A slope structure for skiing or snowboarding.

Abstract

To provide a ski slope structure and slope-forming components that enable low-cost and easy replacement work. [Solution] A slope structure for skiing or snowboarding, wherein the slope forming member 10 has a base member 12 installed on the ground and a support member 14 that is detachably provided on the base member 12 and capable of supporting skis or snowboards, the base member 12 has an engaging member 16 that can engage with adjacent base members 12, and a slope is formed when multiple base members 12 engage, and the support member 14 is inserted through an insertion hole 22 from the open end 18 of the base member 12 and assembled to the base member 12.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a burn structure for skiing or snowboarding that is laid on a skiing area of a ski resort and forms at least a part of a burn, and a burn forming member.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in ski resorts in spring and summer, since there is no snow accumulation in the skiing area, artificial burns are made in the skiing area and used as practice areas for skiing or snowboarding.

[0003] In this specification, a burn means a slope of a ski slope or a course.

[0004] Here, as a method of artificially creating a burn in a skiing area, for example, a plurality of laying members are laid on the ground of a ski resort to artificially form a burn. The laying member is composed of, for example, a base member laid on the ground of a ski resort and a protruding member extending upward from the base member. By a player skiing on the tip of the protruding member with a ski board or a snowboard, improvement of skiing or snowboarding skills is attempted.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, because the base member and projection member of the laying component are inseparably constructed as a single unit, even when the projection member wears out and needs replacing, the entire laying component, including the base member, must always be replaced with a new one, resulting in high equipment maintenance costs, including maintenance work.

[0007] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a ski slope structure for skiing or snowboarding, and a slope-forming member that forms at least a part of the ski slope for skiing or snowboarding, which makes maintenance work low-cost and easy and reduces the maintenance costs of the ski slope for skiing or snowboarding. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention relates to a slope structure or slope-forming member for skiing or snowboarding, comprising a base member installed on the ground and a support member detachably provided on the base member and capable of supporting the skis or snowboard.

[0009] Preferably, the base member has an engaging member that can engage with an adjacent base member, and a burn is formed when multiple base members engage with each other.

[0010] Preferably, the base member has an open end formed on the side surface of the base member, a slit formed on the plane of the base member, and an insertion hole formed so as to communicate with the open end and the slit.

[0011] Preferably, the support member is inserted through the insertion hole from the open end and assembled to the base member.

[0012] The support member comprises a main body and a brush portion that extends upright from the main body, and it is preferable that the brush portion passes through the slit when the main body is inserted through the insertion hole from the open end and assembled to the base member.

[0013] When the support member is assembled to the foundation member, it is preferable that a portion of the support member extends from the lateral direction of the foundation member to fill the gap between adjacent foundation members.

[0014] Preferably, the brush portion is composed of multiple protruding pieces of different lengths.

[0015] Preferably, the longer of the protruding pieces is a large protruding piece, and the shorter of the protruding pieces is a small protruding piece, and the large protruding piece is configured to be inclined or curved with a predetermined curvature relative to the small protruding piece. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, maintenance work becomes low-cost and easy, and the maintenance costs of ski or snowboard slopes can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a part of a slope structure on which skis or snowboards are slid according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing a part of a slope structure on which skis or snowboards are slid according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] The figure on the right is a side view showing the longitudinal direction of a support member constituting a burn-forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the figure on the left is a view of it from the side. [Figure 4] This is a side view showing a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of a support member constituting a burn-forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing the support member of the burn-forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention assembled to the base member. [Figure 6] This is a plan view of the base member constituting the burn-forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]It is a side view of the base member constituting the burn forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a modified example of the support member constituting the burn forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a right side view showing the longitudinal direction of the support member. [Figure 9] It is a modified example of the support member constituting the burn forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a left side view showing the longitudinal direction of the support member. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view of a modified example of the support member constituting the burn forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] A burn structure for skiing on a ski board or snowboard according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and a burn forming member constituting at least a part of the burn for skiing on a ski board or snowboard will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0019] A burn means a slope of a ski slope or a course. A burn structure is a configuration of a burn (including a cross-sectional structure). A burn forming member is an artificially made piece member constituting at least a part of the area of a burn. In the present embodiment, the structure of an artificially made burn and the burn forming member will be described.

[0020] The burn structure of a ski board or snowboard and the burn forming member are, for example, laid on the skiing area of a ski resort to form at least a part of the burn.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the burn forming member 10 for forming a burn on a ski board or snowboard has, for example, a base member 12 installed on the ground of a ski resort, and a support member 14 detachably provided on the base member 12 and capable of supporting the ski board or snowboard.

[0022] Each foundation member 12 has an engaging member 16 that can engage with adjacent foundation members 12. By continuously engaging (also called "connecting"; the same applies hereinafter) multiple foundation members 12, a barn of a predetermined area can be formed. Furthermore, by engaging multiple foundation members 12, not only flat ground but also inclined surfaces with a predetermined gradient can be freely formed.

[0023] As shown in Figure 5, the base member 12 has an open end 18 formed on the side surface of the base member 12, a slit 20 formed on the plane of the base member 12, and an insertion hole 22 formed inside the base member 12, communicating with the open end 18 and the slit 20, for example, along the planar direction.

[0024] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the support member 14 has, for example, a main body portion 24 and a brush portion 26 that is erected from the main body portion 24. When the main body portion 24 of the support member 14 is inserted through the insertion hole 22 from the open end 18 of the base member 12 and assembled to the base member 12, the brush portion 26 enters and passes through the slit 20. In other words, the slit 20 allows the brush portion 26 to escape to the outside.

[0025] Furthermore, the support member 14 is formed in a pincushion-like shape, similar to a flower holder, and is therefore also called a "protruding member."

[0026] As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the support member 14 is assembled to the base member 12 by being inserted through the insertion hole 22 from the open end 18 of the base member 12. Here, as shown in Figures 1 and 5, when the support member 14 is assembled to the base member 12, a portion of the support member 14 extends and is exposed from the side of the base member 12 by a predetermined distance (dimension).

[0027] When multiple base members 12 are engaged with each other, a predetermined gap is formed between two adjacent base members 12. When the support member 14 is assembled to the base members 12, a portion of the support member 14 extends a predetermined distance from the side of the base member 12 to fill the predetermined gap formed between adjacent base members 12. By filling the predetermined gap between adjacent base members 12 with a portion of the support member 14, the contact area between the gliding surface (also called the "sole surface"; the same applies hereinafter) of the ski or snowboard and the support member 14 is increased, thereby improving the gliding efficiency and safety of the ski or snowboard.

[0028] The gliding surface of skis or snowboards refers to the surface that comes into contact with the snow during use, and is commonly known as the "sole."

[0029] As described above, by connecting multiple slope-forming members 10 together, a slope for skis or snowboards can be formed. In particular, during seasons without snow (such as summer), a skiing area of ​​a predetermined size can be completed by laying multiple slope-forming members 10 on the ground of the ski resort.

[0030] Next, the structure of the slope for skiing or snowboarding, and the configuration of the slope-forming members will be described in detail.

[0031] The ski run or snowboard run is formed by connecting multiple run-forming members 10. The sliding structure of the run is composed, for example, of the cross-sectional structure of the run-forming members 10.

[0032] (Configuration of the base members that make up the burn-forming member) As shown in Figures 5 and 6, for example, the base member 12 installed on the ground of a ski resort comprises a housing portion 28 (frame) that is roughly rectangular in plan view. The housing portion 28 has a plurality of slits 20 formed to open on the planar side and the side side. When the support member 14 is housed in the base member 12, the brush portion 26 of the support member 14 enters and passes through the slits 20. The slits 20 have the function of allowing the brush portion 26 of the support member 14 to escape to the outside.

[0033] Furthermore, the interior of the housing portion 28 has an insertion hole 22 formed to communicate with the slit 20. The insertion hole 22 communicates with an open end 18 formed on the side of the housing portion 28. The insertion hole 22 has the function of housing and holding the main body portion 24 of the support member 14.

[0034] As shown in Figure 5, the housing portion 28 is provided with a stepped portion 30 that partitions a part of the insertion hole 22. The stepped portion 30 is composed of, for example, a lower surface portion 30A, a side surface portion 30B continuous with the lower surface portion 30A, and an upper surface portion 30C continuous with the side surface portion 30B. The stepped portion 30 only needs to have a configuration that includes at least a lower surface portion 30A, and its configuration is not particularly limited. In particular, the lower surface portion 30A of the stepped portion 30 has the function of supporting the main body portion 24 of the support member 14 from below.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 6, and 7, the side surface of the housing portion 28 is provided with an engaging member 16. The engaging member 16 has the function of engaging with adjacent base members 12. The engaging member 16 is composed of a horizontal piece 16A extending horizontally and an engaging piece 16B rising vertically from the tip of the horizontal piece 16A. The engaging piece 16B engages with an adjacent base member 12, connecting the base members 12 together. By connecting multiple base members 12 in this way, at least a portion of the ski or snowboard run at a ski resort is formed. This makes it possible to form a ski or snowboard practice area at a ski resort.

[0036] The base member 12 can be made of resin, metal, etc., but by forming it from plastic or other resins or composite materials (such as CFRP), both weight reduction and high strength can be achieved simultaneously.

[0037] (Configuration of the support members that make up the burn-forming member) As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the support member 14 has a main body portion 24 and a brush portion 26 that is erected from the main body portion 24. The main body portion 24 is composed of a base portion 32 formed in the shape of a flat plate. The brush portion 26 is composed of a plurality of protruding pieces 34 of different lengths. The protruding pieces 34 are composed of, for example, long, large protruding pieces 34A and short, small protruding pieces 34B.

[0038] The support member 14 can be made of resin, metal, etc., but by forming it from plastic or other resins or composite materials (such as CFRP), both weight reduction and high strength can be achieved simultaneously.

[0039] The large protruding piece 34A and the small protruding piece 34B are provided standing upright at a predetermined interval. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the large protruding piece 34A and the small protruding piece 34B have spherical sections formed continuously along the direction of extension. This increases the rigidity of the large protruding piece 34A and the small protruding piece 34B, thereby improving their durability.

[0040] As shown in Figures 8 to 10, the large protruding piece 34A and the small protruding piece 34B may be configured by connecting a dome-shaped section to the tip of a columnar (rod-shaped) section of material. This allows the contact area with the ski or snowboard to be reinforced with the dome-shaped section to increase rigidity against pressure from the ski or snowboard, while the columnar section receives pressure from the ski or snowboard, promoting bending deformation and optimally releasing the pressure. Furthermore, by bending the large protruding piece 34A and the small protruding piece 34B, elastic force is maintained, allowing an optimal reaction force to be applied to the ski or snowboard. As a result, the gliding performance of the ski or snowboard is significantly improved.

[0041] Here, as shown in Figures 4 and 9, it is preferable that the large protruding piece 34A is configured to be inclined relative to the small protruding piece 34B or curved with a predetermined curvature. It is also preferable that the small protruding piece 34B extends straight along the vertical direction. This allows a reaction force (elastic force) to be applied to the ski or snowboard in response to the pressure received from the ski or snowboard. In particular, by maintaining a bent deformation state with a predetermined curvature from the base to the tip of the large protruding piece 34A, the rigidity (elastic force) of the large protruding piece 34A is increased, and by utilizing this elastic force, an optimal reaction force can be applied to the ski or snowboard in response to the pressure received from the ski or snowboard. As a result, it is possible to create a slope that is easy to ski or snowboard on.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 5, the support member 14 is assembled to the foundation member by inserting its base portion 32 through the through hole 22 from the open end 18 of the foundation member 12. At this time, the brush portion 26 of the support member 14 is inserted through the slit 20 and released to the outside of the foundation member 12, so that the support member 14 is housed in the foundation member 12.

[0043] Here, the base portion 32 is fitted into the insertion hole 22 while the lower surface of the base portion 32 is supported by the lower surface portion 30A that constitutes the stepped portion 30 of the foundation member 12. At this time, the side surface of the base portion 32 faces the side surface portion 30B of the stepped portion 30 while maintaining a small clearance between them. Furthermore, the upper surface of the base portion 32 faces the upper surface portion 30C of the stepped portion 30 while maintaining a small clearance between them. As a result, when the support member 14 is assembled to the foundation member 12, the support member 14 is positioned with a small amount of play relative to the foundation member 12.

[0044] It is also possible to have a configuration in which there is no clearance between the side surface of the base portion 32 and the side surface 30B of the stepped portion 30, and no clearance between the top surface of the base portion 32 and the top surface 30C of the stepped portion 30 (a configuration in which they are in surface contact with each other). In this case, when the support member 14 is assembled to the foundation member 12, the support member 14 is firmly positioned relative to the foundation member 12.

[0045] When the support member 14 is assembled to the base member 12, the protruding piece 34 of the support member 14 extends outward from the slit 20 of the base member 12. While maintaining this state, the base portion 32 of the support member 14 enters the insertion hole 22 of the base member 12, and when the support member 14 is completely housed inside the base member 12, the multiple protruding pieces 34 of the support member 14 become exposed to the outside from the slit 20 of the base member 12.

[0046] Here, as shown in Figures 1 and 5, when the base portion 32 of the support member 14 enters the insertion hole 22 of the foundation member 12 and the support member 14 is completely housed inside the foundation member 12, a portion of the support member 14 along its longitudinal direction cannot be fully housed in the insertion hole 22 of the foundation member 12 and extends outwards by a predetermined length from the side of the foundation member 12. Thus, in this embodiment, a portion of the support member 14 along its longitudinal direction is deliberately set to extend outwards by a predetermined length from the side of the foundation member 12.

[0047] At this time, a predetermined space (gap) is formed between the foundation member 12 to which the support member 14 is attached and the adjacent foundation member 12, creating a predetermined separation distance. Therefore, a portion of the support member 14 extending from the side of the foundation member 12 along its longitudinal direction fills the space (gap) and functions to close the separation distance between adjacent foundation members 12.

[0048] As a result, even in a configuration in which multiple base members 12 are connected, a smooth, artificially formed slope can be created by positioning the brush portion 26 of the support member 12 in the space (gap) between adjacent base members 12. This prevents unevenness from occurring on the slope. Furthermore, since the support member 14 is positioned between adjacent base members 12, even if the support member 14 receives a large pressure from the skis or snowboard when the skis or snowboard slide over it, the support member 14 will not move because it will come into contact with the adjacent base member 12. This prevents the support member 14 from shifting position relative to the base members 12.

[0049] As a result, a high-quality practice area can be created for skiing or snowboarding.

[0050] Next, the operation of the slope structure for skiing or snowboarding and the slope-forming member according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0051] As shown in Figures 1 to 5, if the protruding pieces 34 (large protruding piece 34A and small protruding piece 34B) of the support member 14 are worn or damaged due to contact with skis or snowboards or natural wear, the support member 14 can be easily removed from the base member 12 by pulling it out from the side of the base member 12 while the base member 12 is laid on the ground of the ski resort.

[0052] In detail, when the support member 14 is pulled out from the side of the base member 12, the protruding piece 34 of the support member 14 moves inside the slit 20 of the base member 12, and the base portion 32 of the support member 14 moves inside the insertion hole 22 of the base member 12, as the support member 14 that was housed in the base member 12 is pulled out from the base member 12. This allows a damaged support member 14 to be removed from the base member 12 while the base member 12 remains laid on the ski slope ground, and a new support member 14 to be housed in the base member 12 using the same procedure. This makes the replacement of the support member 14 significantly easier. In addition, since the base member 12 can be reused while laid on the ground, equipment maintenance costs can be reduced.

[0053] As a result, maintenance work on the slopes becomes less expensive and easier, reducing the cost of maintaining the facilities for ski or snowboard slopes.

[0054] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely examples of how the technical concept of the present invention can be realized. Naturally, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, but includes all aspects that utilize the technical concept of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 10 Burn-forming member 12 Foundation members 14 Support Member 16 Engaging member 16A Horizontal piece (engaging member) 16B Engaging piece (engaging member) 18 Open end 20 slits 22 Through hole 24 Main body 26 Brush section 28. Enclosure 30 Steps 30A Bottom part (stepped part) 30B Side (stepped part) 30C Top part (stepped part) 32 Base section 34 Projecting piece 34A Large Protruding Sheet (Protruding Sheet) 34B Small Protruding Sheet (Protruding Sheet)

Claims

1. A slope structure for skiing or snowboarding, Foundation members to be installed on the ground, A support member is detachably provided on the base member and capable of supporting the skis or snowboard, A slope structure for skiing or snowboarding, having the following features.

2. The base member has an engaging member that can engage with an adjacent base member, and the engagement of a plurality of base members forms a slope, as described in claim 1, for skiing or snowboarding.

3. The base member has an open end formed on the side surface of the base member, a slit formed on the plane of the base member, and an insertion hole formed so as to communicate with the open end and the slit, the ski slope structure for skiing or snowboarding according to claim 2.

4. The support member is inserted through the through hole from the open end and assembled to the base member, the ski slope structure for skiing or snowboarding according to claim 3.

5. The support member comprises a main body and a brush portion that is erected from the main body. The support member is a slope structure for skiing or snowboarding according to claim 3, wherein the brush portion passes through the slit when the main body portion is inserted from the open end into the insertion hole and assembled to the base member.

6. A ski or snowboard slope structure according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, when the support member is assembled to the base member, a part of the support member extends from the lateral direction of the base member to fill the distance between adjacent base members.

7. The aforementioned brush portion is composed of a plurality of protruding pieces of different lengths, as described in claim 5, for a slope structure for skiing or snowboarding.

8. The ski slope structure for skiing or snowboarding according to claim 7, wherein the longer of the protruding pieces is a large protruding piece, the shorter of the protruding pieces is a small protruding piece, and the large protruding piece is inclined with respect to the small protruding piece or curved with a predetermined curvature.

9. A slope-forming member that forms a slope for skiing or snowboarding, Foundation members to be installed on the ground, A support member is detachably provided on the base member and capable of supporting the skis or snowboard, A burn-forming member having the following characteristics.

10. The burn-forming member according to claim 9, wherein the base member has an engaging member that can engage with an adjacent base member, and the burn is formed when a plurality of base members engage with each other.

11. The burn-forming member according to claim 10, wherein the base member has an open end formed on the side surface of the base member, a slit formed on the plane of the base member, and an insertion hole formed so as to communicate with the open end and the slit.

12. The burn-forming member according to claim 11, wherein the support member is inserted through the insertion hole from the open end and assembled to the base member.

13. The support member comprises a main body and a brush portion that is erected from the main body. The burn-forming member according to claim 11, wherein the support member is assembled to the base member by inserting the main body portion from the open end into the insertion hole, the brush portion passing through the slit.

14. The burn-forming member according to claim 12 or 13, wherein, when the support member is assembled to the base member, a portion of the support member extends from the lateral direction of the base member and is exposed.

15. The burn-forming member according to claim 13, wherein the brush portion is composed of a plurality of protruding pieces of different lengths.

16. The burn-forming member according to claim 15, wherein the longer of the protruding pieces is a large protruding piece, the shorter of the protruding pieces is a small protruding piece, and the large protruding piece is inclined with respect to the small protruding piece or curved with a predetermined curvature.

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