Tower ride
US9266028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G2031/002
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An amusement ride is provided that moves a rider in a manner that is synchronized with a video image being displayed on a screen visible to the rider. In one embodiment, the ride is comprised of a rider station for supporting a rider, a trolley that supports the station, a tower that vertically guides the trolley, a motor system for vertically moving the trolley along the tower, an actuator system for moving the station relative to the trolley, a projector system, a screen, and a controller for synchronizing the movement of the station and any rider disposed in the station with imagery projected onto the screen. The controller is adapted to position the station using the motor and/or actuator system in a manner that is synchronized with the imagery being displayed on the screen.
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