Obstacle apparatus and method
AssigneeGalaxy America Inc.
InventorRobin Whincup
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Abstract
An obstacle apparatus is disclosed for an individual to traverse. The obstacle apparatus comprises a chassis and a frame. A hinge pivotably couples the chassis and the frame for positioning the frame in an inclined orientation relative to the chassis. A first drum is rotatably coupled to the frame. A second drum is rotatably coupled to the frame. A belt encircles the first drum and the second drum for defining a continuous loop belt system. A drive engages the continuous loop belt system for creating a displacement in the belt. The belt defines an upper belt surface for the individual to traverse.
Claims39
A mobile obstacle apparatus for an individual to traverse, the mobile obstacle apparatus supported by a surface, the mobile obstacle apparatus, comprising:
- a chassis extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to said chassis for transporting said chassis over the surface;
- a frame extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a hinge pivotably coupling said chassis and said frame for positioning said frame in an inclined orientation relative to said chassis;
- a first drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a second drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a belt encircling said first drum and said second drum for defining a continuous loop belt system;
- a drive engaging said continuous loop belt system for creating a displacement in said belt;
- said belt defining an upper belt surface for the individual to traverse;
- a slide coupled to said frame for positioning the individual to the surface;
- and said slide including an interior sliding surface extending between a proximal end and a distal end of said slide.
A method for providing an obstacle for an individual to traverse, the method comprising the steps of:
- rotating a belt encircling a first drum and a second drum coupled to a frame in a descending direction for the individual to traverse between a first elevation to a second elevation;
- supporting the individual upon a platform after traversing said belt in said second elevation;
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- descending the individual upon a slide for positioning the individual from said second elevation to said first elevation.
An obstacle apparatus for an individual to traverse, the obstacle apparatus supported by a surface, the obstacle apparatus, comprising:
- a chassis extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a frame extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a hinge pivotably coupling said chassis and said frame for positioning said frame in an inclined orientation relative to said chassis;
- a first drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a second drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a belt encircling said first drum and said second drum for defining a continuous loop belt system;
- a drive engaging said continuous loop belt system for creating a displacement in said belt;
- said belt defining an upper belt surface for the individual to traverse;
- said displacement in said belt defining a descending rotation for increasing the difficulty for the individual to traverse said upper belt surface;
- a platform coupled to said proximal end of said frame for supporting individual after traversing said upper belt surface;
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- a slide coupled adjacent to said platform for positioning the individual to the surface.
An obstacle apparatus for an individual to traverse, the obstacle apparatus supported by a surface, the obstacle apparatus, comprising:
- a chassis extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a frame extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a hinge pivotably coupling said distal end of said chassis and said distal end of said frame for elevating said proximal end of said frame and positioning said frame in an inclined orientation relative to said chassis;
- a first drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a second drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a belt encircling said first drum and said second drum for defining a continuous loop belt system;
- a drive engaging said continuous loop belt system for creating a displacement in said belt;
- said belt defining an upper belt surface for the individual to traverse;
- said displacement in said belt defining a descending rotation for increasing the difficulty for the individual to traverse said upper belt surface;
- a platform coupled to said proximal end of said frame;
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- said platform having a support surface for supporting the individual after traversing said upper belt surface.
An obstacle apparatus for an individual to traverse, the obstacle apparatus supported by a surface, the obstacle apparatus, comprising:
- a chassis extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a frame extending between a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, a second side, an upper side and a lower side;
- a coupling securing said chassis with said frame for elevating said proximal end of said frame and positioning said frame in an inclined orientation relative to said chassis;
- a first drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a second drum rotatably coupled to said frame;
- a belt encircling said first drum and said second drum for defining a continuous loop belt system;
- a drive engaging said continuous loop belt system for creating a displacement in said belt;
- said belt defining an upper belt surface for the individual to traverse;
- said displacement in said belt defining a descending rotation for increasing the difficulty for the individual to traverse said upper belt surface;
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- a platform coupled to said proximal end of said frame;
- and said platform having a support surface for supporting the individual after traversing said upper belt surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.