Adjustable Climbing Wall Framework for Multi-Plane Panel Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complex climbing walls require a time-consuming and expensive installation process due to the complexity of truss assemblies, limiting the variety and placement of climbing planes and handholds, and making alterations nearly impossible without a significant rebuild.
Innovation Solution
A climbing wall framework with adjustable connectors, braces, and variable-angle front posts, allowing for versatile mounting of surface panels and climbing holds, enabling easy adjustment and creation of various geometries without additional components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional truss assemblies with straight components are used, then structural stability is provided, but the variety and placement of climbing planes are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing fixed, straight truss components with adjustable and curved components. The truss assembly includes adjustable length members and curved members that can be positioned at various angles, allowing the structure to adapt to different climbing wall designs and configurations rather than being limited to rigid geometric arrangements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by enabling variation in the length, angle, and curvature of truss members. These adjustable parameters allow the same basic truss assembly to create multiple climbing plane configurations, directly addressing the limitation of fixed geometries while maintaining structural integrity through controlled parameter modification.
2Stability of the object's composition
If surface panels are cut to very specific dimensions, then tight intersections and stable structure are achieved, but the construction time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by replacing fixed-dimension panels with adjustable panel systems. The panels can be positioned at various distances from the front of the framework and angled at different orientations, eliminating the need for precise pre-cutting while maintaining stable intersections through the adjustability mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements segmentation by dividing the panel positioning system into adjustable components - the panels themselves can be independently positioned and angled, allowing for easy adjustment without requiring the entire panel to be precisely cut to fit a fixed location. This modular approach reduces construction time while maintaining stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex truss assemblies are constructed on-site, then customized climbing wall designs are achieved, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing a standardized truss assembly system with adjustable and curved members that can serve multiple functions and configurations. This universal system can create various climbing wall designs without requiring completely different custom-built structures, significantly reducing installation time and cost while maintaining design flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing a pre-designed adjustable truss assembly system that can be configured for different climbing wall designs before installation. The adjustable members and curved components are prepared in advance to accommodate various configurations, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site customization while maintaining design versatility.
4Reliability
If the climbing wall is constructed with fixed components, then structural stability is ensured, but alterations require significant rebuild
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by replacing fixed components with adjustable components throughout the climbing wall system. The adjustable truss members, curved members, and panel positioning systems allow for modifications and alterations without requiring significant rebuilds, while the controlled adjustability mechanisms maintain structural stability during and after alterations.
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AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to climbing wall assemblies having a variety of improvements. For instance, the climbing wall assemblies may include connectors to attach the surface panels to the framework, in which the connectors may be mounted substantially anywhere along the front of the framework and at substantially any angle, providing for the securement of climbing panels in various geometries. The climbing wall assemblies may also include braces that may easily be adjusted to a desired length and configuration during construction of a climbing wall. The climbing wall assemblies may also include variable-angle, integral front posts, which provide for the easy and stable securement of climbing panels in various geometries. These improvements provide climbing wall assemblies that may be easily assembled to produce a desirable climbing wall structure having few framework components.