KR100932039B1 - Tent pole connector - Google Patents

Abstract

 The tent pole connector of the present invention comprises a unitary body made of an elastic material; A first coupling hole at one end of the body, the first pawl assembly being formed to be insertable; And a second coupling hole in which a second pole assembly is formed to be inserted adjacent to the first coupling hole, wherein the first coupling hole has one side thereof and an end side of the body formed by the first coupling hole. When the first pole assembly is pushed into the opening in the longitudinal direction, the opening is formed into an opening having a size smaller than the diameter of the first coupling hole by having a cut shape including a portion of less than a semicircle of the circumference. The first pawl assembly enters into the first coupling hole by elastically opening the opening and the legs on both sides by the elastic force of the body. After the entry is completed, the opening and the legs are elastically restored to their original state. do. The present invention is very easy to bind the pole assembly at the cross point by simply pushing the pole assembly into the opening of the first coupling hole of the connector as soon as the coupling is completed, do not disassemble the pole assembly of the tent already built It can be easily and conveniently assembled without being able to pivot the pole assembly coupled to the second coupling hole to vary the cross angle of the pole assembly.

 Connector, Pole, Tent, Slewing, Crossed

Description

Tent pole connector {Connector for tent poles}

The present invention relates to a connector for engaging an intersecting pole assembly, and more particularly, to be detachable to the pole assembly, in addition to a single body to be able to swivel the pole assembly, It is possible to bind at various crossing angles, and to a tent pole connector to prevent the pole assembly from deviating from a fixed point.

The tent provides a living space for the user to temporarily reside outdoors when hiking or camping. As shown in FIG. 30, the tent 10 generally consists of a tarpaulin 20 and several pole assemblies 30. The waterproof cloth 20 creates a space therein by inflating, and the pawl assembly 30 supports the waterproof cloth 20 in an expanded state. The pole assembly 30 forms a long shape by fitting several poles of short length. When the pole assembly 30 is coupled to a clip 21 or a sleeve (sleeve) provided in the waterproof cloth 20 in a state in which the pole assembly 30 is fixed in a predetermined shape such as an arch shape, the waterproof cloth 20 is formed by the elastic force of the pole assembly 30. ) Is pulled to secure a living space inside.

In this tent 10, a connector is required at the top point P1 where the two pole assemblies 30a, 30b intersect. The connector binds the cross pole assemblies 30a and 30b so that the shape of the tent 10 is not deformed (distorted) by the wind.

And, as shown in Figure 31, once the tent (10a) is completed, a tent of the form that should be installed a separate pawl assembly 31 around it is provided. In this case, a connector is also required at the point P2 where the existing pole assembly 30 and the new pole assembly 31 intersect.

In the related art, an improved form of a connector for binding cross pole assemblies is disclosed in Korean Utility Model No. 20-0250665 and Korean Utility Model No. 20-0304799.

The conventional connector disclosed in the above publication is provided with two bodies each having one pole passage hole formed therein, and two separately provided bodies configured to be slidably coupled to each other, thereby rotating the respective bodies to each other. It is configured to easily change the crossing angle of the assembly.

As such, the connector disclosed in these publications is an advanced connector that allows for easy assembly of intersecting pole assemblies while allowing for alternating angles of cross pole assemblies, but the following disadvantages have not yet been addressed or more. There is a need to improve.

First, the installation and detachment of the pole assembly is inconvenient, making it difficult to install the tent. Conventional connectors have a form in which two pole assemblies must be separately axially inserted into two holes having a closed cross-sectional structure. For example, as one method of constructing the tent 10 shown in FIG. 30, the connector is pre-coupled to the center point of one diagonal pole assembly 30a, and then connected to the tarpaulin 20 to form an arch. When standing up, take two short length poles that make up the other diagonal pole assembly 30b and fit them on both sides of the holes of the pre-assembled connector located on top of the arched pole assembly 30a. In order to complete the pole assembly 30b by sequentially connecting the poles of each short length to the ends of the two inserted short poles, the completed pole assembly 30b is bent, and both ends thereof need to be inserted into the edge of the waterproof cloth 20. Inconvenient work must be done. In addition, as another method for constructing the tent 10 shown in FIG. 30, the connector is pre-coupled to the center point of one diagonal pole assembly 30a, and then connected to the waterproof cloth 20 to stand in an arch shape. Then, bend another completed diagonal pole assembly 30b, plug both ends thereof into the edges of the tarpaulin 20, remove the middle portion of the standing pole assembly 30b, and then force it not to unfold again. While pressing in, it is necessary to perform the cumbersome and laborious task of inserting the ends of the separated both poles into the holes of the connector that is pre-coupled to the pole assembly 30a.

Second, it is difficult to provide a tent in the form of installing a separate pole assembly to the already completed tent. That is, by allowing a separate pole assembly 31 to be added to the circumference of the completed tent 10a as shown in FIG. If the new pole assembly 31 is to be added to the already completed tent 10b, as shown in FIG. 31, the point P2 where the existing pole assembly 30 and the new pole assembly 31 intersect. A special connector is needed to connect the That is, it should be possible to add a new pole assembly 31 without removing the existing pole assembly 30. The conventional connector is a connector without removing the pole assembly 30, as pointed out in the first problem. Cannot connect. Even if the connector is pre-installed on the existing pole assembly 30, then a new pole assembly 31 may be added to the pre-installed connector when necessary, but in this case, as described above, The short and long poles must first be connected to the connector and then the remaining poles can be further combined to complete the new pole assembly 31, or the middle part of the completed pole assembly 31 must be separated and then assembled with the connector. You have no choice but to work.

Third, the conventional connector has a form in which two separate bodies are slidably coupled to each other, so that the rotating parts of the two bodies are easily damaged by rain or dust. In addition, since the two bodies must be manufactured separately, manufacturing costs are high, and it is difficult to process the joints of the two bodies.

The present invention was developed in view of the above problems, and the first object of the present invention is that attachment and detachment of the pole assembly is very easy, as well as the coupling between the cross pole assemblies, as well as separate pole assembly without having to separate the installed pole assembly. It is to provide a tent pole connector for easy installation of the assembly.

The second object of the present invention is basically equipped with easy detachment as the first object above, but in addition to being made of one body, it is possible to pivot the pole assembly to bind the pole assemblies at various crossing angles. It is to provide a tent pole connector.

In order to achieve the above object, the tent pole connector according to the present invention includes a unitary body made of a material having elasticity; A first coupling hole at one end of the body, the first pawl assembly being formed to be insertable; And a second coupling hole in which a second pole assembly is formed to be inserted adjacent to the first coupling hole, wherein the first coupling hole has one side thereof and an end side of the body formed by the first coupling hole. When the first pole assembly is pushed into the opening in the longitudinal direction, the opening is formed into an opening having a size smaller than the diameter of the first coupling hole by having a cut shape including a portion of less than a semicircle of the circumference. The first pawl assembly enters into the first coupling hole by elastically opening the opening and the legs on both sides by the elastic force of the body, and after the entry is completed, the opening and the legs are elastic in the original state. It is characterized by being restored.

In the tent pole connector of the present invention, the penetrating direction of the first coupling hole and the penetrating direction of the second coupling hole are formed in different directions.

In the tent pole connector of the present invention, an annular groove having a diameter larger than the diameter of the first coupling hole is formed in the longitudinal middle portion of the first coupling hole, and the first coupling is connected to the first pole assembly. It is preferred that a ring for positioning be fitted to the annular groove when engaging the ball to prevent longitudinal flow between the connector and the first pole assembly.

Here, the position fixing ring is preferably configured to fit in the gap between the end face of the male pawl and the end face of the female pawl of the first pawl assembly.

In the tent pole connector of the present invention, the annular projection having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the first coupling hole is formed in the longitudinal middle portion of the first coupling hole, the annular protrusion when the first pole assembly is coupled A gap may be inserted between the end face of the male pole of the first pole assembly and the end face of the female pole to prevent axial flow between the first pole assembly and the tent pole connector.

In the tent pole connector of the present invention, it is preferable to form a space portion in the leg portions forming both openings of the first coupling hole so as to be easily deformed upon entry of the first pole assembly.

In the tent pole connector of the present invention, the second coupling hole, the base penetrating in the direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body to form a size corresponding to the size of the outer diameter of the second pole assembly at the midpoint of the cross-section of the body hall; And both the front and rear sides of the base hole corresponding to the turning trajectory of the pole assembly such that the second pole assembly can pivot at the set angle on any plane intersecting the longitudinal axis of the body with the base hole as the pivot center. An expansion hole extending wider from the radially outer side of the body from each other, wherein the second pole assembly inserted into the second engagement hole is pivotable within the range of the expansion hole about the base hole; It is desirable to be able to vary the angle of intersection of the assembly and the second pole assembly.

Here, in the base hole of the second coupling hole, the end surface of the male pawl and the end surface of the female pawl of the second pawl assembly so as to serve as a pivot point that also serves as the pivot center function and the position fixing function of the second pawl assembly. Interposed between the gaps, it is possible to form pivot protrusions having a cam surface along the pivot trajectory that the two end faces draw.

In the tent pole connector of the present invention, the second engagement hole is made of a straight hole through which the second pole assembly can pass, and the male pole of the second pole assembly is formed in the inner circumference of the longitudinal middle portion of the hole. It can be fitted into a gap between the end face of the pawl and the end face of the female pawl to form a stop projection that prevents axial flow between the second pawl assembly and the tent pawl connector.

In the tent pole connector of the present invention, one side of the body can be formed by further extending the clip binding portion.

According to the tent pole connector of the present invention, when the intersection point of the two pole assemblies are to be bound by the connector, one pole assembly is pre-coupled to the second coupling hole, and the other pole assembly has completed its assembly. By simply pushing into the opening of the first coupling hole of the connector as it is, the coupling is completed at a time, so that the binding work of the pole assembly at the cross point is made very easy.

In addition, if you want to assemble another pole assembly to a pole assembly of a tent that has already been built, you can hold the first joining hole to the pole assembly of a tent that has already been constructed while another pole assembly is engaged to the second coupling hole of the connector. By assembling is completed by pressing, it is possible to easily and simply assemble without disassembling the pole assembly of the tent already built.

In addition, the pole assembly coupled to the second coupling hole can be pivoted, so that the angle of intersection of the pole assembly coupled to the first coupling hole and the pole assembly coupled to the second coupling hole can be varied in various ways, and thus the intersection thereof. It can be applied to different kinds of tents.

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

(Example 1)

1 to 7 illustrate a tent pole connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view, FIG. 2 is a front view, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view. FIGS. 7 is a view showing a process of coupling the pole assembly to the tent pole connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the tent pole connector 100a according to the first embodiment of the present invention is composed of a unitary body 100 made of a material having elasticity. The material having elasticity is, for example, a synthetic resin (including plastic) having elasticity, and other hard rubbers, hard acrylics, and metals having elasticity are also possible.

The first coupling hole 110 is formed at one end of the body 100, and the second coupling hole 120 is formed adjacent to the first coupling hole 110. The first pole assembly 50 is coupled to the first coupling hole 110, and the second pole assembly 60 is coupled to the second coupling hole 120. To this end, the first coupling hole 110 and the second coupling hole 120 are formed to have an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the first pole assembly 50 and the second pole assembly 60, respectively. The through direction of the first coupling hole 110 and the second coupling hole 120 is formed in different directions to suit the crossing angle of the first pole assembly 50 and the second pole assembly 60.

In the present embodiment, in particular, the first coupling hole 110, the end side of the body 100 is formed in a cut shape including a portion of less than a semi-circle of the circumference formed by the first coupling hole 110 As a result, the opening is formed as an opening 111 having a size smaller than the diameter of the first coupling hole 110. Therefore, the first coupling hole 110 remaining after the cut portion of the semi-circle is left.

In the connector 100a of the present invention, when the first pawl assembly 50 is pushed into the opening 111 in the longitudinal direction, the connector 100a may be formed by the elastic force of the body 100 itself. The legs 112 forming both sides are elastically opened so that the first pawl assembly 50 can easily enter the first coupling hole 110. In addition, after the entry of the first pawl assembly 50 into the first coupling hole 110 is completed, the opened leg portion 112 is elastically restored to its original state. In this case, if the inner diameter of the first coupling hole 110 is formed smaller than the outer diameter of the first pole assembly 50, the leg portion 112 by the elastic restoring force to the outer circumference of the first pole assembly 50 Because of the pressure, a more secure coupling state can be obtained.

In the present invention, the clip binding portion 130 may be further extended on one side of the body 100. The clip fastening unit 130 is, for example, for coupling a clip such as a known 'H-Clip', a specific embodiment of which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

In addition, it is preferable to form a space portion 113 in the leg portion 112 forming both sides of the opening 111 of the first coupling hole (110). The space 113 serves to easily deform the leg 112 when the first pawl assembly 50 enters.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second coupling hole 120 shows an example using a known coupling hole as it is. That is, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the second coupling hole 120 forms a straight through hole through which the second pole assembly 60 can simply pass. In this case, a stop protrusion 120a may be formed on the inner circumference of the middle portion of the straight through hole in the longitudinal direction. The stopper 120a is sandwiched between a gap G formed by the end face 61a of the male pole 61 of the second pole assembly 60 and the end face 62a of the female pawl 62. The connector 100a and the pawl assembly 60 are prevented from sliding in the longitudinal direction.

Tent pole connector 100a of the present invention made as described above, the attachment and detachment of the pole assembly is very easy, not only easy binding between cross pole assembly, it is easy to separate pole assembly without removing the pole assembly already installed. Can be combined.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first pole assembly 50 is coupled with the second pole assembly 60 coupled to the second coupling hole 120 of the connector 100a, the assembly is completed. The first pawl assembly 50 is aligned with the opening 111 of the first coupling hole 110, and then the first pawl assembly 50 is pressed into the opening 111 as it is, as shown in FIG. 5. The circumference of the comes in contact with both sides of the inlet of the opening (111).

When the first pole assembly 50 is further pressed in this state, as shown in FIG. 6, the opening pole 111 and the leg portions 112 at both sides thereof are elastically opened by the pressing force, and thus the first pole assembly 50 is opened. 50 begins to enter into the first coupling hole (110). As shown in FIG. 7, when the first pawl assembly 50 completes the entry into the first coupling hole 110, the opened opening 111 and the leg 112 have elasticity that the body 100 itself has. It returns to its original state by the restoring force, so that the first coupling hole 110 firmly grips the outer circumference of the first pawl assembly 50.

As described above, in the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, another pole assembly 50 and a first pole assembly 50 are connected to the connector 100a coupled to one pole assembly 60 (the second pole assembly). ), The coupling is completed by simply pressing the assembled first pole assembly 50 with a predetermined force toward the opening 111 formed in the first coupling hole 110 of the connector 100a. The separation is completed by simply pulling out from the 111. Therefore, the first pole assembly 50 can be easily combined and separated without a complicated process such as detaching, and thus, the installation or removal of the tent is very easy and saves time.

For example, in FIG. 4, when a tent in which the first pole assembly 50 and the second pole assembly 60 intersect is installed, the second pole assembly 60 may be replaced by a second coupling hole of the connector 100a. 120 to the anticipated point of intersection of the second pole assembly 60, and both the first pole assembly 50 and the second pole assembly 60 are erected with a tarpaulin, and then the two pole assemblies ( The binding of the cross point is easily performed by a simple operation of pressing and coupling the first pole assembly 50 to the opening 111 of the connector 100a already installed in the second pole assembly 60 at the cross point of 50 and 60. Is done.

Similarly, it is very easy to add another pole assembly to an already installed tent. For example, in FIG. 4, assuming that the first pole assembly 50 is a pole assembly of a tent already installed and the second pole assembly 60 is a pole assembly to be padded, the second pole assembly to be padded ( 60 is first coupled to the second coupling hole 120 of the connector 100a to assemble the second pole assembly 60 to which the connector 100a is attached. Subsequently, the second pawl assembly 60 to which the connector 100a is attached is padded on the first pawl assembly 50 already installed in the tent, while the first engagement of the connector 100a provided in the second pawl assembly 60. When the opening 111 of the ball 110 is pressed against the first pole assembly 50, the first pole assembly 50 is simply coupled to the first coupling hole 110 of the connector 100a.

(Example 2)

8 to 15 show a tent pole connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view, FIG. 9 is a sectional view, FIG. 10 is a plan view, and FIG. A preferred example of the engagement relationship of the pole assembly is shown, and the process of coupling the pole assembly to the tent pole connector is shown in FIGS.

The connector 100b according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a modification of the portion of the first coupling hole 110 in the connector 100 of the first embodiment. The other parts are the same as in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as the first embodiment.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the tent pole connector 100b according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a first coupling hole 110 at a middle portion of the first coupling hole 110 in the longitudinal direction thereof. An annular groove 114 having a diameter larger than the diameter of the formed is formed, the first pole assembly 50 is formed in a configuration that is provided with a position fixing ring 200 corresponding to the annular groove 114.

The position fixing ring 200 is coupled to the first pawl assembly 50, when the first pawl assembly 50 is coupled to the first coupling hole 110 of the connector 100b, the first coupling. By fitting into the annular groove 114 of the ball 110, it acts as a so-called 'stopper' that prevents longitudinal flow between the connector 100b and the first pole assembly 50.

Here, the position fixing ring 200, as shown in Figure 11, the end surface 51a of the male pole 51 of the first pole assembly 50 and the end surface of the female pole 52 ( It is preferable to fit in the gap g between 52a).

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the axial position of the tent pole connector 100b and the first pole assembly 50 is more firmly fixed by the annular groove 114 and the fixing ring 200. It prevents axial flow between the two and thus prevents the intersection of the two pole assemblies 50, 60 from fluctuation (movement) to provide a rigid tent.

The tent pole connector 100b according to the second embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the two pole assemblies 50 and 60 by a process as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the assembled first pawl assembly 50 is aligned with the opening 111 of the first coupling hole 110, and the ring for fixing the position of the first pawl assembly 50 ( 200 is matched with the annular groove 114 of the first coupling hole (110). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13, the circumference of the first pawl assembly 50 touches both sides of the inlet of the opening 111 by pressing the first pawl assembly 50 in the longitudinal direction to the opening 111. Further pressing the first pole assembly 50 in this state, as shown in Figure 14, the first pole assembly while the opening 111 and the leg portion 112 on both sides elastically open by the pressing force. 50 begins to enter into the first coupling hole (110). As shown in FIG. 15, when the first pawl assembly 50 fully enters the first engagement hole 110, the positioning ring 200 naturally also enters completely into the annular groove 114, and then opens up. The 111 and the leg 112 are returned to their original state by the elastic restoring force that the body 100 itself has, so that the first coupling hole 110 presses the outer circumference of the first pole assembly 50. While holding. In this case, the position fixing ring 200, in parallel with FIGS. 10 and 11, has a gap between the end faces 52a and 51a of the male and male poles 52 and 51 of the first pole assembly 50. Being inserted into the annular groove 114 of the connector 100b, the tent pole connector 100b is prevented from flowing in the longitudinal direction of the first pole assembly 50.

In FIG. 15, a gap generated between the bottom portion of the annular groove 114 and the lower portion of the positioning ring 200 is a clearance gap for smooth entry of the positioning ring 200.

(Example 3)

16 to 19 show a tent pole connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a perspective view, FIG. 17 is a sectional view, and FIG. 18 is a plan sectional view. 19 is a perspective view showing the engagement state of the tent pole connector and the pole assembly.

The connector 100c according to the third embodiment of the present invention is modified from the shape of the annular groove 114 and the position fixing ring 200 in the connector 100b of the second embodiment. Other parts are the same as in the second embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as the second embodiment.

16 to 18, the tent pole connector 100c according to the present embodiment has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the first coupling hole 110 in the longitudinal middle portion of the first coupling hole 110. Branch has an annular protrusion 115 is formed. The annular protrusion 115 has a gap g between the end face 51a of the male pawl 51 of the first pawl assembly 50 and the end face 52a of the female pawl 52 (see FIG. 18). It is made of an insertable form.

Accordingly, when the first pole assembly 50 is fitted into the first coupling hole 110 of the tent pole connector 100c, the annular protrusion 115 also has the male and male poles 52 of the first pole assembly 50. By fitting the gap g between the two grooves 51 and 51, the connector 100c and the first pole assembly (similar to the function of the annular groove 114 and the position fixing ring 200 in the second embodiment described above) 50) impede longitudinal flow between them.

(Example 4)

20 to 24 show a tent pole connector according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a perspective view, FIG. 21 is a front view, and FIG. 22 is a sectional view taken along the line I-I of FIG. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG. 20, and FIG. 24 is a view showing a state in which the pawl assembly is rotated in one direction in FIG. 23.

The tent pole connector 100d according to the present embodiment is a modification of the second coupling hole 120 in the above-described first to third embodiments of the connector. In the drawings, the annular groove 114 is formed based on the connector according to the second embodiment described above, but the connectors of the first and third embodiments are equally applicable.

The connector 100d according to the present embodiment may rotate the second pole assembly 60 with respect to the first pole assembly 50, thereby changing the crossing angles of the two pole assemblies 50 and 60. It would be.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the connector 100d according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a second coupling hole 120 in which the second pole assembly 60 can be pivoted. do. In detail, the second coupling hole 120 includes a base hole 122 and an expansion hole 124. The base hole 122 penetrates in the direction transverse to the longitudinal axis Y1 of the body 100 and corresponds to a size of the outer diameter of the second pole assembly 60 at the midpoint of the cross section of the body 100 (second pole assembly). Size 60 can pass slightly loosely). The base hole 122 becomes a pivot reference point or pivot center of the second pole assembly 60.

The expansion hole 124 is a plane in which the pole assembly 60 intersects the longitudinal axis Y1 of the body 100 with the base hole 122 as the pivoting center (orthogonal to the longitudinal axis Y1 in the drawing). In order to be able to swing at a set (designed) angle on the sq.) So as to extend radially outwardly of the body 100 from both sides before and after the base hole 122 in response to the turning trajectory of the second pawl assembly 60. It is made in the form of. The drawing shows that the pivot plane of the second pole assembly 60 is set to be orthogonal to the longitudinal axis Y1. However, the turning plane of the second pole assembly 60 does not necessarily have to be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Y1, but may be set to any plane suitable for the required characteristics of the tent.

Pivot protrusions 126 that face each other are formed at two points (two in the up and down directions in the drawing) of the inner surface of the base hole 122. Pivot protrusion 126 serves as a pivot point that combines pivoting and positioning of second pole assembly 60. That is, the pivot protrusion 126 serves as a so-called 'stopper' that prevents the movement of the second pole assembly 60 as well as the 'turning center point' of the second pole assembly 60. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the second pawl assembly 60 has a shape in which the male pawls 61 and the female pawls 62 are sequentially inserted. Pivot protrusion 126 fits into a gap G between the end face 62a of the male pawl 61 of the second pole assembly 60 and the end face 62a of the female pawl 62. On both sides of this pivot protrusion 126, cam surfaces 126a are formed along the turning trajectory drawn by the two end faces 61a, 62a of the second pole assembly 60. The cam surface 126a guides the male pawl 61 and the end faces 61a, 62a of the female pawl 62 in contact with each other so that the pivoting operation is performed smoothly.

The tent pole connector 100d according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, has a male pole 61 and a female pole 62 of the second pole assembly 60. Is inserted at both sides of the expansion hole 124, the pivot protrusion 126 is fitted into the gap G between the end face 61a of the male pawl 61 and the end face 62a of the female pawl 62. . The pawl assembly 60 is then able to pivot about the pivot protrusion 126, while the pawl assembly 60 is prevented from moving freely in its longitudinal direction by the stopper role of the pivot protrusion 126. .

In this state, as shown in FIG. 24, when the second pawl assembly 60 is rotated in one direction, the second pawl assembly 60 has its male pawl (centered around the pivot protrusion 126). The end face 61a of 61 and the end face 62a of the female pawl 62 pivot while being guided along the cam surface 126a of the pivot protrusion 126. As such, the second pole assembly 60 can be pivoted, thereby changing the crossing angle with the first pole assembly (see FIGS. 20 and 22) coupled to the first coupling hole 110 (see FIGS. 20 and 22). Thus, one type of connector 100d can be applied to various types of tents. In addition, the connector 100d according to the present exemplary embodiment may be rotated of the pole assembly while being made of one body 100 so that the crossing angle between the pole assemblies may be changed, so that the connector 100d may be divided into two bodies and may be slidably rotated. Problems that occur in the conventional connector of the coupling type, that is, that the rotating parts of the two bodies are easily damaged by rain, dust, etc., and that the manufacturing cost is increased as the two bodies must be manufactured separately. No longer occurs.

(Example 5)

25 is a view showing a tent pole connector according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Tent pole connector 100e according to the present embodiment, as already shown in the drawings of the tent pole connector (100a ~ 100d) according to all the embodiments described above, the clip fastening portion ( 130) is a more extended form.

The clip binding unit 130, as shown, is for coupling the clip 300, such as known 'H-Clip'. When the tent pole connector 100e is coupled to the other side clip 310 installed in advance on the waterproof cloth 20 side of the tent, the connection between the tent pole connector 100e and the waterproof cloth 20 is not only simple, but also the connector. Since the 100e is more firmly attached to the waterproof cloth 20, even when a strong wind blows, the connector 100e may be firmly positioned at a predetermined point without slipping.

(Example 6)

26 and 27 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the tent pole connector according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the tent pole connector 100f according to the present embodiment forms both sides of the opening 111 of the first coupling hole 110 in the tent pole connectors 100a to 100e according to all the above-described embodiments. It is to show that the leg portion 112 is not in the form of the space portion 113, that is, the leg portion 112 can be made in a solid form. The other part is the same as the connector 100a-100e which concerns on one of 1st-5th embodiment.

The tent pole connector 100f according to the present embodiment receives and grips the pole assembly by the elastic restoring force of the leg 112 itself. The tent pole connector 100f is useful when the size of the connector is to be reduced as much as possible, and the thickness of the leg 112 can be configured to be as thin as possible.

(Example 7)

28 and 29 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the tent pole connector according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the tent pole connector 100g according to the present embodiment may be configured without the clip fastening portion 130 shown in the tent pole connectors 100a to 100f according to all the above-described embodiments. Shows.

Clip fastening unit 130 in the above-described embodiment, for coupling the clip which is another connecting means to the tent pole connector (100a ~ 100f), by connecting the clip to the tent pole connector (100a ~ 100f), This clip is useful when it is necessary to couple the clip to another tent component (eg, a tarpaulin) The tent pole connector 100g according to this embodiment comprises a first coupling hole 110 and a first coupling hole 110 in the body 100. Only two coupling holes 120 are formed. Therefore, the tent pole connector 100g according to the present embodiment has a shape in which the clip fastening portion 130 is removed (excluded) when the clip connection is not necessary. It offers the opportunity to use simplified and compact connectors.

In the above, specific embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings have been described in detail, but this is only one preferred example, and the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention as described above can be variously modified and equivalent other embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art within the technical spirit of the present invention, such modifications and equivalent other embodiments are It goes without saying that it belongs to the appended claims of the invention.

1 is a perspective view of a tent pole connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a front view of the tent pole connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the tent pole connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 to 7 are views illustrating a process of coupling the pole assembly to the tent pole connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a perspective view of a tent pole connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a cross-sectional view of the tent pole connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a plan sectional view of a tent pole connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a view showing a preferred example of the coupling relationship of the stopper ring and the pole assembly in the tent pole connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

12 to 15 are views illustrating a process of coupling the pole assembly to the tent pole connector according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a perspective view of a tent pole connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a cross-sectional view of a tent pole connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

18 is a plan sectional view of a tent pole connector according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling state of a tent pole connector and a pole assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

20 is a perspective view illustrating a tent pole connector and a pole assembly coupled thereto according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

21 is a front view of a tent pole connector according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 21.

FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG. 21.

FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a pole assembly pivoted in one direction in FIG. 23.

25 is a view illustrating a tent pole connector according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which a known H-clip is coupled to a clip fastening portion thereof.

26 is a perspective view of a tent pole connector according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

27 is a sectional view of a tent pole connector according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

28 is a perspective view of a tent pole connector according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

29 is a cross-sectional view of the tent pole connector according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

30 is a perspective view showing an example of a general tent.

31 is a plan view showing another example of a general tent.

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50: first pole assembly 51, 61: male pole

51a, 52a, 61a, 62a: end face 52, 62: end face

60: second pole assembly 100: body

100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e, 100f, 100g: tent pole connector

110: first coupling hole 111: opening

112: leg portion 113: space portion

114: annular groove 115: annular projection

120: 2nd engagement hole 120a: stopping projection

122: base hole 124: expansion hole

126: pivot protrusion 126a: cam surface

200: Position fixing ring 300, 310: Clip

Claims (10)

A unitary body made of an elastic material; A first coupling hole at one end of the body, the first pawl assembly being formed to be insertable; And A second coupling hole adjacent to the first coupling hole, the second pole assembly being insertable; The first coupling hole has an opening having a smaller size than the diameter of the first coupling hole because one side thereof is cut out to include an end portion of the body less than a semicircle of the circumference formed by the first coupling hole. Has an open shape, When the first pawl assembly is pushed into the opening in the longitudinal direction, the first pawl assembly enters the first coupling hole by elastically opening the opening and the legs on both sides thereof by the elastic force inherent in the body, After the entry is completed, the opening and the leg is elastically restored to its original state, The second coupling hole, A base hole penetrating in a direction crossing the longitudinal axis of the body and having a size corresponding to an outer diameter of the second pole assembly at a midpoint of a cross-section of the body; And From both sides of the base hole before and after the base hole corresponding to the turning trajectory of the pole assembly such that the second pole assembly can pivot at the set angle on any plane intersecting the longitudinal axis of the body with the base hole as the pivot center. Each includes an expansion hole that extends wider toward the radially outer side of the body, The second pawl assembly inserted into the second coupling hole can be pivoted within the range of the expansion hole about the base hole, so that the crossing angle between the first pawl assembly and the second pawl assembly can be changed. Tent pole connector. The method of claim 1, Tent pole connector, characterized in that the penetrating direction of the first coupling hole and the penetrating direction of the second coupling hole are formed in different directions. The method of claim 1, In the longitudinal middle portion of the first coupling hole, an annular groove having a diameter larger than the diameter of the first coupling hole is formed, And the first pawl assembly is provided with a ring for securing a position for engaging in the annular groove to prevent longitudinal flow between the connector and the first pawl assembly when engaging the first engagement hole. The method of claim 3, And the position fixing ring is fitted in a gap between an end face of the male pawl and an end face of the female pawl of the first pawl assembly. The method of claim 1, An annular protrusion having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the first coupling hole is formed in the longitudinal middle portion of the first coupling hole, and the annular protrusion when the first pole assembly is coupled to the end surface of the male pole of the first pole assembly. And a gap between the end face of the female pawl to prevent axial flow between the first pawl assembly and the tent pawl connector. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3 or 5, The leg poles constituting both opening portions of the first coupling hole, the tent pole connector, characterized in that a space for easy deformation when entering the first pole assembly is formed. delete The method of claim 1, In the base hole of the second coupling hole, between the end face of the male pawl and the end face of the female pawl of the second pawl assembly, to serve as a pivot point that also serves as the pivot center function and the position fixing function of the second pawl assembly. A tent pole connector, characterized in that a pivoting projection is formed having a cam surface along a turning trajectory drawn by the two end faces while being fitted in the gap. delete The method of claim 1, One side of the body tent pawl connector, characterized in that the clip is further extended.

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