DE202008008077U1 - climbing sculpture - Google Patents

Abstract

Climbing sculpture, characterized by the fact that it is built according to the structural principle of a geosphere and has an asymmetrical body (s. 06 ). The connections (s. 02 ) between the round plates = nodes (s. 01 ) have specific shapes and dimensions.
Each connection has its own curvature.

Description

The climbing sculptures consist of round wooden plates (s. 01 ) with a diameter of about 25-35 cm and logs of about 70-220 cm in length and 6 to 15 cm in diameter (s. 02 ). The trunks are shaped at the ends like flattened shoes (s. 02 / 03 ). These ends are screwed to the round wooden plates with carriage bolts (s. 03 / 04 ). Three such elements can then be used to construct objects from stable triangles (s. 05 ), as would be the case with the construction of the geometric figure of a geosphere.

Difference to conventional climbing frames this kind

at a geospheric Design (ball construction) will be straight and equal length connections taken between the plates (connection node), thereby arises a limitation of the forms achieved (balls and hemispheres).

My climbing sculptures are subject to a non-geometric design structure; although their construction is based on an architectural law. This means that the objects assume a 3-dimensional and asymmetrical shape (s. 06 ).

Special feature of the construction and manifestation

My design is based on using curved connections (logs) between the plates, which allows an infinite variety of shapes:
Designing and shaping possibilities result from turning and chamfering the "flattened shoes." By constructing triangles of different sizes and by choosing the proportions of trunks and plates, further formats can be produced.

each made object has a unique character and is nevertheless subjected to a constructional principle. A targeted Selection of Robinia trunks, which are part of the building system, determine by their unique growth the unique pieces.

By the variety of forms leaves every climbing sculpture in every interior or exterior to adjust.

Peculiarity of the used Materials and indication of consequential costs

The logs in the above dimensions, represent waste for forestry, Thus, the sculptures consist of about 70% recycled material.

• – Unverwüstlichkeit
• – Widerstandsfähigkeit
• – Belastungsfähigkeit
• – Austauschbarkeit der Bauelemente (bei Beschädigungen*)

• *An dieser Stelle ein Hinweis zum Thema Folgekosten/Vandalismus: Erfahrungsgemäß werden Objekte, die von Kindern und Jugendlichen mitkonzipiert und hergestellt werden, nicht zerstört.

Due to the natural materials and the specific construction, the object is characterized by the following qualities:

• - indestructibility
• - Resistance
• - load capacity
• - Interchangeability of the components (in case of damage *)

• * At this point, a note on the subject of consequential costs / vandalism: Experience has shown that objects that are co-designed and produced by children and adolescents are not destroyed.

Special feature for supervisory staff / educators

Of the educational Added value for Educators and parents is the good overview of the children's activities. The open design of the climbing sculpture provides a clear overview and accessible structure for adults The object grants overview and overview everywhere and on top of that, assistance or quick intervention is very easily possible.

Special feature for children

The special quality The climbing object results from the creativity-enhancing abstract design and the artistic-aesthetic color; Fantasy and playfulness are greatly stimulated.

The natural Surface texture offers a big Safety when climbing, beyond Each age group can explore a suitable level for scrambling. A certain elasticity, which through the use of rubber discs instead of plastic discs is achieved gently rock and spring the object when climbing. In addition to one pleasant rocking sensation This effect encourages children to practice acrobatic tricks.

One further, not except Eight-sided aspect is that children and adolescents are under competent guide to design this type of climbing object yourself (Modeling children) and build (youth and young adults) can.

summary

Out This system results in a formal language with high associative Value. Design forms of this construction principle can remind of stranded prehistoric creatures, on skeletons of amphibians or models from molecular biology.

Also the functional possibilities are varied, it can be roofing, street furniture, living cocoons, Climbing landscapes, hanging Tree nests, ect. to build. If you put such objects on springs and replace some wooden panels with rubber sheets, or provide them with Swivel joints, this creates spaces moving. Through abstraction and color design can be sculptural climbing frames created with a high play value.

Claims (6)

Climbing sculpture, characterized by the fact that it is built according to the structural principle of a geosphere and has an asymmetrical body (s. 06 ). The connections (s. 02 ) between the round plates = nodes (s. 01 ) have specific shapes and dimensions. Each connection has its own curvature. Climbing sculpture according to claim 1, characterized Each connection has its own length. Climbing sculpture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the ends of each of the compounds in each case beveled at different angles. Climbing sculpture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the ends of the compounds each in different ways and mutually rotated on the plates = nodes attached are. Climbing sculpture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that three of these compounds, as described in Points 1 and 2 in a specific manner as described in points 3 and 4 on exactly three plates = nodes a triangle together become. Climbing sculpture according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that a plurality of such triangles as described in points 5, an infinite variety of forms possible.