Trampoline Cover Retained by Hinged Poles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional trampoline covers do not effectively prevent unwanted access or use, fail to protect users from weather and insects, and are cumbersome to assemble and disassemble, especially when used as a makeshift bed.
Innovation Solution
A trampoline design incorporating a frame, bounce mat, and a plurality of poles that retain a cover in a partially suspended position using hinged poles and a top cap, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, and providing a secure, insect-proof enclosure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a conventional cover is simply tied or secured over the top of the trampoline, then the trampoline is protected from weather elements, but unwanted access and use cannot be prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The cover system incorporates movable poles that can be positioned in different configurations. When the poles are in the upright position, they prevent access to the trampoline. When needed, the poles can be moved to allow access while maintaining weather protection when the cover is in place.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover system is divided into separate functional components: the cover itself for weather protection, and the poles for access control. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling the system to provide both weather protection and reliable access prevention.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a conventional tent is placed on the trampoline, then protection from weather and insects is achieved, but assembly and disassembly become difficult and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The poles are designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing quick setup and takedown. The poles can be easily inserted and removed from the ground, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly of the protective enclosure without complex construction procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective structure is segmented into independent poles and a cover, rather than being a single integrated tent. This allows the cover to be quickly draped over the already-positioned poles, dramatically reducing assembly time while providing full insect and weather protection.
3Ease of operation
If a conventional tent is fully disassembled to enable trampoline use, then trampoline accessibility is restored, but the process is cumbersome and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the cover from the pole structure, allowing the cover to remain in place while the poles are independently removed. This enables trampoline access to be restored quickly by removing only the poles, while the cover can stay assembled for continued weather protection when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design with movable poles allows the structure to be dynamically reconfigured. The poles can be quickly removed to enable trampoline use, and the cover can be adjusted or left in place, providing flexible access control without requiring complete disassembly of the entire protective structure.
Data Source
AI summary
Trampolines may include a frame, a bounce mat coupled to the frame, and a plurality of poles coupled to the frame. A cover may be disposed over at least a portion of the bounce mat and retained in an at least partially suspended position utilizing the plurality of poles. Trampoline may be utilized by coupling a bounce mat to a frame. A plurality of poles may also be coupled to the frame. A cover may be disposed over at least a portion of the bounce mat utilizing the plurality of poles to retain the cover suspended over the at least a portion of the bounce mat. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.