Suspended play structure
A suspended play structure includes a floor, a sidewall, and a roof that defines an inner space. The structure includes top and bottom ring structures that provide additional support to the play structure. The play structure can be suspended from a tree, a stand, a ceiling, or similar structure. The structure is collapsible for easy storage and can also include a removable cushion that can fit within an internal pocket. The structure can also include a removable string of LED lights within the inner space.
1. A suspended play structure comprising:
a support structure configured to support up to about 250 pounds when hung from an external support, the support structure comprising:
an upper ring structure and a lower ring structure;
a removable cushion that provides support for the user;
a sidewall suspended between the upper ring structure and the lower ring structure and formed of a flexible material, the sidewall including a roof, a floor, and walls defining an interior space of sufficient size for at least two individuals, the walls being collapsible so that the suspended play structure may be collapsed when the upper ring and the lower ring are brought together, the removable cushion being within or on the floor;
a hanging ring attached to the roof on the outside of the interior space from which the play structure may be hung from the external support; and
a plurality of support straps embedded within or attached to the roof, the walls, and the floor.
2. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the support straps are formed of nylon webbing.
3. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall is formed of canvas or nylon.
4. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the removable cushion includes polyester filling.
5. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , further comprising removable LED lights located within the interior space.
6. The suspended play structure of claim 5 , wherein the LED lights are suspended from the upper ring structure.
7. The suspended play structure of claim 5 , wherein the LED lights are formed of a string of lights and further includes a battery pack and an on/off switch.
8. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall includes one or more openings that form a window or door for entry or exit from the interior space.
9. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the upper ring structure and the lower ring structure are inserted into sleeves attached to the sidewall.
10. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall is collapsible for storage.
11. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the upper ring structure and the lower ring structure are formed of metal or plastic.
12. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , further comprising a metal stand from which the hanging ring is suspended.
13. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the floor includes an internal pocket which contains the removable cushion.
14. The suspended play structure of claim 1 , wherein the upper ring and the lower ring are each formed of two arc-shaped pieces that fit together to form each ring.
15. A suspended play structure comprising:
a support structure configured to support up to about 250 pounds when hung from an external support, the support structure comprising:
an upper ring structure and a lower ring structure;
a removable cushion that provides support for the user;
a sidewall suspended between the upper ring structure and the lower ring structure and formed of a flexible material, the sidewall including a roof, a floor, and walls defining an interior space of sufficient size for at least two individuals, the walls being collapsible so that the suspended play structure may be collapsed when the upper ring and the lower ring are brought together, the floor including an internal pocket which contains the removable cushion;
a hanging ring attached to the roof on the outside of the interior space from which the play structure may be hung from the external support; and
a plurality of support straps embedded within or attached to the roof, the walls, and the floor; and
a string of LED lights suspended from the upper ring structure.