Separator device for tether system of recreation facility or separator device for tether system for use with recreation facility

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator device (32) of a tether system (24) of a recreation facility (30) or a separator device (32) of a tether system (24) for use with a recreation facility (30), said tether system (24) comprising a track-like guide rail (26) on which at least one tether vehicle (27) can be moved, the invention relates to a separator device (32) comprising a track-like guide rail (32) and the track-like guide rail forms at least a first free end (381), a second free end (382) and a third free end (383) which are arranged at an angle to one another in a reference plane (P), the separator device (32) comprising: a mounting body (34); a displacement body (36) mounted on the mounting body (34) so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (R) at least between a first rotational position and a second rotational position; and a guide section (37) fastened to the displacement body (36), in the first rotational position, the guide section connecting a first pair of the three free ends (381, 382, 383), and in the second rotational position, the guide section connecting a second pair of the three free ends (381, 382, 383). The invention further relates to a tether system (24) comprising such a separator device (32) and to a recreation facility (30) equipped with such a tether system (24).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a separator device for a tether system of an amusement ride or a separator device for a tether system for an amusement ride. In addition, the present invention relates to a tether system comprising such a separator device and an amusement ride equipped with such a tether system. Background Art

[0002] Such amusement facilities mentioned below may have a tower structure with multiple layers. On each layer, a tether system with track-like guide rails is arranged, along which a plurality of tethered vehicles can move. The guide rails extend laterally from the tower structure.

[0003] A given user of the ride wears a safety belt that can be connected to the tethered vehicle, for example, via a lanyard and buckle. The tethered vehicle includes at least one mounting hole through which the lanyard and buckle can be connected.

[0004] An obstacle course is arranged below the tether system, along which the user can walk. The obstacle course may include a rope ladder, a rope fixed path, etc. The obstacle course is freely suspended from the structural elements or supporting elements of the amusement facility, and therefore there is no safety means to prevent the user from falling from the obstacle course. The tether system to prevent the user from falling from the obstacle course is almost unimaginable to the user. Therefore, when the user walks along the obstacle course, he will experience a high degree of excitement.

[0005] The connection between the safety belt and the tethered vehicle allows for relative rotation between them. The user can rotate 180 degrees and walk in the opposite direction of the obstacle course.

[0006] A belay system for a climbing arrangement is disclosed in WO 2017 / 005504 A1. Other belay systems are disclosed in US 2017 / 004368 A1, US 2019 / 0143156 A, US 10 207 137 B2 and US 8 066 578 B2.

[0007] As mentioned, the tether system includes a track-like guide rail along which a plurality of tethered vehicles can move, usually one tethered vehicle per person. The guide rail and therefore the obstacle course usually extend in a ring around the vertical axis of the tower-like structure of the amusement facility. Users can enter the obstacle course at various entry points located on each floor, so there is no need to completely loop the vertical axis. If the user wants to omit part of the obstacle course, the user can return to the next entry point to leave the obstacle course and return to the floor, thereby releasing the tether from the user's safety belt. The user can then enter the obstacle course again from an adjacent or another entry point by fixing the tether of the designated tethered vehicle on its safety belt. However, connecting or disconnecting the tether of a given tethered vehicle to the safety belt is very time-consuming and sometimes tedious, especially for children. Typically, the staff of the amusement facility will check the correct connection between the tether and the safety belt. Due to the staff themselves and their limited capabilities, it takes a lot of time to omit part of the obstacle course. This prevents the economically viable operation of the amusement facility. Summary of the invention

[0008] One task of an embodiment of the present invention is to improve the above situation. Specifically, the present invention aims to propose a method for conveniently omitting part of the obstacle passage of a specific amusement facility without affecting the safety of users, while making the operation of the amusement facility more economical.

[0009] This object is achieved by the features specified in claims 1, 11 and 13. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the tether system comprises a track-shaped guide rail, on which at least one tether vehicle can move, and the track-shaped guide rail forms at least a first free end, a second free end and a third free end arranged at an angle to each other in a reference plane. According to the present invention, a separator device of the tether system of an amusement facility or a separator device of the tether system for use in an amusement facility, the tether system comprises a track-shaped guide rail

[0011] - at least one tethered vehicle is movable on said track-like guide, and

[0012] - the track-like guide forms at least a first free end, a second free end and a third free end arranged at an angle to each other in a reference plane,

[0013] Wherein, the separator device comprises

[0014] - mounting body,

[0015] - Displacement

[0016] The displacement body is rotatably mounted on the mounting body around a rotation axis at least between a first rotation position and a second rotation position, wherein

[0017] o the axis of rotation extends perpendicular to the reference plane, and

[0018] - a guide segment, which is fastened to the displacement body

[0019] o the guide segment connects the first pair of the three free ends in the first rotational position, and

[0020] o The guide segment connects a second pair of the three free ends in the second rotational position.

[0021] Hitherto, known guide rails are closed per se, which means that the tethered vehicle can only move along one fixed path. No junctions or intersections are possible. By means of the separator device, two or more sections of guide rail can be connected to each other without the user having to disconnect and reconnect the safety belt to the tether of a given tethered vehicle. A network of guide rail sections can be established and flexibly connected to each other. The user can choose which section of the obstacle course to take and which section of the obstacle course to omit without significant delay. The section that the user prefers most can be selected again. As mentioned, there is no need to disconnect and reconnect the safety belt to the tether of a given tethered vehicle. Therefore, no corresponding staff is required, so that the staff can focus on the preliminary check whether the safety belt is correctly connected to the tethered vehicle. No further check is required, so that more people can walk along the obstacle course with fewer staff, thereby improving the economic feasibility of the amusement facility.

[0022] In one rotational position, the guide segment connects two free ends, for example, the first free end and the second free end, which can form a first pair of the three free ends. In another rotational position, the guide segment connects the first free end and the third free end, which can form a second pair of the three free ends.

[0023] Assume that the displacement body is in a first rotational position, wherein the first end and the second end of the guide rail are connected by the guide segment. The guide segment is flush with the first end and the second end. If the user wants to go straight on the obstacle course, the tethered vehicle moves via the first end, the guide segment and the second end.

[0024] When the user wants to leave one section of the obstacle course and enter another section, the user moves the tethered vehicle via the first end onto the guide section of the displacement body and then stops. Afterwards, the displacement body and therefore the guide section rotate so that the guide section is flush with the third end of the guide rail, which is associated with another section of the obstacle course. The user can then enter this section via the third end and continue walking along the obstacle course.

[0025] According to the invention, the separator device comprises a position presetting unit for setting the first rotational position and the second rotational position. Depending on the design of the separator device, the displacement body can be rotated, for example, by 90° or 120° to connect the respective ends of the guide rail to each other. The setting unit facilitates setting the displacement body to the first rotational position or the second rotational position and prevents the displacement body from being placed in an intermediate position in which the ends of the guide rail are connected to each other. Incorrect operation is prevented and operating comfort is improved.

[0026] In a further embodiment, the guide segment comprises a positioning device for positioning the tether vehicle on the guide system. As mentioned, the tether vehicle must be placed on the guide segment of the separator device in order to enter another section of the guide rail. However, it may be difficult for the user to estimate whether the tether vehicle is located on the guide segment. The positioning device helps to position the tether vehicle within the guide segment and provides corresponding feedback to the user. The positioning device can be embodied by an indentation and / or by a radius of the guide segment. In both cases, the user must use a greater force to move the tether vehicle out of the positioning device than outside the positioning device. The user thereby obtains a tactile feedback indicating that the displacement body can be rotated. This improves the operating comfort and reduces incorrect operations.

[0027] In another embodiment, the separator device comprises a holding unit for holding the tether vehicle on the guide section when the displacement body is moved between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. The holding unit may be a protective cover or the like mounted on the mounting body. The holding unit prevents the tether vehicle from leaving the guide section when the holding unit is moved between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. Thereby, the tether vehicle is prevented from derailing from the guide rail.

[0028] In another embodiment

[0029] - the displacement body comprises a shaft which is rotatably mounted on the mounting body via a rotation and fastening unit, and

[0030] The positioning setting unit comprises a setting element which interacts with the shaft to set the first rotational position and the second rotational position.

[0031] When the setting element is in the first rotational position or the second rotational position, the setting element can interact with the shaft in a specific manner. Such specific interaction can be achieved in that the rotation of the first rotational position or the second rotational position is blocked unless a button is pressed or an increased steering force is applied. For this purpose, slotted guides, locking bolts, brackets, etc. can be used, which are relatively simple and reliable, so that incorrect operation can be avoided without any effort.

[0032] In a further embodiment, a cam disc is mounted on the shaft and the setting element comprises a preloading unit for preloading the setting element against the cam disc. The cam disc may have a groove associated with the first rotational position and the second rotational position, in which the preloading unit is maximally relaxed. In the event that the displacement body moves out of the first rotational position, the preloading unit is preloaded, which requires a corresponding steering force. Thus, a user rotating the displacement body can obtain feedback based on the rotational position of the displacement body.

[0033] According to another embodiment, the position preset unit includes a magnet unit. Using the magnet unit for setting the first rotation position and the second rotation position can make the structure of the position preset unit simple and save space.

[0034] According to another embodiment, the separator device comprises a gripping section by means of which the user can manually rotate the displacement body between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. In its simplest embodiment, the user manually rotates the displacement body between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. To facilitate manual rotation, the displacement body is provided with a gripping section which the user can easily reach. The gripping section can be provided with a solid handle or a ring provided with a rope fastened to the displacement body.

[0035] According to another embodiment, the separator device comprises a drive unit for rotating the displacement body between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. As mentioned, in its simplest embodiment, the displacement body is rotated manually by a user. However, it is also possible to rotate the displacement body by a drive unit, which can be activated by the user by pressing a button which can be placed on or near the separator device. Incorrect operation can be avoided and operating comfort is increased.

[0036] In a further embodiment, at least one blocking member is arranged on the guide segment, the blocking member being movable between a blocking position in which the movement of the tethered vehicle along the guide segment is blocked and a release position in which the movement of the tethered vehicle along the guide segment is released. The blocking member can be used in different ways: in a first way, the tethered vehicle is fixed to the guide segment at least when the displacement body is rotated to avoid the tethered vehicle derailing from the guide segment and / or the guide rail. In another way, the tethered vehicle can be removed from the guide segment in only one direction. This may be advantageous when a given section of the barrier passage can only be traveled in one direction. Certain sections of the barrier passage can be closed and traffic along the barrier passage can be routed, in particular to avoid congestion.

[0037] In another embodiment, the separator device comprises a locking element, by which the rotation of the displacement body around the rotation axis can be locked and released. The locking element can also be used to route traffic along the barrier path. In particular, when many users are walking along the barrier path, it may be necessary to close certain sections of the road, which can be achieved by locking the displacement body so that the users cannot freely decide which section to take.

[0038] Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a tether system for an amusement ride or a tether system for an amusement ride, comprising

[0039] -Track-like guide rails

[0040] o at least one tethered vehicle is movable on said track-like rail, and

[0041] o the track-like guide forms at least a first free end, a second free end and a third free end arranged at an angle to each other in a reference plane, and

[0042] - A separator device according to one of the previously discussed embodiments.

[0043] The technical effects and advantages discussed with respect to the separator device of the present invention are equally applicable to the tether system. In short, the user can decide to omit certain sections of the obstacle course, or use certain sections multiple times, without having to disconnect and reconnect the safety belt to the lanyard of a given tethered vehicle.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the tether system comprises a position detection unit for detecting the position of the tether vehicle on the guide rail. The position detection unit provides information about the position of a given tether vehicle within the guide rail. This information can be used to activate the blocking member or the locking element in order to route the traffic along the barrier path, in particular to avoid congestion that could result from a large number of users gathering in the same section of the road.

[0045] Another aspect of the present invention relates to an amusement ride, the amusement ride comprising a tether system according to one of the embodiments of the previously described implementation schemes. The technical effects and advantages discussed with respect to the separator device of the present invention are also applicable to the amusement ride.

[0046] An embodiment of the amusement ride comprises a plurality of layers, in particular a plurality of layers, wherein at least one tether system according to one of the embodiments described above is arranged on each layer. The technical effects and advantages discussed with respect to the separator device of the present invention also apply to the amusement ride of this embodiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] The present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which

[0048] Figure 1A It is a principle top view of the amusement facility drawn according to the current technical status.

[0049] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A Schematic cross-sectional view of the amusement ride shown,

[0050] Figure 2 is a schematic top view of an amusement facility according to a first embodiment of the present invention,

[0051] Figure 3 is a schematic top view of an amusement facility according to a second embodiment of the present invention,

[0052] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a separator device according to the invention in a first rotational position,

[0053] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a separator device according to the invention in a second rotational position,

[0054] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a separator device according to the invention in a first rotational position,

[0055] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a separator device of the present invention in a second rotational position,

[0056] Fig. 6A is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a separator device in a first rotational position,

[0057] Figure 6B yes Fig. 6A A first cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of a separator device is shown,

[0058] Figure 6C yes Fig. 6A a second cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of a separator device shown, and

[0059] Fig.6D It is a single top view of the cam plate of the separator device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] Figure 1A shows a schematic top cross-sectional view of an amusement ride 10 according to the prior art, and Figure 1B The side cross-sectional view of its principle is shown. The amusement facility 10 has a tower-like structure, which may include beams, pillars 12, etc., to form a scaffold. The amusement facility 10 has at least one layer 14 that is raised a certain distance from the ground. Usually, the amusement facility 10 includes at least one layer 14 that can be reached by stairs 16, escalators and / or elevators. A panoramic top 18 including a viewing platform is usually arranged above the highest layer 14. The amusement facility 10 shown in Figure 1 includes a total of three layers 14. An obstacle passage 20 is arranged on the first layer 14 and on the second layer 14, and the obstacle passage may include a rope ladder 21, a rope ring, etc., so that a continuous and stable path is not formed. In addition, specific obstacles 22 such as car tires, climbing walls (not shown) can also be provided to further increase the difficulty of walking along the obstacle passage 20. For the sake of simplicity, only some obstacles 22 are shown. However, the number of obstacles 22 can be freely selected.

[0061] In order to prevent users walking on the obstacle passage 20 from falling, the amusement facility 10 is provided with a tether system 24. The tether system 24 is equipped with a track-like guide rail 26, along which one or more tether vehicles 27 can move. The obstacle passage 20 follows the path of the guide rail 26. The obstacles 22 and the rope ladder 21 are fixed on the guide rail 26 so that the obstacle passage 20 is located below the guide rail 26.

[0062] The user wears a safety belt that can be connected to the tethered cart 27 via a lanyard and buckle (not shown). When the user walks on the obstacle course 20, the tethered cart 27 is pulled in front of him and walks along the guide rail 26. If the user falls, he will be fixed by the safety belt connected to the tethered cart 27 via the lanyard and rope.

[0063] As from Figure 1A As is particularly evident in the figure, the guide rail 26 itself is continuous, which means that the user can only walk through one obstacle passage 20. The guide rail 26 extends in a ring.

[0064] The obstacle path 20 can be entered and exited through a plurality of entry points 28. If the user wants to avoid some obstacles 22, he must reach one of the entry points 28, exit the obstacle path 20, and enter the obstacle path through another entry point 28 (see Figure 1A According to the design, the user may have to disconnect his / her safety belt from the lanyard when leaving the barrier passage 20, and reconnect the safety belt when re-entering the barrier passage 20, which is not only time-consuming but also has the risk of improper connection between the safety belt and the lanyard.

[0065] Figure 2 The amusement ride 30 according to the present invention is shown. 1 The first embodiment of the amusement facility 30 of the first embodiment 1 The principle design of is largely similar to the prior art, so only the relevant differences are described below.

[0066] A plurality of separator devices 32 are arranged in each guide rail 26 of each level 14. Next to a conventional barrier passage 20 and a corresponding guide rail 26, two adjacent separator devices 32 are connected to each other by a shortened track 29. As explained in more detail later, the user can decide whether to continue the barrier passage 20 or whether to shorten and exclude part of the barrier passage 20. Figure 2 , the user can activate the first separator device 32 A , and arrives at the second separator device 32 along the abbreviated track 29 B , and then continue with the obstacle course 20. By doing so, the user can omit sections or repeated sections of the obstacle course 20 without having to repeat the sections as for the amusement facility 30 according to the prior art. 1 As described, their safety belt must be disconnected and reconnected from the lanyard.

[0067] Figure 3 The amusement ride 30 according to the present invention is shown. 2 The second embodiment of the amusement facility 30 1 The first embodiment differs mainly in that the guide rail 26 is formed by a plurality of consecutive segments 33. The segments 33 have simple shapes, in this case circular and rectangular, which are similar to Figure 2 Compared with the annular channel of the continuous guide rail 26, it may be easier to manufacture.

[0068] Also in the second embodiment, the rails 26 are connected to each other at their intersections by separator devices 32. Thus, the user can move the tether vehicle 27 from one rail 26 to another, and thereby from one section of the obstacle course 20 to another. 1 In contrast to the first embodiment, the amusement ride 30 2The separator device 32 of the second embodiment is located outside the layer 14. For illustration purposes, Figure 3 The obstacle 22 is not explicitly shown.

[0069] exist Figure 4A and Figure 4B In the schematic diagram, the separator device 32 is shown 1 A first embodiment of the separator device 32 1 The device comprises a mounting body 34, a separator device 32 1 The structure of the amusement ride 30 is fastened by said mounting body in a manner not further shown. The displacement body 36 is mounted on the mounting body 34 so that it is rotatable about the rotation axis R. The guide section 37 is fastened to the displacement body 36 and is rotatable together with the displacement body 36. The mounting body 34 can also be regarded as a stator and the displacement body 36 as a rotor.

[0070] The guide rail 26 extends in or parallel to a reference plane P which is located at Figure 4A and Figure 4B The guide rail 26 forms four free ends 38 1 , 38 2 , 38 3 and 38 4 , the free ends are arranged at equal angles to each other in the reference plane P and are aligned with the separator device 32 1 In the first embodiment, two adjacent free ends 38 form an angle of 90° with respect to the rotation axis R. The rotation axis R extends perpendicular to the reference plane P.

[0071] As previously mentioned, a user walking on the obstacle course 20 pulls the tether cart 27 along the guide rail 26. 1 In a first embodiment, the guide section 37 is straight. Figure 4A In the embodiment, the guide segment 37 is in a first rotational position, in which the guide segment 37 is aligned with the first free end 38 of the guide rail 26. 1 and the second free end 38 2 Flush. Figure 4A As shown, the tether vehicle 27 moves from left to right, as indicated by arrow A1. 1 When the first free end 38 1The tether trolley 27 is moved onto the guide segment 37. The guide segment 37 comprises a positioning device 40, which in this case is a bracket or the like, which interacts with the tether trolley 27 and thus intensifies the further movement of the tether trolley 27. As a result, the user receives feedback that the tether trolley 27 has entered the guide segment 37. The displacement body 36 can now be rotated about the rotation axis R indicated by the arrow A2, in this case counterclockwise. However, a clockwise rotation is also possible. In this case, the displacement body 36 and therefore the guide segment 37 are rotated by 90°. The rotation is performed by the drive unit 41, however, a manual rotation is also possible.

[0072] After being rotated 90°, the guide segment 37 is in a second rotational position in which it is connected to the third end 38 of the guide rail 26. 3 and the fourth end 38 4 Now, the user can continue walking along the corresponding section of the obstacle passage 20 as indicated by arrow A3 (see Figure 4B ).

[0073] It is worth noting that the separator device 32 1 Two blocking members 42 are included, which are arranged at or near the end of the guide section 37. The blocking members 42 can move between a blocking position where the movement of the tether vehicle 27 along the guide section 37 is blocked and a release position where the movement of the tether vehicle 27 along the guide section 37 is released. Figure 4A In the embodiment, both blocking members 42 are in the release position. Therefore, if the separator device 32 is not rotated 1 , the user can go straight from left to right along the obstacle passage 20. However, Figure 4B In the embodiment, the lower blocking member 42 is in the blocking position, and the upper blocking member 42 is in the releasing position. Figure 4B Approaching the separator device 32 from below 1 Users (reference Figure 4B ) is forced to wait until the lower blocking member 42 is set to the release position. When the user walks on the obstacle channel 20, the route can be selected to avoid congestion.

[0074] In addition, the separator device 32 of the first embodiment 1 A locking element 44 is included, by means of which a rotation of the displacement body 36 about the rotation axis R can be locked and released. Figure 4A In the case of Figure 4B , the rotation is locked by the locking element 44. Approaching the separator device 32 from the left 1 Users (reference Figure 4B) is forced to wait until the locking element 44 releases the rotation of the displacement body 36. The locking element 44 can also be used to select a route for the user along the obstacle channel 20.

[0075] It should be noted that the blocking member 42 and the locking element 44 are optional. The separator device 32 is also shown without the blocking member 42 and the locking element 44. 1 basic functions, such as enabling users to omit parts of an obstructed passage.

[0076] exist Figure 5A and Figure 5B In the schematic diagram, the separator device 32 is shown 2 The separator device 32 according to the second embodiment 2 Main structure and separator equipment 32 1 The main structure of the first embodiment is the same, so only the main differences are described below. In the first embodiment, the four free ends 38 of the guide rail 26 1 Up to 38 4 With separator device 32 1 adjacent arrangement, in the separator device 32 2 In the second embodiment, only three free ends 38 1 Up to 38 3 Arranged adjacent to the separator device. Free end 38 1 Up to 38 3 The angle formed with respect to the rotation axis R is 120°. 2 In a second embodiment, the guide section 37 is curved. In the second embodiment, the positioning device 40 is embodied by the curvature of the guide section 37. The radius of curvature is selected so that once the tether vehicle 27 is located on the guide section 37, further movement of the tether vehicle 27 is aggravated. The user thus receives corresponding feedback and can then position the separator device 32. 2 From the first rotation position ( Figure 5A ) rotates 120° to the second rotation position ( Figure 5B ), for example, Figure 5A Clockwise direction as indicated by arrow A4 in FIG.

[0077] Furthermore, the separator device 32 according to the second embodiment 2 The separator device 32 according to the second embodiment includes a position preset unit 56 for setting the first rotation position and the second rotation position. 2 In the embodiment, the positioning setting unit 56 has a magnet unit 45. The magnet unit includes at least one pair of magnetic interaction segments 47, which can be magnets or magnetized materials. 2The separator device 32 comprises three pairs of magnetic interaction segments 47. Three outer segments 47 are arranged on the mounting body 34, and three inner segments 47 are arranged on the displacement body. The outer segments 47 and the inner segments 47 can exert an attractive force on each other. The three magnetic interaction segments form an angle of 120° with respect to the rotation axis R. When the separator device 32 2 Respectively in Figure 5A and Figure 5B In the first rotational position or the second rotational position shown, the outer segment and the inner segment of the magnetic interaction segment 47 are arranged closest to each other so that the attraction force they exert on each other is the largest. Therefore, the first rotational position and the second rotational position are preset.

[0078] Separator device 32 in the first embodiment 1 Suitable for intersections, the separator device 32 in the second embodiment 2 Applicable to intersections.

[0079] refer to Figure 3 , according to the second embodiment of the amusement ride 30 2 A position detection unit 46 is included, by which the presence and position of a tethered vehicle 27 on the guide rail 26 can be detected. The position detection unit 46 can generate a signal, which contains information about the detection of the tethered vehicle 27 and about its position. This signal can be transmitted to a control unit (not shown), which can then activate the blocking member 42 and the locking element 44 to select a route for traffic along the guide rail 26 to avoid congestion.

[0080] FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C The separator device 32 is shown in different views 3 The third embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] As from Fig. 6A As can be seen particularly clearly in the separator device 32 3 Located at the intersection of the guide rails 26, wherein the guide rails form four free ends 38 1 Up to 38 4 (See Figure 6B and Figure 6C ). The mounting body 34 is fastened to the top of the guide rail 26 adjacent to the four free ends 38, for example by welding. The mounting body 34 can consist of two or more parts that can be connected to each other by bolts or screws. The mounting body 34 forms a housing 48, in which a rotation and fastening unit 50 is arranged, by which the displacement body 36 is rotatably fastened to the mounting body 34. The rotation and fastening unit 50 contains a ball bearing 52, which interacts with the shaft 51 of the displacement body 36 so that the displacement body 36 rotates about the rotation axis R.

[0082] like Fig. 6A Specifically, the holding unit 53 is formed by the mounting body 34. When the displacement body 36 rotates between the first rotation position and the second rotation position, the holding unit 53 prevents the tether vehicle 27 arranged on the guide segment 37 from leaving the guide segment. In the third embodiment, the holding unit 53 includes a plurality of protrusions 54 facing downward from the housing 48.

[0083] In addition, the separator device 32 3 It also includes a position preset unit 56. In the separator device 32 3 In the third embodiment of the present invention, the position preset unit 56 includes a setting element 58 preloaded into the setting position by a preloading unit 60. The preloading unit 60 includes a weight member 62, which is rotatably mounted on the housing 48 via a lever mechanism 64. The weight member 62 is arranged on the radially outer section, and the setting element 58 (embodied as a roller 66) is arranged on the radially inner section of the lever mechanism 64 (see Fig. 6A and Figure 6B The roller 66 is in contact with a cam disc 68 which is mounted on the shaft 51 in a torque-proof manner (see Fig.6D ). For this purpose, the cam disc 68 has a rectangular cutout 71, by means of which the cam disc 68 can be fastened to a complementary or almost complementary shaped fastening section of the shaft 51. The cam disc 68 forms four grooves 69 on its circumferential edge, each groove being associated with one of the rotational positions of the displacement body 36. Two adjacent grooves can form an angle of 90° with respect to the rotational axis R. The position presetting unit 56 is arranged so that when the roller 66 is located in one of the grooves 69 of the cam disc 68, the separator device 32 3 The two free ends 38 of the guide section 37 and the guide rail 26 are 1 If no steering force is applied, the displacement body 36 is set into one of the rotational positions by the position presetting unit 56 .

[0084] As from Fig. 6A and Figure 6C As can be seen particularly clearly in the separator device 32 3 The gripping device 36 comprises two rod-shaped gripping sections 70 which can be gripped by a user in order to manually rotate the displacement body 36 about the rotation axis R. Lugs 74 are fastened to the free rod ends of the gripping sections 70 so that, for example, a rope or the like can be connected to the gripping sections 70 in order to manually rotate the displacement body 36 about the rotation axis R. As shown in FIG. Figure 4A and Figure 4B As mentioned in the first embodiment shown, the drive unit 41 can be used for the rotation of the displacement body 36. However, the separator device 32 1It can also be designed so that even if the drive unit 41 is included, it can also be manually rotated. It can also be purely manually rotated so that the separator device 32 1 There is no drive unit 41.

[0085] Specifically, in Figure 6C In the figure, the tethering vehicle 27 located on the guide section 37 can be seen. The tethering vehicle 27 comprises two pairs of rollers 72 which are arranged relative to each other in a V-shaped manner and can roll on the guide rail 26. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C When the user is in the position shown, the user can continue to walk along the obstacle passage 20, and the moving direction is perpendicular to Figure 6C However, when the user wants to go another way, he can hold the gripping section 70 and rotate the displacement body 36 by 90° so that he can continue to walk along the obstacle passage 20 in the direction of the left or right.

[0086] In addition, from Figure 6C As can be seen most clearly in the diagram, the tether cart 27 includes a mounting hole 76 to which a person may attach a safety harness via, for example, a lanyard or buckle (not shown).

[0087] Reference numerals list

[0088] 10 Amusement facilities according to the prior art

[0089] 12 Beams and pillars

[0090] 14th floor

[0091] 16 Stairs

[0092] 18 Top

[0093] 20 Obstacle Passage

[0094] 21 Rope Ladder

[0095] 22 obstacles

[0096] 24 tie-down system

[0097] 26 rails

[0098] 27 tie-rope vehicle

[0099] 28 entry points

[0100] 29 thumbnail tracks

[0101] 30Amusement facilities

[0102] 30 1 , 30 2 Recreational Facilities

[0103] 32 separator equipment

[0104] 32 1 , 32 2 , 32 3 Separator equipment

[0105] 32 A First separator equipment

[0106] 32 B Second separator equipment

[0107] 33 segments

[0108] 34 Mounting body

[0109] 36 displacement body

[0110] 37 guide section

[0111] 38 Free end

[0112] 38 1 , 38 2 , 38 3 , 38 4 Free end

[0113] 40 Positioning device

[0114] 41 drive units

[0115] 42 blocking member

[0116] 44 locking elements

[0117] 45 magnet units

[0118] 46 Positioning detection unit

[0119] 47 Magnetic interaction segment pairs

[0120] 48 Shell

[0121] 50 Rotation and fastening unit

[0122] 51 axis

[0123] 52 ball bearings

[0124] 53 Holding unit

[0125] 54 protrusions

[0126] 56 position preset units

[0127] 58 Setting components

[0128] 60 pre-loaded units

[0129] 62 counterweight components

[0130] 64 lever mechanism

[0131] 66 roller

[0132] 68 Cam disc

[0133] 69 grooves

[0134] 70 grip section

[0135] 71 Incision

[0136] 72 rollers

[0137] 74 Lugs

[0138] 76 Mounting holes

[0139] A1–A4 arrows

[0140] P Reference Plane

[0141] R Rotation axis

Claims

1. A separator device (32) of a tether system (24) of an amusement ride (30) or a separator device (32) for a tether system (24) for use with an amusement ride (30), the tether system (24) comprising a track-like guide rail (26) - at least one tethered vehicle (27) is movable on said track-like guide, and - the track-like guide forms in the reference plane (P) at least a first free end (381), a second free end (382) and a third free end (383) arranged at an angle to one another, in, The separator device (32) comprises - a mounting body (34), - Displacement body (36) The displacement body is at least between a first rotational position and a second rotational position about the rotation axis (R) is rotatably mounted on the mounting body (34), wherein o the axis of rotation (R) extends perpendicularly to the reference plane (P), and - a guide section (37) which is fastened to the displacement body (36) o In the first rotational position, the guide segment connects a first pair of the three free ends (381, 382, ​​383), and o In the second rotational position, the guide segment connects a second pair of the three free ends (381, 382, ​​383), Characterized in that the separator device (32) comprises a position preset unit (56) for setting the first rotational position and the second rotational position.

2. The separator device (32) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The guide section (37) comprises a positioning device (40) for positioning the tether vehicle (27) on the guide system.

3. The separator device (32) according to claim 1 or 2, It is characterized in that The separator device (32) comprises a holding unit (53) for holding the tether vehicle (27) on the guide section (37) when the displacement body (36) is moved between the first rotational position and the second rotational position.

4. Separator device (32) according to one of the preceding claims Features - the displacement body (36) comprises a shaft (51) which is rotatably mounted on the mounting body (34) via a rotation and fastening unit (50), and The position presetting unit (56) comprises a setting element (58) which interacts with the shaft (51) to set the first rotational position and the second rotational position.

5. The separator device (32) according to claim 4, It is characterized in that A cam disc (68) is mounted on the shaft (51), and the setting element (58) comprises a preloading unit for preloading the setting element (58) against the cam disc (68).

6. The separator device (32) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, It is characterized in that The position preset unit (56) comprises a magnet unit (45).

7. The separator device (32) according to one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The separator device (32) comprises a gripping section (70) by means of which a user can manually rotate the displacement body (36) between the first rotational position and the second rotational position.

8. The separator device (32) according to one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The separator device (32) comprises a drive unit (41) for rotating the displacement body (36) between the first rotational position and the second rotational position.

9. The separator device (32) according to one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that At least one blocking member (42) is arranged on the guide section (37), and the blocking member can move between a blocking position where the movement of the tether vehicle (27) along the guide section (37) is blocked and a release position where the movement of the tether vehicle (27) along the guide section (37) is released.

10. The separator device (32) according to one of the preceding claims, It is characterized in that The separator device (32) comprises a locking element (44) by means of which a rotation of the displacement body (36) about the rotation axis (R) can be locked and released.

11. A tether system (24) for an amusement ride (30) or a tether system (24) for an amusement ride (30), the tether system comprising -Track-shaped guide rails (26) o at least one tethered vehicle (27) is movable on the track-like guide, and o the track-like guide forms at least a first free end (381), a second free end (382) and a third free end (383) arranged at an angle to each other in the reference plane (P), and - Separator device (32) according to one of the preceding claims.

12. The tether system (24) according to claim 11, It is characterized in that The tether system (24) includes a position detection unit (46) for detecting the position of the tether vehicle (27) on the guide rail (26).

13. An amusement ride (30) comprising the tether system (24) according to claim 11 or 12.

14. The amusement ride (30) according to claim 13, It is characterized in that The amusement ride (30) comprises a plurality of levels (14), wherein at least one tether system according to claim 11 or 12 is arranged on each level (14).

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