal round buckle (9) embedded in the tent side fence (7), and the tent side fence (7) is fixed by ground nails and the metal round buckle (9).

3. The vehicle bed tent of claim 2, wherein: The tent side fence (7) comprises a plurality of mutually detachable side wall cloths (71), the side wall cloths (71) are connected by a zipper assembly, and the side of the side wall cloth (71) away from the tent roof (3) is supported and fixed by the support adjusting rod (4).

4. The vehicle side tent of claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the air column support (2) is provided with a plurality of inner thread fixing bases (10), the top of the support adjusting rod (4) is threadedly connected in the inner thread fixing base (10), and the bottom of the support adjusting rod (4) is provided with a support plate (11) with eyelet.

5. The vehicle-mounted expandable tent of claim 1, wherein: The inner side wall of the L-shaped base frame (101) is fixed with an elastic clamp (12), and the air column support (2) is clamped in the clamp (12).

6. The vehicle-mounted expandable tent of claim 1, wherein: The top of the L-shaped base frame (101) is provided with a double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure (13), the outer side of the flip frame (102) is provided with an arc-shaped protruding piece (14), the arc-shaped protruding piece (14) is slidably arranged in the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure (13), and the two ends of the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure (13) are provided with limiting screws (15). The outer side of the limiting screw (15) is provided with a limiting washer (16) located outside the double-layer arc-shaped limiting groove structure (13) and the arc-shaped protruding piece (14).

7. The vehicle-mounted expandable tent of claim 1, wherein: The side wall of the L-shaped base frame (101) is provided with a connecting plate (17), the two ends of the connecting plate (17) are provided with traction springs (18), and one end of the traction spring (18) away from the connecting plate (17) is connected with the side wall of the flip frame (102) through a fixing column.

8. The vehicle-mounted expandable tent of claim 1, wherein: The support adjusting rod (4) is a multi-section hollow pipe structure, the hollow pipes are maintained stable by friction force, and the upper end of the support adjusting rod (4) is provided with a rope buckle (19).

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  • Vehicle side tent

    CN218991094U