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Abstract
The present technology relates to a multi-functional playground structure for installation on a playground surface, the multi-functional playground structure comprising: an elevated platform supported by a support frame at a platform height above the playground surface, the support frame comprising a plurality of engaging posts; a first functional unit defined below the elevated platform; a second functional unit defined above the elevated platform; and at least one platform access element coupled to the elevated platform and configured to provide to users access between the playground surface and the first functional unit.
Description
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PLAYGROUND STRUCTURE
FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY
[0001] The present technology generally relates to multi-functional playground structure and to method for assembling them.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
.. [0002] Conventional playground equipment is often used in a variety of locations and environments such as parks and schools. Children often use playground equipment for various types of fun, games, exercises and other activities. Playground equipment can also be used at home or in residential settings. Playground equipment that is used at home, which is sometimes referred to as a play structure, may be located in backyards or other suitable locations. Conventional playground equipment may include swings, slides, bars, ladders, playhouses and climbing walls. Some known playground equipment combines these different elements into a single structure. For example, a single piece of playground equipment may include one or more swings, slides, bars, ladders, playhouses, climbing walls, or the like.
[0003] Conventional playground equipment typically requires a significant amount of space which is often limited in backyards or in parks. As such, it may be advantageous to maximise the space occupied by playground structures by complementing them with additional functionalities or features which also require space. Training equipment (e.g., gym equipment, yoga equipment, boxing equipment, cross-fit equipment and the like) is another example of equipment that typically requires a significant amount of place.
[0004] As such, it would be desirable to combine and/or integrate multiple types of equipment in order to maximize the space occupied by such equipment.
SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE
[0005] Other aspects and features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0006] According to many aspects, the present technology relates to a multi-functional playground structure for installation on a playground surface, the multi-functional playground structure comprising an elevated platform supported by a support frame at a platform height above the playground surface, the support frame comprising a plurality of engaging posts; a first functional unit defined below the elevated platform; a second functional unit defined above the elevated platform; and at least one platform access element coupled to the elevated platform and configured to provide to users access between the playground surface and the first functional unit.
[0007] Other aspects and features of the present technology will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0008] All features of embodiments which are described in this disclosure are not mutually exclusive and can be combined with one another. For example, elements of one embodiment can be utilized in the other embodiments without further mention. A detailed description of specific embodiments is provided herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0009] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of an elevated perspective view of a multi-functional playground structure, in accordance with at least one non-limiting embodiment of the present technology.
[0010] Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a top view of the multi-functional playground structure of Figure 1.
[0011] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified herein, the drawings are not to scale.
DESCRIPTION OF TECHNOLOGY
[0012] The present technology is explained in greater detail below. This description is not intended to be a detailed catalog of all the different ways in which the technology may be implemented, or all the features that may be added to the instant technology. For example, features illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be incorporated into other embodiments, and features illustrated with respect to a particular embodiment may be deleted from that embodiment. In addition, numerous variations and additions to the various embodiments suggested herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light
FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY
[0001] The present technology generally relates to multi-functional playground structure and to method for assembling them.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
.. [0002] Conventional playground equipment is often used in a variety of locations and environments such as parks and schools. Children often use playground equipment for various types of fun, games, exercises and other activities. Playground equipment can also be used at home or in residential settings. Playground equipment that is used at home, which is sometimes referred to as a play structure, may be located in backyards or other suitable locations. Conventional playground equipment may include swings, slides, bars, ladders, playhouses and climbing walls. Some known playground equipment combines these different elements into a single structure. For example, a single piece of playground equipment may include one or more swings, slides, bars, ladders, playhouses, climbing walls, or the like.
[0003] Conventional playground equipment typically requires a significant amount of space which is often limited in backyards or in parks. As such, it may be advantageous to maximise the space occupied by playground structures by complementing them with additional functionalities or features which also require space. Training equipment (e.g., gym equipment, yoga equipment, boxing equipment, cross-fit equipment and the like) is another example of equipment that typically requires a significant amount of place.
[0004] As such, it would be desirable to combine and/or integrate multiple types of equipment in order to maximize the space occupied by such equipment.
SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE
[0005] Other aspects and features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0006] According to many aspects, the present technology relates to a multi-functional playground structure for installation on a playground surface, the multi-functional playground structure comprising an elevated platform supported by a support frame at a platform height above the playground surface, the support frame comprising a plurality of engaging posts; a first functional unit defined below the elevated platform; a second functional unit defined above the elevated platform; and at least one platform access element coupled to the elevated platform and configured to provide to users access between the playground surface and the first functional unit.
[0007] Other aspects and features of the present technology will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0008] All features of embodiments which are described in this disclosure are not mutually exclusive and can be combined with one another. For example, elements of one embodiment can be utilized in the other embodiments without further mention. A detailed description of specific embodiments is provided herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0009] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of an elevated perspective view of a multi-functional playground structure, in accordance with at least one non-limiting embodiment of the present technology.
[0010] Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a top view of the multi-functional playground structure of Figure 1.
[0011] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified herein, the drawings are not to scale.
DESCRIPTION OF TECHNOLOGY
[0012] The present technology is explained in greater detail below. This description is not intended to be a detailed catalog of all the different ways in which the technology may be implemented, or all the features that may be added to the instant technology. For example, features illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be incorporated into other embodiments, and features illustrated with respect to a particular embodiment may be deleted from that embodiment. In addition, numerous variations and additions to the various embodiments suggested herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light
2 of the instant disclosure which do not depart from the instant technology.
Hence, the following specification is intended to illustrate some particular embodiments of the technology, and not to exhaustively specify all permutations, combinations and variations thereof.
[0013] As used herein, the singular form "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0014] The term "about" is used herein explicitly or not, every quantity given herein is meant to refer to the actual given value, and it is also meant to refer to the approximation to such given value that would reasonably be inferred based on the ordinary skill in the art, including equivalents and approximations due to the experimental and/or measurement conditions for such given value.
[0015] The expression "and/or" where used herein is to be taken as specific disclosure of each of the two specified features or components with or without the other. For example "A
and/or B" is to be taken as specific disclosure of each of (i) A, (ii) B and (iii) A and B, just as if each is set out individually herein.
[0016] In the context of the present specification, unless expressly provided otherwise, the words "first", "second", "third", etc. have been used as adjectives only for the purpose of allowing for distinction between the nouns that they modify from one another, and not for the purpose of describing any particular relationship between those nouns. Thus, for example, it should be understood that, the use of the terms "first functional unit" and "third functional unit" is not intended to imply any particular order, type, chronology, hierarchy or ranking (for example) of/between the functional units, nor is their use (by itself) intended imply that any "second functional unit" must necessarily exist in any given situation. Further, as is discussed herein in other contexts, reference to a "first" element and a "second" element does not preclude the two elements from being the same actual real-world element.
[0017] Figures 1-2 show a multi-functional playground structure 100 (also referred to herein as a "playground structure 100"), in accordance with at least one non-limiting embodiment of the present technology. The playground structure 100 comprises an elevated platform 110 defining a first functional unit 120 and a second function unit 150. In this embodiment, the first functional 120 is located in the area defined underneath the elevated platform 110 and the second functional unit 150 is located in the area defined above the elevated platform 110. The playground structure 100 also comprises a plurality of platform accessing elements 160, 162 allowing the users to access the functional unit 150 located above the elevated platform 110.
Hence, the following specification is intended to illustrate some particular embodiments of the technology, and not to exhaustively specify all permutations, combinations and variations thereof.
[0013] As used herein, the singular form "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0014] The term "about" is used herein explicitly or not, every quantity given herein is meant to refer to the actual given value, and it is also meant to refer to the approximation to such given value that would reasonably be inferred based on the ordinary skill in the art, including equivalents and approximations due to the experimental and/or measurement conditions for such given value.
[0015] The expression "and/or" where used herein is to be taken as specific disclosure of each of the two specified features or components with or without the other. For example "A
and/or B" is to be taken as specific disclosure of each of (i) A, (ii) B and (iii) A and B, just as if each is set out individually herein.
[0016] In the context of the present specification, unless expressly provided otherwise, the words "first", "second", "third", etc. have been used as adjectives only for the purpose of allowing for distinction between the nouns that they modify from one another, and not for the purpose of describing any particular relationship between those nouns. Thus, for example, it should be understood that, the use of the terms "first functional unit" and "third functional unit" is not intended to imply any particular order, type, chronology, hierarchy or ranking (for example) of/between the functional units, nor is their use (by itself) intended imply that any "second functional unit" must necessarily exist in any given situation. Further, as is discussed herein in other contexts, reference to a "first" element and a "second" element does not preclude the two elements from being the same actual real-world element.
[0017] Figures 1-2 show a multi-functional playground structure 100 (also referred to herein as a "playground structure 100"), in accordance with at least one non-limiting embodiment of the present technology. The playground structure 100 comprises an elevated platform 110 defining a first functional unit 120 and a second function unit 150. In this embodiment, the first functional 120 is located in the area defined underneath the elevated platform 110 and the second functional unit 150 is located in the area defined above the elevated platform 110. The playground structure 100 also comprises a plurality of platform accessing elements 160, 162 allowing the users to access the functional unit 150 located above the elevated platform 110.
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[0018] In at least one embodiment, the elevated platform 110 is supported by a support frame 112. The support frame 112 may be composed of a plurality of engaging posts 114. In some instances, the engaging posts 114 may be engaging bars. The support frame 112 is configured to support the elevated platform 110 at a platform height above the playground surface 50. The support frame 112 is also configured to support one or more users, such as children or adults, as well as to support the functional elements or equipment required for the second functional unit 150.
[0019] For example, the platform height may be about or higher than about 1 meter, about or higher than about 1.5 meter, about or higher than about 2 meters, about or higher than 2.5 meters. The platform height may be between about 1 meter and about 3 meters, between about 1 meter and about 2 meters, between about 1.5 meters and about 2.5 meters, between about 2 meters and about 3 meters, or between about 1.75 and about 2.25 meters.
[0020] In at least one embodiment, the first functional unit 120 and the second functional unit 150 may be configured to be used for different functions. For example, the first functional unit 120 may be adapted for workout of adults or grown-up children, while the second functional unit 150 may be adapted for play by the kids. The elevated platform 110 may be elevated by the support frame 112 such that the height of the first functional unit 120 is high enough to accommodate an adult person standing underneath the elevated platform 110.
[0021] Providing functional units with different functionalities (e.g.
workout, play, reading, relaxing, picnicking and the like) within the same structure may permit to save space, because such structure takes twice less space than, for example, a playground and a workout section being installed separately.
Moreover, such structure may permit to save time, because, for example, parents can physically exercise while watching the kids playing. The parents may be much closer to their children compared to workout installations located separately from the playground.
[0022] In at least one embodiment, functions of the different functional units may be age-specific. For example, the first functional unit 120 may have games, installations and decorations for younger kids, while the second functional unit 150 may have games, installations and decorations for older kids, or vice versa.
[0018] In at least one embodiment, the elevated platform 110 is supported by a support frame 112. The support frame 112 may be composed of a plurality of engaging posts 114. In some instances, the engaging posts 114 may be engaging bars. The support frame 112 is configured to support the elevated platform 110 at a platform height above the playground surface 50. The support frame 112 is also configured to support one or more users, such as children or adults, as well as to support the functional elements or equipment required for the second functional unit 150.
[0019] For example, the platform height may be about or higher than about 1 meter, about or higher than about 1.5 meter, about or higher than about 2 meters, about or higher than 2.5 meters. The platform height may be between about 1 meter and about 3 meters, between about 1 meter and about 2 meters, between about 1.5 meters and about 2.5 meters, between about 2 meters and about 3 meters, or between about 1.75 and about 2.25 meters.
[0020] In at least one embodiment, the first functional unit 120 and the second functional unit 150 may be configured to be used for different functions. For example, the first functional unit 120 may be adapted for workout of adults or grown-up children, while the second functional unit 150 may be adapted for play by the kids. The elevated platform 110 may be elevated by the support frame 112 such that the height of the first functional unit 120 is high enough to accommodate an adult person standing underneath the elevated platform 110.
[0021] Providing functional units with different functionalities (e.g.
workout, play, reading, relaxing, picnicking and the like) within the same structure may permit to save space, because such structure takes twice less space than, for example, a playground and a workout section being installed separately.
Moreover, such structure may permit to save time, because, for example, parents can physically exercise while watching the kids playing. The parents may be much closer to their children compared to workout installations located separately from the playground.
[0022] In at least one embodiment, functions of the different functional units may be age-specific. For example, the first functional unit 120 may have games, installations and decorations for younger kids, while the second functional unit 150 may have games, installations and decorations for older kids, or vice versa.
4 [0023] The first functional unit 120 may have one or more first functional elements 130. In some instances, the first functional elements 130 may be coupled to the support frame 112, and, for example, to one or more engaging posts 114 of the support frame 112.
[0024] In some implementations of these embodiments, the support frame 112 and the elevated platform 110 may be made of the same materials. In some other implementations of these embodiments, the support frame 112 and the elevated platform 110 are made from different materials. The support frame 112 and/or the elevated platform 110 may be made of metal materials, plastic materials, rubber materials, polymer materials, wood materials, or any mixture therefore.
[0025] The first functional elements 130 may be pieces of furniture and/or training elements and/or play elements. For example, the first functional unit 120 may be a picnic area (i.e., have a function of picnicking area) and thus the first functional elements may be one or more benches, chairs, one or more tables, and/or one or more other elements, such as pieces of furniture, so that the first functional unit may be used as a picnicking area.
[0026] In one non-limiting embodiment, the first functional unit 120 may be configured to be a workout and/or a training unit, as depicted on Fig. 1. Such training unit may have one or more training elements 130, such as exercise equipment (also may be referred to as fitness equipment, training equipment). For example, the training element 130 may be an outdoor workout element, such as a workout bench, a workout chair, one or more workout bars.
[0027] In at least one embodiment, the first functional unit 120 may have a first enclosing elements (not shown) such as a fence, barrier or guard, that may enclose fully or partially the first functional unit. For .. example, the first enclosing elements may be made of many fence elements.
Similarly, the second functional unit 150 may be enclosed fully or partially by a second enclosing element 170. The first enclosing element or the second enclosing element 170 may be made of many fence elements 172.
[0028] The second functional unit 150 may comprise one or more additional features such as, for example, but not limited to, one or more roofs 174, benches, games, and/or decorative elements that may be appealing to the users.
[0029] In some implementations of these embodiments, the elevated platform 110 is substantially free of apertures. In other implementations, the elevated platform 110 comprises one or more apertures allowing
[0024] In some implementations of these embodiments, the support frame 112 and the elevated platform 110 may be made of the same materials. In some other implementations of these embodiments, the support frame 112 and the elevated platform 110 are made from different materials. The support frame 112 and/or the elevated platform 110 may be made of metal materials, plastic materials, rubber materials, polymer materials, wood materials, or any mixture therefore.
[0025] The first functional elements 130 may be pieces of furniture and/or training elements and/or play elements. For example, the first functional unit 120 may be a picnic area (i.e., have a function of picnicking area) and thus the first functional elements may be one or more benches, chairs, one or more tables, and/or one or more other elements, such as pieces of furniture, so that the first functional unit may be used as a picnicking area.
[0026] In one non-limiting embodiment, the first functional unit 120 may be configured to be a workout and/or a training unit, as depicted on Fig. 1. Such training unit may have one or more training elements 130, such as exercise equipment (also may be referred to as fitness equipment, training equipment). For example, the training element 130 may be an outdoor workout element, such as a workout bench, a workout chair, one or more workout bars.
[0027] In at least one embodiment, the first functional unit 120 may have a first enclosing elements (not shown) such as a fence, barrier or guard, that may enclose fully or partially the first functional unit. For .. example, the first enclosing elements may be made of many fence elements.
Similarly, the second functional unit 150 may be enclosed fully or partially by a second enclosing element 170. The first enclosing element or the second enclosing element 170 may be made of many fence elements 172.
[0028] The second functional unit 150 may comprise one or more additional features such as, for example, but not limited to, one or more roofs 174, benches, games, and/or decorative elements that may be appealing to the users.
[0029] In some implementations of these embodiments, the elevated platform 110 is substantially free of apertures. In other implementations, the elevated platform 110 comprises one or more apertures allowing
5 water (e.g., rain) to evacuate the elevated platform. In some other implementations, the elevated platform 110 comprises a plurality of apertures.
[0030] The platform accessing elements 160, 162 may be any elements configured to provide to users access between the playground surface and the first functional unit. Such platform accessing elements 160, 162 may be one or more flight of stairs, a ladder (e.g. a playground ladder, a rope or a net ladder), a climbing rope, a climbing wall, climbing frame, a slide (e.g. a tube slide, a spiral tube slide).
[0031] For example, the platform accessing elements 160, 162 may be attached and/or coupled to the elevated platform 110.
[0032] In at least one embodiment, the multi-functional playground structure 100 may have one or more additional platforms (not shown). Such additional platforms may be elevated at various platform heights and form additional functional units beneath them. The additional platforms may be elevated at heights different from the platform height of the elevated platform 110.
[0033] The additional platforms may be connected to the elevated platform 110 with one or more level access elements (not shown). The level access element may be one or more flight of stairs, a ladder, a climbing rope, a climbing wall, climbing frame, a slide, a tunnel, a slide or the like. For example, the ladder may be a playground ladder, a rope ladder and/or a net ladder. The slide may be a tube slide, a spiral tube slide, and/or a double slide.
[0034] It should be understood that each one of platform accessing elements 160, 162 and each one of level access element may have a combination of different elements for climbing/going up or down. For example, referring to Figs. 1-2, one platform accessing element 162 may have a flight of stairs 163 and a slide 165. Another platform accessing element 160 may have two independent flights of stairs 166, 167 and a double slide 168.
[0035] For example, a third functional unit (not shown) defined beneath a second platform may have different functionalities from the first or the second functional units 120, 150. For example, the third functional unit may be used for reading and thus have benches, while the first functional unit 120 may be used for exercising, and the second functional unit 150 may be used for playing.
[0036] In at least one embodiment, all functional units located below the platforms may have the same functionalities.
[0030] The platform accessing elements 160, 162 may be any elements configured to provide to users access between the playground surface and the first functional unit. Such platform accessing elements 160, 162 may be one or more flight of stairs, a ladder (e.g. a playground ladder, a rope or a net ladder), a climbing rope, a climbing wall, climbing frame, a slide (e.g. a tube slide, a spiral tube slide).
[0031] For example, the platform accessing elements 160, 162 may be attached and/or coupled to the elevated platform 110.
[0032] In at least one embodiment, the multi-functional playground structure 100 may have one or more additional platforms (not shown). Such additional platforms may be elevated at various platform heights and form additional functional units beneath them. The additional platforms may be elevated at heights different from the platform height of the elevated platform 110.
[0033] The additional platforms may be connected to the elevated platform 110 with one or more level access elements (not shown). The level access element may be one or more flight of stairs, a ladder, a climbing rope, a climbing wall, climbing frame, a slide, a tunnel, a slide or the like. For example, the ladder may be a playground ladder, a rope ladder and/or a net ladder. The slide may be a tube slide, a spiral tube slide, and/or a double slide.
[0034] It should be understood that each one of platform accessing elements 160, 162 and each one of level access element may have a combination of different elements for climbing/going up or down. For example, referring to Figs. 1-2, one platform accessing element 162 may have a flight of stairs 163 and a slide 165. Another platform accessing element 160 may have two independent flights of stairs 166, 167 and a double slide 168.
[0035] For example, a third functional unit (not shown) defined beneath a second platform may have different functionalities from the first or the second functional units 120, 150. For example, the third functional unit may be used for reading and thus have benches, while the first functional unit 120 may be used for exercising, and the second functional unit 150 may be used for playing.
[0036] In at least one embodiment, all functional units located below the platforms may have the same functionalities.
6 [0037] In at least one embodiment, the first functional elements 130 (e.g.
training equipment) may be attached to the elevated platform 110 and/or the platform accessing elements 160, 162. For example, the workout bars (not shown) may be located between the platform access elements and the elevated platform .. 110 and/or support frame 112.
[0038] It should be appreciated that the disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments described and illustrated herein but includes all modifications and variations falling within the scope of the subject matters as defined in the appended claims.
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[0039] All references cited in this specification, and their references, are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety where appropriate for teachings of additional or alternative details, features, and/or technical background.
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[0040] While the disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to particular embodiments, it will be appreciated that variations of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also, that various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following embodiments.
training equipment) may be attached to the elevated platform 110 and/or the platform accessing elements 160, 162. For example, the workout bars (not shown) may be located between the platform access elements and the elevated platform .. 110 and/or support frame 112.
[0038] It should be appreciated that the disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments described and illustrated herein but includes all modifications and variations falling within the scope of the subject matters as defined in the appended claims.
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[0039] All references cited in this specification, and their references, are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety where appropriate for teachings of additional or alternative details, features, and/or technical background.
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[0040] While the disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to particular embodiments, it will be appreciated that variations of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also, that various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following embodiments.
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1. A multi-functional playground structure for installation on a playground surface, the multi-functional playground structure comprising:
- an elevated platform supported by a support frame at a platform height above the playground surface, the support frame comprising a plurality of engaging posts;
- a first functional unit defined below the elevated platform;
- a second functional unit defined above the elevated platform; and - at least one platform access element coupled to the elevated platform and configured to provide to users access between the playground surface and the first functional unit.
- an elevated platform supported by a support frame at a platform height above the playground surface, the support frame comprising a plurality of engaging posts;
- a first functional unit defined below the elevated platform;
- a second functional unit defined above the elevated platform; and - at least one platform access element coupled to the elevated platform and configured to provide to users access between the playground surface and the first functional unit.
2. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 1, wherein the first functional unit comprises at least one first functional element.
3. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second functional unit comprises at least one second functional element.
4. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first functional unit is a training unit and the at least one first functional element is a training element.
5. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 4, wherein the at least one training element is an outdoor workout element.
6. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 5, wherein the outdoor workout element is a workout bench, a chair, at least one bar.
7. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first functional elements is coupled to at least one engaging post.
8. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first functional unit has a first enclosing element enclosing the first functional unit.
9. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the second functional unit has a second enclosing element enclosing the second functional unit.
10. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 9, wherein the second enclosing element is made of a plurality of fence elements.
11. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the second functional unit further comprises a roof, a bench, a game, or a decorative element.
12. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the platform height is about or higher than about 1 meter, about or higher than about 1.5 meter, about or higher than about 2 meters, or about or higher than 2.5 meters.
13. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the platform height is between about 1 meter and about 3 meters, between about 1 meter and about 2 meters, between about 1.5 meters and about 2.5 meters, between about 2 meters and about 3 meters, or between about 1.75 and about 2.25 meters.
14. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the at least one platform access element is at least one of a flight of stairs, a ladder, a climbing rope, a climbing wall, climbing frame, or a slide.
15. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising a second platform being elevated at a second platform height, the second platform being connected to the elevated platform with at least on level access element.
16. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 15, wherein the second platform height is different from the platform height.
17. The multi-functional playground structure according to claim 15, further comprising a third functional unit defined below the second platform.
18. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the support frame comprises metal materials, plastic materials, rubber materials, polymer materials, wood materials, or any mixture therefore.
19. The multi-functional playground structure according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the elevated platform comprises metal materials, plastic materials, rubber materials, polymer materials, wood materials, or any mixture therefore.
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