EP1723296A2 - Goulotte et systeme de tuyau de descente d'eaux pluviales pour une tente ou un abri - Google Patents

Goulotte et systeme de tuyau de descente d'eaux pluviales pour une tente ou un abri

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EP1723296A2
EP1723296A2 EP05713341A EP05713341A EP1723296A2 EP 1723296 A2 EP1723296 A2 EP 1723296A2 EP 05713341 A EP05713341 A EP 05713341A EP 05713341 A EP05713341 A EP 05713341A EP 1723296 A2 EP1723296 A2 EP 1723296A2
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fabric
tent
downspout
covering
gutter
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Timothy M. Holub
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Coleman Co Inc
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Coleman Co Inc
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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
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • E04H15/54—Covers of tents or canopies
    • 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
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds

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  • the present invention generally relates to tents and shelters, and more particularly to tent and shelter construction.
  • a shelter is a structure, typically a frame with poles, that includes a covering or canopy that provides protection from the rain, insects, and/or the sun.
  • a shelter is typically made of fabric and foldable poles so that the shelter may be folded into a compact configuration for transport and storage.
  • the shelter may or may not have walls, such as screen walls.
  • the shelter may be, for example, set up over a picnic area, used adjacent to a tent as a storage area, configured to serve as protection from the rain, or used as a screened area to avoid insects. (0005)
  • the advent of new waterproof materials typically prevents a shelter canopy as well as a rain fly for a tent from leaking.
  • a gutter and downspout system may be used with a tent, shelter, or other fabric structure.
  • the gutter may be aligned along a rain fly edge to direct water away from the tent door or tent windows . After the rainwater is directed the proper distance to clear the tent door and/or windows, the water can fall from the rain fly to the ground.
  • the rainwater may be directed via a downspout to the ground.
  • a camper can enter or exit the tent through the door without the water dripping on the camper.
  • windows may be left partially open during a rain shower without the rainwater runoff entering the tent through the open windo (s) .
  • rainwater flow off a shelter may be controlled and/or directed.
  • the gutter is formed of a flexible material that is sewn to the rain fly or to the canopy.
  • the flexible material is positioned inside the trim fabric for the rain fly or canopy.
  • the flexible material is sufficiently flexible to allow compact packing of the rain fly or canopy when not in use.
  • the flexible material may, for example, be formed of closed cell polyethylene or another flexible tube extrusion.
  • the gutter may be aligned along edges of the rain fly or shelter canopy. Alternatively, if a shortened version of a gutter is used, then the shortened version of the gutter may be sufficient to allow rainwater runoff to miss a tent door and/or windows .
  • the gutter material may also be positioned at locations other than at the edge of the rain fly or shelter canopy. (0009)
  • a downspout may be provided that enhances water control of rainwater runoff.
  • the downspout may include, for example, a flexible ring at an upper portion connected to an elongate waterproof fabric tube.
  • the end of the tube may be arranged and directed as wanted.
  • the attachment of the downspout to a rain fly or shelter canopy may be permanent or removable.
  • the downspout directs rainwater runoff completely away from the tent or shelter area so that pooling or accumulation of water under or around the tent or shelter is eliminated.
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tent incorporating an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of a second tent incorporating an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the section lines 3 --3 of FIG. 1, showing a gutter for use with the tent of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the gutter of FIG. 3, similar to FIG. 3, showing the gutter's response to water flowing on a rain fly for the tent of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view, similar to FIG. 3, showing an alternate embodiment of a gutter
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view, similar to FIG. 3, showing another alternate embodiment of a gutter.
  • FIG. 1 shows a tent 20 incorporating an embodiment of the invention.
  • the tent 20 shown in the drawings is a simplified model, and poles and specific details for the tent 20 are not shown.
  • the tent 20 includes a rain fly 22 covering a top portion of the tent 20.
  • the tent 20 also includes a door 24 and windows 26 and 28 on sides of the tent 20.
  • the rain fly 22 extends out beyond the door 24 and the windows 26, 28.
  • embodiments of the present invention can be used with tents having a different structure .
  • the rain fly 22 shown in the drawings includes a top 30, and side edges 32, 34, and 36. In the drawings, the side edge 32 is to the right, the side edge 34 is to the front, and the side edge 36 is to the left.
  • a gutter or gutters may be provided on the rain fly 22 or on a rain fly for another tent.
  • a gutter is not included on the right side edge 32 of the rain fly 22.
  • a full gutter 40 extends along the entire length of the front side edge 34.
  • a partial gutter 42 extends a portion of the length of the left side edge 36.
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of the full gutter 40.
  • the example shown in FIG. 3 is but one embodiment of a gutter style that may be used in accordance with the present invention.
  • the gutter of the present invention includes a structure attached to a top of the rain fly 22 or other covering that is configured to form a dam to the flow of water beyond the structure.
  • the structure may be, as examples, a bead, a protrusion, or a sewn formation at the top 52 of the rain fly 22.
  • a structure for the gutter may also bend the fabric of the rain fly 22 so as to form such a structure.
  • the structure for the gutter e.g., the full gutter 40
  • the structure for the gutter may be attached to a bottom 54 of the rain fly 22 and protrudes up through the rain fly.
  • the structure is attached to the top 52 of the rain fly 22.
  • the full gutter 40 is formed as a part of an attachment to trim material 56.
  • trim material e.g., the trim material 56
  • trim material is often added to rain flies, canopies, or other structures, so as to reinforce the outer edges of the fabric covering.
  • the trim material is wrapped around the edge and sewn to itself, providing a protecting barrier for the outer edge of the covering.
  • trim material represents any fabric strip that may be attached to the rain fly 22 or other covering.
  • the trim material 56 includes a bead 58 wrapped therein.
  • the bead 58 and the trim material 56 provide the gutter function, as is further described below.
  • the trim material 56 is aligned beginning at a top end 60 along the top 52 of the rain fly 22.
  • the trim material 56 then extends in a loop 62 around the bead 58 and then is overlapped over the top end 60 in an overlap section 64.
  • the trim material 56 then wraps around under the bottom 54 of the rain fly 22 and terminates at a bottom end 66.
  • the trim material 56 may be glued, sewn, or otherwise attached to the top 52 and/or bottom 54 of the rain fly 22.
  • the trim material 56 is attached so that the overlap section 64 is fixed to the top end 60 so that a break 68 occurs in the trim material 56 between an attached portion of the overlap section 64 and the loop 62. This break 68 is the point at which the overlap section 64 is no longer attached to the top end 60.
  • the top end 60 of the trim material 56 is attached to the top 52 of the rain fly 22 up to this same break 68. (0028)
  • the loop 62 is not attached to the rain fly 22, permitting the loop 62 to move to the position shown in FIG.
  • This feature permits water W flowing down the top 52 of the rain fly 22 to press between the loop 62 and the top 52 of the rain fly 22 and to drive the loop 62 and the bead 58 upward and outward, rotating about the break 68.
  • the attachment of the top end 60 to the top 52 of the rain fly 22 prevents continued rotation of the loop 62 and the bead 58 about the break 68, and preferably is stopped so that a wall is formed by the back side of the loop 62 that is somewhat perpendicular to the top 52 of the rain fly 22.
  • the trim material 56 may be attached at a location other than at an edge of the rain fly 22.
  • gutters 72 and 74 are positioned at locations on a rain fly 76 that are removed from edges 78, 79 of the rain fly 76.
  • These gutters 72, 74 may be used to control some or most of rainwater runoff, or may be used to preferably control direction of some water in accordance with a configuration of the particular rain fly or other covering.
  • the gutters 72, 74 may be attached in a manner similar to the gutter 40 described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the bead 58 is preferably a flexible material to allow compact packing of the rain fly 22 when not in use.
  • the bead 58 may be a closed cell polyethylene foam extrusion, having a round cross section, or alternatively a cross section of another suitable shape.
  • the bead 58 may also be a flexible polyvinyl chloride extruded tube. In an example of a gutter
  • the gutter system of the present invention provides a gutter geometry that resists the flow of water down a rain fly (e.g., the rain fly 22) and provides a damming effect for that water. This damming effect provides a resistance to stop the flow of water over the gutter, such as at a rain fly edge, and directs the water parallel to the gutter toward the end of the gutter which may, for example, be at a rain fly corner 46 or 48.
  • a rain fly e.g., the rain fly 22
  • This damming effect provides a resistance to stop the flow of water over the gutter, such as at a rain fly edge, and directs the water parallel to the gutter toward the end of the gutter which may, for example, be at a rain fly corner 46 or 48.
  • a gutter such as the gutter 72 or 74 may be provided at other areas of a rain fly or other covering rather than at the edge of the covering. This use of the gutter system allows control of selective rainwater runoff and may be advantageous for particular geometries of coverings.
  • a downspout 100 e.g., FIGS. 1 and 2 may be provided at a corner or at another suitable location on the rain fly 22 or other covering.
  • the downspout 100 includes a flexible bead 102, such as the flexible bead 58, sewn or otherwise connected at a top of the downspout 100 and formed into a ring.
  • the flexible bead 102 maintains a top end of the downspout 100 in an open position so that the downspout 100 may receive water.
  • the remainder of the downspout 100 extending downward from the flexible bead 102 is preferably formed of a flexible, waterproof material and is configured into a tube.
  • the end 104 of the flexible tube may be directed in any desired direction. (0034) In use, water flows down the rain fly 22 and into the downspout 100.
  • the water may be directed in this manner, for example, by the full gutter 40.
  • Water directed into the downspout 100 flows into the open mouth formed by the flexible bead 102 and out of the end 104.
  • the flexible bead 102 provides an advantage in that it permits easy flow of water into the downspout 100. If desired, a downspout could be configured to not include such a flexible bead, but construction with the flexible bead 102 permits easy capture of water directed toward the downspout 100.
  • the use of flexible material for the flexible bead 102 permits the downspout 100 to be folded into a compact configuration for storage or transport.
  • the downspout 100 may be attached to the rain fly 22 in a suitable manner, such as by sewing, adhesive, or another permanent attachment mechanism. Alternatively, the downspout 100 may be attached to the rain fly 22 so that the downspout 100 is removable. For example, the downspout 100 may be attached by hook and loop fasteners (not shown, but known in the art) . (0037) Although shown attached to the corners 46, 48, the downspout 100 may alternatively be used in other areas. For example, for the rain fly 22, downspouts 100 may be attached at the ends of the partial gutter 42. These downspouts 100 may have their ends 104 suitably directed either along the rain fly 22 or, if the downspout 100 is long enough, to the ground.
  • the end 104 of the downspout 100 may be directed so that the rainwater runoff may be directed away from a base of the tent 20 or away from a shelter, if used with a shelter. This feature aids in keeping the tent 20 dry, and may be utilized to avoid puddles in a tent or shelter area.
  • the present invention provides a method of controlling and directing rainwater runoff from a rain fly (e.g., the rain fly 22), a shelter, or other covering.
  • the gutter system of the present invention directs the rainwater runoff along the gutter, for example along a rain fly edge, downward to the ends of the gutter.
  • the ends of the gutter may be at corners of the rain fly, or at other suitable locations.
  • the water directed to the corners or other location may be allowed to fall to the ground or may be directed to run into the downspout 100. If the downspout 100 is used, the runoff water may be directed to a suitable location by directing the end toward the location. (0040)
  • Other variations are within the spirit of the present invention.
  • the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, a certain illustrated embodiment thereof is shown in the drawings and has been described above in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form or forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims .

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Abstract

Une goulotte et un système de tuyau de descende d'eaux pluviales que l'on peut utiliser avec une tente, un abri ou une autre structure en tissu. La goulotte peut être alignée le long d'un bord pour la pluie afin d'éloigner l'eau de la porte ou des fenêtres de la tente. Après orientation de l'eau de pluie selon la distance correcte afin de protéger la porte et/ou les fenêtres de la tente, l'eau peut tomber sur le sol ou être dirigée via un tuyau de descente d'eaux pluviales vers le sol. La goulotte est formée d'une matière souple qui est fixée sur le bord pour la pluie ou sur l'avancée du toit. Le tuyau de descente d'eaux pluviales peut comprendre, par exemple, un anneau souple au niveau d'une partie supérieure reliée à un tube en tissu imperméable à l'eau allongé. L'extrémité du tube peut être disposée et orientée selon les besoins.
EP05713341A 2004-02-17 2005-02-09 Goulotte et systeme de tuyau de descente d'eaux pluviales pour une tente ou un abri Withdrawn EP1723296A2 (fr)

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US10/780,459 US20050178417A1 (en) 2004-02-17 2004-02-17 Gutter and downspout system for a tent or shelter
PCT/US2005/004333 WO2005080709A2 (fr) 2004-02-17 2005-02-09 Goulotte et systeme de tuyau de descente d'eaux pluviales pour une tente ou un abri

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