U.S. patent application number 16/248148 was filed with the patent office on 2020-07-16 for simple fixing fastener for elastic rope of trampoline.
The applicant listed for this patent is Crowntec (Jiang Xi) Sports Technology Co. Ltd.. Invention is credited to Chin-Tien CHENG, Chun HSIANG.
Application Number | 20200222742 16/248148 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 71516506 |
Filed Date | 2020-07-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20200222742 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HSIANG; Chun ; et
al. |
July 16, 2020 |
SIMPLE FIXING FASTENER FOR ELASTIC ROPE OF TRAMPOLINE
Abstract
A simple fixing fastener for an elastic rope of a trampoline is
used for connecting at least one elastic rope and a frame of the
trampoline. The simple fixing fastener comprises an elastic rope
configuration space surrounded by a stressed base and flexible
portions extending from at least two sides of the stressed base,
and a frame loading space surrounded by a first clamping body and a
second clamping body, which extend from the at least two flexible
portions, in a clamped and enclosed state. At least one elastic
rope may be placed in the elastic rope configuration space through
the frame loading space when the clamped and enclosed state is
released. The simple fixing fastener of the present invention has a
structure different from that of the existing products, has the
characteristics of easy production and convenient operation, and
provides consumers with different consumption choices.
Inventors: |
HSIANG; Chun; (Jiujiang
City, CN) ; CHENG; Chin-Tien; (Dongwan City,
CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Crowntec (Jiang Xi) Sports Technology Co. Ltd. |
Jiujiang City |
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CN |
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Family ID: |
71516506 |
Appl. No.: |
16/248148 |
Filed: |
January 15, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 5/11 20130101; A63B
21/0557 20130101; F16B 2/22 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/055 20060101
A63B021/055 |
Claims
1. A simple fixing fastener for an elastic rope of a trampoline,
wherein the trampoline comprises a frame and a bouncing body
located in the frame and connected to the frame through at least
one elastic rope, and a plurality of simple fixing fasteners is
provided at a position where the elastic rope is connected to the
frame, each of the plurality of simple fixing fasteners comprising:
an elastic rope configuration space surrounded by a stressed base
and flexible portions extending from at least two sides of the
stressed base in a direction of the frame; and a frame loading
space extending from the at least two flexible portions in a
direction away from the stressed base to form a first clamping body
and a second clamping body, the first clamping body and the second
clamping body are oppositely provided with deformation points based
on the flexible portions, and the first clamping body and the
second clamping body being assembled with each other to form a
first limiting section and a second limiting section in a clamped
and enclosed state with the frame, the frame loading space is
surrounded by the first clamping body and the second clamping body
in the clamped and enclosed state, further, the first clamping body
and the second clamping body are oppositely provided with an open
end when the clamped and enclosed state is released, such that the
at least one elastic rope is placed into the elastic rope
configuration space through the open end and the frame loading
space.
2. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the first limiting section
and the second limiting section are at least provided with a
protrusion and a recess to form the clamped and enclosed state.
3. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 2, wherein the first limiting section
and the second limiting section are further provided with a first
tooth portion and a second tooth portion to strengthen the clamped
and enclosed state as well as construct of an engaged state.
4. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 2, wherein the protrusion is further
provided with a hooking portion.
5. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 2, wherein the recess is further
provided with a force application portion to facilitate releasing
the clamped and enclosed state.
6. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 1, wherein the first clamping body or
the second clamping body is further provided with a reinforcing
rib.
7. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 1, wherein connected ends of the
first clamping body and the second clamping body are located in the
frame loading space and the elastic rope configuration space, and
extended in opposite directions to form a first coating section and
a second coating section to assist in clamping the frame, the
relative distance between a tail end of the first coating section
and a tail end of the second coating section forms a rope inlet for
the elastic rope to pass through.
8. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 7, wherein the first coating section
and the second coating section have the same shape as the surface
of the frame.
9. The simple fixing fastener for the elastic rope of the
trampoline according to claim 8, wherein inner circumferential
surfaces of the first clamping body and the second clamping body
have the same shape as a surface of the frame.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a simple fixing fastener
for an elastic rope of trampoline, in particular to a simple fixing
fastener which has different forms and is easy to produce and
convenient to operate.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The trampoline activity is a kind of leisure and
entertainment for all ages in recent years. A trampoline not only
provides people with a space for leisure and play, but also can be
a kind of aerobic exercise equipment. In general, the trampoline
comprises a trampoline frame, a bouncing body, at least one elastic
rope connecting with the bouncing body, and at least one fixing
fastener connecting with one of the elastic ropes to the trampoline
frame.
[0003] Related conventional fasteners can be found in CN 201123975Y
An elastic connector disclosed in this patent mainly comprises an
elastic rope and two hooks, wherein these hooks are provided at two
ends of the elastic rope and are respectively connected to a
trampoline frame and trampoline cloth. The elastic connector
provides the trampoline cloth to be connected to the trampoline
frame. In addition, the patent CN 205007493U discloses a plastic
fastener provided in the trampoline main frame. The plastic
fastener comprises a main body portion, a fastening portion
provided at the rear end of the main body portion, and a first
clamping portion and a second clamping portion respectively
extending outwardly from two sides of the main body portion and
being bent. The fastening portion is connected to the trampoline
cloth. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion
are connected to the elastic rope that is looped on the main frame
of the trampoline. The plastic fastener also provides a function
that the trampoline cloth can be used by people by hanging on the
main frame of the trampoline.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] A main objective of the present invention is to provide a
simple fixing fastener which has a structure different from a
conventional fixing fastener, such that consumers have different
consumption choices. In the meantime, the simple fixing fastener
has the characteristics of simple structure, easy production and
easy operation, and is easy for both adults and children to
use.
[0005] In order to achieve the above objective, the present
invention provides a simple fixing fastener for an elastic rope of
a trampoline; the trampoline comprises a frame and a bouncing body
located in the frame and connected to the frame through at least
one elastic rope; a plurality of simple fixing fasteners are
provided at a position where the elastic rope is connected to the
frame; the simple fixing fastener comprises an elastic rope
configuration space and a frame loading space; the elastic rope
configuration space is surrounded by a stressed base and flexible
portions extending from at least two sides of the stressed base in
a direction of the frame; the frame loading space extends from the
at least two flexible portions in a direction away from the
stressed base to form a first clamping body and a second clamping
body; in addition, the first clamping body and the second clamping
body are oppositely provided with deformation points based on the
flexible portions, and the first clamping body and the second
clamping body being assembled with each other to form a first
limiting section and a second limiting section in a clamped and
enclosed state with the frame; the frame loading space is
surrounded by the first clamping body and the second clamping body
in the clamped and enclosed state; further, the first clamping body
and the second clamping body are oppositely provided with an open
end when the clamped and enclosed state is released, such that at
least one elastic rope is placed into the elastic rope
configuration space through the open end and the frame loading
space.
[0006] In one embodiment, the first limiting section and the second
limiting section are at least provided with a protrusion and a
recess to form the clamped and enclosed state.
[0007] In one embodiment, the first limiting section and the second
limiting section are further provided with a first tooth portion
and a second tooth portion to strengthen the clamped and enclosed
state as well as construct of an engaged state.
[0008] In one embodiment, the protrusion is further provided with a
hooking portion.
[0009] In one embodiment, the recess is further provided with a
force application portion to facilitate releasing the clamped and
enclosed state.
[0010] In one embodiment, the first clamping body or the second
clamping body is further provided with a reinforcing rib.
[0011] In one embodiment, the connected ends of the first clamping
body and the second clamping body are located in the frame loading
space and the elastic rope configuration space, and extended in
opposite directions to form a first coating section and a second
coating section to assist in clamping the frame; the relative
distance between a tail end of the first coating section and a tail
end of the second coating section forms a rope inlet for the
elastic rope to pass through.
[0012] In one embodiment, the first coating section and the second
coating section have the same shape as the surface of the
frame.
[0013] In one embodiment, inner circumferential surfaces of the
first clamping body and the second clamping body have the same
shape as a surface of the frame.
[0014] According to the foregoing disclosure, the present invention
has the following characteristics as compared with the conventional
technique: the simple fixing fastener of the present invention
comprises the elastic rope configuration space and the frame
loading space, such that the elastic rope and the frame can be
provided in a penetrating manner in the elastic rope configuration
space and the frame loading space, respectively. In detail, the
elastic rope configuration space is surrounded by the stressed base
and the at least two flexible portions, and further, the frame
loading space is supported by the first clamping body and the
second clamping body in the clamped and enclosed state. The simple
fixing fastener has a structure different from the conventional
fixing fastener, such that consumers may have different consumption
choices. Furthermore, the simple fixing fastener of the present
invention has the characteristics of simple structure, easy
production and convenient operation, such that the manufacturer can
produce the simple fixing fasteners in large quantities in single
batch, and consumers can get the best experience from the simple
fixing fasteners.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of
the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 2 is a front schematic diagram of an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0017] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an implementation state of
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 4 is a sectional diagram of an implementation manner of
an embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment implemented
in cooperation with a trampoline of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment
implemented in cooperation with the trampoline of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0021] The detailed description and technical contents of the
present invention will be described below in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings.
[0022] Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, the present invention
provides a simple fixing fastener 100 for an elastic rope 63 of a
trampoline 60. The trampoline 60 comprises a frame 61, a bouncing
body 62 located in the frame 61 and at least one elastic rope 63
connected to the frame 61 and the bouncing body 62. Each simple
fixing fastener 100 is provided at a position where each elastic
rope 63 is connected to the frame 61, wherein the simple fixing
fastener 100 may be an integrated plastic piece. The simple fixing
fastener 100 comprises an elastic rope configuration space 10 and a
frame loading space 20. The elastic rope configuration space 10 is
surrounded by a stressed base 11 and at least two flexible portions
12 which, to be specific, extend from at least two sides of the
stressed base 11 in a direction of the frame 61. That is to say,
the at least two flexible portions 12 are connected to the stressed
base 11 and integrated with the stressed base 11. In addition, each
of two edges of the stressed base 11 is a curved surface, such that
when the elastic rope 63 is arranged in the elastic rope
configuration space 10 during the implementation process, the
elastic rope 63 is stressed to prop against the stressed base 11,
thereby preventing the elastic rope 63 from rubbing against the
stressed base 11 to cause wear. On the other hand, the inside
surface of the stressed base 11 is a flat plane or a curved
surface. That is to say, the middle position of the stressed base
11 can be thicker than two ends of the stressed base 11. In the
meantime, the thickness of the stressed base 11 needs to be larger
than the thickness of the flexible portions 12, this is because the
elastic rope 63 is located in the elastic rope configuration space
10 during the implementation process and props against the stressed
base 11 to apply a very large pulling force to the stressed base
11. In order to withstand the acting force of the elastic rope 63,
it is necessary to thicken the stressed base 11 to enhance the
strength of the stressed base 11 and thus stably withstand the
acting force from the elastic rope 63.
[0023] On the other hand, please refer to FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG.
5. The frame loading space 20 is surrounded by a first clamping
body 21 and a second clamping body 22 in a clamped and enclosed
state. In detail, the first clamping body 21 and the second
clamping body 22 extend from the at least two flexible portions 12
in a direction away from the stressed base 11. In addition, in the
clamped and enclosed state, the first clamping body 21 and the
second clamping body 22 are oppositely provided with deformation
points based on the flexible portions 12, and the first clamping
body 21 and the second clamping body 22 being assembled with each
other to form a first limiting section 211 and a second limiting
section 221. In the clamped and enclosed state, the frame 61 is
placed in the frame loading space 20, and is limited the position
by the first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22. That
is, the first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22 are
required to stably limit the frame 61 in the clamped and enclosed
state. The inner circumferential surface of each of the first
clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22 has the same shape
as the surface of the frame 61. In other words, when the surface of
the frame 61 is arc-shaped, the inner circumferential surface of
each of the first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22
has to be arc-shaped. It is worth noting that the surface shape of
the frame 61 is not limited to those illustrated in the drawings.
In addition, in order for the simple fixing fastener 100 to fasten
the frame 61, the pipe diameter of the frame 61 corresponds to the
inner circumference diameter defined by the first clamping body 21
and the second clamping body 22 in the clamped and enclosed state,
so as to prevent excessive displacement of the simple fixing
fastener 100, thereby prevent the bouncing body 62 from being
wrinkled during use and causing an accident of the user.
[0024] In order to ensure that the first clamping body 21 and the
second clamping body 22 stably limit the frame 61 in the clamped
and enclosed state, and the frame 61 cannot fall from the frame
loading space 20, the first limiting section 211 and the second
limiting section 221 are at least provided with a recess 212 and a
protrusion 222. As shown in FIG. 1, the recess 212 may be provided
on the first limiting section 211, and the protrusion 222 may be
provided on the second limiting section 221. In addition, the
protrusion 222 and the recess 212 may correspond with each other. A
chamfer may be provided on two sides of the protrusion 222. In the
clamped and enclosed state, the chamfers may assist the protrusion
222 in clamping into the recess 212 more easily to limit the first
clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22. On the other
hand, when the first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body
22 are released from the clamped and enclosed state, the first
clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22 are not assembled
each other and from an open end 23. At least one elastic rope 63
may pass through the open end 23 and then be placed in the elastic
rope configuration space 10. That is to say, in the production
process, although the first clamping body 21 and the second
clamping body 22 can be integrally formed with the at least two
flexible portions 12 and the stressed base 11, the first clamping
body 21 and the second clamping body 22 are in a separated state
normally, so that the at least one elastic rope 63 may be placed in
the elastic rope configuration space 10.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5, embodiments of the
simple fixing fastener 100 will now be described. First, it is
assumed that the simple fixing fastener 100 is released from the
clamped and enclosed state when it does not undergo a force. As
shown in FIG. 2, when the simple fixing fastener 100 is assembled
with the frame 61 and the elastic rope 63 during the implementation
process, it is assumed that the simple fixing fastener 100 in the
clamped and enclosed state in the case. When the simple fixing
fastener 100 is released from the clamped and enclosed state, the
open end 23 may face the frame 61 so as to place the elastic rope
63 in the elastic rope configuration space 10. In the meantime, the
frame 61 is placed in the frame loading space 20 by the open end
23. Since the simple fixing fastener 100 is made of plastic, the
first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22 may be
extruded by an external force and relatively displaced with each
other to deform. The protrusion 222 is placed in the recess 212 to
limit the first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22,
and the first limiting section 211 overlaps with the second
limiting section 221 at the time. As such, the frame 61 may be
completely limited in the frame loading space 20 to finish
assembly. After assembling, the elastic rope 63 is normally pulled
against the stressed base 11 by force. That is, the elastic rope 63
will be located in the elastic rope configuration space 10, without
moving to the rope inlet 226. If it is desired to release the
clamped and enclosed state, a force may be applied to the first
clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22 again to release
the assembled state of the recess 212 and the protrusion 222. The
first clamping body 21 may be separated from the second clamping
body 22 again, and the frame 61 and the elastic rope 63 may be
detached from the simple fixing fastener 100 again via the open end
23.
[0026] Accordingly, the simple fixing fastener 100 of the present
invention has the same function but different structure comparing
with the conventional fixing fastener. The simple fixing fastener
100 may be formed integrally, and has the advantage of simple
production. Moreover, the simple fixing fastener 100 may be made of
plastic, such that the production cost of the simple fixing
fastener 100 is low. In addition, the simple fixing fastener 100
has a simple operation mode for adults or children to operate
independently. Therefore, it is considered that the simple fixing
fastener 100 of the present invention will make the consumer more
convenient in assembling the trampoline 60, and at the same time
can bring different consumption choices to the consumer, so that
the consumer has different use experiences from the existing
product.
[0027] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, in order
to strengthen the clamped and enclosed state and prevent the frame
61 and the elastic rope 63 from being easily detached during the
implementation process, the first limiting section 211 and the
second limiting section 221 are respectively provided with a first
tooth portion 213 and a second tooth portion 223 which correspond
to each other. In the clamped and enclosed state, the first tooth
portion 213 and the second tooth portion 223 will be engaged with
each other in an engaged state. The first tooth portion 213 and the
second tooth portion 223 may resist an acting force that separates
outwardly the first clamping body 21 from the second clamping body
22, and disperse a stress from the protrusion 222 which is placed
in the recess 212 to form the clamped and enclosed state. On the
other hand, the protrusion 222 is further provided with a hooking
portion 224. The hooking portion 224 is located on the protrusion
222 and extends from the protrusion 222. In addition, the hooking
portion 224 protrudes from the protrusion 222. In the clamped and
enclosed state, the protrusion 222 is placed in the recess 212, and
the hooking portion 224 limits the protrusion 222 to prevent the
protrusion 222 from being detached from the recess 212 so as to
strengthen the clamped and enclosed state. When it is desired to
release the clamped and enclosed state, it is further necessary to
remove the hooking portion 224 from the recess 212, and therefore
the first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22 can be
separated completely.
[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, the hooking portion 224 is provided in
order to strengthen the clamped and enclosed state. The hooking
portion 224 can effectively strengthen the clamped and enclosed
state, but the simple fixing fastener 100 cannot be easily operated
by the consumer to release the clamped and enclosed state.
Therefore, the recess 212 is provided with a force application
portion 214 in the production process. The force application
portion 214 is connected to the first limiting section 211 and thus
can assist the consumer in separating the recess 212 from the
protrusion 222. When the simple fixing fastener 110 needs to be
released from the clamped and enclosed state, the recess 212 may be
detached from the limit of the hooking portion 224 and thus
separated from the protrusion 222 by merely pulling the force
application portion 214 upwards. Furthermore, in the production
process, the thickness of the junction between the force
application portion 214 and the first limiting section 211 may be
larger than the thickness of the first limiting section 211 for
strengthening the junction between the force application portion
214 and the first limiting section 211 and increasing the use
stability of the force application portion 214.
[0029] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, in order to
strengthen the use stability of the simple fixing fastener 100, the
first clamping body 21 or the second clamping body 22 is further
provided with a reinforcing rib 215. The reinforcing rib 215 has
the following function: in the clamped and enclosed state, the
simple fixing fastener 100 is assembled with the frame 61 and needs
to withstand the acting force from the frame 61, the reinforcing
rib 215 can enhance the strengths of the first limiting section 211
and the second limiting section 221, and meanwhile disperse the
stress borne by the first limiting section 211 and the second
limiting section 221. The reinforcing rib 215 can be located on the
first limiting section 211 as shown in FIG. 1 or on the second
limiting section 221. The position of the reinforcing rib 215 can
be adjusted during the production process in accordance with the
use conditions and is not limited to those illustrated in the
drawings.
[0030] Moreover, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in an embodiment,
the first clamping body 21 and the second clamping body 22 are
provided with a first coating section 216 and a second coating
section 225 respectively. The first coating section 216 and the
second coating section 225 are located at connected ends of the
frame loading space 20 and the elastic rope configuration space 10,
and extend in opposite directions from the first clamping body 21
and the second clamping body 22. The first coating section 216 and
the second coating section 225 are used for assisting in clamping
the frame 61. That is, the first limiting section 211, the second
limiting section 221, the first coating section 216 and the second
coating section 225 surround the frame 61 under the clamped and
enclosed state. In order to make the first coating section 216 and
the second coating section 225 clamp the frame 61 stably so that
the first coating section 216 and the second coating section 225
have the same shape as the surface of the frame 61. Therefore, the
surface shapes of the first coating section 216 and the second
coating section 225 need to cooperate with the frame 61. In
addition, the shapes of the first coating section 216 and the
second coating section 225 are not limited to those illustrated in
the drawings. On the other hand, the first coating section 216 and
the second coating section 225 are not connected, instead of the
tail end of the first coating section 216 is spaced from the tail
end of the second coating section 225 with a distance so as to form
the rope inlet 226. The elastic rope 63 passes through the rope
inlet 226 and then enters into the elastic rope configuration space
10.
[0031] Then, in order to describe the use conditions of the simple
fixing fastener 100 in cooperation with the trampoline 60 in
detail, first, the shape of the trampoline 60 can be a circle or a
polygon according to a combined form of the frame 61, and the shape
of the trampoline 60 is not limited to those illustrated in
drawings. Next, in an embodiment, referring to FIG. 5, when the
elastic ropes 63 are looped on the bouncing body 62 and concentric
with the bouncing body 62, a plurality of simple fixing fasteners
100 may be provided on the elastic ropes 63, and a distance between
every two adjacent simple fixing fasteners 100 is a fixed distance,
in order to uniformly support the bouncing body 62 to be hung on
the frame 61 when the elastic ropes 63 are connected. In another
embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when a plurality of elastic ropes
63 is provided on the bouncing body 62 and radically shaped from
the bouncing body 62, each elastic rope 63 is passed by one simple
fixing fastener 100, and each simple fixing fastener 100 is
assembled onto the frame 61 to support the bouncing body 62 to be
hung on the frame 61.
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