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Autonomous vehicle transportation systems and methods

US11656622B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2022
Grant dateMay 23, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2042

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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