EP4385596A1 - Rohrschieber mit teleskopboden - Google Patents

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EP4385596A1
EP4385596A1 EP23216046.5A EP23216046A EP4385596A1 EP 4385596 A1 EP4385596 A1 EP 4385596A1 EP 23216046 A EP23216046 A EP 23216046A EP 4385596 A1 EP4385596 A1 EP 4385596A1
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Frederick M. Rieber
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Yardistry Us LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G21/00—Chutes; Helter-skelters
    • A63G21/02—Chutes; Helter-skelters without rails
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G21/00—Chutes; Helter-skelters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G21/00—Chutes; Helter-skelters
    • A63G21/10—Chutes; Helter-skelters with spiral tracks

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to the field of tube slides and, more particularly, to tube slides having a height adjustable base.
  • Tube slides provide additional benefits such as protecting from environmental elements and often times include a more thrilling slide experience for the user. Tube slides also provide additional safety features by preventing the user from inadvertently exiting the slide prematurely. Some tube slides are made from a plurality of segments that arrive to their final destination in pieces and must be put together in order to use the slide. However, if the segments are improperly assembled, issues will arise with the slide that may potentially cause injury or death to a user.
  • Embodiments of the invention can include one or more or any combination of the above features and configurations.
  • a tube slide extends upwardly from a support surface to an upper elevation above the support surface.
  • the tube slide includes an entrance positioned proximate the upper elevation, the entrance defining a partially enclosed space having a downwardly sloping support and a covering above the sloping support.
  • the entrance further includes a first radially extending outer flange.
  • the tube slide has an exit positioned proximate the support surface, the exit defining a partially enclosed space having a sloping seat and a truncated covering above the sloping seat, the exit having a second radially extending flange.
  • the tube slide also has one or more curved sections, each curved section extending between the entrance and the exit, each curved section having a seating surface and a covering above the seating surface.
  • Each curved section having a third radially extending outer flange at a first end and a fourth radially extending outer flange at a second end.
  • the slide is assembled by the flanges of the entrance, exit, and one or more curved sections being coupled to each other in a predetermined configuration, wherein a telescoping base is coupled to the exit to support the tube slide on the support surface.
  • a method of assembling a slide that extends upwardly from a support surface to an upper elevation above the support surface includes providing an entrance, an exit, one or more curved sections, a telescoping base, and instructions for assembling the entrance, the exit, and the one or more curved sections into a predetermined configuration in which the sections are aligned flange-to-flange.
  • the entrance defines a partially enclosed space having a downwardly sloping support and a covering above the sloping support.
  • the entrance further includes a first radially extending outer flange.
  • the exit defines a partially enclosed space having a sloping seat and a truncated covering above the sloping seat, the exit having a second radially extending outer flange.
  • Each curved section has a seating surface and a covering above the seating surface.
  • Each curved section also has a third radially extending outer flange at a first end and a fourth radially extending outer flange at a second end.
  • the telescoping base is configured for supporting the slide on the support surface. Pursuant to the provided instructions, the method further includes positioning the sections in the aligned flange-to-flange configuration and coupling the sections in the predetermined configuration and further coupling the telescoping base to the exit.
  • a kit of parts for a tube slide having a first configuration and a second configuration.
  • the kit includes a plurality of slide sections, each slide section having a first end and a second end, the slide sections configured for connecting to one another with the first end of a first slide section adjacent a second end of a second slide section.
  • Each slide section having a rounded outer circumference and a flange extending radially from the outer circumference.
  • a first flange is positioned at a first end of a first slide section for aligning with a second flange positioned at a second end of a second slide section.
  • the kit also includes a plurality of clamp rings, where each clamp ring has a plurality of ribs for securing the first flange to the second flange. Each clamp ring also has a first segment and a second segment secured together with a fastener.
  • the kit includes a telescoping base configured for supporting an end of the tube slide on a support surface in at least one of the first configuration and the second configuration.
  • the telescoping base has a first portion telescopically received within a second portion, the telescoping base having one or more apertures for receiving a fastener at one or more predetermined positions that correspond to the first configuration and the second configuration.
  • the kit further includes instructions for connecting the slide sections to each other and to the telescoping base in at least one of the first configuration and the second configuration.
  • Coupled refers to both direct coupling, fixing, or attaching, as well as indirect coupling, fixing, or attaching through one or more intermediate components or features, unless otherwise specified herein.
  • FIGS. 1-5 illustrate views of exemplary embodiments of a tube slide, or simply a slide, 100 having a plurality of slide sections 110 that include an upper slide section or entrance 10, one or more curved or elbow slide sections 20, and a lower slide section or exit 30.
  • the one or more curved slide sections 20 may be coupled to one another, to the entrance 10, or to the exit 30.
  • the tube slide 100 includes one or more half portions.
  • the elbow slide sections 20 may be considered half portions.
  • the tube slide 100 extends upwardly from a first elevation adjacent a support surface to a second elevation above the first elevation at a predetermined distance from the support surface.
  • the entrance 10 is generally coupled to a landing or other support surface or frame for allowing a user to access and use the tube slide 100.
  • the entrance 10 has a first end 10a and a second end 10b
  • each curved section has a first end 20a and a second end 20b
  • the exit 30 has a first end 30a and a second end 30b.
  • the slide sections 110 are coupled together in an abutting end-to-end configuration in which two sections are positioned end-to-end.
  • the tube slide 100 once assembled has the following configuration: the first end of the entrance 10a is coupled to the support structure, the second end of the entrance 10b is coupled to the first end of a first curved section 20a, the second end of the first curved section 20b is coupled to the first end of a second curved or elbow section 20a, the second end of the second curved or elbow section 20a is coupled to the first end of third curved section 20a, the second end of the third curved section 20b is coupled to the first end of a fourth curved elbow section 20a, and the second end of the fourth curved elbow section 20b is coupled to the first end of the exit 30a.
  • any suitable sequence or configuration of the various slide parts may be used.
  • any number of curved sections may be used to increase or decrease the height of the slide.
  • any curved section may be replaced by a straight, elongated section (not shown).
  • the slide sections 110 each include a slide bed, seat, or other supporting structure for accommodating and supporting the body of a user.
  • the slide support seat slopes downwardly.
  • the tube slide is an enclosed slide having a top, roof, or covering that creates an enclosure with the slide bed thereby encompassing a user in the slide.
  • the tube slide is a partial tube without a top or roof.
  • the enclosed tube slide has a rounded or curved inner and outer circumference to prevent any injuries from sharp or straight ends or sides and to assist a user in sliding down the slide smoothly.
  • the slide sections 110 each include at least one outwardly, radially extending flange 50 at a least one end of the section.
  • the curved sections 20 include an outwardly extending flange at the first end 20a and at the second end 20b.
  • the flanges 50 generally include a rounded circumference without any notching, indentations, or protrusions.
  • the flanges 50 include one or more flat edges for providing additional space and limiting the rotation of a clamp ring 60 when it is installed, as discussed further below. When coupled together, the flanges 50 of the slide sections 110 align such that they have the same circumference and one flange does not protrude farther than its neighboring flange.
  • each flange 50 includes a plurality of apertures 52 for securing a first flange to a second flange using any suitable fastener 54.
  • any suitable fastener may be used such as a nut and bolt, screws, rivets, adhesive, welding, friction fit, etc.
  • the apertures 52 on the first flange are aligned with the apertures on the second flange such that a single fastener can be inserted through the combined apertures.
  • the various slide sections when coupled together, cooperate with each other to form the body of the tube slide 100.
  • the entrance 10, as shown in FIG. 3 includes a frame 56 for mounting the tube slide 100 to a support structure such as a playhouse or other play system or to a landing coupled to stairs or a ladder.
  • a support structure such as a playhouse or other play system or to a landing coupled to stairs or a ladder.
  • any suitable shape may be used.
  • any suitable fastener may be used to couple the entrance or entry section 10 to a support structure.
  • the entry is tapered, having a larger opening at the first end than at the second end, making it easier for a user to enter the tube slide 100.
  • any suitable shape may be used for the entry 10.
  • each of the entrance section 10 includes a first portion 12 and a second portion 14 that, when coupled to one another, form the body of the entrance.
  • the curved sections 20 include a first portion 22 and a second portion 24 that are configured to cooperate with each other to form the body of that particular section.
  • the first 12 and second portions 14 of the entrance section 10 are vertically mirror images.
  • the first and second portions of the curved sections 20 are horizontally mirror images of each other.
  • the sections may be a singular piece and not divided into separate portions. In alternate embodiments, the portions may not be mirror images of each other.
  • the entrance section 10 is divided evenly substantially vertically and the curved sections 20 are divided evenly substantially horizontally, it will be understood that the sections may alternatively be formed of one piece or two pieces divided in any suitable manner.
  • the exit section 30 includes two portions that are not mirror images of each other. Rather, the exit 30 has a slide bed with a truncated roof or top 32 and a slide seat 34. In some embodiments, the exit may include a roof or top.
  • the first and second portions of the various sections 110 each further include an exterior rib 70 for coupling the two portions together.
  • the first and second portions of the slide sections 110 each comprise a plurality of threaded boreholes or threaded inserts 72 for receiving a suitable fastener and a plurality of apertures 74 for allowing the fastener 76 to pass through to engage the threaded boreholes, as best shown in FIG. 8 .
  • the threaded boreholes 72 make it easier to assemble the slide and requires less hardware and other parts.
  • the location of the threaded boreholes 72 and the apertures alternate along the length of the rib 70.
  • the fasteners also cuts the number of holes or openings a user may see from one side of the slide, making the slide more aesthetically pleasing.
  • the threaded boreholes are molded into the various sections 110.
  • the aperture is in a recess with respect to the rib 70 such that the head of the particular fastener does not protrude out from the rib potentially causing injury to a user or damage to the fastener or slide itself. While described as a threaded borehole or threaded insert, any suitable receiver for any suitable fastener may be used.
  • the flanges 50 of the sections may be coupled to each other using any suitable fastener 54, as described above.
  • a clamp ring 60 may then be installed to prevent rotation of the sections, removal of the fasteners 54, and to further secure the adjacent flanges to each other.
  • the clamp ring 60 includes three rounded segments defining an interior 62 for receiving the flanges 50.
  • any number of clamp ring segments may be used.
  • the interior 62 comprises one or more ribs 64 for properly positioning the clamp ring 60 on the flanges 50. For example, as seen in FIG.
  • the clamp ring ribs 64 straddle the flanges 50 creating a tight and secure connection with the flanges. Wider sections of the clamp ring interior 62 may be placed over the fastener used to secure the two flanges together, as shown in FIG. 12C . Once positioned on the flanges, the clamp rings 60 may be secured to each other using any suitable fastener such as a nut and bolt, as shown in FIG. 12D . In example embodiments, the clamp rings 60 have a first end 60a and a second end 60b.
  • Each end of the clamp ring 60a, 60b includes a recessed outer rim 66 with an aperture 68 for coupling the joints or segments of the clamp ring together with any suitable fastener such as a nut and bolt.
  • any suitable fastener such as a nut and bolt.
  • the nut is held in the recess 66 as the bolt is tightened.
  • a wrench is not required to hold the nut while the bolt is tightened.
  • FIGS. 12E-12G depict an alternate embodiment of the clamp ring of FIGS. 12A-12D .
  • Many features of the clamp ring of FIGS. 12E-12G are the same or similar to those features recited above with regard to FIGS. 12A-12D .
  • the clamp ring 60 includes one or more segments defining an interior 62 for receiving the flanges 50.
  • the aperture 68 of the first end 60a may be coupled to the second end 60b of another segment by a threaded borehole or threaded insert 90 at the second end of the clamp ring segment, rather than requiring a nut to hold the bolt 92 in the recess 66.
  • the threaded borehole 90 is integrally formed with the particular clamp ring segment.
  • the threaded borehole 90 may be formed separately from the particular clamp ring segment and coupled to the clamp ring segment at a later stage in the manufacturing process.
  • the tube slide exit 30 has a first end 30a and a second end 30b, as discussed above.
  • the second end of the exit 30b is coupled to a telescoping base 80.
  • the telescoping base 80 includes an upper slide bed portion 82 having a housing 84 for telescopically receiving a ground support portion 86.
  • the upper slide bed portion 82 may be releasably secured to the ground support portion 86.
  • the upper slide bed portion 82 is secured to the ground support portion 86 using one or more suitable fasteners.
  • the upper portion 82 includes one or more openings 82a and the ground support 86 includes one or more openings 86a for receiving a suitable fastener for coupling the portions together.
  • the ground support 86 includes one or more notches or indicators 88 for various predetermined heights for the telescoping base 80.
  • the notches 88 may be recessed to permit the portions to be coupled together without a protruding fastener.
  • the notches 88 may be used to snap the two portions of the telescopic base 80 together before a fastener is inserted, making it easier to assemble the telescopic base 80. This allows a user to align the parts in the desired position and then install a fastener without having to manually hold the two parts together while installing the fastener.
  • the height of the base 80 may be adjusted to various predetermined heights to assist with leveling the slide 100 as well as adjusting the height based on various slopes, unevenness, or other incongruities of the support surface.
  • the telescopic base 80 may also be useful in adjusting the height of the slide based on the age/size of the expected user. For example, a slide made for adults may have a higher base with respect to the support surface to better accommodate the legs of the user. Similarly, a slide built for toddlers may have a lower base with respect to the support surface, making it easier for the toddler to stand up after sliding down the slide.
  • any number of openings 82a, 86a may be used to adjust the height of the base.

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US1754375A (en) * 1927-12-12 1930-04-15 Arthur H Sturges Fire escape of sliding type
US4487411A (en) * 1980-09-02 1984-12-11 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company Playground tube slide
US20080207344A1 (en) * 2007-02-26 2008-08-28 Playstar, Inc. Tube slide
US20090143154A1 (en) * 2007-11-30 2009-06-04 Frederick Rieber Enclosed slide

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US1754375A (en) * 1927-12-12 1930-04-15 Arthur H Sturges Fire escape of sliding type
US4487411A (en) * 1980-09-02 1984-12-11 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company Playground tube slide
US20080207344A1 (en) * 2007-02-26 2008-08-28 Playstar, Inc. Tube slide
US20090143154A1 (en) * 2007-11-30 2009-06-04 Frederick Rieber Enclosed slide

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