WO1980002637A1

WO1980002637A1 - Sheltering tent

Info

Publication number: WO1980002637A1
Application number: PCT/SE1979/000234
Authority: WO
Inventors: G Smedberg
Original assignee: Axioma Ab; G Smedberg
Priority date: 1979-06-05
Filing date: 1979-11-14
Publication date: 1980-12-11
Also published as: DK50381A; SE7907076L

Abstract

Sheltering tent comprising a framework (1) and a covering part (2) made in the form of a piece of sheet, a web material or similar, which is arranged to be supported by the framework. The framework (1) is provided with several frame parts (3), which are arranged in pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent in fanshaped manner to radiate from at least one hinge device (21), on which at least two of the frame parts are swung. Each frame part exhibits a lateral piece (5) of long extension, which blends into an oblong end portion (4). The sheltering tent can be folded together by swinging the frame parts towards each other round the hinge device. Stays (10, 11) form part of the framework (1) and extend in pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent between at least some of the lateral pieces of the frame parts and at such a distance from the hinge means that the frame parts are kept in a predetermined position in the pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent.

Description

Title: Sheltering tent

Technical field: The present invention relates to a sheltering tent comprising a framework and a covering part in the form of a piece of sheet or similar, which is arranged to be supported by the framework, said framework being provided with several frame parts, which are arranged in pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent in fan- shaped manner to radiate from at least one hinge means , on which at least two of the frame parts are pivoted, each frame part in addition exhibiting a lateral piece of long extension, which blends into an oblong end portion, and which sheltering tent can be folded together by swinging the frame parts towards each other round said hinge means .

The solution:

It is an object of the present invention to provide a sheltering tent, which is stable, can be quickly pitched, and which occupies little space during storage and transportation. Said object is obtained by means of a sheltering tent which is characterized by stays forming part of the frame work, which stays in pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent extend between at least certain ones of said lateral pieces of the frame parts and at such a distance from the hinge means that the frame parts are kept in a predetermined position in the pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent.

Brief description of drawings :

The invention will be described in the following by means of a few examples of embodiment, reference being made to the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the tent according to the invention in pitched-up condition, Fig. 2 is a view of a detail of the sheltering tent according to Fig. 1 , the Figs . 3, 4 and 5 are views of details of the sheltering tent according to a partly modified embodiment, Fig. 6 is a schematic view of the framework of the sheltering tent in a completely folded-together condition, Fig. 7 is a schematic view of the arched frame parts of a modified embodiment, and Fig. 8 is a version of the sheltering tent, lengthened by means of a midsection, Fig. 9 shows a longitudinal cross-section through a folding hinge for the arched parts of the framework, Fig. 10 shematically shows an arched part of the frame according to the embodiment of Fig. 7 in folded-together condition, and Fig. 11 shows an example of an anchoring part for the sheltering tent. Fig. 12 shows an example of a modified embodiment of the sheltering tent. Fig. 13 shows still another modified embodiment suitable for certain purposes, and Fig. 14 shows another embodiment intended for connection to the front side of a building or similar.

Preferred embodiments: As is evident from the example according to Fig. 1 the sheltering tent according to the invention in principle comprises a framework 1 and a covering part 2, which is made of web material, by way of example a reinforced plastic foil, for example a PVC-foil or woven material. Thus, the covering material shall be in a high degree flexible, but it shall be comparatively strong. For certain embodiments it is advantageous that the material is relatively light. The framework substantially comprises several, in the example illustrated in Fig. 1 five, arched frame parts 3 of for example a tubular profile of for example square cross-section with amply rounded corners . According to Fig. 1 each arched frame part is designed with an arcshaped end portion 4, which by way of example can exhibit a circularly bent form and two substantially straight or slightly curved lateral pieces 5. The two lateral portions 5 of each arched frame part 3 are connected with the end portion 4 by means of a folding means in the form of a hinge serving as the articulation 6 for the foldingtogether of each one of the framed arch parts . Each lateral piece is moreover divided into two parts and can be folded together by means of an intermediate articulation 7. By folding together each arched frame part, which thus is assemblied by five folding parts , a high degree of folding-together possibilities is obtained for the whole sheltering tent in order to facilitate its transportation and storage. Each arched frame part 3 can moreover be lengthened with respect to width as well as with respect to height by means of telescopic lengthening pieces 8, 9. In the example according to Fig. 1 there are three lengthening pieces 8, 9 provided for each arched frame part 3, one lengthening piece 8 at the top in central position of each end» portion 4, more particularly in its most horizontal section, and one lenghtening piece 9 of each lateral piece in its most vertical section. Said lengthening pieces 8, 9 in the example illustrated comprise telescopic tubes, which are inserted in the tubular profile of each arched frame part and thus permit an adjustment of length and width by a telescopic displacement of the tubular profiles of the arched frame part on both sides of the telescopic section . After a desired width and height of the frame work have been adjusted, the tubular profiles of the arched frame parts are fixed in relation to the intermediate telescopic section in an in itself known manner, by way of example by means of locking screws or similar. This flexibility of adjustment is in the first place intended for making possible the use of one and the same frame work for different sizes of the sheltering tent. However, it is obvious that the covering part 2 normally per¬mits only a rather insignificant possibility of adjustment for one and the same sheltering tent.

Each arched frame part 3 suitably extends in an in itself known manner in tunnels in the web material of the covering part 2 by way of example formed by sewn-on by stitching material strips on the inside of the arched fram parts , whereas the covering part is laid on the outside of the arched frame parts . As to the horizontal arched frame parts the covering part extends round the tubular profile, the web material being connected by means of seams or similar. In order for one thing to protect the web material and for another thing to provide a good resistance of the sheltering tent against lateral displacements, an envelope of plastics, rubber or other material with good friction properties extends round the horizontal arched frame parts 3 outside of the web material. A slotted hose of PVC can by way of example be utilized for this purpose.

For the locking of the arched frame parts 3 in a desired position relative to each other a number of stays 10, 11 illustrated in the embodiment according to Fig. 1 form part of the framework of the sheltering tent. In this example two substantially horizontal stays 10 extend between the two obliquely positioned arched frame parts 3, more, exactly one stay extends between each lateral piece 5 of said arched frame parts . The intermediate substantially vertical arched frame part 3 at each lateral piece exhibits at least one element, which in an example of embodiment is shown more in detail in Fig. 2 and is arranged to hold the horizontal stays 10 belonging thereto in a desired position. In the example shown said element comprises a hook shaped element 12, which is arranged to grip around a stay 10 belonging to the same. The. horizontal stays 10 exhibit stop dogs 13 positioned on each side of the hook shaped element 12 and arranged in the mounted position of the stay to cooperate with the same and thereby to stay the intermediate upright arched frame part 3. The stays 10 at each end exhibit elements of attachment 14, which in the example shown are designed as channel irons, which are shaped in such a manner that they can grip around each one of the obliquely positioned arched frame parts . The channel iron 14 is traversed by a cotter pin 15, which in the example shown is arranged to extend on the outside of the obliquely positioned arched frame parts and thereby lock the same. The cotter pin 15 extends through bores in the channel iron. The latter one exhibits an oblique cross piece 16 with ah angle of inclination, which is intended to correspond with the angle of inclination of the obliquely positioned arched frame parts 3. The obliquely positioned cross piece 16 together with the locking cotter pin 15, which is intended to extend close to the tubular profile of the arched frame parts 3, lock the arched frame parts in a predetermined angular position at the same time as the risk of the stays 10 occupying an oblique position is eliminated. In order to provide a firm grip around the tubular profile, the channel irons 14 are at their inside coated with a material of comparatively good friction, by way of example rubber. In addition to the horizontal stays the sheltering tent according to Fig. 1 is provided with four obliquely positioned outer stays 11, which are arranged to support the obliquely positioned arched frame parts 3. Said stays are positioned in such a manner that they extend between the horizontal arched frame parts and the obliquely positioned arched frame parts and more exactly in connection with the outer end of the lateral pieces of the arched frame parts . The outer stays 11 in principle can be of the same design as the ends of the horizontal stays 10, i. e. provided with an element of attachement 14 in the form of a channel iron at each end with an obliquely positioned cross piece, which is adapted to the longitudinal direction of the three tubular profiles of the embraced arched frame part.

The obliquely positioned arched frame parts 3 in the example according to Fig. 1 further exhibit an anchoring means 17, which comprises a wire 18, which can be adjusted with respect to its length and is attached to a ring 19. Said ring extends through the eye of a clamping holder 20 embracing the profile of the arched frame part belonging thereto. Said clamping holder 20 can be displaced along the arched frame part between different setting positions and can be fixed by way of example just as a conventional tupe clamp . For the sake of clearness only a portion of the wires 18 has been illustrated. However, said wires extend round or unto a suitable part of the object stored in the sheltering tent, by way of example a boat or similar, such a point of the boat suitably being chosen to such effect that the wires extend in downwards direction in a V-arrangement into the interior of the sheltering tent.

At least one hinge means 21 is according to the invention provided in the framework 1, said hinge means being common for several arched frame parts 3 of the framework of the sheltering tent. In the example shown in Fig. 1 two hinge means 21 form part of the assembly, their design being shown more in detail by means of an example in the Figs. 3 and 4. As is evident from this example each arched frame part 3 is individually swung on a supporting means 22 especially provided for each arched frame part. The hinge means 21 is moreover divided into two parts and comprises two hinge halves 23, 24, which are in between them pivoted on one of said supporting means, viz. the supporting means for the arched frame part pointing in upwards direction. Each half of a hinge 23, 24 comprises two plates 24, as is best evident from Fig. 4. Said plates are connected by means of a screw 26 and a nut 27 and are kept at a certain distance from each other by means of a spacer sleeve 28, which forms a shaft for said supporting means 22. Each arched frame part is provided with a bore, through which the spacer sleeve 28 extends . A modified embodiment of the stays of the framework 1 is also evident from the Figs . 3 and 5. According to this embodiment a stay 29 extends in each interspace between the arched frame parts 3, i.e. between the obliquely positioned arched frame parts and the intermediate upright arched frame part a special stay is provided, which is obliquely positioned and at its two ends exhibits an attaching element 30, which in principle is of the same design as the one described with reference to Fig. 2 and by means o'f an example is illustrated in Fig. 5. From this figure it is evident that where two stays meet, as is the case at the obliquely positioned arched frame parts, the elements of attachment designed as channel irons can be inserted into each other and embrace the profiles of the arched frame parts in the manner illustrated in the figure, one of the channel irons extending past the arched frame part 3 and exhibiting a bore in the outer end of the legs 31 of the channel iron, whereas the channel iron 32 belonging to the other stay exhibits a lesser width and a bore in the inner end portion of its legs 33. Also in this case the channel irons are provided with a cross piece 34, which is obliquely positioned in such a manner that it can extend in the longitudinal direction of the arched frame part belonging thereto. In this embodiment the outer stays 11 illustrated in Fig. 1 are substituted by the stays 29 between the lying arched frame parts and the obliquely positioned arched frame parts, something that can be imagined in connection with sheltering tents of smaller size. The opening of the sheltering tent according to the invention can be arranged in a very simple manner by the stays 11 (Fig. 1) and 29 (Fig. 3) respectively between one obliquely positioned arched frame part 3 and the adjacently located lying arched frame part being removed, said two arched frame parts, thereby being brought towards each other by a swinging movement round their supporting means in the hinge means 21. This is brought about by lifting the other lying arched frame part very lightly, by means of example by hand, in upwards direction, whereby all four arched frame parts are swung round the hinge means 21 through an angle equivalent to the angle between the obliquely positioned and the lying arched frame parts . An opening is thereby formed between the foundation, by way of example the ground, and one of the lying arched frame parts , which however, in this connection has been moved into the same oblique position as the obliquely positioned arched frame parts normally occupy.

In order to completely fold together the sheltering tent according to the invention, all stays, the horizontal stays 10 as well as the obliquely positioned stays 11, 29 are simply removed. The horizontal stays can be removed by pressing down the center portion of the stays , so that they will be brought out of their engagement with the hook shaped elements 12, while the locking cotter pins 15 are removed, whereafter the horizontal stays 10 can be removed by lifting them straight upwards . The obliquely positioned stays 11 are removed after possibly remaining locking cotter pins have been removed, whereafter the folding together takes place in principally the same manner, as when an opening is formed, all arched frame parts , however, being swung round the hinge means 21. When the arched frame parts are lowered towards each other, one half 24 of the hinge means 21 is swung round its supporting means 23 , so that the arched frame parts can be moved into the position illustrated in Fig. 6, i. e. in substantially parallel arrangement to each other, whereby the sheltering tent in folded together condition gets a very low height. Thereafter the arched frame parts are folded round their above mentioned articulations 6, 7, so that the lateral pieces 5 of the arched frame parts are folded for one thing against the end portions and for another thing are doubled up in such a manner that the dimensions of the sheltering tent in completely folded together condition will be very small relative to the dimensions of the sheltering tent in pitched up condition. Sheltering tents for boats can for example be given a dimension, which makes possible the transportation of the tent on the luggage rail of the roof or possibly also in the luggage compartment of a motor car, a combicar or similar. The principle of the appearance of each arched frame part in folded together condition is best evident from Fig. 10, which, however, illustrates an arched frame part with another head shape.

The pitching of the sheltering tent in principle takes place in the same manner as the folding together of the same. The sheltering tent is in its folded together condition placed on the spot, where it shall be pitched, whereafter the. arched frame parts are unfolded round their articulations 6, 7 and swung up by way of example by manually gripping the uppermost lying arched frame part in the folded together condition of the sheltering tent and swinging the same over and in direction towards the ground, whereafter the remaining arched frame parts with the exception of the last arched frame part follpw because of their being connected with each other via the web material. In connection with sheltering tents of larger sizes it may be of advantage, if one or both horizontal arched frame parts in their outer portion are provided with a wire or similar, so that the arched frame parts by a simple pull in the wire can be swung round. When the arched frame parts have substantially occupied the position Illustrated in Fig. 1, the stays 10, 11 are mounted, during which operation the horizontal stays suitably are put in place first, whereaf ter the obliquely positioned stays 11 are erected. An example of another form of the arched frame parts 3 is show in Fig. 7, in which the lateral pieces 5 are completely straight, whereas the end portion 4 exhibits a bending radius , which considerably exceeds one half of the distance between the lateral pieces 5. In Fig. 8 an embodiment is illustrated, in which two upright arched frame parts are utilized, four hinge means here indicated with 31 thereby being required. Between two hinge means on the respective side of the sheltering tent a prolongation part 32 is extending, which can be coupled together with the hinge means 31 in such a manner that they cannot tilt. The stays have for simplicity's sake been omitted. They can be designed according to Fig. 3 and possibly be supplemented with a stay between the upright arched frame parts.

In Fig. 9 an example of the articulations 6, 7 according to the invention is shown, around which articulation each arched frame part can be folded. In this example the articulations 6 comprise a pivot pin 33, by means of which two articulation parts 34 are hinged in between them. They can be made of a plastic or metallic material and be inserted for a certain distance into the cavities of the tubular profiles of the arched fram parts. The articulation is kept locked by means of a locking sleeve 35, which is arranged to embrace the tubular profile of the arched frame part belonging thereto and can be displaced along this profile. A stop element 36 in the form of a screw or similar screwed into the tubular profile is located on the side of each articulation 6 and serves as a stop for the locking sleeve keeping the same in locking position in the unfolded condition of the sheltering tent. The stop element 36 is suitably located below the locking sleeve 35 in the pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent, so that the locking sleeve with its weight rests upon the stop element. By displacing the locking sleeve in direction away from the stop element and past the articulation part it can, thus , easily be bent. The articulations 7 can be designed in the same manner. The folded-together condition of an arched frame part according to Fig. 7 is illustrated in Fig. 10. As mentioned above it is in principle the question of the same manner of folding together as for the embodiment according to Fig. 1. From this figure it is evident that the locking sleeves are displaced relative to the articulations in order to permit the folding together and inwards folding of the lateral pieces 5 of each arched frame part.

In Fig. 11 an anchoring means 37 for the sheltering tent is shown, which is utilized as an alternative to or a combination with the anchoring means 17 with wires 18 described with reference to Fig. 1. The anchoring means 37 illustrated in Fig. 11 comprises an element of long extension and with a pointed end 38. This anchoring means 37 is arranged to be driven down into the ground by means of blows on its head 39. A hook shaped element 40 is rigidly fastened to the upper portion of the element and is arranged to embrace the horizontal lying tubular profiles of the arched frame parts 33 in a suitably interspaced arrangement. The anchoring means 37 is provided with a tubular envelope 41 , along the longitudinal axis of which a long screw 42 is extending. The screw is suitably made of a resistant material and in the example shown extends down into the pointed end 38 of the means and is provided with a pointed end 43, by means of which a good power take-up is obtained. In its top the screw is provided with a head 44, which is located in a recess 45 of the head 39 of the means . The head 44 is edged, so that it can be gripped by a wrench for the turning of the screw 42 round its longitudinal axis . The screw is moreover provided with a threaded portion 46 engaged by a toothed segment 47 forming a portion of locking elements 48, which can be swung out being pivoted on a shaft 49 of the an choring means 37. The locking elements can be positioned in connection with the wall of the tubular envelope 41 and form a portion of this wall and close an opening," which makes possible that the locking elements 48 can be swung out in lateral direction to the position indicated with dashed and dotted lines in Fig. 11, when the screw is turned by . means of a wrench gripping around its head 44. This swinging out movement is obtained by said tooth engagement and is carried out, when the means has been driven down into the ground to a desired depth, whereafter the locking elements 48 in their swung-out position take up the tensional stresses, which tend to extract the means from its anchored position. Inversely the elements 48 are swung down by turning of the screw 42 in the opposite turning direction, whereby the locking elements again occupy their retracted position illustrated in Fig. 11. The swung-out position is occupied with the locking elements 48 substantially directed right across the longitudinal direction of the means , as is shown with the dashed and dotted lines .

In Fig. 12 a modified embodiment of the sheltering tent according to the invention is shown. In this embodiment the hinge means, which here is indicated with 50, is arranged in the unfolded condition of the sheltering tent to be at a certain height above the ground 51. The hinge means is in principle designed in the manner illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4, but with the difference that the upright arched frame part 3 is not pivoted on the hinge means. The hinge means is instead displaceable along the arched frame part 3, the two hinge halves 52, 53 being in between them supported by a supporting mean 44, which, thus, does not extend through the tubular profile of the arched frame part 3. The upright intermediate arched frame part 3 instead rests against the ground by means of a footplate 55 down in the lower part at the end of each one of the lateral pieces 5. The hinge means 50 can be locked to the upright arched frame part 3 by means of a through pin 56, which is arranged to extend through a bore at a suitably chosen height in the lateral pieces 5. Several bores can suitably be provided in order to make possible a suitably chosen stretching of the web material. In this embodiment the sideways directed arched frame parts are intended to be unfolded towards the upright arched frame part, for this purpose the hinge means 50 is released from its locking position with the pin 56 and is displaced in downwards direction towards the foot plate 55 belonging thereto. In Fig. 13 an advantageous embodiment is shown, in which the framework is rigidly connected with a platform-like foundation, by way of example a platform 57 of a truck, the border of a swimming pool or similar. In the embodiment shown the lying arched frame parts thus are omitted, there being only one upright arched frame part 58 and two obliquely positioned arched frame parts 59. As was the case with the above described sheltering tents said arched frame parts are swung on a hinge means , which here is indicated with 60.

This hinge means can be of a similar design to the one illustratedin Figs. 3 and 4, but with only three supporting means for the arched frame parts . The framework of the sheltering tent likewise exhibits two horizontal stays 61 , the design of which can be similar to the one illustrated in Fig. 2. However, in this embodiment the obliquely positioned stays are placed in such a manner that they are coupled together with the horizontal stays, which in principle is arranged in the manner illustrated in Fig. 5. The obliquely positioned stays 62 with a suitable element of attachment rest against the corner 63 between, the lateral flap 64 and the rear flap 65 of the loading platform .

Because of the dimensions of the arched frame parts 58, 59 the tent here gets a box form, the covering part 66 made of web material suitably being adapted to this form . The framework of the sheltering tent is moreover provided with four additional stays 67, which extend between the upper portions 70 of the obliquely positioned arched frame parts 59 and the lateral flaps 64 located beneath. However, the stays can also alternatively extend down to the bottom of the loading platform 57, which also is valid for the obliquely positioned stays 62, which can extend down to the bottom portion of the lower corners 63.

A special feature of the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 13 is an articulation 71 of each arched frame part 58 , 59 at the passage between the lateral pieces 72 of the arched frame parts and the upper portion 70. Said articulations are arranged in such a manner that the lateral pieces 72 together with the hinge means 60 at each one of the ends of the tent can be swung for example in outwards or in inwards direction. In this embodiment the covering part 66 is de signed to the effect that it can be opened in the surface, which is provided for the covering of the endwalls of the sheltering tent. This brings in its train that when the obliquely positioned stays 62 have been removed and the covering parts has been moved aside at one endwall of the sheltering tent, the endportion of the framework comprising the lateral pieces 59 of the arched frame parts and the hinge means 60 and possibly also the horizontal stay, which in itself does not need to be removed, are laid free by a swinging-aside move ment for example in outwards direction in order to make possible the loading on a truck platform from the rear end. The arched frame parts 58, 59 of the framework are then supported by means of the stays 67. The covering part 66 of the sheltering tent is to advantage also between the stays 67 provided with, a portion that can be opene in order to make possible loading and unloading along the longitudinally extending side of the sheltering tent. When goods of bulky size shall be loaded or unloaded, the framework of the sheltering tent can be effectively moved aside by removal of all of the stays 61, 62, 67 and an upwards swinging of the. obliquely positioned arched frame parts 59 against the upright intermediate arched frame part 58, which thereby is kept locked in an in itself known manner against its swinging relative to the hinge means 60. When loading is taking place from one side only, it is of course sufficient to swing only one obliquely positioned arched frame part 72 in upwards direction. All three arched frame parts 58, 59 can alternatively be folded down round the hinge means 60 into a position beneath the level of the platform 57.

A special embodiment of the sheltering tent is illustrated in Fig. 14 and is intended for connection to a wall, by way of example the front wall of a house. In this embodiment the device is not provided with two each other opposing hinge means, but only with one hinge means, which here is indicated with 73. Thus , the sheltering tent in principle here exhibits the design illustrated in Fig. 1, but with the difference that "one half of the sheltering tent is removed" . Thus, the arched frame parts 74 of the sheltering tent can be swung round a vertical shaft contrary to previous designs, the arched frame parts in their bottom portion exhibiting casters 75, which are arranged to roll on a foundation, by way of example a floor or the ground level plan . Examples of utilization of the sheltering tent of such an embodiment are outdoor restaurants, balconies and other establishments, where it is desirable with a possibility to change over from a sheltered position to an alternative uncovered position, in which all the arched frame parts are rearranged into a position against the wall in question. It can in this connection be imagined that the sheltering tent is provided with a covering part in such a manner that certain arched frame parts are moved in one direction against the wall, while the other arched frame parts are moved in the other direction .

Industrial applicability:

The sheltering tent according to the invention can be utilized for a great many purposes , by way of example as a shelter in connection with the storage of boats and motor vehicles , as a mobile tent for the defence forces , it can be used by telephone and eiectric companies , by contractors as a tent for the repair of machinery, as additional storage space for enterprises , and for example to cover a tennis court or a swimming pool. The sheltering tent can also be used as a green-house, the covering part then of course being made of transparent material. Because of the fact that the arched frame parts converge in the hinge means and are symmetrically positioned, an irrigation system for green-houses can for example be incorporated into the arched frame parts, several holes thus being bored along the inwards facing surfaces of the arched frame parts and a pipeline of water under pressure being connected with the interior, of the tubular arched frame parts, suitably in connection with the hinge means . When utilized for the storage of valuable goods, where the fire risk is present, a corresponding system can be utilized as a sprinkler system for extinguishing fires in by way of example boats, motor cars and similar in the tent. Other uses of the sheltering tent include containers for the transportation of goods, trailers, campingwaggons, i.e. such tents that are pitched from a trailer or similar. The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and illustrated in the drawings, but can be modified within the scope of the following claims . The arched frame parts can be given a great many different forms and dimensions and proportions . The number of arched frame parts can moreover vary. The anchoring of the tent can be arranged in a different manner than the ones described, above. The stays can also be placed in another manner than what has been shown.

^'

Claims

Claims :

1. Sheltering tent comprising a framework (1) and a covering part (2) in the form of a piece of a web material or similar, which is arranged to be supported by the framework, said framework (1) being provided with several frame parts (3) , which are arranged in pitchedup condition of the sheltering tent in fan-shaped manner to radiate from at least one hinge means (21) , on which at least two of the frame parts are swung, each frame part in addition exhibiting a lateral piece (5) of long extension, which blends into an oblong end portion (4) , and which sheltering tent can be folded together by swinging the frame parts towards each . other round said hinge means CHARACTERIZED BY stays (10, 11) forming part of the framework (1), which stays in pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent extend between at least some of said lateral pieces of the frame parts and at such a distance from the hinge means that the frame parts are kept in a predetermined position in the pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent.

2. Sheltering tent according to claim 1 CHARACTERIZED BY at least one of the frame parts (3) being arranged to extend obliquely in outwards direction from the hinge means (21) belonging thereto on each side of an intermediate frame part in straight outwards direction extending from a hinge means belonging -thereto, at least , one of said stays (10) being arranged to extend between the two obliquely positioned frame parts and substantially across the intermediate frame part and being coupled to the obliquely positioned frame parts as well as to . the intermediate frame part.

3. Sheltering tent according to claim 1 or 2 CHARACTERIZED BY each frame part exhibiting a number of articulations (6, 7), around which the frame parts can be folded together.

4. Sheltering tent according to any one of the preceding claims CHARACTERIZED BY each frame part (3) at its lateral pieces (5) and/or end portions (4) exhibiting prolongation sections (8) , where the framework (1) of the sheltering tent can be varied with respect to its outer dimension .

5. Sheltering tent according to any one of the claims 2 - 4 CHARACTERIZED BY two of the frame parts (3) departing from the hinge means (21) in substantially contrary direction to each other and in crosswise direction to the intermediate frame part, at least one stay (11) extending between the lateral pieces (5) of the obliquely positioned frame parts and the nearest located ones of said in opposite direction extending frame parts .

6. Sheltering tent according to claims 2 - 4 CHARACTERIZED BY the lateral pieces (5) of the obliquely positioned frame parts in the pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent exhibiting the same height as the intermediate frame part, whereby the sheltering tent can be given a substantially boxlike form.

7. Sheltering tent according to claim 2, CHARACTERIZED BY upright stays (67) being arranged to support the obliquely positioned frame parts (59) at their end portions (70) , the lateral pieces (72) of the frame parts being swung on the end portions belonging thereto in such a manner that the sheltering tent can get an opening by a portion of the covering part (66) being laid free right in front of the lateral pieces at the same time as said lateral pieces are swung aside.

8. Sheltering tent according to any one of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED BY the hinge means (50) being displaceably arranged along said intermediate frame parts between a locked position located at a distance from the foundation of the sheltering tent in its pitched-up condition and a position located near to said foundation, the obliquely positioned frame parts (3) at least being four in number, two of the frame parts being arranged to be directed towards the foundation, whereas two of the frame parts are arranged to be directed away from the foundation, said obliquely positioned frame parts being arranged in the folded- together condition of the sheltering tent to be swung up towards the intermediate frame part.

9. Sheltering tent according to any one of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED BY the sheltering tent being arranged to be placed against an upright wall or similar and in pitched-up condition of the sheltering tent to be swung out with its frame parts from said wall and in its folded-together condition to be swung inwards against said wall, the hinge means (73) being positioned in such a way that the frame parts (74) are swingable round upright pivoting axis , each frame part exhibiting only one lateral piece (74) , which forms the top side of the sheltering tent, the end portion of the frame parts being directed against said foundation.

10. Sheltering tent according to any one of the preceding claims CHARACTERIZED BY the frame parts (3) suitably via the hinge means (21) being arranged to be connected to a system of liquid under pressure, the frame parts along their whole extension exhibiting several openings through which liquid can be brought to flow out in order to irrigate the interior of the sheltering tent.