TH57192A - Pickup truck tent - Google Patents

Abstract

DC60 (21/11/44) This current pickup truck tent design is a modular structure composed of several key components, prioritizing functionality both while the vehicle is moving and when stationary. When folded, it seamlessly integrates into the truck or pickup truck, while when extended, it provides comfortable, private, and secure shelter for 2-5 people, offering protection from sun and rain. Each section can be independently expanded or expanded without compromising aesthetics or functionality. Setup and takedown can be done by 1-2 people in 5-15 minutes, depending on requirements. It can also be used for storing cargo, selling goods, transporting goods, etc. A key component is the four vertically extendable and detachable poles, made from steel, stainless steel, alloy, copper, etc., which can be layered internally or externally to achieve the desired height. With locking latches at intervals, the material used can be round, square, or other shapes. Lifting can be done manually, electrically, or with other mechanical aids. The extendable roof cover is designed to overlap, and when needed, it is pulled and moved along the rails. When it reaches the designated point, the nut and spring hit the edge, and it slopes down at an angle to the main roof. The securing rails have holes drilled on the top to allow the ends of the roof panels to detach from the rails and be locked in place using steel plates inserted into C-shaped rails to prevent water, slipping, and flapping from wind from above and below. This extendable roof consists of three canvas/tent storage boxes: one at the front (when facing the side of the vehicle) and two on the sides. The canvas or umbrella fabric can be pulled out of its pouch and secured to the unlocked wall of the cover, extending at a 90-degree angle to the top edge of the truck bed. The edge of the wall has support arms and locking latches to prevent movement. The open section of this wall can be further extended by pulling the steel frame. This tent serves as an extra bed (or for other purposes) for one adult. It utilizes 10mm plywood, fiberglass, etc., stored in the top of the roof compartment. The three corners of the canvas are secured with zippers, buttons, ropes, or Velcro. A zippered door opens and closes the canvas. The other two ends are secured with zippers, buttons, ropes, or Velcro to the hanging ends of the canvas storage boxes at the front and rear of the truck bed (the rear door must be removed first). All canvas edges can be secured with designated hooks and buttons. The side components of the truck bed can be assembled similarly. The main bed is constructed by taking out the poles stored inside the truck bed, locking them in place with bolts, and then layering plywood, fiberglass, or other materials on top. This creates a bed for 2-3 additional people, for a total of 2-5 adults (2 on each side and 2-3 in the middle). Storage involves unlocking, folding, and locking the side walls and canvas manually. It can be a spring-loaded folding tent or an electric motor, but a manual crank type is recommended because it's inexpensive and requires no maintenance. A pickup truck tent can be equipped with hot and cold water tanks, blankets, pillows, mattresses, and other amenities for camping or selling purposes. Modern pickup truck tents are designed with several key components assembled together, considering usability both while the vehicle is moving and when stationary. When folded, the tent is an aesthetically pleasing part of the truck. When extended, it provides comfortable and private shelter for 2-5 people, offering protection from sun and rain. Each section can be expanded independently without compromising appearance or functionality. Setting up and taking down can be done by 1-2 people in 5-15 minutes, depending on needs. It can also be used for storing cargo, selling goods, transporting goods, etc. A key component is the four poles, which can be vertically extended and removed. These poles are made of steel, stainless steel, alloy, copper, etc., and can be layered inside or outside to achieve the desired height. With locking latches spaced at intervals, the materials used can be round, square, or other shapes. Lifting can be done manually, electrically, or with other mechanical aids. The extendable roof cover overlaps, and when the tent is to be pitched, it is simply pulled and moved along the rails. When it reaches the designated point, the nut and spring hit the edge, and it slopes down at an angle to the main roof. The securing rails have holes drilled on the top to allow the ends of the roof panels to detach from the rails and be locked in place using steel plates inserted into the C-shaped rails, preventing water leakage, slipping, and flapping when winds from above and below strike.

Claims (15)

1. The fiberglass truck bed tent cover component includes removable and extendable support poles, allowing for adjustment of the number of sections as needed and depending on the application. These extensions can be secured using overlapping internally, externally, or side-mounted steel bars, or driven by electric motors, hydraulic shocks, or air shocks. The poles can be made of alloy, steel, stainless steel, plastic, fiberglass, copper, or other materials. They can be positioned on the bed edge, bed extensions, or the bed floor. This system is suitable for short-bed, long-bed, and double-cab (4-door) trucks. 2. The pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1 can have a roof made of fiberglass, steel, tent fabric, or other materials. 3. Pickup truck tent: Each section in point 1 can operate independently. It can be extended section by section, side by side, or all sections at once without causing problems. The extended roof sections can be opened by sliding (or swinging, with hinges). They can be made of fiberglass, steel, canvas, nylon, or a combination of the materials mentioned earlier. 4. The pickup truck tent, as described in point 1, is an extension of the roof frame. When fully extended, it can be tilted or adjusted to provide shade and protection from rain. This is achieved by drilling holes for sliding rails and locking them in place using support bolts, locking arms, or shock absorbers. 5. The pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1, including the storage box for the tarpaulin, nylon fabric, etc., can be made of steel, stainless steel, fiberglass, PVC, etc. 6. For the pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1, the canvas storage box can be operated manually, by an electric motor, with a spring mechanism, etc. 7. Regarding the pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1, the initial roof height can be any amount. It can be extended or left attached (meaning it can be permanently fixed). It can be a complete cover on all sides or a steel mesh frame, etc. 8. The pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1 has side roof extensions that can be slid out or swung out to provide shade and protection from rain. 9. Regarding the pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1, the height or extension of the roof can be operated manually or with labor-saving tools or machinery, and can be driven manually. 10. For the pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1, the seams of the canvas and nylon fabric can be secured together with zippers, ropes (special fasteners like elongated stripes of Velcro can also be used), buttons, etc., to provide protection from sun and rain, or a combination of both can be used. 11. The truck bed tent, as described in point 1, has side wall panels that can be opened using hinges attached to an L-shaped steel frame. This L-shaped steel frame is secured to the top edge of the truck bed with bolts on both sides and on the front side. 12. For the pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1, the part that is attached to the poles should use brackets, hooks, or shock absorbers to ensure it is perpendicular to the edge of the truck bed. 13. The pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1 has beams and locking posts along the top edge of the roof, which support the weight of the main bed. This bed base can be made of plywood, fiberglass, or other materials, and can be removed and stored in the compartment on top of the roof. 14. The pickup truck tent mentioned in point 1 can be expanded to become a complete camping accommodation by adding a bathroom set, gas stove, table, chairs, and bicycles, etc., as desired in the future. 15. The truck bed tent mentioned in item 1, with a 24-inch base frame, can be extended all the way to the rear, reaching the tailgate, for use with double-cab (4-door) trucks. The entire frame assembly can also be extended rearward.