LOW WIND-RESISTANCE CANOPY TENT

Abstract

A low wind-resistance canopy tent includes a tarpaulin, multiple traction assemblies, and several support rod assemblies. Extension portions are affixed to the tarpaulin edges, each featuring contact areas. Atop each support rod assembly sits a contact head, and the traction assemblies connect to the extension portions. When the canopy tent is stretched, the contact heads rest against the contact areas, and the tarpaulin edges remain free of downwardly bent skirts. The extension portions, connected to the tarpaulin edges, are upheld by the contact heads, preventing sagging along the tarpaulin edges near the areas in contact with the support rod assemblies, thus averting the formation of skirts.

Claims

1. A low wind-resistance canopy tent, comprising: a tarpaulin; a plurality of traction assemblies; and a plurality of support rod assemblies, wherein a plurality of extension portions are connected to edges of the tarpaulin, each extension portion has contact areas, and a contact head is positioned atop each support rod assembly, with the traction assemblies being linked to the extension portions; when the low wind-resistance canopy tent is stretched, the contact heads abut against the contact areas, and the tarpaulin edges lack a downwardly bent skirt.

2. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 1, wherein the extension portions are affixed to the tarpaulin via stitches, and the extension portions and the tarpaulin are made of the same material.

3. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 1, wherein each extension portion is cylindrical, and the traction assemblies feature traction ropes passing through hollow regions of the extension portions to pull them.

4. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 3, wherein each extension portion's peripheral wall comprises at least one layer of cloth.

5. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 1, wherein in a polygonal tarpaulin shape, each corner portion connects to at least one of extension portions.

6. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 1, wherein in a circular or elliptical tarpaulin shape, multiple extension portions are symmetrically arranged.

7. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 1, wherein each contact head comprises a flat contact portion for engaging with the extension portions.

8. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 1, further comprising multiple fastening assemblies contacting the extension portions, facilitating secure connection between the extension portions and multiple contact heads.

9. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 8, wherein each fastening assembly comprises a binding rope to secure a portion of an extension portion to the contact head, with the contact head featuring a slot for binding rope limitation.

10. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 9, wherein the binding rope is threaded through each extension portion.

11. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 9, wherein the binding rope is separately installed from each extension portion.

12. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 8, wherein each contact head, being rigid, comprises a first snap structure, each fastening assembly comprises a clamping plate with a second snap structure, and a portion of the extension portion is clamped between the clamping plate and the contact head.

13. The low wind-resistance canopy tent of claim 8, wherein each contact head features a first magnetic attraction piece, and each fastening assembly comprises a second magnetic attraction piece, a portion of the extension portion is clamped between the first magnetic attraction piece and the second magnetic attraction piece.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The novel features believed to be characteristic of the illustrative embodiments are outlined in the appended claims. The illustrative embodiments, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and descriptions thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of one or more illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the low wind-resistance canopy tent according to Example I of the present application.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a local area of the low wind-resistance canopy tent according to Example I of the present application.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of part of the structure of a low wind-resistance canopy tent according to Example I of the present application.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a local area of the low wind-resistance canopy tent according to Example II of the present application.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0020] In order to explain the technical contents, the achieved objects, and the effects of the present application in detail, the following description is made in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, a low wind-resistance canopy tent includes a tarpaulin 1, a plurality of traction assemblies, and a plurality of support rod assemblies 3. A plurality of extension portions 4 are connected to the edges of the tarpaulin 1, each featuring contact areas. The top of each support rod assembly 3 is equipped with a contact head 5, and the traction assemblies are connected to the extension portions 4. When the low wind-resistance canopy tent is stretched, the contact head 5 abuts against the contact areas, and the edges of the tarpaulin 1 lack a downwardly bent skirt.

[0022] From the above description, it is evident that the present application offers the following beneficial effects: the canopy tent features a simple and innovative structure with multiple extension portions 4 connected to the edges of the tarpaulin 1. Each support rod assembly 3 supports the tarpaulin 1 by abutting against the contact areas of the extension portions 4, preventing sagging of the tarpaulin edges near the contact areas.

[0023] This absence of sagging effectively reduces wind resistance and improves the tent's overall wind resistance capabilities. Additionally, the absence of a skirt raises the height of the lowest point of the canopy tent's entrance and exit area, facilitating easier access for personnel and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, for the same tarpaulin area, the sunshade area of the canopy tent is larger.

[0024] Furthermore, the extension portions 4 are connected to the tarpaulin 1 by stitches, and the material of the extension portions 4 is the same as that of the tarpaulin 1. It is evident from the above-mentioned description that both the extension portions 4 and the tarpaulin 1 are made of the same material. This not only facilitates the processing and manufacturing of the tarpaulin 1 but also ensures that both the extension portions 4 and the tarpaulin 1 have the same tensile coefficient. When connected by stitches, the extension portions 4 and the tarpaulin 1 with the same tensile coefficient are less prone to tearing, thus extending the service life of the low wind-resistance canopy tent.

[0025] Furthermore, each of the extension portions 4 is generally cylindrical, and each traction assembly includes a traction rope 21 passing through the hollow region of one of the extension portions 4, pulling each extension portion 4.

[0026] As observed from the above description, the integrally cylindrical extension portions 4 are conveniently formed. Compared to knotting the traction rope 21 with the tarpaulin 1, passing the traction rope 21 through the hollow region of one of the extension portions 4 eliminates the risk of the traction rope 21 accidentally escaping from the extension portions 4.

[0027] This enhances the structural stability of the low wind-resistance canopy tent and improves the user's experience. Furthermore, each traction assembly also includes a counterweight 22 to which the traction rope 21 is attached.

[0028] From the above description, it's evident that in field installation scenarios where the traction rope 21 lacks a designated binding position, utilizing the counterweight 22 to pull the traction rope 21 reduces the installation environment requirements for the low wind-resistance canopy tent, making it adaptable to various applications.

[0029] Additionally, the counterweight 22 includes a filling bag. As indicated in the description above, materials like sand or stones can be placed inside the filling bag, allowing on-site filling, thus ensuring the portability of the low wind-resistance canopy tent. Each of the extension portions 4 features at least one layer of cloth around its peripheral wall. As discussed earlier, when the peripheral wall of each extension portion 4 consists of only one layer of cloth, the overall production consumables for the low wind-resistance canopy tent are reduced, consequently lowering manufacturing costs.

[0030] Conversely, a multi-layer cloth construction enhances the wear resistance of the extension portions 4, prolonging the tent's service life. If the tarpaulin 1 has a polygonal shape, each corner portion is linked to at least one of the extension portions 4. Alternatively, if the tarpaulin 1 has a circular or elliptical shape, multiple extension portions 4 are symmetrically distributed. As mentioned above, a polygonal-shaped tarpaulin 1 facilitates complete extension. The contact head 5 is equipped with a flat contact portion 51, through which it makes contact with each extension portion 4.

[0031] The inclusion of the flat contact portion 51 increases the contact area between the contact head 5 and each extension portion 4, thereby reducing the contact force per unit area applied by the contact head 5. This reduces the likelihood of damage to the extension portions 4, thus extending the tent's service life.

[0032] Additionally, multiple fastening assemblies, which make contact with the extension portions 4, are included. These assemblies securely connect the extension portions 4 with several contact heads 5. The arrangement of fastening assemblies ensures fixed contact positions between the support rod assemblies 3 and the extension portions 4, enhancing the structural stability of the canopy tent. Each contact head 5 is a rigid structure, while each fastening assembly includes a binding rope 61 for securing a portion of one extension portion 4 to the contact head 5.

[0033] The contact head 5 features a slot 52 for binding rope limitation. This rigid structure of the contact head 5 prevents damage by the support rod assemblies 3 and ensures stability in fastening, contributing to a user-friendly experience. Furthermore, a rope fixing buckle 62 is attached to the binding rope 61, enhancing user convenience. The rope fixing buckle 62 further simplifies user operation. The binding rope 61 can be threaded on each extension portion 4 or separately installed from them.

[0034] Threading the binding rope 61 on each extension portion 4 eliminates the risk of its loss, improving the user experience. Alternatively, detachable arrangement of the binding rope 61 simplifies the tent's production process, enhancing production efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs. The contact head 5, being rigid, features a first snap structure, while each fastening assembly includes a clamping plate with a second snap structure, ensuring secure attachment of extension portions 4. Optionally, magnetic attraction pieces can replace the snap structures for fastening. Various fastening assembly options offer versatility in tent configuration.

[0035] The contact head 5, either integrally formed with or detachably connected to each support rod assembly 3, ensures structural integrity and facilitates maintenance. In certain embodiments, the contact head 5 may constitute a portion of each support rod assembly 3.

[0036] Moreover, the contact head 5 can be detachably connected to each support rod assembly 3, simplifying maintenance. Each support rod assembly 3 includes detachable pipe fittings 31, with contact heads 5 positioned at the top, enhancing tent portability. The inclusion of elastic ropes 7 and support legs 8 stabilizes the tent structure. Elastic ropes 7 pass through pipe fittings 31 and connect to contact heads 5.

[0037] Multiple elastic ropes 7 per support rod assembly 3 enhance structural stability and reduce looseness between adjacent pipe fittings 31. Each pipe fitting 31 consists of large and small-diameter pipes, with the small-diameter pipe fixed within the large-diameter pipe, ensuring stable connections.

[0038] An industrial application for a low wind-resistance canopy tent could include its use in outdoor events such as trade shows, exhibitions, or product launches. These canopy tents provide shelter from the elements while maintaining stability in windy conditions, making them ideal for outdoor industrial showcases or demonstrations. Additionally, they can be used as temporary workspaces or storage areas in industrial settings, offering protection for equipment, materials, and personnel from sun, rain, and wind.

Example I

[0039] With reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, Example I of the present application is: a low wind-resistance canopy tent, which can be applied to beach, lawn, and other outdoor places.

[0040] A low wind-resistance canopy tent includes a tarpaulin 1, a plurality of traction assemblies, and a plurality of support rod assemblies 3. A plurality of extension portions 4 are connected to the edges of the tarpaulin 1, each featuring contact areas. The top of each support rod assembly 3 is equipped with a contact head 5, and the traction assemblies are connected to the extension portions 4. When the low wind-resistance canopy tent is stretched, the contact head 5 abuts against the contact areas, and the edges of the tarpaulin 1 lack a downwardly bent skirt.

[0041] As will be readily appreciated, the contact area of each extension portion 4 cover the contact head 5, thereby avoiding exposure of the contact head 5 to the sun, facilitating an extension of the service life of the contact head 5.

[0042] The extension portions 4 are connected to the tarpaulin 1 by stitches, and preferably, the material of the extension portions 4 is the same as that of the tarpaulin 1.

[0043] The peripheral walls of the extension portions 4 are provided with at least one layer of cloth, preferably the peripheral walls of the extension portions 4 are provided with a plurality of layers of cloth so that the extension portions 4 form a multi-layer structure. Note that the multi-layer cloth of the peripheral walls of the extension portions 4 may be formed by folding the cloth piece from which the extension portions 4 are made at least once.

[0044] When the tarpaulin 1 has a circular or elliptical shape as a whole, a plurality of the extension portions 4 are symmetrically distributed, so that the tarpaulin 1 can be uniformly stressed.

[0045] When the tarpaulin 1 has a polygonal shape as a whole, each corner portion of the tarpaulin 1 is connected to at least one of the extension portions 4; when the length of the side of the tarpaulin 1 having a polygonal shape is relatively long, the long side of the tarpaulin may also be connected to at least one of the extension portions 4, namely, the number of the extension portions 4 and the connection position with the tarpaulin 1 may be set according to practical requirements.

[0046] The traction assemblies include traction ropes 21, which in some embodiments may be connected to the extension portions 4 by means of knotting, as shown in FIG. 2, but in this embodiment the extension portions 4 are generally cylindrical, and the traction assemblies include traction ropes 21, which pass through the hollow regions of the extension portions 4, and the traction ropes 21 pull the extension portions 4, that is to say, the extension portions 4 not only serve to contact the contact heads 5, but also provide a rope-passing position for the traction ropes 21, realizing a variety of uses.

[0047] In some application scenarios, the traction ropes 21 may be tied directly to a light pole, tree, or other external structure, but preferably the traction assemblies further include counterweights 22 to which the traction ropes 21 are attached, and further preferably the counterweights 22 include filling bags that may be filled with gravel or the like.

[0048] It will be readily understood that at least one of the traction assemblies is connected to each of the extension portions 4.

[0049] Preferably, each contact head 5 is a rigid structure, which has no risk of being punctured by the support rod assemblies 3 compared to existing foam contact head, so that the support rod assemblies 3 are effectively prevented from puncturing the extension portions 4.

[0050] In the embodiment, the contact head 5 is equipped with a flat contact portion 51, through which it makes contact with each extension portion 4. The flat contact portion 51 can not only increase the contact area of the contact head 5 with the extension portion 4 and reduce the risk of the extension portion 4 being damaged by the contact head 5, but also reduce the convex height of the contact area of the extension portion 4 with the contact head 5, thereby preventing the edges of the contact area of the extension portion 4 with the contact head 5 from being excessively lowered so that partial region of the edge of the extension portion 4 form a hem, which is advantageous in further reducing the wind resistance of the canopy tent. In other embodiments, it is also possible that the contact area between the contact head 5 and the extension portion 4 are not flat, for example, a ball head or the like.

[0051] Optionally, the low wind-resistance canopy tent further includes fastening assemblies, the fastening assemblies contact the extension portions 4, and the fastening assemblies are used for fastening and connecting the extension portions 4 and the contact head 5; in the present embodiment, each fastening assembly includes a binding rope 61 for securing a portion of one extension portion 4 to the contact head 5, and the contact head 5 features a slot 52 for binding rope limitation; in order to ensure the binding effect of the binding rope 61, it is preferred that the slot 52 is an annular slot, as a preferred embodiment; the contact head 5 is a body of revolution with a cross-section in a shape of or in a shape of the inverted Chinese character .

[0052] For the user's convenience, it is preferable that the binding rope 61 is provided with a rope fixing buckle 62. In a specific product, it is also possible that the rope fixing buckle 62 is not provided on the binding rope 61.

[0053] In the embodiment, the binding rope 61 is detachably provided from the extension portion 4.

[0054] It should be noted that the contact head 5 may be formed by partial region of a support rod assembly 3, i.e. the contact head 5 and the support rod assembly 3 are integrally formed as a one-piece structure; it may also be a separate structure assembled to the support rod assembly 3, in which case the contact head 5 is optionally detachably connected to the support rod assembly 3 for later maintenance.

[0055] In order to improve the portability of the low wind-resistance canopy tent, each support rod assembly 3 includes detachable pipe fittings 31, with contact heads 5 positioned at the top.

[0056] The low wind-resistance canopy tent further includes elastic ropes 7 and support legs 8, where one end of the elastic rope 7 is connected to the support leg 8, and the other end of the elastic rope successively penetrates each of the pipe fittings 31 and is connected to the contact head 5; and due to the restriction of the elastic ropes 7, the contact heads 5, the pipe fittings 31 and the support legs 8 do not risk being lost.

[0057] Optionally, the number of elastic ropes 7 in the support rod assemblies 3 are at least two strands.

[0058] The other pipe fittings except the pipe fitting 31 having the contact heads 5, or all the pipe fittings 31 in the support rod assemblies 3, include a large-diameter pipe and a small-diameter pipe, where the outer diameter of the small-diameter pipe is less than or equal to the inner diameter of the large-diameter pipe, one end of the small-diameter pipe is sleeved in one end of the large-diameter pipe and is fixedly connected to the large-diameter pipe, the other end of the small-diameter pipe is used for detachably mating with the other end of the large-diameter pipe in another adjacent pipe fitting 31, and the small-diameter pipe fixed by riveting and/or gluing with the large-diameter pipe. In the embodiment, the small-diameter pipe and the large-diameter pipe are both fixed by gluing and riveting, and the large-diameter pipe and the small-diameter pipe are fixed by double fixing, which can effectively improve the structural stability of the pipe fitting 31.

Example II

[0059] With reference to FIG. 4, Example II of the present application is a further improvement based on the first embodiment, which differs from the first embodiment in that: in Example I, the binding rope 61 and the extension portion 4 are detachably arranged, and in the present embodiment, the binding rope 61 is provided on each extension portion 4; specifically, each extension portion 4 is provided with a rope sleeves 41 having an opening, and the binding rope 61 is provided in the rope sleeves 41 and is connected to the rope fixing buckle 62 after passing through the opening of the rope sleeves 41. When the user does not intentionally withdraw the binding rope 61 from the extension portion 4, the binding rope 61 cannot be completely detached from the extension portion 4, so that the loss of the binding rope 61 can be avoided.

[0060] Furthermore, when the region where the extension portion 4 is connected to the binding rope 61 is located at the bottom side of the extension portion 4, the rope fixing buckle 62 is also located at the bottom side of the extension portion 4, so that the extension portion 4 can shield the rope fixing buckle 62 from sunlight, thereby preventing the rope fixing buckle 62 from being exposed to the sun, which is advantageous in extending the service life of the rope fixing buckle 62. Further, when the region where the extension portion 4 is connected to the binding rope 61 is located at the bottom side of the extension portion 4, the region where the extension portion 4 is connected to the binding rope 61 directly and clearly defines contact area on the extension portion 4 for abutting against the contact heads 5, so as to facilitate to align the contact area with the contact head 5 so as to quickly open the low wind-resistance canopy tent, effectively improving the user's use experience.

Example III

[0061] Example III of the present application is a parallel technical solution of Example I, and differs from Example I in that the fastening assemblies are structurally different.

[0062] Specifically, the contact head is provided with a first snap structure, the fastening assemblies are clamping plates, the clamping plates are provided with a second snap structure cooperating with the first snap structure, and at the moment, partial regions of the extension portions are clamped between the clamping plates and the contact heads.

[0063] When the extension portions are of a multi-layer structure as in Example I, the clamping plates can be located either above the extension portions or between two adjacent layers in the multi-layer structure of the extension portions, and the arrangement can be specifically made according to the needs; when the clamping plates are located between two adjacent layers in the multi-layer structure of the extension portions, it is possible to prevent the clamping plates from aging under the sun and extend the service life of the clamping plates.

Example IV

[0064] Example IV of the present application is a parallel technical solution of Example I, and differs from Example I in that the fastening assemblies are structurally different.

[0065] Specifically, first magnetic attraction pieces are provided on the contact heads, and the fastening assemblies include second magnetic attraction pieces, in which case partial regions of the extension portions are clamped between the first magnetic attraction pieces and the second magnetic attraction pieces. When the first magnetic attraction pieces are a magnetic steel, the second magnetic attraction pieces are an iron block or a magnetic steel; when the first magnetic attraction pieces are an iron block, the second magnetic attraction pieces are a magnetic steel.

[0066] When the extension portions are of a multi-layer structure as in Example I, the second magnetic attraction pieces may be located either above the extension portions or between two adjacent layers in the multi-layer structure of the extension portions, which may be specifically provided according to needs.

[0067] In summary, the canopy tent provided in the present application has a simple and novel structure, a plurality of extension portions are connected to the edges of the tarpaulin, and the contact heads on the support rod assemblies support the tarpaulin by abutting against the contact areas of the extension portions, so that the portions of the edges of the tarpaulin close to the areas in contact with the support rod assemblies do not sag to form skirts, which effectively reduces the wind resistance and facilitates improving the wind resistance of the canopy tent, and at the same time, since there is no skirts, the height of the lowest point of the entering and exiting area of the canopy tent is raised, which facilitates the entrance and exit of personnel and enhances the user's use experience; in the case of the same tarpaulin area, the sunshade area of the present canopy tent is larger. The flat contact portions of the contact heads can not only increase the contact areas between the contact heads and the extension portions and reduce the risk of the extension portions being damaged by the contact heads, but also reduce the convex height of the contact areas between the extension portions and the contact heads, so as to prevent the edges of the contact areas between the extension portions and the contact heads from falling excessively so that the partial regions of the edges of the extension portions form a fold, which is beneficial to further reduce the wind resistance of the canopy tent.

[0068] The above-mentioned embodiments are merely examples of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the present application and the appended claims are to be embraced within their scope.