Trapdoor drop amusement mechanism
US10166483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G21/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A trapdoor mechanism and method of providing a trapdoor mechanism for initiating descent into a slide ride is disclosed. Aspects of invention are directed to an energy efficient mechanism capable of dropping slide riders into the entrance of a slide ride. The trapdoor mechanism utilizes momentum produced by the force of gravity to swing the trapdoor to an open position, to a closed position, and back to the open position. A control device may be utilized to apply force to the trapdoor during its transit between the open position and closed position.
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