A tent structure

Abstract

A tent structure with a large internal space includes a tent fabric and a tent frame supporting the tent fabric. It includes at least two sets of frame units connected side-by-side. Each frame unit includes a top frame pole group and side frame pole groups. The top frame pole group includes at least four top frame poles, the inner end of each top frame pole being pivotally connected to a top pivot seat. The side frame pole group includes multiple side frame poles, each pivotally connected to the outer end of a top frame pole. The tops of each set of frame units are connected by connecting rods. The top pivot seats of adjacent frame units are connected by two connecting rods. On adjacent frame units, the outer end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the top pivot seat, and the inner end is pivotally connected to or abuts against the inner end of another connecting rod. Each side frame pole has two auxiliary support poles pivotally connected to its lower end. The two auxiliary support poles pivotally connected to the same side frame pole are respectively pivotally connected to one auxiliary support pole on each of its two adjacent side frame poles, and the pivot points between the auxiliary support poles serve as support points on the ground.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor products technology, and more specifically to a tent structure. Background Technology

[0002] Tents are a common outdoor accessory, and their demand is increasing as outdoor activities become more popular. People's requirements for tents are also gradually rising.

[0003] Existing tent structures generally consist of a tent frame and a tent fabric. They typically include a top pole and a set of side poles. The size of the tent is usually moderate and can meet the needs of family camping. However, when there are many people participating in outdoor activities or large-scale events, existing tents may have the disadvantage of insufficient space, requiring the setting up of multiple tents. People scattered in various tents may have difficulty communicating and their activities may be restricted. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tent structure with a large internal space.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a tent structure, including a tent fabric and a tent frame supporting the tent fabric. The tent frame includes at least two sets of frame units connected side by side. Each set of frame units includes a top frame pole group and a side frame pole group. The top frame pole group includes at least four top frame poles. The inner end of each top frame pole is pivotally connected to a top pivot seat. The side frame pole group includes multiple side frame poles that are pivotally connected or abutted against the outer end of the top frame poles.

[0006] The tops of each skeleton unit are connected by connecting rods, and the top pivot seats of adjacent skeleton units are connected by two connecting rods. On adjacent skeleton units, the outer end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the top pivot seat, and the inner end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to or abuts against the inner end of another connecting rod.

[0007] Each side support pole has two auxiliary support poles pivotally connected to its lower end, and the lower ends of the auxiliary support poles are supported on the ground.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottoms of adjacent skeleton units are pivotally connected to each other via side frame rods, and the lower ends of the side frame rods located on adjacent sides of adjacent skeleton units are pivotally connected to each other one by one.

[0009] Furthermore, the tent frame includes two sets of frame units connected side by side. Each frame unit has a connecting rod that extends toward the other frame unit at its top pivot seat. The inner ends of the two connecting rods are pivotally connected or abut against each other. The side frame rods located at the inner end of each frame unit are pivotally connected to the side frame rods located at the inner end of the other frame unit at their lower ends.

[0010] Furthermore, the tent frame includes three sets of frame units connected side by side. The top pivot of the middle frame unit is pivotally connected to two connecting rods extending toward the frame units on both sides. The top pivot of the frame units on both sides is pivotally connected to a connecting rod extending toward the middle frame unit. The outer ends of the two connecting rods of the middle frame unit are pivotally connected or abut against the inner ends of the connecting rods of the frame units on both sides, respectively. The lower ends of the side frame poles adjacent to the frame units at both ends in the middle frame unit are pivotally connected to the lower ends of the side frame poles at the inner ends in the frame units on both sides, respectively.

[0011] Furthermore, the frame units are arranged side by side along the length of the tent frame, and the direction perpendicular to this length is the width direction of the tent frame. At least one set of outward expansion units is also provided between adjacent frame units. Each outward expansion unit includes an outward expansion top rod and two outward expansion side rods. The inner end of the outward expansion top rod is pivotally connected or abutted between the inner ends of the two connecting rods in the adjacent frame unit, and the outward expansion top rod extends perpendicular to the connecting rods toward the width direction of the tent. The inner ends of the two outward expansion side rods are pivotally connected or abutted at the outer end of the outward expansion top rod, and the outer ends of the two outward expansion side rods are pivotally connected or abutted at the outer ends of the top frame rods on the adjacent sides of the frame units on both sides.

[0012] Furthermore, the tent frame includes two sets of frame units connected side by side and two sets of outward expansion units. Each frame unit has a connecting rod that extends toward the other frame unit at its top pivot seat. The inner ends of the two connecting rods are pivotally connected or abut against each other. The two sets of outward expansion units are symmetrically arranged with the connecting rod as the axis of symmetry.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting rods are pivotally connected to each other via a rotating pivot member. The rotating pivot member includes two rotating plates that are rotatably connected coaxially by a pin. The outer end of the rotating plate is provided with a insertion groove for the connecting rod to be inserted. The edge of the rotating plate is provided with a baffle. When the tent is opened, the baffle stops the rotating plate from rotating, so that the connecting rods connected at both ends remain in the open state.

[0014] Furthermore, the tent fabric is equipped with several fabric sleeves, and the connecting rods abut against each other by inserting the fabric sleeves. When the tent is opened, the tent fabric is taut and the connecting rods are kept open.

[0015] Furthermore, the top frame assembly includes four top frame poles, the side frame assembly includes four side frame poles, and on the adjacent surfaces between adjacent frame units, each frame unit has two side frame poles.

[0016] Furthermore, two auxiliary support rods pivotally connected to the same side frame rod are respectively pivotally connected or abutted to one auxiliary support rod on the adjacent side frame rods on both sides, and the pivot point between the auxiliary support rods serves as a support point on the ground; a foot rod is also pivotally connected between the two auxiliary support rods at the lower end of the side frame rod, and the lower end of the foot rod is supported on the ground.

[0017] After adopting the above solution, the tent frame of this utility model includes multiple frame units connected to each other by connecting rods. When a larger tent interior space is required, the number of frame units can be increased to increase the internal space of the tent. The structure is relatively simple and the operation is relatively convenient. When folding the tent frame, each frame unit can be folded separately, and then the connecting rod can be folded, which can also make the tent frame effectively folded and convenient for outdoor carrying. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the tent frame according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the tent frame according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod pivot joint in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the tent frame according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a top view of the tent frame according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the tent frame according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a top view of the tent frame according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0029] 10 frame units; 20 tent fabric units; 30 extension units;

[0030] 1. Top support pole; 11. Top pivot seat; 2. Side support pole; 3. Support pole; 4. Connecting pole; 5. Outward expansion top pole; 6. Outward expansion side pole;

[0031] 7 Rotary pivot; 71 Rotary plate; 72 Insertion groove; 73 Baffle; 8 Auxiliary support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To further explain the technical solution of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided through specific embodiments.

[0033] See Figures 1-4 The first embodiment of this utility model provides a tent structure, including a tent fabric 20 and a tent frame supporting the tent fabric 20. The tent frame includes two sets of frame units 10 connected side by side. Each set of frame units 10 includes: a top frame pole group and a side frame pole group. The top frame pole group includes four top frame poles 1, and the inner end of each top frame pole 1 is pivotally connected to a top pivot seat 11. The side frame pole group includes four side frame poles 2, and each side frame pole 2 of the side frame pole group is pivotally connected or abutted against the outer end of the top frame pole 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, each side frame pole 2 has two auxiliary support poles 8 pivotally connected to its lower end. The two auxiliary support poles 8 pivotally connected to the same side frame pole 2 are respectively pivotally connected to one auxiliary support pole 8 on each of its adjacent side frame poles 2. The pivot points between the auxiliary support poles 8 serve as support points on the ground to maintain the stability of the tent. In other embodiments, the lower ends of each auxiliary support pole 8 may not need to be pivotally connected to the lower ends of other auxiliary support poles 8; they can directly abut against each other and support the ground, or be directly supported on the ground, which also achieves the effect of maintaining tent stability.

[0035] Preferably, the lower end of the side frame pole 2 is pivotally connected to a foot pole 3 between the two auxiliary support poles 8. The lower end of the foot pole 3 is supported on the ground, which further improves the stability of the tent and allows the tent fabric to be spread out.

[0036] The tops of each group of skeleton units 10 are connected by connecting rods 4. The top pivot seats 11 of adjacent skeleton units 10 are connected by two connecting rods 4 that are pivotally connected or abutting each other. In this embodiment, the top pivot seats 11 of two skeleton units 10 are each pivotally connected to a connecting rod 4 that extends toward another skeleton unit 10, and the inner ends of the two connecting rods 4 are pivotally connected to each other.

[0037] Adjacent skeleton units 10 are pivotally connected at their bottoms via side support rods 2. The lower ends of the side support rods 2 on adjacent sides of adjacent skeleton units 10 are pivotally connected to each other. In this embodiment, on the adjacent surfaces between two skeleton units 10, each skeleton unit 10 has two side support rods 2. Therefore, each of the two skeleton units 10 has two side support rods 2 for connecting to the other skeleton unit 10. That is, the side support rod 2 located at the inner end of each skeleton unit 10 is pivotally connected to the side support rod 2 located at the inner end of the other skeleton unit 10 at its lower end. Since the lower ends of the side support rods 2 on the adjacent surfaces of the two skeleton units 10 are pivotally connected to each other, it is not necessary to pivotally connect the support rods 3 at the lower ends of the side support rods 2 on the adjacent surfaces. In this embodiment, support rods 3 are only pivotally connected to the lower ends of the two side support rods 2 located at the outer ends of the two skeleton units 10.

[0038] In this embodiment, the two connecting rods 4 are pivotally connected to each other via a rotating pivot 7. The rotating pivot 7 includes two rotating pieces 71 that are rotatably connected coaxially by a pin (not shown). The outer end of the rotating piece 71 is provided with a insertion groove 72 for the connecting rod 4 to be inserted. The edge of the rotating piece 71 is provided with a baffle 73. When the tent is opened, the baffle 73 prevents the rotating piece 71 from rotating, so that the connecting rods 4 connected at both ends remain in the opened state. When the tent needs to be folded up, the top pivot of the two frame units 10 moves downward, and the inner ends of the top frame rod 1 and the connecting rod 4 rotate downward with the top pivot (the side frame rods 2 move closer to each other and fold up with the rotation of the top frame rod 1). The outer ends of the opposite connecting rods 4 rotate upward, the rotating pivot 7 moves upward, the included angle between the two connecting rods 4 becomes smaller, and the two frame units 10 move closer to each other to achieve folding.

[0039] In the above embodiment, there are two frame units 10 connected to each other by connecting rods 4 (generally, existing small outdoor tents only include one frame unit 10), so the tent has a large internal space and a relatively simple structure, which is convenient for folding and unfolding operations; when folding the tent, each frame unit 10 can be folded separately, and then the connecting rods 4 can be folded, so that the tent frame can be effectively folded, making it easy to carry outdoors.

[0040] See Figures 4-7 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment lies only in that the tent frame includes three sets of frame units 10 arranged side-by-side. Furthermore, the connecting rods 4 are not pivotally connected via rotating pivots 7, but rather secured by mutual abutment. A key feature of this invention is that the number of frame units 10 can be adjusted according to actual needs. If a larger interior space is required, more frame units 10 can be provided. Each frame unit 10 can be arranged in an array or a single row side-by-side, connected to each other via connecting rods 4.

[0041] In the second embodiment, the top pivot seat 11 of the middle skeleton unit 10 is pivotally connected to two connecting rods 4 extending toward the two side skeleton units 10 respectively. The top pivot seats 11 of the two side skeleton units 10 are each pivotally connected to a connecting rod 4 extending toward the middle skeleton unit 10. The outer ends of the two connecting rods 4 of the middle skeleton unit 10 are pivotally connected to the inner ends of the connecting rods 4 of the two side skeleton units 10 respectively. The lower ends of the side frame rods 2 adjacent to the two end skeleton units 10 in the middle skeleton unit 10 are pivotally connected to the lower ends of the side frame rods 2 located at the inner ends in the two side skeleton units 10 respectively.

[0042] In the second embodiment, the connecting rods 4 are pivotally connected by fabric sleeves (not shown) on the tent fabric 20. Specifically, the tent fabric 20 has several fabric sleeves. When the tent needs to be opened, the ends of the connecting rods 4 are inserted into the fabric sleeves facing each other, and the connecting rods 4 abut against each other through the inserted fabric sleeves. When the tent is opened, the tent fabric 20 is taut, maintaining the open state of the connecting rods 4. Compared with the rotating pivot joint 7, this structure allows for more flexible and convenient folding of the connecting rods 4 when the tent is folded down. Optionally, the connection of other rods can also be achieved by passing fabric sleeves through them.

[0043] See Figures 8-10 This is the third embodiment of the present invention. The difference between the third embodiment and the aforementioned first and second embodiments is that the side frame rods 2 between adjacent skeleton units 10 are not pivotally connected to each other.

[0044] The frame units 10 are arranged side by side along the length of the tent frame, and the direction perpendicular to this length is the width direction of the tent frame. In the third embodiment, the tent frame includes two sets of frame units 10 arranged side by side and two sets of outward expansion units 30. The top pivot seat 11 of each frame unit 10 is pivotally connected to a connecting rod 4 extending toward the other frame unit 10, and the inner ends of the two connecting rods 4 are pivotally connected to each other. The two sets of outward expansion units 30 are symmetrically arranged about the connecting rod 4 as the axis of symmetry.

[0045] Specifically, each expansion unit 30 includes an expansion top rod 5 and two expansion side rods 6. The inner end of the expansion top rod 5 is pivotally connected to the pivot point of the inner end of the two connecting rods 4 in the adjacent frame unit 10, and the expansion top rod 5 extends perpendicularly to the connecting rods 4 in the direction of tent width. The inner ends of the two expansion side rods 6 are pivotally connected to the outer end of the expansion top rod 5, and the outer ends of the two expansion side rods 6 are pivotally connected to the outer ends of the top frame rods 1 on the adjacent sides of the frame units 10. The outer ends of the top frame rods 1 that are pivotally connected to the two expansion side rods 6 are also pivotally connected to a side frame rod 2. The lower ends of the two side frame rods 2 are pivotally connected to support rods 3 to support the ground. An auxiliary support rod 8 is also pivotally connected between the two side frame rods 2 to improve the stability of the tent frame and to better support the tent fabric 20.

[0046] Therefore, the third embodiment can expand the tent width direction by means of the expansion unit 30, thereby widening the internal space of the tent.

[0047] In other embodiments, the expansion unit 30 can be arranged in a single group on one side, and the number of expansion units 30 can be flexibly set according to actual usage requirements. At least one group of expansion units 30 is also provided between adjacent skeleton units 10.

[0048] Alternatively, the connection between the top extension rod 5 and the side extension rod 6 can also be achieved by inserting a cloth sleeve set on the tent fabric 20.

[0049] The above is merely one embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tent structure comprising a tent cloth and a tent frame supporting the tent cloth, characterized by, The tent frame includes: at least two sets of frame units connected side by side. Each set of frame units includes: a top frame pole group and a side frame pole group. The top frame pole group includes at least four top frame poles. The inner end of each top frame pole is pivotally connected to a top pivot seat. The side frame pole group includes multiple side frame poles that are pivotally connected or abutted against the outer end of the top frame poles. The tops of each skeleton unit are connected by connecting rods, and the top pivot seats of adjacent skeleton units are connected by two connecting rods. On adjacent skeleton units, the outer end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the top pivot seat, and the inner end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to or abuts against the inner end of another connecting rod. Each side support pole has two auxiliary support poles pivotally connected to its lower end, and the lower ends of the auxiliary support poles are supported on the ground.

2. The tent structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottoms of adjacent skeleton units are pivotally connected to each other via side frame rods, and the lower ends of the side frame rods on the adjacent sides of adjacent skeleton units are pivotally connected to each other one by one.

3. A tent structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tent frame consists of two sets of frame units connected side by side. Each frame unit has a connecting rod that extends toward the other frame unit at its top pivot seat. The inner ends of the two connecting rods are pivotally connected or abut against each other. The side frame rods located at the inner end of each frame unit are pivotally connected to the side frame rods located at the inner end of the other frame unit at their lower ends.

4. A tent structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tent frame consists of three sets of frame units connected side by side. The top pivot of the middle frame unit is pivotally connected to two connecting rods extending toward the frame units on both sides. The top pivot of each frame unit on both sides is pivotally connected to a connecting rod extending toward the middle frame unit. The outer ends of the two connecting rods of the middle frame unit are pivotally connected or abut against the inner ends of the connecting rods of the frame units on both sides. The lower ends of the side frame poles adjacent to the frame units at both ends in the middle frame unit are pivotally connected to the lower ends of the side frame poles at the inner ends in the frame units on both sides.

5. A tent structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame units are arranged side by side along the length of the tent frame, and the width direction of the tent frame is perpendicular to this length direction. At least one set of outward expansion units is provided between adjacent frame units. Each outward expansion unit includes an outward expansion top rod and two outward expansion side rods. The inner end of the outward expansion top rod is pivotally connected or abutted between the inner ends of the two connecting rods in the adjacent frame unit, and the outward expansion top rod extends perpendicular to the connecting rods toward the width direction of the tent. The inner ends of the two outward expansion side rods are pivotally connected or abutted at the outer end of the outward expansion top rod, and the outer ends of the two outward expansion side rods are pivotally connected or abutted at the outer ends of the top frame rods on the adjacent sides of the frame units on both sides.

6. A tent structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tent frame includes two sets of frame units connected side by side and two sets of expansion units. Each frame unit has a connecting rod that extends toward the other frame unit at its top pivot seat. The inner ends of the two connecting rods are pivotally connected or abut against each other. The two sets of expansion units are symmetrically arranged with the connecting rod as the axis of symmetry.

7. A tent structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The connecting rods are pivotally connected to each other by a rotating pivot. The rotating pivot includes two rotating plates that are rotatably connected coaxially by a pin. The outer end of the rotating plate is provided with a slot for the connecting rod to be inserted. The edge of the rotating plate is provided with a baffle. When the tent is opened, the baffle stops the rotating plate from rotating, so that the connecting rods connected at both ends remain in the open state.

8. A tent structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The tent fabric has several fabric sleeves, and the connecting rods are connected to each other by inserting the fabric sleeves. When the tent is opened, the tent fabric is taut and the connecting rods are kept open.

9. A tent structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The top support pole group includes four top support poles, and the side support pole group includes four side support poles. On the adjacent surfaces between adjacent skeleton units, each skeleton unit has two side support poles.

10. A tent structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Two auxiliary support rods pivotally connected to the same side frame rod are respectively pivotally connected or abutted to one auxiliary support rod on the adjacent side frame rods on both sides, and the pivot point between the auxiliary support rods serves as a support point on the ground; the lower end of the side frame rod is also pivotally connected to a foot rod between the two auxiliary support rods, and the lower end of the foot rod is supported on the ground.

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