580 chapter 63
Parallel bars
Simple designs for outdoor parallel bars, both adjustable and non-adjustable,
are included in Chapter 46 on playgrounds, p. 417 and 425. On p. 417 we also give
suggestions for adjusting the bar height to meet the needs of the individual child.
The designs shown are:
OUTDOOR BARS
simple, non-adjustable bars
(bamboo, wood, or metal)
bars with a leg separator for a
child whose knees pull together
2 designs for bars
with adjustable height
INDOOR BARS (design details for two of several models)
wood or
metal pole
ADJUSTABLE MODEL
NON-ADJUSTABLE MODEL
metal pipe (or
try bamboo!)
Adjust width by
sliding the 2 blocks
of wood in and out,
then bolting.
IRON PIPE BARS
tube metal or wood pole
Adjust height by
putting bolts through
different holes.
triangular
wood supports
(best if
bolted)
slanted edge
to help prevent
tripping
angle
irons
Design from Functional
Aids for the Multiply
Handicapped
NON-ADJUSTABLE BARS
METAL CONDUIT TUBING
ADJUSTABLE WIDTH BARS
Designs from Poliomyelitis,
Huckstep.
This pipe
slides in and out
of this one.
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Disabled village Children
WITH FOOT DIVIDER
ADJUSTABLE WIDTH
AND HEIGHT
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