CN112955617B

CN112955617B - Portable room with ceiling pocket

Info

Publication number: CN112955617B
Application number: CN201980072570.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: M·C·卡特
Original assignee: International Ez Up Co ltd
Current assignee: International Ez Up Co ltd
Priority date: 2018-11-02
Filing date: 2019-11-01
Publication date: 2023-01-31
Anticipated expiration: 2039-11-01
Also published as: WO2020101916A1; CN112955617A

Abstract

A portable room is presented. The portable room includes a plurality of sides and a roof attached to the plurality of sides. The portable room also includes a plurality of pockets integral with the roof. Each pocket is configured to receive an insert, such as an air filter. The portable room can be attached to a structure such as a portable shelter.

Description

Portable room with ceiling pocket

Technical Field

Certain aspects of the present application generally relate to a foldable structure that folds.

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims priority from U.S. patent application No.16/670,937 entitled "PORTABLE ROOM with canopy pocket" filed on 2019, month 10, 31, entitled "PORTABLE ROOM with canopy pocket", claiming the right of U.S. provisional patent application No.62/754,822 filed on 2018, month 11, 2, entitled "PORTABLE ROOM with canopy pocket" and filed on 2019, month 4, 29, entitled "PORTABLE ROOM", filed on part of U.S. application No. 16/397,982 entitled "PORTABLE ROOM", claiming priority from U.S. provisional patent application No.62/754,855 filed on 2018, month 4, 30, entitled "PORTABLE ROOM", the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Background

Portable rooms such as tents or curtain rooms can be transported and assembled at various locations for various purposes. For example, a tent can be used for camping. As other examples, a curtain room may be used to shade a user while providing a view of the surrounding environment. In yet another example, the room can be set up for crime scene investigation, medical treatment, and/or as a clean area.

A typical portable room includes a fabric constructed with rods, ropes, and stakes. Conventional portable rooms use lightweight fabrics for ease of transport. It may be desirable for various reasons for the pocket to be integral with the ceiling. The pocket can accommodate a filter for the filtration system. The pockets can also be used for other purposes, such as skylights.

Disclosure of Invention

In one aspect of the present application, a method is disclosed. The method includes separating an edge of a bottom portion of the pocket from a portion of a ceiling of the portable room. The method also includes inserting the filter into the pocket via an opening created between the rim and a portion of the ceiling.

Another aspect of the present application relates to a portable room in combination with a frame. The frame includes a plurality of legs for supporting a roof structure including an inner truss and an outer truss. The portable room includes a plurality of sides, one or more of which are attached to one of the legs of the frame. The portable room also includes a roof attached to the plurality of sides. The portable room further includes a plurality of pockets integral with the roof. Each pocket receives an insert.

In other aspects of the present application, a portable room is disclosed. The portable room includes a plurality of sides. The portable room also includes a roof attached to the plurality of sides. The portable room further includes a plurality of pockets integral with the roof. Each pocket receives an insert.

The features, nature, and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference characters identify correspondingly throughout.

Drawings

Fig. 1A and 1B illustrate examples of shelters with various structures attached to a frame.

Fig. 2 illustrates an example of elements of a multipoint fixed attachment system according to aspects of the present application.

Fig. 3 illustrates an example of a connector of a multipoint fixed attachment system according to aspects of the present application.

Fig. 4A and 4B illustrate an example of elements of a multipoint fixed attachment system according to aspects of the present application.

Fig. 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, and 7 illustrate examples of foldable frames according to aspects of the present application.

Fig. 8, 9A, and 9B show examples of portable rooms.

10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E illustrate examples of portable rooms according to aspects of the present application.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a portable shelter having a plurality of filters according to aspects of the present application.

Fig. 12, 13, and 14 illustrate examples of filters and pockets according to aspects of the present application.

Fig. 15 illustrates an example of a portable shelter with a removable floor according to aspects of the present application.

Fig. 16 illustrates an example of a roof strip in accordance with aspects of the present application.

Fig. 17 illustrates a flow diagram of a method in accordance with aspects of the present application.

Detailed Description

The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein can be practiced. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of the various concepts. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that these concepts may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring such concepts.

Based on the present teachings, one skilled in the art should appreciate that the scope of the present application is intended to cover any aspect of the present application, whether implemented independently or in combination with any other aspect of the present application. For example, an apparatus may be implemented or a method may be practiced using any number of the described aspects. Moreover, the scope of the present application is intended to cover apparatuses or methods practiced using additional structure, functionality, or structure and functionality in addition to or other than the various aspects of the present application set forth. It should be understood that any aspect of the disclosed application may be embodied by one or more elements of a claim.

The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects.

Although specific aspects are described herein, many variations and permutations of these aspects fall within the scope of the present application. Although some benefits and advantages of the preferred aspects are mentioned, the scope of this application is not intended to be limited to a particular benefit, use, or purpose. Rather, aspects of the present application are intended to be broadly applicable to different technologies, system configurations, networks, and protocols, some of which are illustrated by way of example in the figures and the following description of the preferred aspects. The detailed description and drawings are merely illustrative of the present application and do not limit the scope of the present application, which is defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

Fig. 1A shows an example of a typical shelter 100 having side walls 101 and side skirts 106 attached to legs 104. The side walls 101 and side skirts 106 may be formed of a fabric material such as a polyester fabric. As previously discussed, the side walls 101 and side skirts 106 can be directly attached to the legs 104 or perimeter truss via connectors, such as fasteners attached to straps. These connections are weak and not tight. Therefore, the side wall 101 and the side skirt 106 easily sag or become disconnected from the leg 104. Additionally or alternatively, banners, flags, and/or other types of dressing (dressing) can be mounted to the legs and/or frame. By way of example, half-wall 110 could also be mounted to leg 104. Fig. 1B shows another example of a shelter structure 150 with a banner 180 and banner 190 that can be mounted to the legs 154.

As shown in fig. 1A and 1B, the side wall 101, side skirt 106, banner 180 and banner 190 are visible from the exterior of the shelter 100. The side wall 101, side skirt 106, banner 180 and banner 190 can be printed with information on both sides. There is still unused space on the interior of the shelter dome, such as the ceiling. The space inside the canopy dome can still be used to provide information (e.g., advertising). Conventional fastening systems do not provide a system for attaching structures such as flags and banners to the interior of a shelter.

It is desirable to provide a system to improve the ability of customers to attach various structures to a shelter. Aspects of the present application are directed to a multi-point attachment system that provides multiple points in a shelter to securely fasten structures such as banners, side skirts, tents, and the like to the frame of the shelter. According to aspects of the present application, the multi-point attachment system provides a solution for customers to attach different structures to the inside and/or outside of the frame.

In one configuration, the multipoint attachment system provides attachment points at the center of the canopy as well as at the corners of the canopy. Of course, aspects of the present application are not limited to providing attachment points at the center and all corners, as various configurations may be contemplated based on customer needs.

Some shelters can have a roof structure that rises with a telescoping header. The header can be connected to a bracket (e.g., a center bracket) having a plurality of slots. The slot may receive an end of the top beam and an end of the truss link. In one configuration, one or more attachment points are provided at the central support.

Fig. 2 illustrates an example of a center bracket 200 in accordance with aspects of the present application. As shown in fig. 2, one end of the top beam 220 is coupled to the central slot 202 of the central bracket 200. The end of the header 220 may be secured to the central socket 202 via a pin 222 or other type of fastener. The central slot 202 can be a square slot for receiving an end of the header 220. Of course, based on the shape of the header 220, the central slot 202 can have other shapes, such as a circle or other parallelogram.

In addition, the center bracket 200 includes a plurality of side slots 206 extending from the main body of the center bracket 200. In one configuration, each slot is substantially at right angles to an adjacent slot 206. Fig. 2 shows a central support 200 having four slots 206. Aspects of the present application are not limited to a center cradle 200 having four slots 206, as more or fewer slots 206 are contemplated.

Each socket 206 is coupled to the truss link 204 via a pin 222 or other type of fastener. The truss links 204 can pivot within the corresponding slots 206. In one configuration, to allow the truss link 204 to pivot when coupled to the socket 206, the socket 206 includes three sides (e.g., two arms 216 and a base 218). Further, as shown in fig. 2, a handle 208 is attached to each slot 206. In one configuration, the handle 208 is u-shaped and attached to the outside of the base 218. The inboard side of the base 218 refers to the side adjacent to the truss link 204. Aspects of the present application are not limited to handles having a u-shape, and other designs for allowing fasteners 210 or other devices to be attached to the handle are contemplated. Aspects of the present application are not limited to attaching the handle 208 to the outside of the base 218, and it is contemplated that the handle 208 may be attached to other portions of the center bracket 200.

As shown in fig. 2, a fastener 210 is attached to the handle 208. By way of example, the fastener 210 can be a hook, snap, clip, or other type of structure to couple with the handle 208 of the socket 206. The opening 214 of the fastener 210 can receive a connector from a cosmetic, such as a wall, sidewall, skirt, banner, and/or banner. That is, opening 214 is designated to receive a strap or material attached to a dress, such as a wall, sidewall, skirt, banner, and/or banner.

Fig. 3 illustrates an example of a fastener 300 according to aspects of the present application. In one configuration, a fastener 300 is provided for attaching an outfit or structure to an attachment point, such as a handle of a bracket. As shown in fig. 3, the fastener 300 includes a hook portion 302 that is bent at the top of the fastener 300. A portion of the fastener 300 extends outwardly at the nose of the hook portion 302 to form a V-shaped end 304 for the fastener 300. As previously described, the fastener 300 is adapted to clip onto the handle of the bracket. The V-shaped end 304 improves the ability of the fastener 300 to be retained (e.g., attached) to a handle, such as the handle 208, by a grip (e.g., attachment) of a multi-point attachment system.

Further, as shown in fig. 3, in one configuration, the strap 306 extends through an opening 308 of the fastener 300. An opening 308 can be defined in the rectangular end 310 of the fastener 300. Of course, aspects of the present application are not limited to fasteners 300 having rectangular ends 310, as other shapes are contemplated. The band 306 can be sewn (e.g., attached) to a decorative material such as a sidewall or skirt. Aspects of the present application are also contemplated to connect the strap 306 to materials of other structures, such as tents, banners, interior walls extending along the roof of a canopy, or any other type of make-up (e.g., structures/fabrics/materials). In one configuration, the length of the band 306 is adjustable.

As previously described, the center bracket can include attachment points (e.g., handles) for a multi-point attachment center. In one configuration, the attachment points are defined on leg supports of the shelter. The attachment points on the leg support can be provided as an alternative or in addition to the attachment points of the central support. Fig. 4A and 4B illustrate examples of different views of a leg support 400 according to aspects of the present application. Fig. 4A shows a first view (e.g., front view) of the leg rest 400, and fig. 4B shows a second view (e.g., back view) of the leg rest 400. The second view is opposite the first view. As shown in fig. 4A and 4B, a leg support 400 is attached to a leg 402 of the foldable frame. That is, the slots 420 of the leg bracket 400 receive the ends of the legs. The leg 402 can be attached to the socket 420 via a pin or other attachment (not shown).

The leg support 400 includes a plurality of slots 404 extending outwardly from a body 412 of the leg support 400. Each slot 404 can be substantially at right angles to adjacent slots 404. Aspects of the present application are not limited to two slots 404 as shown in fig. 4A and 4B; the leg support 400 can have one or more slots 404. For example, in one configuration, the leg support 400 includes only one slot 404 extending outwardly from the body 412 of the leg support 400.

An end of the link member 408 is received in each slot 404 of the leg bracket 400. The ends of the link member 408 are pivotally connected to the slots 404. Specifically, the ends of the link member 408 can be attached to the socket via a peg 424 or other attachment. The slot 404 of the leg support 400 includes two arms 416. Since the top and bottom of each slot 404 of the leg bracket 400 are not defined, the link member 408 can pivot in an upward or downward direction.

In one configuration, a handle 410 (e.g., an attachment point) is defined below each slot 404. A first end of the handle 410 may be attached to the bottom of one arm 416 of the socket 404 and a second end of the handle 410 can be attached to the body 412 of the leg support 400. Each handle 410 may be adapted to receive a fastener 414. As previously discussed, the fastener 414 is adapted to be connected to the material of the structure via a strap or other type of connector. The leg support 400 is not limited to receiving a link member and may receive a telescoping rod member or other structure of the canopy frame.

Fig. 5A illustrates an example of a frame of a shelter 500 according to aspects of the present application. The shelter 500 can be a modular folding shelter, such as a display booth. As shown in fig. 5A, the frame has four sides 504 and four corners. Each side 504 may be substantially perpendicular to one or more adjacent sides 504. Of course, aspects of the present application are not limited to frames having four sides and four corners, as other configurations, such as three sides and three corners, are also contemplated. In addition, adjacent sides 504 may be connected at an angle greater or less than 90 degrees. The frame can be foldable. In other constructions, the frame is stationary.

In one configuration, a leg 508 is provided at each corner to build the frame. The legs 508 can be telescoping (e.g., extendable). That is, each leg 508 can include a telescoping lower section 520 extending from a hollow upper section 522. The telescoping lower section 520 can be slidably disposed within the telescoping upper section 522. Each telescoping lower section 520 has a leg 540 for engaging the ground. In addition, perimeter truss framework 550 is connected to legs 508 via

braces

524, 526 to stabilize and support the framework of canopy 500. The perimeter truss frame 550 can also be referred to as a peripheral truss frame.

Perimeter truss frame 550 can include a plurality of outer truss links 552 and a plurality of inner truss links 554. Two outer truss links 552 can form an outer truss link pair. The outer truss links 552 of each outer truss link pair can be pivotally connected to each other at cross-links 536, such as in a scissors configuration. In one configuration, a first end of each outer truss link 552 is pivotally connected to leg 508 via leg bracket 524 or sliding bracket 526. That is, a first end of one outer truss link 552 of each outer truss link pair is pivotally connected to a socket of the leg bracket 524. Each slot of the leg support 524 can include an attachment point (e.g., a handle) for receiving a fastener (see fig. 4A-B). The first end of the other outer truss link 552 of each outer truss link pair can be pivotally connected to the slot of the sliding bracket 526 such that one outer truss link 552 of an outer truss link pair is slidably connected to a corresponding leg 508. The second end of each outer truss link 552 can be connected to the second end of the other outer truss links 552 at outer joint 530. The external fitting 530 can be a three-way fitting.

As shown in fig. 5A, two inner truss links 554 can be pivotally connected at cross-links 536 to form an inner truss link pair. The two inner truss links 554 can be pivotally connected, such as in a scissor configuration. In one configuration, a first end of a first inner truss link 554 is pivotally connected to a second end of two outer truss links 552 at an outer joint 530. The second end of the first inner truss link 554 of each inner truss link pair is pivotally connected to the top slide member 518. In addition, a first end of a second inner truss link 554 of each inner truss link pair is pivotally connected to a second end of both outer truss links 552 at outer joint 530. The second end of the second inner truss link 554 of each inner truss link pair is pivotally connected to the socket of the center bracket 528. Each slot of the central bracket 528 can include an attachment point (e.g., a handle) for receiving a fastener (see fig. 2).

The shelter 500 can include a header 532 for supporting a roof structure (not shown), such as a canopy. The top beam 532 can be attached to the center bracket 528. The top slide 518 is also slidably attached to the top beam 532. In one configuration, the push rods 534 are telescoping (e.g., extendable) from the top beam 532. That is, the top beam 532 can be hollow such that the push rod 534 can extend upward from the top beam 532. The ram 534 can be slidably disposed within the headpiece 532. Additionally, the top bar 534 can include a top bracket 538 for engaging a roof structure, such as a roof.

The top bracket 538 can also include attachment points. In one configuration, the sail banner can be attached to an attachment point on the top bracket 538 and an attachment point on one or more of the leg brackets 524. Additionally or alternatively, the sail banner can be attached to other components of the canopy. The sail banner can be used to display information on the interior of the shelter 500. In one configuration, roofing material may be placed on the canopy 500. In this configuration, the roof structure is placed over the sail banner so that only the roof structure is visible from the exterior of the shelter 500, while both the roof structure and the sail banner are visible from the interior of the shelter 500.

Fig. 5A illustrates an example of a sliding mount 526 according to aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 5A, the leg 508 passes through an opening in the sliding bracket 526. The pin 502 is used to engage the sliding bracket 526 with an opening in the leg 508 to hold the sliding bracket 526 in a desired position. Sliding bracket 526 includes one or more slots 542 for engaging the ends of a truss link, such as outer truss link 552. The truss links can pivot within the slots 542. In one configuration, the sliding mount 526 includes one or more attachment points of a multi-point attachment system.

Aspects of the present application are not limited to two external truss link pairs per side. The number of outer truss link pairs per side can be less than or greater than two. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the first side 560 of the canopy 566 can include three outer truss-link pairs 564, and the second side 562 can include two outer truss-link pairs 564. In this example, canopy 566 can include a plurality of roof beams 568. The remainder of the frame of canopy 566 is similar to the frame of canopy 500 of fig. 5A. For the sake of brevity, the elements of canopy 566 of FIG. 5B that are identical to the elements of canopy 500 of FIG. 5A will not be discussed in detail.

Aspects of the present application are not limited to the canopy of fig. 5A and 5B, as other types of shelters can be used with the multipoint attachment system. Fig. 6A illustrates an example of a frame for a shelter 600 having a peaked roof in accordance with aspects of the present application. The shelter 600 can be a modular folding shelter, such as a stand. As shown in fig. 6A, the canopy 600 has four sides 604 and four corners. Each side portion 604 can be substantially perpendicular to one or more adjacent side portions 604. Of course, aspects of the present application are not limited to a shelter 600 having four sides and four corners, as other configurations are also contemplated. The canopy 600 can be collapsible.

In one configuration, a leg 608 is provided at each corner to build the shelter 600. The legs 608 can be telescoping (e.g., extendable). That is, each leg 608 can include a telescoping lower section 624 extending from a hollow upper section 622. A telescoping lower section 624 can be slidably disposed within the hollow upper section 622. A slider 628, such as one having a pull pin, can be used to extend the telescoping lower section 624 from the hollow upper section 622. Each telescoping lower section 624 has a leg 640 for engaging the ground. In addition, a perimeter truss frame 616 is connected to the legs 608 for stability and support.

Perimeter truss frame 616 can include a plurality of outer truss links 612. Two pivotally connected outer truss links 612 can form an outer truss link pair. The outer truss links 612 of each outer truss link pair can be pivotally connected to each other at cross-links 636, such as in a scissor configuration. In one configuration, a first end of each outer truss link 612 is pivotally connected to the leg 608 via a sliding bracket 664 or a leg bracket 668. In particular, a first end of one of the outer truss links 612 of each outer truss link pair can be pivotally connected to a slot of the sliding bracket 664. The first ends of the other outer truss links 612 of each outer truss link pair can be pivotally connected to the slots of the leg brackets 668 such that each outer truss link 612 is pivotally connected to a respective leg 608. The leg support 668 and/or the sliding support 664 can include one or more attachment points (see fig. 4A-B). The second end of each outer truss link 612 can be connected to the second ends of the other outer truss links 612 at outer joints 630.

As shown in fig. 6A, the frame can include a plurality of upper top truss links 614 and lower top truss links 632. The first end of each upper top truss link 614 is pivotally connected to a leg bracket 668. The second end of each upper top truss link 614 can be pivotally connected to the top center bracket 606. The central bracket 606 can include one or more attachment points of a multi-point attachment system. Each upper top truss link 614 can further include a top joint 638 such that the first and

second portions

614a, 614b of each first top truss link 614 are collapsible. A first end of the lower top truss link 632 can be pivotally connected to the upper top truss link 614 at a truss joint 634. The second end of the lower top truss link 632 can be pivotally connected to a slot of the sliding bracket 664. Each slot of the sliding bracket 664 can include a handle for receiving a fastener.

The lower top truss links 632 can provide support for the respective (e.g., adjacent) upper top truss links 614. The upper roof truss links 614 form a pinnacle for supporting a roof structure (not shown), such as a roof. Lower top truss link 632 and/or upper top truss link 614 can be made of a rigid material or a flexible material. The truss linkage can form a dome roof, a pyramid roof, or other type of roof.

Fig. 6B illustrates an example of a frame of a shelter 650 having a dome-shaped roof in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The frame of canopy 650 is similar to the frame of canopy 600 of fig. 6A. For the sake of brevity, the elements of canopy 650 of fig. 6B that are identical to the elements of canopy 600 of fig. 6A will not be discussed in detail.

As shown in fig. 6B, the frame can include a plurality of upper top truss links 652 and lower top truss links 654. A first end of each upper top truss link 652 is pivotally connected to the leg rest 602. The leg support 602 can include a handle on each slot (see fig. 4A-4B). A second end of each upper top truss link 652 can be pivotally connected to a dome center stand 656. Each upper top truss link 652 can further include a joint 658 such that first portion 652a and second portion 652b of each upper top truss link 652 is collapsible. A first end of the lower top truss link 654 can be pivotally connected to the upper top truss link 652 at a joint 660. The second end of the lower top truss link 654 can be pivotally connected to a slot in the sliding bracket 664.

Lower top truss links 654 can provide support for respective (e.g., adjacent) upper top truss links 652. Upper top truss link 652 and lower top truss link 654 form a dome for supporting a roof structure (not shown), such as a canopy. The lower top truss link 654 and upper top truss link 652 can be flexible materials. For example, the lower top truss link 654 and upper top truss link 652 can be flexible poles, such as composite fiber poles. This flexibility improves wind resistance.

As an example, a tent shelter, such as a cubic tent, a pavilion, or a roofed structure, may be built within shelter 650. In one configuration, the tent shelter can have a cuboid shape, and the sides of the tent shelter can be attached to attachment points on the leg supports 602. Further, the straps can be attached to the roof of the structure and the attachment points of the dome center stand 656. The dome of the shelter 650 can then be covered with roof fabric. The flexibility of upper top truss link 652 and the connection between the roof of the tent shelter and the dome of shelter 650 improve the wind resistance of the structure. Aspects of the present application are not limited to the construction of tent shelters in shelters with flexible top truss links, as tent shelters can be constructed in any type of shelter with a multipoint attachment system.

Fig. 7 shows an example of the shelter in a partially collapsed position. As shown in fig. 7, a perimeter truss link assembly 700 having a plurality of perimeter truss pairs of link members 706 is connected to each leg 702. Each perimeter truss pair includes a first link member 708 and a second link member 710 pivotally connected together, such as in a scissor configuration. The first and

second link members

708, 710 have inner and

outer ends

712, 714. An outer end 714 of each first link member 708 is connected to an upper end of one leg 702 via a leg bracket 720, and an outer end 714 of each second link member 710 is connected to a sliding leg bracket member 716 so as to be slidably connected to the leg 702. The interior ends 712 can be pivotally connected to each other. Each leg 702 can include a hollow upper section 726 slidably disposed within and a telescoping lower section 728 having a foot section 770 for ground engagement. An end 722 of each leg 702 is connected to a leg mount 720.

As previously discussed, conventional portable rooms such as tents can be assembled by building up fabric using poles, piles, and/or ropes. Fig. 8 shows an example of a conventional portable room 800. As shown in fig. 8, portable room 800 includes fabric 802 and pole 808. Each rod 808 can include a plurality of interlocking rod members. The rods 808 are assembled by interlocking rods. Of course, the rods 808 can be interlocking or can be a single piece. The rod 808 can be flexible to create an arch in the fabric 802. Further, the rod 808 can be attached to the fabric 802 via a tube in the fabric 802 or via other attachments. Each end of the rod 808 may be secured to the ground via a pile (not shown). Finally, to increase stability, a rope (not shown) can be attached to the fabric 802 and the ground.

As known to those skilled in the art, building a conventional portable room 800 via pole 808 is cumbersome and time consuming. In addition, the conventional portable room 800 can have a low profile (e.g., low height). This low profile can reduce instability caused by wind or other factors. However, the low profile of the portable room 800 reduces the amount of space available.

To increase the amount of space, the length of the stem 808 can be increased to provide a higher dome shape for the portable room 800. A higher dome shape can increase the amount of space within the portable room 800. However, as camber increases, wind stability decreases. Additionally or alternatively, the footprint of the portable room 800 can be increased. That is, the perimeter of the fabric 802 can be increased. However, as the footprint increases, wind stability decreases.

In some cases, to increase the amount of space and also reduce assembly time, conventional portable rooms may be attached to a buildable frame. Fig. 9A shows an example of a conventional portable room 900 attached to a erectable frame 902 (e.g., a foldable frame). The frame 902 can include a plurality of legs 908 and a plurality of top links 912. Each leg 908 is attached to a top link 912 via a joint 914. Additionally, top link 912 can be connected to central bracket 916.

As shown in fig. 9A, the walls 904 and roof 906 of the portable room 900 are attached to a frame 902. In particular, each edge of two adjacent walls 904 is attached to a leg 908 of the frame 902. The edges can be attached to the legs 908 via fasteners 910. Additionally, roof 906 is attached to top link 912 via fasteners 910.

The center of the roof 906 can be attached to a center bracket 916 via a center fastener 918. The center fastener 918 can latch to the center bracket 916. Alternatively, the central fastener 918 can be tied together with the fastener of the central support 916. In this example, the roof 906 extends at an upward angle similar to the angle of the apex of the frame 902. However, the angle of the roof 906 and the apex can be substantially flat. A canopy (not shown) can be placed over the top linkage 912 to provide additional protection against various factors. The top link 912 of the frame 902 is made of a rigid tube such as metal or fiberglass. That is, top link 912 is not flexible.

Fig. 9B shows other examples of conventional portable rooms 950 attached to a buildable frame 954 (e.g., a foldable frame). The frame 954 can include a plurality of legs 958 and a plurality of top links 960. Each leg 958 is attached to a top link 960 via a joint 962. In addition, the top link 960 can be connected to a central bracket 964.

As shown in fig. 9B, walls 952 and roof 970 of portable room 950 are attached to frame 954. Specifically, each edge of two adjacent walls 952 is attached to a leg 958 of the frame 954. The legs 958 and top link 960 can pass through a tube 972. In this example, the center of roof 970 is not attached to center bracket 964. As shown in fig. 9B, the roof 970 extends at an upward angle similar to the angle of the apex of the frame 954. The top link 960 is made of a rigid tube, such as metal or fiberglass. That is, top link 960 is not flexible.

Although the

portable rooms

900, 950 of fig. 9A-9B may provide additional space compared to the portable room 800 of fig. 8, the

portable rooms

900, 950 may be unstable due to their contours (e.g., height). Additionally, the rigidity of the

top linkages

912, 960 may reduce the wind resistance of the

portable rooms

900, 950 whether or not a canopy is placed over the pinnacle. Thus, the

portable rooms

900, 950 may topple in high winds.

Aspects of the present application are directed to a portable room and shelter with improved wind resistance. Further, aspects of the present application reduce assembly time based on the use of various brackets provided on the frame of the shelter.

In one configuration, a flexible center strap connects the roof of the portable room to the top linkage of the frame for improved wind resistance. The connection between the portable room and the top linkage via the flexible center strap provides flexibility to the portable room and the frame, thereby improving wind resistance.

Fig. 10A illustrates an example of an assembled portable room 1000 in accordance with aspects of the present application. As shown in fig. 10A, at block 1020, a portable room 1000 is placed within an area defined by a portable shelter 1012. The frame of the portable shelter includes a plurality of legs 1002, perimeter truss links 1004, and flexible top links 1006 (see fig. 6B). The canopy 1008 can be placed over the perimeter truss linkages 1004 and the top linkages 1006.

In one configuration, flexible strap 1010 is attached to the roof of portable room 1000. When the portable room 1000 is assembled, the flexible band 1010 can be attached to one or more top links 1006. At block 1030, the flexible band 1010 is attached to the two flexible top links 1006. The end of flexible band 1010 may split into a first arm 1010A and a second arm 1010B. Each

arm

1010A, 1010B may be attached to a different top link 1006. The

arms

1010A, 1010B can also be attached to a handle (not shown) of the central bracket 1014 (see FIG. 5A). Of course, flexible band 1010 can include more than two arms. In other constructions, the flexible band 1010 is a single piece. Each end of the flexible band 1010 includes a fastener for attaching to a handle of the flexible top link 1006 or the central bracket 1014.

By attaching flexible strap 1010 to the handle of flexible top link 1006 or central support 1014, the wind resistance of the portable room is increased based on the flexibility of flexible strap 1010 and flexible top link 1006. The flexible top link 1006 can also be attached to a rigid top link (see fig. 6A). After attaching the flexible strap 1010 to the flexible top link 1006, the other parts of the portable room 1000 can be attached to a portable canopy 1012.

As shown in fig. 10B, the roof tape 1022 may be attached to the flexible top link 1006. The portable room 1000 can include a plurality of rooftop belts 1022. For example, portable room 1000 can include four roof strips 1022. Each roof strip 1022 can be defined on the edges of the roof and sidewalls of the portable room 1000.

Additionally, as shown in fig. 10C, upper edge straps 1026 can be attached to the perimeter truss linkage 1004. One or more upper edge straps 1026 can be attached to each upper corner of the portable room 1000. The upper corner can be defined as the area where two adjacent side walls are attached to the roof. For example, the portable room 1000 can include an upper edge band 1026 at each upper corner. The upper edge band 1026 can be attached to the perimeter truss link 1004 via fasteners 1028. The upper edge band 1026 can also be attached to a handle (not shown) of the leg support (see fig. 5A).

Further, as shown in fig. 10D, a plurality of edge straps 1034 can be attached to each leg 1002. An edge tape 1034 can be wrapped around each leg 1002. The edge strip 1034 can use hook fasteners, hook and loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO) ^TM ) Or other type of fastener, is attached to each leg 1002. An edge band 1034 can be defined on the edge where two adjacent sidewalls 1032 meet.

As shown in fig. 10D, the sidewalls 1032 can be substantially opaque. In one configuration, as shown in FIG. 10E, a mesh curtain 1050 may be defined on one or more sidewalls 1032 of the portable room 1000. For example, as shown in FIG. 10E, a mesh curtain 1050 is defined on each sidewall 1032. One or more of the mesh curtains 1050 may be configured to open and close. For example, zippers can be provided on the mesh curtain 1050 to open and close the mesh curtain 1050 to allow access to the interior region of the portable room 1000.

In other configurations, the sidewalls 1032 can be air tight. That is, the sidewalls 1032 can provide a sealed enclosure so that the components within the portable room 1000 do not risk entering the external environment of the portable room 1000. The air-tight portable room 1000 can be used as a forensic laboratory (e.g., a crime scene laboratory). The airtight portable room 1000 can also be used as a clean room. In this example, the input hose can provide water to the shower inside the portable room 1000, and the drain hose can drain water from the inside of the portable room 1000. The portable room 1000 can have many other uses. The dimensions of the portable room 1000 are not limited to those disclosed herein. The portable room 1000 can be larger or smaller.

As discussed, it may be desirable to integrate a compartment (e.g., a pocket) into the ceiling of a portable room. In one configuration, to improve air quality, the pocket receives a filter. In particular, the filter can be used for dust suppression and improving air quality. Air quality refers to the air quality within or around a portable room.

Fig. 11 illustrates an example of a portable room 1100 with an air filtration system in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 11, the air filtration system can include a vent 1102 and a vent fan 1120. The vents 1102 can be integral with one or more walls 1116 of the portable room 1100. Vent 1102 can be used to remove air from portable room 1100. The vent 1102 can have a cylindrical shape and can extend outward from the wall 1116.

The ventilation fan 1120 can be directly attached to the ventilation opening 1102. Alternatively, the ventilation fan 1120 may be attached to the ventilation opening 1102 via an air duct 1122. That is, one end of the air duct 1122 is attached to the vent 1102, and the other end of the air duct 1122 is attached to the vent fan 1120. The vent 1102 or air conduit 1122 can be wrapped around the opening of the ventilation fan 1120. The ventilation fan 1120 can be used to draw air out of the portable room 1100 or blow air into the portable room 1100. The ventilation fan 1120 is not limited to the type of ventilation fan 1120 shown in fig. 11, and other types of ventilation fans 1120 are also contemplated.

In other configurations, the vent 1102 is attached to an air conditioner 1130. The air conditioner 1130 can be used to regulate the temperature within the portable room 1100. For example, the air conditioner 1130 may reduce the temperature within the portable room 1100. In other configurations, the vent 1102 can be attached to a heater to increase the temperature within the portable room 1100. The heater can be the same device as the air conditioner 1130. A heater and/or air conditioner 1130 can be attached to the vent 1102 via an air conduit 1122.

As shown in fig. 11, a plurality of pockets 1104 can be integral with a roof 1106 of portable room 1100. Aspects of the present application are not limited to the number of pockets 1104 in fig. 11, and more or fewer pockets 1104 can be used. Roof 1106 refers to the top of the exterior of portable room 1100, while the ceiling refers to the top of the interior of portable room 1100. The pockets 1104 can have a uniform size, such as 14 "by 14". In one configuration, the pocket 1104 receives a filter 1108. The filter 1108 can be any type of material that filters a gas, such as air. For example, the filter 1108 may be a mesh air filter, an electrostatic polypropylene air filter, a synthetic air filter, an activated carbon air filter, a polyester air filter, or other type of air filter.

When air is blown into the interior of the portable room 1100 via the vent 1102, the air rises up and out of the portable room 1100 via the pocket 1104. The filter 1108 in each pocket 1104 filters particles from the air exiting the portable room 1100. This may be desirable if the air within portable room 1100 is not clean. For example, if the portable room 1100 is used as a clean room, the air within the portable room 1100 can be toxic. Thus, the air should be filtered before it leaves the portable room 1100 so that the toxic air does not affect the environment surrounding the portable room 1100.

In some cases, the portable room 1100 can be used as a clean room (e.g., a crime scene laboratory). Thus, the air entering the room 1100 should be filtered. In this example, as air is drawn from the interior via the vent 1102, new air can enter the interior via the pocket 1104. In this configuration, new air can be filtered via the filter 1108 of the pocket 1104. The pockets 1104 can be referred to as filter pockets.

Aspects of the present application are not limited to the use of the portable room 1100 as a clean room or clean room. The portable room 1100 can have other uses. For example, when camping in a dusty environment, it may be desirable to filter the air entering portable room 1100. As another example, at a work site, such as a construction site, the portable room 1100 can be used as an office, and thus, it may be desirable to filter the air entering the portable room 1100.

As shown in fig. 11, the portable room 1100 can include a mesh material 1110 as part of a door 1112 and a mesh material 1110 as part of a window 1114. Air can also flow into and out of the interior via the mesh material 1110. In one configuration, the filter 1108 can be integral with the mesh material 1110. In other configurations, the mesh material 1110 can be covered to prevent air from entering or exiting the interior via the mesh material 1110. The mesh material 1110 can be defined on the other side of the portable room 1100 and is not limited to the side shown in fig. 11.

The fabric of the walls 1116 and roof 1106 may be non-porous so as to restrict air from entering and exiting the interior via the pockets 1104. In one configuration, portable room 1100 does not include mesh material 1110 on the sides, such that each side is opaque.

As shown in fig. 11, a strap 1150 can be attached along the junction of the wall 1116 and the roof 1106. Strap 1150 can be used to attach a portable room to a frame, such as the frame of a shelter. In fig. 11, the attachment point of each strap 1150 and canopy is shown as a circle.

In addition, side straps 1152 can be attached to the junction of adjacent walls 1116. Side straps 1152 can be used to attach the portable room to a frame, such as the frame or legs of a shelter. The side band 1152 can be attached to material extending from the junction of adjacent walls 1116. The portable room 1100 can also include a floor strip 1154 attached to the floor of the portable room and the junction of two adjacent walls 1116. The floor strip 1154 can be attached to the ground or to a shelter, such as a leg of the shelter. The length of the straps 1150, side straps 1152, and floor straps 1154 can be adjustable. Each of the

straps

1150, 1152, 1154 can include an attachment device, such as a hook, to attach to a structure, such as a canopy leg, canopy truss link, canopy brace, or other type of structure.

The portable room can also include a roof strip 1160. In one configuration, roof strip 1160 includes a pair of annular strips and a pair of hook strips. The endless belt can encircle the structure, such as the internal truss links of the shelter. The hook strip can be attached to a structure, such as an internal truss linkage or a roof rail support.

Fig. 12 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a pocket 1200 for receiving a filter according to aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 12, the pocket can be integral with the ceiling 1202 and roof 1204 of the portable room. That is, the pocket 1200 is an opening in the space created between the roof 1204 and the ceiling 1202. The pocket can include an opening (not shown in fig. 12) for insertion of the filter. The opening can be a zipper opening or other type of opening.

The bottom of the pocket 1200 can be substantially flush with the ceiling 1202. The top of the pocket 1200 can be substantially flush with the roof 1204. Air from outside the portable room may enter the interior of the portable room via the pocket 1200. Alternatively, air from inside the portable room can enter outside the portable room via the pocket 1200.

Fig. 13 illustrates an example of inserting a filter 1300 into a pocket 1302 according to aspects of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 13, filter 1300 can be inserted into pocket 1302 via opening 1304 of pocket 1302. That is, the pocket 1302 can include three walls 1306 and an opening 1304. Opening 1304 represents a space between the ceiling and the roof that provides access to pocket 1302.

In one configuration, an opening wall (not shown) covers the opening. The bottom edge 1308 of the open wall is attached to the ceiling of the portable room. When the bottom edge 1308 is separated from the ceiling, an opening is created for a person to insert the filter 1300 into the pocket 1302. That is, because the ceiling and roof are flexible, when the bottom edge 1308 is separated from the ceiling, the material of the ceiling may be pushed upward to create a temporary opening. In other configurations, the bottom portion of the pocket can be separated from the ceiling to allow insertion of the filter 1300 into the pocket 1302.

The top portion of the pocket can be integral with the roof. The top portion can be a mesh type material to allow air to flow through the filter. The bottom of the pocket faces the interior of the portable room and can be integral with the ceiling. The bottom portion can be a mesh type material to allow air to flow through the filter. The top and/or bottom portions of the pocket are not limited to mesh-type materials. Additional materials, such as transparent materials used to form skylights, are also contemplated.

Fig. 14 illustrates an example of a pocket 1400 according to aspects of the present disclosure. In the example of fig. 14, pocket 1400 is shown from a ceiling-facing view within a portable room. As shown in fig. 14, the bottom of the pocket 1400 is substantially flush with the ceiling 1404 of the portable room. The pocket 1400 also includes a sealable opening for receiving a filter.

The sealable opening includes an attachment device 1406 at an edge 1408 of the bottom portion of the pocket 1400. Attachment device 1406 can be a zipper or other type of fastener, such as a hook and loop fastener. The attachment device 1406 is used to attach an edge 1408 of the bottom portion of the pocket 1400 to a ceiling 1404, or a portion of the ceiling 1404, of a portable room. A portion of the ceiling 1404 can be a rim 1402 that extends beyond one of the walls of the pocket 1400.

When the attachment device 1406 separates the edge 1408 of the bottom portion from the ceiling 1404, an opening is formed for a person to insert the filter into the pocket 1400. That is, because the canopy 1404 and roof are flexible, when the attachment device 1406 separates the edge of the bottom portion from the canopy 1404, the material of the canopy 1404 can be pushed upward to create a temporary opening.

Aspects of the present application are not limited to inserting filters into pockets 1400. The pocket 1400 can receive other types of materials or items. For example, pocket 1400 can receive a transparent material to provide a skylight for a portable room. As other examples, a fan or heater can be inserted into the pocket. The fan or heater can be integral with the housing that fits the size of the pocket 1400. The fan and heater can be powered via a battery or an external power source.

In one configuration, the floor of the portable room is removable. The floor can include a wall attached to a bottom of a wall of the portable room. For example, the floor wall can be attached to a wall of the portable room via a zipper. The floor can be removed for cleaning, disposal, or other needs. Fig. 15 illustrates an example of a removable board 1500 according to aspects of the present application. As shown in fig. 15, the moveable floor 1500 includes four walls 1502. Each wall 1502 of the movable floor 1500 can be attached to a wall 1504 of a portable room 1506. The

walls

1502, 1504 can be attached via a connector, such as a zipper. The movable floor 1500 can be made of different types of materials. As one example, the movable floor 1500 is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tarpaulin.

Fig. 16 illustrates an example of a

roof strip

1600, 1602 of a portable shelter in accordance with aspects of the present application. As shown in fig. 16, a pair of annular straps 1600 and a pair of hook straps 1602 are attached to the roof 1608 of the portable shelter (see fig. 11). The annular band 1600 and the hook band 1602 are not limited to two of each type of

band

1600, 1602, more or

fewer bands

1600, 1602 can be attached to the roof 1608.

Straps

1600, 1602 secure the portable room to a structure such as a shelter. The

straps

1600, 1602 can be flexible so that the portable room does not topple in windy conditions.

Endless belt 1600 includes short belt 1620 and long belt 1622, which together form endless belt 1600. The end of short strap 1620 is attached to one end of long strap 1622 to form a loop. The ends can be attached via a connector such as a hook and loop fastening system. As shown in fig. 16, an endless belt 1600 can be looped around the truss links 1614. The truss links 1614 can be internal truss links, such as internal truss links 554 of fig. 5A, pivotally attached to a center bracket 1610 of the header 1612.

In one configuration, the hooks 1604 are attached to the ends of the hook strip 1602 (see fig. 3). The hook 1604 can be attached to a handle 1606 of the center bracket 1610. Additionally or alternatively, one or more handles 1606 of the hook strip 1602 can be attached to the truss links 1614 or other structure.

Fig. 17 illustrates a flow diagram 1700 of a method in accordance with aspects of the subject application. As shown in fig. 17, at block 1702, an edge of a bottom portion of a pocket is separated from a portion of a ceiling of a portable room. The pocket can be integrated with the ceiling and roof space of a portable room. The pocket includes a top portion attached to a roof of the portable room, a bottom portion attached to a ceiling, and a plurality of walls attached to the roof and the ceiling. In one configuration, the upper and lower portions are constructed of a mesh material.

At block 1704, the filter is inserted into the pocket via an opening created between the rim and a portion of the ceiling. The filter may be an air filter. For example, the filter can filter air entering or leaving the portable room. In an alternative configuration, at block 1706, after inserting the filter, the edge is attached to a portion of the ceiling.

As used herein, a phrase "at least one of … …" that relates to a series of items refers to any combination of those items, including a single component. By way of example, "at least one of a, b, or c" is intended to cover: a. b, c, a-b, a-c, b-c and a-b-c.

The methods disclosed herein comprise one or more steps or actions for achieving the described method. The method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another without departing from the scope of the claims. In other words, unless a specific order of steps or actions is specified, the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified without departing from the scope of the claims.

It is to be understood that the claims are not limited to the precise construction and components shown above. Various modifications, changes and variations may be made in the arrangement, operation and details of the methods and apparatus described above without departing from the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A portable room, comprising:

a plurality of side portions;

a roof attached to the plurality of sides; and

a plurality of pockets integral with a roof, each pocket configured for receiving an insert therethrough, the opening accessible from an interior of the portable room, each pocket including a top portion attached to the roof, a bottom portion attached to a ceiling of the portable room, and a plurality of walls, each of the plurality of walls defined between the roof and the ceiling.

2. The portable room of claim 1, wherein an edge of the bottom portion is separable from the ceiling.

3. The portable room of claim 1, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion comprise a mesh material.

4. The portable room of claim 1, wherein the insert comprises a filter.

5. The portable room of claim 1, further comprising a vent defined on one of the sides.

6. The portable room of claim 5, wherein the vent is attachable to a fan.

7. The portable room of claim 1, further comprising a detachable floor.

8. The portable room of claim 1 attached to a frame comprising a plurality of legs for supporting a roof structure comprising an inner truss and an outer truss;

the outer truss includes a plurality of outer truss link pairs, each of the outer truss link pairs being defined between two of the plurality of legs; and

the inner truss includes a plurality of inner truss link pairs defined between a header and the outer truss.

9. A portable room is combined with a frame,

the frame includes:

a plurality of legs for supporting a roof structure including an inner truss and an outer truss, the outer truss including a plurality of outer truss link pairs, each outer truss link pair defined between two legs of the plurality of legs, and the inner truss including a plurality of inner truss link pairs, the inner truss link pairs defined between the outer truss and a top beam; and

the portable room includes:

a plurality of sides, at least one side attached to one of the plurality of legs;

a roof attached to the plurality of sides; and

a plurality of pockets integral with the roof, each pocket configured for receiving an insert through an opening accessible from an interior of the portable room, each pocket including a top portion attached to the roof, a bottom portion attached to a ceiling of the portable room, and a plurality of walls, each of the plurality of walls defined between the roof and the ceiling.

10. A portable room in combination with a frame as claimed in claim 9 wherein the edge of the bottom portion is separable from the ceiling.

11. A portable room in combination with a frame as claimed in claim 9, wherein:

the portable room includes a plurality of straps defined on an edge connecting the roof to one of the plurality of sides; and

the plurality of straps are attached to the outer truss.

12. A method, comprising:

separating an edge of a bottom portion of a pocket from a portion of a ceiling of a portable room, the pocket comprising a top portion attached to a roof of the portable room, a bottom portion attached to the ceiling, and a plurality of walls, each of the plurality of walls comprising a top edge attached to the roof and a bottom edge attached to one of the bottom portion or the ceiling of the pocket, the bottom portion comprising a plurality of edges attached to the ceiling and an edge separate from a portion of the ceiling; and

inserting a filter into the pocket via an opening created between an edge separate from a portion of the ceiling and a portion of the ceiling, the opening accessible from an interior of the portable room.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising attaching an edge separate from a portion of the canopy to the portion of the canopy after inserting the filter.

14. The method of claim 12, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion comprise a mesh material.

15. The method of claim 12, wherein the filter comprises an air filter.