Tent With Internal Support
AssigneeJohnson Outdoors Inc.
InventorWayne Dahulich
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Abstract
An internal support structure for a tent having a shell is disclosed. The internal support structure comprises at least one internal support structure configured to provide structural support to the shell, the internal support structure having a pair of gussets each having a member extending from the gussets. The members are configured to engage the shell and provide structural support to the shell. The internal support structure is disposed adjacent to the shell without occupying space in the middle portion of an internal space defined by the shell.
Claims20
A tension tent, comprising:
- a shell;
- a plurality of fittings coupled to an inside surface of the shell;
- a plurality of arch support structures, each arch support structure including a gusset, each gusset including a support member attached thereto and configured to couple to one of the plurality of fittings to provide support to the shell;
- and
- a plurality of guy wires and stakes positioned to tension the shell.
An inner arch support structure for a tension tent having a shell defining an internal space defined by side walls and a roof, and including a plurality of fittings coupled to an inside surface of the roof, comprising:
- a pair of leg sections, each leg section having a vertical foot section coupled to a curved member;
- and
- an arch section including a rafter coupled to each of the curved members of the pair of leg sections, a gusset pivotally attached to the rafter, and a support member attached to the gusset.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.