Multi-Surface Trampoline with Rotating Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trampoline systems lack innovative designs that enhance user experience and safety, particularly in configurations with multiple jumping surfaces and rotating members.
Innovation Solution
The trampoline system comprises four or more jumping surfaces extending between a central axis and an outer edge, with opposite side surface edges forming angles of 90° or less, and includes a rotating member with vertically-extending and horizontally-extending arms, allowing for a unique assembly and usage method.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If multiple jumping surfaces are arranged with acute angles (≤90°) between opposite sides, then user safety is improved by reducing harmful contact areas, but device complexity increases due to the multi-surface configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The trampoline system is divided into four separate jumping surfaces (first, second, third, and fourth surfaces) arranged at specific angles to each other. This segmentation creates distinct zones that reduce the probability of harmful contact between users and rotating arms, while maintaining overall system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The jumping surfaces are configured with asymmetric angular relationships, where opposite sides form angles of 90° or less, creating an uneven distribution of contact risk zones. This asymmetric arrangement ensures that rotating arms pass through areas with minimal user presence, reducing harmful interactions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating member with horizontally-extending arms is added to enhance user engagement, then entertainment value is improved, but safety risks increase due to potential contact with rotating components
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating member with horizontally-extending arms operates in a different spatial dimension than the jumping surfaces. The rotation occurs along the central axis, creating a vertical-dimensional separation between the primary jumping activity and the rotating components, thereby reducing contact risk while maintaining entertainment value.
Solution Approach 2:
The centrally-located rotating member acts as an intermediary element that adds entertainment value without directly interfering with the jumping surfaces. The horizontal arms extend into open space between the angled surfaces, creating a mediating structure that enhances user engagement while maintaining safety zones.
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AI summary
Trampoline systems containing multiple trampoline jumping surfaces are disclosed. Methods of making and using trampoline systems containing multiple trampoline jumping surfaces are also disclosed.