Stationary track with gimbaled rider carriages amusement ride
US8641542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G27/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stationary track wheel ride is disclosed where a chain of rider carriages (gondolas) are driven around the stationary track. The rider carriages are rotationally mounted on axles on a support frame that allow the rider carriages to rotate around the axles so that the floor of the rider carriage remains approximately level with the ground while the rider carriage travels around the stationary track. A drive mechanism for the ride that simultaneously mounts the rider carriages to the track and provides the drive force is also include: a drive cable mechanism, motors attached to the track to drive the rider carriage train using drive wheels contacting some portion of the rider carriage. Motors attached to the rider carriage with drive wheels contacting the track. An emergency access assembly for fixed track rides and for Ferris wheel type rides is also disclosed.
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