CA1330414C - Ice fishing tent - Google Patents
Ice fishing tentInfo
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- CA1330414C CA1330414C CA 556840 CA556840A CA1330414C CA 1330414 C CA1330414 C CA 1330414C CA 556840 CA556840 CA 556840 CA 556840 A CA556840 A CA 556840A CA 1330414 C CA1330414 C CA 1330414C
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
- E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
- E04H15/001—Hunting, fishing huts or the like
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Ice fishing tents are generally too complicated in terms of structure and operation. A relatively simple ice fishing tent includes a skeletal frame structure defined by rectangular top and bottom frames with crossbars extending between the sides thereof. two pairs of parallel, Bisectional uprights connected to spaced apart crossbars, one pair being located between the other pair, whereby the uprights can be folded flat between the sides of the top and bottom frames, hinges interconnecting the sections of the uprights, the hinges permitting complete folding of the sections and rotation of the sections relative to each other to an outwardly bowed condition to lock the tent in the erect position, a seat pivotally connected to the bottom sections of the narrower pair of uprights and to a third crossbar for movement from a collapsed base position to an erect elevated position, and a cover defined by a pair of panels interconnected by a sleeve, the panels defining the sides of a carrying cover in the collapsed condition, and forming the top and bottom of the tent in the erect condition, the sleeve defining the sides and ends of the tent in the erect condition, and the panels having handles on one side for carrying the device in the collapsed condition.
Ice fishing tents are generally too complicated in terms of structure and operation. A relatively simple ice fishing tent includes a skeletal frame structure defined by rectangular top and bottom frames with crossbars extending between the sides thereof. two pairs of parallel, Bisectional uprights connected to spaced apart crossbars, one pair being located between the other pair, whereby the uprights can be folded flat between the sides of the top and bottom frames, hinges interconnecting the sections of the uprights, the hinges permitting complete folding of the sections and rotation of the sections relative to each other to an outwardly bowed condition to lock the tent in the erect position, a seat pivotally connected to the bottom sections of the narrower pair of uprights and to a third crossbar for movement from a collapsed base position to an erect elevated position, and a cover defined by a pair of panels interconnected by a sleeve, the panels defining the sides of a carrying cover in the collapsed condition, and forming the top and bottom of the tent in the erect condition, the sleeve defining the sides and ends of the tent in the erect condition, and the panels having handles on one side for carrying the device in the collapsed condition.
Description
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This invention relates to a tent, and in particular to an ice fishing tent.
The use of skeletal frames and canvas skins or covers in ice fishing tents is by no means new. Examples of such structures are described, for example in ~anadian Patent No.
310,556, which issued to L.D. Kaufman on April 21, 1931, and United States Patents Nos. 2,781,766, which issued to W.C.
Krieger on February 19, 1957; 2,811,977, which issued to W.L.
McClish on November 5, 1957; 3,131,704, which issued to W.E.
Shimon on May 5, 1964; 3,509,891, which issued to E.L. De Bolt on May 5, 1970 and 3,874,398, which issued to R.E. Hendrickson on April 1, 1975.
In general existing or patented devices are somewhat complicated and/or difficult to manufacture. It will be appreciated that such devices should be as simple as possible, both in terms of structure and in operation. These conditions are not always met by the prior tent structures. Accordingly, in spite of the relatively large amount of activity in this field, a need still exists for a simple ice fishing tent.
The object of the present invention is to attempt to meet the above defined need by providing a structurally simple ice fishing tent device, which has relatively few movable parts, and which is~easy to erect, collapse and carry.
Accordingly, the invention relates to a collapsible, portable ice fishing tent comprising first and second skeletal, ~ :
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rectangular frame means for defining the top and base of the tent; a pair of first crossbar means extending between and rotatable relative to the sides of said first frame means proximate each end thereof; a pair of second crossbar means extending between and rotatable relative to the sides of said second frame means proximate each end thereof; a first pair of parallel, spaced apart, bisectional upright means extending between one said first crossbar means and one said second crossbar means;
a second pair of parallel, spaced apart, bisectional upright means extending between the other said first crossbar means and the other said second crossbar means between said first upright means, whereby, in the folded condition, both of said :~
second upright means are located between said first upright ~-means and the frame is folded substantially flat, and, in the erect condition, both pairs of upright means are extended to define the corners of a skeletal frame.
The invention will be described in greater detail :
with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention, and wherein: "
~;: 20 Figure 1 is a plan view of a tent frame in accordance :: with the present invention in the collapsed condition;
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Figures 2 and 3 are perspective views of the frame of Fig. 1 in partially erect conditions;
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This invention relates to a tent, and in particular to an ice fishing tent.
The use of skeletal frames and canvas skins or covers in ice fishing tents is by no means new. Examples of such structures are described, for example in ~anadian Patent No.
310,556, which issued to L.D. Kaufman on April 21, 1931, and United States Patents Nos. 2,781,766, which issued to W.C.
Krieger on February 19, 1957; 2,811,977, which issued to W.L.
McClish on November 5, 1957; 3,131,704, which issued to W.E.
Shimon on May 5, 1964; 3,509,891, which issued to E.L. De Bolt on May 5, 1970 and 3,874,398, which issued to R.E. Hendrickson on April 1, 1975.
In general existing or patented devices are somewhat complicated and/or difficult to manufacture. It will be appreciated that such devices should be as simple as possible, both in terms of structure and in operation. These conditions are not always met by the prior tent structures. Accordingly, in spite of the relatively large amount of activity in this field, a need still exists for a simple ice fishing tent.
The object of the present invention is to attempt to meet the above defined need by providing a structurally simple ice fishing tent device, which has relatively few movable parts, and which is~easy to erect, collapse and carry.
Accordingly, the invention relates to a collapsible, portable ice fishing tent comprising first and second skeletal, ~ :
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rectangular frame means for defining the top and base of the tent; a pair of first crossbar means extending between and rotatable relative to the sides of said first frame means proximate each end thereof; a pair of second crossbar means extending between and rotatable relative to the sides of said second frame means proximate each end thereof; a first pair of parallel, spaced apart, bisectional upright means extending between one said first crossbar means and one said second crossbar means;
a second pair of parallel, spaced apart, bisectional upright means extending between the other said first crossbar means and the other said second crossbar means between said first upright means, whereby, in the folded condition, both of said :~
second upright means are located between said first upright ~-means and the frame is folded substantially flat, and, in the erect condition, both pairs of upright means are extended to define the corners of a skeletal frame.
The invention will be described in greater detail :
with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention, and wherein: "
~;: 20 Figure 1 is a plan view of a tent frame in accordance :: with the present invention in the collapsed condition;
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Figures 2 and 3 are perspective views of the frame of Fig. 1 in partially erect conditions;
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Figure 5 is a perspective view of a tent in accordance with the present invention in the collapsed, transport or carrying condition; and Figure 6 is a perspective view of the tent of Fig.
5 in the fully erect position.
With reference to the drawings, the ice fishing tent I of the present invention includes a skeletal frame generally I indicated at 1 (Figs. 1 to 4) for supporting a cover 2 (Figs.
¦ 5 and 6). The frame 1 is defined by a rectangular top frame 3 with rounded corners, and a similar rectangular bottom frame 1 4. A pair of crossbars 5 extend between the sides 6 of the 1 top frame 3 near the ends 7 thereof. A second pair of crossbars 8 extend between the sides 10 of the bottom frame 4 near the ends 11 thereof. The crossbars 5 and 8 are rotatably mounted in the frames 2 and 3 by means of pins 12.
A pair of bisectional uprights 15 extend from one upper crossbar 5 to the lower crossbar 8 vertically aligned therewith at one end of the frame 1. Each upright 15 is defined ~ by upper and lower sections 16 and 17, respectively which are ~
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pivotally interconnected end-to-end by a generally C-shaped hinge 19 and pins 20. Similarly, a pair of bisectional uprights 22 extend from the other upper crossbar 5 to the lower crossbar ~1 8 verticlaly aligned therewith. The uprights 22 include upper and lower sections 24 and 25, respectively which are pivotally interconnected by hinges 27 and pins 28.
The uprights 15 and 22 are parallel to each other _ I _ '"`''''',','',-'"'''.','',','.'','' '.""`';' ' - 1~30~i4 and to the sides 6 and 10 of the top and bottom frames 3 and 4, respectively. The uprights 22 are located between the uprights 15, so that the top and bottom frames 3 and 4 can readily be folded into a collapsed condition (Fig. 1) in which the frames 3 and 4 abut and the uprights 15 and 22 lie therebetween. The hinges 19 and 27 are generally U-shaped in cross section, and open outwardly. Thus, the uprights 15 and 22 can be folded double (Fig. l) or unfolded completely to an erect condition in which the sections 16 and 17 at one end, and 24 and 25 at the other end are bowed outwardly slightly to lock the frame 1 in the erect condition.
A third crossbar 30 is rotatably mounted between the sides 10 of the bottom frame 4 near one crossbar 8. One end of each of a pair of legs 31 is connected to the crossbar 30, so that in the collapsed condition of the frame 1, the legs 31 lie between and beneath the uprights 15 and 22. The other ends of the legs 31 are pivotally connected to the inner end of a rectangular seat frame 33. The outer end of the seat frame 33 is pivotally connected to the bottom sections 25 of 20 the uprights 22 by pins 34 (one shown - Figs. 2 to 4). The seat is completed by a cover 36 attached to the frame 34. Cables 37 extend between the legs~31 and the pins 34 for limiting opening movement of the frame 1 and rotation of the seat relative to the uprights 22 in the erect condition.
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Referring to Figs. 5 and 6, the cover 2 includes a pair of panels 39 and 40, which define the top and bottom :
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of the tent in the erect condition (Fig. 6) and the sides of a casing for carrying the frame 1 in the collapsed condition (Fig. 5). For such purpose, a handle 41 extends outwardly from one side of each of the panels 39 and 40. A sleeve 42 extends between the panels 39 and 40, and is connected thereto ~ around the entire peripheries of the panels. The sleeve 42 3I forms the sides 43 and ends 44 of the tent. A portion of one side is cut to define a flap 46. A zipper 47 is provided on the free edge of the flap 46 for closing the latter.
3 10 The entire frame structure, seat legs 31 and frame 33 are formed of lightweight metal tubes. The cover is formed of nylon or another lightweight synthetic material.
In use, the tent (Fig. 5) can be carried in the same manner as a briefcase or artist's portfolio. In order to erect the tent, the handles 41 are separated and the zipper 47 is opened. The frames 3 and 4 are pushed apart to cause the uprights to move from the collapsed condition (Fig. 4). In the latter condition, the hinges 19 and 27 lock the tent in the erect position. When the procedure i5 reversed, the sleeve 42 is -folded between the panels 39 and 40 and between the frames 3 and 4. The result is a relatively thin, readily portable package.
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Figure 5 is a perspective view of a tent in accordance with the present invention in the collapsed, transport or carrying condition; and Figure 6 is a perspective view of the tent of Fig.
5 in the fully erect position.
With reference to the drawings, the ice fishing tent I of the present invention includes a skeletal frame generally I indicated at 1 (Figs. 1 to 4) for supporting a cover 2 (Figs.
¦ 5 and 6). The frame 1 is defined by a rectangular top frame 3 with rounded corners, and a similar rectangular bottom frame 1 4. A pair of crossbars 5 extend between the sides 6 of the 1 top frame 3 near the ends 7 thereof. A second pair of crossbars 8 extend between the sides 10 of the bottom frame 4 near the ends 11 thereof. The crossbars 5 and 8 are rotatably mounted in the frames 2 and 3 by means of pins 12.
A pair of bisectional uprights 15 extend from one upper crossbar 5 to the lower crossbar 8 vertically aligned therewith at one end of the frame 1. Each upright 15 is defined ~ by upper and lower sections 16 and 17, respectively which are ~
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pivotally interconnected end-to-end by a generally C-shaped hinge 19 and pins 20. Similarly, a pair of bisectional uprights 22 extend from the other upper crossbar 5 to the lower crossbar ~1 8 verticlaly aligned therewith. The uprights 22 include upper and lower sections 24 and 25, respectively which are pivotally interconnected by hinges 27 and pins 28.
The uprights 15 and 22 are parallel to each other _ I _ '"`''''',','',-'"'''.','',','.'','' '.""`';' ' - 1~30~i4 and to the sides 6 and 10 of the top and bottom frames 3 and 4, respectively. The uprights 22 are located between the uprights 15, so that the top and bottom frames 3 and 4 can readily be folded into a collapsed condition (Fig. 1) in which the frames 3 and 4 abut and the uprights 15 and 22 lie therebetween. The hinges 19 and 27 are generally U-shaped in cross section, and open outwardly. Thus, the uprights 15 and 22 can be folded double (Fig. l) or unfolded completely to an erect condition in which the sections 16 and 17 at one end, and 24 and 25 at the other end are bowed outwardly slightly to lock the frame 1 in the erect condition.
A third crossbar 30 is rotatably mounted between the sides 10 of the bottom frame 4 near one crossbar 8. One end of each of a pair of legs 31 is connected to the crossbar 30, so that in the collapsed condition of the frame 1, the legs 31 lie between and beneath the uprights 15 and 22. The other ends of the legs 31 are pivotally connected to the inner end of a rectangular seat frame 33. The outer end of the seat frame 33 is pivotally connected to the bottom sections 25 of 20 the uprights 22 by pins 34 (one shown - Figs. 2 to 4). The seat is completed by a cover 36 attached to the frame 34. Cables 37 extend between the legs~31 and the pins 34 for limiting opening movement of the frame 1 and rotation of the seat relative to the uprights 22 in the erect condition.
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Referring to Figs. 5 and 6, the cover 2 includes a pair of panels 39 and 40, which define the top and bottom :
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of the tent in the erect condition (Fig. 6) and the sides of a casing for carrying the frame 1 in the collapsed condition (Fig. 5). For such purpose, a handle 41 extends outwardly from one side of each of the panels 39 and 40. A sleeve 42 extends between the panels 39 and 40, and is connected thereto ~ around the entire peripheries of the panels. The sleeve 42 3I forms the sides 43 and ends 44 of the tent. A portion of one side is cut to define a flap 46. A zipper 47 is provided on the free edge of the flap 46 for closing the latter.
3 10 The entire frame structure, seat legs 31 and frame 33 are formed of lightweight metal tubes. The cover is formed of nylon or another lightweight synthetic material.
In use, the tent (Fig. 5) can be carried in the same manner as a briefcase or artist's portfolio. In order to erect the tent, the handles 41 are separated and the zipper 47 is opened. The frames 3 and 4 are pushed apart to cause the uprights to move from the collapsed condition (Fig. 4). In the latter condition, the hinges 19 and 27 lock the tent in the erect position. When the procedure i5 reversed, the sleeve 42 is -folded between the panels 39 and 40 and between the frames 3 and 4. The result is a relatively thin, readily portable package.
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Claims (4)
1. A collapsible, portable ice fishing tent comprising first and second skeletal, rectangular frame means for defining the top and base of the tent; a pair of first and second crossbar means extending between and rotatable relative to the sides of said first frame means extending between and rotatable relative to the sides of said second frame means proximate each end thereof; a first pair of parallel, spaced apart, bisectional upright means extending between one said first crossbar means and one said second crossbar means; a second pair of parallel, spaced part, bisectional upright means extending between the other said first crossbar means and the other said second crossbar means between said first upright means, hinge means interconnecting the sections of the first and second upright means enabling movement of said upright means from the collapsed condition, in which the two sections of each upright means lie flat against each other, and the second upright means are located between said first upright means when the frame is folded substantially flat, to the extended or erect position, in which the upright means are extended to define the corners of a skeletal frame and are bowed slightly outwardly to lock the tent in the erect condition; seat means; third crossbar means extending between the sides of said second frame means between said second crossbar means; leg means connecting one end of said seat means to said third crossbar means;
and pin means pivotally connecting the other end of said seat means to lower sections of one pair of upright means, whereby, when the tent is in the collapsed condition, the seat lies in the horizontal position between said upright means, and when the tent is in the erect condition, the seat is in the horizontal position above said second frame means and extends inwardly from between said one pair of upright means.
and pin means pivotally connecting the other end of said seat means to lower sections of one pair of upright means, whereby, when the tent is in the collapsed condition, the seat lies in the horizontal position between said upright means, and when the tent is in the erect condition, the seat is in the horizontal position above said second frame means and extends inwardly from between said one pair of upright means.
2. An ice fishing tent according to claim 1, including cable means extending between said leg means and said pin means for limiting movement of said seat means relative to said upright means.
3. An ice fishing tent according to claim 1, including cover means carried by said first and second frame means, said cover means comprising first and second parallel panel means for defining said panel means, whereby, when the tent is collapsed, the panel means define the sides of a cover for carrying the tent, and, when the tent is erect, the panel means define the tent top and bottom, and the sleeve defines the sides thereof.
4. An ice fishing tent according to claim 3, including handle menas on one side of each said panel means, whereby, when the tent is in the collapsed condition, said handle means are juxtaposed to facilitate carrying of the tent.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 556840 CA1330414C (en) | 1988-01-19 | 1988-01-19 | Ice fishing tent |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 556840 CA1330414C (en) | 1988-01-19 | 1988-01-19 | Ice fishing tent |
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| CA1330414C true CA1330414C (en) | 1994-06-28 |
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| CA 556840 Expired - Fee Related CA1330414C (en) | 1988-01-19 | 1988-01-19 | Ice fishing tent |
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