Playground equipment
OwnerAlan K. Monsoninventor
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Abstract
A merry-go-round for playground use comprises a rotating shaft mounted to a support shaft. A frame structure including a spin ring and two seats are mounted to the rotating shaft. Seat belts are provided to strap riders (children) into the seats. The support shaft extends into the ground and incorporates an anchoring system which is encased in concrete. A safety barrier is positioned between the spin ring and the seats. The merry-go-round is operated by a person who manually propels the spin ring mounted to the rotating shaft.
Claims20
An amusement apparatus adapted to be inserted in the ground of an outdoor play area, said apparatus comprising:
- a support shaft, said support shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end extending below ground level;
- a rotating shaft, said rotating shaft having a first end and a second end;
- means for mounting said first end of said rotating shaft on said upper end of said support shaft;
- means for manually propelling said rotating shaft;
- a frame structure, said frame structure mounted to said rotating shaft;
- a pair of seat members, said pair of seat members suspended from said frame structure;
- a safety barrier, said safety barrier surrounding said support shaft at ground level and disposed in a radial area between said support shaft and said seat members.
An amusement apparatus adapted to be inserted in the ground of an outdoor play area, said apparatus comprising:
- a support shaft, said support shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end extending below ground level;
- an anchoring system, said anchoring system disposed adjacent said lower end of said support shaft;
- a rotating shaft, said rotating shaft having a first end and a second end;
- means for mounting said first end of said rotating shaft on said upper end of said support shaft;
- means for manually propelling said rotating shaft;
- a frame structure, said frame structure mounted to said rotating shaft;
- a pair of seat members, said pair of seat members suspended from said frame structure;
- a safety barrier, said safety barrier surrounding said support shaft at ground level and disposed in a radial area between said support shaft and said seat members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.