Abstract

A flying theater motion base is implemented using one or more rows of seats pivotably connected to an end of a pivot structure about respective pitch axes, which is in turn pivotably supported over an underlying surface by a support structure about a pivot axis. One or more pivot drives are operable to pivot the pivot structure about the pivot axis to both move the rows of seats between a load/unload position adjacent the underlying surface and a show position elevated in front of a viewing area, and, while in the show position, simulate a heave motion by further pivoting the pivot structure about the pivot axis. One or more pitch drives adjust the pitch of the rows or seats about the pitch axes. The rows include canopies pivotably connected thereabove.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
• A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures
• A63J 25/00 - Equipment specially adapted for cinemas
• E04H 3/30 - Constructional features of auditoriums

Abstract

A flying theater motion base is implemented using one or more rows of seats pivotably connected to an end of a pivot structure about respective pitch axes, which is in turn pivotably supported over an underlying surface by a support structure about a pivot axis. One or more pivot drives are operable to pivot the pivot structure about the pivot axis to both move the rows of seats between a load/unload position adjacent the underlying surface and a show position elevated in front of a viewing area, and, while in the show position, simulate a heave motion by further pivoting the pivot structure about the pivot axis. One or more pitch drives adjust the pitch of the rows or seats about the pitch axes. The rows include canopies pivotably connected thereabove.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel

Abstract

In at least one embodiment the present invention provides a track switching element for providing a novel and thrilling ride experience in an amusement ride having a pivotable track section having a longitudinally extending support beam having a longitudinally extending upper surface, a first end and a second end, the support beam having pivot means located between the first end and the second end, and a longitudinally extending rail adapted to receive a vehicle and located adjacent the upper surface, the rail communicating with an entry rail section when the pivotable track section is in a first position; and a support structure for cooperating with the pivot means such that the pivotable track section is pivotable about the pivot means from the first position to at least a second position such that the rail communicates with an exit rail section in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures
• A63G 21/04 - ChutesHelter-skelters with fixed rails

Abstract

In at least one embodiment the present invention provides a transverse rail switching element for switching a rail vehicle from a first position to a transversely removed second position in a thrilling manner, having an entry track section, a vehicle shuttle adapted to receive a rail vehicle from the entry track section at the first position, a transverse track section extending from the first position to the transversely removed second position, at least one exit track section, primary propulsion means adapted to translate the rail vehicle from the vehicle shuttle to the at least one exit track section when the vehicle shuttle is in the transversely removed second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures
• B61J 1/00 - TurntablesTraversersTransporting rail vehicles on other rail vehicles or dollies

Abstract

A track switching element for providing a ride experience in an amusement ride that includes a pivotable track section that has a longitudinally extending support beam with a longitudinally extending upper surface, a first end and a second end, the support beam includes a pivot element located between the first end and the second end, and a longitudinally extending rail that is adapted to receive a vehicle and that is located adjacent the upper surface. The rail communicates with an entry rail section when the pivotable track section is in a first position. A support structure cooperates with the pivot element such that the pivotable track section is pivotable about the pivot element from the first position to at least a second position such that the rail communicates with an exit rail section in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
• B61B 13/00 - Other railway systems
• E01B 7/00 - SwitchesCrossings
• A63G 21/14 - ChutesHelter-skelters with driven slideways

Abstract

A track structure component that includes a triangular girder having a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate with a lower surface of the top plate abutting the first edge of the first side plate, the lower surface of the top plate abutting the first edge of the second side plate and the second side edge of the first side plate abutting the second side edge of the second side plate and a rail component that includes at least one rail positioned adjacent to an upper surface of the top plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 25/00 - Tracks for special kinds of railways
• A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
• E01B 23/02 - Tracks for light railways, e.g. for field, colliery, or mine use

Abstract

A track structure component having atriangular girder having a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate, wherein a lower surface of the top plate abuts the first edge of the first side plate, the lower surface of the top plate abuts the first edge of the second side plate and the second side edge of the first side plate abuts the second side edge of the second side plate and a rail component having at least one rail positioned adjacent an upper surface of the top plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 1/00 - BallastwayOther means for supporting the sleepers or the trackDrainage of the ballastway
• A63G 21/04 - ChutesHelter-skelters with fixed rails
• B61B 5/02 - Elevated railway systems without suspended vehicles with two or more rails
• E01B 25/00 - Tracks for special kinds of railways

Abstract

A track structure component having atriangular girder having a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate, wherein a lower surface of the top plate abuts the first edge of the first side plate, the lower surface of the top plate abuts the first edge of the second side plate and the second side edge of the first side plate abuts the second side edge of the second side plate and a rail component having at least one rail positioned adjacent an upper surface of the top plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 1/00 - BallastwayOther means for supporting the sleepers or the trackDrainage of the ballastway
• A63G 21/04 - ChutesHelter-skelters with fixed rails
• B61B 5/02 - Elevated railway systems without suspended vehicles with two or more rails
• E01B 25/00 - Tracks for special kinds of railways

Abstract

A motion base, comprising a pivot structure having a pivot point near the center of gravity of the pivot structure; a platform support by the pivot structure, the platform having a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position; and, a drive for rotating of the pivot structure at the pivot point to move the platform from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures
• A63J 25/00 - Equipment specially adapted for cinemas

Abstract

A motion base, comprising a pivot structure having a pivot point near the center of gravity of the pivot structure; a platform support by the pivot structure, the platform having a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position; and, a drive for rotating of the pivot structure at the pivot point to move the platform from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures

Abstract

A motion base, comprising a pivot structure having a pivot point near the center of gravity of the pivot structure; a platform support by the pivot structure, the platform having a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position; and, a drive for rotating of the pivot structure at the pivot point to move the platform from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures