Semi-Conic Tent Structure for Faster Setup and Modular Expansion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional bone-style arch structure tents are complicated to set up, time-consuming, and costly, with high production costs, and require complex adjustments and additional components like bone poles, support pods, and guy ropes.
Innovation Solution
A semi-conic tent design featuring a single support frame with a square or curved pole, fixed at both ends to the ground, and a conical outer tent that encloses a conical space, along with a connecting structure for stability, and an extension tent formed by connecting multiple semi-conic tents, which simplifies setup and enhances wind and rain resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If traditional bone style arch structure tent is used, then tent provides stable supporting structure, but setup process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The tent support structure is segmented into independent modular components: a removable inner support frame and an outer tent body. The inner frame can be assembled separately and inserted into the outer tent, allowing users to set up the structural support first and then attach the canopy, significantly simplifying the overall setup process while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The complex bone poles and multiple support pods are extracted and replaced with a simplified single central pole structure. The inner support frame is designed as a removable component that can be taken out independently, reducing the number of parts users need to handle during setup while still providing adequate structural support.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional bone style arch structure tent is used, then tent provides stable supporting structure, but production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inner support frame and outer tent body are merged into an integrated assembly where the inner frame fits precisely within the outer tent structure. This merging reduces the total number of separate components that need to be manufactured, assembled, and packaged, thereby lowering production costs while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The single central pole structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, acts as an anchor point for the outer tent, and serves as a mounting point for the inner support frame. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying manufacturing and reducing production costs.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional bone style arch structure tent is used, then tent provides comprehensive support, but requires multiple components increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple complex components such as bone poles, support pods, and guy ropes are extracted and replaced with a simplified single central pole and inner frame structure. The inner support frame can be removed and stored separately, reducing the number of permanent components in the tent system while maintaining adequate stability during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner support frame is designed as a dynamic, removable component rather than a fixed permanent structure. Users can assemble and disassemble the inner frame as needed, allowing the tent to adapt between different configuration states (fully assembled for stability, partially disassembled for storage or transport) without compromising overall stability when deployed.
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AI summary
A semi-conic tent and an extension tent, wherein the semi-conic tent includes a support frame, a first tent cloth, a first fixing piece, a second fixing piece and a connecting structure. The support frame is a square frame or a curved frame, and the support frame is provided at least one; both ends of the support frame are respectively fixed on ground through the first fixing piece; one side of the first tent cloth is connected with the support frame, and other side is fixed on the ground through the second fixing piece; the first tent cloth is capable of enclosing a conical space; the connecting structure is arranged opposite to the first tent cloth. An extension tent comprises at least two semi-conic tents. Adopting the above technical solutions, with simple structure, it is easy for users to set up a tent or an extension tent quickly.