[0001] The object of the present invention is to provide a camping tent which can be enclosed
in a suitable bag of small overall size and applied to the frame of a normal bicycle
or of a two-wheeled vehicle in general, so as to enable it to be comfortably and easily
transported.
[0002] In the tent according to the invention, the load-bearing and tensioning structure
comprises as its support element a bicycle or other two-wheeled vehicle which is placed
in its normal position on the ground. The sheet which forms the over-tent is fixed
on to the horizontal tubular element of the bicycle frame or on to other suitable
connection points of the two-wheeled vehicle by means of a zip or "velcro" fastener,
or another suitable system. The over-tent is constituted by two parts, namely the
rear part of pentagonal form fixed directly to the ground by pegs, and the front part
fixed to a support pole which coincides with the most forward point of the tent.
[0003] The overall structure of the tent according to the invention is described hereinafter
with reference to the accompanying figures, which show the form of the tent comprising
a bicycle as the structural element.
[0004] Figure 1 is a plan view of the over-tent, showing the rear part of the tent to the
left of the bicycle and the front part, corresponding to the living compartment, to
the right of the bicycle. Said over-tent is fixed to the ground by pegs as clearly
shown in Figure 2, and is supported at its front by a pole 1 shown in Figures 2 and
3, which is disposed vertically or slightly inclined, and is kept in position by means
of a stay rope 2 fixed to the ground.
[0005] The front part of the over-tent is in the form of three sectors, namely a central
upper sector stretched between the bicycle frame and the pole, and two sloping side
sectors fixed to the ground by pegs.
[0006] The rear part of the over-tent, situated to the left of the bicycle frame, is also
formed from sheet sectors for comfortable and economical manufacture. This part slopes
towards the ground, to which it is fixed by pegs. The main function of the rear part
of the over-tent is to tension the structure, in addition to partly covering the bicycle
and closing the tent.
[0007] The living compartment is constituted by an inner tent (see Figure 3) which is supported
upperly by elastic stays fixed to the inside of the over-tent (positions 3 in Figure
2). Said inner tent is then fixed to the ground by normal means (pegs). The tent is
completed by a ground sheet of impermeable sheet material (for example PVC) for insulating
the living compartment from the ground.
[0008] Figures 4 and 5 are respectively a rear and front view of the total tent assembly.
[0009] An accessory element which lies within the present invention is constituted by the
bag in which the tent is stored after use and by which it is transported on the bicycle.
Said bag, shown in Figure 6, is of triangular shape, and of dimensions such as to
be able to be disposed within the bicycle frame and fixed to it by passing the closure
flap over the horizontal tubular element of said frame, and by straps which are passed
around the other two sides of the frame and are preferably provided with a "velcro"
fixing system.
[0010] Figures 7 and 8 show respectively the inner and outer face of the basic structural
element used to form the bag, it comprising in plan view two symmetrical parts which
then constitute the two sides of said bag.
[0011] On one side of the bag, namely on the opposite side to that comprising the fastener,
there are externally applied one or more tubular sheaths constructed of the same material
(sheet material or fabric) as that used for forming the bag, and into which are inserted
the tube pieces which when mounted one on the other form the support pole for the
tent at its front end, or alternatively the cylindrical element of telescopic structure
which constitutes said pole.
[0012] The tent according to the invention can be formed from the normal materials for this
type of article, and in particular nylon fabric can for example be used for the over-tent,
and a cotton fabric for the inner tent.
1. A camping tent which as its support element comprises in its _ rear part a bicycle
or other two-wheeled vehicle placed on the ground in its normal position, and in its
front part a single pole, said support elements keeping under tension an over-tent
fixed on to the horizontal tubular element of the bicycle frame or on to other suitable
connection points of the two-wheeled vehicle along the line of connection between
the front part and the rear part of said over-tent, in said tent the living compartment
being constituted by an inner tent supported upperly by elastic stays fixed to the
inside of the over-tent, and to the ground by means of pegs.
2. A bag suitable for containing the tent as claimed in claim 1, being of triangular
form and of such dimensions as to be able to be disposed within the bicycle frame
and fixed to said frame on its three sides.
