Fence Automatic Tent Skeleton Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automatic retractable tents rely on elastic mechanisms for unfolding and folding, posing safety risks during manual handling and self-folding, necessitating a safer and more reliable automatic solution.
Innovation Solution
A fence type automatic tent design featuring a skeleton supporting plate with stop bosses, an elastic force storage member, and a locking assembly that allows for automatic unfolding and secure locking in an unfolded state, reducing manual handling risks and enhancing safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If elastic mechanisms are used for automatic unfolding and folding, then assembly and disassembly convenience is improved, but safety risk increases due to self-folding and manual handling hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the elastic mechanism from the automatic tent system, removing the source of uncontrolled self-folding while retaining manual operation capability. The skeleton supporting plate and locking assembly are designed to function without elastic forces, eliminating the safety hazard while preserving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking assembly is designed to be engaged before the tent is fully assembled, and the skeleton supporting plate is pre-positioned with stop bosses that prevent accidental folding. This preliminary locking action ensures safety before the tent becomes operational.
2Ease of operation
If manual folding is implemented, then control over folding process is improved, but safety risk remains due to manual handling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The locking assembly acts as an intermediary mechanism between the user and the tent skeleton. Instead of directly manipulating the skeleton components, the user operates the locking assembly which then controls the folding and unfolding process, reducing manual handling risks.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking assembly is designed to automatically secure the skeleton supporting plate in place once positioned, eliminating the need for continuous manual intervention. The stop bosses on the skeleton supporting plate work with the locking assembly to self-secure the structure during folding operations.
3Productivity
If automatic unfolding mechanism is used, then assembly speed is improved, but risk of uncontrolled self-folding increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic unfolding mechanism using elastic forces is completely removed from the design. The tent requires manual assembly without automatic elastic-driven unfolding, eliminating the risk of uncontrolled self-folding while maintaining reasonable assembly speed through simplified manual operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The skeleton supporting plate is pre-designed with stop bosses and connection structures that guide the assembly process. These preliminary structural features ensure that components align correctly during manual assembly, preventing misalignment or accidental folding while maintaining assembly efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and efficient automatic unfolding and locking of the tent skeleton, minimizing the risk of self-folding and manual handling hazards while maintaining compact storage and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
an upper end portion of the tent skeleton assembly is provided with an elastic force storage member which supports the stop bosses such that the tent skeleton assembly is in an unfolded state
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a fence type automatic tent, including a tent main body and a skeleton supporting plate arranged at a top end of the tent main body. The skeleton supporting plate is provided with a skeleton fixing plate and a locking switch handle in sequence. The locking switch handle is fixedly connected with the skeleton supporting plate. A periphery of the skeleton supporting plate extends outwards to form several stop bosses. To unfold the fence type automatic tent, a user presses the middle locking switch handle to separate the skeleton fixing plate from the skeleton supporting plate, so that an entire tent skeleton assembly can automatically spread under the action of an elastic force storage member.