公开(公告)号：US08864592B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13834481

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony W. Baxter ,  Edward A. Nemeth ,  Alfredo M. Ayala

IPC: A63G1/26 ,  A63G1/48 ,  A63G27/04

CPC classification number: A63G1/26 ,  A63G1/10

Abstract: A ride adapted for providing riders or passengers with a unique ride experience. The ride includes a first turntable assembly including a first turntable and a drive mechanism operable to rotate the first turntable about a rotation axis extending vertically through the first turntable. The ride apparatus includes a second turntable assembly that is supported on the first turntable, and the second turntable assembly includes a second turntable and a drive mechanism operable to rotate the secondary turntable about a rotation axis extending vertically through the second turntable. The ride apparatus includes a number of passenger vehicles mounted on the second turntable that are rotated to maintain an angular orientation to cause the vehicles to face a focal point or area on a projection surface provided about the turntables. The drive mechanisms are operable to independently rotate the first and second turntables about the rotation axes, e.g., no mechanical linkage.

Abstract translation: 适合为骑手或乘客提供独特的乘车体验。 行程包括第一转盘组件，其包括第一转台和驱动机构，该第一转盘和驱动机构可操作以使第一转盘围绕垂直延伸穿过第一转台的旋转轴旋转。 骑乘装置包括支撑在第一转盘上的第二转台组件，第二转台组件包括第二转盘和驱动机构，该第二转台和驱动机构可操作以围绕垂直延伸穿过第二转盘的旋转轴旋转副转盘。 骑乘装置包括安装在第二转台上的多个乘用车辆，其被旋转以保持角度定向以使车辆面向设置在转盘周围的突出表面上的焦点或区域。 驱动机构可操作以围绕旋转轴独立地旋转第一和第二转盘，例如没有机械连杆。

公开(公告)号：US08801191B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13673037

申请日：2012-11-09

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  David W. Crawford

IPC: G03B21/14

CPC classification number: G03B21/608 ,  G03B21/60

Abstract: A projection system for projecting light such as images or content upon a liquid surface such as a lake or pool surface. The system includes an agitation assembly selectively operable to agitate a portion of the upper surface of liquid to form a projection screen. The system includes a projector assembly projecting or focusing light onto the projection screen on the upper surface of the liquid. The liquid is translucent to light, but the projection screen on the upper surface reflects a portion of the projected light due to the agitation. The agitation assembly may include an aeration system with a distribution manifold and is positioned below the liquid surface and has outlets discharging gas into the liquid such that air bubbles for the screen. The manifold outlets may be provided at two or more depths, whereby two or more portions of the projection screen are generated at differing times.

Abstract translation: 用于将诸如图像或内容物的光投射在诸如湖泊或游泳池表面的液体表面上的投影系统。 该系统包括可选择性地操作以搅拌液体的上表面的一部分以形成投影屏幕的搅拌组件。 该系统包括投影仪组件，将液晶的上表面上投射或聚焦到投影屏幕上。 液体对于光是半透明的，但是上表面上的投影屏幕由于搅动反映了投影光的一部分。 搅拌组件可以包括具有分配歧管的曝气系统并且位于液体表面下方，并且具有将气体排放到液体中的出口，使得用于筛网的气泡。 歧管出口可以设置在两个或更多个深度处，由此在不同的时间产生投影屏幕的两个或更多个部分。

公开(公告)号：US08591346B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13690167

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： David W. Crawford ,  Edward A. Nemeth

IPC: A63G1/28 ,  A63G1/00

CPC classification number: A63G1/08 ,  A63G1/10 ,  A63G1/48

Abstract: A rotating hub ride configured to position passenger vehicles at different vehicle radii relative to the hub's axis of rotation. The ride includes curved support arms extending outward from the hub, with a first end coupled to the hub at a lower height than a second end of the arm. A vehicle is attached, via a mounting assembly, to each curved support arm to slide radially inward and outward on the arm in response to forces applied to the vehicle due to rotation of the hub, e.g., at two or more hub rotation rates. The arm or track defines a travel path for radial movement of the vehicle. When hub rotation is halted, the vehicle slides inward on the track to a load position corresponding to a minimum vehicle radius. At increasing hub speeds, the vehicle slides outward to position the vehicle in any of a number of vehicle radii.

Abstract translation: 旋转轮毂行程，其构造成将乘客车辆相对于轮毂的旋转轴线定位在不同车辆半径处。 该行程包括从轮毂向外延伸的弯曲的支撑臂，第一端以比臂的第二端更低的高度联接到轮毂。 车辆通过安装组件连接到每个弯曲的支撑臂，以响应于由于轮毂的旋转（例如以两个或更多轮毂旋转速率）施加到车辆的力而在臂上径向向内和向外滑动。 臂或轨道定义用于车辆的径向移动的行进路径。 当轮毂旋转停止时，车辆在轨道上向内滑动到对应于最小车辆半径的加载位置。 在增加的轮毂速度时，车辆向外滑动，以便将车辆定位在车辆半径的任何一个中。

公开(公告)号：US08517848B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13651525

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： David W. Crawford ,  Edward A. Nemeth

IPC: A63G1/06 ,  A63G21/00

CPC classification number: A63G1/06 ,  A63G1/30

Abstract: A carousel ride in which vehicles may move at differing speeds, in differing directions, and each be independently positioned relative to a load/unload platform. In one embodiment, a carousel ride is provided that includes: (1) an inner ring assembly including a first ring supporting vehicles and a drive system operable to rotate the first ring about a center axis of the carousel ride; and (2) an outer ring assembly including a second ring, concentric to the first ring, supporting vehicles and a drive system operable to rotate the second ring about a center axis of the carousel ride. During a portion of a ride, the drive system of the inner ring assembly operates to rotate the first ring at a first rotation rate, and the drive system of the outer ring assembly operates to rotate the second ring at a second rotation rate differing from the first rotation rate.

Abstract translation: 车轮可以以不同的速度沿不同的方向移动，并且各自相对于装载/卸载平台独立地定位。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种转盘骑行，其包括：（1）内环组件，其包括支撑车辆的第一环和可操作以围绕转盘座的中心轴旋转第一环的驱动系统; 和（2）外环组件，其包括与第一环同心的第二环，支撑车辆和可操作以围绕转盘骑行的中心轴线旋转第二环的驱动系统。 在骑行的一部分期间，内圈组件的驱动系统操作以使第一环以第一旋转速度旋转，并且外环组件的驱动系统操作以使第二环以不同于第二环的第二旋转速度旋转 第一转速。

公开(公告)号：US20130063702A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13673037

申请日：2012-11-09

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  David W. Crawford

IPC: G03B21/14

CPC classification number: G03B21/608 ,  G03B21/60

Abstract: A projection system for projecting light such as images or content upon a liquid surface such as a lake or pool surface. The system includes an agitation assembly selectively operable to agitate a portion of the upper surface of liquid to form a projection screen. The system includes a projector assembly projecting or focusing light onto the projection screen on the upper surface of the liquid. The liquid is translucent to light, but the projection screen on the upper surface reflects a portion of the projected light due to the agitation. The agitation assembly may include an aeration system with a distribution manifold and is positioned below the liquid surface and has outlets discharging gas into the liquid such that air bubbles for the screen. The manifold outlets may be provided at two or more depths, whereby two or more portions of the projection screen are generated at differing times.

Abstract translation: 用于将诸如图像或内容物的光投射在诸如湖泊或游泳池表面的液体表面上的投影系统。 该系统包括可选择性地操作以搅拌液体的上表面的一部分以形成投影屏幕的搅拌组件。 该系统包括投影仪组件，将液晶的上表面上投射或聚焦到投影屏幕上。 液体对于光是半透明的，但是上表面上的投影屏幕由于搅动反映了投影光的一部分。 搅拌组件可以包括具有分配歧管的曝气系统并且位于液体表面下方，并且具有将气体排放到液体中的出口，使得用于筛网的气泡。 歧管出口可以设置在两个或更多个深度处，由此在不同的时间产生投影屏幕的两个或更多个部分。