EP4650552A1 - Mobile tent with scissor links - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a tent on a platform (22) that can be transferred from a transport position to an erection position, wherein the tent has a tent skin (46), a central mast (23), a lateral mast (24) and an extendable support arm (25), wherein a proximal end (27) of the support arm (25) is connected to an upper side (28) of the central mast (23), a distal end (26) is connected to an upper side (29) of the lateral mast (24) and the central mast (23) is attached to the bottom of the platform (22), wherein the support arm (25) has a plurality of scissor links (30) which are connected in series and connect the proximal end (27) and the distal end (26) of the support arm (25) to each other.

The invention also relates to a method for erecting a tent.

Description

The invention relates to a tent arranged on a transportable platform and transferable from a transport position to an erection position, wherein the tent comprises a tent skin, at least one central mast, at least one lateral mast, and at least one extendable support arm. The invention also relates to a method for erecting a tent.

The invention relates in particular to a tent that is arranged on a transportable platform and can be moved from a transport position to an erection position, wherein the tent has a tent skin, a central mast and at least one extendable support arm, wherein the at least one extendable support arm has a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the distance of the proximal end to the distal end increases by extending the at least one extendable support arm when moving the tent from the transport position to the erection position, wherein the proximal end of the at least one extendable support arm is connected to an upper side of the central mast and the central mast is attached to the transportable platform at a lower side opposite the upper side.

The DE 244 18 16 A1 The design reveals a freestanding parasol with a standpipe whose lower section is pivotally mounted between two supports around a transverse axis, and which extends beyond this axis by means of a base. A lifting element is pivotally attached to the standpipe approximately in the middle, and the end of the base is connected to a cable pulley. This freestanding parasol is not suitable for very large sizes that also require mobile setup. It is not suitable, or only conditionally suitable, as a self-assembly tent because it lacks side walls and lateral supports.

From the EP 0 294 381 B1 A mobile tent on a movable platform is known. The self-assembly tent, which can be moved from a transport position to an erection position on a mobile or rollable and stabilized platform, consists of a telescopic mast and a plurality of crossbars. The folded roof skin is connected to the ends of the crossbars furthest from the mast in the area of the crossbars to provide tension during extension and at least support during retraction. In this mobile tent, a plurality of telescopic or foldable crossbars are connected to the mast via the base sections arranged in a predetermined direction and inclination. The respective subsequent sections of each base section are inserted into these sections in the transport position, with the last subsequent section being extended or retracted. The unfolded state of the beams determines the tension of the roof skin, and that the respective end member of the beam is connected to it by a stem directed towards the planum.

A disadvantage of such mobile tents is that the reduction in volume for transport is determined, among other things, by the length of the individual telescopic sections. Furthermore, disassembly requires a certain technique when collapsing the telescopic sections; for example, locking mechanisms that hold the telescopic poles in the extended position must be released. Additionally, if the telescopic sections become jammed, they are difficult to access, necessitating costly repairs in case of malfunction and making it difficult to quickly get the tent back up and running. Moreover, mechanical stability and load-bearing capacity should be as high as possible, since the forces exerted on the poles by wind can be very significant, especially in large tents. While maximum stability is desirable, minimizing weight and the use of expensive materials is also advantageous. Finally, the stability and wind-load resistance of the erected tent should be as high as possible.

One object of the invention is to overcome at least a partial disadvantage or disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, a mobile tent and a method for erecting a tent are to be found in which the transport position is as compact as possible and, at the same time, the erection, i.e., the transfer into the erected position, is as simple as possible. In the erected position, the tent should be stable. The tent should be easy to maintain and repair. Furthermore, the tent should be as lightweight as possible.

The features of independent claims 1 and 13 contribute to at least partially fulfilling at least one of the aforementioned tasks. Dependent claims 2 to 12, 14, and 15 provide preferred embodiments that contribute to at least partially fulfilling at least one of the tasks. Therefore, a tent according to claim 1 and a method according to claim 13 contribute at least partially to solving the tasks.

The objects of the invention are thus at least partially or contributively solved by a tent that is arranged on a transportable platform and can be transferred from a transport position to an erection position, wherein the tent has a tent skin, at least one central mast, at least one lateral mast and at least one extendable support arm, wherein the at least one extendable support arm has a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the distance of the proximal end to the distal end is increased by extending the at least one extendable support arm is enlarged when transferring the tent from the transport position to the setup position, wherein the proximal end of the at least one extendable support arm is connected to an upper side of the at least one central mast, the distal end of the at least one extendable support arm is connected to an upper side of the at least one lateral mast, and at least one of the at least one central mast is attached or attachable to the transportable platform on a lower side opposite the upper side, wherein the at least one extendable support arm has a plurality of scissor links, wherein the scissor links of each of the at least one extendable support arm are connected in series and connect the proximal end and the distal end of the at least one extendable support arm.

The term "erected position" refers to the position of the tent when it is fully erected for use. The "transport position" is the position of the tent when it is folded for transport and is in a compact, transportable state. In particular, the volume of the tent in the transport position is smaller than in the erected position. The transport position can therefore also be described as the compact transport position, which is more compact compared to the erected position and consequently occupies a smaller volume. Specifically, it may be designed so that the tent, in the erected position, encloses a volume at least ten times larger than in the transport position, preferably a volume at least twenty times larger.

A scissor link is understood to be a series of rods or linkages arranged in a crisscross pattern, rotatably mounted relative to each other at their intersection point via a cross axis, and connected to each other via this cross axis. A scissor link can also comprise several rods or linkages arranged parallel to each other, which are rotatably mounted relative to each other at their intersection point via a cross axis, or connected to each other via this cross axis. For mechanical stabilization of the at least one extendable support arm, the parallel rods or linkages can be spaced apart and preferably fixed to each other and immovably relative to each other.

It may be provided that the scissor links, with the exception of the cross axes and the connecting axes, are made of aluminum or steel. It may also be provided that the cross axes and the connecting axes of the scissor links are steel bolts.

By connecting the proximal and distal ends of the at least one extendable support arm, the scissor links connect the at least one central mast to the at least one lateral mast. The at least one central mast and the at least one lateral mast are thus movably connected to each other via the scissor links.

By extending at least one lateral mast, it can be placed on the ground at the installation site. In the final position, the lowering at the tips of the scissor links can be completely suppressed by the masts pushing the extendable support arms upwards.

It can be provided that the at least one extendable support arm has at least three scissor links, preferably at least ten scissor links.

Preferably, the tent should be a large tent. Large tents have a length (the longest edge at the bottom of the tent) of at least 10 meters.

Preferably, according to the invention, the at least one central mast, the at least one lateral mast, and the at least one extendable support arm consist essentially of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, and/or fiber-reinforced plastic. "Essentially" in this context means, in particular, that the at least one central mast, the at least one lateral mast, and the at least one extendable support arm consist of at least 95% of their weight of the aforementioned materials. Additionally, plastics may be used for sealing and/or for bearing the moving parts against each other, and steel may be used for all pivot points, screws, and/or bolts.

It may be provided that the transportable platform is a mobile platform or a trailer for towing vehicles, in particular a semi-trailer or a trailer for trucks, preferably the mobile platform, the trailer or the trailer being eligible for registration for transport on public roads.

The mobile platform or trailer may have a chassis, in particular a chassis with at least two axles and at least four wheels.

This means that even a large tent can still be transported on public roads.

In tents according to the invention, it can also be provided that the tent skin is folded in the transport position of the tent and in the erection position by the at least one extendable support arm is stretched, preferably the tent skin in the setup position is stretched from the distal end of the at least one extendable support arm and/or from the at least one lateral mast.

This allows the tent skin to be transported compactly, and the extended support arm can at least stretch the tent skin.

Furthermore, it may be provided that the tent skin is attached to the at least one central mast and/or that the tent skin can be stretched towards the distal end of the at least one extendable support arm via cords, ropes, straps or chains attached to the tent skin, preferably the cords, ropes, straps or chains being motor-driven during stretching.

This provides a tent that is easy and quick to set up, preferably automatically.

It may also be preferable to provide that the tent can be moved from the transport position to the setup position on the transportable platform.

This allows for quick setup and dismantling of the tent, and quick removal of the tent after dismantling.

Furthermore, it may be provided that at least one extendable support arm can be extended via a scissor mechanism formed by the multitude of scissor links arranged side by side in a row.

This allows for a stable mounting and a robust and flexible tent construction.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the distance between the proximal end of the at least one extendable support arm and the distal end of the at least one extendable support arm in the setup position is at least two and a half times as far away as in the transport position, preferably at least four times as far away as in the transport position, and particularly preferably at least ten times as far away as in the transport position.

This allows the tent to be made particularly compact in its transport position.

It may also be provided that each scissor link has at least two rods arranged crosswise, wherein at least two of the at least two rods are rotatably mounted against each other at an intersection point via a cross axis and are attached to each other, wherein preferably the scissor links are rotatably mounted relative to each other via external axes at the ends of the rods and are attached to each other and/or the intersection point of the scissor links is arranged in the geometric center of the rods.

This creates a particularly simple yet stable mechanism for the tent.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the at least one central mast is rotatably connected about one or two outer axes to a proximal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm, wherein preferably the at least one central mast is rotatably connected about a first outer axis and rotatably and linearly displaceably about a second outer axis to the proximal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm, wherein a stop for the linear movement is particularly preferably provided, which limits the mobility of the second outer axis in a linear direction in the direction of the first outer axis.

Additionally or alternatively, it can also be provided that the at least one lateral mast is rotatably connected about one or two outer axes to a distal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm, wherein preferably the at least one lateral mast is rotatably connected about a third outer axis and rotatably and linearly displaceably about a fourth outer axis to the distal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm, wherein a stop for the linear movement is particularly preferably provided, which limits the mobility of the fourth outer axis in a linear direction in the direction of the third outer axis.

Both measures or alternatives allow the roof pitch of the tent to be adjusted for transport purposes and also enable setup on uneven ground.

Preferably, the at least one central mast and the at least one lateral mast are connected to the at least one extendable support arm via articulated connections. It is also possible that several of the at least one central mast are connected to each other, or several of the at least one lateral mast are connected to each other, via articulated connections to an extendable support arm.

The second outer axis is preferably linearly displaceable along the direction of the length of the at least one central mast and connected to the proximal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm.

The fourth outer axis is preferably linearly displaceable along the direction of the length of the at least one lateral mast and connected to the distal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm.

Furthermore, the tent may be provided with at least one rope or chain pulley for each of the at least one extendable support arm, wherein preferably the at least one rope or chain pulley is connected to one of the at least one central mast and to one of the at least one extendable support arm, so that by pulling on the at least one rope or chain pulley the at least one extendable support arm can be extended and/or retracted, wherein the tent particularly preferably has at least one motor for driving the at least one rope or chain pulley.

This can simplify and speed up the setup and/or takedown of the tent.

Furthermore, the tent may be provided with at least two lateral masts, at least two extendable support arms, and at least one additional support arm, wherein several of the at least two lateral masts are connected to each other in pairs via one of the at least one additional support arm, wherein the at least one additional support arm connects the two lateral masts to each other with two opposite ends, wherein the distance between the ends of the at least one additional support arm increases when the tent is moved from the transport position to the erection position by extending the at least one additional support arm, wherein the at least one additional support arm has a telescopic frame or a plurality of scissor links, wherein the scissor links of each of the at least one additional support arm are connected to each other in series and connect the ends of the at least one additional support arm to each other.

It may preferably be provided that one of the at least one central mast and each of the two adjacent lateral masts of the at least two lateral masts form a triangle when viewed from above, wherein the edges of the triangle are formed by the two of the at least two extendable support arms and one of the at least one additional support arm, wherein the angles of the triangle particularly preferably remain the same when transferring the tent from the transport position to the setup position.

Additionally or alternatively, it may be provided that the tent has at least three lateral masts, at least two extendable support arms and at least two additional support arms, wherein several of the at least three lateral masts are connected in pairs to each other via one of the at least two additional support arms. are connected to each other, each connecting at least two additional support arms with two opposite ends to two of the at least three lateral masts, wherein the distance between the ends of the at least one additional support arm increases by extending the additional support arm when moving the tent from the transport position to the setup position, wherein the at least two additional support arms have a telescopic frame or a plurality of scissor links, wherein the scissor links of each of the at least two additional support arms are connected to each other in series and connect the ends of the at least two additional support arms to each other.

It may be particularly preferred that one of the at least one central mast and each of the three adjacent lateral masts of the at least three lateral masts form a rectangle, a rhombus or a parallelogram when viewed from above, wherein the edges of the rectangle, rhombus or parallelogram are formed by two of the at least two extendable support arms and by two of the at least two additional support arms, wherein the angles of the rectangle, rhombus or parallelogram particularly preferably remain the same when the tent is moved from the transport position to the setup position.

The connection between the lateral masts may preferably have the same features as the connection between the at least one central mast and the at least one lateral mast.

This also results in a tent that is easy to assemble and stable when erected.

It may also be provided that the tent has at least one motor with which the at least one extendable support arm and, if present, the at least one additional support arm for retraction and/or extension can be driven and/or with which the tent skin can be tensioned.

This simplifies the setup of the tent and allows it to be carried out with less personnel.

According to a further development, the tent can be provided with at least two central masts and at least one lateral mast for each of the central masts, wherein the at least two central masts are connected to each other via a telescopic frame or via a plurality of scissor links, wherein preferably at least a second lateral mast is connected to the telescopic frame or to at least one of the plurality of scissor links via at least a second extendable support arm. is connected to scissor links, wherein the at least one second extendable support arm has a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the distance of the proximal end to the distal end increases by extending the at least one second support arm when moving the tent from the transport position to the setup position, wherein the proximal end of the at least one second extendable support arm is connected to the telescopic frame or to at least one of the plurality of scissor links, in particular to a middle part of the telescopic frame or a middle shear link of the plurality of scissor links, wherein the distal end of the at least one second extendable support arm is attached to an upper side of the at least one second lateral mast, wherein the at least one second extendable support arm has a telescopic frame or a plurality of scissor links.

This allows for a larger tent and a stable structure to be achieved.

Preferably, in this embodiment, the tent has at least two central masts and two lateral masts for each of the central masts; particularly preferably, in this embodiment, the tent has two to six central masts and two lateral masts for each of the central masts.

The multitude of scissor links connecting the at least two central masts are preferably constructed analogously to the scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm, with the outer scissor links being connected at both ends to one of the central masts. The second extendable support arm or arms can be connected to the telescopic linkage at a fixed angle or via hinges, or connected to one of the scissor links connecting the at least two central masts.

The plurality of scissor links forming the at least one second extendable support arm are preferably constructed analogously to the scissor links of the at least one extendable support arm, wherein the outer scissor links at both ends are each connected to a second lateral mast and to the telescopic linkage or to one of the scissor links of the plurality of scissor links connecting the at least two central masts.

Furthermore, the tent may be provided to have at least two lateral masts, wherein at least two adjacent lateral masts of the at least two lateral masts are connected to each other at an upper side of the at least two lateral masts via a rope, cable, strap or chain, preferably the rope, the cable, belt or chain is stretched between the upper sides of at least two lateral masts in the erection position and hangs in the transport position.

This allows for a more stable base and/or fastening for the tent tarpaulin.

It may also be provided that the tent has at least one hinge, wherein the at least one hinge is arranged on the at least one central mast in connection with the at least one extendable support arm and/or on a connection to another of the at least one central mast and/or is arranged between two scissor links of at least one of the at least one extendable support arm and/or is arranged on the at least one side mast in connection with the at least one extendable support arm, so that the parts connected to each other via the at least one hinge can be folded together in order to put the tent into the transport position.

It may also be provided that the tent has at least one hinge, wherein the at least one hinge is arranged between two scissor links of at least one of the at least one additional support arm or of the at least one second support arm, or on the at least one additional side mast or the at least one side mast in connection with the at least one additional support arm, so that the parts connected to each other via the at least one hinge can be folded together to put the tent into the transport position.

1. A) Aufstellen und Sichern der transportierbaren Plattform;
2. B) Aufrichten und/oder Ausfahren des zumindest einen zentralen Masts;
3. C) Ausfahren des zumindest einen ausfahrbaren Trägerarms und des daran befestigten zumindest einen seitlichen Masts durch eine Scherenbewegung und Spreizen der Scherenglieder;
4. D) Aufstellen des zumindest einen seitlichen Masts; und
5. E) Aufspannen der Zelthaut auf den zumindest einen ausgefahrenen Trägerarm, den zumindest einen seitlichen Mast und den zumindest einen zentralen Mast.

The problems underlying the present invention are at least partially solved by a method for erecting a tent, wherein the tent is arranged on a transportable platform, wherein the tent comprises a tent skin, at least one central mast, at least one lateral mast, and at least one extendable support arm, wherein the at least one lateral mast is connected via the at least one support arm to at least one of the at least one central mast, wherein the at least one extendable support arm comprises a plurality of scissor links, wherein the scissor links are connected in series and connect the proximal end and the distal end of the at least one extendable support arm, the method comprising the steps:

1. A) Setting up and securing the transportable platform;
2. B) Erecting and/or extending at least one central mast;
3. C) Extending the at least one extendable support arm and the at least one lateral mast attached to it by means of a scissor movement and spreading of the scissor links;
4. D) Erection of at least one lateral mast; and
5. E) Stretching the tent skin onto at least one extended support arm, at least one side mast and at least one central mast.

It may be provided that the tent is transferred from a transport position to an assembly position on the transportable platform during the procedure, preferably with the at least one central mast being attached to the transportable platform in step B).

Steps C) and E) can be performed simultaneously to save time, or step E) can be performed after step C) and preferably also after step D).

Step A) is preferably carried out as the first step and before all other steps.

The method according to the invention can also be characterized by an implementation of the processes of the aforementioned components and functions according to the invention.

In particular, the extension of the at least one extendable support arm and the at least one lateral mast attached to it in step C) and/or the tensioning of the tent skin in step E) can be driven by at least one motor.

In the methods according to the invention, it can be provided that in step D) the at least one lateral mast is lowered and/or extended to the ground, with step C) taking place before step D).

This ensures a stable setup of the tent.

It can also be provided that the method is carried out with a tent according to the invention.

This allows the method to be carried out with a tent according to the invention and realizes at least one of the aforementioned advantages.

Furthermore, it may be provided that at least one rope pulley and/or at least one chain pulley is used to extend the at least one extendable support arm in step C) and/or to tension the tent skin.

This can simplify the setup and, if necessary, the dismantling of the tent.

The invention is based on the surprising discovery that, with the help of scissor-like links, it is possible to create a tent that is easy to assemble yet stable, can be quickly put into a pitched position, and can be made particularly compact for transport. At the same time, this results in a Improved variability in setup is achieved because the roof pitch is more easily adjustable, and intermediate setup positions also result in a stable tent. Furthermore, maintenance and repair of the scissor links, and thus of the tent itself, are significantly simplified compared to telescopic poles. The design is also advantageous with regard to absorbing wind loads because the crossed position of the individual scissor links in the erected position makes them better suited to absorbing and transmitting mechanical forces than conventional poles. Due to the greater degree of freedom for deformation of the multiple scissor links of an extendable support arm, the tent according to the invention is able to absorb short-term peak wind loads more effectively than straight poles.

The stress on the shear links decreases with increasing distance from the central mast. Therefore, it may be designed that the shear links on the proximal side of the at least one extendable support arm are mechanically more stable than on the distal side of the at least one extendable support arm.

• Figur 1: eine schematische Seitenansicht auf den inneren Aufbau eines ersten erfindungsgemäßes Zelts in der Aufbaustellung ohne Zelthaut;
• Figur 2: eine schematische Seitenansicht auf den inneren Aufbau des ersten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts nach Figur 1 in der Transportstellung;
• Figur 3: eine schematische Seitenansicht auf den inneren Aufbau des ersten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts nach den Figuren 1 und 2 nach dem Ausfahren von Masten;
• Figur 4: eine schematische Seitenansicht auf einen Teils den inneren Aufbau des ersten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts nach den Figuren 1 bis 3 beim Ausfahren von Trägerarmen;
• Figur 5 A) bis D): eine schematische Seitenansicht auf den inneren Aufbau eines zweiten erfindungsgemäßes Zelts in verschiedenen Aufbaustadien;
• Figur 6: eine schematische Seitenansicht auf den Aufbau eines dritten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts in der Aufbaustellung;
• Figur 7: eine schematische Aufsicht auf ein viertes erfindungsgemäßes Zelt mit rechteckigem Zeltdach;
• Figur 8: eine schematische Aufsicht auf ein fünftes erfindungsgemäßes Zelt mit sechseckigem Zeltdach;
• Figur 9: eine schematische Aufsicht auf den inneren Aufbau des Zeltgerüsts eines sechsten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts während des Aufbaus;
• Figur 10: eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht auf den inneren Aufbau eines Zeltgerüsts eines siebten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts;
• Figur 11: eine schematische Frontansicht auf den inneren Aufbau des Zeltgerüsts des siebten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts nach Figur 10;
• Figur 12: eine schematische Seitenansicht auf den inneren Aufbau des Zeltgerüsts des siebten erfindungsgemäßen Zelts nach den Figuren 10 und 11; und
• Figur 13: den Ablauf eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens zum Aufbau eines Zelts.

The following are exemplary embodiments of the invention with reference to twelve schematically represented figures and a flowchart. Figure 13 explained, without limiting the invention. This shows:

• Figure 1 : a schematic side view of the internal structure of a first tent according to the invention in the erected position without the tent skin;
• Figure 2 : a schematic side view of the internal structure of the first tent according to the invention Figure 1 in the transport position;
• Figure 3 : a schematic side view of the internal structure of the first tent according to the invention Figure 1 and 2 after the masts have been extended;
• Figure 4 : a schematic side view of part of the internal structure of the first tent according to the invention Figures 1 to 3 when extending support arms;
• Figure 5 A) to D) : a schematic side view of the internal structure of a second tent according to the invention in various stages of assembly;
• Figure 6 : a schematic side view of the construction of a third tent according to the invention in the erected position;
• Figure 7 : a schematic top view of a fourth tent according to the invention with a rectangular tent roof;
• Figure 8 : a schematic top view of a fifth tent according to the invention with a hexagonal tent roof;
• Figure 9 : a schematic overview of the internal structure of the tent frame of a sixth tent according to the invention during assembly;
• Figure 10 : a schematic perspective view of the internal structure of a tent frame of a seventh tent according to the invention;
• Figure 11 : a schematic front view of the internal structure of the tent frame of the seventh tent according to the invention Figure 10 ;
• Figure 12 : a schematic side view of the internal structure of the tent frame of the seventh tent according to the invention. Figures 10 and 11 ; and
• Figure 13 : the process of a method according to the invention for erecting a tent.

The Figures 1 to 4 Figure 1 shows various schematic views of a first embodiment of a first tent according to the invention in the form of schematic side views of the internal structure of the first tent according to the invention. Figure 2 shows... Figure 2 the transport position of the tent, Figure 1 the setup of the tent and the Figures 3 and 4 the transition from the transport position to Figure 2 into the setup position after Figure 1 .

The first tent according to the invention has a transportable platform 2 to which at least one central mast 3 is attached. The platform 2 can be part of a trailer for a motor vehicle, such as a truck. The at least one central mast 3 can be attached at a lower end (in the Figures 1 to 4 (below) are or will be permanently connected to platform 2.

On at least two pages besides the one in the Figure 1 and 4 The tent has a visible central mast 3 and a lateral mast 4 on each side, with the at least two lateral masts 4 being arranged parallel to the at least one central mast 3.

The at least one central mast 3 can be erected on the platform 2 by unfolding it at a joint (not shown), unfolding it via several joints (not shown), or extending it telescopically upwards. Similarly, the at least two lateral masts 4 can each be unfolded at a joint (not shown), unfolded via several joints (not shown), or extended telescopically upwards. This transition is shown in the transition of Figure 2 after Figure 3 shown. The height of the tent is set or achieved by erecting at least one central mast 3 and at least two lateral masts 4.

The at least two lateral masts 4 are connected to the at least one central mast 3 by means of each extendable support arm 5, in that distal ends 6 of the support arms 5 are connected to upper sides 9 of the at least two lateral masts 4 and in that proximal ends 7 of the support arms 5 are connected to an upper side 8 of the at least one central mast 3. The masts 3 are connected. The at least two support arms 5 have a plurality of scissor links 10 connected in series, each connecting the proximal end 7 and the distal end 6 of each extendable support arm 5. Each scissor link 10 has two rods that are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point via a cross axis. Each scissor link 10, except for the two outermost scissor links 10, is connected to an adjacent scissor link 10 on two opposite sides. Preferably, two adjacent ends of a scissor link 10 belonging to different rods are rotatably connected via a connecting axis to two ends of an adjacent scissor link 10 belonging to different rods.

The two outer scissor links 10 of the support arms 5, which form the distal ends 6 and the proximal ends 7 of the support arms 5, can be rotatably connected to the two outer ends of the linkage via a connecting axis to the upper side 8 of the at least one central mast 3 and to the upper sides 9 of the lateral masts 4. Preferably, one of the two connecting axes can be oriented longitudinally along the at least one central mast 3 and the at least two lateral masts 4 (in Figure 4 the lower of the two connecting axes) movable (into the Figures 1 to 4 from top to bottom). The upper connecting axis thus forms a hinged connection, and the lower connecting axis, through movement in a slot (not shown but in Figure 4 (indicated by a double-sided arrow) a vertical mobility, wherein a stop is defined by a predetermined slot width in the at least one central mast 3 and in the at least two lateral masts 4 for the lower connecting axis, which prevents further shearing of the shear links 10 and thus further extension of the support arms 5. The at least two support arms 5 can therefore be extended laterally by a rotation of the two linkages of all shear links 10 about the cross axes relative to each other, as shown in Figure 4 as indicated by the large, filled arrow.

In the setup position after Figure 1 The support arms 5, and thus the tent roof, have an inclination of 7°. The inclination of the support arms 5 can be adjusted. Each support arm 5 has, according to the illustration, Figures 1 to 4 eleven scissor links 10. However, it is understood that within the scope of the present invention, support arms 5 with a different number of scissor links 10 can also be realized.

In the side views of the Figures 1 to 4 Only one central mast, number 3, is visible. It is directly behind the one in the Figures 1 to 4 In addition to the visible central mast 3, there may be further central masts (in the Figures 1 to 4 (not visible). Similarly, further lateral masts may be located in line behind those in the Figures 1 to 4 visible lateral The central masts 3 can be connected to each other via support arms with scissor-like links analogous to the support arms 5. Alternatively, telescopic poles can also be used to connect the central masts 3 to each other. The structure of the first tent according to the invention then resembles the structure according to [reference missing]. Figure 9 or 10 Platform 2 can be multi-part, for example segmented, so that each central mast 3 is assigned a part of platform 2. Preferably, the parts of platform 2 can then be attached to one another and are secured together in the transport position. However, the parts of platform 2 can also be fixed against each other in the assembly position.

The first tent according to the invention also has a tent skin which is in the Figures 1 to 4 For the sake of clarity, the tent fabric is not shown. The tent fabric can be a tarpaulin that, in the erection position, is stretched over at least one central mast 3 and at least two side masts 4 and supported by the support arms 5. In the transport position, the tent fabric can also be connected to at least one central mast 3, at least two side masts 4, and/or the support arms 5.

The first tent according to the invention can further comprise ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords (not shown) with which the at least one central mast 3, the at least two lateral masts 4, and/or the support arms 5 can be extended, i.e., moved from a compact transport position to a more spacious erected position. Ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords can also be used to tension the tent fabric on the at least one central mast 3, the at least two lateral masts 4, and the support arms 5. For these purposes, the ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords can be driven by motors (not shown). Alternatively, the at least one central mast 3, the at least two lateral masts 4, and/or the support arms 5 can also be driven hydraulically or pneumatically.

The at least one central mast 3, the at least two lateral masts 4, and the support arms 5 are preferably made of aluminum. The at least one central mast 3 and the at least two lateral masts 4 may have a rectangular profile. The scissor links 10 may be constructed with conical aluminum solid cross-section rods.

The Figures 5 A) to D) Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of the internal structure of a second tent according to the invention in various stages of assembly. Figure 5 A) This shows the compact transport position, Figure 5 B) and 5 C) an extension or unfolding of a central mast 13 during transfer from the transport position to Figure 5 A) into the setup position and Figure 5 D) after unfolding support arms 15 and when extending laterally attached side masts 14.

The second tent according to the invention after Figure 5 It features a transportable platform (not shown) to which the central mast 13 can be attached with its lower side. The platform can be part of a trailer or trailer for a motor vehicle, such as a truck.

The side masts 14 can be attached to the support arms 15 on at least two sides adjacent to the central mast 13, so that the side masts 14 are arranged parallel to the at least one central mast 13. Preferably, the side masts 14 are attached to the support arms 15 only after the support arms 15 have been unfolded. For this purpose, the support arms 15 can have hinges in their center (in Figure 5 (not shown)

The at least one central mast 13 can be erected on the platform by unfolding it at a joint (not shown), unfolding it over several joints (not shown), or extending it telescopically upwards, as shown in the Figures 5 A), 5 B) and 5 C) The height of the tent is set or achieved by erecting at least one central mast 13 and attaching at least two lateral masts 14.

The at least two lateral masts 14 are connected in the erected position to the at least one central mast 13 by means of each extendable support arm 15, in that distal ends 16 of the support arms 15 are connected to upper sides 19 of the at least two lateral masts 14 and proximal ends 17 of the support arms 15 are connected to an upper side 18 of the at least one central mast 13. The at least two support arms 15 have a plurality of scissor links 20 connected in series, each connecting the proximal end 17 and the distal end 16 of each extendable support arm 15. Each scissor link 20 has two rods that are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point via a cross axis. Except for the two outermost scissor links 20, each scissor link 20 is connected to an adjacent scissor link 20 on two opposite sides. In this embodiment, two central scissor links 20 are connected to each other via a hinge. Preferably, two adjacent ends of a scissor link 20, belonging to different linkages, are rotatably connected via a connecting axis to two ends of an adjacent scissor link 20, belonging to different linkages, or to the hinges.

The two outer scissor links 20 of the support arms 15, which form the distal ends 16 and the proximal ends 17 of the support arms 15, can be rotatably connected to the two outer ends of the linkage via a connecting axis to the upper side 18 of the at least one central mast 13 and to the upper sides 19 of the lateral masts 14. Preferably, one of the two connecting axes can be oriented longitudinally along the at least one central mast 13 and the at least two lateral masts 14 (in Figure 5 (from top to bottom) are arranged to be movable. The upper connecting axis thus forms a The articulated connection and the lower connecting axis have vertical mobility through movement in a slot (not shown), whereby a stop is defined by a predetermined slot width in the at least one central mast 13 and in the at least two lateral masts 14 for the lower connecting axis, which prevents further shearing of the shear links 20 and thus further extension of the support arms 15. The at least two support arms 15 can therefore be extended laterally by a rotation of the two linkages of all shear links 20 about the cross axes relative to each other, as shown in Figure 5 D) as indicated by the two large arrows pointing to the right.

Each support arm 15 has, in the representation according to Figure 5 D) ten scissor links 20. However, it is understood that within the scope of the present invention, support arms 15 with a different number of scissor links 20 can also be realized.

In the side views of the Figures 5 A) to D) Only one central mast, number 13, is visible. It is directly behind the one in the Figures 5 A) to D) In addition to the visible central mast 13, there may be further central masts (in the Figures 5 A) to D) (not visible). Similarly, further lateral masts may be located in line behind those in the Figures 5 A) to D) The visible side masts 14 are attached to support arms located behind the visible support arms 15. The central masts 13 can be connected to each other via support arms with scissor-like links analogous to the support arms 15. Alternatively, telescopic poles can also be used to connect the central masts 13 to each other. The construction of the second tent according to the invention then resembles the construction according to Figure 9 or 10 .

The second tent according to the invention also has a tent skin which is in the Figures 5 A) to D) For the sake of clarity, the tent fabric is not shown. The tent fabric can be a tarpaulin that, in the erection position, is stretched over at least one central mast 13 and at least two side masts 14 and supported by the support arms 15. In the transport position, the tent fabric can also be connected to at least one central mast 13, at least two side masts 14, and/or the support arms 15.

The second tent according to the invention can further comprise ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords (not shown) with which the at least one central mast 13, the at least two lateral masts 14, and/or the support arms 15 can be extended, i.e., moved from a compact transport position to a more spacious erection position. Ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords can also be used to tension the tent fabric on the at least one central mast 13, the at least two lateral masts 14, and the support arms 15. For these purposes, the ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords can be driven by motors (not shown). Alternatively, the at least one central mast 13, at least two lateral masts 14 and/or the support arms 15 are also hydraulically or pneumatically driven.

The at least one central mast 13, the at least two lateral masts 14, and the support arms 15 are preferably made of aluminum. The at least one central mast 13 and the at least two lateral masts 14 may have a rectangular profile. The scissor links 20 may be constructed with conical aluminum solid cross-section rods.

The Figure 6 Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of the structure of a third tent according to the invention in its erected position. The tent can be erected analogously to the first two embodiments.

The third tent according to the invention has a transportable platform 22 to which at least one central mast 23 is attached. The platform 22 is part of a trailer 32 for a motor vehicle, such as a truck. The at least one central mast 23 can be attached at a lower end (in Figure 6 (below) are or will be permanently connected to platform 22.

On at least two pages besides the one in Figure 6 The tent has a visible central mast 23 and a side mast 24, wherein the at least two side masts 24 are arranged parallel to the at least one central mast 23.

The at least one central mast 23 can be erected on the platform 22 by unfolding it at a joint (not shown), unfolding it via several joints (not shown), or extending it telescopically upwards. Similarly, the at least two lateral masts 24 can each be unfolded at a joint (not shown), unfolded via several joints (not shown), or extended telescopically upwards. The height of the tent is set or achieved by erecting the at least one central mast 23 and the at least two lateral masts 24.

The at least two lateral masts 24 are connected to the at least one central mast 23 by means of each extendable support arm 25, in that distal ends 26 of the support arms 25 are connected to upper sides 29 of the at least two lateral masts 24 and proximal ends 27 of the support arms 25 are connected to an upper side 28 of the at least one central mast 23. The at least two support arms 25 have a plurality of scissor links 30 connected in series, each connecting the proximal end 27 and the distal end 26 of each extendable support arm 25. Each scissor link 30 has two rods that are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point via a cross axis. Except for the two outermost scissor links 30, each scissor link 30 is connected to an adjacent scissor link 30 on two opposite sides. Preferably, two adjacent rods belonging to different rods are used. The ends of a scissor link 30 are rotatably connected via a connecting axis to two ends of an adjacent scissor link 30 belonging to different linkages. The two outer scissor links 30 of the support arms 25, which form the distal ends 26 and the proximal ends 27 of the support arms 25, can be rotatably connected to the two outer ends of the linkages via a connecting axis to the upper side 28 of the at least one central mast 23 and to the upper sides 29 of the lateral masts 24. Preferably, one of the two connecting axes can be oriented longitudinally along the at least one central mast 23 and the at least two lateral masts 24 (in Figure 6 (from top to bottom) are arranged to be displaceable. The at least two support arms 25 can thus be extended laterally by rotating the two linkages of all scissor links 30 about the cross axes relative to each other.

The inclination of the support arms 25 relative to the at least one central mast 23 can be adjusted. Each support arm 25 has, in the representation according to Figure 6 ten scissor links 30. However, it is understood that within the scope of the present invention, support arms 25 with a different number of scissor links 30 can also be realized.

In the side views of the Figure 6 Only one central mast, number 23, is visible. It is directly behind the one in Figure 6 In addition to the visible central mast 23, there may be further central masts (in Figure 6 (not visible). Similarly, further lateral masts may be located in line behind the ones in Figure 6 The visible lateral masts 24 are located. The central masts 23 can be connected to each other via support arms with scissor-like links analogous to the support arms 25. Alternatively, telescopic poles can also be used to connect the central masts 23 to each other. The structure of the third tent according to the invention then resembles the structure according to Figure 10 The platform 22 can be multi-part, for example segmented, so that each central mast 23 is assigned a part of the platform 22. Preferably, the parts of the platform 22 can then be attached to one another and are secured to each other in the transport position. However, the parts of the platform 22 can also be fixed against each other in the assembly position.

The platform 22 is part of the trailer 32. The trailer 32 has four or more wheels 34 and a chassis 36, the chassis 36 connecting the wheels 34 to the platform 22. The trailer 32 has a trailer coupling 38 for connection to a trailer hitch on a motor vehicle such as a truck or tractor. The third tent according to the invention further has at least one motor 40 with which ropes or chains 42 can be retracted. The ropes or chains 42 can be connected to the distal ends 26 of the support arms 25 via a pulley 44. The ropes or chains 42 can be used with the at least one motor 40 to extend or retract the extendable support arms 25. The ropes or chains 42 can also be used with the at least one motor 40 to extend or retract the at least one central mast 23. and/or extend or retract the at least two lateral masts 24. Furthermore, the ropes or chains 42, together with the at least one motor 40, can be used to tension a tent skin 46 of the tent. The tent skin 46 can be a tarpaulin that, in the erection position, is stretched over the at least one central mast 23 and the at least two lateral masts 24 and supported by the support arms 25. The tent skin 46 can also be connected to the at least one central mast 23, the at least two lateral masts 24, and/or the support arms 25 in the transport position. The at least one central mast 23, the at least two lateral masts 24, and/or the support arms 25 can be moved from a compact transport position to a more expansive erection position via the ropes or chains 42 and the at least one motor 40. Cables, belts, or cords can also be used instead of ropes or chains 42. Alternatively or additionally, at least one central mast 23, at least two lateral masts 24 and/or the support arms 25 can also be hydraulically or pneumatically driven.

The at least one central mast 23, the at least two lateral masts 24, and the support arms 25 are preferably made of aluminum. The at least one central mast 23 and the at least two lateral masts 24 may have a rectangular profile. The scissor links 30 may be constructed with conical aluminum solid cross-section rods.

The Figure 7 and 8 The schematic top views show a fourth tent according to the invention with a rectangular tent roof and a fifth tent according to the invention with a hexagonal tent roof. The construction of these tents corresponds to that of the first three embodiments. However, the geometric shape of the tent and further details are recognizable in the top views. The same reference numerals for identical or similar parts were used for the fourth and fifth tents according to the invention to increase comparability. Each of the tents has a central mast 53, which is connected to a platform (in the Figure 7 and 8 (not visible) may be connected.

On four pages next to the in Figure 7 In addition to the central mast 53 shown, the fourth tent according to the invention has a lateral mast 54 on each side, so that the four lateral masts 54 form the corners of a rectangle in the illustrated setup position. In contrast, the fifth tent according to the invention has, on six sides besides the central mast 53 shown, a lateral mast 54 on each side, so that the four lateral masts 54 form the corners of a rectangle. Figure 8 Each of the central masts 53 shown has a lateral mast 54 mounted on it, so that the six lateral masts 54 in the assembly position shown form the vertices of a regular hexagon.

In both versions, the side masts 54 are connected by ropes 62 for mechanical stabilization of the tent. In both versions, a tent skin 66 covers the entire rectangular or hexagonal area spanned by the side masts 54.

The lateral masts 54 are connected to the central mast 53 by means of extendable support arms 55, such that distal ends 56 of the support arms 55 are connected to upper sides 59 of the lateral masts 54 and proximal ends 57 of the support arms 55 are connected to an upper side 58 of the central mast 53. The support arms 55 have a large number of interconnected scissor links 60, each connecting the proximal end 57 and the distal end 26 of each extendable support arm 55. Each scissor link 60 has two rods that are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point via a cross axis. Except for the two outermost scissor links 60, each scissor link 60 is connected to an adjacent scissor link 60 on two opposite sides. Preferably, two adjacent ends of a scissor link 60, belonging to different linkages, are rotatably connected via a connecting axis to two adjacent ends of a scissor link 60, also belonging to different linkages. The two outer scissor links 60 of the support arms 55, which form the distal ends 56 and the proximal ends 57 of the support arms 55, can be rotatably connected to the upper side 58 of the central mast 53 and to the upper sides 59 of the lateral masts 54 via a connecting axis. Preferably, one of the two connecting axes can be oriented longitudinally along the central mast 53 and the lateral masts 54 (in the Figure 7 and 8 The support arms 55 are arranged to be displaceable (into and out of the image plane). The support arms 55 can thus be extended laterally by rotating the two linkages of all scissor links 60 relative to each other about the cross axes. The inclination of the support arms 55 relative to the central mast 53 can be adjusted.

The central mast 53, the side masts 54, and the support arms 55 are preferably made of aluminum. The central mast 53 and the side masts 54 may have a rectangular profile. The scissor links 60 may be constructed with conical aluminum solid cross-section rods.

Figure 9 Figure 1 shows a schematic top view of the internal structure of the tent frame of a sixth tent according to the invention during assembly. The sixth tent according to the invention is shown below. Figure 9 It features a transportable platform (not shown) to which one of four central masts 73 can be attached with its lower side (into the plane of the image). The platform can be part of a trailer or trailer for a motor vehicle, such as a truck.

On two sides adjacent to each of the central masts 73, lateral masts 74 can be attached to two support arms 75, such that the lateral masts 74 are arranged parallel to the at least one central mast 73. The support arms 75 can be connected to the central masts 73 via hinges (not shown).

The eight lateral masts 74 are connected in pairs to the four central masts 73, each with an extendable support arm 75, by connecting the distal ends 76 of the support arms 75 to the upper sides 79 of the lateral masts 74 and the proximal ends 77 of the support arms 75 to the upper sides 78 of the central masts 73. The support arms 75 have a plurality of interconnected scissor links 80, each connecting the proximal end 77 and the distal end 76 of each extendable support arm 75. Each scissor link 80 has two rods that are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point via a cross axis. Except for the two outermost scissor links 80, each scissor link 80 is connected to an adjacent scissor link 80 on two opposite sides. Preferably, two adjacent ends of a scissor link 80, belonging to different linkages, are rotatably connected via a connecting axis to two adjacent ends of a scissor link 80, also belonging to different linkages. The two outer scissor links 80 of the support arms 75, which form the distal ends 76 and the proximal ends 77 of the support arms 75, can be rotatably connected to the two outer ends of the linkages via a connecting axis to the upper sides 78 of the central masts 73 and to the upper sides 79 of the lateral masts 74. Preferably, one of the two connecting axes can be oriented longitudinally along the central masts 73 and the lateral masts 74 (in Figure 9 The central masts 73 and the lateral masts 74 are arranged to be displaceable (into and out of the image plane). The central masts 73 and the lateral masts 74 are aligned parallel to each other. The support arms 75 can be extended laterally by rotating the two linkages of all scissor links 80 relative to each other about the cross axes, as shown in Figure 9 as indicated by the two large arrows pointing to the right and left.

The central masts 73 are connected to each other via a telescopic linkage 82. This allows the distance between the central masts 73 to be changed, or increased when moving them from the transport position to the assembly position. Alternatively, the central masts 73 can also be connected to each other via support arms with scissor-like links, analogous to the support arms 75.

Each support arm 75 has, in the representation according to Figure 9 seventeen scissor links 80. However, it is understood that within the scope of the present invention, support arms 75 with a different number of scissor links 80 can also be realized.

The sixth tent according to the invention also has a tent skin which is in Figure 9 For the sake of clarity, the tent fabric is not shown. The tent skin can be a tarpaulin that, in the erection position, is stretched over the central masts 73 and the side masts 74 and supported by the support arms 75. The tent skin can also be in the transport position with be connected to the central masts 73, the side masts 74 and/or the support arms 75.

The central masts 73, the lateral masts 74, the telescopic rods 82, and the support arms 75 are preferably made of aluminum. The central masts 73, the telescopic rods 82, and the lateral masts 74 may have a rectangular profile. The scissor links 80 may be constructed with conical aluminum solid cross-section rods.

The telescopic rods 82 and the support arms 75 preferably extend symmetrically to maintain balance and to concentrate the center of gravity on the central mast(s) 73. The lateral masts 74 then primarily serve a supporting function to absorb wind loads.

The Figures 10 to 12 Figure 1 shows various schematic views of an embodiment of a seventh tent according to the invention in the form of a perspective view and two schematic side views of the internal structure of the seventh tent according to the invention. Figure 10 a schematic perspective view, Figure 11 a schematic front view and Figure 12 one compared to Figure 11 Schematic side view, rotated by 90°, of the internal structure of the tent frame of the seventh tent according to the invention.

The seventh tent according to the invention has a transportable platform (not shown) to which a middle of three central masts 93 is attached. The middle central mast 93 has a larger cross-section than the two outer central masts 93. The platform can be part of a trailer for a motor vehicle, such as a truck. The central masts 93, or at least one of the central masts 93, can be attached at a lower end (in Figure 10 (below) are or will be permanently connected to the platform.

On each of two opposite sides next to the central masts 93, the tent has a side mast 94, the side masts 94 being arranged parallel to the central masts 93.

The central masts 93 can be erected by unfolding them at a joint (not shown), unfolding them via several joints (not shown), or extending them telescopically upwards. Similarly, the side masts 94 can each be unfolded at a single joint (not shown), unfolded via several joints (not shown), or extended telescopically upwards. The height of the tent is set or achieved by erecting the central masts 93 and the side masts 94.

The central masts 93 can be connected to each other via a telescopic linkage 102. Alternatively, the central masts 93 can also be connected to each other via support arms with scissor-like links analogous to the support arms 95.

The lateral masts 94 are connected to the central masts 93 by means of extendable support arms 95, such that distal ends 96 of the support arms 95 are connected to upper sides 99 of the lateral masts 94 and proximal ends 97 of the support arms 95 are connected to upper sides 98 of the central masts 93. Additionally, second support arms 105 are provided, which connect the telescopic rods 102 approximately midway to second lateral masts 104. For this purpose, distal ends of the second support arms 105 are connected to upper sides of the second lateral masts 104 and proximal ends of the second support arms 105 are connected to a central portion of the telescopic rods 102.

The support arms 95 and the second support arms 105 each have a plurality of scissor links 100 connected in series, each connecting the proximal end 97 and the distal end 96 of each extendable support arm 95, 105. Each scissor link 100 has two rods that are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point via a cross axis. Each scissor link 100, except for the two outermost scissor links 100, is connected to an adjacent scissor link 100 on two opposite sides. Preferably, two adjacent ends of a scissor link 100 belonging to different rods are rotatably connected via a connecting axis to two ends of an adjacent scissor link 100 belonging to different rods.

The two outer scissor links 100 of the support arms 95, 105, which form the distal ends 96 and the proximal ends 97 of the support arms 95, 105, can be rotatably connected to the two outer ends of the linkages via a connecting axis to the upper sides 98 of the central masts 93 or to the middle sections of the telescopic linkages 102 and to the upper sides 99 of the lateral masts 94. Preferably, one of the two connecting axes can be longitudinally oriented along the central masts 93 and the lateral masts 94 (in the Figure 11 and 12 (from top to bottom) are arranged to be displaceable. The upper connecting axis thus forms a hinged connection, and the lower connecting axis has vertical mobility through movement in a slot (not shown). A predetermined slot width in the central masts 93 and in the lateral masts 94, 104 provides a stop for the lower connecting axis, preventing further shearing of the shear links 100 and thus further extension of the support arms 95, 105. The support arms 95, 105 are thus extendable in a lateral direction by rotating the two linkages of all scissor links 100 around the cross axes relative to each other.

In the setup position according to the Figures 10 , 11 and 12 The support arms 95 and 105, and thus the tent roof, have an inclination of 11.6°. The inclination of the support arms 95 and 105 can be adjusted. Each support arm 95 and 105 has, in the illustration according to... Figures 10 and 11 nine scissor links 100. However, it is understood that within the scope of the present invention, support arms 95, 105 with a different number of scissor links 100 can also be realized.

For mechanical stabilization of the tent, the side masts 95, 105 can be connected to each other via struts 109 in the form of steel cables or braces, as shown in the Figures 10 and 12 can be seen.

The seventh tent according to the invention also has a tent skin which is in the Figures 10 to 12 For the sake of clarity, the tent fabric is not shown. The tent fabric can be a tarpaulin that, in the erection position, is stretched over the central mast 93, the side mast 94, and the second side mast 104, and supported by the extendable support arms 95, the second extendable support arms 105, and by ropes 108 attached to the support arms 95, 105, and the side masts 94, 104. In the erection position, the ropes 108 are tensioned between the support arms 95, 105, and the side masts 94, 104. In the transport position, the tent fabric can also be connected to the central masts 93, the side masts 94, 104, and/or the support arms 95, 105.

The seventh tent according to the invention can further comprise ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords (not shown) with which the central masts 93, the side masts 94, 104, and/or the support arms 95, 105 can be extended, i.e., moved from a compact transport position to a more expansive erection position. Ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords can also be used to tension the tent fabric on the central masts 93, the side masts 94, 104, and the support arms 95, 105. For these purposes, the ropes, chains, cables, belts, or cords can be driven by motors (not shown). Alternatively, the central masts 93, the side masts 94, 104, and/or the support arms 95, 105 can also be driven hydraulically or pneumatically.

The central masts 93, the lateral masts 94, 104, the telescopic rods 102, and the support arms 95, 105 are preferably made of aluminum. The central masts 93, the lateral masts 94, 104, and the telescopic rods 102 may have a rectangular profile. The scissor links 100 may be constructed with conical aluminum solid cross-section rods.

The telescopic linkages 102 and the support arms 95, 105 preferably extend symmetrically in order to maintain balance and to place the center of gravity on the middle to lay central mast 93, which for this purpose may be made with a greater strength (a larger diameter and greater mass), as is done in the Figures 10 to 12 This can be seen. The side masts 94 and 104 then primarily serve a supporting function, enabling them to absorb wind loads.

In the following, an exemplary method according to the invention is described using the following examples. Figures 1 to 12 The tents shown according to the invention are explained. The process of the exemplary method according to the invention is described in Figure 13 schematically represented.

In the first step, the mobile platform 2, 22 is positioned at a designated location for setting up the tent and secured against rolling or sliding away. The tent is in its transport position at this stage.

In a second work step 201, at least one central mast 3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93 on platform 2, 22 is erected or extended. Any existing telescopic rods 82, 102 or support arms connecting several central masts 3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93 can be extended. Pneumatic or hydraulic systems can be used for erection and extension, or cable hoists, chain hoists, or belt drives with motors 40 can be used.

In an optional third work step 202, any central masts 3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93 that are not yet extended or erected are extended or erected. Alternatively or additionally, the side masts 4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94, 104 can optionally be extended in this step. Pneumatic or hydraulic systems can be used to extend the side masts 4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94, 104, or cable hoists, chain hoists, or belt drives with motors 40 can be used. These are then not extended again in the sixth work step 205.

In a fourth work step 203, all support arms 5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95, 105 are extended. The tent fabric 46, 66 can also be tensioned at this stage. Cables, chain hoists, or belt drives with motors 40 can be used to extend the support arms 5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95, 105.

In a fifth optional work step 204, lateral masts 4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94, 104 are attached to the support arms 5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95, 105, provided that the lateral masts 14, 24, 54, 74, 94, 104 were not already attached to the support arms 5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95, 105 in the transport position.

In a sixth work step, 205, the side masts 4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94, 104 are extended. To extend the side masts 4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94, 104, the following can be used: Pneumatic or hydraulic systems can be used, or cable hoists, chain hoists or belt drives with motors 40 can be used.

In a seventh step 206, the tent skin 46, 66 is (finally) stretched onto the extended support arms 5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95, 105, the side masts 4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94, 104 and the at least one central mast 3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93. The tent is then in the erected position.

The features of the invention disclosed in the preceding description, as well as in the claims, figures and embodiments, can be essential for the realization of the invention in its various embodiments, both individually and in any combination.

Reference symbol list

2, 22

platform

3, 13, 23

Central mast

4, 14, 24

Side mast

5, 15, 25

support arm

6, 16, 26

Distal end of the support arm

7, 17, 27

Proximal end of the support arm

8, 18, 28

Top side of the central mast

9, 19, 29

Top side of the side mast

10, 20, 30

Scissors link

32

Trailer

34

wheel

36

chassis

38

Towbar

40

Motor

42

Rope / Chain

44

pulley

46, 66

tent skin

53, 73, 93

Central mast

54, 74, 94

Side mast

55, 75, 95

support arm

56, 76, 96

Distal end of the support arm

57, 77, 97

Proximal end of the support arm

58, 78, 98

Top side of the central mast

59, 79, 99

Top side of the side mast

60, 80, 100

Scissors link

62, 108

Rope

82, 102

Telescopic rod

104

Second side mast

105

second support arm

109

bracing

200

Step: Setting up and securing the transportable platform

201

Step: Erecting and/or extending the central mast

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Optional step: Extending and erecting another central mast

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Step: Extending the extendable support arms

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Optional step: Attaching the side masts to the extendable support arms

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Step: Erecting the side masts

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Step: Stretching the tent fabric onto the extended support arms, the side masts and the central mast

Claims (15)

A tent arranged on a transportable platform (2, 22) and transferable from a transport position to an erection position, the tent comprising a tent skin (46, 66), at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93), at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) and at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), wherein the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) has a proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) and a distal end (6, 16, 26) opposite the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97). 56, 76, 96), wherein the distance of the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) to the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) increases by extending the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) when moving the tent from the transport position to the setup position, wherein the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) is connected to an upper side (8, 18, 28, 58, 78, 98) of the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93). is, the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) is connected to an upper side (9, 19, 29, 59, 79, 99) of the at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) and at least one of the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) is attached or attachable to the transportable platform (2, 22) on a lower side opposite the upper side (8, 18, 28, 58, 78, 98), wherein the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) has a plurality of scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) having the scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) of each of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) are connected in series and connect the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) and the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) to each other. Tent according to claim 1, characterized in that
the transportable platform (2, 22) is a mobile platform or a trailer (32) for towing vehicles, in particular a semi-trailer or a trailer for trucks, wherein preferably the mobile platform, the trailer (32) or the trailer is eligible for registration for transport on public roads. Tent according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the tent skin (46, 66) is folded in the transport position of the tent and is stretched in the setup position by the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), preferably the tent skin (46, 66) in the setup position by the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and/or from which at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) is extended, and/or the tent skin (46, 66) to which at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) is attached and/or the tent skin (46, 66) can be stretched towards the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) via cords, ropes (42, 62, 108), straps or chains attached to the tent skin (46, 66), wherein preferably the cords, ropes (42, 62, 108), straps or chains are motor-driven during stretching. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tent on the transportable platform (2, 22) can be moved from the transport position to the setup position, and/or which at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) can be extended via a scissor mechanism formed by the multitude of scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) arranged in a row next to each other. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the distance between the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) in the setup position is at least two and a half times as far away as in the transport position, preferably at least four times as far away as in the transport position, and particularly preferably at least ten times as far away as in the transport position. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
Each scissor link (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) has at least two rods arranged crosswise, wherein at least two of the at least two rods are rotatably mounted relative to each other at a crossing point via a cross axis and are attached to each other, wherein preferably the scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) are rotatably mounted relative to each other relative to each other via external axes at the ends of the rods and are attached to each other and/or the crossing point of the scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) is arranged in the geometric center of the rods. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) is rotatably connected about one or two outer axes to a proximal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), wherein preferably the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) is rotatably connected about a first outer axis and rotatably and linearly displaceably about a second outer axis to the proximal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), wherein a stop for the linear movement is provided which restricts the movement of the second outer axis in a linear direction in the direction of the first outer axis, and/or The at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) is rotatably connected about one or two outer axes to a distal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), wherein preferably the at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) is rotatably connected about a third outer axis and rotatably and linearly displaceably about a fourth outer axis to the distal scissor link of the plurality of scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), wherein a stop for the Linear movement is provided, which limits the mobility of the fourth outer axis in a linear direction in the direction of the third outer axis. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
The tent has at least one rope or chain pulley for each of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), wherein preferably the at least one rope or chain pulley is connected to one of the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) and to one of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), so that by pulling on the at least one rope or chain pulley the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) can be extended and/or retracted, wherein the tent particularly preferably has at least one motor (40) for driving the at least one rope or chain pulley. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tent has at least two lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94), at least two extendable support arms (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and at least one additional support arm, wherein several of the at least two lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) are connected to each other in pairs via one of the at least one additional support arm, wherein the at least one additional support arm connects the two lateral masts (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) to each other with two opposite ends, wherein the distance between the ends of the at least one additional support arm increases by extending the at least one additional support arm when moving the tent from the transport position to the erection position, wherein the at least one additional support arm has a telescopic frame or a plurality of scissor links, wherein the scissor links of each of the at least one additional support arm are connected to each other in series and connect the ends of the at least one additional support arm to each other, wherein preferably one of the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) and each pair of adjacent lateral masts (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) of the at least two lateral masts (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) form a triangle when viewed from above, wherein the edges of the triangle are formed by two of the at least two extendable support arms (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and one of the at least one additional support arm, wherein the angles of the triangle particularly preferably remain the same when the tent is moved from the transport position to the erection position, and/or The tent has at least three lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94), at least two extendable support arms (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), and at least two additional support arms, wherein several of the at least three lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) are connected to each other in pairs via one of the at least two additional support arms, wherein each of the at least two additional support arms connects two of the at least three lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) to each other at two opposite ends, wherein the distance between the ends of the at least one additional support arm increases when the additional support arm is extended during the transfer of the tent from the transport position to the setup position, wherein the at least two additional support arms have a telescopic frame or a plurality of scissor links, wherein the scissor links of each of the at least two additional support arms are are connected in a row and connect the ends of at least two additional support arms together, wherein particularly preferably one of the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) and each of three adjacent lateral masts (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) of the at least three lateral masts (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) form a rectangle, a rhombus or a parallelogram when viewed from above, wherein the edges the rectangle, rhombus or parallelogram are formed by two of the at least two extendable support arms (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and by two of the at least two additional support arms, wherein the angles of the rectangle, rhombus or parallelogram preferably remain the same when transferring the tent from the transport position to the setup position. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the tent has at least one motor with which the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and, if present, also the at least one additional support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) can be driven for retraction and/or extension and/or with which the tent skin (46, 66) can be tensioned. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The tent has at least two central masts (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) and at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) for each of the central masts (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93), wherein the at least two central masts (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) are connected to each other via a telescopic frame (82, 102) or via a plurality of scissor links, wherein preferably at least a second lateral mast (104) is connected to the telescopic frame (82, 102) or to at least one of the plurality of scissor links via at least a second extendable support arm (105). wherein the at least one second extendable support arm (105) has a proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) and a distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) opposite the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97), wherein the distance of the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) to the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) increases by extending the at least one second support arm (105) when moving the tent from the transport position to the setup position, wherein the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) of the at least one second extendable support arm (105) is connected to the telescopic linkage (82, 102) or is connected to at least one of the plurality of scissor links, in particular to a middle part of the telescopic linkage (82, 102) or a middle shear link of the plurality of scissor links, wherein the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) of the at least one second extendable support arm (105) is attached to an upper side of the at least one second lateral mast (104), wherein the at least one second extendable support arm (105) comprises a telescopic linkage (82, 102) or a plurality of scissor links (100), and/or The tent has at least two lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94), wherein at least two adjacent lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) of the at least two lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) are connected to each other at an upper side of the at least two lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) by a rope (42, 62, 108), a cable, a strap or a chain, wherein preferably the rope (42, 62, 108), the cable, the strap or the chain is located between the upper sides (9, 19, 29, 59, 79, 99) of the at least two lateral poles (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) in the erected position is tense and hanging in the transport position. Tent according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the tent has at least one hinge, wherein the at least one hinge is arranged on the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) in connection with the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and/or in connection with another of the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93) or is arranged between two scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) of at least one of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) or on the at least one side mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) in connection with the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 9 ... 75, 95) is arranged so that the parts connected to each other via at least one hinge can be folded together to put the tent into the transport position. Method for erecting a tent, wherein the tent is arranged on a transportable platform (2, 22), the tent comprising a tent skin (46, 66), at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93), at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) and at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), wherein the at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) is connected via the at least one support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) to at least one of the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93), wherein the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) comprising a plurality of scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100), wherein the scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100) are connected in series and connect the proximal end (7, 17, 27, 57, 77, 97) and the distal end (6, 16, 26, 56, 76, 96) of the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), the method comprising the steps: A) Setting up and securing the transportable platform (2, 22); B) Erecting and/or extending at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93); C) Extending the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) and the at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) attached to it by a scissor movement and spreading of the scissor links (10, 20, 30, 60, 80, 100); D) Erection of at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94); and E) Stretching the tent skin (46, 66) onto the at least one extended support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95), the at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) and the at least one central mast (3, 13, 23, 53, 73, 93). Method according to claim 13, characterized in that
the method is carried out with a tent according to one of claims 1 to 12. Method according to one of claims 13 or 14, characterized in that In step D), at least one lateral mast (4, 14, 24, 54, 74, 94) is lowered and/or extended to the ground, with step C) occurring before step D), and/or at least one rope pulley and/or at least one chain pulley is used to extend the at least one extendable support arm (5, 15, 25, 55, 75, 95) in step C) and/or to tension the tent skin (46, 66).