Trampoline with elastic net covered by wrapping fabric

Abstract

A trampoline includes a jumping fabric having peripheral edges weaved together with an elastic net surrounding the jumping fabric wherein the elastic net having outer edges wrapped around and attached to a supporting bottom frame supported on a plurality of legs.

Description

CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]The present invention claims an International Priority of a co-pending Chinese Application 201310348785.7 filed on Aug. 12, 2013 filed by the inventor of this Patent Application. The disclosures made in Chinese Application 201310348785.7 are hereby incorporated by reference in this Application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to exercise and / or gaming apparatuses. More particularly, this invention relates to a trampoline comprises elastic net wrapping around a bottom frame structure and covered with a jumping fabric and further surrounded with upper fencing net to provide safe and economic exercise apparatuses.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Even though as a personal exercise apparatus the trampolines are well known and furthermore, a trampoline is commonly used as an economical physical fitness device, there are still safety concerns and liability issues related to the long te...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a trampoline apparatus that uses a net instead of springs to provide safety, comfort, and fast reaction while jumping. The trampoline also has an upper fencing net to prevent jumpers from falling off, which makes it more useful and safe.

Problems solved by technology

Even though as a personal exercise apparatus the trampolines are well known and furthermore, a trampoline is commonly used as an economical physical fitness device, there are still safety concerns and liability issues related to the long term use of the trampolines.

The rigid structural configuration increases the costs of storage and shipment for the manufacturer and sellers of the products.

Due to the large space requirements, the rigid structures that occupy large space also cause inconvenience for the individual users of the trampoline.

Secondly, the trampolines are configured with coil springs and then covered with pads to protect persons from direct contact with the springs, the hooks and the mounting mechanisms.

The pads required for the conventional trampolines cause the production costs to increase.

Additionally, there are safety problems related to the reliability and stability of the springs.

In addition to the durability of the springs of the trampolines, there are further issues with the stability and balance between springs when multiple springs are utilized.

Thirdly, the usable space for jumping of the conventional trampoline is limited to the central portion of the jumping bed due to the facts that the peripheral edges of the springs are not usable and that further limits the usable areas of the conventional trampolines.

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