Rolling vehicle track
US9566527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of fabricating an amusement park ride track utilizing stock, planar materials, namely comprising of creating elongated, curved structures from planar materials. A roller coaster track capable of being fabricated from multiple planar pieces without heating or bending. Other embodiments are described which utilize elongated, curved structures such as ski lifts, people movers, staircases and architectural structures. A jig is disclosed for providing for ease of manufacture of the elongated, curved structures.
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