JPS6070279A - Framework for tent - Google Patents

Abstract

1. Frame for a tent, consisting of two or more tent poles (1) put together from individual hollow rods and connectable by fitting in mountings (7) on a central connection piece (2; 3) to form the frame, said mountings corresponding in number and direction to the associated tent poles (1) to be mounted, with the hollow rods (4), joined together to form a tent pole (1), being threaded on a tensile member (5) threading through the hollow rods (4), with the tensile member (5) on the one hand being fastened in the end hollow rod (4) remote from the connection piece (2; 3) and on the other hand extending to the associated mounting (7) for the respective tent pole (1) on the connection piece (2; 3) and being held there, characterized in that the mountings (7) have in their longitudinal direction a laterally open slot (11) which is at least so wide that the tensile member (5) is able to pass therethrough laterally.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a tent framework consisting of two or more tent poles, each of which is assembled from several separate hollow rods and connected to a central connecting member to form the framework. They are connected to each other by fitting into a plurality of fittings formed in the .

Although this type of framework is well known for use with many tents of various shapes, when the tent is pitched, such as at a camping site, the individual hollow rods of multiple tent poles and one or more It must be assembled from connecting members.

Not only does this take some time, but it also requires the user of the tent to have some experience in knowing the relationships of its individual parts and assembling the framework into the desired three-dimensional shape of the tent. is normal. Attempts have already been made to design suitable markings on individual parts or plug connections so that they can be applied only to the specific parts to be connected to each other. Although this solves the assembly problem, it does not solve the difficulty of sequentially connecting the many individual parts of the tent framework in the correct order. More specifically, it is extremely important to quickly set up the tent, and more particularly its tent framework, under adverse weather conditions and also in the dark.

To facilitate the work of taking out individual hollow rods from the large number of hollow rods of tent struts and assembling them into multiple tent struts.
One well-known method is to connect the hollow rods of a tent pole to each other using a tensioning member inserted into each hollow rod, the tensioning member being able to hold the tent under a slight initial tension. Both ends of the strut are fixed at each end of the hollow rod or within it. When one of the hollow rods of the tent posts connected in this way is lifted, the other hollow rods are also lifted up with that one by the tension member and aligned with each other while maintaining proper articulation. Thus, one of each hollow rod is fitted into the other to finally complete the tent pole. Arranging and assembling each tent pole to form a three-dimensional tent is not yet possible by this means alone.

A fundamental object of the invention is that the cooperation of the individual parts of the tent framework, such as the connecting members tent struts and the respective hollow rods, is maintained even in the disassembled state of each of its parts, and that the above-mentioned cooperation of the individual parts is maintained. It is an object of the present invention to provide a tent framework in which an assembly of the tent framework can be quickly and reliably assembled from a tightly packed storage condition.

To this end, in a framework of the type described above, each hollow rod that can be connected to one another to form a tent pole is inserted in a manner known per se by a tensioning member, which tensioning member on the one hand being fixed to the outer end hollow bar of the strut remote from said connecting member, and on the other hand, the tensioning member extending to and being retained therein a respective fitting of the associated connecting member of each tent strut; Suggested.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, each tent pole is provided with its own tension member which is clamped onto the connecting member in the area of the attachment associated with this pole.

In one advantageous embodiment, the two tent struts have a common tensioning member extending from the outer hollow rod of one of them through a central connecting member to the outer hollow rod of the other tent strut. The tension member passes into and out of two fittings of the connecting member associated with each tent pole.

Further advantageous embodiments are characterized by what is indicated in the dependent claims.

The framework according to the invention has several important advantages. Even in unfavorable conditions or at night, this type of tent framework can be quickly erected from a tightly focused state of the individual parts, for example by lifting the connecting members from the packaging of the individual parts, so that the entire framework remains intact. A three-dimensional structure is formed into the correct alignment either instantly or by gently shaking it from side to side. The transverse slots formed in the fittings of the connecting members according to claim 12 allow the tension members to protrude from each side of the fittings when the tent framework is in its focused condition, so that each hollow It has the particular advantage that the rods or tent poles can be gathered close together side by side without being spread out by the tension members passing through the connecting members.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the framework for a Niskimo complete dome tent (not shown), and FIG. 2 schematically shows the framework for a ridge tent (not shown). Each framework has several tent poles 1 extending three-dimensionally in a desired shape and direction depending on the type of tent, and each tent pole is interconnected at one end and held in a three-dimensional arrangement. and a connecting member 2 or 3 for The connecting member 2 shown in FIG. 1 is shown in greater detail in the following figures. The connecting member 2 shown in FIG. 2 is formed as a ridge post with attachments for each tent post 1 at both ends thereof. In this embodiment too, the connecting elements 3 can be formed from respective connecting elements corresponding to the connecting elements 2 according to FIG. 1, which are connected by one or more horizontal tent supports 1. Each tent post 1 consists of a number of interconnectable hollow rods 4 having a tension member 5 extending therethrough.

The tension member 5 is fixed on the one hand to the lower end hollow rod 4 of each tent pole 1 and on the other hand to the connecting member 2 or 3 as shown in the following figures.

3 to 5 show in detail a connecting member corresponding to the connecting member 2 of FIG. 1, for example. This connecting member consists of a flat disk-shaped body 6 having four fittings 7 arranged radially along its outer circumference for engaging the hollow rod 4 of each tent post 1. In the illustrated embodiment, each fitting 7 consists of two through holes 8 that are open on both sides and form a cross-shaped passage 9 that intersects with each other at the center of the disc-shaped body B. A locking screw 10 is located at the intersection of each passage 9. This locking screw fixes the end of the tensioning member 5 inserted into each tent support 1 and the side opening through hole 8 of the connecting member, or alternatively, the locking screw is used to secure the end of the tensioning member 5 inserted into each tent support 1 and the side opening through hole 8 of the connecting member, or, as shown, to fix the end of the tensioning member 5 passing through each passageway 9.
Two intersecting tension members 5' associated with book tent poles? :Fixes at the same time. Each side opening through hole 8 and each passage 9 are slot holes 1 that open laterally.
1, the width of each slot is such that the tension member 5 can protrude from the side opening through hole 8 on its slot side, and each tent support 1 and each hollow rod 4 have a width as shown in FIG. at least sufficiently wide to allow them to be brought into close focus in close proximity to the connecting member. Both ends of each hollow rod 4 and the opening of each side-opening through hole 8 are rounded so that the special hollow rod 4 with each tension member 5 tensioned can be easily inserted into the opening of each through hole 8. It can be finished round and smooth.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-8, the connecting member is formed as a dome-shaped body 12, albeit also in the form of a flat disc. Components already described in connection with FIGS. 1-5 are designated by the same symbols and will not be described again.

In this embodiment, the base area of each side-opening through hole 8 is communicated by a respective through hole 13 to the upper side of the connecting member 12, so that the tension member 5 can be removed from the connecting member on its upper side. A through hole 1 for each of the four tension members 5
3 or, in the case of tension members inserted in association with two tent posts 1, each tension member taken out from one through hole 13 to the other associated through hole 13. It is possible to either charge the Each tension member 5 can either pass freely between two adjacent through holes 13 or be secured by a knot made therebetween. Instead of the knots made between each through hole 15, locking plates 14 can also be arranged as shown in FIG. 9, in which case the tension member 5 is secured by suitable ramps or knots.

The connecting member according to FIG. 9 consists of a body 15 which corresponds, for example, to both ends of the ridge-shaped connecting member 5 shown in FIG. Each bottomed hole 8 having an open end suitable for fitting each tent support 1
communicate with each other through small diameter holes 16 bored in the bottom wall thereof, and each tension member 5 can pass through the holes 8 and 16 to the outside of the main body 15, but each small diameter hole 16 It also communicates with a common recessed hole 17 formed in the upper surface of the main body 15. The recessed hole 17 can also be designed with sufficient dimensions to fit the locking plate 14 therein. In FIG. 9, the inserted tension member 5 is fixed to the locking plate 14, and the single tension member 5 is fixed to the locking plate 14 by a knot made at one end thereof.

In the design of the connecting member shown in FIG. 10, this connecting member has a radial body with four receiving pins 19 that fit into the inner end of each hollow rod 4 as attachments to the tent pole 1. Consists of 18. Each pin has two sets of central through-holes 20 aligned with each other and orthogonal to each other in the center of the connecting member, through which each tension member 5 passes. These tension members may be secured within the body 18 as a single strength member, or each through tension member may be secured within the body 18 in any suitable manner as indicated for each of the previously described embodiments. You can also.

Each through hole 20 may also have a transverse slot corresponding to its respective slot 11, as in the embodiment according to FIGS. 5-5, or may form a transversely opening slot. Each tensioning member 5 either has a reduced cross-sectional shape so that it fits into its respective slot and establishes a cooperative relationship with a respective receiving bin 19; It can also protrude from the slot to the position shown in FIG.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a tent framework for a Niskimo complete dome-type tent, FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing a tent framework for a ridge-type tent, and FIG. 6 is a first implementation of a plate-like connecting member. The half-cut plan view of the example, Figure 4 is IV-IV of Figure 5.
A line sectional view, the 5th degree figure is a partial sectional view taken along the line V-V of the 3rd @,
FIG. 6 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the connecting member, FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the connecting member. FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing another design of the connecting member, FIG.
FIG. 0 is a sectional view showing yet another design of the connecting member. 1... Tent support 2.3.12... Connecting member 4.
... Hollow rod 5 ... Tension member 6 ... Disc-shaped main body 7 ... Mounting tool 8 ... Side opening through hole 9 ... Passage 10 ... Locking screw 11 ... Slot hole 13... Through hole 14... Locking plate 15... Main body 16... Small diameter hole 17... Recessed hole 1B... Radial body 19... Receiving bottle 20... Center through hole Patent applicant Knut Jaeger Marketing and Production
Big Pack Gesellschaft Mituto Beshlenkku - Procedural Amendment Showa 54.10. Name: Mr. Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office 1. Indication of the case: Patent Application No. 176892 of 1982 2. Name of the invention: Frame for tents 3. Relationship with the person making the amendments: Special 1γ1 Applicant: Knut Jaeger Marketing and Production Big Pack Gesellschaft Mitsut Beschrenchterach 7 Zung 4, Agent 5, Date of amendment order (volunteer) (1) Patent applicant column (2) Drawing 7, Contents of amendment (1) Amended application as attached. (2) Submit official drawings as shown in the attached sheet.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A center having two or more tent poles assembled from a plurality of individual hollow rods and a plurality of fittings for respectively mating with each of the tent poles to form a framework. a frame for a tent, comprising a connecting member, wherein each of the hollow rods connected to form the tent support is penetrated in a manner known per se by a tensioning member, the tensioning member on the one hand said tension member being secured to said hollow rod at the outer end remote from said connecting member of said tent post, and on the other hand said tensioning member extending to each attachment of said connecting member associated with said respective tent post; A frame for a tent, characterized in that it is held in a tent. 2. In the framework of claim 1, each tent pole includes its own tension member retained within the connecting member in the area of the attachment associated with the pole. A framework characterized by. (v) In the framework set forth in claim 1, the two tent struts have a common joint extending from the outer end hollow rod of one of them via the connecting member to the outer end hollow rod of the other tent strut. A framework comprising said tensioning member, said tensioning member passing into and out of said two said fittings of said connecting member associated with said respective tent pole. 4. In the framework according to claim 1, each of the fittings of the connecting member is formed as a plurality of through holes having side openings corresponding in number and direction to each associated tent support to be attached. A framework characterized by 5. The framework according to claim 911M, wherein the tension member passing through the associated tent strut is attached to the base of the side opening through hole. In the framework, the two or more side opening through holes of the connecting member communicate with each other via each small diameter hole extending between the bases of the side opening through holes of the connecting member, The framework wherein the tension members associated with two of the tent poles extend through each of the small diameter holes. 2. The framework according to claim 4, wherein each of the side opening through holes is formed as a communication path in the connecting member. a The framework according to claim 4, wherein the base area of the side opening through hole has an opening that communicates with the upper surface of the connecting member from the side and allows the tension member to be pulled out and fixed. A framework characterized by: 9. The framework of claim 8, wherein one of the tension members associated with two of the tent poles exits from one of the openings of each of the side-opening through-holes and extends from the opening of the other of the through-holes. A framework characterized by entering into an opening. 1. A framework according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that each tension member is secured by a respective knot or clamp member outside the opening. 11. In the framework according to claim 4, the tension member or each tension member is fixed in each of the side-opening through-holes by individual locking screws, or each of the small-diameter communicating holes or the A framework characterized in that it is fixed in each passage by a single central locking screw. 12. The framework according to claim 4, wherein each of the side-opening through-holes or each of the passageways has a lateral opening having at least a width sufficient to allow the tension member to pass laterally in its longitudinal direction. A framework characterized by being provided with slots. 15. The framework of claim 4, wherein instead of the side opening through holes, each of the fittings of the connecting member has a central through hole and fits into the hollow rod of the tent pole. A framework characterized in that the framework is formed as respective receiving bins that fit together. 14. The framework according to claim 1, wherein each of the tension members is an elastic waste cord. The framework according to claim 1, wherein each tension member is an elastically expandable spiral wire. 1 & Claims n In the framework of claim 1, said connecting member is a flat member in which said respective attachments to said respective hollow rods of said respective tent poles are arranged radially in diametrically opposed pairs. A framework characterized in that it is formed as a body of a disc or a polygonal plate. 17. The framework of claim 1, wherein the connecting member is fitted into each of the attachments for each of the tent struts so that each imaginary longitudinal central axis of each of the tent struts is substantially A framework characterized in that it is formed as a main body of a disc or a polygonal plate, in which the above-mentioned fittings are arranged so as to intersect at one point. 1 & Claims 1. In the framework according to claim 1, the connecting member is formed as a single rod corresponding to a ridge support of the framework, and one connecting member is provided for each tent support located at both ends of the rod. Or a framework characterized in that it has one or more of the above-mentioned fixtures.