JP2009091767A - Tent for special event - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tent for special events, the skeleton of which can be integrally folded up. <P>SOLUTION: In this tent for the special events, a gabled roof section 9 composed of a shoulder beam 3, a cross beam 4, an inclined beam 5 and a top beam 6 is constituted on each support 2. The tent is equipped with a corner joint 10 for bendably connecting the support 2, the cross beam 4 and the inclined beam 5 to one another, a top beam 11 for foldably connecting each of the inclined beams 5 and the top beam 6 together, a joint 45 for a central portion of the cross beam, which is used for bendably connecting the central portion of the cross beam 4, a joint 35 for a central portion of the shoulder beam, which is used for bendably connecting the central portion of the shoulder beam 3, and a top beam separating joint 65 for separably connecting a central portion of the top beam 6. The support 2, the shoulder beam 3, the cross beam 4 and the top beam 6 are each folded up along the inclined beam 5 by separating a central portion of the top beam 6. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an event tent that is used as an awning or rain shield for various gatherings and events.

  In general, this type of event tent includes a tent frame that forms a gable roof on each column.

The event tent disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured such that a tent frame is divided into a plurality of units and folded.
JP 2001-303800 A

  However, in such a conventional event tent, since the folded tent frame is divided into a plurality of units, there is a problem in that the next assembly operation of the tent frame cannot be performed smoothly.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide an event tent that can be folded together with a tent frame.

  The present invention includes at least four struts that are grounded and extend in the upward direction, front and rear shoulder beams extending in the left-right direction between the upper end portions of the respective support columns, and left and right extending in the front-rear direction between the upper end portions of the respective support columns. Each column is provided with a horizontal beam, at least four inclined beams extending obliquely upward and backward between the upper end portions of each support column, and a top beam extending in the left-right direction across the top portion connecting the upper end portions of each inclined beam. An event tent in which a gable roof is formed by shoulder beams, transverse beams, inclined beams, and top beams on top of each other, and corner joints that connect the columns, the transverse beams, and the inclined beams so as to be able to bend each other. A top joint that foldably connects each of the inclined beams and the top beam, a center joint of the cross beam that connects the center part of the cross beam so that it can be bent, and a center part of the shoulder beam that connects the center part of the shoulder beam so that it can be bent A joint and a top beam disconnecting joint for releasably connecting the central portion of the top beam. And supports and Katahari the cross beam and Itadakihari disconnect the central portion of the configured to be folded along the respective inclined beam.

  According to the present invention, when the tent frame is folded, the central part of the top beam is separated through the joint for separating the top beam, so that it is possible to fold the middle part of the cross beam and the central part of the shoulder beam without separating each other. Become. For this reason, it is not necessary to divide the tent frame into a plurality of units as in the prior art, and the tent frame assembly operation, storage operation, and the like can be easily performed.

  As the tent frame is assembled, the top beam is connected by the top beam disconnecting joint, so the position and posture of each top joint are determined via the top beam, and the frame shape of the gable roof is maintained, Sufficient rigidity is secured against external forces such as rain and wind.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a tent frame 1 provided in an event tent. The tent frame 1 includes four struts 2 for grounding, and a gable roof portion 9 is formed on each strut 2. A tent canvas (not shown) is stretched on the gable roof portion 9 to serve as a sunshade and rain shield. A tent canvas may be stretched between the columns 2.

  The roof of the tent frame 1 includes a shoulder beam 3 extending in the left-right direction between the upper ends of the columns 2, a cross beam 4 extending in the front-rear direction between the upper ends of the columns 2, and the upper ends of the columns 2. Are provided with four inclined beams 5 extending obliquely upward and backward, and one top beam 6 extending in the left-right direction across the top connecting the upper ends of these inclined beams 5. The shoulder beam 3 and the cross beam 4 are arranged in a rectangle on the plan view, and the top beam 6 is arranged in the center of the rectangle.

  Each column 2, shoulder beam 3, transverse beam 4, inclined beam 5, and top beam 6 constituting the tent frame 1 are formed of a metal tube such as an aluminum pipe, for example.

  FIGS. 2A to 2F are perspective views showing a procedure in which the tent frame 1 is folded. FIGS. 3 (1) to (5) are side views showing a procedure for folding the tent frame 1, and FIGS. 4 to 8 are enlarged views of (1) to (5) of FIG. FIGS. 3 (1 ′) to (5 ′) are front views showing a procedure for folding the tent frame 1, and FIGS. 9 to 13 are enlarged views of FIGS. 3 (1 ′) to (5 ′). It is.

  As shown in these drawings, the tent frame 1 divides the shoulder beam 3 and the transverse beam 4 into two parts that can be bent, and the top beam 6 into two parts that can be separated in the middle. 3, the cross beam 4, and the top beam 6 are folded together so as to be along the inclined beam 5, and there is no need to divide into a plurality of units as in the prior art.

  4 and 9 show a state in which each support 2 is contracted. The support 2 is divided into a support upper part 21 and a support lower part 22 so as to be extendable and contractible. The support upper part 21 and the support lower part 22 are formed of metal pipes having different diameters, and the support lower part 22 is slidably fitted inside the support upper part 21. Expansion and contraction of the upper column 21 and the lower column 22 are locked by a clamp (not shown).

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 9, the brace 8 is slanted across the support column 2 and the cross beam 4 as a locking means for supporting the support column 2 so that the support column 2 does not fall in the state where the support column 2 is standing, The brace 7 is slanted across the support column 2 and the shoulder beam 3, and the support column 2 is supported so as not to fall through the brace units 8 and 7.

  The lower end portion of the brace 8 is rotatably connected to the support column 2 via the pin 23, and the upper end portion thereof is detachably connected to the metal fitting 25 attached to the cross beam 4.

  The lower end of the brace 7 is rotatably connected to the support column 2 via the pin 26, and the upper end of the brace 7 is detachably connected to a metal fitting 27 attached to the cross beam 4.

  The locking means for supporting the support column 2 so as not to fall down is not limited to the above-described breaths 8 and 7, and other mechanisms may be used.

  Each corner joint 10 is provided at each of the four corners of the roof of the tent frame 1. A lower end portion of each inclined beam 5 is fixed to each corner joint 10, and each column 2, the lateral beam 4, and the shoulder beam 3 are folded along the inclined beam 5 via the corner joint 10.

  14A and 14B are a front view and a side view of the corner joint 10 provided on the left side of FIG. The corner joint 10 includes a column support portion 10 a having a U-shaped section provided on the extension of the column 2, an inclined beam support portion 10 b having a U-shaped section provided on the extension of the inclined beam 5, and an extension of the shoulder beam 3. And a shoulder beam support portion 10c having a U-shaped cross section provided on the top. The support column 10a, the inclined beam support unit 10b, and the shoulder beam support unit 10c are each formed of a metal plate bent in a U-shaped cross section, and each outer periphery of the circular column support column 2, the inclined beam 5, and the horizontal beam 4. Curved in a semicircular arc along the surface.

  Two pairs of bolt holes 10e are formed in the inclined beam support portion 10b of the corner joint 10, and the inclined beam 5 is fixed via two bolts 10f inserted through the respective bolt holes 10e (see FIG. 4).

  A pair of hinge holes 10g is formed in the column support portion 10a of the corner joint 10, and the column 2 is rotatably supported via pins 10h inserted through the hinge holes 10g (see FIGS. 4 to 8). .

  As shown in FIG. 4, a bracket 28 that protrudes from the upper end of the column 2 toward the inside of the tent is formed, and the pin 10 h penetrates the bracket 28. Thereby, the support | pillar 2 rotates in the predetermined angle range with respect to the corner joint 10. FIG. In a state where the support column 2 is set up substantially vertically, the outer peripheral surface of the support column 2 is pressed against the support column support portion 10a, and rattling of the support column 2 is suppressed.

  A pair of hinge holes 10i are formed in the inclined beam support portion 10b of the corner joint 10, and the transverse beam 4 is rotatably supported through pins 10j inserted through the hinge holes 10i (see FIGS. 4 to 8). ).

  As shown in FIG. 4, a bracket 41 protruding upward from both end portions of the inclined beam 5 is formed, and a pin 10 j penetrates the bracket 41.

  A pair of hinge holes 10k is formed in the shoulder beam support portion 10c of the corner joint 10, and the shoulder beam 3 is rotatably supported through pins 10m inserted through the hinge holes 10k (FIGS. 9 to 13). reference).

  As shown in FIG. 9, a bracket 31 protruding upward from both ends of the shoulder beam 3 is formed, and the pin 10 m penetrates the bracket 31. As a result, the shoulder beam 3 rotates with respect to the corner joint 10 within a predetermined angle range. In a state where the shoulder beam 3 is substantially orthogonal to the respective pillars 2, the outer peripheral surface of the shoulder beam 3 is pressed against the shoulder beam support portion 10 c, and rattling of the shoulder beam 3 is suppressed.

  The transverse beam 4 is divided into first and second transverse beams 43 and 44 in the middle thereof, and the first and second transverse beams 43 and 44 are detachably connected via a transverse beam central joint 45.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the cross beam central joint 45 includes joint pipes 46 and 47 coupled to the ends of the first and second cross beams 43 and 44, and the joint pipes 46 and 47 are connected via pins 48. It is pivotally connected. The pin 48 is arranged in parallel with the pin 10j of the corner joint 10 and so as to be orthogonal to the support column 2 and the inclined beam 5 in the front view shown in FIG. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the first and second horizontal beams 43 and 44 are folded along the inclined beam 5 and the support column 2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the joint pipe 47 of the transverse beam central joint 45 has a stopper lever portion 47a that abuts the joint pipe 46 in a state where the first and second transverse beams 43 and 44 extend in a straight line. The second transverse beams 43 and 44 are locked so as not to be bent any further. The transverse beam central joint 45 is held such that gravity acts in a direction in which each stopper lever portion 47a abuts the joint pipe 46, and the first and second transverse beams 43, 44 of the transverse beam 4 extend in the axial direction.

  A top joint 11 is provided at the left and right ends of the top of the gable roof 9. The top beam 6 and the inclined beams 5 are folded along each other via the top joints 11.

  The top joint 11 has front and rear inclined beam support portions 11b having a U-shaped cross section provided on the extension of the inclined beam 5, and a top beam support portion 11c having a U-shaped cross section provided on the extension of the top beam 6. . The inclined beam support portion 11b and the top beam support portion 11c are each formed by a metal plate bent into a U-shaped cross section, and are semicircular in cross section along the outer peripheral surfaces of the circular inclined beam 5 and the top beam 6. Curved in an arc.

  Each inclined beam support portion 11b of the top joint 11 is formed with a pair of hinge holes 11g, and the inclined beam 5 is rotatably supported via pins 11h inserted through the hinge holes 11g (FIG. 4). ~ 8).

  As shown in FIG. 4, a bracket 51 protruding from the upper end portion of the inclined beam 5 is formed, and the pin 11 h penetrates the bracket 51. Accordingly, the left and right inclined beams 5 are rotated with respect to the top joint 11 within a predetermined angle range. In a state where the left and right inclined beams 5 are expanded at a predetermined angle, the outer peripheral surface of the inclined beam 5 is pressed against the inclined beam support portion 11b, and rattling of the inclined beam 5 is suppressed.

  A pair of hinge holes 11d is formed in the top beam support portion 11c of the top joint 11, and the top beam 6 is rotatably supported via pins 11e inserted through the hinge holes 11d (see FIGS. 9 to 13). ).

  As shown in FIG. 9, brackets 61 projecting downward from both ends of the top beam 6 are formed, and the pins 11 e penetrate the brackets 61. Thereby, the top beam 6 rotates with respect to the top joint 11 in a predetermined angle range. In a state where the top beam 6 extends substantially horizontally, the outer peripheral surface of the top beam 6 is pressed against the top beam support portion 11c, and rattling of the top beam 6 is suppressed.

  The top beam 6 is divided into first and second top beams 63 and 64 in the middle thereof, and the first and second top beams 63 and 64 are detachably connected via a top beam disconnecting joint 65.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the top beam disconnecting joint 65 includes joint pipes 66 and 67 connected to the ends of the first and second top beams 63 and 64, and the tip of the joint pipe 66 is connected to the joint pipe 67. Inserted inside the tip. A stopper pin 68 that protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the joint pipe 66 is provided, and the stopper pipe 68 is fitted into a pin hole 69 of the joint pipe 67 to prevent the joint pipes 66 and 67 from coming off. A spring 70 is provided to urge the stopper pin 68 in the protruding direction.

  In a state where the first and second top beams 63 and 64 are connected by the top beam disconnecting joint 65, the first and second top beams 63 and 64 are held so as to extend linearly with respect to each other.

  When the first and second top beams 63 and 64 are cut off, the stopper pin 68 is pushed against the spring 70 so as not to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the joint pipe 66, so that the tip of the joint pipe 66 is connected to the joint pipe 67. Extracted from the tip.

  It is also possible to provide a rigging that connects the joint pipes 66 and 67 separated by the top beam separation joint 65 so as to guide the assembly of the joint pipes 66 and 67 when the tent is assembled.

  The shoulder beam 3 is divided into first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 in the middle thereof, and the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 are connected via a shoulder beam central joint 35 so as to be foldable.

  (A), (b), and (c) of FIG. 17 are views showing how the joint pipes 36 and 37 of the shoulder beam center joint 35 are folded.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the shoulder beam center joint 35 is connected to joint pipes 36 and 37 connected to the ends of the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34, and the joint pipes 36 and 37. In contrast, a pair of links 40 whose both ends are rotatably connected via pins 38 and 39 are provided. Fixing stopper pins 78 and 79 are attached to the joint pipes 36 and 37. With the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 extending in a straight line, each link 40 abuts on the fixing stopper pins 78 and 79. The first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 are prevented from bending further. The shoulder beam center joint 35 acts in such a direction that gravity abuts each link 40 against the fixed stopper pins 78 and 79 so that the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 of the shoulder beam 3 extend in the axial direction. Retained.

  The shoulder beam center joint 35 is arranged so that the pins 38 and 39 are orthogonal to the plane including the inclined beams 5, and the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 are arranged in the plane including the inclined beams 5. It is configured to be folded along. For this reason, the pins 38 and 39 and each pin 10m are arrange | positioned so that it may orthogonally cross the inclined beam 5 on the side view shown in FIG. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C, the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 are folded along the inclined beams 5.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the tent frame 1 is assembled, the four stretched struts 2 are set up on the ground, and the shoulder beams 3, the cross beams 4, the inclined beams 5 and the tops are placed on the respective struts 2. A gable-shaped roof portion 9 is constituted by the beams 6 and a tent canvas (not shown) is stretched on the gable-shaped roof portion 9 to serve as a sunshade and a rain shield.

  Since the top beam 6 is held so that the top beam 6 extends linearly by the top beam disconnecting joint 65 in the assembled state, the position and posture of each top joint 11 are determined via the top beam 6. Then, the cross beam 4 is held so as to extend in a straight line by the cross beam center joint 45, the shoulder beam 3 is held so as to extend in a straight line by the shoulder beam center joint 35, and the top beam 6 is horizontally attached by the top joint 11. While being held to extend, each inclined beam 5 is held by the top joint 11 so as not to expand beyond a predetermined angle. Moreover, the support | pillar 2, the cross beam 4, and the shoulder beam 3 are hold | maintained by the corner joint 10 so that it may not expand beyond a predetermined angle. Thereby, the tent frame 1 maintains the frame shape of the gable roof portion 9 and sufficiently secures rigidity against external forces such as rain and wind.

  Hereinafter, a procedure for folding the tent frame 1 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the support 2 is contracted, the upper ends of the braces 7 and 8 are removed, and the support 2 is folded along the cross beam 4. As shown in FIG. 2B or 2C, the tent canvas stretched on the tent frame 1 is removed while the roof of the tent frame 1 is lowered.

  -As shown to (d) of FIG. 2, the 1st, 2nd top beams 63 and 64 of the top beam 6 are cut off via the top beam cutting joint 65. FIG.

  The first and second shoulder beams of the shoulder beam 3 as shown in (d), (e), and (f) of FIG. 2 and (2) to (5) (2 ′) to (5 ′) of FIG. 33, 34, the first and second transverse beams 43, 44 of the transverse beam 4 are folded along the inclined beam 5 via the corner joint 10. At this time, since the top beam 6 is separated from the first and second top beams 63 and 64 by the top beam disconnecting joint 65, the first and second shoulders 10 are kept in contact with each corner joint 10 while being grounded. The beams 33 and 34 and the first and second transverse beams 43 and 44 can be pulled together to fold the tent frame 1 smoothly.

  On the other hand, when the first and second top beams 63 and 64 of the top beam 6 are not disconnected and are connected so as to be bendable by the top beam disconnecting joint, the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 and the first beam As the second transverse beams 43 and 44 are drawn, the first and second top beams 63 and 64 come into contact with the ground, the corner joints 10 are lifted, and the tent frame 1 cannot be folded smoothly.

  As shown in (f) of FIG. 2 and (5) and (5 ′) of FIG. 3, the tent frame 1 finally has first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 inside the four inclined beams 5. The first and second transverse beams 43 and 44, the first and second top beams 63 and 64 are accommodated, and the folded tent frame 1 can be made compact.

  In the present invention, at least four struts 2 that are grounded and extend upward, the front and rear shoulder beams 3 that extend in the left-right direction between the upper end portions of the respective struts 2, and the front-rear direction between the upper end portions of the respective struts 2 Left and right horizontal beams 4 extending in the horizontal direction, at least four inclined beams 5 extending obliquely upward and backward between the upper end portions of each support column 2, and a top portion connecting the upper end portions of the respective inclined beams 5 in the left-right direction. An event tent comprising a top beam 6 extending and a gable roof portion 9 formed on each column 2 by a shoulder beam 3, a cross beam 4, an inclined beam 5 and a top beam 6. Corner joints 10 that connect the bendable beam 5 and the inclined beam 5 to each other, a top joint 11 that connects the beveled beams 5 and the top beam 6 so as to be foldable, and a transverse beam that connects the central portion of the transverse beam 4 so as to be bendable. A central joint 45, a shoulder joint central joint 35 for connecting the central part of the shoulder beam 3 in a bendable manner, and the inside of the top beam 6 A top beam disconnecting joint 65 that connects the sections in a detachable manner, and the column 2, the shoulder beam 3, the cross beam 4, and the top beam 6 are folded along the inclined beam 5 by cutting the central portion of the top beam 6. The configuration.

  As a result, when the tent frame 1 is folded, the central portion of the top beam 6 is separated through the top beam separation joint 65, so that the middle portion of the cross beam 4 and the central portion of the shoulder beam 3 are folded together without being separated from each other. It becomes possible. For this reason, it is not necessary to divide the tent frame 1 into a plurality of units as in the prior art, and the tent frame 1 can be easily assembled and stored.

  In the assembled state, the tent frame 1 is held so that the top beam 6 extends in a straight line by the top beam disconnecting joint 65, so that the position and posture of each top joint 11 are determined via the top beam 6, The tent frame 1 maintains the frame shape of the gable roof 9 and sufficiently secures rigidity against external forces such as rain and wind.

  The present embodiment includes a corner joint 10 that foldably connects the column 2, the shoulder beam 3, the cross beam 4, and the inclined beam 5, and fixes each corner joint 10 to the lower end of the inclined beam 5. The support column 2, the cross beam 4, and the shoulder beam 3 folded via the joint 10 are configured to fit inside the inclined beams 5.

  Thereby, the folded tent frame 1 can be made compact, and the storage space can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the shoulder beam 3 is divided into first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34, and the shoulder beam center joint 35 is a pin 38 that rotatably supports the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34. 39, each pin 38, 39 is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the plane including each inclined beam 5, and the first and second shoulder beams 33, 34 are folded along the plane including each inclined beam 5. The configuration.

  As a result, the first and second shoulder beams 33 and 34 are folded along the respective inclined beams 5, and the folded tent frame 1 can be made compact, and the storage space can be reduced.

  As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the tent frame 1 includes six struts 2 that are grounded and extend upward, and two gable roof portions 9 are provided on each strut 2. Also good.

  Also in this case, by separating the central portion of the top beam 6 of the gable roof 9, the two gable roofs 9 and the six struts 2 can be folded together without being separated from each other.

  In addition, the tent frame 1 is not limited to this, and can be configured such that three or more gable roof portions 9 are arranged.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

The perspective view of the tent frame which shows embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the procedure in which a tent frame is similarly folded. The side view and front view which similarly show the procedure in which a tent frame is folded. A side view of the tent frame. A side view of the tent frame. A side view of the tent frame. A side view of the tent frame. A side view of the tent frame. A front view of the tent frame. A front view of the tent frame. A front view of the tent frame. A front view of the tent frame. A front view of the tent frame. A front view of the tent frame. The front view and side view of a corner joint similarly. The front view and side view of a top beam separation joint similarly. The front view of a shoulder beam center part joint similarly. The perspective view of the tent frame which shows other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tent frame 2 Support | pillar 3 Cross beam 4 Cross beam 5 Inclined beam 6 Top beam 9 Gable roof 10 Corner joint 11 Top joint 33, 34 1st, 2nd shoulder beam 35 Shoulder beam center joint 38, 39 Pin 45 Horizontal beam center Joint 65 Top beam cut joint

Claims (3)

At least four struts extending to the ground and extending upward;
Front and rear shoulder beams extending in the left-right direction between the upper ends of each support,
Left and right lateral beams extending in the front-rear direction between the upper end portions of the respective struts;
At least four inclined beams extending diagonally upward and backward between the upper end portions of each of the columns;
With the top beam extending in the left-right direction across the top connecting the upper end of each inclined beam,
An event tent in which a gable roof is formed on each column by the shoulder beams, the horizontal beams, the inclined beams, and the top beams,
A corner joint for connecting the column, the cross beam and the inclined beam to each other so as to be able to bend;
A top joint for foldably connecting each of the inclined beams and the top beam;
A transverse beam central joint for connecting the central portion of the transverse beam so as to bend;
A shoulder beam center joint for connecting the center portion of the shoulder beam so as to be bendable;
A top beam disconnecting joint for releasably connecting the central portion of the top beam; and
The event tent is characterized in that a center portion of the top beam is cut off and the column, the shoulder beam, the cross beam, and the top beam are folded along the inclined beam. A corner joint that foldably connects the support column, the shoulder beam, the transverse beam, and the inclined beam,
Fix each corner joint to the lower end of the inclined beam,
2. The event tent according to claim 1, wherein the support column, the cross beam, and the shoulder beam that are folded via the corner joint are configured to fit inside the inclined beams. Dividing the shoulder beam into first and second shoulder beams;
The shoulder beam center joint includes a pin that rotatably supports the first and second shoulder beams,
This pin is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the plane including each inclined beam,
The event tent according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first and second shoulder beams are folded along a plane including the inclined beams.