Assembly-type multi-functional system utilizing tarp pole

Abstract

To improve the utilization frequency and availability of a tarp pole by extending the uses of the tarp pole.SOLUTION: An assembly-type multi-functional system utilizing a tarp pole 1 comprises a plurality of frame materials that include the plurality of tarp poles 1 capable of being connected to one another, and a plurality of joint parts 3 that are constituted to be capable of being attached to / detached from an end of the frame material. The assembly-type multi-functional system is constituted to be capable of constructing a three-dimensional frame structure 4 by connecting the plurality of frame materials by the plurality of joint parts 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembled multifunctional system capable of constructing a three-dimensional frame structure by attaching joint parts for deploying tarp poles, for example, in the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions, to the ends of the tarp poles, and fixing each joint part with the tension of ropes stretched in a crisscross pattern, and being used as furniture (utensils) such as a table or a shelf.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, tarp poles used in outdoor leisure and the like are linearly connected and used only for the purpose of being the support poles of a tarp. That is, the conventional tarp poles were only used for the purpose of tying the hook at the tip of the tarp pole and the peg driven into the ground with a rope and fixing the entire tarp using the tension of the rope (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Generally, since tarp poles are made for the purpose of being used outdoors, they are functionally excellent in terms of durability, corrosion resistance, light weight, ease of assembly, etc. However, the uses of conventional tarp poles have been limited to only the use of stretching the tarp fabric. For this reason, when the tarp is not stretched, the tarp poles are not used, so the period of simply storing the tarp poles during non-use has become long, and there has been an opportunity loss in the use of the tarp poles.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to expand the use of terp poles and improve the frequency and availability of terp poles.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to an aspect of the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, an assembled multifunctional system using terp poles, a plurality of frame members including a plurality of terp poles that can be connected to each other, a plurality of joint parts detachably configured with respect to the ends of the frame members, and an assembled multifunctional system is provided, which is configured to be able to construct a three-dimensional frame structure by connecting the plurality of frame members with the plurality of joint parts.

[0007] The terp pole is pipe-shaped, a first female part having a first pin hole is provided at one end of the terp pole, a first male part having a first spring pin engageable with the first pin hole and detachably fitted to the first female part is provided at the other end of the terp pole, The joint part has a second spring pin engageable with the first pin hole of the first female part and a second male part detachably fitted to the first female part, has a second pin hole engageable with the first spring pin of the first male part and a second female part detachably fitted to the first male part, and may be configured as such.

[0008] The plurality of frame members further include a plurality of pipe members in addition to the plurality of terp poles, the terp poles are connected by the joint parts so as to extend in the vertical direction to form columns of the frame structure, and the pipe members may be connected by the joint parts so as to extend in the horizontal direction to form beams of the frame structure.

[0009] At both ends of the pipe material, third female parts having third pin holes are respectively provided. The joint parts May have a third spring-loaded pin engageable with the third pin hole of the third female part and have a third male part detachably fitted to the third female part.

[0010] The assembled multifunctional system May be further provided with a rope attached to the four joint parts arranged on the side surface of the frame structure and suspended in a crosswise manner along the diagonal line of the rectangular grid made of the frame material.

[0011] The assembled multifunctional system May be further provided with a tarp stretched over the upper surface of the frame structure and attached to the upper ends of at least four of the tarp poles.

Advantages of the Invention

[0012] According to the present invention, the uses of the tarp poles can be expanded, and the frequency of use and availability of the tarp poles can be improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific dimensions, materials, numerical values, etc. shown in such embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

[0015] [1. Outline of the Assembled Multifunctional System] First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the outline of the assembled multifunctional system using the tarp pole according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0016] As described above, the conventional tarp pole has been used only for the purpose of stretching the tarp fabric outdoors, and when the tarp is not stretched, the tarp pole is generally stored for a long period without being used. For this reason, the conventional tarp pole has a low usage frequency and has not been effectively used for other purposes other than stretching the tarp. Therefore, the present inventor has made earnest efforts to expand the uses of the tarp pole and improve the usage frequency and availability of the tarp pole, and has developed an assembled multifunctional system using the tarp pole according to the present invention.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the assembled multifunctional system using tarp poles according to an embodiment of the present invention is a multifunctional assembly (assembled parts) for assembling furniture (utensils) such as shelves, tables, chairs, and workbenches using tarp poles. Here, the furniture (utensils) constructed by the assembled multifunctional system according to the present embodiment may be furniture for general households, or may be commercial utensils used in indoor stores, outdoor stores, various event venues, exhibition venues, or offices.

[0018] Note that the "multifunctional" in the assembled multifunctional system according to the present embodiment means that the system has a plurality of functions (at least two or more functions) using tarp poles. For example, one of the plurality of functions is the function of stretching a tarp, which is the original function of the tarp pole, and the other function is the function of constructing a frame structure of various furniture (utensils) using the tarp pole and other parts.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, according to the assembled multifunctional system according to the present embodiment, a three-dimensional frame structure 4 is constructed by mutually connecting a plurality of tarp poles 1 and a plurality of pipe materials 2 in the vertical, horizontal, and front-rear directions using a dedicated joint part 3 (see FIG. 2).

[0020] The plurality of tarp poles 1 and the plurality of pipe materials 2 function as frame materials (structural materials) constituting the frame structure 4 and are composed of, for example, hollow pipe materials having a cross-sectional shape such as circular, elliptical, or polygonal.

[0021] The joint part 3 is a connector for connecting a plurality of tarp poles 1 and pipe materials 2 to each other. As shown in FIG. 2, the connecting parts (such as the male part and female part described later) provided on the joint part 3 are detachably fitted to the ends of the tarp poles 1 and pipe materials 2. At this time, by inserting a spring-type pin into the pin hole, the connecting part of the joint part 3 can be easily attached / detached to / from the ends of the tarp poles 1 and pipe materials 2. Therefore, it is possible to easily connect the tarp poles 1 and pipe materials 2 and the joint part 3 to assemble the frame structure 4.

[0022] The frame structure 4 is a part that forms the basic structure of furniture (fittings) such as shelves and tables. By additionally installing optional parts such as shelf boards, top boards, and tarps (described later) at predetermined positions of this frame structure 4, it becomes possible to use the frame structure 4 as furniture.

[0023] Thus, according to the assembled multifunctional system according to this embodiment, by three-dimensionally connecting a plurality of tarp poles 1 and a plurality of pipe materials 2 using a dedicated joint part 3, a three-dimensional frame structure 4 that becomes the structural framework of furniture can be constructed. If a shelf board, a top board, etc. are installed on this frame structure 4, furniture such as shelves and tables with desired shapes and dimensions can be easily and quickly assembled. By combining the joint part 3 with the tarp pole 1 used outdoors in this way, an assembled furniture that can be variously expanded in the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions can be manufactured. Therefore, the use of the tarp pole 1 can be expanded, and the frequency of use and availability of the tarp pole 1 can be improved.

[0024] In addition, in order to enable a plurality of tarp poles 1 to be connected linearly in their longitudinal directions, connecting portions are provided at the ends of the tarp poles 1. Specifically, by inserting and fitting the connecting portion (female portion, to be described later) at the end of one tarp pole 1 into the connecting portion (male portion, to be described later) at the end of the other tarp pole 1, two tarp poles 1 can be connected to each other. At this time, in order to make it easier for the user to connect and assemble the tarp poles 1, a certain gap (clearance) is provided between the connecting portions (female portion and male portion) of the two tarp poles 1. For this reason, a certain gap (clearance) is also provided between the joint part 3 according to the present embodiment and the connecting portion of the tarp pole 1 for ease of assembly. However, when such a gap exists, rattling occurs in the frame structure 4 when a plurality of tarp poles 1 and the joint part 3 are connected to assemble the frame structure 4. If the gap is reduced to the limit, the rattling is eliminated, but it becomes difficult to connect the tarp pole 1 and the joint part 3, and the ease of assembling the frame structure 4 is impaired.

[0025] Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to ensure a certain degree of the gap to ensure the ease of assembling the frame structure 4 and then suppress the rattling of the frame structure 4 to stabilize it, the frame structure 4 is reinforced using a rope 5. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, etc., the rope 5 is attached in a crisscross pattern to one or a plurality of side surfaces of the assembled frame structure 4. The end of the rope 5 is attached to a hook 6 attached to four joint parts 3 existing on the side surface of the frame structure 4. Then, with the hook 6 of the four joint parts 3 as a fulcrum, the rope 5 is suspended in an X shape along the diagonal line of a rectangular grid composed of frame members (tarp poles 1 and pipe members 2) provided on the side surface of the frame structure 4. A ring 7 for passing the rope 5 may be provided at the portion where the ropes 5 cross in an X shape. Furthermore, tension is applied to the rope 5 suspended in a crisscross pattern in the same manner as when stretching a tarp using the rope 5.

[0026] As a result, the rope 5 can function as a brace of the frame structure 4, so that rattling and deformation of the frame structure 4 can be suppressed and stabilized. Therefore, the frame structure 4 can be used as furniture firmly and stably.

[0027] Further, the assembled multifunctional system according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a tarp 10 stretched on the upper surface of the frame structure 4 and attached to the upper ends of at least four tarp poles 1. The tarp 10 is a fabric that functions as a sunshade or a simple roof, etc., and is stretched so as to cover the upper surface of the frame structure 4. For example, at least four corners of the rectangular tarp 10 are supported by the upper ends of at least four tarp poles 1 protruding upward from the frame structure 4, and further, tension may be applied to four ropes attached to the four corners. Thereby, the tarp 10 covering the upper surface of the frame structure 4 can be stretched stably.

[0028] Thus, according to the present embodiment, the tarp 10 can be stretched on the upper surface of the frame structure 4 by utilizing the function of stretching the tarp 10, which is the original function of the tarp pole 1. Thereby, the upper part of the frame structure 4 functioning as furniture such as a shelf or a table can be covered with the tarp 10 to protect it from sunlight and rain and wind. In this way, the assembled multifunctional system using the tarp pole 1 according to the present embodiment can exhibit both the function of stretching the tarp and the function as the structural body of furniture. Thereby, a tarp pole system that can easily manufacture an assembled furniture that can be used both indoors and outdoors can be provided, since the frame structure 4 with the tarp 10 can also be used as an all-weather display booth or the like.

[0029] [2. Configuration of the assembled multifunctional system] Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 2, the configuration of the assembled multifunctional system according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

[0030] As shown in Fig. 1, the assembled multifunctional system according to this embodiment includes a plurality of tarp poles 1, a plurality of pipe materials 2, and a plurality of joint parts 3. By connecting these tarp poles 1, pipe materials 2, and joint parts 3 to each other in the vertical, horizontal, and front-rear directions, a frame structure 4 that serves as the structural framework of the various types of furniture described above is formed.

[0031] The tarp poles 1 and the pipe materials 2 are examples of frame materials that make up the frame structure 4. Note that, as frame materials for the frame structure 4, other structural materials in addition to the tarp poles 1 and the pipe materials 2 may be included. Alternatively, only the tarp poles 1 may be used as the frame materials for the frame structure 4 without using the pipe materials 2. Note that the tarp poles 1 also include poles that are used as tent poles for pitching a tent.

[0032] The tarp poles 1 are composed of pipe-shaped members and are connectable to each other in their longitudinal directions. The pipe materials 2 are also composed of pipe-shaped members. From the viewpoints of light weight and ease of handling, the tarp poles 1 and the pipe materials 2 are preferably composed of hollow pipe materials having a cross-sectional shape such as circular, elliptical, or polygonal, for example. In the example of Fig. 1, the tarp poles 1 are composed of, for example, cylindrical pipe materials having a circular cross-sectional shape. The pipe materials 2 are composed of, for example, elliptical cylindrical pipe materials (elliptical pipes) having an elliptical cross-sectional shape. However, the present invention is not limited to such examples, and the cross-sectional shapes of the tarp poles 1 and the pipe materials 2 are not limited to the example of Fig. 1 and may be changed to other cross-sectional shapes such as circular, elliptical, or polygonal.

[0033] Also, from the viewpoint of weight reduction, the materials of the tarp poles 1 and the pipe materials 2 are preferably lightweight metals such as aluminum, for example, but the present invention is not limited to such examples and may be other metals such as iron or titanium, or resins such as plastic.

[0034] The joint part 3 is a connector configured to be detachable from the end of a frame member such as the tarp pole 1 or the pipe material 2. From the perspective of ease of manufacture, the material of the joint part 3 is preferably a resin molded product, but it may also be made of metal such as aluminum. By attaching the tarp pole 1 to one end (for example, the upper end) of the joint part 3 and attaching another tarp pole 1 to the other end (for example, the lower end) of the joint part 3, the two tarp poles 1 can be linearly connected via the joint part 3. Further, by attaching the pipe material 2 to the side of the joint part 3, the two tarp poles 1 and the pipe material 2 can also be connected in a T shape. In this way, by combining and connecting a plurality of tarp poles 1 and pipe materials 2 using the joint part 3, a frame structure 4 with a desired three-dimensional shape can be constructed.

[0035] Here, with reference to FIG. 2, the connection structure between the joint part 3, the tarp pole 1, and the pipe material 2 will be described in detail.

[0036] (1) Connection structure between a plurality of tarp poles 1 As shown in FIG. 2, at one end (for example, the lower end) of the tarp pole 1, a circular pipe-shaped female part 11 (first female part) is provided as a connection part. Also, at the other end (for example, the upper end) of the tarp pole 1, a circular pipe-shaped male part 12 (first male part) is provided as a connection part. The female part 11 is thicker than the male part 12, and the inner diameter of the female part 11 is larger than the outer diameter of the male part 12 by a predetermined gap (clearance). Thereby, the male part 12 can be inserted into the female part 11. Further, a pin hole 13 (first pin hole) is formed through the female part 11. On the other hand, the male part 12 is provided with a spring-type pin 14 (first spring-type pin) that can engage with the pin hole 13 of the female part 11. The spring-type pin 14 is a pin that can protrude and retract by the elastic force of the spring. With this pin hole 13 and the spring-type pin 14, the female part 11 and the male part 12 can be detachably fitted.

[0037] Both ends or one end of each tarp pole 1 is provided with a connection structure such as the female part 11 and the male part 12. Thus, by inserting the male part 12 of one tarp pole 1 into the female part 11 of the other tarp pole 1, while engaging the spring pin 14 of the male part 12 with the pin hole 13 of the female part 11, the male part 12 can be fitted into the female part 11. Thereby, the two tarp poles 1 can be connected to each other so as not to come off. Also, by pushing the spring pin 14 at the connection part of the two connected tarp poles 1, the fitting state of the two tarp poles 1 can be released, and the two tarp poles 1 can be easily separated.

[0038] (2) Connection structure between tarp pole 1 and joint part 3 Similar to the connection structure between the two tarp poles 1 as described above, the tarp pole 1 and the joint part 3 are also connected.

[0039] As shown in Fig. 2, the joint part 3 includes a part body 30, a female part 31 (second female part), a male part 32 (second male part), and two male parts 35 (third male parts).

[0040] The part body 30 is a hollow cylindrical member. The female part 31 is a circular pipe-shaped part on the lower side of the part body 30 and is integrally formed with the part body 30. The male part 32 is composed of a separate member (upper part) from the part body 30 and is a columnar member fixed to the upper part of the part body 30 with a screw 37. These female part 31 and male part 32 function as a connection part for connecting the joint part 3 to the tarp pole 1.

[0041] In this way, at one end (for example, the lower end) of the joint part 3, a circular pipe-shaped female part 31 (second female part) is provided as a connection part. Also, at the other end (for example, the upper end) of the joint part 3, a columnar male part 32 (second male part) is provided as a connection part.

[0042] The female part 31 on the lower side of the joint part 3 is thicker than the male part 12 of the tarp pole 1, and the inner diameter of the female part 31 of the joint part 3 is larger than the outer diameter of the male part 12 of the tarp pole 1 by a predetermined gap (clearance). Thereby, the male part 12 of the tarp pole 1 can be inserted into the female part 31 of the joint part 3. Further, a pin hole 33 (second pin hole) is formed through the female part 31 of the joint part 3. On the other hand, a spring-type pin 14 (first spring-type pin) engageable with the pin hole 33 (second pin hole) of the female part 31 of the joint part 3 is provided on the male part 12 of the tarp pole 1 described above. By this pin hole 33 and the spring-type pin 14, the female part 31 of the joint part 3 and the male part 12 of the tarp pole 1 can be detachably fitted together.

[0043] On the other hand, the male part 32 on the upper side of the joint part 3 is thinner than the female part 11 of the tarp pole 1, and the outer diameter of the male part 32 of the joint part 3 is smaller than the inner diameter of the female part 11 of the tarp pole 1 by a predetermined gap (clearance). Thereby, the male part 32 of the joint part 3 can be inserted into the female part 11 of the tarp pole 1. Further, a spring-type pin 34 (second spring-type pin) engageable with the pin hole 13 (first pin hole) of the female part 11 of the tarp pole 1 is provided on the male part 32 of the joint part 3. The spring-type pin 34 is a pin that can protrude and retract due to the elastic force of the spring. By this spring-type pin 34 and the pin hole 13, the male part 32 of the joint part 3 and the female part 11 of the tarp pole 1 can be detachably fitted together.

[0044] Each joint part 3 has a connection structure such as the above-mentioned female part 31 and male part 32. Thus, by inserting the male part 12 at the upper end of one tarp pole 1 into the female part 31 at the lower end of the joint part 3, the spring pin 14 of the one tarp pole 1 can be engaged with the pin hole 33 of the joint part 3, and the one tarp pole 1 and the joint part 3 can be connected. Similarly, by inserting the male part 32 at the upper end of the joint part 3 into the female part 11 at the lower end of the other tarp pole 1, the spring pin 34 of the joint part 3 can be engaged with the pin hole 13 of the other tarp pole 1, and the other tarp pole 1 and the joint part 3 can be connected. Also, by pushing the spring pin 14 or spring pin 34 at the connection part between each tarp pole 1 and the joint part 3, the fitting state between each tarp pole 1 and the joint part 3 can be released, and each tarp pole 1 can be easily separated from the joint part 3.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 1, the joint part 3 arranged on the uppermost surface of the frame structure 4 includes a part body 30 and a female part 31, and may not include a male part 32 (upper part). Alternatively, if a male part 32 (upper part) is attached to the part body 30 of the joint part 3 arranged on the uppermost surface, a head part 9 can be attached to the male part 32. A rope for fixing the frame structure 4 can be hung on such a head part 9.

[0046] (3) Connection structure between the pipe material 2 and the joint part 3 Similar to the connection structure between the tarp pole 1 and the joint part 3 as described above, the pipe material 2 and the joint part 3 are also connected.

[0047] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, elliptical pipe-shaped female parts 21 (third female parts) are provided as connection parts at both ends of the pipe material 2. Also, an elliptical columnar male part 35 (third male part) is provided as a connection part on the side surface of the joint part 3.

[0048] The male part 35 (third female part) of the joint part 3 is composed of a separate member (side part) from the part main body 30, and is an elliptical columnar member fixed to the side surface of the part main body 30 with screws 38. In the example of Fig. 2, two male parts 35, 35 are provided so as to project from the side surface of one part main body 30 in different directions. The two male parts 35, 35 project in two horizontal directions perpendicular to each other. These male parts 35, 35 function as a connecting part for connecting the joint part 3 to two pipe materials 2, 2.

[0049] The elliptical columnar male part 35 on the side surface of the joint part 3 is smaller than the elliptical pipe-shaped female part 21 of the pipe material 2, and the outer diameter of the male part 35 of the joint part 3 is smaller than the inner diameter of the female part 21 of the pipe material 2 by a predetermined gap (clearance). Thereby, the male part 35 of the joint part 3 can be inserted into the female part 21 of the pipe material 2. Further, a pin hole 23 (third pin hole) is formed through the female part 21 of the pipe material 2. On the other hand, a spring-type pin 36 (third spring-type pin) that can engage with the pin hole 23 (third pin hole) of the female part 21 of the pipe material 2 is provided on the male part 35 of the joint part 3. The spring-type pin 36 is a pin that can protrude and retract by the elastic force of the spring. With this spring-type pin 36 and the pin hole 23, the male part 35 of the joint part 3 and the female part 21 of the pipe material 2 can be detachably fitted.

[0050] On the side surface of the part body 30 of each joint part 3, the elliptical columnar male part 35 (side part of another member) is attached in a required direction as needed. By inserting the male part 35 on the side surface of the joint part 3 into the female part 21 at the end of the pipe material 2, the spring pin 36 of the joint part 3 can be engaged with the pin hole 23 of the pipe material 2, and the pipe material 2 and the joint part 3 can be connected. In the example of FIG. 2, the joint part 3 is provided with two male parts 35, 35 protruding in different directions. Therefore, two pipe materials 2, 2 can be connected to one joint part 3. Also, by pushing the spring pin 36 at the connection part between each pipe material 2 and the joint part 3, the fitting state between each pipe material 2 and the joint part 3 can be released, and each pipe material 2 can be easily separated from the joint part 3.

[0051] In FIG. 2, an example in which the joint part 3 is provided with two male parts 35, 35 for connecting two pipe materials 2, 2 extending in two horizontal directions perpendicular to each other has been described, but the example is not limited thereto. For example, depending on the arrangement of the joint part 3 in the lattice structure of the frame structure 4, the joint part 3 may be provided with three or more male parts 35.

[0052] Also, in the examples of FIGS. 1 and 2, in the three-dimensional frame structure 4, a plurality of tarp poles 1 are connected by joint parts 3 so as to extend in the vertical direction, constituting the columns of the frame structure 4. Further, a plurality of pipe members 2 are connected by joint parts 3 so as to extend in the horizontal direction, constituting the beams of the frame structure 4. However, the arrangement and orientation of the tarp poles 1 and pipe members 2 in the frame structure 4 are not limited to such examples. For example, the tarp poles 1 may be arranged so as to extend in the horizontal direction, the pipe members 2 may be arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction, or the tarp poles 1 and pipe members 2 may be arranged so as to extend in an oblique direction. Depending on the orientation, arrangement, thickness, shape, number of installations, etc. of such tarp poles 1 and pipe members 2, the orientation, arrangement, size, shape, number of installations, etc. of the connecting parts (the above-mentioned female part 31, male parts 32, 35, etc.) of the joint part 3 can be variously changed. Thereby, it becomes possible to construct frame structures 4 of various shapes, sizes, and designs.

[0053] [3. Assembly method of the assembled multifunctional system] Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, the procedure for assembling furniture (fittings) using the assembled multifunctional system according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0054] 1) First, assemble the joint parts 3 necessary for making the frame structure 4. As shown in FIG. 2, attach the side parts (male part 35) that can be expanded horizontally in one to four directions to the part body 30 of the joint part 3 in the required direction. Also, when expanding the frame structure 4 upward, attach the upper part (male part 32) to the part body 30 of the joint part 3.

[0055] 2) Next, as shown in Fig. 1, when deploying the frame structure 4 in the vertical direction, connect the tarp pole 1 to the joint part 3. When deploying the frame structure 4 in the left - right and front - back directions, connect the pipe material 2 (pole with an elliptical cross - section) to the joint part 3. In this way, when connecting the tarp pole 1 or the pipe material 2 to the joint part 3, as shown in Fig. 2, insert the spring pins 14, 34, 36 into the pin holes 23, 13, 23 respectively, and fit the male parts 12, 32, 35 and the female parts 31, 11, 21 respectively, and assemble the frame structure 4 step by step.

[0056] 3) After assembling the frame structure 4, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, attach hooks 6 to the four joint parts 3 that constitute the side surface of the frame structure 4 respectively. Using the four hooks 6 as fulcrums, stretch the rope 5 in a criss - cross pattern using the ring 7 to apply tension. By installing this criss - cross rope 5, the frame structure 4 can be fixed and stabilized, and rattling and deformation of the frame structure 4 can be suppressed.

[0057] 4) Then, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, by fitting the top plate 8 (shelf board) into the horizontal plane of the frame structure 4, the frame structure 4 is further firmly fixed and can function stably as furniture. Also, as shown in Fig. 5, four tarp poles 1 can be additionally attached to the lower side of the frame structure 4 shown in Figs. 3 and 4 to adjust the height of the shelf composed of the frame structure 4.

[0058] 5) When using the furniture assembled as described above outdoors, it is affected by the wind. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 5, attach the head part 9 to the upper end of the joint part 3 arranged on the upper surface of the frame structure 4, and firmly fix the peg driven into the ground and the head part 9 with a rope. Thereby, measures against the wind can also be taken, and the overturning and movement of the furniture can be prevented.

[0059] [4. Modification Examples, Application Examples] Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, variations of furniture (utensils) using the frame structure 4 constructed by the assembled multifunctional system according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0060] As in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the frame structure 4 may be constructed in two rows in the left - right direction and three or two stages in the up - down direction. In this way, by the combination method of the tarp poles 1, the pipe materials 2, and the joint parts 3, frame structures 4 of various shapes and sizes can be constructed, and furniture (utensils) of various designs can be easily manufactured.

[0061] Also, as shown in the third embodiment of FIG. 7, a table is constructed with the frame structure 4 and a top plate, and a plurality of tarp poles 1 extending further upward from the upper surface of this table are installed, and by attaching a tarp 10 to the upper end portion of the tarp pole 1, the tarp 10 can also be stretched to cover the table.

[0062] Also, as shown in the fourth embodiment of FIG. 8, a small - sized side table can be manufactured using short tarp poles 1 and pipe materials 2.

[0063] Furthermore, the assembled multifunctional system using the above - mentioned tarp poles 1 may be provided with off - road casters (wheels) that can also be used outdoors. By attaching casters to the lower part of the frame structure 4, it becomes possible to freely move the furniture (utensils) manufactured using the frame structure 4. Also, as an example of furniture (utensils), a movable loading platform or workbench can be manufactured.

[0064] Also, the frame structure 4 can be deployed as store fixtures. For example, options for store fixtures such as a hanger rack for displaying clothes or a hook for displaying bags can also be developed.

[0065] In addition, a lighting device such as an LED can be added to a part of the turntable pole 1. With such a lighting function, the function of the turntable pole 1 can be further extended, and it is also possible to realize a lighting-integrated piece of furniture or utensil that can be used both during the day and at night.

[0066] Note that although the turntable pole 1 according to each of the above-described embodiments is made of an aluminum pole, other materials such as stainless steel or titanium may be used as the material of the turntable pole 1. Also, it is possible to variously change the surface treatment of the turntable pole 1. Thereby, the designability of various furniture (utensils) can be changed.

[0067] Also, the top plate 8 attached to the frame structure 4 can be customized with various materials such as wood, aluminum, stainless steel, or bamboo woven.

[0068] [5. Summary] As described above, the assembled multifunctional system using the turntable pole 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described. According to this embodiment, the turntable pole 1 mainly used for outdoor leisure is connected by the joint parts 3 to construct a frame structure 4 expanded in the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions. Thereby, furniture (utensils) such as a table, a shelf, a chair, or a workbench can be freely assembled.

[0069] At this time, while sliding the connecting parts (male part 32, female part 31) of the joint part 3 with respect to the end parts (female part 11, male part 12) of the turntable pole 1, they are fitted together. Then, in the same manner as when connecting the turntable poles 1 in which the pins 14 with built-in springs are incorporated, the turntable pole 1 and the joint part 3 can be smoothly and stably connected using the spring pins 14, 34 and the pin holes 33, 13.

[0070] Furthermore, with the hook 6 attached to each joint part 3 as a fulcrum, the rope 5 is suspended in a crisscross pattern on the side surface of the frame structure 4, and by applying tension to the rope 5, the frame structure 4 can be firmly fixed. In addition, by fitting the top plate 8 into the horizontal plane of the frame structure 4, the frame structure 4 can be fixed more stably. Therefore, a three-dimensional structure that can be stably used as furniture (utensils) can be easily, quickly, and inexpensively manufactured, so that the furniture (utensils) can be used in various scenes according to the needs of users.

[0071] According to the assembled multi-functional system using the tarp pole 1 according to this embodiment, in an outdoor scene, it goes without saying that the tarp pole 1 can be used for the purpose of stretching a tarp to avoid sunlight and wind and rain. In addition to this, the tarp pole 1 is combined with the joint part 3 to construct a frame structure 4 as a table, and further, the fabric of the tarp 10 can be stretched on the upper end of the tarp pole 1 connected so as to extend upward from the table. Thereby, an integrated structure in which the function of a tarp is added to the function of furniture such as a table can be manufactured. In addition, by combining the functions of a table, a shelf, and a tarp, it is also possible to manufacture a booth for event exhibitions that can be used outdoors.

[0072] Furthermore, as a countermeasure against wind unique to the outdoor environment, by attaching the head part 9 to the upper end of the tarp pole 1 that constitutes furniture (utensils) such as a shelf and connecting it with a peg driven into the ground and a rope, it is also possible to stably fix the entire furniture (utensils) to the ground. Originally, the tarp pole 1 is excellent in durability, corrosion resistance, light weight, storage property, etc., so the assembled multi-functional system using the tarp pole 1 can be utilized in a wide range of applications and scenes.

[0073] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can conceive of various modification examples or correction examples within the scope described in the claims for utility model registration, and these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0074] 1 Turb pole 2 Pipe material 3 Joint parts 4 Frame structure 5 Rope 6 Hook 7 Ring 8 Top plate 9 Head parts 10 Turb 11 First female part 12 First male part 13 First pin hole 14 First spring pin 21 Third female part 23 Third pin hole 30 Parts body 31 Second female part 32 Second male part (upper part) 33 Second pin hole 34 Second spring pin 35 Third male part (side part) 36 Third spring pin

Claims

1. An assembled multi-functional system using tarp poles, comprising: a plurality of frame members including a plurality of tarp poles that can be connected to each other; a plurality of joint parts detachably configured with respect to the ends of the frame members; and is provided with; An assembled multi-functional system configured to be able to construct a three-dimensional frame structure by connecting the plurality of frame members with the plurality of joint parts.

2. The tarp pole is pipe-shaped, a first female part having a first pin hole is provided at one end of the tarp pole, a first spring-loaded pin engageable with the first pin hole is provided at the other end of the tarp pole, and a first male part is provided that detachably fits into the first female part. The joint part is; has a second spring-loaded pin engageable with the first pin hole of the first female part, and a second male part that detachably fits into the first female part; has a second pin hole engageable with the first spring-loaded pin of the first male part, and a second female part that detachably fits into the first male part; and has; The assembled multi-functional system according to claim 1.

3. The plurality of frame members further include a plurality of pipe members in addition to the plurality of tarp poles, the tarp poles are connected by the joint parts so as to extend in the vertical direction to form the columns of the frame structure, the pipe members are connected by the joint parts so as to extend in the horizontal direction to form the beams of the frame structure. The assembled multi-functional system according to claim 1.

4. Third female parts each having a third pin hole are provided at both ends of the pipe member, The joint part is; has a third spring-loaded pin engageable with the third pin hole of the third female part, and has a third male part that detachably fits into the third female part. The assembled multi-functional system according to claim 3.

5. The assembled multi-functional system is; further provided with ropes attached to the four joint parts arranged on the side surface of the frame structure and suspended in a crisscross pattern along the diagonal of the rectangular grid formed by the frame members. The assembled multi-functional system according to claim 1.

6. The assembled multi-functional system is; further provided with a tarp stretched over the upper surface of the frame structure and attached to the upper ends of at least four of the tarp poles. The assembled multi-functional system according to claim 1.

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