Fast-rope training apparatus

Abstract

A training apparatus for fast-rope training includes a platform-supporting structure having one or more containers and at least one platform configured for use in fast-rope training. At least one attachment is provided for attaching a fast-rope. The platform-supporting structure is supportable by a surface. The at least one attachment is located higher than the platform and spaced laterally from the platform-supporting structure such that the at least one attachment overhangs the surface so a fast rope can hang from the at least one attachment, past the platform and toward the surface.

1 . A fast-rope training apparatus comprising:
 a platform-supporting structure comprising one or more containers;   at least one platform configured for use in fast-rope training; and   at least one attachment for attaching a fast-rope,   
       wherein the platform-supporting structure is supportable by a surface, and 
       wherein the at least one attachment is located higher than the at least one platform and spaced laterally from the platform-supporting structure such that the at least one attachment overhangs the surface so a fast-rope can hang from the at least one attachment, past the at least one platform and toward the surface. 
     
     
         2 . A fast-rope training apparatus comprising:
 a platform-supporting structure comprising one or more containers.   at least one platform configured for use in fast-rope training,   
       wherein the platform-supporting structure is supportable by a surface, and 
       wherein the at least one platform extends outward from the platform-supporting structure such that the at least one platform overhangs the surface. 
     
     
         3 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 2 , comprising at least one attachment for attaching a fast rope, wherein the attachment is located higher than the at least one platform and is spaced laterally from the platform-supporting structure such that the at least one attachment overhangs the surface so a fast-rope can hang from the at least one attachment, past the at least one platform and toward the surface. 
     
     
         4 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the platform-supporting structure comprises a plurality of containers. 
     
     
         5 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the one or more containers is/are pre-fabricated container(s), 
     
     
         6 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the training apparatus is free-standing. 
     
     
         7 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the platform-supporting structure comprises an uppermost portion, and the at least one platform comprises an uppermost portion-level platform at substantially the same height as the uppermost portion. 
     
     
         8 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more containers comprises a floor, and the at least one platform comprises a floor-level platform at substantially the same height as said floor. 
     
     
         9 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the platform-supporting structure comprises an external wall, and the at least one platform comprises an external wall platform that is attached to and supported by the external wall. 
     
     
         10 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one platform comprises at least one hatch. 
     
     
         11 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one platform comprises at least one skid. 
     
     
         12 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a gate configured to optionally block a user's pathway to the at least one platform or to an edge of the at least one platform. 
     
     
         13 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising an anchor device for securing a user to the training apparatus in order to prevent the user falling from the at least one platform. 
     
     
         14 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the anchor device is located above the at least one platform. 
     
     
         15 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising climbing equipment for accessing the at least one platform. 
     
     
         16 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the climbing equipment comprises a climbing wall. 
     
     
         17 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the platform-supporting structure comprises an uppermost portion and the training apparatus further comprises a top training apparatus assembly arranged on the uppermost portion of the platform-supporting structure and comprising a first portion that at least partially overlaps with the platform-supporting structure and a second portion that overhangs the surface thus forming the at least one platform. 
     
     
         18 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the platform-supporting structure has a width substantially equal to the width of a single one of said one or more containers. 
     
     
         19 . A training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the platform-supporting structure has a width greater than the width of a single one of said one or more containers.