Trampoline Frame Structure With U-Shaped Bracing for Rigid Quiet Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing trampoline frame structures are not rigid enough to withstand the forces applied during use, leading to flexing and deformation, which affects performance and generates noise, and are cumbersome to assemble and transport.

Innovation Solution

A trampoline frame structure featuring U-shaped support members that provide horizontal rigidity, with attachment arrangements and adjustable leg members to ensure stability and ease of assembly, while minimizing joint flexing and noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate transverse pipes and leg pipes are connected with joint sleeve structures in a detachable manner, then the trampoline frame can be disassembled for transportation and storage, but the structure is not rigid enough to withstand forces during use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisassembly capabilityVSAvoidstructural rigidity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The frame structure is divided into separate transverse pipes and leg pipes that can be detached, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly for transportation and storage while maintaining structural integrity when assembled

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The joint sleeve structures are pre-designed with integrated clamping arrangements that automatically secure the pipes when inserted, eliminating the need for separate fastening operations and ensuring rigid connections are established during assembly

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of manufacture

If clamping arrangements such as bolts or screws are used to fix pipes to joint sleeve structures, then the connection can be secured, but the frame structure still flexes and deforms during jumping

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection securityVSAvoidjoint stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The joint sleeve structures are pre-formed with integrated clamping arrangements that automatically secure the pipes when inserted, eliminating the need for separate fastening operations and ensuring rigid connections are established during assembly

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The joint sleeve structures serve as intermediary components between the pipes, providing a rigid connection interface that transfers loads effectively while preventing flexing and deformation during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If sleeve joints have clearance to allow for assembly, then assembly is facilitated, but excessive noise is generated during jumping due to joint movements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly easeVSAvoidnoise

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The harmful movement and flexing of joints is eliminated by extracting the clearance that causes noise, while maintaining assembly ease through the self-securing clamping arrangements that prevent joint movement during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Strength

If the frame structure is made from welded parts to construct a solid structure, then structural rigidity is improved, but transportation and storage become difficult and expensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural rigidityVSAvoidtransportability

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20260000928A1Trampoline Frame Structure

Publication Date: 2026.01.01 AEON FINLAND OY LTD

AI summary

This disclosure relates to a trampoline frame structure having a plurality of horizontal side frame members, a plurality of horizontal end frame members, a plurality of leg members and at least one U-shaped support member. The leg members are arranged vertically below the side frame members. The support member is arranged parallel to the end frame members between the leg members, which are opposite to each other on opposite sides of the mat, so that the support member is at a diagonal angle to the side frame members when viewed from the side.