Amusement ride

a technology for roller coasters and rides, applied in the field of roller coasters, can solve the problems of not being able to rotate the roller coaster, not being able to provide free fall, retrograde motion or helical motion,

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-10
THRELKEL DAVID V
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[0013] In yet another embodiment, the vehicle assembly comprises an arm extending from the attachment assembly, such as a semi-circular arm, which is rotationally coupled to a gyroscope assembly that supports the one or more seats of the seat assembly therein. The gyroscope structure or assembly comprises a first generally circular ring coupled to the semi-circular arm by an actuator that imparts rotation to it, and thus the seat assembly, about a first axis. A second generally circular ring is disposed within the first ring and is coupled thereto by an actuator that imparts rotation about a second axis. A third ring may be used which is disposed within the second ring and rotatab

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This problem is experienced by most amusement rides, which due to the static nature of the ride provides the same ride sensation and experience every time it is ridden.
Such amusement devices also fail to provide for free fall, retrograde motion or helical motion.
Unfortunately, these known rides are limited in their abilities and functions.
Many of the ro

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[0036] As illustrated in the accompanying drawings for purposes of illustration, the present invention resides in an amusement ride wherein one or more riders sit and are restrained into a seat of a vehicle assembly which travels along a track system of either a roller coaster or a vertical tower-type ride. The vehicle assemblies of the present invention are designed and configured such that the seats thereof rotate along at least two axes, and preferably three axes, independent of the track system. As will be more fully described herein, although such rotation can be dependent upon acceleration forces exerted on the seats and vehicle assembly, typically such rotation is controlled either by mechanical systems linked to the track, or more preferably through actuators on the vehicle assembly itself. The use of actuators, such as electric motors, hydraulic motors, or pneumatic systems, enable the degree of rotation to be controlled and the ride to be non-static such that either the ri...

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Abstract

An amusement ride, such as a roller coaster or vertical tower track ride, includes an attachment assembly movably connected to a track system. A vehicle assembly is connected to the attachment assembly and includes a seat assembly having at least one rider seat. The vehicle assembly is coupled to the attachment assembly and configured such that the seat assembly is capable of fully rotating about first and second, and preferably even third axes independent of the track system.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 367,051, filed Mar. 22, 2002.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to amusement rides. More particularly, the present invention relates to amusement rides which allow free or controlled rotation of the rider in multiple planes to enhance and vary the ride experience. [0003] Roller coasters have long been some of the well liked rides in amusement parks. Roller coasters normally have an endless track loop. Riders load and unload at a platform or station, typically at a low elevation. At the beginning of each ride cycle, a roller coaster car or a train of cars is generally towed or moved up a relatively steep incline of an initial track section to the highest point on the entire track. The car is then released from the high point and gains kinetic energy, which allows the car to travel entirely around the track circuit or loop, and return back to ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63G1/00A63G7/00A63G21/04A63G21/08A63G29/00A63G31/16
CPCA63G7/00A63G21/04A63G21/08A63G31/16A63G2031/002
Inventor THRELKEL, DAVID V.
Owner THRELKEL DAVID V
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