WO2013131308A1

WO2013131308A1 - Inflatable tent

Info

Publication number: WO2013131308A1
Application number: PCT/CN2012/074077
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张沛
Original assignee: Zhang Pei
Priority date: 2012-03-07
Filing date: 2012-04-16
Publication date: 2013-09-12
Also published as: CN103306535A

Abstract

An inflatable tent comprises an inflation framework (1). The inflation framework (1) is formed by a supporting member (11) and a connecting member (12). The supporting member (11) at least comprises a first supporting member (111). The first supporting member (111) is formed by at least two first inflation straight tubes (21) that present an inverted-V. A first end portion of the connecting member (12) is connected to the first supporting member (111), and a second end portion of the connecting member (12) is connected to a fixed panel point.

Description

Inflatable tent

The invention relates to the field of daily life, in particular to a tent, and in particular to an inflatable tent. Background technique

In tourism or some outdoor activities, many people choose to camp in the wild, so the tent becomes a must for camping in the wild. At present, the commonly used tents on the market are mostly used for single or double field camping. The skeletons are mostly arc-shaped, and it is not convenient to disassemble. The tent usually consists of a rigid skeleton and a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin is first joined to the rigid skeleton, and the rigid skeleton is fixed on the ground. The tent has many structural parts and inconvenient operation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention contemplates providing an inflatable tent that utilizes a full fabric construction, is not supported by a rigid material, and the inflatable frame also employs a straight tubular structure, and the interior of the inflatable frame is interconnected. By using this design scheme, the overall weight of the inflatable tent provided by the present invention can be made lighter, and the structure of the straight pipe also makes the overall structure more stable, and the design of the interior of the inflatable frame is more compatible with the user. The inflatable tent is conveniently disassembled. Summary of the invention

In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide an inflatable tent.

According to an aspect of the invention, an inflatable tent is provided, comprising an inflatable frame, wherein the inflatable frame is composed of a support member and a connecting member, the support member includes at least a first support member, the first support The component is composed of at least two first inflatable straight tubes in an inverted V shape, the first end of the connecting member is connected to the first supporting member, and the second end of the connecting member is connected to a fixed node.

Preferably, the fixed node is one end of a nail or ground.

Preferably, the support member further includes a second support member, wherein the second support member is composed of at least two third inflatable straight tubes in an inverted V shape, and the connecting member is composed of at least one second inflatable straight tube. One end of the second inflatable straight tube is connected to the first support member, and the other end is connected to the second support member.

Preferably, the supporting member further comprises at least a fifth supporting member, wherein the fifth supporting member is composed of at least two seventh inflatable straight tubes in an inverted V shape, and the intersection of the two seventh inflatable straight tubes is The connecting members are connected, wherein the fifth supporting member is located between the first supporting member and the second supporting member.

Preferably, the second supporting member further comprises at least one eighth inflatable straight tube, the eighth inflatable straight tube and the two third inflatable straight tubes are distributed in a triangular pyramid shape, and the two third inflatable tubes The intersection of the straight pipe and the eighth inflatable straight pipe Connected to the connecting member.

Preferably, the support member further includes a third support member and a fourth support member, wherein the third support member is composed of at least one fourth inflatable straight tube, and the fourth support member is composed of at least one fifth inflatable straight a tube assembly, the connecting member further includes a third end portion, the first end portion, the second end portion, and the third end portion of the connecting member are triangular, and the second end portion of the connecting member is connected to the first portion a third support member, the third end portion being connected to the fourth support member.

Preferably, the third support member further includes at least another fourth inflatable straight tube, and the at least two fourth inflatable straight tubes are preferably inverted V-shaped.

Preferably, the first supporting member further comprises at least a sixth inflatable straight tube, the sixth inflatable straight tube and the two first inflatable straight tubes are distributed in a triangular pyramid shape, and the two first inflatable straight tubes An intersection with the sixth inflatable straight tube is connected to the connecting member.

Preferably, each of the support members and the connecting members constituting the inflatable frame are integrally communicated internally, and the interior of the support member and the connecting member are also in communication with each other.

Preferably, at least one inflation valve is disposed on the inflatable frame.

Preferably, at least a partition is formed between the first support member and the connecting member, and the partition blocks the first support member from the gas inside the connecting member.

Preferably, at least the first support member is provided with an inflation valve, and at least another inflation valve is disposed on the connecting member.

Preferably, the inflatable frame is made of a non-elastic material such as woven nylon or polyester, and at least one surface of the non-elastic material is attached to the film.

Preferably, the film is made of any one of a TPU material, a PE material, a TPE material, an EVA material, and other materials such as plastic or rubber which can be applied to a seamlessly inflated process such as high frequency or hot pressing.

Preferably, the inflatable tent further includes a wall attached to the inside or the outside of the inflatable frame, and is integrally connected with the inflatable frame.

Preferably, each of the support members further connects at least a plurality of hook-shaped nails.

The present invention provides an inflatable tent with the following advantages:

1. A valve can complete the inflation process of the entire structure, with a mouth or cylinder to complete the inflation, without the need for built-in electric or manual inflators.

2. Adopt straight pipe structure and achieve the best force.

3. The fabric as a wall connected to the inflatable structure can be connected to its direct seam or high frequency or hot pressing, etc., as a whole, without disassembly and installation. 4. At the same time as the house-type support structure is achieved, in order to save materials, the docking of the various inflation tubes is made into a whole.

5. In order to ensure the air pressure tolerance of the gas-filled tube, the TPU film-coated fabric should be used at the same time as the curve design of the joints and corners of the gas-filling rods, and the light and durable balance should be achieved in the form of scattered force;

6. The inflatable rod is the cloth boom, and there is no need to nest the inflatable rod inside the cloth.

7. This design can be made into a single-layer or double-layer structure. The double-layer structure allows the external account to be directly connected to the internal ledger. It is more convenient to use and carry in the integrated design. It can also separate the external ledger as a component. Covers the inner ledger and provides a compartmental space similar to a traditional tent. DRAWINGS

Other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the Detailed Description of Description

1 is a schematic structural view of an inflatable frame of the inflatable tent according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of an inflatable frame of the inflatable tent according to a second embodiment of the present invention; 3 is a structural schematic view of an inflatable ferrule of the inflatable tent according to a third embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the overall structure of the inflatable tent according to the first embodiment of the present invention. detailed description

The present invention provides an inflatable tent comprising an inflatable frame 1 and a wall 3 between the inflatable frames. The technical content of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

1 is a schematic view showing the structure of an inflatable frame of the inflatable tent according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the inflatable frame 1 is composed of a plurality of inflatable straight pipe connections. Specifically, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in the figure, the inflatable frame 1 includes a support member 11 and a connecting member 12. The support member 11 further includes a first support member 111 and a second support member 112. The first support member 111 is composed of two first inflatable straight tubes 21, and the second support member 112 is composed of two third inflatable tubes. The tube 23 is constructed, and the first support member and the second support member are each formed in an inverted V shape for supporting a space formed by the entire tent. The connecting member 12 is composed of one of the second inflatable straight tubes 22 for connecting the first supporting member 111 and the second supporting member 112 of the inflatable frame 1. More specifically, one end of the second inflatable straight tube 22 is connected at the intersection of the two first inflatable straight tubes 21 constituting the first support member 111, and similarly, the second inflatable straight tube 22 The other end is connected at the intersection of the two third inflatable straight tubes 23 constituting the second support member 112. More specifically, in the present embodiment, preferably, the first inflating straight tube 21, the third inflating straight tube 23 and the second inflating straight tube 22 have the same cross-sectional area, and the second inflating straight tube 22 is The length is greater than the first inflatable straight tube 21 and the third inflatable straight tube 23. However, those skilled in the art understand that in some variations, the first inflating straight tube 21, the second inflating straight tube 22, and the third inflating straight tube 23 may each change their cross section according to different usage requirements. The area has been lengthened, and these variations do not affect the substance of the present invention and will not be described herein.

Further, according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the first supporting member 111 and the second supporting member 112 are respectively connected to two ends of the connecting member 12, and the first supporting member 111 and the second supporting member are The connection between the 112 and the connecting member 12 is connected by a circular arc curve, so that it can disperse the force and reduce the stress, so that the structure of the whole inflatable tent is stable and firm. Give a brief description.

Further, in the preferred example illustrated in FIG. 1, the interiors of the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 and the connecting member 12 are in communication with each other, that is, two of the first support members 111 are formed. The first inflating straight tube 21 and the two third inflating straight tubes 23 constituting the second supporting member 112 are in internal communication with the second inflating straight tube 22, and the inflatable frame 1 can pass through The one-time inflation fills the entire inflatable frame, avoiding the trouble that each part of the inflatable frame 1 needs to be separately inflated. In some variations of this embodiment, the interior of the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 and the connecting member 12 may also be disconnected. In this case, the first support member 111 A partition 6 is disposed between the second support member 112 and the connecting member 12. For example, in one variation, the first support member 111 is composed of two first inflatable straight tubes 21, and the two first inflatable straight tubes 21 communicate with each other, and the first support member Between the connecting member 12 and the connecting member 12, a partition 6 is provided to block the air between the first supporting member 111 and the connecting member 12, so that the internal air is not connected, similarly, the first The two supporting members 112 are internally connected, and the partitioning member 12 and the connecting member 12 are also provided with the partitioning member 6 to block the air between the second supporting member 112 and the connecting member 12, thereby The internal air of the two is not connected and will not be described here. In another variation, the two first inflatable straight tubes 21 constituting the first support member 111 are not in communication with each other, and similarly, two of the second support members 112 are formed. The third inflatable straight tubes 23 are not directly connected to each other. Those skilled in the art understand that these variations can be implemented in conjunction with the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and are not described herein.

Further, at least one inflation valve 13 (not shown in FIG. 1) is further disposed on the inflatable frame 1, and in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first supporting member 111 constituting the inflatable frame 1 is The second support member 112 and the connecting member 12 are internally connected to each other, so that only one of the inflation valves 13 is provided, thereby reducing the cost of the inflatable frame 1. At this time, the inflation valve 13 is both an inflation port and an air outlet. Passing from the one inflation valve Inflating or venting the door 13 allows the entire inflatable frame 1 to be filled with air or illuminate the air. In some variations, for example, in a variation in which the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 are not in communication with the interior of the connecting member 12, the inflation valve 13 needs to be provided three. The three inflation valves 13 are respectively disposed at the first support member 111, the second support member 112, and the connecting member 12, so that the entire inflatable frame 1 is inflated, as understood by those skilled in the art. The changes may be implemented in conjunction with the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and do not affect the substance of the present invention, and are not described herein.

Further, in conjunction with the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, those skilled in the art understand that in a variation of FIG. 1, the support member 11 may also have other structures. For example, in a variation, the first support The member 111 also includes a sixth inflatable straight tube 26, and the second support member 112 further includes an eighth inflatable straight tube 28. The sixth inflating straight pipe 26 and the two first inflating straight pipes 21 are distributed in a triangular pyramid shape. Similarly, the eighth inflating straight pipe 28 and the two third inflating straight pipes 23 are also three. Pyramidal distribution. One end of the connecting member 12 is connected to the intersection of the first inflatable straight tube 21 and the sixth inflatable straight tube 26, and the other end of the connecting member 12 is connected to the third inflatable straight tube 23 and The intersection of the eighth inflatable straight tubes 28 is described. More specifically, preferably, the first inflation straight pipe 21, the sixth inflation straight pipe 26, and the second inflation straight pipe 22 constituting the connecting member 12 are internally communicated with each other. Correspondingly, the interior of the third inflatable straight tube 23, the eighth inflatable straight tube 28, and the second inflatable straight tube 22 are also in communication with each other. In still other variations, the first support member 111 may further include a plurality of the sixth inflatable straight tubes 26, for example, in a variation, the first support member 111 includes two of the sixth An inflatable straight tube 26, the two sixth inflatable straight tubes 26 and the two first inflatable straight tubes 21 form a quadrangular pyramid shape, or in another variation, the first support member 111 includes three of the above The sixth inflatable straight tube 26, the three sixth inflatable straight tubes 26 and the two first inflatable straight tubes 21 form a pentagonal pyramid shape. Those skilled in the art understand that these variations can also be implemented in conjunction with the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and are not described herein.

Further, referring to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, in another variation of the embodiment, the inflatable frame 1 may be further provided with a fifth supporting member 115, and the fifth supporting member 115 includes two seventh An inflated straight tube 27, the two seventh inflating straight tubes 27 are arranged in an inverted V shape, and the fifth supporting member 115 is connected to an intermediate portion of the connecting member 12, that is, the first supporting member 111 and the Between the second supporting members 112, the inflatable tent is supported to make the structure of the inflatable frame 1 more secure. More specifically, the fifth support member 115 preferably communicates with the inside of the second inflatable straight tube 22 as the connecting member 12, so that the entire interior of the inflatable tent is integrally communicated for the user to build. In another variation, the fifth support member 115 may not be in communication with the second inflatable straight tube 22, and those skilled in the art understand that these variations can be implemented in conjunction with the embodiment shown in FIG. It will not be repeated here. Fig. 2 shows a schematic structural view of an inflatable frame 1 of the inflatable tent according to a second embodiment of the invention. This embodiment can be understood as a variation of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 above. In the embodiment, the support member 11 further includes a third support member 113 and a fourth support member 114. Specifically, the third support member 113 is composed of a fourth inflatable tube 24, the fourth support member 114 is composed of a fifth inflatable straight tube 25, and the connecting member 12 is composed of three of the second tubes. The inflatable straight tube 22 is formed in a triangular shape. In this case, the connecting member 12 includes three end portions, which are a first end portion 221, a second end portion 222, and a third end portion 223, respectively. The first end portion 221 is connected to the first support member 111, the second end portion 222 is connected to the third support member 113, and the third end portion 223 is connected to the fourth support member 114.

Further, according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, in a variant, the third supporting member 113 further includes another fourth inflating straight tube 24, and the two fourth inflating straight tubes 24 are inverted. V-shaped arrangement, correspondingly, the fourth support member 114 also includes another fifth inflatable straight tube 25, and the two fifth inflatable straight tubes 25 are also inverted V-shaped, in this variation, The second end portion 222 connects the two fourth inflating straight tubes 24, and the third end portion 223 connects the two fifth inflating straight tubes 25. It is understood by those skilled in the art that these variations can also be combined. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is implemented, and details are not described herein.

Further preferably, the first support member 111, the third support member 113, the fourth support member 114, and the connecting member 12 are each internally connected, and are also internally connected to each other, so that the inflatable frame 1 only needs to be A part can be filled with aeration and will not be described here.

Fig. 3 is a view showing the structure of the inflatable frame 1 of the inflatable tent according to a third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment can be understood as a variation of the above Fig. 1. Specifically, in the embodiment, the first supporting member 111 is composed of two first inflating straight tubes 21 in an inverted V shape, and the connecting member 12 is composed of one second inflating straight tube 22, The two ends of the inflated straight tube 22 are the first end portion 221 and the second end portion 222, respectively, and the first end portion 221 and the two first inflators constituting the first supporting member 111 The straight tube 21 is connected, and the second end is connected to a fixed node 7. More specifically, the fixing node 7 is a ground pin or a bottom surface. In this embodiment, the first supporting member 111 and the connecting member 12 form a triangular pyramid shape. At this time, the connecting member is formed. The second inflating straight tube 22 of the 12 serves as a support for the first inflating straight tube 21 constituting the first supporting member 111, and will not be described herein.

Further, in other variations, the first support member 111 further includes a plurality of the sixth inflatable straight tubes 26, for example, in a variation, the first support member 111 includes one of the a sixth inflating straight pipe 26, in which case the first supporting member 111 is distributed in a triangular pyramid shape, and after the first supporting member 111 is connected to the connecting member 12, the entire inflatable frame 1 has a quadrangular pyramid Distribution. In another variation, the first branch The support member 111 includes two of the sixth inflatable straight tubes 26, that is, the first support members 111 are distributed in a quadrangular pyramid shape, and after the first support members 111 are connected to the connecting members 12, the inflatable frame 1 It is distributed in a pentagonal pyramid shape. Those skilled in the art understand that these variations can be implemented in conjunction with the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and are not described herein.

Fig. 4 is a view showing the overall structure of the inflatable tent according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the inflatable frame 1 is connected to the wall 3 between the inflatable frames 1. Specifically, at least two sides of the first inflatable straight tube 21, the third inflatable straight tube 23 and the second inflatable straight tube 22 constituting the inflatable frame 1 are provided with a small outwardly extending edge 15 (available from the figure) 1 is seen), the edge 15 is for connecting with the wall 3, and the wall 3 is connected to the first inflatable straight tube 21, the third inflatable straight tube 23 and the second inflation Between the straight tubes 22, the inflatable frame 1 can be integrated with the wall 3. Further, in a variant, the wall 3 can also be wrapped on the outside of the inflatable frame 1 , and the exterior of the inflatable frame 1 is also connected to the inner surface of the wall 3 , The skilled person understands that the modified example can also be implemented in combination with the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, and details are not described herein.

Further, in the embodiment, the inflatable frame preferably uses a non-elastic material such as woven nylon or polyester, and at least one surface of the non-elastic material is attached to the film. More specifically, in a preferred embodiment, the film is made of a TPU material, and the surface of the aerated frame 1 is coated with a TPU film to strengthen the material strength of the aerated frame 1, and the inflatable frame 1 is It is not easy to expand, and thus only a small amount of inflation is required to support the structure required for the inflatable frame, while at the same time making the structure of the inflatable frame 1 more stable. In some variations, the material of the film may also be made of a PE material, a TPE material, or a PE material. More specifically, those skilled in the art understand that in other variations, when the inflatable frame 1 and the wall 3 are sewn, the other surface of the inflatable frame 1 may also A film or coating is applied to achieve the subsequent heat sealing of the aerated frame 1 and the seam of the wall 2. In still other variations, when the aerated frame 1 and the wall 3 are connected by a high frequency or hot pressing process, there is no need to heat seal the seam position, but in this case the wall The film or coating of the body 3 must conform to the outer surface coating or coating of the aerated frame 1. These variations can be implemented in combination with the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, and are not described herein.

Further, in the present embodiment, the wall 3 is connected to the inflatable frame 1. Specifically, the edge 15 of the inflatable frame 1 can be directly sewn together with the wall 3 to form a whole, and more specifically, the seam between the edge 15 and the wall 3 is preferably A PU strip is also attached to prevent rainwater from penetrating at the seam between the edge 15 and the wall 3. More specifically, at least one surface of the wall body 3 is further provided with a zipper 41, and the zipper 41 can serve as an inlet and outlet of the inflatable tent. When the zipper 41 is opened, the surface of the wall 3 is An opening will be formed for the user to enter and exit the tent, and will not be described here.

Further, according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the inflatable tent adopts a full cloth structure as a whole, thereby making the whole The inflatable tent has a reduced weight and is more portable. Further, since the entire inflatable tent is light in weight, the inflatable tent further includes a plurality of hook-shaped nails 5 connected to the first support member 111 and the second support member 112 contacts the ground for one end of the support, the hook-shaped nail 5 being able to better secure the lightweight inflatable tent.

Further, in combination with the inflatable tents described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, those skilled in the art understand that the overall structure of the inflatable frame 1 adopts the form of a straight pipe to optimize the force of the entire inflatable tent, and When the house-type support structure is achieved, the material can be saved more than other structures, and thus the weight of the entire inflatable tent can be reduced. Further, the straight tube structure is designed to integrally form the inflatable tent during processing, simplifying the entire processing step, and further reducing the cost of the inflatable tent by saving materials and simplifying the processing steps. At the same time, it can improve the efficiency of mass production, simplify the process flow, and adapt the design to enhance the reliability of finished products made by special manufacturing processes.

The specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications or changes may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

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An inflatable tent comprising an inflatable frame, wherein the inflatable frame is composed of a support member and a connecting member, the support member comprising at least a first support member, and the first support member is composed of at least two An inflatable straight tube is formed in an inverted V shape, the first end of the connecting member is connected to the first supporting member, and the second end of the connecting member is connected to a fixed node.

The inflatable tent according to claim 1, wherein the fixed node is one end of a nail or a ground.

The inflatable tent according to claim 1, wherein the support member further comprises a second support member, wherein the second support member is composed of at least two third inflatable straight tubes in an inverted V shape. The connecting member is composed of at least one second inflatable straight tube, one end of which is connected to the first supporting member, and the other end is connected to the second supporting member.

The inflatable tent according to claim 3, wherein the support member further comprises at least a fifth support member, wherein the fifth support member is composed of at least two seventh inflatable straight tubes in an inverted V shape, and An intersection of the two seventh inflatable straight tubes is connected to the connecting member, wherein the fifth supporting member is located between the first supporting member and the second supporting member.

The inflatable tent according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the second supporting member further comprises at least an eighth inflatable straight tube, the eighth inflatable straight tube and the two third inflatable tubes The straight pipe is distributed in a triangular pyramid shape, and the intersection of the two third inflatable straight pipes and the eighth inflatable straight pipe is connected to the connecting member.

The inflatable tent according to claim 1, wherein the support member further comprises a third support member and a fourth support member, wherein the third support member is composed of at least one fourth inflatable straight tube. The fourth supporting member is composed of at least one fifth inflatable straight tube, and the connecting member further includes a third end portion, and the first end portion, the second end portion and the third end portion of the connecting member are triangular. The second end of the connecting member is connected to the third supporting member, and the third end is connected to the fourth supporting member.

The inflatable tent according to claim 6, wherein the third supporting member further comprises at least another fourth inflatable straight tube, and the at least two fourth inflatable straight tubes are preferably inverted V-shaped .

The inflatable tent according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first support member further comprises at least a sixth inflatable straight tube, the sixth inflatable straight tube and the two An inflatable straight tube is distributed in a triangular pyramid shape, and an intersection of the two first inflatable straight tubes and the sixth inflatable straight tube is connected to the connecting member.

The inflatable tent according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein each of the support members and the connecting members constituting the inflatable frame are integrally communicated internally, and between the support member and the connecting member Internal also mutual Connected.

The inflatable tent according to claim 9, wherein at least one inflation valve is provided on the inflatable frame.

The inflatable tent according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein at least a partition between the first support member and the connecting member is provided, the partition separating the first support member from The gas inside the connecting member is blocked.

The inflatable tent according to claim 11, wherein at least the first support member is provided with an inflation valve, and at least another inflation valve is disposed on the connecting member.

The inflatable tent according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the inflatable frame is made of a non-elastic material such as woven nylon or polyester, and at least one surface of the non-elastic material is attached to the film.

The inflatable tent according to claim 13, wherein the film is made of any one of the following materials:

TPU material;

PE material;

TPE material;

EVA material;

Other plastic or rubber materials used in processes such as high frequency or hot pressing.

The inflatable tent according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the inflatable tent further comprises a wall, the wall being attached to the inside or the outside of the inflatable frame, and the The inflatable frame is connected as a whole.

The inflatable tent according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that each of the support members is connected at least to a plurality of hook-shaped nails.