U.S. patent application number 16/340333 was filed with the patent office on 2019-08-08 for children's entertainment device with water slide.
The applicant listed for this patent is BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MATERIAL CORP.. Invention is credited to Shuiyong Huang.
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Family ID | 57609757 |
Filed Date | 2019-08-08 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190240587 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Huang; Shuiyong |
August 8, 2019 |
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE WITH WATER SLIDE
Abstract
A children's entertainment device with a water slide (10),
including: a water slide (10) provided with a first chamber and a
first valve (11); and a first water spray pipe (20) connected with
the water slide (10), the first water spray pipe (20) being
provided with a plurality of first water spray holes (21).
Accordingly, the water slide (10), which may be filled with water,
applied by the children's entertainment device with a water slide
(10) can reduce an impact force imposed to the ground by the user,
so that the user can be well protected. The water-filled water
slide (10) can avoid direct contact between the user and the
ground, so that the user can be protected from being cut by hard
objects, such as stones, tree branches, so as to avoid accidental
injuries. Further, a combination of water-filled water slide (10)
and a pool can provide more entertainments in comparison with
existing water slides.
Inventors: |
Huang; Shuiyong; (Shanghai,
CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MATERIAL CORP. |
Shanghai |
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CN |
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Family ID: |
57609757 |
Appl. No.: |
16/340333 |
Filed: |
May 4, 2017 |
PCT Filed: |
May 4, 2017 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/CN2017/082990 |
371 Date: |
April 8, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63G 31/12 20130101;
A63B 2009/008 20130101; A63G 21/18 20130101; A63G 31/007
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63G 31/00 20060101
A63G031/00; A63G 21/18 20060101 A63G021/18; A63G 31/12 20060101
A63G031/12 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Oct 8, 2016 |
CN |
201621105309.8 |
Claims
1. A water slide, comprising: a rectangular sheet, having a top
surface, a bottom surface, a proximal end and a distal end, each
end having at least one edge, a first bumper connected to the
proximal end of the rectangular sheet, the bumper including a
chamber for containing water, at least one water spray pipe
extending along the rectangular sheet and defining a plurality of
water spray holes.
2. The water slide according to claim 1, wherein the first bumper
is fluidly connected to a first valve.
3. The water slide according to claim 1, wherein the first bumper
is connected to the at least one edge of the proximal end of the
rectangular sheet.
4. The water slide according to claim 1, wherein the first bumper
is connected to the top surface of the rectangular sheet.
5. The water slide according to claim 1, wherein the first bumper
has a substantially rectangular shape.
6. The water slide according to claim 1, further comprising a
second bumper, wherein the second bumper is connected to the distal
end of the rectangular sheet.
7. The water slide according to claim 6, wherein the second bumper
includes a closed ring shaped structure.
8. The water slide according to claim 6, further comprising a first
connection pipe arranged between the at least one water spray pipe
and the second bumper, so that the at least one water spray pipe
and the second bumper are in fluid communication.
9. The water slide according to claim 6, further comprising a
second water spray pipe, wherein the second water spray pipe is
connected to the second bumper.
10. The water slide according to claim 1, wherein the at least one
water spray pipe is connected to a side edge of the rectangular
sheet.
11. An entertainment device, comprising: a water slide provided
with a proximal end, a distal end, an upper sheet, and a lower
sheet, the water slide further comprising a first bumper, an at
least one water spray pipe, and a first valve, the first valve
being connected to the first bumper, the first bumper having a
first chamber for containing water and being connected to the
proximal end of the water slide, an edge of the upper sheet and an
edge of the lower sheet being connected to form a second chamber
for containing water or air, a second valve being connected to the
second chamber, and the at least one water spray pipe having a
plurality of spray holes.
12. The water slide according to claim 11, wherein the first bumper
is connected to an edge of the proximal end of the water slide.
13. The water slide according to claim 11, wherein the first bumper
is connected to a top surface of the upper sheet.
14. The water slide according to claim 11, wherein the first bumper
has a substantially rectangular shape.
15. The water slide according to claim 11, wherein the second
chamber is formed at the distal end of the water slide.
16. A water slide, comprising: a plastic sheet having a proximal
end and a distal end, a first slide chamber connected at the distal
end of said plastic sheet, the first slide chamber having a top
sheet and a bottom sheet, the top and bottom sheets having a
substantially rectangular shape and having a substantially constant
height along a central line extending longitudinally along said
chamber when said chamber is filled with water; a first bumper
connected at the proximal end of said plastic sheet, said first
bumper having a substantially rectangular shape and having a height
when filled with water of at least twice the height of said first
slide chamber.
17. The water slide according to claim 16, wherein the first bumper
includes a closed ring shaped structure.
18. The water slide according to claim 16, wherein the first bumper
is connected to an edge of the proximal end of the plastic
sheet.
19. The water slide according to claim 16, wherein the first bumper
is connected to a top surface of the proximal end of the plastic
sheet.
20. The water slide according to claim 16, further comprising at
least one water spray pipe extending along the plastic sheet and
defining a plurality of water spray holes.
21. The water slide according to claim 20, wherein the at least one
water spray pipe is connected to a side edge of the plastic sheet.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims priority to Chinese patent
application No. 201621105309.8, filed on Oct. 8, 2016, and entitled
"CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE WITH WATER SLIDE", the entire
disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to a children's
entertainment device, and more particularly, to a children's
entertainment device with a water slide.
BACKGROUND
[0003] In the field of children's entertainment devices, a water
slide is a favorite lawn toy for children. Usually, the water slide
includes: a slender plastic sheet fixed on ground, an inflatable
bumper connected with the plastic sheet, and a water spray device
for keeping the plastic sheet moist, so that a user can slide on
the plastic sheet.
[0004] A specific using method of the water slide is: the user runs
at first, and then throws himself/herself forward onto the plastic
sheet, thereafter the user can slide forward due to an inertia
generated during running.
[0005] In existing technologies, the plastic sheet applied in the
water slide does not have a buffering component for reducing an
impact force imposed to the ground by human body. Thus, when the
user throws himself/herself onto the plastic sheet, the user may be
hurt. In addition, in existing technologies, the plastic sheet of
the water slide is mostly made of single-layer material, thus when
the user slides on the plastic sheet in a high speed, hard objects,
such as stones, tree branches, which are not cleared out of the
ground or the grassland, may penetrate through the plastic sheet
and cut the user's body.
SUMMARY
[0006] Existing water slides are not provided with a buffering
component and it is easy for the user to be hurt. Accordingly,
problem solved by the present disclosure includes: providing a
children's entertainment device with a water slide to cure the
recited deficiencies of the existing water slides.
[0007] In order to solve the above recited problem, the present
disclosure provides a children's entertainment device with a water
slide, including: a water slide, provided with a first chamber and
a first valve; and a first water spray pipe connected with the
water slide, the first water spray pipe being provided with a
plurality of first water spray holes.
[0008] In some embodiments, the water slide includes an upper sheet
and a lower sheet, an edge of the upper sheet and an edge of the
lower sheet are connected to form the first chamber for containing
water or air, and the upper sheet has a smooth surface for
sliding.
[0009] In some embodiments, the water slide includes a plurality of
ribbons, each of the plurality of ribbons has an upper edge
connected with the upper sheet of the water slide and a lower edge
connected with the lower sheet of the water slide.
[0010] In some embodiments, the children's entertainment device
with a water slide further includes a bumper, wherein the bumper is
provided with a second chamber, and the bumper is connected with
the water slide.
[0011] In some embodiments, the bumper is connected with an edge of
an end portion of the water slide.
[0012] In some embodiments, the bumper is connected with an upper
sheet of the water slide.
[0013] In some embodiments, the second chamber of the bumper is
used for containing water, and the bumper is provided with a
plurality of second water spray hole.
[0014] In some embodiments, the second chamber of the bumper is
used for containing air, and the bumper is provided with a second
valve.
[0015] In some embodiments, the first water spray pipe is connected
with a side edge of the water slide.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first water spray pipe is connected
with an upper sheet of the water slide.
[0017] In some embodiments, the children's entertainment device
with a water slide further includes a second water spray pipe,
wherein the second water spray pipe is connected with an upper
surface of the bumper, and the second water spray pipe is provided
with a plurality of third water spray holes.
[0018] In some embodiments, a first connection pipe is configured
between the first water spray pipe and the bumper, so that the
first water spray pipe and the bumper communicate with each
other.
[0019] In some embodiments, the first water spray pipe and the
second water spray pipe are connected with each other.
[0020] In some embodiments, a second connection pipe is arranged
between the first water spray pipe and the second water spray pipe,
so that the first water spray pipe and the second water spray pipe
communicate with each other.
[0021] In some embodiments, the water slide is rectangle-shaped and
includes two opposite long sides and two opposite short sides.
[0022] In some embodiments, the bumper includes an arc-shaped
structure and a first bottom sheet connected with the arc-shaped
structure, and the first bottom sheet covers an inner side area of
the arc-shaped structure.
[0023] In some embodiments, the bumper includes a
closed-ring-shaped structure and a second bottom sheet connected
with the closed-ring-shaped structure, and the second bottom sheet
covers an inner side area of the closed-ring-shaped structure.
[0024] The children's entertainment device with a water slide
provided by the present disclosure possesses at least the following
advantages.
[0025] The water slide, which may be filled with water, applied by
the children's entertainment device with a water slide can reduce
an impact force imposed to the ground by the user, so that the user
can be well protected. The water-filled water slide can avoid
direct contact between the user and the ground, so that the user
can be protected from being cut by hard objects, such as stones,
tree branches, so as to avoid accidental injuries. Further, a
combination of water-filled water slide and a pool can provide more
pleasure in comparison with existing water slides.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] The above recited and other features, characters and
advantages of the present disclosure will be more clear through
descriptions of drawings and embodiments, in the drawings, a same
label indicates a same feature, wherein:
[0027] FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a first 3D diagram of a
children's entertainment device with a water slide according to a
first embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0028] FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a first side view of the
children's entertainment device with a water slide according to the
first embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0029] FIG. 3 schematically illustrates a first left view of the
children's entertainment device with the water slide according to
the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0030] FIG. 4 schematically illustrates a first cross-sectional
view of a children's entertainment device with a water slide of the
present disclosure, along a longitudinal direction of the water
slide;
[0031] FIG. 5 schematically illustrates a second cross-sectional
view of a children's entertainment device with a water slide of the
present disclosure, along a longitudinal direction of the water
slide;
[0032] FIG. 6 schematically illustrates a first connection diagram
of a first water spray pipe of the children's entertainment device
with the water slide according to the first embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0033] FIG. 7 schematically illustrates a second connection diagram
of the first water spray pipe of the children's entertainment
device with a water slide according to the first embodiment of the
present disclosure;
[0034] FIG. 8 schematically illustrates a second 3D diagram of the
children's entertainment device with the water slide according to
the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0035] FIG. 9 schematically illustrates a second left view of the
children's entertainment device with the water slide according to
the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0036] FIG. 10 schematically illustrates a third 3D diagram of the
children's entertainment device with the water slide according to
the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0037] FIG. 11 schematically illustrates a second side view of the
children's entertainment device with the water slide according to
the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0038] FIG. 12 schematically illustrates a 3D diagram of a
children's entertainment device with a water slide according to a
second embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0039] FIG. 13 schematically illustrates a side view of the
children's entertainment device with the water slide according to
the second embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0040] FIG. 14 schematically illustrates a 3D diagram of a
children's entertainment device with a water slide according to a
third embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0041] In order to make above recited objectives, features and
advantages of the present disclosure clear and easy to understand,
embodiments of the present disclosure will be illustrated in
detailed as follow in combination with corresponding drawings.
[0042] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in
detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The
disclosure will be described with reference to certain embodiments
which are exemplarily shown in the drawings. Under any possible
circumstances, all the drawings will use a same label to represent
a same or a similar part. In addition, even though terms used in
the present disclosure are selected from terminologies publicly and
commonly used, some of the terms mentioned in the detailed
description of the present disclosure may be selected by the
applicant according to his or her judgment, and meanings of these
terms will be illustrated in corresponding parts of the
description. Furthermore, the present disclosure should not be
understood only through the terms used, but also through meanings
of each term.
First Embodiment
[0043] FIG. 1 is a first 3D diagram of a children's entertainment
device with a water slide according to a first embodiment of the
present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a first side view of the children's
entertainment device with a water slide according to the first
embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a first left view
of the children's entertainment device with the water slide
according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4
is a first cross-sectional view of a children's entertainment
device with a water slide according to the present disclosure,
along a longitudinal direction of the water slide. FIG. 5 is second
first cross-sectional view of a children's entertainment device
with a water slide of the present disclosure, along a longitudinal
direction of the water slide. FIG. 6 is a first connection diagram
of a first water spray pipe of the children's entertainment device
with the water slide according to the first embodiment of the
present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a second connection diagram of the
first water spray pipe of the children's entertainment device with
a water slide according to the first embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0044] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, the present disclosure provides a
children's entertainment device with a water slide including a
water slide 10 and a first water spray pipe 20. Wherein, the water
slide is provided with a first chamber and a first valve 11, the
first water spray pipe 20 is connected with the water slide 10, and
the first water spray pipe 20 is provided with a plurality of first
water spray holes 21.
[0045] In some embodiments, the water slide 10 is rectangle-shaped
and includes two opposite long sides and two opposite short sides.
In some embodiments, the water slide 10 includes an upper sheet 12
and a lower sheet 13. An edge of the upper sheet 12 and an edge of
the lower sheet 13 are connected to form the first chamber, wherein
the first chamber is used for containing water or air. The upper
sheet 12 is provided with a smooth surface for sliding. In some
embodiments, the first water spray pipe 20 is connected with the
upper sheet 12 of the water slide 10.
[0046] FIG. 8 is a second 3D diagram of the children's
entertainment device with the water slide according to the first
embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a second left view
of the children's entertainment device with the water slide
according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0047] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in some embodiments, the first
water spray pipe 20 may be connected with a side edge of the water
slide 10.
[0048] Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of ribbons 14 may
be arranged inside the water slide 10, wherein an upper end of the
ribbon 14 is connected with the upper sheet 12 of the water slide
10, and a lower end of the ribbon 14 is connected with the lower
sheet 13 of the water slide 10. In practice, the ribbon 14 may be
an I-shaped, V-shaped, Y-shaped, or X-shaped structure. As shown in
FIG. 5, in some embodiments, there may be no ribbon arranged inside
the water slide 10. In this case, the water slide 10 can be
inflated with air or filled with water to an appropriate shape.
[0049] In some embodiments, the children's entertainment device
with the water slide may further include a bumper 30. The bumper 30
is provided with a second chamber. The bumper 30 is connected with
the water slide 10. For example, the bumper 30 may be connected
with the upper sheet 12 of the water slide 10.
[0050] The second chamber of the bumper 30 is used for containing
water, and the bumper 30 is provided with a plurality of second
water spray holes 31. Or, the second chamber of the bumper 30 is
used for containing air, and the bumper 30 is provided with a
second valve for inflating air.
[0051] The first water spray pipe 20 and the bumper 30 are arranged
with a first connection pipe 40 therebetween, so that the first
water spray pipe 20 and the bumper communicate with each other.
[0052] FIG. 10 is a third 3D diagram of the children's
entertainment device with the water slide according to the first
embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a second side view
of the children's entertainment device with the water slide
according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0053] As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, an upper surface of the bumper
may be provided with a second water spray pipe 50, wherein the
second water spray pipe 50 is provided with a plurality of third
water spray hole 51. The first water spray pipe and the second
water spray pipe are connected. For example, the first water spray
pipe 20 and the second water spray pipe 50 are arranged with a
second connection pipe 52 therebetween, so that the first water
spray pipe 20 and the second water spray pipe 50 communicate with
each other.
Second Embodiment
[0054] FIG. 12 is a 3D diagram of a children's entertainment device
with a water slide according to a second embodiment of the present
disclosure. FIG. 13 is a side view of the children's entertainment
device with the water slide according to the second embodiment of
the present disclosure.
[0055] As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the present disclosure provides
another children's entertainment device with a water slide,
including a water slide 10 and a first water spray pipe 20.
Wherein, the water slide 10 is provided with a first chamber and a
first valve 11, the first water spray pipe 20 and the water slide
10 are connected, and the first water spray pipe 20 is provided
with a plurality of first water spray holes 21.
[0056] In some embodiments, the water slide 10 is rectangle-shaped
and includes to opposite long sides and two opposite short sides.
In some embodiments, the water slide 10 includes an upper sheet 12
and a lower sheet 13. An edge of the upper sheet 12 and an edge of
the lower sheet 13 are connected to form the first chamber, wherein
the first chamber is used for containing water or air. The upper
sheet 12 is provided with a smooth surface for sliding. In some
embodiments, the first water spray pipe 20 is connected with the
upper sheet 12 of the water slide 10. In some embodiments, even not
shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first water spray pipe 20 may be
connected with a side edge of the water slide 10.
[0057] Further, the children's entertainment device with the water
slide may include a bumper 30. The bumper 30 has a second chamber.
The bumper 30 and the water slide 10 are connected. In the present
embodiment, the bumper 30 is connected with an edge of an end
portion of the water slide 10.
[0058] In particular, the bumper 30 of the present embodiment
includes an arc-shaped structure 32 and a first bottom sheet 33.
The first bottom sheet 33 and the arc-shaped structure 32 are
connected, so that the first bottom sheet 33 covers an inner side
area of the arc-shaped structure 32.
[0059] The second chamber of the bumper 30 may be used for
containing water. Or, the second chamber of the bumper 30 may be
used for containing air, and the bumper 30 be provided with a
second valve for inflating air.
[0060] In the present embodiment, the children's entertainment
device with a water slide further includes a second water spray
pipe 50. The second water spray pipe 50 is connected with an upper
surface of the bumper 30, and the second water spray pipe 50 is
provided with a plurality of third water spray holes 51. The first
water spray pipe and the second water spray pipe are connected. For
example, the first water spray pipe 20 and the second water spray
pipe 50 are arranged with a second connection pipe 52 therebetween,
so that the first water spray pipe 20 and the second water spray
pipe 50 communicate with each other.
Third Embodiment
[0061] FIG. 14 is a 3D diagram of a children's entertainment device
with a water slide according to a third embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0062] As shown in FIG. 14, the present disclosure provides a
children's entertainment device with a water slide, including a
water slide 10 and a first water spray pipe 20. Wherein, the water
slide 10 is provided with a first chamber and a first valve 11, the
first water spray pipe 20 and the water slide 10 are connected, and
the first water spray pipe 20 is provided with a plurality of first
water spray holes 21.
[0063] In some embodiments, the water slide 10 is rectangle-shaped
and includes two opposite long sides and two opposite short sides.
In some embodiments, the water slide 10 includes an upper sheet 12
and a lower sheet 13. An edge of the upper sheet 12 and an edge of
the lower sheet 13 are connected to form the first chamber, wherein
the first chamber is used for containing water or air. The upper
sheet 12 is provided with a smooth surface for sliding. In some
embodiments, the first water spray pipe 20 is connected with the
upper sheet 12 of the water slide 10. In some embodiments, even not
shown in FIG. 14, the first water spray pipe 20 may be connected
with a side edge of the water slide 10.
[0064] Further, the children's entertainment device with the water
slide may include a bumper 30. The bumper 30 has a second chamber.
The bumper 30 and the water slide 10 are connected. In the present
embodiment, the bumper 30 is connected with an edge of an end
portion of the water slide 10.
[0065] In particular, the bumper 30 of the present embodiment
includes a closed-ring-shaped structure 34 and a second bottom
sheet 35. The second bottom sheet 35 and the closed-ring-shaped
structure 34 are connected, so that the second bottom sheet 35
covers an inner side area of the closed-ring-shaped structure 34,
and a structure similar to a pool is formed for retaining
water.
[0066] The second chamber of the bumper 30 may be used for
containing water, and the bumper 30 is provided with a plurality of
second water spray holes 31. Or, the second chamber of the bumper
30 may be used for containing air, and the bumper 30 be provided
with a second valve for inflating air.
[0067] The first water spray pipe 20 and a bumper 30 are arranged
with a first connection pipe 40 therebetween, so that the first
water spray pipe 20 and the bumper 30 communicate with each other.
Of course, even not shown in FIG. 14, the bumper 30 may be provided
with a second water spray pipe which has a structure similar to
above recited embodiments.
[0068] According to above recited descriptions of the structures,
in the present disclosure, a position of the first water spray pipe
20 and an arrangement of the second water spray pipe 50 in
different embodiments may be configured to be the same, which can
match with different bumpers 30 to realize similar effect.
[0069] In the present disclosure, structures and shapes of the
water slide and the bumper, and number and positions of the water
spray holes are not limited to that being described above and may
varies according to practical needs. In addition, an illumination
device, such as a LED strip, may be arranged inside or outside the
water slide or the bumper. The water slide may be printed with
patterns having a 3D effect thereon, so that the user can wear a
pair of 3D glasses to have a special visual experience when sliding
on the water slide.
[0070] From above, the water slide, which may be filled with water,
applied by the children's entertainment device with a water slide
can reduce an impact force imposed to the ground by the user, so
that the user can be well protected. The water-filled water slide
can avoid direct contact between the user and the ground, so that
the user can be protected from being cut by hard objects, such as
stones, tree branches, so as to avoid accidental injuries. Further,
a combination of water-filled water slide and a pool can provide
more entertainments in comparison with existing water slides.
Fourth Embodiment
[0071] FIG. 15 is a 3D diagram of a children's entertainment device
with a water slide according to a fourth embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0072] As shown in FIGS. 15-26, the present disclosure provides a
children's entertainment device with a water slide, including a
water slide 110 and one or more first water spray pipes 120
provided with a plurality of first water spray holes 121. A slider
sheet 125 may have a substantially rectangular shape, the slider
sheet 125 including a top surface 126, a bottom surface 127, a
proximal end 128 and a distal end 129. Each of the proximal end 128
and the distal end 129 include at least one edge.
[0073] A first bumper 160 may be connected to the proximal end 128
of the slider sheet 125. The first bumper 160 may have a
substantially rectangular shape and be connected to one of an edge
of the proximal end 128 and the top surface 126 of the slider sheet
125. The first bumper 160 may include a first bumper top sheet 161
and a first bumper bottom sheet 162 that define a first chamber
163. The first chamber 163 may contain air or water to provide a
cushioning effect at the proximal end 128 of the water slide 110.
The first bumper 160 may include a first valve 164 (see FIG. 22),
the first valve 164 providing a fluid connection for adding fluid
(e.g., air or water) to the first chamber 163.
[0074] As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the first bumper 160 may
include an annular sidewall 165 and first and second end sheets
166, 167. The first and second end sheets 166, 167 may be on
opposing sides of the annular sidewall 165.
[0075] As shown in FIGS. 20 and 219, the first bumper top sheet 161
and the first bumper bottom sheet 162 may be connected by a
sidewall 168. When the first bumper 160 is inflated or filled with
air or water, the first bumper 160 may be configured to have a
particular shape, such as a semi-elliptical shape (see FIGS. 17 and
19) or a wedge shape (see FIG. 21).
[0076] A second bumper 130 may be connected to the distal end 129
of the slider sheet 125. The second bumper 130 may include any of
the features of bumper 30 described above. The second bumper 130
may have a closed ring shaped structure, a semi-circular shape or
an arch shape, for example.
[0077] A first connection pipe 140 may be arranged or disposed
between a first water spray pipe 120 and the second bumper 130 so
the first water spray pipe 120 and the second bumper 130 are in
fluid communication. A second water spray pipe 150 may be connected
to the water slide 125 at the distal end 129. The second water
spray pipe 150 may be connected to the second bumper 130. One or
more of the first water spray pipes 120 may be connected to a side
edge of the slider sheet 125. One or more of the first water spray
pipes 120 may be disposed over the slider sheet 125 (see FIG. 26).
A hose 170 may be connected to a first water spray pipe 120,
providing running water to the first water spray pipe 120 and to
the second water spray pipe 150 through the first connection pipe
140. A connecting sheet 175 may connect the second bumper 130 to
the second water spray pipe 150 and/or the distal end 129 of the
slider sheet 125.
[0078] Although the present disclosure has been disclosed above
with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it should be
understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and
modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or
scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure covers
changes and modifications made to the present disclosure that fall
into scopes defined by the claims and equivalent technical
solutions thereof.
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