Tent frame

Abstract

To provide a tent framework having high structural stability and allowing easy and flexible unfolding and folding operations. [Solution] The tent comprises an upper support seat 1, a lower support seat 2, a plurality of support rod units spaced apart circumferentially, and support arms 4 corresponding to each of the plurality of support rod units. The upper end of each support rod unit is rotatably connected to the upper support seat, and the lower end is supported by abutting the ground. One end of each support arm is rotatably connected to the lower support seat, and the other end is rotatably connected to the upper part of the corresponding support rod unit. The upper and lower support seats are engaged and connected to hold the tent frame in an unfolded state, and when the upper support seat is separated from the lower support seat, the tent frame can be folded. This improves the structural stability of the tent frame and allows for easy and flexible unfolding and folding operations.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of tent accessories, and more particularly to tent frameworks. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards, the concept of outdoor activities has become widespread, and people are now engaging in various outdoor activities during their leisure time on weekends and holidays, whether alone, in pairs, with their families, with friends, etc. Tents are an essential piece of equipment for outdoor activities, and play an important role in ensuring safety and comfort.

[0003] A tent is mainly composed of a framework and a tent fabric, and the framework is an important component for supporting the tent fabric.

[0004] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a new type of one-touch tent framework, which describes a configuration in which multiple foldable side rods are pivotally supported on a hinge board, and the hinge board is raised by bending the foldable side rods downward, generating tension to set up the tent.

[0005] However, the above-mentioned conventional tent framework has a problem in that the overall structural stability is low because the tension is secured solely by the arched shape of the foldable side rods. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] CN202706657U Summary of the Invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide a tent framework that has high structural stability and can be easily and flexibly unfolded and folded.

[0008] The tent framework of the present invention comprises an upper support base, a lower support base, a plurality of support rod units spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and support arms corresponding to each of the plurality of support rod units.

[0009] The upper end of each support rod unit is rotatably connected to the upper support seat, and the lower end of each support rod unit is supported by contacting the ground.

[0010] One end of each support arm is pivotally connected to the lower support seat, and the other end of each support arm is pivotally connected to the upper part of the corresponding support rod unit.

[0011] The upper and lower support seats are engaged to hold the tent framework in an unfolded state, and when the upper support seat is disengaged from the lower support seat, the tent framework can be folded.

[0012] With the above configuration, when the upper and lower support seats are engaged and connected, the support arms provide stable and reliable support to the support rod units, improving the structural stability of the entire tent frame. Also, because the upper and lower support seats are detachable, the tent frame can be easily and flexibly unfolded and folded.

[0013] In one embodiment, the upper support seat has an insertion rod at the center of its lower end, and an insertion groove at the center of its upper end.

[0014] A slide ring is slidably provided inside the lower support seat, one end of the slide ring protruding outward from the lower support seat to form a button, and a locking tongue is provided on the inner wall of the slide ring.

[0015] The outer wall of the insertion rod is provided with a locking groove, and the inner surface of the lower support seat is provided with an elastic member.

[0016] When the insertion rod is inserted vertically into the insertion groove and the slide ring, the locking tongue engages with the locking groove, and the engagement between the locking tongue and the locking groove is maintained by the biasing force of the elastic member.

[0017] In one embodiment, the elastic member includes a spring, one end of which abuts against the inner end of the slide ring and the other end of which abuts against the inner wall of the lower support seat.

[0018] In one embodiment, an inclined surface is provided on an inner wall of an upper end of the locking tongue, and the inclined surface cooperates with an outer peripheral surface of the insertion rod to perform a guiding function, so that the locking tongue can smoothly engage with the locking groove;

[0019] In one embodiment, a positioning pillar is provided vertically at the bottom of the insertion groove, and when the insertion rod is inserted into the insertion groove, the positioning pillar is inserted into the lower end of the insertion rod to perform radial positioning.

[0020] In one embodiment, a loop is provided on the outer bottom of the lower support seat, and the loop is fastened to a strap provided on the outer upper part of the tent fabric.

[0021] In one embodiment, each support rod unit includes a support rod body, a telescopic rod, and a pivot joint.

[0022] The upper end of the support rod body is rotatably connected to the upper support seat, and the lower end of the support rod body is fixed to the upper end of the pivot joint.

[0023] The upper end of the telescopic rod is fixed to the lower end of the pivot joint, and the lower end of the telescopic rod is supported by contacting the ground.

[0024] In one embodiment, a support sleeve is fixedly fitted to the upper part of each support rod body, and the other end of each support arm is rotatably connected to the lower part of the support sleeve on the corresponding support rod body.

[0025] In one embodiment, the tent framework further comprises a ring-shaped tie belt, the lower end of each telescopic rod is connected to the tie belt, and all the support rod units are tensioned by the tie belt.

[0026] In one embodiment, the lower end of each telescopic rod is provided with an insertion post having a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the telescopic rod, and the connecting strip has a connecting piece fixed to each support rod unit, each connecting piece has an insertion hole, and each insertion post is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a first three-dimensional structure of the tent frame of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged structural diagram showing part A in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an enlarged structural diagram showing part B in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second three-dimensional structure of the tent frame of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged structural diagram showing part C in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a first three-dimensional structural view showing the upper support seat and the lower support seat separated from each other. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a second three-dimensional structural view showing the upper support seat and the lower support seat separated from each other. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional structural view showing the upper support seat and the lower support seat assembled together. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an enlarged structural diagram showing part D in FIG. 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] First, each embodiment of the present invention is intended to explain the technical idea of ​​the present invention, Those skilled in the art should understand that this does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make appropriate modifications to these embodiments according to specific application conditions. This can be done.

[0029] In describing the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connect" and "couple" should be interpreted broadly. That is, they may include fixed connection, detachable connection, and integral connection. They also include mechanical connection and electrical connection. Furthermore, they are not limited to direct connection, but also include indirect connection via an intermediate medium. The specific meanings of these terms are understood by those skilled in the art depending on the circumstances.

[0030] Furthermore, in embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is described as being "above" or "below" a second feature, this includes not only cases where the first and second features are in direct contact, but also cases where the first and second features are in indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, expressions such as "above," "upper," and "upper surface" include cases where the first feature is located directly above the second feature or diagonally above it, and may simply indicate that the height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. Similarly, expressions such as "below," "below," and "lower surface" include cases where the first feature is located directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is lower in height.

[0031] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, the tent framework according to this embodiment comprises an upper support seat 1, a lower support seat 2, a 2, a plurality of support rod units 3 arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, and The support arms 4 are provided corresponding to the respective sets 3.

[0032] The upper end of each support rod unit 3 is rotatably connected to the upper support seat 1. The lower end of the support arm 3 is supported by being in contact with the ground. The other end of each support arm 4 is rotatably connected to the upper part of the corresponding support rod unit 3. is linked to.

[0033] The upper support seat 1 and the lower support seat 2 are engaged and connected to each other, thereby expanding the tent framework. When the upper support seat 1 is separated from the lower support seat 2, the tent frame is The set is foldable.

[0034] An insertion rod 11 is provided at the center of the lower end of the upper support seat 1, and an insertion rod 12 is provided at the center of the upper end of the lower support seat 2. An insertion groove 21 is provided in the lower support seat 2. A slide ring 5 is provided for easy sliding.

[0035] One end of the slide ring 5 projects outward from the lower support seat 2 to form a button 51. The inner wall of the ride ring 5 is provided with a lock tongue 52. The outer wall of the insertion rod 11 is provided with a lock tongue 52. A groove 12 is provided, and an elastic member is provided on the inside of the lower support seat 2.

[0036] When the insertion rod 11 is inserted vertically into the insertion groove 21 and the slide ring 5, the locking tongue The lock tongue 52 engages with the lock groove 12, and the biasing force of the elastic member causes the lock tongue 52 and the lock groove 12 to move together. The engagement state is maintained.

[0037] With this configuration, the upper support seat 1 and the lower support seat 2 are brought close to each other, and the insertion rod 11 is inserted into the insertion groove 21. After being inserted vertically into the slide ring 5, the lock tongue 52 engages with the lock groove 12, Furthermore, the elastic force of the elastic member imparts elasticity to the slide ring 5, maintaining the engagement between the lock tongue 52 and the lock groove 12, thereby realizing an engagement connection between the upper support seat 1 and the lower support seat 2, and the cooperation of the upper support seat 1, lower support seat 2, support rod unit 3 and support arm 4 keeps the tent frame in an unfolded state.

[0038] When folding the tent frame, the button 51 is pressed to move the slide ring 5. As a result, the lock tongue 52 is released from the lock groove 12, and the upper support seat 1 is moved relative to the lower support seat 2. By pulling out the insertion rod 11 from the insertion groove 21, the tent framework can be folded. It can be done.

[0039] The elastic member includes a spring 6, one end of which abuts against the inner end of the slide ring 5, and the other The end of the spring 6 abuts against the inner wall of the lower support seat 2. By using the spring 6 as the elastic member, The structure can be simplified, the cost can be reduced, and the slide ring 5 can be stabilized. It is possible to reliably provide elasticity.

[0040] The lock tongue 52 has an inclined surface 53 on the inner wall at the upper end thereof. 11 and the outer peripheral surface of the locking tongue 52, which acts as a guide, and the locking tongue 52 smoothly engages in the locking groove 12. The lock tongue 52 is configured to fit into the inner wall of the upper end thereof. As a result, in the process of inserting the insertion rod 11 into the slide ring 5 in the vertical direction, The lower end of the insertion rod 11 is guided by the inclined surface 53, and the insertion rod 11 presses the slide ring 5. The locking tongue 52 is moved in a direction away from the insertion rod 11. When the slide ring 5 reaches position 2, it returns to its original position due to the biasing force of the elastic member. The tongue 52 is engaged in the lock groove 12 to realize the engagement connection between the upper support seat 1 and the lower support seat 2. do.

[0041] A positioning post 22 is provided at the bottom of the insertion groove 21 in the vertical direction, and the insertion rod 11 is inserted. When inserted into the groove 21, the positioning post 22 is inserted into the lower end of the insertion rod 11, and the radial By adopting such a configuration, the insertion rod 11 is positioned in the insertion groove. After being inserted vertically into the insertion rod 11, the positioning post 22 is inserted into the lower end of the insertion rod 11, The insertion rod 11 and the positioning column 22 position the upper The reliability of the engagement connection between the support seat 1 and the lower support seat 2 can be improved.

[0042] The lower support seat 2 is provided with a hook 23 at the outer bottom thereof, and the hook 23 is attached to the outer upper part of the tent fabric. By adopting such a configuration, the hook 2 By the action of 3, the outer upper part of the tent fabric and the lower support seat 2 can be securely fixed. This allows the tent fabric to be automatically tensioned or unfolded during the tent framework deployment process. This makes it easy to set up or unfold the tent fabric.

[0043] Each support rod unit 3 includes a support rod body 31 , an extension rod 32 , and a pivot joint 33 . The upper end of the support rod body 31 is rotatably connected to the upper support seat 1, and the lower end is connected to a rotation joint 33. The upper end of the telescopic rod 32 is fixed to the lower end of the rotary joint 33, and the telescopic rod 3 The lower end of the support rod unit 2 is supported by contacting the ground. When the support framework is deployed or folded, the telescopic rod 32 can be contracted. The overall height of the support rod unit 3 can be reduced, and the engagement connection between the upper support seat 1 and the lower support seat 2 can be improved. The tent can be easily set up and folded down. The support rod body 31 and the telescopic rod 32 are rotatably connected via a rotary joint 33. Therefore, when folding the tent frame, the telescopic rod 32 is rotated relative to the support rod body 31. It can be folded, which reduces the size of the tent frame after folding and makes it easier to store. The space occupied by the telescopic rod 32 can be reduced. Since this is a technical issue, detailed explanation will be omitted here.

[0044] A support sleeve 34 is fitted and fixed to the top of each support rod body 31, and each support arm The other end of the support rod 4 is pivotally attached to the lower part of the support sleeve 34 provided on the corresponding support rod body 31. By adopting such a configuration, the support sleeve 34 can be easily produced. By using this, the other end of the support arm 4 is reliably connected to the upper part of the support rod body 31 so as to be rotatable. This can be concluded.

[0045] The tent framework further includes an annular connecting band 7, and the lower end of each telescopic rod 32 is connected to the connecting band 7. All the support rod units 3 are connected and tensioned by the connecting belts 7. As a result, the lower end of each telescopic rod 32 is connected to the connecting belt 7, and all of the The support rod unit 3 is stretched, so that the tent framework is unfolded and supported by contacting the ground. This can improve stability and reliability in the operating state.

[0046] At the lower end of each telescopic rod 32, an insertion post 321 having a smaller diameter than the telescopic rod 32 is provided. A connecting piece 8 corresponding to each support rod unit 3 is fixed to the belt 7. Insertion holes 81 are provided, and each insertion post 321 is inserted into the corresponding insertion hole 81. By adopting such a configuration, the inserting posts 321 provided at the lower ends of the respective telescopic rods 32 By fitting into the insertion holes 81 of the corresponding connecting pieces 8, each telescopic rod 32 can be securely and easily connected to the connecting belt 7. All the support rod units 3 can be connected together, and the connecting belts 7 can securely tension all the support rod units 3. and stability and reliability when the tent framework is deployed and supported on the ground. can be improved.

[0047] When unfolding the tent framework, first, rotate the telescopic rods of each support rod unit. The support rod is opened by rotating it relative to the support rod body via the joint, and then the upper support seat and the lower support seat are engaged. In this state, the support rod body included in the support rod unit is connected to the upper support seat and the lower support seat. The support rod unit is deployed by the action of the support seat and the support arm. The telescopic rods are extended, and the telescopic rods are maintained in the extended state. Finally, the The inserted posts are inserted into the corresponding insertion holes of the connecting pieces to engage with each other. As a result, all the support rod units are tensioned and the tent framework is stably supported on the ground. On the other hand, when folding the tent frame, first, the connecting pieces provided on the connecting straps are aligned with the corresponding The upper support seat and the lower support seat are then released from the bottom end of the telescopic rod, and then each telescopic rod is retracted. The engagement with the support seat is released, and finally, the telescopic rod and the support rod body are rotated via the rotary joint. The tent framework can be folded by folding it down.

[0048] Although the specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these. The present invention is not limited to the above, but includes modifications or arrangements that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention is as follows: It should be determined based on the scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1... Upper support seat 2 ……Lower support seat 3 …… Support rod unit 4 …… Support arm 5 …… Slide ring 6... Spring 7 …… Connecting belt 8... Connection piece 11... Insertion rod 12 …… Lock groove 21 …… Insertion groove 22 …… Positioning column 23 …… Hanging ring 31... Support rod body 32... telescopic rod 33 …… Rotating joint 34 …… Support sleeve 51 …… Button 52 …… Rock Tongue 53... Inclined surface 81 …… Insertion hole 321 …… Inserted column

Claims

1. A tent framework comprising: The apparatus comprises an upper support seat (1), a lower support seat (2), a plurality of support rod units (3) arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, and support arms (4) provided corresponding to the plurality of support rod units (3), The upper end of each support rod unit (3) is rotatably connected to the upper support seat (1), and the lower end of each support rod unit (3) is supported by contacting the ground. One end of each support arm (4) is rotatably connected to the lower support seat (2), and the other end of each support arm (4) is rotatably connected to the upper part of the corresponding support rod unit (3); The upper support seat (1) and the lower support seat (2) are engaged and connected to each other to hold the tent framework in an unfolded state; When the upper support seat (1) is separated from the lower support seat (2), the tent framework can be folded. A tent framework characterized by:

2. An insertion rod (11) is provided at the center of the lower end of the upper support seat (1), An insertion groove (21) is provided in the upper center of the lower support seat (2), A slide ring (5) that can slide horizontally is provided inside the lower support seat (2), One end of the slide ring (5) protrudes outward from the lower support seat (2) to form a button (51); The inner wall of the slide ring (5) is provided with a locking tongue (52), The insertion rod (11) has a lock groove (12) formed on its outer wall. An elastic member is provided inside the lower support seat (2), When the insertion rod (11) is inserted vertically into the insertion groove (21) and the slide ring (5), the lock tongue (52) engages with the lock groove (12), and the engagement between the lock tongue (52) and the lock groove (12) is maintained by the biasing force of the elastic member.

2. The tent framework of claim 1.

3. The elastic member includes a spring (6), One end of the spring (6) abuts against the inner end of the slide ring (5), and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the lower support seat (2).

3. The tent framework of claim 2.

4. An inclined surface (53) is provided on the inner wall of the upper end of the lock tongue (52), The inclined surface (53) cooperates with the outer peripheral surface of the insertion rod (11) to perform a guiding function, and is configured so that the locking tongue (52) smoothly engages in the locking groove (12).

3. The tent framework of claim 2.

5. A positioning post (22) is provided at the bottom of the insertion groove (21) in the vertical direction. When the insertion rod (11) is inserted into the insertion groove (21), the positioning post (22) is inserted into the lower end of the insertion rod (11), thereby performing radial positioning.

3. The tent framework of claim 2.

6. A hook (23) is provided on the outer bottom of the lower support seat (2), The loop (23) is fastened to the fastening band provided on the outer upper part of the tent fabric. A tent framework according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. Each support rod unit (3) includes a support rod body (31), an extension rod (32), and a pivot joint (33). The upper end of the support rod body (31) is rotatably connected to the upper support seat (1), The lower end of the support rod body (31) is fixed to the upper end of the pivot joint (33), The upper end of the telescopic rod (32) is fixed to the lower end of the rotating joint (33), The lower end of the telescopic rod (32) is supported by contacting the ground.

2. The tent framework of claim 1.

8. A support sleeve (34) is fitted and fixed to the upper part of the support rod body (31), The other end of the support arm (4) is pivotally connected to the lower part of the corresponding support sleeve (34).

8. A tent framework according to claim 7.

9. The tent framework further comprises an annular tie strip (7), The lower end of each of the telescopic rods (32) is connected to the connecting strap (7), All the support rod units (3) are tensioned by the connecting belts (7).

8. A tent framework according to claim 7.

10. At the lower end of each of the telescopic rods (32), an insertion post (321) having a smaller diameter than the telescopic rod (32) is provided; The connecting strips (7) are fixed with connecting pieces (8) corresponding to the support rod units (3), Each of the connecting pieces (8) is provided with an insertion hole (81), Each of the insert posts (321) is inserted into the corresponding insert hole (81).

10. The tent framework of claim 9.

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