公开(公告)号：US09043056B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13936694

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  Paul E. Baker ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge

IPC: B61B13/00

CPC classification number: B61B13/00 ,  A63G25/00 ,  G05D1/0289

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle progression along a ride path of an amusement park ride. The method includes receiving inputs from a passenger of a vehicle on the ride path and processing the received inputs to determine a vehicle state change. The method includes determining a present or predicted vehicle state and comparing the present or predicted vehicle state with constraints defined by a dynamic boundary associated with the vehicle. The method includes issuing vehicle control commands to a drive assembly to implement the vehicle state change if it complies with the constraints. The dynamic boundary is moved logically along the ride path at a nominal speed to define a set of boundaries for movement of the vehicle along the ride path. The vehicle state change may be a change that causes the vehicle to travel at a speed differing from the dynamic boundary while remaining within the dynamic boundary.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制沿着游乐场地骑行路径的车辆行驶的方法。 该方法包括在乘坐路径上接收来自车辆的乘客的输入并处理所接收的输入以确定车辆状态改变。 该方法包括确定当前或预测的车辆状态，并将当前或预测的车辆状态与由车辆相关联的动态边界限定的约束进行比较。 该方法包括向驱动组件发出车辆控制命令以实现车辆状态改变，如果它符合约束条件。 动态边界以标称速度沿着行驶路径逻辑地移动，以定义用于车辆沿着行驶路径移动的一组边界。 车辆状态改变可以是使得车辆以与动态边界不同的速度行进的变化，同时保持在动态边界内。

公开(公告)号：US08647212B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13690114

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： David W. Crawford ,  Edward A. Nemeth

IPC: A63G1/24 ,  A63G1/00

CPC classification number: A63G31/02

Abstract: An intersecting path ride providing close vehicle interaction without risk of collision. The ride includes a track assembly defining first and second linear, open channels bisecting at a vehicle path intersection point. The ride includes first and second vehicle guides movable within the channels. The ride includes first and second vehicle subassemblies supported by the guides, and the vehicle subassemblies move or reciprocate with the guides along linear paths defined by the channels. The ride includes a vehicle positioning assembly that concurrently reciprocates the guides back and forth along the linear channels through the intersection point. The vehicle positioning assembly includes a connection link pivotally coupled to the guides, a drive motor with an output shaft, and a crank arm rigidly coupled to the output shaft at one end and pivotally coupled to the connection link at another end moving the midpoint of the link through a circular drive path.

Abstract translation: 相交路径提供紧密的车辆相互作用，没有碰撞的风险。 该行程包括限定在车辆路径交叉点处平分的第一和第二线性开放通道的轨道组件。 该行程包括在通道内可移动的第一和第二车辆引导件。 行程包括由引导件支撑的第一和第二车辆子组件，并且车辆子组件沿着由通道限定的线性路径沿着引导件移动或往复运动。 该行程包括车辆定位组件，其同时沿着线性通道往复运动引导件通过交点。 车辆定位组件包括枢转地联接到引导件的连接连杆，具有输出轴的驱动马达和在一端刚性地联接到输出轴的曲柄臂，并且在另一端枢转地联接到连接连杆，在另一端移动 通过圆形驱动路径链接。

公开(公告)号：US20150012157A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US13936694

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  Paul E. Baker ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge

IPC: B61B13/00

CPC classification number: B61B13/00 ,  A63G25/00 ,  G05D1/0289

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle progression along a ride path of an amusement park ride. The method includes receiving inputs from a passenger of a vehicle on the ride path and processing the received inputs to determine a vehicle state change. The method includes determining a present or predicted vehicle state and comparing the present or predicted vehicle state with constraints defined by a dynamic boundary associated with the vehicle. The method includes issuing vehicle control commands to a drive assembly to implement the vehicle state change if it complies with the constraints. The dynamic boundary is moved logically along the ride path at a nominal to define a set of boundaries for movement of the vehicle along the ride path. The vehicle state change may be a change that causes the vehicle to travel at a speed differing from the dynamic boundary while remaining within the dynamic boundary.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制沿着游乐场地骑行路径的车辆行驶的方法。 该方法包括在乘坐路径上接收来自车辆的乘客的输入并处理所接收的输入以确定车辆状态改变。 该方法包括确定当前或预测的车辆状态，并将当前或预测的车辆状态与由车辆相关联的动态边界限定的约束进行比较。 该方法包括向驱动组件发出车辆控制命令以实现车辆状态改变，如果它符合约束条件。 动态边界沿着行驶路径以标称方式被逻辑地移动以限定用于车辆沿着行驶路径移动的一组边界。 车辆状态改变可以是使得车辆以与动态边界不同的速度行进的变化，同时保持在动态边界内。

公开(公告)号：US08485104B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US13736306

申请日：2013-01-08

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  David W. Crawford

IPC: A63G31/00

CPC classification number: A63G31/00 ,  A63G31/16

Abstract: A ride system with crossing ride paths. A first assembly is provided that includes a first set of vehicles movable along a first ride path, and the first vehicle set is vertically supported above the track at a first height. A second assembly is provided with a second set of vehicles movable along a second ride path that differs from the first ride path and crosses over the first ride path when viewed in plan view. The second vehicle set is vertically supported below the upper vehicle track at a second height, which may be the same as the first height such that passengers perceive a collision risk at path intersections. The upper track is at a higher elevation than the lower track such that track crossovers occur without interference. A synchronization mechanism synchronizes movement of the upper and lower sets of vehicles to avoid collisions at crossover points.

Abstract translation: 一个穿越骑行道路的骑行系统。 提供了第一组件，其包括可沿着第一行驶路径移动的第一组车辆，并且第一车辆组件在第一高度处垂直地支撑在轨道上方。 第二组件设置有第二组车辆，其可沿着与第一行驶路径不同的第二行驶路径移动，并且在俯视图中观察时横过第一行驶路径。 第二车辆组件在第二高度处垂直地支撑在上部车辆轨道下方，该第二高度可以与第一高度相同，使得乘客在路径交叉点处察觉到碰撞风险。 上轨道处于比下轨道更高的高度，使得轨道交叉发生而没有干扰。 同步机构使上下车辆的运动同步，以避免交叉点的碰撞。

公开(公告)号：US20130040744A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13651525

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Inventor： David W. Crawford ,  Edward A. Nemeth

IPC: A63G1/00

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：US09937932B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US14680257

申请日：2015-04-07

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  Paul E. Baker ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge

IPC: B61B13/00 ,  A63G25/00 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B61B13/00 ,  A63G25/00 ,  G05D1/0289

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle progression along a ride path of an amusement park ride. The method includes receiving inputs from a passenger of a vehicle on the ride path and processing the received inputs to determine a vehicle state change. The method includes determining a present or predicted vehicle state and comparing the present or predicted vehicle state with constraints defined by a dynamic boundary associated with the vehicle. The method includes issuing vehicle control commands to a drive assembly to implement the vehicle state change if it complies with the constraints. The dynamic boundary is moved logically along the ride path at a nominal to define a set of boundaries for movement of the vehicle along the ride path. The vehicle state change may be a change that causes the vehicle to travel at a speed differing from the dynamic boundary while remaining within the dynamic boundary.

公开(公告)号：US09272224B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14198963

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  Spencer T. Banks ,  Derek Howard

IPC: A63G21/00 ,  A63G21/08

CPC classification number: A63G21/08 ,  A63G7/00

Abstract: An amusement park ride adapted to provide passengers unobstructed lines of sight in turns and increased turn velocities. The ride includes a track and a ride vehicle. The ride vehicle includes a track connector assembly coupled to the track for movement along the ride path in a direction of travel. The vehicle also includes a vehicle base mounted to the track connector assembly to move with the track connector. The vehicle includes a bridge, or cantilever support arm or boom, extending from the vehicle base. The vehicle further includes a passenger compartment with one or more passenger seats. The passenger compartment is mounted to the bridge such that the seats and any passengers seated therein are spaced apart from the base at a cantilever distance. As a result, the passenger compartment has fore or aft cantilever mounting relative to the track connector assembly and relative to the vehicle base.

Abstract translation: 一个娱乐公园车，轮流提供乘客畅通无阻的视线，并提高转弯速度。 该车包括一条轨道和一辆骑车。 乘坐车辆包括轨道连接器组件，该轨道连接器组件联接到轨道，用于沿行驶路线沿行进方向运动。 车辆还包括安装到轨道连接器组件以与轨道连接器一起移动的车辆基座。 车辆包括从车辆底座延伸的桥梁或悬臂支撑臂或吊杆。 车辆还包括具有一个或多个乘客座椅的乘客舱。 乘客舱被安装到桥上，使得座位和坐在其中的任何乘客以悬臂距离与基座间隔开。 结果，乘客舱具有相对于轨道连接器组件和相对于车辆基座的前悬挂安装。

公开(公告)号：US20150251101A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14198963

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  Spencer T. Banks ,  Derek Howard

IPC: A63G21/08

CPC classification number: A63G21/08 ,  A63G7/00

Abstract: An amusement park ride adapted to provide passengers unobstructed lines of sight in turns and increased turn velocities. The ride includes a track and a ride vehicle. The ride vehicle includes a track connector assembly coupled to the track for movement along the ride path in a direction of travel. The vehicle also includes a vehicle base mounted to the track connector assembly to move with the track connector. The vehicle includes a bridge, or cantilever support arm or boom, extending from the vehicle base. The vehicle further includes a passenger compartment with one or more passenger seats. The passenger compartment is mounted to the bridge such that the seats and any passengers seated therein are spaced apart from the base at a cantilever distance. As a result, the passenger compartment has fore or aft cantilever mounting relative to the track connector assembly and relative to the vehicle base.

Abstract translation: 一个娱乐公园车，轮流提供乘客畅通无阻的视线，并提高转弯速度。 该车包括一条轨道和一辆骑车。 乘坐车辆包括轨道连接器组件，该轨道连接器组件联接到轨道，用于沿行驶路线沿行进方向运动。 车辆还包括安装到轨道连接器组件以与轨道连接器一起移动的车辆基座。 车辆包括从车辆底座延伸的桥梁或悬臂支撑臂或吊杆。 车辆还包括具有一个或多个乘客座椅的乘客舱。 乘客舱被安装到桥上，使得座位和坐在其中的任何乘客以悬臂距离与基座间隔开。 结果，乘客舱具有相对于轨道连接器组件和相对于车辆基座的前悬挂安装。

公开(公告)号：US20150210294A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14680257

申请日：2015-04-07

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Edward A. Nemeth ,  Paul E. Baker ,  Robert Scott Trowbridge

IPC: B61B13/00

CPC classification number: B61B13/00 ,  A63G25/00 ,  G05D1/0289

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle progression along a ride path of an amusement park ride. The method includes receiving inputs from a passenger of a vehicle on the ride path and processing the received inputs to determine a vehicle state change. The method includes determining a present or predicted vehicle state and comparing the present or predicted vehicle state with constraints defined by a dynamic boundary associated with the vehicle. The method includes issuing vehicle control commands to a drive assembly to implement the vehicle state change if it complies with the constraints. The dynamic boundary is moved logically along the ride path at a nominal to define a set of boundaries for movement of the vehicle along the ride path. The vehicle state change may be a change that causes the vehicle to travel at a speed differing from the dynamic boundary while remaining within the dynamic boundary.

公开(公告)号：US20130087066A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13690114

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： David W. Crawford ,  Edward A. Nemeth

IPC: A63G31/02

CPC classification number: A63G31/02

Abstract: An intersecting path ride providing close vehicle interaction without risk of collision. The ride includes a track assembly defining first and second linear, open channels bisecting at a vehicle path intersection point. The ride includes first and second vehicle guides movable within the channels. The ride includes first and second vehicle subassemblies supported by the guides, and the vehicle subassemblies move or reciprocate with the guides along linear paths defined by the channels. The ride includes a vehicle positioning assembly that concurrently reciprocates the guides back and forth along the linear channels through the intersection point. The vehicle positioning assembly includes a connection link pivotally coupled to the guides, a drive motor with an output shaft, and a crank arm rigidly coupled to the output shaft at one end and pivotally coupled to the connection link at another end moving the midpoint of the link through a circular drive path.

Abstract translation: 相交路径提供紧密的车辆相互作用，没有碰撞的风险。 该行程包括限定在车辆路径交叉点处平分的第一和第二线性开放通道的轨道组件。 该行程包括在通道内可移动的第一和第二车辆引导件。 行程包括由引导件支撑的第一和第二车辆子组件，并且车辆子组件沿着由通道限定的线性路径沿着引导件移动或往复运动。 该行程包括车辆定位组件，其同时沿着线性通道往复运动引导件通过交点。 车辆定位组件包括枢转地联接到引导件的连接连杆，具有输出轴的驱动马达和在一端刚性地联接到输出轴的曲柄臂，并且在另一端枢转地联接到连接连杆，在另一端移动 通过圆形驱动路径链接。