A rotating auditorium theatre

By designing a rotatable seating area and screen structure, combined with a friction drive and positioning system, the problem of the single nature of theater facilities was solved, achieving multi-scene performance effects and enhancing the audience experience while reducing equipment costs.

CN116905871BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27ZHEJIANG JIAHE CULTURE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310984653.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-07
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-07

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Technical Problem

Existing theater facilities are fixed and monotonous, unable to adapt to diverse performance needs, and audiences cannot experience the effects of changing scenes.

Method used

The design incorporates a fully rotatable seating area, control room, and performance area, combined with fixed and movable backdrops. Rotation is achieved through friction drive units and slewing bearing mounting components, along with drawer-type telescopic mechanisms and conductive slip rings to ensure positioning accuracy and safety.

Benefits of technology

It enables the display of effects in multiple scenes, enhances the audience experience, reduces equipment investment costs, increases the utilization rate of projection equipment, and adapts to diversified performance needs.

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Abstract

A rotating audience theater includes a circular central area on the foundation and an outer area outside the peripheral area, the central area includes a rotating audience mechanism, the rotating audience mechanism has a hollow first steel truss enclosed by a section steel, a seat area is arranged above, a control room is arranged at the back of the seat area, and a performance area is arranged in front of the seat area, a rotary support fixing seat assembly is arranged between the middle of the bottom of the first steel truss and the foundation, a load-bearing annular track and a friction drive unit are arranged on the foundation, corresponding load-bearing wheels and annular friction tracks are arranged at the bottom of the first steel truss, and the outer area includes a fixed scenery wall and at least one movable scenery wall. The theater of the present application is provided with a seat area, a control room and a performance area which can rotate as a whole, and can be changed to form multiple special scenes in cooperation with the fixed scenery wall and the movable scenery wall, which is beneficial to the display of the scene effect and enables the audience to experience better performance effect, and meets the diversified needs of the performance market.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of theater equipment technology, and in particular to a rotating auditorium theater. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, audiences have higher and higher requirements for the quality of artistic performances, and the theater used for performances plays an important role in the performance effect.

[0003] The main facilities in existing theaters, such as the audience seating, the stage, and the backdrop, are generally fixed. The fixed and singular function and structure of these facilities cannot be easily changed, so the audience cannot experience the performance effects produced by changes in special scenes. This is not conducive to showcasing scene effects and cannot meet the diversified needs of the performing arts market. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the above needs, this invention provides a rotating auditorium theater, which features a rotatable seating area, control room, and performance area. Combined with fixed and movable backdrops, it can be transformed into multiple special scenes, which is beneficial for showcasing scene effects and allowing the audience to experience a better performance, thus adapting to the diversified needs of the performing arts market.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A rotating auditorium includes a circular central area on a foundation and an outer perimeter area. The central area includes a rotating auditorium mechanism with a hollow first steel truss formed by steel sections. Above the truss are a seating area, a control room behind the seating area, and a performance area in front of the seating area. A slewing bearing fixed seat assembly is located between the bottom center of the first steel truss and the foundation. A load-bearing circular track and a friction drive unit are installed on the foundation. Corresponding load-bearing wheels and a circular friction track are located at the bottom of the first steel truss. Driven by the friction drive unit and the circular friction track, the first steel truss can rotate along the slewing bearing fixed seat assembly, the load-bearing wheels roll on the load-bearing circular track, and the seating area, control room, and performance area also rotate.

[0007] The outer area includes a fixed landscape wall and at least one movable landscape wall. The fixed and movable landscape walls each have a second and third steel truss, respectively, formed by steel beams to create a hollow space. The fixed landscape wall has an open area, and storage areas are located at one or both ends of the fixed landscape wall within the open area. A fourth steel truss is installed on the foundation below the open and storage areas, and a landscape wall movement track is mounted on the fourth steel truss. Corresponding wheels are installed at the bottom of the third steel truss. The fixed landscape wall is 1.5m to 2.5m wide, and the movable landscape wall is 0.9m to 1.2m wide, forming an arc shape that can be arranged into a circle. The movable landscape wall can move along the landscape wall movement track to enter the open area or the storage area for concealment.

[0008] Preferably, there are two movable landscape walls. Each of the two third steel trusses is equipped with a drawer-type telescopic mechanism on its opposite side. The drawer-type telescopic mechanism includes a sliding frame. Sliding rails are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper and lower ends of the sliding frame. Corresponding fixed rails are provided on the third steel truss. A collision rod is also provided on the sliding frame. Corresponding safety limit switches are provided on the third steel truss.

[0009] Preferably, the opening angle α of the open area is 60°~120°.

[0010] Preferably, the control room includes a central control console below and a projection room above. During performances, staff sit at the central control console to control the performance, while the projection room contains equipment such as projectors. A passageway connects the central control console and the projection room.

[0011] Preferably, a conductive slip ring is provided on the inner side of the fourth steel truss, and a slip contact ring electrically connected to the friction drive unit is provided at the corresponding position of the first steel truss for power supply to the drive motor of the friction drive unit and the automatic control. The drive motor is a servo motor.

[0012] Preferably, a barcode reader is installed on the inner side of the fourth steel truss, and a barcode fixing track is installed at the corresponding position of the first steel truss, with barcodes fixed on the circumference of the barcode fixing track. This ensures rotational positioning accuracy, and the circumferential stopping position can be set as needed.

[0013] Preferably, the seating area is provided with several crisscrossing first passages, and several evacuation doors are opened on the fixed landscape wall.

[0014] Preferably, the first steel truss is provided with a platform storage area, which is divided into a lower first-level platform storage area and an upper second-level platform storage area, and an equipment room is provided in the platform storage area.

[0015] Preferably, a second passage is provided in both the first-level platform area and the second-level platform area, which can be used as an equipment installation and maintenance passage.

[0016] Preferably, the fixed landscape wall has a large width and a third passage is provided inside, which can lead to the platform level, the seating area, the control room, and the top of the fixed landscape wall.

[0017] Preferably, the inner sides of the fixed landscape wall and the movable landscape wall are respectively provided with projection screens or LED screens, and the outer sides are respectively provided with decorative layers.

[0018] Preferably, both the fixed and movable scenery walls are equipped with double sliding doors, which can be used to create performance passages with variable spaces.

[0019] Preferably, there are multiple load-bearing annular tracks and multiple friction drive units. The load-bearing annular tracks are distributed in concentric circles with the slewing bearing fixed seat assembly as the center, and the friction drive units are evenly distributed on the circumference of the annular friction tracks.

[0020] Preferably, the seating area is arranged from low to high from front to back.

[0021] Preferably, when not in operation, the collision rod and the safety limit switch are set at a certain distance, with the distance setting value between 10mm and 40mm.

[0022] Preferably, a return spring is connected between the sliding frame and the third steel truss, which returns the sliding frame to its initial position. A retraction limit rod and a extension limit rod are respectively provided on the third steel truss on both sides of the sliding frame to limit the stroke of the sliding frame.

[0023] Preferably, the movable landscape wall is driven by a winch wire rope traction method, and the drive unit is installed inside the fixed landscape wall.

[0024] The advantages of this invention are: 1. It sets up a seating area, control room and performance area that can be rotated as a whole. With the help of fixed and movable scenery walls, it can be transformed into multiple special scenes, which is conducive to the display of scene effects, allowing the audience to experience better performance effects and adapting to the diversified needs of the performing arts market.

[0025] 2. It is equipped with a drawer-type telescopic mechanism, which mechanically triggers the safety limit switch to close. The structure is simple, safe and reliable.

[0026] 3. The area above the widened fixed landscape wall can also be used as a performance area, forming multiple performance zones, expanding the performance space, and making the programs more diverse and colorful;

[0027] 4. The movable screen wall increases the utilization rate of the projection equipment installed above the rotating audience seating area, which means that the number of projection equipment is reduced and the investment cost of the equipment is lowered.

[0028] 5. By using slewing bearing centering and barcode positioning, repeatability accuracy can be guaranteed, the projection effect of the projection equipment can be guaranteed, the equipment adjustment frequency can be reduced, and the operating cost can be lowered. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view along the middle AA direction;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a side view of the rotating audience seating mechanism of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point I in the middle;

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram at point II;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram of the two fixed landscape walls when they are joined together according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Sectional view along the BB direction.

[0036] Explanation of key component symbols in the diagram:

[0037] Central Area: 10. Rotating auditorium mechanism; 11. First steel truss; 12. Seating area; 13. Control room; 13.1. Central control console; 13.2. Projection room; 14. Performance area; 15. Slewing bearing fixed seat assembly; 16. Load-bearing circular track; 17. Friction drive unit; 18. Load-bearing wheels; 19. Circular friction track; 110. Sliding contact ring; 111. Barcode fixed track; 112. First aisle; 113. First-level stage area; 114. Second-level stage area; 115. Equipment room; 116. Second aisle;

[0038] Outer area: 20. Fixed landscape wall; 21. Second steel truss; 22. Open area; 23. Storage area; 24. Evacuation door; 25. Third passageway;

[0039] 30. Movable landscape wall; 31. Third steel truss; 32. Traveling wheels; 33. Sliding frame; 34. Sliding rail; 35. Fixed rail; 36. Collision rod; 37. Safety limit switch; 38. Return spring; 39. Retracted position limit rod; 310. Extended position limit rod;

[0040] 41. Fourth steel truss; 42. Landscape wall moving track; 43. Conductive slip ring; 44. Barcode reader;

[0041] 100. Foundation; 101. Projection screen or LED screen; 102. Decorative layer; 103. Double sliding door. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To more clearly illustrate the present invention, the invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Example 1: As Figure 1-3 As shown, a rotating auditorium includes a circular central area on a foundation 100 and an outer perimeter area. The central area includes a rotating auditorium mechanism 10, which has a hollow first steel truss 11 enclosed by steel sections. A seating area 12, a control room 13 behind the seating area 12, and an performance area 14 in front of the seating area 12 are arranged on the top of the truss 11. A slewing bearing fixed seat assembly 15 is arranged between the bottom middle of the first steel truss 11 and the foundation 100. A load-bearing circular track 16 and a friction drive unit 17 are arranged on the foundation 100. Corresponding load-bearing wheels 18 and a circular friction track 19 are arranged at the bottom of the first steel truss 11.

[0044] The control room 13 includes a lower central control console 13.1 and an upper projection room 13.2. The seating area 12 is provided with several crisscrossing first passages 112, and the fixed landscape wall 20 has several evacuation doors 24. In addition, the fixed landscape wall 20 and the movable landscape wall 30 are also provided with double sliding doors 103. The seating area 12 is arranged from low to high from front to back.

[0045] Combination Figure 1-2 , Figure 5-7 As shown, the outer area includes a fixed landscape wall 20 and at least one movable landscape wall 30. The fixed landscape wall 20 and the movable landscape wall 30 respectively have a second steel truss 21 and a third steel truss 31 formed by enclosing them with steel profiles. The fixed landscape wall 20 is provided with an open area 22. A storage area 23 is provided at the end of the fixed landscape wall 20 on one or both sides of the open area 22. A fourth steel truss 41 is provided on the foundation 100 below the open area 22 and the storage area 23. A landscape wall moving track 42 is provided on the fourth steel truss 41. The bottom of the third steel truss 31 is provided with corresponding walking wheels 32.

[0046] The fixed landscape wall 20 and the movable landscape wall 30 are respectively provided with projection screens or LED screens 101 on their inner sides and decorative layers 102 on their outer sides.

[0047] Combination Figure 2-3As shown, in this embodiment, the number of the load-bearing annular track 16 and the friction drive unit 17 can be multiple. The load-bearing annular track 16 is distributed in concentric circles with the slewing bearing fixed seat assembly 15 as the center, and the friction drive unit 17 is evenly distributed on the circumference of the annular friction track 19.

[0048] Example 2: Figure 3-4 As shown, based on the implementation of column one, a conductive slip ring 43 is provided on the inner side of the fourth steel truss 41, and a slip contact ring 110 electrically connected to the friction drive unit 17 is provided at the corresponding position of the first steel truss 11.

[0049] In addition, a barcode reader 44 is provided on the inner side of the fourth steel truss 41, and a barcode fixing track 111 is provided at the corresponding position of the first steel truss 11, with barcodes fixed on the circumference of the barcode fixing track 111.

[0050] Example 3: Figure 2-3 As shown, based on Implementation 1 or Implementation 2, a platform storage area is set inside the first steel truss 11. The platform storage area is divided into a lower first-level platform storage area 113 and an upper second-level platform storage area 114. An equipment room 115 is set inside the platform storage area.

[0051] The first-level platform area 113 and the second-level platform area 114 are provided with a second passage 116, and the fixed landscape wall 20 has a large width and a third passage 25 is provided inside.

[0052] Example 4: Figure 1 and Figure 6-7 As shown, based on the above-mentioned implementation, there are two movable landscape walls 30 and two storage areas 23. The two third steel trusses 31 are respectively provided with drawer-type telescopic mechanisms on their opposing sides. The drawer-type telescopic mechanism includes a sliding frame 33. The front and rear sides of the upper and lower ends of the sliding frame 33 are respectively provided with sliding rails 34. The third steel truss 31 is provided with corresponding fixed rails 35. The sliding frame 33 is also provided with a collision rod 36. The third steel truss 31 is provided with corresponding safety limit switches 37.

[0053] When not in operation, the collision rod 36 and the safety limit switch 37 are set at a certain distance, with the distance setting value between 10mm and 40mm.

[0054] A return spring 38 is connected between the sliding frame 33 and the third steel truss 31. A contraction position limit rod 39 and a tension position limit rod 310 are respectively provided on the third steel truss 31 on both sides of the sliding frame 33.

[0055] In addition, the movable landscape wall 30 is driven by a winch wire rope traction method, and the drive unit is installed inside the fixed landscape wall 20.

[0056] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the structural features of the present invention are not limited thereto. The present invention can be used in similar products. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention are covered by the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rotating auditorium, characterized in that: The system includes a circular central area on the foundation (100) and an outer area around it. The central area includes a rotating audience seating mechanism (10). The rotating audience seating mechanism (10) has a hollow first steel truss (11) formed by enclosing it with steel profiles. A seating area (12), a control room (13) behind the seating area (12), and an performance area (14) in front of the seating area (12) are provided on the top. A slewing bearing fixed seat assembly (15) is provided between the bottom middle of the first steel truss (11) and the foundation (100). A load-bearing circular track (16) and a friction drive unit (17) are provided on the foundation (100). Corresponding load-bearing wheels (18) and a circular friction track (19) are provided at the bottom of the first steel truss (11). The outer area includes a fixed landscape wall (20) and two movable landscape walls (30). The fixed landscape wall (20) and the movable landscape wall (30) respectively have a second steel truss (21) and a third steel truss (31) formed by enclosing the space with steel profiles. The fixed landscape wall (20) is provided with an open area (22). A storage area (23) is provided at the end of the fixed landscape wall (20) on one or both sides of the open area (22). A fourth steel truss (41) is provided on the foundation (100) below the open area (22) and the storage area (23). A landscape wall moving track (42) is provided on the fourth steel truss (41). A corresponding walking wheel (32) is provided at the bottom of the third steel truss (31). The two movable landscape walls (30) are provided with drawer-type telescopic mechanisms on the opposite sides of the third steel truss (31). The drawer-type telescopic mechanism includes a sliding frame (33). Sliding rails (34) are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper and lower ends of the sliding frame (33). Corresponding fixed rails (35) are provided on the third steel truss (31). A collision rod (36) is also provided on the sliding frame (33). Corresponding safety limit switches (37) are provided on the third steel truss (31).

2. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control room (13) includes a lower central control console (13.1) and an upper projection room (13.2).

3. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seating area (12) is provided with several crisscrossing first passages (112), and several evacuation doors (24) are provided on the fixed landscape wall (20).

4. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the fourth steel truss (41) is provided with a conductive slip ring (43) and a barcode reader (44). The corresponding position of the first steel truss (11) is provided with a slip ring (110) electrically connected to the friction drive unit (17) and a barcode fixing track (111). A barcode is fixed on the circumference of the barcode fixing track (111).

5. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first steel truss (11) is equipped with a storage area inside. The storage area is divided into a lower first-level storage area (113) and an upper second-level storage area (114). An equipment room (115) is provided in the storage area.

6. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first-level platform area (113) and the second-level platform area (114) are provided with a second passage (116), and the fixed landscape wall (20) has a large width and is provided with a third passage (25).

7. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sides of the fixed landscape wall (20) and the movable landscape wall (30) are respectively provided with projection screens or LED screens (101), and the outer sides are respectively provided with decorative layers (102).

8. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the load-bearing ring track (16) and the friction drive unit (17) are multiple. The load-bearing ring track (16) is distributed in concentric circles with the slewing bearing fixed seat assembly (15) as the center. The friction drive unit (17) is evenly distributed on the circumference of the ring friction track (19).

9. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seating area (12) is arranged from front to back in a low to high manner. The fixed landscape wall (20) and the movable landscape wall (30) are respectively provided with double sliding doors (103). The movable landscape wall (30) is driven by a winch wire rope traction method. The drive unit is set inside the fixed landscape wall (20).

10. A rotating auditorium theater according to claim 1, characterized in that: A return spring (38) is connected between the sliding frame (33) and the third steel truss (31). A contraction limit rod (39) and a tension limit rod (310) are respectively provided on the third steel truss (31) on both sides of the sliding frame (33).

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