Camper-attached privacy tent

The camper-attached privacy tent is configured for use with a trailer. The camper-attached privacy tent is a structure that encloses the negative space of the trailer. The span of the length of the vertical direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the vertical direction of the negative space between different trailers. The span of the length of the primary sense of direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the primary sense of direction of the negative space between different trailers.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of transportation and vehicles including vehicles adapted to special loads, more specifically, a detail for a vehicle comprising living accommodations for people. (B60P3/36)

A trailer105is an enclosed, unpowered and towed vehicle. The trailer105is configured for use with a pickup truck. The trailer104is towed by the pickup truck as the trailer104is towed by the pickup truck. The trailer104further comprises an elevated component105. The elevated component105forms a negative space106that allows for the positioning of the bed of the pickup truck underneath the elevated component105. The negative space106is bounded by the trailer104and the perimetrical boundary of the trailer104. The negative space106is further defined with a vertical direction171, a lateral direction173, and a primary sense of direction172.

One shortcoming of the trailer104is that the negative space106is an unusable space within the perimetrical boundary of the trailer104when the pickup truck is not towing the trailer104. Clearly, a method to use the negative space106in these circumstances would have value.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The camper-attached privacy tent addresses the above shortcoming of a trailer.

The camper-attached privacy tent is configured for use with a trailer. The camper-attached privacy tent is a structure that encloses the negative space of the trailer. The span of the length of the vertical direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the vertical direction of the negative space between different trailers. The span of the length of the primary sense of direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the primary sense of direction of the negative space between different trailers. The span of the length of the lateral direction of the camper-attached privacy tent is adjustable such that the camper-attached privacy tent adjusts to match variations in the span of the lateral direction of the negative space between different trailers.

The camper-attached privacy tent comprises a framework, a tarpaulin, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of fasteners attach the tarpaulin to the framework. The framework forms a containment space within the boundaries of the negative space. The span of the length of the framework in the vertical direction is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework in the primary sense of direction is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework in the lateral direction is adjustable. The tarpaulin is an opaque sheeting that blocks visibility into the containment space formed by the framework.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the camper-attached privacy tent will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the camper-attached privacy tent in detail, it is to be understood that the camper-attached privacy tent is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the camper-attached privacy tent.

It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the camper-attached privacy tent. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The camper-attached privacy tent100(hereinafter invention) is configured for use with a trailer104. The invention100is a structure that encloses the negative space106of the trailer104. The span of the length of the vertical direction171of the invention100is adjustable such that the invention100adjusts to match variations in the span of the vertical direction171of the negative space106between different trailers104. The span of the length of the primary sense of direction172of the invention100is adjustable such that the invention100adjusts to match variations in the span of the primary sense of direction172of the negative space106between different trailers104. The span of the length of the lateral direction173of the invention100is adjustable such that the invention100adjusts to match variations in the span of the lateral direction173of the negative space106between different trailers104.

The invention100comprises a framework101, a tarpaulin102, and a plurality of fasteners103. The plurality of fasteners103attach the tarpaulin102to the framework101. The framework101forms a containment space within the boundaries of the negative space106. The span of the lenght the framework101in the vertical direction171is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework101in the primary sense of direction172is adjustable. The span of the length of the framework101in the lateral direction173is adjustable. The tarpaulin102is an opaque sheeting that blocks visibility into the containment space formed by the framework101.

The vertical direction171is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. The primary sense of direction172is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure. The lateral direction173is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure.

The tarpaulin102is a sheeting. The tarpaulin102is formed from an opaque material. The tarpaulin102attaches to the framework101such that the tarpaulin102prevents visibility into the containment space formed by the framework101.

Each of the plurality of fasteners103suspends the tarpaulin102from the framework101. Each of the plurality of fasteners103forms a portion of the load path the transfers the load of the tarpaulin102to the framework101. Each of the plurality of fasteners103is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of hooks121, a plurality of hook and loop fasteners122, and a plurality of snaps123.

Each of the plurality of hooks121is a hook. Each of the plurality of hooks121suspends the tarpaulin102from a beam selected from the plurality of beams112. The hook is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure.

Each of the plurality of hook and loop fasteners122is a hook. Each of the plurality of hook and loop fasteners122suspends the tarpaulin102from a beam selected from the plurality of beams112. The hook and loop fastener is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure.

Each of the plurality of snaps123is a snap. Each of the plurality of snaps123suspends the tarpaulin102from a beam selected from the plurality of beams112. The snap is defined in greater detail elsewhere in this disclosure.

The framework101is an openwork structure. The framework101forms the boundary of the containment space. The framework101forms a substructure that supports the tarpaulin102. The span of the length of the framework101in the vertical direction171is adjustable. The framework101in the primary sense of direction172is adjustable. The framework101in the lateral direction173is adjustable. The span of the lengths of the framework101adjusts such that the framework101will fit within the negative space106underneath the elevated component105of the trailer104. The framework101comprises a plurality of telescopic stanchions111, a plurality of beams112, and a plurality of beam links113.

Each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions111is a vertically oriented structure. Each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions111is a telescopic structure. The span of the length of each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions111is adjustable in the vertical direction171. The plurality of telescopic stanchions111forms the load path that transfers the combined load of the plurality of beams112, the plurality of beam links113, and the tarpaulin102to the ground. The plurality of telescopic stanchions111comprises a first telescopic stanchion131, a second telescopic stanchion132, a third telescopic stanchion133, and a fourth telescopic stanchion134.

The first telescopic stanchion131is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention100. The first telescopic stanchion131is a telescopic structure.

The first telescopic stanchion131comprises a first arm201, a second arm202, and a first detent231. The first detent231is a mechanical device that locks and secures the second arm202to the first arm201. The first arm201is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The second arm202is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The second arm202is geometrically similar to the first arm201. The span of the outer dimension of the second arm202is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the first arm201such that the second arm202inserts into the first arm201in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the first telescopic stanchion131allows the length of the first telescopic stanchion131to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the second arm202within the first arm201. The position of the second arm202relative to the first arm201is held in position using the first detent231. The first detent231is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The first telescopic stanchion131further comprises a third arm203, and a second detent232. The second detent232is a mechanical device that locks and secures the second arm202to the third arm203. The third arm203is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The third arm203is geometrically similar to the second arm202. The span of the outer dimension of the third arm203is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the second arm202such that the third arm203inserts into the second arm202in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the first telescopic stanchion131allows the length of the first telescopic stanchion131to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the third arm203within the second arm202. The position of the relative to the third arm203is held in position using the second detent232. The second detent232is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The first telescopic stanchion131further comprises a first plate311, a first 90-degree elbow tee312, and a first compression spring313. The first plate311is a disk-shaped plate structure. The first plate311forms a pedestal between the third arm203of the first telescopic stanchion131and the ground. The first 90-degree elbow tee312is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the first telescopic stanchion131. The first 90-degree elbow tee312attaches the first arm201of the first telescopic stanchion131to the first beam141and the fourth beam144. The first compression spring313is a helical spring. The first compression spring313is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The first compression spring313absorbs shocks within the first telescopic stanchion131that occur when the framework101installs in the negative space106.

The second telescopic stanchion132is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention100. The second telescopic stanchion132is a telescopic structure.

The second telescopic stanchion132comprises a fourth arm204, a fifth arm205, and a third detent233. The third detent233is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fifth arm205to the fourth arm204. The fourth arm204is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The fifth arm205is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The fifth arm205is geometrically similar to the fourth arm204. The span of the outer dimension of the fifth arm205is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the fourth arm204such that the fifth arm205inserts into the fourth arm204in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the second telescopic stanchion132allows the length of the second telescopic stanchion132to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the fifth arm205within the fourth arm204. The position of the fifth arm205relative to the fourth arm204is held in position using the third detent233. The third detent233is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The second telescopic stanchion132further comprises a sixth arm206, and a fourth detent234. The fourth detent234is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fifth arm205to the sixth arm206. The fifth arm205is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The sixth arm206is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The sixth arm206is geometrically similar to the fifth arm205. The span of the outer dimension of the fifth arm205is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the sixth arm206such that the sixth arm206inserts into the fifth arm205in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the second telescopic stanchion132allows the length of the second telescopic stanchion132to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the sixth arm206within the fifth arm205. The position of the fifth arm205relative to the sixth arm206is held in position using the fourth detent234. The fourth detent234is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The second telescopic stanchion132further comprises a second plate321, a second 90-degree elbow tee322, and a second compression spring323. The second plate321is a disk-shaped plate structure. The second plate321forms a pedestal between the sixth arm206of the second telescopic stanchion132and the ground. The second 90-degree elbow tee322is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the second telescopic stanchion132. The second 90-degree elbow tee322attaches the fourth arm204of the second telescopic stanchion132to the second beam142and the first beam141. The second compression spring323is a helical spring. The second compression spring323is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The second compression spring323absorbs shocks within the second telescopic stanchion132that occur when the framework101installs in the negative space106.

The third telescopic stanchion133is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention100. The third telescopic stanchion133is a telescopic structure.

The third telescopic stanchion133comprises a seventh arm207, an eighth arm208, and a fifth detent235. The fifth detent235is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eighth arm208to the seventh arm207. The seventh arm207is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The eighth arm208is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The eighth arm208is geometrically similar to the seventh arm207. The span of the outer dimension of the eighth arm208is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the seventh arm207such that the eighth arm208inserts into the seventh arm207in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the third telescopic stanchion133allows the length of the third telescopic stanchion133to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the eighth arm208within the seventh arm207. The position of the eighth arm208relative to the seventh arm207is held in position using the fifth detent235. The fifth detent235is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The third telescopic stanchion133further comprises a ninth arm209, and a sixth detent236. The sixth detent236is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eighth arm208to the ninth arm209. The eighth arm208is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The ninth arm209is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The ninth arm209is geometrically similar to the eighth arm208. The span of the outer dimension of the eighth arm208is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the ninth arm209such that the ninth arm209inserts into the eighth arm208in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the third telescopic stanchion133allows the length of the third telescopic stanchion133to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the ninth arm209within the eighth arm208. The position of the eighth arm208relative to the ninth arm209is held in position using the sixth detent236. The sixth detent236is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The third telescopic stanchion133further comprises a third plate331, a third 90-degree elbow tee332, and a third compression spring333. The third plate331is a disk-shaped plate structure. The third plate331forms a pedestal between the ninth arm209of the third telescopic stanchion133and the ground. The third 90-degree elbow tee332is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the third telescopic stanchion133. The third 90-degree elbow tee332attaches the seventh arm207of the third telescopic stanchion133to the third beam143and the second beam142. The third compression spring333is a helical spring. The third compression spring333is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The third compression spring333absorbs shocks within the third telescopic stanchion133that occur when the framework101installs in the negative space106.

The fourth telescopic stanchion134is a vertically oriented stanchion that carries a portion of the load path of the invention100. The fourth telescopic stanchion134is a telescopic structure.

The fourth telescopic stanchion134comprises a tenth arm210, an eleventh arm211, and a seventh detent237. The seventh detent237is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eleventh arm211to the tenth arm210. The tenth arm210is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The eleventh arm211is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The eleventh arm211is geometrically similar to the tenth arm210. The span of the outer dimension of the eleventh arm211is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the tenth arm210such that the eleventh arm211inserts into the tenth arm210in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the fourth telescopic stanchion134allows the length of the fourth telescopic stanchion134to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the eleventh arm211within the tenth arm210. The position of the eleventh arm211relative to the tenth arm210is held in position using the seventh detent237. The seventh detent237is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The fourth telescopic stanchion134further comprises a twelfth arm212, and an eighth detent238. The eighth detent238is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eleventh arm211to the twelfth arm212. The eleventh arm211is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twelfth arm212is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twelfth arm212is geometrically similar to the eleventh arm211. The span of the outer dimension of the eleventh arm211is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twelfth arm212such that the twelfth arm212inserts into the eleventh arm211in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the fourth telescopic stanchion134allows the length of the fourth telescopic stanchion134to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twelfth arm212within the eleventh arm211. The position of the eleventh arm211relative to the twelfth arm212is held in position using the eighth detent238. The eighth detent238is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The fourth telescopic stanchion134further comprises a fourth plate341, a fourth 90-degree elbow tee342, and a fourth compression spring343. The fourth plate341is a disk-shaped plate structure. The fourth plate341forms a pedestal between the twelfth arm212of the fourth telescopic stanchion134and the ground. The fourth 90-degree elbow tee342is an elbow tee that forms the superior structure of the fourth telescopic stanchion134. The fourth 90-degree elbow tee342attaches the tenth arm210of the fourth telescopic stanchion134to the fourth beam144and the third beam143. The fourth compression spring343is a helical spring. The fourth compression spring343is a coil spring that forms a compression spring. The fourth compression spring343absorbs shocks within the fourth telescopic stanchion134that occur when the framework101installs in the negative space106.

The first arm201is further defined with a first end401and a second end402. The second arm202is further defined with a third end403and a fourth end404. The third arm203is further defined with a fifth end405and a sixth end406. The fourth arm204is further defined with a seventh end407and an eighth end408. The fifth arm205is further defined with a ninth end409and a tenth end410. The sixth arm206is further defined with an eleventh end411and a twelfth end412.

The seventh arm207is further defined with a thirteenth end413and a fourteenth end414. The eighth arm208is further defined with a fifteenth end415and a sixteenth end416. The ninth arm209is further defined with a seventeenth end417and an eighteenth end418. The tenth arm210is further defined with a nineteenth end419and a twentieth end420. The eleventh arm211is further defined with a twenty-first end421and a twenty-second end422. The twelfth arm212is further defined with a twenty-third end423and a twenty-fourth end424.

The first 90-degree elbow tee312is further defined with a fifty-seventh end457, a fifty-eighth end458, and a fifty-ninth end459. The second 90-degree elbow tee322is further defined with a sixtieth end460, a sixty-first end461, and a sixty-second end462. The third 90-degree elbow tee332is further defined with a sixty-third end463, a sixty-fourth end464, and a sixty-fifth end465. The fourth 90-degree elbow tee342is further defined with a sixty-sixth end466, a sixty-seventh end467, and a sixty-eighth end468.

Each of the plurality of beams112is a jib used to suspend the tarpaulin102. Each of the plurality of beams112is a horizontally oriented structure. Each of the plurality of beams112is a telescopic structure. The span of the length of each of the plurality of beams112is adjustable in a direction selected from the group consisting of: a) the primary sense of direction172; b), the lateral direction173; and c) a horizontal direction formed in a direction that is perpendicular to neither the primary sense of direction172nor the lateral direction173. The plurality of beams112forms the superior structure of the invention100. The plurality of beams112comprises a first beam141, a second beam142, a third beam143, and a fourth beam144.

A portion of the tarpaulin102hangs from the first beam141. The first beam141is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The first beam141is a telescopic structure. The first beam141comprises a first telescopic jib161and a second telescopic jib162. The first telescopic jib161is a telescopic structure. The first telescopic jib161attaches the first beam141to the first telescopic stanchion131. The second telescopic jib162is a telescopic structure. The second telescopic jib162attaches the first beam141to the second telescopic stanchion132.

The first telescopic jib161is a telescopic structure that comprises a thirteenth arm213, a fourteenth arm214, and a ninth detent239. The ninth detent239is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fourteenth arm214to the thirteenth arm213. The thirteenth arm213is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The fourteenth arm214is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The fourteenth arm214is geometrically similar to the thirteenth arm213. The span of the outer dimension of the fourteenth arm214is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the thirteenth arm213such that the fourteenth arm214inserts into the thirteenth arm213in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the first telescopic jib161allows the length of the first telescopic jib161to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the fourteenth arm214within the thirteenth arm213. The position of the fourteenth arm214relative to the thirteenth arm213is held in position using the ninth detent239. The ninth detent239is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The second telescopic jib162is a telescopic structure that comprises a fifteenth arm215, a sixteenth arm216, and a tenth detent240. The tenth detent240is a mechanical device that locks and secures the sixteenth arm216to the fifteenth arm215. The fifteenth arm215is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The sixteenth arm216is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The sixteenth arm216is geometrically similar to the fifteenth arm215. The span of the outer dimension of the sixteenth arm216is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the fifteenth arm215such that the sixteenth arm216inserts into the fifteenth arm215in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the second telescopic jib162allows the length of the second telescopic jib162to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the sixteenth arm216within the fifteenth arm215. The position of the sixteenth arm216relative to the fifteenth arm215is held in position using the tenth detent240. The tenth detent240is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

A portion of the tarpaulin102hangs from the second beam142. The second beam142is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The second beam142is a telescopic structure. The second beam142comprises a third telescopic jib163and a fourth telescopic jib164. The third telescopic jib163is a telescopic structure. The third telescopic jib163attaches the second beam142to the second telescopic stanchion132. The fourth telescopic jib164is a telescopic structure. The fourth telescopic jib164attaches the second beam142to the third telescopic stanchion133.

The third telescopic jib163is a telescopic structure that comprises a seventeenth arm217, an eighteenth arm218, and an eleventh detent241. The eleventh detent241is a mechanical device that locks and secures the eighteenth arm218to the seventeenth arm217. The seventeenth arm217is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The eighteenth arm218is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The eighteenth arm218is geometrically similar to the seventeenth arm217. The span of the outer dimension of the eighteenth arm218is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the seventeenth arm217such that the eighteenth arm218inserts into the seventeenth arm217in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the third telescopic jib163allows the length of the third telescopic jib163to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the eighteenth arm218within the seventeenth arm217. The position of the eighteenth arm218relative to the seventeenth arm217is held in position using the eleventh detent241. The eleventh detent241is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The fourth telescopic jib164is a telescopic structure that comprises a nineteenth arm219, a twentieth arm220, and a twelfth detent242. The twelfth detent242is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twentieth arm220to the nineteenth arm219. The nineteenth arm219is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twentieth arm220is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twentieth arm220is geometrically similar to the nineteenth arm219. The span of the outer dimension of the twentieth arm220is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the nineteenth arm219such that the twentieth arm220inserts into the nineteenth arm219in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the fourth telescopic jib164allows the length of the fourth telescopic jib164to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twentieth arm220within the nineteenth arm219. The position of the twentieth arm220relative to the nineteenth arm219is held in position using the twelfth detent242. The twelfth detent242is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

A portion of the tarpaulin102hangs from the third beam143. The third beam143is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The third beam143is a telescopic structure. The third beam143comprises a fifth telescopic jib165and a sixth telescopic jib166. The fifth telescopic jib165is a telescopic structure. The fifth telescopic jib165attaches the third beam143to the third telescopic stanchion133. The sixth telescopic jib166is a telescopic structure. The sixth telescopic jib166attaches the third beam143to the fourth telescopic stanchion134.

The fifth telescopic jib165is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-first arm221, a twenty-second arm222, and a thirteenth detent243. The thirteenth detent243is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-second arm222to the twenty-first arm221. The twenty-first arm221is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-second arm222is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-second arm222is geometrically similar to the twenty-first arm221. The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-second arm222is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-first arm221such that the twenty-second arm222inserts into the twenty-first arm221in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the fifth telescopic jib165allows the length of the fifth telescopic jib165to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-second arm222within the twenty-first arm221. The position of the twenty-second arm222relative to the twenty-first arm221is held in position using the thirteenth detent243. The thirteenth detent243is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The sixth telescopic jib166is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-third arm223, a twenty-fourth arm224, and a fourteenth detent244. The fourteenth detent244is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-fourth arm224to the twenty-third arm223. The twenty-third arm223is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-fourth arm224is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-fourth arm224is geometrically similar to the twenty-third arm223. The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-fourth arm224is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-third arm223such that the twenty-fourth arm224inserts into the twenty-third arm223in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the sixth telescopic jib166allows the length of the sixth telescopic jib166to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-fourth arm224within the twenty-third arm223. The position of the twenty-fourth arm224relative to the twenty-third arm223is held in position using the fourteenth detent244. The fourteenth detent244is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

A portion of the tarpaulin102hangs from the fourth beam144. The fourth beam144is a horizontally oriented load bearing structure. The fourth beam144is a telescopic structure. The fourth beam144comprises a seventh telescopic jib167and an eighth telescopic jib168. The seventh telescopic jib167is a telescopic structure. The seventh telescopic jib167attaches the fourth beam144to the fourth telescopic stanchion134. The eighth telescopic jib168is a telescopic structure. The eighth telescopic jib168attaches the fourth beam144to the first telescopic stanchion131.

The seventh telescopic jib167is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-fifth arm225, a twenty-sixth arm226, and a fifteenth detent245. The fifteenth detent245is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-sixth arm226to the twenty-fifth arm225. The twenty-fifth arm225is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-sixth arm226is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-sixth arm226is geometrically similar to the twenty-fifth arm225. The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-sixth arm226is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-fifth arm225such that the twenty-sixth arm226inserts into the twenty-fifth arm225in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the seventh telescopic jib167allows the length of the seventh telescopic jib167to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-sixth arm226within the twenty-fifth arm225. The position of the twenty-sixth arm226relative to the twenty-fifth arm225is held in position using the fifteenth detent245. The fifteenth detent245is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The eighth telescopic jib168is a telescopic structure that comprises a twenty-seventh arm227, a twenty-eighth arm228, and a sixteenth detent246. The sixteenth detent246is a mechanical device that locks and secures the twenty-eighth arm228to the twenty-seventh arm227. The twenty-seventh arm227is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension. The twenty-eighth arm228is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension. The twenty-eighth arm228is geometrically similar to the twenty-seventh arm227. The span of the outer dimension of the twenty-eighth arm228is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the twenty-seventh arm227such that the twenty-eighth arm228inserts into the twenty-seventh arm227in a telescopic fashion.

This telescopic arrangement of the eighth telescopic jib168allows the length of the eighth telescopic jib168to adjust by adjusting the relative position of the twenty-eighth arm228within the twenty-seventh arm227. The position of the twenty-eighth arm228relative to the twenty-seventh arm227is held in position using the sixteenth detent246. The sixteenth detent246is selected from the group consisting of a cotter pin, a G snap collar, a cam lock collar, a threaded clutch, a split collar lock, and a spring-loaded ball lock.

The thirteenth arm213is further defined with a twenty-fifth end425and a twenty-sixth end426. The fourteenth arm214is further defined with a twenty-seventh end427and a twenty-eighth end428. The fifteenth arm215is further defined with a twenty-ninth end429and a thirtieth end430. The sixteenth arm216is further defined with a thirty-first end431and a thirty-second end432. The seventeenth arm217is further defined with a thirty-third end433and a thirty-fourth end434. The eighteenth arm218is further defined with a thirty-fifth end435and a thirty-sixth end436.

The nineteenth arm219is further defined with a thirty-seventh end437and a thirty-eighth end438. The twentieth arm220is further defined with a thirty-ninth end439and a fortieth end440. The twenty-first arm221is further defined with a forty-first end441and a forty-second end442. The twenty-second arm222is further defined with a forty-third end443and a forty-fourth end444. The twenty-third arm223is further defined with a forty-fifth end445and a forty-sixth end446. The twenty-fourth arm224is further defined with a forty-seventh end447and a forty-eighth end448.

The twenty-fifth arm225is further defined with a forty-ninth end449and a fiftieth end450. The twenty-sixth arm226is further defined with a fifty-first end451and a fifty-second end452. The twenty-seventh arm227is further defined with a fifty-third end453and a fifty-fourth end454. The twenty-eighth arm228is further defined with a fifty-fifth end455and a fifty-sixth end456.

Each of the plurality of beam links113attaches an initial telescopic jib of the selected beam to a subsequent telescopic jib of the selected beam. The attachment of the initial and subsequent telescopic jibs forms the selected beam. Each of the plurality of beam links113is a hollow prism-shaped structure. Each of the plurality of beam links113is geometrically similar to the initial telescopic jib and the subsequent telescopic jib such that the initial and subsequent telescopic jibs will insert into a beam link selected from the plurality of beam links113. The plurality of beam links113comprises a first beam link151, a second beam link152, a third beam link153, and a fourth beam link154.

The first beam link151is a mechanical structure that attaches the first telescopic jib161to the second telescopic jib162. The second beam link152is a mechanical structure that attaches the third telescopic jib163to the fourth telescopic jib164. The third beam link153is a mechanical structure that attaches the fifth telescopic jib165to the sixth telescopic jib166. The fourth beam link154is a mechanical structure that attaches the seventh telescopic jib167to the eighth telescopic jib168.

The first beam link151is further defined with a sixty-ninth end469and a seventieth end470. The second beam link152is further defined with a seventy-first end471and a seventy-second end472. The third beam link153is further defined with a seventy-third end473and a seventy-fourth end474. The fourth beam link154is further defined with a seventy-fifth end475and a seventy-sixth end476.

The following four paragraphs describe the assembly of the plurality of telescopic stanchions111.

The first end401of the first arm201inserts into the fifty-seventh end457of the first 90-degree elbow tee312. The third end403of the second arm202inserts into the second end402of the first arm201. The fifth end405of the third arm203inserts into the fourth end404of the second arm202. The first plate311of the first telescopic stanchion131attaches to the sixth end406of the third arm203. The first compression spring313of the first telescopic stanchion131inserts into the second arm202.

The seventh end407of the fourth arm204inserts into the sixtieth end460of the second 90-degree elbow tee322. The ninth end409of the fifth arm205inserts into the eighth end408of the fourth arm204. The eleventh end411of the sixth arm206inserts into the tenth end410of the fifth arm205. The second plate321of the second telescopic stanchion132attaches to the twelfth end412of the sixth arm206. The second compression spring323of the second telescopic stanchion132inserts into the fifth arm205.

The thirteenth end413of the seventh arm207inserts into the sixty-third end463of the third 90-degree elbow tee332. The fifteenth end415of the eighth arm208inserts into the fourteenth end414of the seventh arm207. The seventeenth end417of the ninth arm209inserts into the sixteenth end416of the eighth arm208. The third plate331of the third telescopic stanchion133attaches to the eighteenth end418of the ninth arm209. The third compression spring333of the third telescopic stanchion133inserts into the eighth arm208.

The nineteenth end419of the tenth arm210inserts into the sixty-sixth end466of the fourth 90-degree elbow tee342. The twenty-first end421of the eleventh arm211inserts into the twentieth end420of the tenth arm210. The twenty-third end423of the twelfth arm212inserts into the twenty-second end422of the eleventh arm211. The fourth plate341of the fourth telescopic stanchion134attaches to the twenty-fourth end424of the twelfth arm212. The fourth compression spring343of the fourth telescopic stanchion134inserts into the eleventh arm211.

The following four paragraphs describe the assembly of the plurality of beams112.

The twenty-fifth end425of the thirteenth arm213inserts into the fifty-ninth end459of the first 90-degree elbow tee312. The twenty-seventh end427of the fourteenth arm214inserts into the twenty-sixth end426of the thirteenth arm213. The twenty-eighth end428of the fourteenth arm214inserts into the sixty-ninth end469of the first beam link151. The twenty-ninth end429of the fifteenth arm215inserts into the sixty-first end461of the second 90-degree elbow tee322. The thirty-first end431of the sixteenth arm216inserts into the thirtieth end430of the fifteenth arm215. The thirty-second end432of the sixteenth arm216inserts into the seventieth end470of the first beam link151.

The thirty-third end433of the seventeenth arm217inserts into the sixty-second end462of the second 90-degree elbow tee322. The thirty-fifth end435of the eighteenth arm218inserts into the thirty-fourth end434of the seventeenth arm217. The thirty-sixth end436of the eighteenth arm218inserts into the seventy-first end471of the second beam link152. The thirty-seventh end437of the nineteenth arm219inserts into the sixty-fourth end464of the third 90-degree elbow tee332. The thirty-ninth end439of the twentieth arm220inserts into the thirty-eighth end438of the nineteenth arm219. The fortieth end440of the twentieth arm220inserts into the seventy-second end472of the second beam link152.

The forty-first end441of the twenty-first arm221inserts into the sixty-fifth end465of the third 90-degree elbow tee332. The forty-third end443of the twenty-second arm222inserts into the forty-second end442of the twenty-first arm221. The forty-fourth end444of the twenty-second arm222inserts into the seventy-third end473of the third beam link153. The forty-fifth end445of the twenty-third arm223inserts into the sixty-seventh end467of the fourth 90-degree elbow tee342. The forty-seventh end447of the twenty-fourth arm224inserts into the forty-sixth end446of the twenty-third arm223. The forty-eighth end448of the twenty-fourth arm224inserts into the seventy-fourth end474of the third beam link153.

The forty-ninth end449of the twenty-fifth arm225inserts into the sixty-eighth end468of the fourth 90-degree elbow tee342. The fifty-first end451of the twenty-sixth arm226inserts into the fiftieth end450of the twenty-fifth arm225. The fifty-second end452of the twenty-sixth arm226inserts into the seventy-fifth end475of the fourth beam link154. The fifty-third end453of the twenty-seventh arm227inserts into the fifty-eighth end458of the first 90-degree elbow tee312. The fifty-fifth end455of the twenty-eighth arm228inserts into the fifty-fourth end454of the twenty-seventh arm227. The fifty-sixth end456of the twenty-eighth arm228inserts into the seventy-sixth end476of the fourth beam link154.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

90 Degree Elbow Tee: As used in this disclosure, a 90 degree elbow is a three aperture fitting that attaches a first pipe, a second pipe, and a third pipe such that: 1) the center axis of the first pipe is perpendicular to the center axis of the second pipe; 2) the center axis of the second pipe is perpendicular to the center axis of the third pipe; and, 3) the center axis of the third pipe is perpendicular to the center axis of the first pipe.

Beam: As used in this disclosure, a beam is a horizontally oriented shaft that: 1) is suspended above a supporting surface; and, 2) bears a load. See jib.

Composite Prism: As used in this disclosure, a composite prism refers to a structure that is formed from a plurality of structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure. The plurality of selected structures may or may not be truncated. The plurality of prism structures are joined together such that the center axes of each of the plurality of structures are aligned. The congruent ends of any two structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure need not be geometrically similar.

Compression Spring: As used in this disclosure, a compression spring is a wire coil that resists forces attempting to compress the wire coil in the direction of the center axis of the wire coil. The compression spring will return to its original position when the compressive force is removed.

Detent: As used in this disclosure, a detent is a device for positioning and holding a first object relative to a second object such that the position of the first object relative to the second object is adjustable.

Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a fastener is a device that is used to removably attach a first object to a second object.

Ferrule: As used in this disclosure, a ferrule is a prism-shaped device that inserts into the end of a prism-shaped structure such that the center axis of the prism-shaped device is aligned with the center axis of the prism-shaped structure to form a composite prism structure. The outer diameter of the prism-shaped device is lesser than the outer diameter of the prism-shaped structure. Objects attached to the prism-shaped device are thereby attached to the prism-shaped structure.

Force of Gravity: As used in this disclosure, the force of gravity refers to a vector that indicates the direction of the pull of gravity on an object at or near the surface of the earth.

Framework: As used in this disclosure, a framework refers to the substructure of an object that carries the load path of the object.

Ground: As used in this disclosure, the ground is a solid supporting surface formed by the Earth. The term level ground means that the supporting surface formed by the ground is roughly perpendicular to the force of gravity.

Helical Spring: As used in this disclosure, a helical spring is a compression spring shaped in the form of a cylindrical helix.

Hook: As used in this disclosure, a hook is an object that is curved or bent at an angle such that items can be hung on or caught by the object.

Hook and Loop Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a hook and loop fastener is a fastener that comprises a hook surface and a loop surface. The hook surface comprises a plurality of minute hooks. The loop surface comprises a surface of uncut pile that acts like a plurality of loops. When the hook surface is applied to the loop surface, the plurality of minute hooks fastens to the plurality of loops securely fastening the hook surface to the loop surface. A note on usage: when fastening two objects the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the first object and the matching loop surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the second object without significant regard to which object of the two objects is the first object and which of the two objects is the second object. When the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener or the loop surface of a hook and loop fastener is attached to an object this will simply be referred to as the “hook/loop surface” with the understanding that when the two objects are fastened together one of the two objects will have a hook surface and the remaining object will have the loop surface.

Inner Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term inner dimension describes the span from a first inside or interior surface of a container to a second inside or interior surface of a container. The term is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to the inner diameter of a pipe.

Jib: As used in this disclosure, a jib is a beam structure that is used to suspend a load.

Lateral: As used in this disclosure, the term lateral refers to the movement of an object that is perpendicular to the primary sense of direction of an object and parallel to the horizontal plane (or perpendicular to the vertical plane). Lateral movement is always perpendicular to the anterior-posterior axis. Lateral movement is often called sideways movement.

Load: As used in this disclosure, the term load refers to an object upon which a force is acting or which is otherwise absorbing energy in some fashion. Examples of a load in this sense include, but are not limited to, a mass that is being moved a distance or an electrical circuit element that draws energy. The term load is also commonly used to refer to the forces that are applied to a stationary structure.

Load Path: As used in this disclosure, a load path refers to a chain of one or more structures that transfers a load generated by a raised structure or object to a foundation, supporting surface, or the earth.

Opaque: As used in this disclosure, opaque refers to an object or material that prevents the passage of radiation through the object or material.

Openwork: As used in this disclosure, the term open work is used to describe a structure, often a surface, which is formed with openings that allow for visibility and fluid flow through the structure. Wrought work and meshes are forms of openwork.

Outer Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term outer dimension describes the span from a first exterior or outer surface of a tube or container to a second exterior or outer surface of a tube or container. The term is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to the outer diameter of a pipe.

Pedestal: As used in this disclosure, a pedestal is an intermediary load bearing structure that that transfers a load path between a supporting surface and an object, structure, or load.

Perimetrical Boundary: As used in this disclosure, a perimetrical boundary is a hypothetical rectangular block that contains an object. Specifically, the rectangular block selected to be the perimetrical block is the rectangular block with the minimum volume that fully contains the object.

Pickup Truck: As used in this disclosure, a pickup truck is a vehicle having an enclosed cab and an open body comprising low sides and a tailgate that is powered by an internal combustion engine. A pickup truck is further defined with a bed, a tailgate, a left sidewall, a right sidewall, and an end wall.

Pipe: As used in this disclosure, the term pipe is used to describe a rigid hollow prism. While pipes that are suitable for use in this disclosure are often used to transport or conveys fluids or gases, the purpose of the pipes in this disclosure is structural. In this disclosure, the terms inner dimension of a pipe and outer dimension are used as they would be used by those skilled in the plumbing arts would use inner diameter and outer diameter.

Primary Sense of Direction: As used in this disclosure, the primary sense of direction of an object refers to a vector that: 1) passes through the center of the object; and, 2) is parallel to the direction of travel when the anterior surface(s) of the object are leading the object into the direction of travel. This definition intends to align with what people would normally call the forward direction of an object.

Shaft: As used in this disclosure, a shaft is a long, narrow and rigid prism structure used as: 1) a structural element of a larger object; or 2) as a grip or lever for a handle. Shafts often have a cylindrical shape.

Sheeting: As used in this disclosure, a sheeting is a material, such as a paper, textile, a plastic, or a metal foil, in the form of a thin flexible layer or layers.

Snap: As used in this disclosure, a snap is a fastener that comprises a first component and a second component. The snap is engaged by pressing the first component into or against the second component.

Spring: As used in this disclosure, a spring is a device that is used to store mechanical energy. This mechanical energy will often be stored by: 1) deforming an elastomeric material that is used to make the device; 2) the application of a torque to a semi-rigid structure; or 3) a combination of the previous two items.

Stanchion: As used in this disclosure, a stanchion refers to a vertical pole, post, or support.

Superior: As used in this disclosure, the term superior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the opposite direction of the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally.

Supporting Surface: As used in this disclosure, a supporting surface is a horizontal surface upon which an object is placed and to which the load path of the object is transferred. This disclosure assumes that an object placed on the supporting surface is in an orientation that is appropriate for the normal or anticipated use of the object.

Suspend: As used in this disclosure, to suspend an object means to support an object such that the inferior end of the object does not form a significant portion of the load path of the object.

Tarpaulin: As used in this disclosure, a tarpaulin is a protective covering made of a sheeting. The sheeting can be a textile material made from made from fibers or yarns suitable for textile production methods including, but not limited to, weaving, knitting or felting. The sheeting can also be made of material in the form of a continuous film including, but not limited to, plastic films.

Telescopic: As used in this disclosure, telescopic is an adjective that describes an object made of sections that fit or slide into each other such that the object can be made longer or shorter by adjusting the relative positions of the sections.

Textile: As used in this disclosure, a textile is a material that is woven, knitted, braided or felted. Synonyms in common usage for this definition include fabric and cloth.

Tow: As used in this disclosure, the term tow is used as a verb that refers to moving an object by pulling on the object with the assistance of an apparatus or device.

Trailer: As used in this disclosure, a trailer is an unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed by a powered vehicle such as a tractor.

Vehicle: As used in this disclosure, a vehicle is a device used for transporting passengers, goods, or equipment. The term motorized vehicle refers to a vehicle can move under power provided by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.