Connectors and tarps with connectors

Abstract

To provide a connector that can be adapted to tents of various heights when connecting tents and tarps, and provide a tarp with a connector.SOLUTION: There is provided a connector to connect a tent to a tarp, which employs means having a tent fixing section that is detachably engaged to the tent, and a connecting section that connects the tent fixing section to the tarp and is adjustable in length.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a technique for connecting a tent and a tarp with a connector, and more particularly to a technique for adapting to tents of various heights when connecting a tent and a tarp with a connector. [Background technology]

[0002] At campsites and other locations, tarps are often used in addition to tents. The tent serves as a sleeping space, while the tarp provides a space for cooking, eating, and socializing. While the tent and tarp are sometimes set up separately, there is also a high demand for them to be connected together. This is done to prevent people from getting wet when moving between the tent and tarp in rainy weather, and for aesthetic reasons, such as the aesthetic appeal of having the tent and tarp as one unit. Furthermore, since many tents, particularly those with polygonal pyramidal shapes such as one-pole tents and dome-shaped tents, do not have eaves, it is sometimes necessary to connect or connect the tarp to the tent as a substitute for eaves. Conventionally, one method for connecting a tent and a tarp has been to connect one end of the tarp to the top of the tent using tape or the like. However, the distance between the tarp and the top of the tent is determined by the length of the tape, and in many cases the tarp can only be connected to a special tent. Therefore, when connecting a tent and a tarp, a structure was required that would allow for connecting tarps to tents of various heights.

[0003] Various techniques have been proposed to address this issue. One method of connecting a tent and a tarp is to connect one longitudinal edge of the tarp to the tent with a rope or metal fittings, and to use one of two pole element assemblies as two sub-poles on the tent side (Patent Document 1). However, there is no description of a technique for connecting a tarp to tents of various heights, and the above-mentioned problem is not solved. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-164333 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a connector and a tarp with a connector that can be adapted to tents of various heights when connecting a tent and a tarp. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a connector for connecting a tent and a tarp, the top of and a connecting part that connects the tent fixing part and the tarp and is length-adjustable. The connecting portion is formed by placing a tape in a ring shape around the circumferential direction of the tent fixing portion, and a part of the tape is pulled out. By pulling the pulled out tape, the tape in the circumferential direction of the tent fixing portion is narrowed, and the tent fixing portion and the tent top are firmly fixed together. Measures will be adopted.

[0007] In addition, in the connector according to the present invention, it is preferable that the tent fixing portion is detachably engaged with the top of the tent.

[0008] Furthermore, in the connector according to the present invention, it is preferable that the tent fixing portion is substantially conical.

[0009] Furthermore, it is preferable that one end of the connecting portion of the connector according to the present invention is fixed to an end of the awning of the tarp.

[0010] Furthermore, in the connector according to the present invention, the tent is preferably a polygonal pyramidal tent.

[0011] The present invention also provides a tarp having a pole, an awning, and a connector, the connector being connected to the tent. the top of and a connecting part that connects the tent fixing part and the tarp and is length-adjustable. The connecting portion is formed by placing a tape in a ring shape around the circumferential direction of the tent fixing portion, and a part of the tape is pulled out. By pulling the pulled out tape, the tape in the circumferential direction of the tent fixing portion is narrowed, and the tent fixing portion and the tent top are firmly fixed together. Measures will be adopted.

[0012] Furthermore, in the tarp according to the present invention, it is preferable that the tent fixing portion is substantially conical.

[0013] Furthermore, in the tarp according to the present invention, it is preferable that one end of the connecting portion is fixed to the end of the awning.

[0014] Furthermore, in the tarp according to the present invention, it is preferable that the tent is a polygonal pyramidal tent. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The connector and tarp with connector according to the present invention make it possible to connect the tarp to tents of various heights, thereby expanding the range of uses for the tarp. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of a connector according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of a tent and a tarp with connectors according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the tent and the connector-equipped tarp according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1A to 1C are explanatory diagrams showing the steps for setting up the tent and tarp with connectors according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing an embodiment in which a connector according to the present invention is connected to tents of different heights. [Figure 6] 10 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of a connector according to the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The greatest feature of the connector and tarp with connector according to the present invention is that it can easily connect various tarps to various tents, and in particular, it can easily connect tarps to tents of different heights.

[0018] The connector of the present invention is a connector for connecting a tent and a tarp, and has a tent fixing part that can be detachably engaged with the tent, and a connecting part that connects the tent fixing part and the tarp and is adjustable in length.

[0019] The tent fixing part is a part that detachably engages with the tent and secures the connector to the tent. Examples include a hook-shaped member that detachably engages by hooking onto a ring on the tent, a hook, a ring-shaped member that can be hung on a protrusion or hook on the tent, a cylindrical member, and a buckle that can be fixed by inserting or fitting into a corresponding part on the tent. A roughly conical member is preferred, and a roughly conical member with an open top is even more preferred. The roughly conical shape allows it to be fixed by placing it over the top of the tent and to be easily attached and detached. The material of the tent fixing part is not particularly limited, and cloth, string, metal, plastic, etc. can all be used.

[0020] The tent fixing part preferably has a ring on the opposite side from the tent connecting part to which guy ropes or guy lines can be connected. By connecting the guy ropes or guy lines to the opposite side from the tent connecting part, tension is applied, making it possible to stabilize the tarp or tent.

[0021] Furthermore, it is preferable that the tent fixing part be ring-shaped or approximately conical, and that when the tent connecting part is pulled, a force is applied in a direction that narrows the diameter of the ring or cone. For example, such a structure may be such that the string, rope, tape, etc. that constitutes the connecting part passes circumferentially through the inside of the ring, tube, or cone of the tent fixing part, and when the connecting part is pulled, the ring, tube, cone, etc. narrows, thereby narrowing the diameter. With such a structure, the tent fixing part can be firmly fixed to the tent.

[0022] The connecting part connects the tent fixing part and the tarp and is characterized by its adjustable length. Examples of connecting parts include long parts such as strings, ropes, tapes, belts, and chains. The mechanism that allows for length adjustment is not particularly limited, and examples include well-known mechanisms such as adjusters used to adjust the length of belts, flexible metal fittings, buckles with length adjustment functions, ladder locks, tri-glides, and reels. One end of the connecting part is connected and fixed to the tent fixing part, while the other end may be fixed to the tarp or may be detachable.

[0023] The connector of the present invention is preferably used for polygonal pyramidal tents such as one-pole tents. A polygonal pyramidal tent is a tent with a polygonal pyramidal shape, such as a triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, heptagonal, or octagonal pyramid. A polygonal pyramidal tent generally comprises an awning and poles for supporting the awning. A one-pole tent (also called a monopole tent) is a tent in which the awning is supported by a single main pole, the ends of which are fixed to the ground, and the tent stands up due to the tension applied between the main pole and the awning. Such one-pole tents have a convex apex, and when the tent fixing portion of the connector of the present invention is approximately conical, by covering it, it can be easily attached and detached, and can be firmly fixed. Polygonal pyramidal tents also include one-pole tents that have a bifurcated or trifurcated pole instead of the main pole.

[0024] The tarp of the present invention has the above-mentioned connector fixed to the awning of the tarp in advance. The shape of the tarp and the method of fixing the connector are not particularly limited. For example, the end of the connecting part of the connector can be sewn to the end of the awning of the tarp.

[0025] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the connector and the connector-equipped tarp according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0026] Furthermore, the overall configuration and configuration of each part of the connector and connector-equipped tarp according to the present invention are not limited to the examples of the embodiments described below, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0027] The present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an example of an embodiment of a connector according to the present invention, where (a) shows the state in which the connecting portion is separated into two, and (b) shows the state in which the tarp and connector are connected via the connecting portion. FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of a connector-equipped tarp and tent according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the positional relationship between the connector-equipped tarp and tent according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the setup process of the connector-equipped tarp and tent according to the present invention in the order of (a) to (d). FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of connecting a connector according to the present invention to tents of different heights, where (a) shows a case in which the difference in height between the tarp and tent is small, and (b) shows a case in which the difference in height between the tarp and tent is large. Both of FIG. 5 show cases in which the tarp is lower than the tent, but this is not limited to this example, and the tarp may also be higher than the tent. Figure 6 shows another embodiment of the connector according to the present invention, where (a) shows an example of connecting the connector to a hole in a tarp, (b) shows an example of a connector with a toggle-shaped end, and (c) shows the state in which the connector is connected to a loop in the tarp using the toggle shape. In addition, the main parts in the overall drawing are enlarged as appropriate for clarity.

[0028] The connector-equipped tarp 1 is a tarp that is primarily intended for use when the tarp 40 is connected to a polygonal pyramidal tent such as a one-pole tent. The connector-equipped tarp 1 consists of a connector 10 and a tarp 40. The tarp 40 is similar to a typical tarp, such as a hexagonal tarp. The tarp 40 is characterized in that the tarp-side tape 32, which is part of the connecting portion 30 of the connector 10, is attached to one end of the awning 41 of the tarp 40. The tarp-side tape 32 is located at one end of the longitudinal direction of the awning 41, and in a typical tarp, it would be fixed by stitching or the like at the position where the pole portion 50 would be inserted. The other end of the longitudinal direction of the awning 41 has a hole 42 for inserting the pole portion 50, just like a typical tarp. Additionally, holes 42 and tape 43 are provided around the periphery of the awning 41 as needed to secure the tarp 40 (FIGS. 2 and 3).

[0029] The connector 10 connects the tarp 40 and the tent 60 by fixing the end of the tarp 40 to the tent top 61 of the tent 60. The connector 10 is made up of a tent fixing part 20 and a connecting part 30. The tent fixing part 20 is adapted to be detachably engaged with the tent top 61 and has a shape corresponding to the shape of the tent top 61. It is roughly conical, has an open top, and is cylindrical overall (Fig. 1(a)). Tape is arranged in a ring shape around the circumference, and part of the tape is pulled out as the connector side tape 31. By pulling the connector side tape 31, the tape in the circumferential direction is narrowed.

[0030] By placing the tent fixing part 20 over the tent top 61 of the tent 60 and pulling the connector side tape 31, the tape in the circumferential direction of the tent fixing part 20 narrows, bringing the tent fixing part 20 and the tent 60 into close contact and firmly fixing the tent fixing part 20 and the tent 60 together. Because it is conical, it is close to the shape of the tent top 61 of the tent 60 and is easy to fix. By using a fabric for the tent fixing part 20 similar to that of a tarp or tent, it becomes easier to adhere to the tent.

[0031] By making the top of the tent fixing part 20 an opening, the positional relationship between the tent fixing part 20 and the tent top 61 can be confirmed when fixing, and it is also suitable for tents that have guy ropes extending from the top of the tent.

[0032] The connecting part 30 is a part that connects the tarp 40 and the tent fixing part 20, and allows adjustment of the distance between the tarp 40 and the tent fixing part 20. The connecting part 30 consists of a connector side tape 31 and a tarp side tape 32. The connector side tape 31 is a tape that is connected to the tent fixing part 20. The length of the tape is long enough to accommodate tents of various heights. The tent fixing part 20 side of the connector side tape 31 runs circumferentially inside the tent fixing part 20. The end of the tape is looped, and the tape that comes out of the tent fixing part 20 is passed through to form a ring. The looped portion becomes smaller when the connector side tape 31 is pulled. The end of the connector side tape 31 is passed through the buckle 33 of the tarp side tape 32 to adjust the length and secure it (Fig. 1(b)).

[0033] The tarp-side tape 32 is disposed on the tarp 40 side corresponding to the connector-side tape 31. The tarp 40 side of the tarp-side tape 32 is firmly fixed to the awning 41 by sewing or the like. In other words, one end of the tarp-side tape 32, which is part of the connecting portion 30, is fixed to the end of the awning 41 of the tarp 40. A buckle 33 is disposed at the end of the tarp-side tape 32 on the tent-fixing part 20 side. The connector-side tape 31 is passed through the buckle 33 to fix it and adjust its length (Fig. 1(b)).

[0034] The tent 60 connected to the tarp 40 is preferably a polygonal pyramidal tent such as a one-pole tent. This is because a one-pole tent has a tent pole 62 located in the center, with the apex of the pole forming the tent top 61, making it easy to cover the tent 60 with the tent fixing part 20.

[0035] The structure and arrangement of the connector 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. When setting up the tarp 40 near the tent 60, the tent 60 and the tarp 40 may be set up separately, but this may result in the tent 60 and the tarp 40 being separated, reducing livability. Also, if the tarp 40 is dedicated to a specific tent 60, optimal setup is possible, but this is inconvenient as it limits how it can be used.

[0036] In this embodiment, the connector 10 is placed at one end of the tarp 40, and the tent fixing part 20 of the connector 10 is placed over the tent top 61 of the tent 60, thereby fixing the tent fixing part 20 and the tent 60 together. The tent fixing part 20 and the awning 41 of the tarp 40 are connected by the connecting part 30. The length of the connecting part 30 can be adjusted using the buckle 33 and the connector side tape 31, so the length from the tent top 61 to the end of the tarp 40 can be adjusted, making it adaptable to a variety of tents.

[0037] The other end of the tarp 40 is set up in the same way as a normal tarp 40, by inserting the tip of the pole part 50 into the hole part 42 at the end of the tarp 40, and securing the pole part 50 and tarp 40 with guy ropes 63 and pegs 44. In addition, holes 42 and tape 43 are appropriately arranged around the periphery of the tarp 40 to secure the entire tarp 40 in place. One end of the guy rope 63 on the tent 60 side is fixed to the ring 21 of the tent fixing part 20, and the other end is fixed to the peg 44, thereby holding the tent 60 stably.

[0038] An example of the process for setting up the tent 60 and the connector-equipped tarp 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the connector side tape 31 is passed through the buckle 33 of the tarp side tape 32 and secured, and the length of the connecting part 30 is adjusted to suit the relationship between the tarp 40 and the tent 60 to be set up. Then, the guy ropes 63 are set into the rings 21 of the tent fixing part 20 (Fig. 4(a)).

[0039] Next, the tent fixing part 20 is placed over the tent top 61 of the tent 60, and the tarp 40 and tent 60 are connected. At this time, the connector tape 31 is pulled to tighten the tent fixing part 20, thereby further strengthening the connection between the tent fixing part 20 and the tent top. Then, the ground contact points of the tent 60 and tent pole 62 are temporarily determined (Fig. 4(b)).

[0040] Next, the tent poles 62 are raised vertically to allow the tent 60 to stand on its own. The lengths of the guy ropes 63 from the rings 21 are adjusted to adjust the tension. The tent poles 62 and the tent 60 are then secured, completing the setup of the tent 60. The tarp 40 is integrated with the tent 60 by the connector 10, so the tent can be set up in the same way as a normal tent is set up (FIG. 4(c)).

[0041] Next, the tarp 40 is set up. The tent 60 side is fixed in position by the tent 60, so it is easy to set up. The poles 50 are inserted into the holes 42 at the end of the tarp 40 opposite the tent 60, and guy ropes 63 are set in place. The tape 43 is secured with pegs 44 as needed, completing the setup (FIG. 4(d)).

[0042] The method for adjusting the connector 10 for tents of different heights will be explained with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5(a) shows a case where there is only a small difference in height between the tarp 40 and the tent 60. Because there is only a small difference in height between the tent top 61 and the tarp 40, the length of the connecting part 30 can be short. Figure 5(b) shows a case where there is a large difference in height between the tarp 40 and the tent 60. If the length of the connecting part 30 is short, the center line of the tarp 40 (the line connecting the point where the tarp pole is inserted and the connection part with the tent) will be tilted. However, by making the length of the connecting part 30 appropriately long, the height of the tarp 40 can be adjusted appropriately.

[0043] For example, if the pole portion 50 is 280 cm and the height of the tent 60 is 280 cm, the length of the connecting portion 30 should be within 10 cm. If the height of the tent 60 is 360 cm, the length of the connecting portion 30 should be 80 cm. In this way, even when combining a tarp with a tent of a different height, the height of the tarp can be kept constant, so the entire tarp (center line) can be kept level without changing the tarp poles.

[0044] Another embodiment of the connector 10 will now be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6( a ), in addition to the case where the connecting portion 30 is made up of the connector side tape 31 and the tarp side tape 32 , it is also possible to consider making the connecting portion 30 only the connector side tape 31 . The tip of the connector tape 31 is passed through the hole 42 in the awning 41 and a knot is made to connect the tarp 40 and the tent 60. By using this structure, the number of components of the connecting part 30 can be reduced, simplifying the structure. Furthermore, since there is no need to sew the tarp side tape 32 to the tarp 40, the connector can be used for general tarps as well.

[0045] Alternatively, the tarp-side tape 32 may be sewn to the awning 41, and holes 42 may also be provided. With this configuration, the tarp-side tape 32 and the connector-side tape 31 are normally used, and if it is desired to shorten the length of the connecting portion 30 extremely, the connector-side tape 31 can be passed through the holes 42 to shorten the length of the connecting portion 30.

[0046] As shown in Figure 6(b), the tarp-side tape 32 can also be detachable. One end of the tarp-side tape 32 is a buckle 33, and the other end is equipped with a toggle 34. As shown in Figure 6(c), by passing the toggle 34 through a loop 45 provided at the end of the awning 41, the tarp 40 and the tarp-side tape 32 can be easily integrated. Furthermore, when not in use, the toggle 34 can be removed from the loop 45, allowing it to be used as a regular tarp, which is convenient.

[0047] As described above, the connector 10 and connector-equipped tarp 1 of the present invention allow the length of the connecting part that connects the tarp and tent to be freely changed, so it can accommodate tents of various heights without changing the height of the poles on the tarp side, improving convenience. [Industrial Applicability]

[0048] The connector and connector-equipped tarp of the present invention are capable of connecting tarps to tents of various heights and can be used with existing tents, so they are believed to have great industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1 Tarp with connector 10 Connector 20 Tent fixing part 21 Ring 30 Connecting part 31 Connector side tape 32 Tarp side tape 33 Buckle 34 Toggle 40 Tarp 41 Tent 42 Hole 43 Tape 44 Peg 45 Loops 50 Pole section 60 Tent 61 Tent top 62 Tent pole 63 Guy rope

Claims

1. A connector for connecting a tent and a tarp, a tent fixing part that is detachably engaged with the top of the tent; The tent fixing part and the tarp are connected together, and the length can be adjusted. and The connecting portion is formed by a tape arranged in a ring shape in the circumferential direction of the tent fixing portion, and a part of the tape is pulled out, This connector is characterized in that by pulling the pulled-out tape, the tape in the circumferential direction at the tent fixing portion is narrowed, and the tent fixing portion and the tent top portion are firmly fixed together.

2. 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the tent fastening portion is generally conical.

3. 3. The connector according to claim 1 or 2, wherein one end of the connecting portion is fixed to an end of the awning of the tarp.

4. 4. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the tent is a polygonal pyramidal tent.

5. A tarp having a pole, an awning, and a connector, The connector has a tent fixing part that is detachably engaged with the top of the tent, and a connecting part that connects the tent fixing part and the tarp and is length-adjustable, The connecting portion is formed by a tape arranged in a ring shape in the circumferential direction of the tent fixing portion, and a part of the tape is pulled out, This tarp is characterized in that by pulling the pulled-out tape, the tape in the circumferential direction at the tent fixing part is narrowed, and the tent fixing part and the tent top are firmly fixed together.

6. 6. The tarp according to claim 5, wherein the tent fixing portion is substantially conical.

7. 7. The tarp according to claim 5 or 6, wherein one end of the connecting portion is fixed to an end of the awning.

8. The tarp according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the tent is a polygonal pyramidal tent.

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