Outdoor Louver Tent Embedded Fitting System Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing outdoor louver tent designs face challenges in assembly complexity, stability, and aesthetic appearance due to intricate connecting structures and the need for welding, which increases manufacturing costs and complicates maintenance.

Innovation Solution

The design incorporates an embedded fitting system with an expansion locking structure, allowing for easy alignment and mounting of perimeter beams and leg pipes without welding, and features a rotary shaft and lock slot base for quick assembly and disassembly of louver plates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a conventional connecting structure with numerous screws is used between the upright post and the perimeter beam, then the connection strength is improved, but the assembly complexity increases and ease of assembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection strengthVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated connecting structure. The connecting structure integrates screw fastening, positioning, and limiting functions into one unified component that attaches the perimeter beam to the upright post, eliminating the need for multiple separate screws and simplifying the assembly process while maintaining connection strength

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting structure is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical fastening through screws, positional alignment through integrated positioning features, and movement limitation through built-in limiting mechanisms. This multi-functional design reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies assembly

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Stability of the object's composition

If welding components are added to the tent structure, then the mounting stability is improved, but the manufacturing process complexity increases due to additional welding and grinding steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing process simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces welding-based mechanical connections with a purely mechanical fastening system using screws and connecting structures. This substitution eliminates the need for welding and grinding processes, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining mounting stability through robust mechanical fastening and integrated reinforcing features

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Strength

If support members are added for reinforcement in the beam and post assembly, then the mounting strength is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to exposed support members

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting strengthVSAvoidaesthetic appearance
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the support function with the aesthetic surface of the upright post by integrating reinforcing features directly into the post's structure. The reinforcing grooves and embedded connecting structures are incorporated into the post's design, providing structural support while maintaining a clean, uncluttered appearance without exposed support members

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If numerous bolts are mounted vertically for fastening the perimeter beam, then the connection reliability is improved, but the alignment difficulty increases affecting assembly convenience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates preliminary positioning features directly into the connecting structure and beam design, such as pre-aligned positioning holes and guiding features. These features are built-in during manufacturing, allowing for automatic alignment during assembly and eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures while maintaining connection reliability through multiple fastening points

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4497894A1Outdoor louver tent
Publication Date: 2025.01.29 LINHAI TAIJI CRAFTS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses an outdoor louver tent, including a leg pipe and a perimeter beam frame, wherein the perimeter beam frame includes a plurality of perimeter beams; an upper part of the leg pipe is mounted in fit with an adjacent perimeter beam; a louver tent top is disposed inside the perimeter beam frame; a perimeter beam accommodation groove is disposed at the upper part of the leg pipe; at least one perimeter beam mounting wall is disposed on the perimeter beam accommodation groove; an embedded portion is disposed on a side wall at one end of the perimeter beam; the embedded portion is mounted in fit with the perimeter beam mounting wall by means of an assembly component; the assembly component includes an embedding chamber and an embedded body; the embedded body is embedded in the embedding chamber; an expansion chamber is disposed inside the embedded body; and the expansion chamber is in fit with an expansion member. The present invention optimizes the design of the assembly component; in combination with the expansion member and an expansive locking structure, the entire louver tent is convenient to assemble and mount, and has a good operation performance.