tent

Abstract

To provide a tent which has no room for rain to enter, has good air permeability, and is easy to assemble.SOLUTION: A tent includes a tent body and an outer panel 2. The tent body has: a plurality of arch-shaped frame bodies 4a, 4b, 4c; a main panel 3 having at least one or more opening parts allowing access to an internal space; and a ceiling panel 5. The outer panel 2 is connected to the main panel 3 and the ceiling panel 5 at an upper edge thereof, has a single sheet structure, and can be flipped up. The frame bodies 4a, 4b, 4c are installed between the outer panel 2 and the main panel 3, and pass through a sleeve provided in the ceiling panel 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tent for use in camping, outdoor activities, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] Tents used for camping and outdoor activities come in tunnel and dome types. Tunnel types have a large interior space, while dome types are freestanding and easy to set up. Note that the term "tent" as used in this specification and claims includes shelters that have no floor and are exposed to the ground. A problem with traditional tents is the infiltration of rainwater. Rainwater seeping in through gaps and seams, especially around joints and zippers, is a major issue when using tents, causing the inside of the tent to get wet and reducing comfort. Also, completely closing the tent entrance can cause ventilation issues. Fully closed tents tend to become stuffy inside in warm or humid climates, creating an uncomfortable environment. Mesh panels improve ventilation but can compromise privacy. Canopies are sometimes installed to prevent rainwater from seeping in, but they are difficult to set up. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2017-53125 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-21247 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 aims to realize a tent structure that makes it easy to stretch the eaves sheet without slack. The eaves structure includes eaves frame members and eaves sheet, and the eaves protrude from the top of the opening toward the exterior space. The eaves are supported by utilizing the elasticity of the arched eaves frame members, which tend to deform linearly. Tents are equipped with eaves for sun and rain protection, but are difficult to set up. There is a need for even easier setup without using eaves frame members.

[0005] In Patent Document 2, a awning sheet is connected to the upper edge of the opening of the tent body to function as awnings, and a vestibule is provided and placed under the awning sheet. While this can prevent rainwater from entering, the provision of a vestibule makes setup more complicated.

[0006] Other commercially available tunnel tents with many openings often have main panels divided by poles, and the main panels are often not a single piece but multiple pieces. If each main panel is lifted up and supported by a pole, rain can seep in between the main panels. Therefore, even if a tent is easy to set up, it is often not possible to completely prevent rainwater from seeping in.

[0007] It is also possible to cover the single-piece outer panel with a separate piece of fabric to protect it from rain, but this requires setting up the tent first and then covering it with the separate piece of fabric, which makes setup a hassle. Therefore, tents equipped with eave sheets that do not allow rain to penetrate are difficult to set up, and tents with many openings, such as traditional tunnel-type tents, which are easy to set up, cannot completely prevent rainwater from entering.

[0008] The present invention has been proposed in view of the above circumstances, namely, a tent that does not allow rain to get in, has good ventilation, and is easy to assemble. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] It includes a tent body and outer panel. The tent body has a plurality of arch-shaped frame bodies, a main panel having at least one opening that allows access to the interior space, and a ceiling panel, The outer panel is connected to the main panel and the ceiling panel at its upper edge, has a one-piece structure, and can be flipped up; The tent is characterized in that the frame body is installed between the outer panel and the main panel and passes through a sleeve provided in the ceiling panel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The present invention uses a one-piece, flip-up outer panel to completely prevent rainwater from entering the tent. The outer panel is sewn directly to the main body, creating a two-layer structure consisting of an outer panel and a main panel. The outer panel can be flipped up using a pole, providing convenience and protection from rain.

[0011] The outer panel of the present invention is sewn seamlessly to the main body, leaving no room for rain to get in. This design allows the inside of the tent to stay dry even in rainy weather.

[0012] The present invention is easy to assemble. The frame body is installed between the outer panel and the main panel and passes through a sleeve provided on the ceiling panel, so it can be assembled in approximately the same number of steps as a conventional single-layer dome tent. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a tent according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an outer panel according to the present invention in a state where the outer panel is half-lifted. FIG. 2 is a simplified cross-sectional side view of a tent according to the present invention. 3 is a diagram showing the frame body 4. In the figure, the number of frame bodies is four, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d, but the number is not limited thereto.

[0014] The tent of the present invention comprises a tent body and an outer panel 2. In FIG. 1, the main panel 3 is divided into three parts by a frame body 4, with the first main panel being designated 3a, the second main panel being designated 3b, and the third main panel being designated 3c. The main panel is divided into three parts by frame bodies 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (not shown in FIG. 1), but the number of parts into which it is divided is not limited. The main panels 3 are arranged at the front and rear, and a ceiling panel is provided between the main panel at the front and the main panel at the rear. In Fig. 1, the tent body has multiple arch-shaped frame bodies 4, a ceiling panel 5, and a main panel 3 with at least one opening on the front and back to allow access to the interior space. The frame bodies 4 are made up of multiple poles, but are not limited to this.

[0015] The outer panel 2 is connected at its upper edge by stitching to the ceiling panel 5 and the main panel 3. The outer panel 2 has a one-piece structure that prevents rainwater from entering, and can be flipped up.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2, the frame body 4 is passed between the outer panel 2 and the main panel 3, passes through a sleeve 6 provided on the ceiling panel 5, and is installed between the outer panel and the main panel on the opposite side. By installing the frame body 4 as described above, it is possible to easily assemble the tent, and yet the single-piece outer panel can be flipped up to prevent rainwater from getting in. In conventional tunnel-type tents with many openings that use multiple main panels to protect from the rain, rain can get in between the main panels, but the tent of the present invention has a single-piece outer panel, so it is possible to prevent rainwater from getting in.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a front view of the outer panel in a closed state.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a front view of the device with the outer panel flipped up and the main panel closed. The main panel is partially made of mesh material. Mesh panels have the effect of improving ventilation. Mesh materials have the effect of improving ventilation, but they offer limited protection in terms of privacy. In this structure, mesh material is used exclusively to improve ventilation. The main panel may have a mesh material on the outside and a fabric cover of the same shape on the inside. If you want good ventilation, you can use only the mesh material, or if you want to protect your privacy or want to completely close it, you can cover it with the fabric cover. This structure allows you to choose between using the mesh material or completely closing it with the fabric cover as needed. The arrangement of the mesh material and cloth cover inside and outside the main panel is not limited, and any tent that uses mesh material in part and can be covered with a cloth cover of the same shape will suffice. In Figure 5, the left and center of the main panel are made of mesh material only, while the right panel is covered with a cloth material. Therefore, the main panel can be partially made of mesh material and covered with a cloth cover of the same shape as needed.

[0019] 6 is a front view of the tent according to the present invention with the outer panel flipped up and the main panel rolled up. The rolled up main panel can be fastened with a toggle. In this way, it can be used openly.

[0020] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing that the frame body 4 passes through a sleeve 6 provided on the ceiling panel 5 after being passed between the outer panel 2 and the main panel 3. The outer panel, main panel, and ceiling panel are connected by sewing, but if they are sewn together, the frame body 4 cannot pass through. For inserting the frame body It is necessary to provide an opening 9. After sewing, Do and Tape section 7, which functions as a For inserting the frame body Pull out the fabric from the opening 9. In this way, sew three pieces together at once and attach them to the main panel. For inserting the frame body The process of providing the opening and the tape improves the efficiency of tent manufacturing. The tape 7 is provided at the tip of the sleeve on the main panel side of the ceiling panel. The tape 7 has a hook-and-loop fastener on the back side. One side of 8 is installed on the main panel. For inserting the frame body Directly below the opening 9 is attached to one surface 8 of the hook-and-loop fastener. Compatible hook-and-loop fasteners The other side of are placed. The tape portion 7 is The position of the frame body is guided to enable positioning. It also functions as a guide when the tip of the frame body 4 that has passed through the sleeve emerges from the upper surface of the main panel (between the main panel and the outer panel).

[0021] Therefore, a tape portion is provided at the tip of the sleeve provided on the ceiling panel on the main panel side, and a hook-and-loop fastener is provided on the back side of the tape portion. One side of is attached to the main panel. Opening for inserting the frame body The corresponding hook-and-loop fastener is attached directly below the The other side of The tape portion 7 is attached when the frame body 4 is inserted. The frame body functions as a guide to enable positioning by guiding the position of the frame body. It also functions as a guide when the tip of the frame body 4 that has passed through the sleeve emerges from the top surface of the main panel, i.e., from between the main panel and the outer panel. This configuration improves the efficiency of tent manufacturing, and the tape portion also functions as a guide when the frame body is inserted into and removed from the sleeve.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a side view of the tent according to the present invention with the side panels closed.

[0023] 9 is a side view of the tent according to the present invention with the side panels flipped up. The side panels are flipped up and supported on both sides by two poles.

[0024] The tent of the present invention can be applied not only to tunnel-type tents but also to dome-type tents. Figure 10 shows an example of a conventional dome tent. The outer panel may be placed in the gray area. The outer panel is connected to the main panel at its upper edge, has a one-piece structure, and can be flipped up. That is, the tent comprises a tent body and an outer panel, the tent body having a plurality of arch-shaped frame bodies, a main panel having at least one opening allowing entrance and exit to the interior space, and a ceiling panel, the outer panel being connected to the main panel and the ceiling panel at its upper edge, having a one-piece structure and being able to be flipped up, and the frame body being installed between the outer panel and the main panel and passing through a sleeve provided on the ceiling panel. The sleeve provided on the ceiling panel also has a tape portion at the tip on the main panel side, with a hook-and-loop fastener attached to the back of the tape portion and a corresponding hook-and-loop fastener attached directly below the opening of the main panel, and the tape portion functions as a guide for inserting into the sleeve to position the frame body when inserting it. [Industrial Applicability]

[0025] The one-piece outer panel design of the tent of the present invention effectively prevents rainwater from entering, helping to maintain comfort inside the tent when used in changeable outdoor weather conditions. The outer panel is sewn on, and the frame body is installed between the outer panel and the main panel and passes through a sleeve provided in the ceiling panel, making it easy to set up and remove. The outer panel also functions as a sunshade as well as a rain shield. The main panel is made of mesh material, ensuring breathability, while the fabric cover can be closed to provide privacy when needed. With the outer panel flipped up, the main panel can be switched between fully closed (with a fabric cover), mesh, or fully open (by rolling up the entire panel), making this a unique two-layer structure that allows for quick response to sudden changes in weather and a wide range of setup options, making it an all-around tent that can flexibly adapt to any change. Therefore, the tent of the present invention is highly practical for outdoor activities, especially camping. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a tent according to the present invention with the outer panel half raised. [Figure 2] 1 is a simplified cross-sectional side view of a tent according to the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a front view of the outer panel of a tent according to the present invention in a closed state. [Figure 5] This is a front view of the tent of the present invention with the outer panel flipped up and the main panel closed. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a front view of a tent according to the present invention with the outer panel flipped up and the main panel rolled up. [Figure 7] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the frame body passing through a sleeve provided on the ceiling panel. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a side view of the tent according to the present invention with the side panels closed. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a side view of a tent according to the present invention with the side panels flipped up. [Figure 10] This is an example of a conventional dome tent. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1 tent 2 outer panels 3 Main Panel 3a First main panel 3b Second main panel 3c Third main panel 4 Frame body 4a 4b 4c 4d frame body 5 Ceiling Panels 6 sleeves 7 Tape section 8 hook-and-loop fasteners 9 Main panel opening

Claims

1. It includes a tent body and outer panel. The tent body has a plurality of arch-shaped frame bodies, at least one main panel having an opening for allowing access to the interior space, and a ceiling panel, the outer panel is connected to the main panel and the ceiling panel at its upper edge, has a single structure, and can be lifted up over a large area spanning multiple frame bodies; A tent characterized in that the frame body is installed between the outer panel and the main panel and passes through a sleeve provided on the interior space side of the ceiling panel.

2. a tape portion is provided on an end portion of the sleeve provided on the ceiling panel on the main panel side, One side of a hook-and-loop fastener is attached to the back side of the tape portion, an opening for inserting a frame body is formed in the main panel at a position corresponding to a position where the leading end of the frame body that has passed through the sleeve emerges from between the main panel and the outer panel, and the other surface of a hook-and-loop fastener that corresponds to one surface of the hook-and-loop fastener of the tape portion is attached directly below the opening for inserting the frame body; The tent according to claim 1, wherein the tape portion functions as a guide for positioning and guiding the frame body when the frame body is inserted into the sleeve.

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