Tent structure and frame assembly method

The tent structure with specific frames and wood members, along with a simplified assembly method, addresses the weakness of conventional frameworks by providing enhanced structural strength and ease of assembly.

JP2026105263AActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26有限会社インターフェイス

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JP · JP
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有限会社インターフェイス
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Conventional tent structures with rod-shaped framework members lack structural strength.

Method used

A tent structure comprising first and second frames with specific longitudinal members and turnip bundles, made of wood, that form a convex shape with the turnip bundle as the apex, and a method of assembly that involves bringing ends of members into contact with the installation surface and tightening diagonals to create a structurally strong framework.

Benefits of technology

The structure achieves enhanced structural strength and can be easily assembled without heavy machinery, meeting the requirements for both steel and wooden tent frameworks.

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Abstract

It provides a structurally robust tent structure. [Solution] The tent structure consists of a first frame having a longitudinal member a, a longitudinal member b connected to member a, a longitudinal member c connected to member b, a hanger bundle connecting member c, a longitudinal member d connecting the middle of member b and the middle of member c, similarly a member a', a member b' connected to member a', a member c' connected to member b', a hanger bundle connecting member c', and a member d' connecting the middle of member b' and the middle of member c', and a second frame made of the same constituent members as the first frame.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tent structure and a method for assembling a framework, and particularly to a tent structure and a method for assembling a framework that can obtain a structurally strong tent structure.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a tent structure in which rod-shaped framework members are assembled and a sheet is stretched over the upper part of the framework members (Patent Document 1). This tent structure has the advantage of being easily assembled.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the above structure, two framework members (1) are provided on four pillars (2), and there is a problem in that the strength is not so strong.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a tent structure and a method for assembling a framework that take the above problems into consideration.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The tent structure according to claim 1 is a first frame having a longitudinal member a, a longitudinal member b connected to the a member, a longitudinal member c connected to the b member, a bracket connecting the end of the c member furthest from the b member, a longitudinal member d connecting the middle of the b member to the middle of the c member, a longitudinal member a', a longitudinal member b' connected to the a' member, a longitudinal member c' connected to the b' member, a bracket connecting the end of the c' member furthest from the b' member, and a longitudinal member d' connecting the middle of the b' member to the middle of the c' member, and a longitudinal member a'', a longitudinal member b'' connected to the a'' member, a longitudinal member c'' connected to the b'' member, and the c'' member A second frame having a turnip bundle connecting the end of the b'' member to the far end, a longitudinal d'' member connecting the middle of the b'' member to the middle of the c'' member, a longitudinal a''' member, a longitudinal b'' member connected to the a''' member, a longitudinal c''' member connected to the b''' member, a turnip bundle connecting the end of the c''' member to the b'' member to the far end, and a longitudinal d''' member connecting the middle of the b'' member to the middle of the c'' member, the first frame having a shape that is convex upward with the turnip bundle as the apex when viewed from the front, and the a' member and the a'' member being legs, and the second frame having a shape that is convex upward with the turnip bundle as the apex when viewed from the front, and the a'' member and the a'' member being legs.

[0007] Furthermore, the tent structure according to claim 2 is the tent structure according to claim 1 in which member a, member b, member c, member d, member a', member b', member c', member d', member a'', member b'', member c'', member d'', member a''', member b'', member c''', member d''' is made of wood.

[0008] Furthermore, the method for assembling the frame according to claim 3 comprises a first frame having a longitudinal member a, a longitudinal member b loosely connected to member a, a longitudinal member c loosely connected to member b and a turnip bundle, a longitudinal member d loosely connecting the middle of member c, a longitudinal member a', a longitudinal member b' loosely connected to member a', a longitudinal member c' loosely connected to member b' and the turnip bundle, and a longitudinal member d' loosely connecting the middle of member c', wherein the ends of member a and member a' are brought into contact with the installation surface, member d and member d' are lifted, and after lifting, the loosely connected parts, the middle of member d and member b, and the middle of member d' and member b' are tightened.

[0009] Furthermore, the tent structure described in claim 4 is the tent structure described in claim 1, wherein member b has two opposing members, member c has two opposing members, member b' has two opposing members, member c' has two opposing members, member b'' has two opposing members, member c'' has two opposing members, member b''' has two opposing members, member c''' has two opposing members, member b'' has two opposing members, member c'' has two opposing members, member b'' has two opposing members, member c'' has two opposing members, member b''' has two opposing members, and member c''' has two opposing members.

[0010] Furthermore, the tent structure according to claim 5 is the tent structure according to claim 1, wherein member b is made of wood and has two opposing members, member c is made of wood and has two opposing members, member b' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member c' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member b'' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member c'' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member b''' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member c''' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member b'' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member c'' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member b''' is made of wood and has two opposing members, member c''' is made of wood and has two opposing members. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the tent structure of claim 1, the tent has at least a first and a second frame, the first frame having a shape that is convex upward with the turnip beam as its apex when viewed from the front, the a member and the a' member being legs, the second frame having a shape that is convex upward with the turnip beam as its apex when viewed from the front, and the c member and the c' member, and the c'' member and the c''' member tilt in the first and second frames to balance each other, and the d member and the d' member, and the d'' member and the d''' member provide a structurally strong tent structure.

[0012] Furthermore, according to the tent structure of claim 2, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 above, the tent structure is structurally strong, and since conventional frames are made of steel, if members a, b, c, d, a', b', c', d', a'', b'', c'', d'', a''', b'', c''', and d''' are made of wood, it can also meet the requirements for wooden tents.

[0013] Furthermore, according to the frame assembly method of claim 3, the ends of member a and member a' are brought into contact with the installation surface, members d and d' are lifted, and after lifting, the loosely connected parts, the middle of member d and member b, and the middle of member d' and member b' are tightened, thus allowing the frame to be assembled easily.

[0014] Furthermore, according to the tent structure described in claim 4, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 above, member b has two opposing members, member c has two opposing members, member b' has two opposing members, member c' has two opposing members, member b'' has two opposing members, member c'' has two opposing members, member b''' has two opposing members, member c''' has two opposing members, member b'' has two opposing members, member c'' has two opposing members, member b'' has two opposing members, member c'' has two opposing members, member b''' has two opposing members, member c''' has two opposing members, and member c''' has two opposing members, thus a structurally strong tent structure can be obtained.

[0015] Further, according to the tent structure described in claim 5, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 above, due to the structurally strong tent structure, since the conventional framework is made of steel, if the a-member, b-member, c-member, d-member, a'-member, b'-member, c'-member, d'-member, a''-member, b''-member, c''-member, d''-member, a'''-member, b'''-member, c'''-member, d'''-member are made of wood, it can also meet the requirements of a wooden tent.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a tent having the tent structure of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the tent in the state where the canvas of the tent in FIG. 1 is removed. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic front cross-sectional view of the tent in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic front cross-sectional view showing the assembled state of the tent structure of the tent in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the disassembled state of the part A in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the disassembled state of the part B in FIG. 3. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the disassembled state of the part C in FIG. 3.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] The tent structure and the method for assembling the framework of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 7).

[0018] T shown in FIG. 1 is a tent structure in which a sheet-like member 10 is stretched over the upper part of the framework material. The framework of the tent structure T has, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, for example, a three-framework structure.

[0019] Further, the sheet-like member 10 shown in FIG. 1 is formed of a canvas material, vinyl, a non-combustible material, or the like. In Fig. 1, 10A is a window for ventilation and lighting, 10B is a structural facing material, and P is an entrance / exit. Note that the structural facing material 10B can be improved in strength against shaking such as earthquakes.

[0020] Also, 1 shown in Fig. 4 is the first framework. The first framework 1 has a longitudinally shaped a member a, a longitudinally shaped b member b connected to the a member a, a longitudinally shaped c member c connected to the b member b, an overlapping bundle K connecting the end of the c member c farther from the b member b, a longitudinally shaped d member d connecting the middle of the b member b and the middle of the c member c, a longitudinally shaped a' member a', a longitudinally shaped b' member b' connected to the a' member a', a longitudinally shaped c' member c' connected to the b' member b', an overlapping bundle K connecting the end of the c' member c' farther from the b' member b', and a longitudinally shaped d' member d' connecting the middle of the b' member b' and the middle of the c' member c'. The d member d and the d' member d' can prevent the c member c, b member b, c' member c', and b' member b' that support the roof of the first framework 1 from spreading outward and the roof from deflecting due to vertical load. The d'' member d'' and d''' member d''', d'''' member d'''' and d'''''' member d'''''' described later are the same.

[0021] Furthermore, 2 shown in Figure 2 is the second frame, and the second frame 2 consists of a longitudinal member a'' (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal member b'' connected to this a'' member (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal member c'' connected to this b'' member (not shown, but similar to member c''), a bracket K connecting the end of this c'' member (not shown, but similar to member c'') that is further away from b'' member b'', and a longitudinal member d'' connecting the middle of b'' member b'' and the middle of c'' member c'' ( It has a longitudinal a''' member (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal b''' member b''' connected to this a''' member (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal c''' member c''' connected to this b''' member b''', a cover bundle K connecting the end of this c''' member c''' that is further away from b''' member b''', and a longitudinal d''' member (not shown, but similar to member d) connecting the middle of b''' member b''' and the middle of c''' member c'''.

[0022] Furthermore, 3 shown in Figure 2 is the third frame, and the third frame 3 consists of a longitudinal member a'' (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal member b'' connected to this a'' member (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal member c'' connected to this b'', a bracket K connecting the end of c'' that is further away from b'', and a longitudinal member d'' (not shown, but similar to member d) connecting the middle of b'' and the middle of c''. It has a longitudinal a''' member (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal b''' member b''' connected to this a''' member (not shown, but similar to member a), a longitudinal c''' member c''' connected to this b''' member b''', a cover bundle K connecting the end of c''' member c''' that is further away from b''' member b''', and a longitudinal d''' member (not shown, but similar to member d) connecting the middle of b''' member b''' and the middle of c''' member c'''.

[0023] A junction Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, for example, the kabura-tsuka K is a structure in which, for example, a kabura-tsuka K is connected to member c of the first frame 1, among a plurality of protruding members (for example, 6 members, as shown in Figure 5, clockwise: the first protruding member K1, the second protruding member K2, the third protruding member K3, the fourth protruding member K4, the fifth protruding member K5, and the sixth protruding member K6) located below a polygonal column (for example, a hexagonal column).

[0024] Furthermore, the member c shown in Figure 5 may be made of metal such as steel, but for example, it may be made of wood and have a member c1 and a member c2, with an intervening object Kc1, a first protruding member K1, and an intervening object Kc2 sandwiched between the member c1 and the member c2, and fastened with bolts 100 and nuts 200 to connect member c to the cover bundle K via the first protruding member K1. Inclusion Kc1 is located between the first protruding member K1 and member c1, and inclusion Kc2 is located between the first protruding member K1 and member c2. Member c' may be made of metal such as steel, similar to member c, but for example, it may be made of wood and has member c'1 (not shown) and member c'2 Kc'1 (not shown). Intervening material Kc'2 (not shown), a fourth protruding member K4 located on the opposite side of the first protruding member K1, and intervening material Kc2 are sandwiched between member c'1 (not shown) and member c'2 (not shown), and member c' (not shown) is connected to the cover support K via the fourth protruding member K4 located on the opposite side of the first protruding member K1. Inclusion Kc'1 (not shown) is located between the fourth protruding member K4 and member c'1 (not shown), and inclusion Kc'2 (not shown) is located between the fourth protruding member K4 and member c'2 (not shown).

[0025] Furthermore, the member c" shown in Figure 5 may be made of metal such as steel, but for example, it may be made of wood and have a member c"1" and a member c"2", and an intervening object Kc"1, a second protruding member K2, and an intervening object Kc"2 are sandwiched between the member c"1" and the member c"2", and fastened with bolts (not shown) and nuts (not shown) to connect the member c" to the cover bundle K via the second protruding member K2. Inclusion Kc''1 is located between the second protruding member K2 and member c''1 c''1, and inclusion Kc''2 is located between the second protruding member K2 and member c''2 c''2. Member c"' may be made of metal such as steel, but like member c", it may be made of wood, for example, and has member c"'1 c"'1 and member c"'2 c"'1. Intervening material Kc"'1, a fifth protruding member K5 located on the opposite side of the second protruding member K2, and intervening material Kc"'2 are sandwiched between member c"'1 c"'1 and member c"'2 c"'2, and member c"' is connected to the cover bundle K via the fifth protruding member K5 by fastening with bolts (not shown) and nuts (not shown). Inclusion Kc'''1 is located between the fifth protruding member K5 and member c'''1, and inclusion Kc'''2 is located between the fifth protruding member K5 and member c'''2.

[0026] Furthermore, the member c'' shown in Figure 5 may be made of metal such as steel, but for example, it may be made of wood and have a member c''1 c''1 and a member c''2 c''2, and an intervening object Kc''1, a third protruding member K3, and an intervening object Kc''2 are sandwiched between the member c''1 c''1 and the member c''2 c''2, and the member c'' is connected to the cover bundle K via the third protruding member K3 by fastening with bolts (not shown) and nuts (not shown). Inclusion Kc''1 is located between the third protruding member K3 and member c''1 c''1, and inclusion Kc''2 is located between the third protruding member K3 and member c''2 c''2. Member c""" may be made of metal such as steel, but like member c"""", it may be made of wood, for example, and has member c""1 c"""1 and member c""2 c"""1, and an intervening object Kc""'1, a sixth protruding member K6 located on the opposite side of the third protruding member K3, and an intervening object Kc""'2 are sandwiched between member c""1 c""'1 and member c""'2 c"""2, and fastened with bolts (not shown) and nuts (not shown) to connect member c"""" to the cover bundle K via the sixth protruding member K6. Inclusion Kc'''1 is located between the sixth protruding member K6 and member c'''1, and inclusion Kc'''2 is located between the sixth protruding member K6 and member c'''2.

[0027] In the aforementioned framework, three frameworks were used: the first framework 1, the second framework 2, and the third framework 3. However, in the present invention, four or more frameworks may be used, and at least two frameworks, the first framework 1 and the second framework 2, are sufficient. Furthermore, the members constituting the first framework 1, the second framework 2, and the third framework 3 may be made of metal such as steel, but they may also be made of wood.

[0028] Therefore, according to the tent structure T described above, there are at least first and second frames 1 and 2, and the first frame 1 has a shape that is convex upward with the turnip bundle K as the apex when viewed in cross-section, and members a and a' are legs, and the second frame 2 has a shape that is convex upward with the turnip bundle K as the apex when viewed in cross-section, and members a'' and a''' are legs (see Figure 4). Thus, a structurally strong tent structure can be obtained by balancing the members in the first frame 1 and the second frame 2 (members abc and members a'b'c', members a''b''c'' and members a'''b''c''').

[0029] The method of assembling the frame is, for example, a longitudinal member a, a longitudinal member b loosely connected to member a, a longitudinal member c loosely connected to member b and a bracket K, a longitudinal member d loosely connecting the middle of member c, a longitudinal member a', a longitudinal member b' loosely connected to member a', and a longitudinal member b' loosely connected to member b' and a bracket K The first frame 1 has a c' member with a specific shape and a d' member with a specific shape that loosely connects the middle of the c' member with a specific shape. The ends of the a member a and the a' member a' are brought into contact with the installation surface (e.g., a pier 20), and the d member d and the d' member d' are lifted, for example, by human strength. After lifting, the loosely connected parts, the middle of the d member d and the b member b, and the middle of the d' member d' and the b' member b' are tightened (see Figure 4).

[0030] According to this method of assembling the framework, the ends of member a and member a' are brought into contact with the installation surface (for example, the footing 20), and members d and d' (diagonal members, bracing members) are lifted by human strength, for example, and after lifting, the loosely connected parts, the middle of member d and member b, and the middle of member d' and member b' are tightened, thus eliminating the need for heavy machinery or scaffolding, and allowing the framework to be easily assembled. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] T Tent AA component bb member CC component dd component ee member ff member gg member a' a' component b' b' component c' c' member d' d' component e' e' member f' f' member g' g' component K turnip bundle 1. First framework 2. Second structural member 10 Sheet-like member 20 Shoestones

Claims

1. A tent structure in which a sheet-like member is stretched over the top of the frame material, A first frame comprising: a longitudinal member a; a longitudinal member b connected to member a; a longitudinal member c connected to member b; a bracket connecting the end of member c furthest from member b; a longitudinal member d connecting the middle of member b to the middle of member c; a longitudinal member a'; a longitudinal member b' connected to member a'; a longitudinal member c' connected to member b'; a bracket connecting the end of member c' furthest from member b'; and a longitudinal member d' connecting the middle of member b' to the middle of member c'. A second frame comprising: a longitudinal member a''; a longitudinal member b'' connected to the a'' member; a longitudinal member c'' connected to the b'' member; a bracket connecting the end of the c'' member furthest from the b'' member; a longitudinal member d'' connecting the middle of the b'' member to the middle of the c'' member; a longitudinal member a'''; a longitudinal member b''' connected to the a''' member; a longitudinal member c''' connected to the b''' member; a bracket connecting the end of the c''' member furthest from the b''' member; and a longitudinal member d''' connecting the middle of the b''' member to the middle of the c''' member; The first frame, when viewed from the front, has a shape that is convex upward with the aforementioned turnip bundle as its apex, and the a member and the a' member are the legs. The second frame, when viewed from the front, has a shape that is convex upward with the aforementioned turnip-shaped support at its apex, and the a'' member and the a'' member are the legs. A tent structure characterized by the following features.

2. Member a, member b, member c, member d, member a', member b', member c', member d', member a'', member b'', member c'', member d'', member a''', member b'', member c'', member d'', member a''', member b'', member c''', member d''' are made of wood. The tent structure according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

3. The first frame comprises a longitudinal member a, a longitudinal member b loosely connected to member a, a longitudinal member c loosely connected to member b and the turnip bundle, a longitudinal member d loosely connecting the middle of member c, a longitudinal member a', a longitudinal member b' loosely connected to member a', a longitudinal member c' loosely connected to member b' and the turnip bundle, and a longitudinal member d' loosely connecting the middle of member c'. The ends of member a and member a' are brought into contact with the installation surface, members d and d' are lifted, and after lifting, the loosely connected parts, the middle of member d and member b, and the middle of member d' and member b' are tightened. A method for assembling a frame characterized by the following.

4. Member b has two opposing members, Member c has two opposing members, Member b' has two opposing members, Member c' has two opposing members, Member b has two opposing members, c'' member has two opposing members, b''' member has two opposing members, The c''' member has two opposing members, b'' member has two opposing members, c'' member has two opposing members, b''' member has two opposing members, The c''' member has two opposing members. The tent structure according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

5. Member b is made of wood and has two opposing members. Member c is made of wood and has two opposing members. Member b' is made of wood and has two opposing members. Member c' is made of wood and has two opposing members. Member b is made of wood and has two opposing members. c'' member is made of wood and has two opposing members, b''' member is made of wood and has two opposing members, The c''' member is made of wood and has two opposing members. b'' Member is made of wood and has two opposing members, The c"" member is made of wood and has two opposing members, The b""' member is made of wood and has two opposing members, The c""' member is made of wood and has two opposing members. The tent structure according to claim 1, characterized by its features.