Suspended coaster rail apparatus and method

a coaster rail and apparatus technology, applied in the direction of switchbacks, roundabouts, amusement rides, etc., can solve the problem of too much braking at a wrong time and may not be permitted

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-26
CYLVICK ERIC S
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[0014]In certain embodiments, the apparatus and method in accordance with the invention may include a continuously downhill trolley track that proceeds continuously downhill. Accordingly, the track may be supported above a level surface, or may be installed below supports along a hillside. One advantage to installation on a hill side is that the elevation required for the coasting downhill by the trolley may be supplied by the difference in altitude along the hillside, rather than by structures created for the purpose.

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Accordingly, too much braking at a wrong time may not be permitted in order that a rider not leave a trolley stranded between two peaks, unable to move.

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[0041]It will be readily understood that the components of the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in the drawings herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments of the system and method of the present invention, as represented in the drawings, is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, but is merely representative of various embodiments of apparatus and methods in accordance with the invention. The illustrated embodiments of the invention will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout.

[0042]Referring to FIG. 1, while referring generally to FIGS. 1-4, an apparatus 10 or system 10 is accordance with the invention may include a suspension system 12 for suspending a rail assembly 14. A trolley 16 operates to roll along the rail with a minimum of friction. Suspended from the trolley 16...

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An improved amusement ride provides minimal requirement on supporting structures by suspending a rail system from suspension cables. Individual riders sit in a harness suspended from a trolley traveling along the suspended rail. The rail may turn in substantially any direction and the trolley coasts along it. Parallel rails may be suspended for a race-like format. The suspension cables may be arranged along a hillside, relying on the grade of the hill for elevation change, or may be arranged as a lattice of supporting infrastructure with an arrangement of the coaster rail there below.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 975,412, filed on Sep. 26, 2007.BACKGROUND[0002]1. The Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to amusement rides, and, in particular, rides that rely on a rider vehicle moving along a rail.[0004]2. The Background Art[0005]Roller coasters have been a staple of the amusement ride industry for many years. Typically, the individual cars on a roller coaster may weigh from several hundred to several thousand pounds, and may typically be trained together in trains from two to eight cars. Accordingly, substantial structural support must be provided in all three physical dimensions of space in order to support these heavy cars in high speed turns, hills, and drops.[0006]Another difficulty with amusement rides is throughput. A classic is the Ferris wheel. The entire wheel must be slowly rotated, stopped repeatedly, loaded by individual seat, and ultimately st...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63G7/00
CPCA63G7/00
Inventor CYLVICK, ERIC S.
Owner CYLVICK ERIC S
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