Connecting structure of inflatable column and tent body

By simplifying the connection structure of inflatable tents and using high-density polyethylene and TPU materials, combined with waterproof strips and adhesive structures, the problem of insufficient connection reliability in inflatable tents is solved, achieving a connection effect that is material-saving, simple to manufacture, and highly durable.

CN224228364UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12QUZHOU TIANYE TOURISM CAMP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QUZHOU TIANYE TOURISM CAMP
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing connection methods for inflatable tents suffer from insufficient reliability, high material costs, cumbersome processes, and easy wear and tear on the fabric.

Method used

The first and second tent body fabrics are sewn together with the connecting strips, and the inflatable tube sleeve is sewn together with the second side of the connecting strip. High-density polyethylene and TPU materials are used, and waterproof strips and adhesive structures are set to simplify the splicing process and enhance the connection stability.

Benefits of technology

It reduces material costs and manufacturing difficulty, improves connection reliability and waterproof performance, extends the tent's lifespan, and enhances ease of use and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting structure of an inflatable column and a tent body. The connecting structure comprises a first tent body fabric, a second tent body fabric, a connecting strip, an inflatable pipe sleeve and the inflatable column, the inflating pipe sleeve is used for penetrating into the inflating column; the first piece of tent body fabric, the second piece of tent body fabric and the first side edge of the connecting strip are sewn together; the first piece of tent body fabric and the second piece of tent body fabric form tent cloth; the inflation pipe sleeve and the second side edge of the connecting strip are sewn together. The connecting structure is stable in structure, simple in material use, capable of reducing use of waterproof adhesive tape, simple in process, light in product weight, low in cost and convenient to popularize.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an inflatable tent, and more particularly to a connection structure between an inflatable column and the tent body, wherein the inflatable column provides support for the tent body. Background Technology

[0002] An inflatable tent consists of a tent fabric and multiple inflatable columns that support the tent fabric.

[0003] In existing technologies, the assembly of tent fabric and inflatable columns is a wrapping assembly. That is, the tent fabric is typically wrapped around the inflatable columns using a cover, thus securing the columns and enabling the tent to be erected. However, the production, connection, and wrapping of the cover to the tent fabric require significant material and labor costs.

[0004] CN209976149U describes an inflatable tent, comprising a tent fabric, an inflatable keel for supporting the tent fabric, a first buckle on the tent fabric, and a second buckle on the inflatable keel, which can engage with the first buckle, making the assembly of the tent fabric and the inflatable keel very convenient, and also easy to disassemble.

[0005] This connection method has the following problems: First, the buckle connection is not reliable enough and is easy to come loose; second, the force is uneven and the fastener is easy to break; and third, the fastener is between the air tube and the fabric, which will wear down the waterproof coating on the fabric and cause the tent to leak. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a connection structure between an inflatable column and a tent body that is material-saving, simple to manufacture, and has a reliable connection.

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a connection structure between an inflatable column and a tent body, comprising a first tent body fabric, a second tent body fabric, a connecting strip, an inflatable tube sleeve, and an inflatable column; the inflatable tube sleeve is used to insert the inflatable column.

[0008] The first piece of tent fabric, the second piece of tent fabric, and the first side of the connecting strip are sewn together; the first piece of tent fabric and the second piece of tent fabric form the tent cloth;

[0009] The inflation tube sleeve is sewn together with the second side of the connecting strip.

[0010] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: the inflatable tube sleeve includes a first tube sleeve fabric and a second tube sleeve fabric;

[0011] The first side of the first sleeve fabric is sewn together with the first side of the second sleeve fabric.

[0012] The second side of the first tube sleeve fabric and the second tube sleeve fabric are both sewn together with the second side edge of the connecting strip.

[0013] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: a first waterproof adhesive strip is provided at the connection between the first piece of tent fabric and the connecting strip;

[0014] A second waterproof adhesive strip is provided at the connection between the second piece of tent fabric and the connecting strip.

[0015] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that both the first waterproof strip and the second waterproof strip are bonded together with the tent fabric and the inflatable tube sleeve using adhesive.

[0016] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: the first waterproof strip is provided with a first bending portion along its length direction, the first bending portion divides the first waterproof strip into two first side strips, and the two first side strips are respectively attached to the connecting strip and the first piece of tent fabric;

[0017] The second waterproof strip has a second bend along its length, which divides the second waterproof strip into two second side strips. The two second side strips are respectively attached to the connecting strip and the second piece of tent fabric.

[0018] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that the width of the connecting strip is 4-6cm.

[0019] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that the air tube sleeve is located on the inner side of the tent body, and the air column is located on the inner side of the tent body.

[0020] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that the inflatable tube sleeve is provided with an adhesive structure.

[0021] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that adhesive structures are evenly distributed at both ends of the inflatable tube sleeve.

[0022] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that the inflatable column is a hollow tubular structure made of TPU material.

[0023] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that the first and second tent body fabrics are both made of high-density polyethylene.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: It adopts a simplified structural design, sewing the tent fabric and the first side of the connecting strip together, and sewing the inflation tube sleeve and the second side of the connecting strip together, reducing splicing processes and effectively lowering manufacturing difficulty. Furthermore, it saves material costs, reduces product weight, and facilitates portability and promotion, providing users with a more economical and practical inflatable tent connection structure. Traditional connection methods require complex waterproofing structures at each splicing point due to numerous splicing locations, resulting in high material consumption and cumbersome processes. This invention, by optimizing the connection structure, reduces the number of splicing points, correspondingly reducing the need for waterproofing structures and lowering the amount of waterproof tape and other materials used, thus reducing costs. At the same time, the overall structure is more compact, less prone to wear due to reduced splicing, and improves product durability. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, unless specifically indicated, the drawings are only schematic representations of the composition or structure of the described objects and may contain exaggerated depictions, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the inflatable tube sleeve and connecting strip sewn together in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the tarpaulin and connecting strip of this utility model in the sewing state;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of a section of the connecting strip;

[0032] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the tent structure for applying this utility model.

[0033] The specific annotations in the attached drawings are as follows: 1. First tent body fabric; 2. Second tent body fabric; 3. Connecting strip; 4. Inflation tube sleeve; 5. Inflation column; 6. First tube sleeve fabric; 7. Second tube sleeve fabric; 8. First waterproof adhesive strip; 9. Second waterproof adhesive strip; 11. First bend; 12. First side strip; 13. Second bend; 14. Second side strip; 15. Zipper. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these descriptions are merely descriptive and exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that similar labels in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it will not be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Similarly, "first" and "second" are only for ease of understanding and have no other directional meaning, and cannot be considered as limitations on this utility model.

[0037] A connection structure between an inflatable column 5 and the tent body, as described in Embodiment 1. Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the tent consists of a first tent body fabric 1, a second tent body fabric 2, a connecting strip 3, an inflation tube sleeve 4, and an inflation column 5. The inflation tube sleeve 4 is used to insert the inflation column 5. The first tent body fabric 1, the second tent body fabric 2, and the first side of the connecting strip 3 are sewn together. The first tent body fabric 1 and the second tent body fabric 2 form the tent fabric. The inflation tube sleeve 4 is sewn together with the second side of the connecting strip 3. This invention reduces the splicing process, thus lowering the manufacturing difficulty and saving material costs. In traditional connection methods, due to the numerous splicing points, complex waterproof structures are required at each splice, resulting in high material consumption and cumbersome processes. This invention, by optimizing the connection structure, reduces the number of splicing points, correspondingly reducing the need for waterproof structures, lowering the amount of waterproof tape and other materials used, and reducing costs.

[0038] Both the first tent body fabric 1 and the second tent body fabric 2 are made of high-density polyethylene. This gives the tent body excellent abrasion resistance and waterproofness, effectively extending the tent's lifespan while ensuring performance in outdoor environments.

[0039] Reflective strips can be installed on the surface of the tent fabric to reflect light at night or in low-light conditions, improving the tent's visibility in outdoor environments and increasing user safety.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the inflatable tube sleeve 4 includes a first tube sleeve fabric 6 and a second tube sleeve fabric 7; the design of the inflatable tube sleeve 4 including the first tube sleeve fabric 6 and the second tube sleeve fabric 7 makes the manufacturing of the inflatable tube sleeve 4 more flexible and convenient to adjust and customize according to inflatable columns 5 of different sizes and shapes.

[0041] The first side of the first sleeve fabric 6 is sewn together with the first side of the second sleeve fabric 7; the second sides of the first sleeve fabric 6 and the second sleeve fabric 7 are both sewn together with the second side of the connecting strip 3. The connection method of the inflatable sleeve 4 and the sewing of the connecting strip 3 enhance the firmness of the connection between the inflatable sleeve 4 and the connecting strip 3, further improve the stability of the overall structure, and ensure that the inflatable sleeve 4 and the connecting strip 3 will not easily separate during use.

[0042] The air tube sleeve 4 is located inside the tent body, and the air column 5 is also located inside the tent body. This design makes the tent look neater and more aesthetically pleasing, while also preventing the air column 5 and air tube sleeve 4 from being directly frictioned and damaged by the external environment.

[0043] The inflation sleeve 4 is equipped with a zipper 15. Opening the zipper 15 allows for the installation or removal of the inflation column 5. The zipper 15 on the inflation sleeve 4 facilitates quick installation or removal of the inflation column 5, improving the ease of use of the tent.

[0044] A preferred embodiment of this invention is that both ends of the inflatable tube sleeve 4 are evenly provided with adhesive structures, such as zippers 15 or Velcro. This makes installation and removal more convenient, especially when the inflatable column 5 is long, allowing for easier installation and removal.

[0045] The inner wall of the inflation sleeve 4 is provided with anti-slip texture, which increases the friction between the inflation sleeve 4 and the inflation column 5, preventing the inflation column 5 from shifting or sliding within the inflation sleeve 4, and ensuring the stability of the connection between the inflation column 5 and the tent body. This avoids uneven tent support caused by displacement of the inflation column 5, which could affect the normal use and stability of the tent, thus improving the safety and reliability of the tent during use.

[0046] The inflatable column 5 is a hollow tubular structure made of an airtight material, such as TPU. TPU is a polymer material between rubber and plastic, possessing excellent elasticity. This high elasticity allows the inflatable column 5 to undergo significant deformation under external force and quickly return to its original shape after the force is removed. This ensures that the inflatable column 5 can inflate properly and provide stable support for the tent. Simultaneously, TPU material also has good abrasion resistance, low-temperature resistance, and UV resistance, enabling it to adapt to different outdoor environments and extending the service life of the inflatable column 5.

[0047] The width of the connecting strip 3 is optimally 4-6 cm. This suitable width ensures that the connecting strip 3 provides sufficient connection strength without adding unnecessary weight and material costs due to excessive width. In a further preferred embodiment, the connecting strip 3 is made of elastic fabric, whose elasticity coefficient ensures that the connecting strip 3 can stretch appropriately when the inflatable column 5 is inflated, thereby creating a uniform tensile force distribution on the tent fabric and preventing localized stress concentration that could damage the tent fabric.

[0048] A first waterproof strip 8 is provided at the connection between the first tent fabric piece 1 and the connecting strip 3; a second waterproof strip 9 is provided at the connection between the second tent fabric piece 2 and the connecting strip 3. This application provides further waterproofing treatment at the connection between the tent fabric and the connecting strip 3 by providing the first and second waterproof strips, effectively preventing rainwater from seeping through the connection and enhancing the waterproof performance of the tent.

[0049] Specifically, this application employs adhesive to bond both the first waterproof strip 8 and the second waterproof strip 9 to the tent fabric and the inflation tube sleeve 4. In the manufacture of an inflatable tent, for areas unsuitable for sewing, such as those requiring waterproofing, adhesive bonding can be used. This effectively prevents fabric damage, maintaining its integrity and aesthetics, while also providing good bonding strength. On one hand, the high bonding strength ensures long-term waterproofing; on the other hand, it avoids fabric damage that may occur due to sewing or other operations, maintaining the tent's overall integrity and aesthetics.

[0050] The first waterproof strip 8 has a first bend 11 along its length, dividing it into two first side strips 12, which are respectively attached to the connecting strip 3 and the first tent fabric 1. The second waterproof strip 9 has a second bend 13 along its length, dividing it into two second side strips 14, which are respectively attached to the connecting strip 3 and the second tent fabric 2. This structural design, dividing the first and second waterproof strips 8 and 9 into two side strips and attaching them to the connecting strip 3 and the tent fabric respectively, increases the contact area between the strips and the components, further improving the adhesion of the waterproof strips and making the waterproofing effect more reliable. It also enhances the overall integrity and structural strength of the joints.

[0051] This invention describes the connection structure between an inflatable column and a tent body. Specific examples are used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this invention. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand this invention and its core concepts. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this invention without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A connection structure between an inflatable column and a tent body, characterized in that... include: The tent body fabric consists of a first piece of tent body fabric, a second piece of tent body fabric, a connecting strip, an inflation tube sleeve, and an inflation column; the inflation tube sleeve is used to insert into the inflation column. The first piece of tent fabric, the second piece of tent fabric, and the first side of the connecting strip are sewn together; the first piece of tent fabric and the second piece of tent fabric form the tent cloth; The inflation tube sleeve is sewn together with the second side of the connecting strip.

2. The connection structure between the inflatable column and the tent body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflatable tube sleeve includes a first tube sleeve fabric and a second tube sleeve fabric; The first side of the first sleeve fabric is sewn together with the first side of the second sleeve fabric. The second side of the first tube sleeve fabric and the second tube sleeve fabric are both sewn together with the second side edge of the connecting strip.

3. The connection structure between the inflatable column and the tent body according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first waterproof adhesive strip is provided at the connection between the first piece of tent fabric and the connecting strip; A second waterproof adhesive strip is provided at the connection between the second piece of tent fabric and the connecting strip.

4. The connection structure between the inflatable column and the tent body according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the first and second waterproof sealing strips are bonded to the tent fabric and the air tube sleeve using adhesive.

5. The connection structure between the inflatable column and the tent body according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first waterproof strip has a first bend along its length, which divides the first waterproof strip into two first side strips. The two first side strips are respectively attached to the connecting strip and the first piece of tent fabric. The second waterproof strip has a second bend along its length, which divides the second waterproof strip into two second side strips. The two second side strips are respectively attached to the connecting strip and the second piece of tent fabric.

6. The connection structure between the inflatable column and the tent body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the connecting strip is 4-6cm.

7. The connection structure between the inflatable column and the tent body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air tube sleeve is located inside the tent body, and the air column is located inside the tent body.

8. The connection structure between the inflatable column and the tent body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflation tube sleeve is provided with an adhesive structure.

9. The connection structure between an inflatable column and a tent body according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two ends of the inflatable tube sleeve are evenly provided with adhesive structures.

10. The connection structure between an inflatable column and a tent body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inflatable column is a hollow tubular structure made of airtight material.