Suspension bridge type playground equipment
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BRIDGE ONE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-15
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a suspension bridge type play equipment that allows people to cross a suspension bridge at a high place or the like and gives a sense of fear as it is difficult to walk on the scaffold.
Background Art
[0002] In recent years, in amusement parks and the like, there are various scream attractions that give a sense of fear to players. As such scream attractions, those that require mechanical equipment and power, such as a jet coaster that runs at high speed or a free fall that drops from a high place, are generally common. Also, conventionally, there are play facilities such as field athletics where obstacles are overcome by one's own strength without using mechanical equipment. Even in such field athletics and the like, play equipment that crosses an unstable scaffold at a height of about 2 m to 3 m is known. Here, in the following [Patent Document 1], an invention related to a "play suspension bridge" is disclosed as an example of such play equipment.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] However, although the invention described in [Patent Document 1] has a suspension bridge that swings by a player, it is still a play equipment for children and it is hard to say that it is a scream attraction.
[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and as a scream attraction that does not use mechanical equipment, it aims to provide a suspension bridge type play equipment that allows people to cross a suspension bridge at a high place or the like and gives a sense of fear as it is difficult to walk on the scaffold.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0006] This invention is, (1) It comprises abutment sections 30 located at both ends and fixed to the ground, a main cable 10 stretched between the abutment sections 30, a safety cable 12 stretched between the abutment sections 30 and to which safety hooks 24a and 24b fixed to the player are slidably connected, a plurality of intermediate sections fixed to the main cable 10 and dividing the space between the abutment sections 30 into a plurality of play sections 40, and a scaffolding member 42 installed in the play section 40 and serving as a footing for the player, The above problem is solved by providing a suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 characterized in that the scaffolding member 42 is replaceable. (2) The above problem is solved by providing the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80 described in (1) above, which further has a floor rope 44 that is stretched between the intermediate sections and between the intermediate sections and the abutment section 30 and on which scaffolding members 42 can be installed, and the floor rope 44 is replaceable. (3) The above problem is solved by providing the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80 described in (1) or (2) above, characterized in that the intermediate section is an intermediate deck 50 comprising a floor frame 52 having a predetermined area, vertical frames 54 extending upward from the left and right sides of the floor frame 52, and a roof frame 56 connecting the upper ends of the vertical frames 54. (4) The above problem is solved by providing the suspension bridge type play equipment 80 described in (3) above, which is equipped with two safety hooks 24a and 24b fixed to the player, and a stopper 25 is provided on the safety rope 12 of the intermediate deck 50 to prevent the movement of the safety hooks 24a and 24b, and by a specific replacement operation, the safety hooks 24a and 24b can be attached to the safety rope 12 beyond the stopper 25, thereby enabling entry to the next play section 40. (5) The locking mechanism of the safety hooks 24a and 24b allows one of the safety hooks 24a and 24b to be in a standby state when both safety hooks 24a and 24b are locked. When one safety hook 24a or 24b is in the standby state, the other safety hook 24a or 24b cannot be unlocked by any operation. The safety hooks 24a and 24b in the standby state will not be locked unless they are passed through the safety cable 12 via the dedicated locking jig 26. The above problem is solved by providing the suspension bridge type play equipment 80 described in (4) above, which is characterized in that the locking jig 26 is fixed to the safety rope 12 at the end of the stopper 25, requiring the safety hooks 24a and 24b to be switched when entering the next play section 40. [Effects of the Invention]
[0007] The suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to this invention primarily consists of a suspension bridge body spanning a high place, and by making the footing difficult to walk on, it can create a sense of fear in players as an attraction. Furthermore, the suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to this invention allows for changes in the type, order, and arrangement of the footing members. This prevents players from becoming accustomed to the attraction or getting bored, making it possible to keep players entertained for a long period of time. In addition, the suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to this invention has an intermediate section in the suspension bridge body, where the safety hooks are attached and detached. During this attachment and detachment operation, players can overtake each other or change their order. This allows players to enjoy the attraction at their own pace. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0008] [Figure 1] This is an overall view of the suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This diagram illustrates the bridge abutment and play area of the suspension bridge type playground equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows the intermediate deck of the suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a scaffolding member for a suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of a scaffolding member for a suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to the present invention. [Figure 6] This diagram illustrates the safety hook for the suspension bridge-type playground equipment according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0009] Embodiments of the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Here, Figure 1 is an overall view of the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the bridge abutment section 30 and the play section 40 of the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80. Figure 3(a) is a top view showing the intermediate deck 50 of the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80, Figure 3(b) is a side view, and Figure 3(c) is a front view. Here, the explanation will basically use an example in which the intermediate section is an intermediate deck 50, but it is not necessary to use an intermediate deck 50 for the intermediate section. The intermediate section may be a simple bar or frame, or it may be composed only of a floor frame 52. Here, the explanation will use an example in which the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention is constructed by spanning both banks of a valley, but the present invention is not limited to this example, and may be installed in any location such as rivers, valleys, coastal cliffs, both banks of lakes and marshes, valleys, cliffs, caves, etc. Furthermore, it may be installed between artificial structures such as dams, buildings, or transmission towers. In addition, although the play section 40 of the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 according to this invention is intended to be located at a height of approximately 2m or more above the ground surface, it is not particularly limited to high places and may be located on the water surface, etc.
[0010] First, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention comprises abutment sections 30 located at both ends and fixed to the ground, a main cable 10 stretched between the abutment sections 30, a safety cable 12 also stretched between the abutment sections 30, a plurality of intermediate sections (intermediate decks 50) fixed to the main cable 10 and dividing the space between the abutment sections 30 into a plurality of play sections 40, and scaffolding members 42 installed in the play sections 40 to serve as footing for players.
[0011] Furthermore, the abutment section 30 supports the suspension bridge body, which is composed of the play section 40, and includes, for example, a main tower 32 fixed to the ground and a stage 34 that serves as the starting and finishing point of the suspension bridge-type play equipment 80. When the abutment section 30 (main tower 32) is fixed to the ground, it is preferable to have, for example, an anchor ledge 36 connected to a pile driven into the ground. Also, when the suspension bridge-type play equipment 80 is installed on an artificial structure such as a building or a steel tower, this structure will also serve as the abutment section 30.
[0012] As mentioned above, the main cable 10 and the safety cable 12 are stretched between the abutment sections 30. The main cable 10 is stretched between the abutment sections 30 and is the main wire that suspends the suspension bridge body, which serves as the play area 40, and the intermediate section is also fixed to this main cable 10. The safety cable 12 prevents players from falling to the ground if they lose their footing on the scaffolding members 42, and is connected to the player by movable safety hooks 24a and 24b fixed to the player. In addition, since players can overtake each other in the intermediate section of the suspension bridge type play equipment 80 according to this invention, multiple safety cables 12 may be stretched across. Furthermore, it is preferable to stretch a separate safety cable 12a for staff use between the abutment sections 30, which can be used by staff in case a player becomes unable to move in the middle of the suspension bridge type play equipment 80 or in an emergency. Furthermore, wind-resistant cables 14 to reduce the swaying of the suspension bridge itself due to wind, auxiliary cables 16 to hold the intermediate deck 50 (intermediate section) together with the main cables 10, and horizontal cables 18 to serve as a visual barrier for the users may also be installed.
[0013] Next, the intermediate section of the suspension bridge type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention will be described. The intermediate section divides the suspension bridge body between the bridge abutment sections 30 into multiple play sections 40, and basically the type, spacing, arrangement, and difficulty level of the scaffolding members 42 change before and after this intermediate section. Furthermore, it is preferable that the intermediate section be an intermediate deck 50 comprising a floor frame 52 having a predetermined area, vertical frames 54 extending upward from the left and right sides of the floor frame 52, and a roof frame 56 connecting the upper ends of the vertical frames 54.
[0014] Furthermore, if the intermediate section is an intermediate deck 50, it is preferable to fix wind-resistant ropes 14 to the left and right sides of the floor frame 52, fix the main ropes 10 and horizontal ropes 18 to the left and right vertical frames 54 respectively, and fix the safety ropes 12, staff safety ropes 12a, and auxiliary ropes 16 to the roof frame 56 respectively. Also, by fixing the safety ropes 12 to the intermediate deck 50 (intermediate section), this fixing part functions as a stopper 25 that obstructs the movement of the safety hooks 24a and 24b. Therefore, players need to change the safety hooks 24a and 24b at the position of this stopper 25. Accordingly, a special locking jig 26 necessary for changing the safety hooks 24a and 24b is installed on the safety ropes 12 beyond this stopper 25. Furthermore, in this configuration where the intermediate section is an intermediate deck 50, the stability of the intermediate deck 50 is improved by connecting the auxiliary ropes 16, and the presence of the roof frame 56 provides players with a sense of psychological security. Furthermore, by providing fence members 54a such as nets or fences between the front and rear vertical frames 54, the players' sense of security is increased, and the intermediate deck 50 can function as a resting space or observation space for players. In addition, players can easily pass each other on this intermediate deck 50.
[0015] The area between the bridge abutment 30 and the intermediate deck 50, and between the intermediate decks 50 themselves, separated by the intermediate deck 50, is designated as the play area 40, where scaffolding members 42 are installed. There are three main methods for installing the scaffolding members 42 in this invention. The most common method is to stretch a floor rope 44 between the intermediate decks 50 (and between the bridge abutment 30 and the intermediate deck 50) and install the scaffolding members 42 on this floor rope 44. In this case, floor rope connection parts 53 are provided at the front and rear of the floor frame 52 and on the suspension bridge side of the stage 34 of the bridge abutment 30, and the floor rope 44 is stretched between these floor rope connection parts 53. The suspension bridge type play equipment 80 according to this invention allows for changes in the type, order, and arrangement of the scaffolding members 42 in order to prevent players from getting bored. Therefore, it is preferable to provide multiple floor rope connection parts 53 to accommodate various scaffolding members 42 and their arrangements. Five examples of the floor rope connection section 53 are illustrated here.
[0016] Also, as a method for installing the second scaffolding member 42, there is a method of directly installing the scaffolding member 42 on the floor cable connection portion 53. Also in this method, having a plurality of floor cable connection portions 53 can expand the variations in the arrangement of the scaffolding member 42. The third method is to hold the scaffolding member 42 using the main cable 10. In this case, the floor cable 44 is not required during play, but since it can be used as a scaffolding for the operator when attaching and detaching the scaffolding member 42 to and from the main cable 10, it is preferable to provide these configurations.
[0017] Next, the scaffolding member 42 and the floor cable 44 as the play section 40 will be described. Here, FIGS. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing examples of the scaffolding member 42 of the suspension bridge type play equipment 80. In FIGS. 4 and 5, illustrations of configurations unrelated to the description of the scaffolding member 42 are omitted.
[0018] First, as a basic scaffolding member 42, there is a plate material 42a spanned between two floor cables 44 as shown in FIG. 4(a). Incidentally, the interval of this plate material 42a may be changed, or as shown in FIG. 4(b), three or more floor cables 44 may be spanned to change the arrangement of the plate material 42a in the left - right direction. Also, as shown in FIG. 4(c), plate materials 42a of various shapes may be used, or instead of the plate material 42a, a log, a bellows tube made of synthetic resin with an axis, etc. may be used. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4(d), a scaffolding net 42b may be used.
[0019] Also, as another example of the scaffolding member 42, as shown in FIG. 4(e), after spanning a cross beam 42c' between the floor cables 44, a long bar member 42c as the scaffolding member 42 is longitudinally spanned between these cross beams 42c' to form a single - bridge - shaped scaffolding. Incidentally, the long bar member 42c may be spanned obliquely or there may be a plurality of them. Also, the long bar member 42c may be a log, a bellows tube, or a curved or bent bar material.
[0020] Furthermore, as an example of directly installing the scaffolding member 42 on the floor rope connection section 53, as shown in Figures 5(a), (b), and (c), a scaffolding rope 42d, a strip-shaped net 42e, a strip 42f made of synthetic resin fiber such as a sling, or a rope is stretched directly across the floor rope connection section 53 to form the scaffolding member 42. Furthermore, as an example of holding the scaffolding member 42 with the main rope 10, as shown in Figure 5(d), a rope 42g is stretched loosely between the main ropes 10 to form the scaffolding member 42, or as shown in Figure 5(e), the scaffolding member 42h is suspended from the main rope 10.
[0021] Furthermore, as mentioned above, the floor ropes 44 and scaffolding members 42 of the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention are replaceable, and after a certain period of time, the scaffolding members 42 can be replaced to change the type and order of the play sections 40, the arrangement of the scaffolding members 42, etc. In addition, it is also possible to change the position and number of floor ropes 44 as needed. As a result, the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention can prevent players from getting bored and can keep players entertained for a long period of time.
[0022] Next, the safety hooks 24a and 24b will be explained with reference to Figure 6. The safety hooks 24a and 24b used in this invention are connected to a safety belt 20 via, for example, a strap portion 26, and this safety belt 20 is fixed to the player's body. It is preferable to use a well-known body harness or the like as the safety belt 20 to hold the entire body of the player. Furthermore, the strap portion 26 suitable for this invention has a connection portion in the approximate center, and this connection portion and the safety belt 20 are fixed by a well-known connecting member such as a carabiner, and the strap portion 26 has safety hooks 24a and 24b at both ends.
[0023] Next, a locking mechanism for safety hooks 24a and 24b suitable for the present invention will be described. First, the locking mechanism suitable for the present invention includes a latch member 27 that closes the opening of the safety hooks 24a and 24b and allows the wire (safety rope 12) to be extended and retracted, a trigger 21 that releases the locked state of the latch member 27 under specific conditions, and a dedicated locking jig 26 fixed to the wire side (safety rope 12).
[0024] Next, the operation of the safety hooks 24a, 24b and the locking mechanism suitable for the present invention will be described. First, the locking mechanism suitable for the present invention allows the unlocking of either safety hook 24a, 24b only when both safety hooks 24a, 24b are locked. Specifically, while the player pulls the trigger 21 of one of the safety hooks 24a, 24b, the latch member 27 of the safety hook 24a, 24b on the side whose trigger 21 is being pulled is unlocked, allowing the latch member 27 to rotate. Then, for example, as shown in the safety hook 24b in Figure 6, with the safety cord 12 passing through the safety hooks 24a, 24b, when the player pulls the trigger 21 and pulls the safety hooks 24a, 24b out of the safety cord 12, the latch member 27 that was closing the opening rotates, as shown in the safety hook 24a in Figure 6, and the safety cord 12 is pulled out from inside the safety hooks 24a, 24b. The rotated latch member 27 then closes and locks the openings of the safety hooks 24a and 24b in its rotated state, entering a standby state. This standby state cannot be locked unless the latch member 27 is rotated to a predetermined position using a dedicated locking jig 26. Furthermore, when one safety hook 24a is in the standby state, the trigger 21 of the other safety hook 24b becomes unoperable, and the latch member 27 of the other safety hook 24b cannot be unlocked by any operation. Therefore, when one safety hook 24a is in the standby state and the safety cord 12 is detached, the other safety hook 24b cannot be detached from the safety cord 12, and thus the safety cord 12 is always passed through either the safety hook 24a or 24b. This ensures the safety of the player.
[0025] Then, the latch member 27 in the standby state (safety hook 24a in Figure 6) rotates only by pulling the locking jig 26 into the inside of the hook. Therefore, by fixing the safety cord 12 inside the cylindrical locking jig 26, the latch member 27 in the standby state pulls the safety cord 12 along with the locking jig 26 into the safety hooks 24a and 24b, and as a result, the safety cord 12 can be passed through the safety hooks 24a and 24b. Then, the latch member 27 rotated by the locking jig 26 closes the openings of the safety hooks 24a and 24b and locks in this state, becoming the locked state (safety hook 24b in Figure 6). As a result, both safety hooks 24a and 24b become locked, and the other safety hook 24b, 24a can be unlocked.
[0026] Next, the method of using the suspension bridge-type play equipment 80 according to the present invention will be explained. First, the safety harness 20 is secured to the player's body. The safety harness 20 is connected to a strap portion 26 equipped with two safety hooks 24a and 24b. Next, the latch member 27 of one of the safety hooks 24a, which is in standby mode, is positioned on a locking jig 26 fixed to the safety rope 12 at the starting point, and the safety rope 12 together with the locking jig 26 is pushed into the safety hook 24a. At this time, the latch member 27 is released from its lock by, for example, magnetic, electrical signal, or physical engagement with the locking jig 26, and becomes rotatable, rotating while pulling the safety rope 12 together with the locking jig 26 into the safety hook 24a. As a result, the safety rope 12 is passed through one of the safety hooks 24a, and the latch member 27 closes and locks the opening of the safety hook 24a, so that the safety hook 24a is locked. Then, one of the safety hooks 24a through which the safety cord 12 passes is moved from the position of the locking jig 26 in order to replace the next safety hook 24b. Next, the trigger 21 of the other safety hook 24b is pulled to unlock the latch member 27, and only at the start, the latch member 27 is rotated with the player's finger or the like to put it in standby position. Then, the latch member 27 of the other safety hook 24b is similarly positioned on the locking jig 26, and the safety cord 12 is pulled into the safety hook 24b together with the locking jig 26. As a result, the safety cord 12 passes through the other safety hook 24b, and the latch member 27 closes the opening of the safety hook 24b, locking it into a locked state. As a result, the safety cord 12 passes through both safety hooks 24a and 24b, and both are locked.
[0027] Next, the player enters the first play section 40 from the starting stage 34 and proceeds to the intermediate deck 50 (intermediate section) by moving along the scaffolding members 42. At this time, the safety hooks 24a and 24b slide along the safety rope 12 as the player moves. When the player arrives at the intermediate deck 50, the safety hooks 24a and 24b are prevented from moving by the fixing device (stopper 25) between the safety rope 12 and the frame of the intermediate deck 50, and the player cannot proceed to the next play section 40.
[0028] Therefore, the player needs to swap the safety hooks 24a and 24b in the intermediate deck 50. This swapping operation involves the following steps: first, detaching one safety hook 24a from the safety cord 12, then using the locking jig 26 located beyond the stopper 25 to pass the safety hook 24a through the safety cord 12 beyond the stopper 25; and then detaching the other safety hook 24b from the safety cord 12 and similarly using the locking jig 26 to pass the safety cord 12 beyond the stopper 25. This swapping operation ensures that both safety hooks 24a and 24b pass over the stopper 25 and through the safety cord 12 beyond. Even in this case, it is physically impossible for both safety hooks 24a and 24b to be detached from the safety cord 12 at the same time, so the player can swap the safety hooks 24a and 24b without worrying about them falling.
[0029] In conventional attractions such as suspension bridge-type playground equipment, where players move under their own power, the safety hooks 24a and 24b are not switched during the ride. Therefore, if a player becomes unable to move forward during the ride, subsequent players using the same safety rope 12 cannot overtake them, causing congestion. In this respect, the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention allows for the switching of safety hooks 24a and 24b on the intermediate deck 50, so even players connected to the same safety rope 12 can overtake each other or change positions on the intermediate deck 50. Furthermore, by making the floor frame 52 of the intermediate deck 50 have a certain area, players can rest, enjoy the scenery, take pictures, etc. on the intermediate deck 50 without worrying about subsequent players. As a result, players can enjoy the attraction at their own pace without stress.
[0030] In this way, the player advances through the play section 40 by repeatedly switching the safety hooks 24a and 24b at the stoppers 25 provided at each intermediate deck 50. In this example, the play section 40 is a straight line, but multiple play sections 40 may be connected to the intermediate section (intermediate deck 50) to branch into multiple routes, allowing the player to choose a route. In this case, the player can choose their own route by performing the above switching operation on the locking jig 26 of the play section 40 they wish to advance through. When the player has advanced through the play section 40 and reached the stage 34 of the bridge abutment 30 at the goal point, the player removes the safety hooks 24a and 24b from the safety rope 12 using a locking jig 26 fixed to, for example, a wire with one end cut. Next, the player removes the safety harness 20 from their body and ends the attraction.
[0031] As described above, the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention can create a sense of fear in players as an attraction by primarily spanning the suspension bridge body at a high altitude and making the footing members 42 difficult to walk on. Furthermore, the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention divides the play section 40 at the intermediate section (intermediate deck 50), and the type, order, and arrangement of the footing members 42 can be changed. This prevents players from becoming accustomed to the attraction or getting bored, making it possible to keep players entertained for a long period of time. Moreover, the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80 according to the present invention is provided with an intermediate deck 50 (intermediate section) on the suspension bridge body, and the safety hooks 24a and 24b are switched on this intermediate deck 50. When switching the safety hooks 24a and 24b, players can overtake each other or change the order. This allows players to enjoy the attraction at their own pace without stress. In addition, players can rest, admire the scenery, take pictures, etc. on the intermediate deck 50 without worrying about players following behind.
[0032] Furthermore, the configuration, shape, dimensions, mechanism, and design of the suspension bridge-type playground equipment 80, bridge abutment section 30, intermediate deck 50, and scaffolding members 42, 42a to 42h shown in this example are merely examples, and this invention can be modified and implemented without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]
[0033] 10 Main rope 12 Safety rope 24a, 24b Safety hooks 25 Stopper 26 Locking jig 30 Abutment 40 Gaming Sections 42, 42a~42h Scaffolding components 44 Floor rope 50 Intermediate deck (intermediate section) 52 floor frame 54 Vertical Frames 56 Roof frame 80 Suspension bridge-type playground equipment
Claims
1. The bridge abutments are located at both ends and are fixed to the ground, The main cable stretched between the aforementioned bridge abutments, A safety rope is stretched between the bridge abutments and to which a safety hook fixed to the athlete is slidably connected, Multiple intermediate sections fixed to the main cable and dividing the bridge abutment sections into multiple play areas, It has a scaffolding member installed in the aforementioned play area and serving as a platform for the players, A suspension bridge-type playground equipment characterized by the fact that the aforementioned scaffolding members are replaceable.
2. The suspension bridge type playground equipment according to claim 1, further comprising a floor rope that spans between intermediate sections and between the intermediate sections and the abutment sections, and on which scaffolding members can be installed, and characterized in that the floor rope is replaceable.
3. The suspension bridge type playground equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the intermediate section is an intermediate deck comprising a floor frame having a predetermined area, vertical frames extending upward from the left and right sides of the floor frame, and a roof frame connecting the upper ends of the vertical frames.
4. It is equipped with two safety hooks fixed to the player, and a stopper is provided on the safety rope of the intermediate deck to prevent the movement of the safety hooks. The suspension bridge type play equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that by replacing the safety hook with the safety rope at the end of the stopper through a specific replacement operation, it becomes possible to enter the next play section.
5. The safety hook locking mechanism allows one safety hook to be in a standby state when both safety hooks are locked. When one safety hook is in the standby state, the other safety hook cannot be unlocked by any operation. The safety hook in the standby state will not be locked unless it is threaded through the safety cable via a dedicated locking jig. The suspension bridge type playground equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking jig is fixed to the safety rope at the end of the stopper, requiring the safety hook to be replaced when entering the next play area.