High-ceiling tent frame with X-shaped supporting poles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tent frames are complex to set up, reduce entrance height, lack internal hanging space, and fail to prevent water accumulation during rainy days due to centralized pole structures and lack of internal support poles.
Innovation Solution
A high-ceiling tent frame design featuring multiple vertical poles, center and supporting pole groups that form X-shapes for stability and hanging space, along with water accumulation prevention mechanisms like slidable connecting pieces and compression springs to tighten tent fabric and prevent water pooling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If conventional tent frames use centralized pole structures between two vertical posts, then the frame structure is simplified, but the entrance height is reduced and internal hanging space is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the tent frame into multiple independent supporting pole groups distributed around the perimeter, with each group containing scissors-shaped connecting poles. This segmentation allows the entrance height to be determined by vertical posts rather than centralized poles, while the internal space gains hanging capability through the distributed pole groups.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional tents lack internal support poles, then the frame structure is simpler, but the capability to hang items inside is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting pole groups serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the tent fabric, create internal hanging space through their X-shaped configuration, and enable item hanging capability. Each pole group acts as a universal element that simultaneously achieves structural and functional requirements.
3Productivity
If conventional tents use simple pole structures, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the setup time increases due to complexity in assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The scissors-shaped connecting poles are designed to be movable and foldable, allowing the entire supporting pole group to be collapsed into a compact form for easy transport and rapid deployment. The pivotal connections enable quick expansion from a folded state to a fully deployed supporting structure without requiring complex tools or procedures.
4Reliability
If conventional tents have poles centralized between vertical posts, then the frame is easier to manufacture, but water accumulation cannot be prevented on rainy days
Solution Approach 1:
The invention places supporting pole groups at specific locations around the tent perimeter, creating localized high points that prevent water accumulation in those areas. The distributed arrangement ensures that rainwater does not pool between vertical posts, as each pole group creates a localized drainage path and structural elevation.
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
The design provides a stable structure with increased internal space for hanging items and prevents water accumulation by dispersing pressure and using mechanisms to keep the tent fabric tight and dry.
Implementation Method 1
a spring arranged between the center pole and the center fixed connecting base, the spring pushing the center pole upwards when the tent frame is unfolded
Implementation Method 2
a spring arranged between the center pole and the center fixed connecting base
Implementation Method 3
vertical pole slidable connecting bases installed on pole bodies of the vertical poles and slidable along the pole bodies of the vertical poles
Implementation Method 4
each first connecting pole unit comprises two first connecting poles pivotally connected to each other and forms an X-shape when the tent frame is unfolded
Data Source
AI summary
A high-ceiling tent frame includes one or more frame units. Each frame unit includes three or more vertical poles and a center pole connected by supporting pole groups. Each frame unit also includes vertical pole fixed and slidable connecting bases installed at the vertical poles, and center fixed and slidable connecting bases installed at the center pole. Each supporting top pole group includes one or more first connecting pole units pivotally connected to each other. Each first connecting pole unit includes two first connecting poles pivotally connected to each other and forms an X-shape when the tent frame is unfolded. Adjacent frame units are connected to each other by sharing at least two vertical poles.