JPH0583270B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an improvement of a play equipment suitable for installation in children's playgrounds, field athletic facilities, etc.

[Conventional technology]

Most conventional play equipment installed outdoors is made of logs, metal pipes, or a combination of wood and metal, and is hard and is not exposed to the wind and rain. It was easily corroded. The only flexible play equipment that could be seen was one made from waste tires.

[Problem to be solved]

Conventional play equipment assembled from hard materials such as wood and metal are susceptible to corrosion, so from a safety standpoint, not only do they need to be repaired within a relatively short period of time, but they also require frequent maintenance. This required a lot of time and effort for the administrator. Furthermore, most of the conventional play equipment is fixed both in terms of structure and method of play, and lacks the degree of freedom (including structural flexibility) that allows children to utilize their ingenuity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a highly durable play equipment that is structurally flexible, has a large degree of freedom in how to play, requires less maintenance and management effort, and is highly durable.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, this invention has a predetermined thickness such as foam rubber covered with a skin material or molded rubber with flexible legs, and has a width and length sufficient for a person to ride and play. It consists of an elastic member that is elastic and has no holes, and a frame member that is attached entirely or partially to the back surface of the elastic member and holds the elastic member in a desired shape in a undulating manner.

[Effect]

Children can safely jump and run around on elastic members of various shapes that are waved in the lengthwise or widthwise direction, and they may move unstably if they are not fixed to the ground. Moreover, it is possible to move.

〔Example〕

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

The frame member 1 shown in FIG.
It has two H-steels 11, to which steel plates 12 are attached. An elastic member 2 made of an elastic material and having a width, length, and strength sufficient for a person to ride on is attached to the steel plate 12 (see FIG. 2).
The elastic member 2 shown in FIG. 2 is made by covering a foam rubber 20 with a skin material 21. The elastic member 2 shown in FIG.

The play equipment having the shape shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 may have a frame member fixed to the ground at its ground contact point. Moreover, the frame member 1 may be formed not only from steel but also from concrete. If it is made of concrete,
It becomes possible to easily form various wave ridges in both the longitudinal direction and the width direction. Furthermore, the shape of the frame member 1 can be as shown in FIG. 3 or in various other shapes. When the frame member 1 as shown in FIG. 3 is used, it is stable even when a person is on it, so it can be moved to various locations without being fixed.

As the elastic member 2, the surface of the foam rubber 20 is coated with the skin material 21, but the skin material 21 may be colored rubber or a material obtained by spraying a urethane film on the surface of the foam rubber 20. The elastic member 2 shown in FIG.
It can flex when a person stands on it.

〔effect〕

As explained above, the present invention is made of foam rubber covered with a skin material or molded rubber with flexible legs, which has a predetermined thickness, width and length sufficient for a person to ride on, and has elasticity. a non-porous elastic member having
It consists of a frame member that is attached to the whole or part of the back side of this elastic member and holds the elastic member in a undulating manner in a desired shape, so that children can run or jump on the elastic member (in this case, it is used as a trampoline). (The frame member is attached to the back edge of the elastic member), the degree of freedom in how to play is increased by climbing up and down the elastic member, taking advantage of the undulating shape, the bending of the elastic member itself, and the repulsive properties, and the flexibility of the elastic member. Compared to wood or metal, it has less deterioration and is easier to maintain.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the frame member of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the completed play equipment, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the frame member.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a modification of the elastic member. 1... Frame member, 2... Elastic member.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A foam rubber 20 covered with a skin material 21, a molded rubber 23 with flexible legs 22, etc., having a predetermined thickness and a width and length sufficient for a person to ride and play on; A play equipment consisting of an elastic member 2 that is elastic and has no holes, and a frame member 1 that is attached entirely or partially to the back surface of the elastic member 2 and holds the elastic member 2 in a desired shape in a undulating manner.