A frame 1 for mounting a portable enclosure 2 to form a tent. The frame 1 includes a first sub-frame 4, a second sub-frame 5 and a third sub-frame 6. Each sub-frame 4, 5, 6 has a pair of side members 7 connected by at least one cross member 8. The side members 7 of the sub-frames 4, 5, 6 taper inwardly from the captured ends 10, 11 to said cross members 8 to form a generally trapezium shape.

A frame 1 for mounting a portable enclosure 2 to form a tent. The frame 1 includes a first sub-frame 4, a second sub-frame 5 and a third sub-frame 6. Each sub-frame 4, 5, 6 has a pair of side members 7 connected by at least one cross member 8. The side members 7 of the sub-frames 4, 5, 6 taper inwardly from the captured ends 10, 11 to said cross members 8 to form a generally trapezium shape.

A semi-automatic vehicle roof tent, comprising a base, tent frame rods, a tarpaulin fitted on the tent frame rods and the base, and driving mechanisms The tent frame rods comprise at least two U-shaped support rods, two free ends of each U-shaped support rod are respectively pin jointed to two ends of one side of the base, the driving mechanisms are respectively arranged on two lengthwise frames of the base, the driving mechanisms are telescopic structures, one end of each telescopic structure is pin jointed on a frame of the base, the other end is pin jointed on the outermost U-shaped support rod of the tent frame rods with respect to the base, and each U-shaped support rod is fixed together with the tarpaulin. The vehicle roof tent is simple in structure, convenient to operate, and easy to unfold and fold.

A semi-automatic vehicle roof tent, comprising a base, tent frame rods, a tarpaulin fitted on the tent frame rods and the base, and driving mechanisms The tent frame rods comprise at least two U-shaped support rods, two free ends of each U-shaped support rod are respectively pin jointed to two ends of one side of the base, the driving mechanisms are respectively arranged on two lengthwise frames of the base, the driving mechanisms are telescopic structures, one end of each telescopic structure is pin jointed on a frame of the base, the other end is pin jointed on the outermost U-shaped support rod of the tent frame rods with respect to the base, and each U-shaped support rod is fixed together with the tarpaulin. The vehicle roof tent is simple in structure, convenient to operate, and easy to unfold and fold.

The present application relates to an automotive tent for fastening to a vehicle. The tent includes a base for fastening to the vehicle. A retractable cover is provided for retracting during transport, and expanding from the base to define a sleeping space. Advantageously, the cover may be readily erected by expanding the cover from the base to define the sleeping space. The cover may be collapsible.

A shelter system having an erecting frame system and a protective skin system. The erecting frame system has at least two A-frame legs and at least one tensioning element. The A-frame legs each comprise at least one elongated structural member, each of the A-frame legs coalescing with at least one other A-frame leg with at least one connection. The tensioning element is at least temporarily affixed to a free end of each of the at least two A-frame legs, and comprises at least one elongated structural element capable of generating a tension force to draw the free ends of the A-frame legs towards one another, thereby at least temporarily lifting the connection to a predetermined height above the free end of each A-frame leg. A protective skin system is also provided with at least one side plane, one roof plane, and one end plane. The side plane is disposed between two A-frame legs; the roof plane is concordant with the ground surface; and the end plane is disposed between two A-frame legs of a constituent A-frame leg pair and a ground surface. The planar element of the protective skin system provides at least a partial barrier from a ballistic threat to a volume behind the planar element, the loading of the protective skin system being transferred at least in part first to the erecting frame system and ultimately to the ground surface.

A shelter system having an erecting frame system and a protective skin system. The erecting frame system has at least two A-frame legs and at least one tensioning element. The A-frame legs each comprise at least one elongated structural member, each of the A-frame legs coalescing with at least one other A-frame leg with at least one connection. The tensioning element is at least temporarily affixed to a free end of each of the at least two A-frame legs, and comprises at least one elongated structural element capable of generating a tension force to draw the free ends of the A-frame legs towards one another, thereby at least temporarily lifting the connection to a predetermined height above the free end of each A-frame leg. A protective skin system is also provided with at least one side plane, one roof plane, and one end plane. The side plane is disposed between two A-frame legs; the roof plane is concordant with the ground surface; and the end plane is disposed between two A-frame legs of a constituent A-frame leg pair and a ground surface. The planar element of the protective skin system provides at least a partial barrier from a ballistic threat to a volume behind the planar element, the loading of the protective skin system being transferred at least in part first to the erecting frame system and ultimately to the ground surface.

An expandable tent structure with a side wall of mesh or fabric enclosing an internal volume of the tent. The tent has one or more openings in the roof and/or side walls of the tent, and a hatch pivotally attached to the tent. The hatch in one position covers an opening in the roof and/or side wall, and a mesh or fabric structure extends in an accordion-like manner between the hatch and edges of the opening. A plurality of ribs support the mesh or fabric, the ribs being pivotally attached to the tent supporting structure. When the hatch is in its open position, the internal volume of the tent is increased, with the mesh or fabric attached to the hatch and the edges of the opening providing a barrier over the opening against the environment.

A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs include a first lateral leg and a second lateral leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first lateral leg and the second lateral leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms include a first lateral arm and a second lateral arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first lateral arm and the second lateral arm. In addition, the portable barrier has a first side screen connected to the first lateral arm and the first lateral leg, the first side screen defining a side opening. The portable barrier further has a first side opening cover.

A tent with hubs positioned on the outer circumference of the tent, wherein the hub includes a plurality of pin rings that are configured to independently rotate at offset positions along a rotational axis to incrementally open and close the tent.