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Techniques for concealed vehicle reset

US11311812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2020
Grant dateApr 26, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/16
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein include an amusement park ride. The amusement park ride include a ride vehicle that can transition from a first configuration to a second configuration during the duration of the ride. The amusement park ride can include a loading area for loading passengers into the ride vehicle and a separate unloading area for disembarking passengers from the ride vehicle. After disembarking passengers from the ride vehicle the ride vehicle travels to a transition area concealed from the public where the ride transitions from the second configuration to the first configuration. In the transition area, maintenance can be performed on the ride vehicle and calibration can be performed on one or more of the ride vehicle systems (e.g., projector or audio systems).

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