A tent support structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a tent support structure, including: a column with an elastic element protruding from its side; a fixed base with a first fork joint, a second fork joint, and a third fork joint; a movable component with a fourth fork joint, a fifth fork joint, and a sixth fork joint; an eaves pole assembly including a first support rod and a second support rod, the first support rod being rotatably connected to the second support rod and the third fork joint, and the second support rod being rotatably connected to the sixth fork joint; and a tent roof bracket assembly rotatably connected to the first fork joint, the second fork joint, the fourth fork joint, and the fifth fork joint. By allowing the movable component to slide on the column and locking its position with the elastic element, it can be automatically driven to change from a folded state to an unfolded state, improving the automation level of the tent, reducing installation steps, and enhancing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tents, and specifically to a tent support structure. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional tents typically consist of four poles supporting the roof frame, and a tent fabric draped over the roof frame. To increase the tent's sunshade area, tents with eaves have appeared on the market. The eaves are formed by two folding support poles connected to the poles. The two support poles can be manually rotated. However, this operation is relatively complicated and cumbersome, and it is easy to pinch the user's fingers, thus reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a tent support structure that enables the eaves pole assembly to automatically transform from a folded state to an unfolded state, greatly improving the automation level of the tent, reducing installation steps, and enhancing the user experience.

[0004] A tent support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a column with an elastic element protruding from its side; a fixed seat with a first fork joint, a second fork joint, and a third fork joint; the fixed seat is connected to the top of the column; a movable component with a fourth fork joint, a fifth fork joint, and a sixth fork joint; the movable component is slidably fitted onto the column and is engaged with the elastic element; an eaves rod assembly including a first support rod and a second support rod, the first support rod being rotatably connected to the second support rod and the third fork joint, and the second support rod being rotatably connected to the sixth fork joint; and a tent roof bracket assembly rotatably connected to the first fork joint, the second fork joint, the fourth fork joint, and the fifth fork joint.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tent support structure has at least the following beneficial effects: by sliding the movable component on the upright, relative rotation can be driven between the first support rod and the second support rod; when the elastic element engages with the movable component, the elastic element locks the position of the movable component, thereby allowing the first support rod and the second support rod to be fully unfolded. It can be seen that the movement of the movable component can drive the first support rod and the second support rod to automatically change from a folded state to an unfolded state. In this process, no additional pushing force needs to be applied to the first support rod and the second support rod, thereby greatly improving the automation level of the tent, reducing the installation process, and improving the user experience.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the movable component includes a movable seat and a button unit. The movable seat is provided with a first through hole, a first receiving cavity, and a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity are connected through the first through hole. The movable seat slides on the column. The button unit slides between the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity through the first through hole. The elastic element is engaged with the second receiving cavity and abuts against the button unit.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the button unit includes a spring, a locking member, and an integrated button panel and guide shaft; the spring is sleeved on the guide shaft, and the two ends of the spring abut against the button panel and the first receiving cavity respectively. The button panel is located in the first receiving cavity, the guide shaft passes through the first through hole and is connected to the locking member, the locking member is located in the second receiving cavity, and the locking member abuts against the elastic member.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking component includes an integrated locking panel and a connecting shaft, the guide shaft is provided with a connecting hole, the connecting shaft is engaged with the connecting hole, and the locking panel is located in the second receiving cavity.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the movable seat is provided with a second through hole for fitting and connecting with the column. The second through hole protrudes outward and is provided with a guide groove and a guide rail for driving the elastic element to be pressed into the column. The guide groove is located at the top of the second through hole, the upper end of the guide rail is connected to the guide groove, and the lower end of the guide rail is connected to the second receiving cavity. The elastic element is slidably connected to the guide groove and the guide rail respectively.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic element includes an elastic retaining shaft and a V-shaped spring sheet disposed inside the column, the elastic retaining shaft being disposed on the V-shaped spring sheet; the column is provided with a positioning hole, the elastic retaining shaft being slidably connected to the positioning hole, and the elastic retaining shaft passing through the positioning hole and abutting against the button unit.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the elastic retaining shaft is provided with a downwardly inclined guide surface, and the guide surface is slidably connected to the guide groove.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the canopy support assembly includes a first canopy support and a second canopy support, the first fork joint and the second fork joint are perpendicular to each other, and the angle between the third fork joint and the first fork joint and the second fork joint is 135 degrees; the first canopy support is rotatably connected to the first fork joint, and the second canopy support is rotatably connected to the second fork joint.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the canopy support assembly includes a third canopy support and a fourth canopy support, the fourth fork joint and the fifth fork joint are perpendicular to each other, and the angle between the sixth fork joint and the fourth fork joint and the fifth fork joint is 135 degrees; the third canopy support is rotatably connected to the fourth fork joint, and the fourth canopy support is rotatably connected to the fifth fork joint.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom surface of the sixth fork joint is provided with a limiting block for limiting the rotation angle of the second support rod; the second support rod abuts against the limiting block so that the second support rod is in a horizontal state.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tent support structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the tent support structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the fixing base according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the movable component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the active components according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] Column 100, elastic element 200, elastic retaining shaft 210, V-shaped spring 220, fixed base 300, first fork joint 310, second fork joint 320, third fork joint 330, movable component 400, movable seat 410, fourth fork joint 411, fifth fork joint 412, sixth fork joint 413, limiting block 4131, first through hole 414, first receiving cavity 415, second receiving cavity 416, second through hole 417 Guide groove 4171, guide rail 4172, button unit 420, spring 421, locking part 422, locking panel 4221, connecting shaft 4222, button panel 423, guide shaft 424, eaves rod assembly 500, first support rod 510, second support rod 520, canopy bracket assembly 600, first canopy bracket 610, second canopy bracket 620, third canopy bracket 630, fourth canopy bracket 640. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. 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.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, the use of terms such as first, second, third, fourth, and fifth is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or implicitly indicating the order of the technical features indicated.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0028] A tent support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a column 100 with an elastic element 200 protruding from its side; a fixed base 300 having a first fork joint 310, a second fork joint 320, and a third fork joint 330; the fixed base 300 being connected to the top of the column 100; and a movable component 400 having a fourth fork joint 411, a fifth fork joint 412, and a sixth fork joint 413; the movable component 400 slidingly fitted onto the column 100. The movable component 400 is engaged with the elastic element 200; the eaves rod assembly 500 includes a first support rod 510 and a second support rod 520, the first support rod 510 is rotatably connected to the second support rod 520 and the third fork joint 330 respectively, and the second support rod 520 is rotatably connected to the sixth fork joint 413; the canopy bracket assembly 600 is rotatably connected to the first fork joint 310, the second fork joint 320, the fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412 respectively.

[0029] For example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when the tent is not open, the movable component 400 is located at the lower part of the upright 100, and the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 are close to the side of the upright 100 and in a vertically folded state. When the tent needs to be opened, the movable component 400 is pushed upward, causing it to slide on the upright 100. At this time, the movable component 400 drives the second support rod 520 to move upward, causing it to rotate in the sixth fork joint 413. This causes a relative rotation between the second support rod 520 and the first support rod 510, thereby changing the second support rod 520 from a folded state to an unfolded state. When the movable component 400 slides to engage with the elastic element 200, the elastic element 200 locks the position of the movable component 400, thereby allowing the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 to fully unfold, which facilitates the subsequent installation of the eaves fabric on the first support rod 510. Furthermore, by setting the position of the elastic element 200 in the column 100, the tilt angle of the first support rod 510 can be adjusted, thereby changing the coverage area of ​​the eaves fabric.

[0030] In addition, during the sliding of the movable component 400, the canopy support assembly 600 can be driven to move upward and rotate in the fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412. Furthermore, the canopy support assembly 600 can rotate in the first fork joint 310 and the second fork joint 320, which can change the canopy support assembly 600 from the retracted state to the unfolded state, thereby facilitating the installation of the tent.

[0031] Therefore, the movement of the movable component 400 can drive the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 to automatically change from a folded state to an unfolded state without having to apply any pushing force to the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520. This greatly improves the automation level of the tent, reduces the installation process, and enhances the user experience.

[0032] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the movable component 400 includes a movable seat 410 and a button unit 420. The movable seat 410 is provided with a first through hole 414, a first receiving cavity 415 and a second receiving cavity 416. The first receiving cavity 415 and the second receiving cavity 416 are connected through the first through hole 414. The movable seat 410 slides on the column 100. The button unit 420 slides between the first receiving cavity 415 and the second receiving cavity 416 through the first through hole 414. The elastic member 200 is engaged with the second receiving cavity 416 and abuts against the button unit 420.

[0033] For example, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the elastic element 200 is locked with the movable component 400, the elastic element 200 engages within the second receiving cavity 416 and abuts against the button unit 420, causing the button unit 420 to press against the side of the second receiving cavity 416. When the tent needs to be folded up, pressing the button unit 420 causes it to slide from the first receiving cavity 415 towards the second receiving cavity 416 within the first through hole 414, thereby pushing the elastic element 200 to retract into the column 100. When the button unit 420 moves to the side of the first receiving cavity 415, the elastic element 200 is fully retracted into the column 100. Then, by applying a downward pushing force to the movable seat 410, the movable seat 410 moves downward towards the column 100, thereby releasing the engagement between the button unit 420 and the elastic element 200.

[0034] It can be seen that the relative action between the button unit 420 and the elastic element 200 can lock or unlock the movable seat 410 and the column 100. The operation is simple and convenient, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0035] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the button unit 420 includes a spring 421, a locking member 422, and an integrated button panel 423 and a guide shaft 424; the spring 421 is sleeved on the guide shaft 424, and the two ends of the spring 421 abut against the button panel 423 and the first receiving cavity 415 respectively. The button panel 423 is located in the first receiving cavity 415. The guide shaft 424 passes through the first through hole 414 and is connected to the locking member 422. The locking member 422 is located in the second receiving cavity 416 and abuts against the elastic member 200.

[0036] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the spring 421 is sleeved on the guide shaft 424 and compressed between the button panel 423 and the side of the first receiving cavity 415. Therefore, when the button panel 423 is displaced into the first receiving cavity 415, the spring 421 can apply a pushing force to the button panel 423, so that the button panel 423 can be reset in time, thereby making the position of the button panel 423 more stable and reducing the shaking of the button panel 423.

[0037] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the locking member 422 includes an integrated locking panel 4221 and a connecting shaft 4222. A connecting hole is provided in the guide shaft 424, and the connecting shaft 4222 is engaged with the connecting hole. The locking panel 4221 is located in the second receiving cavity 416.

[0038] For example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the locking panel 4221 and the guide shaft 424 are connected by a connecting shaft 4222 and a connecting hole. The connection method is simple and is a detachable connection method, which facilitates the maintenance of parts. Furthermore, the connecting shaft 4222 can be provided with a rib, which helps to strengthen the connection between the connecting shaft 4222 and the connecting hole.

[0039] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the movable seat 410 is provided with a second through hole 417 for fitting and connecting with the column 100. The second through hole 417 protrudes outward and is provided with a guide groove 4171 and a guide rail 4172 for driving the elastic member 200 to be pressed into the column 100. The guide groove 4171 is located at the top of the second through hole 417. The upper end of the guide rail 4172 is connected to the guide groove 4171, and the lower end of the guide rail 4172 is connected to the second receiving cavity 416. The elastic member 200 is slidably connected to the guide groove 4171 and the guide rail 4172 respectively.

[0040] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the guide groove 4171 and the guide rail 4172 guide the elastic element 200 to slide from the outside of the movable seat 410 into the second receiving cavity 416. Specifically, when the top of the second through hole 417 contacts the elastic element 200, as the movable seat 410 continues to move upward, the elastic element 200 will slide along the inclined surface of the guide groove 4171 and gradually be pressed into the column 100 under the pressure of the inclined surface, so that the elastic element 200 can smoothly transition from the guide groove 4171 to the guide rail 4172; when the elastic element 200 slides to the end of the guide rail 4172, the elastic element 200 extends out of the column 100 and enters the second receiving cavity 416 for engagement, thereby locking the movable seat 410.

[0041] It can be seen that the guide groove 4171 and the guide rail 4172 have a good guiding effect, which is conducive to the smooth entry of the elastic element 200 into the movable seat 410 and the connection with the second receiving cavity 416, thereby improving the connection efficiency between components.

[0042] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the elastic element 200 includes an elastic retaining shaft 210 and a V-shaped spring sheet 220 disposed inside the column 100. The elastic retaining shaft 210 is disposed on the V-shaped spring sheet 220. The column 100 is provided with a positioning hole. The elastic retaining shaft 210 is slidably connected to the positioning hole, and the elastic retaining shaft 210 passes through the positioning hole and abuts against the button unit 420.

[0043] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the elastic locking shaft 210 can slide into the positioning hole under the pressing action of the button unit 420, and the elastic locking shaft 210 can slide out of the positioning hole under the elastic force of the V-shaped spring piece 220. It can be seen that the telescopic function of the elastic locking shaft 210 is conducive to forming a locked or unlocked state between the column 100 and the movable seat 410, thereby facilitating the opening and storage of the tent.

[0044] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the end of the elastic retaining shaft 210 is provided with a downwardly inclined guide surface, which is slidably connected to the guide groove 4171.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the guide slope and the guide groove 4171 make contact with each other, which helps the elastic retaining shaft 210 to slide more smoothly into the movable seat 410 and reduces the difficulty of connecting the components.

[0046] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the canopy support assembly 600 includes a first canopy support 610 and a second canopy support 620, the first fork joint 310 and the second fork joint 320 are perpendicular to each other, and the angle between the third fork joint 330 and the first fork joint 310 and the second fork joint 320 is 135 degrees; the first canopy support 610 is rotatably connected to the first fork joint 310, and the second canopy support 620 is rotatably connected to the second fork joint 320.

[0047] For example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, since tents are generally rectangular, the first fork joint 310 and the second fork joint 320 are perpendicular to each other, thus forming a right angle between the connected first tent roof support 610 and the second tent roof support 620. Since the eaves are generally sloping outwards, by making the angle between the third fork joint 330 and the first fork joint 310 and the second fork joint 320 both 135 degrees, the first support rod 510 forms a 135-degree angle with the first tent roof support 610 and the second tent roof support 620, which helps to greatly increase the tent's covering area.

[0048] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the canopy support assembly 600 includes a third canopy support 630 and a fourth canopy support 640, the fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412 are perpendicular to each other, and the sixth fork joint 413 has an angle of 135 degrees with both the fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412; the third canopy support 630 is rotatably connected to the fourth fork joint 411, and the fourth canopy support 640 is rotatably connected to the fifth fork joint 412.

[0049] For example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412 cause the third tent roof support 630 and the fourth tent roof support 640 to form a right angle; the sixth fork joint 413 causes the second support rod 520 to form a 135-degree angle with the third tent roof support 630 and the fourth tent roof support 640, which helps to increase the tent's coverage area to a greater extent.

[0050] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the bottom surface of the sixth fork joint 413 is provided with a limiting block 4131 for limiting the rotation angle of the second support rod 520; the second support rod 520 abuts against the limiting block 4131 so that the second support rod 520 is in a horizontal state.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the movable component 400 moves to engage with the elastic element 200, the bottom of the second support rod 520 just abuts against the top of the limiting block 4131. At this time, the second support rod 520 is in a horizontal state. It can be seen that the limiting block 4131 provides good support for the second support rod 520, thereby making the second support rod 520 more stable.

[0052] Other configurations and operations of a tent support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0053] A tent support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to a specific example. It is worth understanding that the following description is merely illustrative and not a specific limitation of the invention.

[0054] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a tent support structure includes: a column 100, a V-shaped spring 220 with an elastic locking shaft 210, a fixed base 300, a movable base 410, a spring 421, an integrated locking panel 4221 and a connecting shaft 4222, an integrated button panel 423 and a guide shaft 424, a first support rod 510, a second support rod 520, a first tent roof bracket 610, a second tent roof bracket 620, a third tent roof bracket 630, and a fourth tent roof bracket 640.

[0055] The fixed base 300 is provided with a first fork joint 310, a second fork joint 320, and a third fork joint 330. The movable base 410 is provided with a fourth fork joint 411, a fifth fork joint 412, a sixth fork joint 413, a first through hole 414, a first receiving cavity 415, a second receiving cavity 416, and a second through hole 417. The second through hole 417 protrudes outward and is provided with a guide groove 4171 and a guide rail 4172. The end of the elastic retaining shaft 210 is provided with a downwardly inclined guide slope. The first fork joint 310 and the second fork joint 320... The fork joints 320 are perpendicular to each other. The angle between the third fork joint 330 and the first fork joint 310 and the second fork joint 320 is 135 degrees. The fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412 are perpendicular to each other. The angle between the sixth fork joint 413 and the fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412 is 135 degrees. The bottom surface of the sixth fork joint 413 is provided with a limiting block 4131 for limiting the rotation angle of the second support rod 520. A connecting hole is provided in the guide shaft 424. A positioning hole is provided on the column 100.

[0056] The fixed base 300 is connected to the top of the column 100. The first canopy bracket 610 is rotatably connected to the first fork joint 310. The second canopy bracket 620 is rotatably connected to the second fork joint 320. The first support rod 510 is rotatably connected to the second support rod 520 and the third fork joint 330 respectively. The third canopy bracket 630 is rotatably connected to the fourth fork joint 411. The fourth canopy bracket 640 is rotatably connected to the fifth fork joint 412. The second support rod 520 is rotatably connected to the sixth fork joint 413. The second support rod 520 abuts against the limiting block 4131.

[0057] The movable seat 410 is fitted onto the column 100 through the second through hole 417. The first receiving cavity 415 and the second receiving cavity 416 are connected through the first through hole 414. The spring 421 is fitted onto the guide shaft 424. The two ends of the spring 421 abut against the button panel 423 and the first receiving cavity 415 respectively. The button panel 423 is located in the first receiving cavity 415. The guide shaft 424 is slidably connected to the first through hole 414. The connecting shaft 4222 is engaged with the connecting hole. The locking panel 4221 is located in the second receiving cavity 416.

[0058] The guide groove 4171 is located at the top of the second through hole 417. The upper end of the guide rail 4172 is connected to the guide groove 4171, and the lower end of the guide rail 4172 is connected to the second receiving cavity 416. The elastic retaining shaft 210 is slidably connected to the positioning hole. The elastic retaining shaft 210 passes through the positioning hole and abuts against the retaining panel 4221. The guide slope is slidably connected to the guide groove 4171.

[0059] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tent support structure is provided such that at least the following effects can be achieved: the tent has an unfolded state and a stowed state, wherein:

[0060] (1) The tent changes from its stowed state to its unfolded state:

[0061] The positioning hole is located on the upper part of the upright 100, while the movable seat 410 is located on the lower part of the upright 100 when the tent is in the folded state. Therefore, when the tent needs to be opened, a thrust is first applied to the first tent top bracket 610, the second tent top bracket 620, the third tent top bracket 630 and the fourth tent top bracket 640, causing them to rotate in the first fork joint 310, the second fork joint 320, the fourth fork joint 411 and the fifth fork joint 412, thereby causing the tent top bracket assembly 600 to change from the folded state to the initially unfolded state.

[0062] Then, the movable seat 410 is pushed upward to slide on the column 100. During this process, the movable seat 410 drives the second support rod 520 to move upward and rotates in the sixth fork joint 413, thereby causing relative rotation between the second support rod 520 and the first support rod 510. The first support rod 510 rotates in the third fork joint 330, thereby causing the second support rod 520 and the first support rod 510 to change from a folded state to a preliminary unfolded state.

[0063] When the movable seat 410 slides to the top of the second through hole 417 and contacts the elastic retaining shaft 210, as the movable seat 410 continues to move upward, the elastic retaining shaft 210 slides along the inclined surface of the guide groove 4171 and is gradually pressed into the column 100 under the pressure of the inclined surface, so that the elastic retaining shaft 210 can smoothly transition from the guide groove 4171 to the guide rail 4172. When the elastic retaining shaft 210 slides to the end of the guide rail 4172, the elastic retaining shaft 210 slides out of the positioning hole under the elastic force of the V-shaped spring piece 220 and enters the second receiving cavity 416 for engagement, thereby locking the movable seat 410.

[0064] Therefore, when the movable seat 410 is in the locked state, the bottom of the second support rod 520 just abuts against the top of the limiting block 4131, and the second support rod 520 is in a horizontal state. Thus, the second support rod 520 and the first support rod 510 are transformed into a fully extended state. Then, by further adjusting the positions of the first tent roof bracket 610, the second tent roof bracket 620, the third tent roof bracket 630, and the fourth tent roof bracket 640 in the first fork joint 310, the second fork joint 320, the fourth fork joint 411, and the fifth fork joint 412, the tent roof bracket assembly 600 can also be transformed into a fully extended state. At this time, the tent is fully opened.

[0065] (2) The tent changes from the unfolded state to the stowed state:

[0066] When the tent needs to be packed away, first rotate the first tent top support 610, the second tent top support 620, the third tent top support 630 and the fourth tent top support 640 in the opposite direction to change it from a fully unfolded state to a partially folded state.

[0067] Then, pressing the button panel 423 causes the guide shaft 424 to slide towards the column 100 in the first through hole 414, thereby driving the locking panel 4221 to press the elastic locking shaft 210 into the column 100; next, a downward pushing force is applied to the movable seat 410, causing the elastic locking shaft 210 to slide into the guide rail 4172, at which point the locking state between the movable seat 410 and the column 100 is released; then, the pressure on the button panel 423 is removed, causing the button panel 423 to return to its original position under the elastic force of the spring 421. During this process, the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 will rotate relative to each other as the movable seat 410 slides downward, thereby changing it from a fully unfolded state to a partially folded state.

[0068] As the movable seat 410 slides downward, the elastic retaining shaft 210 slides out of the guide groove 4171. When the movable seat 410 slides downward to the angle between the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 is 180 degrees, the movable seat 410 stops sliding. At this time, the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 are close to the side of the column 100 and are in a vertically folded state. It can be seen that the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 have changed to a fully folded state.

[0069] Finally, by pushing the first tent top bracket 610, the second tent top bracket 620, the third tent top bracket 630, and the fourth tent top bracket 640 close to the side of the upright 100 and at the minimum rotation angle in the first fork joint 310, the second fork joint 320, the fourth fork joint 411, and the fifth fork joint 412, the tent is transformed into a fully folded state, thus completing the complete folding and storage of the tent.

[0070] As can be seen from the opening and closing process of the tent, the sliding of the movable component 400 can drive the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520 to automatically change from a folded state to an unfolded state, or from an unfolded state to a folded state, without the need to apply additional thrust to the first support rod 510 and the second support rod 520. This greatly improves the automation level of the tent, reduces the installation process, and enhances the user experience.

[0071] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," or "this embodiment," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0072] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tent support structure, characterized by, include: The column has elastic elements protruding from its side. The fixing base is provided with a first fork joint, a second fork joint, and a third fork joint; the fixing base is connected to the top of the column; The movable component is provided with a fourth fork joint, a fifth fork joint, and a sixth fork joint; the movable component is fitted onto the column and slides, and the movable component is engaged with the elastic element. The eaves rod assembly includes a first support rod and a second support rod, wherein the first support rod is rotatably connected to the second support rod and the third fork joint, and the second support rod is rotatably connected to the sixth fork joint; The canopy support assembly is rotatably connected to the first fork joint, the second fork joint, the fourth fork joint, and the fifth fork joint, respectively.

2. A tent support structure according to claim 1, wherein: The movable component includes a movable seat and a button unit. The movable seat is provided with a first through hole, a first receiving cavity, and a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity are connected through the first through hole. The movable seat slides on the column. The button unit slides between the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity through the first through hole. The elastic element is engaged with the second receiving cavity and abuts against the button unit.

3. A tent support structure according to claim 2, wherein: The button unit includes a spring, a locking member, and an integrated button panel and guide shaft; the spring is sleeved on the guide shaft, and the two ends of the spring abut against the button panel and the first receiving cavity respectively. The button panel is located in the first receiving cavity. The guide shaft passes through the first through hole and is connected to the locking member. The locking member is located in the second receiving cavity and abuts against the elastic member.

4. A tent support structure according to claim 3, wherein: The locking component includes an integrated locking panel and a connecting shaft. The guide shaft has a connecting hole, and the connecting shaft engages with the connecting hole. The locking panel is located in the second receiving cavity.

5. A tent support structure according to claim 2, wherein: The movable seat is provided with a second through hole for fitting and connecting with the column. The second through hole protrudes outward and is provided with a guide groove and a guide rail for driving the elastic element to be pressed into the column. The guide groove is located at the top of the second through hole. The upper end of the guide rail is connected to the guide groove, and the lower end of the guide rail is connected to the second receiving cavity. The elastic element is slidably connected to the guide groove and the guide rail respectively.

6. A tent support structure according to claim 5, wherein: The elastic element includes an elastic retaining shaft and a V-shaped spring sheet disposed inside the column. The elastic retaining shaft is disposed on the V-shaped spring sheet. The column is provided with a positioning hole. The elastic retaining shaft is slidably connected to the positioning hole, and the elastic retaining shaft passes through the positioning hole and abuts against the button unit.

7. A tent support structure according to claim 6, wherein: The end of the elastic retaining shaft is provided with a downwardly inclined guide surface, which is slidably connected to the guide groove.

8. A tent support structure according to claim 1, wherein: The canopy support assembly includes a first canopy support and a second canopy support, the first fork joint and the second fork joint are perpendicular to each other, and the angle between the third fork joint and the first fork joint and the second fork joint is 135 degrees; the first canopy support is rotatably connected to the first fork joint, and the second canopy support is rotatably connected to the second fork joint.

9. A tent support structure according to claim 1, wherein: The canopy support assembly includes a third canopy support and a fourth canopy support. The fourth fork and the fifth fork are perpendicular to each other. The angle between the sixth fork and the fourth and fifth fork is 135 degrees. The third canopy support is rotatably connected to the fourth fork, and the fourth canopy support is rotatably connected to the fifth fork.

10. A tent support structure according to claim 9, wherein: The bottom surface of the sixth fork joint is provided with a limiting block for limiting the rotation angle of the second support rod; the second support rod abuts against the limiting block so that the second support rod is in a horizontal state.

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