Waterfall Pit Trampoline Vertical Mat Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional trampolines pose a risk of bodily injury due to contact with springs and metal frames when dismounting or jumping into foam or ball pits, as users may land on these structures instead of clearing the edge effectively.
Innovation Solution
A trampoline frame configuration that supports a rebounding mat extending from a horizontal plane to a vertical plane below, eliminating the need for a conventional frame between the mat and the landing area, with a vertical support structure and reinforced mat sections to prevent injuries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional horizontal trampoline frame is used with springs and metal frame, then the trampoline provides structural support and bouncing function, but users risk bodily injury when dismounting or jumping into foam pits due to contact with springs and frame
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the traditional horizontal frame structure from the dismount area, extracting the harmful elements (springs and metal frame) that cause injury. The rebounding mat is reconfigured to extend vertically into the foam pit without requiring a horizontal frame at the edge, thereby eliminating the source of blunt-force contact injuries.
Solution Approach 2:
The rebounding mat transitions from a purely horizontal surface to a three-dimensional structure that extends vertically downward into the foam pit. This dimensional change allows the mat to serve as both the bouncing surface and the protective element that guides users safely into the pit without contact with horizontal frame structures.
2Reliability
If the rebounding mat extends vertically into the foam pit without a horizontal frame, then injury risk is reduced, but the structural complexity of supporting the mat increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functions of the frame and the rebounding mat by allowing the mat itself to extend vertically and provide structural definition. The mat serves dual purposes: as the elastic bouncing surface and as the vertical guide structure that replaces the traditional horizontal frame, thereby reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rebounding mat is designed as a flexible, elastic structure that can extend vertically and maintain its shape without rigid support. The mat's inherent elasticity and tension provide the necessary structural support, eliminating the need for additional rigid vertical framing while maintaining safety.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design reduces the risk of injury by allowing users to dismount into landing areas without contacting the trampoline frame, as the mat extends vertically, eliminating the risk of blunt-force contact with the frame.
Implementation Method 1
a rebounding mat that extends from a first substantially horizontal plane to a first substantially vertical plane
Implementation Method 2
a vertical frame that connects to a second portion of the rebounding mat to hold the mat in a substantially vertical plane that extends downward from the horizontal plane
Data Source
AI summary
Trampolines and trampoline frames configured to support a rebounding mat that extends from a horizontal plane into a vertical plane that is below the horizontal plane. The trampoline includes a horizontal frame that connects to a first portion of the rebounding mat to hold the mat in a substantially horizontal plane and a vertical frame that connects to a second portion of the rebounding mat to hold the mat in a substantially vertical plane that extends downward from the horizontal plane.