Tracks for tower ride
US10391410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G21/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Track configurations for a roller coaster mounted on a tower area are disclosed. The track configurations allow the track to transition from traveling in a first direction around the circumference of the tower to a second direction around the circumference of the tower that is substantially opposite the first direction while maintaining the safety and comfort of the riders. Also disclosed is a wire rope drive to power the rider carriages up a helical track mounted on the tower, preferably on the inside the tower.
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