Collapsible play structures
A collapsible play structure has a coiled wire supporting a covering which is attached to the wire to define an interior tunnel-like passageway. A number of features are disclosed for addition to the structure, including one or more openings provided in the covering, a basketball goal assembly attached to one end of the coiled wire and covering, tie members for varying the length of the passageway, a helical track provided about the covering, a plush toy attached to the covering, and electronic devices attached to the covering.
1. A structure comprising:
a coiled wire supporting a covering which is attached to the wire to define an interior generally cylindrical passageway, the coiled loop and the covering having a first end and a second end;
an electronic device attached to the covering;
a fabric sleeve that is attached to the covering, the sleeve retaining the wire;
an electrical line retained inside the sleeve and coupled to the electronic device: and
a second electronic device attached to the sleeve.
2. The structure of claim 1 , further comprising a first tie member provided at the first end, and a second tie member provided at the second end.
3. The structure of claim 1 , further including a lid hingedly coupled to the first end.
4. The structure of claim 1 , further including at least one appendage attached to the covering.
5. The structure of claim 1 , further including a power supply coupled to the electronic device.
6. The structure of claim 5 , further including a switch coupled to the power supply and the electronic device.