Modular Tents

Abstract

The present invention provides a modular, collapsible, multifunctional tent or shelter. Specifically, the tent is comprised of at least two interior structures with a central space between them that form a frame which can be covered by a fabric or similar material. Each interior structure is comprised of at least three vertical arches and two horizontal rectangular frames so as to form a tent structure with a built-in berth. The horizontal rectangular frames can be vertically collapsed to form a multifunctional space. A plurality of interior structures can be attached together to form different-sized shelters.

1 . A multifunctional, modular, collapsible tent comprising:
 at least two end interior structures each of which is formed by at least two side arches and at least one central arch;   a built-in berth structure formed by at least two rectangular horizontal frames in each end interior structure; and   wherein said at least two rectangular horizontal frames are vertically collapsible to form a multifunctional space.   
   
   
       2 . The tent of  claim 1 , wherein each end of the side arches is attached at the base to the end of the central arch through an articulate element that is collapsible at its middle point and at its ends in order to allow the tent to fold. 
   
   
       3 . The tent of  claim 1 , wherein said built-in berth structure is covered by a fabric or similar material. 
   
   
       4 . The tent of  claim 1 , wherein said at least two rectangular frames comprise at least one upper rectangular horizontal frame and at least one lower rectangular horizontal frame supported by at least two side arches and at least one central arch. 
   
   
       5 . The tent of  claim 1 , wherein at least one central arch forms a vertical wall that separates each pair of berths. 
   
   
       6 . The tent of  claim 1 , wherein said at least two rectangular horizontal frames have pivots at the ends of their inner sides for attaching to at least one central arch through a hooking piece. 
   
   
       7 . The tent of  claim 4 , wherein at least one upper horizontal frame is attached to at least two side arches using a temporary connection. 
   
   
       8 . The tent of  claim 7 , wherein the temporary connection is comprised of a tubular piece that fits onto at least two side arches and a L-shaped piece that allows a temporary connection with at least one upper horizontal frame. 
   
   
       9 . The tent of  claim 8 , wherein the temporary connection can be turned in order to free at least two side arches from at least one upper horizontal frame. 
   
   
       10 . The tent of  claim 1 , wherein each end interior structure is reinforced by at least two side crosspieces, each of them supported by the upper vertical part of the side arches at one end and by the lower vertical part of the opposite side arch at the other end. 
   
   
       11 . The tent of  claim 10 , wherein said crosspieces are affixed to the side arches through an attaching piece comprised of a tubular hooking piece and a safety lock. 
   
   
       12 . The tent of  claim 11 , wherein each crosspiece has a perforation at its ends to allow the insertion of the attaching piece. 
   
   
       13 . The tent of  claim 1 , wherein said two end interior structures, the space between them and the built-in berths are covered by a fabric or similar material. 
   
   
       14 . The tent of  claim 13 , wherein said fabric or similar material comprises a thinner, more transparent fabric that allows light and air to enter the tent.