Folding automotive roof tent

Abstract

A construction for unfolding and folding of a vehicle roof tent, whereby a support plate can move from a stowed position to an extended position by flipping over or sliding outwards. The construction has a stationary roof mountable beam, and a cover supporting beam which supports a cover for the tent. The cover is automatically opened and closed. The cover supporting beam is rotatably connected near its front side at the top of a first inwards folding one-fold first folding arm which is rotatably connected at the front of the roof mountable beam, the cover supporting beam is rotatably connected at the rear to a scissoring rear lifting device which is rotatably connected to the rear of the roof mountable beam, the first folding arm can be unfolded and folded by an electrically actuated telescopic strut which is engaged with the first folding arm. Further embodiments are disclosed.

Description

[0001] FOLDING AUTOMOTIVE ROOF TENT

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to pop-top roof, pop-up-roofs and other tent constructions which flexibly add living space to a vehicle. More particularly, the invention relates to a pop-up roof with a tent construction configured for being mounted to the roof of a vehicle such as a camper van, or a trailer.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005] There are multiple solutions available for vehicles, such as camper vans, which add living space in a flexible manner. In the context of this invention, a first type of such a vehicle room extension comprises an automotive rooftop tent, which is usually configured for being mounted on a vehicle roof, without changing the vehicle's structure. Usually special mounts are fastened to the vehicle roof, which support an aftermarket tent-like construction which may be popped-out or unfolded, when the vehicle is parked. In a closed position the tent is stowed away, which minimizes drag while driving and which provides protection for the tent. Often, a bed, or a construction for adding a bed is included in the tent to accommodate at least one person. Often, a cover made of a hard shell is part of the tent and serves as cover when the tent is stowed away.

[0006] A second type of extension comprises a tent which is configured or adaptable for attachment on a roof of a vehicle, more or less permanently. In this case an aperture in the vehicle’s roof may be provided which allows access to the tent when in unfolded position, and vice versa. As the roof of the vehicle itself pops-up when unfolding the tent, these extensions are usually referred to as pop-up roofs or pop-top roof. In contrast to another known extension system, the so-called rising roof, a pop-up roof usually pops up at one side and hinges at the opposite side using a tilting system. The pop-up roof may pop up at the front, the rear or at one side of the vehicle.

[0007] Hereinafter both types of tents, a rooftop tent and a pop-up roof are referred to as “tent”. The advantages of the types of tents described are numerous. The tent is typically easy and simple to set up. Camping is possible wherever you are allowed to park, so it provides lots of opportunities to travel and rest in a comfortable manner. A bed in a tent provides extra sleeping space, high above the ground. The view from the top of the vehicle is alsomuch appreciated. Being off the ground also provides protection against bugs and animals and a rain will not cause flooding.

[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide further improvements of a pop-up roof and / or rooftop tent for mounting on a vehicle. It is a further object of the invention to maximize, optimize and / or expand space available in or on a vehicle. It is yet a further object of the invention to provide a safe and easy to set up construction of the tent, and to maximize stability in closed and in unfolded position. The objects are mainly aimed at optimizing recreational vehicles, such as camper vans, caravans, tent trailers, or trailers.

[0009] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] To facilitate ease of reading of the figures we list the references with a short description as follows:

[0011] 100 An example of the present invented device

[0012] 101 Stationary roof mountable beam

[0013] 102 Slot of pin-slot connection between telescopic strut 110 and guide track 101 103 Pin of pin-slot connection between telescopic strut 110 and guide track 101 110 Telescopic strut

[0014] 111 Pivot pin of telescopic strut 110

[0015] 112 Cylinder of telescopic strut 110

[0016] 113 Extendable rod of telescopic strut 110

[0017] 120 Folding arm for cover supporting beam 140

[0018] 120a Lower part of folding arm 120

[0019] 120b Upper part of folding arm 120

[0020] 121 Pivot pin of folding arm 120

[0021] 122 Pivot pin connecting folding arm 120 to guide track 101

[0022] 123 Pivot pin connecting folding arm 120 to cover supporting beam 140

[0023] 124 Lift guide member

[0024] 125 Pivot pin of lift guide member 124

[0025] 130 Rear lifting device

[0026] 140 Cover supporting beam for cover 141

[0027] 141 Cover

[0028] 150 Support plate151 Pivot pin for connecting support plate 150 to folding arm 161

[0029] 152 Pivot pin for connecting first tent arch 154 to folding arm 161

[0030] 153 Pivot pin for connecting second tent arch 155 to folding arm 161

[0031] 154 First tent arch

[0032] 155 Second tent arch

[0033] 156 Third tent arch

[0034] 157 Foldable tent arch

[0035] 157a Lower segment of foldable tent arch 157

[0036] 157b Upper segment of foldable tent arch 157

[0037] 161 Folding arm for support plate 150

[0038] 160 Telescopic strut for cover supporting beam 101

[0039] 170 Tent canvas

[0040] 170a First segment of tent canvas 170

[0041] 170b Second segment of tent canvas 170

[0042] 170c Third segment of tent canvas 170

[0043] FIGURE 1 shows an example construction for unfolding and folding of a roof tent in closed position, using a folding arm to lift a cover supporting beam.

[0044] FIGURE 2 shows the construction of figure 1 in a slightly open position.

[0045] FIGURE 3 shows the construction of figure 1 in a further open position.

[0046] FIGURE 4 shows the construction of figure 1 in a mostly open position.

[0047] FIGURE 5 shows the construction of figure 1 in a fully open, but not fully stable position FIGURE 6 shows the construction of figure 1 in a fully open and stable position.

[0048] FIGURE 7 shows a construction using a telescopic strut to lift the cover supporting beam, wherein the cover supporting beam and attached cover are in fully open position FIGURE 8 shows the construction of figure 7 with a fan out construction with tent arches halfway fanned out.

[0049] FIGURE 9 shows the construction of figure 7 with tent arches further fanned out.

[0050] FIGURE 10 shows the construction of figure 7 with tent arches fully fanned out.

[0051] FIGURE 11 shows a construction using a telescopic strut to lift the cover supporting beam, wherein the cover supporting beam and attached cover are in fully open position and wherein a tent arch construction is configured on an extendable support plate.

[0052] FIGURE 12 shows the construction of figure 11 with a first tent arch fully raised.FIGURE 13 shows the construction of figure 11 with a second foldable tent arch halfway unfolded.

[0053] FIGURE 14 shows the construction of figure 11 with the second tent arch unfolded to a maximum.

[0054] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In summary, the invention comprises a construction for unfolding and folding of a vehicle roof tent, whereby a support plate is movable from a stowed position to an extended position by flipping over or sliding outwards. The construction has a stationary roof mountable beam, and a cover supporting beam which supports a cover for the tent. The cover is automatically opened and closed. In a preferred embodiment the cover supporting beam is rotatably connected near its front side at the top of a first inwards folding one-fold first folding arm which is rotatably connected at the front of the roof mountable beam, the cover supporting beam is preferably rotatably connected at the rear to a scissoring rear lifting device which is rotatably connected to the rear of the roof mountable beam, the first folding arm is preferably configured for being unfolded and folded by an electrically actuated telescopic strut which is engaged with the first folding arm. Further details and embodiments are disclosed hereinafter.

[0056] In an aspect of the present invention a construction for a foldable tent is disclosed, comprising a tent canvas, the construction configured for unfolding and folding said canvas and for keeping the canvas taut when unfolded, the construction configured for being mounted on top of a vehicle, whereby the tent is configured for being unfolded from a closed position to an open position extending beyond the periphery of the roof and for being folded from the open position to the closed position within the periphery of the roof, wherein the construction is configured with a support plate which is configured for being moved from a stowed position to an extended position, by flipping over or sliding outwards, substantially away from the periphery of the roof, while the tent is being unfolded or when the tent is unfolded, and which is configured for moving back into its stowed position before the tent is folded or while the tent is being folded.

[0057] In a first embodiment the construction comprises a cover configured for covering the tent when in closed position, and configured for being opened and closed, whereby a stationary roof mountable beam is mountable to the vehicle roof, and a cover supporting beam is configured for supporting the cover.In a second embodiment the cover supporting beam is rotatably connected near its front side at the top of a first inwards folding one-fold first folding arm which is rotatably connected at the front of the roof mountable beam, the cover supporting beam being rotatably connected at the rear to a scissoring rear lifting device which is rotatably connected to the rear of the roof mountable beam, the first folding arm configured for being unfolded and folded by an electrically actuated first telescopic strut which is engaged with a part of the first folding arm beneath the folding point, thereby respectively lifting and lowering the front of the cover.

[0058] In a third embodiment the first telescopic strut engages with the first folding arm through a lift guide member which is rotatably connected to the part of the first folding arm beneath the folding point, and to the first telescopic strut with a pin-slot connection, and which is configured for supporting lifting of the first folding arm beyond the dead center, by rotating the lift guide member which then pushes the first folding arm up from the guide track. In a fourth embodiment the first telescopic arm is rotatably connected to the cover supporting beam at one end, and rotatably connected to the roof mountable beam at the other end, and configured for lifting the cover supporting beam by extending, and lowering the cover supporting beam by retracting.

[0059] In a fifth embodiment a fan out construction is rotatably connected to the front end of the roof mountable beam, the fan out construction comprising one or more tent arches which share the same rotation point at the roof mountable beam, and which are rotatably connected to the second folding arm, and which provides stability and space when the tent is unfolding and / or unfolded.

[0060] In a sixth embodiment a support plate is configured for being stowed beneath the cover when in closed position and for being flipped over when in open position, after lifting of the cover supporting beam.

[0061] In a seventh embodiment a second telescopic strut is configured for flipping the support plate over, by actuating a second inwards folding one-fold folding arm which is rotatably connected to the roof mountable beam at one end and rotatably connected to the support plate at the other end.

[0062] In an eight embodiment the roof mountable beam is configured with a sliding mechanism which provides for extending a support plate beyond the periphery of the roof of the vehicle by guiding the support plate through one or more guide rails comprised in the roof mountable beam, thereby keeping the support plate in a horizontal position.In a ninth embodiment the roof mountable beam further comprises the rear scissoring lifting device and a cover supporting beam lifting telescopic strut.

[0063] In a tenth embodiment the support plate is provided with a tent arch which is configured for being automatically raised when the support plate is extended as a result of retainment by a first segment of the tent canvas.

[0064] In an eleventh embodiment the support plate is provided with a folding tent arch, which is configured for being automatically raised and at least partially unfolded when the support plate is extended as a result of retainment by a second segment of the tent canvas. In a twelfth embodiment the folding tent arch is raised and partially unfolded, wherein the raising is limited to a predetermined height by a third segment of the tent canvas, in such a way that the third segment is slanting upwards and forwards.

[0065] In a thirteenth embodiment the third segment is configured for creating extra space next to the support plate..

[0066] In a fourteenth embodiment the tent arches and / or other members which support the unfolding or stability of the tent comprise inflatable devices.

[0067] In a fifteenth embodiment the construction is configured for being provided with means to secure that the tent canvas is pulled inward when folding.

[0068] The invention is now described by examples, with reference to the figures.

[0069] As an example for the application of the invented tent we take a camper van or often called recreation vehicle, RV. In particular the tent is most suitable for a camper van with a roof opening. Hereinafter the camper van and variations are referred to as “vehicle”. The invented tent may, however, be configured on other types of vehicles such as trailers, buses, or caravans.

[0070] In a closed folded position the invented tent is stowed away under a top roof cover of the vehicle. By unfolding the tent a large space is created especially by creating a lot of headroom. The particulars of the invented tent comprises that it may extend beyond the upper periphery of the campervan’s roof, i.e. extra tent space next to, in front of or behind the vehicle, thus creating even extra space. The invented tent is furthermore innovative because the tent is folded upwards by rotation. A hinge system is configured at the roof of the vehicle. When the tent is folded it is preferably closed off by a canopy, which may comprise a hard cover or a removable or hinged part of the roof of the vehicle. In unfolded position of the tent, the canopy may provide extra stability to the tent, extra privacy, and / or additional shelter from rain or sunshine for the occupants of the vehicle.The extra space extending beyond the periphery is preferably provided with a rigid support plate on which a bed may be installed, thus providing additional resting space for the occupants. When the tent is stowed away the support plate may be configured to form a kind of inner roof for the vehicle’s occupants. The bottom of the support plate may be configured with e.g. a roof lining for this purpose.

[0071] The support plate may be connected to the folding mechanism of the tent. In this embodiment it may initiate the unfolding motion of the tent when brought to extended space, and it may initiate the folding motion of the tent when brought back to its stowed position.

[0072] The roof tent construction may be on top of a closed roof of the vehicle. In this case access to the tent is made possible by for example a ladder mounted or mountable to the vehicle.

[0073] Alternatively the vehicle is provided with a roof opening wide enough to provide access by a user to the unfolded tent from the inside of the vehicle.

[0074] The invention proposes several methods of bringing the bed to the extended space, created by the unfolding of the tent.

[0075] A first method comprises that a support plate is rotatably connected to a side of the roof or a construction attached to the roof of the vehicle. After the tent is unfolded, or while the tent is unfolding, the support plate is flipped over, such as in 180 degrees from a stowed position to an open / extended position. In the open position, a mattress may be laid on the support plate to form a bed. Optionally the mattress may be attached to the support plate in upside down position, which removes out the need of laying a mattress on the support plate afterwards.

[0076] A second method comprises that a sliding mechanism is provided on the roof, such that the support plate does not change orientation when sliding in or out. This way, when configured as a bed, the bedding remains in place, thus allowing to keep the bed made, whether the tent is in in closed / folded or unfolded position. There is no need for laying a mattress afterward. The support plate is preferably slidable outward using rails.

[0077] A third method comprises a combination of flipping over of the support plate and horizontally sliding of the support plate. In this case the support plate may first be flipped over and then extended further outward from the periphery of the vehicle. Extra space may be provided by an unfolded tent with a bigger footprint.

[0078] Alternatively, the support plate is first extended horizontally and then flipped over.In the above described methods the support plate may be positioned in a default stowed position as close to the rooftop of the vehicle to decrease the height of the roof tent construction in stowed position as much as possible.

[0079] The support plate may, however, be lowered in a roof opening of the vehicle to lower the profile of the tent in stowed position even further.

[0080] By using a lifting mechanism, the support plate may be raised from a stowed position to an intermediate position before applying any of the previous extending methods for the support plate.

[0081] The tent comprises a folding mechanism, a tent canvas (a cloth), rods or ribs for providing shape and keeping the canvas taunt. The ribs and / or arches may be made of various materials, such as solid or inflatable material. The folding mechanism is configured for moving the ribs into place to maximize the volume of the tent. In a preferred embodiment, the tent is in a way unfolded like a fan shaped awning whereby the ribs rotate around a fixed rotation axis connected to the roof, a construction on the roof, or to the support plate. In unfolded position the support plate extends horizontally from the side (or from the front or back) of the vehicle and it may be constructed such that it holds it in this position, even with a load. However, to provide a secure stable support of the support plate, one or more vertical poles may be provided at the outside corners of the support plate. These poles may be installed manually, or may be collapsable and form part of the folding mechanism or support plate. These poles may also be telescopic, to save space and / or to compensate for an uneven ground on which they rest.

[0082] Straps may be provided to secure the tent canvas to the support plate and / or folding mechanism, when unfolded.

[0083] The tent canvas may be provided with one or more ventilation holes, which may be closed or opened at will.

[0084] A problem may occur when folding the tent back into its stowed position covering the roof opening. Collapsing of the ribs implies that the volume of the tent decreases rather rapidly. This may cause bulging of the tent canvas. This in turn may cause to get the tent canvas stuck between the cover and the vehicle’s roof when completely folded. To prevent this over pressure, holes or valves may be provide in the tent canvas. However, when these holes of valves are closed off by the user, we disclose an optional solution described as follows.

[0085] Spanning from one side to the other in the direction of the ribs, an elastic band may be provided or attached which pulls critical parts of the tent canvas inward. This way the tentcanvas will automatically fold in the right direction, being inward and thereby preventing the canvas from getting stuck in the mechanism and / or between the cover and the roof. Operating the unfolding and folding of the tent and / or the lifting of the roof cover may be performed manually by a user, and / or whole or partially automatically, controlled by the user. In the latter case the operation may be assisted by one or more electric motors, hydraulics or the like, whereby a power source may be configured.

[0086] FIGURE 1 shows an example construction 100 for unfolding and folding of a roof tent in closed position, using a folding arm 120 to lift a cover supporting beam 101. Roof mountable beam 101 is mountable to e.g. the roof of a vehicle. In closed position, and it forms the basis / frame of the construction 100. A telescopic strut 110 is pivotably connected to roof mountable beam 101 with pivot pin 111 at the rear of roof mountable beam 101. Extendable rod 113 of telescopic strut 110 is connected to a lifting guide member 124 by a pin-slot connection. Lifting guide member 124 is pivotably connected to a lower segment 120a of an inwards folding arm 120, which is shown more clearly in figure 4. Folding arm 120 is configured for lifting the front of cover supporting beam 140.

[0087] FIGURE 2 shows the construction of figure 1 in a slightly open position. To initiate the unfolding of folding arm 120, telescopic strut extends rod 113 from cylinder 112, preferably in an automated manner powered by an electric motor (not shown). First pin 103 is guided by slot 102 to the left in the figure. Then pin 103 is guided upwards to proceed in rotating lifting guide member 124 such that it pushes folding arm 120 upwards from roof mountable beam 101. By employing lifting guide member in this way, a dead center of folding arm may be overcome. Using a pin-slot configuration provides control over the movement sequence of lifting guide member 124.

[0088] FIGURE 3 shows the construction of figure 1 in a further open position, whereby lifting guide member 124 is further rotated and pushes in the direction of the arrow towards roof mountable beam 101.At the same time, folding arm 120 and cover supporting beam 140 are raised in direction of the vertical arrow. A scissoring rear lifting device 130 is configured for raising the rear of cover supporting beam to create pace when the tent is unfolded.

[0089] FIGURE 4 shows the construction of figure 1 in a mostly open position. Folding arm 120 is further unfolded, whereby segments 120a,b are pivotably connected by pivot pin 121.

[0090] FIGURE 5 shows the construction of figure 1 in a fully open, but not fully stable position. Segments 120a,b are not aligned, and when no force is exerted by telescopic strut 110on folding arm 120, the cover supporting beam under the weight of a supported cover (such as shown in figure 7) would collapse.

[0091] FIGURE 6 shows the construction of figure 1 in a fully open and stable position. To stabilize folding arm 120, telescopic arm 110 pushes segment 120a further into a stable position. The construction of pin-slot connection to lifting guide member 124 is such that in the folding sequence, whereby telescopic strut retracts rod 113, the lifting guide member is neatly stowed away. Figure 6 also shows how folding arm 120 is pivotably connected by pivot pins 122, 123 to respectively roof mountable beam 101 and cover supporting beam 140.

[0092] FIGURE 7 shows a construction using a telescopic strut to lift the cover supporting beam, wherein the cover supporting beam and attached cover are in fully open position after having moved in the rotational direction of the arrow. Telescopic strut 160 for cover supporting beam 140 is fully extended in the figure after having moved in direction of the upward directing arrow.

[0093] FIGURE 8 shows the construction of figure 7 with a fan out construction with tent arches halfway fanned out. The Fan out construction provides that a tent canvas (not shown in figures 7-9, but shown in figure 10) is unfolded and supported by tent arches 154, 155. At the same time a support plate 150 is flipped over in the direction of the arrow.

[0094] FIGURE 9 shows the construction of figure 7 with tent arches further fanned out. The figure shows how support plate 150 is pivotably connected to roof mountable beam 101 by pivot pin 119, and to folding arm 161 by pivot pin 151. First tent arch 154 is pivotably connected to folding arm 161 by pivot pin 152, and tent arch 155 is pivotably connected to folding arm 161 by pivot pin 153. Folding arm 161 is pivotably connected to roof mountable beam 101 and configured for being moved upwards by telescopic strut 162, which is pivotably connected to folding arm 161 at the rod’s end and pivotably connected to roof mountable beam 101 at the other end.

[0095] FIGURE 10 shows the construction of figure 7 with tent arches fully fanned out. Tent canvas segments 170a,b are fully taunted.

[0096] FIGURE 11 shows a construction using a telescopic strut 160 to lift cover supporting beam 140, wherein the cover supporting beam 140 and attached cover 141 are in fully open position and wherein a tent arch construction is configured on an extendable support plate 150. Support plate 150 may preferably be used as a support for a mattress.

[0097] FIGURE 12 shows the construction of figure 11 with a first tent arch fully raised and support plate 150 is extended in the direction of the horizontal arrow.FIGURE 13 shows the construction of figure 11 with an additional foldable tent arch halfway unfolded. By adding the second tent arch, additional head space may be created. Foldable tent arch 157 is comprised of two segments 157a,b which are pivotably connected. A third segment 170c of tent canvas 170 is folded now foldable tent arch 157 is not yet unfolded to the maximum.

[0098] FIGURE 14 shows the construction of figure 11 with the foldable tent arch unfolded to a maximum. Foldable tent arch is only allowed to unfold as its unfolding is limited by the length of third tent canvas segment 170c.

[0099] In this configuration, a type of canopy is created by the negative incline which prevents rain to enter the side of the tent canvas. In segment 170c a (plastic) window and or ventilation may for example be provided and this way this is kept clean from rai and blocks sunshine.

[0100] Further advantages of this construction comprise:

[0101] The canvas is pulled even further away from the sleeping area, which leaves more space at the shoulders for example, or provides space for storing some belongings.

[0102] Because tensioning may be done later, with little effort, an additional awning may be mounted at user height before raising the tent to its fully unfolded position..

[0103] Extending, unfolding, or folding can be done without tension at any time, precisely because the foldable tent arch provides the final tension, making unfolding much easier.

[0104] The term "substantially" herein, such as in "substantially ..." etc., will be understood by the person skilled in the art. In embodiments the adjective substantially may be removed. Where applicable, the term "substantially" may also include embodiments with "entirely", "completely", "all", etc. Where applicable, the term "substantially" may also relate to 90% or higher, such as 95% or higher, especially 99% or higher, including 100%. The term "comprise" includes also embodiments wherein the term "comprises" means "consists of”.

[0105] It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. Use of the verb "to comprise" and its conjugations does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those stated in a claim. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The article "a" or "an"preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The article "the" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. In the device claim enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A construction for a foldable tent comprising a tent canvas, the construction configured for unfolding and folding said canvas and for keeping the canvas taut when unfolded, the construction configured for being mounted on top of a vehicle, whereby the tent is configured for being unfolded from a closed position to an open position extending beyond the periphery of the roof and for being folded from the open position to the closed position within the periphery of the roof, characterized in that,the construction is configured with a support plate which is configured for being moved from a stowed position to an extended position, by flipping over or sliding outwards, substantially away from the periphery of the roof, while the tent is being unfolded or when the tent is unfolded, and which is configured for moving back into its stowed position before the tent is folded or while the tent is being folded.

2. The construction according to claim 1, characterized in that the construction comprises a cover configured for covering the tent when in closed position, and configured for being opened and closed, whereby a stationary roof mountable beam is mountable to the vehicle roof, and a cover supporting beam is configured for supporting the cover.

3. The construction according to claim 2, characterized in the cover supporting beam is rotatably connected near its front side at the top of a first inwards folding one-fold first folding arm which is rotatably connected at the front of the roof mountable beam, the cover supporting beam being rotatably connected at the rear to a scissoring rear lifting device which is rotatably connected to the rear of the roof mountable beam, the first folding arm configured for being unfolded and folded by an electrically actuated first telescopic strut which is engaged with a part of the first folding arm beneath the folding point, thereby respectively lifting and lowering the front of the cover.

4. The construction according to claim 3, characterized in that the first telescopic strut engages with the first folding arm through a lift guide member which is rotatably connected to the part of the first folding arm beneath the folding point, and to the first telescopic strut with a pin-slot connection, and which is configuredfor supporting lifting of the first folding arm beyond the dead center, by rotating the lift guide member which then pushes the first folding arm up from the guide track.

5. The construction according to claim 2, characterized in that the first telescopic arm is rotatably connected to the cover supporting beam at one end, and rotatably connected to the roof mountable beam at the other end, and configured for lifting the cover supporting beam by extending, and lowering the cover supporting beam by retracting.

6. The construction according to claim 2, characterized in that a fan out construction is rotatably connected to the front end of the roof mountable beam, the fan out construction comprising one or more tent arches which share the same rotation point at the roof mountable beam, and which are rotatably connected to the second folding arm, and which provides stability and space when the tent is unfolding and / or unfolded.

7. The construction according to claim 2, characterized in that a support plate is configured for being stowed beneath the cover when in closed position and for being flipped over when in open position, after lifting of the cover supporting beam.

8. The construction according to claim 7, characterized in that a second telescopic strut is configured for flipping the support plate over, by actuating a second inwards folding one-fold folding arm which is rotatably connected to the roof mountable beam at one end and rotatably connected to the support plate at the other end.

9. The construction according to claim 2, characterized in that the roof mountable beam is configured with a sliding mechanism which provides for extending a support plate beyond the periphery of the roof of the vehicle by guiding the support plate through one or more guide rails comprised in the roof mountable beam, thereby keeping the support plate in a horizontal position.

10. The construction according to claim 9, characterized in that the roof mountable beam further comprises the rear scissoring lifting device and a cover supporting beam lifting telescopic strut.

11. The construction according to claim 9, characterized in that the support plate is provided with a tent arch which is configured for being automatically raised when the support plate is extended as a result of retainment by a first segment of the tent canvas.

12. The construction according to claim 9, characterized in that the support plate is provided with a folding tent arch, which is configured for being automatically raised and at least partially unfolded when the support plate is extended as a result of retainment by a second segment of the tent canvas.

13. The construction according to claim 9, characterized in that the folding tent arch is raised and partially unfolded, wherein the raising is limited to a predetermined height by a third segment of the tent canvas, in such a way that the third segment is slanting upwards and forwards.

14. The construction according to claim 9, characterized in that the third segment is configured for creating extra space next to the support plate..

15. The construction according to claim 9, characterized in that the tent arches and / or other members which support the unfolding or stability of the tent comprise inflatable devices.

16. The construction according to claim 1, characterized in that the construction is configured for being provided with means to secure that the tent canvas is pulled inward when folding.

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