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Seat for amusement apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-22
ZAMBELLI GIAMBATTISTA +1
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"The patent is for a seat for an amusement apparatus that solves the problem of discomfort during long periods of use. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for the user of the amusement apparatus."

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A seat having this configuration immobilises the user on the support of the seat, ensuring his safety, but does not allow the spectator to make movements of any kind, thus for example diminishing the ride sensation provided by the amusement apparatus, or one of the sensations which it is attempted to generate in order to render the amusement apparatus exciting.

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[0022] With reference to the abovementioned figures, a seat for amusement apparatus is indicated as a whole by 10.

[0023] As the appended figures illustrate, seat 10 is advantageously constructed in such a way that the passenger or user sits astride the same, adopting a posture similar to that adopted by motorcyclists.

[0024] In addition to this the structure of the seat is such as to leave the passenger's shoulders free, securing him in the vicinity of the chest or abdomen.

[0025] According to a possible embodiment seat 10 comprises a support 12 supported by a frame 14. For example support 12 is in the shape of a saddle or motor vehicle seat so as to receive the passenger sitting astride the same.

[0026] According to a possible embodiment frame 14 is for example constructed of a set of tubular members, although other embodiments such as compact and boxed structures are possible.

[0027]FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of frame 14 in which frontal supporting member 16 is fixed to a f...

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Abstract

A seat for amusement apparatus, unusually suitable for allowing the user to adopt a new position on the apparatus, comprising a support and means for immobilising the user on the support. The immobilising means comprise at least one support in front of the user and opposing means suitable for acting on the user's back. The opposing means comprises an arm which can move between a lowered position in which the user can sit down on the support and a raised position in which one end of the arm abuts against the user's back.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 726,830 filed on Dec. 3, 2003, which claims priority to Italian Application No. MI2003A001166 filed on Jun. 10, 2003, each of which is expressly incorporated herein in its entirety by reference thereto.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a seat for amusement apparatus. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] In amusement apparatus the user or passenger is generally seated on a suitable seat. For reasons of safety the seat is often provided with means for immobilising the user on the support of the seat in such a way that the user is firmly held in his seat despite the movements performed by the amusement apparatus. [0004] A seat for amusement apparatus comprising a fixed back and a fork hinged on the back above the user is for example known. The fork descends and immobilises the user's shoulders and chest against the fixed back. [0005] A seat having th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63G1/24A47C7/54A47C9/00
CPCA47C7/54A47C15/004A47C9/002
Inventor ZAMBELLI, GIAMBATTISTAZAMPERLA, ALBERTO
Owner ZAMBELLI GIAMBATTISTA