Ride system with dynamic ride vehicle configurations
US11768505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D2001/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ride system includes a first ride vehicle having a first magnet exposed along a first exterior side of the first ride vehicle and a first additional magnet exposed along a first additional exterior side of the first ride vehicle. The ride system includes a second ride vehicle having a second magnet exposed along a second exterior side of the second ride vehicle and a second additional magnet exposed along a second additional exterior side of the second ride vehicle. The ride system includes a control system configured to control maneuvering of one or both of the first and second ride vehicles to: establish a coupling between the first magnet and the second magnet in a first configuration, establish a coupling between the first magnet and the second additional magnet in a second configuration, establish a coupling between the first additional magnet and the second magnet in a third configuration, establish a coupling between the first additional magnet and the second additional magnet in a fourth configuration.
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