Tent Frame Reinforcement Assembly for Wind and Rain Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tent frames exhibit instability and structural deficiencies in complex outdoor environments due to uneven force distribution, inadequate anchoring, and insufficient resistance to wind and rain loads, leading to tilting, collapse, and connection loosening.
Innovation Solution
A reinforcement assembly for tent frames featuring a central main support rod with an extension rod, elastic members, and fastening ropes forms a balanced force distribution system, including a pre-tensioning mechanism and dynamic buffering to counteract external pressures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If simple modular frame structures are used, then device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but structural stability and load-bearing capacity deteriorate under complex outdoor environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the extension rod is inserted into the accommodating cavity of the main support rod, forming a telescopic reinforcement assembly. This nested design allows the reinforcement structure to be compact when not in use while providing extended support when deployed, effectively resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and stability enhancement.
Solution Approach 2:
The support rod is segmented into multiple components: the main support rod with accommodating cavity, the extension rod, and the elastic member. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while working together to provide enhanced structural stability without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
2Ease of operation
If ground stakes and guy ropes are used for anchoring, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates in special ground conditions like sand or permafrost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary anchoring mechanism that works in conjunction with traditional ground stakes and guy ropes. The elastic member and fastening ropes create an intermediate tensioning system that distributes anchoring forces more effectively, providing reliable anchoring in challenging ground conditions while maintaining the simplicity of traditional setup operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If larger tent spaces are designed, then adaptability is improved for multi-person usage, but load-bearing capacity and wind resistance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a vertical dimension to the support structure by implementing the telescopic extension rod that can extend upward from the main support rod. This vertical extension provides additional height and space for larger tents while maintaining structural strength through the elastic member and fastening rope system, effectively resolving the contradiction between space adaptability and load-bearing capacity.
4Ease of manufacture
If traditional frame structures are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but resistance to high-frequency alternating loads from sea breezes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic elements into the frame structure through the elastic member and slidable extension rod mechanism. These dynamic components allow the structure to flex and absorb high-frequency alternating loads from sea breezes, improving resistance to such loads while maintaining ease of manufacture through the use of standard elastic components and simple sliding mechanisms.
5Device complexity
If simple fastening mechanisms are used, then device complexity is reduced, but connection reliability deteriorates under prolonged outdoor exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action through the pre-tensioning mechanism where the elastic member is pre-configured to apply continuous tension to the fastening ropes. This preliminary tensioning action ensures that connections are constantly secured against loosening from wind and weather, improving connection reliability without requiring complex active fastening systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances structural stability and safety by evenly distributing forces, resisting wind and rain loads, and preventing deformation, thus improving the durability and reliability of tent frames in diverse terrains and weather conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic member positioned in a convergence area and connected to the extension rod, configured to generate a continuous pre-tension force when the tent frame is deployed, transmitting a tensioning force to the corner posts through the first fastening ropes
Implementation Method 2
a second elastic member positioned at a bottom of the first accommodating cavity and abutting against the extension rod, configured to generate an upward return force when the extension rod is pressed downward by an external force from a canopy, dynamically counteracting a downward pressure and inhibiting displacement of the extension rod
Implementation Method 3
an extension rod slidably inserted into the first accommodating cavity
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a reinforcement assembly for a tent frame and the tent frame, addressing the issue of instability under rainwater accumulation, strong winds, and complex terrain in existing structures. Through the insertion structure of a central main support rod and an extension rod, a first fastening rope is pre-tensioned by a first spring, connecting the four corner posts to form a vertical tension balance. A second fastening rope is horizontally tensioned between a post and the extension rod to enhance anti-tipping stability. A second spring at the bottom of the extension rod cushions the downward pressure of the canopy. This significantly improves rain load resistance and adaptability to a plurality of scenarios.