Rooftop tent attachment system

Abstract

A tent system includes a base configured for mounting to a vehicle, a base canopy, a frame system coupled to the base and configured to support the base canopy, and an annex. The annex includes an annex canopy and an annex frame assembly configured to support the annex canopy. The annex is detachably coupled to the base and base canopy.

Description

BACKGROUND area

[0001] The present disclosure relates to tent equipment, systems and methods, for example adaptable roof tent equipment, systems and methods with extension sections that can increase the internal volume of the roof tent equipment. background

[0002] Modern rooftop tents utilize a variety of tent poles attached to a base to support a main tent canopy, creating an interior space for a user on a vehicle's roof. However, rooftop tents offer little additional space that is actually useful for camping. For example, the general shape of a rooftop tent provides space for sitting or lying down, but can restrict headroom, such as when changing clothes. Furthermore, rooftop tents generally have limited storage space and offer only limited protection from the elements, such as sun, rain, or snow, to neighboring campsites. SUMMARY

[0003] Accordingly, there is a need, for example, to provide an extension that can be detachably coupled to a roof tent to provide additional storage and functional space, so that campers have space to change clothes, to sit or stand protected from the sun or adverse weather conditions, or additional storage space for camping equipment.

[0004] In some embodiments, a tent system includes a base, a base canopy, a frame system, and an extension. In some embodiments, the base is configured for mounting to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the frame system is coupled to the base and configured to support the canopy. In some embodiments, the extension includes an extension canopy and an extension frame assembly configured to support the extension canopy. In some embodiments, the extension is detachably coupled to the base and the base canopy.

[0005] In some embodiments, the add-on canopy is detachably coupled to the base canopy, and the add-on frame assembly is detachably coupled to the base. In some embodiments, the add-on canopy is detachably coupled to the base canopy by at least one zipper. In some embodiments, the add-on frame assembly is coupled to an underside of the base. In some embodiments, the base canopy encloses a door arranged on a first surface, and the add-on canopy surrounds the door.

[0006] In some embodiments, the tent system further includes a ladder that is coupled to the base and extends between a floor and the base. In some embodiments, the extension completely surrounds the ladder.

[0007] In some embodiments, the extension roof includes a lower opening section. In some embodiments, the lower opening section includes a plurality of side panel sections. In some embodiments, at least two of the plurality of side panel sections are configured to be in an open or closed configuration.

[0008] In some embodiments, a tent system includes a base, a base canopy, a frame system, and an annex. In some embodiments, the base is configured for mounting to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the frame system is coupled to the base and configured to support the base canopy. In some embodiments, the annex includes an annex canopy and an annex frame assembly configured to support the annex canopy. In some embodiments, the annex frame assembly is detachably coupled to a bottom of the base.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mounting frame assembly is detachably coupled to a base bracket located on the underside of the base. In some embodiments, the mounting frame assembly includes a fastening element configured to slidably engage an interior formed in the base bracket. In some embodiments, the fastening element includes a T-bolt slidably arranged within the interior, and an actuator is screw-coupled to the T-bolt and configured to secure the mounting frame assembly to the base bracket.

[0010] In some embodiments, the base bracket includes a first flange and a second flange spaced apart from the first flange to form a slot between the flanges. In some embodiments, the first and second flanges include engagement surfaces shaped to correspond to a connecting section of the mounting frame assembly. In some embodiments, the engagement surfaces are configured to engage with the connecting section of the mounting frame assembly. In some embodiments, the connecting section of the mounting frame assembly is cylindrical, and the engagement surfaces of the first and second flanges are concave.

[0011] In some embodiments, the base bracket includes a stop flange located internally and configured to block movement of the fastener. In some embodiments, the mounting frame assembly does not extend through the base canopy.

[0012] In some embodiments, a tent system includes a base, a base canopy, a frame system, and an extension. In some embodiments, the base is configured for mounting to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the frame system is coupled to the base and configured to support the base canopy. In some embodiments, the extension is configured to extend an interior space of the tent system laterally away from the base canopy and vertically toward the ground. In some embodiments, the extension includes an extension canopy and an extension frame assembly configured to support the extension canopy. In some embodiments, the extension canopy includes a height-extendable section configured to adjust the height of the extension canopy relative to the ground.

[0013] In some embodiments, the extendable section includes a first extendable subsection with a first subsection height, an upper coupling element arranged at an upper edge of the first extendable subsection, and a first lower coupling element arranged at a lower edge of the first extendable subsection. In some embodiments, the add-on canopy is configured such that it can be arranged in a first shortened configuration, such that the first lower coupling element is coupled to the upper coupling element and the height of the add-on canopy is reduced by the height of the first subsection.

[0014] In some embodiments, the upper coupling element and the lower coupling element include a zipper, a toggle and loop, a button and a hole, or a hook-and-loop fastener. In some embodiments, the upper coupling element extends along a large portion of the upper edge of the first extendable section, and the first lower coupling element extends along a large portion of the lower edge of the first extendable section.

[0015] In some embodiments, the extendable section further includes a second extendable subsection with a second subsection height, extending from the lower edge of the first extendable subsection. In some embodiments, the first lower coupling element is arranged at an upper edge of the second extendable subsection, and a second lower coupling element is arranged at a lower edge of the second extendable subsection.

[0016] In some embodiments, the add-on canopy is configured so that it can be arranged in a second, shortened configuration, such that the second lower coupling element is coupled to the upper coupling element and the height of the add-on canopy is reduced by the height of the first and second sections. In some embodiments, the add-on canopy is configured so that it can be arranged in a second, shortened configuration, such that the second lower coupling element is coupled to the first lower coupling element and the height of the add-on canopy is reduced by the height of the second section.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first sub-section height is equal to the second sub-section height. In some embodiments, the first sub-section height is greater than the second sub-section height.

[0018] In some embodiments, a tent attachment system includes an attachment canopy and an attachment frame assembly. In some embodiments, the attachment frame assembly includes a fastener and a support pole. In some embodiments, the support pole is configured to support the attachment canopy. In some embodiments, the fastener of the attachment frame is configured to be detachably coupled to the base of a tent system. In some embodiments, the fastener of the attachment frame is configured to be detachably coupled to the underside of a base of a tent system. In some embodiments, the attachment canopy is configured to be detachably coupled to a tent canopy of the tent system.In some embodiments, the attachment system is configured to extend the interior of the tent system laterally away from the vehicle and vertically towards a floor.

[0019] Implementations of the techniques described above may include a system, a method, a process, a device, and / or a facility. The details of one or more implementations are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the following description. Further features are evident from the description, the drawings, and the claims.

[0020] Further features and advantages of the disclosure, as well as the structure and function of various embodiments of the disclosure, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. Such embodiments are shown here only for illustrative purposes. Additional embodiments will be obvious to a person skilled in the art based on the teachings contained herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included herein and form part of the patent specification, illustrate the embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles and enable a person skilled in the art to manufacture and use the embodiments. The functions and advantages of the illustrative, non-limiting embodiments become clearer through their detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. Figure 1 illustrates a perspective exploded view of an extension and tent according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view of an extension coupled to the tent according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 3 illustrates a side view of an attachment and tent mounted on a vehicle according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 4 illustrates a perspective bottom view of an attachment frame assembly coupled to a tent frame system, according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 5 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an attachment frame assembly coupled to a tent frame assembly, according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 6 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the mounting frame assembly along the [unclear] Fig. Section line 6-6 shown in section 5 according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 7 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the mounting frame assembly along the in Fig. Section line 7-7 shown in section 5 according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 8 illustrates a side view of an extension and a tent, with the extension in an extended configuration, according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 9 illustrates a side view of an extension and a tent, the extension being in a shortened configuration, according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 10 illustrates a perspective interior view of an extension showing the first, second and third extendable section, according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 11 illustrates a perspective interior view of an extension in a shortened intermediate configuration according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 12 illustrates a perspective exterior view of an extension in the shortened intermediate configuration according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 13 illustrates a perspective view of a tent with an attachment flap according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 14A illustrates a perspective view of a tent with a zipper configuration for coupling to the extension according to one embodiment. Fig. 14B and Fig. 14C illustrate detailed views of the in Fig. 14 zipper configuration shown according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 15 illustrates a perspective view of a tent with a zipper configuration for coupling to the extension according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 16 illustrates a top view of an extension floor according to one embodiment. Fig. Figure 17 illustrates a fastening clamp for coupling an extension to a base of a tent frame system according to one embodiment.

[0022] The features and advantages of the embodiments become clearer from the detailed description below in conjunction with the drawings, in which the same reference numerals consistently denote corresponding elements. In the drawings, identical reference numerals generally denote identical, functionally similar, and / or structurally similar elements. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. References to "a single embodiment," "an embodiment," "several embodiments," etc., indicate that the described embodiment(s) may include a particular feature, structure, or property, but that not every embodiment necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, or property. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.Furthermore, if a particular feature, structure or property is described in connection with an embodiment, it is assumed that it is within the knowledge of a person skilled in the art to influence this feature, structure or property in connection with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not.

[0024] To simplify the description, spatial terms such as "under," "below," "lower," "above," "on," "upper," "opposite," and the like may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the figures. These spatial terms are intended to encompass not only the orientation shown in the figures but also various orientations of the device in use or operation. The device may be oriented differently (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial descriptors used here may be interpreted accordingly.

[0025] The terms "approximately," "essentially," or "about" used here indicate the value of a specific quantity, which can vary depending on the particular technology. Based on the specific technology, the terms "approximately," "essentially," or "about" can indicate a value of a specific quantity that varies, for example, within 1-15% of the value (e.g., ±1%, ±2%, ±5%, ±10%, or ±15% of the value).

[0026] Before describing such embodiments in more detail, it is informative to present example environments in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented. Example tent

[0027] The Tent System 200 can be used to extend and fold away a frame system (e.g., the one in Fig. 1-4 frame system 400) and a base roof coupled to the frame system (e.g. the one shown in Fig. The roofing system shown in 1-4 (500) should be configured as shown. As in Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, the Tent System 200 can include a Base System 300, a Frame System 400, a Canopy System 500, and / or a Rain Canopy System 600 (not shown). The Base System 300 can be configured for mounting on a vehicle and a Support Frame System 400, Canopy System 500, and / or Rain Canopy System 600. The Base System 300 can be coupled with the Frame System 400 and the Canopy System 500. The Frame System 400 can be configured to support the Canopy System 500. The Frame System 400 can be coupled with the Base System 300 and the Canopy System 500. Further details and implementations of the Tent System 200 and its associated components are described in U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 63 / 300.502, submitted on 18 January 2022, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

[0028] The basic system 300 can be installed on a vehicle (e.g., the one in Fig. 3 vehicle 342 shown) be configured. As in Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4, the base system 300 can include a first base element 312 and a second base element 314. The first base element 312 can be configured to form a platform for the tent system 200 on a vehicle. The first base element 312 can also be configured to accommodate a ladder. The second base element 314 can also be configured to form a platform for the tent system 200 on a vehicle. Furthermore, the second base element 314 can be configured to be attached (e.g., fastened) to a vehicle's luggage rack. As shown, for example, in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the first and second base elements 312, 314 can, for example, be coupled to each other via a hinge 318. The hinge 318 can be configured to open and close the first and second base elements 312, 314 in order to extend and retract the tent system 200.

[0029] The frame system 400 can include a first frame element 410, a second frame element 420, a third frame element 430, and a fourth frame element 440, as for example in Fig. Figure 4 shows that in some embodiments, the frame elements 410, 420, 430, 440 can include aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, a metal, a ceramic, a polymer, a combination thereof, and / or any other rigid material. In some embodiments, the frame elements 410, 420, 430, 440 can be configured to extend the roofing system 500 to form an interior volume for a user. For example, in the open configuration 10, the frame elements 410, 420, 430, 440 can touch the roofing system 500 when a roof is attached.

[0030] The first frame element 410 can be configured to function as the first knee joint of the frame system 400. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the first frame element 410 can include a first support 412, a first joint 414, and a first leg 416. The first support 412 can be configured to pivot about the first connection 411 to the first base element 312. The first support 412 can be coupled to the first base element 312 of the base system 300. The first support 412 can be coupled to the first leg 416 via the first joint 414. The first joint 414 can be configured to pivot the first leg 416 about the distal end of the first support 412, for example, similar to a human knee joint. The first leg 416 can be configured to support the roofing system 500 (e.g., the one shown in Figure 4). Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 the roofing sleeve 560 shown) touches and extends the roofing system 500 into an extended position. Similar elements and features of the second frame element 420, the third frame element 430, and the fourth frame element 440 are described in U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 300,502, filed on January 18, 2022, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

[0031] The 500 canopy system can be configured to accommodate the 400 frame system and provide weather protection (e.g., against rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). The 500 canopy system can also be configured to support the 600 rain cover system. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figures 1-3, the canopy system 500 may, in some embodiments, include the canopy 510 and canopy sleeves 560. The canopy 510 may further be configured to provide an interior volume for a user. In some embodiments, the canopy 510 may include a polymer, a plastic, a thermoplastic, an elastomer, polyester (e.g., Mylar®), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyethylene (e.g., Dyneema®), ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) (e.g., Dyneema® composite fiber (DCF)), nylon, silicone, poly-cotton, canvas, a combination thereof, and / or any other waterproof material.

[0032] As in Fig. As shown in Figures 1-3, the roof 510 can include a front surface 512 (e.g., a door), a rear surface 514, a side surface 516, and a top surface 518. The roof 510 can further include a first subsection 522, a second subsection 524, a third subsection 526, a fourth subsection 530, and a fifth subsection 540. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the first subsection 522 (e.g., outermost left side) can be arranged between the base system 300 and the roofing sleeve 560a, the second subsection 524 (e.g., outermost right side) can be arranged between the base system 300 and the roofing sleeve 560d, the third subsection 526 (e.g., center) can be arranged between the roofing sleeves 560b and 560c, the fourth subsection 530 (e.g., left side) can be arranged between the roofing sleeves 560a and 560b, and the fifth subsection 540 (e.g., right side) can be arranged between the roofing sleeves 560c and 560d.

[0033] In some embodiments, the canopy 510 can enclose a plurality of canopy sleeves 560. For example, as in Fig. As shown in Figures 1-3, the canopy 510 includes four canopy sleeves 560a, 560b, 560c, and 560d. The canopy sleeves 560 can be configured to attach the frame system 400 to the canopy system 500. In some embodiments, the canopy sleeves 560 and the canopy 510 can be formed from the same material. For example, forming the canopy sleeves 560 and the canopy 510 from the same material can increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. In some embodiments, for example, the seams and / or the fabric thickness can be adjusted to form the canopy sleeves 560 and the canopy 510 from the same material. In some embodiments, the canopy sleeves 560 and the canopy 510 can be formed in one piece. In some embodiments, the roof sleeves 560 and the roof 510 can be made of different materials.In some embodiments, the canopy 510 and / or the canopy sleeves 560 can enclose an elastic material. Example of a cultivation system

[0034] In some embodiments, the tent system 200 can include an extension system 700 to extend the interior of the tent system 200 and expand the interior space towards the ground. In some embodiments, the extension system 700 is coupled to the base system 300 and / or the canopy system 500. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figures 1-4 and 16, the attachment system 700 can, for example, include an attachment floor 706, an attachment canopy 708, and / or an attachment frame assembly 710. The base system 300 can include a base bracket 702 configured to couple with the attachment frame assembly 710, as shown, for example, in Fig. 4-7 shown. As described in more detail below, the 700 extension system can be coupled with the 500 roofing system to extend the weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.) provided by the 500 roofing system onto the ground.

[0035] In some embodiments, the mounting frame assembly 710 provides support for the mounting roof 708 and is coupled to a base bracket 702 of the base system 300, as for example in Fig. Figures 1-7 are shown. In some embodiments, the mounting frame assembly 710 is slidably coupled to the base system 300 at locations on both sides of the tent system 200. Both the mounting frame assembly 710 and the base system 300 include fastening elements (e.g., base bracket 702 and fastening element 774) on a right and a left side of the tent system 200. The mounting frame assembly 710 is configured so that a user can assemble one side of the mounting frame assembly 710 with one hand. For example, a user can slidably engage and couple a left side of the mounting frame assembly 710 with one hand and slidably engage and couple a right side of the mounting frame assembly 710 with the other hand. The mounting frame assembly 710 is coupled, for example, to a bottom of the base system 300, so that the mounting frame assembly does not extend through the roof 510 of the roof system 500.

[0036] In some embodiments, the base holder 702 is arranged on a bottom side of the first base element 312 of the base system 300. In the embodiment shown Fig. 4 and Fig. In the illustrative embodiment shown in Figure 5, the base bracket 702 is attached to the first base element 312 by rivets, bolts, screws, or similar fastening devices. In some embodiments, the base bracket 702 can be formed integrally with the first base element 312. In some embodiments, the base bracket can be arranged on the underside of the second base element 314, such that an attachment system can be mounted on the opposite side of the tent system 200.

[0037] In some embodiments, the base support 702 includes an upper wall 720, a first side wall 722, a second side wall 724, a first flange 726, and / or a second flange 728. In some embodiments, the flanges 726 and 728 form an interior space 730 between them, as shown in Fig. Figures 5-7 are shown. In some embodiments, the upper wall 720 is coupled to the underside of the first base element 312, for example at a distal end 313 of the first base element 312. In some embodiments, the first side wall 722 extends from an edge of the upper wall 720 and is perpendicular to the upper wall 720. In some embodiments, the second side wall 724 is spaced apart from the first side wall 722 and extends from an opposite edge of the upper wall 720. In some embodiments, the second side wall 724 is perpendicular to the upper wall 720. In some embodiments, the first flange 726 extends from the first side wall 722 (e.g., a distal end thereof) toward the second side wall 724. The second flange 728 extends from the second side wall 724 (e.g., a distal end thereof) toward the first side wall 722.In some embodiments, the first flange 726 and the second flange 728 are vertically aligned in the same plane and spaced apart from each other such that a slot or gap 731 is formed between them. In some embodiments, the first flange 726 includes a first surface 733 facing the upper wall 720 and a second surface 735 opposite the first surface 733, facing away from the base support 702. In some embodiments, the second flange 728 includes a first surface 737 facing the upper wall 720 and a second surface 739 opposite the first surface 737, facing away from the base support 702.

[0038] In some embodiments, the interior space 730 is formed between the upper wall 720, the first side wall 722, the second side wall 724, the first flange 726 and the second flange 728, as for example in Fig. Figure 6 shows that the interior space 730 is configured to accommodate the fastening element 774 of the mounting frame assembly 710. In some embodiments, the base support 702 includes a stop 732 that extends, for example, from the upper wall 720 and into the interior space 730, as shown in Figure 6. Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 shows that the stop 732 is configured to block movement of the mounting frame assembly 710 beyond a predefined mounting distance in the base bracket 702. When the mounting frame assembly 710 encounters the stop 732, feedback is provided to the user indicating that the mounting frame assembly 710 is in the correct position for attachment to the base bracket 710.

[0039] In some embodiments, the mounting frame assembly 710 includes one or more roof support poles 770 for supporting the mounting roof 708 and a fastening element 774 for coupling to the base bracket 702, as for example in Fig. 5-7 shown. In some embodiments, the canopy support rod 770 includes a support section 771, which provides support and shape to the attached canopy 708, and connecting sections 772, which are coupled to the base supports 702 on both sides of the base system 300. In some embodiments, the connecting section 772 and the support section 771 may be separate components that are coupled together. In the illustrative embodiment in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. The connecting section 772 and the support section 771 are formed in one piece, such that the canopy support pole 770 is a single component. The connecting section 772 is oriented horizontally to the ground and is located below the base support 702. In some embodiments, the support section 771 forms a C-shape and extends away from the connecting section 772, for example at an angle of approximately 45 degrees relative to and away from the ground, and then spans the lateral support system 700.

[0040] In some embodiments, the fastening element 774 is coupled to the base bracket 702. In some embodiments, the fastening element 774 includes a T-bolt 776 and an actuator 778, as for example in Fig. Shown 5-7.

[0041] In some embodiments, the T-bolt 776 extends through the connecting section 772 of the roof support rod 770 and is coupled to the actuator 778. In some embodiments, the T-bolt 776 is slidably arranged in the interior 730 of the base bracket 702. In some embodiments, the T-bolt 776 is supported by the first surfaces 733, 737 of the first and second flanges 726, 728. In some embodiments, the first and second flanges are located between the T-bolt 776 and the connecting section 772 and engage with it. In the illustrative embodiment in Fig. 6 The connecting section 772 has a circular cross-section, and the second surfaces 735, 739 have a concave shape to provide a larger surface area between the attachment system 700 and the base system 300, thus distributing the load. In some embodiments, the connecting section 772 and the second surfaces 735, 739 can have corresponding shapes to distribute non-circular loads between them. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. In the illustrative embodiment shown in Figure 7, the actuator 778 is a knob and engages with the T-bolt 776 in a threaded connection such that when the actuator 778 is rotated, the distance between the T-bolt 776 and the connecting section 772 is reduced, thus coupling the T-bolt 776 and the connecting section 772 to the first and second flanges 726 and 728, respectively. In some embodiments, the actuator 778 can be a lever, a handle, or another user interface and be configured to couple the T-bolt 776, the connecting section 772, and the base bracket 702.

[0042] For example, during assembly, a user can align the T-bolt 776 of the mounting frame assembly 710 with the interior 730 of the base bracket 702 and slide the T-bolt 776 into the interior 730. The T-bolt 776 can slide along the first surfaces 733, 737 until it engages the stop 732. The stop 732 blocks further movement of the mounting frame assembly 710, preventing the T-bolt 776 from extending beyond the end of the base bracket 702. The stop 732 also provides sufficient contact length between the connecting section 772 of the canopy support pole 770 and the base bracket 702 to absorb all moments acting on the mounting system 700. The stop 732 can also be positioned so that the desired dimensions of the extension system 700 are maintained in relation to the roofing system 500.

[0043] In some embodiments, the add-on canopy 708 is coupled to the canopy system 500, such that the add-on canopy 708 surrounds the front surface 512, including the front door, of the canopy 510, as for example in Fig. Figures 1-3 show that in some embodiments, the add-on roof 708 extends outwards from the front surface 512 and is supported by the roof support rod 770 of the add-on frame assembly 710. In some embodiments, the add-on roof 708 is arranged around the roof support rod 770 and extends, for example, towards the ground so that it is located next to the add-on floor 706. In some embodiments, the add-on roof 708 is oriented approximately vertically when it extends towards the ground. In the embodiment shown in Fig. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figures 1-3, the extension canopy 708 tapers outwards as it extends towards the ground, such that the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the extension canopy 708 is larger near the bottom than at the top. The extension canopy 708 provides weather protection (e.g., from rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.) and can be made of similar materials to the canopy 510 described above. The extension canopy 708 expands the interior of the tent system 200 to provide additional space away from the sleeping area of ​​the main tent, for example, as storage space, for changing clothes, for keeping wet items away from the interior of the main tent, or to provide a resting area for pets.

[0044] In some embodiments, the extension roof 708 includes an upper extension section 712 and a lower opening section 716, as for example in Fig. Figures 1-3 show that in some embodiments, the upper mounting section 712 and the lower opening section 716 can be coupled together by sewing, gluing, or other suitable weatherproof methods. In some embodiments, the upper mounting section 712 and the lower opening section 716 can be formed from a single, continuous material.

[0045] In some embodiments, the upper attachment section 712 is coupled to the roof 510 adjacent to the roof sleeve 560d, for example between the second subsection 524 and the fifth subsection 540, as for example in Fig. Figures 1-3 show that in some embodiments, the upper attachment section 712 surrounds the front surface 512 and the front door of the tent, thus protecting a user from the elements when leaving the tent and entering the attachment. In some embodiments, the upper attachment section 712 is supported by and coupled to the canopy support pole 770 of the attachment frame assembly 710.

[0046] In some embodiments, the upper attachment section 712 includes the roof connection section 718, the first side section 734, the second side section 736, the upper sub-section 738, the front sub-section 740, and the attachment roof sleeve 742, as for example in Fig. Shown 1-3, 14 and 15.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first side 734 and the second side 736 of the upper attachment section 712 enclose each side of the second subsection 524 of the canopy 510 to form side walls of the upper attachment section 712. In some embodiments, the upper subsection 738 is arranged between the first side 734 and the second side 736. In some embodiments, the first side 734, the second side 736, and the upper subsection 738 extend approximately parallel to the fifth subsection 540 of the canopy 510 and extend laterally from the canopy 510 toward the side of the vehicle 342. In some embodiments, the upper subsection 738 extends approximately horizontally to the canopy support rod 770 of the attachment frame assembly 710 and then transitions into the front subsection 740 with an approximately vertical orientation.

[0048] In some embodiments, the roof connection section 718 extends over the interface of the first side 734, the upper subsection 738 and the second side 736 with the roof 510, as for example in Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 14A and Fig. Figure 15 shows that in some embodiments, the canopy connection section 718 is coupled to the canopy 510 along the interface between subsection 524 and the fifth subsection 540. In some embodiments, the canopy connection section 718 includes a connection mechanism that is coupled to a corresponding connection mechanism on the canopy 510. For example, in some embodiments, the canopy connection section 718 may include a zipper that can be coupled to a corresponding zipper on the canopy 510. In some embodiments, the canopy connection section 718 may be coupled to the canopy 510 using a hook-and-loop fastener, the hook section being located in one area and the loop section in a corresponding area.In some embodiments, the canopy connection section 718 may include buttons or buckles which can be coupled to corresponding holes formed in the canopy 510 or loops attached thereto.

[0049] In some embodiments, the roof connection section 718 can extend along a large part of the interface between the attachment system 700 and the roof system 500. In the illustrative embodiment shown in Fig. In 14A-C, the roof connection section 718 includes a first zipper 744 and a second zipper 746. In some embodiments, the first zipper 744 and the second zipper 746 are spaced apart at a central location above the door and the front surface 512. In some embodiments, the first zipper 744 and the second zipper 746 extend away from each other and toward the hinge 318 along the interface between the attachment system 700 and the roof system 500. In the illustrative embodiment in Fig. 15 The roof connection section 718' includes a first zipper 744', a second zipper 746', and a third zipper 748'. In some embodiments, the first zipper 744' spans the width of the door and the front surface 512 along the interface between the attachment system 700 and the roof system 500. In some embodiments, the second zipper 746' is spaced apart from a first end 745 of the first zipper 744' and extends away from the first zipper 744' along the interface between the attachment system 700 and the roof system 500 and in the direction of the hinge 318.In some embodiments, the third zipper 748' is spaced apart from a second end 747 of the first zipper 744' opposite the first end 745 and extends away from the first zipper 744' along the interface between the attachment system 700 and the canopy system 500 and in the direction of the hinge 318 on the side of the tent system 200 opposite the second zipper 746'.

[0050] In some embodiments, the roofing system 500 includes an attached flap 704 that covers and conceals the roofing connection section 718, as for example in Fig. Figure 13 shows that the attachment flap 704 protects the zippers 744 and 746 of the roof connection section 718 from the elements (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). For example, the attachment flap 704 can enclose a material film that extends along the interface between the attachment system 700 and the roof system 500 and is positioned over the roof connection section 718, so that the attachment flap 704 covers the roof connection section 718. The attachment flap 704 can be made of similar materials to the roof 510 described above.

[0051] In some embodiments, the upper mounting section 712 can include a mounting canopy sleeve 742. The mounting canopy sleeve 742 can be configured to attach the mounting canopy 708 to the mounting frame assembly 710. In some embodiments, the mounting canopy sleeve 742 can extend into an interior space of the mounting system 700. In some embodiments, the mounting canopy sleeve 742 can extend beyond the upper partial section 738 of the upper mounting section 712. In some embodiments, the mounting canopy sleeve 742 can include a sleeve recess (e.g., a pocket) configured to receive the canopy support pole 770. In some embodiments, the mounting canopy sleeve 742 can include a zippered sleeve to receive and enclose at least a section of a canopy support pole 770.

[0052] The add-on canopy sleeve 742 can be made of the same material as the add-on canopy 708 or the canopy 510. For example, if the add-on canopy sleeve 742, the add-on canopy 708, and the canopy 510 are made of the same material, this can increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. In some embodiments, for example, the add-on canopy sleeve 742 can be coupled to the add-on canopy 708 by sewing, or the add-on canopy sleeve 742 can be formed integrally with the add-on canopy 708. In some embodiments, the add-on canopy sleeve 742 and the add-on canopy 708 can be made of different materials.

[0053] In some embodiments, the lower opening section 716 allows access to the interior of the extension system 700 and the tent system 200. In some embodiments, the lower opening section 716 encloses the first side panel 780, the first door panel 782, the first corner panel 784, the front door panel 786, the second corner panel 788, the second door panel 790 and / or the second side panel 792, as shown in Fig. Figures 1-3 show that in some embodiments, the first side track 780, the first door track 782, and the first corner track 784 extend from the first side 734 of the upper attachment section 712. In some embodiments, the first corner track 784, the front door track 786, and the second corner track 788 extend from the front sub-section 740 of the upper attachment section 712. In some embodiments, the second corner track 788, the second door track 790, and the second side track 792 extend from the second side 736 of the upper attachment section 712. In some embodiments, tracks of the lower opening section 716 are coupled to sub-sections of the upper attachment section 712 by sewing, gluing, or other similar coupling methods. In some embodiments, tracks of the lower opening section 716 are formed from the same material as sub-sections of the upper attachment section 712.In some embodiments, each of the panels 780, 782, 784, 786, 788, 790, 792 of the lower opening section 716 includes anchoring points that can be attached to the ground to secure the attachment system 700 to the ground and to provide tension in the panels to create the desired shape of the attachment canopy 708.

[0054] In some embodiments, each of the first door panel 782, the front door panel 786, and the second door panel 790 can be opened to provide access to the tent system 200. For example, each of the door panels 782, 786, 790 can be rolled up and held in an open configuration, for example, by toggle and loop configurations included at the top and bottom of each panel. In the illustrative embodiment in Fig. 12 Each of the door tracks 782, 786, 790 can enclose window grilles 791, 793, so that air can flow through the attachment system 700 when the door tracks 782, 786, 790 are in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the lower opening section 716 encloses a third side track 795 adjacent to and parallel with the vehicle 342, and the first, second, and third side tracks 780, 792, 795 are coupled to the first base element 312 of the base system 300. In some embodiments, the first, second, and / or third side tracks 780, 792, 795 enclose a guide cable 794 along sections of an upper circumference of the side tracks 780, 792, 795. In some embodiments, the base system 300 includes, for example, fastening clips 703 arranged on the underside of the first base element 312, as in, for example, Fig. 4 shown. In some embodiments, the sections of the guide cable 794 are coupled to fastening clips 703, which are arranged on the underside of the first base element 312 of the base system 300 (example in Fig. 17 shown).

[0055] In some embodiments, the attached floor 706 is arranged on the ground under the attached roof 708 and provides the user with a weatherproof surface for sitting or standing or for placing objects. In the illustrative embodiment in Fig. 16 The extension floor 706 has a square or rectangular shape that corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the extension canopy 708 at its interface with the ground. In some embodiments, the extension floor 706 may be oversized and extend beyond the partial section tracks of the lower opening section 716 to provide additional space at a campsite, for example, for sitting or placing items, separated from wet mud or the like. In some embodiments, the extension floor 706 may include anchor points for securing it to the ground. In some embodiments, the anchor points in the extension floor 706 may correspond to the anchor points in the lower opening section 716 of the extension canopy 708. Example of a height extension section of an extension roof

[0056] In some embodiments, the extension roof 708 includes a height extension section 714, as for example in Fig. Figures 8-12 show the following. In some embodiments, the height extension section 714 is located between the upper attachment section 712 and the lower opening section 716. In some embodiments, the height extension section 714 can be coupled to the upper attachment section 712 and the lower opening section 716 by sewing, gluing, or other suitable weatherproof methods. In some embodiments, the upper attachment section 712, the height extension section 714, and the lower opening section 716 can each be formed from a single continuous material.

[0057] The height extension section 714 adjusts the height of the extension roof 708 between an extended height H E (e.g., as in Fig. 8 shown), a shortened height H S (e.g., as in Fig. 9 shown) and / or a variety of discrete heights between the extended height H E and the reduced height H S The height extension section 714 adjusts the height of the canopy 708, allowing the Tent System 200 to be used on both tall vehicles, such as SUVs, and low vehicles, such as sedans or station wagons. For example, when the Tent System 200 is attached to a low vehicle, the canopy 708 can be lowered using the height extension section 714 to prevent excess canopy material from resting on the ground. Conversely, when the Tent System 200 is attached to a tall vehicle, the canopy 708 can be raised using the height extension section 714, extending all the way to the ground.

[0058] In some embodiments, the height extension section 714 includes a first extendable subsection 750, a second extendable subsection 752, and / or a third extendable subsection 754. In the embodiment shown in Fig. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 8, the first extendable section 750 extends below the upper attachment section 712, the third extendable section 754 extends above the lower opening section 716, and the second extendable section 752 is located below the first extendable section 750 and above the third extendable section 754. The first extendable section 750 has a height of H1. The second extendable section 752 has a height of H2. The third extendable section 754 has a height of H3. In some embodiments, heights H1, H2, and H3 are the same. In other embodiments, heights H1, H2, and H3 are different.

[0059] In some embodiments, the height extension section 714 includes an upper coupling element 756, a first lower coupling element 758, a second lower coupling element 760 and / or a third lower coupling element 762, as for example in Fig. 8 and Fig. 10 shown. In the illustrative embodiment in Fig. The coupling elements 756, 758, 760, 762 are zippers and extend around the circumference of the vertically extendable section 714. In some embodiments, each of the coupling elements 756, 758, 760, 762 can consist of toggles and eyelets, buttons and holes, hooks and loops, or any other suitable coupling configuration. In some embodiments, the upper coupling element 756 is coupled to an upper edge of the first extendable section 750. In some embodiments, the first lower coupling element 758 is coupled at the interface between a lower edge of the first extendable section 750 and an upper edge of the second extendable section 752. In some embodiments, the second lower coupling element 760 is coupled at the interface between a lower edge of the second extendable subsection 752 and an upper edge of the third extendable subsection 754.In some embodiments, the third lower coupling element 762 is coupled to a lower edge of the third extendable subsection 754.

[0060] The height of the extension roof 708 is the extended height H E when none of the coupling elements 756, 758, 760, 762 are coupled together. The height of the extension roof 708 can be adjusted to be shorter than the extended height H by coupling different coupling elements 756, 758, 760, 762 in various combinations. E For example, the height of the extension roof 708 can be reduced to the shortened height H by coupling the third lower coupling element 762 with the upper coupling element 756. S can be set. In the configuration with reduced height H SThe lower edge of the third extendable section 754 is coupled with the upper edge of the first extendable section 750 and the total height of the extension roof 708 is reduced by the height of the height extension section 714 of the extension roof 708.

[0061] In a first example configuration, illustrating in Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the second lower coupling element 760 can be coupled to the first lower coupling element 758 to reduce the height of the extension roof 708 by the height H2. In this first example configuration, the second extendable section 752 is folded over itself, so that the upper and lower edges of the second extendable section 752 are connected.

[0062] In a second example configuration, the third lower coupling element 762 can be coupled with the first lower coupling element 758 to reduce the height of the extension canopy 708 by the combined height of height H2 plus height H3. In this second example configuration, the second extendable section 752 and the third extendable section 754 are folded over so that the upper edge of the second extendable section 752 is coupled with the lower edge of the third extendable section 754.

[0063] In a Fig. 11 and Fig.In the illustrative example shown in Figure 12, the second lower coupling element 760 is coupled to the upper coupling element 756. In this illustrative configuration, the height of the extension roof 708 has been reduced by the combined height of height H1 plus height H2. In this illustrative configuration, only the third extendable section 754 is visible from inside the extension system 700. In this illustrative configuration, the first and second extendable sections 750, 752 are folded over themselves on the outside of the extension system 700.

[0064] In some embodiments, the height extension section 714 can include more than three extendable sections to allow for additional height adjustment of the add-on canopy 708. In some embodiments, the height extension section 714 can include fewer than three extendable sections to allow for additional height adjustment of the add-on canopy 708. In some embodiments, the height extension section can adjust an add-on canopy from a height of approximately 2300 mm to approximately 1500 mm. In some embodiments, the height extension section can adjust an add-on canopy from a height of approximately 2150 mm to approximately 1700 mm. In some embodiments, the height extension section can adjust an add-on canopy from a height of approximately 2100 mm to approximately 1850 mm.In some embodiments, the height extension section can adapt an attached canopy from a height of approximately 2050 mm down to approximately 1900 mm. In some embodiments, the height extension section can adapt an attached canopy from a height of approximately 2050 mm down to approximately 1950 mm.

[0065] It should be noted that the section "Detailed Description" and not the sections "Brief Description" and "Summary" should be used to interpret the claims. The sections "Brief Description" and "Summary" may describe one or more, but not all, embodiments of the support mounting system and device, and are therefore not intended to limit the present embodiments and the accompanying claims.

[0066] The present disclosure has been described above using function blocks that illustrate the implementation of certain functions and their relationships. For the sake of simplicity, the boundaries of these function blocks have been arbitrarily defined here. Alternative boundaries can be defined as long as the specified functions and their relationships are appropriately executed.

[0067] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will disclose the general nature of the disclosure so completely that others, by applying their skilled knowledge, will be able to easily modify and / or adapt such specific embodiments for different applications without excessive experimentation and without departing from the general concept of the present disclosure. Thus, such adaptations and modifications based on the teaching and guidance provided herein are intended to be within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the language or terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes and not for limitation, so that the terminology or language of this patent specification is to be interpreted by those skilled in the art in light of the teachings and guidance provided.

[0068] The scope and extent of protection of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the embodiments described above, but should only be defined in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] US 63 / 300.502 [0027, 0030]

Claims

[1] Tent system, comprising: a base configured for mounting on a vehicle; a basic roof; a frame system coupled to the base and configured to support the base canopy; and an extension comprising an extension canopy and an extension frame assembly configured to support the extension canopy, The extension is removably coupled to the base and the base canopy. [2] The tent system of claim 1, wherein the attachment canopy is removably coupled to the base canopy and the attachment frame assembly is removably coupled to the base. [3] Tent system according to claim 1, wherein the extension canopy is removably coupled to the base canopy with at least one zipper. [4] The tent system of claim 1, wherein the attachment frame assembly is coupled to a bottom of the base. [5] The tent system of claim 1, wherein the base canopy includes a door disposed on a first surface and the extension canopy surrounds the door. [6] The tent system of claim 1, further comprising a ladder coupled to the base and extending between the floor and the base, the extension completely surrounding the ladder. [7] The tent system of claim 1, wherein the add-on canopy includes a lower opening portion, the lower opening portion having a plurality of side panel portions, and at least two of the plurality of side panel portions are configured to be in an open configuration or a closed configuration. [8] Tent system, comprising: a base configured for mounting on a vehicle; a basic roof; a frame system coupled to the base and configured to support the base canopy; and, an extension comprising an extension canopy and an extension frame assembly configured to support the extension canopy, wherein the mounting frame assembly is removably coupled to a bottom surface of the base. [9] The tent system of claim 8, wherein the attachment frame assembly is removably coupled to a base mount disposed on the underside of the base. [10] The tent system of claim 9, wherein the attachment frame assembly includes a fastener configured to slidably engage an interior space formed in the base bracket. [11] The tent system of claim 10, wherein the fastener comprises a T-bolt slidably disposed within the interior space and an actuator threadably coupled to the T-bolt and configured to secure the attachment frame assembly to the base bracket. [12] The tent system of claim 9, wherein the base bracket includes a first flange and a second flange spaced from the first flange to form a slot therebetween, the first and second flanges including engagement surfaces having a shape corresponding to a connecting portion of the attachment frame assembly and configured to engage the connecting portion of the attachment frame assembly. [13] The tent system of claim 12, wherein the connecting portion of the attachment frame assembly is cylindrical and the engagement surfaces of the first and second flanges are concave. [14] The tent system of claim 10, wherein the base bracket includes a stop disposed within the interior space and configured to block movement of the fastener. [15] A tent system according to claim 8, wherein the attachment frame assembly does not extend through the base canopy. [16] Tent system, comprising: a base configured for mounting on a vehicle; a basic roof; a frame system coupled to the base and configured to support the base canopy; and, an extension configured to extend an interior of the tent system laterally away from the base canopy and vertically toward the ground, the extension comprising an extension canopy and an extension frame assembly configured to support the extension canopy, wherein the extension canopy includes a height-extendable section configured to adjust the height of the extension canopy relative to the ground. [17] A tent system according to claim 16, wherein the height-extendable section comprises a first extendable section having a first section height, an upper coupling element arranged at an upper edge of the first extendable section, and a first lower coupling element arranged at a lower edge of the first extendable section, wherein the extension canopy is configured to be arranged in a first shortened configuration such that the first lower coupling element is coupled to the upper coupling element and the height of the extension canopy is reduced by the first section height. [18] A tent system according to claim 17, wherein the upper coupling element and the lower coupling element comprise a zipper, a toggle fastener with a loop, a button with a hole or a hook and loop fastener. [19] The tent system of claim 17, wherein the upper coupling member extends along a majority of the upper edge of the first extendable section and the first lower coupling member extends along a majority of the lower edge of the first extendable section. [20] The tent system of claim 17, wherein the height-extendable section further comprises a second extendable section having a second section height and extending from the lower edge of the first extendable section, the first lower coupling element being disposed at an upper edge of the second extendable section and a second lower coupling element being disposed at a lower edge of the second extendable section. [21] The tent system of claim 20, wherein the extension canopy is configured to be arranged in a second shortened configuration such that the second lower coupling member is coupled to the upper coupling member and the height of the extension canopy is reduced by the first and second section heights. [22] The tent system of claim 20, wherein the extension canopy is configured to be arranged in a second shortened configuration such that the second lower coupling member is coupled to the first lower coupling member and the height of the extension canopy is reduced by the second section height. [23] Tent system according to claim 20, wherein the height of the first section is equal to the height of the second section. [24] Tent system according to claim 20, wherein the height of the first section is greater than the height of the second section. [25] Tent cultivation system, comprising: an extension roof; and an attachment frame assembly including a fastener and a support rod configured to support the attachment canopy, wherein the attachment member of the add-on frame is configured to be removably coupled to a base of a tent system, and the add-on canopy is configured to be removably coupled to a tent canopy of the tent system. [26] The tent attachment system of claim 25, wherein the attachment system is configured to extend an interior space of the tent system in a lateral direction away from the vehicle and in a vertical direction toward a floor.

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