Dome tents

Abstract

A dome tent has poles that are interlined via connectors located on each pole where it intersects with another pole, and a pole locator, comprising a framework defining the tent boundary, wherein the framework has pole end locators thereon.

1 . A dome tent comprising a set of tent poles and connectors therefor and a pole locator, comprising a framework defining the tent boundary, wherein the framework has pole end locators thereon.  
     
     
         2 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pole locator is in the form of a net comprising a series of tapes or other flexible connectors between the pole end locators.  
     
     
         3 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein pole ends are inserted into sockets, eyelets or the like, located at corners of the framework.  
     
     
         4 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 1 , having four elements, wherein one element comprises base tapes, which create a location net for the pole ends, attachment points for a fly and tent floor, and pegging loops for tent pegs.  
     
     
         5 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 1  having four elements wherein one element comprises poles made up of segments linked together, and which have brackets located on the joining sleeves of the pole segments at the position where poles cross.  
     
     
         6 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the segments are linked together by means of shock cord.  
     
     
         7 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the brackets from each crossing pole are joined together by a permanent connection.  
     
     
         8 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the brackets from each crossing j pole are joined together by a rivet.  
     
     
         9 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the brackets from each crossing pole are joined together by a disconnectable connection.  
     
     
         10 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the brackets from each crossing pole are joined together by a press-stud.  
     
     
         11 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the brackets from each crossing pole are joined together by a permanent connection, the number of permanent connections being maximized, while still allowing the poles to lie in line adjacent to each other in the unflexed position.  
     
     
         12 . A dome tent as claimed in claim I having four elements, wherein one element is a tent fly, which clips via buckles to the corners of the pole location framework adjacent to the pole ends.  
     
     
         13 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 1  having four elements, wherein one element is an inner tent, which clips to the pole structure at a pole crossing points, and any other points along the poles between the crossing points, deemed desirable.  
     
     
         14 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the inner tent is clipped to the pole structure by means of hooks.  
     
     
         15 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the inner tent is clipped to the pole structure by means of Velcro (RTM).  
     
     
         16 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the inner tent has floor corners that clip to attachment points on the location framework.  
     
     
         17 . A dome tent as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein hooks that clip the inner tent to the pole structure match the crossover points of the poles.  
     
     
         18 . A dome tent having a pole locator, comprising a framework defining the tent boundary, the framework having pole end locators thereon.