GB2413833A - A retractable strut assembly - Google Patents

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GB2413833A
GB2413833A GB0410282A GB0410282A GB2413833A GB 2413833 A GB2413833 A GB 2413833A GB 0410282 A GB0410282 A GB 0410282A GB 0410282 A GB0410282 A GB 0410282A GB 2413833 A GB2413833 A GB 2413833A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/10—Telescoping systems
    • F16B7/105—Telescoping systems locking in discrete positions, e.g. in extreme extended position
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/10—Telescoping systems
    • F16B7/14—Telescoping systems locking in intermediate non-discrete positions
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B7/00—Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections
    • F16B7/04—Clamping or clipping connections
    • F16B7/0406—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being coaxial
    • F16B7/0413—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being coaxial for tubes using the innerside thereof
    • F16B7/042—Clamping or clipping connections for rods or tubes being coaxial for tubes using the innerside thereof with a locking element, e.g. pin, ball or pushbutton, engaging in a hole in the wall of at least one tube

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Abstract

A retractable strut assembly (e.g. for a tent) comprises first and second struts(4, 3). The first strut (4) has an elastic member (41) and is inserted into the second strut (3) . A sliding bracket (2)is secured on the second strut and has a through hole (23) which corresponds with the elastic member (41) . An engaging device (1) has a pair of plates (11) insertable in a pair of slots (21) in the sliding member (2) and a stud (12) which engages the elastic member (41) via the through hole (23) to urge the elastic member (41) to retract from the through hole (23).

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24 1 3833 TITLE: LOCATING DEVICE FOR A RETRACTABLE STRUT OF A TENT OR
A CLOSET
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention is adapted to a retractable strut of a tent or a closet and relates to a locating device that contains an engaging device inserted into a sliding bracket. The engaging device comprises a stud corresponding to an elastic buckle. By pressing the engaging device, the elastic buckle is retracted from the sliding bracket. Thus, the retractable strut of the tent or the closet is free to move.
BACKGROUND OI; THE INVENTION
Tents and closets have been widely used by consumers. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a conventional tent comprises an upper strut 8 inserted into a lower strut 7 in a slidable manner. The upper strut 8 includes an elastic buckle 6 having a spot 61. A sliding bracket 5 is secured onto the lower strut 7 and comprises a through hole for insertion of the spot 61 of the elastic buckle 6. When the user wants to retract the upper strut 8 from the lower strut 7, he needs to push the spot 61 inward away from the through hole 51, which is hard to operate and may hurt the user sometimes.
In view of these shortcomings, and many others, the inventor has derived the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is the primary object to provide a locating device for a retractable strut of a tent or a closet, which is easy to operate.
It is another object to provide a locating device for a retractable strut of a tent or a closet, which is safe in operation.
It is a further object to provide a locating device for a retractable strut of a tent or a closet, which is more stable and inexpensive in manufacture.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG 1 is an exploded view of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention; FIG 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 2; FIG 4 is a view similar to FIG 3, in an active status; FIG 5 is a perspective view of a tent France incorporated with the present invention; FIG 6 is a perspective view of a closet incorporated with the present invention; FIG 7 is a perspective view of a prior tent; and FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of an elastic buckle from FIG. 7.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The present invention comprises an engaging device 1, a sliding bracket 2, an upper strut 3, and a lower strut 4.
The engaging device 1 has a pair of extension plates 11 protruding from respective sides thereof. Each extension plate 11 has a pair of cracks 111 at the center to divide the plate into three strips 112. The top and bottom strips 112 of each extension plate 11 are formed with hooks 113 at far ends. The engaging device 1 further comprises a stud 12 protruding from the inner center wall.
The sliding bracket 2 is secured to the top end of the lower strut 3. The sliding bracket 2 has a pair of slots 21 at respective sides. Each slot 21 has a pair of edges 22 on the inner top and bottom ends. The sliding bracket 2 further comprises a through hole 23 fonned at the front center portion and a slanting surface 24 fonned at the front top end thereof.
The upper strut 4 comprises an elastic buckle 41 having a reverse Vshaped elastic plate 411 and is in a constant protruding status.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the sliding bracket 2 is secured to the top end of the lower strut 3. The upper strut 4 is inserted into the lower strut 3. The engaging device 1 is inserted into the sliding bracket 2 with the two extension plates 11 sliding through the slots 21. The slanting angles of the hooks 113 on the top and bottom strips 112 of each extension plate 11 will be urged by the slots 21 to squeeze towards the center of each extension plate 11, allowing the extension plates 11 to enter into the slots 21 of the sliding bracket 2. Upon the extension plates I 1 of the engaging device 1 enter into the slots 21, the hooks 113 of the engaging device 1 will encounter with the edges 22 of the sliding bracket 2, which confines the extension plates 11 from sliding away. The slanting surface 24 of the sliding bracket 2 urges the elastic buckle 41 to buckle into the through hole 23. The elastic buckle 41 aligns with the stud 12 of the engaging device 1.
To operate the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4, when the engaging device 1 is pressed, the stud 12 of the engaging device 1 is pushed to retract the elastic buckle 41 frown the through hole 23. Thus, the upper strut 4 is free to move.
FIG. 5 shows a tent France incorporated with the present invention. By pressing the engaging device 1 secured onto the sliding bracket 2, the upper Stout 4 is able to slide along the lower stout 3 so as to collapse or to expand the tent frame.
FIG. 6 shows a closet incorporated with the present invention. By pressing an engaging device 1A secured onto a sliding bracket 2A, an upper strut 4A is able to slide along a lower strut 3A so as to collapse or to expand the closet. s

Claims (3)

  1. WHAT IS CLAIMED IS: 1. A locating device for a retractable strut of a tent
    or a closet comprising an engaging device, a sliding bracket, an upper strut and a lower strut, wherein said upper strut comprises an elastic buckle and is inserted into said lower strut, said sliding bracket being secured onto said lower strut and comprising a through hole corresponding to said elastic buckle of said upper strut, and characterized in that: said engaging device having a pair of extension plates at respective sides and a stud at an inner center wall thereof, said sliding bracket comprising a pair of slots at respective sides for insertion of said extension plates of said engaging device.
  2. 2. The locating device for a retractable strut of a tent or a closet, as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said extension plates of said engaging device comprises a pair of cracks to form three strips, the top and bottom strips of said trips being formed with hooks at far ends thereof, each of said slots of said sliding bracket having a pair of edges at inner top and bottom ends.
  3. 3. The locating device comprising a retractable strut of a tent or a closet, as recited in Claim 1, wherein said sliding bracket comprises a slanting surface at a top front end.
    3. The locating device for a retractable strut of a tent or a closet, as recited in claim 1, wherein said sliding bracket comprises a slanting surface at a front top end.
    Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows: WHAT IS CLAIMED IS: 1. A locating device comprising a retractable strut for a tent or a closet, an engaging device and a sliding bracket, wherein said retractable strut comprises an upper strut and a lower strut, said upper strut comprising an elastic buckle having a reverse V-shaped elastic plate, and being insertable into said lower strut, said sliding bracket being secured onto said lower strut and comprising a through hole corresponding to said upper strut, and characterized in that: said engaging device has a pair of extension plates at either side thereof, lo and a stud at an inner center wall thereof, said sliding bracket comprising a pair of slots at either side thereof, for insertion of said extension plates of said engaging device.
    2. The locating device comprising a retractable strut of a tent or a closet, as recited in Claim 1, wherein each of said extension plates of said engaging device comprises a pair of cracks to form three strips, the top and bottom strips of said strips being formed with hooks at far ends thereof, each of said slots of said sliding bracket having a pair of edges at inner top and bottom ends.
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EP1795673A1 (en) 2005-12-09 2007-06-13 Zingerlemetal S.P.A. Tent
WO2007068897A1 (en) * 2005-12-15 2007-06-21 Conductix Limited Track connecting assembly
EP1810852A1 (en) 2006-01-19 2007-07-25 HÜBNER GmbH Bellows of a passage between two articulated vehicles
ITBZ20120040A1 (en) * 2012-12-04 2014-06-05 Qualyline S R L CORSOIO FOR UPRIGHTS FOR CURTAINS

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EP1795673A1 (en) 2005-12-09 2007-06-13 Zingerlemetal S.P.A. Tent
WO2007068897A1 (en) * 2005-12-15 2007-06-21 Conductix Limited Track connecting assembly
GB2450006A (en) * 2005-12-15 2008-12-10 Conductix Ltd Track connection assembley
GB2450006B (en) * 2005-12-15 2010-06-02 Conductix Ltd Track connecting assembly
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EP1810852A1 (en) 2006-01-19 2007-07-25 HÜBNER GmbH Bellows of a passage between two articulated vehicles
DE102006002655A1 (en) * 2006-01-19 2007-08-09 Hübner GmbH Bellows a transition between two articulated vehicles
DE102006002655B4 (en) * 2006-01-19 2008-03-06 Hübner GmbH Bellows a transition between two articulated vehicles
US7568435B2 (en) 2006-01-19 2009-08-04 Hübner GmbH Bellows of a connection between two hinge-linked vehicles
ITBZ20120040A1 (en) * 2012-12-04 2014-06-05 Qualyline S R L CORSOIO FOR UPRIGHTS FOR CURTAINS

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