Movable bungee jumping device and its operation method

Abstract

To provide an apparatus and a method which can eliminate or at least minimize obstacles or damage to jumping structures, and can be conveniently repositioned according to the popularity due to seasonal factors, and can reduce the complexity of repositioning, installation and operation of a bungy jump platform in terms of required time and effort.SOLUTION: Embodiments of the invention provide for a mobile bungy jump apparatus which comprises a wheeled vehicle, e.g. truck, and a jump-off platform carried by the wheeled vehicle through a retractable apparatus coupled to the wheeled vehicle, wherein the jump-off platform retractable apparatus is configured to at least move between a non bungy jumping position and a bungy jumping position, and wherein the retractable apparatus includes a jump-off platform and a rigging frame or equivalent to which a bungy cord tethering a bungy jumper may be attached.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments relate to bungee jumping apparatuses, and more particularly to movable bungee jumping apparatuses and methods of operating movable bungee jumping apparatuses.

Background Art

[0002] Bungee jumping is a popular adventure sport that has been commercially available for approximately 30 years. In bungee jumping, a bungee jumper jumps from a high structure such as a building, bridge, natural geographical feature, or crane. On top of this high structure, a jumping platform is established to place and fix bungee jumping equipment and accommodate bungee jumpers and operating personnel.

[0003] Commercial bungee jumping platforms fixed on or against high substructures or natural geographical features generally take a great deal of time and cost to construct. Also, constructing a bungee jumping platform on these structures can create obstacles that are unacceptable or cause irreversible damage in the long term.

[0004] Furthermore, the popularity of commercial bungee jumping platforms varies depending on the proximity to other sites, the time of year, the age of the site, and various other factors. Therefore, some platforms may only operate for a limited period of the year, which makes the utilization of bungee jumping equipment and personnel inefficient.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] To address the above challenges, there is a need for devices and methods that can eliminate or at least minimize obstacles or damage to jumping structures, and that can be conveniently relocated according to seasonal popularity, thereby reducing the complexity of relocating, setting up, and operating bungee jumping platforms in terms of time and effort. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Embodiments of the present invention provide a movable bungee jumping device comprising, for example, a vehicle such as a truck, and a jumping platform carried by the vehicle via a retractable device coupled to the vehicle. The jumping platform is configured to move at least between a non-bungee jumping position and a bungee jumping position, and the retractable device comprises the jumping platform and an equivalent to which a hoisting frame or bungee cords for tethering a bungee jumper can be attached.

[0007] According to one embodiment, a movable bungee jumping device is provided. This movable bungee jumping device may comprise a vehicle chassis and a retractable device attached to the vehicle chassis to provide a first stowed position for transport or a first extended position for off-bridge access to a jump platform. The jump platform is movably coupled to the retractable device and can be stored substantially within the footprint of the vehicle chassis when the jump platform is in the first stowed position, and can be extended from the retractable device when the jump platform is in the first extended position for bungee jumping. A hoisting frame is fixedly coupled to the jump platform and configured to be fixed to one end of a bungee cord, the other end of the bungee cord being fixable to a bungee jumper.

[0008] Advantages include the fact that this bungee jumping device may require less effort for relocation, installation, and operation, may offer greater stability in both the transportation and operation processes, and may occupy a smaller footprint at the bungee jumping site.

[0009] According to one embodiment, a method for operating a movable bungee jumping device is provided. This method may include the steps of: positioning the movable bungee jumping device at the current bungee jumping site while maintaining the retractable device in a second retracted position; positioning the jumping platform in a first extended position for bungee jumping; securing one end of the bungee cord to the hoisting frame and the other end of the bungee cord to the bungee jumper; and facilitating the bungee jumper's jump from the jumping platform.

[0010] Advantageously, this method of operating a movable bungee jumping device may require less effort for stable and safe operation of the device.

[0011] In the drawings, similar reference numerals generally indicate similar parts across various figures. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and are generally intended to illustrate the principles of the present invention. Various embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing a movable bungee jumping device in various embodiments. [Figure 2A] This is a schematic top view of an example of a movable bungee device in a stowed position, according to various embodiments. [Figure 2B] Figure 2A is a schematic side view of an example of a movable bungee device, illustrating various embodiments. [Figure 2C] This is a schematic rear view of the movable bungee device illustrated in Figure 2A, according to various embodiments. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram of the movable bungee device exemplified in Figure 1C, located on a cross-sectional view of a bridge, according to various embodiments. [Figure 4] This is a schematic rear view of an example of a movable bungee device located on a cross-sectional view of a bridge, in which multiple parts of the movable bungee device are in an extended position to provide a platform for bungee jumpers to jump off the bridge, according to various embodiments. [Figure 5] These flowcharts illustrate the operation methods of the movable bungee devices shown in Figures 2A-2C and 9A-9C, according to various embodiments. [Figure 6] Figure 4 is a schematic rear view of an example of a movable bungee device in which a bungee jumper is in the cord retrieval process, according to various embodiments. [Figure 7] Figure 4 is a schematic top view of an example of a movable bungee jumping device, illustrating various embodiments. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram showing details of the extendable portion of the movable bungee jumping device illustrated in Figure 4, according to various embodiments. [Figure 9A] This is a schematic top view of another example of a movable bungee jumping device in a stowed position, according to various embodiments. [Figure 9B] Figure 9A is a schematic front view of an example of a movable bungee jumping device, illustrating various embodiments. [Figure 9C] Figure 9A is a schematic rear view of an example of a movable bungee jumping device, illustrating various embodiments. [Figure 10] Figure 9C is a schematic diagram of an example of a movable bungee jumping device located on a cross-sectional view of a bridge, according to various embodiments. [Figure 11] This is a schematic side view of another example of a movable bungee device in an extended position, according to various embodiments. [Figure 12] Figure 11 is a schematic rear view of an example of a movable bungee jumping device located on a cross-section of a bridge, showing a bungee jumper jumping from an extended jumping platform, according to various embodiments. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The following detailed description relates to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, specific details and embodiments in which the present invention may be implemented. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to implement the present invention. Other embodiments may be used and structural, logical, and electrical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. These various embodiments are not necessarily mutually exclusive, and some embodiments may be combined with one or more other embodiments to form new embodiments.

[0014] Embodiments described in the context of one of these methods or apparatuses are equally valid in the context of other methods or apparatuses. Further, embodiments described in the context of a method are equally valid for an apparatus, and vice versa.

[0015] Features described in the context of one embodiment may be equally applicable to the same or similar features in other embodiments. Features described in the context of one embodiment may be equally applicable to other embodiments even if not explicitly described in those other embodiments. Further, additions and / or combinations and / or alternatives described in the context of a feature that is a context of one embodiment may be equally applicable to the same or similar features in other embodiments.

[0016] In the context of various embodiments, the articles "a," "an," and "the" used in reference to a feature or element include an indication of one or more of those features or elements. As used in this specification and the claims, "comprising," "including," "having," and any of their related words are intended to be open-ended, meaning that additional features or elements may be present in addition to those listed.

[0017] As used herein, the expression in the form of "A and / or B" may include A, or B, or both A and B.

[0018] In the context of various embodiments, the expressions "configured to", "arranged to", "constructed and arranged to", and "adapted to" may be used interchangeably.

[0019] The terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various storage positions and extended positions, but these positions should not be limited by these terms. These terms may only be used to distinguish one position from another. In this specification, terms such as "first", "second", and other numerical terms do not imply rank or order unless otherwise indicated by the context. In the following context, the term "first" generally relates to the drop-down platform, and the term "second" generally relates to the stowable device.

[0020] In the context of various embodiments, the term "modified" may include both reversible modifications and irreversible modifications.

[0021] Various embodiments may provide a bungee jumping device. For example, this bungee jumping device can non-labor-intensively install a bungee jumping platform in a limited bungee jumping space, such as a high place like a bridge or a cliff for the bungee jumper, and provide a safe place for accommodating bungee jumping equipment and personnel.

[0022] Various embodiments may provide a method of operating a bungee jumping device, such as the step of installing a bungee jumping location for the bungee jumper to jump off and return.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a movable bungee jumping device 100 according to various embodiments. As shown in Figure 1, the movable bungee jumping device 100 may comprise a vehicle chassis 102, a retractable device 104, a jump platform 106, and a hoisting frame 108. The retractable device 104 may be attached to the vehicle chassis 102 to position the jump platform 106 in a first retracted position for transport or a first extended position for off-bridge access. The jump platform 106 is movably coupled to the retractable device 104 and can be stored substantially within the installation area of ​​the vehicle chassis 102 when the jump platform 106 is in the first retracted position, and can be extended from the retractable device 104 when the jump platform 106 is in the first extended position for bungee jumping. The hoisting frame 108 may be fixedly coupled to the jump platform 106 and configured to be fixed to a bungee cord (e.g., 119 in Figure 4). The other end of this bungee cord can be secured to a bungee jumper (for example, 118 in Figure 4).

[0024] Referring to parts of Figures 1 and 2A to 12, the vehicle chassis 102 can be modified or converted from any type of vehicle that may be self-propelled or mobile, which can give the movable bungee device 100 freedom of movement with less effort. The vehicle chassis 102 can be driven or towed to the destination bungee jumping site. This also facilitates the transport of the device 100 and thus allows the device 100 to utilize the height of a natural or artificial structure, such as a cliff or bridge. The vehicle chassis 102 may house a retractable device 104 for providing a jumping platform 106. The expression "houses a retractable device 104" may indicate a mechanical engagement on top of the vehicle chassis 102 that can mount the retractable device 104. The retractable device 104 may be positioned extending from the edge of the vehicle chassis 102's footprint for bridge access, or it may be positioned within the footprint of the vehicle chassis 102 for transport. Such an extended position of the retractable device 104 can provide a bungee jumper with an extended jumping platform 106 for bungee jumping, and such a retracted position of the retractable device 104 can give the device 100 a compact configuration in rearrangement.

[0025] The jump platform 106 can be coupled to the retractable device 104 in a fixed or unfixed manner. In one example, movement of the jump platform 106 may be brought about by movement of the retractable device 104. When the retractable device 104 is in the extended position, the jump platform 106 is in the extended position accordingly, thereby enabling access to the outside of the bridge. In another example, the jump platform 106 can be rotatably coupled to the retractable device 104 and extend relative to the edge of the vehicle chassis 102, thereby achieving an extended position for access to the outside of the bridge.

[0026] The hoisting frame 108 can be fixedly connected to the jumping platform 106 to ensure a safe bungee jump, with one end of the safety cord attached to the bungee jumper and the other end directly attached to the hoisting frame 108.

[0027] Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C are schematic top, side, and rear views, respectively, of the movable bungee device 200 in its stowed position. Referring to Figure 1, the vehicle chassis in Figures 2A–2C (e.g., 102 in Figure 1) is modified from a truck, and the stowable device (e.g., 102 in Figure 1) is configured to be positioned in a second stowed position when the jump platform (e.g., 104 in Figure 1) is configured to be positioned in a first stowed position for transport. Advantageously, such a compact configuration of the device 200 is configured for transport / relocation.

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic rear view of the movable bungee device 200 of Figure 2C, located on a cross-sectional view of the bridge 300. As described above, the movement of the jump platform 206 can be brought about by the movement of the retractable device 204. Therefore, if the retractable device 204 can be configured to be in a second retractable position, the jump platform 206 can be configured to be in a first retractable position. As shown in Figure 3, the device 200 can utilize the height of the bridge 300 to provide a suitable bungee jump site. In Figure 3, the vehicle chassis 202 can be modified or converted from a bridge inspection truck. Advantageously, this provides flexibility and access to limited or narrow bungee jump locations. Furthermore, the vehicle chassis 202 modified from a bridge inspection truck can provide a suitable bungee jump location without damaging the tall structure on which the device 200 can be placed, while requiring less effort for operation and transport. The angle of the joint of the retractable device 204 can be folded to its maximum extent so that the retractable device 204 is maintained in the second retracted position and the jump platform 206 is maintained in the first retracted position, allowing the movable bungee device 200 to move stably.

[0029] In one example, the retractable device 204 may be a boom track, a track to which an aerial platform is attached, or a modified or altered part of any suitable track. One advantage of a modified retractable device 204 of a bridge inspection track or other suitable track is that it can provide a high degree of freedom of access to the bungee jumping site for the attached jumping platform 206, especially when the bungee jumping site is outside and / or under the bridge.

[0030] In another example, the retractable device may be specifically designed and manufactured for bungee jumping.

[0031] In yet another example, a bungee jumping site may be a bridge, cliff, or any very high location where a mobile bungee device can be driven, transported, or towed and stably positioned.

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic rear view of the movable bungee device 200 located on a cross-sectional view of the bridge 300. In Figure 4, the position of the jump platform 206 may be referred to as the first extended position, and the position of the retractable device 204 may be referred to as the second extended position. Thus, the retractable device 204 is configured to be positioned in the second extended position when the jump platform 206 is in the first extended position for bungee jumping. The vehicle chassis 202 and a portion of the retractable device 204 remain on the bridge 300, and several portions of the retractable device 204 are in the second extended position, providing the bungee jumper 118 with an off-bridge jump location. The term “off-bridge” may refer to a location spatially away from the bridge that can provide a high place for bungee jumping. Off-bridge locations may include, but are not limited to, the space below the bridge, the space outside the edge of the bridge, or the space above the bridge. The expression “outside the edge of the bridge” may refer to a location other than directly below or directly above the bridge.

[0033] As shown in Figure 4, the retractable device 204 may comprise at least two sections: an intermediate section 210 that is extendable or retractable relative to the vehicle chassis 202, and an end section 212 movably coupled to the intermediate section 210. The end section 212 may be movably coupled to the jump platform 206. In one example, the jump platform 206 may be slidably coupled to the end section 212 such that the end section 212 of the retractable device 204 is positioned off the bridge together with the jump platform 206, thereby providing a place for the bungee jumper 118 to begin the bungee jump. The end section 212 of the retractable device 204 may also provide a safe space for the bungee staff 124 operating the bungee jumping equipment. The jump platform 206 is the place from which the bungee jumper 118 can jump, and optionally return to after completing the jump. One advantage of having one or more sections in the retractable device 204 is that it can take on a greater number of positions suitable for various situations. During transport, the retractable device 204 can be stably folded, and when preparing the jump platform 206, these sections can be extended to provide sufficient space for bungee jumping.

[0034] In one example, the jump platform 206 may be fixedly or movably connected to the end section 212 of the retractable device 204.

[0035] In yet another example, the jump platform 206 may be slidable onto the end section 212 of the retractable device 204. Advantageously, the slidably coupled jump platform 206 may be stored so as to overlap the top of the end section 212 of the retractable device 204 to save space and increase stability, or it may be extended toward the end section 212 to provide a safe and / or comfortable space for bungee jumping.

[0036] The hoisting frame 208 may be fixedly coupled to the jump platform 206 and configured to be fixed to one end of the bungee cord 119. The other end of the bungee cord 119 can be fixed to the bungee jumper 118. Advantageously, the movement of the bungee jumper may be restrained or limited by the hoisting frame 208, which allows the bungee cord 119 to be fixedly attached to the jump platform 206 and indirectly attached to the end section 212 of the device.

[0037] In one example, the hoisting frame 208 and the jumping platform 206 may be manufactured as a unibody structure.

[0038] In another example, the hoisting frame 208 and the jumping platform 206 may be manufactured separately and welded together.

[0039] In another example, the jump platform 206 may be extendable from the end section 212 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the end section 212. The expression "longitudinal direction" may refer to the longitudinal direction of the end section 212.

[0040] In yet another example, the jump platform 206 may be extendable from the end section 212 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the end section 212.

[0041] In yet another example, a retractable device 204 attached to the vehicle chassis 202 may have only one section. To this single section, a jump platform 206 may be fixedly or movably coupled to the end of section 212 to provide a jumping area.

[0042] In yet another example, a retractable device 204 attached to the vehicle chassis 202 may comprise four or more sections, and the jump platform 206 may be fixedly or movably connected to sections that can provide a high jumping location.

[0043] Furthermore, the movable bungee jumping device 200 may include a return winch arm 220 for returning the bungee jumper 118 after the bungee jump is completed. The return winch arm 220 may be coupled to the retractable device 204 and may be configured to be fixed to the end of a return cord (e.g., 122 in Figure 6). The other end of this return cord may be fixed to the bungee jumper 118.

[0044] In one example, the return winch arm 220 may be rotatably coupled to the retractable device 204 and actuated to allow the bungee jumper 118 to be positioned on the jump platform 206 after being returned.

[0045] In another example, the return winch arm 220 may be connectable to the end section 212 of the retractable device 204.

[0046] In yet another example, the articulated device 204 may extend downward from the bridge 300 to provide an underbridge access device.

[0047] Figures 3 and 4 together illustrate a method 500 for operating the movable bungee device 200. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, Figure 5 illustrates the same method 500 for operating the movable bungee device 200, which may comprise at least a vehicle chassis (e.g., 202), a retractable device (e.g., 204) attached to the vehicle chassis (e.g., 202), a jump platform (e.g., 206) movably coupled to the retractable device (e.g., 204), and a hoisting frame (e.g., 208) fixedly coupled to the jump platform. Method 500 may include, in step 502, positioning a movable bungee jumping device 200 at the current bungee site while maintaining the retractable device 204 in a second retracted position (e.g., 204 in Figures 2A to 3); in step 504, positioning a jump platform (e.g., 206 in Figure 6) in a first extended position for bungee jumping; in step 506, securing one end of a bungee cord (e.g., 119) to a hoisting frame (e.g., 208) and the other end of the bungee cord (e.g., 119) to a bungee jumper (e.g., 118); and in step 508, facilitating the jump of the bungee jumper (e.g., 118) from the jump platform (e.g., 206).

[0048] Referring to Figure 3, before fixing the movable bungee jumping device (e.g., 200) to the current bungee jumping site, Method 500 may further include transporting the movable bungee jumping device (e.g., 200) from a previous bungee jumping site to the current bungee jumping site, which includes positioning a retractable device (e.g., 204) to a second retracted position during transport. Referring to Figure 4, before positioning the jump platform (e.g., 206) to a first extended position for bungee jumping, Method 500 may further include positioning a retractable device (e.g., 204) to a second extended position to enable positioning the jump platform (e.g., 206) to a first extended position for bungee jumping. Positioning a retractable device (e.g., 204) to a second extended position may further include extending an intermediate section (e.g., 210) of the retractable device (e.g., 204) relative to a vehicle chassis (e.g., 202). An intermediate section (e.g., 210) may be movably coupled to an end section (e.g., 212), and this end section (e.g., 212) may be movably coupled to a jump platform (e.g., 206). A method of positioning the jump platform (e.g., 206) to a first extended position for bungee jumping may include slidably extending the jump platform (e.g., 206) relative to the end section (e.g., 212). Also, positioning the jump platform (e.g., 206) to a first extended position for bungee jumping may include slidably extending the jump platform (e.g., 206) relative to the end section (e.g., 212).

[0049] In one example, a jump platform (e.g., 206) may extend perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the end section (e.g., 212).

[0050] In another example, a jump platform (e.g., 206) may extend parallel to the longitudinal direction of the end section (e.g., 212).

[0051] Figure 6 is a rear view of the exemplary movable bungee device 200 of Figure 4, in which the bungee jumper 118 is in the bungee cord retrieval process, according to various embodiments. The winching system may comprise at least a return winch 221 rotatably coupled to the end section 212 of the retractable device 204, and a winch arm 220 rotatably mounted to one end of the winch rope 122 to facilitate cord retrieval. The other end of the winch rope 122 is attached to the bungee jumper 118. The winching process may be manually or electrically controlled by the bungee staff 124 to pull up or return the bungee jumper to the jump platform 206 (the original jump location). Advantageously, the winch system may allow the bungee jumper 118 to be returned to the original jump location, or to be lowered to a safe location after the completion of the jump.

[0052] A method for returning the bungee jumper 118 may include the steps of securing one end of the return cord 122 to a return winch arm 220 coupled to the retractable device 204, and securing the other end of the return cord 122 to the bungee jumper 118. The returned bungee jumper 118 can be lifted back onto the jump platform 206 by rotatably operating the return winch arm 220. Similarly, the returned bungee jumper 118 may be lowered below the bridge or to a safe location on the movable bungee device. The term “below the bridge” may refer to the space directly beneath the bridge, excluding the space outside the edge of the bridge.

[0053] Figure 7 is a schematic top view of the movable bungee jumping device 200 illustrated in Figure 4, according to various embodiments.

[0054] Figure 8 is a schematic perspective view of an end section 212 with a jumping platform 206 of the movable bungee jumping device illustrated in Figure 4, according to various embodiments. One end of the bungee cord 119 may be attached to the bungee jumper 118, and the other end of the bungee cord 119 may be attached to the hoisting frame 208, which may be joined to the jumping platform 206 in the manner of manufacturing or welding a unibody structure.

[0055] Figures 9A, 9B, and 9C are schematic top, front, and rear views, respectively, of the movable bungee device 900 in its stowed position. Referring to Figure 1, the vehicle chassis in Figures 9A–9C (e.g., 102 in Figure 1) is modified from a truck, and the stowable device (e.g., 102 in Figure 1) is configured to be positioned in a second stowed position when the jump platform (e.g., 104 in Figure 1) is configured to be positioned in a first stowed position for transport. Advantageously, such a compact configuration of the device 200 is configured for transport / relocation.

[0056] Figure 10 is a schematic rear view of the movable bungee jumping device of Figure 9C, located on a cross-sectional view of the bridge 300. As shown in Figure 10, the retractable device 904 may be attached to the vehicle chassis 902, and the jump platform 906 may be rotatably coupled to the retractable device 904. When the retractable device 904 is in the retracted position, the jump platform 906 is also in the retracted position. In Figure 10 and subsequent figures, the retracted position of the jump platform 906 is referred to as the first retracted position, and the retracted position of the retractable device 904 is referred to as the second retracted position.

[0057] Figure 11 is a schematic side view of the movable bungee jumping device 900 in the extended position. In Figure 11, the jump platform 906 can be rotated 90 degrees along an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle chassis 902, from a first stowed position where the jump platform 906 is located on top of the vehicle chassis to a first extended position where the jump platform 906 is extended relative to the vehicle chassis 902 to provide a jumping area outside the bridge for the bungee jumper 118.

[0058] Figure 12 is a schematic rear view of the movable bungee jumping device of Figure 11. As shown in Figure 12, the retractable device 904 has a triangular structure, with one side having two vertices of this triangular structure being fixedly or immovably attached to the vehicle chassis 902 to secure the jump platform 906, and the other vertex being loosely or movably coupled to the vehicle chassis 902. The retractable device 904 is rotatably coupled to the jump platform to rotate by 90 degrees along an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle chassis, thereby moving the jump platform from a first retracted position to a first extended position. In one example, the retractable device 904 may be fixedly coupled to the vehicle chassis 902 and may not be positioned in the extended position.

[0059] In another example, a return winch arm (not shown) may be coupled to the jump platform 906 and configured to be fixed to one end of a return cord. The other end of this return cord can be fixed to a bungee jumper 118. The return winch arm may be rotatably coupled to the jump platform 906 and actuated to position the bungee jumper 118, which has been returned to the jump platform 906. In Figures 9A to 12, the hoisting frame and return winch arm are not shown but may be provided on the jump platform 906 similar to the embodiments shown in Figures 7 and 8.

[0060] The main steps in the method of operating the bungee jumping device 900 are the same as those in the method 500 for operating the bungee jumping device 200. Each step relates to the steps prior to positioning the jump platform 906 in a first extended position for bungee jumping. The method of operating the device 900 may include rotating the jump platform 906 by 90 degrees along an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle chassis 902 via a hinge coupled to the articulated device in order to move the jump platform 906 from a first retracted position (e.g., 906 in Figure 10) to a first extended position (e.g., 906 in Figure 12), and the retractable device 904 may remain in the same position because the jump platform 906 is in the first retracted position.

[0061] This method further includes securing one end of the return cord to a return winch arm coupled to the jump platform 906, and securing the other end of the return cord to the bungee jumper 118.

[0062] The return winch arm may be rotatably coupled to the retractable device 904, and this method includes rotatably operating the return winch arm to position the bungee jumper 118, which has been returned onto the jump platform 906 after facilitating the bungee jumper's jump.

[0063] While the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications in shape and detail can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims and any modifications intended to be included in and encompassed by the meaning and equivalent scope of these claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 100 Movable bungee jumping devices, Movable bungee devices 102 Vehicle Chassis 104 Retractable device 106 Jumping Platform 108 Winding Frame 118 Bungee Jumper 119 Bungee cord 122 Reset code, winch rope 124 Bungee Staff 200 Movable bungee devices, movable bungee jumping devices, movable bungee jumping devices, bungee jumping devices 202 Vehicle Chassis 204 Retractable device 206 Jumping Platform 208 Winding Frame 210 Intermediate Section 212 End section 220 Recovering Winch Arm 221 Recovery Winch 300 bridges 900 Movable bungee device, movable bungee jumping device, bungee jumping device 902 Vehicle Chassis 904 Retractable device 906 Jumping Platform

Claims

1. Vehicle chassis and A retractable device attached to the vehicle chassis to provide a first stowed position for transport or a first extended position for off-bridge access to a jump platform, wherein the jump platform is movably coupled to the retractable device, and when the jump platform is in the first stowed position, it is substantially storable within the installation area of ​​the vehicle chassis, and when the retractable jump platform is in the first extended position for bungee jumping, it is extendable from the retractable device. A winding frame is fixedly connected to the jumping platform and configured to be fixed to one end of the bungee cord, wherein the other end of the bungee cord can be fixed to the bungee jumper. Equipped with, The retractable device comprises an intermediate section extendable relative to the vehicle chassis, and an end section movably connected to the intermediate section, the end section to which the jumping platform is movably connected.

2. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 1, wherein the retractable device is configured to be positioned in a second retractable position when the jumping platform is in a first retractable position for transport, and to be positioned in a second extended position when the jumping platform is in a first extended position for bungee jumping.

3. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 1, wherein the jumping platform is slidably coupled to the end section.

4. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 1, wherein the jumping platform is extendable from the end section in a direction perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal direction of the end section.

5. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 2, further comprising a return winch arm which is coupled to the retractable device and configured to be fixed to one end of the return cord, wherein the other end of the return cord is fixable to the bungee jumper.

6. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 5, wherein the return winch arm is rotatably coupled to the retractable device and is operable to enable positioning the bungee jumper who has been returned to the jumping platform.

7. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 2, wherein the retractable device includes an underbridge access device.

8. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 1, wherein the retractable device is attached to the vehicle chassis, and the jumping platform is rotatably coupled to the retractable device.

9. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 8, further comprising a hinge configured to rotatably connect the jumping platform to the retractable device and to move the jumping platform from a first retracted position to a first extended position.

10. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 8, wherein the retractable device comprises a triangular structure, one side having two vertices of the triangular structure is fixedly attached to the vehicle chassis to secure the jump platform, one vertex of the triangular structure is not fixed to the vehicle chassis, and the retractable device is rotatably coupled to the jump platform to rotate by 90 degrees along an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle chassis, thereby moving the jump platform from the first retracted position to the first extended position.

11. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 8, further comprising a return winch arm configured to be coupled to the jumping platform and fixed to one end of a return cord, wherein the other end of the return cord is fixable to a bungee jumper.

12. The movable bungee jumping device according to claim 11, wherein the return winch arm is rotatably coupled to the jumping platform and is operable to enable positioning of the bungee jumper who has been returned to the jumping platform.

13. A method for operating a movable bungee jumping device comprising a vehicle chassis, a retractable device attached to the vehicle chassis, a jump platform movably coupled to the retractable device, and a hoisting frame fixedly coupled to the jump platform, The steps include: while the retractable device is maintained in the second retractable position, position the movable bungee jumping device at the current bungee jumping site; The steps include positioning the jumping platform in a first extended position for bungee jumping, The steps include fixing one end of the bungee cord to the winding frame and fixing the other end of the bungee cord to the bungee jumper, A step to facilitate the bungee jumper's jump from the jumping platform, Includes, A method comprising the step of positioning the retractable device in a second extended position, the step of extending the intermediate section of the retractable device relative to the vehicle chassis, wherein the end section is movably coupled to the intermediate section, and the jump platform is movably coupled to the end section.

14. Before the step of fixing the aforementioned movable bungee jumping device to the current bungee jumping site, The method according to claim 13, further comprising the step of transporting the movable bungee jumping device from a previous bungee jumping site to the current bungee jumping site, the step of positioning the retractable device in a second retractable position during the transport step.

15. Before the step of positioning the jumping platform in the first extended position for bungee jumping, The method according to claim 13, further comprising the step of positioning the retractable device in a second extended position in order to enable the bungee jumping platform to be positioned in the first extended position for bungee jumping.

16. The jump platform is slidably coupled to the end section, and the step of positioning the jump platform in the first extended position for bungee jumping is, The method according to claim 13, comprising the step of slidably extending the jumping platform relative to the end section of the bungee jump.

17. The step of positioning the jumping platform to the first extended position is: The method according to claim 13, comprising the step of extending the jump platform from the end section in a direction perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal direction of the end section.

18. The method according to claim 13, further comprising the steps of fixing one end of the return cord to a return winch arm coupled to the retractable device, and fixing the other end of the return cord to the bungee jumper.

19. The return winch arm is rotatably coupled to the retractable device, and after the step of facilitating the bungee jumper's descent, The method according to claim 18, further comprising the step of rotatably operating the return winch arm to position the bungee jumper, who has been returned to the jump platform.

20. The method according to claim 13, wherein the retractable device includes an underbridge access device.

21. Before the step of positioning the jumping platform in the first extended position for bungee jumping, The method according to claim 13, further comprising the step of rotating the jumping platform by 90 degrees via a hinge coupled to the retractable device along an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle chassis, thereby moving the jumping platform from a first retracted position to a first extended position, wherein the retractable device is kept in the same position while the jumping platform is in the first retracted position.

22. The method according to claim 21, further comprising the steps of securing one end of a return cord to a return winch arm coupled to the jumping platform, and securing the other end of the return cord to the bungee jumper.

23. The return winch arm is rotatably coupled to the retractable device, and after the step of facilitating the bungee jumper's descent, The method according to claim 22, further comprising the step of rotatably operating the return winch arm to position the bungee jumper who has been returned to the jump platform.

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