The invention relates to a guideway (2) for a ride (1), in particular a ride (1) with at least one lift hill and/or a launch section, with at least one ride section (10) including a ride element having a first rail (11) and a second rail (12) running alongside the first rail (11), with the first rail (11) and the second rail (12) being connected by cross-pieces (14) and defining a track course (X), wherein at least one recovery device (20) is arranged between the first rail (11) and the second rail (12) in the at least one ride section (10), wherein the recovery device (20) comprises at least one drive unit (25), a traction means (30) held in the recovery device (20) and a rotor (40), and wherein the rotor (40) can be moved along the recovery device (20) by the traction means (30) by means of the at least one drive unit (25). The invention also relates to a ride (1) and a method for operating the ride (1).
An amusement ride includes at least one vehicle which is guided along a track, at least one passenger receptacle for accommodating a passenger being situated on the vehicle. A movement, position, and/or orientation of the passenger receptacle relative to the vehicle is changeable by means of at least one adjusting unit in at least one degree of freedom. A controller controls the adjusting unit. The controller is in signal communication with a memory in which movements to be performed, positions to be assumed, and/or orientations to be assumed during the ride of each passenger receptacle are stored directly or indirectly as memory content. The controller is designed to allow the positions, orientations, and/or movements to be assumed in sequence at a given point on the track during the ride. The amusement ride has means by which the passenger determines the memory content for the relevant passenger receptacle.
The invention relates to an amusement ride (1), in particular a roller coaster, a water amusement ride, a dark ride, a carousel, or a circular amusement ride, having at least one vehicle (2) and an entry and/or exit region (8). The at least one vehicle has at least one occupant receiving area for at least one occupant, and a transfer unit (10) is arranged in the entry and/or exit region (8), wherein the transfer unit (10) can lift the at least one occupant (7) from the entry and/or exit region (8) to the at least one occupant receiving area (4) on a seat support (20). The invention additionally relates to a method for operating an amusement ride (1).
Device (10) for supplying electrical energy to a vehicle (11) of an amusement ride, in particular of a roller coaster, comprising • a generator (12), • a mechanical transmission section (14) arranged on the generator, • a wheel couplable to the mechanical transmission section (14), and • at least one capacitor chargeable by means of the generator (12), and a vehicle (11) having such a device, and an amusement ride having such a vehicle (11).
The present invention relates to a device (3) for a fairground ride (1), in particular for a rollercoaster, for recovering energy, having a component (10) which is to be cooled, a cooling apparatus (20) and at least one heat transmission means (30), wherein the cooling apparatus is arranged on a surface of the component which is to be cooled and comprises at least one first Peltier element (21), wherein the at least one first Peltier element (21) is arranged between the surface (11) of the component (10) and the at least one heat transmission means (30), wherein the first Peltier element (21) is operated by generator and is connected electrically to a consumer (40), and wherein the at least one first Peltier element (21) energizes the consumer (40). The invention also relates to a fairground ride (1) comprising such a device (3).
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
H10N 10/13 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
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AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE, IN PARTICULAR A ROLLERCOASTER
An amusement park ride (1), in particular a rollercoaster, with at least one car (10) which can be moved in an exit direction out of an exit (C) from an amusement park ride (30) with a first orientation (e.g. “forward”) along a route (20) and, after the ride, the car (10) returns via an entrance (D) in an entry direction while maintaining the direction of travel, wherein the amusement park ride area (30) and the route (20) are designed in such a way that, while maintaining the direction of travel, the car (10) enters the entrance (D) of the amusement park ride area (30) in an entry direction, which is the opposite direction to the above-mentioned exit direction, enters, such that, in a subsequent ride, the car travels the route (20) in the opposite orientation (e.g. “backward”) to the first orientation (e.g. “forward”).
The present invention relates to an item of seating furniture (2) having a seating frame (11) with a running gear and with at least one seating assembly (12), a table assembly (14), a footrest (13), a power storage system which supplies the seating furniture (2) with energy, a control unit, and a comfort, work, and/or entertainment device (15), wherein the control unit controls the one comfort, work, and/or entertainment device (15). In addition, the present invention relates to a seating furniture system (1) having at least one item of seating furniture (2).
The invention relates to event furniture comprising at least one table and/or at least one chair as an event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350), wherein at least one table (11, 250), a table part (120, 300, 350) of the at least one table (11), the at least one chair (110, 200), and/or a combination of the above-mentioned event furniture components have means for carrying out an individual machine-controlled movement.
A47F 10/06 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for restaurant service systems
The present invention relates to a rotating device (1) for integration in a substrate (5), preferably in a building floor element, more particularly in a screed floor, having at least three support units (20), which can be arranged individually in the circumference of the substrate (5) within a circular area about an axis of rotation (Z), a rotating plate (40) which extends at least over the circular area and has a room side (41) and a bearing side (42) opposite the room side (41), a rotary bearing unit (60), and at least one drive apparatus (80), wherein the rotating plate (40) is rotatably mounted in the axis of rotation (Z) and the at least three support units (20) support the rotating plate (40) in a rotationally movable manner in the orientation of the axis of rotation (X) in a vertical axis (Z1) on the bearing side (42), and wherein the drive apparatus (80) is configured to set the rotating plate (40) in rotation about the axis of rotation (Z).
The present invention relates to an amusement ride (1), having a frame (10) that can be rotated about a vertical axis (Z), with at least one first seat row arrangement (20) with a linkage (30), at least one row of seats (40), each with at least one seat (41) for a passenger, and a lifting device (50), the at least one row of seats (40) being connected to the linkage (30) via a joint (45), the linkage (30) connecting the joint (45) to the frame (10), and the lifting device (50) being able to lift the row of seats (40) in the orientation of the vertical axis (Z).
The present invention relates to an amusement ride comprising at least one vehicle, which is guided along a track, wherein: at least one passenger receptacle for accommodating a passenger is arranged on the vehicle; a movement, a position and/or an orientation of the passenger receptacle relative to the vehicle is changeable in at least one degree of freedom by at least one actuating unit; a controller is provided, by means of which the actuating unit is controllable; the controller is connected to a memory for signal communication, in which memory are stored indirectly or directly, as memory content, movements to be performed, positions to be assumed and/or orientations to be assumed during the ride of the particular passenger receptacle; the controller is designed to allow the particular passenger receptacle to assume these positions, orientations and/or movements successively during the ride at a given point of the track by way of control of the actuating unit; and the amusement ride has means for defining the memory content for the particular passenger receptacle by the passenger.
The present invention relates to an amusement ride comprising at least one vehicle, which is guided along a track, wherein: at least one passenger receptacle for accommodating a passenger is arranged on the vehicle; a movement, a position and/or an orientation of the passenger receptacle relative to the vehicle is changeable in at least one degree of freedom by at least one actuating unit; a controller is provided, by means of which the actuating unit is controllable; the controller is connected to a memory for signal communication, in which memory are stored indirectly or directly, as memory content, movements to be performed, positions to be assumed and/or orientations to be assumed during the ride of the particular passenger receptacle; the controller is designed to allow the particular passenger receptacle to assume these positions, orientations and/or movements successively during the ride at a given point of the track by way of control of the actuating unit; and the amusement ride has means for defining the memory content for the particular passenger receptacle by the passenger.
The invention relates to an amusement park ride (1), in particular a rollercoaster, comprising at least one car (10), which can be moved in an exit direction out of an exit (C) from an amusement ride area (30) with a first orientation (e.g. forwards) along a route (20) and, after the ride, the car (10) returns via an entry (D) in an entry direction while maintaining the direction of travel, wherein the amusement ride area (30) and the route (20) are designed in such a way that, while maintaining the direction of travel, the car (10) passes the entry (D) of the amusement ride area (30) in an entry direction, which is the opposite direction to the above-mentioned exit direction, enters, such that, in a subsequent ride, the car travels the route (20) in the opposite orientation (e.g. backwards) to the first orientation (e.g. forwards).
The invention relates to an amusement park ride (1), in particular a rollercoaster, comprising at least one car (10), which can be moved in an exit direction out of an exit (C) from an amusement ride area (30) with a first orientation (e.g. forwards) along a route (20) and, after the ride, the car (10) returns via an entry (D) in an entry direction while maintaining the direction of travel, wherein the amusement ride area (30) and the route (20) are designed in such a way that, while maintaining the direction of travel, the car (10) passes the entry (D) of the amusement ride area (30) in an entry direction, which is the opposite direction to the above-mentioned exit direction, enters, such that, in a subsequent ride, the car travels the route (20) in the opposite orientation (e.g. backwards) to the first orientation (e.g. forwards).
The present invention relates to an amusement ride (1), in particular a water amusement ride, having at least one rail guide (10) with at least one vehicle (20), preferably at least two vehicles, which accommodate/s at least one passenger and which can travel, guided on the rail guide (10), a route (11) in a direction of travel, wherein the at least one vehicle (20) or one of the at least two vehicles (20) can be moved by an active drive (50, 60) counter to the direction of travel, at least in sections. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for operating such an amusement ride (1).
The present invention relates to an item of seating furniture (2) having a seating frame (11) with a running gear and with at least one seating assembly (12), a table assembly (14), a footrest (13), a power storage system which supplies the seating furniture (2) with energy, a control unit, and a comfort, work, and/or entertainment device (15), wherein the control unit controls the one comfort, work, and/or entertainment device (15). In addition, the present in-vention relates to a seating furniture system (1) having at least one item of seating furniture (2).
The present invention relates to a seating furniture (2) comprising a seat frame (11) with a chassis and at least one seating arrangement (12), a table arrangement (14), a foot support (13), a power accumulator supplying energy to the seating furniture (2), a control unit and a comfort, working and/or entertainment device (15), the control unit controlling the one comfort, working and/or entertainment device (15). The present invention further relates to a seating furniture system (1) comprising at least one seating furniture (2).
The invention relates to event furniture comprising at least one table and/or at least one chair as an event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350), wherein at least one table (11, 250), a table part (120, 300, 350) of the at least one table (11), the at least one chair (110, 200), and/or a combination of the above-mentioned event furniture components have means for carrying out an individual machine-controlled movement.
A47F 10/06 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for restaurant service systems
The invention relates to an event system (10, 50) for an animated event, wherein the event system (10, 50) comprises: at least one event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space and which comprises at least one table and/or at least one chair, and a device for sensory stimulation (12, 52) of guests (1) of the animated event, wherein the event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space comprises movement means for mechanical movement, and wherein the event system (10, 50) also comprises a first controller (1901) which is designed to control the mechanical movement and the output of the device (12, 52) for sensory stimulation of guests (1) of the animated event in a synchronized manner. The invention also relates to a method for operating such an event system (10, 50).
A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures
A47F 10/06 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for restaurant service systems
The present invention relates to a method for operating a ride (1) on a terrain (10) having at least one vehicle (20), the at least one vehicle (20) having a drive device (22), at least one passenger receptacle (21) for at least one passenger (5), and a store (24) that can be filled with projectiles (15), the method being characterized in that the at least one vehicle (20) is moved on the terrain by means of the relevant drive device (22) and in that at least one projectile (15) can be removed from the store (24) can be fired at the instigation of the at least one passenger (5). In addition, the present invention relates to a ride (1).
The present invention relates to a method for operating a ride on a terrain having at least one vehicle, the at least one vehicle having a drive device, at least one passenger recepta- cle for at least one passenger, and a store that can be filled with projectiles, the method being characterized in that the at least one vehicle is moved on the terrain by means of the relevant drive device and in that at least one projectile can be removed from the store can be fired at the instigation of the at least one passenger. In addition, the present invention relates to a ride.
A locking device (1) for a safety bar (8) includes a fluid channel (10) having a magneto-rheological fluid (11), a movable locking element (40) and a magnet device (30), wherein the locking element (40) is coupled to the safety bar (8) and forces the fluid (11) through the fluid channel (10) when the safety bar (8) moves, wherein the fluid channel (10) has at least one channel portion (20), and wherein the magnet device (30) is arranged at least on opposing side walls (21) of the channel portion (20) in such a manner that the field lines (31) of the magnetic field of the magnet device (30) can pass through the channel portion (20). A passenger accommodation has a safety bar (8) and a locking device (1) and an amusement ride having has a locking device (1).
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
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METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AMUSEMENT PARK AND AMUSEMENT PARK
The present invention relates to a method for operating an amusement park for at least one visitor and having at least one attraction, wherein at least one exoskeleton unit comprising at least one movement device is provided for the at least one visitor and the at least one exo- skeleton unit forces at least one movement or stance upon the at least one visitor. In addition, the present invention relates to an amusement park.
The present invention relates to a method for operating an amusement park (1) for at least one visitor (5) and having at least one attraction (2), wherein at least one exoskeleton unit (30) comprising at least one movement device (32) is provided for the at least one visitor (5) and the at least one exoskeleton unit (30) forces at least one movement or stance upon the at least one visitor (5). In addition, the present invention relates to an amusement park.
The present invention relates to an amusement ride (1) comprising at least one vehicle (2) which can move along a specified track (10), wherein the at least one vehicle (2) comprises at least one sensor (30), wherein the at least one sensor (30) is electrically independent of the vehicle (2), wherein the at least one sensor (30) comprises an RFID transponder (35), and wherein at least one RFID receiver (20) is arranged along the specified track (10), which is set up to communicate with the RFID transponder (35) and to read out the at least one measured value from the at least one sensor (30).
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A63G 4/00 - Accessories for roundabouts not restricted to one of groups or
G01G 19/12 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for incorporation in vehicles having electrical weight-sensitive devices
G01G 23/37 - Indicating the weight by electrical means, e.g. using photoelectric cells involving digital counting
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
The invention relates to an amusement ride (1) having a frame (10) which can be rotated about a vertical axis (Z) and which comprises at least one first seat row assembly (20) with a linkage (30), at least one seat row (40) with at least one respective seat (41) for a passenger, and a lifting device (50), wherein the at least one seat row (40) is connected to the linkage (30) via a joint (45), the linkage (30) connects the joint (45) to the frame (10), and the lifting device (50) can lift the seat row (40) in the direction of the vertical axis (Z).
The invention relates to an amusement ride (1) having a frame (10) which can be rotated about a vertical axis (Z) and which comprises at least one first seat row assembly (20) with a linkage (30), at least one seat row (40) with at least one respective seat (41) for a passenger, and a lifting device (50), wherein the at least one seat row (40) is connected to the linkage (30) via a joint (45), the linkage (30) connects the joint (45) to the frame (10), and the lifting device (50) can lift the seat row (40) in the direction of the vertical axis (Z).
The invention relates to an amusement ride (1), in particular a water amusement ride, comprising at least one rail guide (10) together with at least one vehicle (20), preferably at least two vehicles, which receives at least one passenger and which can traverse a route (11) in a travel direction in a guided manner on the rail guide (10), wherein the at least one vehicle (20) or one of the at least two vehicles (20) can be moved opposite the travel direction by an active drive (50, 60) at least in some sections. The invention additionally relates to a method for operating such an amusement ride (1).
The invention relates to an amusement ride (1), in particular a water amusement ride, comprising at least one rail guide (10) together with at least one vehicle (20), preferably at least two vehicles, which receives at least one passenger and which can traverse a route (11) in a travel direction in a guided manner on the rail guide (10), wherein the at least one vehicle (20) or one of the at least two vehicles (20) can be moved opposite the travel direction by an active drive (50, 60) at least in some sections. The invention additionally relates to a method for operating such an amusement ride (1).
A63G 3/00 - Water roundabouts, e.g. freely floating
A63G 3/02 - Water roundabouts, e.g. freely floating with floating seats
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
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Rider holder and vehicle having at least one such rider holder for an amusement ride, method for operating a vehicle, and amusement ride having at least one such vehicle
The present invention relates to a rider holder for an amusement ride (14), comprising a holding portion (16) for holding a rider, a restraining device (24) which can be moved between an open position, in which the rider can access the holding portion (16), and a closed position, in which the held rider in the holding portion (16) can interact with the restraining device (24), a lockable securing device (32) which, in a locked state, fixes the restraining device (24) in the closed position and, in an unlocked state, releases the restraining device (24), and a control unit (52) which has detection means (55), by means of which it can be redundantly determined in a fail-safe manner whether the securing device (32) is in the locked or unlocked state, wherein the control unit (52) generates corresponding state signals. The invention further relates to a vehicle having at least one such rider holder for an amusement ride and to a method for operating such a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to an amusement ride having at least one such vehicle.
The invention relates to an event system (10, 50) for an animated event, wherein the event system (10, 50) comprises: at least one event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space and which comprises at least one table and/or at least one chair; and a device for sensory stimulation (12, 52) of guests (1) of the animated event, wherein the event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space comprises movement means for mechanical movement, and wherein the event system (10, 50) also comprises a first controller (1901) which is designed to control the mechanical movement and the output of the device (12, 52) for sensory stimulation of guests (1) of the animated event in a synchronised manner. The invention also relates to a method for operating such an event system (10, 50).
E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purposeBuildings of the drive-in type
A47F 10/06 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for restaurant service systems
The invention relates to an event system (10, 50) for an animated event, wherein the event system (10, 50) comprises: at least one event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space and which comprises at least one table and/or at least one chair; and a device for sensory stimulation (12, 52) of guests (1) of the animated event, wherein the event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space comprises movement means for mechanical movement, and wherein the event system (10, 50) also comprises a first controller (1901) which is designed to control the mechanical movement and the output of the device (12, 52) for sensory stimulation of guests (1) of the animated event in a synchronised manner. The invention also relates to a method for operating such an event system (10, 50).
A47F 10/06 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for restaurant service systems
E04H 3/10 - Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposesInstitutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons for meetings, entertainments, or sports
E04H 3/30 - Constructional features of auditoriums
E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purposeBuildings of the drive-in type
The invention relates to event furniture which comprises at least one table and/or at least one chair as an event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350), wherein the at least one table (11, 250), a table part (120, 300, 350) of the at least one table (11), the at least one chair (110, 200), and/or a combination of said event furniture components comprise means for performing an individual mechanically controlled movement.
The invention relates to event furniture which comprises at least one table and/or at least one chair as an event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350), wherein the at least one table (11, 250), a table part (120, 300, 350) of the at least one table (11), the at least one chair (110, 200), and/or a combination of said event furniture components comprise means for performing an individual mechanically controlled movement.
The present invention relates to a locking device (1) for a safety bar (8), comprising a fluid channel (10) having a magneto-rheological fluid (11), a moveable locking element (40) and a magnet device (30), wherein the locking element (40) is coupled to the safety bar (8) and forces the fluid (11) through the fluid channel (10) when the safety bar (8) moves, wherein the fluid channel (10) has at least one channel portion (20), and wherein the magnet device (30) is arranged at least on opposing sidewalls (21) of the channel portion (20) in such a manner that the field lines (31) of the magnetic field from the magnet device (30) can pass through the channel portion (20). The present invention further relates to a passenger accommodation having a safety bar (8) and a locking device (1) and an amusement ride having a locking device (1) according to the invention.
The present invention relates to a locking device (1) for a safety bar (8), comprising a fluid channel (10) having a magneto-rheological fluid (11), a moveable locking element (40) and a magnet device (30), wherein the locking element (40) is coupled to the safety bar (8) and forces the fluid (11) through the fluid channel (10) when the safety bar (8) moves, wherein the fluid channel (10) has at least one channel portion (20), and wherein the magnet device (30) is arranged at least on opposing sidewalls (21) of the channel portion (20) in such a manner that the field lines (31) of the magnetic field from the magnet device (30) can pass through the channel portion (20). The present invention further relates to a passenger accommodation having a safety bar (8) and a locking device (1) and an amusement ride having a locking device (1) according to the invention.
An amusement ride having at least one vehicle, which comprises one or more passenger compartments for accommodating passengers, and a pool, wherein the amusement ride is designed in such a way that at least one pendulum movement of the vehicle is possible, wherein the amusement ride is configured in such a way that the pool can be at least partially filled with a liquid and the vehicle comes into contact with the liquid of the pool in the course of the pendulum movement.
A secondary bar securing device (3) of a safety bar (4) of an amusement ride has a primary securing device that keeps the safety bar (4) in an angular position adapted to the anatomy of the passenger during travel of the amusement ride, and first and second blocking elements (21, 22) arranged at a distance (25) to each other. In the event of a malfunction of the primary securing device, the safety bar (4) can be moved in a tolerance opening angle, which correlates to the distance (25) between the blocking elements (21, 22). If the tolerance opening angle is exceeded, one of the blocking elements (21, 22) block the safety bar (4).
A63G 31/02 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
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AMUSEMENT RIDE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN AMUSEMENT RIDE
The invention relates to an amusement ride (1) comprising at least one vehicle (2) which can be moved along a specified track (10). The at least one vehicle (2) comprises at least one sensor (30), and the at least one sensor (30) is electrically autonomous with respect to the vehicle (2), wherein the at least one sensor (30) comprises an RFID transponder (35), and at least one RFID receiver (20) is provided along the specified track (10), said RFID receiver being designed to communicate with the RFID transponder (35) and read the at least one measurement value from the at least one sensor (30).
The invention relates to an amusement ride (1) comprising at least one vehicle (2) which can be moved along a specified track (10). The at least one vehicle (2) comprises at least one sensor (30), and the at least one sensor (30) is electrically autonomous with respect to the vehicle (2), wherein the at least one sensor (30) comprises an RFID transponder (35), and at least one RFID receiver (20) is provided along the specified track (10), said RFID receiver being designed to communicate with the RFID transponder (35) and read the at least one measurement value from the at least one sensor (30).
a securing device (26), which interacts with the retaining device (20) in such a way that whenever the retaining device moves away, or wants to move away, from the closed position by a selectable degree, a further movement of the retaining device away from the closed position is blocked. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a passenger receptacle (10) and to an amusement ride (50) having such a passenger receptacle (10).
The present invention relates to a method for faceting at least one workpiece edge on at least one workpiece side of at least one workpiece by means of a device, comprising at least one workpiece holder, at least one measuring apparatus and at least one faceting tool, which is movable relative to the workpiece holder, having the following method steps: providing the at least one workpiece, positioning and securing the at least one workpiece on the workpiece holder, determining the position of the at least one workpiece edge of the at least one workpiece relative to the workpiece holder, and moving along the at least one workpiece edge with the at least one faceting tool and processing the facet.
B24B 9/04 - Machines or devices designed for grinding edges or bevels on work or for removing burrsAccessories therefor characterised by a special design with respect to properties of materials specific to articles to be ground of metal, e.g. skate blades
B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
The present invention relates to methods for faceting at least one workpiece edge (6) on at least one workpiece side (3, 4, 5) of at least one workpiece (2) by means of a device (1), comprising at least one workpiece receptacle (10), at least one measuring device (30) and at least one faceting tool (40) which can be moved relative to the workpiece receptacle (10), comprising the following method steps: - providing the at least one workpiece (2), - positioning and fixing the at least one workpiece (2) on the workpiece receptacle (10), - determining the position of the at least one workpiece edge (6) of the at least one workpiece (2) relative to the workpiece receptacle (10), and - moving along the at least one workpiece edge (6) with the at least one faceting tool (40) and initially working the facet.
B24B 9/04 - Machines or devices designed for grinding edges or bevels on work or for removing burrsAccessories therefor characterised by a special design with respect to properties of materials specific to articles to be ground of metal, e.g. skate blades
B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
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SENSOR FOR DETECTING MECHANICAL CHANGES AT AN EARLY STAGE
The present invention relates to a sensor system (1) for detecting mechanical changes, in particular material fatigue and wear and tear, at an early stage, comprising a sensor housing (2) having a receiving region (21) and a sensor head (4), wherein the sensor head (4) is maintained on the receiving region on the sensor housing (2) and is at a distance, at least in regions from the sensor housing (2). The sensor head (4) comprises a breaking body (40) having at least one measuring conductor (50). The at least one measuring conductor (50) is electrically connected by means of at least one electronic measurement unit (25) in the sensor housing (2), and the electrical resistance of the at least one measuring conductor (50) can be detected by the electronic measurement unit (25).
The present invention relates to a sensor system (1) for detecting mechanical changes, in particular material fatigue and wear and tear, at an early stage, comprising a sensor housing (2) having a receiving region (21) and a sensor head (4), wherein the sensor head (4) is maintained on the receiving region on the sensor housing (2) and is at a distance, at least in regions from the sensor housing (2). The sensor head (4) comprises a breaking body (40) having at least one measuring conductor (50). The at least one measuring conductor (50) is electrically connected by means of at least one electronic measurement unit (25) in the sensor housing (2), and the electrical resistance of the at least one measuring conductor (50) can be detected by the electronic measurement unit (25).
An amusement ride, particularly a roller coaster, comprising a guide track, a number of first vehicles that can move along said guide track and comprise a first person receiving arrangement, a number of second vehicles that can move along the guide track and comprise a second person receiving arrangement differing from said first person receiving arrangement, an in-coupling device, by means of which the first vehicles and/or the second vehicles can be coupled into the guide track, and a launch section by means of which said in-coupled first and second vehicles can be accelerated.
The present application relates to a device for moving back and forth a guide track section of a guide track system for vehicles of a fun fair ride from a first guide track connection part to a second guide track connection part which is arranged at a distance from the first guide track connection part, wherein the first and the second guide track connection parts are part of the guide track system, comprising a guide track section onto which at least one of the vehicles can travel, a carrier structure for carrying the guide track section, a guide structure which has an active connection with the carrier construction and with which the carrier structure can be guided in such a manner that the guide track section can be moved back and forth from the first guide track connection part to the second guide track connection part along the guide structure, and a drive device for moving the carrier structure along the guide structure, wherein the carrier structure comprises means for making another movement of the guide track section in addition to the movement along the guide structure.
The invention relates to a secondary bar securing device (3) of a safety bar (4) of an amusement ride, comprising: - a primary securing device which keeps the safety bar (4) in an angular position that is adapted to the anatomy of the passenger during the travel of the amusement ride, and - at least one first blocking element (21) and at least one second blocking element (22), wherein - the at least one first blocking element (21) and the at least one second blocking element (22) are arranged at a distance (25) to each other, - in the event of a malfunction of the primary securing device, the safety bar (4) can be moved in a tolerance opening angle, - the tolerance opening angle correlates to the distance (25) between the at least one first and the at least one second blocking element (21, 22), and - if the tolerance opening angle is exceeded, the at least one first blocking element (21) and the at least one second blocking element (22) block the safety bar (4).
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
The invention relates to a secondary bar securing device (3) of a safety bar (4) of an amusement ride, comprising: − a primary securing device which keeps the safety bar (4) in an angular position that is adapted to the anatomy of the passenger during the travel of the amusement ride, and − at least one first blocking element (21) and at least one second blocking element (22), wherein − the at least one first blocking element (21) and the at least one second blocking element (22) are arranged at a distance (25) to each other, − in the event of a malfunction of the primary securing device, the safety bar (4) can be moved in a tolerance opening angle, − the tolerance opening angle correlates to the distance (25) between the at least one first and the at least one second blocking element (21, 22), and − if the tolerance opening angle is exceeded, the at least one first blocking element (21) and the at least one second blocking element (22) block the safety bar (4).
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
The invention relates to an amusement ride comprising at least one vehicle which has at least one or more passenger receiving units for receiving passengers, and a pool, the amusement ride being designed such as to enable a pendulum motion of the vehicle, and the amusement ride being designed such that the pool can be filled with a liquid at least to some degree and the vehicle comes into contact with the liquid in the pool during the course of the pendulum motion.
The invention relates to an amusement ride comprising at least one vehicle which has at least one or more passenger receiving units for receiving passengers, and a pool, the amusement ride being designed such as to enable a pendulum motion of the vehicle, and the amusement ride being designed such that the pool can be filled with a liquid at least to some degree and the vehicle comes into contact with the liquid in the pool during the course of the pendulum motion.
The invention relates to a passenger receptacle for an amusement ride (50), comprising a receiving portion (12) for receiving a passenger, a retaining device (20), which is adjustable between an open position, in which the access to the receiving portion (12) is possible for the passenger, and a closed position, in which the received passenger is held in the receiving portion (12). The invention further comprises a safety device (26), which interacts with the retaining device (20) in such a way that whenever the retaining device moves away, or wants to move away, from the closed position by a selectable measure, a further movement away from the retaining device is blocked by the closed position. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a passenger receptacle (10), and to an amusement ride (50) having such a passenger receptacle (10).
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 22/02 - Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both
53.
PASSENGER RECEPTACLE FOR AN AMUSEMENT RIDE, METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A PASSENGER RECEPTACLE, AND AMUSEMENT RIDE HAVING SUCH A PASSENGER RECEPTACLE
The invention relates to a passenger receptacle for an amusement ride (50), comprising a receiving portion (12) for receiving a passenger, a retaining device (20), which is adjustable between an open position, in which the access to the receiving portion (12) is possible for the passenger, and a closed position, in which the received passenger is held in the receiving portion (12). The invention further comprises a safety device (26), which interacts with the retaining device (20) in such a way that whenever the retaining device moves away, or wants to move away, from the closed position by a selectable measure, a further movement away from the retaining device is blocked by the closed position. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a passenger receptacle (10), and to an amusement ride (50) having such a passenger receptacle (10).
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 22/02 - Semi-passive restraint systems, e.g. systems applied or removed automatically but not both
54.
RIDER HOLDER AND VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SUCH RIDER HOLDER FOR AN AMUSEMENT RIDE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, AND AMUSEMENT RIDE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SUCH VEHICLE
The invention relates to a rider holder for an amusement ride (14), comprising a holding portion (16) for holding a rider, a restraining device (24), which can be moved between an open position, in which the rider can access the holding portion (16), and a closed position, in which the held rider in the holding portion (16) can interact with the restraining device (24), a lockable securing device (32), which, in a locked state, fixes the restraining device (24) in the closed position and, in an unlocked state, releases the restraining device (24), and a control unit (52), which has detection means (55), by means of which it can be redundantly determined in a fail-safe manner whether the securing device (32) is in the locked or unlocked state, the control unit (52) generating corresponding state signals. The invention further relates to a vehicle having at least one such rider holder for an amusement ride and to a method for operating such a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention further relates to an amusement ride having at least one such vehicle.
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
B60R 22/48 - Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
55.
RIDER HOLDER AND VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SUCH RIDER HOLDER FOR AN AMUSEMENT RIDE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, AND AMUSEMENT RIDE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SUCH VEHICLE
The invention discloses a rider holder for an amusement ride, with a holding portion for holding a rider, a restraining device which can be moved between an open position wherein the rider accesses the holding portion and a closed position wherein the held rider in the holding portion interacts with the restraining device, a lockable securing device which in a locked state fixes the restraining device in the closed position and, in an unlocked state releases the restraining device, and a control unit with detection means by which it can be redundantly determined in a fail-safe manner whether the securing device is in the locked or unlocked state, wherein the control unit generates corresponding state signals. The invention discloses a vehicle having at least one such rider holder for an amusement ride, a method for operating such a vehicle, and an amusement ride having at least one such vehicle.
For the vehicles of an interactive fairground ride, in particular a rollercoaster, control consoles are proposed which are equipped with a control button and a display unit and are assigned to each passenger. These control buttons and, if appropriate, the display units of all the control consoles, are connected by means of a transmitter, by radio or by cable, to an evaluation and control unit which detects the reaction times for all passengers and calculates a mean value, the collective reaction time, therefrom. A signal for starting the vehicle is not generated until after the expiry of the collective reaction time. In a fairground ride of this kind, the emphasis is on the interaction between all the passengers of a vehicle.
The invention relates to an amusement ride, particularly a roller coaster, comprising a guide track (10), a number of first vehicles (16) that can move along said guide track (10) and comprise a first person receiving arrangement (24), a number of second vehicles (18) that can move along the guide track (10) and comprise a second person receiving arrangement (26) differing from said first person receiving arrangement (24), an in-coupling device (14) by means of which the first vehicles (16) and/or the second vehicles (18) can be coupled into the guide track (10), and a launch section (28) by means of which said in-coupled first and second vehicles (16, 18) can be accelerated.
A device for increasing the safety of amusement rides, in particular carousels, roller coasters or the like, and comprising at least one mechatronic system, characterized in that the mechatronic system comprises means for taking over completely or at least partially the function, in particular the support function, of a mechanic component in the event of a defect thereof and to detect said taking over and to provide an error signal.
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
F16P 3/00 - Safety devices acting in conjunction with the control or operation of a machineControl arrangements requiring the simultaneous use of two or more parts of the body
The invention relates to an amusement ride, particularly a roller coaster, comprising a guide track (10), a number of first vehicles (16) that can move along said guide track (10) and comprise a first person receiving arrangement (24), a number of second vehicles (18) that can move along the guide track (10) and comprise a second person receiving arrangement (26) differing from said first person receiving arrangement (24), an in-coupling device (14) by means of which the first vehicles (16) and/or the second vehicles (18) can be coupled into the guide track (10), and a launch section (28) by means of which said in-coupled first and second vehicles (16, 18) can be accelerated.
The invention is a car for a fairground ride with at least one axle arranged on a rotatable carrier structure and a coupling element for coupling a further car, wherein the coupling element is movably mounted and connected to the carrier structure via a mechanical operative connection so that a movement of the coupling element leads to a rotation of the carrier structure and of the wheel axle arranged thereon and a rotation of the rotatable carrier structure leads to a movement of the coupling element, and a method for controlling the rotation of a mounted carrier structure of a wheel axle of a car of a fairground ride with a coupling element for a further car, wherein a position change of the relative position of the car in relation to another is translated into a position change of the coupling element.
The present invention relates to a device for moving back and forth a guide track section of a guide track system for vehicles of a fun fair ride from a first guide track connection part to a second guide track connection part which is arranged at a distance from the first guide track connection part, wherein the first and the second guide track connection parts are part of the guide track system, comprising a guide track section onto which at least one of the vehicles can travel, a carrier structure for carrying the guide track section, a guide structure which has an active connection with the carrier construction and with which the carrier structure can be guided in such a manner that the guide track section can be moved back and forth from the first guide track connection part to the second guide track connection part along the guide structure, and a drive device for moving the carrier structure along the guide structure, wherein the carrier structure comprises means for making another movement of the guide track section in addition to the movement along the guide structure.
The present invention relates to a device for moving a guide track section (20) of a guide track system (21) for vehicles (22) on a funfair ride back and forth between a first guide track connection piece (24) and a second guide track connection piece (26) which is arranged at a distance from the first guide track connection piece (24), wherein the first and second guide track connection pieces (24, 26) are part of the guide track system (21), comprising a guide track section (20) on which at least one of the vehicles (22) can be driven, a support structure (18) for supporting the guide track section (20), a guide structure (16) which is operatively connected to the support structure (18) and with which the support structure (18) is guided such that the guide track section (20) is movable along the guide structure from the first guide track connection piece (24) to the second guide track connection piece (26) and back again, and a drive mechanism (19) for moving the support structure (18) along the guide structure (16), wherein the support structure (18) comprises means (27) for executing a further movement of the guide track section (20) in addition to the movement along the guide structure (16).
For the vehicles of an interactive fairground ride, in particular a rollercoaster, control consoles are proposed which are equipped with a control button and a display unit and are assigned to each passenger. These control buttons and, if appropriate, the display units of all the control consoles, are connected by means of a transmitter, by radio or by cable, to an evaluation and control unit which detects the reaction times for all passengers and calculates a mean value, the collective reaction time, therefrom. A signal for starting the vehicle is not generated until after the expiry of the collective reaction time. In a fairground ride of this kind, the emphasis is on the interaction between all the passengers of a vehicle.
G07C 1/22 - Registering, indicating, or recording the time of events or elapsed time, e.g. time-recorders for work people in connection with sports or games
64.
INTERACTIVE FAIRGROUND RIDE, IN PARTICULAR ROLLERCOASTER
For the vehicles (10) of an interactive fairground ride, in particular a rollercoaster, control consoles (12) are proposed which are equipped with a control button (13) and a display unit (14) and are assigned to each passenger. These control buttons (13) and, if appropriate, the display units (14) of all the control consoles (12), are connected by means of a transmitter (16), by radio or by cable, to an evaluation and control unit (17) which detects the reaction times for all passengers and calculates a mean value, the collective reaction time, therefrom. A signal for starting the vehicle (10) is not generated until after the expiry of the collective reaction time. In a fairground ride of this kind, the emphasis is on the interaction between all the passengers of a vehicle.
G07C 1/22 - Registering, indicating, or recording the time of events or elapsed time, e.g. time-recorders for work people in connection with sports or games
65.
Amusement park device having a rail-guided route course and having at least one vehicle guided on the rail
The invention is an amusement-park device, comprising a rail-guided route course and at least one vehicle guided on the rail, which vehicle has a brake apparatus having at least one, preferably two brake pads fastened to a brake-pad carrier, which brake pads are provided for braking or clamping the vehicle at a point of the rail-guided route course during a braking event. According to the invention, the brake apparatus has a brake carrier and/or the at least two brake pads can be pivoted in relation to the stationary bike carrier. The vehicle equipped with such a brake apparatus can follow unevenness in the rail-guided route course in a simple manner, resulting in reliable braking behavior.
B61H 7/04 - Scotch-blocks, skids, or like track-engaging shoes attached to railway vehicles
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
B61H 7/12 - Grippers co-operating frictionally with tracks
A locking device for an axle includes a carrier for an axle, a cylinder for a fluid, having a cylinder wall, and a piston which is located inside the cylinder and is sealed against the cylinder wall at least in sections or at certain points, so that the interior of the cylinder is subdivided into a first volume and a second volume separated from the first volume by the piston, and also comprising a mechanical connection between the piston on one side and the carrier for the axle or the axle itself on the other, so that the position of the piston in the cylinder determines the orientation of the carrier for the axle or the orientation of the axle itself, and vice versa, wherein the first volume is connected to the second volume via a line system which has a line segment in which a valve is arranged.
F16D 31/02 - Fluid couplings or clutches with pumping sets of the volumetric type, i.e. in the case of liquid passing a predetermined volume per revolution using pumps with pistons or plungers working in cylinders
B60R 21/02 - Occupant safety arrangements or fittings
F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
F15B 1/02 - Installations or systems with accumulators
F15B 1/027 - Installations or systems with accumulators having accumulator charging devices
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
68.
Device for changing the direction of travel of a rail-bound vehicle, rail-bound ride having such a device, and method for operating such a device
The invention relates to a device for changing the direction of travel of a rail-bound vehicle, comprising a feeding rail section, a removing rail section, and a connecting rail section, which can be moved from a first position, in which the connecting rail section is arranged in relation to the feeding rail section in such a way that the rail-bound vehicle can drive onto the connecting rail section, to a second position, in which the connecting rail section is arranged in relation to the removing rail section in such a way that the vehicle can drive onto the removing rail section, by means of a motion comprising at least one rotational motion about an axis of the rotational motion. The invention further relates to a rail-bound ride having such a device, and to a method for operating such a device.
The invention relates to a device (1) for increasing the safety of roller coasters and/or having at least one safety apparatus (5), wherein the safety apparatus (5) has first means (10) for the long-term measurement of at least one load (30) in at least one component (40) during the operation of an amusement ride (60) and second means (20) for detecting a change in the at least one load (30) measured during the long-term measurement and for initiating at least one safety reaction (70) at the roller coaster or the carousel. The invention further relates to a method for increasing the safety of amusement rides (60) by means of at least one safety apparatus (5), wherein first means (10) of the safety apparatus (5) perform a long-term measurement of at least one load in at least one component (40) during the entire operating duration of the amusement ride and second means (20) detect a change in the at least one load (30) measured during the long-term measurement, wherein the second means (20) initiate an automatic safety reaction (70) at the roller coaster and/or the carousel, which safety reaction depends on the change.
A track system for amusement rides with truss-like track elements, which consist of at least one three girder system and comprise, as the first and second girder elements, tracks extending alongside each other, and at least one other girder element, wherein a first stiffening plane is formed by means of the tracks and cross beams connecting the tracks, and second and third stiffening planes are formed in each case by means of one track and the transverse struts, connecting said track to the at least third girder element; and, in order to form the track sections, the cross beams and the transverse struts are arranged spaced apart.
The invention relates to a device (1) for increasing the safety of roller coasters and/or having at least one safety apparatus (5), wherein the safety apparatus (5) has first means (10) for the long-term measurement of at least one load (30) in at least one component (40) during the operation of an amusement ride (60) and second means (20) for detecting a change in the at least one load (30) measured during the long-term measurement and for initiating at least one safety reaction (70) at the roller coaster or the carousel. The invention further relates to a method for increasing the safety of amusement rides (60) by means of at least one safety apparatus (5), wherein first means (10) of the safety apparatus (5) perform a long-term measurement of at least one load in at least one component (40) during the entire operating duration of the amusement ride and second means (20) detect a change in the at least one load (30) measured during the long-term measurement, wherein the second means (20) initiate an automatic safety reaction (70) at the roller coaster and/or the carousel, which safety reaction depends on the change.
The invention relates to an amusement park ride with a guide track which has a first pivot axis for the movable guidance of the guide track, wherein the guide track is retained in a movable manner along the first pivot axis by way of a first retaining means, wherein the first pivot axis is oriented in a first axial direction, perpendicular to the direction of the guide track on the first pivot axis, and can be moved perpendicularly to the first axial direction. According to the invention, the guide track has a second pivot axis for the movable guidance of the guide track, wherein the guide track is retained in a movable manner along the second pivot axis by way of a second retaining means, and the second pivot axis is oriented in a second axial direction, perpendicular to the direction of the guide track on the second pivot axis, and can be moved perpendicularly to the second axial direction.
The invention relates to a device (10) for increasing the safety of amusement rides, in particular carousels, roller coasters or the like, and comprising at least one mechatronic system (20), characterized in that the mechatronic system (20) comprises means (30, 40) for taking over completely or at least partially the function, in particular the support function, of a mechanic component in the event of a defect thereof and to detect said taking over and to provide an error signal.
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
A63G 4/00 - Accessories for roundabouts not restricted to one of groups or
The invention relates to a device for increasing the safety of amusement rides, in particular carousels, roller coasters or the like, and comprising at least one mechatronic system, characterized in that the mechatronic system comprises means for taking over completely or at least partially the function, in particular the support function, of a mechanic component in the event of a defect thereof and to detect said taking over and to provide an error signal.
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
F16P 3/00 - Safety devices acting in conjunction with the control or operation of a machineControl arrangements requiring the simultaneous use of two or more parts of the body
G01B 7/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
75.
MECHANISM FOR RESTRAINING A PASSENGER IN A RESTRAINT SYSTEM OF AN AMUSEMENT RIDE
The invention relates to a mechanism (10) for restraining a passenger (20) restrained in a restraint system (40) of an amusement ride (10), comprising at least one sensor device (30) which includes means (34) for verifying whether there is a form-fit between the passenger (20) and the mechanism (10).
The invention relates to a method for operating an amusement ride (1), in particular a roller coaster, comprising at least one vehicle (2) which moves along a path and at least one passenger (30). Said method generates a virtual reality corresponding to a journey of the vehicle (2) by means of a computer program which is specific to the amusement ride and said virtual reality is represented on the head-mounted display (20) associated with the passenger (30) of a vehicle (2) in accordance with the position of the vehicle (2) on the path and in accordance with the position and/or orientation of the head-mounted display (20). According to a first solution of the claimed invention, the computer program which is specific to the amusement ride is carried out on a mobile terminal (10) of the passenger (30), said mobile terminal comprising a communications interface (10.1). According to a second solution of the claimed invention, the computer program which is specific to the amusement ride is carried out on a device which is firmly connected to the vehicle (2), said device being designed with connection means for connecting the head-mounted display (20) of the passenger (30). The invention also relates to an amusement ride (1), in particular a roller coaster for carrying out the claimed method.
The invention is a water amusement ride, comprising at least one water vehicle, which can be moved in a body of water and which comprises seats for accommodating passengers. A platform is provided, which extends out of the water surface in an idle state of the water amusement ride and is beneath the water surface in an operating state, and a platform carrier is provided, which lifts the platform out of the water surface in the idle state. According to the invention, the platform carrier and/or the platform comprises at least one floating body. The switch to the idle state (and possibly also back to the operating state) can be completed more quickly and with lower force and energy consumption in comparison with a traditional water amusement ride.
Disclosed is a car (110) for a fairground ride (100) with at least one wheel axle arranged on a rotatable carrier structure (117) and a coupling element (120) for coupling a further car (150), wherein the coupling element (120) for coupling a further car (150) is movably mounted and is connected to the rotatable carrier structure (117) via a mechanical operative connection (130) so that a movement of the coupling element (120) leads to a rotation of the rotatable carrier structure (117) and of the wheel axle arranged thereon and a rotation of the rotatable carrier structure (117) leads to a movement of the coupling element (120), and a method for controlling the rotation of a rotatably mounted carrier structure (117) of a wheel axle of a car (110) of a fairground ride (100) with a movably mounted coupling element (120) for coupling a further car (150), wherein a position change, caused by the track geometry, of the relative position of the car (110) of the fairground ride (100) in relation to the other car (150) is translated into a position change of the movably mounted coupling element (120), and the position change of the movably mounted coupling element (120) is transferred via a mechanical operative connection (130) to a rotation of the rotatable carrier structure (117).
The invention relates to an amusement-park device, comprising a rail-guided route course and at least one vehicle guided on the rail (10), which vehicle has a brake apparatus (20) having at least one, preferably two brake pads (40, 50) fastened to a brake-pad carrier (30), which brake pads are provided for braking or clamping the vehicle at a point of the rail-guided route course during a braking event. According to the invention, the brake apparatus (20) has a brake carrier (22), which is arranged on the vehicle in a stationary manner. In addition, pivoting means are provided, by means of which the brake-pad carrier (30) and/or the at least two brake pads (40, 50) can be pivoted in relation to the stationary brake carrier (22). The vehicle equipped with such a brake apparatus (20) can follow unevenness in the rail-guided route course in a simple manner. The result is reliable braking behavior.
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
80.
AMUSEMENT-PARK DEVICE HAVING A RAIL-GUIDED ROUTE COURSE AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE GUIDED ON THE RAIL
The invention relates to an amusement-park device, comprising a rail-guided route course and at least one vehicle guided on the rail (10), which vehicle has a brake apparatus (20) having at least one, preferably two brake pads (40, 50) fastened to a brake- pad carrier (30), which brake pads are provided for braking or clamping the vehicle at a point of the rail-guided route course during a braking event. According to the invention, the brake apparatus (20) has a brake carrier (22), which is arranged on the vehicle in a stationary manner. In addition, pivoting means are provided, by means of which the brake- pad carrier (30) and/or the at least two brake pads (40, 50) can be pivoted in relation to the stationary brake carrier (22). The vehicle equipped with such a brake apparatus (20) can follow unevenness in the rail-guided route course in a simple manner. The result is reliable braking behavior.
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
81.
CAR WITH ROTATABLY MOUNTED WHEEL AXLE FOR A FAIRGROUND RIDE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROTATABLY MOUNTED WHEEL AXLE OF SUCH A CAR
Disclosed is a car for a fairground ride with at least one wheel axle arranged on a rotatable carrier structure and a coupling element for coupling a further car, wherein the coupling element for coupling a further car is movably mounted and is connected to the rotatable carrier structure via a mechanical operative connection so that a movement of the coupling element leads to a rotation of the rotatable carrier structure and of the wheel axle arranged thereon and a rotation of the rotatable carrier structure leads to a movement of the coupling element, and a method for controlling the rotation of a rotatably mounted carrier structure of a wheel axle of a car of a fairground ride with a movably mounted coupling element for coupling a further car, wherein a position change, caused by the track geometry, of the relative position of the car of the fairground ride in relation to the other car is translated into a position change of the movably mounted coupling element, and the position change of the movably mounted coupling element is transferred via a mechanical operative connection to a rotation of the rotatable carrier structure.
B61F 5/38 - Arrangements or devices for adjusting or allowing self-adjustment of wheel axles or bogies when rounding curves, e.g. sliding axles, swinging axles
A63G 7/00 - Up-and-down-hill tracks or switchbacks
The invention relates to a water ride (10) having a variable water level and a route (20) on which at least one vehicle (12), provided for accommodating at least one rider, can be moved, the route (20) having at least one fixedly arranged route segment (22) in which the at least one vehicle (12) is guided through water (30). In the region of the route segment (22), means are provided for raising or lowering the water level (32) of the water (30) in such a way that the at least one vehicle (12) can pass through the route segment (22) both at a raised water level (32a) and at a lowered water level (32b).
The invention relates to a water ride (10), which has a variable water level and a route guide (20), on which route guide at least one vehicle (12) provided for accommodating at least one rider can be moved, wherein the route guide (20) has at least one route segment (22) arranged in a stationary manner in which the at least one vehicle (12) is guided through water (30). In the region of the route segment (22), means are provided for raising or lowering the water level (32) of the water (30) in such a way that the at least one vehicle (12) can pass through the route segment (22) both in the case of an elevated water level (32a) and in the case of a lowered water level (32b).
Provided is a locking device (100, 200, 300) for an axle (151, 251, 351), comprising a carrier (245) for an axle (151, 21, 351) or an axle (151, 251, 351), a cylinder (110, 210, 310) for a fluid, having a cylinder wall, and a piston (120, 220, 320) which is located inside the cylinder (110, 210, 310) and is sealed against the cylinder wall at least in sections or at certain points, so that the interior of the cylinder (110, 210, 310) is subdivided into a first volume (111, 211, 311) and a second volume (112, 212, 312), which is separated from the first volume (111, 211, 311) by the piston (120, 220, 320), and also comprising a mechanical connection (140, 240, 340) between the piston (120, 220, 320) on one side and the carrier (245) for the axle (151, 253, 351) or the axle (151, 251, 351) itself on the other, so that the position of the piston (120, 220, 320) in the cylinder (110, 210, 310) determines the orientation of the carrier (245) for the axle (151, 251, 351) or the orientation of the axle (151, 251, 351) itself, and vice versa, wherein the first volume (111, 211, 311) is connected to the second volume (112, 212, 312) via a line system (130, 230, 333) which has a line segment (131, 231, 331) in which a valve (132, 232, 332) is arranged.
A locking device (100, 200, 300) for an axle (151, 251, 351) is provided, having a receptacle (245) for an axle (151, 251, 351) or having an axle (151, 251, 351), having a cylinder (110, 210, 310) for a fluid, which cylinder (110, 210, 310) has a cylinder wall, having a piston (120, 220, 320) which is arranged in the cylinder (110, 210, 310) and is sealed against the cylinder wall at least in sections or at points, with the result that the interior of the cylinder (110, 210, 310) is divided into a first volume (111, 211, 311) and a second volume (112, 212, 312) which is separated from the first volume (111, 211, 311) by the piston (120, 220, 320), having a mechanical connection (140, 240, 340) between the piston (120, 220, 320) on one side and the receptacle (245) of the axle (151, 251, 351) or the axle (151, 251, 351) on the other side, with the result that the position of the piston (120, 220, 320) in the cylinder (110, 210, 310) defines the orientation of the receptacle (245) for the axle (151, 251, 351) or the orientation of the axle (151, 251, 351) and vice versa, wherein the first volume (111, 211, 311) is connected to the second volume (112, 212, 312) via a line system (130, 230, 330) which has a line section (131, 231, 331), in which a valve (132, 232, 332) is arranged.
The invention relates to a device (100) for changing the direction of travel of a rail-bound vehicle, comprising a feeding rail section (101), a removing rail section (103, 104), and a connecting rail section (102), which can be moved from a first position (p1, p2), in which the connecting rail section (102) is arranged in relation to the feeding rail section (101) in such a way that the rail-bound vehicle can drive onto the connecting rail section (102), to a second position (p3, p4), in which the connecting rail section (102) is arranged in relation to the removing rail section (103, 104) in such a way that the vehicle can drive onto the removing rail section (103, 104), by means of a motion comprising at least one rotational motion about an axis (A) of the rotational motion, wherein the connecting rail section (102) can be moved in such a way that the motion of the connecting rail section (102) from the first position (p1, p2) to the second position (p3, p4) also comprises at least one translational motion of the connecting rail section (102) in a direction parallel to the axis (A) of the rotational motion, said translational motion being superposed on the rotational motion. The invention further relates to a rail-bound ride having such a device, and to a method for operating such a device.
The invention relates to a device for changing the direction of travel of a rail-bound vehicle, comprising a feeding rail section, a removing rail section, and a connecting rail section, which can be moved from a first position, in which the connecting rail section is arranged in relation to the feeding rail section in such a way that the rail-bound vehicle can drive onto the connecting rail section, to a second position, in which the connecting rail section is arranged in relation to the removing rail section in such a way that the vehicle can drive onto the removing rail section, by means of a motion comprising at least one rotational motion about an axis of the rotational motion. The invention further relates to a rail-bound ride having such a device, and to a method for operating such a device.
A track section for a ride having a vehicle, divided into a first block segment and a second block segment. The first block segment has a first high point and ends at a second high point. The second block segment begins at the second high point. A first linear drive is situated before the first high point, and a second linear drive is situated between the first high point and the second high point. The positions of the high points relative to one another and the design of the linear drives are coordinated so the vehicle can be brought to a standstill in the first block segment if entry into the second block segment is not enabled. A method for traveling over the track section is provided, wherein a change in direction of travel of the vehicle is produced if the second block segment is not enabled for entry.
The invention relates to an amusement park ride with a guide track which has a first pivot axis for the movable guidance of the guide track, wherein the guide track is retained in a movable manner along the first pivot axis by way of a first retaining means, wherein the first pivot axis is oriented in a first axial direction, perpendicular to the direction of the guide track on the first pivot axis, and can be moved perpendicularly to the first axial direction. According to the invention, the guide track has a second pivot axis for the movable guidance of the guide track, wherein the guide track is retained in a movable manner along the second pivot axis by way of a second retaining means, and the second pivot axis is oriented in a second axial direction, perpendicular to the direction of the guide track on the second pivot axis, and can be moved perpendicularly to the second axial direction.
The invention relates to an amusement park ride (1) with a guide track (2) which has a first pivot axis (6) for the movable guidance of the guide track, wherein the guide track is retained in a movable manner along the first pivot axis by way of a first retaining means (10), wherein the first pivot axis is oriented in a first axial direction, perpendicular to the direction of the guide track on the first pivot axis, and can be moved perpendicularly to the first axial direction. According to the invention, the guide track has a second pivot axis (8) for the movable guidance of the guide track, wherein the guide track is retained in a movable manner along the second pivot axis by way of a second retaining means, and the second pivot axis is oriented in a second axial direction, perpendicular to the direction of the guide track on the second pivot axis, and can be moved perpendicularly to the second axial direction.
The invention relates to a track system (10) for amusement rides with truss- like track elements (1) which consist of at least one triangular girder system and comprise, as first and second girder element, tracks (2, 3) extending alongside each other and at least one further girder element (4.1), wherein a first stiffening plane (A1) is formed by the tracks (2, 3) and crossbeams (5, 5.1) connecting these tracks (2, 3), and a second and a third stiffening plane (A2, A3) are formed by in each case one track (2, 3) and transverse struts (6, 6.1) connecting same to the at least third girder element (4.1), and, in order to form track sections (1.1,..., 1.7), the crossbeams (5, 5.1) and transverse struts (6) are arranged spaced apart. According to the invention, provision is made that at least one track section (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7) formed by adjacent crossbeams (5, 5.1) with associated transverse struts (6, 6.1) is designed with a stiffening element (7.3) which spans the track section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7) in such a way that a fourth stiffening plane (A4) is formed by the stiffening element (7.3) together with the further girder element (4.1) of the track section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7).
The invention relates to a track system (10) for amusement rides with truss-like track elements (1) which consist of at least one triangular girder system and comprise, as first and second girder element, tracks (2, 3) extending alongside each other and at least one further girder element (4.1), wherein a first stiffening plane (A1) is formed by the tracks (2, 3) and crossbeams (5, 5.1) connecting these tracks (2, 3), and a second and a third stiffening plane (A2, A3) are formed by in each case one track (2, 3) and transverse struts (6, 6.1) connecting same to the at least third girder element (4.1), and, in order to form track sections (1.1,..., 1.7), the crossbeams (5, 5.1) and transverse struts (6) are arranged spaced apart. According to the invention, provision is made that at least one track section (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7) formed by adjacent crossbeams (5, 5.1) with associated transverse struts (6, 6.1) is designed with a stiffening element (7.3) which spans the track section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7) in such a way that a fourth stiffening plane (A4) is formed by the stiffening element (7.3) together with the further girder element (4.1) of the track section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7).
A rotating water amusement ride is described in which the passengers can in a simpler manner walk to their seats in the water vessels while keeping their feet dry. This is principally achieved by a water amusement ride, with at least one water vessel which is preferably movable in the body of water, and having a float body which is borne by the water and which has seats for accommodating passengers, wherein a platform is provided which, in a rest state of the water amusement ride, protrudes out of the water surface.
A63G 1/26 - Roundabouts with seats performing movements in a horizontal plane, other than circular movements with seats moving with a planetary motion in a horizontal plane
The invention relates to a water amusement ride, comprising at least one water vehicle (20), which can be moved in a body of water and which comprises seats (21) for accommodating passengers. A platform (10) is provided, which extends out of the water surface (4) of the body of water in an idle state of the water amusement ride (1) and is beneath the water surface in an operating state, and a platform carrier (50) is provided, which lifts the platform (10) out of the water surface (4) in the idle state. According to the invention, the platform carrier (50) and/or the platform (10) comprises at least one floating body (55). Advantage: the switch to the idle state (and possibly also back to the operating state) can be completed more quickly and with lower force consumption and energy consumption in comparison with a traditional water amusement ride.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Exhibition booths for amusement parks and sales booths and stands, all made of metal.
(2) Transport vehicles for amusement park rides.
(3) Exhibition booths for amusement parks and sales booths and stands, all not made of metal.
(4) Fairground rides, in particular roller coasters, flumes, bobsleigh runs, water rides, ghost trains, monorails, dodgems, roundabouts, swing rides, Ferris wheels. (1) Construction and development of installations and facilities for public entertainment, namely amusement parks and amusement park rides.
An amusement ride in the form of a boat regatta having a water-filled basin and boats traveling thereon with their own drive, where there is arranged in the basin a raisable platform which allows the boats to travel in the lowered position and lifts the boats out of the water in the travel breaks.
The invention relates to a water amusement ride (1), comprising at least one water vehicle (20) that can be moved in a body of water and a floating body (23) that is carried by water, having seats for accommodating passengers, wherein a platform (10) is provided, which extends out of the water surface (4) of the body of water when the water amusement ride (1) is in an idle state and is beneath the water surface (4) when in operation. An advantage of said invention is that the passengers can reach their seats in the water vehicles without getting wet feet when the water amusement ride is in an idle state.
The water amusement ride according to the invention has watercraft that are pulled through the body of water (1) on a traction cable (40). These watercraft are composed of a frame (10), pulled by the traction cable (40), on which a float (20) having a platform (24) is rotatably supported and on the underside of which is provided with a blade wheel (30). When the watercraft is moved through the body of water (1) in the direction of the arrow (A), the blade wheel (30) together with the float (20) are set in rotational motion by the resulting flow.
The invention relates to a rail-bound vehicle for an amusement park ride. The vehicle has an upper part 10 with vehicle seats 12, as well as a carriage 20 whose running wheels 22 and lateral wheels 23 run on rail-tubes, as do its lift-off rollers 24. The upper part 10 can rotate freely around a vertical axis 16 relative to the carriage 20. A brake disk 14′ made of a metallic material is provided on the underside of the upper part 10. Permanent magnets 31 connected to the rail system are assigned to this brake disk 14′. The brake disk 14, upon passing these permanent magnets 31, enters the latter's magnet field, with the result that the upper part 10 of the vehicle is braked and set into rotational motion due to the continued linear movement of the carriage 20.
A water ride containing at least one watercraft is described, having at least a floating body and a chassis which is connected thereto in an articulated manner and which serves as a guide unit, and a guide for the chassis which runs in the water, and a drive for the watercraft, wherein the floating body is connected to the chassis via a connection unit which comprises flexible elements and which allows relative movements of the floating body with respect to the chassis, wherein arranged on the floating body and on the chassis are associated coupling elements which serve for rigidly connecting the floating body and the chassis in at least one relative position, and in that the coupling elements are designed in such a way that the floating body is fixed on the chassis after being lowered.
