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23results about "Water roundabouts" patented technology

Multi-stage water effect system comprising water ride vehicles, and methods for activating said multi-stage water effect system

PendingEP4755482A2Flow controlWater roundabouts
A multi-stage water effect system. The system comprises a water ride vehicle comprising one or more water effect devices; a plurality of sensors configured to obtain feedback associated with an interaction between the water ride vehicle and one or more attraction features or other water-ride vehicles; a control system communicatively coupled to the one or more water effect devices of the water ride vehicle. The control system is configured to: receive feedback from at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors, the feedback indicating the water ride vehicle is within a threshold range of the one or more attraction features or other water-ride vehicles; select a stage of operation from a plurality of stages of operation, wherein the plurality of stages of operation comprises a first stage of operation associated with a first flow rate of fluid from the one or more water effect devices and a second stage of operation associated with a second flow rate of the fluid from the one or more water effect devices; and activate the one or more water effect devices of the water ride vehicle to provide a fluid flow based on the selected stage of operation.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Multi-stage water effect system

PendingJP2025148372AFlow controlWater roundaboutsControl systemEnvironmental engineering
To provide a multi-stage water effect system.SOLUTION: A multi-stage water effect system includes a plurality of water ride vehicles. A water ride vehicle of the plurality of water ride vehicles has one or more water effect devices. The multi-stage water effect system also includes a control system communicatively coupled to the one or more water effect devices of the plurality of water ride vehicles. The control system activates the one or more water effect devices of the water ride vehicle to provide a first fluid flow at a first time. The control system also activates the one or more water effect devices of the water ride vehicle to provide a second fluid flow at a second time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Vehicle system with suspension and vehicle support for floating motion

The ride system includes a ride vehicle made of a flotation material configured to float in a liquid. The ride system's bogie includes a vehicle support positioned below the ride vehicle, the bogie configured to move along a track. An extender is coupled to the vehicle support and to the ride vehicle. The extender is configured to transition between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration to allow the ride vehicle to float in the liquid within a range of motion relative to the vehicle support.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Drainage device for water sports

The application relates to the technical field of drainage devices, and discloses a drainage device for water entertainment, which comprises a drainage cylinder, a water inlet pipe is communicatively arranged at the middle axis of the bottom side of the drainage cylinder, and a water outlet pipe is communicatively arranged at the middle axis of the end of the drainage cylinder far from the water inlet pipe; a circular separation plate is arranged in the drainage cylinder, the front end and the rear end of the circular separation plate are fixedly connected with the inner walls of the front end and the rear end of the drainage cylinder respectively; and water outlet grooves are arranged on the outer walls of the left side, the right side and the upper side of the circular separation plate. When a large amount of water enters the inside of the drainage cylinder from the water inlet pipe, the water can enter the inside of the circular separation plate through the water outlet grooves under the action of water pressure and the limiting action of the arc-shaped plate, impurities in the water can be intercepted under the action of the arc-shaped elastic net, and the water can pass through the arc-shaped elastic net, so that the water and the impurities are separated.
Owner:JIANGSU ZHONGSING SPECIAL EQUIP CO LTD

Propulsion for amusement park rides

PendingJP2026509758ASelf-driversWater roundabouts
Aspects of this disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for implementing amusement park vehicle systems. The vehicle system may have one or more vehicles for carrying passengers. Each vehicle may be propelled via a propulsion assembly driven by a fluid flow. In some embodiments, the propulsion assembly may provide one or more adjustable surfaces extending into a fluid flow within a trough.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Propulsion for amusement park ride

PendingCN120693198ASelf-driversWater roundaboutsMechanical engineeringAmusement park
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, apparatuses, and systems for implementing a vehicle system for an amusement park. The vehicle system may have one or more vehicles for carrying passengers. Each vehicle may be propelled via a propulsion assembly propelled by a flow of fluid. In some aspects, the propulsion assembly may provide one or more adjustable surfaces extending into the flow of fluid in the slot.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Amusement ride, in particular water amusement ride, and method for operating such an amusement ride

PendingUS20260077271A1SwitchbacksWater roundaboutsControl theoryMechanical engineering
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).
Owner:MACK RIDES GMBH & CO KG

Hull for amusement park

The utility model relates to the technical field of amusement equipment, and particularly discloses a hull for an amusement park, which comprises a round ship, a box body and a box body are fixedly mounted on the round ship, the box body is arranged on the side edge of the box body and is communicated with the box body, a protective cover is clamped at the top of the box body, the protective cover is made of transparent materials, and the box body is provided with a plurality of through holes. Symmetrical through openings are formed in the side, close to the box body, of the box body, a universal ball is arranged on the box body, a vertical rod is fixedly installed at the top of the universal ball, a water spraying gun is fixedly installed at the top end of the vertical rod, a holding rod is arranged on the side, close to the box body, of the water spraying gun, and a water supply piece is arranged on the side edge of the box body. According to the hull for the amusement park, the shooting function of a bumper boat and the shooting function of a water spraying gun are combined, limbs of tourists are prevented from being affected with damp in the water spraying game, the amusement experience feeling is effectively improved, and practicability is high.
Owner:QINGDAO LEGULAND AMUSEMENT EQUIP

Ride system with vehicle support for suspension and floating operation

To provide a ride system with a vehicle support.SOLUTION: A ride system includes a ride vehicle made of a buoyant material configured to float in a liquid. A bogie of the ride system includes a vehicle support positioned under the ride vehicle, and the bogie is configured to travel along a track. An extender is coupled to the vehicle support and coupled to the ride vehicle. The extender is configured to transition between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration to allow the ride vehicle to float in the liquid within a range of motion relative to the vehicle support.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Propulsion for amusement park ride

PendingEP4669438A1Self-driversWater roundabouts
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, apparatuses, and systems for implementing a vehicle system for amusement parks. A vehicle system can have one or more vehicles for carrying passengers. Each vehicle can be propelled via a propulsion assembly that is propelled by a flow of fluid. In some aspects, the propulsion assembly can provide one or more adjustable surfaces that extend into the flow of fluid in a trough.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

System and method for fluid bearing based translation system

PendingCN122206486AWater roundabouts
A fluid bearing system includes a moving body and a linear motor subsystem having a plurality of linear motors that provide a forward thrust to the moving body. The fluid bearing system also includes a fluid bearing subsystem having a plurality of fluid conduits and a pump. Further, the fluid bearing system includes a control system communicatively coupled to the plurality of fluid outlets and the pump. The control system actuates the pump to direct a flow of fluid from the plurality of fluid outlets, wherein the flow of fluid provides a lifting force to the moving body via the plurality of fluid outlets that is substantially perpendicular to the forward thrust.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Water playing equipment

The invention discloses water playing equipment which is composed of a water wheel and a driving device, the water wheel comprises a first side plate and a second side plate, a plurality of water containing devices are connected between the first side plate and the second side plate at intervals, and the water containing devices rotate along with the first side plate and the second side plate to convey water to a water outlet; the driving device comprises a stand column and a water wheel shaft, the water wheel shaft is rotationally connected to the stand column, one end of the water wheel shaft is connected with the hand wheel, and the end, away from the hand wheel, of the water wheel shaft is connected with the first side plate. According to the water playing equipment, tourists can observe flowing of water, the filter screen can filter fallen leaves and other floating objects in the water, the height and operation force of the hand wheel are adjusted according to different site conditions, and the design conforms to the human engineering of children. The hand wheel and the water wheel are driven through the synchronous belt, the overrun clutch is arranged in the middle of the driven synchronous wheel coaxial with the water wheel, and after tourists stop rotating the hand wheel, the water wheel can still continue to rotate.
Owner:CHONGSHENG (TIANJIN) AMUSEMENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD

Amusement ride, in particular water amusement ride, and method for operating such an amusement ride

ActiveUS12594505B2SwitchbacksWater roundaboutsControl theoryMechanical engineering
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).
Owner:MACK RIDES GMBH & CO KG

Multi-stage water effect system comprising water ride vehicles, and method for a control system activating a plurality of water effect devices

ActiveEP4371637B1Flow controlWater roundabouts
A multi-stage water effect system includes a first water ride vehicle comprising a first plurality of water effect devices and a second water ride vehicle comprising a second plurality of water effect devices. The multi-stage water effect system also includes a control system communicatively coupled to the first plurality of water effect devices and the second plurality of water effect devices. The control system is configured to receive a signal associated with changing a first stage of operation of the first water ride vehicle, a second stage of operation of the second water ride vehicle, or both. The control system also activates the first plurality of water effect devices to selectively provide a first fluid at a first flow rate or a second flow rate when the signal is associated with changing the first stage of operation of the first water ride vehicle. The control system additionally activates the second plurality of water effect devices to selectively provide a second fluid at the first flow rate or the second flow rate when the signal is associated with changing the second stage of operation of the second water ride vehicle.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Ride system with vehicle support for suspension and floating operation

PendingEP4599909A3Helter-skeltersSwitchbacks
A ride system comprises a ride vehicle, a bogie comprising a vehicle support positioned under the ride vehicle wherein the bogie is configured to travel along a track and an extender coupled to the vehicle support and coupled to the ride vehicle. The extender is configured to transition between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A length of the extender is greater in the extended configuration than in the retracted configuration.
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Flotation device with integrated cooling system

PCT designated stageWO2026055128A1Swimming aidsAuxillariesElectrical batteryWarm water
A flotation device that includes spouts to eject water upwards from the spouts of the flotation device. The flotation device includes a main controller box having a cooler assembly unit comprising Peltier modules, cooling fins, and heat sinks contained within the cooler assembly unit and a main controller box. The main controller box includes a battery, pump, and motor controller. A conduit extends from an underside of the flotation device into the inlet of the main controller box. The warmer water extends first through the cooling assembly unit and out through an outlet of the main controller box and into a conduit that connects to tubing integrated into a body of the flotation device.
Owner:COLEIL LLC

A device for simulating a floating and rocking hull in water

The utility model discloses a kind of simulation water floating rocking ship body devices, belong to the field of recreational facilities. Device includes: ship body, lifting mechanism, compression spring assembly and buoyancy counterweight box assembly;Wherein, ship body is elastically connected on lifting mechanism by compression spring assembly, can be lifted under the drive of lifting mechanism and move back and forth under the action of compression spring assembly;Ship body bottom installs buoyancy counterweight box assembly, realizes the purpose of buoyancy weight reduction to ship body. The ship body device of the utility model combines and uses lifting mechanism and compression spring assembly, realizes the running effect that ship body is up and down in water and moves back and forth, its structure is simple and practical, can be used for similar small boat in water performance occasion of breaking waves with wind.
Owner:HUAQIANG FANGTE (SHENZHEN) TECH CO LTD

Systems and methods for modular ride vehicles

Systems and methods for a modular ride vehicle.SOLUTION: A system includes a plurality of ride vehicle modules, each of the plurality of ride vehicle modules including an interlock system configured to perform coupling operations to couple to other ride vehicle modules to form a cluster and decoupling operations to decouple from the other ride vehicle modules throughout a ride, control circuitry configured to control the interlock system and movement of the respective ride vehicle module alone or as part of the cluster, and communication circuitry configured to wirelessly communicate with other ride vehicle modules within and / or outside of the cluster. The clusters may be resized throughout the ride by performing coupling and decoupling operations as desired. A method of resizing clusters of ride vehicle modules throughout a ride is also disclosed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A
Owner:UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC