climbing wall

Abstract

The object of the present invention is a climbing wall (1) having a support structure (2) including a partition system defining spatial compartments (2A) in which climbing holds (3) are provided, the climbing holds (3) having a distinguishable front wall (3A) and a rear wall (3B). The climbing holds are adjusted according to the movement of the user of the climbing wall (1). At least some of the spatial compartments (2A) include climbing holds distributed therein and slidably disposed therein, the climbing holds including a fastening mandrel (4) mounted on the rear wall (3B). The climbing wall includes a drive push-pull mechanism (9) connected to the fastening mandrel (4) of each climbing hold and adjusted to slide the climbing holds, and a movement blocking device (10) for the climbing holds. The drive push-pull mechanism (9) is connected to a management unit for controlling the climbing holds (3) and sliding them between defined positions. The drive push-pull mechanism is adjusted to allow the climbing holds to slide between a maximum extended position and a maximum retracted position. The management unit controls the climbing holds and slides them between the positions. The climbing wall includes limiters (6) for extreme positions and a frame (8) that together forms the front side of the climbing wall. The internal shape of the frame (8) corresponds to the external shape of the climbing holds.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The object of this invention is a climbing wall, which has been discovered to be used as an artificial climbing wall intended for recreation and sports, as well as a device for children's recreation and sports entertainment. Background Technology

[0002] Document JPH01141680A discloses a climbing wall divided into blocks including climbing holds. Each block is connected to a block retraction and extension mechanism, which allows the climbing wall configuration to be changed by retracting and extending the blocks. These blocks are electrically controlled by a motor connected via a shaft to bearings bolted to the blocks. This scheme allows the wall operator to change the climbing wall configuration, and the retracted blocks form additional shelves on the climbing wall. On the one hand, using a retraction and extension mechanism on the entire block allows for rapid configuration of the climbing wall; however, this also limits the number of possible configurations, and the shelves formed by the block retraction may facilitate climbing. Therefore, configuring the climbing wall using this method has no significant impact on changing the difficulty level of the climbing route.

[0003] A system for mounting obstacles on a climbing wall is known from document US10981026B2, which allows the obstacles to take on multiple different positions or orientations without removing the obstacle mounting elements from the climbing surface or making any other significant disassembly. This scheme provides obstacles that children can reposition during play to create a variety of unique climbing routes. This scheme allows users to configure obstacle routes (e.g., in the form of loops) in any position, allowing the difficulty level of the climbing route to be changed at the obstacle mounting location. However, on the other hand, the configuration of the climbing route is only possible at the obstacle mounting location; the rest of the climbing wall (including climbing holds) remains unconfigurable, limiting the possible configurations of the climbing wall and only allowing changes to the obstacle's position. This document discloses a climbing wall using movable loops, whose angular positions can be changed by the user because the mounting position of the loops on the climbing wall is movable. The movable loop effect makes it possible to configure the climbing route according to the user's preferences. The configuration of the obstacle, and therefore the modification of the climbing route, can only be done at the location with the loops. The climbing wall itself cannot be modified, and its configuration is impossible.

[0004] FR2701403 discloses a single climbing hold capable of configurable on a climbing wall. The climbing hold has a fixed portion comprising an annular groove of gradually increasing depth. The fixed portion is connected to a movable portion having an opening serving as a climber's hold. The opening serving as the climber's hold is positioned at a distance from the axis of rotation of the movable portion, equal to the radius of the circle circumscribed by the annular groove, and its width is equal to the width of the latter. Therefore, as the movable portion rotates, the opening serving as the climber's hold always overlaps with the groove, allowing the depth of the hold to be gradually changed by rotating the movable portion. The external shape and dimensions of the climbing hold can be modified to fit each climbing wall for concealed installation and surface mounting.

[0005] EP4124366 also discloses a climbing wall, which relates to an artificial climbing wall intended for recreational and sporting use. The climbing wall includes a climbing wall module having a support structure with a partition arrangement defining spatial compartments. Each compartment contains a body with climbing holds, having a front wall, a rear wall, and side walls. The front wall of the climbing hold body, together with the support structure, forms the front surface of the climbing wall module, which adjusts according to the movement of the climber. Suitable climbing holds are installed on the front wall, mimicking natural convex or concave rock faces, and function as climbing holds and footholds. Within each compartment, there is also a neutral climbing hold body with a flat front wall. At a distance from the rear of at least one climbing wall module, there is at least one climbing hold storage module. The climbing hold storage module has a support structure with a partition arrangement defining spatial compartments adapted to accommodate climbing hold bodies. A robot operates between the climbing wall module and the anchor storage module. This robot changes anchors on the climbing wall and stores them in the storage module as needed. Therefore, this scheme configures the climbing wall by switching anchor bodies between the climbing wall compartments and between the climbing wall module and the anchor storage module. An anchor body with a flat surface can be placed within the climbing wall module, providing a flat surface for the climbing wall at its installation location. This scheme positively contributes to the number of possible climbing wall configurations and the possible difficulty levels of climbing routes. However, on the other hand, switching anchor bodies is a time-consuming process; therefore, the preparation time for the entire wall is extended, thus it is primarily performed when no users are on the climbing wall.

[0006] WO8909635A2 discloses a climbing wall that may include different types of climbing holds. Multiple climbing holds are distributed on the climbing wall and attached to various sections. The climbing holds may have the same or different constructions. The climbing holds may have disc-shaped climbing grips that are adjustable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the climbing wall. Alternatively, substantially cylindrical climbing grips with different grip structures on their outer circumferential surfaces may be used, rotatably mounted about an axis substantially parallel to the climbing wall, and locked in a desired angular position. Such climbing holds preferably extend only a portion of their circumference through an opening formed on the front side of the climbing wall facing the climber. The climbing holds may include grip blocks that are mounted to move substantially perpendicular to the wall section. The grip blocks preferably have different grip structures on several sides, and the difficulty of gripping or releasing increases or decreases depending on the degree to which the grip blocks are pushed outward from the wall section. The gripping block may have a push rod on its rear side away from the wall, which cooperates with an actuation device such as a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder / piston device or an electric motor-operated spindle drive. In such a configuration, a suitable measuring sensor for the corresponding actual position of the gripping block can also be provided. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems caused by the time-consuming configuration of climbing walls and to develop a design that allows the climbing route or its difficulty to be modified according to the user's wishes and level of progress without time delay and without the need for a route setter in certain situations.

[0008] This invention relates to climbing walls having a support structure including a partition system defining spatial compartments. Each spatial compartment contains a climbing hold, which has a distinguishable front and rear wall. The front wall of the climbing hold forms the front side of the climbing wall, and the climbing hold adjusts according to the movement of the climber. The essence of this invention lies in the fact that at least some of the spatial compartments include:

[0009] - A climbing hold, allocated therein and slidably positioned between its maximum extended and maximum retracted positions, comprising a fastening mandrel mounted on the rear wall.

[0010] - Limiters, used for extreme positions of climbing holds.

[0011] - The frame, which together form the front of the climbing wall, has an internal shape that corresponds to the external shape of the climbing holds.

[0012] In addition, the climbing wall includes a drive push-pull mechanism and movement blocking devices for the climbing holds. The drive push-pull mechanism is connected to the fastening mandrel of each climbing hold and is adjusted to allow the climbing hold to slide between its maximum extended position and maximum retracted position. The drive push-pull mechanism is connected to a management unit, which controls the climbing holds and allows them to slide between their maximum extended and maximum retracted positions. The climbing holds are movably disposed in the frame such that they slide from the fastening mandrel to their maximum retracted position in front of the climbing wall, and to their maximum extended position extending from the front of the climbing wall. The climbing holds in their maximum retracted position in front of the climbing wall, together with the frame, form a flat surface of the climbing wall, and the climbing holds abut against the limiters and are coplanar with the frame.

[0013] The developed sliding installation design of the climbing holds, their shape, and control between two extreme positions allow for rapid changes to the climbing wall configuration. Full retraction of the climbing holds allows for the creation of a partially or completely flat climbing wall surface, formed by other retracted holdings. Conversely, a climbing hold in its extreme position extending from the front of the climbing wall means it extends to its maximum distance and locks, preventing the user from moving it to either side, thus adapting to the user's movement. This results in an interactive climbing wall that can be configured in real-time without delay. This allows for changes to the climbing route and its difficulty level based on the user's current needs. Appropriate modifications to the holding arrangement can be easily introduced within the management unit that controls the climbing holds.

[0014] Using limiters for the extreme positions of climbing holds not only ensures the complete retraction of the hold, but also allows for a high degree of aesthetics in the climbing wall by enclosing the working space directly behind the hold. This also translates to increased safety for climbing wall users, as the space compartments are closed from the front by the limiters, thus eliminating the risk of climbers accidentally interfering with potentially dangerous areas where the push-pull mechanism components operate during use of the climbing wall.

[0015] Furthermore, the ability to quickly rearrange climbing wall systems allows for the creation of climbing walls designed for recreational use and targeting younger users. Even groups of children can design and configure climbing routes for each other on relatively small climbing walls.

[0016] The use of a motion arrestor for a climbing hold ensures that, except during moments of movement between its extreme positions, the climbing hold is locked in one of two extreme positions: a retracted position in front of the climbing wall, and an extended position extending from the front of the climbing wall. The motion arrestor for a climbing hold can be implemented in any form known in the art. In particular, the motion arrestor for a climbing hold can be entirely mechanical, independent of the drive push-pull mechanism, for example, in the form of a suitably designed pin engaging a groove. The motion arrestor for a climbing hold can also be part of the drive push-pull mechanism, and thus part of the actuator for the climbing hold. In such a form, it can be an actuator with two extreme movement positions, or a linear actuator with limit switches.

[0017] Preferably, the drive push-pull mechanism includes a motion blocking device for the rock climbing foothold.

[0018] Advantageously, the limiter includes a through hole through which the fastening mandrel extends.

[0019] Advantageously, the climbing wall includes a connecting mechanism that connects a drive push-pull mechanism to a fastening mandrel. The connecting mechanism includes a base connected to a limiter and having a guide rail in which a guide element is slidably mounted. The guide element is connected to the fastening mandrel on one side and to the drive push-pull mechanism on the other side.

[0020] Reasonably, the free end of the fastening mandrel has a lug, and the end of the guide intended to be connected to the fastening mandrel has a hook, which is disposed in the lug of the fastening mandrel.

[0021] Preferably, the coupling mechanism has at least two grooves formed in the guide rail, the shape of which matches the shape of the protrusions formed in the guide member.

[0022] Suitablely, the guide is made of a ferromagnetic material and has a first electromagnet mounted on its end intended to be connected to the drive push-pull mechanism, the first electromagnet being connected to the drive push-pull mechanism, while the base includes a bracket extending above the guide rail having the guide and has a second electromagnet mounted thereon.

[0023] This device design realizes a motion-stopping device for climbing holds based on mechanical principles, using electromagnets and grooves in the guide rails. This design also translates to easy control of the climbing hold's position, which can be in either a fully retracted or extended position. A known actuator (which cooperates with the coupling mechanism via a connection to a first electromagnet) can be used as the driving push-pull mechanism. Using an electromagnet to connect the coupling mechanism to the driving push-pull mechanism is preferred, but alternative embodiments without an electromagnet are also feasible. The coupling mechanism can then be fixedly connected to a component of the mechanism that transmits torque from the driving push-pull mechanism; for example, the coupling mechanism may have an arm of an attached crank mechanism. In each case, using a coupling mechanism that implements the climbing hold motion-stopping device in each unit allows for rapid, simultaneous changes in the position of the selected climbing hold with other units, according to a program input by the management unit.

[0024] The drive push-pull mechanism is preferably connected to a management unit, which has a memory containing a computer program for controlling the climbing foothold and sliding it between extreme positions.

[0025] It is particularly ideal when the management unit is a mobile phone or another mobile device (including a tablet).

[0026] This allows the use of popular devices among users to control the position of climbing holds. Not only does the storage of these devices or access to the internet cloud, which stores climbing routes, allow for real-time control of the position of climbing holds, but it also allows for the saving of established climbing routes or the use of a library of prepared climbing routes.

[0027] It is reasonable to use an electric linear actuator, a pneumatic actuator, or a motor to drive the push-pull mechanism.

[0028] Using these devices to change the position of climbing holds allows for durable and reliable designs.

[0029] Preferably, each climbing hold is assigned a single drive push-pull mechanism. This allows each climbing hold to respond immediately and take the user-input position, completely independently of other climbing holds.

[0030] Advantageously, at least one climbing hold includes an information display device, which is installed in the front wall and connected to the management unit.

[0031] Particularly preferred is that at least a portion of the front wall of the climbing hold, including the information display device, has a touch detection device connected to the management unit.

[0032] In this description, information display device should be understood as any element capable of emitting light or displaying information. In particular, they can be LEDs, displays, or monitors of various sizes and configurations. On the other hand, touch detection device should be understood as a device known in the art that forms a touch panel, and in particular, a capacitive touchscreen or capacitive sensor can be used for this purpose.

[0033] The interactive functionality of climbing walls is enhanced by the information display devices installed at the climbing holds, particularly in combination with touch detection devices. In this case, the climbing wall can not only be configured in real time, but climbing routes or specific climbing holds can also be displayed or illuminated on it. Furthermore, the interoperability between the information display devices and the touch detection devices allows for interactive entertainment on the climbing wall; for example, when a user (a child) must touch all the green climbing holds, the green holds can turn red once touched. Climbing routes can also follow climbing holds displaying single letters or words. On the other hand, by combining the information display devices and touch detection devices with a management unit, all functions of the climbing wall can be controlled through a single device and therefore through a single program or application. Attached Figure Description

[0034] The present invention is explained in more detail in the embodiments and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0035] Figure 1 The climbing wall is presented in a 3D view in its neutral initial state, without showing the supporting structure.

[0036] Figure 2 The climbing wall is presented in a 3D view with some climbing holds protruding, but the supporting structure is not shown.

[0037] Figure 3 —A schematic representation of the design of a compartment in a climbing wall;

[0038] Figure 4 —The design of the climbing wall compartments without supporting structure is presented in exploded 3D diagrams;

[0039] Figure 5 — Presenting framed climbing holds using exploded 3D diagrams;

[0040] Figure 6 —The design of the climbing wall compartments without supporting structures is presented in a 3D view, with the climbing holds in the retracted position;

[0041] Figure 7 —The design of the climbing wall compartments without supporting structures is presented in a 3D view, with the climbing holds in the extended position;

[0042] Figure 8-12—The design of the climbing wall compartments without supporting structures is presented in a series of three-dimensional rear views;

[0043] Figure 13a and 13b —The connecting mechanism is presented in a 3D diagram;

[0044] Figure 14-16 —A 3D diagram illustrating a climbing wall without supporting structures;

[0045] Figure 17-18 —A schematic 3D diagram showing a climbing wall composed of multiple modules;

[0046] Figure 19 —A climbing hold in an embodiment with an information display device and a touch detection device is presented in a three-dimensional view;

[0047] Figure 20-21 — Presenting the connecting mechanism with a drive push-pull mechanism in a three-dimensional view;

[0048] Figure 22 —The design of the climbing wall compartments is presented in a three-dimensional rear view. Detailed Implementation

[0049] First Embodiment

[0050] The climbing wall 1 has a modular design. Each module has a support structure 2, which includes a system of horizontal and vertical partitions defining spatial compartments 2A. Each spatial compartment 2A has a cuboid shape and contains climbing holds 3. In this embodiment, a single module has five horizontally arranged spatial compartments 2A and six vertically arranged spatial compartments 2A. Therefore, the climbing wall is a matrix of spatial compartments 2A.

[0051] Each space compartment 2A includes:

[0052] - Climbing hold 3, which has a front wall 3A and a rear wall 3B. The front wall 3A of the climbing hold 3 together forms the front surface of the climbing wall 1. The climbing hold 3 itself is located in a space compartment 2A, and can be extended to its extreme position ( Figure 7 ) and the ultimate retraction position ( Figure 6 Sliding between the two. The climbing hold 3 is adjusted according to the movement of the climbing wall user on it, so that its structure can withstand the load generated during climbing. There is a fastening mandrel 4 on the rear wall 3B of the climbing hold 3, the free end of which terminates at the lug 5.

[0053] - A retainer 6 for the extreme retracted position of the climbing hold 3, after the climbing hold 3 is placed in the extreme extended position, forms a visible surface that encloses the space of compartment 2A from the user side of the climbing wall 1. The retainer 6 is in the form of a flat wall filling compartment 2A. A through-hole 7 is provided in the central portion of the retainer 6, through which a fastening mandrel 4 extends. The dimensions of the through-hole 7 are adapted to the external dimensions of the fastening mandrel 4.

[0054] - Frame 8, which together form the front side of the climbing wall 1 and is installed on the outer part of the space compartment 2A. Frame 8 has an internal shape that matches the external shape of the climbing holds 3. This embodiment uses climbing holds 3 with square, circular, and polygonal shapes ( Figure 5 Each time, the internal shape of the frame 8 matches the external shape of the climbing holds 3. Also each time, the climbing holds 3 in the retracted position, together with the frame 8, form the flat front surface of the climbing wall 1. Due to the use of the climbing holds 3 and the frame 8, the support structure 2 of the climbing wall 1 is not visible from the front, as it is completely covered by the frame 8 and the climbing holds 3. Therefore, a flat climbing wall 1 is also achieved at the position of the climbing holds 3 in the retracted position. In its neutral initial state, the climbing wall 1 is completely flat because all the climbing holds 3 are in the retracted position. Each climbing hold 3 is movably placed within the frame 8 such that the climbing hold 3 can slide from the fastening mandrel 4 to its maximum retracted position within the front of the climbing wall 1, or slide to its maximum extended position extending from the front of the climbing wall 1. When the climbing hold 3 is in its maximum retracted position in front of the climbing wall 1, it forms a flat surface of the climbing wall 1 together with the frame 8, and the climbing hold 3 abuts against the limiter 6 and is in the same plane as the frame 8. In the extended position, the climbing hold 3 forms a support point or grip point for the climbing wall user.

[0055] In alternative embodiments, some climbing holds 3 may have fixed positions—they can be retracted or extended without the possibility of change. Similarly, alternatively, some climbing holds may have a typical form that mimics the shape of rock, as is known in the art.

[0056] The climbing wall 1 also includes a drive push-pull mechanism 9, which is connected to the fastening mandrel 4 of each climbing hold 3 and is adjusted to allow the climbing hold 3 to slide between its maximum extended and maximum retracted positions. The drive push-pull mechanism 9 is connected to a management unit for controlling the climbing hold 3 and its sliding between the maximum extended and maximum retracted positions. The climbing wall 1 is also provided with motion blocking devices 10 for the maximum extended and maximum retracted positions of the climbing hold 3. The motion blocking devices 10 for the climbing hold 3 ensure that, except when it is being slid, the climbing hold 3 is locked in one of two extreme positions: extended or retracted. The drive push-pull mechanism 9 and the motion blocking device 10 can be implemented in forms known in the art. In this embodiment, the motion blocking device 10 has a mechanical form and is implemented in a connecting mechanism 11 that connects the drive push-pull mechanism 9 to the fastening mandrel 4. In this embodiment, a pneumatic actuator is assigned to each space compartment 2A and thus to each climbing hold 3, serving as an actuator. Clearly, the pneumatic actuator is connected to the corresponding pneumatic system that provides control. Alternatively, an electric linear actuator, a motor, or even a single motor with a gear train that transmits motion to all climbing holds 3 can be used as the drive push-pull mechanism 9.

[0057] In this embodiment, the climbing wall 1 includes a connecting mechanism 11 that connects a drive push-pull mechanism 9 to a fastening mandrel 4 at the climbing foothold 3. The connecting mechanism 11 includes a base 12 connected to a limiter 6. As previously noted, a through-hole 7 is formed in the limiter 6 through which the fastening mandrel 4 passes. A guide rail 13 is provided in the base 12, and a guide member 14 is slidably mounted in the guide rail 13. The guide member 14 is connected to the fastening mandrel 4 on one side and to the drive push-pull mechanism 9, which is in the form of a pneumatic actuator, on the other side. To connect the fastening mandrel 4 to the guide member 14, the free end of the fastening mandrel 4 has a lug 5, and the end of the guide member 14 intended to connect to the fastening mandrel has a hook 14A. Once connected, the hook 14A is positioned in the lug 5. Due to this connection, the guide member 14 can perform upward or downward movement, i.e., in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, and during such movement, the hook 14A will always be positioned in the lug 5. The upward and downward movement of the guide 14 does not release the connection between the fastening mandrel 4 and the guide. This connection also allows the transmission of motion from the drive push-pull mechanism 9, thus sliding the climbing fulcrum 3 between its maximum extended and maximum retracted positions. In this embodiment, the coupling mechanism 11 functions as the motion blocking device 10. For this purpose, the guide rail 13 has three grooves 15A, 15B, 15C in its bottom wall, and the guide 14 has two protrusions 16A, 16B. The shapes of the grooves 15A, 15B, 15C in the guide rail 13 correspond to the shapes of the protrusions 16A, 16B. The guide 14 is made of a ferromagnetic material and has a first electromagnet 17 mounted on its end intended to connect to the drive push-pull mechanism 9, which, once activated, connects to the drive push-pull mechanism 9 in the form of a pneumatic actuator. The base 12 of the connecting mechanism 11 includes a bracket 19 that extends above a guide rail 13 having a guide 14 and has a mounted second electromagnet 18.

[0058] The guide member 14 performs linear motion in the guide rail 13, and it can take one of two extreme positions:

[0059] - The position corresponding to the extended climbing hold 3 ( Figure 7 , 9 At this position, the first protrusion 16A is locked in the first groove 15A in the guide rail 13, and the second protrusion 16B is locked in the second groove 15B in the guide rail 13.

[0060] - The position corresponding to the retracted climbing hold 3 ( Figure 6 , 10 At this position, the first protrusion 16A is locked in the second groove 15B in the guide rail 13, and the second protrusion 16B is locked in the third groove 15C in the guide rail 13.

[0061] When the second electromagnet 18 is activated, the guide 14 moves between two extreme positions. Since the guide 14 is made of steel (i.e., a ferromagnetic material affected by electromagnetic force), it will rise. This rise causes protrusions 16A, 16B to rise from grooves 15A, 15B, 15C in the guide rail 13, and the guide 14 is subsequently unlocked and can be slid to the other extreme position. Alternatively, if the guide is not made of a ferromagnetic material, it may have an upper lining made of such a material, allowing the guide to be attracted by the second electromagnet 18.

[0062] The longitudinal linear displacement of the unlocked guide 14 is achieved by applying a force provided by the pneumatic actuator—the drive push-pull mechanism 9—to the guide 14. For this purpose, the first electromagnet 17 is activated, and the guide 14 is connected to the pneumatic actuator. The movement from the drive push-pull mechanism 9 is transmitted through the unlocked, raised guide 14. As previously described, the guide 14 ( Figure 12 , 13a The thrust that slides the guide to the position corresponding to the extended climbing hold 3, or the pull that slides the guide to the position corresponding to the retracted climbing hold 3. Figure 11 , 13b This can be achieved in any way, and in this embodiment, it is achieved by controlling the movement of a piston in a pneumatic actuator, which is connected to the guide 14 via the action of a first electromagnet 17.

[0063] The longitudinal linear displacement of the unlocked guide 14 is performed with the first electromagnet 17 and the second electromagnet 18 activated. After the guide is slid to the target position, the first electromagnet 17 and the second electromagnet 18 are deactivated, and the guide 14, along with the protrusions 16A and 16B, falls into the target grooves 15A, 15B, and 15C in the guide rail 13. Therefore, the guide 14 and the climbing fulcrum 3 connected to the guide 14 via the fastening mandrel 4 are locked in the selected extreme position.

[0064] In this embodiment, the management unit for controlling the climbing hold 3 is a mobile phone equipped with memory containing an implemented computer program for controlling the climbing hold 3 and sliding it between extreme positions. The implemented computer program also has a graphical user interface that allows control of the position of the climbing hold 3. The management unit can also be a tablet computer or an application shared via a website. The implemented software allows selection of the desired position of the climbing hold 3 in space compartment 2A. A mathematical model of the desired state of the climbing wall 1 (…) Figure 16 ) is a two-dimensional matrix with the same size as the number of physical units. Each cell contains a target value of 0 or 1, where 0 corresponds to the retracted position of climbing foothold 3 and 1 corresponds to the extended position of climbing foothold 3.

[0065] Therefore, the control of the climbing wall 1 includes selecting a space compartment 2A where the climbing anchor 3 is to be held in its maximum extended position or slid to its maximum extended position, and selecting a space compartment 2A where the climbing anchor 3 is to be held in its maximum retracted position or slid to its maximum retracted position. The next step is to activate the first electromagnet 17 and the second electromagnet 18 in the selected space compartment 2A, and drive the push-pull mechanism 9 to perform forward and backward motion cycles.

[0066] When controlling the position of the climbing hold 3, if the target position of the climbing hold 3 in the selected space compartment 2A is extended and it is currently in that extreme position, the motion cycle of the drive push-pull mechanism 9 will have no effect. In such a space compartment 2A, the second electromagnet 18 will not be activated. The motion of the drive push-pull mechanism 9 will occur above the guide member 14.

[0067] On the other hand, if the target position of the climbing hold 3 in the selected space compartment 2A is extended and it is currently in the retracted position, then the first electromagnet 17 and the second electromagnet 18 will be activated, the guide 14 will rise and connect itself to the drive push-pull mechanism 9, and the drive push-pull mechanism 9 will push the guide 14 along with the climbing hold 3 to the extended position. Subsequently, the first electromagnet 17 and the second electromagnet 18 will be deactivated, and the guide 14 will fall into the grooves 15A and 15B, thereby being locked in the extreme extended position.

[0068] If the target position of the climbing hold 3 in the selected space compartment 2A is retracted, and it is currently in that position, the motion cycle of the drive push-pull mechanism 9 will have no effect. In such a space compartment 2A, the second electromagnet 18 will not be activated. The motion of the drive push-pull mechanism 9 will occur above the guide 14.

[0069] On the other hand, if the target position of the climbing hold 3 in the selected space compartment 2A is retracted and it is currently in the extended position, the first electromagnet 17 and the second electromagnet 18 will be activated, the guide 14 will rise and connect itself to the drive push-pull mechanism 9, which will pull the guide 14 during its backward movement. Subsequently, the first electromagnet 17 and the second electromagnet 18 will be deactivated, and the guide 14 will fall into the grooves 15B and 15C, thereby being locked in the ultimate retracted position.

[0070] This resulted in the implementation of an interactive climbing wall 1, in which the position of the climbing holds 3 can be controlled.

[0071] As described, in this example, the drive push-pull mechanism 9 takes the form of a pneumatic actuator. A pneumatic actuator is located at the rear of each space compartment 2A, which cooperates with the climbing hold 3 installed in that space compartment 2A via a connecting mechanism 11. In this way, an additional matrix for the drive push-pull mechanism 9 is established at the rear of the climbing wall 1 module. Figure 15 Therefore, the matrix of these drive push-pull mechanisms 9 includes elements that provide push-pull forces for each spatial compartment 2A in the climbing wall 1, which allows the climbing fulcrum 3 to slide between two extreme positions.

[0072] The modules of climbing wall 1 can be connected to each other to form an interactive climbing wall with adjustable target dimensions. The modules of climbing wall 1 can be connected laterally and upwards to each other. Once connected, the modules can form a climbing wall of considerable height. Figure 17 ), or they may form wedge-shaped or overhanging portions ( Figure 18 ).

[0073] Second Embodiment

[0074] The climbing wall features a modular design. Each module has a support structure comprising a system of horizontal and vertical partitions that define spatial compartments. These compartments have a cuboid shape and contain climbing holds. In this embodiment, a single module has five horizontally arranged compartments and six vertically arranged compartments. Therefore, the climbing wall is a matrix of spatial compartments.

[0075] As described in the first embodiment, each compartment includes a climbing hold, a limiter for the ultimate retracted position of the climbing hold, and a frame that together form the front of the climbing wall. In each compartment of the climbing wall, a drive push-pull mechanism in the form of a hydraulic actuator is installed. Clearly, the hydraulic actuator is connected to a corresponding hydraulic system that provides control. The piston of the hydraulic actuator is directly connected to the fastening mandrel of the climbing hold. Changes in the position of the piston in the hydraulic actuator between the retracted and extended positions result in similar changes in the position of the climbing hold. The hydraulic actuator also functions as a movement-stopping device for the climbing hold, as pressure is maintained in the hydraulic system to hold the hydraulic actuator in a predetermined position.

[0076] Third Embodiment

[0077] The climbing wall features a modular design. Each module has a support structure comprising a system of horizontal and vertical partitions that define spatial compartments. These compartments have a cuboid shape and contain climbing holds. In this embodiment, a single module has five horizontally arranged compartments and six vertically arranged compartments. Therefore, the climbing wall is a matrix of spatial compartments.

[0078] As described in the first embodiment, each compartment includes a climbing hold, a limiter for the extreme retraction position of the climbing hold, and a frame that together form the front side of the climbing wall. In each compartment of the climbing wall, a drive push-pull mechanism in the form of a motor is installed. The motor shaft is attached to a crank mechanism, which is connected to a guide member housed in a guide rail. The guide member is connected to the fastening mandrel of the climbing hold. To implement the movement-stopping device for the climbing hold, the guide member has two lateral protrusions that are positioned in their respective grooves within the guide rail. The grooves are curved, their shape corresponding to integral mathematical symbols, and rotate to a horizontal position. Therefore, the guide rail moves between two extreme positions. At these two extreme positions, movement is stopped, and the climbing hold is locked in either the extreme extended or extreme retracted position.

[0079] Fourth embodiment

[0080] In the fourth embodiment, the climbing wall 1 ( Figure 19 This embodiment has the same design as the first embodiment. The difference lies in the climbing holds themselves. All climbing holds 3' in the module of the climbing wall 1 have an information display device 3C, which takes the form of an RGB LED group disposed in the front wall 3A. Diodes are connected to a management unit that controls them. Therefore, the RGB LED group displays any color indicated by the management unit. In addition, there is a touch detection device 3D on the front wall 3A. In this embodiment, the front wall 3A of the climbing hold 3 has a capacitive sensor. The touch detection device 3D is arranged both in the areas with RGB LEDs and in the areas where these diodes are not present. The touch detection device 3D is also connected to the management unit, which receives signals generated by these touch detection devices 3D. Therefore, it is possible to use such climbing holds 3' to realize scenarios that display various information and colors. Once a touch is detected, the color of the climbing hold 3' can be changed by the management unit, for example, from green to red. The RGB LEDs can also display arrows or letters, which the user of the climbing wall 1 follows, and which change once touched by the climber.

[0081] Fifth embodiment

[0082] The climbing wall features a modular design. Each module has a support structure comprising a system of horizontal and vertical partitions that define spatial compartments. These compartments have a cuboid shape and contain climbing holds. In this embodiment, a single module has five horizontally arranged compartments and six vertically arranged compartments. Therefore, the climbing wall is a matrix of spatial compartments.

[0083] As described in the first embodiment, each compartment includes a climbing hold, a limiter 6 for the extreme retraction position of the climbing hold, and a frame that together form the front of the climbing wall. Furthermore, in each compartment of the climbing wall, a connecting mechanism 11 is installed and connected to a drive push-pull mechanism 9 in the form of a motor 20. The shaft of the motor 20 is attached to a crank mechanism 21, which is connected to a guide member 14 housed in a guide rail 13. The design of the connecting mechanism 11 is the same as in the first embodiment, except that the guide member 14 does not have a first electromagnet, but is instead connected to the crank mechanism 21 via an additional arm 22.

[0084] Similar to the first embodiment, the guide 14 connected to the motor 20 performs a linear movement after the second electromagnet 18 is activated. As a result, the guide 14 can take one of two extreme positions:

[0085] - The position corresponding to the extended climbing hold 3 ( Figure 21 ),

[0086] - The position corresponding to the retracted climbing hold 3 ( Figure 20 ).

[0087] As described, in this example, the drive push-pull mechanism 9 takes the form of a motor 20. A motor 20 is located at the rear of each space compartment 2A, which cooperates with the climbing hold 3 installed in that space compartment 2A using a crank mechanism 21 and a connecting mechanism 11. In this way, an additional matrix for the drive push-pull mechanism 9 is established at the rear of the climbing wall 1 module. Figure 22 Therefore, the matrix of these drive push-pull mechanisms 9 includes elements that provide a push-pull force to each compartment 2A in the climbing wall 1, allowing the climbing hold 3 to slide between two extreme positions. Control of the climbing hold 3 can be achieved independently for each compartment 2A.

Claims

1. A climbing wall having a support structure (2) including a partition system defining spatial compartments (2A) in which climbing holds (3) are provided, the climbing holds (3) having a distinguishable front wall (3A) and a rear wall (3B), the front wall (3A) of the climbing holds (3) forming the front side of the climbing wall (1), and the climbing holds (3) being adjustable according to the movement of a user of the climbing wall (1), wherein at least some of the spatial compartments (2A) include climbing holds disposed therein and slidably disposed therein. The support (3), the climbing support (3) includes a fastening mandrel (4) mounted on the rear wall (3B), and wherein the climbing wall includes a drive push-pull mechanism (9) and a movement blocking device (10) for the climbing support (3), the drive push-pull mechanism (9) being connected to the fastening mandrel (4) of each climbing support (3) and being adjusted to slide the climbing support (3), wherein the drive push-pull mechanism (9) is connected to a management unit for controlling the climbing support (3) and causing the climbing support (3) to slide between defined positions, characterized in that, - The climbing hold (3) is slidably positioned between the maximum extension position and the maximum retraction position, and the drive push-pull mechanism is adjusted to allow the climbing hold (3) to slide between the maximum extension position and the maximum retraction position, wherein the management unit is used to control the climbing hold (3) and allow the climbing hold (3) to slide between the maximum extension position and the maximum retraction position, and the climbing wall includes: - Limiter (6), which is used for the extreme positions of the climbing hold (3), - Frame (8), which together form the front side of the climbing wall (1), having an internal shape corresponding to the external shape of the climbing foothold (3); Furthermore, the climbing support (3) is movably disposed in the frame (8) such that the climbing support (3) slides from the fastening mandrel (4) to the extreme retraction position retracted to the front side of the climbing wall, and the extreme extension position extending from the front side of the climbing wall. The climbing support (3) in the extreme retraction position retracted to the front side of the climbing wall (1) together with the frame (8) forms the flat surface of the climbing wall (1), and the climbing support (3) abuts against the limiter (6) and is located in the same plane as the frame (8).

2. The climbing wall according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive push-pull mechanism (9) includes the motion blocking device (10) for the climbing foothold (3).

3. The climbing wall according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The limiter (6) includes a through hole (7) through which the fastening mandrel (4) extends.

4. The climbing wall according to claim 3, characterized in that, It includes a connecting mechanism (11) that connects the drive push-pull mechanism (9) to the fastening mandrel (4). The connecting mechanism (11) includes a base (12) that is connected to the limiter (6) and has a guide rail (13) in which a guide member (14) is slidably mounted. The guide member (14) is connected to the fastening mandrel (4) on one side and to the drive push-pull mechanism (9) on the other side.

5. The climbing wall according to claim 4, characterized in that, The free end of the fastening mandrel (4) has a lug (5), and the end of the guide (14) intended to be connected to the fastening mandrel (4) has a hook (14A), which is disposed in the lug (5) of the fastening mandrel (4).

6. The climbing wall according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The connecting mechanism (11) has at least two grooves (15A, 15B, 15C) formed in the guide rail (13), the shape of which is adapted to the protrusions (16A, 16B) formed in the guide member (14).

7. The climbing wall according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that, The guide (14) is made of ferromagnetic material and has a first electromagnet (17) mounted on its end intended to be connected to the drive push-pull mechanism (9), while the base (12) includes a bracket (19) extending above the guide rail (13) having the guide (14) and has a second electromagnet (18) mounted.

8. The climbing wall according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The drive push-pull mechanism (9) is connected to the management unit, which has a memory containing a computer program for controlling the climbing foothold and sliding it between the extreme positions.

9. The climbing wall according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The management unit is a mobile phone or another mobile device, including a tablet computer.

10. The climbing wall according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The drive push-pull mechanism (9) is in the form of an electric linear actuator, a pneumatic actuator, or a motor.

11. The climbing wall according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, Each climbing hold (3) is assigned to a single drive push-pull mechanism (9).

12. The climbing wall according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, At least one climbing hold (3) includes an information display device (3C), which is located in the front wall (3A) and connected to the management unit.

13. The climbing wall according to claim 12, characterized in that, At least a portion of the front wall (3A) of the climbing hold (3), which includes the information display device (3C), has a touch detection device (3D) connected to the management unit.

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