Amusement ride with pivotable motion base
US6533670B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G31/16
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An amusement ride includes a motion base having multiple degrees of freedom. An audience platform is eccentrically pivotable on top of the motion base about a pivot point that is eccentrically offset from a central region of the audience platform. A motor disposed on either the motion base or the audience platform is used to pivot the audience platform via a shaft. A projection screen is located either on board or off board and is used to display images or a motion picture. The amusement ride simulates fishtailing, slide out, and similar movements experienced as a vehicle turns.
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