Poles for polygonal pyramidal tents and polygonal pyramidal tents

Abstract

To provide poles for a polygonal pyramidal tent that improve habitability in a polygonal pyramidal tent.SOLUTION: There is provided a pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent to support a tent curtain 50 of the polygonal pyramidal tent, which comprises: a branch 30 with three or more branch points; a pole body part 20 extending from each branch point; and a fixing part 40 located near the tip of the pole body part 20 on the opposite side of the branch point and fixing the tip of the pole body part 20, and adopts means to stand by itself with the branch 30 as the vertex side and the tip of the pole body part 20 on the opposite side of the branch point grounded.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pole for a multi-pyramid tent and a multi-pyramid tent, and more particularly to a pole for a multi-pyramid tent and a multi-pyramid tent that improve the habitability of the multi-pyramid tent.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as one of the tents used for camping and mountain climbing, there is a tent that supports a canopy (living area) by standing one pole upright, which is called a one-pole tent, a gable tent, a conical tent, a multi-pyramid tent, etc. Basically, it has a structure of only one pole and a canopy, and is characterized by being easy to set up and compact as equipment. However, in the one-pole tent, since the pole, which is a support column, stands in the center of the tent, the pole becomes an obstacle to movement inside the tent, and there are problems with habitability. Therefore, in the multi-pyramid tent, a structure that can be easily set up and has better habitability than the conventional one-pole tent has been demanded.

[0003] As a technology related to the habitability of a multi-pyramid tent, for example, a technology of bifurcating the pole of a multi-pyramid tent (see Patent Document 1) is disclosed. More specifically, the pole is made into a bifurcated pole using bifurcating parts. By bifurcating, the support column in the central part can be eliminated. However, the bifurcated structure has problems such as weak wind resistance and difficulty in setting up.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a pole for a pyramidal tent that improves livability without compromising wind resistance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a pole for a pyramidal tent for supporting the canopy of a pyramidal tent, comprising a branching section having three or more branching points, and a pole body section extending from each branching point, wherein the pole body section is composed of multiple rods, and the rods are connected to each other by shock cords. The tip of the pole body opposite the branching point is provided with a protruding rod end plug, and the side of the pole body near the ground is provided with a snap receiving portion. The aforementioned branching point is designated as the apex, and the pole body is designed to stand on its own by having the tip opposite the branching point of the pole body touch the ground.

[0007] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the branching point is located at approximately the same height when the pole for the polygonal pyramidal tent is standing upright. Furthermore, the present invention preferably includes a fixing part located near the tip of the pole body on the opposite side of the branching point, which fixes the tip of the pole body. The fixing portion is preferably tape-shaped, with a snap portion at one end for fixing to a snap receiving portion on the pole body, a hole at a predetermined intermediate location for inserting a rod end plug on the pole body, and an annular portion at the other end for fixing with a peg. stomach. Furthermore, it is preferable that the present invention relates to a polygonal pyramidal tent that is a monopole tent and is intended to be used as a substitute for the main pole of a monopole tent.

[0008] Furthermore, it is preferable that the branch portion and the pole body portion are detachable in the present invention. Also, it is preferable that the branch portion is an insertion hole into which the pole body portion can be inserted in the present invention.

[0009] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the diameter of the pole body is 20 mm to 40 mm.

[0010] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that the pole body extends radially from the branching point of the branching section.

[0011] Furthermore, it is preferable that the fixing part of the present invention fixes the tip of the pole body to the ground.

[0012] Furthermore, it is preferable that the fixing part of the present invention fixes the tip of the pole body so that the tip of the pole body does not spread outwards toward the outside of the tent.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention provides a polygonal pyramidal tent comprising a canopy and poles for supporting the canopy, wherein the ends of the canopy are fixed to the ground, and the poles are provided with a branching section having three or more branching points, a pole body extending from each branching point, and a fixing section located near the tip of the pole body opposite to the branching point and fixing the tip of the pole body, and the tent is self-supporting with the branching section as the apex and the tip of the pole body opposite to the branching point touching the ground. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The poles for a pyramidal tent and the pyramidal tent according to the present invention offer excellent advantages, such as providing a pyramidal tent that improves livability while also being wind-resistant, without requiring a pole to be erected in the center of the tent. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a schematic cross-sectional diagram illustrating the setup process of a polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] The pole for a multi-pyramid tent according to the present invention includes a branch portion having three or more branch points and a pole main body portion extending from each branch point. The most distinctive feature is that it can stand independently when the tip of the pole main body touches the ground with the branch portion as the apex.

[0017] The branch portion is a member having three or more branch points. The pole main body portion extends from the branch portion, and the pole of the present invention can stand independently when the pole main body touches the ground. The branch points of the branch portion are preferably located at substantially the same height when the multi-pyramid tent pole stands independently. By having all the branch points located at substantially the same height from the ground, the pole main body portions connected to each branch point can be stabilized. The number of branch points is not particularly limited, and examples include three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and the like. The branch portion may be a joint for detaching and attaching the pole main body portion, or may be joined to the pole main body portion, but preferably has a configuration in which the pole main body portion is detachable. Further, it is preferable that the branch points of the branch portion are insertion holes into which the pole main body portion can be inserted. The material of the branch portion may be the same as that of the pole main body portion or may be a different material. Preferably, it is plastic or metal. Also, when the multi-pyramid tent pole stands independently, the branch portion is located at the apex, but it is preferable that the apex (the apex on the side opposite to the branch point) has a shape with rounded corners and is not sharp. By having a shape with rounded corners and not being sharp, it can support the canopy without damaging it.

[0018] The pole main body portion is a long pole and supports the canopy. The pole extends from the branch point, and can stand independently with the branch portion as the apex and the tip on the side opposite to the branch portion touching the ground. By standing independently, it can support the canopy and form a living portion composed of the canopy. The length of the pole main body portion is not particularly limited and can be appropriately set according to the size of the tent. The thickness of the pole body is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of wind resistance, a diameter of 10 to 50 mm is preferred, and 20 to 40 mm is more preferred. The pole body may consist of a single pole or of multiple rods (sections). If it consists of multiple rods, it is preferable that each rod is connected by a shock cord. Furthermore, the material of the pole body is preferably metal, and aluminum, aluminum alloy, or steel is preferred.

[0019] The pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent of the present invention preferably includes a fixing part. The fixing part is located near the tip of the pole body on the opposite side of the branching point and fixes the tip of the pole body. By fixing the area near the tip of the pole body with the fixing part, the pole body can be stabilized. The fixing part is a component independent of the pole body and may be used together with the pole body when setting up a tent, or it may be pre-installed on the pole body. The structure of the fixing part is not particularly limited and examples include tape, string, or rope that is joined to the pole body at one end and fixed to the ground with a peg or the like at the other end; a ring provided near the tip of the pole body that is pegged down through the ring to fix it to the ground; and a projection provided at the tip of the pole body that is fixed by being stuck into the ground. Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the poles for a polygonal pyramidal tent and the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0020] Furthermore, the overall configuration and individual components of the poles for the pyramidal tent and the pyramidal tent according to the present invention are not limited to the embodiments described below, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0021] The present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5. Figure 1 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the pole for the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention. Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the pole for the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention, where (a) is an external view showing the structure of the branching part and the pole body in the pole, and (b) and (c) are cross-sectional views showing the connection between the branching part and the pole body. Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the pole for the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention, where (a) is an external view showing the structure of the tip and fixing part of the pole body, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the engagement between the pole body and the fixing part. Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the setup process of the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention.

[0022] The polygonal pyramidal tent 1, also known as a mountain tent, is a type of tent where the central part is supported by a pole. It is easy to set up and is mainly suitable for use by one person or a small group, although there are also larger models that can accommodate around 20 people. The polygonal pyramidal tent 1 is mainly composed of poles 10 and a canopy 50. The poles 10 support the central part of the canopy 50. The pole 10 consists of a branching section 30 and three pole body sections 20, and as a whole it has a tripod-like structure and is self-supporting. Figure 1 shows the polygonal pyramidal tent 1 after it has been erected. Figure 2 is a close-up of the pole 10, which is an important part of the present invention, showing that the pole body 20 has a tripod structure and that a fixing part 40 is installed from the lower end of the pole body 20 toward the inside of the tripod. While the tripod structure improves usability, the load on the pole 10 is transmitted to each of the three pole body sections 20, acting in the direction of spreading the tripod. Therefore, the fixing section 40 and the second peg 61 are used to restrict the outward movement of the tripod.

[0023] The branching section 30 is the part that bundles the three pole body sections 20 and has three insertion holes 31. The insertion holes 31 are arranged at equal intervals or at predetermined intervals that match the corners of the canopy 50 which is shaped like a polygonal pyramid (Figure 3(a)). The pole body sections 20 extend radially from the branching point of the branching section 30. A mark 33 is printed or engraved on one of the sides of the branch section 30. This is used to align the positional relationship between the pole 10 and the canopy 50 during installation. By installing the branch section 30 so that the mark 33 on the branch section 30 and the mark 52 on the canopy 50 face each other, the pole 10 and the canopy 50 can be positioned as designed. A claw hole 32 is provided in the middle of the insertion hole 31 of the branch section 30 (Figure 3(b)). The claw hole 32 is the part that fastens the claw portion 23 of the pole body 20. The claw hole 32 and the claw portion 23 prevent the pole body 20 from falling out once it has been connected (Figure 3(c)).

[0024] The pole body 20 is composed of multiple lots. The number of lots that make up a single pole body 20 is determined as appropriate, taking into consideration the overall length of the pole body 20 and the ease of connecting the lots, and is not particularly limited. The diameter of the pole body 20 is 20 mm to 40 mm, more preferably 25 mm to 30 mm. In the case of a single pole, the load is supported by a single pole, so it needs to be thicker, but if the load is distributed among three, the diameter can be reduced. The rods are connected to each other by shock cords 24. The shock cords 24 are cables that prevent the individual rods of the pole body 20 from separating. They are elastic and flexible, and are installed to pass through the inside of the rods. By using the shock cords 24, the rods do not separate significantly, making it easier to assemble the pole body 20. In particular, in this invention, the work of connecting the rods is performed while supporting a part of the pole 10 during setup, so ease of work is important (Figure 5(c)). A claw portion 23 is provided on the branch portion 30 side of the pole body 20. It is made of elastic wire, with one end fixed inside the pole body 20, forming a projection as a whole, and the projection is exposed from the hole at the end of the pole body 20 (Figure 3(b)). In combination with the claw hole 32 of the branch portion 30, it prevents the pole body 20 from falling out.

[0025] On the pole body 20, the side opposite to the side connected to the branching section 30 is the part that touches the ground, and a rod end plug 22 is provided therein. The rod end plug 22 is inserted into the hole 42 of the fixing section 40, thereby positioning the fixing section 40 relative to the tip of the pole body 20. The rod end plug 22 has a projection of several centimeters, and its tip is slightly thickened to prevent the hole 42 from falling out once inserted (Figure 4(a)). In addition, the rod end plug 22 partially sinks into the ground during setup, which also has the effect of preventing the pole body 20 from shifting relative to the ground. A snap receiving portion 21 is provided on the side of the pole body 20 near the ground contact side. The snap portion 43 of the fixing portion 40 engages with the snap receiving portion 21, thereby securing the fixing portion 40 to the pole body 20 and preventing it from detaching (Figure 4).

[0026] The fixing portion 40 secures the tip of the pole body portion 20 to the ground and also prevents the tent canopy 50 and the ground contact portion from shifting. The entire portion is tape-shaped, with one end being for fixing to the pole body portion 20 and having a snap portion 43 for fixing to the snap receiving portion 21 of the pole body portion 20. In addition, a hole portion 42 for inserting the rod end plug 22 of the pole body portion 20 is provided at a predetermined intermediate point (Figure 4(a)). The hole portion 42 has a grommet-like hole structure into which the rod end plug 22 can be inserted. Furthermore, the other end of the fixing portion 40 is the portion that is fixed by the second peg 61 and has an annular portion 41. Figure 4(b) is a side view of the fixing part 40 when it is fixed to the pole body 20. One end of the fixing part 40 is fixed by the snap part 43 engaging with the snap receiving part 21 of the pole body 20, and the rod end plug 22 is inserted into the hole 42, so it will not come off or shift position. By driving the second peg 61 into the annular part 41 while the other end is taut, the position of the pole body 20 can be prevented.

[0027] In short, the structure of pole 10 has a branching section 30 with three or more branching points, a pole body section 20 extending from each branching point, and a fixing section 40 located near the tip of the pole body section 20 on the opposite side of the branching point, which fixes the tip of the pole body section 20. With the branching section 30 as the apex, the pole body section 20 is self-supporting because the tip on the opposite side of the branching point is fixed to the ground by the fixing section 40.

[0028] The tent canopy 50 forms the space where the user enters when using the polygonal pyramidal tent 1. The material used is polyester, nylon, cotton, etc., and is highly breathable and durable. The tent canopy 50 is pentagonal pyramidal, with a portion of it serving as an opening and entrance. Although this embodiment and drawings describe the case of a pentagonal pyramidal shape, there is no limit to the number of sides of the polygonal pyramidal shape; for example, it could be square, hexagonal, or octagonal. A mark 52 is provided on one side of the canopy 50. By using it together with the mark 33 on the branching section 30, the relative positions of the canopy 50 and the pole 10 can be aligned. Annular tapes 51 for securing pegs are appropriately placed at the lower corners of the tent canopy 50. These annular tapes 51 secure the lower corners of the tent canopy 50 to the ground using the first pegs 60.

[0029] Next, we will explain an example of a setup method, mainly following Figure 5. First, the tent canopy 50 is set up using the single pole 70 to form the desired shape. The single pole 70 is long enough to hold the tent canopy 50 at approximately the same height as when using the pole 10. The first peg 60 is driven into the ring tape 51 at the lower corner of the tent canopy 50 to fix its position around the perimeter (Figure 5(a)). While it's possible to use pole 10 from the start instead of one pole 70, doing so would require adjusting the position of the tripod legs and the lower corners of the canopy 50 simultaneously, which would be cumbersome. Using one pole 70 allows the height of the canopy 50 to be fixed, requiring only the adjustment of the lower corners. The position of the lower corners can then be determined by driving in the first peg 60. In other words, the present invention is a monopole tent, and it can be said that a pole 10 with three branching points is used as a substitute for the main pole of the monopole tent.

[0030] Next, the fixing part 40 is attached to the ground-facing side of the pole body 20 (Figure 4(b)). By fixing the fixing part 40 to the pole body 20, there is no need to worry about losing it or the trouble of preparing one separately. In addition, the fixing part 40 is firmly engaged and fixed to the pole body 20 by the hole 42 and snap part 43, so that the movement of the pole body 20 can be sufficiently restricted.

[0031] Next, three pole body sections 20 are connected to the branch section 30 of pole 10. One or so of the pole body sections 20 on the ground side is left unconnected, so that the height of pole 10 is lower than its original height. Insert the pole 10 into the canopy 50 so that the mark 33 on the branching section 30 and the mark 52 on the canopy section 50 face each other (Figure 5(b)). Remove the single pole 70, assemble the unconnected rods of pole 10 inside the tent 50, and complete pole 10 inside the tent 50 (Figures 5(c), (d)).

[0032] Move the ground-contacting side of the pole body 20 inside the first peg 60 to determine the position of the pole body 20 (Figure 5(e)). Since the position of the first peg 60 has already been adjusted by the single pole 70, it is sufficient to simply position the pole body 20 inside the first peg 60. Furthermore, by inserting the pole body 20 into the inside of the first peg 60, the pole body 20 can also be prevented from spreading outwards by the first peg 60.

[0033] The fixing part 40 is pulled inward into the tent, and the second peg 61 is driven into the ring part 41 while under tension (Figure 5(f)). In this way, an inward force is always applied to the pole body 20. In the case of a single pole, all load on the pole is applied vertically, so the pole will not shift. However, in the case of a tripod structure, the load on pole 10 acts in a direction that causes the tripod to spread apart. The pole body 20 is positioned inside the first peg 60, or the fixing part 40 is used to secure the tip of the pole body 20 so that it does not spread outwards towards the outside of the tent. These tasks complete the setup.

[0034] As described above, the pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent and the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention significantly improve the livability inside the tent compared to using a single pole. Furthermore, by first setting up with a single pole, the position of the lower end of the corner of the tent canopy 50 can be determined, and setup with this pole 10 can be made easier. Furthermore, by making the pole's branch section 30 and the pole body section 20 detachable, it becomes easier to carry, and compared to a single pole, the load on the canopy 50 can be distributed, and the pole diameter can be reduced from 30 mm to about 40 mm. Furthermore, since the pole body 20 extends radially from the branching section 30, the pole 10 follows the shape of the tent canopy 50, improving the livability of the tent. In addition, by using the fixing section 40, displacement of the ground-contacting side of the pole body 20 can be prevented, improving stability after setup. [Industrial applicability]

[0035] The poles for a polygonal pyramidal tent and the polygonal pyramidal tent according to the present invention are widely used outdoors for camping, glamping, outdoor events, barbecues, and other outdoor activities, and are thought to have great potential for industrial applications related to such outdoor lifestyles. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1. Polygonal pyramidal tent 10 poles 20 Pole body 21 Snap receiving part 22 Rod End Plugs 23 Nail area 24 Shock Cord 30 Branching point 31 Insertion hole 32 Nail hole 33 Mark 40 Fixed part 41 Ring section 42 Hole 43 Snap section 50 Tent 51 Ring Tape 52 Marks 60 First peg 61. Second peg 70 One-Pole

Claims

1. A pole for a pyramidal tent, for supporting the canopy of a pyramidal tent, A branching section having three or more branching points, and The pole body extends from each branching point. Equipped with, The pole body is composed of multiple rods, and the rods are connected to each other by shock cords. The tip of the pole body opposite the branching point is provided with a protruding rod end plug. A snap receiving portion is provided on the side of the pole body near the grounding side. Located near the tip of the pole body on the opposite side of the aforementioned branching point, it is equipped with a fixing part that secures the tip of the pole body to the ground, The fixing portion is tape-shaped, with a snap portion at one end for fixing to a snap receiving portion on the pole body, a hole at a predetermined intermediate location for inserting the rod end plug of the pole body, and an annular portion at the other end for fixing with a peg. A pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent, characterized in that the branching portion is at the apex, and the tip of the pole body opposite the branching point is in contact with the ground, thereby enabling it to stand on its own.

2. The pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to claim 1, wherein the aforementioned branching point is located at approximately the same height when the pole for the polygonal pyramidal tent is standing upright.

3. The pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the branch portion and the pole body portion are detachable.

4. The pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to claim 3, wherein the branching portion is an insertion hole into which the pole body can be inserted.

5. The pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the diameter of the pole body is 20 mm to 40 mm.

6. The pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pole body extends radially from the branching point of the branching portion.

7. The pole for a polygonal pyramidal tent according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the fixing part fixes the tip of the pole body so that the tip of the pole body does not spread outwards toward the outside of the tent.

8. A polygonal pyramidal tent comprising a canopy and poles for supporting the canopy, The edges of the aforementioned tent are fixed to the ground. The aforementioned pole, A branching section having three or more branching points, and The pole body extends from each branching point. Equipped with, The pole body is composed of multiple rods, and the rods are connected to each other by shock cords. The tip of the pole body opposite the branching point is provided with a protruding rod end plug. A snap receiving portion is provided on the side of the pole body near the grounding side. Located near the tip of the pole body on the opposite side of the aforementioned branching point, it is equipped with a fixing part that secures the tip of the pole body to the ground, The fixing portion is tape-shaped, with a snap portion at one end for fixing to a snap receiving portion on the pole body, a hole at a predetermined intermediate location for inserting the rod end plug of the pole body, and an annular portion at the other end for fixing with a peg. A polygonal pyramidal tent characterized in that the branching portion is the apex, and the tip of the pole body opposite the branching point is in contact with the ground, thereby enabling it to stand on its own.

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