Patent · US Expired

Playground swing with extruded crossbar

US4094503A · kind A · utility

8Cited by
3References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 1977
Grant dateJun 13, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 30, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12361
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A playground swing crossbar comprises a tubular extrusion having an upper portion, preferably of polygonal transverse cross section, and a lower portion of reduced dimension which is notched at its lowermost end to receive swing hangers. A rod received within a cavity defined in the lower portion pivotally supports the hangers, and caps located at the crossbar ends restrain the rod from longitudinal displacement. Recessed flat surfaces defined on the upper portion permit leg column sockets to be readily positioned and welded to the upper portion, and an embodiment of the crossbar permits spacers to be interposed between crossbars in a swing utilizing double crossbars.

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