TRUCK BED TENT

Abstract

A tent assembly for a truck bed of a pickup truck comprises a frame assembly, a cover, and a plurality of anchor members. The frame assembly includes at least a central hub, a first edge post, a second edge post, a third edge post, and a fourth edge post. The cover is configured to extend between at least the first edge post and the second edge post, the second edge post and the third edge post, the third edge post and the fourth edge post, and the fourth edge post and the first edge post. The plurality of anchor members includes at least four corner anchors with each corner anchor configured to connect a distal end of one of the edge posts to a corner of one of the opposing bed rails of the truck bed of the pickup truck.

Claims

1. A tent assembly (100) for a truck bed (20) of a pickup truck (10), said tent assembly comprising: a frame assembly (200) having: a central hub (210) comprising an interior column (211), an exterior column (212) slideably engaged with the interior column, a first post attachment member (213) attached to an interior column top end (214), a second post attachment member (215) attached to an exterior column top end (216), and a cover attachment member (217) extending from an interior column bottom end (218); a first edge post (220) connected at a first edge post proximal end (221) to the first post attachment member, said first edge post including a first brace post (222) extending between a first edge post section (223) and the second post attachment member; a second edge post (230) connected at a second edge post proximal end (231) to the first post attachment member, said second edge post including a second brace post (232) extending between a second edge post section (233) and the second post attachment member; a third edge post (240) connected at a third edge post proximal end (241) to the first post attachment member, said third edge post including a third brace post (242) extending between a third edge post section (243) and the second post attachment member; and a fourth edge post (250) connected at a fourth edge post proximal end (251) to the first post attachment member, said fourth edge post including a fourth brace post (252) extending between a fourth edge post section (253) and the second post attachment member; a cover (300) configured to extend between at least the first edge post and the second edge post, the second edge post and the third edge post, the third edge post and the fourth edge post, and the fourth edge post and the first edge post, a portion of said cover being connected to the cover attachment member; and a plurality of anchor members (400) including: a first corner anchor (410) configured to connect a first edge post distal end (224) to a truck bed first rail first corner (21); a second corner anchor (420) configured to connect a second edge post distal end (234) to a truck bed first rail second corner (22); a third corner anchor (430) configured to connect a third edge post distal end (244) to a truck bed second rail first corner (23); and a fourth corner anchor (440) configured to connect a fourth edge post distal end (254) to a truck bed second rail second corner (24) of the truck bed.

2. The tent assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a cover first side (310) having at least one first window opening (311).

3. The tent assembly of claim 2, wherein the first window opening includes a first screen (312).

4. The tent assembly of claim 2, wherein the first window opening includes a first closure flap (313) with at least a portion of the first closure flap being removably connected to a corresponding portion of the first window opening.

5. The tent assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a cover second side (320) having at least one second window opening (321).

6. The tent assembly of claim 5, wherein the second window opening includes a second screen (322).

7. The tent assembly of claim 5, wherein the second window opening includes a second closure flap (323) with at least a portion of the second closure flap being removably connected to a corresponding portion of the second window opening.

8. The tent assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover comprises a cover third side (330) having at least one third window opening (331).

9. The tent assembly of claim 8, wherein the third window opening includes a third screen (332).

10. The tent assembly of claim 8, wherein the third window opening includes a third closure flap (333) with at least a portion of the third closure flap being removably connected to a corresponding portion of the third window opening.

11. The tent assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of anchor members includes a first edge anchor (450) configured to connect a cover first portion (340) to a truck bed first side (25).

12. The tent assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of anchor members includes a second edge anchor (460) configured to connect a cover second portion (350) to a truck bed second side (26).

13. The tent assembly of claim 1, wherein the frame assembly includes a first entryway pole (260) extending between the first edge post distal end and the fourth edge post distal end; a cover fourth side (360) includes an entryway opening (361); and the cover includes an entryway cover portion (370).

14. The tent assembly of claim 13, wherein the frame assembly includes a second entryway pole (270) extending between a first entryway pole first section (261) and a first entryway pole second section (262).

15. The tent assembly of claim 13, wherein the entryway cover portion includes a fourth closure flap (371) at least a portion of which is partially removable.

16. The tent assembly of claim 13, wherein the entryway cover portion includes a plurality of entryway cover anchor members (470) configured to connect the entryway cover portion to a tailgate (30) of the pickup truck.

17. The tent assembly of claim 11, wherein the plurality of anchor members includes a second edge anchor (460) configured to connect a cover second portion (350) to a truck bed second side (26).

18. The tent assembly of claim 11, wherein the frame assembly includes a first entryway pole (260) extending between the first edge post distal end and the fourth edge post distal end; a cover fourth side (360) includes an entryway opening (361); and the cover includes an entryway cover portion (370).

19. The tent assembly of claim 12, wherein the frame assembly includes a first entryway pole (260) extending between the first edge post distal end and the fourth edge post distal end; a cover fourth side (360) includes an entryway opening (361); and the cover includes an entryway cover portion (370).

20. The tent assembly of claim 17, wherein the frame assembly includes a first entryway pole (260) extending between the first edge post distal end and the fourth edge post distal end; a cover fourth side (360) includes an entryway opening (361); and the cover includes an entryway cover portion (370).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0020] FIG. 1 is a view of a tent assembly for a truck bed of a pickup truck.

[0021] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a frame assembly.

[0022] FIG. 3 is an assembled view of a frame assembly.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a close-up view of the top of a frame assembly.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a view of a tent assembly installed in a truck bed of a pickup truck.

[0025] FIG. 6 is an alternative view of a tent assembly installed in a truck bed of a pickup truck.

[0026] FIG. 7 is another alternative view of a tent assembly installed in a truck bed of a pickup truck.

[0027] FIG. 8 is a front view of an entryway.

[0028] FIG. 9 is a front view of a window in a closed position.

[0029] FIG. 10 is a front view of a window in an open position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Disclosed herein is a tent assembly for a truck bed of a pickup truck. As described herein and in the claims, the following numbers refer to the following structures as noted in the Figures. [0031] 10 refers to a pickup truck. [0032] 20 refers to a truck bed. [0033] 21 refers to a truck bed first rail first corner. [0034] 22 refers to a truck bed first rail second corner. [0035] 23 refers to a truck bed second rail first corner. [0036] 24 refers to a truck bed second rail second corner. [0037] 25 refers to a truck bed first side. [0038] 26 refers to a truck bed second side. [0039] 30 refers to a tailgate. [0040] 100 refers to a tent assembly. [0041] 200 refers to a frame assembly. [0042] 210 refers to a central hub. [0043] 211 refers to an interior column. [0044] 212 refers to an exterior column. [0045] 213 refers to a first post attachment member. [0046] 214 refers to an interior column top end. [0047] 215 refers to a second post attachment member. [0048] 216 refers to an exterior column top end. [0049] 217 refers to a cover attachment member. [0050] 218 refers to an interior column bottom end. [0051] 220 refers to a first edge post. [0052] 221 refers to a first edge post proximal end. [0053] 222 refers to a first brace post. [0054] 223 refers to a first edge post section. [0055] 224 refers to a first edge post distal end. [0056] 230 refers to a second edge post. [0057] 231 refers to a second edge post proximal end. [0058] 232 refers to a second brace post. [0059] 233 refers to a second edge post section. [0060] 234 refers to a second edge post distal end. [0061] 240 refers to a third edge post. [0062] 241 refers to a third edge post proximal end. [0063] 242 refers to a third brace post. [0064] 243 refers to a third edge post section. [0065] 244 refers to a third edge post distal end. [0066] 250 refers to a fourth edge post. [0067] 251 refers to a fourth edge post proximal end. [0068] 252 refers to a fourth brace post. [0069] 253 refers to a fourth brace post section. [0070] 254 refers to a fourth brace post distal end. [0071] 260 refers to a first entryway pole. [0072] 261 refers to a first entryway pole first section. [0073] 262 refers to a first entryway pole second section. [0074] 270 refers to a second entryway pole. [0075] 300 refers to a cover. [0076] 310 refers to a cover first side. [0077] 311 refers to a first window opening. [0078] 312 refers to a first screen. [0079] 313 refers to a first closure flap. [0080] 320 refers to a cover second side. [0081] 321 refers to a second window opening. [0082] 322 refers to a second screen. [0083] 323 refers to a second closure flap. [0084] 330 refers to a cover third side. [0085] 331 refers to a third window opening. [0086] 332 refers to a third screen. [0087] 333 refers to a third closure flap. [0088] 340 refers to a cover first portion. [0089] 350 refers to a cover second portion. [0090] 360 refers to a cover fourth side. [0091] 361 refers to an entryway opening. [0092] 370 refers to an entryway cover portion. [0093] 371 refers to a fourth closure flap. [0094] 400 refers to anchor members. [0095] 410 refers to a first corner anchor. [0096] 420 refers to a second corner anchor. [0097] 430 refers to a third corner anchor. [0098] 440 refers to a fourth corner anchor. [0099] 450 refers to a first edge anchor. [0100] 460 refers to a second edge anchor. [0101] 470 refers to entryway cover anchor members.

[0102] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a tent assembly (100) for a truck bed (20 as shown in FIG. 5) of a pickup truck (10 as shown in FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 1, the tent assembly comprises a frame assembly (200), a cover (300), and a plurality of anchor members (400) which are configured to connect the tent assembly to the truck bed.

[0103] FIG. 2 through FIG. 4 show additional details of the frame assembly (200) with FIG. 2 being an exploded perspective view, FIG. 3 being an assembled perspective view, and FIG. 4 being a top-down view. As shown in FIG. 2 through FIG. 4, the frame assembly may have at least a central hub (210), a first edge post (220), a second edge post (230), a third edge post (240), and a fourth edge post (250). FIG. 2 also shows optional additional posts including a first entryway pole (260) and a second entryway pole (270).

[0104] The central hub (210) comprises an interior column (211) slideably engaged with an exterior column (212). In some embodiments, the slideable engagement between the interior column and the exterior column may include a spring which assists in advancing and/or retracting the exterior column along the length of the interior column. A first post attachment member (213) is attached to an interior column top end (214) while a second post attachment member (215) is attached to an exterior column top end (216). A cover attachment member (217) extends from an interior column bottom end (218) opposite the interior column top end. The cover attachment member may be in the form of a fastenernon-limiting examples of which include a hook, a button, and a hook and loop fastenerand may include a strap extending between the interior column bottom end and the fastener.

[0105] As the exterior column (212) is advanced (slid) upwardly, the distance between the first post attachment member (213) and the second post attachment member (215) decreases, causing the edge posts (220, 230, 240, and 250)assisted by the brace posts (222, 232, 242, and 252)to extend away from the central hub (210). Conversely, as the exterior column is retracted (slid) downwardly, the distance between the first post attachment member and the second post attachment member increases, causing the edge posts to collapse towards the central hub for purposes of storage.

[0106] The first edge post (220) is connected at a first edge post proximal end (221) to the first post attachment member (213). The connection between the first edge post proximal end and the first post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastener-non-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0107] The first edge post (220) includes a first brace post (222) which extends between a first edge post section (223) and the second post attachment member (215). Preferably, the first edge post section will be located closer to the first edge post proximal end (221) than the first edge post distal end (224) as shown in the Figures. The connection between the first brace post and the second post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastener-non-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0108] The second edge post (230) is connected at a second edge post proximal end (231) to the first post attachment member (213). Preferably, the second edge post will be connected to the first post attachment member at a circumferential distance approximately 90 away from the position at which the first edge post (220) is attached to the first post attachment member. The connection between the second edge post proximal end and the first post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastenernon-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0109] The second edge post (230) includes a second brace post (232) which extends between a second edge post section (233) and the second post attachment member (215). Preferably, the second brace post will be connected to the second post attachment member at a circumferential distance approximately 90 away from the position at which the first brace post (222) is attached to the second post attachment member. Preferably, the second edge post section will be located closer to the second edge post proximal end (231) than the second edge post distal end (234) as shown in the Figures. The connection between the second brace post and the second post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastenernon-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0110] The third edge post (240) is connected at a third edge post proximal end (241) to the first post attachment member (213). Preferably, the third edge post will be connected to the first post attachment member at a circumferential distance approximately 90 away from the position at which the second edge post (230) is attached to the first post attachment member. The connection between the third edge post proximal end and the first post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastenernon-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0111] The third edge post (240) includes a third brace post (242) which extends between a third edge post section (243) and the second post attachment member (215). Preferably, the third brace post will be connected to the second post attachment member at a circumferential distance approximately 90 away from the position at which the second brace post (232) is attached to the second post attachment member. Preferably, the third edge post section will be located closer to the third edge post proximal end (241) than the third edge post distal end (244) as shown in the Figures. The connection between the third brace post and the second post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastenernon-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0112] The fourth edge post (250) is connected at a fourth edge post proximal end (251) to the first post attachment member (213). Preferably, the fourth edge post will be connected to the first post attachment member at a circumferential distance approximately 90 away from the position at which the third edge post (240) is attached to the first post attachment member. The connection between the fourth edge post proximal end and the first post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastenernon-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0113] The fourth edge post (250) includes a fourth brace post (252) which extends between a fourth edge post section (253) and the second post attachment member (215). Preferably, the fourth brace post will be connected to the second post attachment member at a circumferential distance approximately 90 away from the position at which the third brace post (242) is attached to the second post attachment member. Preferably, the fourth edge post section will be located closer to the fourth edge post proximal end (251) than the fourth edge post distal end (254) as shown in the Figures. The connection between the fourth brace post and the second post attachment member may take many forms. In the Figures, the attachment is accomplished by a fastenernon-limiting examples of which include a bolt, a rivet, or the like. However, in some embodiments, the attachment may take the form of a ball and socket joint, a clevis and pin connection, a post and cylinder connection, or the like.

[0114] Attaching each of the edge posts (220, 230, 240, and 250) to the first post attachment member (213), and attaching the brace posts (222, 232, 242, and 252) to the second post attachment member (215) allows the tent assembly (100) to be shipped and/or stored in a pre-assembled fashion. By sliding the exterior column top end (216) towards the interior column top end (214) such that the distance between the first post attachment member and the second post attachment member is decreased, the edge posts and brace posts collapse towards the central hub to allow for easy shipment and storage. Conversely, when the exterior column top end is slid away from the interior column top end such that the distance between the first post attachment member and the second post attachment member is increased, the edge posts and brace posts expand away from the central hub, quickly and easily placing the frame (200) in a partially or fully assembled position. In some embodiments, the edge posts may be color coordinated to the various attachment points of the first post attachment member, and/or the brace posts may be color coordinated to the various attachment points of the second post attachment member to allow a user to more easily assemble the frame.

[0115] Preferably, each of the first edge post (220), the second edge post (230), the third edge post (240), and the fourth edge post (250) will be flexible permitting the post to bend or curve between the proximal end and distal end thereof upon application of a force applied by human hand and return to straight when such force is released. Flexible is contrasted with a deformable post which can be bentsuch as to a curveby a force (such as that applied by a human hand), but which does not return to straight when such force is released. Flexible is also contrasted with a rigid post which cannot be bent by a force (such as that applied by a human hand). It is preferred that each of the edge posts not be deformable and/or not be rigid.

[0116] Each of the first edge post (220), the second edge post (230), the third edge post (240), and the fourth edge post (250) may come in one or more sections. For example, the edge posts may come in a single section with attachment mechanisms disposed onto or around portions of the edge post for connecting to the brace post(s) (222, 232, 242, 252), the central hub (210) and/or the first entryway pole (260). Alternatively, the edge posts may come in two or more sections joined together by a fastenersuch a cylindrical tube into which ends of the two sections may be mated. In some embodiments, one or more of said fasteners may be utilized to connect to the brace post(s) and/or the first entryway pole.

[0117] FIG. 2 through FIG. 3 also show the optional first entryway pole (260) and second entryway pole (270). As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, when present, the first entryway pole extends between the first edge post distal end (224) and the fourth edge post distal end (254) and is attached thereto by a fastener such as a grommet. In extending between the first edge post distal end and the fourth edge post distal end, the first entryway pole arches upwardly from the first edge post distal end towards the central hub, then arches downwardly towards the fourth edge post distal end. When present, the second entryway pole may extend between a first entryway pole first section (261) and a first entryway pole second section (262) and may be attached thereto by a fastener such as a grommet. The first entryway pole first section being located proximate to the first edge post distal end with the first entryway pole second section being located proximate to the fourth edge post distal end.

[0118] FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7 show the tent assembly (100) installed in the truck bed (20) of a pickup truck (10) with FIG. 5 showing the tent assembly from the rear passenger side of the pickup truck, FIG. 6 showing the tent assembly from the rear driver side of the pickup truck, and FIG. 7 showing the tent assembly from the rear of the pickup truck. As shown in the Figures, the truck bed may include a truck bed first rail at the top of the truck bed first side (25) and having a truck bed first rail first corner (21) and a truck bed first rail second corner (22). The truck bed may also include a truck bed second rail at the top of the truck bed second side (26) having a truck bed second rail first corner (23) and a truck bed second rail second corner (24). The truck bed may also include a hinged tailgate (30) which-when the tent assembly is installed in the truck bedmay be in an open position as shown in the Figures. When installed, a portion of the tent assembly rests against each of the truck bed first rail and the opposing truck bed second rail, with the tent assembly extending past the opposing truck bed rails to the floor of the truck bed. Preferably, the tent assembly will also extend onto at least a portion of the tailgate when the tailgate is in a lowered positionas shown in FIG. 5 through FIG. 7allowing for additional sleeping area.

[0119] As shown in FIG. 5 through FIG. 7, the plurality of anchor members may include at least a first corner anchor (410), a second corner anchor (420), a third corner anchor (430), and/or a fourth corner anchor (440). Each of the corner anchors (410, 420, 430, and 440) may take many forms, non-limiting examples of which include a rope or strap (with or without rigid hook members on one or both ends thereof) as shown in the Figures. When the corner anchors are in the form of a rope or a strap, the rope or strap may come in two sections connected by a slider mechanism which allows the length of the respective corner anchor to be adjusted to firmly secure the tent assembly (100) to the truck bed (20) of the pickup truck (10).

[0120] When present, the first corner anchor (410) will be configured to connect a first edge post distal end (224 as shown in FIG. 2) to a truck bed first rail first corner (21). Similarly, when present, the second corner anchor (420) will be configured to connect a second edge post distal end (234 as shown in FIG. 2) to a truck bed first rail second corner (22). When present, the third corner anchor (430) will be configured to connect a third edge post distal end (244 as shown in FIG. 2.) to a truck bed second rail first corner (23). Finally, when present, the fourth corner anchor (440) will be configured to connect a fourth edge post distal end (254 as shown in FIG. 2) to a truck bed second rail second corner (24).

[0121] The corner anchors (410, 420, 430, and 440) may be supplemented or replaced by additional anchor members. One such anchor member is an edge anchor which may be either a first edge anchor (450) and/or a second edge anchor (460). When present, the first edge anchor may be configured to connect a cover first portion (340) to the truck bed first side (25). Similarly, when present, the second edge anchor may be configured to connect a cover second portion (350) to the truck bed second side (26). Like the corner anchors, the edge anchors may come in many different forms, non-limiting examples of which include a rope or strap (with or without rigid hook members on one or both ends thereof) as shown in the Figures. When the edge anchors are in the form of a rope or a strap, the rope or strap may come in two sections connected by a slider mechanism which allows the length of the respective edge anchor to be adjusted to firmly secure the tent assembly (100) to the truck bed (20) of the pickup truck (10).

[0122] The various anchor members allow the tent assembly (100) to be secured into the truck bed (20) of the pickup truck (10) while the pickup truck is stationary allowing users to occupy the tent. However, the anchor members also allow the tent assembly to remain secure in the truck bed when the pickup truck is drivenpreferably at speeds below 25 miles per hour to reduce or prevent damage from wind and/or road debris.

[0123] Also shown in FIG. 5 through FIG. 7 are various features of the cover (300). As shown in the Figures, the cover may include a cover first side (310) which extends between at least a portion of the first edge post (220) and at least a portion of the second edge post (230) and therefore corresponds to the truck bed first side (25). The cover may also include a cover second side (320) which extends between at least a portion of the second edge post and at least a portion of the third edge post (240) and therefore corresponds to a front side of the truck bed (20). The cover may also include a cover third side (330) which extends between at least a portion of the third edge post and the at least a portion of fourth edge post (250) and therefore corresponds to the truck bed second side (26). The cover may further include a cover fourth side (360) which extends between at least a portion of the fourth edge post and the first edge post and therefore corresponds to the tailgate (30) side of the truck bed. The cover sides may be attached to the corresponding edge posts by any number of attachment mechanisms-non-limiting examples of which include a sleeve sown into the cover through which the edge post extends, a hook and loop fastener system, an adhesive, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the cover may also include a rainfly portion (not shown) which extends over at least a portion over the tent assembly top surface (include the top edges of the cover first side, the cover second side, the cover third side, and the cover fourth side as an added layer of protection against precipitation.

[0124] The cover fourth side (360) may include an entryway opening (361) allowing access to the interior of the tent assembly (100) as shown in FIG. 7. The entryway opening may be present with or without the first entryway pole (260) and second entryway pole (270) shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. When the first entryway pole and (optionally) the second entryway pole are present, the cover (300) may include an entryway cover portion (370) which extends between at least a portion of the first entryway pole and the second entryway pole. In embodiments where the cover includes a rainfly portion, a part of the rainfly portion may extend over the entryway cover portion.

[0125] Preferably, the entryway cover portion (370) will include a closure flapsometimes referred to herein as a fourth closure flap (371). The fourth closure flap may be sized and shaped to correspond with the entryway opening (361) such that the fourth closure flapwhen installedblocks access to the interior of the tent assembly (100) through the entryway opening. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the attachment between the fourth closure flap and the entryway opening may be removable such as by a zipper, a series of buttons, a series of snaps, or the like. In other embodiments, the entirety of the attachment between the fourth closure flap and the entryway opening may be removable such as by a zipper, a series of buttons, a series of snaps, or the like.

[0126] When the entryway poles (260 and 270) are present, the plurality of anchor members (400) may also include a plurality of entryway cover anchor members (470). When present, each entryway cover anchor member may be configured to connect the entryway cover portion (370) to the tailgate (30) of the pickup truck (10). Like the corner anchors and the edge anchors, the entryway cover anchor member(s) may come in many different forms, non-limiting examples of which include a rope or strap (with or without rigid hook members on one or both ends thereof) as shown in the Figures. When the entryway cover anchor member(s) are in the form of a rope or a strap, the rope or strap may come in two sections connected by a slider mechanism which allows the length of the respective edge anchor to be adjusted to firmly secure the tent assembly (100) to the truck bed (20) of the pickup truck (10).

[0127] FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 show additional features in the form of optional windows. When present, one or more windows may be located in the cover first side (310), the cover second side (320), and/or the cover third side (330). The optional windows include a window opening (311, 321, 331) which is an area of the respective cover side which is void of material and thereby allows access to the interior of the tent assembly (100).

[0128] In some embodiments, the window opening(s) (311, 321, 331) may include a screen (312, 322, 332)sometimes referred to as a mesh materialwhich is sized and shaped to correspond with the window opening such that the screen allows for airflow into and out of the interior of the tent assembly (100), but prevents ingress of insects, debris and the like from outside of the tent assembly to the interior of the tent assembly. The screen may be connected to the window opening by a permanent attachment such as sewing or gluing the screen to the perimeter of the window opening, or by a removable attachment such as a zipper, a series of buttons, a series of snaps, or the like.

[0129] The windows may also include a closure flap (313, 323, 333). When present, each closure flap may be sized and shaped to correspond with the window opening (311, 321, 331) such that the closure flapwhen installedblocks access to the interior of the tent assembly (100) through the window opening. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the attachment between the closure flap and the window opening may be removable such as by a zipper, a series of buttons, a series of snaps, or the like. In other embodiments, the entirety of the attachment between the closure flap and the window opening may be removable such as by a zipper, a series of buttons, a series of snaps, or the like.

[0130] The tent assemblies disclosed herein are designed for fitment into the bed of a pickup truck and would be difficult or impossible to utilize in other applications such as ground installed or installed to the roof of a vehicle. Being vehicle mounted within the truck bed of a pickup truckthe tent assemblies are comparatively easy to access when measured against existing vehicle rooftop mounted tents. The lower location of the pickup truck bed reduces or eliminates the necessity of ladders or other implements to climb to the rooftop of the truck to access the tent interior. Yet, the pickup truck bed location of the vehicle tent continues to provide additional protection against wildlife attempting to access the interior of the tent when compared to traditional ground mounted tents. Finally, the plurality of anchor members can be attached to existing structures in the truck bedsuch as tie down pointsallowing the tent assembly to be securely attached to the vehicle and reducing the likelihood that the tent becomes dislodged due to high winds, wildlife activity, and/or occupant movement.

[0131] While the tent assembly has been described as having one or more exemplary designs, the present tent assembly may be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure flap. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the tent assembly using its general principles.