TWI804357B - Air circulation system in tent - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an air circulation system in tent, which can form an air flow for drawing-in the outside air into a tent and sending the air inside the tent to the outside, so as to make dwellers in the tent have comfortable feeling due to the air flow. As a solution of the present invention, an air circulation system in tent has: an inner tent (2) which forms a dwelling space and has an opening window at the top; an outer tent (3) which covers an outer surface of the inner tent with a space interposed therebetween and has an exhaust opening portion (33) at a position facing the opening window of the inner tent; and a fan that is removably arranged at a position facing the opening window of the inner tent from the inner side by means of a retainer; wherein the air inside the inner tent is exhausted to the outside via the opening window and the exhaust opening portion, and the air from the outside is introduced into the inner tent at least through the space between the outer tent and the inner tent by the rotation of the fan.

Description

Air circulation system in the tent

The present invention relates to an air circulation system in a tent, in particular to an air circulation system in a tent equipped with an outer tent.

For example, U.S. Patent No. 6,397,869 (Patent Document 1) discloses a tent including a fan that blows air toward the inside of the tent from above. The fan system blows the air in the tent toward the occupants in the tent.

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Document]

Patent Document 1: US Patent Publication No. 6397869

If the air in the tent is high-temperature, high-humidity air, the fan system in the tent of Patent Document 1 will blow the high-temperature, high-humidity air to the occupants, so the occupants in the tent cannot feel comfortable.

In addition, the fan system included in the tent of Patent Document 1 is fixed so that the wind direction cannot be easily changed. Therefore, when the occupant does not want to blow the wind from the fan, he can only stop the fan, so that the air in the tent cannot be circulated.

The present invention is developed in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose is to provide an air circulation system in the tent, which forms an airflow that introduces the outside air into the tent and sends the air in the tent to the outside, so that the tent can be treated by this airflow. The insider gives comfort.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to adjust the wind direction of the fan so that the air can be blown in a desired direction.

The air circulation system in the tent of one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with: an inner tent, which forms a living space, and has an opening window at the top; The position of the opening window of the tent has an exhaust opening; and the fan is detachably installed on the position facing the opening window of the inner tent from the inside through the holder; by the rotation of the fan, the air in the inner tent passes through The opening window and the exhaust opening are exhausted to the outside, and the outside air is introduced into the inner tent at least through the space between the outer tent and the inner tent.

The fan is preferably a reversible fan that can rotate forward and reverse.

The holder preferably includes: a ring portion that surrounds and holds the outer peripheral portion of the fan; three cables extending outward from the ring portion at intervals of 120°; and a cord buckle for adjusting the length of each cable.

The inner tent is preferably a pyramid shape formed by connecting multiple side parts around the surrounding direction; the opening window is preferably located on the top of one side part among the multiple side parts; the three cables of the holder are preferably detachable. Connected to the junction of two adjacent side faces.

The ring portion is preferably a triangular mesh material with an opening in the center.

The fan preferably includes a main body and a power control part electrically connected to the main body; the inner tent preferably has a pocket for accommodating the power control part near the open window.

The air circulation system in the tent of the present invention can form an airflow that introduces outside air into the tent and sends out the air in the tent to the outside, and the occupants in the tent can be given comfort by the airflow.

1: Tent

2: Inner account

3: External account

4: fan

5: Holder

21: Bottom

22: top

23: side face

24: Bracket

25:opening window

26: door curtain

26': net curtain

27: Air intake opening

28: Ring

31: sheet member

32: Support Department

33: Exhaust opening

34: Access opening

35:Eaves

41: Ontology

42: Power Control Department

43: battery

44: Groove

51: ring department

52: cable

53: rope buckle

54: round opening

55: Ring adjustment part (belt body)

A: Arrow

B: Arrow

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the inner account of this embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the state where the outer tent is covered on the inner tent in this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the fan of this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the airflow direction of the fan of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the state of installing the fan on the holder in this embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a plan view showing the holder of this embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the cord buckle of this embodiment.

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the state of installing the retainer and the fan in the inner tent in this embodiment.

Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the direction of the air in the tent of this embodiment, (a) shows the direction of the air when the air in the inner tent is discharged to the outside, and (b) shows the direction of the air that is introduced into the tent from the outside. The direction of the air on the occasion of the inside of the tent.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Here, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or equivalent parts in the drawings, and repeated explanations are omitted.

(constitute)

The structure of the tent 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG.1, FIG.2. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the inner tent 2 of this embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the state that the outer tent 3 is covered on the inner tent 2 in this embodiment.

The inner tent 2 is composed of a bottom 21 , a top 22 , and a side portion 23 disposed between the bottom 21 and the top 22 to form a living space. The side portions 23 and the top portion 22 are supported by arched brackets 24 and set in a tense state. From the standpoint of increasing the strength of the tent 1 , it is preferable that at least two of the plurality of supports 24 cross each other on the top of the inner tent 2 . The so-called bottom 21, top 22, and side part 23 here include the tent body forming the living space, and include the frame 24 supporting the tent body. In addition, the bracket 24 can support the tent body from at least one of the inner surface side or the outer surface side of the inner tent 2 .

From the viewpoint of preventing the penetration of moisture from the ground, the bottom 21 is formed of a waterproof or water-resistant finish. The so-called "waterproof" here refers to the treatment and processing so that moisture cannot penetrate into the tent and prevent moisture from penetrating. Moreover, the so-called "water resistance" here means that moisture cannot penetrate through the tent body, and the tent body will not deteriorate or be damaged due to moisture.

The side part 23 is preferably formed of a breathable tent. The inner tent 2 of this embodiment is a pyramid shape formed by connecting a plurality of side parts 23 around the surrounding direction. Openings are provided on each side 23 or a specific side 23, at least one of which can be used for living in and out The opening of the space. The opening that can be used to enter and exit the living space preferably includes two account bodies, that is, one account body is a door curtain 26 formed by a material that cannot see the inside, and the other account body is made of a material with good air permeability. A net curtain 26' is formed. The door curtain 26 and the net curtain 26' are attached to the side part 23 by zippers. Thereby, it can be easily replaced according to the purpose of the occupant in the tent 1 .

At least one side portion among the plurality of side portions 23 is provided with an air intake opening portion 27 in a lower area for naturally air intake into the living space. From the viewpoint of preventing insects from invading the living space, the air intake opening 27 is formed of a material with good air permeability, such as mesh material such as gauze. Since the air intake opening 27 is located in the lower area, cool air can be easily introduced in summer.

The top 22 is an account body connected to the side portion 23 and is an account body that covers the upper area of the inner tent 2 . The top 22 can be different from the account body of the side part 23, and can also be the same account body as the side part 23. The top 22 of this embodiment is formed with the same tent as the side part 23 .

The top 22 has an open window 25 . The opening window 25 of this embodiment is arranged on the top 22 so as to be located in the two intersecting brackets 24 . The opening window 25 can be appropriately changed according to the shape of the inner tent 2 and the arrangement of the brackets 24 . For example, since the inner tent 2 of the present embodiment has a pyramid shape, the opening window 25 is formed in a triangular shape. From the viewpoint of preventing insects from invading the living space, the opening window 25 is formed of a material with good air permeability, such as mesh material such as gauze. Here, the top 22 is tied around the opening window 25, and a window sealing piece (not shown) is provided through an openable and closable zipper. When the opening window 25 does not need to be opened, the opening window can be closed with a window sealing sheet.

The tent 1 of this embodiment is provided with the outer tent 3 which covers the outer surface of the inner tent 2 with a gap. The flysheet 3 includes a sheet member 31 and a support portion 32 .

From the standpoint of improving rain resistance, the sheet member 31 is preferably a tent that has been treated to be waterproof, water-resistant, or water-repellent. The so-called "water repellent" here means that the surface of the account body pushes the water away. The sheet member 31 is provided with an entrance/exit opening 34 at a position facing the door curtain 26 of the inner tent 2 . The entrance and exit opening 34 is rolled up on one side of the opening to become the entrance and exit of the living space, and when supported by a support rod not shown in the figure, a shaded space can also be formed, that is, the entrance and exit opening 34 has both functions. The function of the canopy.

The sheet member 31 has a gap between the lower area and the ground. Thereby, when the outside air is sent into the intake opening 27 of the inner tent 2, it is possible to prevent the flow of the air from being blocked.

The support portion 32 forms a support rod of the skeleton of the fly tent 3 and can support the sheet member 31 from at least one of the inner surface side and the outer surface side of the sheet member 31 . Here, the shape of the outer tent 3 is not particularly limited as long as the shape of the inner tent 2 can be accommodated therein. From the viewpoint of improving wind resistance, it is preferable to fix the support portion 32 to the ground.

The outer tent 3 has an exhaust opening 33 which is a part of the sheet member 31 and is located at a position facing the opening window 25 of the inner tent 2 . From the viewpoint of improving air permeability and preventing insects from entering, the exhaust opening 33 is formed of a net-like material such as gauze. In addition, the exhaust opening 33 is covered with the eaves 35 from the viewpoint of preventing intrusion of wind and rain. Thereby, wind and rain can be protected and high air permeability can be ensured.

The configuration of the fan 4 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 . FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the fan 4 of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the airflow direction of the fan 4 of the present embodiment.

The fan 4 is used to circulate the air in the living space of the tent 1 . The fan 4 includes a main body 41 and a power control unit 42 electrically connected to the main body 41 . The fan 4 of this embodiment is a reversible fan that can rotate forward and reverse. For example, the reversible fan blows air in the direction of arrow A by forward rotation, and blows air in the direction of arrow B by reverse rotation.

The body 41 has a groove 44 on its outer periphery. The power control unit 42 has a battery 43 for driving the main body 41 and a wind direction switching unit (not shown) for switching forward and reverse rotation of the fan. Here, the power control unit 42 may have functions used in the existing fan 4, for example, an air volume adjustment unit for adjusting the air volume.

The configuration of the holder 5 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7 . FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the fan 4 is installed on the holder 5 in this embodiment. Fig. 6 is a plan view showing the holder 5 of this embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the cord buckle 53 of this embodiment.

The holder 5 is used to attach the fan 4 to the inner surface side of the inner tent 2 . The holder 5 includes a ring portion 51 , three cables 52 , and a cord lock 53 . The ring portion 51 surrounds and holds the outer peripheral portion of the fan 4 . The three cables 52 are spaced 120 apart. And it extends outward from the ring portion 51 . The cord buckle 53 is for adjusting the length of each cable 52 .

The ring portion 51 includes a circular opening 54 for accommodating the fan 4 at its center, and a ring adjusting portion 55 for adjusting the size of the circular opening 54 . The ring adjusting part 55 of this embodiment is set as a belt body 55 surrounding the circular opening 54, and the size of the circular opening 54 is adjusted as the belt body is tightened and loosened. Here, the ring adjustment portion 55 is not limited to the belt body 55 . For example, it can also be formed by elastic members such as rubber, and can also be shaped by various members such as velvet buttons, buttons, etc., which can adjust the size of the circular opening 54. winner. Thereby, the holder 5 can easily hold the fan 4 by fitting the inner peripheral portion of the ring portion 51 into the groove portion 44 of the fan 4 .

The ring portion 51 of this embodiment is a triangular mesh material having a circular opening 54 in the center. Here, the opening window 25 of the inner tent 2 of this embodiment is also triangular. That is, the shape of the ring portion 51 is preferably similar to the shape of the opening window 25 of the inner tent 2 . The term "similar" here refers to the meaning of the same shape, for example, the shape relationship between the ring portion 51 and the opening window 25 can be a triangle instead of the relationship between a triangle and a circle. Thereby, since the external appearance of the opening window 25 and the holder 5 has a sense of unity, it can prevent that the living space of the tent 1 is provided with the fan, and damages the design property.

The three cables 52 are provided to extend from the vicinity of the vertices of the triangular ring portion 51 . The three cables 52 are equipped with a cord buckle 53 for adjusting the length of each cable 52 . The rope buckle 53 can easily fix the cable 52 and release the cable 52 only by pressing in the direction of the arrow.

(Installation status of fan and retainer)

The mounting state of the fan 4 and the holder 5 in the tent in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8 . Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the state of installing the retainer and the fan in the inner tent in this embodiment.

The fan 4 is detachably installed at a position facing the opening window 25 of the inner tent 2 from the inside through the holder 5 . In the following description, this state is referred to as "installation state".

In the installed state, if the length of each cable 52 is adjusted with each cord buckle 53, the direction of the fan 4 can be adjusted. Thereby, the direction of the fan 4 can be easily changed according to the occupant's preference.

In addition to the main body 41 , the fan 4 also includes a power control unit 42 . In the installed state, the power control unit 42 can be accommodated in a pocket (not shown) near the opening window 25 of the inner tent 2 .

The side part 23 of this embodiment is connected to the boundary part between the side part 23 adjacent to the side part 23 which has the opening window 25, and has the ring|loop 28 for detachably connecting the holder 5. As shown in FIG. The holder 5 of this embodiment is connected by inserting the cord 53 through the loop 28 . Here, the “boundary portion” of the side portion 23 refers to the portion through which the bracket 24 passes. Thereby, the position of the fan 4 can be stabilized. In addition, since the ring portion 51 of the present embodiment is a triangular shape, it is easy to attach and detach the top portion 22 of the pyramid-shaped inner tent 2 . Furthermore, since the shape of the opening window 25 and the holder 5 are similar, the design of the living space can be simplified and clear.

(air circulation system)

The air circulation system in the tent of this embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the direction of the air in the tent of this embodiment, (a) shows the direction of the air when the air in the inner tent is discharged to the outside, and (b) shows the direction of the air that is introduced into the tent from the outside. The direction of the air on the occasion of the inside of the tent.

FIG. 9( a ) shows the flow of air when the fan 4 blows air toward the outside of the tent. Here, the fan 4 is a reversible fan that can rotate forward and reverse. However, if the wind direction of the fan 4 is directed outward, the rotation direction of the fan 4 can be either forward or reverse. Now, by the rotation of the fan 4, the air in the inner tent 2 is discharged to the outside through the opening window 25 and the exhaust opening 33, and the outside air is passed through at least the space between the outer tent 3 and the inner tent 2, It is introduced into the inner tent 2 from the air intake opening 27 or the net curtain 26'.

The air circulation system of this embodiment forms an airflow that introduces outside air into the tent and sends out the air inside the tent to the outside. Thereby, the high-temperature and high-humidity air stagnant in the tent can be exhausted to the outside, and cool air from the outside can be supplied, so that the occupants in the tent can be provided with a sense of comfort.

In addition, the air circulation system of this embodiment has a large air flow rate, and only the mechanical exhaust near the opening window 25 can simultaneously perform natural air intake from other openings, thereby enabling efficient ventilation.

Furthermore, the ring portion 51 of this embodiment is a triangular mesh material. Thereby, the air around the fan 4 can be exhausted through the net material, and ventilation can be performed more efficiently.

FIG. 9( b ) shows the flow of air when the fan 4 blows air toward the inside of the tent. Here, the fan 4 is a reversible fan that can rotate forward and reverse. However, if the wind direction of the fan 4 is toward the inside, the rotation direction of the fan 4 can be either forward or reverse. At this time, by the rotation of the fan 4, the outside air is blown into the inner tent 2 through the exhaust opening 33 and the opening window 25, and the air in the inner tent 2 passes at least between the outer tent 3 and the inner tent 2. The space is exhausted to the outside from the air intake opening 27 or the net curtain 26'.

The air circulation system of this embodiment is especially suitable for the situation that the air in the tent is not high temperature and high humidity. As shown in FIG. 9( b ), the air circulation system of this embodiment can change the wind direction to any position in the living space by adjusting the length of the cable 52 to send air. Thereby, cool air can be blown directly to the occupant in the tent, and comfort can be imparted to the occupant in the tent.

In addition, since the air circulation system of this embodiment arranges the fan near the opening window 25, it can blow cool wind to the occupants and at the same time perform natural air intake. At this time, natural exhaust is performed through other openings. That is, the air circulation system of the present embodiment can efficiently ventilate the inside of the tent only by blowing air toward the occupant from the vicinity of the opening window 25 .

Here, the inner tent 2 of this embodiment exemplifies a pyramid shape, but it is not limited to this shape, for example, it may be a dome type or a house type. In addition, the inner tent 2 of this embodiment is formed by a plurality of brackets 24, but it can also be a single support rod type formed by one bracket.

In addition, although the tent 1 of this embodiment exemplifies and shows the tent 1 provided with one living space, it may be provided with the tunnel type tent divided into several living spaces. At this time, one or more spaces among the plurality of living spaces may be provided with the opening window 25, the fan 4, and the holder 5 of this embodiment.

In addition, the ring 28 is not limited to the boundary portion provided between the side parts 23 adjacent to the side part 23 having the opening window 25 . For example, if it is a tunnel-type tent, the ring 28 is preferably provided on the side portion 23 having the opening window 25 .

All the embodiments disclosed here are examples and should not be understood as limiting the present invention. The scope of the present invention is based on what is shown in the claims rather than the above descriptions, and also includes equivalent meanings of the claims and all variant implementation forms within the range.

1: Tent

2: Inner account

3: External account

24: Bracket

26: door curtain

26': net curtain

31: sheet member

32: Support Department

33: Exhaust opening

34: Access opening

35:Eaves

Claims (6)

An air circulation system in a tent is provided with: an inner tent, which forms a living space, and has an opening window at the top; The position of the opening window has an exhaust opening; and the fan is detachably mounted on the position of the opening window facing the inner account from the inner side of the aforementioned inner tent through the holder; the aforementioned holder is provided with: a ring portion, a Surrounding and maintaining the outer periphery of the aforementioned fan; three cables extending from the aforementioned ring to three different directions; The opening window and the exhaust opening are exhausted to the outside, and external air is introduced into the inner tent at least through a space between the outer tent and the inner tent. The air circulation system in the tent according to claim 1, wherein the aforementioned fan is a reversible fan that can rotate forward and reverse. The air circulation system in the tent as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the three cables extend outward from the ring at intervals of 120°. The air circulation system in the tent as described in claim 3, wherein the inner tent is in the shape of a pyramid formed by connecting a plurality of side parts around the surrounding direction; the opening window is arranged on one side of the plurality of side parts the top of the section; The three cables of the aforementioned holder are detachably connected to the junction of two adjacent side surfaces. The air circulation system in the tent as claimed in item 3, wherein the aforementioned ring portion is a triangular mesh material with an opening in the center. The air circulation system in the tent as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the aforementioned fan system includes a main body and a power control part electrically connected to the aforementioned main body; the aforementioned inner tent has a position close to the aforementioned open window for accommodating the aforementioned power source Control pocket.

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