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The definitive version of park playground equipment that children will love! Fluffy Dome” is filled with the technology of a membrane material manufacturer.

公園の遊具は多様化しており、様々なメーカーから各種遊具が発売されています。しかしながら一般的に広く知られた業界ではないため、どういったメーカーのどのような遊具が良いのか分からない方もいらっしゃいます。

この記事では、公園向けのイチオシ遊具として、人気があるだけではなく機能面でも安心できる『ふわふわドーム』をご紹介します。テントなどを手がける「膜素材」のメーカーが作る、高品質で楽しい遊具です。ぜひご参考にしてみてください。

What functions are needed for park playground equipment?

First, let us summarize what should be considered when selecting playground equipment for a park. The playground equipment will be used by young children. With this in mind, it is advisable to select playground equipment with the following features

  • Just playing is good exercise.
  • Large enough for many children to play at the same time
  • High Safety
  • Making it possible to see from anywhere.

Just playing is good exercise.

最近では、ゲーム機やスマートフォンの普及で子供の運動不足が懸念されています。そんな時代の中で、少しでも子供に運動をさせたいという保護者の方も多くいらっしゃいます。

公園の遊具で遊ぶことで運動にも繋がるのであれば、楽しみながら子供たちの運動不足解消にも役立ちます。全身をまんべんなく動かし、バランス感覚や筋力を養うことができれば、子供にも大人にもうれしい遊具です。

Large enough for many children to play at the same time

休日になれば、公園には多くの家族が集まります。人気のある遊具などは子供の人数も集中してしまうため、小さすぎる遊具や利用できる人数が限られる遊具はケガやトラブルの元になるおそれがあります。

面積の許す限り大人数でも同時に遊べる広さと快適性のある遊具を用意することが好ましいでしょう。順番待ちや狭さによるトラブルも避けられます。

High Safety

Due to the nature of playground equipment used by children, safety must be taken into consideration. In Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has established guidelines for safety measures, and the Japan Park Facilities Association has established standards. One of the most important indicators in selecting playground equipment is to determine whether or not it complies with these standards.

Making it possible to see from anywhere.

遊具自体の安全性だけでなく、親などの保護者の目が届く作りかどうかも、実は重要な観点です。子供は時に、予想外の行動や誤った遊び方などもしてしまう可能性があります。そのため、常に保護者の目が行き届くよう、視界が開けた遊具を選ぶことが望ましいでしょう。

往々にして、不慮の事故は視界の陰になるような場所で起きるものです。設備の安全性だけに頼らず、実際の現場を想定した配慮をするようにしましょう。

High quality park playground equipment "Fluffy Dome" (trampoline) made by a membrane material manufacturer

Some of you may want to know not only what functions you should look for in playground equipment, but also which manufacturers we recommend that make the best playground equipment that encompasses all of these features. For those who are having trouble selecting playground equipment, we would like to introduce an ideal playground equipment that has all the functions required of playground equipment. It is the “Fluffy Dome” by Taiyo Kogyo Corporation.

About the Manufacturer: Taiyo Kogyo Corporation

太陽工業株式会社は、公園遊具の専門メーカーではありません。テントなどに使用する膜素材をメインとした資材メーカーで、屋根構造や緊急時用テント、災害対策用資材など幅広く手がけています。

1922年創業と長い歴史を持つ老舗であり、最先端の技術であらゆる分野を先導していたリーディングカンパニーでもあります。様々な現場で活躍している製品を作り続けてきた実績と技術を持ったメーカーです。

『ふわふわドーム』は、100年の歴史の中で培われてきた圧倒的な技術と実績を応用して生まれた、信頼性の高いトランポリン型の遊具です。

Features of the park playground equipment "Fluffy Dome

The “Fluffy Dome,” a membrane trampoline with an air membrane structure, is a playground equipment that allows children to enjoy bouncing and running around while being creative in their own play. The following is a step-by-step explanation.

  • Basic structure utilizing membrane materials
  • Thorough safety measures
  • Main unit design in accordance with strict in-house standards
  • Well-equipped ancillary facilities and environmental maintenance
  • guarantee system
  • Various Adoption Cases

Basic structure utilizing membrane materials

The fluffy dome is constructed by placing a manjuu-shaped inner membrane and covering it with an outer membrane. Air is sent from a blower to the inner membrane through underground piping to inflate the entire dome, which is fixed from the ground to the foundation. The blower constantly blows air, and when a person rides on top and a load is applied, the air is exhausted from the exhaust port, thus keeping the pressure inside the dome at a constant level. The dome can therefore always maintain a constant expansion, and even if many children play around on it, it will not lose its shape, allowing them to safely enjoy playing on the trampoline.

Thorough safety measures

Safety measures are designed in accordance with the following guidelines and standards, as well as internal standards.

  • Guidelines for Ensuring the Safety of Playground Equipment in Urban Parks” (March 2002, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
  • Playground Equipment Safety Standard JPFA-SP-S:2014 (Japan Park Facility Association)

The Fluffy Dome, built to these strict proprietary standards, can be used safely by people of all ages, from small children to older adults who accompany them. It is also unique in that it can be used by people with physical disabilities.

Main unit design in accordance with strict in-house standards

The internal standards are specifically designed to set standards in the following areas.

  • Balance between height and safe slope
  • Laying urethane buffer material over a wide area and securing a safe area around it
  • Management of resilience through guidance on internal pressure settings
  • Ideal internal pressure settings, piping routing, design based on membrane structure calculations linked to foundation volumes, etc.

Well-equipped ancillary facilities and environmental maintenance

In addition to the main unit, various ancillary facilities are also available for the local conditions in which they are used. Installation of the following facilities will further enhance its attractiveness.

  • Signage that is child friendly and easy to understand
  • Secure a place for parents (benches, sunshades, etc.)
  • Announcements and avoidance of crisis situations through surveillance cameras, etc.

guarantee system

Fluffy Dome is supported not only by safety measures but also by a warranty system.

The manufacturer, Taiyo Kogyo Corporation, is covered by the “Group Liability Insurance” of the Japan Park Facilities Association, which provides a reliable support system in the event of an accident.

Various Adoption Cases

The Fluffy Dome is a popular piece of high-quality, fun playground equipment that has been introduced in many parks and other facilities. Here are some examples with images.

General fluffy dome with sand in the safety area

Example of adoption in a nature park. Sand is spread over the safety area to allow safe play even with bare feet.

summary

Park playground equipment is something that is difficult to learn about in detail. Since there are many manufacturers of playground equipment, some park managers may have a hard time selecting the ideal equipment.

For those people, we have introduced the ideal park playground equipment “Fluffy Dome” manufactured by the long-established membrane manufacturer Taiyo Kogyo. With a high level of quality and familiarity in the industry, this is an excellent playground equipment that can be used in any park. Please take a look at the details.

 

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