622results about "Amusements" patented technology

An attraction system of an amusement park includes an observation area, a primary area, a primary real object, a reflective component positioned to create a reflection of the primary real object, and a secondary area. The controller is configured to release the primary real object, wherein the reflective component reflects imagery of the primary real object in motion, thereby creating a virtual object that appears to be moving toward a guest within the secondary area.

A modular inflatable structure can be formed using inflatable members that are interconnected together at respective joints. The inflatable member can have a connector integrated therewith or be coupled to a separate connector that interconnects adjacent inflatable members. The connector can have flexible and / or rigid components. The structure can have an assembled position in which the inflatable member is coupled with an adjacent inflatable member and flow is permitted therebetween. The structure can be inflated to form a support or framework that can be used in a variety of applications and industries.

There is disclosed a modular sensory platform for generating an experience for a guest on the platform located on an event floor of a venue. At least one deck module may each include a frame with a bottom side for mounting to the event floor, a side edge bordering the frame, and a standing surface opposite the bottom for supporting the guest. Lift actuators may be positioned along the side edge or under the deck for changing a distance between the event floor and the standing surface according to a lift signal. One or more sensory stimuli each receivable of a stimulus signal may be mounted to the frame and include at least one of a vibration buzzer, a low-frequency transducer, smoke effects, a heater, a water spritzer, air and scent lines, an air blaster and scent emission, a haptic device, fiber optic lighting, LED lighting, and a fog unit.

A motion simulator system is disclosed that includes a freely rotatable movable frame supported by, but unattached to, a hemispherical base. The movable frame comprises a spherical enclosure constructed from rigid, lightweight materials such as composite materials or interlocking panels, providing unlimited 360-degree rotation in all three rotational degrees of freedom (pitch, roll, and yaw). An internal actuator system coupled to the movable frame controls attitude positioning while the center of rotation remains substantially fixed relative to the base. Low friction engagement between the movable frame and base is achieved through transfer bearings integrated into the base's outer surface or by pressure-vented air cushions. The system enables smooth, continuous rotation of the untethered movable frame for enhanced motion simulation applications.

Systems and methods presented herein include one or more guest activity recognition devices configured to recognize activity of one or more guests within a physical environment of an amusement park. The system also includes one or more ride vehicles of a ride of the amusement park, each ride vehicle including an artificial intelligence entity management system configured to maintain one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities of the ride vehicle based at least in part on the recognized activity of the one or more guests; and one or more features disposed on the ride vehicle and configured to be activated by the artificial intelligence entity management system to simulate the existence of the one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities in accordance with one or more properties of the one or more ride vehicle artificial intelligence entities.

An inflatable structure that includes a roof structure comprised of inflatable beams interlocked to form a hexagonal pattern. Inflatable columns support the roof structure. The inflatable columns can be selectively retracted to change the interior structure of the inflatable structure. Walls can be placed between the inflatable columns to further vary the interior structure and create mazes. The inflatable structure can be themed, e.g., by installing themed skins on interior surfaces of the room to provide a user experience. The inflatable structure may also include integrated virtual reality components, including a virtual reality headset supported by the structure.

An interactive gaming system comprising a multiplicity of game access points used by guests to engage with an on-going destination game. Game access points comprise traditional destination activities as well as additional game parts. Gaming guests carry one or more electronic means and are tracked throughout the destination locations and activities. At least one electronic means comprises a visual display for receiving requested directions or a system summons to a game access point. The electronic means comprises a direct view lens system such that the guest looks directly through the electronic means to a destination map or destination scene, where directions are overlaid onto the direct view and registered to the map or scene. The mobile device further comprises a front view camera for capturing images of the guest's direct view of a destination game part, where the image is used as actionable game information.

The present disclosure relates to a virtual reality training system and a floor unit thereof. Disclosed is a virtual reality training system and a floor unit for the virtual reality training system. The virtual reality training system according to an aspect of the present disclosure can include a floor system having a base with a certain length and width, an object member configured to be detachably installed on the floor system, an input unit configured to assign a first position corresponding to a position of an object within a virtual reality space, the virtual reality space having a length and a width less than or equal to the length and the width of the base of the floor system, and a mapping unit configured to calculate and output a second position for installing the object member on the floor system, the second position being calculated as a position on the floor system corresponding to the first position within the virtual reality space.

A ride system comprises a plurality of ride vehicles and a controller. The controller comprises a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive an input indicative of a choreographed routine of the plurality of ride vehicles, wherein the choreographed routine comprises a respective ride path and respective choreographed movement for each respective ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles along the respective ride path, wherein the respective ride path comprises movement of the respective ride vehicle along a surface of a ride area, and wherein the respective choreographed movement comprises movement of a rider support of the respective ride vehicle relative to a base of the respective ride vehicle. The processor is further configured to receive an adjustment to the respective ride path, the respective choreographed movement, or both, of a selected ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles, wherein the adjustment of the respective ride path comprises an adjustment to the movement of the selected ride vehicle along the surface of the ride area, and wherein the adjustment to the respective choreographed movement comprises an adjustment to the movement of the rider support of the selected ride vehicle relative to the base of the selected ride vehicle. The processor is also configured to control the respective ride path, the respective choreographed movement, or both, of other ride vehicles of the plurality of ride vehicles based on the adjustment.

A method of operating a cleaning and transferring system in a venue with a first location and a second location includes receiving one or more accessories onto a conveyor at the second location. The method also includes transferring the one or more accessories from the second location to the first location via the conveyor. The method further includes cleaning the one or more accessories during the transferring of the one or more accessories from the second location to the first location via the conveyor. The method further includes receiving one or more guest items onto the conveyor at the first location. The method further includes transferring the one or more guest items from the first location to the second via the conveyor.

A climbing system can include a left end base assembly (EBA), the left EBA including a left end support; a right EBA, the right EBA including a right end support; at least one left support rod that extends inboard from the left EBA; at least one right support rod that extends inboard from the right EBA; a plurality of first tethers extending down from the first support rod; a plurality of second tethers extending down from the second support rod; and a climbing lattice, and the plurality of first tethers and the plurality of second tethers connected to and supporting the climbing lattice, with the climbing lattice providing for human climbing engagement.

The utility model relates to the technical field of toys for infants, and discloses a multifunctional exercise exploration cylinder for infant education, which comprises a first hollow cylinder and a second hollow cylinder, the first hollow cylinder comprises first elastic cloth and a first support ring, fixing parts are arranged around the outer side of the first support ring on the left side, and the second hollow cylinder comprises second elastic cloth and a second support ring. The second elastic cloth and the second supporting ring are fixedly connected through the sewing technology, the right side of the front face and the right side of the back face of the second elastic cloth are fixedly connected with hand straps, a buckle assembly is installed on the right side of the outer side of the second elastic cloth, and a sealing assembly is installed on the left side of the second elastic cloth. Through the arrangement of the first hollow cylinder, the second hollow cylinder, the fixing piece, the buckle assembly and the sealing assembly, the multifunctional sports exploration cylinder can achieve the functions of three toys including a tunnel exploration cylinder, a kangaroo jumping bag and an elastic ring, arrangement and carrying are convenient, the playing methods are diversified, and the interest of children in toys is improved.

The invention relates to the field of sport and recreation. What is proposed is a pool for water activities with an artificial current, comprising a housing in the form of an endless channel, and at least one platform, wherein the endless channel is stationary and has a set shape and a set cross-section, and at least one movable platform is arranged proximate the bottom of the channel for creating an artificial current therein, the platform being in the form of a frame structure with at least one paddle vane mounted thereon and being configured for continuous movement in one direction along at least one guide, wherein the guide is endless and extends along the entire perimeter of the channel. The technical result of the proposed invention is that of generating and maintaining in the most energy-efficient way possible an artificial current with improved uniformity in a pool.

The invention relates to a motion generator comprising an end effector that moves relative to a surface, the end effector being moved by at least six actuation mechanisms, wherein each actuation mechanism comprises an elongated tension member that is connected at one end thereof to the end effector, whereby the end effector is suspended above the surface by the tension member, and at the other end thereof to an associated rocker of the same actuation mechanism, whereby the rocker is mounted pivotable about an axis that is fixed relative to the surface, and wherein upon actuation of the rocker, the associated tension member and the end effector are caused to move. The invention further relates to a motion system and simulator comprising such a motion generator, and to methods of operation and production.

The video stream management system (150) includes a video controller (152) that renders video in real-time. Further, the video stream management system (150) includes a display (102) that is communicatively coupled to the video controller (152) and displays a primary video feed (168) that includes the real-time rendered video. The video controller (152), the display (102), or a combination thereof, embeds a pixel pattern (164) in the primary video feed (168). Additionally, the video feed management system (152) monitors one or more displayed images on the display (102) to identify an error in the primary video feed (168).

A ride attraction system includes a plurality of tower tracks, a plurality of ride vehicles, wherein each ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles comprises a stepped platform configured to provide tiered seating and wherein each ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles is coupled to a respective tower track of the plurality of tower tracks and configured to move in one or more degrees of freedom relative to the respective tower track of the plurality of tower tracks and independently of other ride vehicles of the plurality of ride vehicles, at least one user input device associated with each ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles, wherein each user input device of the at least one user input device is configured to receive user inputs and provide user input signals, and a controller configured to receive the user input signals from the at least one user input device and to provide instructions to a ride vehicle controller of an individual ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles to execute a motion pattern of the individual ride vehicle based on the received user input signals, wherein the motion pattern of the individual ride vehicle comprises movement along an axis of the respective tower track, wherein the individual ride vehicle moves independently of other ride vehicles of the plurality of ride vehicles while executing the motion pattern.

The utility model provides an amusement balance beam, which belongs to the technical field of amusement equipment and comprises a support plate, a clamping plate and an adjusting component, connecting grooves are arranged at two ends of the support plate and two ends of the clamping plate, and the adjusting component comprises a plurality of clamping grooves which are arranged in the middle of the connecting grooves of the support plate and are distributed in an annular array. A plurality of clamping columns distributed in an annular array mode are arranged in the middle of the connecting groove of the clamping plate, and balance assemblies used for amusement are arranged on the tops of the supporting plate and the clamping plate. The balance beam can be prevented from rotating again after the angle is adjusted, and the safety of children in the using process is ensured.

The hydraulic system with the multiple safety guarantees comprises a hydraulic station and an oil cylinder, and the output end of the oil cylinder is connected with a load and can drive the load to ascend and descend; an oil inlet pipe leading to a rod cavity of the oil cylinder and an oil return pipe leading to a rodless cavity of the oil cylinder are arranged between the hydraulic station and the oil cylinder, the oil inlet pipe is sequentially provided with an ascending valve set used for controlling the oil cylinder to ascend and descend, a main one-way valve and a second tee joint, and the other two connectors of the second tee joint are provided with a main path leading to the rod cavity of the oil cylinder and a branch path leading to the oil return pipe respectively. A one-way flow valve group for limiting the maximum flow of the main path and a quick cut-off valve group for quickly cutting off the main path under abnormal conditions are sequentially arranged on the main path; an overflow slow-down valve set used for overflowing, preventing overpressure and enabling the oil cylinder to descend slowly is arranged between a rod cavity and a rodless cavity of the oil cylinder, and a quick-down valve set used for enabling the oil cylinder to descend quickly is arranged on the branch. The device has the advantages of multiple protection, high-efficiency buffering and certain energy-saving effect.

In winter, sandboxes are cold and the sand is cold, so children tend to prefer playing indoors rather than outside. This invention aims to provide a sandbox that effectively maintains a suitable sand temperature for children to play in, while reducing the amount of electricity required to power the heating equipment, in order to encourage children to actively play outside when heating is installed in the sandbox. [Solution] A sandbox is provided having a sandbox body, the sandbox body being filled with sand, and characterized in that the entire outer periphery, bottom, and top of the sandbox body are surrounded by an insulating material.

A system for providing an actuated wall visual effect in an amusement park environment, the system comprising: a panel mounting frame; and a panel coupled to the panel mounting frame via a damper. The system also comprises a transducer mounting frame and a transducer configured to convert an audio signal into mechanical energy. The transducer comprises a first portion coupled to the transducer frame and a second portion coupled to the panel such that the transducer is configured to vibrate the panel relative to the transducer mounting frame in response to receiving the audio signal.

According to the anti-gravity seat, a fixed pulley block is installed on a supporting stand column, a movable pulley block is installed on a seat body, the fixed pulley block and the movable pulley block are in transmission connection through a pull rope, a user can achieve height change of the seat body by pulling the pull rope, and the anti-gravity effect is achieved. And the falling protector is arranged to prevent the seat main body from rapidly falling to the ground, so that the use safety is improved. By applying the fixed pulley block and the movable pulley block, the labor-saving effect is achieved, the working intensity of an operator is relieved when the device serves as outdoor equipment, compared with an air cylinder structure, no complex hydraulic or pneumatic system exists, the overall structure is simple, fault points caused by complex components are reduced, the fault occurrence probability is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. The pulley block can better adapt to the severe outdoor environment, maintenance is relatively simple, the maintenance difficulty and cost are reduced, a user can directly face the structure of the pulley block, meanwhile, the user can experience in real time, the learning effect is improved, and the use safety is improved by arranging the falling protector.

The utility model discloses a kind of riding ball-out game devices, including the ball-out device for circulating conveying ball, ball-out device includes baffle cover, ball conveying channel and ball lifting mechanism, the lower part of ball lifting mechanism is connected with ball-in area, the upper part of ball lifting mechanism is communicated with the rear end of the lower part of baffle cover, the lower part of baffle cover has ball outlet, one end of ball conveying channel is connected with ball outlet, another end of ball conveying channel is connected with ball-in area, ball conveying channel is provided with riding mechanism. The utility model provides a new children's game play by the combination of newly designed ball-out device and riding mechanism, can continuously send out ball as interaction in riding simulation process, and ball can cyclic motion, greatly improve the interest when playing.

The invention relates to a motion simulator (100) comprising: a base; a movable platform (100) being movable in relation to the base, having a seat (111) and driver manoeuvrable means (114-117) for, in use, receiving driving commands from a user situated in the seat (111), the driving commands being configured to, in use, control motion of a vehicle; at least one first motion applying means comprising at least one motion actuator (130, 140, 150; 830, 840, 850) connecting the movable platform (100) to the base, the at least one first motion applying means being configured to generate a displacement of the movable platform (100) in relation to the base; a support mechanism comprising an upper suspension configured to suspend the movable platform (100) from above; at least one second motion applying means comprising at least one motion actuator (120; 720) connecting the upper suspension to the support mechanism, the at least one second motion applying means being configured to generate a displacement of the movable platform (100) in relation to the base.

A performance effect system 56 of an amusement park may include a housing 80; an interaction space 58 within the enclosure 80, wherein the interaction space 58 receives the object 62 from outside the enclosure 80; and a display system 66 that presents an image. The performance effect system 56 may also include a beam splitter 68 positioned to enable visibility from the viewing portion 60 through the beam splitter 68 into the interaction space 58, and visibility of the virtual image via reflection from the beam splitter 68. A sensor 64 of the performance effect system 56 may monitor the interaction space 58 and provide sensor data related to an object 62 within the interaction space 58. One or more controllers 74 of the performance effect system 56 may be communicatively coupled with the sensor 64 and the display system 66, and may perform operations including determining one or more parameters of the object 62 based on the sensor data, and generating image data based on the parameters of the object 62.

An animated image system includes: an animated image including a connection location; a first actuator; an extension including an end coupled to the connection location and a section coupled to the first actuator such that a length of the extension extends between the connection location and the first actuator, where the first actuator is configured to move the section of the extension; a second actuator configured to extend or retract the extension portion to vary the length of the extension portion extending between the connection position and the first actuator; and an automation controller configured to control the first actuator and the second actuator to set a positioning of the connection position.

A show effect system for an amusement park may include a display system coupled with a ride vehicle and configured to transition between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration, a screen coupled to the display system, a controller in communication with an actuator, where the actuator may adjust an angle between the screen and the display system. The screen may move with the display system between the extended configuration and the retracted configuration and reflect imagery from the display system in the extended configuration.