A tarpaulin and frame connection structure
By using the interlocking structure of the slots and edges, combined with rubber connectors and an inverted buckle design, the problem of mismatch between the tarpaulin and the frame is solved, achieving convenient installation and stable connection, while also providing dustproof and waterproof functions and facilitating tarpaulin replacement.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521834974.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-08-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing tarpaulin connection structure cannot be well adapted, and the installation is complicated and maintenance is inconvenient.
The design employs a slot structure with a locking edge inside the slot. The locking strip achieves a stable connection between the tarpaulin and the frame through the interlocking of the slot and the locking edge, combined with rubber connectors and an inverted buckle structure.
It improves the compatibility and assembly efficiency of the tarpaulin and frame, ensures the stability of the connection, and provides dustproof and waterproof functions, making it easy to replace the tarpaulin later.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tarpaulin installation, and in particular to a connection structure between tarpaulin and frame. Background Technology
[0002] The rooftop tent consists of a tent fabric, upper and lower frames, and a top cover. The upper and lower frames are respectively installed on the top cover and the roof of the vehicle. The upper and lower frames are unfolded and retracted via a guide mechanism. The tent fabric is wrapped around the frames and connected to them, and is fixed to the upper and lower frames. However, the existing tent fabric connection structure uses an interlocking structure, and its mounting brackets and connectors are all custom-made, which cannot be well adapted and makes subsequent maintenance cumbersome. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above-mentioned defects in the prior art, the main purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and disclose a connection structure between a tarpaulin and a frame, including a snap-fit seat, the snap-fit seat having a strip-shaped structure, a snap-fit groove provided on the snap-fit seat, and a snap-fit edge converging towards the center at the opening of the snap-fit groove.
[0004] Furthermore, the cross-section of the slot is square or circular.
[0005] Furthermore, the end face of the card edge is an arc surface.
[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a clip connected to the clip slot, the clip being fixed to the tarpaulin.
[0007] Furthermore, the card strip includes an inner core and a connector wrapped around the inner core. The connector is fixed to the tarpaulin, the inner core is placed in the card slot, and the size of the inner core is larger than the distance between the card edges.
[0008] Furthermore, the card strip includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the second connecting part being fixed to the tarpaulin, and the first connecting part being engaged and fixed to the card slot.
[0009] Furthermore, at least one set of undercut structures is provided on both side walls of the first connecting portion.
[0010] Furthermore, the card strip is a rubber product.
[0011] Furthermore, the first connecting part has protruding retaining edges on both sides. After the connecting part is assembled with the fixing seat, the retaining edges are tightly attached to the side wall of the snap-fit seat.
[0012] Furthermore, the second connecting part is fixed to the tarpaulin by stitching.
[0013] This utility model adopts a slot structure, improving the adaptability of the clip. The clip uses an insert structure, with an inverted buckle on the first connecting part that engages with the clip edge inside the slot, providing a connection structure for forward insertion and reverse fixation. The connector is made of rubber, facilitating the disassembly of the tarpaulin from the fixing seat when replacing the tarpaulin later. Two sets of inverted buckles are provided, providing double-layer security to prevent the tarpaulin from accidentally detaching from the clip seat. A retaining edge is provided, ensuring it fits tightly against the side wall of the fixing seat, providing dust and water protection. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the tarpaulin and the frame according to the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another structural connection structure between a tarpaulin and a frame according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a card strip structure;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another structure for the card strip;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the card strip and the card slot;
[0019] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0020] 1. Card holder, 2. Card strip, 11. Card slot, 12. Card edge, 21. First connecting part, 22. Second connecting part, 23. Inverted structure, 24. Edge guard. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0022] A connection structure between a tarpaulin and a frame, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes a snap-fit base 1, which has a strip-shaped structure. The snap-fit base 1 is provided with a snap-fit groove 11, and the opening of the snap-fit groove 11 is provided with a snap-fit edge 12 that converges towards the center. This allows the snap-fit groove 11 to have a large accommodating space inside, and the snap-fit is fixed by the snap-fit edge 12.
[0023] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the cross-section of the card slot 11 is square or circular. Preferably, the card edge 12 is an extension of the card slot 11, that is, the card edge 12 and the card slot 11 are an integral structure.
[0024] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5As shown, the end face of the card edge 12 is a rounded surface. The end face of the card edge 12 will come into contact with the card strip, and using a rounded surface can avoid damage to the card strip.
[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the connecting structure also includes a clip 2 connected to the clip slot 11, and the clip 2 is fixed to the tarpaulin.
[0026] In the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the card strip 2 includes an inner core 25 and a connector 26 wrapped around the inner core 25. The connector 26 is fixed to the tarpaulin, and the inner core 25 is placed inside the card slot 11. The size of the inner core 25 is larger than the distance between the card edges 12. In this embodiment, the connector 26 is made of fabric, which is wrapped around the inner core 25. The two ends of the connector 26 overlap and are fixed by stitching. In addition, when the connector 26 is connected to the tarpaulin, the edge of the tarpaulin can be placed between the overlapping connectors 26 and fixed by stitching. This increases the connection strength between the connector 26 and the tarpaulin. In use, one end of the card strip 2 is aligned with the end of the card slot 11 and fixed by interlocking.
[0027] In the above embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the clip 2 includes a first connecting part 21 and a second connecting part 22. The second connecting part 22 is fixed to the tarpaulin, and the first connecting part 21 is snapped into the clip groove 11. During assembly, regardless of the circumference of the tarpaulin, there is no need for the complicated connection process of traditional insert-type structures; with the above structure, it is only necessary to first fix the second connecting part 22 to the tarpaulin, and then directly snap the first connecting part 21 into the clip groove 11 to complete the assembly. That is, the end of the first connecting part 21 is inserted between the clip edges 12, and the first connecting part 21 is pushed through the clip edges 12 and into the clip groove 11 by compression.
[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at least one set of overhanging structures 23 are provided on both sides of the first connecting part 21. When the first connecting part 21 is inserted into the slot, it can be easily and quickly assembled with the slot 11 due to its forward insertion. After the first connecting part 21 enters the slot 11, the two overhanging structures 23 unfold, making the distance between the overhanging structures 23 on both sides greater than the opening distance between the card edges 12. Therefore, when pulling backward, a greater traction force is required to remove it. Through the above structure, assembly can be facilitated and the stability after assembly can be ensured. At the same time, a larger traction force can be used to separate the card strip 2 from the slot 11.
[0029] In the above embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, two sets of inverted locking structures 23 are provided. The two sets of inverted locking structures 23 can ensure the reliability of the connection between the connector 2 and the slot 11, realizing a double-insurance structure; at the same time, it can also ensure forced removal during later maintenance.
[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, connector 2 is a rubber product.
[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the mounting base 1 is made of stainless steel.
[0032] Connector 2 and mounting base 1 are made of different materials to prevent wear on mounting base 1. Connector 2, made of rubber, is low in cost, and the rubber part provides a certain degree of sealing when it mates with the slot 11. In addition, the rooftop tent is exposed to the sun for a long time, which will accelerate the aging and damage of the tent fabric. Therefore, it may need to be replaced after a few years of use. Connector 2 can be separated from the slot 11 by pulling.
[0033] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first connecting part 21 has protruding baffles 24 on both sides. After the connecting part 2 is assembled with the snap-fit seat 1, the baffles 24 are tightly attached to the side wall of the fixing seat 1. The baffles 24 cooperate with the fixing seat 1 to provide dust and water protection between the tarpaulin and the fixing seat 1.
[0034] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second connecting part 22 is fixed to the tarpaulin by stitching.
[0035] When using this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the edge of the tarpaulin is sewn to the second connecting part 22 with stitching. After completion, the first connecting part 22 is inserted into the slot 11 of the fixing base 1. After the first connecting part 21 is engaged with the locking edge 12 by the buckle structure 23, the connection between the tarpaulin and the frame can be reliably completed.
[0036] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present utility model. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope thereof should be covered within the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A connection structure between a tarpaulin and a frame, characterized in that, Includes a card holder, the card holder having a strip-shaped structure, the card holder having a card slot, and the opening of the card slot having a card edge that converges towards the center; It also includes a clip connected to the slot, the clip being fixed to the tarpaulin; the clip includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the second connecting part being fixed to the tarpaulin, and the first connecting part being snapped into and fixed to the slot; at least one set of buckle structures are provided on the two side walls of the first connecting part.
2. The connection structure between the tarpaulin and the frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the slot is square or circular.
3. The connection structure between the tarpaulin and the frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end face of the card edge is a circular arc surface.
4. The connection structure between the tarpaulin and the frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card strip includes an inner core and a connector wrapped around the inner core. The connector is fixed to the tarpaulin. The inner core is placed in the card slot, and the size of the inner core is larger than the distance between the card edges.
5. The connection structure between the tarpaulin and the frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card strip is a rubber product.
6. The connection structure between the tarpaulin and the frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part has protruding retaining edges on both sides. After the first connecting part is assembled with the snap-fit seat, the retaining edges are tightly attached to the side wall of the snap-fit seat.
7. The connection structure between the tarpaulin and the frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting part is fixed to the tarpaulin by stitching.
