Big wheel roundabout amusement ride
US7918740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G1/34
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A circular track may be flat or hilly. Riding on the track is a big wheel sized larger than a rider compartment. The rider compartment is supported out bound from the big wheel's axle. The big wheel's inbound axle is attached to a radius arm which is powered by a conventional rotating hub. The radius arms are pivotally connected to the hub to allow an up and down movement on a hilly track. The rider compartment has a magnetic coupler assembly to the axle to enable an automatic and/or a rider controlled head over heels spinning of the rider compartment while the big wheel is traveling in its circular path around the hub.
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