Trampoline roof

Abstract

A trampoline roof ( 10 ) having a resiliently flexible structure and a waterproof shell collectively forming a plurality of radial apexes ( 510 ) and troughs ( 520 ) that are configured to encourage water to run off the roof. The trampoline roof receives upper portions of trampoline poles ( 150 ) therein and shelters the trampoline from the elements.

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         29 . A trampoline including:
 a frame;   a mat connected to the frame;   a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upwards from the frame about the mat;   line members spaced above the mat and extending between respective pairs of opposite poles; and   a flexible roof shell supported above the mat by the line members, the flexible roof shell being so made and arranged as to form ridges along the line members and troughs between the line members.   
     
     
         30 . A trampoline according to  claim 29  wherein the flexible roof shell has a central region and the line members meet at or around the central region and wherein the ridges and troughs extend radially outwards from the central region. 
     
     
         31 . A trampoline according to  claim 30  wherein the ridges and troughs extend radially outwards from the central region. 
     
     
         32 . A trampoline according to  claim 29  wherein the ridges are substantially horizontal and the troughs deepen away from the central region. 
     
     
         33 . A trampoline including:
 a frame;   a mat connected to the frame;   a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upwards about the mat from the frame;   a plurality of line members operatively connected to each other and extending radially outwards from a central region above the centre of the mat and between the upper ends of the poles, the plurality of line members being connected to respective ones of the poles to keep them taut; and   a flexible roof shell supported by the line members, the flexible roof shell being so made and arranged as to form ridges along the line members and troughs between the line members, and wherein the flexible roof shell includes a central region and sleeves extending outwards from the central region and the line members extend through the sleeves.   
     
     
         34 . A trampoline roof including:
 a resiliently flexible support structure comprising a plurality of line members; and   a shell that receives at least a portion of the line members;   wherein the shell has a plurality of alternating apexes and troughs.   
     
     
         35 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 29 , wherein the line members are elastic. 
     
     
         36 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 30 , wherein the line members are made of an elastic cord. 
     
     
         37 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 34 , wherein the line members are arranged radially. 
     
     
         38 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 34 , wherein the line members meet at or around a central region of the shell. 
     
     
         39 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 34 , wherein the line members extend along the apexes of the shell. 
     
     
         40 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 34 , wherein the shell has a top and one or more sides. 
     
     
         41 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 34 , wherein the shell comprises pole receiving portions adapted to receive poles of a trampoline. 
     
     
         42 . A trampoline, including:
 a frame;   a mat supported above at least a portion of the frame via spring members;   a plurality of poles that extend above the mat and are arranged around the mat; and   a trampoline roof as hereinbefore described;   wherein the trampoline roof is fitted to the poles that extend above the mat such that the apexes of the shell align with the poles and such that the troughs of the shell are located between the poles.   
     
     
         43 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 42 , wherein the trampoline roof is fitted to the poles by being affixed to the poles via the line members. 
     
     
         44 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 42 , wherein the trampoline further comprises a safety net that encloses a chamber above the mat. 
     
     
         45 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 44 , wherein the trampoline roof is integral with the safety net. 
     
     
         46 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 42 , wherein the spring members are resiliently flexible members. 
     
     
         47 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 42 , wherein the shell has a top and one or more sides. 
     
     
         48 . The trampoline roof according to  claim 42 , wherein the shell comprises pole receiving portions adapted to receive poles of a trampoline.