Amusement park ride with passenger loading separated from vehicle insertion into simulators
US8578857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61J1/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ride system for efficiently utilizing a simulator(s) or immersive environment assembly. The ride system includes a closed-loop track and a plurality of passenger vehicles each configured for traveling along a ride path defined by the closed-loop track. The ride system includes a simulator positioned adjacent to the closed-loop track. The ride system also includes a vehicle transfer mechanism. This mechanism is typically positioned along the track (or to provide part of the track) near the simulator. In operation, the transfer mechanism receives or captures a first one of the vehicles and transfers the first vehicle a distance away from the ride path and into the simulator and its immersive entertainment environment. The transfer mechanism is configured such that a second one of the vehicles trailing the first vehicle travels along the ride path past the simulator while the first vehicle is positioned within the simulator.
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