Tent water accumulation prevention device and tent equipped with the same

Abstract

To provide a puddle prevention device for a tent which does not obstruct movement and visibility of a person and can be easily attached at any time regardless of before and after assembly of the tent when rainwater countermeasures are necessary, and to provide a tent equipped with the same.SOLUTION: A first engaging part 3 to be engaged with a ridge member 11a of a tent frame 11 is provided at one end of a device body 2 extending straight, and a second engaging part 4 to be engaged with a beam member 11b of the tent frame 11 is provided at the other end of the device body 2. The first engaging part 3 is engaged with the ridge member 11a movably in the longitudinal direction of the ridge member 11a of the tent frame 11, and the second engaging part 4 is engaged with the beam member 11b movably in the longitudinal direction of the beam member 11b of the tent frame 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a water accumulation prevention device for tents and a tent equipped with the same.

Background Art

[0002] Tents used at work sites, event venues, various events, gatherings, school events, etc. are those with a canopy covering an assembled frame. As shown in FIG. 12, in this type of tent 10, when rainwater accumulates on the canopy 12 during rainy weather, there is a risk that the canopy 12 may break or the frame 11 may collapse. Even if water is drained by pushing up from below the canopy 12 with a stick or the like, a large amount of water will fall and splash or wet people nearby, causing discomfort. Moreover, if there is rainfall, water accumulation will occur over time.

[0003] Conventionally, various devices for preventing water accumulation in tents have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a device that provides a drainage hole in the canopy to drain accumulated water. However, it is necessary to provide a hose from the drainage hole to the ground, which has the problem of obstructing people's movement and vision.

[0004] Patent Document 2 proposes a device that provides a valley portion in the canopy to allow water to flow. However, it is necessary to have a frame structure that causes the canopy to have a undulating shape, and the structure is complex.

[0005] Patent Document 3 proposes a device equipped with a beam frame that supports the central portion of the canopy. This beam frame is divided into two parts at the central portion, and one end of each part is rotatably connected to the truss frame, and the other ends are detachably connected to each other. Since the beam frame is connected to the truss frame and cannot be detached, there is a problem that the weight of the frame increases, and it must be attached even when rain countermeasures are not required.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] [[ID=�3]] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2000-34850 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-2699 [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 4358260 specification [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] This invention has been made in view of the aforementioned problems of the conventional invention, and aims to provide a tent water accumulation prevention device and a tent equipped therewith that do not obstruct people's movement or view, and that can be easily attached at any time, before or after tent assembly, when rainwater countermeasures are needed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The means to solve the aforementioned problem are as follows:

[0009] (1) A water accumulation prevention device having a straight-extending device body with a first engaging portion at one end that engages with the ridge member of the tent frame, and a second engaging portion at the other end of the device body that engages with the girder member of the tent frame.

[0010] (2) The first engaging portion engages with the ridge member of the tent frame so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the ridge member, The water accumulation prevention device according to (1), wherein the second engaging portion is engaged with the girder member of the tent frame so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the girder member.

[0011] (3) The water accumulation prevention device according to (1) or (2), wherein the device body comprises a first portion on the first engagement portion side and a second portion on the second engagement portion side, and the second portion is slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the first portion.

[0012] (4) The first and second device bodies, which extend straight, are connected to each other at one end by a connecting part. The connecting portion is provided with a first engaging portion that engages with the ridge member of the tent frame. The other end of the first device body is provided with a second engaging portion that engages with the front beam member of the tent frame. A water accumulation prevention device having a third engaging portion at the other end of the second device body that engages with the rear girder member of the tent frame.

[0013] (5) The water accumulation prevention device according to (4), wherein the connecting portion is in the shape of a bendable plate, and one side of it abuts against the ridge member of the tent frame and engages with the ridge member of the tent frame.

[0014] (6) The first engaging portion engages with the ridge member of the tent frame so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the ridge member, The second engaging portion engages with the girder member so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the girder member on the front side of the tent frame, The water accumulation prevention device according to (4), wherein the third engaging portion is engaged with the girder member so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the girder member on the rear side of the tent frame.

[0015] (7) The first device body consists of a first portion on the first engagement portion side and a second portion on the second engagement portion side, wherein the second portion is slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the first portion. The water accumulation prevention device according to any one of (4) to (5), wherein the second device body comprises a first portion on the first engagement portion side and a second portion on the third engagement portion side, and the second portion is slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the first portion.

[0016] (8) The tent frame is equipped with a water accumulation prevention device as described in any of (1) to (8), A tent in which the canopy is supported from the inside by the aforementioned water accumulation prevention device.

[0017] (9) The tent according to (8), wherein the water accumulation prevention device is detachable from the tent frame.

[0018] In each of the above means, the "engagement" of the first engaging portion, the second engaging portion, and the third engaging portion includes hooking, inserting, fitting, penetrating into the mating member, and locking after those actions. Also, the connecting portion between the first device body and the second device body includes connecting so as to be bendable, curved, rotatable, and pivotable.

Effects of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, since the awning is supported from the inside by the water pooling prevention device, the awning does not sag, and rainwater flows down from the ridge towards the purlin. As a result, it is possible to prevent rainwater from pooling on the awning.

[0020] Also, according to the present invention, since the water pooling prevention device is attached between the ridge member and the purlin member of the tent frame, it does not interfere with the movement or visibility of people.

[0021] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the water pooling prevention device can be attached during the assembly of the tent frame before stretching the awning, and can also be attached after stretching the awning. Therefore, it has the effect that it can be easily attached at any time regardless of whether it is before or after the assembly of the tent when rain countermeasures are required.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] Perspective view (a) and partial enlarged view (b) of the water pooling prevention device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Perspective view of the tent frame with the water pooling prevention device attached. [Figure 3] Perspective view showing the engagement state of the first engaging portion of the water pooling prevention device with the ridge member. [Figure 4] Perspective view showing the engagement state of the second engaging portion of the water pooling prevention device with the purlin member. [Figure 5] Perspective view seen from the inside of the tent showing the attached state of the water pooling prevention device. [Figure 6] Perspective view showing the appearance of the tent with the water pooling prevention device attached. [Figure 7]Cross-sectional view (a) of the tent with a water-stopping device installed, viewed from the gable end, and cross-sectional view (b) viewed from the front. [Figure 8] A perspective view (a) and a partially enlarged view (b) of a water accumulation prevention device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] A perspective view (a) and a partially enlarged view (b) of a water accumulation prevention device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] A perspective view showing the engagement state of the first engaging part of the water accumulation prevention device with the ridge member. [Figure 11] A perspective view of a water accumulation prevention device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] A perspective view showing the water accumulation situation in a conventional tent. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] <First Embodiment> Figure 1 shows a water accumulation prevention device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The water accumulation prevention device 1 comprises a device body 2, a first engaging portion 3, and a second engaging portion 4.

[0025] The main body of the device 2 is a straight, rectangular plate-like structure, and can be made of wood, plastic, aluminum, or other lightweight metals. The length of the main body of the device 2 is such that it fits between the ridge member 11a and the girder member 11b of the tent frame 11 shown in Figure 2. The width of the main body of the device 2 is preferably as wide as possible, but if it is too wide, the weight will increase and storage and transportation will be difficult, and if it is too narrow, the strength will decrease. For this reason, the width of the main body of the device 2 is 50 to 150 mm, preferably 80 to 90 mm. The thickness of the main body of the device 2 is 10 to 25 mm, preferably 15 to 20 mm. The shape of the main body of the device 2 is not limited to a plate shape; it may be tubular, cylindrical, or prismatic, and the cross-sectional shape may be mountain-shaped, groove-shaped, H-shaped, etc.

[0026] The first engaging portion 3 has an L-shape consisting of a fixing portion 5 and a hooking portion 6 bent 90 degrees from the fixing portion 5, and is made of a metal material. The first engaging portion 3 has an elongated hole 7 that extends in a groove-like manner from one end to the other. This elongated hole 7 may be formed only in the fixing portion 5. The first engaging portion 3 is fixed by placing the fixing portion 5 against the surface of one end of the device body 2, positioning it so that the hooking portion 6 protrudes from the end face of the device body 2, and screwing a fixing screw 8 into the device body 2 at the position of the elongated hole 7 in the fixing portion 5. In this embodiment, two first engaging portions 3 are provided, but one may be sufficient. The first engaging portion 3 is movable in the longitudinal direction of the ridge member 11a, as shown in Figure 2, with the hooking portion 6 engaging from above. The shape of the first engaging portion 3 is not limited to an L-shape, but may also be formed in a C-shape.

[0027] The second engaging portion 4 has the same shape as the first engaging portion 3, so the same reference numerals are used for the corresponding parts and their description is omitted. The second engaging portion 4 has its fixing portion 5 fixed to the other end of the device body 2 (the end opposite to the first engaging portion 3), in the same way as the first engaging portion 3. In this embodiment, two second engaging portions 4 are provided, but one may be used. The hook portion 6 of the second engaging portion 4 engages with the girder member 11b of the tent frame 11 shown in Figure 2 from above, and is movable in the longitudinal direction of the girder member 11b. The shape of the second engaging portion 4 is not limited to L-shape; it may also be formed in a C-shape.

[0028] Next, the installation method and operation of the water accumulation prevention device 1 of the first embodiment will be described.

[0029] The puddle prevention device 1 should be attached when assembling the tent if rain is expected. Furthermore, if rain falls after the tent has been assembled and there is concern about puddles forming on the tent canopy, the puddle prevention device 1 can be attached from the inside of the tent.

[0030] As shown in Figure 2, the tent frame 11 is a general, assembleable type consisting of a ridge member 11a, front and back girder members 11b, front and back and left and right rafter members 11c, right and left beam members 11d, and four corner column members 11e. Assemble the tent frame 11, fold the column members 11e, and before covering it with the tent canopy, attach multiple water accumulation prevention devices 1 between the ridge member 11a and the girder members 11b of the tent frame 11.

[0031] It is preferable to adjust the amount of protrusion of the hook portion 6 of the water accumulation prevention device 1 in advance by loosening the fixing screws 8 of the first engagement portion 3 and the second engagement portion 4 to match the distance between the ridge member 11a and the beam member 11b.

[0032] The water accumulation prevention device 1 is preferably installed along the ridge member 11a and the beam member 11b at intervals of 400 to 500 mm. The number of water accumulation prevention devices 1 per tent is, for example, 14 in total (7 on the front and 7 on the back) for a tent measuring 1.5 x 2 ken, but it is not limited to this and should be determined according to the size of the tent, the presence or absence of central pillars, and the degree of water accumulation in the tent.

[0033] As shown in Figure 3, the first engaging portion 3 of the puddle prevention device 1 engages with the ridge member 11a from above. Here, it is preferable to offset the first engaging portion 3 of the front side of the device body 2 from the first engaging portion 3 of the back side of the device body 2 so that they do not overlap. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 4, the second engaging portion 4 engages with the girder member 11b from above. As a result, the puddle prevention device 1 is supported between the ridge member 11a and the girder member 11b, parallel to and at the same slope as the rafter member 11c.

[0034] After attaching the water accumulation prevention device 1 to the tent frame 11, the canopy 12 shown in Figure 5 is placed over it, and the column members 11e are erected. As shown in Figure 6, the fixing ropes 13 on the inside of the canopy 12 are tied to the beam members 11b. At this time, the water accumulation prevention device 1 is moved along the beam members 11b so that the second engagement part 4 is positioned between adjacent fixing ropes 13.

[0035] If the tent is being used without the puddle prevention device 1 installed, and puddles are expected due to sudden rainfall, the puddle prevention device 1 can be installed while the tent canopy 12 is still up. Specifically, from the inside of the tent 10, the first engaging member 3 of the puddle prevention device 1 is pushed slightly inward through the gap between the tent canopy 12 and the ridge member 11a, and then the second engaging part 4 is inserted into the gap between the tent canopy 12 and the beam member 11b and engaged with the beam member 11b, causing the first engaging part 3 to also engage with the ridge member 11a.

[0036] As shown in Figure 5, the tent canopy 12 of the tent 10 equipped with the puddle prevention device 1 is supported from the inside by multiple puddle prevention devices 1. Therefore, sagging is prevented in at least the portion supported by the puddle prevention device 1. That is, as shown in Figure 7(a), in the direction perpendicular to the device body 2, the sagging of the canopy 12 is less compared to the case without the puddle prevention device (shown by the dashed line). Also, as shown in Figure 7(b), in the direction parallel to the device body 2, the sagging of the canopy 12 is more uniform compared to the case without the puddle prevention device (shown by the dashed line). As a result, rainwater that falls on the canopy 12 during rainfall does not accumulate on the canopy 12, but flows over the canopy 12 between adjacent device bodies 2 and falls to the ground.

[0037] <Second Embodiment> Figure 8 shows a water accumulation prevention device 20 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The water accumulation prevention device 20 is the same as the water accumulation prevention device 1 of the first embodiment, except that the device body 21 is configured to be retractable. Therefore, corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description is omitted.

[0038] The device body 21 consists of a first portion 22 on the side of the first engaging portion 3 and a second portion 23 on the side of the second engaging portion 4, with the second portion 23 being slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the first portion 22.

[0039] The first part 22 consists of a lower plate 22a, side plates 22b and 22c attached to both side edges of the lower plate 22a, and an upper plate 22d attached to the side plates 22b and 22c, and is provided with a storage space 22e inside which the second part 23 is retractably stored. The first part 22 is fitted with a first engaging part 3 similar to that of the first embodiment.

[0040] The second part 23 has the same shape as the main body 2 of the first embodiment, but is shorter in length than the main body 2 of the first embodiment. The second engaging portion 4, similar to that of the first embodiment, is attached to the second part 23. The end of the second part 23 opposite to the second engaging portion 4 is inserted into the storage space 22e of the first part 22.

[0041] In the second embodiment, the water accumulation prevention device 20 has a retractable device body 21, so by simply extending or retracting it according to the distance between the ridge member 11a and the girder member 11b of the tent frame 11, the first engaging part 3 and the second engaging part 4 can be engaged with the ridge member 11a and the girder member 11b, respectively, and it can be attached to tents 10 of any size. In addition, by storing the second part 23 in the first part 22, the device body 21 becomes compact, making storage and transportation easier.

[0042] <Third Embodiment> Figure 9 shows a water accumulation prevention device 30 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The puddle prevention device 30 is the same as the puddle prevention device 1 of the first embodiment, except that the device body 31 consists of a first device body 32 and a second device body 33, which are connected to each other by a connecting part 34. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for corresponding parts and their description is omitted.

[0043] The device body 31 consists of a first device body 32 attached to the front side of the tent frame 11 and a second device body 33 attached to the rear side of the tent frame 11. One end of the first device body 32 on the ridge side and one end of the second device body 33 on the ridge side are connected by a connecting part 34. The first device body 32 and the second device body 33 are identical in shape, and are also identical in shape to the device body 2 of the first embodiment. A second engaging part 4 is attached to the girder side of the first device body 32, and a third engaging part 35, which is identical in shape to the second engaging part 4, is attached to the girder side of the second device body 33.

[0044] The connecting portion 34 is a bendable rectangular plate, and is made of a bendable material such as rubber or leather, preferably an industrial belt. One end of the connecting portion 34 is attached to the upper surface of the ridge end of the first device body 32 via a backing plate 36 and a fixing screw 37. Similarly, the other end of the connecting portion 34 is attached to the upper surface of the ridge end of the second device body 33 via a backing plate 36 and a fixing screw 37. The back surface of the connecting portion 34 forms a first engaging portion 38 that, when bent, abuts against and engages with the ridge member 11a of the tent frame 11.

[0045] In the third embodiment of the water accumulation prevention device 30, the connecting portion 34 is bent so that the first device body 32 faces the front side of the tent frame 11 and the second device body 33 faces the rear side of the tent frame 11. As shown in Figure 10, the first engaging portion 38 of the connecting portion 34 is brought into contact with the ridge member 11a from above, the second engaging portion 4 of the first device body 32 is engaged with the front side girder member 11b, and the third engaging portion of the second device body 33 is engaged with the rear side girder member 11b.

[0046] In the third embodiment, the water accumulation prevention device 30 is easy to attach to the tent frame 11 because the device body 31 connects the first device body 32 and the second device body 33 with a bendable connecting part 34. Furthermore, since the connecting part 34 is a bendable plate, it does not damage the ridge member 11a and does not generate any noise. In addition, since the first device body 32 and the second device body 33 can be folded and stacked at the connecting part 34, storage and transportation become easier.

[0047] The puddle prevention device 30 of the third embodiment can be installed even after the tent canopy 12 of the tent 10 has been erected. Specifically, the connecting portion 34 is bent to fold the first device body 32 and the second device body 33, and they are inserted between the canopy 12 and the ridge member 11a in a state parallel to the ridge member 11a. The first device body 32 is lowered to the front side and the second device body 33 to the rear side, the second engaging portion 4 is engaged with the front side beam member 11b, and the third engaging portion 35 is engaged with the rear side beam member 11b, at which point the first engaging portion 38 on the lower surface of the connecting portion 34 engages with the ridge member 11a.

[0048] <Fourth Embodiment> Figure 11 shows a water accumulation prevention device 40 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The water accumulation prevention device 40 is the same as in the second embodiment in that the device body 41 consists of a first device body 42 and a second device body 43, and the first device body 42 and the second device body 43 are each configured to be extendable and retractable. Also, the first device body 42 and the second device body 43 are connected to each other by a connecting part 34, as in the third embodiment, so corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description is omitted.

[0049] In the fourth embodiment, the water accumulation prevention device 40 has a first device body 42 and a second device body 43 that are extendable and retractable. By extending or retracting them according to the distance between the ridge member 11a and the girder member 11b of the tent frame 11, the first engaging part 38 can be locked to the ridge member 11a, and the second engaging part 4 and third engaging part 35 can be locked to the girder member 11b, respectively, so it can be attached to tents of any size. In addition, the second part 23 can be stored in the first part 22 and folded and stacked at the connecting part 34, making storage and transportation easy.

[0050] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be modified or altered as appropriate.

[0051] For example, the shape of the fixing part 5 and the hooking part 6 of each engaging part only needs to be able to engage with the ridge member 11a and the girder member 11b, and can be changed to any shape. Furthermore, it may be designed to lock after engagement, or it may be designed to engage with the ridge member 11a and the girder member 11b from below.

[0052] Furthermore, the first part 22 and the second part 23 of the device body in the second and fourth embodiments only need to be slidable and can be changed to any structure, and may be made lockable at an appropriate length after sliding.

[0053] Furthermore, the connecting portion 34 in the third and fourth embodiments only needs to be bendable and can be changed to any shape, such as a hinge structure. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0054] 1…Water accumulation prevention device 2…Main unit of the device 3…First engaging part 4…Second engagement part 10...Tent 11…Tent frame 11a... Ridge member 11b…Girder members 12…tent 20...Water accumulation prevention device 21...Main unit of the device 22…Part 1 23…Second part 30...Water accumulation prevention device 31...Main unit of the device 32...Main body of the first device 33...Main body of the second device 34...Connection part 35...3rd engagement Department 38...1st engagement Department 40...Water accumulation prevention device 41...Main unit of the device 42...Main body of the first device 43...Main body of the second device

Claims

1. A water accumulation prevention device characterized in that a first engaging portion is provided at one end of a straight-extending device body for engaging with a ridge member of a tent frame, and a second engaging portion is provided at the other end of the device body for engaging with a girder member of the tent frame, and the device body consists of a first portion on the side of the first engaging portion and a second portion on the side of the second engaging portion, and the second portion is slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the first portion.

2. The first engaging portion engages with the ridge member of the tent frame so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the ridge member, The water accumulation prevention device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second engaging portion is engaged with the girder member of the tent frame so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the girder member.

3. The first and second device bodies, which extend straight, are connected to each other at one end by a connecting part. The connecting portion is provided with a first engaging portion that engages with the ridge member of the tent frame. The other end of the first device body is provided with a second engaging portion that engages with the front beam member of the tent frame. A third engaging portion is provided at the other end of the second device body, which engages with the rear girder member of the tent frame. The first device body consists of a first portion on the first engagement portion side and a second portion on the second engagement portion side, and the second portion is slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the first portion. The water accumulation prevention device is characterized in that the second device body comprises a first portion on the side of the first engagement portion and a second portion on the side of the third engagement portion, and the second portion is slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the first portion.

4. The water accumulation prevention device according to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting portion is in the shape of a bendable plate, with one side abutting against the ridge member of the tent frame and engaging with the ridge member of the tent frame.

5. The first engaging portion engages with the ridge member of the tent frame so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the ridge member, The second engaging portion engages with the girder member so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the girder member on the front side of the tent frame, The water accumulation prevention device according to claim 3, characterized in that the third engaging portion is engaged with the girder member so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the girder member on the rear side of the tent frame.

6. The tent frame is equipped with a water accumulation prevention device according to claim 1 or claim 3, A tent characterized in that the canopy is supported from the inside by the aforementioned water accumulation prevention device.

7. The tent according to claim 6, characterized in that the water accumulation prevention device is detachable from the tent frame.

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