Lamps with auxiliary fixtures and auxiliary fixtures for lamps

Abstract

Provided are an assistive device-equipped ramp and an assistive device for a ramp, which provide assistance such that a user traveling on the ramp would not easily fall and incur injury. An assistive device-equipped ramp according to the present invention comprises: a ramp (1) which has a slide surface for a skateboard and in which both sides of the slide surface along the slide direction are curved or sloped upward; a rail (2) which is attached above the ramp and which extends in the slide direction of the skateboard; a hanging tool (4) which supports the weight of a user from above if the user sliding on the slide surface by means of the skateboard deviates from a sliding state; and a movable body (3) which suspends the hanging tool and moves on the rail.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lamp with an auxiliary device and an auxiliary device for a lamp, and particularly to a lamp with an auxiliary device for a skateboard and an auxiliary device for a lamp.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, skateboarding has attracted attention as a hobby or sport. In addition, skateboarding has been adopted as an official event in the Olympics, and it is expected that the number of competitors will increase in the future. There are various events and ways to enjoy skateboarding, and one of them is known to reciprocate on a sliding surface having a curve. Such a facility having a sliding surface is called a ramp (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0003]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, skating on a ramp with a curve using a skateboard is particularly difficult for beginners. One can skate well on the ramp by repeating practice, but in the initial stage of practice, one may fall during skating, which may lead to injury. In addition, there are users who cannot skate boldly because they are too cautious about falling. Such problems are the same when skating on a ramp using a sliding tool other than a skateboard.

[0005] In view of the above, the present invention aims to provide a lamp with an auxiliary device and an auxiliary device for the lamp that assist in preventing users from falling and getting injured while riding on the lamp. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to the first solution of the present invention, a ramp with an auxiliary device is provided, comprising: 1a) a ramp having a skateboard sliding surface, wherein both sides of the sliding surface in the sliding direction are curved or inclined upward; 1b) a rail mounted above the ramp and extending in the direction of the skateboard sliding; 1c) a suspension device that supports the user's weight from above when the user sliding on the sliding surface with a skateboard comes off the sliding state; and 1d) a movable body that suspends the suspension device and moves along the rail.

[0007] According to a second solution of the present invention, there is a ramp auxiliary device for a ramp having a skateboard sliding surface, wherein both sides of the sliding surface in the sliding direction are curved or inclined upward, the ramp auxiliary device comprising: 2b) a rail mounted above the ramp and extending in the direction of the skateboard sliding; 2c) a suspension device that supports the user's weight from above when the user sliding on the sliding surface with a skateboard comes off the sliding state; and 2d) a movable body that suspends the suspension device and moves along the rail.

[0008] According to a third solution of the present invention, a ramp with an auxiliary device is provided, comprising: 3a) a ramp having a sliding surface for sliding using a sliding device, wherein both sides of the sliding surface in the sliding direction are curved upward; 3b) a rail mounted above the ramp and extending in the sliding direction of the sliding; 3c) a suspension device that supports the user's weight from above when the user sliding on the sliding surface using the sliding device comes off the sliding state; and 3d) a movable body that suspends the suspension device and moves along the rail. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a lamp with an auxiliary device that helps prevent users from falling and getting injured while riding on the lamp, as well as an auxiliary device for the lamp. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] A diagram showing the configuration of a lamp with an auxiliary device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] A perspective view of the lamp. [Figure 3] A cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the moving body and rails. [Figure 4] Diagram explaining the lifting device. [Figure 5] A diagram showing the configuration of a lamp with an auxiliary device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6] Another configuration diagram of a lamp with an auxiliary device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] A diagram showing the configuration of a lamp with an auxiliary device according to the third embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] This embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the horizontal, depth, and height directions are defined as shown. Specifically, the horizontal direction (X direction) is the direction in which the ramp curves, or the direction in which the skateboard slides and oscillates on the gliding surface. The direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction on the horizontal plane is the depth direction (Y direction), and the direction of gravity (vertical direction) is the height direction (Z direction).

[0012] (First Embodiment) Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a lamp with an auxiliary fixture according to the first embodiment. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the lamp.

[0013] The ramp with auxiliary equipment comprises a ramp 1, a rail 2, a movable body 3, and a suspension device 4. Ramp 1 has a skateboard sliding surface (also called a rounded surface) 11. Ramp 1 has both sides of the sliding surface 11 curving upward in the direction of sliding, with a horizontal platform 12 at the end. Coping 13 is located between the sliding surface 11 and the platform 12. The platform 12 is also a place where, for example, a user sliding on a skateboard can stop. Near the platform 12, there may be, for example, a handrail for the user to hold onto when staying on the platform 12. In addition to being curved, ramp 1 may also have a straight slope.

[0014] Rail 2 is mounted above lamp 1. For example, rail 2 is suspended from ceiling 7 by multiple suspension rods 5. Rail 2 may also be fitted with suspension stoppers 6. In addition to being mounted to ceiling 7 via suspension rods 5, rail 2 may also be mounted directly to ceiling 7, or both ends of rail 2 may be fixed to a wall, or it may be supported by a structure installed on the floor or ground. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the lamp with auxiliary fixtures will be installed indoors, but it is also possible to install the lamp with auxiliary fixtures outdoors by supporting rail 2 with a structure installed outdoors.

[0015] The length of rail 2 is the same as the direction in which the skateboard moves. In other words, rail 2 extends in the direction in which the skateboard moves.

[0016] The mobile unit 3 suspends the suspension device 4 and moves laterally along the rail 2.

[0017] The suspension device 4 is attached to, for example, the body of a user who slides on the sliding surface 11 on a skateboard. The suspension device 4 is, for example, a harness. When the user attaches the suspension device 4 to the body and slides horizontally on the sliding surface 11 of the ramp 1 on the skateboard, the moving body 3 is pulled by the user via the suspension device 4 and moves on the rail 2. Thus, as the user reciprocates horizontally on the sliding surface, the moving body 3 also reciprocates on the rail. The suspension device 4 supports the weight of the user from above when the user is about to fall, preventing the fall. The suspension device 4 is not limited to completely preventing a fall and can also serve to reduce the impact when falling.

[0018] In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the rail 2 extends beyond the sliding surface 11 of the ramp 1 and above the copings 13-1 and 13-2 at both ends of the ramp 1. Thereby, the moving body 3 can also move above the copings 13-1 and 13-2.

[0019] As an example, the length of the suspension device 4 is preferably such that when the suspension device 4 is suspended vertically, the lower end of the suspension device 4 is above the height of the coping 13 (the height of the platform 12). For example, when the height of the coping 13 is 600 mm to 650 mm from the floor surface (or the sliding surface), the lower end of the suspension device 4 is 750 mm or more from the floor surface (or the sliding surface). Such a height allows the suspension device 4 to be attached above the center of gravity height of the body (the height of the waist and the crotch) when the suspension device 4 is attached to the user's body, enabling the body to be suspended, so that the user can be supported near the center of the sliding surface 11 or near the coping 13. Note that the above specific height of the coping 13 and the length of the suspension device 4 are examples, and other appropriate values may be used. Also, as described later, the length of the suspension device 4 may be adjustable according to the height of the user.

[0020] As a comparative example, a configuration in which the lifting tool 4 is fixed to, for example, the ceiling without having a moving body is also conceivable. In the case of such a configuration, for example, if the lifting tool is fixed near the center of the lamp 1 and the length of the lifting tool 4 is set to a length that can prevent tipping near the center of the lamp 1 (that is, a length such that the user does not hit the floor with the lamp 1), the lifting tool 4 is too short near the coping 13 of the lamp 1, or the user is pulled in the central direction. Also, if the length of the lifting tool 4 is set to a length that can prevent tipping from the curved portion to near the coping (that is, a length such that the user does not hit the floor with the lamp 1), the lifting tool 4 is too long near the center of the lamp 1 and cannot support the user, or the long lifting tool 4 obstructs the sliding.

[0021] On the other hand, in the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the user from tipping over both near the center of the lamp 1 and near the coping 13, and the user can be stationary on the platform 12 without being pulled in the central direction.

[0022] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the moving body and the rail. In FIG. 3, the horizontal direction of the paper corresponds to the depth direction of the lamp 1 or the like. That is, it is a cross-sectional view seen from the left-right direction of the paper surface of FIG. 1.

[0023] The moving body 3 and the rail 2 can be configured, for example, as follows. Note that the moving body 3 and the rail 2 are not limited to the configurations exemplified below, and may have appropriate configurations.

[0024] The moving body 3 has, for example, a pair of wheels 31, a shaft 32 connecting the pair of wheels 31, and a suspension portion 33 that suspends the lifting tool 4 from the shaft 32. The rail 2 has a running portion 21 and an opening 22. The running portion 21 corresponds to each wheel 31 and the moving body 3 runs on it. The opening 22 allows the lifting tool 4 suspended by the moving body 3 to pass through. The suspension portion 33 of the moving body 3 is configured above the opening 22. With such a configuration, the moving body 3 can move on the rail 2 and suspend the lifting tool 4.

[0025] FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the lifting tool. The suspension device 4 has a cable, length adjustment parts 41 and 42, and a user holding part 43. The cable is, for example, a rope or wire.

[0026] The length adjustment sections 41 and 42 are, for example, composed of a carabiner and a ring. The carabiner 41 is attached to the end of the cable, for example, and multiple rings 42 are attached to the middle of the cable. The length of the cable can be adjusted by attaching the carabiner 41 at the end of the cable via the suspension section 33 of the mobile body 3 to one of the rings 42. Note that the carabiner 41 and ring 42 may be reversed, with the ring attached to the end of the cable, or both may be carabiners. Furthermore, the length adjustment sections 41 and 42 are not limited to these configurations and may be configured as appropriate.

[0027] The user-holding part 43 is attached to the user. For example, the user-holding part 43 may be configured so that the user puts their legs through it to support the user's waist, or so that the user puts their arms through it to support the user's upper body. Alternatively, the user-holding part 43 may be a handle that the user grasps themselves. Note that the user-holding part 43 is not limited to these configurations and may be configured as appropriate.

[0028] According to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a ramp with an auxiliary device that helps prevent users from falling and getting injured while riding on the ramp, as well as an auxiliary device for the ramp. Furthermore, since the mobile body 3 moves to the vicinity of the coping 13, for example, when a user riding a skateboard turns near the coping 13 (when the user changes direction and turns, rather than swinging (pumping) in the same direction), there is the advantage that ropes and the like do not get in the way, making it easier to turn.

[0029] (Second embodiment) Figure 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of a lamp with an auxiliary fixture according to the second embodiment. In the lamp 1 with auxiliary equipment illustrated in Figure 5, the rail 2 is shorter than the rail 2 in the first embodiment. For example, the length of the rail 2 is shorter than the distance between the copings 13 at both ends of the lamp 1. In such a configuration, the length of the movable range of the moving body 3 that moves on the rail 2 is shorter than the distance between the copings 13 at both ends of the lamp.

[0030] Figure 6 is another configuration diagram of the lamp with auxiliary fixture according to the second embodiment. In the ramp 1 with auxiliary equipment illustrated in Figure 6, the rail 2 extends to the copings 13 at both ends of the ramp 1, similar to the rail 2 in the first embodiment. However, the rail 2 shown in Figure 6 has a restraining section 51 located closer to the center of the ramp 1 than the position of the copings 13 at both ends of the ramp 1, which restricts the movement of the mobile body 3 toward the copings 13. In other words, regardless of the length of the rail 2, the length of the movable range of the mobile body 3 moving on the rail 2 is shorter than the distance between the copings 13 at both ends of the ramp. The restraining section 51 may be, for example, an upright wall shape, or a U-shape or a curved shape along the outer edge of the wheel 31, which is a shape that can easily restrain the movement of the wheel 31.

[0031] With this configuration, when the skateboard slides on the gliding surface 11 and ascends the curved section of the ramp, the moving body 3 stops closer to the center of the ramp than above the coping 13, and the suspension device tilts in the direction of gliding. As a result, the vertical height of the suspension device 4 is shortened. Therefore, as the skateboard ascends the curved section, the vertical height of the suspension device 4 decreases, allowing the user to be supported at a higher position than in the ramp of the first embodiment if they fall.

[0032] (Modified version of the second embodiment) Rail 2 is configured to be the same length as Rail 2 of the first embodiment, and may be configured to switch between the configuration (usage state) of the first embodiment and the configuration (usage state) of the second embodiment. For example, Rail 2 may have a stop switch 52 located closer to the center of the ramp 1 than the positions of the copings 13 at both ends of the ramp 1, which switches between a first usage state in which the movement of the movable body 3 toward the copings 13 is not restricted, and a second usage state in which the movement of the movable body 3 toward the copings 13 is restricted. The first usage state corresponds to the first embodiment described above, and the second usage state corresponds to the second embodiment described above. In the second usage state, the stop switch 52 acts as the stop 51 described above.

[0033] This configuration makes it possible to provide a lamp with an auxiliary device that has the advantages of both the first and second embodiments. The stop-switching unit 52 also allows switching the usage state depending on the application (for example, the user's practice content). (Third embodiment)

[0034] Figure 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of a lamp with an auxiliary device according to the third embodiment. Rail 2 may have an acceleration / deceleration assist section 53 at its end (for example, above the curved portion of the sliding surface 11). The acceleration / deceleration assist section 53 reduces the speed of the moving body 3 toward the coping 13 and accelerates its speed toward the center of the ramp 1. For example, the acceleration / deceleration assist section 53 may be made up of a slope. When the skateboard slides on the sliding surface 11 and goes up the curve at the end of the sliding surface, the horizontal speed of the skateboard (i.e., the direction of movement of the moving body 3) usually decreases. Similarly, the moving body 3 decreases to go up the acceleration / deceleration assist section 53, which may be made up of a slope. Also, when the skateboard goes down the curve at the end of the sliding surface from the coping 13, the horizontal speed of the skateboard (i.e., the direction of movement of the moving body 3) increases. Similarly, the moving body 3 decreases to go down the acceleration / deceleration assist section 53, which may be made up of a slope.

[0035] With this configuration, when the skateboard goes uphill, the mobile body 3 is prevented from moving ahead of the skateboard due to inertia, and the user is prevented from being pulled by the mobile body 3 via the suspension device 4. Also, when the skateboard goes downhill, the mobile body 3 is made easier to accelerate, and the force with which the user pulls the mobile body 3 via the suspension device 4 is reduced. (Other embodiments)

[0036] The rail 2 may have a stationary support section 54 (see Figure 7) at its end. The stationary support section 54 keeps the moving body 3 stationary if it is not pulled towards the center of the ramp 1 by a user with a suspension device 4 attached by a force greater than a predetermined amount. In the example in Figure 7, an example is shown in which the stationary support section 54 is located outside the acceleration / deceleration support section 53 in the configuration of the ramp 1 of the third embodiment. The stationary support section 54 may also be provided in the ramp 1 of the first or second embodiment. The stationary support section 54 may be realized, for example, by providing a recess in the rail, or by using magnetic force such as a magnet to make it easier for the moving body 3 to remain at the end of the rail 2.

[0037] With this configuration, the mobile body 3 can move with minimal force, avoiding unnecessary movements. In particular, when an acceleration / deceleration assist unit 53 is provided, as in the third embodiment, if some force is applied to the mobile body 3 due to the user's preparatory or standby actions, causing the mobile body 3 to move to the acceleration / deceleration assist unit 53, the mobile body 3 will accelerate due to the action of the acceleration / deceleration assist unit 53, pulling the user. The stationary assist unit 54 prevents this situation, allowing the mobile body 3 to move when the user begins to slide.

[0038] Furthermore, this disclosure can also be implemented as an auxiliary device for a ramp, having components other than ramp 1 of each embodiment described above. Although the embodiments described above describe a skateboard, the disclosure can also be applied to ramps that use other sliding devices. For example, the ramp may have the following configuration:

[0039] A ramp having a sliding surface for sliding with a sliding device, wherein both sides of the sliding surface in the direction of sliding are curved upward, A rail mounted above the ramp, extending in the direction of sliding, A suspension device that supports the user's weight from above when a user sliding on the sliding surface using a sliding device loses the sliding position, A movable body that suspends the aforementioned suspension device and moves along the rail, A lamp with an auxiliary fixture. [Industrial applicability]

[0040] This invention can be used, for example, in industries that manufacture and install skateboarding equipment, or in industries that provide skateboarding equipment to users. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1. Lamp with auxiliary fixture 2 rails 3 Mobile Units 4 Hanging equipment 5 Hanging rod 6. Suspension stabilization 7 Ceiling 11. Running surface 12 Coping 21 Running section 22 Opening 31 wheels 32 shafts 33. Suspension section 41, 42 Adjustment section 43 User holding section 51 Stop part 52 Stop / Stop switching section 53 Acceleration / deceleration assist unit 54 Stationary auxiliary part

Claims

1. A ramp having a skateboard gliding surface, wherein both sides of the gliding surface in the direction of gliding are curved or inclined upward, A rail extending in the direction of skateboarding is mounted above the aforementioned ramp, A suspension device that supports the user's weight from above when a user sliding on the aforementioned sliding surface with a skateboard comes off the sliding position, A movable body that suspends the aforementioned suspension device and moves along the rail, Equipped with, The aforementioned rail is A restraining mechanism is provided at a position closer to the center of the ramp than the position of the copings at both ends of the ramp, which restricts the movement of the moving body toward the coping. Near the end of the rail, there is a stationary assisting part that stops the moving body when the horizontal component of the force exerted by the user pulling the suspension device toward the center of the lamp is not greater than a predetermined force, It has, A lamp with an auxiliary device in which the length of the movable range of the movable body that moves along the rail is shorter than the distance between the copings at both ends of the lamp.

2. The rail extends beyond the sliding surface of the ramp and above the copings at both ends of the ramp, The rail has a stopping switching section located closer to the center of the ramp than the position of the copings at both ends of the ramp, which switches between a first operating state in which the movement of the moving body toward the coping is not restricted, and a second operating state in which the movement of the moving body toward the coping is restricted by the stopping section. A lamp with an auxiliary device according to claim 1, having the features described above.

3. The lamp with an auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the rail has an acceleration / deceleration assisting section at the end of the rail that reduces the speed at which the moving body moves toward the coping side at both ends of the lamp and accelerates the speed at which it moves toward the center side of the lamp.

4. An auxiliary device for a ramp having a skateboard gliding surface, wherein both sides of the gliding surface in the direction of gliding are curved or inclined upward, A rail extending in the direction of skateboarding is mounted above the aforementioned ramp, A suspension device that supports the user's weight from above when a user sliding on the aforementioned sliding surface with a skateboard comes off the sliding position, A movable body that suspends the aforementioned suspension device and moves along the rail, Equipped with, The aforementioned rail is A restraining mechanism is provided at a position closer to the center of the ramp than the position of the copings at both ends of the ramp, which restricts the movement of the moving body toward the coping. Near the end of the rail, there is a stationary assisting part that stops the moving body when the horizontal component of the force exerted by the user pulling the suspension device toward the center of the lamp is not greater than a predetermined force, It has, An auxiliary device for a ramp in which the length of the movable range of the movable body that moves along the rail is shorter than the distance between the copings at both ends of the ramp.

5. A ramp having a sliding surface for sliding with a sliding device, wherein both sides of the sliding surface in the direction of sliding are curved upward, A rail mounted above the ramp, extending in the direction of sliding, A suspension device that supports the user's weight from above when a user sliding on the sliding surface using a sliding device loses the sliding position, A movable body that suspends the aforementioned suspension device and moves along the rail, Equipped with, The aforementioned rail is A restraining mechanism is provided at a position closer to the center of the ramp than the position of the copings at both ends of the ramp, which restricts the movement of the moving body toward the coping. Near the end of the rail, there is a stationary assisting part that stops the moving body when the horizontal component of the force exerted by the user pulling the suspension device toward the center of the lamp is not greater than a predetermined force, It has, A lamp with an auxiliary device in which the length of the movable range of the movable body that moves along the rail is shorter than the distance between the copings at both ends of the lamp.

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