ES1216609U - Protection device for swings (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective device for swings, of the type of which include a horizontal spar (1), fixed at its ends to a pair of lateral structures (2), horizontal spar (1) from which a series of seats are suspended (3)) or swings proper, balancing through respective chains, ropes, cables or the like, characterized in that it is constituted by at least one pair of bars (4), which are arranged in front and behind the structure (1-2) of the swing, determining lateral barriers that delimit the radius of action/displacement of the seats (4) of the swings in their swing. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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COLUMP PROTECTION DEVICE

DESCRIPTION

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a protection device for swings, and more specifically to a safety barrier that is located on the front and the rear of the swing structure, and at a sufficient distance that determines a safety area in front of to possible impacts that could cause the swing seats when they are moving angularly by rocking

The object of the invention is therefore to prevent young children approaching the swings from being hit by them, since the protector defines a safety barrier of low height, sufficient not to be uncomfortable to pass through to an adult or A child of sufficient age to be aware of the risk of impact of this type of swing, but at the same time high enough to prevent access to the danger zone for young children

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As is known, it is common that accidents occur in swings by hitting the seat that swings on the central crossbar of the swing structure through the corresponding chains or ropes on young children that roam the area of action of said swings without knowing the risk of accessing this area.

Thus, although some of these swings have seats or structures based on rubber pads or the like, which minimize damage in the event of an accidental crash, it is clear that these coverings are totally insufficient to avoid damage, depending on the inertia that has the seat, especially in young children.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The protection device for swings that is recommended solves in a fully satisfactory way the problem described above, based on a simple but effective solution

To do this, and in the event of an uncontrolled approach of a young child towards the swing in question, he will be stopped by a barrier in which the invention is protected.

More specifically, the protector is formed by a pair of arched bars that form between them a kind of safety ring located at a suitable distance to define a barrier after which any person or child that is placed is disposed outside the range of action of swings during use

Said bars are fastened by means of supports, in some cases anchored to the ground, in other cases anchored to the ground and in turn fixed to the swing structures themselves, in such a way that said rods can run between both lateral structures and form a closed ring, of low height, enough to be exceeded superiorly without problems by adults or children of a certain age who know the risks of hitting this type of swings, height that nonetheless will be sufficient to prevent the passage of young children who do not know the danger posed by this type of swing.

However, the perimeter that delimit the bars could incorporate a small interrupted space, defining an entrance, preferably lateral, of access to the swing action area

Both the supports and the bars will be of an appropriate, resistant material, without sharp edges so as not to cause damage in case of colliding with them, incorporating fixing means that allow an easy and fast installation.

It is achieved in this way, a device that significantly increases child safety in parks and the like, so that children can play without

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concerns, not requiring intensive and constant vigilance by parents or caregivers of minors.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that will then be made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a swing provided with a protection device made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2 - Shows a perspective view similar to that of the previous figure but corresponding to a variant embodiment in which the ring is partially open, to define a small access to the swing

Figure 3 - Shows a plan view of the assembly of Figure 1

Figure 4 - Finally shows a profile view of the device of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how the device of the invention is intended to be implanted in existing swings or to be part of newly constructed swings, in which a horizontal stringer (1), a pair of lateral structures ( 2), generally in the form of an inverted "V", so that on the horizontal crossbar (1), which is fixed to the side structures (2) a series of seats (3) or swings themselves are suspended, swingable through of respective chains, ropes, cables or the like

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Well, as can be seen in Figure 4, when these swings swing, they define an operational area where there is a high risk of impact in the presence of a child or even an adult who is not attentive, so that the invention focuses on the application of a safety barrier, consisting of a pair of bars (4) located one in front and one behind the structure (1-2) of the swing, defining a barrier sufficiently separated from the radius of Swing action so that any adult or child behind the barrier cannot be physically hit by these swings regardless of the speed at which they move.

The bars (4) can be mounted so as to determine a kind of closed ring, as shown in Figure 1, in which case their ends are fixed to the side structures (2) of the swing, with fasteners (5) for this purpose, also having "T" joints (6) from which lower legs derive with fixing means (7) to the ground.

The barrier formed by the bars (4) will preferably have a height that does not constitute an obstacle for adults, but which is nevertheless high enough to prevent the passage of children (8) of young age

However, in another variant embodiment, the one shown in Figure 2, the bars (4) could be interrupted by one of its ends, leaving a step that facilitates access to the swings themselves, so that they form an open ring , in which case the free end of the bar (4) will be fixed to the ground through a bend (6 ') associated with the corresponding leg and finished off in the complementary means of fixing (7) to the ground.

The barrier could be additionally coated with shock absorbing material, such as foam rubber, rubber or the like

Claims (1)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 Application No. Effective  06/26/2018 REIVINDICAC IONES 1a.- Swing protection device, of the type that includes a horizontal stringer (1), fixed at its ends to a pair of lateral structures (2), horizontal stringer (1) from which a series of seats are suspended ( 3) or swings themselves, balanceable through respective chains, ropes, cables or the like, characterized in that it is constituted by at least one pair of bars (4), which are arranged in front and behind the structure (1-2 ) of the swing, determining two side barriers that delimit the radius of action / displacement of the seats (4) of the swings in their swing. 2a.- Swing protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bars (4) are mounted forming a kind of closed ring, so that their ends are fixed to the lateral structures (2) of the swing through elements of fixing (5), also having “T” joints (6) from which lower legs derive with fixing means (7) to the ground 3a - Swing protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bars (4) are mounted forming a kind of open ring, so that their ends are fixed to the lateral structures (2) of the swing through fixing elements (5), also having “T” or angled (6-6 ') joints from which lower legs with fixing means (7) to the ground and having an opening or access to the swings 4a.- Swing protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that the barrier formed by the bars (4) will have a height that does not constitute an obstacle for adults, but high enough to prevent the passage of children (8) of young age. F.OEPM 06/26/2018