This technology is a safety tent featuring a flexible, zippered door. It includes a sensor unit inside the tent body to detect fire and gas. Upon detection, a motor in the drive unit pulls a cord to slide the zipper handle down, automatically opening the door.
While fire and carbon monoxide poisoning accidents frequently occur during winter camping due to heating or cooking inside tents, existing smart tent management systems only notify users via their mobile devices. These systems lack actual escape assistance, which is critical because exposure to toxic gases can cause dizziness, respiratory distress, or seizures, making it difficult for users to evacuate on their own.
This technology uses a first motor to wind a cord connected to the zipper handle around a pulley, while a second motor pulls a cord attached to the end of the zipper in the opposite direction. This keeps the zipper taut, ensuring the fabric door opens smoothly without snagging. The system includes a fire blanket stored above the door, a fire extinguisher with a light on the tent ceiling, and an exhaust fan on the body, all of which activate alongside the alarm. A control unit also sends wireless alerts to mobile devices. Suitable for winter camping tents, glamping sites, and emergency shelters, this system ensures that even users incapacitated by carbon monoxide can receive fresh air and escape through the opened entrance.
This invention was developed with support from the Ministry of Education's LINC 3.0 project.
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