Multi-Sectional Tent Structures

Abstract

A multi-sectional tent structure system using interconnectable tent sections or modules is disclosed that allows users to configure the shape and size of a tent system and configuration for a wide variety of uses and applications. The multi-section tent structure comprises at least two modules or tent sections that are connectable by removably attaching one side panel of a module to a side panel of a separate module. The connecting elements may be one or more of hook and loop sections, a zipper, a plurality of snaps or buttons, or pole elements within loops or sleeves. The separate modules may be of different sizes and/or different configurations and shapes. The ready connection and separation of tent sections allows users to expand or reconfiguration tent modules and systems to accommodate varied needs, including separate rooms or expanded tent structures.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular tent system, comprising:
 at least two interconnectable tent modules, with each at least two interconnectable tent modules having a plurality of side panels, wherein each of said at least two interconnectable tent modules have at least one of said plurality of side panels with a first interconnecting section that is removably interconnecting with a second interconnecting section on a separate interconnectable tent module.   
     
     
         2 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said at least two interconnectable tent modules further comprises a top cover attachable to said plurality of side panels of said at least one of said at least two interconnectable tent modules to form a roof cover for said tent module. 
     
     
         3 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein each of said at least two interconnectable tent modules are a similar size and shape. 
     
     
         4 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein at least two of said at least two interconnectable tent modules are a dissimilar size or dissimilar shape from each other. 
     
     
         5 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said first and second interconnecting sections are at least one of a hook and loop textile tape, a zipper, a plurality of snaps, a plurality of buttons, a pair of attracting magnets, a pole and loop, a pole and sleeve. 
     
     
         6 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein each of said at least two interconnectable tent modules are a polygon shape. 
     
     
         7 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said at least two interconnectable tent modules has at least one integral openable door. 
     
     
         8 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said at least two interconnectable tent modules has at least one integral openable window. 
     
     
         9 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said side panel with said first or second interconnecting section has an openable door allowing internal access between the two interconnected tent modules. 
     
     
         10 . The modular tent system, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said side panel with said first or second interconnecting section is detachable on at least one vertical edge to allow said first or second interconnecting section to be hinged and overlay an adjacent side panel. 
     
     
         11 . The modular tent system, as provided in  claim 1 , wherein said at least two interconnecting tent modules are at least partially manufactured from a synthetic plastic polymer including at least one of a polyethylene material and a polyvinyl chloride material. 
     
     
         12 . An expandable modular tent system, comprising:
 a plurality of interconnectable modules, with each of said plurality of interconnectable modules having a plurality of side panels, and wherein each of said plurality of interconnectable modules have at least one of said plurality of side panels with an interconnecting element that is removably interconnecting with an interconnecting element and side panel on a separate interconnectable module.   
     
     
         13 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein at least one of said plurality of interconnectable modules, further comprising a top cover. 
     
     
         14 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein said interconnecting elements are at least one of a hook and loop textile tape, a zipper, a plurality of snaps, a plurality of buttons, a pair of attracting magnets, a pole and loop, a pole and sleeve. 
     
     
         15 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein each of said plurality of interconnectable modules are a polygon shape. 
     
     
         16 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein at least two of said at least two interconnectable modules are a dissimilar size or dissimilar shape from each other. 
     
     
         17 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein at least one of said plurality of interconnectable modules has at least one integral openable door. 
     
     
         18 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein at least one of said plurality of interconnectable modules has at least one integral openable window. 
     
     
         19 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein said side panel with an interconnecting element has an openable door allowing access between two attached interconnected modules. 
     
     
         20 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein said side panel with said interconnecting section is detachable on at least one vertical edge to allow said interconnecting section to be hinged and overlay an adjacent side panel. 
     
     
         21 . The expandable modular tent system, as described in  claim 12 , wherein said plurality of interconnecting modules are at least partially manufactured from a synthetic plastic polymer including at least one of a polyethylene material and a polyvinyl chloride material.