Roller coaster maintenance vehicle and methods of use
    1.
    发明授权
    Roller coaster maintenance vehicle and methods of use 失效
    过山车维修车和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08453577B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US12760897

    申请日:2010-04-15

    IPC分类号: A63G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G7/00 Y10T29/49718

    摘要: A roller coaster maintenance vehicle includes a platform with a set of wheels arranged to ride on a roller coaster track structure. The platform includes a propulsion system which allows it to traverse the track structure independent of the roller coaster propulsion system. In one embodiment, a person rides on the vehicle and controls its movement. In another embodiment the vehicle is remotely controlled. Remotely controlled vehicles preferably include one or more inspection apparatus for inspecting the track structure. Optionally, the remotely controlled vehicles also include remotely controlled repair/maintenance equipment such as a robotic arm with a power tool coupled to its free end.

    摘要翻译: 过山车维护车辆包括具有一组轮子的平台,其布置成骑在过山车轨道结构上。 该平台包括推进系统,其允许其独立于过山车推进系统横穿轨道结构。 在一个实施例中,人骑在车辆上并控制其运动。 在另一个实施例中,车辆被远程控制。 遥控车辆优选地包括用于检查轨道结构的一个或多个检查装置。 可选地,远程控制的车辆还包括远程控制的修理/维护设备,例如具有与其自由端耦合的电动工具的机器人臂。

    Roller coaster maintenance vehicle
    2.
    发明授权
    Roller coaster maintenance vehicle 有权
    过山车维修车

    公开(公告)号:US07743710B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-29

    申请号:US11870481

    申请日:2007-10-11

    IPC分类号: A63G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G7/00 B25H5/00

    摘要: A roller coaster maintenance vehicle includes a platform with a set of wheels arranged to ride on a roller coaster track structure. The platform includes a propulsion system which allows it to traverse the track structure independent of the roller coaster propulsion system. In one embodiment, a person rides on the vehicle and controls its movement. In another embodiment the vehicle is remotely controlled. Remotely controlled vehicles preferably include one or more inspection apparatus for inspecting the track structure. Optionally, the remotely controlled vehicles also include remotely controlled repair/maintenance equipment such as a robotic arm with a power tool coupled to its free end.

    摘要翻译: 过山车维护车辆包括具有一组轮子的平台,其布置成骑在过山车轨道结构上。 该平台包括推进系统,其允许其独立于过山车推进系统横穿轨道结构。 在一个实施例中,人骑在车辆上并控制其运动。 在另一个实施例中,车辆被远程控制。 遥控车辆优选地包括用于检查轨道结构的一个或多个检查装置。 可选地,远程控制的车辆还包括远程控制的修理/维护设备,例如具有与其自由端耦合的电动工具的机器人臂。

    Amusement Apparatus
    3.
    发明申请
    Amusement Apparatus 有权
    游乐设备

    公开(公告)号:US20090124401A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-14

    申请号:US11938828

    申请日:2007-11-13

    IPC分类号: A63G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G1/24 A63G1/28

    摘要: An amusement apparatus has a platform, pulleys mounted below the platform, a cable extending around the pulleys, a motor coupled to a pulley to cause the cable to move, a passenger vehicle supported by wheels on the platform, and a swing coupling having a horizontal arm coupled to the passenger vehicle and a vertical element coupled to the arm and coupled to the cable. The cable traverses a path having both left and right turns. In one embodiment, the platform defines a continuous slot located above and substantially following the path. In another embodiment, the platform defines a continuous slot with first portions above but laterally parallel the cable on one side of the cable, second portions above and laterally parallel the cable on the other side of the cable, and third portions crossing over the cable and connecting the first and second portions. Different swing coupling arrangements are described.

    摘要翻译: 娱乐装置具有平台,安装在平台下方的滑轮,围绕滑轮延伸的电缆,耦合到滑轮以使电缆移动的马达,由平台上的车轮支撑的乘客车辆和具有水平的摆动联轴器 联接到乘客车辆的臂和连接到臂并连接到电缆的垂直元件。 电缆穿过具有左右匝的路径。 在一个实施例中,平台限定位于路径上方并基本上沿着路径的连续槽。 在另一个实施例中,平台限定了一个连续的狭槽,其中第一部分在电缆一侧上方但是横向平行于电缆,第二部分在电缆的另一侧上方并且横向平行于电缆,并且第三部分穿过电缆, 连接第一和第二部分。 描述了不同的摆动联接装置。

    Roller Coaster Maintenance Vehicle
    4.
    发明申请
    Roller Coaster Maintenance Vehicle 有权
    过山车维修车

    公开(公告)号:US20090095190A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-16

    申请号:US11870481

    申请日:2007-10-11

    IPC分类号: A63G7/00

    CPC分类号: A63G7/00 B25H5/00

    摘要: A roller coaster maintenance vehicle includes a platform with a set of wheels arranged to ride on a roller coaster track structure. The platform includes a propulsion system which allows it to traverse the track structure independent of the roller coaster propulsion system. In one embodiment, a person rides on the vehicle and controls its movement. In another embodiment the vehicle is remotely controlled. Remotely controlled vehicles preferably include one or more inspection apparatus for inspecting the track structure. Optionally, the remotely controlled vehicles also include remotely controlled repair/maintenance equipment such as a robotic arm with a power tool coupled to its free end.

    摘要翻译: 过山车维护车辆包括具有一组轮子的平台,其布置成骑在过山车轨道结构上。 该平台包括推进系统,其允许其独立于过山车推进系统横穿轨道结构。 在一个实施例中,人骑在车辆上并控制其运动。 在另一个实施例中,车辆被远程控制。 遥控车辆优选地包括用于检查轨道结构的一个或多个检查装置。 可选地,远程控制的车辆还包括远程控制的修理/维护设备,例如具有与其自由端耦合的电动工具的机器人臂。

    Multi-track multi-vehicle roller coaster with special effects
    5.
    发明授权
    Multi-track multi-vehicle roller coaster with special effects 有权
    多轨多车过山车特效

    公开(公告)号:US07802522B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-28

    申请号:US11351837

    申请日:2006-02-10

    IPC分类号: B61G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G7/00

    摘要: A multi-track multi-vehicle coaster simulates a popular theme of a competition, struggle or conflict taken from history or fiction. The vehicles interact with each other and with the ride scenery in many different ways and vehicle velocity is altered at different points in the ride using multiple motors and brakes. An interactive queue is provided and allows people in the queue to interact with people on the ride. Energy recycling and computer ride control are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 多轨多车辆过山车模拟了历史或小说中的竞争,斗争或冲突的受欢迎的主题。 车辆以各种不同的方式相互作用,并且乘坐风光,并且使用多个电动机和制动器在车辆的不同点改变车辆速度。 提供交互式队列,并允许队列中的人员与乘客进行互动。 还公开了能量回收和计算机驾驶控制。

    Amusement apparatus
    6.
    发明授权
    Amusement apparatus 有权
    游乐设备

    公开(公告)号:US07794330B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-14

    申请号:US11938828

    申请日:2007-11-13

    IPC分类号: A63G1/36 A63G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G1/24 A63G1/28

    摘要: An amusement apparatus has a platform, pulleys mounted below the platform, a cable extending around the pulleys, a motor coupled to a pulley to cause the cable to move, a passenger vehicle supported by wheels on the platform, and a swing coupling having a horizontal arm coupled to the passenger vehicle and a vertical element coupled to the arm and coupled to the cable. The cable traverses a path having both left and right turns. In one embodiment, the platform defines a continuous slot located above and substantially following the path. In another embodiment, the platform defines a continuous slot with first portions above but laterally parallel the cable on one side of the cable, second portions above and laterally parallel the cable on the other side of the cable, and third portions crossing over the cable and connecting the first and second portions. Different swing coupling arrangements are described.

    摘要翻译: 娱乐装置具有平台,安装在平台下方的滑轮,围绕滑轮延伸的电缆,耦合到滑轮以使电缆移动的马达,由平台上的车轮支撑的乘客车辆和具有水平的摆动联轴器 联接到乘客车辆的臂和连接到臂并连接到电缆的垂直元件。 电缆穿过具有左右匝的路径。 在一个实施例中,平台限定位于路径上方并基本上沿着路径的连续槽。 在另一个实施例中,平台限定了一个连续的狭槽,其中第一部分在电缆一侧上方但是横向平行于电缆,第二部分在电缆的另一侧上方并且横向平行于电缆,并且第三部分穿过电缆, 连接第一和第二部分。 描述了不同的摆动联接装置。

    Multi-track multi-vehicle roller coaster
    7.
    发明授权
    Multi-track multi-vehicle roller coaster 有权
    多轨多车过山车

    公开(公告)号:US08893623B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-25

    申请号:US11351790

    申请日:2006-02-10

    IPC分类号: A63G1/00 A63G7/00

    CPC分类号: A63G7/00

    摘要: A multi-track multi-vehicle coaster simulates a popular theme of a competition, struggle or conflict taken from history or fiction. The vehicles interact with each other and with the ride scenery in many different ways and vehicle velocity is altered at different points in the ride using multiple motors and brakes. An interactive queue is provided and allows people in the queue to interact with people on the ride. Energy recycling and computer ride control are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 多轨多车辆过山车模拟了历史或小说中的竞争,斗争或冲突的流行主题。 车辆以各种不同的方式相互作用,并且乘坐风光,并且使用多个电动机和制动器在车辆的不同点改变车辆速度。 提供交互式队列,并允许队列中的人员与乘客进行互动。 还公开了能量回收和计算机驾驶控制。

    Amusement Apparatus
    8.
    发明申请
    Amusement Apparatus 有权
    游乐设备

    公开(公告)号:US20110111870A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-12

    申请号:US12881884

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: A63G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G1/24 A63G1/28

    摘要: An amusement apparatus has a platform with a slot that follows a continuous course including both clockwise and counterclockwise turns, a plurality of cars each supported by respective wheels that ride on the platform, an elongate flexible drive member that translates along a path corresponding to the slot, a plurality of couplers corresponding to the plurality of cars, each respective coupler including a member which couples a corresponding car to the drive member with the couplers allowing the corresponding cars to move away from the slot in opposite directions in response to whipping forces resulting from translational movement of the drive member in clockwise and counterclockwise turns of the path, and springs for the cars that act on the cars to move the cars toward the slot in order to counteract the movement of the car away from the slot as caused by the whipping forces.

    摘要翻译: 娱乐装置具有平台,其具有沿着包括顺时针和逆时针转动的连续路线的槽,多个轿厢,每个轿厢各自由相应的车轮支撑在平台上;细长的柔性驱动构件,其沿着对应于该槽的路径 ,多个耦合器对应于多个轿厢,每个相应的联接器包括一个构件,该构件将相应的轿厢连接到驱动构件上,该联接器允许相应的轿厢响应于由此产生的搅动力而在相反方向上远离槽 驱动构件在路径的顺时针和逆时针转动中的平移运动,以及作用于汽车的轿厢的弹簧用于将轿厢朝向狭槽移动,以抵抗由于搅打引起的汽车离开狭槽的运动 军队。

    Multi-track multi-vehicle interactive roller coaster
    9.
    发明授权
    Multi-track multi-vehicle interactive roller coaster 有权
    多轨多车互动过山车

    公开(公告)号:US07739958B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-22

    申请号:US11351791

    申请日:2006-02-10

    IPC分类号: A63G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G7/00

    摘要: A multi-track multi-vehicle coaster simulates a popular theme of a competition, struggle or conflict taken from history or fiction. The vehicles interact with each other and with the ride scenery in many different ways and vehicle velocity is altered at different points in the ride using multiple motors and brakes. An interactive queue is provided and allows people in the queue to interact with people on the ride. Energy recycling and computer ride control are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 多轨多车辆过山车模拟了历史或小说中的竞争,斗争或冲突的流行主题。 车辆以各种不同的方式相互作用,并且乘坐风光,并且使用多个电动机和制动器在车辆的不同点改变车辆速度。 提供交互式队列,并允许队列中的人员与乘客进行互动。 还公开了能量回收和计算机驾驶控制。

    Amusement apparatus
    10.
    发明授权
    Amusement apparatus 有权
    游乐设备

    公开(公告)号:US08282496B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-09

    申请号:US12881884

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: A63G1/36 A63G1/00

    CPC分类号: A63G1/24 A63G1/28

    摘要: An amusement apparatus has a platform with a slot that follows a continuous course including both clockwise and counterclockwise turns, a plurality of cars each supported by respective wheels that ride on the platform, an elongate flexible drive member that translates along a path corresponding to the slot, a plurality of couplers corresponding to the plurality of cars, each respective coupler including a member which couples a corresponding car to the drive member with the couplers allowing the corresponding cars to move away from the slot in opposite directions in response to whipping forces resulting from translational movement of the drive member in clockwise and counterclockwise turns of the path, and springs for the cars that act on the cars to move the cars toward the slot in order to counteract the movement of the car away from the slot as caused by the whipping forces.

    摘要翻译: 娱乐装置具有平台,其具有沿着包括顺时针和逆时针转动的连续路线的槽,多个轿厢,每个轿厢各自由相应的车轮支撑在平台上;细长的柔性驱动构件,其沿着对应于该槽的路径 ,多个耦合器对应于多个轿厢,每个相应的联接器包括一个构件,该构件将相应的轿厢连接到驱动构件上,该联接器允许相应的轿厢响应于由此产生的搅动力而在相反方向上远离槽 驱动构件在路径的顺时针和逆时针转动中的平移运动,以及作用于汽车的轿厢的弹簧用于将轿厢朝向狭槽移动,以抵抗由于搅打引起的汽车离开狭槽的运动 军队。