Patent classifications
E01C2013/006
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOMIZABLE SOCCER MINI-PITCH SYSTEM
There exists a number of youth development programs centered on sports programming. Some of these programs operate on a platform of revitalizing neighborhood spaces to improve community engagement by creating a space for youth to enjoy sports. Oftentimes these neighborhood spaces include restrictions or the surrounding community has needs (like lighting and seating) which are unmet or under-met. Envisioned is a system approach to addressing these needs wherein a wide variety of custom solutions can be produced from prefabricated, modular, and portable components that interface with existing amenities (if any) so to enrich the youth experience and better achieve program objectives. This modular approach provides a common infrastructure for different spaces, different sports, and different levels of play.
MODULAR TURF SPORTS FIELD AND APPURTENANT ASSEMBLIES, EQUIPMENT AND METHODS
A turf sports field with a plurality of turf modules (100) having an upper turf surface and peripheral turf edges (5). The turf modules are deployed by means of a remotely operated or autonomously operated lifting and transport vehicle (103), which is provided with a lifting arrangement. When installed, the turf modules (100) are positioned adjacent previously installed turf modules, with a tolerance gap (105) between adjacently positioned turf edges (5) of different turf modules.
REMOVABLE ACTIVE PANEL SYSTEM
A removable artificial turf panel system with an artificial turf panel that has a plurality of upstanding ribbons extending from a backing layer. An infill layer is interspersed between the upstanding ribbons on the backing layer. The outside of the backing layer may be provided with one of a magnet and a ferromagnetic material. The magnet/ferromagnetic material cooperates with a corresponding magnet/ferromagnetic material disposed in a channel on a layer of elastomeric material that supports the artificial turf panel. Accordingly, an artificial turf panel can be removably attached to a section of elastomeric material on an artificial turf playing surface.
Removable active panel system
A removable artificial turf panel system with an artificial turf panel that has a plurality of upstanding ribbons extending from a backing layer. An infill layer is interspersed between the upstanding ribbons on the backing layer. The outside of the backing layer may be provided with one of a magnet and a ferromagnetic material. The magnet/ferromagnetic material cooperates with a corresponding magnet/ferromagnetic material disposed in a channel on a layer of elastomeric material that supports the artificial turf panel. Accordingly, an artificial turf panel can be removably attached to a section of elastomeric material on an artificial turf playing surface.
Mobile fitness training and testing device
A mobile fitness training and testing device (MFD) may permit a rapid deployment of an exercise area The MFD may include a lane that is temporarily encapsulated within a containment unit during storage. During use, a team of users may grasp at least one handle of the containment unit and transport the MFD to a desired training location. The lane may be secured to a surface via a plurality of anchors. One or more lanes may be coupled vertically and/or horizontally to increase a size of the testing environment.
System for reversibly converting stadiums into multifunctional infrastructure
A system for reversibly converting stadiums into multifunctional infrastructure by removing the pitch and storing it in a pit (6), the pitch having a set of trays (1) having a total length equal to the pitch in a longitudinal direction of the pit, which are moveable, self-supporting and have layers of soil, irrigation and turf; a set of transport trolleys (2) for lifting and moving each tray (1) from its position on the pitch to the pit (6); a set of retractable trellises (5) that can be unfolded on the pit (6), for the entry of each tray (1) from above the pit; an elevator system (8) inside the pit (6) to move each tray to its final position, in storage, or on the pitch; and a storage system (7) for storing each tray in a fixed and stable position.