GB2366214A

GB2366214A - Trampoline leg structure

Info

Publication number: GB2366214A
Application number: GB0018400A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Ting-Hsing Chen
Original assignee: Far Great Plastics Industrial Co Ltd
Current assignee: Far Great Plastics Industrial Co Ltd
Priority date: 2000-07-28
Filing date: 2000-07-28
Publication date: 2002-03-06
Also published as: GB0018400D0; DE20013711U1

Abstract

A trampoline leg structure 1 comprises legs which are curved at the bottom portion and extend outwardly therefrom. The legs are able to stand on the ground with their upper sections engaged with the lower edge of the trampoline frame and their lower sections curved outwardly and having anti-skid rubber feet so as to occupy a wider space that is able to support a heavier weight on the trampoline. The bottom end of each leg may be provided with a horizontal section (12, Figure 4) and a pair of rubber cover sleeves (3A). Also disclosed is a trampoline leg structure (Figure 2) having an upper section mounted to the trampoline frame so as to be inwardly foldable or dismountable for storage.

Description

<Desc/Clms Page number 1> TITLE: TRAMPOLINE LEG STRUCTURE Field of the Invention This invention relates to a trampoline leg structure, and more particularly to a trampoline having the supporting legs occupying a wider space that is able to support heavier weight, and the legs are able to be dismounted for storage.

Background of the Invention Conventional trampoline legs are generally formed by a plurality of straight pipes or bars connected to the trampoline as support for players to jump on the bed. This design can hardly support heavier weight and is trend to vibrate when people play on it, and will move from place to place. Moreover, this design requires more space.

In view of this, the inventor has invented the present invention, which legs are in curve shape with the bottom end towards outwardly and having covered with rubber foot so as to support a heavy weight and to prevent from skid.

Summary of the Invention It is the primary object of the present invention to provide a trampoline leg structure which is designed with a wider ground support that provides a stable condition.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a trampoline leg structure which saves space when storage.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a trampoline leg structure which is easy to mount and dismount and save to play.

Brief Description of the Drawings FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the leg of the present invention; FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross sectional view of a first embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments FIG. l has shown a trampoline incorporated with the legs of the present invention which comprises a plural legs 1, a mat 2 and shoes 3. Each leg 1 has a curve line at its bottom portion with its end extending outwardly. The bottom end of each leg 1 is connected to the shoe 3 which is skid prove, thus, the trampoline may support heavier weight and is more stable and durable.

As shown in FIG. 2, each leg I has an upper section connected to the lower edge of a frame 21 of the mat 2, whereas a lower section of the leg 1 is in a curved shape, and its end is connected to the shoe 3 to prevent skid. The upper section of the leg I comprises a connecting pipe 11 and the bottom portion of the mat 2 is fixed with a connecting member 211 corresponding to the upper section of the legs 1, both in number and positions. Each connecting member 211 has a through hole 212 adapted for a pin 213 to extend through there and secure the connecting pipe 11 to the bottom portion of the frame 21 through the connecting member 211. The shoe 3 has a larger foot 31 at the bottom portion in touch with ground, and has a blind hole 32 and a recess 33 extending from the blind hole 32.

With the above design, the legs 1 are able to stand on the ground with their upper sections engage with the lower edge of the frame 21 and their lower sections are in a curved shape extending outwardly so as to sustain a heavier weight and be strong and durable. .

When not in use, each leg I is able to fold inwardly which saves space in storage, as shown in FIG. 3.

A second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, includes a horizontal section 12 secured to the bottom end of the leg IA and a pair of covers 3A at respective sides of the horizontal section 12. Each cover 3A has a rubber bottom 31A, a blind hole 32A, and a pipe 34A to be sleeved on the leg IA end.

The second embodiment has a stronger structure , more steady that fits to a heavier weight player, however, the cost of manufacturing is also high.

Claims

I CLAIM: 1. A trampoline leg structure comprising legs cun, iag ourivardly.
2. The trampoline leg structure as recited in claim 1, wherein each leg has an anti-skid shoe (cover) on a bottom end of said leg.
3. The trampoline leg structure as recited in claim 2, wherein said shoe is a large block and comprises a foot and a blind hole, and said blind hole extends a recess to accommodate a lower section of said leg.
4. The trampoline leg structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said foot is secured with a horizontal section at the bottom end, and a pair of covers sleeved onto the two ends of said horizontal section.
5. The trampoline leg structure as recited in claim 4, wherein said cover is a block having a rubber bottom, a blind hole and a pipe within said blind hole.
6. A trampoline leg structure comprising a frame and legs, wherein each said leg has an upper section being pivoted to a lower edge of said frame, and said legs are able to fold inwardly..
7. The trampoline leg structure, as recited in claim 6, comprises connecting members having through holes, connecting pipes and pins, wherein said connecting members being secured to the bottom end of said frame, said pin being inserted through said hole, and securing said connecting pipe on said frame.