序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开(公告)号 | 公开(公告)日 | 发明人 |
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141 | MULTI-BAY BUNGEE-CORD ACROBATIC SUSPENSION AND TRAMPOLINE STRUCTURE | EP00968796.3 | 2000-10-05 | EP1227863A1 | 2002-08-07 | Raidt, Alexander; Raidt, Peter C. |
A geometric-tree like gymnastic amusement-thrill structure (10) efficiently based upon a central ground-anchored vertical trunk-pylon member (15) employing a preferably four-way arrangement of radially upward and outwardly extending branch support-booms (11', 12', 13', 14'), each in discreet combination with a laterally supporting ground-anchored beam extending upward to a point proximal the base of its respective support-booms. Plus, nearly vertical compression-load beams (16, 17, 18, 19) are secured at their lower-ends near each support-boom's lower terminus, and secured at their upper-ends near the outer ends of the respective overhanging support-boom. This X-shaped structure is additionally secured in rigid stance via a plurality of strategically placed triangulated tension-cables (33') extending upward at an angle from proximal the ground anchoring point of the lateral ground-anchored beams to a point well up on the support booms. The structure also includes separate bungee-cords (23) which are strung between the outer distal ends of each support-boom. | ||||||
142 | Device for accelerating and decelerating objects | EP97113848.2 | 1997-08-11 | EP0824032A3 | 1998-08-26 | Checketts, Stanley J. |
A device for accelerating and decelerating objects by introducing compressed gas into the bore of a housing. A piston is slidably mounted in the bore and has attached to it a cable which proceeds along the bore, through a first aperture near the first end of the housing, around a first pulley, along the exterior of the housing, around a second pulley, through a second aperture near the second end of the housing, and along the bore again before entering the piston and having the second end of the cable connected to the first end of the cable. A carrier is attached to the cable so that the carrier is near the second end of the housing when the piston is near the first end of the housing. Compressed gas can be introduced into the bore near the first end of the housing or near the second end of the housing. An exhaust valve located between the first end of the housing and the second end of the housing can be opened or closed, and a deceleration control valve located near the first end of the housing and closer to the first end of the housing than the exhaust valve can be adjusted. By selectively injecting compressed gas into the bore at the two locations and by controlling the exhaust valve and the deceleration control valve, at least five modes of oscillation may be achieved. |
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143 | BELUSTIGUNGSVORRICHTUNG | EP96910961.0 | 1996-04-12 | EP0820333A1 | 1998-01-28 | SPIELDIENER, Robert; SPIELDIENER, Reinhold; SPIELDIENER, Patrick; SAIKO, Alfons; ROSNER, Peter |
The invention concerns an amusement device (1) having one or a plurality of passenger carriers (2) and a frame (3). The device preferably takes the form of a dropping framework. An eddy current brake (4) is provided for braking the movable passenger carriers. The eddy current brake (4) is preferably in the form of a linear brake and, owing to the influence on the various braking factors, is constructed such that it develops a substantially constant braking effect whilst compensating the decreasing dropping speed. | ||||||
144 | Device for accelerating and decelerating objects | EP95116280.9 | 1995-10-16 | EP0707875A1 | 1996-04-24 | Checketts, Stanley J. |
A device for accelerating and decelerating one or more objects by introducing pressurized fluid through an injection valve into the bore of a housing. A piston is slidably mounted in the bore and has a cable attached to one side. The cable travels through an aperture near one end of the housing before passing over a first pulley and then connecting to a carrier which holds the object or objects. The cable is selected to be of a length such that the piston will not exit the open end of the bore, which is opposite to the end near where the aperture is located. This creates the possibility of operating the device in two different modes. In the first mode, the pressure of the introduced gas is insufficient to propel the objects past the side of the first pulley that is opposite to the initial location of the objects. The force of the introduced fluid accelerates the piston away from the end of the bore near the aperture, subsequently decelerates the piston after it has changed direction, and then begins the cycle again. When a greater pressure is utilized, the fluid will accelerate the piston and the objects until they pass the first pulley; then decelerate the objects until they stop beyond the first pulley; subsequently accelerate the objects toward the first pulley, creating a perceived negative gravitational force if the movement is vertical; and then decelerate the objects after they have again passed the first pulley. |
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145 | AMUSEMENT RIDE | EP93919961.0 | 1993-08-13 | EP0656801A1 | 1995-06-14 | KITCHEN, William, J.; BIRD, Kenneth, G. |
The ride (10) is capable of raising a rider (22) to a height of ten meters or more above the ground, and then releasing the rider to swing. It includes a support structure (12), a support line (16) secured to the support structure at one end, with an opposed end secured to a rider, preferably to an attachment which is worn by a rider (20). A launch structure (26) is spaced from the support structure (12) and carries a launch line (24) which has an end (48) which is capable of being raised and lowered above the ground, and which is designed to be releasably attached to a rider attachment, so as to lift a rider from the ground. In operation the rider attachment with the support line attached is secured to the rider, the launch line is releasably secured to the attachment, and the launch line is activated to move the rider laterally and upwardly towards the top of the launch structure. When the launch line is released from the attachment which carries the rider, the rider swings downwardly at a high speed simulating the sensation of 'body flight' in a pendulum like motion. | ||||||
146 | TOWER RIDE | PCT/US2014066243 | 2014-11-18 | WO2015074086A3 | 2015-11-05 | ALFIERI LOUIS F; SPIELDIENER PATRICK |
An amusement ride is provided that moves a rider in a manner that is synchronized with a video image being displayed on a screen visible to the rider. In one embodiment, the ride is comprised of a rider station for supporting a rider, a trolley that supports the station, a tower that vertically guides the trolley, a motor system for vertically moving the trolley along the tower, an actuator system for moving the station relative to the trolley, a projector system, a screen, and a controller for synchronizing the movement of the station and any rider disposed in the station with imagery projected onto the screen. The controller is adapted to position the station using the motor and/or actuator system in a manner that is synchronized with the imagery being displayed on the screen. | ||||||
147 | AMUSEMENT RIDE | PCT/US0309019 | 2003-03-24 | WO03082421A2 | 2003-10-09 | THRELKEL DAVID V |
An amusement ride, such as a roller coaster or vertical tower track ride, includes an attachment assembly movably connected to a track system. A vehicle assembly is connected to the attachment assembly and includes a seat assembly having at least one rider seat. The vehicle assembly is coupled to the attachment assembly and configured such that the seat assembly is capable of fully rotating about first and second, and preferably event third axes independent of the track system. | ||||||
148 | AMUSEMENT PARK ELEVATOR DROP RIDE SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | EP14740249.9 | 2014-01-16 | EP2945715B1 | 2018-05-23 | VATCHER, David, J.; JAMES, Simon, A.; COX, Andrew, J. |
A cable driven elevator system having an elevator platform with an integral motion system is provided using one or multiple actuators. Each actuator includes a support plate attached to the elevator platform, a planetary gearbox engaged with and driven by an electric servo motor, and a drive shaft driven by the servo motor and engaged with a one crank. Connecting rods are connected between the crank and a frame. The frame supports a passenger platform. A control system is operable with each electric servo motor of each actuator for providing a simulated motion to the passenger platform including a heaving (vertical) motion such that the vertical downward acceleration experienced by persons riding the elevator exceeds 1g, by way of example. The motion system is also capable of directly imparting vibrations to the elevator platform of up to at least 100 Hz without additional vibration generating equipment. | ||||||
149 | AMUSEMENT PARK ELEVATOR DROP RIDE SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | EP14740249 | 2014-01-16 | EP2945715A4 | 2016-02-17 | VATCHER DAVID J; JAMES SIMON A; COX ANDREW J |
A cable driven elevator system having an elevator platform with an integral motion system is provided using one or multiple actuators. Each actuator includes a support plate attached to the elevator platform, a planetary gearbox engaged with and driven by an electric servo motor, and a drive shaft driven by the servo motor and engaged with a one crank. Connecting rods are connected between the crank and a frame. The frame supports a passenger platform. A control system is operable with each electric servo motor of each actuator for providing a simulated motion to the passenger platform including a heaving (vertical) motion such that the vertical downward acceleration experienced by persons riding the elevator exceeds 1g, by way of example. The motion system is also capable of directly imparting vibrations to the elevator platform of up to at least 100 Hz without additional vibration generating equipment. | ||||||
150 | AMUSEMENT PARK ELEVATOR DROP RIDE SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | EP14740249.9 | 2014-01-16 | EP2945715A1 | 2015-11-25 | VATCHER, David, J.; JAMES, Simon, A.; COX, Andrew, J. |
A cable driven elevator system having an elevator platform with an integral motion system is provided using one or multiple actuators. Each actuator includes a support plate attached to the elevator platform, a planetary gearbox engaged with and driven by an electric servo motor, and a drive shaft driven by the servo motor and engaged with a one crank. Connecting rods are connected between the crank and a frame. The frame supports a passenger platform. A control system is operable with each electric servo motor of each actuator for providing a simulated motion to the passenger platform including a heaving (vertical) motion such that the vertical downward acceleration experienced by persons riding the elevator exceeds 1g, by way of example. The motion system is also capable of directly imparting vibrations to the elevator platform of up to at least 100 Hz without additional vibration generating equipment. | ||||||
151 | An amusement ride | EP06001157.4 | 2006-01-19 | EP1810733B1 | 2010-04-28 | Bussink, Ronald Alexander |
152 | An amusement ride | EP05028076.7 | 2005-12-21 | EP1800723B1 | 2010-04-28 | Bussink, Ronald Alexander |
153 | Katapultanlage | EP07000872.7 | 2007-01-17 | EP1810734B1 | 2008-04-16 | Fisoler, Erhard; Mezger, Thomas; Crisafulli-Mezger, Alessandra |
154 | Katapultanlage | EP07000872.7 | 2007-01-17 | EP1810734A3 | 2007-08-08 | Fisoler, Erhard; Mezger, Thomas; Crisafulli-Mezger, Alessandra |
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Katapultanlage (10) mit einer an zwei Zugseilen (46) angebrachten Personentrageeinrichtung (44) für einen Benutzer, wobei mindestens eine teleskopierbare oder zerlegbare Vertikalstütze (14) an einem Sockelelement (28) angebracht ist, die Zugzeile an zwei durch die Vertikalstütze festgelegten Umlenkpunkten umgelenkt sind, und wobei die Personentrageeinrichtung durch Kräfte in den Zugseilen nach oben schleuderbar ist, wobei ferner an der Vertikalstütze im Bereich des oberen Endes mindestens 3 nach außen abstehende, am Umfang gleichmäßig radial beabstandete Querträger (16) angebracht sind, an deren freien Enden sich jeweils ein Umlenkpunkt für ein Zugseil befindet und ferner im Bereich der Querstützen-Befestigungsstellen der Querstützen an der Vertikalstütze Umlenkeinrichtungen vorgesehen sind, so dass die Zugseile von den Umlenkpunkten parallel zu den Querstützen und anschließend parallel zu der Vertikalstütze nach vertikal nach unten geführt sind. Durch diese Anordnung ist eine kompakte und schnell errichtbare Vorrichtung gewährleistet, die darüber hinaus 3 bis 4 Personen gleichzeitig die Benutzung ermöglicht. |
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155 | AMUSEMENT RIDE | EP03714366 | 2003-03-24 | EP1494771A4 | 2006-10-04 | THRELKEL DAVID V |
An amusement ride, such as a roller coaster (10) or vertical tower track ride (106), includes an attachment assembly (18,110) movably connected to a track system (14,108). A vehicle assembly (16,112) is connected to the attachment assembly (18,11C) and includes a seat assembly having at least one rider seat (56,120). The vehicle assembly (16,112) is coupled to the attachment assembly (18,110) and configured such that the seat assembly is capable of fully rotating about first and second, and preferably event third axes independent of the track system. | ||||||
156 | Freefall-Turm für eine Achterbahn | EP01111924.5 | 2001-05-18 | EP1184062B1 | 2006-06-14 | Stengel, Werner, Dipl.-Ing. |
157 | AMUSEMENT RIDE | EP03714366.6 | 2003-03-24 | EP1494771A2 | 2005-01-12 | Threlkel, David V. |
An amusement ride, such as a roller coaster (10) or vertical tower track ride (106), includes an attachment assembly (18,110) movably connected to a track system (14,108). A vehicle assembly (16,112) is connected to the attachment assembly (18,11C) and includes a seat assembly having at least one rider seat (56,120). The vehicle assembly (16,112) is coupled to the attachment assembly (18,110) and configured such that the seat assembly is capable of fully rotating about first and second, and preferably event third axes independent of the track system. | ||||||
158 | FALL ATTRACTION FOR FAIRGROUNDS | EP98940682.2 | 1998-08-26 | EP1017461B1 | 2004-10-06 | BUSSINK, Ronald, Alexander |
A fall attraction for theme parks and fairgrounds comprises a seating carrier (7), a rail track (2) mounted on a tower or mast for guiding the seating carrier (7) and means (12, 13) for transporting the seating carrier to the uppermost section of the rail track. The rail track has a vertical or sloping fall section (8) over which the seating carrier is able to execute a free fall and a braking section, adjoining said vertical or sloping fall section, to bring the seating carrier to a standstill. In order to increase the attractive sensation and to improve safety, the braking section of the rail track has a safety section (9) which extends upwards and over which the seating carrier can be slowed down by an upward movement and can then fall back. | ||||||
159 | Belustigungsvorrichtung | EP99100038.1 | 1999-01-05 | EP0928625B1 | 2003-07-09 | Spieldiener, Robert; Spieldiener, Reinhold; Spieldiener, Patrick; Saiko, Alfons |
160 | APPARATUS FOR AN AMUSEMENT RIDE AND FALL | EP01961459.3 | 2001-08-13 | EP1311329A1 | 2003-05-21 | FEA, David |
The invention provides an apparatus for an amusement ride and fall. The apparatus comprises a track 10 having a discharge point below which there is a substantial drop. A thrill seeking passenger first experiences a ride by being propelled along the track 10 to the discharge point 20 and discharged therefrom with a horizontal component of motion. The passenger then experiences a free fall. An elastic tie 70 having a secured first end and a free second end connected directly or indirectly to the passenger limits the free fall and, together with the horizontal component of motion imparted to the passenger, causes the passenger to swing and bounce for a period of time at the end of the free fall. At the end of the ride and fall the passenger is released safely. The invention therefore provides a thrill similar to that of a bungy jump but with enhancements. In a preferred embodiment, the passenger rides on or in a conveyance 42 releasably mounted on a carriage 34. The carriage 34 is propelled along the track 10 and at the discharge point 20 a substantial horizontal component of deceleration is imparted to the carriage 34 and enables the conveyance 42 and passenger to be discharged from the carriage 34 to continue in their own trajectory. In this embodiment the secured end of the elastic tie 70 may be attached to the carriage 34, which does not leave the track 10, and the free end may be attached to the passenger or the conveyance 42. In the latter case the passenger is secured to the conveyance 42. |