Modular Tent Base Folding Structure for Portable Camping Setup

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tents face challenges with large bases that are cumbersome to carry and chaotic electric wire layouts that deteriorate user experience.

Innovation Solution

An outdoor tent with a modular base featuring detachable modules that fold into a box structure for easy transportation and a wiring channel to organize electric wires.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the base area is increased to improve camping comfort, then the user experience is improved, but the base becomes cumbersome and difficult to carry

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebase areaVSAvoidportability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The base is divided into multiple detachable modules that can be assembled in different configurations. When not in use, the modules can be disassembled and stored separately, significantly reducing the space required for carrying and storage while maintaining a large base area when assembled for camping.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If electric wires are laid out to provide electrical power, then electrical functionality is achieved, but the chaotic wire layout deteriorates user experience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical functionalityVSAvoiduser experience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A wire management system with channels and receiving chambers is introduced as an intermediary structure. This system guides and organizes electric wires along designated paths, preventing chaotic layouts while maintaining electrical functionality. The wires are routed through channels in the base modules and can be neatly stored in receiving chambers when not in use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12571231B2Outdoor tent with a modular base
Publication Date: 2026.03.10 HANGZHOU YIXIANG TECH RES & DEV CO LTD
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  • US12571231B2 patent drawing
  • US12571231B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An outdoor tent with a modular base includes a main body and a base, the main body being detachably arranged on the base. The base includes a first module and several splicing modules, said several splicing modules being detachably connected to the periphery of the first module, and the first module can be folded to form a box structure, and said several splicing modules can be independently folded and stored in the box formed by the first module. When the base is in the storage state, the first module is folded to form a box structure in which items can be placed, and the second module, third module, fourth module and fifth module are folded and accommodated in the box formed by the first module, reducing space occupation during transportation, improving utilization rate of user space during transportation, and making it easy to carry and transport.