US20030104906A1 - Climbable device and method for producing the same - Google Patents

Climbable device and method for producing the same Download PDF

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US20030104906A1
US20030104906A1 US10/149,307 US14930702A US2003104906A1 US 20030104906 A1 US20030104906 A1 US 20030104906A1 US 14930702 A US14930702 A US 14930702A US 2003104906 A1 US2003104906 A1 US 2003104906A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/0048—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for mountaineering, e.g. climbing-walls, grip elements for climbing-walls

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  • the invention relates to a climbable device.
  • the invention also relates to a method for the production of a climbable device.
  • Wall climbing has become a popular leisure activity. For many reasons, the need arose to practice this sport on man-made devices. Such devices make it possible to go climbing without limitations in terms of location and weather conditions. Another advantage offered by man-made climbing devices is that they are environmentally friendly.
  • This prior-art device is characterized by individual modules having a rigid design that can be connected by an additionally reinforcing surrounding frame so as to form a climbing wall.
  • the invention has the objective of creating a device of this type that can be produced in the simplest manner possible.
  • a device of this type is designed so as to comprise at least one tarpaulin and in that climbing handholds can be affixed to at least one main surface of the tarpaulin.
  • the device By selecting the size of the tarpaulin appropriately, the device can be adapted to a wide array of needs on the part of its users. For instance, a module or the device can be designed so as to be portable.
  • the size of the tarpaulin is fairly small, the device can be set up, for example, in normal locations such as houses or shops. Larger tarpaulins or devices comprising several tarpaulins are especially suitable for use in larger places or outdoors. Preferred places of use are schools, gyms and swimming pools. For other locations, such as fitness studios, tarpaulins of different sizes can be used.
  • the tarpaulin is designed in such a way that it already has the stability needed so that it can be climbed on.
  • the device is configured in such a manner that the tarpaulin is fitted with attachment means that serve to receive the climbing handholds.
  • the tarpaulin can be folded and/or rolled up since this allows it to be transported quickly from one location to another and/or to be stowed on-site so that it can be secured against unauthorized use. Safeguarding against unauthorized use can also be achieved in that at least one segment of the tarpaulin surface can be removed.
  • the stability of the module or of the climbable device created with it can be enhanced by attaching at least parts of the tarpaulin to at least one reinforcement means.
  • the stability can advantageously be further enhanced in that the reinforcement means is configured so as to be flat.
  • a particularly lightweight and sturdy embodiment of the module or of the device is characterized in that the reinforcement means is essentially in the form of strips.
  • the reinforcement means comprises at least one strip of webbing.
  • At least one of the attachment means for the climbing handholds is in contact with the reinforcement means.
  • all materials that are sufficiently tear-resistant are suitable as the material for the tarpaulin.
  • materials are used that are easy to obtain and that combine ready availability with suitable cutting properties as well as high chemical and mechanical resistance.
  • polyester and PVC examples of such materials are polyester and PVC.
  • the module has at least one hanging means.
  • the hanging means is an eyelet.
  • Suitable holding means such as ropes made of elastic or non-elastic material can be fastened in the eyelet.
  • a particularly practical embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the tarpaulin is tensioned in a frame.
  • the frame increases both the mechanical stability and the transportability of the device.
  • Another improvement in the transportability can be achieved by configuring the frame so as to be collapsible.
  • the usefulness can be enhanced in that a liquid, especially water, flows over the climbable device, at least in one area.
  • the usefulness can be further improved in that liquid flows over the main surface area.
  • the tarpaulin it is advantageous for the tarpaulin to be provided with at least one reinforcement means.
  • attachment means and/or the climbing handholds are placed in the area of the reinforcement means.
  • webbing is especially advantageous for webbing to be provided as reinforcement means and for the attachment means and/or climbing handholds to be connected to the webbing.
  • Another subject matter of the invention is to carry out a process for the production of a climbable device in such a way that a module according to the invention is hung on a hanging means.
  • the drawing shows a top view of a module according to the invention that is particularly suitable for the production of a climbable device.
  • the module consists of a tarpaulin 10 that can be fitted with climbing handholds 20 .
  • the stability of the tarpaulin 10 can be enhanced by means of one or more rods (not shown here).
  • the climbing handholds 20 are preferably placed on a suitable reinforcement means whereby, in the case shown here, said reinforcement means consists of several strips of webbing that are preferably arranged parallel to each other on the tarpaulin.
  • the handholds are attached to the tarpaulin by means of one or more connection means, such as screws in the simplest variant.
  • connection means such as screws
  • a particularly simple and practical counterlocking can be achieved in that the handholds are in the same position on both main surfaces of the tarpaulin.
  • the upper area of the module can be hung from an eyelet 40 .
  • the module can be easily transported and thus be brought to the place of use.
  • the tarpaulin can be removed from the area of access by potential users whenever it does not have to be used or when its use is not desired or is prohibited.
  • the climbing handholds are fairly sizeable, it is also possible to simply lift part of the tarpaulin so that in this case as well, the elasticity of the tarpaulin allows the module or the device created with the module to be altered.
  • the tarpaulin is made of polyethylene or PVC.
  • the elasticity of the tarpaulin also increases the leisure value for users since, upon climbing the support wall, climbers experience an added degree of freedom in that the climbing action can be enhanced—as a function of an adjustment of the elasticity of the tarpaulin—by a swinging motion that increases the fun for users.

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DE19959529A DE19959529A1 (de) 1999-12-09 1999-12-09 Modul für eine bekletterbare Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Moduls für eine bekletterbare Vorrichtung
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WO2001041878A2 (fr) 2001-06-14
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