A hot air balloon sightseeing device and method

Abstract

This invention discloses a hot air balloon sightseeing device and method, relating to the field of hot air balloon technology. It includes a hot air balloon body, which is a manned sightseeing soft hot air balloon; a track, a pre-set sightseeing track laid along the ground surface; a sliding connector, which slides with the track and can move back and forth along the track; and a traction rope connecting the hot air balloon body and the sliding connector. The track limits the floating direction of the hot air balloon body through the traction rope and the sliding connector, allowing the hot air balloon body to move along the pre-set track direction for high-altitude sightseeing after carrying passengers. The beneficial effects of this invention are: limiting the hot air balloon's trajectory, allowing it to move smoothly along the optimal sightseeing route, resulting in better sightseeing effects; ensuring safe and stable operation; adapting to various terrains; and being able to replace cable cars for passenger transport.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of hot air balloon technology, and more particularly to a hot air balloon sightseeing device and method. Background Technology

[0002] A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft. Its upper part is a large balloon-shaped structure, and the lower part is a passenger basket. By heating the air inside the balloon to reduce the internal air density, the balloon uses buoyancy to achieve overall displacement. The basket can carry passengers and a heat source and is widely used in scenic high-altitude sightseeing scenarios.

[0003] Traditional hot air balloons rely on airflow and wind power to float freely, without any trajectory constraints. Their flight paths are random and uncontrollable, making it impossible to follow a pre-set scenic route for sightseeing. This not only results in poor sightseeing effects but also lower flight safety. Currently, improved rope-mounted hot air balloons on the market only use a single-point rope restraint structure, allowing the balloon to ascend and descend to a fixed point in a straight line. They cannot propel the balloon along a pre-set route for sightseeing, resulting in a fixed sightseeing area and a limited form of tour. In various sightseeing venues such as amusement parks, zoos, and mountain scenic areas, traditional hot air balloon sightseeing is highly susceptible to wind interference, making it difficult to stabilize the flight altitude. It is prone to flying too high or too low, seriously affecting the normal sightseeing experience and exhibiting poor site adaptability and operational stability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to address the aforementioned technical deficiencies by providing a hot air balloon sightseeing device and method. This method limits the hot air balloon's trajectory, ensuring smooth movement along an optimal sightseeing route, resulting in better sightseeing effects, safe and stable operation, adaptability to various terrains, and the ability to replace cable cars for passenger transport.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: a hot air balloon sightseeing device is provided, including a hot air balloon body, which is a manned sightseeing soft hot air balloon; a track, a preset sightseeing track laid along the ground surface; a sliding connector, which slides and cooperates with the track and can move back and forth along the track; a traction rope, which connects the hot air balloon body and the sliding connector; the track limits the floating direction of the hot air balloon body through the traction rope and the sliding connector, so that the hot air balloon body moves along the preset track direction after carrying people for high-altitude sightseeing.

[0006] To further optimize this technical solution, a sliding connector of a hot air balloon sightseeing device controls its moving speed and direction on the slide rail through a deceleration device.

[0007] To further optimize this technical solution, the track of a hot air balloon sightseeing device is specifically laid along the ground or a mountain slope.

[0008] To further optimize this technical solution, a high-strength, non-stretchable rope for a hot air balloon sightseeing device is provided to stabilize the attitude of the hot air balloon.

[0009] To further optimize this technical solution, a hot air balloon sightseeing device has a single-track structure, which is suitable for layout on flat or steep terrain.

[0010] To further optimize this technical solution, a hot air balloon sightseeing device has a double-track structure for its track, which is suitable for both gentle and steep terrain. Two traction ropes are provided, and the two traction ropes are respectively connected to sliding connectors on the two tracks.

[0011] To further optimize this technical solution, a hot air balloon sightseeing device is configured with three tracks, two of which are limiting tracks and one is a power control track; the sliding connectors on the two limiting tracks are connected to traction ropes and connected to the hot air balloon body; the deceleration device is connected to the power control track and moves along the power control track to control the direction and speed of the hot air balloon.

[0012] This application provides a hot air balloon sightseeing method, which adopts the following technical solution: including the following steps: Personnel enter the hot air balloon's manned gondola; The hot air balloon was ignited and took off. The traction rope limits the movement of the hot air balloon, and the deceleration device controls the sliding connector to slide along the track; The hot air balloon moves along the track via a sliding connector driven by a tow rope, and people move along the preset track with the hot air balloon for sightseeing from high altitude; When the hot air balloon approaches the designated position on the track, it is decelerated by a deceleration device to control the hot air balloon to accurately reach the designated position. Operators control the hot air balloon to release air and descend, completing sightseeing or personnel transportation.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. The tow rope serves to limit the height and prevent the balloon from being blown off course by the wind, thus affecting its drift direction. It facilitates the height positioning of the hot air balloon and effectively prevents it from being blown off course by the wind. 2. The setup of tracks and hot air balloons allows people to enjoy sightseeing along the preset optimal routes and control the drifting direction of the hot air balloons, enabling them to move back and forth along the tracks. When the tracks are laid along the mountainside, they can carry people up the mountain, providing both aerial sightseeing and the ability to replace cable cars for going up and down the mountain. 3. The sliding connectors, tracks, and hot air balloon settings further limit the movement of the hot air balloon, helping it to move more smoothly; when there are two tracks, the hot air balloon can move more stably along the tracks, better resist crosswinds, and avoid excessive tilting angles that would affect the passenger experience. 4. The deceleration device is used to assist in controlling the speed of the hot air balloon along the track. When the hot air balloon moves too fast or too slow, the speed adjustment ensures the stable movement of the hot air balloon. There are three tracks to better ensure that the hot air balloons follow the pre-set tracks for sightseeing. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track 2 of the present invention when it is erected on undulating ground; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track 2 of the present invention when it is erected on the mountain; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention when track 2 consists of three tracks; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track 2 of the present invention when it is erected on flat ground; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the deceleration device 5 of the present invention, which controls the movement of the hot air balloon body 1 via the traction rope 4. In the diagram, 1. Hot air balloon body; 2. Track; 201. Limiting track; 202. Control track; 3. Sliding connector; 4. Traction rope; 5. Deceleration device; 6. Anti-detachment block. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a hot air balloon sightseeing device includes a hot air balloon body 1, which is a manned sightseeing soft hot air balloon; a track 2, a pre-set sightseeing track 2 laid along the ground surface; a sliding connector 3, which slides with the track 2 and can move back and forth along the track 2; a traction rope 4, connecting the hot air balloon body 1 and the sliding connector 3; the track 2 limits the floating direction of the hot air balloon body 1 through the traction rope 4 and the sliding connector 3, so that the hot air balloon body 1 moves along the pre-set track 2 after carrying passengers for high-altitude sightseeing; the sliding connector 3 controls its moving speed and moving direction on the track through a deceleration device 5; the track 2 is specifically laid along the ground or a mountain slope; the traction rope 4 is a high-strength non-stretchable rope. The system is used to stabilize the attitude of the hot air balloon body 1; the track 2 is a single track structure, suitable for gentle or steep terrain; the track 2 is a double track structure, suitable for gentle or steep terrain; there are two traction ropes 4, which are respectively connected to the sliding connectors 3 on the two tracks 2; there are three tracks 2, two of which are limit tracks 201 and one is a power control track 202; the sliding connectors 3 on the two limit tracks 201 are all connected to the traction ropes 4 and connected to the hot air balloon body 1; the deceleration device 5 is connected to the power control track 202, and the deceleration device 5 moves along the power control track 202 to control the direction and speed of the hot air balloon.

[0017] Track 2 can be a single track, double track, or triple track structure; the single track structure is suitable for simple sightseeing needs; the double track structure is connected to the corresponding sliding connector 3 of track 2 by two traction ropes 4 to improve stability; the triple track structure includes two limiting tracks 201 and one power control track 202 to realize multiple limiting and movement control of the hot air balloon. After the personnel board the hot air balloon, the operator controls it to take off. When the hot air balloon rises to the designated height, the tow rope 4 is just straightened. The tow rope 4 plays a role in limiting the height of the hot air balloon. At the same time, the setting of the tow rope 4 can also prevent the hot air balloon from being blown off course by the wind after it rises to a high altitude, so as to avoid affecting the preset drift direction. It is convenient to position the hot air balloon at a certain height and can also effectively prevent it from being blown off course by the wind. Track 2 is pre-set and used to limit the hot air balloon, allowing it to move along the preset track 2. This allows people to enjoy sightseeing along the preset optimal route. By controlling the drift direction of the hot air balloon, it can move back and forth along track 2. When track 2 is laid along the mountain, it can carry people up the mountain, allowing them to enjoy sightseeing from high altitudes. At the same time, this device can also replace a cable car to achieve the function of going up and down the mountain. The sliding connector 3 slides in conjunction with the track 2. When the hot air balloon moves, the sliding connector 3 will slide synchronously on the track 2 with the hot air balloon, further limiting the hot air balloon and helping it move more smoothly. The track 2 can be set to two tracks. The hot air balloon is connected to the sliding connector 3 on the two tracks 2 respectively through two traction ropes 4. This structure makes the hot air balloon move more stably along the track 2, can better resist crosswinds, and prevent the hot air balloon from tilting due to crosswinds when being pulled by the traction ropes 4, avoiding excessive tilt angle that affects the passenger experience. The deceleration device 5 is used to control the movement speed of the hot air balloon along the track 2. When the hot air balloon moves too fast, the deceleration device 5 can activate the deceleration function to make the hot air balloon move more smoothly; when the hot air balloon moves too slowly, the deceleration device 5 can activate the acceleration function to ensure the stable movement of the hot air balloon through speed adjustment. The track 2 can also be set as three tracks. The sliding connectors 3 on two tracks 2 are equipped with traction ropes 4 and connected to the hot air balloon. The deceleration device 5 is set on the middle track 2. The deceleration device 5 is a traction vehicle. The traction vehicle is slidably connected to the middle track 2 and connected to the hot air balloon through the traction rope 4. The traction vehicle can move along the track 2. On the one hand, it can assist in pulling the hot air balloon along the track 2 through the traction rope 4. On the other hand, it can hold the hot air balloon with the traction rope 4 to prevent it from moving too fast. At the same time, the movement direction of the traction vehicle can help control the movement trajectory of the hot air balloon, so as to better ensure that the hot air balloon is sightseeing along the preset track 2. Both ends of track 2 are equipped with anti-slip blocks 6 to prevent them from sliding off track 2.

[0018] This application also discloses a hot air balloon sightseeing method, including the following steps: Personnel enter the hot air balloon's manned basket and prepare for safety precautions. The operator starts the hot air balloon ignition procedure and controls the hot air balloon to slowly rise into the air until the tow rope 4 is taut, thus achieving the height limit. The deceleration device 5 starts working, controlling the sliding connector 3 to slide along the track 2, driving the hot air balloon to move synchronously, and people can enjoy sightseeing at high altitude with the hot air balloon. Operators can adjust the moving speed using the deceleration device 5 according to actual needs to ensure that the hot air balloon moves smoothly along the preset route; When the hot air balloon approaches the designated location, it is decelerated by the deceleration device 5 and controlled to stop precisely. After the tour, the operators controlled the hot air balloon to release air, causing it to descend slowly. Once the hot air balloon descends to a suitable altitude, personnel evacuate in an orderly manner, completing the entire sightseeing or personnel transportation process.

[0019] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention should be included within the protection scope of the invention. Furthermore, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications falling within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. A hot air balloon sightseeing device, characterized in that, include: The hot air balloon body (1) is a manned sightseeing soft hot air balloon; Track (2), a pre-designed sightseeing track (2) laid out along the ground surface; The sliding connector (3) is slidably engaged with the track (2) and can move back and forth along the track (2); The towing rope (4) connects the hot air balloon body (1) to the sliding connector (3); The track (2) limits the floating direction of the hot air balloon body (1) through the traction rope (4) and the sliding connector (3), so that the hot air balloon body (1) moves along the preset track (2) after carrying people for high-altitude sightseeing.

2. The hot air balloon sightseeing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding connector (3) controls its speed and direction of movement on the slide rail through the deceleration device (5).

3. The hot air balloon sightseeing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track (2) is specifically laid along the ground or the slope of the mountain.

4. A hot air balloon sightseeing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The traction rope (4) is a high-strength, non-stretchable rope used to stabilize the attitude of the hot air balloon body (1).

5. A hot air balloon sightseeing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Track (2) is a single-track structure, which is suitable for layout on flat or steep terrain.

6. A hot air balloon sightseeing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track (2) is a double track structure, which is suitable for flat or steep terrain. There are two traction ropes (4), and the two traction ropes (4) are respectively connected to the sliding connectors (3) on the two tracks (2).

7. A hot air balloon sightseeing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The track (2) is set to three, two of which are limit tracks (201) and one is a power control track (202); the sliding connectors (3) on the two limit tracks (201) are connected to the traction ropes (4) and connected to the hot air balloon body (1); the deceleration device (5) is connected to the power control track (202), and the deceleration device (5) moves along the power control track (202) to control the direction and speed of the hot air balloon.

8. A hot air balloon sightseeing method, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Personnel enter the hot air balloon's manned gondola; The hot air balloon was ignited and took off. The traction rope (4) limits the hot air balloon, and the deceleration device (5) controls the sliding connector (3) to slide along the track (2); The hot air balloon moves along the track (2) via the traction rope (4) and the sliding connector (3). People move along the preset track (2) with the hot air balloon to enjoy high-altitude sightseeing. When the hot air balloon approaches the designated position on the track (2), it is decelerated by the deceleration device (5) to control the hot air balloon to accurately reach the designated position; Operators control the hot air balloon to release air and descend, completing sightseeing or personnel transportation.

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