Folding frame for a pagoden element
The folding frame for pagoda tents addresses the issue of structural instability by employing a triangular design with scissor joints and diagonal braces to distribute loads effectively, maintaining stability under wind and snow loads.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-11
AI Technical Summary
Folding frames for pagoda tents are prone to collapse under wind or snow load due to suboptimal distribution of roof loads and forces, leading to structural instability.
A folding frame design featuring a triangular cross-section with non-linear legs connected by external scissor joints, stabilized by inner scissor arms and diagonal braces, which distribute forces efficiently and prevent lateral or torsional movements.
The frame maintains structural integrity under adverse weather conditions, ensuring the pagoda tent remains stable and durable for extended outdoor use.
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[0001] The invention relates to a folding frame for a pagoda tent according to the preamble of claim 1. State of the art
[0002] Folding frames of this type for pagoda tents are already known and commonly used in a variety of forms and designs. For example, DE 10 2017 116 674 A1 discloses a tent frame in which a pagoda tent is created from a frame for a flat-roof tent by using a central beam that extends from the ground above the horizontal of the flat roof.
[0003] The disadvantage here is that the roof structure of the pagoda tent can give way under wind or snow load, as the loads and forces are not optimally distributed, and thus the entire folding frame eventually gives way and collapses. Object of the invention
[0004] The object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, a folding frame for a pagoda tent is to be provided which can ideally distribute the roof loads and forces and thus can remain outdoors for extended periods in wind and weather without sustaining damage. Solution to the task
[0005] The features according to claim 1 lead to the solution of the problem.
[0006] Advantageous embodiments are described in the dependent claims.
[0007] The inventive folding frame for a pagoda tent is characterized in that, in cross-sectional view, pagoda tents are a triangle in which the base of the triangle is arranged parallel to the ground, wherein the legs extending from the apex of the isosceles triangle to the base are interrupted and non-linear to concave towards the base.
[0008] The folding frame has at least four legs. There is no obstacle to increasing the number of legs. This allows, for example, the construction of longer folding frames.
[0009] Furthermore, the at least four legs are connected to each other by an external scissor joint. "Connected by a joint" means that one of the legs always includes an external scissor joint that extends towards one of the adjacent legs, thus connecting that leg to its neighbor.
[0010] The adjacent support leg, in turn, also incorporates one or more of its own external scissor arms, which extend towards the next support leg. In this way, a continuous structure is formed that connects the at least four support legs around the perimeter, regardless of the number of legs.
[0011] The outer scissor arms are designed to be moved into a closed position and extended into a closed position via pivot points on a two-leg connector, two-leg gliders on the legs, or three-leg connectors between the outer scissor arms. In the closed position, the folding frame is fully folded. In the closed position, the folding frame is extended and thus erected, ready to support the pagoda tent.
[0012] Additionally, on each side of the tent, opposing outer scissor arms are connected to one or more inner scissor arms via the aforementioned first adjustment connectors. The inner scissor arms stabilize the folding frame and are connected to a central gable in the center of the tent system via an inner scissor connector. Stabilizers are also integrated into the first adjustment connectors, which link the outer and inner scissor arms. These stabilizers consist of interlocking molded parts that prevent the scissor connectors from tilting sideways due to lateral or torsional forces when in their final position.
[0013] In this design, two opposing outer scissor arms are connected by an inner scissor arm. The inner scissor arms stabilize the folding frame and feature a folding hinge to their respective outer scissor arms. This hinge allows the inner scissor arms to engage with the outer scissor arms at two points, thus providing additional stabilization. The inner scissor arms also run centrally over the gable and are connected via this gable.
[0014] The central gable is formed from a group of elements. The first element is a unit consisting of the central gable sleeve, which is permanently connected to a diagonal scissor connector. The diagonal scissor connector, with its four pivot points, accommodates the upper ends of the four diagonal scissor arms, which extend towards the central gable when in their final position.
[0015] The second element is a unit consisting of the central gable interior profile and a gable peak positioned at the upper end, and a receptacle positioned at the lower end for a releasable fixing.
[0016] The third element is the releasable fastener, which permanently and releasably secures the central gable to the diagonal scissor connector or, alternatively, to the central gable sleeve. Once the folding frame is in its final position, the central gable must be pushed upwards by means of the central gable sleeve until it reaches a defined stop, in order to then be connected to the central gable sleeve element in its final position using the aforementioned releasable fastener.
[0017] The described functions of the scissor mechanism, connectors, gliders, pivot points, and stabilizers are largely based on the state of the art of a folding frame for a folding tent or pavilion, whereby in the classic folding tent or pavilion, a telescopic central gable is permanently attached to the respective connector. This has the major disadvantage described at the beginning: all the compressive forces from the roof act vertically on the scissor mechanism suspended between the legs.
[0018] In the folding frame solution described here, each leg is connected to a diagonal scissor link via a diagonal scissor link, with each diagonal scissor link having at least one pivot point. To achieve the pagoda shape described above, the pivot point interrupts the linear path of the diagonal scissor link, resulting in a preferred angular position of the diagonal scissor arms.
[0019] The diagonal brace consists of two diagonal brace arms. The first diagonal brace arm extends from the respective support leg and is permanently statically, but pivotably, connected to the support leg via the second adjustable connector. The second diagonal brace arm continues towards the central gable and is connected there to the existing diagonal brace connector.
[0020] Below the second and third adjustment connectors, which are permanently fixed to the support leg, is the first adjustment connector. In its end position, this connector is detachably fixed to the support leg via a sliding lock and is connected to the diagonal scissor support via another pivot point. "Below" refers to the surface on which the support leg stands.
[0021] The diagonal scissor support is connected to the first diagonal scissor arm via a pivot point. The diagonal scissor support's function is twofold: firstly, to define the endpoint of the diagonal scissor mechanism, thus setting it in a precise and rigid angular position; and secondly, to absorb a significant portion of the compressive forces acting on the roof from the first diagonal scissor arm and transfer them to the support leg. To prevent lateral and torsional forces, a diagonal scissor stabilizer is installed between the pivot point connecting the first diagonal scissor arm to the diagonal scissor support and the pivot point connecting the first diagonal scissor arm to the second diagonal scissor arm. The second diagonal scissor arm is subsequently referred to as the central gable connector. Essentially, the pivot points on the diagonal scissor mechanism are arranged in such a way as to allow the folding frame to be folded.
[0022] Under wind or snow load, impact on the pagoda tent at the pivot point between the first and second diagonal scissor arms causes evasive movements that transition into a slight rotational motion. To prevent this, the diagonal scissor arms are statically connected at the pivot point to the three-leg connectors via structural elements consisting of cable or strut systems. This provides additional stabilization.
[0023] In this context, "connected" means that the inner scissor arms extend from one outer scissor arm to the opposite outer scissor arm and terminate approximately midway in a structural element on the central gable. This structural element is movable on the central gable and can be fixed in place if necessary. The inner scissor arms consist of two outer profiles with a stabilizer connector positioned between them. The stabilizer connector creates a functional connection to the inner scissor arms, which in turn create a functional connection to the central gable. This allows them to be extended and folded. They can also be extended and retracted via more than one additional pivot point. This facilitates the simple and space-saving folding of the frame, for example, to return it to its original position for storage.
[0024] To prevent the building element from potentially slipping off the central gable, a stopper can be provided at the end of the central gable facing the ground. The building element also cannot slip off the opposite end of the central gable, which protrudes from the ground, as either a diagonal scissor connector or another stopper at a defined position can be provided there.
[0025] Each of the supporting legs is connected to the central gable via a diagonal brace, with each brace having a pivot point. To achieve the pagoda shape described above, the pivot point interrupts the linear path of the diagonal brace, creating a kink. This kink serves to stabilize the pagoda shape, absorb loads such as wind or snow, and transfer the forces to the supporting legs and then into the ground, thus making the overall structure more stable and durable.
[0026] The diagonal brace consists of a receptacle projecting from each support leg and a central gable connector, with the pivot point located between the receptacle and the central gable connector. The positioning of the pivot point on the diagonal brace influences the final shape of the pagoda tent. Conversely, the final shape of the pagoda tent is determined by the positioning of the pivot point on the diagonal brace. Essentially, the pivot point is located in the center of the diagonal brace.
[0027] In the final position of the folding frame, the angle between each support leg and the central gable is shallower than that of the central gable connector. "Final position" here refers to when the folding frame is properly assembled on a generally level surface, adhering to all the predictable rules. The ground theoretically forms a straight line and serves as the baseline to which the imaginary extension of the support meets. The resulting first angle is shallower, or more acute, than the second angle formed by the central gable connector when extended as a straight line to the ground. A shallow angle means that the first angle has a smaller degree value than the second angle. The second angle is always less than 90 degrees.
[0028] The central gable connectors are connected at one end to the pivot point and at the other end to the diagonal scissor connector of the central gable. The diagonal scissor connector is designed so that, during assembly of the folding frame, it can slide in various directions along the central gable, unfolding and engaging the diagonal scissor arms. Once assembly is complete, the diagonal scissor connector is locked in place on the central gable. This allows the diagonal scissor connector to provide a detachable locking mechanism for the respective diagonal scissor arms on the central gable in its final position.
[0029] The first diagonal scissor arm points away from the respective support leg and encompasses a diagonal scissor support. The first diagonal scissor arm and the diagonal scissor support are pivotally connected to each other at a pivot point at the other end of the respective support leg.
[0030] The mounting bracket, which is part of the diagonal scissor mechanism, engages at two points on the support leg and is thus self-stabilizing. The first diagonal scissor arm and the diagonal scissor support engage independently at one end of the respective support leg. The strut is pivotally mounted at a defined point on the support leg. The diagonal scissor support is pivotally mounted below the strut on the respective support leg and is movable along the support leg by means of a first adjustable connector. The diagonal scissor support is movably mounted along the respective support leg, either towards or away from the first diagonal scissor arm. Furthermore, this arrangement allows for better force distribution and facilitates the retraction of the first diagonal scissor arms into their initial position for storage or their extension into their final position.In this configuration, the first diagonal scissor arm extends further towards the second diagonal scissor arm in its end position than the diagonal scissor support. The area of the first diagonal scissor arm between the pivot point and the joint point is additionally stabilized by a diagonal scissor stabilizer.
[0031] Furthermore, the respective central gable connector is guided between the first diagonal scissor arm and the diagonal scissor stabilizer and operatively connected to the first diagonal scissor arm via the pivot point. This serves as additional stabilization. The first diagonal scissor arm and the flanking diagonal scissor stabilizer further stabilize the area that must absorb the greatest forces. When wind or snow loads impact the pagoda tent at the pivot point, evasive movements occur, transitioning into a slight rotational movement. To prevent this evasive movement and to transfer the forces as desired via the support legs, the pivot point can be stabilized by the first diagonal scissor arm and the flanking diagonal scissor stabilizer.
[0032] The central gable consists of a central gable sleeve and an inner profile arranged within the central gable sleeve, the central gable sleeve being guided along the inner profile. The central gable sleeve and the diagonal scissor connector form a functional unit. It is important to note that the forces acting upon it cannot be transferred to the inner scissor bracket via the inner profile or the central gable sleeve, as the inner scissor bracket does not form a force-fit connection with the central gable sleeve, but is merely movably mounted along it. The diagonal scissors are pressed into their final position by means of a first adjusting connector, which in turn is fixed to the support legs by a sliding lock.By releasing the sliding lock, the first adjustment connector on the respective leg can slide downwards towards a surface, thereby returning the diagonal scissor arms from their end position to their starting position. In the end position, the forces acting on the folding frame can be transferred via the diagonal scissor connector to the diagonal scissor arms and from there to the legs.
[0033] Due to the functional unit of the central gable sleeve with the diagonal scissor connector, it is also possible in a simple way to achieve a locking of the inner profile and thus the fixing of the central gable at the defined end position simply by actuating a device in the form of a releasable fixation at the lower end of the central gable sleeve.
[0034] Furthermore, the diagonal scissor arms are connected to each other via a cable or a strut system. The cable or strut system preferably runs along the joint point between the diagonal scissor arms, creating a continuous connection. In this case, only the diagonal scissor arms are connected to each other.
[0035] In another embodiment, the diagonal scissors are alternately connected to one or more preferred outer scissors via a rope or strut system.
[0036] In another embodiment, the diagonal shears are alternately connected to one or more outer shears via a cable or strut system. From one outer shear, the cable or strut runs to an adjacent diagonal shear until a continuous connection of the diagonal shears to the outer shears is achieved.
[0037] The rope or strut system serves to provide additional stabilization in order to achieve the force distribution described above.
[0038] To achieve the greatest possible stabilization, the rope or strut system is directly connected to the respective pivot point of the respective diagonal scissor mechanism.
[0039] A rope is an elongated, tensile-strength element made of twisted or braided natural or synthetic fibers or wires. It is flexible, bends easily, and is usually torsionally pliable. It is primarily used to absorb tensile forces and can also exhibit elastic behavior. The strands are generally made of a metallic material, plastic, or a mixture of metallic and plastic.
[0040] The diagonal scissor connector is designed to automatically or manually engage the diagonal scissors on the central gable in a defined starting position and lock them in a defined end position. The starting position represents the collapsed folding frame, ready for storage. The end position represents the assembled position of the folding frame, ready for use.
[0041] For this purpose, the outer scissors, the inner scissors, and the diagonal scissors can be folded together for the starting position. This is achieved via the various pivot points, leg glides, outer profiles, and correspondingly adjustable leg connectors in the form of the first adjustable connector on the legs and the other essential features of the invention.
[0042] InThe legs can be shortened as a starting point. This can be achieved, for example, through a telescopic arrangement or design of the legs. It is also conceivable that the legs are modularly assembled, allowing for adjustments to different lengths.
[0043] The outer scissor arms are connected to their corresponding inner scissor arms via a stabilizer connector. The stabilizer connectors, positioned one above the other in their final position, are mutually stabilized by a plug-in connection. A stabilizer is permanently fixed to the lower stabilizer connector, while a stabilizer receptacle is installed on the upper stabilizer connector. When the folding frame is assembled, the stabilizers and their receptacles form a positive-locking connection that prevents the stabilizer connectors from tilting laterally due to lateral or torsional forces.
[0044] Each outer scissor section is connected to its corresponding inner scissor section via the stabilizer connector, whereby, as mentioned above, the respective folding joint of each inner scissor section is connected to the corresponding stabilizer connector. The stabilizer connector is an element that accommodates a stabilizer. The stabilizer connector is preferably arranged between the scissor elements of each outer scissor section. From the stabilizer connector, the respective inner scissor section projects towards the central gable at a right angle to the two scissor elements. The stabilizer connector has corresponding receiving and fastening devices on its outer surfaces for both the respective scissor elements of the outer scissor sections and for the respective inner scissor section. To further stiffen the stabilizer connector, if necessary, the stabilizer can be inserted into the essentially tubular stabilizer connector.
[0045] To create a pagoda tent, the folding frame can be covered with a sheet of material or a fabric roof. This can be a tent fabric made of synthetic and / or natural fibers, which can be attached to the gable peak and the legs using the usual fastening devices. Character description
[0046] Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments and from the drawings; these show in: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the folding frame F according to the invention in its final position; Figure 2 is a side view of the folding frame F after Figure 1 Figure 3 shows a top view of the folding frame F according to Figure 1 Figure 4 shows an enlarged detail view of part of the folding frame F according to Figure 1 Figure 5 shows the side view of part of the folding frame F. Figure 1Figure 6 shows an enlarged view of part of the Figure 5 Figure 7 shows a second enlarged view of another part of the Figure 5 Figure 8 shows a third enlarged view of another part of the Figure 5 Figure 9: a partial view of the Figure 1 Figure 10: View of the folding frame F according to Figure 1 with an additional rope / strut arrangement; Figure 11 shows a modification of the arrangement of the rope / strut system on the folding frame F according to Figure 10 Figure 12 shows a second modification of the arrangement of the rope / strut system on the folding frame F according to Figure 10 Figure 13 shows a third modification of the arrangement of the rope / strut system on the folding frame F according to Figure 10 . Example of implementation
[0047] In Figure 1Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the folding frame F according to the invention in its final position. It is a folding frame F for a pagoda tent (not shown in detail) with at least four legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, wherein the at least four legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 are connected to each other by means of an outer scissor mechanism 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, each of which is composed of two outer profiles 17.1, 17.2.
[0048] The Figure 9 Figure 1 shows an enlarged view of a stabilizer connector 34, which connects the two opposing outer scissor arms 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 to an inner scissor arm 3.1, 3.2. The inner scissor arms 3.1, 3.2 are connected to each other centrally via an inner scissor connector 35. Centrally means at the point where the two straight lines in the form of the two inner scissor arms 3.1, 3.2 meet.
[0049] The internal scissor connector 35 is not functionally part of the central gable 4. There is no force-fit connection. It is merely a connecting element between the two internal scissor arms 3.1 and 3.2. It can slide freely along the central gable 4.
[0050] The central gable 4 consists of several components, which are described in detail in the Figures 5 , 7 and 8 are described.
[0051] As in the Figure 1 As shown, each of the supporting legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 is connected to the central gable 4 via a diagonal brace 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4. The details of each diagonal brace 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 are described in the Figures 4 , 5 and 6 described in detail.
[0052] Each of the diagonal scissors 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 consists of a first diagonal scissor arm 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 extending from the respective support leg 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.
[0053] The first diagonal scissor arm of each arm (7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4) also has a joint point (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4) at its end, extending away from the respective supporting leg (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4). In a broader context, each of the diagonal scissor arms (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) therefore has one of the joint points (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4).
[0054] In addition, each of the diagonal scissor arms 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 also has a second diagonal scissor arm 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4. Between each first diagonal scissor arm 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and each second diagonal scissor arm 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 there is a pivot point 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4.
[0055] Additionally, in the Figure 1 shown that the second diagonal scissor arm 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 is connected at one end to the pivot point 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and at the other end to a diagonal scissor connector 9 of the central gable 4.
[0056] The diagonal scissor connector 9 is brought into its final position on the central gable 4 by the unfolded diagonal scissors 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and fixed to the support leg 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 by means of a slider locking 15 of the first adjustable connector 38.1 (See Figure 6 ).
[0057] The central gable 4 consists of a gable peak 10, which forms part of an internal profile 22. The internal profile 22, in turn, is movably fixed to a central gable sleeve 21.
[0058] In the final position shown here, the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 extends away from the respective support leg 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 at a shallower angle than the subsequent respective second diagonal scissor arm 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 extending towards the central gable 4, resulting in a kink in the diagonal scissors 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 in the final position.
[0059] In Figure 2The sequence of arrows K1 schematically shows how the forces occurring due to wind or, for example, snow load are transferred via the diagonal scissor arms 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 to the support legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, whereby the support legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 in turn transfer the force to the ground.
[0060] The Figure 3 shows a top view of the Figure 1 The repetition of all previously described features and parts is omitted. The statements made above also apply to the Figure 3 , especially if the components have been provided with identical reference numbers. Figure 3 It is merely intended to make it easier for the viewer to understand the structure.
[0061] The Figure 4 shows an enlarged view of part of the Figure 1 with the addition of a cable or strut system 13, which here runs through the pivot point 6.1, as also later in the Figures 10 to 13The figure is shown in various modifications. This figure uses diagonal shears 5.1 as an example to illustrate and explain the individual components from which the diagonal shears 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4 are constructed within the scope of the invention.
[0062] The diagonal scissor mechanism 5.1 consists of the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1 and the second diagonal scissor arm 8.1. The two diagonal scissor arms 7.1 and 8.1 are arranged so that they can pivot partially relative to each other via the common pivot point 6.1. The first diagonal scissor arm 7.1 also includes a diagonal scissor support 36.1. The diagonal scissor support 36.1 has a pivot point 37.1 at one end. At the other end, the diagonal scissor support 37.1 terminates in a first adjustable connector 38.1. The first adjustable connector 38.1 is designed to be moved downwards along a support leg 1.1 (not shown) towards a base or upwards towards the second adjustable connector 39.1. The second adjusting connector 39.1 is not adjustable and is attached to the support leg 1.1. Moving the first adjusting connector 38.1 downwards or upwards also moves the first diagonal scissor arm 7, which is pivotally mounted along with the diagonal scissor support 36.1.1 either unfolded or folded. This functionality results, among other things, from the pivot point 37.1, through which the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1 is pushed upwards or carried downwards. In its end position, the diagonal scissor support 36.1 thus has a stabilizing effect, since any forces arising therefrom are transferred not only via the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1 but also via the diagonal scissor support 36.1 to the respective support leg 1.1.
[0063] In addition to the diagonal scissor beam 36.1, the first adjustable connector 38.1 also actuates part of the outer scissor 2.1. The outer scissor 2.1 comprises a lower strut 40.1 and an upper strut 41.1, which together form the outer profile 17.1 of the outer scissor 2.1. The respective upper strut 41.1 is in turn operatively connected to a third adjustable connector 42.1, which, although statically arranged on the support leg 1.1, allows the upper strut 41.1 to pivot. This allows, for example, when the first adjusting connector 38.1 is raised, the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1 and the lower strut 40.1 to move together against the second and third adjusting connectors 39.1 and 42.1, which serve as counter-bearings, so that the desired and defined unfolding of the folding frame F is achieved. In the opposite direction, the folding frame F folds back together.
[0064] Furthermore, in the Figure 4It is clearly visible that a diagonal scissor stabilizer 11 is present, connecting the pivot point 6.1 and the pivot point 37.1, and is arranged parallel to the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1 running in this area. The diagonal scissor stabilizer 11 serves for additional stabilization, especially in the final position of the folding frame F. Although it is in the Figure 4 Not shown, the first adjusting connector 38.1 also serves to adjust the second outer profile 17.2 projecting from the support leg 1.4. This can be easily seen in the Figure 3 recognize.
[0065] To further reinforce the respective joint points 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, especially in the end position, and in particular to counteract any torsional forces that occur, the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1 is flanked by the diagonal scissor stabilizer 11, which is clearly visible in the enlarged view of the Figure 4 can be seen.
[0066] The functionality described here is available on each of the in Figure 1 The legs shown (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) are identical and therefore do not need to be repeated in the description.
[0067] The Figure 5 now shows removed from the Figure 1 the construction of the central gable 4 in conjunction with the supporting leg 1.1. The marked areas A, B and C are described in the following Figure 6 , 7 and 8 shown again in a larger size and described again later.
[0068] It is particularly evident that the central gable 4 consists of several components. In its final position, the central gable 4 extends beyond the ends of the diagonal scissor arms 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The central gable 4 must be telescopic to allow it to be collapsed to a suitable packing size in its initial position. This means that the central gable 4 should not protrude higher than the collapsed support legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4. However, in its final position, the central gable 4 must be extendable to achieve the typical pagoda shape.
[0069] The aim is for the central gable 4 to project beyond the diagonal scissor stays 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, and this is achieved via the movable inner profile 22. The inner profile 22 is then technically connected to the central gable sleeve 21 to form a single unit, in order to transfer the forces K1 outwards to the support legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 according to the invention.
[0070] The central gable 4 has a gable peak 10 facing away from the imaginary base. The gable peak 10 is arranged at its end on the inner profile 22. The inner profile 22, in turn, is axially displaceable within a central gable sleeve 21. When, for example, the folding frame F reaches its final position, the inner profile 22 can be detachably fixed to the central gable sleeve 21. This is achieved by a releasable fixing 12, which is located at the other end of the gable peak 10 as part of the central gable 4. The releasable fixing 12 is a device by which the inner profile 22 is attached to the central gable sleeve 21 in a defined position.
[0071] The internal scissor connector 35 is freely movable on the central gable sleeve 21. Thus, as soon as the final position of the central gable 4 is reached, the pagoda shape is also created.
[0072] The diagonal scissor connector 9 is statically and force-fitted to the central gable sleeve 21 and is therefore attached to it.
[0073] The Figure 5 shows a side view of part of the Figure 1Here it is clearly visible that the central gable 4 consists of a central gable sleeve 21, to which the diagonal scissor connector 9 is positively or rigidly connected, and an inner profile 22 movably arranged within the central gable sleeve 21. In the embodiment shown here, the central gable 4 is depicted in its extended end position. The inner profile 22 is pushed upwards until it reaches the stop of a locking mechanism of the releasable fixing 12 and is either fixed in its end position or released to return to its initial position by the releasable fixing 12 located at the lower end of the central gable 4. The inner profile 22 terminates at its upper end with the fixed gable peak 10. In its retracted initial position, the gable peak 10 rests on the diagonal scissor connector 9 and prevents the inner profile 22 from slipping through.
[0074] The inner profile 22 is slidably arranged along the central gable sleeve 21 for folding the folding frame F together or extending the folding frame F to its end position. The central gable sleeve 21 is permanently fixed to the diagonal scissor connector 9. This, in turn, means that the position of the central gable sleeve 21 relative to the inner profile 22 also defines whether the initial or final position is present.
[0075] Figure 6 shows an enlarged view of part A of the Figure 5 The leg 1.1 is shown there, to which the first adjustable connector 38.1 is slidably attached. The first adjustable connector 38.1 comprises a first pivotally mounted bracket 14 for the lower strut 40.1 of the outer scissor 2.1, which extends towards the adjacent leg 1.2. A second pivotally mounted bracket 44 of the diagonal scissor support 36.1 is also shown, which connects to the first adjustable connector 38.1.
[0076] Furthermore, the first adjusting connector 38.1 includes the slider locking device 15, which fixes the diagonal scissor support 36.1 and the lower strut 40.1 of the outer scissor 2.1 to the support leg 1.1 in the end position and releases it in the starting position.
[0077] In addition, the first adjusting connector 38.1 has a third pivotally mounted bracket (not shown) which interacts with the outer scissor 2.2 (also not shown) which extends towards the other adjacent leg 1.4.
[0078] Above the first adjustable connector 38.1, a second adjustable connector 39.1 is shown. "Above" here means the area of the first adjustable connector 38.1 facing away from the ground. The second adjustable connector 39.1 is statically mounted on the support leg 1.1 and pivotally supports the first diagonal scissor arm 7.1. During the unfolding and folding of the folding frame F, it serves as a counter-bearing to the first adjustable connector 38.1.
[0079] Above the second adjustable connector 39.1, the third adjustable connector 42.1 is shown. "Above" here means the area of the second adjustable connector 39.1 facing away from the ground. The third adjustable connector 42.1 is statically mounted on the support leg 1.1 and pivotally supports the top strut 41.1. When unfolding and folding the folding frame F, it serves as a counter-bearing to the first adjustable connector 38.1.
[0080] When the folding frame F is extended to its end position, the first adjusting connector 38.1 engages the diagonal scissor 5.1 and defines the bend at the pivot point 6.1. The first adjusting connector 38.1 movably engages a movable part of the outer scissor 2.1, namely the lower strut 40.1 and the diagonal scissor support 36, on the support leg 1.1.
[0081] Another part of the outer scissor mechanism 2.1, namely the upper strut 41.1, is pivotably mounted in a fixed position on the third adjusting connector 42.1 of the support leg 1.1. By actuating the first adjusting connector 38.1 from bottom to top, not only the diagonal scissor mechanism 5.1 unfolds, but also the outer scissor mechanism 2.1. The second adjusting connector 39.1 is positioned between the third adjusting connector 42.1 and the first adjusting connector 38.1.
[0082] The first adjustable connector 38 can be fixed at a defined position along the support leg 1.1, from the direction of the (not shown) surface towards the third adjustable connector 42.1, which is fixed to the support leg 1.1, via a sliding locking mechanism 15. This locking mechanism can also be released to fold the frame F. The sliding locking mechanism 15 preferably locks automatically due to a spring force as soon as the end position is reached. To release the end position, the user must overcome the spring force and release the sliding locking mechanism 15.
[0083] The Figure 7 shows the enlarged partial view B from the Figure 5It is clearly visible how the inner profile 22 is slidably arranged in the central gable sleeve 21. The diagonal scissor connector 9 is arranged on the outer surface of the central gable sleeve 21. Two pivot bearings 20 of the diagonal scissor connector 9 are also shown. The diagonal scissor arm 8.1 is also arranged on one of the pivot bearings 20 as an example.
[0084] Figure 8 shows the enlarged partial view C from the Figure 5 The lower part of the central gable 4 is shown there again. The releasable fixing 12 is located at the lower end of the central gable, i.e., the area that, when the folding frame F is properly assembled, faces the ground. The releasable fixing is a device for securing the inner profile 22 to the central gable sleeve 21. Additionally, the internal scissor connector 35 is arranged to slide freely above the releasable fixing 12.
[0085] The releasable connection 12 can be achieved, for example, by a bayonet fitting, a screw connection, or a snap connection. It is also possible for the connection to be secured by a locking or pin.
[0086] In Figure 9 The enlarged figure shows how the outer scissor 2.1 is connected to the inner scissor 3.1 via the stabilizer connector 34. The inner scissor 3.1 has a further, unspecified folding joint with the outer scissor 2.1, so that the inner scissor 3.1 is pivotally mounted to the outer scissor 2.1 at two points. The stabilizer connector 34 is an element that accommodates a stabilizer 16.
[0087] The outer scissor 2.1 consists of two outer profiles 17.1, 17.2. The outer profiles 17.1, 17.2 are connected to the respective inner scissor 3.1 via the stabilizer connector 34.
[0088] The stabilizer connector 34 consists of a lower part 18 and an upper part 19. The upper part 19 and the lower part 18 are positioned one above the other in their final position. This means that they can be mutually stabilized via a plug-in connection. A stabilizer 16 is permanently fixed to the lower part 18, and a corresponding stabilizer receptacle is installed on the upper part 19. When the folding frame F is assembled, the stabilizer 16 and the stabilizer receptacle form a positive-locking connection that prevents the stabilizer connector 34 from tipping sideways due to transverse or torsional forces.
[0089] The stabilizer 16 is in the Figure 9 The stabilizer 16 is shown in its initial position, such that it protrudes from one end of the stabilizer connector 34. The stabilizer 16 is pressed completely or partially into the stabilizer connector 34. InIn its final position, the stabilizer 16 is thus completely or at least substantially incorporated into the stabilizer connector 34.
[0090] In an embodiment not shown, the upper part 19 and the lower part 18 can be automatically joined or connected during assembly. The automatic connection can then be manually released by means of a release device (not shown).
[0091] Additionally, it can be seen that the outer profiles 17.1, 17.2 each have an outer scissor joint 23.1, 23.2 and the inner scissors 3.1, 3.2 each have an inner scissor joint 43 at their end.
[0092] In one embodiment according to Figure 10The diagonal scissor arms 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 are connected to each other and to the respective stabilizer connector 34 of the outer scissor arms 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. The stabilizer connector 34 of the outer scissor arms 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 is always connected once between each pair of diagonal scissor arms 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4. From one outer shear 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, the cable 13 or the strut then runs to the adjacent diagonal shear 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 until a continuous connection of the diagonal shear 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 is reached, alternating between the outer shear 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and their stabilizer connector 34. Preferably, in this embodiment, the connection points of the cable 13 or the strut are connected to a stabilizer connector 34 of the respective outer shear 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4.
[0093] In Figure 11Another embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, the diagonal scissors 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 are directly connected to each other via a cable or a strut system 13. The cable or strut system 13 preferably extends from the pivot point 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 of diagonal scissors 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 or 5.4 to the adjacent diagonal scissors 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 or 5.4, thus creating a continuous connection.
[0094] In another embodiment according to the Figures 12 and 13 Each of the individual diagonal scissor stays 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 is connected only to the central gable 4. Figures 12 and 13 They differ only in that a connection point of the rope or the strut system 13 is attached at different points of the central gable 4. In Figure 12 The cable or strut system 13 is designed such that each pivot point 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 has a separate connection to the internal scissor connector 35 of the central gable 4. Figure 13The rope or strut system 13 is designed such that there is a separate connection from each pivot point 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 to the central gable sleeve 21 of the central gable 4.
[0095] The rope or strut system 13 serves for additional stabilization in order to achieve the above-described transfer of forces.
[0096] The outer scissor arms 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, the inner scissor arms 3.1, 3.2, and the diagonal scissor arms 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 can be folded together to form a starting position not shown in detail. In this starting position, the folding frame F is also well-suited for storage, as it requires very little space. The support legs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 can be shortened in this starting position. Reference symbol list 1 mainstay 2 External scissors 3 Internal scissors 4 central gable 5 Diagonal scissors 6 joint point 7 First diagonal scissor arm 8 Second diagonal scissor arm 9 Diagonal scissor connector 10 gable peak 11 Diagonal scissor stabilizer 12 Releasable fixation 13 Rope or strut system 14 bracket 15 Slider lock 16 stabilizer 17 Outer profile 18 lower part 19 Top 20 Swivel bearing 21 Central gable sleeve 22 Inner profile 23 Outer scissor joint 34 Stabilizer connector 35 Internal scissor connector 36 Diagonal scissor beam 37 pivot point 38 First adjustable connector 39 Second adjustable connector 40 Strut 41 Upper strut 42 Third adjustable connector 43 Internal scissor joint 44 Second bracket F Folding frame
Claims
1. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent with at least four legs (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4), wherein the at least four legs (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) are connected to each other by means of an outer scissor mechanism (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) around their circumference, wherein each pair of opposing outer scissor mechanisms (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) are connected by means of an inner scissor mechanism (3.1, 3.2), wherein the inner scissor mechanisms (3.1, 3.2) are connected centrally by an inner scissor mechanism holder (35), wherein the inner scissor mechanism holder (35) is movably arranged along a central gable (4), characterized by the fact thatEach of the supporting legs (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) is connected to the central gable (4) via a diagonal brace (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) to the diagonal brace holder (9), each of the diagonal braces (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) having a pivot point (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4), the diagonal brace (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) consisting of a first diagonal brace arm (7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4) projecting from the respective supporting leg (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) and a second diagonal brace arm (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4) consists, wherein the pivot point (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4) is located midway between the first diagonal scissor arm (7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4) and the second diagonal scissor arm (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4), wherein in the end position the first diagonal scissor arm (7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4) extends at a shallower angle from the respective support leg (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) to the central gable (4) than the second diagonal scissor arm (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4), wherein the second diagonal scissor arm (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4) is connected at one end to the pivot point (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4) and at the other end to the diagonal scissor connector (9) of the central gable (4).
2. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the central gable (4) consists of a central gable sleeve (21) to which the diagonal scissor connector (9) is force-fit connected and consists of an inner profile (22) movably arranged in the central gable sleeve (21).
3. Folding frame (F) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that a releasable fixing (12) which releasably fastens the inner profile (22) in the final position to the central gable sleeve (21), for example a bayonet fitting, a screw connection, a snap connection or a bolt or dowel connection.
4. Folding frame (F) according to claims 1 to 3, characterized by the fact thatthe first diagonal scissor arm (7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4) is arranged extending away from the respective support leg (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) and comprises a diagonal scissor support (36), wherein the first diagonal scissor arm (7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4) and the diagonal scissor support (36) are connected via a pivot point (37).
5. Folding frame (F) according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the first diagonal scissor arm (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) has a flanking diagonal scissor stabilizer (11), wherein the second diagonal scissor arm (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4) is guided between the first diagonal scissor arm (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) and the diagonal scissor stabilizer (11) and is operatively connected to the first diagonal scissor arm (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) and the diagonal scissor stabilizer (11) via the pivot point (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4).
6. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe diagonal scissors (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) are connected via a rope or strut system (13) only to each other or to each other and to the respective outer scissor (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) or only to the central gable (4).
7. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the rope or strut system (13) is connected to the pivot point (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4).
8. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that The diagonal scissors (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) automatically engage the diagonal scissor connector (9), which is connected to the central gable sleeve (21), and thus take the central gable (4) into a defined starting position and place it in a defined final position.
9. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe outer scissors (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4), the inner scissors (3.1, 3.2) and the diagonal scissors (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4) can be moved together to form a starting position.
10. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to claim 8, characterized by the fact that the support legs (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) can be shortened telescopically in the starting position.
11. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the outer scissors (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) are connected to the inner scissors (3.1, 3.2) by a sleeve-shaped stabilizer connector (34), wherein the stabilizer connector (34) is an element which accommodates a stabilizer (16).
12. Folding frame (F) for a pagoda tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the folding frame (F) can be covered with a material web.
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