Portable climbing structure

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a climbing structure. The climbing structure is configured to be portable, adjustable, modular, safe to use, and assembled without the use of tools. The portable climbing structure is comprised of at least two panels which are adjoined together to form the climbing surface of a frame. The climbing structure is further comprised of a padded layer covering the panels, a pair of side rails configured on a left and right vertical side of each panel, and a pair of adjustable bars connected to the adjoined panels at the side rails to adjust an incline angle. The frame and the padded layer are provided with a plurality of openings which receive detachable grips.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A climbing structure comprising:
 a frame, the frame further comprising:
 at least two panels adjoined together, the panels having a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a left vertical side, and a right vertical side; 
 a pair of side rails, one side rail configured on the left vertical side of each panel and the second side rail configured on the right vertical side of each panel; 
 a pair of adjustable bars configured to be connected to the side rails of the adjoined panels, one on each side of the adjoined panels and linking the panels together; 
   a padded layer overlaying the front surface of the panels; and   a plurality of grips configured to be removably attached to the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The climbing structure of  claim 1 , wherein the panels have a length and a width, wherein the length is longer than the width. 
     
     
         3 . The climbing structure of  claim 1 , wherein the panels are configured with a plurality of openings which extend from the front surface of the panels through the back surface of the panels. 
     
     
         4 . The climbing structure of  claim 3 , wherein the padded layer is configured with openings such that when the padded layer is overlaid over the front surface of the panels, the openings in the padded layer align with the openings in the panels. 
     
     
         5 . The climbing structure of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of openings in the panels are in a shape chosen from a clover, a circle an oval, a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and a polygon. 
     
     
         6 . The climbing structure of  claim 1 , wherein the top edges of the panels are comprised of one or more hinges that securely connect the panels together. 
     
     
         7 . The climbing structure of  claim 6 , wherein the one or more hinges are securely connected with a removeable pin inserted through the hinges, wherein the pin may be inserted or removed from the hinge without the use of tools. 
     
     
         8 . The climbing structure of  claim 1 , wherein the grips are comprised of a grip portion and a base, wherein
 the grip portion and the base are coupled to each other such that the grip portion rests on the padded layer and a portion of the base is securely fastened to the panel.   
     
     
         9 . The climbing structure of  claim 8 , wherein a threaded portion of the base traverses an opening in each of the padded layers and the panels, wherein each grip is locked in place with a fastener that attaches to the threaded portion of the base on the back surface of the panel. 
     
     
         10 . The climbing structure of  claim 8 , wherein the base comprises of a recessed portion, and the base traverses an opening in each of the padded layers and the panels, wherein each grip is locked in place with a clip that attaches to the recessed portion of the base on the back surface of the panel. 
     
     
         11 . The climbing structure of  claim 8 , wherein the base comprises of snap hooks, and the base traverses an opening in each of the padded layers and the panels, wherein each grip is locked in place with the snap hooks on the base which rest against the back surface of the panel. 
     
     
         12 . The climbing structure of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of side rails on each panel are configured such that one side rail has a single hole and the second side rail has a plurality of pass-through holes. 
     
     
         13 . The climbing structure of  claim 12 , wherein the adjustable bar has a pivoting end and an adjustable end; wherein
 the pivoting end is pivotably connected to single hole in the panel side rail that has the single hole, and the adjustable end is connected to one of the pass-through holes in the panel side rail that has the plurality of pass-through holes.   
     
     
         14 . The climbing structure of  claim 13 , wherein the adjustable end of the adjustable bar is connected to the side rail at any one of the pass-through holes to adjust an incline of the climbing structure to a desired angle. 
     
     
         15 . The climbing structure of  claim 1 , wherein the side rail is provided with a removable padding. 
     
     
         16 . The climbing structure of  claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a handle. 
     
     
         17 . A climbing structure, comprising:
 a frame, the frame further comprising:
 at least two panels adjoined together, the panels having a front surface, a back surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a left vertical side, and a right vertical side, wherein the front surface of the panels are configured with a plurality of openings which extend through the back surface; 
 a pair of first and second side rails, wherein the first side rail is configured on the a vertical side of each of the panels and the second side rail is configured on the opposing vertical side of each of the panels, wherein the first side rail is configured with a single hole and the second side rail is configured with a plurality of pass-through holes; 
 a pair of adjustable bars configured to be connected to the side rails of the adjoined panels and link the panels together; 
 wherein the adjustable bar has a pivoting end and an opposing adjustable end, wherein the pivoting end is connected to the panel at the side rail with the single hole, and the adjustable end is connected to the panel at the side rail with the plurality of pass-through holes; 
   a padded layer that overlays the front surface of the panels, wherein the padded layer is configured with openings such that when the padded layer is overlaid over the front surface of the panels, the openings in the padded layer align with the openings in the panels; and   a plurality of grips configured to be removably attached to the frame, wherein each of the grips is comprised of a grip portion and a base, wherein the grip portion and the base are coupled to each other such that the grip portion rests on the padded layer and a portion of the base is securely fastened to the panel.   
     
     
         18 . The climbing structure of  claim 17 , wherein the top edges of the panels are aligned and securely held together through one or more hinges positioned on a side of the top edge of each of the panels. 
     
     
         19 . The climbing structure of  claim 17 , wherein a threaded portion of the base traverses an opening in each of the padded layers and the panels, wherein each grip is locked in place with a fastener that attaches to the threaded portion of the base on the back surface of the panel. 
     
     
         20 . The climbing structure of  claim 17 , wherein the base comprises of a recessed portion, and the base traverses an opening in each of the padded layers and the panels, wherein each grip is locked in place with a clip that attaches to the recessed portion of the base on the back surface of the panel. 
     
     
         21 . The climbing structure of  claim 17 , wherein the base comprises of snap hooks, and the base traverses an opening in each of the padded layers and the panels, wherein each grip is locked in place with the snap hooks on the base which rest against the back surface of the panel. 
     
     
         22 . The climbing structure of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of openings in the panels are in a shape chosen from a clover, a circle an oval, a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and a polygon. 
     
     
         23 . The climbing structure of  claim 17 , wherein the adjustable end of the adjustable bar is connected to the side rail at any one of the pass-through holes to adjust the incline of the climbing structure to a desired angle. 
     
     
         24 . The climbing structure of  claim 17 , wherein the frame further comprises a handle.