Fabric cover connecting parts, foldable outdoor equipment and assembly method thereof

Abstract

A cloth cover connecting part, a folding outdoor product and its assembly method. The cloth cover connecting part includes a lever having a connecting part which is a part of a pivot or connected to the pivot and is rotatably mounted around the pivot axis of the pivot, a connecting strap for connecting to the cloth cover, and a hanging part having a connecting groove which is mounted on the connecting strap and engages with the connecting part, and when the cloth cover is connected to the lever, the connecting part is located in the connecting groove, and the connecting groove is arranged to allow the connecting part to enter the connecting groove along a direction perpendicular to or obliquely intersecting the pivot axis. The cloth cover connecting part can conveniently connect the cloth cover to the lever.

Description

Cross-reference to related patent applications

[0001] This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application with application number CN202320180846.2, filed on February 8, 2023.

Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure belongs to outdoor supplies and relates to fabric cover connection components, foldable outdoor supplies, and an assembly method thereof.

Background Art

[0003] An outdoor tent usually includes a tent stand and a fabric cover connected to the tent stand, and is used for sun protection, rain protection, wind protection, etc. during outdoor activities. Currently, the fabric cover of the tent is often connected to the tent stand via magic tape (registered trademark) (surface fastener) (also called Velcro (registered trademark), Sohn (registered trademark), etc.). However, for a foldable tent, there are many roof structure frames, and typically, a relatively deployable and foldable lever such as a cross-link assembly that pivots relative to each other is used. The above-mentioned magic tape connection method has the following problems. In the process of tent deployment or folding, the relative position of the lever changes, the magic tape slides on the lever, greatly increasing wear on the lever. When the magic tape is located at the pivot point of the lever or moves to the pivot point, the magic tape is easily damaged by being sandwiched between two levers approaching each other. In the process of tent deployment or folding, due to the position change of the lever, the magic tape, connection strap, etc. connected thereto may be torn. In addition to this, the protruding members on the fabric cover and the lever (especially the connecting screws or pins at the lever pivot points) are likely to rub against each other, easily generating scratches on the fabric cover. Also, when attaching the fabric cover, it is necessary to operate the magic tape with both hands, and the connection position is mostly at a high place, making the connection assembly of the fabric cover inconvenient.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] This disclosure relates to a fabric cover connector that allows a fabric cover to be conveniently attached to a lever. This disclosure also relates to a foldable outdoor product using this fabric cover connector and a method for assembling the same. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] One aspect of this disclosure is, A fabric cover connecting part, A connecting strap for attaching to the fabric cover, The connecting strap includes a suspension component having a connecting groove that engages with the connecting portion, The aforementioned connection portion is located on the lever and is part of or connected to the pivot, and the lever is of the pivot Rotation axis It is rotatably mounted around it, When the cloth cover is mounted on the lever, the connecting portion is located within the connecting groove. The connecting groove has an opening and a pair of guide bevels, the opening is configured to allow the connecting portion to enter the connecting groove in a direction perpendicular or oblique to the pivot axis, each of the guide bevels has a near end approaching the opening and a far end away from the opening, the distance between the far ends of the pair of guide bevels is greater than the distance between the near ends. The connection portion provides a cloth cover connecting component that is pushed into the connection groove from the pair of guide inclined surfaces.

[0006] In some embodiments, the width of the opening is smaller than the diameter of the connecting portion, the suspension component has a pair of guide bevels, each of which has a near end approaching the opening and a far end moving away from the opening, and the distance between the far ends of the pair of guide bevels is greater than the distance between the near ends. During connection of the suspension component to the lever, the connecting portion is pushed into the connecting groove through the opening from between the pair of guide bevels, and in its natural state, because the width of the opening is small, the connecting portion cannot slide out of the opening into the connecting groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the connecting groove is C-shaped overall.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting strap has a fabric cover connecting end that connects to the fabric cover, and an operating section that extends downward or inward relative to the fabric cover connecting end, and the suspension component is provided on or near the fabric cover connecting end. When connecting the fabric cover, the user can pull the operating section to align the opening of the connecting groove with the connecting portion, and the connecting portion may be automatically fitted into the connecting groove by the tension of the fabric cover or the connecting strap itself, or it may be pushed in manually.

[0009] In some embodiments, the suspension component is in the form of a sheet. The suspension component itself may have a certain degree of elasticity or be deformable.

[0010] In some embodiments, the suspension component is manufactured from a plastic piece and has a thin stitching groove, which is sewn to the connecting strap, with the suture thread located within the stitching groove. The suspension component itself has a certain degree of elasticity, and the connecting portion can be pushed into the connecting groove from the opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the suspension component is located between the lever and the connecting strap and is concealed by the connecting strap.

[0012] In some embodiments, the connecting strap covers at least a portion of the lever, and during the rotation of the lever, the suspension component rotates around the connection, and the connection is covered by the connecting strap to avoid mutual contact between the cloth cover and the connection, and further reduce or eliminate friction. Connections such as the target nut portion of a pivot screw or the connecting step portion of a lever often protrude from the main body of the lever, and the connecting strap always covers the protruding portion, and even during the rotation of the lever, the suspension component also rotates around the protruding portion, and the protruding portion is still hidden by the connecting strap, thus avoiding contact between the cloth cover and the protruding portion, and further preventing friction between the cloth cover and the protruding connection, effectively protecting the cloth cover and preventing the formation of scratches on the cloth cover.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cloth cover covers at least a portion of the lever.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pivot has a cap portion and a body portion inserted into the lever, the connecting portion is located between the cap portion and the body portion, the diameter of the body portion, the connecting portion and the cap portion increases in order, the connecting portion has a limiting stepped surface, the limiting stepped surface and the outer surface of the lever are in contact, or a gasket is provided between the limiting stepped surface and the outer surface of the lever, and the connecting portion is fitted into the connecting groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the pivot has a main body part and a cap part having a larger diameter than the main body part, the connecting part includes a spacer, the spacer is fitted onto one end of the main body part that is close to the cap part, and the spacer is fitted into the connecting groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the connection includes a bushing provided on the lever, the pivot is inserted into the lever from the bushing, and the bushing is fitted into the connection groove.

[0017] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides a folding outdoor product comprising a bracket and a fabric cover provided on the bracket, further comprising the fabric cover connecting component described above, wherein the lever is part of the bracket, and the fabric cover is connected to the lever via a plurality of the fabric cover connecting components.

[0018] In some embodiments, the lever includes a first lever and a second lever, which are pivotally connected to each other via the pivot so that they can be extended or folded relative to each other.

[0019] In some embodiments, the folding outdoor equipment includes a tent, the bracket is a tent stand, the tent stand includes a plurality of support legs and a canopy frame connected between the support legs, the canopy frame includes or is composed of one or more levers, the levers include a first lever and a second lever, the first lever and the second lever are rotatably connected to each other via the pivot so that they can be extended or folded relative to each other.

[0020] In some embodiments, the fabric cover includes a top cloth that covers the upper part of the canopy frame, the fabric cover connector includes a plurality of first fabric cover connectors, the outer or lower edge of the top cloth is connected to the canopy frame via the first fabric cover connectors, the canopy frame includes a first lever and a second lever, the pivot causes the end of the first lever and the end of the second lever to rotate toward each other, and the opening of the connecting groove of the first fabric cover connector faces upward. The tent top cloth may also be connected to the canopy frame using the fabric cover connectors, which is convenient and provides good connection strength.

[0021] In some embodiments, the fabric cover includes an enclosure fabric between the support legs or outside the support legs perpendicular thereto. The fabric cover connection components include a plurality of second fabric cover connection components. The upper edge of the enclosure fabric is connected to the awning frame via the second fabric cover connection components. The awning frame includes the first lever and the second lever. The pivot rotatably connects the middle of the first lever to the middle or end of the second lever. The opening of the connection groove of the second fabric cover connection component faces downward. The enclosure fabric on the tent side may be connected to the awning frame using the fabric cover connection components, which is convenient for connection and has good connection strength.

[0022] In some embodiments, the foldable outdoor article is a foldable tent, an umbrella or a foldable chair.

[0023] In some embodiments, the fabric cover covers at least the upper part or the side part of the bracket.

[0024] Another aspect of the present disclosure is providing the foldable outdoor article, pulling the connection strap or the suspension component, and connecting the fabric cover to the lever by inserting the connection part from the opening of the connection groove into the connection groove, A method for assembling a foldable outdoor article is provided.

[0025] In some embodiments, when pulling the connection strap or the suspension component in the first direction and the connection part is at the opening of the connection groove, the connection strap is in a tension state. The connector is moved relative to the lever in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the connection part is inserted into the connection groove until the suspension component bears on the connection part.

[0026] In some embodiments, when the connecting strap or the suspension component is pulled along a first direction and the connecting portion is positioned at the opening of the connecting groove, the connecting strap is in a stretched or taut state, and then the connecting strap or the suspension component is released, and the suspension component rebounds in a second direction opposite to the first direction due to the action of the elastic force or tension of the connecting strap, so that the connecting portion enters the connecting groove.

[0027] In some embodiments, the cloth cover is the top cloth of the tent. Includes The opening of the connecting groove faces upward, the first direction faces downward, and the second direction faces upward. In some embodiments, the cloth cover is the top cloth of the tent. Includes The opening of the connecting groove faces downward, the first direction is upward, and the second direction is downward. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] This disclosure employs the above-described solution and has the following advantages.

[0029] The fabric cover connecting component of this disclosure uses the original pivot or connecting part of the lever to engage the suspension groove of the suspension component with the pivot or connecting part during connection, allowing for convenient connection of the fabric cover to the lever. In particular, the suspension component is connected to the pivot point of the lever, and during the rotation of the lever, the pivot point changes slightly or does not change relative to the position of the fabric cover, avoiding friction loss due to sliding on the lever with common connectors such as Velcro, reducing friction between the fabric cover and the lever, making it convenient to use, and providing good connection strength and stability, making it suitable for application in foldable outdoor equipment. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, the following briefly describes the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only a few embodiments of this disclosure, and to those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be derived from these drawings without any creative effort.

[0031] [Figure 1] This diagram shows the configuration after connecting the fabric cover connecting parts according to the disclosed embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view of the fabric cover connecting component according to the embodiment of the disclosure. [Figure 3] This is an exploded view of the fabric cover connecting component according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 4] This is a localized magnified view of point A in Figure 3. [Figure 5] This is an exploded view of another fabric cover connecting component according to the present disclosure embodiment. [Figure 6] This diagram shows the configuration after connecting another fabric cover connecting component according to the disclosed embodiment. [Figure 7] This is an exploded view of another fabric cover connecting component according to the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 8] This is an exploded view of the fourth type of fabric cover connecting component according to the present disclosure embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a diagram showing the configuration of one tent according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram of the process for connecting the fabric cover of one tent according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 11] This is a schematic diagram of the area behind the fabric cover connection lever of one of the tents according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 12] This is a structural diagram of the other tent according to the embodiment of this disclosure (the top fabric is not shown). [Figure 13] This is a schematic diagram of the connection process between the suspension component of the other tent and the bushing according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 14] This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the suspension component and bushing of the other tent according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 15] This is a local schematic diagram of the other tent according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0032] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the Disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, so that the advantages and features of the Disclosure may be easily understood by those skilled in the art. While the description of these embodiments will contribute to the understanding of the Disclosure, it will not constitute a limitation of the Disclosure. Furthermore, the technical features of the various embodiments of the Disclosure described below can be combined with each other, as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, this embodiment provides a cloth cover connecting component 100 for connecting the cloth cover 3 to the lever 131. The cloth cover connecting component 100 is The system includes a connecting portion 412, which is provided on the lever 131, and the lever 131 is configured to be rotatable around the pivot axis of the pivot 41. The connector 412 is part of or connected to the pivot 41; specifically, in this embodiment, the connector 412 is connected to the pivot 41.

[0034] Furthermore, the fabric cover connecting component 100 further includes a connecting strap 21 that is connected to the fabric cover 3 by sewing, and a hanging component 22. The hanging component 22 is provided on the connecting strap 21. As shown in Figure 3, the hanging component 22 is located between the lever 131 and the connecting strap 21 and is hidden by the connecting strap 21, so that the fabric cover 3 covers at least a portion of the lever 131.

[0035] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the suspension component 22 is sheet-like, manufactured from a plastic piece (with some elasticity), and has a thin stitching groove 223. The connecting strap 21 may be a polypropylene braided belt, and the suspension component 22 is sewn to the connecting strap 21, with the suture thread located within the stitching groove 223. The suspension component 22 has a connecting groove 221 that fits into the connecting portion 412, and a pair of guide slopes 222, with the connecting portion 412 located within the connecting groove 221.

[0036] As shown in Figure 4, the connecting groove 221 is C-shaped overall and has an opening, the width of which is smaller than the diameter of the connecting portion 412, so that the connecting portion 412 is not easily able to slide out of the opening. The opening is positioned to allow the connecting portion 412 to enter the connecting groove 221 along a direction perpendicular to or obliquely intersecting the axis of rotation. Each of the guide bevels 222 has a near end 2221 approaching the opening and a far end 2222 moving away from the opening, and the distance between the far ends 2221 of a pair of guide bevels 222 is greater than the distance between the near ends 2222. In the process of connecting the suspension component 22 and the lever 131, the connecting portion 412 is pushed into the connecting groove 221 from the pair of guide bevels 222. In its natural state, because the width of the opening is small, the connecting portion 412 cannot slide out of the opening into the connecting groove 211.

[0037] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 412 is specifically a bushing 43 provided on the lever 131, the pivot 41 is inserted into the lever 131 from the bushing 43, and the bushing 43 is fitted into the connecting groove 221. During rotation of the lever 131, the suspension component 22 rotates around the bushing 4, and the bushing 4 is covered by the connecting strap 21 to avoid mutual contact between the cloth cover and the bushing 4. The bushing 4 protrudes relative to the main body of the lever, and the connecting strap always covers the protruding bushing 4, so that even during rotation of the lever 131, the suspension component 22 rotates around the bushing 4, the bushing 4 remains hidden by the connecting strap, contact between the cloth cover and the bushing 4 is avoided, and friction between the cloth cover and the protruding bushing 4 is also avoided, the cloth cover is effectively protected and scratches are prevented from forming on the cloth cover.

[0038] In this embodiment, the connecting strap 21 connects the fabric cover 3 to the lever 131, and the connecting strap 21 is sewn to the suspension component 22. The connection portion 412 on the lever 131 includes a bushing 43 provided on the lever 131, the pivot 41 is inserted into the lever 131 from the bushing 43, and the bushing 43 is fitted into the connection groove 221 of the suspension component 22. The fabric cover connecting component 100 is easy to use, has excellent connection strength and stability, and is ideal for foldable outdoor equipment.

[0039] Figures 5 and 6 show another fabric cover connector of this embodiment, which differs from the fabric cover connectors shown in Figures 1 to 4 in that the connector 412 is located at the end of the lever 131. The fabric cover connector 100 further includes a reinforcing bush 42, which is fitted onto the lever 131, and a bushing 43 is located on the reinforcing bush 42, protruding outward from the bushing 43, and the two may be fixedly connected or integrally molded. The reinforcing bush 42 is a tubular plastic component that is fitted onto the end or middle of the lever, particularly at the pivot point, and is used to reinforce the strength of the lever. The pivot 41 is inserted from the bushing 43 into the reinforcing bush 42 and the lever 131.

[0040] Figure 7 shows another fabric cover connecting component of this embodiment, which differs from the fabric cover connecting components shown in Figures 1 to 4 in that (1) the connecting portion 412 is located at the end of the lever 131, and (2) the connecting portion 413 is part of the pivot 41. Specifically, the pivot 41 has a cap portion 411 and a main body portion 413 inserted into the lever 131, and the connecting portion 421 is located between the cap portion 411 and the main body portion 413. The main body portion 413, the connecting portion 412, and the cap portion 411 increase in diameter in order, and the connecting portion 412 has a limiting step surface 4121, which is in contact with the outer surface of the lever 131, or a gasket 5 is provided between the limiting step surface 4121 and the outer surface of the lever 131. Specifically, in this embodiment, a gasket 5 is provided between the limiting step surface 4121 and the outer surface of the lever 131, and the connecting portion 412 is fitted into the connecting groove 221. The cloth cover connecting component 100 in this embodiment may be located at the ends of the two levers 131, or it may be located in the middle of the two levers 131.

[0041] Figure 8 shows a fourth type of fabric cover connecting component of this embodiment, which differs from the fabric cover connecting components shown in Figures 1 to 4 in that (1) the connecting portion 412 is located at the end of the lever 131, and (2) the connecting portion 412 is a bushing 6. Specifically, the pivot 41 has a main body part 413 and a cap portion 411 whose diameter is larger than that of the main body part 413, the spacer 6 is fitted onto one end of the main body part 413 that is close to the cap portion 411, the spacer 6 is fitted into the connecting groove 221, and a gasket 5 is provided between the outer surface of the lever 131 and the spacer 6.

[0042] Figures 9 to 11 show a foldable outdoor product provided in this embodiment, which may be a foldable tent, parasol, or chair. The foldable outdoor product includes a bracket, a fabric cover 3 provided on the bracket, and the fabric cover connecting parts 100 described above, the lever 131 being part of the bracket, the fabric cover 3 being connected to the lever 131 via a plurality of fabric cover connecting parts 100, and the fabric cover 3 covering at least the upper or side portion of the bracket. Specifically, in this embodiment, the foldable outdoor product is a tent 200. The fabric cover connecting parts used in this embodiment are those shown in Figures 5 to 6.

[0043] As shown in Figure 9, the bracket is a tent stand 201, which includes a plurality of support legs 202 and a canopy frame 203 connected between the support legs 202, the canopy frame 203 including one or more of the levers 131 described above. Each lever 131 includes a first lever 1311 and a second lever 1312, respectively, which are installed at an inclination up and down, and the middle portions of the first lever 1311 and the second lever 1312 are pivotally connected to each other via a pivot 41 so that they can be extended or folded relative to each other. Each lever 131 is roughly cross-shaped. Multiple levers 131 pivot in sequence. For example, in Figure 9, the upper end of the first lever 1311 on the left lever 131 and the upper end of the second lever 1312 on the intermediate lever 131 are pivoted together to form an upper pivot point. The lower end of the second lever 1312 on the left lever 131 and the lower end of the first lever 1311 on the intermediate lever 131 are pivoted together to form a lower pivot point. Each upper pivot point is at the same height. The connection points of the fabric cover connecting parts described above are all located at the upper pivot points. In this embodiment, the canopy frame 203 is basically composed of the levers 131 described above, and therefore can be extended and retracted laterally along the left-right or front-back direction.

[0044] The fabric cover 3 is a top fabric 31 that covers the upper part of the canopy frame 203, and the top fabric 31 is connected to the canopy frame 203 using the fabric cover connecting part 100 described above, which is convenient to connect and has good connection strength. Furthermore, the fabric cover connecting part 100 includes a plurality of first fabric cover connecting parts 23 (i.e., the fabric cover connecting part of Embodiment 2), and the outer or lower edge of the top fabric 31 is connected to the canopy frame 203 via the first fabric cover connecting part 23, the canopy frame 203 includes a first lever 1311 and a second lever 1312, the pivot 41 pivotally connects the end of the first lever 1311 and the end of the second lever 1312 to each other, and the opening of the connecting groove 221 of the first fabric cover connecting part 23 faces upward.

[0045] As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the connecting strap 21 has a fabric cover connecting end 211 that connects to the top cloth 31 and an operating section 212 that extends downward relative to the fabric cover connecting end 211, and the suspension component 22 is provided on or near the fabric cover connecting end 211. When connecting the top cloth 31, the user can pull the operating section 212 to align the opening of the connecting groove 221 with the connecting part 412, so that the connecting part 412 fits into the connecting groove 212, either automatically by the tension of the top cloth 31 or the connecting strap 21 itself, or by being pushed in manually.

[0046] Figures 12 to 15 show other tents of this embodiment. The tent stand of this tent is basically the same as the tent stand of the tents shown in Figures 9 to 11, but the difference is that the fabric cover 3 includes an enclosure fabric 32 that is perpendicular to the space between the support legs 202 or to the outside of the support legs 202, and the enclosure fabric 32 is connected to the canopy frame 203 using a plurality of fabric cover connecting parts 100 shown in Figures 1 to 4, which makes the connection convenient and provides good connection strength.

[0047] The fabric cover connecting component 100 includes a plurality of second fabric cover connecting components 24 (i.e., the fabric cover connecting components shown in Figures 1 to 4), the upper edge of the enclosure fabric 32 is connected to the canopy frame 203 via the second fabric cover connecting components 24, the canopy frame 203 includes a first lever 1311 and a second lever 1312, the pivot 41 rotatably connects the middle portion of the first lever 1311 and the middle portion of the second lever 1312, and the opening of the connecting groove 221 of the second fabric cover connecting component 24 faces downward.

[0048] The connecting strap 21 has a fabric cover connecting end 211 that connects to the enclosure fabric 32 and an operating section 212 that extends downward relative to the fabric cover connecting end 211, and the suspension component 22 is provided on or close to the fabric cover connecting end 211. When connecting the enclosure fabric 32, the opening of the connecting groove 221 is aligned with the connecting portion 412, and the user can pull the operating section 212 so that the connecting portion 412 fits into the connecting groove 212.

[0049] As provided herein and in the claims, the terms “equipment” and “include” indicate that clearly marked steps and elements are included, but these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list, and methods and apparatus may also include other steps or elements. As used herein, the terms “and / or” include any combination of one or more related enumerated items.

[0050] Unless explicitly stated by context, the indefinite articles “one,” “one,” and “one kind” preceding an element or component in this specification are intended, without limitation, to indicate the number of instances (i.e., the number of occurrences) of the element or component. Thus, “one,” “one,” and “one kind” should be understood to include one or at least one, and the singular form of the element or component also includes the plural form.

[0051] Unless otherwise specified, when one feature is said to be "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it may be directly fixed or connected to the other feature, or indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. Furthermore, descriptions such as "up," "down," "left," and "right" used in this invention merely indicate the relative positions of the various component parts of the invention in the drawings.

[0052] Furthermore, while terms such as "first" and "second" are used to describe various types of information, it should be understood that this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms merely distinguish similar types of information from one another and do not imply any particular order or degree of importance. In fact, expressions such as "first" and "second" can be used interchangeably. For example, within the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be called second information, and similarly, second information can also be called first information.

[0053] The above embodiments are merely for illustrating the technical idea and features of the present invention and are preferred embodiments. Their purpose is to allow a person familiar with this art to understand and implement the present invention, but this does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0054] 100 Fabric cover connecting part, 131 Lever, 1311 First lever, 1312 Second lever, 21 Connecting strap, 211 Fabric cover connecting end, 212 Operating section, 22 Hanging part, 221 Connecting groove, 222 Guide slope, 2221 Near end, 2222 Far end, 223 Sewing groove, 23 First fabric cover connecting part, 24 Second fabric cover connecting part, 3 Cover, 31 Top fabric, 32 Enclosure fabric, 41 Pivot, 411 Cap part, 412 Connecting part, 4121 Restricting step surface, 413 Main body part, 42 Reinforcement bush, 43 Bushing, 5 Gasket, 6 Spacer, 200 Tent, 201 Tent stand, 202 Support leg, 203 Canopy frame

Claims

1. A fabric cover connecting part, A connecting strap for attaching to the fabric cover, The connecting strap includes a suspension component having a connecting groove that engages with the connecting portion, The connecting portion is located on the lever and is part of or connected to the pivot, and the lever is rotatably mounted around the pivot axis of the pivot. When the cloth cover is mounted on the lever, the connecting portion is located within the connecting groove. The connecting groove has an opening and a pair of guide bevels, the opening is configured to allow the connecting portion to enter the connecting groove in a direction perpendicular or oblique to the pivot axis, each of the guide bevels has a near end approaching the opening and a far end away from the opening, the distance between the far ends of the pair of guide bevels is greater than the distance between the near ends. The fabric cover connecting component is characterized in that the connecting portion is pushed into the connecting groove from the pair of guide inclined surfaces.

2. The cloth cover connecting part according to claim 1, characterized in that the width of the opening is smaller than the diameter of the connecting part.

3. The fabric cover connecting part according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting groove is C-shaped overall.

4. The fabric cover connecting component according to claim 1, wherein the connecting strap has a fabric cover connecting end that is connected to the fabric cover and an operating section that extends downward or inward relative to the fabric cover connecting end, and the hanging component is provided above or close to the fabric cover connecting end.

5. The fabric cover connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned suspension component is in the form of a sheet.

6. The fabric cover connecting component according to claim 5, characterized in that the hanging component is manufactured from a plastic piece, has a thin stitching groove, the hanging component is sewn to the connecting strap, and the suture thread is located within the stitching groove.

7. The fabric cover connecting part according to claim 1, characterized in that the suspension part itself has a certain degree of elasticity or can be deformed.

8. The fabric cover connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that the suspension component is located between the lever and the connecting strap and is hidden by the connecting strap.

9. The cloth cover connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that the cloth cover covers at least a portion of the lever, the suspension component rotates around the connecting portion during rotation of the lever, and the connecting portion is covered by the connecting strap to avoid mutual contact between the cloth cover and the connecting portion.

10. The fabric cover connecting component according to claim 1, wherein the pivot has a cap portion and a main body portion inserted into the lever, the connecting portion is located between the cap portion and the main body portion, the main body portion, the connecting portion and the cap portion increase in diameter in order, the connecting portion has a limiting stepped surface, the limiting stepped surface and the outer surface of the lever are in contact, or a gasket is provided between the limiting stepped surface and the outer surface of the lever, and the connecting portion is fitted into the connecting groove.

11. The fabric cover connecting component according to claim 1, wherein the pivot has a main body part and a cap part having a diameter larger than that of the main body part, the connecting part includes a spacer, the spacer is fitted onto one end of the main body part that is close to the cap part, and the spacer is fitted into the connecting groove.

12. The fabric cover connecting part according to claim 1, wherein the connecting part includes a bushing provided on the lever, the pivot is inserted into the lever from the bushing, and the bushing is fitted into the connecting groove.

13. A foldable outdoor product comprising a bracket and a fabric cover provided on the bracket, The folding outdoor equipment further includes the fabric cover connecting component described in claim 1, wherein the lever is part of the bracket, and the fabric cover is connected to the lever via a plurality of the fabric cover connecting components.

14. The folding outdoor equipment according to claim 13, wherein the levers include a first lever and a second lever, and the first lever and the second lever are rotatably connected to each other via the pivot so that they can be relatively unfolded or folded.

15. The folding outdoor equipment according to claim 13, wherein the folding outdoor equipment includes a tent, the bracket is a tent stand, the tent stand includes a plurality of support legs and a canopy frame connected between the support legs, the canopy frame includes one or more levers, the levers include a first lever and a second lever, the first lever and the second lever are rotatably connected to each other via the pivot so that they can be deployed or folded relative to each other.

16. The folding outdoor equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that the fabric cover includes a top fabric that covers the upper part of the canopy frame, the fabric cover connecting component includes a plurality of first fabric cover connecting components, the outer or lower edge of the top fabric is connected to the canopy frame via the first fabric cover connecting component, the canopy frame includes a first lever and a second lever, the pivot causes the end of the first lever and the end of the second lever to rotate and connect with each other, and the opening of the connecting groove of the first fabric cover connecting component faces upward.

17. The folding outdoor equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that the cloth cover includes an enclosure cloth perpendicular to the space between the support legs or to the outside of the support legs, the cloth cover connecting component includes a plurality of second cloth cover connecting components, the upper edge of the enclosure cloth is connected to the canopy frame via the second cloth cover connecting components, the canopy frame includes the first lever and the second lever, the pivot causes the middle portion of the first lever and the middle portion or end of the second lever to rotate toward each other, and the opening of the connecting groove of the second cloth cover connecting component faces downward.

18. The folding outdoor equipment described in 13 may be a folding tent, a parasol, or a folding chair, and the fabric cover covers at least the upper or side portion of the bracket.

19. A step of providing a foldable outdoor product according to any one of claims 13 to 18, The steps include: pulling the connecting strap or the suspension component so that the connecting portion enters the connecting groove through the opening of the connecting groove, thereby connecting the cloth cover to the lever; A method for assembling foldable outdoor equipment, characterized by including [a specific feature].

20. The assembly method according to claim 19, characterized in that the connecting strap or the suspension component is pulled in a first direction, the connecting strap is under tension when the connecting portion is in the opening of the connecting groove, the connecting portion is moved relative to the lever in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the connecting portion is moved into the connecting groove until the suspension component engages with the connecting portion.

21. The assembly method according to claim 20, characterized in that the fabric cover includes the top fabric of the tent, the opening of the connecting groove faces upward, the first direction faces downward, and the second direction faces upward, and / or the fabric cover includes the enclosure fabric of the tent, the opening of the connecting groove faces downward, the first direction faces upward, and the second direction faces downward.

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