A folding canopy

By introducing a combination of pull cords and a center lock into the folding tent, the problem of inconvenient unfolding of existing folding tents is solved, achieving a quick and convenient unfolding and locking effect.

CN224338725UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GRP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-26
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

The unfolding of existing folding tents is inconvenient, especially since the center lock is located at the top of the tent, making it difficult to operate and prone to alignment problems.

Method used

The design incorporates a combination of a pull rope and a center lock. By pulling the rope from outside the tent, the lower chassis moves closer to the top plate, thus unfolding the folding tent. The pull ring automatically locks the tent in place. Combined with a crank-slider mechanism and reinforcing components, the ease of operation is enhanced.

Benefits of technology

The process of unfolding the folding tent has been simplified, improving operational convenience and stability, reducing operational difficulty, and enabling quick and easy unfolding and locking.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding tent, including at least three stand column subassembly and with stand column subassembly same and one -to -one corresponding roof bar subassembly, the upper end between arbitrary two adjacent stand column subassembly respectively is connected with side pole subassembly, and a plurality of roof bar subassembly are through the center lock swing connection of above-mentioned, the center lock includes upper top tray, lower bottom tray and drawstring, one end of drawstring is fixed with lower bottom tray, and the other end is taken out through the through -hole of upper top tray middle part and is pulled out tent frame, and the drawstring is pulled outside tent frame, and the lower bottom tray is driven to be close to upper top tray, and then drives folding tent to unfold outward, until the lower bottom tray is bottomed to the abut of upper top tray, and folding tent is completely unfolded. The application utilizes drawstring and can open tent outside folding tent, and the structure is simple, and convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of outdoor tent applications, specifically relating to a folding tent. Background Technology

[0002] Folding tents are a widely used recreational facility. They are simple to operate, easy to install, quick to open and close, portable, and have a long service life. Folding tents typically consist of a foldable tent frame and a tent fabric. The tent frame is composed of a roof frame and three or more support legs. The support legs support the roof frame and are equipped with locking mechanisms. The tent fabric covers the roof frame and is used for sunshade, rain protection, or wind protection.

[0003] A common method for locking tents is to use a center lock to connect and lock the top structure of the tent, such as the center lock disclosed in Chinese Patent CN108026736B. When locking this type of center lock, the operator needs to push the center cap upwards so that the center rod above can be inserted into the center cap to achieve the lock. However, there are some difficulties in actual use. For example, the center lock is usually located at the top of the tent, which is quite high. To open the folding tent, one needs to go under the tent. There is no point of leverage when pushing the center cap upwards, making the operation not only laborious and cumbersome, but also prone to problems such as the center rod not being aligned and inserted into the center cap. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a folding tent to solve the problem of inconvenience in unfolding folding tents. To achieve this objective, the specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] The aforementioned folding tent includes at least three upright assemblies and a number of corresponding top rod assemblies. Side rod assemblies are connected between the upper ends of any two adjacent upright assemblies. Multiple top rod assemblies are movably connected by the aforementioned central lock. The central lock includes an upper top plate, a lower base plate, and a pull rope. One end of the pull rope is fixed to the lower base plate, and the other end passes through a through hole in the center of the upper top plate and out of the tent frame. Pulling the pull rope outside the tent frame causes the lower base plate to move closer to the upper top plate, thereby causing the folding tent to unfold outward until the lower base plate abuts against the bottom of the upper top plate, at which point the folding tent is fully unfolded.

[0006] Furthermore, a handle is provided below the lower chassis.

[0007] Furthermore, a pull ring is provided at the end of the pull rope that extends out of the canopy frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the push rod assembly includes a first push rod, a second push rod, a third push rod, and a fourth push rod. The lower end of the first push rod is rotatably connected to the upper end of the second push rod, and the lower end of the second push rod is rotatably connected to the top of the corresponding column assembly. The upper end of the first push rod is rotatably connected to the upper top plate. The lower end of the third push rod is rotatably disposed in the middle of the first push rod, and the upper end of the third push rod is rotatably connected to the lower base plate. The upper end of the fourth push rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the second push rod, and the lower end of the fourth push rod is slidably and rotatably connected to the corresponding column assembly, thus forming a crank-slider mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper end of the second top rod is inserted into the connecting sleeve, and the first top rod is disposed on one side of the connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve, the second top rod, and the first top rod are connected by a pin. A buckle is provided on one side of the connecting sleeve. When the folding tent is unfolded, the lower part of the first top rod is locked in the buckle.

[0010] Furthermore, a through hole is provided in the center of the upper top plate, and several upper locking slots are evenly arranged around the through hole. The number and position of the upper locking slots correspond to the first top rod of the folding tent, and the upper part of the first top rod is hinged in the corresponding upper locking slot.

[0011] Furthermore, a reinforcing member is provided between adjacent upper snap-fit ​​slots on the upper top plate. The reinforcing member is an L-shaped member, and its two side walls are respectively fixed to the side walls of the adjacent upper snap-fit ​​slots.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting hole is provided in the middle of the lower chassis to fix the pull rope, and several lower locking slots are evenly arranged around the mounting hole. The number and position of the lower locking slots correspond to the third top rod of the folding tent, and the upper part of the third top rod is hinged in the corresponding lower locking slot.

[0013] Furthermore, a reinforcing member is provided between adjacent lower locking slots on the lower chassis. The reinforcing member is an L-shaped member, and its two side walls are respectively fixed to the side walls of the adjacent lower locking slots.

[0014] Furthermore, the side rod assembly is composed of one or more cross struts that are rotatably connected in sequence, thereby enabling it to be folded and unfolded so that adjacent column assemblies can be brought closer together and unfolded.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] This application utilizes a pull rope to open the tent upright outside the folding tent, resulting in a simple structure and convenient use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the unfolding process of the folding tent of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded state of the folding tent of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folding tent of this utility model in its folded state.

[0020] In the diagram: 1-Column assembly, 2-Push rod assembly, 21-First push rod, 22-Second push rod, 23-Third push rod, 24-Fourth push rod, 3-Side rod assembly, 4-Center lock, 41-Upper plate, 411-Through hole, 412-Upper snap-fit ​​groove, 42-Lower base, 421-Mounting hole, 422-Lower snap-fit ​​groove, 43-Pull rope, 5-Handle, 6-Pull ring, 7-Connecting sleeve, 71-Snap fastener, 8-Reinforcing component. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0022] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a folding tent includes at least three upright components 1 and top rod components 2, which are the same number as and correspond one-to-one with the upright components 1. Side rod components 3 are connected between the upper ends of any two adjacent upright components 1. Multiple top rod components 2 are movably connected by the aforementioned central lock 4. The central lock 4 includes an upper top plate 41, a lower base plate 42, and a pull rope 43. One end of the pull rope 43 is fixed to the lower base plate 42, and the other end passes through a through hole 411 in the middle of the upper top plate 41 and exits the tent frame. A pull ring 6 is provided at the end of the pull rope 43 that passes through the tent frame. Pulling the pull rope 43 through the pull ring 6 outside the tent frame causes the lower base plate 42 to move closer to the upper top plate 41, thereby causing the folding tent to unfold outward until the lower base plate 42 abuts against the bottom of the upper top plate 41, at which point the folding tent is fully unfolded. The pull ring 6 automatically locks the pull rope 43 after it is in place. Specifically, in this embodiment, there are four pillar assemblies 1, which are arranged at equal intervals to form a cubic space. The pillar assemblies 1 extend generally in a vertical direction to support the folding tent on the ground. There are four top rod assemblies 2, which are used to form the top frame of the folding tent. There are also four side rod assemblies 3, which are located at the front, back, left, and right sides of the folding tent.

[0023] In this application, a handle 5 is provided below the lower chassis 42. When folding the awning, pull down the handle 5 to unlock the self-locking mechanism, so that the lower chassis 42 moves away from the upper top plate 41, and the folding awning is folded.

[0024] The push rod assembly 2 includes a first push rod 21, a second push rod 22, a third push rod 23, and a fourth push rod 24. The lower end of the first push rod 21 (the upper and lower ends in this application are determined for the unfolded state of the folding tent) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the second push rod 22. The lower end of the second push rod 22 is rotatably connected to the top of the corresponding column assembly 1. The upper end of the first push rod 21 is rotatably connected to the upper top plate 41. The lower end of the third push rod 23 is rotatably disposed in the middle of the first push rod 22. The upper end of the third push rod 23 is rotatably connected to the lower base plate 42. The upper end of the fourth push rod 24 is rotatably connected to the middle of the second push rod 22. The lower end of the fourth push rod 24 is slidably and rotatably connected to the corresponding column assembly 1, forming a crank-slider mechanism. The aforementioned folding tent can be unfolded and folded. When the folding tent is unfolded, the first top rod 21 and the second top rod 22, the first top rod 21 and the third top rod 23, and the second top rod 22 and the fourth top rod 24 of the top rod assembly 2 unfold relative to each other, as follows: Figure 1 As shown; when the folding tent is folded, the first top rod 21, the second top rod 22, the third top rod 23, and the fourth top rod 24 of the top rod assembly 2 move closer together, as shown. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown. When the folding tent is unfolded, the pull ring 6 pulls the end of the pull rope 43 into place and automatically locks it. At the same time, the third push rod 23 generates a counterforce to achieve locking.

[0025] In a specific embodiment, the upper end of the second top rod 22 is inserted into the connecting sleeve 7, and the first top rod 21 is disposed on one side of the connecting sleeve 7. The connecting sleeve 7, the second top rod 22 and the first top rod 21 are connected by a shaft pin. A buckle 71 is provided on one side of the connecting sleeve 7. When the folding tent is unfolded, the lower part of the first top rod 21 is locked in the buckle 71.

[0026] In this application, a through hole 411 is provided in the middle of the upper top plate 41, and a plurality of upper locking grooves 412 are evenly arranged around the through hole 411. The number and position of the upper locking grooves 412 correspond to the first top rod 22 of the folding tent, and the upper part of the first top rod 22 is hinged in the corresponding upper locking groove 412. A reinforcing member 8 is provided between adjacent upper locking grooves 412 on the upper top plate 41. The reinforcing member 8 is an L-shaped member, and its two side walls are fixed to the side walls of the adjacent upper locking grooves 412. A mounting hole 421 is provided in the middle of the lower base plate 42 to fix the pull rope 43. A plurality of lower locking grooves 422 are evenly arranged around the mounting hole 421. The number and position of the lower locking grooves 422 correspond to the third top rod 23 of the folding tent, and the upper part of the third top rod 23 is hinged in the corresponding lower locking groove 422. A reinforcing member 8 is provided between adjacent lower retaining grooves 422 on the lower chassis 42. The reinforcing member 8 is an L-shaped member, and its two side walls are fixed to the side walls of the adjacent lower retaining grooves 422 respectively.

[0027] Specifically, each column assembly 1 is fitted with a slider that can slide vertically. The lower end of the fourth push rod 24 of each push rod assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the corresponding slider, thus forming the aforementioned crank-slider mechanism. The specific structure of the column 7 and the push rod assembly 8 can adopt a structure known in the prior art, as described in patent document CN212927306U, and will not be elaborated here. The side rod assembly 3 is composed of one or more cross-bracing members 30 that are rotatably connected in sequence, thereby enabling folding and unfolding so that adjacent column assemblies 1 can be brought closer together and unfolded. The side rod assembly 3 can adopt a structure known in the prior art, as described in patent document CN107476647A, and will not be elaborated here.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A folding tent, comprising at least three upright assemblies (1) and top rod assemblies (2) of the same number and corresponding one-to-one with the upright assemblies (1), wherein side rod assemblies (3) are respectively connected between the upper ends of any two adjacent upright assemblies (1), and the plurality of top rod assemblies (2) are movably connected by a central lock (4); characterized in that, The center lock (4) includes an upper top plate (41), a lower bottom plate (42), and a pull rope (43). One end of the pull rope (43) is fixed to the lower bottom plate (42), and the other end passes through the through hole (411) in the middle of the upper top plate (41) and out of the tent frame. Pulling the pull rope (43) outside the tent frame causes the lower bottom plate (42) to move closer to the upper top plate (41), which in turn causes the folding tent to unfold outward until the lower bottom plate (42) touches the bottom of the upper top plate (41), and the folding tent is fully unfolded.

2. A folding tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (5) is provided below the lower chassis (42).

3. A folding tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull rope (43) extends out of the end of the canopy frame and is fitted with a pull ring (6).

4. A folding tent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push rod assembly (2) includes a first push rod (21), a second push rod (22), a third push rod (23), and a fourth push rod (24). The lower end of the first push rod (21) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the second push rod (22), and the lower end of the second push rod (22) is rotatably connected to the top of the corresponding column assembly (1). The upper end of the first push rod (21) is rotatably connected to the upper top plate (41). The lower end of the third push rod (23) is rotatably disposed in the middle of the first push rod (21), and the upper end of the third push rod (23) is rotatably connected to the lower base plate (42). The upper end of the fourth push rod (24) is rotatably connected to the middle of the second push rod (22), and the lower end of the fourth push rod (24) is slidably and rotatably connected to the corresponding column assembly (1), forming a crank-slider mechanism.

5. A folding tent according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper end of the second top rod (22) is inserted into the connecting sleeve (7). The first top rod (21) is located on one side of the connecting sleeve (7). The connecting sleeve (7), the second top rod (22) and the first top rod (21) are connected by a shaft pin. A buckle (71) is provided on one side of the connecting sleeve (7). When the folding tent is unfolded, the lower part of the first top rod (21) is locked in the buckle (71).

6. A folding tent according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper top plate (41) is provided with a through hole (411) in the middle, and a number of upper locking grooves (412) are evenly arranged around the through hole (411). The number and position of the upper locking grooves (412) correspond to the first top rod (21) of the folding tent. The upper part of the first top rod (21) is hinged in the corresponding upper locking groove (412).

7. A folding awning according to claim 6, characterized in that, A reinforcing member (8) is provided between adjacent upper snap-fit ​​grooves (412) on the upper top plate (41). The reinforcing member (8) is an L-shaped member, and its two side walls are respectively fixed to the side walls of the adjacent upper snap-fit ​​grooves (412).

8. A folding tent according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower chassis (42) is provided with a mounting hole (421) in the middle to fix the pull rope (43). Several lower locking grooves (422) are evenly arranged around the mounting hole (421). The number and position of the lower locking grooves (422) correspond to the third top rod (23) of the folding tent. The upper part of the third top rod (23) is hinged in the corresponding lower locking groove (422).

9. A folding tent according to claim 8, characterized in that, A reinforcing member (8) is provided between adjacent lower retaining grooves (422) on the lower chassis (42). The reinforcing member (8) is an L-shaped member, and its two side walls are respectively fixed to the side walls of the adjacent lower retaining grooves (422).

10. A folding tent according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The side rod assembly (3) is composed of one or more cross struts that are rotatably connected in sequence, so that it can be folded and unfolded so that adjacent column assemblies (1) can be brought closer together and unfolded.