RETRACTABLE TENT

Abstract

A retractable tent has been presented herein. The retractable tent is designed for using with one or more sleep, work, or living space devices. The retractable tent may be extended from one position to another position according to usage preferences of a user. The retractable tent may be installed or arranged or fixed with one or more interior or exterior furniture such as a bed, a couch, a chair, a table, or the like. The retractable tent may be installed or arranged or fixed in various areas such as bedrooms, offices, living rooms, outdoor living areas, or the like. The retractable tent may be used as a home theater platform, a gaming platform, and a virtual reality platform. Further, the retractable tent may be facilitated or designed in different shapes such as a rectangular shape, a dome shape, a half-dome shape, or the like.

Claims

1. An outdoor smart framing system, comprising: one or more furniture including at least a couch, an overhead tent supporting structure, a grounded tent supporting structure, and a retractable tent, wherein the retractable tent is housed inside a gap of the grounded tent supporting structure, and wherein the retractable tent is pulled out from the gap by using a mechanism to form a preferred shape around an outdoor smart frame of the outdoor smart framing system.

2. The outdoor smart framing system of claim 1, wherein each tent supporting structure is made of a metallic or hard plastic or wooden structure.

3. The outdoor smart framing system of claim 1, wherein the mechanism corresponds to a manual mechanism in which a rolling handler is used by a user to extend the retractable tent from one position to another position around the outdoor smart frame.

4. The outdoor smart framing system of claim 1, wherein the mechanism corresponds to an automatic mechanism in which a smart device is used by a user to trigger generation of one or more signals to extend the retractable tent from one position to another position around the outdoor smart frame.

5. The outdoor smart framing system of claim 1, wherein the retractable tent is made of one or more materials including at least cotton, nylon, felt, polyester, or soft plastic that is flexible and rollable in nature.

6. The outdoor smart framing system of claim 1, wherein the retractable tent is made of one or more flexible display or rollable display that is flexible and rollable in nature, and wherein the retractable tent is configured to display one or more canvas or images from its inside as well as outside as per a user's preferences.

7. The outdoor smart framing system of claim 1, wherein the shape is at least a half dome shape or a full dome shape.

8. A smart frame bed system, comprising: a smart frame bed comprising at least: a retractable tent, a switching panel, an electric cable, and a traction platform, wherein the retractable tent is housed inside a gap that is provided in headboard slat of the smart frame bed, wherein the retractable tent is pulled out from the gap by using a mechanism to form a square or rectangular shape around the smart frame bed, and wherein the retractable tent is pulled out from the gap and retracted along the traction platform.

9. The smart frame bed system of claim 8, wherein the mechanism corresponds to a manual mechanism in which a rolling handler is used by a user to extend the retractable tent from one position to another position around the smart frame bed.

10. The smart frame bed system of claim 8, wherein the mechanism corresponds to an automatic mechanism in which a smart device is used by a user to trigger generation of one or more signals to extend the retractable tent from one position to another position around the smart frame bed.

11. The smart frame bed system of claim 8, wherein the retractable tent is made of one or more materials including at least cotton, nylon, felt, polyester, or soft plastic that is flexible and rollable in nature.

12. The smart frame bed system of claim 8, wherein the retractable tent is made of one or more flexible display or rollable display that is flexible and rollable in nature, and wherein the retractable tent is configured to display one or more canvas or images from its inside as well as outside as per a user's preferences.

13. The smart frame bed system of claim 8, wherein the smart frame bed further comprises a switching panel having one or more switches and plug-ins, and wherein the switching panel is powered by using an electric cable when the electric cable is plugged into a power outlet or a power source.

14. The smart frame bed system of claim 8, wherein the smart frame bed further comprises one or more storage boxes that are configured to illuminate one or more types of light either naturally or by means of an integrated lighting system.

15. The smart frame bed system of claim 8, wherein the smart frame bed further comprises one or more light strips that are embedded or fixed along one or more bottom portions of the smart frame bed, wherein the light strips illuminate one or more types of light either naturally or by means of an integrated lighting system.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0009] The present invention is illustratively shown and described in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0010] FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams that illustrate a perspective view of a smart outdoor living space with a retractable tent, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] FIG. 1C is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space with the retractable tent in a half dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] FIG. 1D is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space with the retractable tent, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] FIG. 1E is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space with the retractable tent in a half dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 1F is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space with the retractable tent in a full dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] FIG. 2A is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of a smart frame bed with a retractable tent, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 2B is a diagram that illustrates a switching panel of the smart frame bed, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] FIG. 2C is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart frame bed with the retractable tent that is partially closed, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] FIG. 2D is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart frame bed with the retractable tent that is fully closed, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] FIG. 3 is a diagram that illustrates a front view a smart frame dome bed, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] FIG. 4 is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of a smart space with a retractable tent in a half dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0021] FIG. 5 is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart space with the retractable tent in a full dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] As used in the specification and claims, the singular forms a, an, and the may also include plural references. For example, the term an article may include a plurality of articles. Those with ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated, relative to other elements, to improve the understanding of the present invention. There may be additional components described in the foregoing application that are not depicted on one of the described drawings. In the event such a component is described, but not depicted in a drawing, the absence of such a drawing should not be considered as an omission of such design from the specification.

[0023] Before describing the present invention in detail, it should be observed that the present invention utilizes a combination of components, which constitutes a retractable tent that is retractable and extendable from one position to another position according to usage preferences of a user. The retractable tent is designed for using with one or more sleep, work, or living space devices. The retractable tent may be facilitated or designed in different shapes such as a rectangular shape, a dome shape, a half-dome shape, or the like. Accordingly, the components have been represented, showing only specific details that are pertinent for an understanding of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those with ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. However, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the present invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide an understandable description of the present invention.

[0024] References to terms one embodiment, an embodiment, another embodiment, yet another embodiment, one example, an example, another example, yet another example, and so on, indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) so described may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation, but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element or limitation. Furthermore, repeated use of the phrase in an embodiment does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. The words comprising, having, containing, and including, and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.

[0025] Unless stated otherwise, terms such as first and second are used to arbitrarily distinguish between the elements or entities. Thus, these terms are not necessarily intended to indicate temporal or other prioritization of such elements or priorities. While various exemplary embodiments of the disclosed tent have been described below, a person having ordinary skills in the art would understand that have been presented for purposes of example only, and not limitations. It is not exhaustive and does not limit the present invention to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and variations of the disclosed tent are possible considering the below teachings or may be acquired from practicing of the present invention, without departing from the breadth or scope.

[0026] The retractable tent of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, particularly with respect to FIGS. 1-5.

[0027] FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams that illustrate a perspective view of a smart outdoor living space 100 with a retractable tent, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The smart outdoor living space 100 may include one or more furniture such as a couch 102 and a center table 104 that can be used by one or more users to have a nice outdoor time. The smart outdoor living space 100 may include an overhead tent supporting structure 106a and a grounded tent supporting structure 106b along with the retractable tent 108. The retractable tent 108 is housed inside a gap or groove of the grounded tent supporting structure 106b.

[0028] In an embodiment, the tent supporting structures 106a and 106b may be a metallic or hard plastic or wooden structure that is installed in an outdoor area around the couch 102 and the table 104 for facilitating opening and closing of the retractable tent 108. In an embodiment, the retractable tent 108 may be made up of one or more materials such as cotton (canvas), nylon, felt, polyester, or soft plastic that is flexible and rollable in nature. The retractable tent 108 may further include waterproof layering. In some embodiments, the retractable tent 108 may be made up of one or more flexible display or rollable display that is flexible and rollable in nature and hence may be easily rolled or retracted as per the user's preferences. With such display, the retractable tent 108 may be configured to display one or more canvas, images, or the like from its inside as well as outside as per the user's preferences.

[0029] In an embodiment, when not used, the retractable tent 108 may be rolled and placed inside a gap or groove provided in the grounded tent supporting structure 106b. However, when a user wants to use the retractable tent 108 around the smart outdoor living space 100 in whatsoever manner, then the user can operate the retractable tent 108 by using a mechanism, for example, either manually or automatically. For example, the retractable tent 108 may be manually operated by a user by using a rolling or retracting handler (not shown). In another example, the retractable tent 108 may be operated by a user using a smart device or switch. During the automatic or electric process, when the user triggers the retracting process by using the smart device or switch, a signal is generated and transmitted from the smart device or switch to a controller that is electrically connected to one or more motors associated with the smart outdoor living space 100. Based on the received signal, the one or more motors are turned ON which in turn initiates the retracting or extending process of the tent 108 around the overhead tent supporting structure 106a. During the retraction process of the tent 108 from the grounded tent supporting structure 106b, the tent 108 is retracted or extended in a manner such that the tent 108 follows a designated path provided along the overhead tent supporting structure 106a.

[0030] FIG. 1C is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space 100 with the retractable tent 108 in a half dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here, the tent 108 has been installed in a half dome shape as preferred by the user. As discussed above, this arrangement may be achieved either manually or automatically. In case of automatic process, the user may first provide one signal to start the retracting process and another signal to stop the retracting process of the tent.

[0031] FIG. 1D is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space 100 with the retractable tent 108, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The smart outdoor living space 100 may include the couch 102 and the center table 104 that can be used by one or more users to have a nice outdoor time. The smart outdoor living space 100 may include the overhead tent supporting structure 106a and the grounded tent supporting structure 106b along with the retractable tent 108. FIG. 1E is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space 100 with the retractable tent 108 in a half dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 1F is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart outdoor living space 100 with the retractable tent 108 in a full dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In both the formulation or arrangement (or any other arrangement), the tent 108 follows the designated path provided along the overhead tent supporting structure 106a. Further, when the tent 108 is configured with the display, then the user may use the smart device to control display of one or more images in its interior as well as exterior. Further, the user may control an interior ambience, interior lighting, music, or the like by using the smart device. Further, the user may control one or more fans or interior weather for her or her comfort by using the smart device.

[0033] FIG. 2A is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of a smart frame bed 200 with a retractable tent, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The smart frame bed 200 may include at least a horizontal portion 202 that is used for sleeping by one or more users. The smart frame bed 200 may further include a headboard, a footboard, one or more side rails, top rails, cross rails, and/or mattress.

[0034] The smart frame bed 200 may be further provided with a retractable tent 204. In an embodiment, the retractable tent 204 may be made up of one or more materials such as cotton (canvas), nylon, felt, polyester, or soft plastic that is flexible and rollable in nature. The retractable tent 204 may further include waterproof layering. In some embodiments, the retractable tent 204 may be made up of one or more flexible display or rollable display that is flexible and rollable in nature and hence may be easily rolled or retracted as per the user's preferences. With such display, the retractable tent 204 may be configured to display one or more canvas, images, or the like from its inside as well as outside as per the user's preferences.

[0035] The smart frame bed 200 may further include a switching panel 206 that is provided along a headboard slat of the smart frame bed 200. The switching panel 206 may be powered by using an electric cable 208 when the electric cable 208 is plugged into a power outlet or a power source such as DC or AC power source. The switching panel 206 has been described later in conjunction with FIG. 2B.

[0036] The smart frame bed 200 may further include one or more storage boxes such as a box 210. The box 210 may be an illuminated box that illuminates one or more types of light either naturally or by means of an integrated lighting system such as LEDs. The smart frame bed 200 may further include one or more illuminated light strips (for example, a lighting system such as LED panels) 212 that are embedded or fixed along one or more bottom portions of the smart frame bed 200. These illuminated light strips 212 illuminate one or more types of light either naturally or by means of an integrated lighting system such as LEDs. The various types of lights integrated with the smart frame bed 200, as discussed above, may be controlled by using one or more switches provided in the switching panel 206 or by using a software application running on the smart device.

[0037] The smart frame bed 200 may further include a horizontal traction platform 214 along which the tent 204 is retracted to open or close the tent 204 either partially or fully. When not used, the retractable tent 204 may be rolled and placed or inserted or housed inside a gap or grove provided in headboard slat of the smart frame bed 200.

[0038] FIG. 2B is a diagram that illustrates the switching panel 206 of the smart frame bed 200, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The switching panel 206 may include one or more switches 206a and one or more plug-ins 206b. In addition, the switching panel 206 may include one or more USB ports. The switching panel 206 may be powered by using an electric cable 208 when the electric cable 208 is plugged into a power outlet or a power source such as DC or AC power source. The switching panel 206 may be used for charging one or more electronic devices or one or more lighting systems (or other electrical systems) associated with the smart frame bed 200.

[0039] FIG. 2C is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart frame bed 200 with the retractable tent 204 that is partially closed, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the smart frame bed 200 includes the horizontal portion 202 that is used for sleeping by one or more users. Further, the electric cable 208 has been shown. It has been further shown that the retractable tent 204 has been partially closed. In an exemplary embodiment, when a user wants to use the retractable tent 204 around the smart frame bed 200 in whatsoever manner or arrangement, then the user may operate the retractable tent 204 either manually or automatically. For example, the retractable tent 204 may be manually operated by the user by using a rolling or retracting handler (not shown). In another example, the retractable tent 204 may be operated by the user using a smart device or switch. During the automatic process, when the user triggers the retracting process by using the smart device or switch, a signal is generated and transmitted from the smart device or switch to a controller that is electrically connected to one or more motors associated with the smart frame bed 200. Based on the received signal, the one or more motors are turned ON which in turn initiates the retracting or extending process of the tent 204 around the overhead of the smart frame bed 200. During the retraction process of the tent 204, the tent 204 is retracted or extended in a manner such that the tent 204 follows a designated path provided along the horizontal traction platform 214. Here, the tent 204 has been installed or retracted partially as preferred by the user. As discussed above, this arrangement may be achieved either manually or automatically. In case of automatic process, the user may first provide one signal to start the retracting process and another signal to stop the retracting process of the tent 204 such that the tent 204 is not fully closed or retracted. FIG. 2D is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart frame bed 200 with the retractable tent 204 that is fully closed, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Further, in an embodiment, when the tent 204 is configured with the display, then the user may use the smart device to control display of one or more images in its interior as well as exterior. Further, the user may control an interior ambience, interior lighting, music, or other interior features by using the smart device.

[0040] FIG. 3 is a diagram that illustrates a front view a smart frame dome bed 300, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The smart frame dome bed 300 may be circular or semi-circular in shape. The smart frame dome bed 300 may include at least a horizontal portion 302 that is used for sleeping or sitting by one or more users. The smart frame dome bed 300 may further include a headboard, a footboard, one or more side rails, top rails, cross rails, and/or mattress. The smart frame dome bed 300 may be further provided with a retractable tent (such as the tent 108 or 204). The tent may be made up of one or more materials such as cotton (canvas), nylon, felt, polyester, or soft plastic that is flexible and rollable in nature. The tent may further include waterproof layering. In some embodiments, the tent may be made up of one or more flexible display or rollable display that is flexible and rollable in nature and hence may be easily rolled or retracted as per the user's preferences. With such display, the tent may be configured to display one or more canvas, images, or the like from its inside as well as outside as per the user's preferences. The smart frame dome bed 300 may further include a switching panel 306 that is provided along a headboard slat of the smart frame dome bed 300. The switching panel 306 may include one or more switches and plug-ins and may be powered by using an electric cable when the electric cable is plugged into a power outlet or a power source such as DC or AC power source. In an exemplary embodiment, when a user wants to use the retractable tent around the smart frame dome bed 300 in whatsoever manner or arrangement, then the user may operate the retractable tent either manually or automatically as discussed above, and further shown in conjunction with FIG. 5.

[0041] FIG. 4 is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of a smart space 400 with a retractable tent 402 in a half dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The smart space 400 includes a bed, a table, a chair, USB ports, a TV, a headboard display, light strips, desk drawers, or the like. The smart space 400 further includes a retractable tent 402 for dome bed frame. The tent 402 may be made up of one or more materials such as cotton (canvas), nylon, felt, polyester, or soft plastic that is flexible and rollable in nature. The tent 402 may further include waterproof layering. In some embodiments, the tent 402 may be made up of one or more flexible display or rollable display that is flexible and rollable in nature and hence may be easily rolled or retracted as per the user's preferences. With such display, the tent 402 may be configured to display one or more canvas, images, or the like from its inside as well as outside as per the user's preferences. The smart space 400 may further include a switching panel. The switching panel may include one or more switches and plug-ins and may be powered by using an electric cable when the electric cable is plugged into a power outlet or a power source such as DC or AC power source. In an exemplary embodiment, when a user wants to use the retractable tent 402 around the smart space 400 in whatsoever manner or arrangement, then the user may operate the retractable tent either manually or automatically as discussed above, and further shown in conjunction with FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram that illustrates a perspective view of the smart space 400 with the retractable tent 402 in a full dome shaped formulation, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In an example, the retractable tent 402 may be manually operated by the user by using a rolling or retracting handler (not shown). In another example, the retractable tent 402 may be operated by the user using a smart device or switch. During the automatic process, when the user triggers the retracting process by using the smart device or switch, a signal is generated and transmitted from the smart device or switch to a controller that is electrically connected to one or more motors associated with the smart space 400. Based on the received signal, the one or more motors are turned ON which in turn initiates the retracting or extending process of the tent 402 around the overhead of the smart space 400. During the retraction process of the tent 402, the tent 402 is retracted or extended in a manner such that the tent 402 follows a designated path provided along a horizontal traction platform of the smart space 400. Here, the tent 402 has been installed or retracted partially as preferred by the user. As discussed above, this arrangement may be achieved either manually or automatically. In case of automatic process, the user may first provide one signal to start the retracting process and another signal to stop the retracting process of the tent 402 such that the tent 402 is closed or retracted as per the user's preferences.

[0042] The retractable tent (as shown by 108, 204, and 402) has been designed for using with one or more sleep, work, or living space devices. The retractable tent may be installed or arranged or fixed with one or more interior or exterior furniture such as a bed, a couch, a chair, a table, or the like. The retractable tent may be used as a home theater platform, a gaming platform, and a virtual reality platform.

[0043] While various embodiments of the disclosure have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims. Although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is accordingly defined by the following claims.