A slide feature for a water ride is disclosed. The slide feature includes an at least partially closed interior space partly defined by a flume open to the interior space. The flume has a spiral or helical path around the interior space with at least one turn such that a first part of the flume extends adjacent to and spaced from a second part of the flume. A connecting wall portion spans the space between the first and second parts of the flume to partially enclose the interior space. An inrun permits ingress into the flume. An outrun permitting egress out of the flume.
A slide feature for an amusement ride adapted to carry a rider or ride vehicle sliding thereon, and a water slide comprising said slide feature are provided. The slide feature has an inrun permitting ingress of the rider or ride vehicle, an outrun permitting egress, and a sliding surface in communication with the inrun and the outrun. The sliding surface may comprise a surface substantially in the shape of a sector of a closed curve and/or may be substantially planar. The slide feature may also include an outer lip and provide that the rider or ride vehicle, at least partially urged by gravity, slides along the sliding surface from the inrun to the outrun in an arcuate path at least partially bounded by the outer lip. The sliding surface may be oriented so an elevation of the rider or ride vehicle increases then decreases along the arcuate path.
A curved water slide segment is disclosed. The segment has a plurality of laminated layers with an outer fiber composite layer, an inner fiber composite layer and a spacer layer positioned between the outer and inner fiber composite layers. The spacer layer defines one or more thermally insulating pockets.
B29C 70/24 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in at least three directions forming a three dimensional structure
A water ride is disclosed. The water ride has a flume adapted to have riders or ride vehicles travel from an initial location at a first elevation to a terminal location at a second elevation lower than the first elevation. The flume includes at least one sliding section wherein the riders or ride vehicles slide on a sliding surface of the flume and at least one floating section wherein the riders or ride vehicles float in the flume. The floating section is fluidly connected to the first sliding section and includes a plurality of flow-altering elements attached to and protruding from the flume.
A slide feature for an amusement ride is disclosed. The slide feature includes at least first and second flumes, each flume having a respective inrun permitting ingress of riders or ride vehicles and a respective outrun permitting egress of the riders or ride vehicles. Each flume defines a separate ride path for the riders or ride vehicles and each of the flumes is arced. The second flume is one or both of a) radially outward of the first flume and b) upward of the first flume. The first and second flumes share a common lane boundary along at least a portion of the first and second flumes, the common lane boundary permitting visibility between the flumes.
A slide feature for a water ride is disclosed. The slide feature includes an at least partially closed interior space partly defined by a flume open to the interior space. The flume has a spiral or helical path around the interior space with at least one turn such that a first part of the flume extends adjacent to and spaced from a second part of the flume. A connecting wall portion spans the space between the first and second parts of the flume to partially enclose the interior space. An inrun permits ingress into the flume. An outrun permitting egress out of the flume.
A slide feature for a water ride is disclosed. The slide feature includes an at least partially closed interior space partly defined by a flume open to the interior space. The flume has a spiral or helical path around the interior space with at least one turn such that a first part of the flume extends adjacent to and spaced from a second part of the flume. A connecting wall portion spans the space between the first and second parts of the flume to partially enclose the interior space. An inrun permits ingress into the flume. An outrun permitting egress out of the flume.
There is disclosed a water slide adapted to have a ride vehicle slide thereon. The water slide includes a section incorporating an anti-reversal system. The anti-reversal system is arranged for contacting the ride vehicle when travelling through the section and is configured to slow and/or stop the ride vehicle when travelling in a reverse direction opposite a desired forward direction. Related methods are also disclosed.
A water ride is disclosed. The water ride has a flume adapted to have riders or ride vehicles travel from an initial location at a first elevation to a terminal location at a second elevation lower than the first elevation. The flume includes at least one sliding section wherein the riders or ride vehicles slide on a sliding surface of the flume and at least one floating section wherein the riders or ride vehicles float in the flume. The floating section is fluidly connected to the first sliding section and includes a plurality of flow-altering elements attached to and protruding from the flume.
A water ride is disclosed. The water ride has a flume adapted to have riders or ride vehicles travel from an initial location at a first elevation to a terminal location at a second elevation lower than the first elevation. The flume includes at least one sliding section wherein the riders or ride vehicles slide on a sliding surface of the flume and at least one floating section wherein the riders or ride vehicles float in the flume. The floating section is fluidly connected to the first sliding section and includes a plurality of flow-altering elements attached to and protruding from the flume.
A convertible system for receiving riders or ride vehicles at an end of a water ride is disclosed. The system includes a receiving portion positioned adjacent to the end of the ride. In a first system configuration, the receiving portion includes a pool of water for receiving riders or ride vehicles. A surface is configured to be installed over at least a part of the receiving portion, the surface including a deceleration region that decelerates riders or ride vehicles exiting the ride in a second system configuration. A complex for a plurality of water rides, the complex including a plurality of convertible systems, is also disclosed.
A water slide segment is disclosed. The segment has a sliding surface for riders or ride vehicles to slide thereon. The segment includes a support structure defining a shape of the segment, and a wear layer removably fixed to the support structure. The sliding surface includes at least a portion of the wear layer. A related method of augmenting the wear resistance of a water slide segment is also disclosed.
B32B 27/04 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as impregnant, bonding, or embedding substance
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A curved water slide segment is disclosed. The segment has a plurality of laminated layers with an outer fiber composite layer, an inner fiber composite layer and a spacer layer positioned between the outer and inner fiber composite layers. The spacer layer defines one or more thermally insulating pockets.
A curved water slide segment is disclosed. The segment has a plurality of laminated layers with an outer fiber composite layer, an inner fiber composite layer and a spacer layer positioned between the outer and inner fiber composite layers. The spacer layer defines one or more thermally insulating pockets.
A slide feature for an amusement ride is disclosed. The slide feature includes at least first and second flumes, each flume having a respective inrun permitting ingress of riders or ride vehicles and a respective outrun permitting egress of the riders or ride vehicles. Each flume defines a separate ride path for the riders or ride vehicles and each of the flumes is arced. The second flume is one or both of a) radially outward of the first flume and b) upward of the first flume. The first and second flumes share a common lane boundary along at least a portion of the first and second flumes, the common lane boundary permitting visibility between the flumes.
A slide feature for an amusement ride is disclosed. The slide feature includes at least first and second flumes, each flume having a respective inrun permitting ingress of riders or ride vehicles and a respective outrun permitting egress of the riders or ride vehicles. Each flume defines a separate ride path for the riders or ride vehicles and each of the flumes is arced. The second flume is one or both of a) radially outward of the first flume and b) upward of the first flume. The first and second flumes share a common lane boundary along at least a portion of the first and second flumes, the common lane boundary permitting visibility between the flumes.
A spray nozzle for use in a water slide feature is disclosed. The nozzle includes a nozzle body with a connection portion for connecting to a fluid supply and a support portion for affixing to a support structure. The nozzle further includes a nozzle tip removably connected to the nozzle body. The nozzle tip is prevented from being removed from the nozzle body by at least a releasable lock. The lock includes a member movable to release the lock, the member being accessible to a user from an exterior of the nozzle. Also disclosed is a nozzle with a tip portion having a passageway with three curved portions with different radii of curvature.
A slide feature for an amusement ride adapted to carry a rider or ride vehicle sliding thereon, and a water slide comprising said slide feature are provided. The slide feature has an inrun permitting ingress of the rider or ride vehicle, an outrun permitting egress, and a sliding surface in communication with the inrun and the outrun. The sliding surface may comprise a surface substantially in the shape of a sector of a closed curve and/or may be substantially planar. The slide feature may also include an outer lip and provide that the rider or ride vehicle, at least partially urged by gravity, slides along the sliding surface from the inrun to the outrun in an arcuate path at least partially bounded by the outer lip. The sliding surface may be oriented so an elevation of the rider or ride vehicle increases then decreases along the arcuate path.
A slide feature for an amusement ride adapted to carry a rider or ride vehicle sliding thereon, and a water slide comprising said slide feature are provided. The slide feature has an inrun permitting ingress of the rider or ride vehicle, an outrun permitting egress, and a sliding surface in communication with the inrun and the outrun. The sliding surface may comprise a surface substantially in the shape of a sector of a closed curve and/or may be substantially planar. The slide feature may also include an outer lip and provide that the rider or ride vehicle, at least partially urged by gravity, slides along the sliding surface from the inrun to the outrun in an arcuate path at least partially bounded by the outer lip. The sliding surface may be oriented so an elevation of the rider or ride vehicle increases then decreases along the arcuate path.
A spray nozzle for use in a water slide feature is disclosed. The nozzle includes a nozzle body with a connection portion for connecting to a fluid supply and a support portion for affixing to a support structure. The nozzle further includes a nozzle tip removably connected to the nozzle body. The nozzle tip is prevented from being removed from the nozzle body by at least a releasable lock. The lock includes a member movable to release the lock, the member being accessible to a user from an exterior of the nozzle. Also disclosed is a nozzle with a tip portion having a passageway with three curved portions with different radii of curvature.
A spray nozzle for use in a water slide feature is disclosed. The nozzle includes a nozzle body with a connection portion for connecting to a fluid supply and a support portion for affixing to a support structure. The nozzle further includes a nozzle tip removably connected to the nozzle body. The nozzle tip is prevented from being removed from the nozzle body by at least a releasable lock. The lock includes a member movable to release the lock, the member being accessible to a user from an exterior of the nozzle. Also disclosed is a nozzle with a tip portion having a passageway with three curved portions with different radii of curvature.
An amusement ride vehicle has a body and at least one of recesses and protrusions on a perimeter surface of body. The at least one of recesses and protrusions defining fluid impact surfaces. The fluid impact surfaces being at an angle to an intended direction of motion of the vehicle. The fluid impact surfaces are adapted to affect motion of the vehicle when the fluid impact surfaces are impacted by a fluid.
A system for affecting motion of an amusement ride vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a channel and a plurality of fluid spray sources positioned to spray at least a primary fluid over the channel. For at least one of the fluid spray sources, the system is adapted to inject a secondary fluid into the primary fluid to modify at least one of a pressure and a velocity of the primary fluid. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
A63G 3/02 - Water roundabouts, e.g. freely floating with floating seats
A63G 21/02 - Chutes; Helter-skelters without rails
A63G 21/12 - Chutes; Helter-skelters with special cars, e.g. horse-shaped
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
A63G 3/00 - Water roundabouts, e.g. freely floating
A waterslide feature comprises a channel having a sliding surface and walls. The walls define a plurality of recesses. A nozzle extends through each of the recesses angled to spray water over the sliding surface. The nozzles are positioned to provide a flow of water to impact a vehicle sliding on the sliding surface. The nozzles are sized to provide a flow of water sufficient to affect motion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include an attachment to enhance the effectiveness of the flow of water.
Side-by-side slide sections sold as a component of amusement park rides; open path sections sold as a component of amusement park water rides; side-by side slide sections sold as a component of waterslides
A system for affecting motion of an amusement ride vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a channel and a plurality of fluid spray sources positioned to spray at least a primary fluid over the channel. For at least one of the fluid spray sources, the system is adapted to inject a secondary fluid into the primary fluid to modify at least one of a pressure and a velocity of the primary fluid. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
A system for affecting motion of an amusement ride vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a channel and a plurality of fluid spray sources positioned to spray at least a primary fluid over the channel. For at least one of the fluid spray sources, the system is adapted to inject a secondary fluid into the primary fluid to modify at least one of a pressure and a velocity of the primary fluid. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
A waterslide feature comprises a channel having a sliding surface and walls. The walls define a plurality of recesses. A nozzle extends through each of the recesses angled to spray water over the sliding surface. The nozzles are positioned to provide a flow of water to impact a vehicle sliding on the sliding surface. The nozzles are sized to provide a flow of water sufficient to affect motion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include an attachment to enhance the effectiveness of the flow of water.
A waterslide feature comprises a channel having a sliding surface and walls. The walls define a plurality of recesses. A nozzle extends through each of the recesses angled to spray water over the sliding surface. The nozzles are positioned to provide a flow of water to impact a vehicle sliding on the sliding surface. The nozzles are sized to provide a flow of water sufficient to affect motion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include an attachment to enhance the effectiveness of the flow of water.
