Narrow base viewing wheel
US8641541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G27/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wheel amusement ride is depicted, which moves carriages containing riders around the wheel on a track. In other words, the carriages move, not the wheel. This design allows a moment frame to be used to support the wheel. Because a moment frame can be constructed to be much narrower than the supports for a traditional Ferris wheel, the wheel of the present invention can be installed in a much narrower land area, while still achieving great height.
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