Tent having a roof comprising a spacer element

Abstract

Tent having a roof comprising a spacer element Tent comprising a first pole portion (22); a tent fabric (30) defining first and second fabric walls (32,34) adjacent and separated by said first pole portion;a roof (40) defining a first cap (42) overhanging the first canvas wall and a second cap (44) overhanging the second canvas wall, the roof comprising a first spacer element (60) configured to bear on said first hoop portion such that said first spacer element extends transversely to said first hoop portion, the first spacer element having a first end portion configured to hold the first cap in front of the first canvas wall, at a distance from said first canvas wall, and a second end portion configured to hold the second cap in front of the second canvas wall, at a distance from the second canvas wall, said first and second caps being located on either side of said first hoop portion. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.;

Description

Title of the invention: Tent having a roof comprising a spacer element Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of tents for camping, comprising a tent body provided with a frame with which a tent canvas cooperates. The present invention relates more specifically to tents configured to rest on the ground or to be placed on the roof of a vehicle and comprising a roof configured to cooperate with the tent body.

[0002] Such a roof, also called a double roof or over-roof, is traditionally arranged so as to at least partially cover the tent canvas in order to protect it, in particular from humidity and the sun's rays. Such a roof can be shaped so as to form one or more caps for the tent, in order to protect the user even more effectively from the sun or rain. Prior art

[0003] Tents such as that described in document US 4,709,718 are known, provided with a roof of substantially rectangular shape and provided at its corners with connectors configured to cooperate with the tent body, for the connection of said roof to the tent body. This roof is provided with a ridge rod comprising a central peg configured to be inserted into a top ring joining the poles of the tent. This ridge rod can thus be placed in cooperation with the tent body, so as to extend in a longitudinal direction of the tent. The ridge rod then makes it possible to form two caps on either side of the tent.

[0004] A disadvantage of this tent is that the ridge rod, extending over substantially the entire length of the tent, is particularly heavy and bulky. This rod does not allow satisfactory folding of the roof when not in use, so that the roof of the tent of this document is difficult to transport.

[0005] Installing the roof of this document can also be complex, especially for people of small stature, since it is necessary to insert a peg of the ridge rod into a ring at the top of the tent.

[0006] Another disadvantage of the roof of this tent is that it does not allow for the formation of caps extending laterally from the side walls of the tent. It also only allows for the formation of two caps. Statement of the invention

[0007] An aim of the present invention is to propose a tent which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0008] To do this, the invention relates to a tent comprising a tent body comprising: a frame comprising at least a first arch portion; a tent canvas configured to cooperate with said frame so as to form an interior volume of the tent, said tent canvas defining at least a first canvas wall and a second canvas wall adjacent to the first canvas wall, the first and second canvas walls being separated by said first arch portion, the tent further comprising a roof cooperating with the tent body, the roof defining a first cap overhanging the first canvas wall and a second cap overhanging the second canvas wall, the roof further comprising at least one first spacer element having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, said first spacer element further having a middle portion configured to bear on said first arch portion so that said first spacer element extends transversely to said first arch portion, the first end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the first cap in front of the first canvas wall, at a distance from said first canvas wall,the second end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the second cap in front of the second canvas wall, at a distance from the second canvas wall, said first and second caps being located on either side of said first arch portion.

[0009] The frame of the tent advantageously comprises at least one first hoop comprising said first hoop portion. More preferably, said tent comprises a plurality of hoops.

[0010] In a non-limiting manner, each hoop of the tent may comprise one or more hoop portions, preferably at least two hoop portions. Without departing from the scope of the invention, a hoop may consist of a single hoop portion.

[0011] In a non-limiting manner, the frame of the tent may be inflatable, so that it comprises one or more inflatable hoop(s), said first hoop portion then being inflatable. Said inflatable frame may further comprise stiffening elements making it possible to maintain the spacing between the inflatable hoops.

[0012] Alternatively, the frame of the tent may be rigid, so that it comprises one or more rigid hoop(s), said first hoop portion then being rigid, for example made of plastic material or fiberglass.

[0013] Preferably, the frame is mounted on a foldable base. This foldable base advantageously comprises a central plate and two side plates extending on either side of the central plate and being pivotally mounted relative to the central plateau.

[0014] The tent canvas is advantageously connected to the first pole portion. The tent canvas is advantageously connected to the poles of the tent. The first and second canvas walls formed by the tent canvas are two consecutive canvas walls. In a non-limiting manner, these first and second canvas walls may be side, front or rear walls of the tent.

[0015] The roof preferably comprises a roof canvas intended to cover the tent body. This roof canvas is preferably substantially rectangular. The roof is advantageously separate from the tent canvas.

[0016] Without departing from the scope of the invention, the roof advantageously cooperates with the tent fabric and / or with the frame. The roof is preferably connected to the frame and / or to the tent fabric. The roof is advantageously connected to the frame and / or to the tent fabric in a removable manner. Alternatively, said roof can cover the tent body without being connected to the tent fabric or to the frame.

[0017] The first and second caps extend over the first and second canvas walls. A cap means a portion of the roof configured to extend cantilevered relative to the tent body to provide shelter to the user. The roof canvas is shaped to form said caps.

[0018] The first spacer element belongs to the roof. In other words, said first spacer element is integrated into the roof. One advantage is that said first spacer element can be kept connected to said roof when the roof is not in cooperation with the tent body, particularly during storage. This reduces the risk of losing the first spacer element. Another advantage is that it avoids the cumbersome steps of connecting the first spacer element to the roof when setting up the tent.

[0019] Said first spacer element is advantageously mounted on the roof in a removable manner. The first spacer element is preferably an elongated element. The first spacer element is preferably rigid. The first spacer element is advantageously mounted at a corner of the roof fabric of the roof.

[0020] When the first spacer element is supported on the first arch portion, its first end portion is located at a distance from the first canvas wall, while its second end portion is located at a distance from the second canvas wall. The roof cooperates with said first and second end portions of the first spacer element, so that the roof is kept at a distance from the first and second canvas walls by the first spacer element.

[0021] Thanks to the invention, the first spacing element makes it possible to deploy two caps overhanging two adjacent canvas walls. One advantage is, for example, to deploy a first cap overhanging a front wall of the tent and a second cap overhanging a side wall of the tent. These caps then protect the user from the sun and rain. They also help reduce condensation that can form inside the tent body.

[0022] The deployment of these two caps is further achieved by placing the first spacing element against the first portion of the hoop, without it being necessary to connect the first spacing element to said first portion of the hoop or to carry out any other step of setting up the first spacing element. The setting up of the tent, and in particular the deployment of the two caps, is therefore made easier and particularly quick.

[0023] The first spacer element is particularly light and compact, in particular compared to the ridge rod of tents according to the prior art. The weight and size of the tent are therefore reduced. In addition, the first spacer element does not prevent the roof from being folded, making it possible to reduce the size of the roof once folded and stored. The roof can also be rolled up around said first spacer element.

[0024] Preferably, the cooperation of the roof with the tent body causes the first spacing element to bear on the first portion of the hoop. When it bears on the first portion of the hoop, the first spacing element preferably extends substantially perpendicular to said first portion of the hoop.

[0025] The first spacer element preferably bears on an outer side of the tent body. The first spacer element preferably bears on an outer side of the first pole portion.

[0026] Preferably, the first spacer element rests on the first hoop portion without being connected to said first hoop portion.

[0027] Preferably, the middle portion of the first spacer element is located equidistant from the first end portion and the second end portion of the first spacer element. Alternatively, the distance between said middle portion and the first end portion of the first spacer element may be greater, respectively less, than the distance between said middle portion and the second end portion of the first spacer element.

[0028] Advantageously, the first spacer element generates a tension line on the roof, formed between the first end portion and the second end portion of the first spacer element.

[0029] Preferably, the first spacer element has a length less than the length of the first arch portion.

[0030] Preferably, the frame comprises a plurality of hoop portions and the roof comprises a plurality of spacer elements, each spacer element being configured to bear on a hoop portion associated therewith. Each of the spacer elements are advantageously mounted in a corner of the roof.

[0031] Advantageously, said first hoop portion is an inflatable tubular portion. The first hoop portion advantageously comprises an inflation valve. The first inflatable tubular portion advantageously comprises a portion of inflatable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) tube arranged in a textile sleeve. The textile sleeve is preformed in order to constrain the inflatable tube portion to give it the chosen shape when it is inflated. One advantage is to reduce the size of the tent during storage, by deflating said inflatable tubular portion.

[0032] Preferably, the first spacer element comprises a rod. Said rod is preferably made of a plastic material or fiberglass. The rod is advantageously flexible. Said rod comprises a first end portion corresponding to the first end portion of the first spacer element and a second end portion corresponding to the second end portion of the first spacer element. Said rod preferably has a length of between 50 centimeters and 100 centimeters, more preferably a length approximately equal to 70 centimeters.

[0033] When it rests on the first portion of the hoop, said rod extends transversely, preferably perpendicularly to the first portion of the hoop.

[0034] Preferably, said first portion of hoop on which the first spacing element rests extends substantially vertically or is slightly inclined relative to the vertical. It is understood that the first spacing element rests laterally on said first portion of hoop, or that the first portion of hoop exerts a force directed substantially horizontally, or slightly inclined relative to the horizontal, on the first spacing element.

[0035] One advantage is that it allows the first spacing element to be positioned lower than if it rested on a substantially horizontal portion of arch, generally formed at the top of the tents. This allows the caps to be deployed at least partly opposite the canvas walls that they overhang, so as to partly cover these canvas walls, thus improving the shelter provided to the user, in particular against low-angle sun rays. This also allows condensation that can form inside the tent body to be reduced.

[0036] The first spacing element advantageously rests on a support zone of the first portion of hoop located above half the height of the tent, and under the second end part of the first portion of hoop.

[0037] Advantageously, said first and second end portions of the first spacing element extend on either side of said first arch portion when said first spacing element bears thereon.

[0038] Said first and second end portions of the first spacing element are advantageously located on either side of a vertical plane passing through the first arch portion.

[0039] Advantageously, the first cap has an edge, said first end portion of the first spacer element being directed towards said edge. Preferably, the second cap also has an edge, the second end portion of the first spacer element being directed towards said edge of the second cap.

[0040] Preferably, the first end portion of the first spacer element is connected to the roof near the edge of the first cap. Preferably, the second end portion of the first spacer element is connected to the roof near the edge of the second cap.

[0041] In a non-limiting manner, said edge may comprise a plurality of edge portions.

[0042] Preferably, the first end portion of the first spacer element cooperates with said edge of the first cap. More preferably, the first end portion of the first spacer element is connected to said edge of the first cap.

[0043] Advantageously, the edge of the first cap comprises at least a first edge portion and a second edge portion connected to each other by a connecting portion, the first end portion of the first spacing element cooperating with said connecting portion. An advantage is to keep the first cap further away from the first canvas wall, and thus offer a greater shelter for the user.

[0044] In other words, said first and second edge portions extend from the first end portion of the first spacer element.

[0045] In a non-limiting manner, the first cap may cooperate with only one spacing element, such that it comprises only two edge portions. Alternatively, the first cap may cooperate with two spacing elements, such that it comprises at least three edge portions.

[0046] Preferably, the roof comprises at least a first sheath configured to receive the first end portion of the first spacing element and a second sheath, distant from the first sheath, configured to receive the second end portion of the first spacing element. An advantage is to connect the first spacing element to the roof, while effectively maintaining the first and second end portions of the first spacing element, without however significantly increasing the weight and size of the roof, in particular by avoiding the use of an additional connector. Said sheaths are preferably formed from a flexible material, preferably from a textile material.

[0047] The first and second end portions of the first spacer member are preferably received in the first and second sleeves respectively in a removably manner.

[0048] Preferably, the first sheath is located on the edge of the first cap and the second sheath is located on the edge of the second cap.

[0049] Advantageously, the tent has a base extending in a base plane, said base defining a base perimeter for the tent, and, considered in projection in said base plane, the first end portion and the second end portion of the first spacer element extend outside said base perimeter.

[0050] In other words, the first and second caps extend beyond the footprint of the tent.

[0051] One advantage is to offer the user a larger shelter, making it possible to protect the entire tent from the sun or rain.

[0052] According to an advantageous variant, the first cap has an edge comprising at least a first edge portion, the second cap has an edge comprising at least a first edge portion, and the roof comprises a triangular portion formed between said first spacing element, the first edge portion of the first cap and the first edge portion of the second cap, said triangular portion having a lower point provided with a first connector portion configured to cooperate with a second connector portion secured to the tent body.

[0053] The triangular portion advantageously comprises a first border formed by the first edge portion of the first cap, a second border formed by the first edge portion of the second cap, and a third border formed on the roof by the tension line between the first and second end portions of the first spacer element.

[0054] The engagement of the first connector portion with the second connector portion makes it possible to tension the first edge portion of the first cap and the first edge portion of the second cap.

[0055] One advantage is to tension the first and second caps even more effectively in order to prevent them from sagging or forming a basin where water could accumulate.

[0056] Said first and second connector portions are advantageously quick connection loops.

[0057] The second connector portion is advantageously connected to the first arch portion. The second connector portion is preferably connected to a first end of the first portion of the hoop, close to the ground. Without departing from the scope of the invention, said second connector portion could be connected to the tent canvas.

[0058] According to another advantageous variant, the first cap has an edge comprising at least a first edge portion, the second cap has an edge comprising at least a first edge portion, and said first spacing element extends along said first edge portions of the edges of the first and second caps.

[0059] An advantage is that said first spacing element is easily accessible for the user who can easily grasp it to position it as desired.

[0060] According to this advantageous variant, the first edge portion of the second cap extends in the extension of the first edge portion of the first cap and is aligned with said first edge portion of the first cap.

[0061] The first spacer element further allows the roof to be weighted, at the level of said edge portions, in order to facilitate the positioning of the roof and to reduce the risk of it flying away.

[0062] Advantageously, the edge of the second cap comprises a second edge portion extending in the extension of the first edge portion, the second edge portion having an end provided with a first connection member portion configured to cooperate with a second connection member portion secured to the tent body, for connecting the roof to the tent body. The cooperation of said first connection member portion with said second connection member portion places the second edge portion of the second cap under tension, extending between the second end portion of the first spacer element and said first connection member portion. The first edge portion of the second cap is advantageously also placed under tension. One advantage is to tension the second cap to prevent it from sagging or forming a basin where water could accumulate.

[0063] The second portion of connecting member is advantageously connected to the tent canvas. The second portion of connecting member is preferably connected to the tent canvas close to the ground. Without departing from the scope of the invention, said second portion of connecting member could be connected to the first portion of pole or to another pole of the tent.

[0064] Preferably, the frame further comprises a second hoop portion adjacent to the first hoop portion, said tent canvas defining at least a third canvas wall adjacent to the first canvas wall, the first and third canvas walls being separated by said second hoop portion, the roof defining a third cap overhanging the third canvas wall, the roof comprising in in addition to at least one second spacer element distant from the first spacer element and having a first end portion and a second end portion, the second spacer element further having a middle portion configured to bear on said second hoop portion so that said second spacer element extends transversely to said second hoop portion, the first end portion of the second spacer element being configured to hold the first cap in front of the first canvas wall, at a distance from the first canvas wall, the second end portion of the second spacer element being further configured to hold the third cap in front of the third canvas wall, at a distance from the third canvas wall, said first and third caps being located on either side of said second hoop portion.

[0065] The second spacer element also allows two caps to be deployed overhanging two adjacent canvas walls.

[0066] The first and second spacing elements cooperate with the first cap, making it possible to deploy said first cap more efficiently in order to increase the size of the shelter offered to the user. The first and second spacing elements cooperate with two distinct and spaced apart portions of the first cap. The first cap then has a substantially rectangular portion overhanging the first canvas wall.

[0067] Advantageously, the first and second spacing elements cooperate respectively with first and second connecting portions of the first cap which are distant from each other.

[0068] The first canvas wall is located between the second canvas wall and the third canvas wall. The third canvas wall is advantageously substantially parallel to the second canvas wall.

[0069] The second hoop portion advantageously extends substantially parallel to the first hoop portion. Alternatively, the first and second hoop portions may be inclined towards each other.

[0070] Advantageously, the first and second spacer elements are substantially identical.

[0071] The second spacer element is advantageously mounted on the roof at a distance from the first spacer element. The first spacer element and the second spacer element advantageously extend on either side of the roof. Preferably, said first and second spacer elements are mounted in two different corners of the roof. These two corners are advantageously adjacent.

[0072] Advantageously, the first cap has an edge comprising at least one edge portion extending between the first end portion of the first spacer element and the first end portion of the second spacer element. Said edge portion is advantageously tensioned between said first end portions of the first and second spacer elements. Said edge portion advantageously extends parallel to the first canvas wall.

[0073] Preferably, said roof is connected to the tent body in a removable manner.

[0074] Preferably, the frame comprises four hoop portions and said roof comprises four spacer elements, each bearing on one of said hoop portions. Preferably, the roof comprises a first spacer element and a second spacer element bearing on first and second hoop portions of the frame. These first and second hoop portions are preferably located at the front of the tent. Preferably, the roof comprises a third spacer element and a fourth spacer element bearing on third and fourth hoop portions of the frame. These third and fourth hoop portions are preferably located at the rear of the tent.

[0075] The first spacer element advantageously has a length greater than the third spacer element.

[0076] Preferably, the roof comprises at least four caps, more preferably six caps.

[0077] The invention further relates to a roof for a tent comprising a tent body comprising: a frame comprising at least a first arch portion; a tent canvas configured to cooperate with said frame so as to form an interior volume of the tent, said tent canvas defining at least a first canvas wall and a second canvas wall adjacent to the first canvas wall, the first and second canvas walls being separated by said first arch portion, said roof being configured to cooperate with said tent body, the roof then defining a first cap overhanging the first canvas wall and a second cap overhanging the second canvas wall, the roof comprising at least a first spacer element having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, said first spacer element further having a middle portion configured to bear on said first arch portion so that said first spacer element extends transversely to said first arch portion, the first end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the first cap in front of the first canvas wall, at a distance from said first canvas wall, the second end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the second cap in front of the second canvas wall, at a distance from the second canvas wall, said first and second caps being located on either side of said first arch portion Brief description of the drawings

[0078] The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0079] [Fig.l] [Fig.l] is a perspective view of a tent according to the invention;

[0080] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] shows the tent body of the tent of [Fig.l];

[0081] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a side view of the tent of [Fig.l];

[0082] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] shows the first spacer element of the tent of [Fig.l];

[0083] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] shows the tent of [Fig.l] in rear view, mounted on a roof; and

[0084] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a top view of the tent of [Fig.l]. Description of the embodiments

[0085] A tent comprising a tent body comprising a frame and a tent fabric, the tent further comprising a roof comprising at least a first spacer element.

[0086] [Fig. 1] is a perspective view of a tent 10 according to the invention. In this non-limiting example, the tent 10 is a roof tent configured to be mounted on the roof of a vehicle. The tent 10 comprises a tent body 12 comprising a base 14 on which is mounted a frame 16 which is, in this non-limiting example, an inflatable frame. The base 14 is here a foldable base comprising a central plate and two side plates extending on either side of the central plate and being pivotally mounted relative to the central plate. The base extends in a base plane P.

[0087] The tent body 12 is illustrated in [Fig.2], in which the roof has been removed for ease of description. The frame 16 comprises a first arch 18 and a second arch 20. The first and second arches 18, 20 respectively define a first longitudinal arch and a second longitudinal arch. The first and second longitudinal arches extend substantially parallel to each other.

[0088] The first hoop 18 has a first end 18a connected to the base 14 and a second end 18b, opposite the first end, also connected to the base 14. The first hoop 18 further comprises a first bent portion 18c and a second bent portion 18d. Similarly, the second hoop 20 has a first end 20a connected to the base 14 and a second end 20b, opposite the first end, also connected to the base 14. The second hoop 20 further comprises a first bent portion 20c and a second portion cubit 20d.

[0089] In this non-limiting example, the first hoop and the second hoop 18, 20 are inflatable tubular elements each comprising an inflatable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) tube disposed in a textile sleeve. The textile sleeve is preformed in order to constrain the inflatable tube to give it the chosen shape when it is inflated.

[0090] The first hoop 18 comprises in particular a first hoop portion 22 which is slightly inclined relative to the vertical. This first hoop portion 22 is formed between the first end 18a and the first bent portion 18c of the first hoop. The second hoop 20 comprises in particular a second hoop portion 24 which is slightly inclined relative to the vertical and which extends parallel to the first hoop portion 22. This second hoop portion 24 is formed between the first end 20a and the first bent portion 20c of the second hoop 20.

[0091] The first hoop 18 further comprises a third hoop portion 26, illustrated in [Fig.5], which is slightly inclined relative to the vertical. This third hoop portion 26 is formed between the second end 18b and the second bent portion 18d of the first hoop 18. Referring again to [Fig.2], it can be seen that, likewise, the second hoop 20 further comprises a fourth hoop portion 28 which is slightly inclined relative to the vertical, towards the second hoop portion 24.

[0092] This fourth portion of hoop 28 is formed between the second end 20b and the second bent portion 20d of the second hoop 20. The third portion of hoop 26 extends substantially parallel to the fourth portion of hoop 28.

[0093] The tent body 12 further comprises a tent canvas 30 configured to cooperate with said frame 16 so as to form an interior volume of the tent 10. Said tent canvas 30 is connected to said first and second poles 18, 20. The tent canvas 30 comprises a first canvas portion 30a extending between the first and second poles 18, 20. This first canvas portion 30a defines a first canvas wall 32, forming a front wall of the tent. This first canvas wall 32 extends between the first pole portion 22 and the second pole portion 24. This first canvas wall 32 is slightly inclined relative to the vertical.

[0094] The tent canvas 30 further comprises a second canvas portion 30b extending between the first hoop 18 and the base 14 so as to define a second canvas wall 34, forming a first side wall for the tent, as can be seen in [Fig. 5]. The tent canvas 30 further comprises a third canvas portion 30c extending between the second hoop 20 and the base 14 so as to define a third canvas wall 36 for the tent, forming a second side wall for the tent. The first canvas portion 30a further defines a fourth canvas wall 38 for the tent, visible in [Fig.5]. This fourth canvas wall 38 extends between the third portion of hoop 26 and the fourth portion of hoop 28.

[0095] The first and fourth canvas walls 32, 38 are slightly inclined relative to the vertical, one towards the other. The second and third canvas walls 34, 36 extend substantially vertically and parallel to one another.

[0096] The first and second canvas walls 32, 34 are adjacent and separated by the first hoop portion 22. The first and third canvas walls 32, 36 are adjacent and separated by the second hoop portion 24. The second and fourth canvas walls 34, 38 are adjacent and separated by the third hoop portion 26. Finally, the third and fourth canvas walls 36, 38 are adjacent and separated by the fourth hoop portion 28.

[0097] According to the invention, the tent 10 further comprises a roof 40, also called an over-roof or double roof. This roof 40 comprises a roof canvas, preferably waterproof. This roof canvas is of substantially rectangular shape. The roof 40 is configured to cooperate with the tent body 12. In this non-limiting example, as illustrated in [Fig.l], the roof 40 is connected to the frame via a first connector comprising a first connector portion 70a secured to the roof 40 and a second connector portion 70b secured to the tent body 12 and configured to cooperate with the first connector portion 70a. More precisely, the second connector portion 70b is connected to the first end 18a of the first arch 18, and therefore to the first arch portion 22.The roof 40 is also connected to the frame 16 via a second connector comprising a first connector portion 72a secured to the roof 40 and a second connector portion 72b secured to the tent body and configured to cooperate with the first connector portion 72a. More specifically, the second connector portion 72b of the second connector is connected to the first end 20a of the second arch 20, and therefore to the second arch portion 24.

[0098] As can be seen in [Fig.5], the roof 40 is also connected to the tent canvas 30 by means of a first connection member comprising a first connection member portion 74a secured to the roof 40 and a second connection member portion 74b secured to the tent canvas 30, and more precisely to the second canvas wall 34. The first connection member portion 74a is configured to cooperate with the second connection member portion 74b. The second connection member portion 74b extends close to the base 14 of the tent and therefore to the ground.

[0099] The roof 40 is also connected to the tent canvas 30 by means of a second connection member, visible in [Fig.l], comprising a first connection member portion 76a secured to the roof 40 and a second connection member portion connection 76b secured to the tent canvas 30, and more precisely to the third canvas wall 36. The second portion of connection member 76b of the second connection member extends close to the base 14 of the tent and therefore to the ground.

[0100] In this non-limiting example, the connector portions and the connection member portions are quick-attach loops.

[0101] As can be seen in [Fig.l], the roof 40 comprises a first cap 42 overhanging the first canvas wall 32, a second cap 44 overhanging the second canvas wall 34 and located near the first arch portion 22 and a third cap 46 overhanging the third canvas wall 36 and located near the second arch portion 24. The roof 40 further comprises a fourth cap 48 overhanging the fourth canvas wall 38, a fifth cap 50 overhanging the second canvas wall 34 and located near the third arch portion 26 and a sixth cap 52 overhanging the third canvas wall 36 and located near the fourth arch portion 28.

[0102] As illustrated in [Fig.3], said first and second caps 42,44 are located on either side of the first arch portion 22. The first and third caps 42,46 are located on either side of the second arch portion 24. The fourth and fifth caps 48,50 are located on either side of the third arch portion 26. The fourth and sixth caps 48,52 are located on either side of the fourth arch portion 28. The first cap 42 forms a front cap for the tent. The second, third, fifth and sixth caps 44,46,50,52 form side caps for the tent. The fourth cap 48 forms a rear cap for the tent.

[0103] The first cap 42 comprises an edge 43 comprising a first edge portion 43a, a second edge portion 43b and a third edge portion 43c. The first and second edge portions 43a, 43b of the edge 43 of the first cap are connected to each other by a first connecting portion 43d while the second and third edge portions 43b, 43c of the edge 43 of the first cap are connected to each other by a second connecting portion 43e.

[0104] The second cap 44 comprises an edge 45, visible in [Fig.3], comprising a first edge portion 45a and a second edge portion 45b connected to each other by a first connecting portion 45c. The third cap 46 comprises an edge 47, visible in [Fig.l], comprising a first edge portion 47a and a second edge portion 47b connected to each other by a first connecting portion 47c.

[0105] The fourth cap 48 comprises an edge 49, visible in [Fig.5], comprising a first edge portion 49a, a second edge portion 49b and a third edge portion 49c, the first and second edge portions 49a, 49b being connected to each other by a first connecting portion 49d. The fifth cap 50 comprises an edge 51 comprising a first edge portion 51a and a second edge portion 51b connected to each other by a first connecting portion 51c.

[0106] Furthermore, the roof 40 comprises a first spacer element 60, a second spacer element 62, a third spacer element 64 and a fourth spacer element 66. In this non-limiting example, each of said spacer elements 60, 62, 64, 66 consists of a flexible rod, preferably made of plastic or fiberglass materials. The rods of the first and second spacer elements 60, 62 preferably have a length of between 50 centimeters and 100 centimeters, more preferably a length of approximately 70 centimeters. The rods of the third and fourth spacer elements are shorter than the rods of the first and second spacer elements. The rods of the third and fourth spacer elements 64, 66 preferably have a length of between 30 centimeters and 70 centimeters, more preferably a length of approximately 50 centimeters.

[0107] Said first and second spacer elements are substantially identical. The third and fourth spacer elements are substantially identical. The first and second spacer elements advantageously have a length greater than the third and fourth spacer elements. Said spacer elements 60, 62, 64, 66 are removably mounted to the roof 40. The spacer elements are mounted respectively at each of the four corners of the roof.

[0108] The mounting relative to the roof 40 of the first and second spacer elements 60, 62 is similar, so that only the connection of the first spacer element 60 to the roof 40 will be described, with reference to [Fig.4].

[0109] [Fig.4] is a view from inside the tent, under the roof 40, in which the first portion of canvas 30a has been removed to facilitate visibility and in which the second portion of canvas 30b is transparent.

[0110] The first spacer element 60 has a first end portion 60a and a second end portion 60b, opposite the first end portion 60a. The first spacer element 60 further comprises a middle portion 60c extending between said first and second end portions 60a, 60b.

[0111] The roof 40 is provided with a first sheath 54 fixed to the roof at the first connecting portion 43d of the edge 43 of the first cap 42. The roof 40 is further provided with a second sheath 56 fixed to the roof at the first connecting portion 45c of the edge 45 of the second cap 44. The first and second sheaths 54, 56 are spaced from each other by a distance substantially equal to the length of the first spacing element 60. The first and second sheaths 54, 46 are configured to receive respectively the first and second end portions 60a, 60b of the first spacing element 60. The first element spacer 60 is thus removably connected to the roof 40 and extends between the first connecting portion 43d of the edge 43 of the first cap 42 and the first connecting portion 45c of the edge 45 of the second cap 44. A tension line is formed on the roof 40 between the first and second end portions 60a, 60b of the first spacer element 60.

[0112] The middle portion 60c of the first spacing element 60 bears on an outer side of the first hoop portion 22, so that said first spacing element extends transversely, and even substantially perpendicularly to said first hoop portion 22. Said first spacing element 60 bears on the first hoop portion 22 without however being connected to it. The first end portion 60a and the second end portion 60b of the first spacing element 60 then extend on either side of the first arch portion 22. In particular, the first end portion 60a of the first spacing element extends in front of the first canvas wall, at a distance from the first canvas wall 32 while the second end portion 60b of the first spacing element 60 extends in front of the second canvas wall 34, at a distance from the second canvas wall.

[0113] The first end portion 60a of the first spacer element 60 then holds the first cap 42, and more precisely the first connecting portion 43d of the edge 43 of the first cap 42, in front of the first canvas wall 32, at a distance from said first canvas wall 32. The second end portion 60b of the first spacer element 60 holds the second cap 44, and more precisely the first connecting portion 45c of the edge 45 of the second cap 44, in front of the first canvas wall 32, at a distance from said first canvas wall 32.

[0114] The first spacing element 60 therefore makes it possible to deploy two caps, namely the first and second caps 42, 44, overhanging two adjacent canvas walls, namely the first and second canvas walls 32, 34.

[0115] Considered in projection in the base plane P of the base 14, the first end portion 60a and the second end portion 60b of the first spacer element 60 extend outside said base perimeter of the base.

[0116] The second spacer element 62 is similarly connected to the roof, and extends between the second connecting portion 43e of the edge 43 of the first cap 42 and the first connecting portion 47c of the edge 47 of the third cap 46. The second spacer element 62 bears on the second hoop portion 24. It holds the first cap 42, and more precisely the second connecting portion 43e of the edge 43 of the first cap 42, in front of the first canvas wall 32, at a distance from said first canvas wall 32. The first and second spacer elements cooperate together to deploy the first cap.

[0117] The second spacer element 62 further holds the third cap 46, and more precisely the first connecting portion 47c of the edge 47 of the third cap 46, in front of the third canvas wall 36, at a distance from said third canvas wall 36.

[0118] The first and second spacer elements 60,62 extend on either side of the tent. The second edge portion 43b of the first cap 42 extends between said first end portions 60a,62a of the first and second spacer elements 60,62.

[0119] As illustrated in [Fig.3], the roof 40 further comprises a triangular portion 58 formed between said first spacing element 60, the first edge portion 43a of the edge 43 of the first cap 42 and the first edge portion 45c of the edge 45 of the second cap 44. This triangular portion 58 has a lower tip 59 to which the first connector portion 70a of the first connector is fixed. When said first connector portion 70a is connected to the second connector portion 70b, said triangular portion is tensioned. In particular, the first edge portion 43a of the edge 43 of the first cap 42 and the first edge portion 45a of the edge 45 of the second cap 44 are tensioned.

[0120] As a result, the first and second caps 42, 44 are stretched, thereby increasing the size of the shelter provided to the user and reducing the risk of a pool forming where water could accumulate.

[0121] Referring to [Fig. 5], in which the roof has been partially disconnected from the tent body, in the front part, it can be seen that the third spacer element 64 extends between the first connecting portion 49d of the edge 49 of the fourth cap 48 and the first connecting portion 51c of the edge 51 of the fifth cap 50. The third spacer element 64 bears on the third arch portion 26 so that it extends transversely to said third arch portion. The third spacer element 64 holds the fourth cap 48, and more precisely the first connecting portion 49d of the edge 49 of the fourth cap 48, in front of the fourth canvas wall 38, at a distance from said fourth canvas wall 38.The third spacer element 64 further holds the fifth cap 50, and more precisely the first connecting portion 51c of the edge 51 of the fifth cap 50, in front of the second canvas wall 34, at a distance from said second canvas wall 34.

[0122] The third spacer element 64 extends along the first edge portion 49a of the edge 49 of the fourth cap 48 as well as along the first edge portion 51a of the edge 51 of the fifth cap 50. The roof 40 is here devoid of a triangular portion extending from the third spacer element 64. The second edge portion 51b of the edge 51 of the fifth cap 50 has an end to which the first connection member portion 74a is fixed. When the first portion of connection member 74a is connected to the second portion of connection member 74b, the first and second edge portions 51a, 51b of the edge 51 of the fifth cap 50 are tensioned, thus tensioning the fifth cap.

[0123] The fourth spacer element 66 is similarly connected to the roof 40 and bears on the fourth hoop portion 28 so as to keep the fourth and sixth caps 48, 52 at a distance from the fourth and third canvas walls 38, 36 respectively.

[0124] In [Fig.6], it can be seen that the first and fourth caps 42, 48 extend on either side of the tent body. Similarly, the second and third caps 44, 46 extend on either side of the tent body. The fifth and sixth caps 50, 52 also extend on either side of the tent body. These caps extend beyond the perimeter of the base.

Claims

Claims

1. A tent (10) comprising a tent body (12) comprising: a frame (16) comprising at least a first pole portion (22); a tent canvas (30) configured to cooperate with said frame so as to form an interior volume of the tent, said tent canvas defining at least a first canvas wall (32) and a second canvas wall (34) adjacent to the first canvas wall, the first and second canvas walls being separated by said first pole portion, the tent further comprising a roof (40) cooperating with the tent body, the roof defining a first cap (42) overhanging the first canvas wall and a second cap (44) overhanging the second canvas wall, the roof further comprising at least a first spacer element (60) having a first end portion (60a) and a second end portion (60b) opposite the first end portion,said first spacer element further having a middle portion (60c) configured to bear on said first hoop portion so that said first spacer element extends transversely to said first hoop portion, the first end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the first cap in front of the first canvas wall, at a distance from said first canvas wall, the second end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the second cap in front of the second canvas wall, at a distance from the second canvas wall, said first and second caps being located on either side of said first hoop portion.,

2. A tent according to claim 1, wherein said first hoop portion (22) is an inflatable tubular portion.

3. A tent according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said first spacer member (60) comprises a rod.

4. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said first hoop portion (22) on which the first spacer element (60) bears extends substantially vertically or is slightly inclined relative to the vertical.

5. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said first and second end portions (60a, 60b) of the first spacer element (60) extend on either side of said first hoop portion (22) when said first spacer element bears thereon.

6. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first cap (42) has an edge (43), said first end portion (60a) of the first spacer member (60) being directed towards said edge.

7. A tent according to claim 6, wherein the edge (43) of the first cap (42) comprises at least a first edge portion (43a) and a second edge portion (43b) connected together by a connecting portion (43d), the first end portion (60a) of the first spacer element (60) cooperating with said connecting portion.

8. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said roof (40) comprises at least a first sleeve (54) configured to receive the first end portion (60a) of the first spacer element (60) and a second sleeve (56), remote from the first sleeve, configured to receive the second end portion (60b) of the first spacer element.

9. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the tent (10) has a base (14) extending in a base plane (P), said base defining a base perimeter for the tent, and wherein, viewed in projection in said base plane, the first end portion (60a) and the second end portion (60b) of the first spacer element (60) extend outside said base perimeter.

10. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first cap (42) has an edge (43) comprising at least a first edge portion (43a), wherein the second cap (44) has an edge (45) comprising at least a first edge portion (45a), and wherein the roof (40) comprises a triangular portion (58) formed between said first spacer element (60), the first edge portion of the first cap and the first edge portion of the second cap, said triangular portion having a lower tip (59) provided with a first connector portion (70a) configured to cooperate with a second connector portion (70b) secured to the tent body (12).

11. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first cap (48) has an edge (49) comprising at least a first edge portion (49a), wherein the second cap (50) has an edge (51) comprising at least a first edge portion (51a), and wherein said first spacer element (64) extends along said first edge portions of the edges of the first and second caps.

12. Tent according to claim 11, wherein the edge (51) of the second cap (50) comprises a second edge portion (51b) extending in the extension of the first edge portion (51a), the second edge portion having an end provided with a first portion of connection member (74a) configured to cooperate with a second portion of connection member (74b) secured to the tent body, for the connection of the roof (40) to the tent body (12).

13. A tent according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the frame (16) further comprises a second pole portion (24) adjacent to the first pole portion (22), said tent fabric (30) defining at least one third fabric wall (36) adjacent to the first fabric wall (22), the first and third fabric walls being separated by said second pole portion, the roof (40) defining a third cap (46) overhanging the third fabric wall, the roof further comprising at least one second spacer element (62) distant from the first spacer element (60) and having a first end portion (62a) and a second end portion (62b), the second spacer element further having a middle portion (62c) configured to bear on said second pole portion so that said second spacer element extends transversely to said second portion of hoop,the first end portion of the second spacer element being configured to hold the first cap (42) in front of the first canvas wall (32), at a distance from the first canvas wall, the second end portion of the second spacer element being further configured to hold the third cap in front of the third canvas wall, at a distance from the third canvas wall, said first and third caps being located on either side of said second arch portion.,

14. A tent according to claim 13, wherein the first cap (42) has an edge (43) comprising at least one edge portion (43b) extending between the first end portion (60a) of the first member spacer (60) and the first end portion (62a) of the second spacer member (62).

15. A roof (40) for a tent (10) comprising a tent body comprising: a frame (16) comprising at least a first hoop portion (22); a tent canvas (30) configured to cooperate with said frame so as to form an interior volume of the tent, said tent canvas defining at least a first canvas wall (32) and a second canvas wall (34) adjacent to the first canvas wall, the first and second canvas walls being separated by said first arch portion, said roof being configured to cooperate with said tent body, the roof then defining a first cap (42) overhanging the first canvas wall and a second cap (44) overhanging the second canvas wall, the roof comprising at least a first spacing element (60) having a first end portion (60a) and a second end portion (60b) opposite the first end portion,said first spacer element further having a middle portion (60c) configured to bear on said first hoop portion so that said first spacer element extends transversely to said first hoop portion, the first end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the first cap in front of the first canvas wall, at a distance from said first canvas wall, the second end portion of the first spacer element being configured to hold the second cap in front of the second canvas wall, at a distance from the second canvas wall, said first and second caps being located on either side of said first hoop portion.,

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