Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 31/16 - Installations pour divertissements publics créant l'illusion d'un voyage
• A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles
• A63J 25/00 - Équipement spécialement conçu pour salles de cinéma
• E04H 3/30 - Caractéristiques de construction des auditoriums

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 31/16 - Installations pour divertissements publics créant l'illusion d'un voyage

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles
• A63G 21/04 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice à rails fixes

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles
• B61J 1/00 - Plaques tournantesTransbordeursTransbordement des véhicules ferroviaires sur d'autres véhicules ferroviaires ou sur plates-formes à roues

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 7/00 - Montagnes russes
• B61B 13/00 - Autres systèmes ferroviaires
• E01B 7/00 - AiguillagesCroisements
• A63G 21/14 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice avec des glissoires mobiles commandées

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• E01B 25/00 - Voies pour types particuliers de chemins de fer
• A63G 7/00 - Montagnes russes
• E01B 23/02 - Voies légères ou rails, p. ex. pour utilisation dans les champs, houillères ou mines

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• E01B 1/00 - BallastAutres moyens pour supporter les traverses ou la voieAssèchement du ballast
• A63G 21/04 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice à rails fixes
• B61B 5/02 - Systèmes ferroviaires surélevés sans véhicules suspendus avec plusieurs rails
• E01B 25/00 - Voies pour types particuliers de chemins de fer

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• E01B 1/00 - BallastAutres moyens pour supporter les traverses ou la voieAssèchement du ballast
• A63G 21/04 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice à rails fixes
• B61B 5/02 - Systèmes ferroviaires surélevés sans véhicules suspendus avec plusieurs rails
• E01B 25/00 - Voies pour types particuliers de chemins de fer

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles
• A63J 25/00 - Équipement spécialement conçu pour salles de cinéma

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles