What is Swing Set

Created on 08.19

As a device that uses pendulum principle to realize periodic motion, swing set occupies a unique position in playground equipment. They are not simple suspended seats, but professional recreational equipment that can promote the development of children's vestibular system, co-ordination and different feeling, and give people a brand-new experience.Children playground equipment buyers need to master swing design principles, material selection, functional classification and safety regulations to create a safe, interesting and comfortable play space.

1. Definition

From the perspective of physics, the outdoor swing uses the pendulum principle to achieve periodic motion. However, the definition of children swing is much broader in terms of kid playground equipment. Professional swing playground equipment suspend a seat or platform from a solid support through one or more pivot points. The user can experience the dynamic changing speed of reciprocating swinging motion driven by the action of swinging or other external forces. The essence of the swing is to experience the feeling of flight and weightlessness brought by periodic reciprocating swinging motion. It can be used to train children's vestibular system and help children establish a sense of space and balance. Compared with static slides or climbing frames, the dynamic form of the swing cannot be replaced in the process of children's body control, core strength and risk assessment ability training.

2. Material

In the modern manufacturing industry of playground equipment, the selection of material directly affects the safety, service life and maintenance cost of equipment. Galvanized steel pipe has excellent comprehensive performance and is the mainstream structural material of outdoor playground equipment such as swings. Galvanizing is a process of coating zinc on the surface of steel pipe. Zinc coating is a dense physical isolation layer that can separate the steel from air and moisture. It has excellent anti-corrosion and rust prevention performance. In the changing outdoor environment, galvanized steel pipes can maintain structural stability for a long time without losing strength due to rust. In addition, steel has advantages of high strength and toughness. It can be used in structures that need to withstand huge dynamic load and impact force generated by swings. It can ensure the safety and reliability of equipment under long-term and high frequency use. The steel structure does not crack like wood structure. It does not rot like wooden structure. It does not breed insects like wooden structure. The service life of galvanized steel pipe is much longer than that of ordinary steel and the maintenance is simpler.

3.Classification

As the concept of playground equipment design constantly innovates, swings gradually form a variety of rich and diverse swings according to the play requirements of children of different ages and various site plans.Single-board or double-board swings are the most basic and simple swings. They are mostly used for children’s own play cultivation, so it is also necessary to develop modular swings, which are swings combined with other play modules, such as slides and climbing nets, to create a multi-functional play unit, so that the play value and fun of the unit space are enhanced.To meet the needs of multi-person play, cooperation swings are designed. The "Bird's Nest Swing" cooperates with multiple children playing on one large circular mesh seat at the same time, cultivating social coordination and communication ability. Rocking chair swings and family cradle swings are also gentler and more controllable swings set, which are suitable for families with children who are younger.

4. How to Play.

Playing on a swing may seem simple, but it has many levels of teaching meaning.Swing alone is very good exercise for children to coordinate the strength of legs, waist and abdomen, arms to control the height and speed of the swing. This is also a very good exercise for children's bodily and kinesthetic intelligence.The field of view will undergo intense stimulation, and the height will also fluctuate greatly when swinging, which is very good for children's brain to process dynamic images.The feeling of weightlessness at the highest point of swinging is very challenging, but also very exciting. It can help children build confidence and courage.When multiple children play on a swing together, children need to take turns to play and share equipment, and communicate verbally and physically with other children to communicate the timing of swinging. This is very important for cultivating social rules and cooperation.

5. Precautions.

As a dynamic ride on outdoor playground facilities, the safety of outdoor swings is also very important in the process of designing, purchasing and installing swings.In order to ensure the range of clearance under and around the swing set, namely the "safe fall zone", it is also necessary to lay cushioning mats according to national standards, such as rubber mats, safety sand or wood chips, to absorb impact and reduce the risk of injury in case of accidental fall.Structural safety is also very important in equipment structure. All rings, S-hooks and bolts should be designed to prevent loosening and should be regularly checked for wear.Swing chains or slings should be smooth or rubber-coated chains to avoid pinching children's fingers. Seats should also be ergonomic, with corners removed.

Swings for young children should also be equipped with safety restraints.Routine maintenance and inspection are also very important. Managers should also establish a regular inspection system to find and correct unsafe factors in a timely manner.

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