Patent Application
20250034901
The present invention relates generally to tent devices and more particularly to pop-up canopy tent device with leg-imbedded extendable baby gates for enclosing area under the tent to keep children and pet safe.
Traditional pop-up canopy tents often lack integrated safety features, making them less suitable for environments where child safety is a concern. The absence of built-in barriers means that these tents cannot prevent the exit or entry of small children or pets, potentially exposing them to hazards. Additionally, the typical design of these tents offers no provisions for modular expansion or the addition of privacy and safety features, which limits their functionality in diverse settings.
The setup and breakdown processes of conventional pop-up tents are frequently cumbersome and time-consuming, particularly when they involve complex assemblies or require tools and multiple handlers. This complexity can deter use in situations where quick deployment is essential, such as in emergency or commercial settings. Furthermore, the repetitive nature of assembling and disassembling these tents can lead to user fatigue and even injury, especially under challenging environmental conditions.
There exists a need for a pop-up canopy tent that incorporates flexibility in use and enhanced safety features, particularly for creating controlled access or safe enclosed areas. Moreover, a need persists for a design that simplifies the assembly and disassembly processes, reducing the physical effort and time required, and thereby improving the overall user experience.
Conventional pop-up tents do not provide the structural elements necessary for integrating safety gates, nor do they facilitate easy and robust connection points for such additions. Current designs lack the innovation to allow for quick transformation from a simple shelter to a more secure, enclosed space. The pop-up canopy tent described herein overcomes these limitations by incorporating built-in extendable rollup baby gates within the tent legs.
Accordingly, there is a need for a tent design that not only simplifies the process of setting up a secure and functional outdoor shelter but also increases the versatility and safety of the tent by integrating rollup gates within its structure.
It is one prospect of the present invention to provide a novel pop-up canopy tent design that is simple yet effective for enhancing safety and usability. The integrated rollup gates are designed to offer quick and easy modification of the tent's enclosure properties, adapting swiftly to various user needs and settings.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a pop-up canopy tent with embedded safety features that enhance the functionality without compromising the case of setup and portability that users expect from pop-up tents.
As disclosed in this application, the inventor has developed a unique pop-up canopy tent that incorporates cylindrical extendable rollup baby gates within the tent legs, offering a novel solution that addresses safety concerns and operational efficiency in one design.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a pop-up canopy tent as described and defined in the description below and in the annexed claims, which offer improved safety, efficiency, and effectiveness, catering to the varied needs of users in different environments.
The following presents a simplified summary of the present disclosure in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented herein.
Therefore, in accordance with embodiments of the invention, there is provided a portable pop-up canopy tent frame that includes a plurality of telescoping pop-up tent legs adapted to support a canopy. The canopy is removably connected to a plurality of respective top ends of the telescoping pop-up tent legs, which are operatively connected by a canopy frame. Each telescoping pop-up tent leg comprises a top portion and a bottom portion. Each bottom portion includes a respective leg housing that defines a respective inner cavity.
Preferably, each bottom portion of the telescoping pop-up tent legs comprises a cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate embedded within the inner cavity of the respective bottom portion of the respective telescoping pop-up tent leg. Each cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate within the telescoping pop-up tent legs includes at least one flexible gate member. The flexible gate member is extendable between a fixed edge of the gate and an opposite free edge. Each cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate is adapted to transition between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, each gate is rolled up around a respective rolling rod located inside the respective telescoping pop-up tent leg.
In a preferred embodiment, each cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate is unrolled and extended between its respective pop-up tent leg and an adjacent telescoping pop-up tent leg in the extended state. Each respective free edge of the gate is adapted to be pulled from its respective telescoping pop-up tent leg towards the adjacent telescoping pop-up tent leg to extend the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate into the extended position.
In a preferred embodiment, each respective opposite free edge of the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate includes a respective plurality of fasteners disposed thereon for detachably engaging corresponding retention pegs disposed on the respectively adjacent telescoping pop-up tent leg. Each respective rolling rod is rotatably connected to a respective base of the respective pop-up tent leg by a rotatable hinge.
In a preferred embodiment, each respective rolling rod comprises a non-slippery wall outer defining grooves configured to frictionally adhere the respective cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate in its respective retracted position.
In a preferred embodiment, the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate includes a top lateral edge and a bottom lateral edge and both extend across the fixed edge and the opposite free edge. The cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate features a plurality of shade portions, each separated by a divider member.
In a preferred embodiment, the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate is adapted to retract from the extended position to the retracted position upon disengagement of each fastener of the plurality of fasteners from corresponding retention pegs of the respectively adjacent pop-up tent leg.
In a preferred embodiment, the bottom portion of each leg includes at least one aperture disposed therein for receiving and accommodating a fastener. The bottom portion also includes a rod disposed therein, which comprises at least one retention peg on a first surface of the rod and a slit on another surface of the rod for dispensing and receiving the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate.
In another preferred embodiment, the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate has a rod disposed on the free end. Additionally, each pop-up tent leg includes a plurality of apertures for receiving mechanical fasteners for securing the pop-up canopy tent to the ground.
In a preferred embodiment, the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate automatically rolls around the rolling rod when the fasteners are released from the corresponding retention pegs.
In a preferred embodiment, the canopy frame includes a plurality of frame arms adapted to collapse the portable pop-up canopy tent for easy carriage and storage.
In a preferred embodiment, the at least one flexible gate member of a first telescoping pop-up tent leg of the plurality of telescoping pop-up tent legs extends between the first telescoping pop-up tent leg and a second telescoping pop-up tent leg of the plurality. Additionally, the at least one flexible gate member of a second telescoping pop-up tent leg of the plurality extends between the second telescoping pop-up tent leg and a third pop-up tent leg of the plurality of telescoping pop-up tent legs.
In a preferred embodiment, each rolling rod comprises an elongated torsional spring configured to rotate in a first direction, which is designed to extend the respective flexible gate member into its extended state. Additionally, the rolling rod is configured to rotate in a second direction, opposite the first direction, adapted to retract the respective flexible gate member into its retracted state.
In a preferred embodiment, the bottom portion of each telescoping pop-up tent leg comprises a tubular shape with a square cross-section. Additionally, the bottom portion of each telescoping pop-up tent leg comprises a cylindrical shape with a round cross-section.
In a preferred embodiment, a portable pop-up canopy tent frame is disclosed. The frame comprises a plurality of pop-up tent legs operatively connected by a canopy frame adapted to support a canopy. At least one pop-up tent leg of the plurality includes a leg housing that defines an inner cavity. Within the inner cavity, an extendable rollup baby gate comprising a flexible gate member is operatively disposed. The extendable rollup baby gate can be positioned between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the flexible gate member is wound around a rotatable rolling rod inside the inner cavity. In the extended position, at least a portion of the flexible gate member is extended outwardly from the inner cavity of the leg housing.
In a preferred embodiment, the flexible gate member features a free edge that includes at least one fastener. At least one pop-up tent leg from the plurality is equipped with a retention peg. The fastener is configured to detachably engage with the retention peg, allowing for secure yet removable attachment between the gate member and the tent leg.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
For a further understanding of the nature and function of the embodiments, reference should be made to the following detailed description. Detailed descriptions of the embodiments are provided herein, as well as, the best mode of carrying out and employing the present invention. It will be readily appreciated that the embodiments are well adapted to carry out and obtain the ends and features mentioned as well as those inherent herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, persons of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the following disclosure is illustrative only and not in any way limiting, as the specific details disclosed herein provide a basis for the claims and a representative basis for teaching to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. It should be understood that the devices, materials, methods, procedures, and techniques described herein are presently representative of various embodiments. Other embodiments of the disclosure will readily suggest themselves to such skilled persons having the benefit of this disclosure.
Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.
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Each telescoping pop-up tent leg 102 of the plurality of telescoping pop-up tent legs 102a,102b,102c,102d includes a respective top portion 110a,110b,110c,110d and a correspondingly respective bottom portion 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d.
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In a similar manner, in another embodiment, there are six telescoping pop-up tent legs 102, and the six telescoping pop-up tent legs 102 have identical components, parts, elements, and structures, that are consistent with the four telescoping pop-up tent legs 102a,102b,102c,102d illustrated in the figures and detailed herein.
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In another preferred embodiment, each cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate 114 (e.g., 114a,114b) includes a single flexible gate member 116, as shown at 114a,114b,114c,114din
The flexible gate members 117 are adapted to extend (in the direction of Arrow E) between a fixed edge 118 of the respective cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate 114 and an opposite free edge 120a,120b,120c,120d. Each cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate 114a,114b,114c,114d is adapted to transition between a retracted position as illustrated in
In one embodiment, each cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate 114 of the plurality of cylindrical extendable rollup baby gates 114a,114b,114c,114d includes a top lateral edge 134 and a bottom lateral edge 136. As illustrated in
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It can be appreciated from this disclosure that, in one embodiment, only one pop-up tent leg 102 (of a plurality of tent legs) has a bottom portion 112 that includes an extendable flexible baby gate 114 having a flexible member 116; and in such embodiment, that flexible member 116 can be drawn out of the inner cavity 115a of the bottom portion 112 of the leg 102, wrapped around an outside portion of all other pop-up tent legs 102, and then removably fastened to the retention pegs 126 or hooks 126 that are disposed on an outer surface 146 of the bottom portion 112 of the one pop-up tent leg 102 from which the flexible gate member 116 is extended out of. In such manner, the single extendable flexible baby gate 114 could envelope the entire area located between the pop-up tent legs 102, providing an easy and efficient manner to contain, for instance, small children, pets, and personal belongings. Relatedly, through such embodiment, the single extendable flexible baby gate 114 could envelope only a desired portion of the area located between the pop-up tent legs 102, by wrapping around and enveloping a (i.e., wrapping around only a few pop-up tent legs 102 as less than all of them) thereby providing a partially confined space under the pop-up canopy tent 100 while leaving open the remaining space under the pop-up canopy tent 100 located between the one or more unwrapped tent legs. By way of example, the single extendable flexible baby gate 114 could extend out of bottom portion 112a, wrap around the outside of 112b and 112d, and be removably connected to the retention pegs or hooks 126 of 112a, forming a confined space in the shape of a triangle, leaving open a remaining triangular shaped space (i.e., assuming a square or rectangular shaped pop-up tent, as illustrated in the figures) to be freely traversed by passersby's.
While inventor has illustrated embodiments of the portable pop-up canopy tent has having a square or rectangular form, and with telescoping legs, disclosed embodiments of the extendable baby gate 114b embedded inside of the cavity of a pop-up tent leg 102 can also be utilized for other pop-up canopy tents having a round or octogen shape, for example, including pop-up canopy tents not having telescoping legs. It can be seen that the novel and unique features of the disclosed invention provide for advantages and options not previously achieved through conventional devices.
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Similarly, the extendable baby gate 114b of the pop-up tent leg 102b can be drawn and spanned across a second area B, where the free edge 120 of 114b can be connected to the adjacent pop-up tent leg 102c, where the fasteners 120 disposed on the free end 120 of the extendable baby gate 114b are removably connected to the retention pegs 126 of the adjacent pop-up tent leg 102c.
In the same fashion, the extendable rollup baby gate 114c of the pop-up tent leg 102c can be drawn and spanned across a third area C, where the free edge 120 of 114c can be connected to the adjacent pop-up tent leg 102d, where the fasteners 120 disposed on the free end 120 of the extendable baby gate 114c are removably connected to the retention pegs 126 of the adjacent pop-up tent leg 102d, as illustrated in
Similarly, the extendable rollup baby gate 114d of the pop-up tent leg 102d can be drawn and spanned across a fourth area D, where the free edge 120 of 114d can be connected to the adjacent pop-up tent leg 102a, where the fasteners 120 disposed on the free end 120 of the extendable baby gate 114d are removably connected to the retention pegs 126 of the adjacent pop-up tent leg 102a, as illustrated in
Accordingly, as can be appreciated from this disclosure, embodiments of the invention can effectively provide for a fully gated ground level enclosure, as exemplified in
Each cylindrical extendable rollup baby gate 114a,114b,114c,114d is adapted to retract from the extended position (
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In a preferred embodiment, each pop-up tent leg 102 comprises, respectively, one or more retention tabs 144a,144b disposed on an outer surface 146 of the bottom portion 112 of the respective pop-up tent leg 102, as illustrated on the outer surface 146 of the pop-up tent leg 102a in
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In a preferred embodiment, all of the cylindrical extendable rollup baby gates 114a, 114b,114c,114d have respective elongated rods 142 (as exemplified by 116b having 142 in
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Further, in yet another preferred embodiment, each telescoping pop-up tent leg 102a,102b,102c,102d includes a respective foot defining one or more apertures 154 that are sized and configured to receive one or more respective mechanical fasteners, such as one or more tent rods or ground stakes, for securing the portable pop-canopy tent 100 to the ground.
Except as may be expressly otherwise indicated, the article “a” or “an” if and as used herein is not intended to limit, and should not be construed as limiting, the description or a claim to a single element to which the article refers. Rather, the article “a” or “an” if and as used herein is intended to cover one or more such elements, unless the text expressly indicates otherwise.
This invention is susceptible to considerable variation within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
