A roller coaster

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of amusement equipment, and specifically relates to a roller coaster; the roller coaster comprises a running track A, a running track B, a running vehicle, and a ride control system; the running track A is provided with multiple sets of drive assemblies A, and landscaping elements for creating a storytelling atmosphere are provided on both sides of the running track A; the running track A or the running track B are connected by a transition track to form a circular track, and the running vehicle can switch to the running track A or the running track B under the action of the transition track; the driving assembly B is provided at the head end of the running track B, and the running vehicle is slidably provided on the running track A or the running track B. The running vehicle in the roller coaster can slide along the running track A and the running track B under the drive of the driving assembly A and the driving assembly B, and the landscaping elements provided on both sides of the running track A provide an immersive storytelling experience. The thrill of the roller coaster can be felt when the running vehicle passes over the running track B, thereby increasing the entertainment and fun of the roller coaster.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of amusement equipment, and in particular relates to a roller coaster. Background Art

[0002] Roller coasters are a traditional amusement ride with a history spanning over a century. They feature a variety of track and vehicle types, along with varying speeds and experiences. Most use chains, drive wheels, or other means to slowly lift the vehicle to the highest point on the track before releasing it. Through the conversion of gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy, the vehicle travels at high speed along the track, ultimately returning to the platform. Generally speaking, roller coasters are unpowered and cannot move autonomously on the track.

[0003] Existing roller coasters offer relatively limited ride options. For safety reasons, they typically operate on a single train or, depending on the number of braking zones, allow only 3-4 trains to run simultaneously on the track. This results in roller coaster rides offering only physical stimulation, such as weightlessness, and are not very engaging and inefficient. Therefore, inventing a more engaging roller coaster is a pressing technical challenge for those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a roller coaster to solve the technical problems that the roller coaster in the prior art has a relatively simple way of playing and is not very interesting.

[0005] The present invention is specifically implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A roller coaster comprises a running track A, a running track B, a running car and a riding control system;

[0007] The running track A is a circular track with a gap A, a transition track is provided at the gap A, a plurality of drive assemblies A are provided on the running track A, and all the drive assemblies A are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the running track A. Both sides of the running track A are provided with landscaping elements for creating a story atmosphere;

[0008] The traveling track B is a circular track with a gap B, and the gap B is located above the gap A. The transition track can move up and down so that the head end of the traveling track A and the end of the traveling track A are connected through the transition track, or the head end of the traveling track B and the end of the traveling track B are connected through the transition track; the head end of the traveling track B is provided with a driving component B, and the running trolley is slidably provided on the traveling track A or the traveling track B and is driven by the driving component A or the driving component B; the driving component A, the driving component B and the transition track are all connected to the riding control system signal.

[0009] In order to better implement the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure, and the height of the driving track B is higher than the height of the driving track A.

[0010] In order to better realize the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure. The transition track includes a track body and an adjustment device. The track body is arranged at the action end of the adjustment device. The adjustment device is connected to the riding control system signal.

[0011] In order to better implement the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure. The roller coaster also includes a performance area A, which is located between the head end of the running track A and the end end of the running track A.

[0012] In order to better realize the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure. The roller coaster also includes parallel tracks, and the inlet end and the outlet end of the parallel track are connected to the running track A through track changer A and track changer B respectively.

[0013] In order to better implement the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure. The roller coaster also includes a performance area B. The performance area B is located between the entrance end and the exit end of the parallel track.

[0014] In order to better implement the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure, and a deceleration component is provided at the end of the travel track B.

[0015] To better implement the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure. The riding control system includes a control system and multiple groups of position sensors. The multiple groups of position sensors are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the driving track A and the driving track B, and the range between two adjacent groups of position sensors is a restricted area. The drive component A, the drive component B, the transition track, and the multiple groups of position sensors are all connected to the riding control system signal.

[0016] In order to better realize the present invention, further optimization is made in the above structure, and the number of the running trolleys is multiple, and the multiple running trolleys are sequentially slidably arranged on the running track A or the running track B.

[0017] In summary, the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0018] The running car in this roller coaster can slide along the running track A and the running track B under the drive of the driving assembly A and the driving assembly B. The landscaping elements set on both sides of the running track A bring an immersive story experience, and the running car can feel the excitement of the roller coaster when passing the running track B, thereby increasing the entertainment and fun of the roller coaster. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a roller coaster of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a running track A in a roller coaster according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a running track B in a roller coaster of the present invention.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Driving track A;

[0025] 2. Driving track B;

[0026] 3. Run the car;

[0027] 4. Transition track;

[0028] 5. Performance Area A;

[0029] 6. Parallel tracks; 61. Performance area B; 62. Track changer A; 63. Track changer B;

[0030] 7. Position sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more apparent, the technical solutions of the present invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementations obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed, or operate in a specific direction, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] It should also be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention depending on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Example:

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown:

[0036] A roller coaster, comprising a running track A1, a running track B2, a running vehicle 3 and a riding control system; wherein,

[0037] The running track A1 is a circular track with a gap A. A transition track 4 is provided at the gap A. Multiple sets of drive assemblies A are provided on the running track A1. All drive assemblies A are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the running track A1. Both sides of the running track A1 are provided with landscape elements for creating a story atmosphere.

[0038] The running track B2 is a circular track with a gap B, and the gap B is located above the gap A. The transition track 4 can move up and down, so that the head end of the running track A1 and the end of the running track A1 are connected through the transition track 4, or the head end of the running track B2 and the end of the running track B2 are connected through the transition track 4; the head end of the running track B2 is provided with a drive component B, and the running trolley 3 is slidably set on the running track A1 or the running track B2, and is driven by the drive component A or the drive component B; the drive component A, the drive component B and the transition track 4 are all connected to the riding control system signal.

[0039] The running trolley 3 in this roller coaster can slide along the running track A1 and the running track B2 under the drive of the driving assembly A and the driving assembly B. The landscaping elements set on both sides of the running track A1 bring an immersive story experience, and the running trolley 3 can feel the excitement of the roller coaster when passing the running track B2, thereby increasing the entertainment and fun of the roller coaster.

[0040] The specific operation is as follows:

[0041] Passengers can board the running trolley 3 from the head end (platform) of the running track A1. The running trolley 3 moves along the extension direction of the running track A1 driven by the driving component A on the running track A1, and feel the immersive story experience brought by the landscaping elements until the running trolley 3 moves to the end of the running track A1.

[0042] While the running trolley 3 is moving on the running track A1, the ride control system can automatically control the transition track 4 to move the transition track 4 to the gap A, and connect the head end of the running track A1 with the end end of the running track A1 through the transition track 4; when the running trolley 3 moves to the end end of the running track A1, it can directly move into the transition track 4;

[0043] Subsequently, the ride control system can automatically control the transition track 4 to move the transition track 4 to the gap B, and connect the head end of the running track B2 with the end of the running track B2 through the transition track 4. At this time, the running trolley 3 can enter the head end of the running track B2 through the transition track 4 and be ejected by the drive component B. After experiencing the thrill of the roller coaster, it returns to the head end of the running track B2. The drive component B can drive the running trolley 3 in the reverse direction to move the running trolley 3 onto the transition track 4.

[0044] Then, the ride control system can automatically control the movement of the transition track 4, moving the transition track 4 to the gap A again, so that the head end of the running track A1 and the end of the running track A1 are connected through the transition track 4, so that the running trolley 3 can return to the head end of the running track A1 from the transition track 4, and the entire amusement process of the roller coaster ends.

[0045] It should be noted that the landscaping elements in this embodiment are based on the story theme of future human aircraft carriers and battleships, and the running car 3 is the passenger unit. The above-mentioned landscaping elements include audio and video, lighting, special effects, and aircraft models, so as to bring passengers a new roller coaster experience with a storyline.

[0046] Optimally, a deceleration component is provided at the end of the above-mentioned traveling track B2, which is used to reduce the speed of the running trolley 3 running to the end of the traveling track B2, so that it can better control the speed of the running trolley 3, thereby enabling the running trolley 3 to stop faster and improve the operating efficiency of the roller coaster.

[0047] It should be noted that the aforementioned drive assembly A and drive assembly B may be friction wheels or linear motors, wherein the drive assembly A may be arranged along the entire line or in sections and portions on the travel track A1 as required. When multiple drive assemblies A are arranged in sections and portions on the travel track A1, the track sections without drive assemblies A1 need to rely on the trolley to slide forward on their own. The aforementioned deceleration assembly may be a permanent magnet deceleration device or a mechanical deceleration device.

[0048] The above-mentioned friction wheel, linear motor, permanent magnet speed reducer and mechanical speed reducer are all existing technologies and are commonly used in existing amusement projects, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0049] Optimally, there are multiple running trolleys 3, and the multiple running trolleys 3 run in sequence on the running track A1 or the running track B2. The speed and distance between two adjacent running trolleys 3 are controlled by the drive assembly A and the drive assembly B to ensure the safety of the passengers on the running trolleys 3.

[0050] Compared with a traditional roller coaster, the arrangement of multiple running trolleys 3 in the roller coaster can effectively improve the operating efficiency of the roller coaster and enable multiple passenger units to participate in the amusement project at the same time, thereby increasing the fun of the amusement project.

[0051] Optimally, the height of the above-mentioned running track B2 is higher than the height of the running track A1, so as to reduce the floor space required for the construction of the roller coaster, thereby effectively reducing the construction cost of the roller coaster and being more conducive to the promotion and operation of the roller coaster.

[0052] Preferably, the roller coaster also includes an indoor area, in which a plurality of buildings are provided. The above-mentioned landscaping elements are provided in the plurality of buildings, and the running track A1 passes through the plurality of buildings to better experience the story atmosphere created by the landscaping elements; the above-mentioned running track B2 is provided above the indoor area.

[0053] Optimally, the above transition track 4 includes a track body and an adjustment device; wherein,

[0054] The track body is provided at the action end of the adjustment device, and the adjustment device is signal-connected to the aforementioned riding control system;

[0055] The riding control system can control the rise / fall of the action end of the adjustment device, thereby driving the track body to move to gap A or gap B, thereby realizing the connection between the head end of the running track A1 and the end of the running track A1, or the head end of the running track B2 and the end of the running track B2.

[0056] Optimally, the action ends of the above-mentioned adjustment device can be two linked lifting devices, and the action ends of the two lifting devices are both provided with a track body, that is, when the action end of one lifting device rises, the action end of the other lifting device descends, so that after the transition track 4 is completed, the driving track A1 and the driving track B2 both form their own closed tracks, further improving the safety and operational efficiency of the equipment.

[0057] It should be noted that the above-mentioned adjustment device is a driving device commonly used in the mechanical field, such as a hydraulic lifting device or a mechanical lifting device.

[0058] Optimized, the roller coaster also includes a performance area A5, which is equipped with props, scenery, performance lighting, audio and video and other multimedia equipment as well as a performance stage. Actors can perform on the stage to provide passengers on the running car 3 with a performance effect that combines virtual and real, thereby obtaining a more realistic story experience and increasing the fun of the roller coaster; the performance area A5 is located between the head end of the driving track A1 and the end end of the driving track A1.

[0059] Optimally, the roller coaster further comprises a parallel track 6; wherein,

[0060] The entrance end of the parallel track 6 and the exit end of the parallel track 6 are connected to the travel track A1 through the track changer A62 and the track changer B63 respectively, and the performance area A5 is located between the track changer A62 and the track changer B63;

[0061] In the initial state, the track changer A62 and the track changer B63 are both connected to the running track A1. If there are multiple running carts 3 running on the running track A1 at the same time, when the first running cart 3 enters the performance area A5, the ride control system can control the track changer A62 and the track changer B63 to operate, so that the parallel track 6 is connected to the running track A1. The running cart 3 located behind the first running cart 3 can enter the parallel track 6 through the track changer A62 and return to the running track A1 through the track changer B63, thereby realizing that multiple running carts 3 alternately enter and exit the performance area A5 to improve operating efficiency.

[0062] Preferably, the roller coaster also includes a performance area B61, and the exit end of the parallel track 6 passes through the performance area B61 and is connected to the track changer B63, so that passengers on the running trolley 3 entering the parallel track 6 can also have the same experience as passengers on the running trolley 3 entering the performance area A5.

[0063] When the performance area A5 is occupied by the first running trolley 3, the running trolley 3 located behind the first running trolley 3 enters the performance area B61 through the track changer A62;

[0064] When the performance in performance area A5 ends, the track changer B63 switches to the side of performance area A5, and the running trolley 3 in performance area A5 drives out for subsequent experience;

[0065] When the performance in performance area B61 ends, the track changer B63 switches to the side of performance area B63, and the running trolley 3 in performance area B61 drives out for subsequent experience;

[0066] When the performance area B61 is occupied by the running trolley 3, the running trolley 3 located behind it can enter the performance area A5 through the track changer A62; when both the performance area A5 and the performance area B61 are occupied, the subsequent running trolley 3 stops in front of the track changer A62 and waits until the performance area A5 or the performance area B61 is cleared and the track changer A62 is connected to the track of the performance area A5 or the performance area B61, and the subsequent running trolley 3 can continue to move forward.

[0067] More preferably, there are multiple parallel tracks 6 to further improve the operating efficiency of the roller coaster.

[0068] Optimized, the monitoring end of the ride control system is located on the running track A1, the running track B2, the parallel track 6, the track changer A62, the track changer B63 and the transition track 4, and is used to monitor the real-time position of each running trolley 3 to avoid safety accidents such as collisions between multiple running trolleys 3, thereby further improving the safety of the roller coaster operation.

[0069] Optimally, the above-mentioned riding control system includes a control system and multiple sets of position sensors 7; wherein,

[0070] The control system is set in the operating room, and multiple groups of position sensors 7 are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the travel track A1 and the travel track B2, and the area between two adjacent groups of position sensors 7 is a restricted area;

[0071] The aforementioned drive assembly A, drive assembly B, adjustment device in the transition track 4, track changer A62, track changer B63, deceleration assembly, and multiple sets of position sensors 7 are all connected to the control system signal so that the ride control system can comprehensively, efficiently, and safely control the operation of the entire roller coaster project.

[0072] Specifically, the aforementioned multiple groups of position sensors 7 divide the main track into a plurality of restricted zones arranged in sequence;

[0073] If multiple running trolleys 3 are required to run simultaneously, the first running trolley 3 starts from the head end of the travel track A1 and enters the first restricted section first. At this time, the position sensor 7 at the starting point of the first restricted section is activated, indicating that the restricted section is occupied. The subsequent running trolley 3 is temporarily unable to enter the first restricted section, that is, the second running trolley 3 is temporarily unable to start from the head end of the travel track A1.

[0074] When the first running trolley 3 enters the second restricted section, the position sensor 7 at the starting point of the second restricted section is activated, and the second restricted section is in the occupied state, and the occupied state of the first restricted section is cleared; at this time, the second running trolley 3 can start from the head end of the travel track A1 and enter the first restricted section, but cannot enter the second restricted section; and so on, ensuring that only one running trolley 3 is running in each restricted section, thereby better ensuring the safety of the passengers on the running trolley 3;

[0075] If the running trolley 3 in the first restricted interval moves to the position of the position sensor 7 at the end point of the first restricted interval, and the running trolley 3 in the second restricted interval has not left the second restricted interval, the running trolley 3 in the first restricted interval will stop at the end point of the first restricted interval. Only when the running trolley 3 in the second restricted interval leaves the second restricted interval can the running trolley 3 in the first restricted interval enter the second restricted interval, so as to improve the operation safety of the roller coaster.

[0076] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A roller coaster, characterized in that: It includes a running track A (1), a running track B (2), a running car (3) and a riding control system; The running track A (1) is a circular track with a gap A, a transition track (4) is provided at the gap A, a plurality of drive components A are provided on the running track A (1), all of the drive components A are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the running track A (1), and both sides of the running track A (1) are provided with landscape elements for creating a story atmosphere; The running track B (2) is a circular track with a gap B. The height of the running track B (2) is higher than the height of the running track A (1), and the gap B is located above the gap A. The transition track (4) can move up and down. The transition track (4) includes a track body and an adjustment device. The track body is arranged at the action end of the adjustment device. The adjustment device is connected to the riding control system signal so that the head end of the running track A (1) and the end of the running track A (1) are connected through the transition track (4), or the head end of the running track B (2) and the end of the running track B (2) are connected through the transition track (4); the head end of the running track B (2) is provided with a driving component B, and the running trolley (3) is slidably arranged on the running track A (1) or the running track B (2) and is driven by the driving component A or the driving component B; the driving component A, the driving component B and the transition track (4) are all connected to the riding control system signal.

2. The roller coaster according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle further comprises a performance area A(5), which is located between the head end of the running track A(1) and the end end of the running track A(1).

3. The roller coaster according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a parallel track (6), the inlet end of the parallel track (6) and the outlet end of the parallel track (6) are connected to the travel track A (1) through a track changer A (62) and a track changer B (63) respectively.

4. The roller coaster according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a performance area B (61), which is located between the inlet end of the parallel track (6) and the outlet end of the parallel track (6).

5. The roller coaster according to claim 1, characterized in that: A deceleration assembly is provided at the end of the travel track B (2).

6. The roller coaster according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The riding control system comprises a control system and a plurality of position sensors (7), wherein the plurality of position sensors (7) are sequentially arranged along the extension direction of the travel track A (1) and the travel track B (2), and a restricted interval is formed between two adjacent groups of position sensors (7); the drive component A, the drive component B, the transition track (4) and the plurality of position sensors (7) are all connected to the riding control system signal.

7. The roller coaster according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are multiple running trolleys (3), and the multiple running trolleys (3) are sequentially slidably arranged on the running track A (1) or the running track B (2).

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