Modular Climbing Structure With 360-Degree Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Climbing walls often require structural support modifications, limiting flexibility and accessibility, as existing structures are difficult to update and provide limited access to both sides of the wall.
Innovation Solution
A modular climbing action structure with a support system of columns and headers that allows for full 360° access and easy removal/interchangeability of action elements, incorporating belay sections for safety and enabling horizontal configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If climbing walls are mounted to existing structures, then structural support is provided, but structural support modification becomes difficult and updates are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The climbing wall system is divided into modular components including panels, holds, and mounting mechanisms that can be independently installed, removed, and reconfigured. This segmentation allows the climbing wall to be mounted to existing structures without requiring extensive structural modifications, while maintaining the ability to easily update and modify the climbing features.
Solution Approach 2:
The climbing wall system incorporates dynamic and adjustable elements such as removable holds, reconfigurable panels, and flexible mounting options that allow the structure to adapt to different configurations. This enables easy updates and modifications without permanent structural changes to the underlying support structure.
2Device complexity
If climbing walls provide access to one side only, then structural simplicity is maintained, but accessibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The climbing wall system transitions from a traditional two-dimensional flat wall to a three-dimensional modular structure with panels that can be positioned at various angles and orientations. This dimensional change allows climbers to access climbing features from multiple sides and angles, significantly improving accessibility while maintaining structural simplicity through standardized modular components.
3Strength
If action elements are permanently attached to support structure, then structural integrity is maintained, but ease of repair and replacement is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The climbing wall system incorporates pre-designed mounting mechanisms and connection points that are built into the modular panels and holds. These preliminary structural features allow action elements to be quickly installed and removed without compromising structural integrity, enabling easy repair and replacement while maintaining strength through engineered connection points.
4Length of moving object
If climbing wall height is limited to lower height, then rope equipment is not needed, but climbing capability is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The climbing wall system is designed with universal mounting capabilities and modular components that can be configured for different height requirements and climbing styles. The same basic modular structure can accommodate both short bouldering walls without ropes and taller walls with rope equipment, providing multi-functionality and adaptability across different climbing capabilities and safety requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A climbing action structure includes a support structure having a plurality of columns configured to be fixed relative to an underlying surface and support at least one header of a plurality of headers above the underlying surface. A climbing action space is defined between the columns, the headers, and the underlying surface that is devoid of intruding structure. The headers define a plurality of action element mounts, each defining a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the underlying surface. At least one action element is removably coupled to the support structure at a respective action element mount. The action element includes a top end having a header connection member. The header connection member being coupled to the respective action element mount and adjustably positionable along the longitudinal axis, and the action element is disposed within the climbing action space and a participant has 360° access to the action element therein.