Amusement ride with at least one longitudinal guide with a passenger vehicle capable of changes in height
US5628690A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G2031/002
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An amusement ride according to the present invention includes a vertical tower having one or more sides. Along each side of the tower, passengers are strapped into separate vehicles which are lifted vertically to the top of the tower, from where the vehicles are released. The vehicles free fall until slowed and stopped by a braking system. Vertical guides attached to the tower control the direction of the vehicles.
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