Zip track system

Abstract

An extension mechanism for a zip track system within a playground environment is provided. The extension system comprises a crossover unit configured to attach to a zip track. The crossover unit comprises a crossover arch, configured to couple to the zip track. The crossover unit also comprises a support pole configured to couple to an end of the crossover arch, such that the support pole does not obstruct a path of movement under the zip track. The extension mechanism also comprises a connection mechanism configured to connect the crossover unit to the zip track system such that the crossover unit distributes the weight of the track through the crossover arch and the crossover support poles.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An extension mechanism for a zip track system within a playground environment, comprising:
 a crossover unit, configured to attach to a zip track, the crossover unit comprising:
 a crossover arch, configured to couple to the zip track; and 
 a support pole configured to couple to an end of the crossover arch, such that the support pole does not obstruct a path of movement under the zip track; and 
   a connection mechanism configured to connect the crossover unit to the zip track system such that the crossover unit distributes the weight of the track through the crossover arch and the crossover support poles.   
     
     
         2 . The extension mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the connection mechanism is further configured to connect the crossover units to the top of a track of the zip track system. 
     
     
         3 . The extension mechanism of  claim 1 , and wherein the extension system comprises a plurality of crossover units and connection mechanisms spaced evenly along the zip track. 
     
     
         4 . The extension mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the connection mechanism comprises welding the crossover unit to the top of the track. 
     
     
         5 . The extension mechanism of  claim 2 , wherein the connection mechanism comprises bolting the crossover unit to the top of the track. 
     
     
         6 . The extension mechanism of  claim 1 , wherein the connection mechanism is configured to couple to a coupling point where a first track portion couples to a second track portion. 
     
     
         7 . The extension mechanism of  claim 1 , and further comprising a second support pole coupled to a second end of the crossover arch such that both the support pole and second support pole are substantially perpendicular to a ground of the playground environment.