Abstract:
Invention relates to an open vertical wind tunnels for simulating a free fall sky diving. An open vertical wind tunnel comprising: a frame structure (1), a power unit (2) and a fan assembly (3); a flow straightening assembly (4) comprising a vertical cylindrical housing (42) to be mounted above and coaxially with the propeller (3); a central cone (43) disposed within and coaxially with the vertical cylindrical housing (42); a plurality of radially oriented vertically disposed guide vanes (44), where each guide vane (44) is configured to straighten an air flow and absorb created noise; a flight platform (5); and sound attenuating panels (6) arranged around the open vertical wind tunnel.
Abstract:
An amusement ride including : a first support structure for supporting a user therefrom, the first support structure being moveable between first and second positions and for transporting a user between respective first and second locations; a first release assembly associated with the first support structure and configured to adopt a first configuration in which a user is held relative to the first support structure and a second configuration in which a user is released from and moves relative to the first support structure; and a controller configured to generate and send a signal, wherein the first release assembly is configured to switch from the first configuration to the second configuration once the first support structure has adopted the second position and upon receiving the signal from the controller.
Abstract:
The present invention is a recirculating vertical wind comprising: a recirculating airflow channel (1); a first vertical part (2) having a vertical flight chamber (3) for free flying; a return duct (4) comprising an upper horizontal part (5), a second vertical part (6) and a lower horizontal part (7); a fan assembly (8) arranged in the second vertical part (6) of the return duct (4); airflow turning vanes (9) for redirecting of airflow within the recirculating airflow channel (1). The vertical wind tunnel further comprises an airflow outlet (11) disposed behind the airflow turning vanes (9) which are arranged in redirecting area (10) between the first vertical part (2) and the upper horizontal part (5), and an airflow inlet (12) disposed behind the airflow turning vanes (9) which are arranged in redirecting area (10) between the upper horizontal part (5) and the second vertical part (6).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods of delivering fluid from one or more armrests of seat systems. In a feature, the system includes a seat support assembly with armrests with one or more fluid nozzles mounted on one or more of the armrests, a fluid delivery system coupled to the one or more fluid nozzle(s), wherein the fluid nozzles are mounted on an end of the armrest that slopes upward to direct fluid toward the viewer. In another feature, the system includes a seat support assembly with air outlet(s) on an armrest coupled to a fan, which reduces the load on the fluid delivery system. In another feature, the system includes a controller (e.g., a network server) configured to communicate on and off commands that correspond to events on a timeline of a movie to actuate the fluid delivery system to deliver fluids to the outlets.
Abstract:
A suspension training based functional fitness element (11, 31) comprising: an essentially planar element (22) having an upper edge, a lower edge and two side edges, said planar element (22) being designed to form a pivotable connection to a support element (32) along said upper edge of the planar element (22), a first elongated element (23, 32, 52) connected to said planar element (22) at a first connection point at said lower edge of the planar element (22), a second elongated element (23, 32, 52) connected to said planar element (22) at a second connection point at said lower edge of the planar element (22), and a first and second handle (24), said first and second handle (24) being connected to said first and second elongated elements (23) respectively, whereby that said first and second connection points are arranged such that there is a horizontal offset between the first and second connection points and such that there is a vertical offset between the first connection point and the pivotable connection and a vertical offset between the second connection point and the pivotable connection.
Abstract:
A vertical wind tunnel skydiving simulator including a flight chamber entrance that has a curved air deflector that extends into a waiting chamber, in which a convex surface of the curved air deflector faces across or towards the flight chamber entrance or into the flight chamber, and extends into the waiting chamber a sufficient distance to substantially reduce the flow of turbulent air into the waiting chamber. The curved surface is at the top of the entrance and can also be at the sides. The extent and exact shape the curved surface takes depends on various factors; the key principle however is that it has to be sufficient to minimize the flow of turbulent air into the waiting chamber; the effect is to make it more comfortable and less noisy for people in the waiting area. This also helps to preserves the laminar, non-turbulent flow of air in the flying chamber, even across the flight chamber entrance. This makes flying more comfortable and predictable.
Abstract:
A versatile frame assembly includes a lower frame assembly and an upper frame assembly. The lower frame assembly includes a base assembly having primary rails and cross rails that are coupled together, an intermediate assembly having primary rails and cross rails that are coupled together and lower support risers coupled between the base assembly primary rails and the intermediate assembly primary rails. The upper frame assembly includes the intermediate frame assembly, an upper assembly having primary rails and cross rails that are coupled together and upper support risers coupled between the intermediate assembly primary rails and the upper assembly primary rails. A platform assembly including a launch platform, a landing platform and a safety pit positioned therebetween is disposed generally within the lower frame assembly. At least one obstacle assembly is disposed generally within the upper frame assembly over the safety pit.
Abstract:
A suspended flying rig system includes a plurality of cables attached to a load support releasably securing a load. In response to retraction and/or deployment of at least one of the plurality of cables, motion is provided generally within a three-dimensional working space to the load support. The motion includes at least six degrees of freedom.