Variable ice rink system

Abstract

The present invention enables smooth transition between an ice rink and a swimming pool without structural damage; A variable ice rink system is provided, comprising: a floor body (10); a link device (40) having a link plate (21) formed by connecting a plurality of link panels having a width in horizontal rows and columns, provided on the floor body (10); a swimming pool device (30) provided on the floor body (10) having a filling space formed inside for filling with water so that a user can swim; a support means (40) provided on one selected from the swimming pool device (30) and the link device (20) to fix or support; and an entry device (50) provided on the floor body (10) to form an entry path for a user.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a variable ice rink system with improved usability, in which link panels made of synthetic resin (PE series) with a low coefficient of friction are connected and installed on the floor to allow skating, and which can be varied and applied as a swimming pool as needed.

[0002] Specifically, the invention relates to a variable ice rink system designed to facilitate smooth transition between an ice rink and a swimming pool without structural damage, thereby increasing operational stability and economic efficiency. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, ice skating is one of the sports enjoyed by many people around the world, performed on either an outdoor rink of suitable size or an indoor rink covered with natural ice.

[0004] As mentioned above, outdoor links are subject to construction and maintenance due to unpredictable weather, and such links cannot be used in warm climates or during warm seasons.

[0005] As mentioned above, the indoor link has an uneconomical factor in that it requires the installation of a centralized cooling system to maintain the ice surface at an appropriate temperature and prevent the ice from melting.

[0006] Meanwhile, as outdoor and indoor rinks are made of natural ice, there is the cumbersome problem of having to periodically resurface the surface to maintain a smooth ice surface and ensure it is suitable for skating.

[0007] There is a problem of poor economic efficiency because expensive ice resurfacing machines must be provided for such ice repackaging work.

[0008] Accordingly, recently, artificial ice rinks have been proposed and are in use, featuring link panels made of synthetic resin with a low coefficient of friction connected to the floor to allow for skating.

[0009] In other words, it has the advantage of being easily installed in any location and convenient to move and install as needed, boasts excellent ice quality that is more than 95% similar to natural ice, and has a semi-permanent lifespan compared to natural methods.

[0010] Furthermore, while natural ice rinks have the disadvantage of suffering from financial deficits due to massive investment costs and maintenance expenses after installation, such as ice-shaving machines and electricity bills, artificial ice rinks require almost no maintenance, repair, or management costs, allowing for the maximization of profits at a low cost and resolving the drawbacks of natural ice rinks, such as the inability to freeze or the ice surface becoming rough due to snow or rain.

[0011] Various configurations and devices for such artificial ice rinks are being proposed.

[0012] One of these is Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2000-0072658 (Title: Artificial Ice Skating Link Assembly / December 2, 2000), and as disclosed in the publication, as an artificial ice skating link, a first panel means for providing an ice skating surface, wherein a first stretched channel having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis is arranged therein; and a second panel means for providing the skating surface, wherein a second stretched channel having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis is arranged therein; An artificial skating link is described, comprising an extended spline means, wherein the extended spline means is slidably inserted into the first channel in a first lateral direction along the transverse axis of the first channel and slidably received in the second channel when the second panel means is slidably engaged with the spline and receives a force in a lateral direction, and the first panel means and the second panel means are entirely supported by the spline means for relative motion along the transverse axis.

[0013] In addition, Korean Patent Application No. 10-2005-0052607 (Title: Resin for artificial ice rink and artificial ice skating rink using the same / June 17, 2005), as disclosed in the publication, an uneven-shaped coupling portion is formed along the outer circumference so as to enable continuous coupling on the outer surface of the artificial ice rink, wherein the artificial ice rink is formed in two stages such that the protrusions and grooves of the upper panel and the lower panel are staggered with each other, a mesh net is installed in the intermediate layer between the upper panel and the lower panel formed in two stages, and the artificial ice rink is described such that the upper panel is formed lower than the thickness of the lower panel.

[0014] Meanwhile, Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0023430 (Title: Panel for artificial ice rink equipped with a line display device / March 16, 2010) describes an artificial ice rink panel comprising, as disclosed in the publication, a plurality of ice panels formed by three base plates; and a line display device coupled to the plurality of ice panels; wherein one or more receiving grooves formed to accommodate the line display device are formed in the central part of the upper surface of the plurality of ice panels, and the line display device comprises: a display part; a body part formed integrally with the display part and coupled to the receiving groove; and a coloring layer formed on the upper side of the display part.

[0015] In addition, Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0096951 (Title: Method for manufacturing an artificial ice rink made of synthetic resin / Oct. 16, 2010), as disclosed in the publication, a method for manufacturing an artificial ice rink made of synthetic resin comprises: a step of forming a flat bottom layer; and a step of forming a resin layer by applying one synthetic resin selected from unsaturated polyester resin, methyl methacrylate resin (MMA), epoxy resin (ER), and urethane resin (PUR) to a certain thickness on the bottom layer; wherein, after the step of forming the bottom layer, a step of mounting artificial turf or a structure having an intended shape is further included on the bottom layer, and in the step of forming the resin layer, the synthetic resin is formed to a thickness that can completely cover the artificial turf or the structure (40), and the synthetic resin has a transparency such that the shape of the artificial turf or the structure can be recognized on the resin layer. Prior art literature

[0016] Korean Patent Application No. 10-2000-0072658 (Dec. 02, 2000) Korean Patent Application No. 10-2005-0052607 (June 17, 2005) Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0023430 (March 16, 2010) Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0096951 (October 16, 2010) The problem to be solved

[0017] However, conventional artificial ice rinks as described above had the problem of being difficult to operate economically due to poor seasonal suitability for operation during the summer.

[0018] In other words, there was a problem in that it could not be applied appropriately to the seasonal characteristics of Korea.

[0020] The present invention is proposed to solve the aforementioned conventional problems. The objective of the present invention is to provide a variable ice rink system that can be economically provided by enabling smooth transition between an ice rink and a swimming pool without structural damage, and by allowing an artificial ice rink, in which link panels made of a synthetic resin (PE-based) with a low coefficient of friction are connected and installed on the floor for skating, to be converted into a swimming pool as needed, thereby improving usability. means of solving the problem

[0021] A variable ice rink system according to the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose of the present invention comprises: a floor body; a link device having a link plate formed by connecting a plurality of link panels having a width in horizontal rows and columns, provided on the floor body; a swimming pool device provided on the floor body having a filling space formed therein for filling with water, allowing a user to swim; a support means provided on either one selected from the swimming pool device and the link device to fix or support; and an entry device provided on the floor body to form an entry path for the user. Effects of the invention

[0022] The variable ice rink system according to the present invention, constructed in this manner, forms an artificial ice rink for enjoying skating in spring, autumn, and winter through the link device installed on the floor body; and, depending on the user's choice, forms a swimming pool for enjoying swimming by entering the pool through filled water in summer by removing the link device from the floor body and installing the swimming pool device; and thus has the effect of improving usability by being tailored to the seasonal characteristics of Korea, where the four seasons circulate.

[0023] In addition, since the transition to an ice rink and a swimming pool is smoothly carried out without structural damage to the link device and the swimming pool device, it is provided economically and has the effect of ensuring stability in use.

[0024] Furthermore, it is possible to construct a swimming pool within the ice rink facility and operate the swimming pool during the summer without dismantling the ice rink. Additionally, since the link device forming the ice rink can be utilized as a support means constituting the swimming pool device, the swimming pool can be constructed at a low cost. Moreover, if the filter used in general prefabricated swimming pools is managed in conjunction with the pool in the same manner, it provides the effect of enabling water quality management. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIGS. 1 to 4 are schematic example diagrams showing a variable ice rink system according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 5 and 6 are schematic illustrative diagrams showing a variable ice rink system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 7 to 15 are schematic illustrative diagrams showing a variable ice rink system according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a schematic illustration showing a variable ice rink system according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] Hereinafter, a variable ice rink system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described in detail below. These embodiments are provided to more fully explain the present invention to those with average knowledge in the art. Accordingly, the shapes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated to emphasize clearer explanations. It should be noted that in each drawing, identical components may be depicted with the same reference numeral. Detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention are omitted.

[0029] FIGS. 1 to 4 are drawings showing a variable ice rink system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The variable ice rink system (1) according to the present embodiment comprises: a floor body (10); a link device (20) having a link plate (21) formed by connecting a plurality of link panels having a width in horizontal rows and columns, provided on the floor body (10); a swimming pool device (30) provided on the floor body (10) having a filling space formed inside for filling with water so that a user can swim; a support means (40) provided on one selected from the swimming pool device (30) and the link device (20) to fix or support; and an entry device (50) provided on the floor body (10) to form an entry path for the user.

[0030] That is, through the link device (20) installed on the floor body (10), an 'artificial ice rink' is configured for enjoying skating in spring, autumn, and winter, and, depending on the user's choice, a 'swimming pool' is configured by installing the swimming pool device (30) on the floor body (10) so that swimming play can be enjoyed by entering the pool filled with water in the summer.

[0031] Accordingly, usability is improved by adapting it to the seasonal characteristics of Korea, where the four seasons cycle.

[0032] At this time, the swimming pool device (30) and the link device (20) are each fixedly supported through the support means (40), and the user's entry into each of the swimming pool device (30) and the link device (20) can be stably achieved through the entry device (50).

[0034] The link panel described above may be made using a polyethylene (PE) series synthetic resin with a low coefficient of friction as the main material.

[0035] In other words, the skate blade makes contact with the surface of the link panel, which has an extremely low coefficient of friction, thereby performing a sliding motion stably and allowing one to enjoy skating.

[0037] In the above, the swimming pool device (30) may be formed with a bottom plate (31) and side walls (32) installed on the bottom and the inner side of the four sides of the swimming pool section (11) formed on the bottom body (10).

[0038] That is, a swimming space (A) where swimming can be enjoyed can be formed by filling the space provided inside the floor plate (31) and the side walls (32) formed in the floor body (10) with water.

[0040] In the above, the bottom plate (31) and the side walls (32) may be made of a 'concrete structure' or a 'reinforced synthetic resin structure'.

[0042] In the above, the link plate (21) may be provided stacked on top of the bottom plate (31), as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0043] That is, as it is provided on the bottom plate (31) constituting the swimming pool device (30), it is supported by the bottom plate (31) with a flat bottom, so that it can be installed while ensuring structural stability.

[0045] In the above, a cushioning foam pad (22) formed from a ‘plate’ made of a material having ‘elasticity’ itself may be laminated and provided at the bottom of the link plate (21).

[0046] That is, the link plate (21) is elastically supported against the floor through the cushioning foam pad (22), thereby elastically offsetting the impact load generated while the user is enjoying skating, and thus improving structural durability and stability.

[0048] In the above, cushioning mats (33) with 'elasticity' can be installed on the inner surfaces of the side walls (32).

[0049] That is, for a user enjoying skating on the link plate (21), the cushioning mat (33) offsets the impact load when colliding with the side walls (32), thereby preventing safety accidents and allowing for safe skating.

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the link device (20) may be selectively installed and removed at any one selected inside, outside, or above the swimming pool device (30), and may be provided with a link wall means (24) formed by connecting a plurality of link walls (23) having a width while wrapping around the outer surface of the link plate (21); and a control means (25) configured to adjust the spacing between the link walls (23) constituting the link wall means (24).

[0052] That is, the link walls (23) surround the link plate (21) and separate it from the outside, thereby preventing a user enjoying skating from leaving without permission, which can improve safety during use.

[0053] At this time, as the spacing of the link walls (23) is adjusted through the adjustment means (25), the length is extended when forming the link wall means (24), thereby improving structural stability and work convenience.

[0055] In the above, the link device (20) can be installed with a gap from the inner surface at the bottom of the bottom body (10), as shown in FIG. 7.

[0056] In addition, a non-slip mat (26) may be laminated on the floor between the inner surface of the floor body (10) and the link device (20) to form a user's walking path (B).

[0057] That is, a space for entering and exiting the link device (20) from inside the floor body (10) is secured through the above walkway (B).

[0058] At this time, the non-slip mat (26) can be used to prevent a pedestrian from slipping while walking, thereby ensuring safety during use.

[0060] In the variable ice rink system (1) according to this embodiment, the swimming pool device (30) may include a swimming tank (34) made of a ‘waterproof synthetic resin fabric’, with an open top and water contained inside.

[0061] In addition, the support frame (41) constituting the support means (40) may be fixed to the upper edge portion of the swimming pool (34) to support the swimming pool (34).

[0062] That is, when installing the swimming pool device (30) on the floor body (10), the swimming pool (34) is unfolded, the support frames (41) are positioned on the outside of the unfolded swimming pool (34), and the upper part of the swimming pool (34) is connected to the upper part of the support frames (41) to maintain the unfolded state of the swimming pool (34), and water is filled inside to form the swimming pool device (30).

[0063] In addition, when dismantling the swimming pool device (30), after draining the water filled in the swimming tank (34), the upper part of the swimming tank (34) is released from the support frame (41) to separate it, and then the swimming tank (34) and the support frame (41) are collected and transported separately.

[0064] In this way, the transition to an 'artificial ice rink' and a 'swimming pool' can be smoothly achieved without structural damage to the link device (20) and the swimming pool device (30), thereby providing it economically and ensuring stability in use.

[0066] In the above, the support means (40) may be provided with a support binding member (42) that binds and fixes the upper end of the swimming pool (34) to the upper end of the support frame (41).

[0067] That is, the swimming pool (34) is secured to the support frame (41) through the support binding member (42) so that the swimming pool (34) is maintained in an unfolded state.

[0069] In the above, the support binding member (42) may be formed as a 'clip structure' in which the upper end of the swimming pool (34) and the upper end of the support frame (41) are joined by being fitted together while the upper end of the swimming pool (34) wraps around and is in close contact with the upper end of the support frame (41).

[0071] Meanwhile, in the variable ice rink system (1) according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the link device (20) can be installed by stacking on top of a cover means (60) provided to cover and seal the upper part of the floor body (10).

[0072] That is, after closing the upper opening of the floor body (10) through the above cover means (60), the link device (20) can be installed on the upper part to form an 'artificial ice rink'.

[0073] Accordingly, the above 'artificial ice rink' is installed on the ground, thereby providing convenience for users, and the link device (20) can be stably formed without dismantling the swimming pool device (30) installed inside the floor body (10), thus improving workability and usability.

[0075] The above cover means (60) may include: a cover plate (61) which is provided with height relative to the floor body (10) and is formed by connecting a plurality of floor panels to form horizontal rows and columns; and support frames (62) which are provided upright on the bottom of the floor body (10) and are configured to support the cover plate (61).

[0076] That is, as the cover plate (61) is supported by the support frames (62) and spread out on the upper part of the bottom body (10) to form a floor on which the link device (20) is installed, the stability of the support structure for the link device (20) can be secured.

[0078] And, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the variable ice rink system (1) according to the present embodiment may be configured such that the upper end of the swimming pool (34) is fixed to the upper end of the link wall means (24) while the swimming pool (34) is spread out inside the link device (20), thereby forming a swimming space (A).

[0079] That is, without dismantling the link device (20), the swimming pool (34) can be kept in an unfolded state to form a swimming space (A) while ensuring structural stability in a simple manner, thereby improving the quality of use.

[0080] At this time, the upper end of the swimming pool (34) is connected to the upper end of the link wall means (24) through the support connecting member (42) as shown in FIG. 13, so that the swimming pool (34) can be maintained in an unfolded state inside the link device (20).

[0082] In addition, in the variable ice rink system (1) according to the present embodiment, the entry device (50) may be made of a ‘ladder structure’ that allows a user to enter and exit by going over the upper part of the link wall means (23).

[0083] That is, through the entry device (50) made of a 'ladder structure', the user can stably and smoothly enter and exit the swimming pool (34) from outside the link device (20).

[0085] In addition, in the variable ice rink system (1) according to the present embodiment, a water pipe (35) may be formed in the link wall (23) above, through which a water pipe (35) passes to form a water supply path from the outside and a water drainage path from the swimming space (A) while being connected to the swimming pool (34) and extending outward.

[0086] That is, the water pipe (35) passes through the water pipe hole (231) from the outside and connects to the swimming tank (34) installed inside the link device (20), thereby smoothly supplying water and also serving as a drainage passage when pumping out water.

[0087] Accordingly, the injection and drainage of water into the above swimming pool (34) can be easily performed, thereby improving workability.

[0089] In the above, a sealing cap (232) that penetrates the interior and seals the water pipe hole (231) may be attached.

[0090] That is, when the swimming pool (34) is disassembled inside the link device (20), the water pipe hole (231) can be sealed through the sealing cap (232) to block it from the outside.

[0091] Therefore, it can prevent safety accidents from occurring while enjoying skating.

[0093] In the above, the sealing cap (232) may be made of an 'elastic structure' that can be elastically fitted and connected to the water pipe hole (231).

[0095] Meanwhile, the variable ice rink system (1) according to the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, may include a swimming pool device (30) which is provided inside the link wall means (24) constituting the link means (20), and which is made of a ‘waterproof synthetic resin cloth’ and has an open top and contains water inside.

[0096] In addition, the support means (40) may be composed of support frames (41) that are fixed and supported while fixing the upper edge portion of the swimming pool (34).

[0097] At this time, the swimming pool (34) and the support frame (41) can be installed with a gap inside the link wall means (24).

[0098] That is, the link wall means (24) is installed to surround the outside of the swimming pool device (30), thereby allowing for partition separation from external environmental factors.

[0099] Accordingly, depending on the user's choice, isolation protection and security enhancement for the above-mentioned containment device (30) can be implemented, thereby increasing the quality of use.

[0101] In addition, a walking deck (70) forming a walking path for pedestrians to walk on may be provided at the top of the link wall means (24) and the top of the support frame (41).

[0102] That is, the user can use the above-mentioned receiving device (30) while walking stably through the above-mentioned walking deck (70), thereby improving usability.

[0104] In the above, at both ends of the walking deck (70), connecting brackets (71) may be provided to connect the upper end of the link wall means (24) and the upper end of the support frame (41).

[0105] That is, through each of the above-mentioned connecting brackets (71), a coupling structure is formed that fits the upper end of the link wall means (24) and the upper end of the support frame (41), thereby facilitating assembly.

[0107] The configuration and structure of the walking deck (70) described above may be appropriately applied according to the configuration and structure selected by the user.

[0109] Between the link plate (21) constituting the link means (30) above and the bottom of the swimming pool (34), a cushioning foam plate (36) having elasticity of its own is arranged in a forward direction to provide elastic support against impact loads applied from the swimming pool (34).

[0111] The configuration and structure of the cushioning foam plate (36) described above may be suitably applied according to the configuration and structure selected by the user.

[0113] The variable ice rink system (1) according to the present embodiment, as described above, is characterized by a technical configuration in that it forms an "artificial ice rink" for enjoying skating in spring, autumn, and winter through the link device (20) installed on the floor body (10), and implements a "swimming pool" for enjoying swimming in summer by installing the swimming pool device (30) after removing the link device (20) from the floor body (10).

[0115] The embodiment of the present invention described above is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will readily understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom. Therefore, it will be understood that the present invention is not limited only to the forms mentioned in the above detailed description. Accordingly, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims. Furthermore, the present invention should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0116] 1 : Variable ice rink system 10 : Bottom body 11 : Swimming enthusiast 20 : Link device 21 : Link Plate 22 : Cushioning foam pad 23 : Link wall 231 : Water plumbing 232 : Sealing cap 24 : Link wall means 25 : Control means 26 : Non-slip mat 30 : Reception facility device 31 : Bottom plate 32 : Side wall 33 : cushioning mat 34 : Swimming group 35 : Water pipe 36 : Cushioning foam plate 40 : Support means 41 : Support Frame 42 : Supporting binding member 50 : Entry device 60 : Covering means 61 : Cover plate 62 : Support frame 70 : Pedestrian deck 71 : Binding bracket A ; Swimming space B: Pedestrian walkway

Claims

Claim 1 A variable ice rink system characterized by comprising: a floor body (10); a link device (40) having a link plate (21) formed by connecting a plurality of link panels having width in horizontal rows and columns, provided on the floor body (10); a swimming pool device (30) provided on the floor body (10) having a filling space formed inside for filling with water so that a user can swim; a support means (40) provided on either selected of the swimming pool device (30) and the link device (20) to fix or support; and an entry device (50) provided on the floor body (10) to form an entry path for a user. Claim 2 A variable ice rink system according to claim 1; wherein the link device (20) is selectively installed and removed from any one selected from inside, outside, or above the swimming pool device (30), and comprises a link wall means (24) formed by connecting a plurality of link walls (23) having a width while wrapping around the outer surface of the link plate (21). Claim 3 A variable ice rink system according to claim 2; wherein the link device (20) further comprises a adjusting means (25) configured to adjust the spacing between the link walls (23) constituting the link wall means (24). Claim 4 A variable ice rink system characterized in that, in the first paragraph; a cushioning foam pad (22) formed of a ‘plate’ made of a material having ‘elasticity’ is laminated and provided on the lower part of the link plate (21). Claim 5 In claim 1; the swimming pool device (30) is formed by a floor plate (31) and side walls (32) formed of a 'concrete structure' installed on the inner side of the floor and the four sides of the swimming pool section (11) formed on the floor body (10); the link device (20) is installed with a gap from the inner side of the floor body (10); and a non-slip mat (26) is provided in a stacked manner on the floor between the inner side of the floor body (10) and the link device (20) to form a user's walking path (B), characterized by a variable ice rink system. Claim 6 In claim 1; the swimming pool device (30) comprises a swimming tank (34) made of a 'waterproof synthetic resin cloth', with an open top and containing water inside; the support means (40) comprises support frames (41) configured to fix and support the upper edge portion of the swimming tank (34); and the link device (20) is characterized by being stacked on top of a cover means (60) configured to cover and seal the top of the swimming pool device (30). Claim 7 In claim 6; the cover means (60) comprises a cover plate (61) which is provided with height relative to the floor body (10) and is formed by connecting a plurality of floor panels to form horizontal rows and columns; and support frames (620) which are provided upright on the floor of the floor body (10) and configured to support the cover plate (61); characterized in that the variable ice rink system. Claim 8 In claim 2; the swimming pool device (30) is provided inside the link device (10) and is made of a swimming tank (34) made of a 'waterproof synthetic resin cloth', has an open top and contains water inside, and has an upper rim portion fixed to the link wall means (24), characterized by a variable ice rink system. Claim 9 A variable ice rink system according to claim 8; wherein the link wall (23) is formed with a water pipe (35) that is connected to the swimming pool (34) and extends outwardly through which the water pipe (35) passes to form a water supply path from the outside and a water drainage path from the swimming space (A). Claim 10 In claim 8; the variable ice rink system is characterized in that the entry device (50) is formed as a ‘ladder structure’ that allows a user to enter and exit by going over the upper part of the link wall means (23). Claim 11 In claim 2; the swimming pool device (30) comprises a swimming tank (34) which is provided inside the link wall means (24), is made of a 'waterproof synthetic resin cloth', has an open top, and contains water inside; the support means (40) comprises support frames (41) which are configured to fix and support the upper edge portion of the swimming tank (34); and the upper part of the link wall means (24) and the upper part of the support frames (41) are provided with a walking deck forming a walking path for pedestrians to walk on.

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