Amusement ride vehicle with pneumatically actuated cabin and motion base
US7094157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B9/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pneumatic motion platform is disclosed, adapted to allow an open center to handle shear stress without the need for a central support. In an embodiment, the platform comprises a deck; a base; a plurality of inflatable actuators, each actuator attached to the deck at a predetermined location intermediate the base and the deck, the plurality of inflatable actuators adapted for use as an active motive force with respect to the deck in a plurality of planes; a plurality of compliant stabilizers disposed intermediate the deck and the base, at least one portion of each stabilizer disposed proximate a predetermined one of the plurality of inflatable actuators; a fluid controller in fluid communication with the plurality of inflatable actuators; and a source of fluid in fluid communication with the fluid controller. A ride vehicle may comprise a cabin attached to a deck attached to the motion platform attached to a rotator such as a turntable. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding t…
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