Overhead climber

DETAILED DESCRIPTION I claim: 1.
A play device comprising: a pair of longitudinal members, each member having a first end and a second end; a plurality of cross members joining the longitudinal members; a first member attached to one longitudinal member at each end of the longitudinal member by different length limbs and including a straight support section joining the limbs, the support section extending in a gradual, uniform slope, relative to the longitudinal member; a second member attached to the other longitudinal member at each end of the longitudinal member by different length limbs and including a straight support section joining the limbs, the support section extending in a gradual, uniform slope, relative to the longitudinal member; the first support member having its longer limb at that end of the play device where the second member has its shorter limb; and locating means for the play device.
2.
A device as claimed in claim 1 in which the locating means comprises a plurality of tabs at each end of the structure.
3.
A device as claimed in claim 2 in which the tabs have openings formed in them to accept fasteners.
4.
A device as claimed in claim 1 including support means to support the play device raised above the ground.
5.
A device as claimed in claim 4 in which the support means comprises a structure of wooden beams.
6.
A play device as claimed in claim 1 in which the locating means comprises openings in the longitudinal members to receive fasteners.
7.
A play device as claimed in claim 1 in which the locating means comprise cross fittings attaching the longitudinal members to cross bars.




Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a play device for children.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART Present playground devices include conventional ladders extended horizontally from two adjacent wooden structures.
While these devices offer excellent exercise for the fingers, arms, shoulders and chest muscles of a child they require a high minimal strength to be used