Development and experimental testing of special technical devices for evacuation of children from rope parks

Introduction. The paper describes the results of a model experiment to test the performance of a special technical device for descending children from the height of the rope Park route, the theoretical model of which was previously proposed by the authors. Taking into account the results of the experiment and using the theory of solving inventive tasks, a model of a new trigger device was developed and tested. Goals and objectives. The main purpose of the study is to check the functioning of the trigger device with previously defined required parameters, including an assessment of the performance of the brake mechanism, checking the required descent speed, as well as a preliminary assessment of the reliability of a special technical device. Methods. The research used well-known scientific methods: analysis, synthesis, field experiment, theory of inventive problem solving, graph theory. Results and discussion. The results of the study showed that the previously proposed device can be used for timely evacuation of children, but it requires design improvements to increase its versatility - to ensure that it can be used for lowering children weighing from 15 to 40 kg. Tests of the new model of the device have shown its effectiveness and the possibility of using it for descending children of various weights at the required safe speed. At the same time, all the nodal parts of the device function coherently, and no malfunctions were detected either during or after the experiment. Conclusion. It was found as a result of the study that the development of a trigger device based on a new model is a promising task with a guaranteed positive result. Using the theory of solving inventive tasks allows us to increase the efficiency of creative activity and minimize the cost of finding the "right" solution. Keywords: rope park, descent device, evacuation, experiment, physical model, theory of solving inventive problem