Collapsible structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible structure includes a plurality of hinges and a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels are swingably connected by the plurality of hinges so as to form at least one arch when the collapsible structure is in an erected state and so as to become at least one stack of the plurality of panels in a collapsed state. The panels allow for the collapsible structure to maintain its structural integrity when erected but to have a compact and transportable configuration when collapsed.

A modular inflatable structure can be formed using inflatable members that are interconnected together at respective joints. The inflatable member can have a connector integrated therewith or be coupled to a separate connector that interconnects adjacent inflatable members. The connector can have flexible and/or rigid components. The structure can have an assembled position in which the inflatable member is coupled with an adjacent inflatable member and flow is permitted therebetween. The structure can be inflated to form a support or framework that can be used in a variety of applications and industries.

An intubation infection control tent system is described. In an example implementation, an infection control tent includes a cover that forms a space in which a patient can be positioned, the cover creating an infectious barrier between the patient and an external environment, one or more support channels integrated into the cover that provide a rigid structure to the cover, and a drape skirt that connects to an edge of the cover and drapes over a portion of the patient.

The camping assembly 2 may be in the form of a folding camper 10 and comprises a canopy 30 which effectively provides a tent canopy 30 for the folding camper 10. The folding camper 10 also comprises a framework 32 to maintain the tent canopy 30 in a raised configuration in order to provide an accommodation space within the folding camper 10 in the assembled configuration. The framework 32 includes a front frame 34 and a rear frame 36. The front frame 34 comprises three airbeams 41, 42, 43. The three airbeams include a front airbeam 41, an intermediate airbeam 42 and a rear airbeam 43. Each of the airbeams 41, 42, 43 comprises a curved or hooped inflatable airbeam. Similarly, the rear frame 36 comprises three airbeams 45, 46, 47. The three airbeams 45, 46, 47 include a front airbeam 45, an intermediate airbeam 46 and a rear airbeam 47. Each of the airbeams 45, 46, 47 comprises a curved or hooped airbeam. The present invention provides a folding camper 10 which is assembled by simultaneously inflating a single airbeam network to put the canopy 30 in tension and to make the canopy 30 taut. The folding camper 10 does not require any auxiliary tensioning system or mechanism for the canopy since this is provided intrinsically by the connection of the lower edge of the canopy around the trailer and due to the geometry of the airbeam network and, in particular, a central longitudinal airbeam.

Systems and methods described in this disclosure provide methods and systems for automatic deployment of a vehicle covering apparatus to protect the vehicle from environmental conditions such as severe weather.

A chemical/biological vehicle survivability barrier (CVSB) has an inflatable air beam shelter (IABS), also referred to as a tunnel-like enclosure, for inserting and coupling to the interior of a vehicle. The CVSB further has at least one air handling and power unit (AHPU) coupled to an exterior fitting of the IABS. The AHPU withdraws potentially contaminated air from inside the tunnel-like enclosure, filtrates the air by removing contaminants from the air withdrawn, and returns the filtrated air back into the tunnel-like enclosure.

Portable shelters and in particular to portable shelters including an inflatable support structure. A portable shelter provides an inflatable support structure including a single interconnected passage for air, the passage comprising four substantially straight post portions defining upright corner posts of the support structure and a roof formation connecting upper ends of the post portions and having at least two interconnecting tubes, an intersection between said at least two interconnecting tubes defining an apex of the roof formation; at least one flexible roof panel extending between the intersecting tubes of the roof formation to form a roof of the shelter; and openings between each of the neighboring post portions, the openings being substantially square and having a minimum dimension of 1800 mm when the shelter is in a fully inflated configuration, and wherein an average angle of inclination of the roof, between the upper ends of the post portions and the apex of the roof formation, is less than 15°.

The document concerns inflatable tents, in particular non-durable, inflatable tents. The tents are provided with an inflated arch and a flysheet. The arch can be simply constructed from first and second flexible sheet materials joined to one another, and the flysheet is pivotally openable about the arch.

The present invention provides a three-folding inflatable car roof tent and a storage device thereof. The three-folding inflatable car roof tent comprises a tent main body, composite slide rails, a three-folding bed frame and the storage device; the three-folding bed frame is fixedly installed above a base frame; the tent main body is detachably fixed on the three-folding bed frame; the storage device is of a shell structure that is telescopically adjusted in size; the lower side border of the storage device is in sliding connection with the border of the base frame; and the three-folding bed frame may be stored by the sliding storage device after being folded. The three-folding inflatable car roof tent is relatively light in overall weight, firm in structure and convenient to support and store.

A portable, inflatable canopy is disclosed having an inflatable support system comprising interconnected, intersecting arches over which a tarp is secured to form a dome structure that can be temporarily anchored to the ground as a respite for sun, heat, wind, and rain. The inflatable support system works with a battery powered fan to inflate the canopy quickly without outside power requirements, and the fan can also be used to quickly deflate the canopy. The use of all soft materials allows the canopy to be folded or rolled when deflated into a compact storage configuration without poles, rigid supports, or other cumbersome elements.