Trolley Transport System

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-09-19
ADVENTURE HLDG
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[0008]The drive motor may be controlled by an operator located at the landing platform or other locations by a wired connection, or by a wireless control system using a radio or infrared signal. The speed of the drive motor may also be controlled by the operator to provide a higher speed as desired to move the transport block into position in contac

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However, in circumstances when the force of gravity is insufficient to overcome the frictional forces on the trolley and/or the loss of momentum of a r

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[0017]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, as claimed, but is merely representative of various embodiments of 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.

[0018]While a suspended cable or rope may provide the basis for an amusement ride, other uses are also contemplated, including ski lifts, gondolas, aerial trams, and suspended cable evacuation systems, such as oil derrick evacuation systems.

[0019]Referring to FIG. 1, in a typical zipline configuration, a trolley 10 is used for t...

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A trolley transport system comprising at least two supports aligned in proximity to the cable, a pulley rotatably mounted to each support, a drive motor in mechanical communication with one of the pulleys, a continuous loop line suspended from the pulleys, an attachment device secured to the line, a connecting line secured to the attachment device; and a transport block slidably mounted on the cable and removably attached to the connecting line.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. The Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention is directed to a method and system for transporting a trolley and a payload or rider along a suspended cable or rope system.[0003]2. The Background Art[0004]Many systems, such as zipline rides, employ a trolley for traveling on a suspended cable or rope system to transport a rider or other type of load across distances by force of gravity. However, in circumstances when the force of gravity is insufficient to overcome the frictional forces on the trolley and / or the loss of momentum of a rider who has come to rest on the cable, a supplemental means of propelling the trolley is necessary to transport the rider to the desired landing point.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]In view of the foregoing, in accordance with the invention as embodied and broadly described herein, a method and apparatus are disclosed for providing propulsive force to a trolley used to support a zipline rider. Also, the system operates wi...

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IPC IPC(8): B61B7/06
CPCB61B7/06B61D17/02Y02T30/32Y02T30/00
Inventor BOREN, DANIEL BLAIR
Owner ADVENTURE HLDG
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