Simple tent engagement fixture

Abstract

Provided is a simple tent engagement fixture that makes it possible to easily and securely mount a simple tent to an object such as a vehicle and prevent the entry of rainwater from the mounting location.　A simple tent engagement fixture 1 according to the present invention is for performing mounting to one engagement section A formed on an object B of a simple tent 11 equipped with another engagement section 11 which is detachably attachable. The simple tent engagement fixture 1 is characterized in that the other engagement section 11 and a long buffer section 14 comprising an elastic member are formed on the front side of a long main base section 2 extending horizontally, a simple tent 19 is formed on the rear side of the main base section 2, and the buffer section 14 is configured so as to abut the surface of the object B on the right and left sides around the one engagement section A as a result of mounting by engagement with the object B.

Description

Simple tent engagement fixture

[0001] The present invention relates to a simple tent engaging and fastening device that uses an engaging member on a back door or the like of a vehicle to attach a simple tent to that location.

[0002] Traditionally, it has been common to hold barbecues and other events in the gardens of homes, and it has become common to set up large parasols or simple awnings to provide shade from the scorching sun.

[0003] In recent years, the number of people enjoying outdoor leisure activities has increased, and more people are driving to the sea, mountains, campsites, etc., and setting up tents on the spot has become a common activity.

[0004] In addition, the popularity of not only full-scale, prefabricated tents but also simple tents that can be easily set up has made outdoor leisure activities even more accessible.

[0005] In this current situation, if a tent can be pitched using a car, it is possible to utilize the space inside the car, and various ideas have been devised, as it is generally sufficient to have a parking space without having to secure a separate space to pitch a tent.

[0006] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a "car rear door tent changing curtain," which, according to this technology, encloses the back door with a car rear door cover, with a tent formed at the top and a changing curtain formed at the bottom.When in use, the tent can be placed over the back door, the left and right size adjustment strings tied, the tent removed, the mounting rings fitted onto the tent poles, the tent set on the ground, and the tent secured in place with ropes.

[0007] Also, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a "tent support fixing device for automobile doors," which, according to this technology, has a fixing device that uses the locking function of a vehicle's back door or trunk door to fix a support member that supports a tent, and is equipped with the support member extending horizontally from the door and a U-shaped portion that has the same shape as the U-shaped metal fitting that is the latch lock inducing portion of the vehicle body that is integrally formed with the support member, and the support member is fixed in the horizontally extended state by the locking function of the locking mechanism, and the latch lock inducing portion has the same shape as the lock and is pushed into a slit and sandwiched between the locking metal fittings, and the swing lock comes into contact with the vehicle's back door or trunk door, thereby fixing the tent support fixing device for automobile doors horizontally.

[0008] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 09-235913 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-201110

[0009] Indeed, the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 is advantageous in that preparation for installation can be completed by the simple task of placing the automobile rear door cover over the back door.

[0010] However, since the size and shape of the back door differ depending on the size and shape of the vehicle, in order to securely install the tent, it is very cumbersome to place the car rear door cover over the back door and then precisely and tightly tie the size adjustment strings on the left and right, as well as to remove the tent.

[0011] Furthermore, the technology disclosed in Patent Document 2 is advantageous in that it allows secure engagement to be easily achieved using the locking function of the vehicle door.

[0012] However, while swing locks, which regulate the principle of leverage with the locking hardware as the fulcrum, can prevent forward and backward movement, they cannot prevent left and right movement. In addition, the locking function alone cannot sufficiently secure the device, and there is also the problem that rainwater can seep in through the gap between the vehicle and the tent.

[0013] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a simple tent engaging and fixing device that can easily and securely attach a simple tent to an object such as a vehicle, and that can prevent rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0014] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

[0015] The invention of claim 1 provides a simple tent engaging and fixing device for attaching a simple tent having one engaging portion formed on an object and another engaging portion that can be attached and detached, wherein the other engaging portion and a long buffer portion made of an elastic material are formed on the front side of a long main body base extending horizontally, and the simple tent is formed on the rear side of the main body base, and the buffer portion is configured to abut against the surface of the object on both sides of the one engaging portion when attached by engaging with the object.

[0016] The invention according to claim 2 provides the simple tent engaging and fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the buffer portion is formed so as to slope downward toward the left and right ends of the main body base.

[0017] The invention of claim 3 aims to provide a simple tent engaging and fixing device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a pressing mechanism is formed in which the buffer part forcibly presses the surface of the object after it is attached by engaging with the object.

[0018] The invention of claim 4 aims to provide the simple tent engaging and fixing device described in claim 3, characterized in that the pressing mechanism is configured to form an engaging and retreating portion that allows the other engaging portion to move forward and backward freely and to be fixed on the retreating side, so that the buffer portion presses against the surface of the object.

[0019] The invention of claim 5 aims to provide a simple tent engaging and fixing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that the pressing mechanism is configured to form a cushioning extension part that advances the cushioning part forward so that the cushioning part presses against the surface of the object.

[0020] According to the invention of claim 1, a simple tent is attached to one of the engagement parts formed on the object to be covered, and the other engagement part is detachably attached to the other engagement part. The other engagement part and a long buffer part consisting of an elastic material are formed on the front side of a long main body base extending horizontally, and the simple tent is formed on the rear side of the main body base. The buffer part is configured so that when attached to the object by engaging with it, it abuts against the surface of the object on both sides of one of the engagement parts. This means that the simple tent can be easily attached to the object by simply engaging the other engagement part with one of the engagement parts, and rainwater can be prevented from entering through the attachment point.

[0021] According to the invention described in claim 2, the buffer section is formed so as to slope downward toward the left and right ends of the base of the main body, thereby preventing rainwater from accumulating at the top of the buffer section and allowing it to be drained out to both ends of the buffer section.

[0022] According to the invention of claim 3, a pressing mechanism is formed in which the buffer part forcibly presses against the surface of the object after attachment by engaging with the object, thereby strongly urging the buffer part onto the surface of the object, thereby further preventing rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0023] According to the invention of claim 4, the pressing mechanism is configured so that the buffer part presses the surface of the object by forming an engaging advance / retract part that allows the other engaging part to move forward and backward freely and to be fixed on the retreating side, making it easy to attach one engaging part to the other engaging part, and furthermore, since the buffer part can be strongly pressed against the surface of the object, it is possible to further prevent rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0024] According to the invention described in claim 5, the pressing mechanism is configured to form a cushioning extension section that advances the cushioning section forward so that the cushioning section presses against the surface of the object, thereby allowing the cushioning section to apply a strong force to the surface of the object while adjusting the pressing force, thereby further preventing rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0025] FIG. 1A is an explanatory diagram showing how a simple tent engaging and fastening device according to this embodiment is attached to a vehicle, and FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram showing how it is attached. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the simple tent engaging and fastening device according to this embodiment with the buffer section separated, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the simple tent engaging and fastening device. FIG. 3A is a plan view of the simple tent engaging and fastening device according to this embodiment, FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 3A, FIG. 3C is a right side view, FIG. 3D is a front view, and FIG. 3E is a rear view. FIG. 5A is an explanatory front view of the buffer section with an anti-slip section formed on the front surface, and FIG. 5B is a side view of FIG. 5A. FIG. 6A is an explanatory front view of the buffer section with a magnet and metal disposed on the front surface, and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 6A. An upper perspective view of a pressing mechanism of a first modified example according to this embodiment. Figures 8A and 8B are planar perspective views of Modification 1, and Figures 8C, 8D, and 8E are explanatory views showing the relationship between the restriction window and the retaining portion. Figures 9A, 9B, and 9C are side cross-sectional views of Modification 1. Figures 10A and 10B are planar perspective views of Modification 1. Figures 11A and 11B are side cross-sectional views of Modification 1. Figure 12A is a planar perspective view of Modification 2, and Figures 12B and 12C are side cross-sectional views of Modification 2. Figures 13A and 13B are planar perspective views of Modification 2. Figures 14A and 14B are planar perspective views of Modification 2.

[0026] The gist of the simple tent engaging and fixing device according to the present invention is a device for attaching a simple tent to an object having one engaging portion formed on the object and another engaging portion that is detachable, and is characterized in that the other engaging portion and a long buffer portion made of an elastic material are formed on the front side of an elongated main body base extending horizontally, and the simple tent is formed on the rear side of the main body base, and the buffer portion is configured to abut against the surface of the object on either side of the one engaging portion when attached to the object by engaging with it. In other words, the object is to provide a simple tent engaging and fixing device that can easily and securely attach a simple tent to an object such as a vehicle and that can prevent rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0027] The following describes the simple tent engaging and fastening device 1 according to the present invention with reference to the drawings. In this description, the same or symmetrical structures and parts are generally designated by the same reference numerals, and only one of the left and right sides will be described, with the other side omitted as appropriate.

[0028] Furthermore, in this description, one engaging portion A is described as a receiving locker, and the other engaging portion 11 is described as a U-shaped striker for convenience, but these two engaging portions A and 11 are not limited to either one, and even if they are configured in the opposite way, it is within the scope of the present invention.

[0029] Furthermore, in this explanation, one engaging portion A and the other engaging portion 11 are described as a rocker and striker generally used in automobiles, etc., but these are not limited to this embodiment, and the type of engaging portion does not matter as long as they engage with each other.

[0030] In this explanation, the back door of the automobile C is described as the target object B, but the target object B is not limited to this. For example, if one of the engagement portions A is formed on the wall surface of a building, the building (wall) becomes the target object B.

[0031] Furthermore, in this description, the temporary tent 19 is described as a simple roll screen type that forms the awning 20, but the shape and structure of the temporary tent 19 are not limited to this.

[0032] In addition, the front and back of the simple tent engaging and fixing device 1 according to this embodiment will be described as the side on which the other engaging portion 11 and buffer portion 14 are formed relative to the main body base 2, and the side on which the simple tent 19 is formed, being the rear side.

[0033] [Basic configuration] As shown in Figures 1A and 1B, the basic configuration of the simple tent engaging fixture 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is to attach a simple tent 19 having one engaging portion A formed on the object B and another detachable engaging portion 11, and the other engaging portion 11 and a long buffer portion 14 made of an elastic material are formed on the front side of the long main body base 2 extending horizontally, and the simple tent 19 is formed on the rear side of the main body base 2, and the buffer portion 14 is configured to abut against the surface of the object B on both sides of one engaging portion A when attached by engaging with the object B.

[0034] That is, as shown in Figure 1A, the simple tent engaging fixture 1, whose longitudinal direction is approximately horizontal, is engaged with one engaging portion A formed on the back door B (target object) of the open vehicle C by engaging the other engaging portion 11 toward the other engaging portion A, so that the buffer portion 14 is attached while abutting against the side of the back door B, and as shown in Figure 1B, the simple tent 19, which is made of a roll screen, can be installed by pulling out the curtain 20 rearward and threading the male screw 22 formed on the corner 21 of the curtain 20 into the female screw 24 formed on the top of the retractable support 23.

[0035] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, the other engaging portion 11 is formed in the center of the front of the main body base 2, which is long and T-shaped in cross section and made up of a vertical piece 3 and a horizontal piece 8, with the open ends of a U-shaped striker connected above and below. In addition, a rectangular block-shaped buffer portion 14, made of an elastic material such as urethane and having a length approximately equal to the length of the main body base 2, is attached to the vertical piece 3 with double-sided tape or the like, and a simple tent 19 with a width approximately equal to the length of the main body base 2 is arranged at the top of the rear side of the main body base 2 made up of the vertical piece 3 and the horizontal piece 8, resulting in a configuration as shown in FIG. 2B.

[0036] The shape of the main body base 2 is not limited to that of this embodiment, and the main body base 2 may have any shape as long as it is configured to be able to integrally arrange the buffer section 14 and the simple tent 19 .

[0037] As shown in Figures 3A and 3B, the buffer portion 14 is cut out in a predetermined area on the lower side, leaving only the upper part near the center where it interferes with the other engaging portion 11, but the cutout area can be formed as desired as long as it does not interfere with the other engaging portion 11, and from the perspective of preventing rainwater from entering, it is desirable that the buffer portion 14 is connected to the extent that it does not separate on the left and right sides.

[0038] As shown in Figures 3B, 3C, and 3E, the simple tent 19 is configured so that a curtain 20 (screen) is pulled out horizontally from the bottom side and placed horizontally on top of the horizontal piece 8 on the rear side of the main body base 2, and is fixed in that position with fixing devices not shown.

[0039] As shown in Figure 4, the buffer portion 14 may be formed in a generally V-shape, sloping downward toward the left and right ends of the main body base 2 to prevent rainwater from accumulating. Alternatively, as shown in Figures 5A and 5B, multiple hemispherical anti-slip portions 15 made of an elastic material such as rubber or silicone may be formed on the surface of the buffer portion 14 to improve the contact and fixing force with the back door B.

[0040] The shape and arrangement of the anti-slip portion 15 are not limited to those of this embodiment.

[0041] 6A and 6B, in order to strengthen the fixation of the simple tent engaging fixture 1 while taking into consideration the prevention of scratches on the contact surface of the back door B due to the adhesion of iron sand, a sheet-like magnet 16 may be formed on the inner surface (or outer surface) of the buffer section 14, and a thin sheet-like metal 17 made of a magnetic material such as iron and having an area slightly larger than that of the magnet 16 may be disposed on the outer surface.

[0042] When using the simple tent engaging fixture 1, remove the sheet metal 17 and remove any adhesions such as iron sand before connecting it to the magnet 16 to prevent scratches on the contact surface of the tailgate B.

[0043] Next, modified examples of the simple tent engaging and fastening device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0044] A modified example of the simple tent engaging and fastening device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention improves the adhesion between the buffer part 14 and the object B by engaging the simple tent engaging and fastening device 1 according to the basic configuration described above with the object B and forming a pressing mechanism 26 in which the buffer part 14 forcibly presses against the surface of the object B after attachment.

[0045] This modified example has two configurations, one in which the other engaging portion 11 is movable forward and backward, and the other in which the buffer portion 14 is movable forward and backward. The former will be described in detail first.

[0046] The pressing mechanism 26 of the modified example 1 constituting the simple tent engaging and fixing device described below is configured so that the buffer part 14 presses the surface of the object B by forming an engaging and retracting part 27 (27a, 27b) that allows the other engaging part 11 to move back and forth freely and to be fixed on the retracting side, and there are two further types (simple tent engaging and fixing devices 1a, 1b).

[0047] [Variation 1 (simple tent engaging and fixing device 1a)] The appearance of the pressing mechanism 26 according to variation 1 that constitutes the simple tent engaging and fixing device 1a is shown in Figure 7. After the other engaging portion 11 protruding forward as shown in Figure 8A is engaged with one engaging portion A (not shown), the other engaging portion 11 is retracted as shown in Figure 8B to urge the buffer portion 14 toward the object B, and the other engaging portion 11 can be fixed freely on the retracted side by the engaging advancing and retreating portion 27a.

[0048] Specifically, as shown in Figures 7, 9A and 9B, the other engagement portion 11 is connected to a rectangular plate-shaped engagement base 32, and the engagement base 32 is loosely fitted into the engagement base 32 so that the forward / backward movable shaft 34 extending behind it can rotate freely.

[0049] A disk-shaped pivot portion 35 is formed at the tip of the forward / backward movable shaft 34, and a rotation groove 33 consisting of a stepped recess slightly larger than the outer shape of the forward / backward movable shaft 34 and the pivot portion 35 is formed in the engagement base 32 so that the pivot portion 35 can rotate without coming off the engagement base 32 and without load.

[0050] In addition, first and second retaining portions 28, 29 are formed at the middle of the movable shaft 34 and form part of the engaging portion 27a which is smaller in diameter and shorter than the movable shaft 34, and the two retaining portions 28, 29 are inserted and fixed close to each other in parallel so as to extend beyond the movable shaft 34 and intersect at right angles, and a roughly annular handle 36a is connected to the rear end of the movable shaft 34.

[0051] A compression spring 30a and washers 31, 31 larger in diameter than the compression spring 30a are disposed on both sides of the gap between the first retaining portion 28 and the vertical piece 3 of the main body base 2, through which the movable shaft 34 is inserted.

[0052] In addition, an axial hole 4 having a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the washer 31 is drilled in the vertical piece 3 of the main body base 2, through which the movable shaft 34 can be freely inserted, and a regulating piece 37 in the shape of a rectangular plate extending vertically downward from the rear end of the horizontal piece 8 is suspended, forming part of the engaging movable portion 27a.

[0053] A rectangular restriction window 38 is formed in the center of the restriction piece 37 and is longer and narrower than the first and second retaining portions 28, 29, with the longitudinal direction extending up and down.

[0054] The pressing mechanism 26 according to variant 1 constituting the simple tent engaging and fixing device 1a configured in this manner has the first and second retaining portions 28, 29 constituting the engaging advance / retreat portion 27a and the restricting piece 37 having the restricting window 38, so that the second retaining portion 29, which is extended horizontally as shown in FIG. 8C, is in a state where it abuts the restricting piece 37 on the inside by the restricting window 38, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 9A. After that, the other engaging portion 11 protruding forward is engaged with one engaging portion A (not shown), as shown in FIG. 8D. Then, while retracting rearward, the handle 36a is rotated approximately 90° again as shown in FIG. 8E, so that the first retaining portion 28 abuts the restricting piece 37 on the outside by the restricting window 38, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 9B.

[0055] In addition, the compression spring 30a biases the other engaging portion 11 rearward, not only strengthening the engagement with the one engaging portion A, but also functioning to prevent the first and second retaining portions 28, 29 from easily passing through the restricting window 38.

[0056] As shown in Figures 7, 9C, etc., a disk-shaped stopper 66 is formed at the rear end on the left and right sides of the engagement base 32, and a guide shaft 65 extending rearward is protruded from the rear end. The guide shaft 65 is freely inserted into the vertical piece 3 of the main body base 2, so that the other engagement part 11 itself does not swing or rotate.

[0057] [Variation 1 (simple tent engaging and fastening device 1b)] The pressing mechanism 26 of variation 1 constituting the simple tent engaging and fastening device 1b is configured to use a ratchet mechanism as the engaging and retracting portion 27b, and as shown in Figures 10A and 10B and 11A and 11B, by rotating the handle 41 up and down, the other engaging portion 11 is moved rearward by the belt 42 engaged with the other engaging portion 11.

[0058] That is, after the other engaging portion 11 protruding forward as shown in FIG. 10A is engaged with one engaging portion A not shown, the other engaging portion 11 is retracted as shown in FIG. 10B to urge the buffer portion 14 against the object B, and the other engaging portion 11 can be fixed freely on the retracted side by the engaging advancing / retreating portion 27b.

[0059] Specifically, a rectangular, annular belt engagement portion 12 that is open at the top and bottom is formed at the rear end of the other engagement portion 11, and a belt insertion portion 5 is drilled in the vertical piece 3 of the main body base 2 so that the belt 42 can be freely inserted horizontally.

[0060] In addition, a ratchet fixing box 40 containing a ratchet mechanism is vertically attached to the horizontal piece 8 of the main body base 2, and the ratchet fixing box 40 has a belt fixing shaft 43 formed therein that is inserted horizontally into the corresponding part of a belt 42, one end of which is sewn into a loop.

[0061] In addition, the ratchet fixing box 40 has a pawl arranged on the periphery of a gear whose end (not shown) is inclined and connected to the handle 41, which engages with the gear in only one direction, and the pawl is connected to a reel that holds the other end of the belt, so that by rotating the handle 41 up and down, the belt 42 is wound up by the reel while the other engagement part 11 is moved backward.

[0062] In addition, since the claw is normally biased toward the gear by a spring or the like, the belt 42 wound on the reel can be easily pulled out by pressing a reset button (not shown) that releases this biasing force.

[0063] The pressing mechanism 26 of variant 1, which constitutes the simple tent engaging and fixing device 1b configured in this manner, has a ratchet mechanism that constitutes the engaging and retracting portion 27b, so that even if the other engaging portion 11 located in the front as shown in Figures 10A and 11A is retracted rearward as shown in Figures 10B and 11B by rotating the handle 41 up and down, the other engaging portion 11 can be freely fixed on the retracted side.

[0064] The two compression springs 30b shown in Figures 11A and 11B bias the other engagement portion 11 forward in the normal state, and the guide shaft 65 shown in Figures 10A and 10B has the same function as variant 1 that forms the simple tent engagement fixing device 1a described above, and is connected to the belt engagement portion 12. The guide shaft 65 is also drilled into the vertical piece 3 of the main body base 2 so that it can be freely inserted, thereby preventing the other engagement portion 11 itself from swinging or rotating.

[0065] Next, a second modification including a pressing mechanism 26 for advancing the buffer portion 14 forward will be described in detail.

[0066] The pressing mechanism 26 of the modified example 2, which constitutes the simple tent engaging and fixing device described below, is configured to form a buffer extension section 45 (45a, 45b, 45c) that advances the buffer section 14 forward, so that the buffer section 14 presses against the surface of the object B, and there are three further types (simple tent engaging and fixing devices 1c, 1d, 1e).

[0067] [Variation 2 (simple tent engaging and fixing device 1c)] As shown in Figures 12A, 12B, and 12C, the pressing mechanism 26 of variation 2, which constitutes the simple tent engaging and fixing device 1c, is configured so that the buffer section 14 can be freely moved back and forth by operating the pressing bolt 46 forward and backward as a buffer extension section 45a.

[0068] Specifically, female screws 6 are formed at two locations on the back surface of the vertical piece 3 of the main body base 2, and a pressing bolt 46 consisting of a male screw that screws into the female screws 6 is screwed in.

[0069] The other engaging portion 11 and buffer portion 14 are connected to a rectangular base plate 48, and the back surface of the base plate 48 has pressing protrusions 49, 49 protruding therefrom so as to be freely inserted into the two female screws 6, 6 on the front surface of the vertical piece 3.

[0070] In addition, the base plate 48 on which the other engaging portion 11 and the buffer portion 14 are formed is provided with a structure (not shown) such as the above-mentioned guide shaft 65 to prevent it from falling off the main body base 2.

[0071] By configuring it in this manner, after engaging the other engaging portion 11 with one engaging portion A, it is possible to firmly attach the buffer portion 14 to the object B by screwing in the two pressing bolts 46.

[0072] Furthermore, in this modified example 2 which constitutes the simple tent engaging fixing device 1c, the other engaging portion 11 and the buffer portion 14 are connected to the base plate 48, but more preferably, the other engaging portion 11 is connected to the vertical piece 3 of the main body base 2 and only the buffer portion 14 is connected to the base plate 48, which is advantageous for firmly adhering the buffer portion 14 to the object B.

[0073] The number of pressing bolts 46 formed on the buffer payout portion 45a is not limited to two, and any number may be used as long as the buffer portion 14 can be firmly attached to the object B.

[0074] [Variation 2 (simple tent engaging and fixing device 1d)] As shown in Figures 13A and 13B, the pressing mechanism 26 of variation 2 constituting the simple tent engaging and fixing device 1d is configured so that the buffer section 14 can be freely moved back and forth by operating the operating section 51 by the link mechanism as the buffer payout section 45b.

[0075] Specifically, it is composed of an operating section 51 having the other engaging section 11 connected to its tip below the horizontal piece 8 and a ring-shaped handle 36b at its rear end, two stays 52, 52 having one end pivotally connected to the front left and right of the operating section 51 so that it can rotate freely, two fulcrum shafts 9 hanging down from the horizontal piece 8 of the main body base 2, and a rectangular link base plate 53 having a buffer section 14 connected to its front face and two stay support sections 54, 54 at its rear face into which the other end of the stay 52 is loosely fitted so that it can rotate freely and move left and right.

[0076] By configuring it in this manner, after engaging the other engaging portion 11 with one engaging portion A, the operating portion 51 is moved backward, causing the two stays 52, 52 abutting the two fulcrum axes 9 to tilt while the link base plate 53 moves forward, making it possible to firmly attach the buffer portion 14 to the object B.

[0077] In order to prevent the link base plate 53 on which the buffer portion 14 is formed from falling off from the main body base 2, a structure (not shown) such as the above-mentioned guide shaft 65 is provided.

[0078] The operating section 51 is also arranged on the main body base 2 so as to be slidable back and forth, with a configuration not shown.

[0079] The operating portion 51 is connected to the main body base 2 by a spring or the like (not shown) so as to bias the other engaging portion 11 rearward in the normal state.

[0080] [Variation 2 (Simple Tent Engaging Fixing Device 1e)] As shown in Figures 14A and 14B, the pressing mechanism 26 of Variation 2 constituting the simple tent engaging fixing device 1e is configured so that the buffer section 14 can be moved back and forth using an airbag mechanism as the buffer payout section 45c.

[0081] Specifically, an air bag 56 is disposed in the gap between the front surface of the main body base 2 and the buffer section 14, and is connected to a hand pump 58 disposed on the back surface of the vertical piece 3 by an air pipe 57 that communicates with the air bag 56.

[0082] The hand pump 58 is provided with an air vent valve (not shown).

[0083] By configuring it in this manner, after engaging the other engaging portion 11 with one engaging portion A, by pressing the hand pump 58 several times, the two airbags 56, 56 will inflate and move forward, making it possible to firmly attach the buffer portion 14 to the object B.

[0084] As explained above, the simple tent engaging fasteners 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e of this embodiment are used to attach a simple tent 19 having one engaging portion A formed on the object B and the other engaging portion 11 that can be attached and detached. The other engaging portion 11 and the long buffer portion 14 made of an elastic material are formed on the front side of the long main body base 2 that extends horizontally, and the simple tent 19 is formed on the rear side of the main body base 2. The buffer portion 14 is configured so that when attached to the object B by engaging with it, it abuts against the surface of the object B on both sides of one engaging portion A. Therefore, the simple tent 19 can be easily attached to the object B simply by engaging the other engaging portion 11 with one engaging portion A, and moreover, rainwater can be prevented from entering through the attachment point.

[0085] In addition, the buffer section 14 is formed so as to slope downward toward the left and right ends of the main body base 2, thereby preventing rainwater from accumulating at the top of the buffer section 14 and allowing the rainwater to be guided and drained to both ends of the buffer section 14.

[0086] Furthermore, the simple tent engaging and fastening devices 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, and 1e according to this embodiment are formed with a pressing mechanism 26 in which the buffer portion 14 forcibly presses against the surface of the object B after being attached by engaging with the object B, thereby enabling the buffer portion 14 to be strongly urged against the surface of the object B, thereby further preventing rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0087] Furthermore, the pressing mechanism 26 of the simple tent engaging and fastening devices 1a, 1b according to this embodiment is configured so that the buffer part 14 presses against the surface of the object B by forming an engaging and retracting part 27 that allows the other engaging part 11 to move forward and backward freely and to be fixed on the retracting side, thereby making it easy to attach the other engaging part 11 to one engaging part A, and moreover, since the buffer part 14 can be strongly pressed against the surface of the object B, it is possible to further prevent rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0088] Furthermore, the pressing mechanism 26 of the simple tent engaging fixing devices 1c, 1d, and 1e according to this embodiment is configured to form a buffer extension section 45 that advances the buffer section 14 forward, so that the buffer section 14 presses against the surface of the object B. This allows the pressing force of the buffer section 14 to be strongly applied to the surface of the object B while being adjusted, thereby further preventing rainwater from entering through the attachment point.

[0089] The above describes preferred embodiments of the simple tent engaging and fastening devices 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, and 1e according to this embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments and various modifications and variations are possible.

[0090] A One of the engaging parts B Target object (back door, etc.) 1 Simple tent engaging and fixing device 1a Simple tent engaging and fixing device (modified example 1) 1b Simple tent engaging and fixing device (modified example 1) 1c Simple tent engaging and fixing device (modified example 2) 1d Simple tent engaging and fixing device (modified example 2) 1e Simple tent engaging and fixing device (modified example 2) 2 Main body base 11 Other of the engaging part 14 Buffer part 19 Simple tent 26 Pressing mechanism 27 Engaging advance / retract part 45 Buffer payout part

Claims

1. A simple tent engagement and fixing device for attaching a simple tent to an object having one engagement part formed on the object and another engagement part that can be attached and detached, the other engagement part and a long buffer part made of an elastic material are formed on the front side of a long main body base extending horizontally, and the simple tent is formed on the rear side of the main body base, and the buffer part is configured to abut against the surface of the object on the left and right sides of the one engagement part when attached by engaging with the object.

2. A simple tent engaging and fastening device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the buffer portion is formed so as to incline downwards towards the left and right ends of the base of the main body.

3. A simple tent engagement and fixing device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a pressing mechanism is formed in which the buffer portion forcibly presses the surface of the object after the device is attached by engaging with the object.

4. A simple tent engagement and fixing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that the pressing mechanism is configured so that the cushioning part presses against the surface of the object by forming an engagement advancement and retreat part that allows the other engagement part to move back and forth freely and to be fixed on the retreating side.

5. A simple tent engaging and fixing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that the pressing mechanism is configured to form a cushioning extension portion that advances the cushioning portion forward, thereby causing the cushioning portion to press against the surface of the object.

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