Standing position support apparatus for amusement vehicle
US4531459A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0097
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a standing position support apparatus having: a standing position support column for holding a passenger in an upright posture on a main body of a vehicle which rolls or orbits along a track; a height-adjusting frame which is disposed at the standing position support column to be vertically movable therealong and adjusted at a proper position in accordance with the height of the passenger and which has a locking mechanism for locking the height-adjusting frame; and a body safety support mechanism having a pair of right and left shoulder holders which are free to pivot and support the upper half of the body (e.g., surrounding of the shoulders) of the passenger, a saddle for supporting the pelvic portion of the body, and an abdominal support for supporting the lower torso of the passenger. With the standing room apparatus, the passenger can be safely held to stand on the main body while it is in motion and can enjoy thrilling excitement as if he were standing on the main body by himself.
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