Tent with hinged door or window

Abstract

A hinged door ( 26 ) is provided for a tent ( 20 ). The hinged tent door ( 26 ) in one embodiment includes a frame ( 46 ) for supporting the outer edges of the door. The hinged tent door ( 26 ) may include a removable frame ( 46 ) so that the door may be folded along with the tent into a compact configuration for storage. As an example, the frame ( 46 ) may be one or more poles ( 48, 50 ) that are removably attached to the door.

1 . A fabric structure, comprising:
 a frame for permitting the fabric structure to be free standing;   at least one wall supported by the frame;   an opening in said at least one wall for a window or a door;   a panel for closing the opening, the panel comprising sleeve along a perimeter;   one and only one pole flexed to removably received within the sleeve to extend along the sleeve; and   a hinge structure for permitting the panel to rotate away from and toward the opening while the panel is supported by the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The fabric structure of  claim 1 , wherein the one side comprises a structural support of the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The fabric structure of  claim 2 , wherein the structural support comprises a frame pole extending along the one side. 
     
     
         4 . The fabric structure of  claim 3 , wherein the frame pole extends from a bottom of the structure toward a top of the structure. 
     
     
         5 . The fabric structure of  claim 4 , wherein the hinge structure comprises at least one piece rotatively mounted on the pole. 
     
     
         6 . The fabric structure of  claim 5 , wherein the panel frame comprises a frame that extends around the panel and includes the pole, and wherein the pole is captured in a sleeve at the one side, and the hinge structure comprises rotation of the pole in the sleeve. 
     
     
         7 . A fabric structure, comprising:
 a frame for permitting the fabric structure to be free standing;   at least one wall supported by the frame;   an opening in said at least one wall for a window or a door;   a panel for closing the opening;   a panel frame for supporting a perimeter of the panel;   a sleeve mounted along one side of the opening; and   a hinge structure comprising a pole connected to the panel and captured in the sleeve at the one side, such that rotation of the pole in the sleeve permits the panel to rotate about one side of the opening away from and toward the opening while the panel is supported by the frame.   
     
     
         8 . The fabric structure of  claim 7 , wherein the pole is removably connected to two pockets on opposite ends of the one side. 
     
     
         9 . The fabric structure of  claim 8 , wherein the hinge structure comprises two hinges, one at each end of the pole, each hinge comprising a post section for seating in the pocket, and a rotation section for rotating relative to the pole and connecting to the panel frame. 
     
     
         10 . The fabric structure of  claim 8 , wherein the hinge structure comprises two hinges, one at each end of the pole, each hinge comprising a single piece having first connector for attaching to the pole, a second connector for attaching to the panel frame, and a living hinge between the first and second connectors. 
     
     
         11 . The fabric structure of  claim 8 , wherein the hinge structure comprises two hinges, one at each end of the pole, each hinge comprising a ring attached to the wall, and wherein the frame comprises a first hook for attaching to the ring of a first of the two hinges, and a second hook for attaching to the ring of the second of the two hinges, the hooks being configured to allow rotation of the hooks about the rings. 
     
     
         12 . The fabric structure of  claim 8 , wherein the pole includes pins at each end, and wherein the pins extend into grommets in webbing attached to the wall. 
     
     
         13 . The fabric structure of  claim 12 , wherein the panel frame is connected to the pole by clips. 
     
     
         14 . A fabric structure, comprising:
 a frame for permitting the fabric structure to be free standing;   at least one wall supported by the frame;   an opening in said at least one wall for a window or a door;   a panel for closing the opening;   a panel frame for supporting a perimeter of the panel; and   a hinge structure for permitting the panel to rotate away from and toward the opening while the panel is supported by the frame, wherein the hinge structure comprises two hinges, one at each side of the panel frame, each hinge comprising a connector for connecting to the panel frame and a segment for seating in a pocket, the segment being configured and arranged to rotate in the pocket as the panel rotates.   
     
     
         15 . A fabric structure, comprising:
 a frame for permitting the fabric structure to be free standing;   at least one wall supported by the frame;   an opening in said at least one wall for a window or a door;   a panel for closing the opening;   a panel frame for supporting a perimeter of the panel; and   a hinge structure for permitting the panel to rotate away from and toward the opening while the panel is supported by the frame, the hinge structure comprising first and second portions separated by a living hinge, the first portion being attached directly to said at least one wall, and the second portion being attached to the panel frame.   
     
     
         16 . A tent, comprising:
 a tent frame for permitting the tent to be free standing;   at least one wall supported by the frame;   an opening in said at least one wall for a window or a door;   a panel for closing the opening;   a panel frame for supporting a perimeter of the panel; and   a hinge structure for permitting the panel to rotate about a top side of the opening away from and toward the opening while the panel is supported by the frame.   
     
     
         17 . The tent of  claim 16 , further comprising a structure for supporting the panel in an orientation that is more horizontal than vertical. 
     
     
         18 . The tent of  claim 16 , wherein the structure comprises a strap that is removable connectable between the panel and a location on the tent above the opening.