Abstract

The problem addressed by the present disclosure is to provide a transportation system in which a track can be freely and easily placed so as to match the terrain. This transportation system (1) comprises: an annular track (2); a drive rail (22) extending along the track (2); a plurality of vehicles (3) traveling on the track (2); and an annular traction member (4) connected to each of the plurality of vehicles (3). The plurality of vehicles (3) include a power vehicle (3a) having a plurality of drive wheels (30) capable of sandwiching the drive rail (22), and a trailer (3b) not having the drive wheels (30). The trailer (3b) is towed by the traction member (4), which moves by being pulled by the power vehicle (3a), and travels on the track (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 9/00 - Tramway or funicular systems with rigid track and cable traction

Abstract

Provided is a playing device that can smoothly move a ride up and down, and that has a compact structure in which the number of installed motors is reduced. The playing device comprises: a rotating stage 1 installed above a track surface S; supporting poles 2 that passes vertically through the rotating stage 1, and that support rides R above the rotating stage 1; a wheel part 3 that rolls on the underside of the rotating stage 1 and over the track surface S; and a mechanism 4 that is installed between the rotating stage 1 and the track surface S, and that, coupled with the rotation of the wheel part 3, moves the supporting poles 2 up and down.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 1/06 - Roundabouts with several concentric turntables
• A63G 1/10 - Roundabouts power-driven electrically driven
• A63G 1/30 - Roundabouts with seats moving up-and-down, e.g. figure-seats

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a transportation system capable of causing a vehicle to travel easily with a sufficient propulsive force. A transportation system (1) comprises a track (2) and a vehicle (40). The track (2) has rails (20). The vehicle (40) has guide wheels (730-732) that are moved along the rails (20). The track (2) has a first section that includes a contact part (24) and a second section that does not include the contact part (24). The vehicle (40) further comprises a plurality of drive wheels (74) sandwiching the contact part (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/00 - Other railway systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles

Abstract

An objective of the present disclosure is to provide a transportation system in which a traction member that pulls a car can follow a track easily and thereby cause the car to travel smoothly, even if the track includes a compound curved portion curving in both a plan view and an elevation view. A transportation system (1) according to the present disclosure comprises a track (2), a car (3) that travels on the track (2), a traction member (4) which is secured to the car (3) and which pulls the car (3), a driving device (5) that causes the traction member (4) to move, and a guide case (6) which is provided along the track (2) and which accommodates the traction member (4) to guide the movement of the traction member (4). The traction member (4) is a link chain (41) including a plurality of annular members (40) joined in a linear manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 9/00 - Tramway or funicular systems with rigid track and cable traction

Abstract

Provided is a moving device capable of providing a simulated sensation of a side slip on a movement surface, and a moving body facility provided with said moving device. A moving device 3 is provided with a moving body 4 which moves on a movement surface 2, and a riding portion 5 which is attached to the moving body 4 in such a way as to be capable of rotating about an axis of rotation extending in a direction intersecting the movement surface 2.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 25/00 - Autocar-like self-driversRunways therefor

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of detecting an angle of rotation of a rotating wheel accurately. A Ferris wheel (A1) is provided with: a plurality of cars; a rotating wheel supporting the plurality of cars; a supporting body rotatably supporting the rotating wheel; a plurality of light emitters; a control device (7); and a camera (61). The plurality of light emitters include, for example, a plurality of first LED light emitters (51) and a plurality of second LED light emitters (52). The plurality of light emitters are provided on the rotating wheel to perform a display. The camera (61) images at least a portion of a Ferris wheel main body when the rotating wheel (1) is rotating. The control device (7) detects the rotational position of the rotating wheel using a captured image obtained from the imaging by the camera (61). Furthermore, the control device (7) controls the plurality of light emitters in accordance with the detected rotational position in such a way that the display by the plurality of light emitters is constant, even while the rotating wheel is rotating.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels
• G01B 11/26 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes

Abstract

Provided are a swing device with which it is possible to perform a variety of swinging motions with a simple control in which a compact and highly safe mechanism is used, and a play facility comprising the swing device. This swing device is equipped with: a base part (1); a ride part (7) positioned above the base part (1); a connection part (3) that includes a universal joint (31) and that is interposed between the base part (1) and the ride part (7); and a plurality of direct drive actuators (5) interposed between the base part (1) and the ride part (7). Each of the plurality of direct drive actuators (5) is provided with a first end part (51) and a second end part (52) positioned on the opposite side from the first end part (51). The first end part (51) is mechanically joined to one of the base part (1) and the ride part (7). The second end part (52) is configured so as to movably push against a surface provided to the other of the base part (1) and the ride part (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/04 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures with jolting substructures

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of accurately detecting the rotation angle of a rotating wheel. A Ferris wheel according to the present invention includes a plurality of passenger cars (2), a rotating wheel (1), a support (3), a plurality of light emitters, a control device, and a rotation detector. The rotating wheel (1) supports the plurality of passenger cars (2). The support (3) rotatably supports the rotating wheel (1). The plurality of light emitters are provided on the rotating wheel (1). The control device controls the plurality of light emitters. The rotation detector detects the rotation angle of the rotating wheel (1). The control device controls the plurality of light emitters according to the rotation angle detected by the rotation detector such that the display of the plurality of light emitters stays constant while the rotating wheel (1) rotates. The rotation detector is an absolute value output sensor that outputs an absolute value for a detection value indicating the rotation angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels

Abstract

In this connecting structure for an articulated vehicle, a first car and a second car are coupled along the direction of travel via a connecting part. The structure comprises a pair of anchoring parts, a connecting cord, and a pair of supports. The pair of anchoring parts are provided on the second car side end of the first car so as to be on both sides of the connecting part in a direction perpendicular to the direction of travel in plan view. The pair of supports are provided on the first car side end of the second car so as to be on both sides of the connecting part in the direction perpendicular to the direction of travel in plan view. Both ends of the connecting cord are connected to the pair of anchoring parts, with the intermediate portion of the connecting cord being supported by the pair of supports. The pair of supports support the connecting cord in a manner allowing for movement of the connecting cord.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/00 - Amusement arrangements
• B62D 53/00 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a Ferris wheel that is capable of presenting detailed images, letter strings, and the like while demonstrating grandeur by utilizing the turning wheel of the Ferris wheel. In this Ferris wheel, a turning wheel (1) that supports a plurality of carriages (2) thereon is rotatably supported by a support structure (3) via an axle (18). The Ferris wheel is provided with a plurality of radial frames (14), a plurality of light emitters, a display (4), and a control device (8). The radial frames (14) are provided to the turning wheel (1) so as to extend in diametrical directions. The light emitters are mounted on the radial frames (14) so as to emit light laterally outward. The display (4) is mounted on the support body (3) such that the display surface faces laterally outward. The control device (8) performs control so as to cause the light emitters to operate in conjunction with what is displayed on the display (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide an amusement facility which provides passengers with a more realistic virtual experience. This amusement facility is provided with: a rail portion (1); a base (2) which is free to move along the rail portion (1); riding portions (3) supported by the base (2); a drive device (4) which causes the base (2) to move along the rail portion (1); an oscillation device (5) which causes the riding portions (3) to oscillate relative to the base (2); head-mounted display devices (6) fitted to the head (91) of each passenger (9); and a control portion (7). The control portion (7) causes the base (2) to move, causes the riding portions (3) to oscillate, and causes a video to be displayed by the head-mounted display devices (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 21/04 - ChutesHelter-skelters with fixed rails
• A63G 31/04 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures with jolting substructures
• A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
• A63J 9/00 - Centrifugal tracks, loop-the-loops or the like

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a Ferris wheel with illumination by which a variety of representations of images and the like can be displayed on the rotating wheel thereof. In this Ferris wheel, the rotating wheel (1) comprises a pair of annular frames (12), multiple linear frames (14) extending in the radial direction of the annular frames (12), and multiple coupling frames (17) for coupling the pair of annular frames (12) together. This Ferris wheel comprises multiple first LED light emitters (5) and multiple second LED light emitters (6). The multiple first LED light emitters (5) are mounted onto multiple body frames (11) in such a manner that each first LED light emitter emits light in the opposite direction from the body frame (11) that is on the opposite side therefrom. The multiple second LED light emitters (6) are mounted onto the multiple coupling frames (17) in such a manner that light is emitted toward a shaft (18). In addition, the Ferris wheel comprises a controller (8) for controlling the plurality of first LED light emitters (5) and the plurality of second LED light emitters (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels

Abstract

Provided is a vehicle system which, even when there are no actual buildings and the like, is capable of showing scenery with buildings and the like to a passenger in a vehicle, and easily switching the scenery seen by the passenger. This vehicle system is provided with: an imaging device which captures an image of scenery from a vehicle to create a real image; display devices which are disposed in the vehicle; and a control device which creates a composite image by superimposing, onto a predetermined position of the real image, a virtual image corresponding to said position, and causes each display device to display the composite image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
• G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image

Abstract

A transportation system comprises: a track (3) which contains a first rail (31) having an upward slope and a second rail (32) having a downward slope; a vehicle (1) which receives weight in an inclined state on the second rail (32) and thereby travels, and which also has an accumulator device (60) for supplying power to an internal load device (5); a raising device (4); a plurality of stations (2) which have a vehicle-stopping device (80) that stops the vehicle (1); and a power supply device (61) which charges the accumulator device (60) while supplying power to the load device (5) when the vehicle (1) is located in a low-speed area where the vehicle (1) travels at a speed equal to or less than a prescribed speed, or when the vehicle (1) has stopped at one of the plurality of stations (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 1/00 - General arrangement of stations, platforms, or sidingsRailway networksRail-vehicle marshalling systems
• B61B 13/06 - Saddle or like balanced type

Abstract

Disclosed is a Ferris wheel having multiple gondolas. The Ferris wheel is provided with an imaging unit in each gondola for imaging actual scenery outside of said gondola (63), a display unit provided inside each gondola, and a control unit which generates a synthetic image by superimposing a virtual image in a prescribed position of the actual scenery imaged by the imaging unit and which controls the display units to display said synthetic image.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

An amusement facility (1) has an auxiliary rigid beam (3a) on which a floor slab (13) is placed, the upper surface of the floor slab being used as a traffic space, a hollow inner beam space (18) running in the auxiliary rigid beam (3a), in the longitudinal direction of a bridge (2), tracks (14) laid in the inner beam space (18), in the longitudinal direction of the bridge, and play vehicles (4) for viewing installed so as to be operated along the tracks (14). The tracks (14) and the play vehicles (4) for viewing can be easily installed in the space under the beam (3) of the bridge (2) independent of a traffic space. Consequently, the amusement facility (1) with excellent amusement properties with which visitors can enjoy excellent scenery from the beam (3) of the bridge (2) can be easily realized.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels
• A63G 31/00 - Amusement arrangements

Abstract

An amusement facility (1) has an observation platform (7) provided at a pier (6) of a bridge (2) and also has a hoistway (8) extending from the beam (3) of the bridge (2) to the observation platform (7). The observation platform (7) provided at the pier (6) to which visitors can reach from the beam (3) through the hoistway (8) is positioned in an unused space under the beam (3). The observation platform can be placed independent of a traffic space on the beam (3) and can allow the visitors to enjoy scenery which is obtained when they look up the bridge (2) and which is different from scenery from the beam (3). Consequently, the amusement facility (1) with excellent amusement properties with which the visitors can enjoy surprising scenery different from the scenery obtained from the beam (3) of the bridge (2) without impairing convenience of traffic required for the bridge (2) can be provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels
• A63G 31/00 - Amusement arrangements

Abstract

An amusement facility (1) has rails (14) laid in the space under the beam (3) of a bridge (2), along the longitudinal direction of the beam (3), and also has a play vehicle (4) for observation installed so as to be operated along the rails (14). The operation space for the play vehicle (4) can be easily secured independent of a traffic space on a floor base (13) of the beam (3) of the bridge (2). In the operation space, the play vehicle (4) can easily go to a center area (2a) in the longitudinal direction of the bridge (2), where the passengers of the play vehicle can enjoy relatively good scenery. The amusement facility (1) has excellent entertainment ability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/00 - Amusement arrangements
• A63G 27/00 - Russian swingsGreat wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels