KR101057300B1 - A play device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a play device that an infant can easily enjoy and can be installed indoors. The play device 1 has a play surface for a player to play, and the play surface forms a vertical plane, an inclined plane or a stepped surface, and at least the members 3 and 9 constituting the play surface are composed of transparent members. The play structures 2 and 8 of the hollow structure and the upper position in the hollow part of the play structures 2 and 8 are discharged, and the liquid L discharged toward the inner surface of the transparent members 3 and 9 is discharged. The liquid supply means 15 which presses the liquid L stored in the lower region in the hollow part of the play structures 2 and 8, and supplies it to the liquid discharge means 20 and 21, ).

Description

Play device {PLAY APPARATUS}

1 is a side sectional view showing a play device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the arrow A direction in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the arrow B direction in FIG. 1.

4 is a side sectional view showing a play device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a side sectional view showing a play device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the arrow C direction in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a rear view in the same direction as FIG. 6, showing a play device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

8 is a side sectional view showing a play device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow D-D in FIG. 8.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

1: Play device 2: First play structure

3: upper inclined member 4: lower inclined member

5: lower surface member 6: side member

7: side guard 8: second play structure

9: upper member 10: lower member                 

11: lower surface member 12: side member

13: handrail 14: support pillar

15 liquid supply means 20 liquid discharge nozzle

21 liquid discharge nozzle 35 protrusion

36: protrusion

TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to the amusement apparatus which can be installed in amusement corners, such as an amusement park, a department store, and a supermarket.

As a play apparatus which can be installed in an amusement park, a slide is provided which has a slide which has a sliding surface which a slide can slide down conventionally, for example, installs a flowing device which makes water flow on the sliding surface of this slide, For example, a play device known as a water slider configured to slide down a sliding surface with flowing water is known (see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-167254).

In this water slide, by sliding down the sliding surface on which water flows, frictional resistance between the player and the sliding surface is reduced by running water, so that the running speed of the playing player increases, and the player slides while hitting the running water. You can enjoy a thrilling play full of sleep.

 By the way, although the said conventional water slider has the said effect, on the other hand, the apparatus structure was large, it could hardly be installed in the amusement zone of indoors, such as a department store and a supermarket, and also had a problem that it could be used only in summer.

In addition, because of the high glide speed, it is suitable for people older than physically developed, but there is a problem that infants cannot use it.

This invention is made | formed in view of the above situation, and an object of this invention is to provide the play device which an infant can enjoy easily, and can be installed indoors.

The present invention for achieving the above object has a play surface in which a player performs a play, the play surface forms a vertical surface, an inclined surface or a stepped surface, and at least the member constituting the play surface is a hollow structure composed of a transparent member. With a play structure,

Liquid discharge means disposed at an upper position in the hollow portion of the play structure and discharging the pressurized liquid toward an inner surface of the transparent member;

And a liquid supply means for pressurizing the liquid stored in the lower region in the hollow portion of the play structure to supply the liquid discharge means.

According to this play apparatus, first, a predetermined amount of liquid is appropriately supplied to and stored in the lower region in the hollow portion of the play structure. Then, the stored liquid is pressurized by the liquid supply means and supplied to the liquid discharge means, and discharged toward the inner surface of the transparent member constituting the play surface by the liquid discharge means. The discharged liquid flows downward along the inner surface of the transparent member, and the shape of the flowing liquid flows through the transparent member and is observed from the outside.

In this way, the dancer can play on the surface of the play while observing a liquid flow such as the flow of the river through the transparent member, and does not play directly in contact with the liquid, but plays in the waterfall of the river or in the waterfall flowing through the rock wall. You can taste the same sense. Therefore, the play can be performed throughout the year without being limited to the summer season.

In addition, since the liquid flow is generated inside the hollow of the play structure having a hollow structure, there is no fear that the liquid will leak to the outside.

The play structure may be configured such that the play surface forms an inclined surface, and the play player can slide on the play surface. The structure of the play structure corresponds to a so-called slide, and the play person can taste a water slider-like sense such as sliding down the river flow, and even an infant can easily play the play.

The play structure may have a configuration in which the play surface forms a vertical surface or an inclined surface, and a plurality of protrusions are fixed on the play surface. The protrusion may be, for example, a log-like object or a gravel-like object, and in the case of a log-shaped object, this may be arranged in a ladder shape, or in the case of a gravel-shaped object, it may be arbitrarily arranged irregularly. .                     

In this way, you can enjoy a sense of fun as if you are rock climbing in a waterfall flowing through a rock wall.

Further, a plurality of the liquid discharge means may be arranged at predetermined intervals from an upper position to a lower position in the hollow portion of the play structure. By doing in this way, the liquid flow along the inner surface of a transparent member can be formed without interruption in the whole surface, and it is effective especially when a play surface is comprised in staircase shape.

Moreover, you may provide the illumination means which illuminates the inside of the hollow part of the said play structure, and the light which illuminates the inside of this hollow part passes through the said transparent member, and may be comprised so that it may be observed from the outside. In this way, the liquid flow is illuminated and illuminated, and at the same time, it is possible to make the environment more full of hobby with the lighting effect.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, preferred embodiment of this invention is described based on an accompanying drawing. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of the play device according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the arrow A direction in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the arrow B direction in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the play device 1 of the present example includes a first play structure 2, a second play structure 8, a liquid supply means 15, a liquid discharge nozzle 20, 21, and illumination. It is comprised with the lamp 22,23.

The first play structure 2 is arranged side by side at predetermined intervals, the upper inclined member 3 and the lower inclined member 4 in which the side cross-sectional shape is substantially S-shape, and these upper inclined members 3 ) And a lower surface member 5 fixed to the lower end of the lower inclined member 4, and two side members 6 fixed to both ends of the upper inclined member 3 and the lower inclined member 4, respectively. It has a hollow structure in shape. Moreover, side guards 7 and 7 are provided in parallel at both edges of the upper inclination member 3, respectively.

The second play structure 8 includes an upper member 9 formed in a step shape, a lower member 10 disposed to be inclined at a predetermined interval below the upper member 9, these upper members 9, and An airtight hollow structure composed of a lower surface member 11 fixed to the lower end of the lower member 10 and two side members 12 fixed to both upper ends of the upper member 9 and the lower ends of the lower member 10, respectively. Equipped. In addition, handrails 13 and 13 are provided on both side edges of the upper member 9, respectively.

The first play structure 2 and the second play structure 8 are joined at their upper end portions so that the hollow portions communicate with each other, and the joining portion is supported by the hollow support column 14, and the first play structure 2 The liquid discharge nozzle 20 is disposed near the upper end in the hollow part of the hollow part, and the liquid discharge nozzle 21 is disposed near the upper end part in the hollow part of the second play structure 8. In addition, lower ends of the first play structure 2 and the second play structure 8 are grounded on the floor surface G, respectively. In addition, the upper inclined member 3, the lower inclined member 4, the lower surface member 5 and the side member 6 of the first play structure 2, and the upper member 9 of the second play structure 8. ), Lower member 10, lower surface member 11 and side member 12 are each composed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate.

The liquid supply means 15 includes a pump 16 provided at a bottom portion in the hollow portion of the support pillar 14, and one end of the liquid supply means 15 passing through the lower inclined member 4 of the first play structure 2. The second play structure 8 has one end connected to the lower region in the hollow portion of the play structure 2 and the other end penetrates through the support pillar 14 and is connected to the pump 16. Absorber tube 18, which penetrates through the lower member 10, is connected to the lower region in the hollow portion of the second play structure 8, and the other end penetrates the support column 14 and is connected to the pump 16. And a hollow portion of the support column 14, one end of which is connected to the pump 16, the other end of which branches into two, and one side 19 'is connected to the liquid discharge nozzle 20, and the other end 19 Is composed of a water supply pipe 19 connected to the liquid discharge nozzle 21.

As shown in FIG.2 and FIG.3, the liquid discharge nozzles 20 and 21 consist of tubular bodies arrange | positioned along the width direction of the 1st play structure 2 and the 2nd play structure 8, respectively, Discharge holes protruding at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the liquid discharge portion, and the liquid is discharged from the discharge hole of the liquid discharge nozzle 20 toward the rear surface of the upper inclined member 3, and from the discharge hole of the liquid discharge nozzle 21; The liquid is discharged toward the rear surface of the upper member 9.

In addition, the illumination lamp 22 is attached to the lower surface of the lower inclined member 4, and in the same way, the illumination lamp 23 is attached to the lower surface of the lower member 10, respectively, power from a power supply not shown Lights up when supplied.

According to the play apparatus 1 of this example provided with the above structure, first, a predetermined amount of liquid (for example, in the lower region in each hollow part of the first play structure 2 and the second play structure 8), Water) L is appropriately supplied and stored.

Next, electric power is supplied to the lighting lamps 22 and 23, and they light up, and at the same time, the pump 16 is driven so that the liquid L stored in the first play structure 2 and the second play structure 8 is stored. Are respectively sucked into the pump 16 through the absorption pipes 17 and 18, pressurized by the pump 16, and supplied to the liquid discharge nozzles 20 and 21 through the water supply pipe 19.

The liquid L supplied to the liquid discharge nozzle 20 is discharged toward the rear surface of the upper inclined member 3 from the discharge hole, and the discharged liquid L is along the rear surface of the upper inclined member 3. This flows down to the bottom, and the shape of the flow flowing down is observed from the outside through the upper inclined member 3.

Similarly, the liquid L supplied to the liquid discharge nozzle 21 is discharged toward the rear surface of the upper member 9 from the discharge hole, and the discharged liquid L forms the rear surface of the upper member 9. Therefore, this flows down to the bottom, and the shape of the liquid flows thus falling is observed from the outside through the upper member 9.

Moreover, by lighting of the illumination lamp 22, the inside of the hollow part of the 1st play structure 2 is illuminated through the lower inclination member 4, and the liquid flow which flows down the upper inclination member 3 flows to the said illumination. At the same time, a more hobby-like play environment is created with lighting effects.

Similarly with respect to the 2nd play structure 8, by lighting of the illumination lamp 23, the inside of the hollow part of the 2nd play structure 8 is illuminated through the lower member 10, and the upper member 9 is turned on. The liquid flows in and out of the boat is highlighted by the lighting and at the same time, the lighting effect and the playful environment full of hobby are created.

In this way, in the play environment created in this way, a player can enjoy play as follows.                     

That is, first, the player walks up on the upper member 9 of the second play structure 8 formed in a staircase shape, and after reaching the top part, the playful body is in a state where the hips are squeezed out of the first play structure 2. It slides down on the upper inclination member 3.

At that time, the player can play while watching the liquid flow, such as the flow of the river, through the upper member 9 or the upper inclined member 3, and the inside of the waterfall flowing in the river or the rock as if flowing. You can experience the same senses as walking or sliding down. In particular, for young people such as infants, it feels fresh and has never been experienced before, and the pleasure doubles.

In addition, since the liquid flow is generated inside the hollows of the first and second play structures 2 and 8 having a hollow structure, the play does not get wet at the time of play and is not limited to the summer season. have.

In addition, the play apparatus 1 of this example does not have a possibility that a liquid leaks to the outside, and does not take the liquid leakage countermeasure in addition, and can be installed in a play corner of the room etc.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, the specific aspect which can be employ | adopted of this invention is not limited to this at all.

For example, in the above example, the liquid discharge nozzles 20 and 21 are disposed near the upper ends of the hollow portions of the first and second play structures 2 and 8, respectively, but the present invention is not limited thereto. 4, the other branched water supply pipe 19 "is inclined downwardly along this on the lower member 10, and a plurality of liquid discharge nozzles are provided at predetermined intervals to the water supply pipe 19". It is good also as a structure which connected (21).                     

In this way, the liquid flow along the back surface of the upper member 9 can be formed without interruption on the whole of the back surface, and is especially effective in the case of the upper member 9 formed in the step shape.

In addition, the structures of the first and second play structures 2 and 8 may be those shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. 5 and 6 show a modification of the second play structure 8 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a rear view of the arrow C direction in FIG. 5.

As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the illustrated second play structure 30 includes an upper inclined member 31 and a lower inclined member 32 arranged inclined at a predetermined interval, and these upper inclined members ( 31) and a lower surface member 33 fixed to the lower end of the lower inclined member 32, and two side members 34 fixed to both ends of the upper inclined member 31 and the lower inclined member 32, respectively. It is provided with the airtight hollow structure, and is provided with the structure which fixed many rod-shaped (log | shape-shaped) protrusions 35 to the surface (play surface) of the upper inclination member 31 in ladder shape.

In this way, the player can go up and down on the rod-shaped protrusion 35, and can enjoy a sense of play like rock climbing in a waterfall flowing through a rock wall.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, instead of the rod-shaped protrusion 35, the pebble protrusion 36 may be arbitrarily fixed. Even in this way, the play player can go up and down with the hands and feet on the pebble-like protrusion 36, and can enjoy a sense of play such as rock climbing in the waterfall flowing through the rock wall.

In addition, the shape of the said illumination lamps 22 and 23 is not specifically limited, Moreover, you may arrange | position in the hollow part of the 1st and 2nd play structures 2 and 8 by taking waterproof measures suitably.

8 and 9, the lower inclined members 4 and 32, the support pillar 14, and the absorption tube 17 are omitted and configured, and instead of the liquid discharge nozzles 20 and 21, respectively. In addition, the liquid discharge part 40 may be configured by providing a water supply pipe 46 instead of the water supply pipe 19 and a lower surface member 47 instead of the lower surface members 5 and 33. 8 is a side sectional view showing a play device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the arrow D-D direction in FIG. 8.

The first play structure 2 and the second play structure 30 are formed by the upper inclined members 3 and 31, the side members 6 and 34, and the lower surface member 47. It is comprised by airtight shape, and the predetermined amount of liquid L is stored in the lower part. Moreover, the said illumination lamps 22 and 23 are supported by the side member 6 and 34 in the state covered with the cover body etc. suitably.

The liquid discharge part 40 is disposed near the junction of the first play structure 2 and the second play structure 30, and is fixed to the lower surface of the upper inclined member 3, and each side member 6 is fixed. Is fixed to the lower surface of the L-shaped first discharge member 41 and the upper inclined member 31 and supported by each side member 34, and has one end side supported by The L-shaped second discharge member 42 connected to one end side of the discharge member 41, the lower end surface on the joining side of the upper inclined members 3 and 31, and the upper end surface of the discharge member 41 and 42. And the closed spaces formed between the discharge members 41 and 42, the inclined members 3 and 31, and the side members 6 and 34 are provided in two spaces (the first space 44 and the first space 44). The partition member 43 is divided into two spaces 45.

Slit-shaped notches 41a and 42a are formed at the other ends of the discharge members 41 and 42 in the width direction of the play structures 2 and 30. In addition, one end of the water supply pipe 46 is connected to the pump 16, and the other end is branched into two 46 ', 46 ", and the one end 46' of this other end side is made into a first end. One end portion 46 " penetrates through the first discharge member 41 and is connected to the second space 45 through the second discharge member 42. .

According to this liquid discharge part 40, the liquid L is supplied to each space 44 and 45 from the pump 16 via the water supply pipe 46, and the liquid L in each said space 44 and 45 is supplied. When the pressure increases, the liquid L is discharged from the notches 41a and 42a of the discharge members 41 and 42 toward the rear surface of the upper inclined members 3 and 31.

Therefore, even if the play device is configured as such, the same effects as described above can be obtained, and the lower inclined members 4 and 32, the support column 14, and the absorber tube 17 are omitted. It can also be simplified.

As described above, the play device according to the present invention can be easily installed by the infant and can be installed indoors without any problems.

As described above, the play device according to the present invention can be easily enjoyed by the infant and can be installed indoors without any problems.

In addition, as described above, according to the present invention, since the play surface of the play structure having a hollow structure is composed of a transparent member, and the liquid pressurized toward the inner surface of the transparent member is discharged, It is possible to play on the surface of the play while observing the liquid flow such as the flow of the river or the waterfall through the transparent member, and to play in the waterfall flowing through the river wall or the rock wall without directly contacting the liquid. You can taste the same sense. In addition, the play can be performed throughout the year without being limited to the summer season, and can be installed in the indoor play corner or the like.

Moreover, when the said liquid discharge means is arrange | positioned at predetermined intervals from the upper position in the hollow part of the said play structure to a lower position, the liquid flow along the inner surface of a transparent member will not be interrupted on the whole surface halfway. It is possible to form without a light, and to provide a lighting means that illuminates the inside of the hollow part of the play structure, the liquid flow is reflected by the light, and at the same time, it is possible to make the play environment with a more hobby with the lighting effect. .

Claims (5)

The player has a play surface which performs a play, and this play surface comprises a vertical surface, an inclined surface, or a step surface, and the play structure of the hollow structure in which the member which comprises this play surface is a transparent member, Liquid discharge means disposed at an upper position in the hollow portion of the play structure to discharge the pressurized liquid toward an inner surface of the transparent member; And a liquid supply means for pressurizing the liquid stored in the lower region in the hollow portion of the play structure to supply the liquid discharge means. The play device according to claim 1, wherein the play surface of the play structure forms an inclined surface, and the play device is configured to slide on the play surface. The play device according to claim 1, wherein the play surface of the play structure forms a vertical surface or an inclined surface, and a plurality of protrusions are fixed on the play surface. The amusement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the liquid ejecting means are arranged at predetermined intervals from an upper position to a lower position in the hollow portion of the amusement structure. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising illumination means for illuminating the inside of the hollow portion of the play structure, wherein light shining in the hollow portion passes through the transparent member and is observed from the outside. Play device.

Images