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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241 | IMPROVED PANORAMIC, VERTICAL WIND TUNNEL | EP06841740.1 | 2006-12-15 | EP1964776A1 | 2008-09-03 | SERRANO, Miguel Angel |
The invention refers to a wind tunnel designed to operate in its vertical section that is to say, air currents generated by appropriate means meeting in a vertical area at the end of which the air current is capable of lifting objects in this vertical area. At the same time this lifting effect may be seen on the outside as it has been built from translucent materials. The viewing and lifting of bodies in this device allows both their display and measurements to be taken. |
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242 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PRODUCING EXPERIENCES | EP04767102.9 | 2004-10-06 | EP1730370A1 | 2006-12-13 | LAIJOKI-PUSKA, Ritva |
The present invention relates to a method for producing experiences, wherein a person (3) is brought, within boundaries (1, 4) to be the object of artificial climatological and/or seasonal conditions, wherein the person at the same time has the possibility to encounter different separate activities and/or meet different conditions or creations. Of these at least a part are based on artificially generated solid and/or semi-solid elements or structures (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 19') associated with refrigeration of water. The present invention also relates to an arrangement for generating experiences, where there is at least one space (2) which can be secluded. Said space includes arrangements (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 19') which present different climates and/or seasons in real-time and at least partially three-dimensionally, by means of which certain artificial elements (9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22) can be observed by the person (3) in order to form a comprehensive three-dimensional experience. The present invention also relates to the use of the method and the arrangement. | ||||||
243 | MOBILE WATER RIDE HAVING SLUICE SLIDE-OVER COVER | EP00955349.6 | 2000-08-02 | EP1210155B9 | 2006-06-28 | LOCHTEFELD, Thomas, J. |
A mobile and compact simulated-wave water ride attraction (100) is provided having one or more sluice slide-over covers (150) for ensuring the safety of riders in the absence of an extended transition surface or using a shortened transition surface. Advantageously, the ride attraction (100) comprises a plurality of transportable modules (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218) and other associated components that can be shipped between sites using trucks, trains or other transportation means. The slide-over sluice cover (150) advantageously enables riders to safely slide over the sluice gate and/or injection nozzle (130) without risk of injury or interference with ride operation. The sluice cover (150) comprises a contoured flexible pad which covers and extends over the top surface of the sluice gate (130). A flexible tongue (160) is provided which is urged downward squeezing against the flow (138) and sealing the nozzle area off from possible injurious contact from a rider. The shape of the tongue (160) also provides a short transition surface over the top of which a rider can slide without injury. A padded fixed decking (190) is provided and in conjunction with the sluice cover (150) it allows the rider to perform a variety of new and exciting skimming/surfing tricks and maneuvers. | ||||||
244 | MOBILE WATER RIDE HAVING SLUICE SLIDE-OVER COVER | EP00955349.6 | 2000-08-02 | EP1210155B1 | 2005-12-07 | LOCHTEFELD, Thomas, J. |
245 | AMUSEMENT DEVICE | EP99910029.0 | 1999-03-18 | EP1062012B1 | 2005-07-27 | Mirfin, Brian; Pondorfer, Walter |
An amusement device, such as a sling-shot machine, for successively propelling and retarding a rider to cause the rider to undergo a vertically oscillatory motion. The amusement device comprises cables (31, 32) one end of each of which is connected to a carrier (19) for supporting one or more riders. A releasable anchoring means is provided for releasably anchoring the carrier (19) at a launch site (17). An elastic structure (71) has opposed ends between which the elastic structure can undergo extension and contraction. One end of the elastic structure (71) is connected to a first support means (57). Each cable (31, 32) passes around a support tower (11) and has a section thereof winding back and forth between first and second guide means (83, 85). The first guide means (83) is connected to the other end of the elastic structure (71) and the second guide means (85) is connected to a second support means (47). The winding section of the cable (31, 32) provides a link between the elastic structure (71) and the second support means (47). A hydraulic ram (67) is provided for tensioning the elastic structure (71) prior to release of the anchoring means whereby energy stored in the loaded elastic structure (71) is transferred to the cables (31, 32) to cause upward propulsion of the carrier (19) on release of the anchoring means. | ||||||
246 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROPELLING AND CARRYING A USER WITHIN A CONFINED INTERIOR | EP03724451.4 | 2003-05-07 | EP1509292A1 | 2005-03-02 | Meadows, Joseph Stephen |
The present invention comprises an inflatable balloon (12) of sufficient volume and buoyancy to allow a human pilot (30) to float above the ground and to glide over the ground within an enclosed area. The balloon (12) incorporates several safety features that permit it to be used for recreation, including a prop-bike (202) to enable the user to propel the balloon. | ||||||
247 | 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. | ||||||
248 | MOBILE WATER RIDE HAVING SLUICE SLIDE-OVER COVER | EP00955349.6 | 2000-08-02 | EP1210155A1 | 2002-06-05 | LOCHTEFELD, Thomas, J. |
A mobile and compact simulated-wave water ride attraction (100) is provided having one or more sluice slide-over covers (150) for ensuring the safety of riders in the absence of an extended transition surface or using a shortened transition surface. Advantageously, the ride attraction (100) comprises a plurality of transportable modules (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218) and other associated components that can be shipped between sites using trucks, trains or other transportation means. The slide-over sluice cover (150) advantageously enables riders to safely slide over the sluice gate and/or injection nozzle (130) without risk of injury or interference with ride operation. The sluice cover (150) comprises a contoured flexible pad which covers and extends over the top surface of the sluice gate (130). A flexible tongue (160) is provided which is urged downward squeezing against the flow (138) and sealing the nozzle area off from possible injurious contact from a rider. The shape of the tongue (160) also provides a short transition surface over the top of which a rider can slide without injury. A padded fixed decking (190) is provided and in conjunction with the sluice cover (150) it allows the rider to perform a variety of new and exciting skimming/surfing tricks and maneuvers. | ||||||
249 | DISPOSITIF PERMETTANT DE VOLER A BASSE ALTITUDE EN UTILISANT LA TRACTION D'UN CERF-VOLANT TOUT EN GARDANT UNE LIAISON AVEC LE SOL | EP99900496.3 | 1999-01-06 | EP0968117A1 | 2000-01-05 | Bedlewski, Alexandre |
The invention relates to a device for enabling a person or a group of persons to practise a sport, which person(s) are held by a shared suspension means at a suspension point (5) the movement of which is driven by the tractive power of a flying device (1). The invention is characterized in that the person or group of persons is connected by a connecting means (2) to an anchoring point (4) which is raised in relation to the ground. The maximum length of the connecting means (2) is less than the height of the anchoring point (4) so that the person or group of persons does not touch the ground when the tractive power of the flying device (1) ceases. The anchoring point (4) is preferably raised by a support structure (3) which can consist of a mast (6) anchored in the ground and maintained at an angle by several guy lines (8i) or of a free-standing and steerable mast. | ||||||
250 | INTERACTIVE PLAY STRUCTURE | EP96931398 | 1996-08-21 | EP0850096A4 | 1998-11-11 | BRIGGS RICK A |
An interactive play system (100) and method of interactive play is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements (134, 250, 280) are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls (104) or other suitable play media. The interactive play system (100) comprises a multi-level support structure (102) on which the interactive play elements are disposed. These allow play participants (105) to create desired play effects using a fun and familiar play medium. Some of the play elements may be multi-order play elements in that they receive play media from a first effect to create yet another effect. Various play-participant-operated conveyers (140, 170, 172) are provided throughout the structure (100) for transporting play media from a source to the various interactive play elements. | ||||||
251 | 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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252 | INTERACTIVE PLAY STRUCTURE | EP96931398.0 | 1996-08-21 | EP0850096A2 | 1998-07-01 | Briggs, Rick A. |
An interactive play system (100) and method of interactive play is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements (134, 250, 280) are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls (104) or other suitable play media. The interactive play system (100) comprises a multi-level support structure (102) on which the interactive play elements are disposed. These allow play participants (105) to create desired play effects using a fun and familiar play medium. Some of the play elements may be multi-order play elements in that they receive play media from a first effect to create yet another effect. Various play-participant-operated conveyers (140, 170, 172) are provided throughout the structure (100) for transporting play media from a source to the various interactive play elements. | ||||||
253 | 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. | ||||||
254 | SKYDIVING TRAINER WINDTUNNEL | EP96910369 | 1996-03-01 | EP0813728A1 | 1997-12-29 | KITCHEN WILLIAM J; BIRD KENNETH G |
A skydiving simulator (1) combines a vertical air chamber (4) with a video projection system (6) on the interior wall (22). A virtual reality environment is created as the skydiver, while suspended, sees actual film footage of scenarios descending toward earth. A skydiver backpack (50) houses a transmitter (54) which interactively steps the skydiver through emergency procedures. | ||||||
255 | 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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256 | Freitragende Spiellandschaft | EP88115382.9 | 1988-09-20 | EP0310855A3 | 1990-02-28 | Eichinger, Hartmut |
Eine freitragende Spiellandschaft mit einem Rahmen, wird vorgeschlagen, bestehend aus vertikal verlaufenden Pfosten (1), die über horizontale Balken (4, 5) lösbar miteinander in Verbindung stehen und die Balken in wenigstens zwei im Abstand zueinander verlaufenden Ebenen (2, 3) angeordnet sind und die senkrecht zueinander verlaufenden Balken (4, 5) einer Ebene (2, 3) etwa entsprechend ihrer Dicke höhenversetzt sind. Des weiteren die Balken (4, 5) in in den Pfosten (1) befindliche Nuten eingreifen, deren Tiefe geringer als die Breite der Balken (4, 5) ist und auf die Balken (4, 5) eine Plattform (6) auflegbar ist und die durch den Rahmen gebildeten Ausfachungen (7) zumindest teilweise über lösbar befestigte Wandelemente (8, 9) verschlossen sind. |
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257 | PLAY STRUCTURES | EP88903312.0 | 1988-04-15 | EP0349585A1 | 1990-01-10 | GALE, Ronald, Arthur; PRIESTMAN, Paul |
Structures de jeux pour enfants assemblées à l'aide de montants (1) et d'unités de liaison (2) montées entre les montants (1) à la manière d'une clôture qui s'étend de préférence autour du périmètre d'une surface de jeux en définissant un système de jeux essentiellement clos. Quelques unités de liaison (2) peuvent consister dans le simples panneaux, alors que d'autres unités sont conçues pour incorporer ou former des articles d'équipement de jeux. Ces structures incorporent ainsi différents articles de jeux fonctionnellement indépendants mais structuralement intégrés. | ||||||
258 | Training aid | EP86309428.0 | 1986-12-03 | EP0225783A2 | 1987-06-16 | Cline, Keith Richard |
There is disclosed a training aid on which gravity-related activities can be practiced. The training aid generally comprises a bowl supported for variable rotation and inclination on a framework. Access to the bowl by a participant and means for causing rotation of said bowl are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the training aid is adapted for practicing skiing by having the interior of the bowl covered in snow and refrigerated. |
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259 | WELLENGENERATOR FÜR SPORT UND SPIEL | EP83903511.0 | 1983-11-04 | EP0161243A1 | 1985-11-21 | THURO, Gustav |
Générateur de vagues, présentant des parties (3, 4) mobiles en-dessous d'un revêtement flexible (1) s'étendant sur un chemin sans fin, qui soutiennent le revêtement (1) et qui le déforment de telle façon qu'il crée des vagues progressant dans la direction du chemin, sur lesquelles il est possible de glisser, par exemple avec des patins à roulettes. Afin de réduire autant que possible les forces de tension survenant dans la zone des segments de chemin arqués dans le matériau formant le revêtement (1), les parties mobiles (3, 4) y sont disposées de telle manière que leurs points de contact avec la surface inférieure du revêtement (1) se trouvent dans une surface en forme de vague, l'enveloppe, dont la longueeur et l'amplitude des vagues augmentent de la valeur la plus petite au bord intérieur du chemin en direction du bord extérieur du chemin proportionnellement à la distance au centre de courbure du chemin du segment de chemin arqué, et que l'ensemble des points de l'enveloppe de même phase de vague forme à chaque fois le segment d'une droite. Afin que le garde-fou offre à l'utilisateur un appui résistant aux bords du revêtement (1), les poteaux du garde-fou (9) sont reliés de manière pivotante au revêtement (1) à leur extrémité inférieure et ils sont maintenus par un rail de guidage immobile (11) en position perpendiculaire par rapport à la surface du sol. Une main courante (16) de garde-fou en matériau solide est fixée de manière pivotante à deux poteaux de garde-fou (9). | ||||||
260 | Perfectionnements aux dispositifs empilables à au moins quatre pieds | EP82420077.8 | 1982-06-14 | EP0069684A1 | 1983-01-12 | Provoyeur, Claude |
Chacun des pieds (4, 4') comprend un pan incliné (4a, 4o) et deux méplats (4b, 4c - 4e, 4f) ménagés transversalement. Lorsque les pieds (4,4') de deux dispositifs sont placés l'un sur l'autre, une goupille (7) est engagée dans leurs trous (4g, 4h) alignés. La goupille (7) fait partie d'une agrafe (8) dont l'embout (10) verrouille ladite agrafe par rapport à l'un des pieds. |