Trolley system and associated rails and tracks

Abstract

Trolley systems and associated rails and tracks are described, the trolleys having an integrated brake system that can be adapted to slow or stop the trolley based on various control inputs (internalor external). The track system may be formed from either or both of a series of tensioned cables or tracks that are interconnected with transition system and the trolleys described, able to transitionbetween track systems. The track system may be fitted with additional braking elements to govern motion of the trolley along a track system. Additionally, the track may be fitted with other elementsthat provide an external input into the trolley to modify the braking operation of the trolley.

Description

technical field [0001] This article describes improvements to trolley systems and associated rails and tracks. More specifically, the trolley may have an integrated braking system that may be adapted to slow or stop the occupant based on various control inputs (internal or external). The track system may be formed from a series of tensioned cables or tracks interconnected with a switching system. The trolleys and track can be designed to combine and allow the trolleys to switch from one section to the next through the switching elements. The track system can be equipped with additional braking elements to retard the movement of the trolley. Additionally, the track may be fitted with other elements that provide external input into the trolley to alter the braking operation of the trolley. Background technique [0002] Trolley designs, such as those for ziplines, and associated tracks and cables are known. Typically, these trolleys are trolleys mounted with pulleys that re...

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[0005] Furthermore, since the brakes are passive and almost impossible to adjust, only a single speed, such as a single maximum speed, can be preset and cannot be changed during operation to, for example, change the speed of the rider's travel along the zipline

[0006] Finally, rides are limited to a single direction with cables and to a generally shorter duration with rails

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