Autonomous vehicle transporation systems and methods
US11287815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0229
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An amusement park system in accordance with present embodiments includes multiple separated park areas, an autonomous vehicle configured to drive along ground surfaces within the multiple separated park areas, and a gondola system configured to transport the autonomous vehicle between the multiple separated park areas. The amusement park system further includes a control system configured to operate the autonomous vehicle to engage with and disengage from the gondola system to facilitate transport of the autonomous vehicle by the gondola system.
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