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Untethered motion simulator systems and methods thereof

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.
Owner:GIMBAL INNOVATIONS INC

Ride vehicle artificial intelligence entity systems and methods

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.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Inflatable entertainment structures

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.
Owner:MEGA ENTERTAINMENT INC

Destination interactive gaming system for directing guests to game access points

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.
Owner:AMAN JAMES ANDREW +1

Ride systems having dynamic ride vehicle movement

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.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Automated device cleaning and transferring systems and methods

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.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Multifunctional exercise exploration barrel for infant education

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.
Owner:SHAANXI XUEQIAN NORMAL UNIV

Pool for water activities with artificial current

PCT designated stageWO2026029689A1AmusementsBathsRecreationWater flow
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.
Owner:MAKARENKO VLADIMIR GRIGOREVICH +1

Systems and methods for identifying b-roll conditions in live stream or live rendered content

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).
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Amusement balance beam

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.
Owner:ZHENGZHOU HANLIN AMUSEMENT EQUIP MFG CO LTD

Hydraulic system with multiple safety guarantees

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.
Owner:ZHONGSHAN ZHITAI ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD

sandbox

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.
Owner:SMART GARDEN CO LTD

Anti-gravity seat

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.
Owner:KAIQI GROUP

System and method for controlling entertainment image

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.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Dynamic illusion effect for a moving ride vehicle

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.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Simulation animal tail skeleton power transmission swing device

The utility model discloses a power transmission swinging device for a tail skeleton of a simulation animal. The swing device comprises spherical universal movable joint assemblies, movable joint connecting assemblies, a power transmission return assembly and a tail control panel assembly, the movable joint connecting assemblies are arranged between the adjacent spherical universal movable joint assemblies, the first spherical universal movable joint assembly is connected to the tail control panel assembly, and the second spherical universal movable joint assembly is connected to the power transmission return assembly. The power transmission return assembly sequentially penetrates through the movable joint connecting assembly and the spherical universal movable joint assembly to be in transmission connection with the tail control panel assembly. The tail control panel assembly is operated, so that the power transmission return assembly transmits power to each spherical universal movable joint assembly, and the tail swing function is achieved. According to the utility model, the movable nodes of the tail skeleton are obviously increased, so that the tail can show higher flexibility and degree of freedom in the swinging process, and the softer and more natural swinging action is realized.
Owner:HUAQIANG FANGTE (SHENZHEN) TECH CO LTD

Riding simulator and method for reproducing motorcycle behavior

To provide a riding simulator that can reproduce rolling motion similar to that of a real vehicle, and a method for reproducing the behavior of a two-wheeled vehicle. [Solution] The riding simulator 1 includes a calculation device 3 that calculates values ​​of a plurality of driving behavior parameters, including at least vehicle speed and roll angle, based on the amount of steering operation on the steering control 21, the amount of accelerator operation on the accelerator control 22, and the amount of braking operation on the brake control 23, 24, and a behavior reproduction device 5 that reproduces the motorcycle driving behavior, including at least rolling, in a manner that can be perceived by the user's sense of balance and at least their visual sense, based on the calculated values ​​of the plurality of driving behavior parameters by the calculation device. The calculation device 3 calculates the value of the reaction force from the tire contact point and calculates the value of the roll angle based on the roll angular acceleration, which is expressed as the sum of a gravity term proportional to the acceleration due to gravity, a centrifugal force term proportional to the square of the vehicle speed, and a reaction force term proportional to the reaction force.
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD

Modular sensory platform

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.
Owner:TECHNIFEX PRODS

VIRTUAL QUEUE TECHNOLOGIES

ActiveDE602017095303T2AmusementsReservations
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Safety constraint device for recreation facility

The utility model discloses a safety restraint device for recreation facilities, which relates to the technical field of recreation facility protection and comprises a stop lever support and a stop lever, a flange sleeve and a shaft sleeve are sleeved in spline shaft holes on two sides of the stop lever support respectively, and the flange sleeve and the shaft sleeve are connected with spline shafts in a spline fit manner through the spline holes. Limiting assemblies are arranged at the two ends of the spline shaft, a transmission shaft is tightly attached to one side of the flange sleeve, the other ends of the two coupling shafts are installed at the two ends of a stop lever in a sleeving mode respectively, and a locking mechanism is arranged on the stop lever support. By means of the symmetrically-arranged stop lever supports, during installation and use, the structural strength and stability are improved, safety is guaranteed, double-ratchet-wheel ratchet meshing locking is adopted, secondary protection is increased, an electric push rod is adopted for unlocking, use convenience is improved, transmission shafts on the two sides are adopted, a space is reserved in the middle, and a steering wheel structure installation position is reserved; and the stop lever does not interfere with the steering wheel structure.
Owner:CANDQ AMUSEMENT EQUIP CO LTD

Snow raising cart

PendingCN121288313AAmusementsSnowpackWinch
The invention discloses a snow raising cart which is characterized in that a fin structure on a rolling part provided with the fin structure is in contact with a snowfield, then an outer barrel is pushed by a push rod structure, the outer barrel transmits thrust to the rolling part, and the fin structure on the rolling part starts to rotate on the ground due to resistance of the ground; the fin structure can be inserted into the snowfield to loosen snow on the ground, in the rotating process, part of the snow can enter the cavity between the outer barrel and the rolling component along with the fin structure, when the snow is accumulated to a certain amount, the fins throw the accumulated snow between the outer barrel and the rolling component out of the other side of the outer barrel, and therefore the purpose of snow raising is achieved, the structure is simple, and practicability is high. According to the snowflake winch, the situation that the snowflakes are blocked in the uneven ground can be avoided, the problem that a user is injured in the rapid running process is avoided, snowflakes can be easily pushed and raised in the snowfield, the pleasure of outdoor activities is increased, the snowflakes are winched through a rotating structure, and the blocking risk can be effectively avoided.
Owner:党旗

SUPPORT FOR A DRESSING SYSTEM

ActiveDE602023016355T2Amusements
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Augmented reality system for an amusement ride

An amusement ride system (10), comprising: a ride vehicle (12) configured to carry a passenger (16) and an additional passenger; one or more sensors (24, 26, 28) configured to detect a respective face of the passenger (16) and a respective body of the passenger (16) while the passenger (16) is in the ride vehicle (12) and to detect a respective face of the additional passenger and a respective body of the additional passenger while the additional passenger is in the ride vehicle (12); a display assembly (20) configured to be viewable by the passenger (16) while the passenger (16) is in the ride vehicle (12) and by the additional passenger while the additional passenger is in the ride vehicle (12); and a controller (40) configured to: generate an augmented reality animation based on signals received from the one or more sensors (24, 26, 28), wherein the signals are indicative of respective movement of the respective face of the passenger (16) and the respective body of the passenger (16), and the animation mimics the respective movement of the respective face of the passenger (16) and the respective body of the passenger (16); generate an additional augmented reality animation based on additional signals received from the one or more sensors, wherein the additional signals are indicative of respective movement of the respective face of the additional passenger and the respective body of the additional passenger, and the additional animation mimics the respective movement of the respective face of the additional passenger and the respective body of the additional passenger; and instruct display of the animation and the additional animation on the display assembly (20).
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Motion simulation system and method

ActiveEP4475971C0Amusements
Owner:ARKINEMATICS LTD

Role playing house for farm theme

ActiveCN224207364UHigh degree of reductionEasily withstand collisionsAmusementsToysArchitectural engineeringWall plate
The utility model relates to a farm theme role playing house which comprises a main body frame, a plurality of foundation frames, a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are assembled with the foundation frames, connecting holes, front connecting holes and side face construction holes are formed in the foundation frames, and the first connecting piece penetrates through the connecting holes to be fixedly connected with the other foundation frame; the plurality of foundation frames form a supporting foundation frame, a cross beam foundation frame and a door frame foundation frame; the wallboards are arranged on the surfaces of the supporting foundation frame, the cross beam foundation frame and the door frame foundation frame correspondingly, and the second connecting pieces enter the foundation frames from the side face construction holes and penetrate through the front face connecting holes to be fixedly connected with the wallboards; the auxiliary prop is laid on one side of the main body frame; the supporting foundation frame, the cross beam foundation frame and the door frame foundation frame are formed by the foundation frames respectively, a stable structure is formed by combining the wallboards, collision and extrusion generated when low children move in a room are easily resisted, and potential safety hazards such as shaking and collapse are eradicated.
Owner:TONGYUN AMUSEMENT EQUIP (SUZHOU) CO LTD

Mirror wedge illusion system and method

PendingJP2026097832APrismsMirrors
We provide a double-sided mirror for the mirror wedge illusion. [Solution] A double-sided mirror 80 for the mirror wedge illusion. The double-sided mirror includes a reflective material layer 84, a thin glass layer 82 covering the front surface 90 of the reflective material layer 84, a dark mask layer 86 covering the back surface 92 of the reflective material layer 84, and a thick glass support layer 88 bonded to the dark mask layer 86.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC