Retractable Tent Pole Segmentation for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tents with retractable roofs have long, non-foldable poles, resulting in large packaging sizes and inconvenient transportation.
Innovation Solution
A tent design featuring retractable poles with a connection mechanism allowing for folding, including a connection plate, bolts, and a sleeve and collar system to facilitate compact storage, along with a roof frame and tarpaulin configuration that enables easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If long non-foldable poles are used in a retractable roof tent, then the structural stability is improved, but the packaging size increases and transportation convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is divided into multiple segments (first pole section and second pole section) that can be detached from each other. This segmentation allows the pole to be folded into a compact configuration for storage while maintaining full structural integrity when assembled, directly resolving the contradiction between stability and packaging size.
Solution Approach 2:
The pole transitions from a static non-foldable structure to a dynamic foldable structure through the addition of a connection mechanism. The pole can change its configuration between extended (for use) and folded (for storage) states, enabling it to adapt to different functional requirements and resolve the contradiction between maintaining stability and reducing packaging volume.
2Strength
If long non-foldable poles are used in a retractable roof tent, then the structural strength is improved, but the transportation convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the pole into detachable sections with a connection mechanism, the design maintains structural strength during use while enabling easy folding for transportation. The segmented structure allows the pole to be disassembled into a compact form for transport and reassembled to full strength for use.
Solution Approach 2:
The pole is transformed from a static strong but unwieldy structure to a dynamic system that can adapt its configuration. The connection mechanism enables the pole to transition between a strong extended state for use and a compact folded state for transportation, significantly improving ease of operation during transport.
3Volume of moving object
If a connection mechanism is added to enable pole folding, then the packaging size is reduced and transportation convenience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pole is segmented into two main sections with a connection mechanism that uses standard fastening components (screw connections with nuts and bolts). This segmentation approach reduces packaging size while keeping the added complexity manageable through the use of simple, well-understood mechanical fastening rather than complex locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanism is designed to provide dynamic folding capability with minimal added complexity. The mechanism allows easy attachment and detachment of pole sections through straightforward mechanical operations, achieving the desired functionality without introducing overly complex systems.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a tent having a retractable roof. A plurality of poles extend substantially perpendicular to the ground. A roof frame is fastened to the plurality of poles and a tarpaulin is attached on the roof frame. At least one of the plurality of poles is divided into an upper pole and a lower pole, and a connection mechanism detachably connects the upper pole and the lower pole.