An amusement moves vehicles at least vertically and comprises a vertical column; at least one vehicle to accommodate at least one passenger, movable at least along the vertical direction between maximum and minimum heights; a movement system for each vehicle configured to move the vehicle vertically; a control and command unit (CU) connected to the movement system; and, a pneumatic assembly comprising a cylinder and a piston which define a first chamber. The piston is connected to the vehicle to move between a maximum contraction position in which the vehicle is at the maximum height, and a maximum exposure position in which the vehicle is at the minimum height. The movement system comprises a first valve connected to the first chamber, whose opening and closing can be commanded by the control and command unit (CU) to control at least one movement of the vehicle.
XTEAM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS SOCIETA' A RESPONSABILITA' LIMITATA SEMPLIFICATA (Italy)
Inventor
Zamperla, Antonio
Berti, Fabio
Tamascelli, Stefano
Abstract
Control system for carousels, which comprises a carousel provided with a control unit for detecting operative parameters of the carousel, and with a transmission unit for transmitting a succession of acquired values of the operative parameters. The control system also comprises a portable electronic device provided with a video camera for filming the carousel, and with a communication unit for receiving the acquired values of the operative parameters. The electronic device comprises a processing unit arranged for actuating the video camera to film the carousel and acquire a sequence of photograms. The processing unit synchronizes the acquired values of the operative parameters with the photograms generated by the video camera, and applies to the acquired values an interpolation function, which calculates interpolated values of the operative parameters that are then associated with corresponding photograms.
Moving system (1) for at least one vehicle (50) of an amusement ride (100), the moving system (1) comprising a support structure (2) which is fixed to the ground or to a base platform, at least one pivoting arm (10′, 10″; 20′, 20″) coupled to said support structure (2) to pivot around a pivot axis (A1′, A1″; A2′, A2″) with respect to the support structure (2), and at least one movable rail portion (3) for supporting the vehicle (50), constrained to said at least one pivoting arm (10′, 10″; 20′, 20″), wherein said at least one pivoting arm (10′, 10″; 20′, 20″) is pivoted to perform one or more oscillations for moving said movable rail portion (3) supporting the at least one vehicle (50) from a first position P1 wherein said rail portion (3) is in connection with said first fixed rail portion (101).
It is disclosed a track segment (1) comprising a pair of rail elements (2, 3) for supporting the wheels of a vehicle riding along said track segment (1) and a backbone element (10), wherein said rail elements (2, 3) are spaced of a distance (d) from said backbone element (10), the track element further comprising at least one traverse element (4) for connecting the two rail elements (2, 3) to each other, at least two couples of diagonal elements (5', 5''; 6', 6'') for connecting the at least one traverse element (4) to said backbone element (10), wherein the two diagonal elements of each couple of diagonal elements (5', 5''; 6', 6'') have respective longitudinal axis (A5', A5''; A6', A6'') incident to each other, and extending divergently from one connecting portion (4a, 4b) of said traverse element (4) to respective connecting portions (B5', B5''; B6', B6'') spaced at a distance (D', D'') on said backbone element (10).
Amusement ride (1) to move vehicles at least vertically, comprising: - a column (2) extending along a vertical direction (Y); - at least one vehicle (3) to accommodate at least one passenger, movable at least along said vertical direction (Y) between a maximum height (Hmax) and a minimum height (Hmin); - a movement system (4) for each vehicle (3), configured to move said vehicle (3) along said vertical direction (Y); - a control and command unit (CU) operatively connected to at least said movement system (4); - a pneumatic assembly (5) comprising a cylinder (51) and a piston (52) which define a first chamber (C1), wherein said piston (52) is operatively connected to said vehicle (3) so as to move between a maximum contraction position (P1), in which the vehicle (3) is at the maximum height (Hmax), and a maximum exposure position (P2), in which the vehicle (3) is at the minimum height (Hmin), said movement system (4) comprising a first valve (VC1), which is connected to said first chamber (C1), whose opening and closing can be commanded by said control and command unit (CU) to control at least one movement of said vehicle (3).
An amusement ride (1) comprising a supporting structure (5) which can be installed on a bearing plane (P), and further comprising a shaft (2) having a longitudinally- extending axis (A1) coupled to said supporting structure (5) by at least one rotating mechanism (20a, 20b), to rotate said shaft (2) with respect to said supporting structure (5) around the respective longitudinally-extending axis (A1) of the shaft is described, wherein said axis (A1) forms an angle between 0° and 45° with respect to said bearing plane (P); at least one arm (3a, 3b) coupled to said shaft (2) and rotatable integrally with said shaft (2) around said longitudinally-extending axis (A1) of the shaft, each arm (3a, 3b) being coupled to said shaft (2) by a rotating mechanism (40a, 40b) to rotate said at least one arm (3a, 3b) around a rotation axis (A2', A2") of the arm with respect to said shaft (2); at least one supporting element (6a, 6b) to support at least one seat (S) for at least one passenger of said amusement ride (1), said at least one supporting element (6a, 6b) being rotatably constrained to a respective arm (3a, 3b) to rotate around a rotation axis (A3', A3") of the supporting element with respect to said at least one arm (3a, 3b). Said rotation axis of the at least one arm (A2', A2") with respect to said shaft (2) is incident to the longitudinally- extending axis (A1) of the shaft, or is incident to an axis parallel to said longitudinally-extending axis (A1) of the shaft, preferably is incident to an axis passing through said shaft (2) and parallel to said longitudinally-extending axis (A1) of the shaft.
A seat (1) for amusement rides comprising a seat portion (2) and a backrest (3) to accommodate at least one passenger, and in particular a disabled passenger, is described, characterized by comprising at least one footboard (11) and/or at least one leg rest element (12) configured in use to provide support respectively for at least one foot and at least one leg of the passenger. Preferably the seat comprises restraining means (20) configured to secure the foot and/or leg of said passenger to said at least one footboard (11) and/or to at least one leg rest element (12).
An amusement device (1) with a central shaft (2) which includes a base structure (2a); and a plurality of arms (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d), coupled to the central shaft (2), each of the arms (3a-3d) being rotatable around a relevant arm axis (A2), provided with one or more vehicles (6) having seats for users of the amusement device (1).
A seat (1) for amusement rides comprising a seat portion (2) and a backrest (3) to accommodate at least one passenger, and in particular a disabled passenger, is described, characterized by comprising at least one footboard (11) and/or at least one leg rest element (12) configured in use to provide support respectively for at least one foot and at least one leg of the passenger. Preferably the seat comprises restraining means (20) configured to secure the foot and/or leg of said passenger to said at least one footboard (11) and/or to at least one leg rest element (12).
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It is disclosed an amusement device (1) comprising a vehicle (2) riding on a track (3), said vehicle comprising a support frame (4) and a compartment (5) having one or more seats (52) for housing one or more passengers, the compartment being moveably connected to said support frame by a shaft (7), to rotate about an axis (Y) with respect to said support frame, from a first position (P1) to at least one second position (P2) in a rotation angular interval, at least when a centrifugal force acts on the passenger compartment (5). The vehicle comprises at least one restoring element (6) configured to rotate back said compartment (5) towards said first position (P1) for at least part of the angular interval between said at least one second position (P2) and said at least one first position (P1). The restoring element (6) is directly or indirectly constrained to said shaft (7).
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and theme park services; entertainment services. Design and developments of amusement park rides; design
services relating to computer hardware and to computer
programs; computer-assisted engineering design services;
design of specialist machinery.
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Fairground ride apparatus; spare parts for fairground ride
apparatus. Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of
amusement park rides. Organising events for entertainment purposes; amusement park
and theme park services; entertainment services. Design and developments of amusement park rides; design
services relating to computer hardware and to computer
programs; computer-assisted engineering design services;
design of specialist machinery.
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Fairground ride apparatus, namely, carousels, rollercoasters, coin-operated amusement machines, and amusement park rides being tower rides, flight simulator rides for entertainment purposes, driving simulator rides for entertainment purposes, bumper car rides, major amusement park rides for adults, thrill rides for adults, ferris wheel amusement rides, water park rides, and pirate ship rides; spare replacement and structural parts for the aforesaid fairground ride apparatus Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides Organizing events in the nature of live musical performance, live acting shows and live comedy shows for entertainment purposes; amusement park and theme park services; entertainment services, namely, providing theme park services and amusement park services Design and developments of amusement rides; design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programs, namely, design and development of computer hardware and software for others; computer-assisted engineering design services; design for others in the field of specialist machinery
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Fairground ride apparatus, namely, carousels, rollercoasters, coin-operated amusement machines, and amusement park rides being tower rides, flight simulator rides for entertainment purposes, driving simulator rides for entertainment purposes, bumper car rides, major amusement park rides for adults, thrill rides for adults, ferris wheel amusement rides, water park rides, and pirate ship rides; spare replacement and structural parts for the aforesaid fairground ride apparatus Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides Organizing events in the nature of live musical performance, live acting shows and live comedy shows for entertainment purposes; amusement park and theme park services; entertainment services, namely, providing theme park services and amusement park services Design and developments of amusement rides; design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programs, namely, design and development of computer hardware and software for others; computer-assisted engineering design services; design for others in the field of specialist machinery
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Fairground ride apparatus, namely, carousels, rollercoasters, coin-operated amusement machines, and amusement park rides being tower rides, flight simulator rides for entertainment purposes, driving simulator rides for entertainment purposes, bumper car rides, major amusement park rides for adults, thrill rides for adults, ferris wheel amusement rides, water park rides, and pirate ship rides; spare replacement and structural parts for the aforesaid fairground ride apparatus Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides Organizing events in the nature of live musical performance, live acting shows and live comedy shows for entertainment purposes; amusement park and theme park services; entertainment services, namely, providing theme park services and amusement park services Design and developments of amusement rides; design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programs, namely, design and development of computer hardware and software for others; computer-assisted engineering design services; design for others in the field of specialist machinery
Amusement device (1) comprising: a central shaft (2) comprising a base structure (2a); a plurality of arms (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d), coupled to said central shaft (2), each of said arms (3a - 3d) being rotatable around a relevant arm axis (A2), provided with one or more vehicles (6) having seats for users of said amusement device (1); a gear system (7) for rotating said plurality of arms (3a - 3d). The gear system (7) comprises a gear motor (M) coupled to a first gear (71), to rotate said first gear (71) and a plurality of second gears (72a, 72b, 72c, 72d), one for each arm (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) of said plurality of arm, coupled to said first gear (71) so that rotation of the first gear (71) drives in rotation said second gears (72a - 72d), the rotation of said second gears (72a - 72d) causing rotation of each arm (3a - 3d) around the relevant arm axis. The gear system (7) is configured so that the angular speed of said arms (3a - 3d) is substantially identical for all the arms. The first gear (71) is directly meshing with said second gears (72a - 72d), or it is coupled to said second gears (72a - 72d) via one or more secondary gears.
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Computer software; audio and video reproducing apparatus; Audio/visual and photographic devices. Fairground ride apparatus; Spare parts for fairground ride apparatus. Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides. Organising events for entertainment purposes; Amusement park and theme park services; Entertainment services. Design and developments of amusement park rides; Design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programmes; Computer assisted engineering design services; Design of specialist machinery. Therapy services; cognitive therapy services; Psychological therapy for infants; Music therapy for physical, psychological and cognitive purposes.
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Computer software; audio and video reproducing apparatus; Audio/visual and photographic devices. Fairground ride apparatus; Spare parts for fairground ride apparatus. Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides. Organising events for entertainment purposes; Amusement park and theme park services; Entertainment services. Design and developments of amusement park rides; Design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programmes; Computer assisted engineering design services; Design of specialist machinery. Therapy services; cognitive therapy services; Psychological therapy for infants; Music therapy for physical, psychological and cognitive purposes.
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It is disclosed an amusement device (1) comprising a vehicle (2) riding on a track (3), said vehicle comprising a support frame (4) and a compartment (5) having one or more seats (52) for housing one or more passengers, the compartment being moveably connected to said support frame by a shaft (7), to rotate about an axis (Y) with respect to said support frame, from a first position (P1) to at least one second position (P2) in a rotation angular interval, at least when a centrifugal force acts on the passenger compartment (5). The vehicle comprises at least one restoring element (6) configured to rotate back said compartment (5) towards said first position (P1) for at least part of the angular interval between said at least one second position (P2) and said at least one first position (P1). The restoring element (6) is directly or indirectly constrained to said shaft (7).
Amusement device comprising a base structure (2), an arm (3) constrained at least rotationally to said base structure (2), a rotating structure (4) provided with at least one vehicle (8) and rotatably constrained, with respect to one end of said arm, around a rotation axis (R), and movement means (6) for moving the arm between at least a first load position in which passengers are loaded, and a second rotation position of the rotating structure (4). The arm comprises at least two portions (31, 32) mutually movable, and in the load position, the arm portions are completely comprised in a cylinder (C) having an axis that is said rotation axis (R), and having a radius that is the distance from the vehicle to the rotation axis.
A passenger restraint device for amusement rides and a method for retaining at least one passenger by means of the restraint device. The device comprises at least one restraint element provided with at least one contact surface intended to be placed in contact with at least one part of the body of a passenger. The restraint element is movable between at least one open position, in which the restraint element is not in contact with the passenger and at least one closed position in which the restraint element is in contact with at least one part of the passenger's body.
The restraint element comprises at least one sensor to detect a contact between the restraint element and at least one part of the body of the passenger, preferably a contact with a passenger's thighs.
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It is disclosed a trackless amusement ride (1) comprising at least one moveable amusement vehicle (2) provided with at least one seat (2a, 2b) for one or more users (U), and with control means (2c) operable by a user (U) to modify at least one vehicle parameter chosen between: the movement direction, the orientation, the height with respect to the ground of said amusement vehicle.
a) to define a water surface (S). The vehicle (2) is movable between a raised position (RP) with respect to the water surface (S), and a stop position (SP), in which at least part of the vehicle is submerged in the water. The ride further comprises lifting means (30) to move the vehicle from the stop position to the raised position, and wherein the vehicle (2) moved from the raised position (RP) towards said stop position (SP) is decelerated by the contact with water in said container (10) to reach the stop position (SP).
A vehicle (6) for rotating carousel (1) is described, comprising means (8) movable by at least one passenger at a detectable speed, means (13) for detecting said speed of said movable means (8) and generating a corresponding signal and means (14, 15) for controlling the lifting of the vehicles (6) as a function of the activation and/or the speed of the movable means (8), characterized in that said movable means (8) are hand-operable means (8).
It is disclosed an amusement ride vehicle (1) for one or more passengers, comprising a main frame (2) configured to engage at least one guide rail (20) along which the ride vehicle is movable, a passenger support frame (5) rotatably connected to said main frame (2) for the pivoting movement of the passenger support frame with respect to the main frame, and a positioning system (30) configured to control the relative position between the passenger support frame (5) and the main frame (2). The positioning system comprises steering means (31) operable by the passenger in the passenger support frame.
An amusement ride (1) and a method for its operation are disclosed. The amusement ride comprises a track (10) along which at least one vehicle (50) is movable, and at least one station (2) for the embarkation and/or disembarkation of passengers. The station comprises at least one platform (3) arranged above a portion of said track (10) in correspondence of the station (2), and the platform comprises an opening (S) for the transit of the vehicle (50) in the station. At least one floor element (20a, 20b, 20c) is arranged in at least one first position in which said floor element closes the opening (S) and is movable from the at least one first position to at least one second position to allow the transit of said vehicle (50) in the station (2). Returning means (25) are configured to move the at least one floor element (20a, 20b, 20c) from the at least one second position back to the at least one first position in which said floor element closes the opening (S).
An amusement ride includes a plurality of main arms which are moved by at least one motor along a circular path about a central rotation axis arranged substantially vertical to the ground, or to a platform. The main arms are rotatable about a rotation axis so that a first portion, which extends with respect to the rotation axis, can be raised or lowered with respect to the ground. The ride further includes at least one seat for at least one rider connected to the first portion of the main arm, at least one movable aerodynamic surface, and a control device for modifying the angle of incidence of the aerodynamic surface with respect to the air flow impacting it during the rotation of the main arm about the central axis.
A vehicle (6) for rotating carousel (1) is described, comprising means (8) movable by at least one passenger at a detectable speed, means (13) for detecting said speed of said movable means (8) and generating a corresponding signal and means (14, 15) for controlling the lifting of the vehicles (6) as a function of the activation and/or the speed of the movable means (8), characterized in that said movable means (8) are hand-operable means (8).
It is disclosed a water amusement ride (1) comprising at least one vehicle (2) comprising means (6) for accommodating at least one passenger, a container (10) for storing water having an opening (10a) to define a water surface (S). The vehicle (2) is movable between a raised position (RP) with respect to the water surface (S), and a stop position (SP), in which at least part of the vehicle is submerged in the water. The ride further comprises lifting means (30) to move the vehicle from the stop position to the raised position, and wherein the vehicle (2) moved from the raised position (RP) towards said stop position (SP) is decelerated by the contact with water in said container (10) to reach the stop position (SP).
Amusement device comprising a base structure (2), an arm (3) constrained at least rotationally to said base structure (2), a rotating structure (4) provided with at least one vehicle (8) and rotatably constrained, with respect to one end of said arm, around a rotation axis (R), and movement means (6) for moving the arm between at least a first load position in which passengers are loaded, and a second rotation position of the rotating structure (4). The arm comprises at least two portions (31, 32) mutually movable, and in the load position, the arm portions are completely comprised in a cylinder (C) having an axis that is said rotation axis (R), and having a radius that is the distance from the vehicle to the rotation axis.
An amusement ride (1) and a method for its operation, are disclosed. The ride comprises a plurality of main arms (2) which are moved by at least one motor (M) along a circular path about a central rotation axis (A) arranged substantially vertical to the ground (G), or to a platform. The main arms (2) rotatable about a rotation axis (B) so that a first portion (2a), which extends with respect to said rotation axis (B), can be raised or lowered with respect to the ground. The ride further comprising at least one seat (10) for at least one rider connected to the first portion (2a) of the main arm (2), at least one movable aerodynamic surface (20) and control means (30) for modifying the angle of incidence of the aerodynamic surface (20) with respect to the air flow impacting it during the rotation of the main arm about said central axis (A).
A passenger restraint device for amusement rides and a method for retaining at least one passenger by means of the restraint device. The device comprises at least one restraint element provided with at least one contact surface intended to be placed in contact with at least one part of the body of a passenger. The restraint element is movable between at least one open position, in which the restraint element is not in contact with the passenger and at least one closed position in which the restraint element is in contact with at least one part of the passenger's body.
The restraint element comprises at least one sensor to detect a contact between the restraint element and at least one part of the body of the passenger, preferably a contact with a passenger's thighs.
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An amusement ride (1) comprising one or more vehicles (5) for accommodating one or more passengers and at least one motor (M) to move the vehicles (5) along a path on the ground, or on the water, is disclosed. The at least one vehicle (5) is constrained to at least one oscillating arm (10) rotatable about a rotation axis (B) that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (10') of said arm (10), and the vehicle (5) is constrained to the oscillating arm (10) in a position at a distance from the rotation axis (B). The amusement ride, and in particular the vehicle, comprises drive means (20) for imparting a force (F) on the vehicle (5) along a direction different from the direction (X) of the velocity vector of said vehicles (5) during the movement along said path, to cause an oscillation of the oscillating arm (10) about the rotation axis (B) for modifying the distance (D) of at least part of said vehicle (5) from the ground, or from the water, on which the at least one vehicle (5) is moved along said path.
A vehicle (2) movable along a track (3) of an amusement ride comprising at least one launch tube (4) inside which a gas is injected to accelerate said at least one vehicle (2) is disclosed. The vehicle (2) comprises a plurality of rollers (2b) for moving the vehicle along the track (3) and at least one pressure surface (20, 20') arranged at the rear portion of the vehicle, and on which the launching force generated by the gas injected into the launch tube is exerted. The pressure surface comprises at least one movable portion (21) between at least one deployed position and at least one folded position. The at least one movable portion (21) is moved under an aerodynamic force applied on it.
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Amusement device (1) comprising a platform (2) riding on a track (3), said platform being provided with at least one arm (4), moveably connected to said platform, to rotate about a pivot (7) with respect to said platform, from a first position (P1) to at least one second position (P2), at least when a centrifugal force acts on said arm, and a compartment (5) for housing one or more passengers, integral with or connected to said at least one moveable arm, characterized in that said platform comprises means (6) for stably restoring said at least one arm (4) in said first position (P1) at least when said centrifugal force no longer acts on said moveable arm.
A water amusement ride (1) is disclosed,comprising one or more vehicles (2) for accommodating at least one passenger, a water path (3) along which said vehicles are moved, and at least one rotatable hub (4) to which at least one arm (5) is constrained. The hub (4) is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis (A), and the at least one vehicle (2) is constrained to the at least one arm (5) at distance from the rotation axis (A) of the hub (4). The ride (1) comprises water ejection means (10) arranged on said at least one vehicle (2), and water distribution means (20) to fluidically connect at least one water supply line (21) to said water ejections means (10) arranged on the vehicles (2). Also a water gun (10) comprising at least one displaceable shutter (11) that is selectively contacted by at least one cam surface (12A) is disclosed.
A passenger restraint device (1) for amusement rides and a method for retaining at least one passenger (6) by means of said restraint device are disclosed. The device (1) comprises at least one restraint element (2) provided with at least one contact surface (3) intended to be placed in contact with at least one part (11) of the body of a passenger. The restraint element (2) is movable between at least one open position, in which the restraint element is not in contact with the passenger and at least one closed position in which the restraint element is in contact with at least one part of the passenger's body. The restraint element (2) comprises at least one sensor (4) to detect a contact between the restraint element and at least one part (11) of the body of the passenger, preferably a contact with the passenger's thighs.
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A roundabout for performing acrobatic figures such as barrel roll comprises a main arm rotatable around a central axis A and having a longitudinal axis C, a second arm rotatable about an axis of rotation B perpendicular to the longitudinal axis C of the main arm, and a vehicle fixed on the second arm at a distance from the axis of rotation B of the second arm and having a longitudinal axis z directed radially towards the axis of rotation B. The vehicle is fixed to the second arm so that its position with respect to the second arm does not change during the operation of the roundabout.
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A roundabout for performing acrobatic figures such as barrel roll comprises a main arm (4) rotatable around a central axis (A)and having a longitudinal axis (C), a second arm (8) rotatable about an axis of rotation (B) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (C) of the main arm, a vehicle fixed on the second arm (8) at a distance from the axis of rotation (B) of the second arm and having a longitudinal axis (z) directed radially towards the axis of rotation (B); the vehicle being fixed to the second arm (8) so as that its position with respect to the second arm (8) does not change during the operation of the roundabout.
Amusement device comprising at least one platform (2) movable with respect to a fixed chassis, wherein said at least one platform comprises at least one compartment to accommodate one or more passengers (5), characterized in that said at least one compartment (4) has no seating and comprises means for manually supporting said one or more passengers, said one or more passengers being disposed standing freely inside said at least one compartment.
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Rides and fittings for amusement parks. Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides. Design and developments of amusement park rides.
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Rides and fittings for amusement parks. Construction, maintenance, repair and installation of amusement park rides. Design and developments of amusement park rides.
revolving ride comprises a plurality of arms (5) bearing a vehicle (6), means for lifting said arms comprising dual-chamber lifting cylinders (7), bicycle pedals (8) or similar means that can be moved by the passenger on the vehicle at a measurable speed, means for measuring the speed of said movable means and generating a corresponding signal, and means for controlling the operation of said cylinders according to said at least one speed.
An amusement apparatus includes at least a pair of interconnected platforms (304) 'configured to move on a track (302). A seat (10) may be connected to at least one of the platforms and may include, for example, a support and an immobilization device for immobilizing the user on the support suitable for acting on the user' s back. The seat may optionally have a motorcycle shape and may include handlebars and retractable leg extensions projecting from each side of the seat for maintaining a user' s legs in a crouched motorcycle riding position. At least one of the platforms may include a bridging portion (352) to bridge a gap between the platforms during, for example, loading and unloading of the amusement apparatus with riders.
An amusement ride includes a central unit that rotates about a central axis and a plurality of carriages positioned circumferentially around and pivotably coupled to the central unit. The amusement ride further includes an arrangement for inducing the plurality of carriages to oscillate in a substantially vertical direction as the carriages revolve around the central axis.
A seat for amusement apparatus including a support and means for immobilizing the user on the support. The immobilizing means comprise at least one support in front of the user and opposing means suitable for acting on the user's back. The opposing means comprises an arm which can move between a lowered position in which the user can sit down on the support and a raised position in which one end of the arm abuts against the user's back. The seat may optionally have a motorcycle shape and include handlebars and retractable leg extensions projecting from each side of the seat for maintaining a user's legs in a crouched motorcycle riding position.
B60N 2/38 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles specially constructed for use on tractors or like off-road vehicles
A seat for amusement apparatus, unusually suitable for allowing the user to adopt a new position on the apparatus, comprising a support and means for immobilising the user on the support. The immobilising means comprise at least one support in front of the user and opposing means suitable for acting on the user's back. The opposing means comprises an arm which can move between a lowered position in which the user can sit down on the support and a raised position in which one end of the arm abuts against the user's back.
