Roller coaster wheel train and roller coaster

Abstract

The utility model provides a roller coaster wheel train and a roller coaster. The roller coaster wheel train comprises a left wheel train support, a right wheel train support, a left wheel train arranged on the left wheel train support, a right wheel train arranged on the right wheel train support and a connecting rod device connected with the left wheel train and the right wheel train. The connecting rod device comprises a left swing plate arranged on the left wheel train, a right swing plate arranged on the right wheel train and a telescopic connecting rod movably connected with the left swing plate and the right swing plate. The telescopic connecting rod is matched with the left swing plate and the right swing plate and used for enabling the left wheel train and the right wheel train to move synchronously. The synchronous change of the angles of the wheel trains on the two sides of the train can be achieved, the wheel trains can make contact with a rail more conveniently, operation is smoother, and therefore the riding experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of roller coasters, and more specifically, to a roller coaster wheel system and a roller coaster. Background Art

[0002] With the development of economy and society, the amusement industry plays an increasingly important role in today's society, and amusement facilities are increasingly accepted by people as a form of leisure and entertainment. Modern amusement equipment relies on the progress of science and technology and constantly pursues "new, unique and special" to bring tourists the most exciting sensory enjoyment under the premise of ensuring absolute safety.

[0003] At present, Cupid roller coaster is a large-scale amusement facility of Class A sliding car. Its movement form is mainly that the train slides on the track through the wheel train. Among them, the track is designed as a complex trajectory of straight sections and arc sections with turning radius. The complexity and complexity of the train movement put forward higher requirements for the comfort and safety of the amusement facilities. When the wheel train runs on the arc track, the inertia and centrifugal force of the train will cause the wheel train to turn stiffly, which directly affects the force of the train and the comfort and safety of the passengers. Existing roller coasters usually rely on the side wheels in the wheel train to directly squeeze the track to achieve the steering of the train in the arc section. Not only can the wheel trains on both sides of the train not turn synchronously, but the damage to the wheel train is also relatively large, affecting the smoothness and fluency of the train.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a roller coaster wheel train to solve the problem when the above wheel train runs on an arc track. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a roller coaster wheel train and a roller coaster to solve the problems of asynchronous movement of the existing roller coaster wheel train, which easily causes damage to the wheel train, affects the force of the train and the comfort and safety of the passengers.

[0006] The roller coaster wheel system provided by the utility model comprises a left wheel system bracket, a right wheel system bracket, a left wheel system arranged on the left wheel system bracket, a right wheel system arranged on the right wheel system bracket, and a connecting rod device connecting the left wheel system and the right wheel system; wherein the connecting rod device comprises a left swing plate arranged on the left wheel system, a right swing plate arranged on the right wheel system, and a telescopic connecting rod movably connecting the left swing plate and the right swing plate; the telescopic connecting rod cooperates with the left swing plate and the right swing plate to synchronize the movements of the left wheel system and the right wheel system.

[0007] In addition, an optional technical solution is that the left wheel train includes a left wheel train running wheel limited to move on the train track and a left wheel train vertical shaft arranged on the left wheel train running wheel; the right wheel train includes a right wheel train running wheel limited to move on the train track and a right wheel train vertical shaft arranged on the right wheel train running wheel; the train tracks where the left wheel train running wheel and the right wheel train running wheel are located are parallel to each other.

[0008] In addition, an optional technical solution is that the left swing plate includes a first left fixed part and a second left fixed part; a left key groove corresponding to the position is provided on the first left fixed part and the left gear train vertical shaft; the first left fixed part and the left gear train vertical shaft are positioned and connected by a left key groove and a left flat key matched with the left key groove; the second left fixed part is hingedly connected to one end of the telescopic connecting rod.

[0009] In addition, an optional technical solution is that the right swing plate includes a first right fixing part and a second right fixing part; a right key groove corresponding to the position is provided on the first right fixing part and the right gear train vertical shaft; the first right fixing part and the left gear train vertical shaft are positioned and connected by a right key groove and a right flat key matched with the right key groove; the second right fixing part is hingedly connected to the other end of the telescopic connecting rod.

[0010] In addition, an optional technical solution is that the telescopic connecting rod includes a left connecting rod head, a right connecting rod head, and a screw located between the left connecting rod head and the right connecting rod head; both ends of the screw rod are threadedly connected to the left connecting rod head and the right connecting rod head respectively.

[0011] In addition, an optional technical solution is that a left fastening nut is provided on the outside of the left connecting rod head, and a right fastening nut is provided on the outside of the right connecting rod head; the left fastening nut is used to fasten and position the left connecting rod head and one end of the screw rod, and the right fastening nut is used to fasten and position the right connecting rod head and the other end of the screw rod.

[0012] In addition, an optional technical solution is that the train track includes a straight track and an arc track; when the left wheel train and the right wheel train run on the arc track, the positional relationship between the left wheel train and the right wheel train is adjusted by the telescopic connecting rod.

[0013] In addition, an optional technical solution is that the left wheel train also includes two left wheel train side wheels arranged on the left wheel train bracket and located outside the left wheel train running wheel; the right wheel train also includes two right wheel train side wheels arranged on the right wheel train bracket and located outside the right wheel train running wheel.

[0014] In addition, an optional technical solution is that the length of the screw is smaller than the distance between the left gear train vertical shaft and the right gear train vertical shaft.

[0015] On the other hand, the utility model also provides a roller coaster, comprising the above-mentioned roller coaster wheel train.

[0016] By utilizing the above-mentioned roller coaster wheel train and roller coaster, a connecting rod device is arranged between the left wheel train and the right wheel train of the train. During the operation of the train, the left wheel train and the right wheel train can achieve synchronous movement through the cooperation of the telescopic connecting rod, the left swing plate and the right swing plate in the connecting rod device. Not only is the structure simple, but the rotation angles of the wheel trains on both sides of the train can be synchronized, so as to optimize the stress condition and smoothness of the wheel train when the train turns. In addition, the length of the screw rod can be adjusted, which can be applicable to a variety of roller coaster scenes, with high installation efficiency and low cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] By referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and with a more comprehensive understanding of the present invention, other purposes and results of the present invention will become more clear and easy to understand. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the roller coaster and wheel system structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a top view of a roller coaster wheel train according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Markings in the accompanying drawings: train 1, connecting rod device 2, left swing plate 21, right swing plate 22, left connecting rod head 23, right connecting rod head 24, screw 25, right fastening nut 26, right wheel train vertical shaft 3, right wheel train running wheel 4, right wheel train side wheel 5, track 6, right wheel train bracket 7.

[0021] The same reference numerals throughout the drawings indicate similar or corresponding features or functions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] In the following description, for the purpose of illustration, in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of one or more embodiments, many specific details are set forth. However, it is apparent that these embodiments may also be implemented without these specific details. In other examples, for ease of describing one or more embodiments, known structures and devices are shown in the form of block diagrams.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it needs to be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the following terms “center”, “longitudinal”, “lateral”, “length”, “width”, “thickness”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inside”, “outside”, “clockwise”, “counterclockwise”, “axial”, “radial”, “circumferential”, etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the content or structure of the present invention.

[0025] In order to solve the problems of asynchronous movement of existing roller coaster wheel trains, which easily cause damage to the wheel trains, affect the force of the train and the comfort and safety of passengers, the utility model provides a roller coaster wheel train and a roller coaster, wherein a connecting rod device is provided between the left wheel train and the right wheel train of the train, and during the operation of the train, the left wheel train and the right wheel train can achieve synchronous movement through the cooperation of the telescopic connecting rod, the left swing plate and the right swing plate in the connecting rod device, which not only has a simple structure, but also can synchronize the rotation angles of the wheel trains on both sides of the train, so as to optimize the force condition and smoothness of the wheel train when the train turns; in addition, the length of the screw rod can be adjusted, which simplifies the installation and improves the efficiency, and can be applicable to various types of roller coaster wheel trains.

[0026] In order to describe the roller coaster wheel system and the structure of the roller coaster of the present invention in detail, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The front view schematic structure and the top view schematic structure of the roller coaster wheel system according to the embodiment of the utility model are respectively shown.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown together, the roller coaster wheel train of the utility model embodiment includes a left wheel train bracket, a right wheel train bracket 7, a left wheel train arranged on the left wheel train bracket, a right wheel train arranged on the right wheel train bracket 7, and a connecting rod device 2 connecting the left wheel train and the right wheel train; wherein the connecting rod device 2 includes a left swing plate 21 arranged on the left wheel train, a right swing plate 22 arranged on the right wheel train, and a telescopic connecting rod movably connecting the left swing plate 21 and the right swing plate 22, the left wheel train and the right wheel train move synchronously through the cooperation of the telescopic connecting rod with the left swing plate 21 and the right swing plate 22, when the wheel train on one side of the train (the left wheel train or the right wheel train) passes through the arc track and deflects the angle, the connecting rod device 2 can ensure that the deflection angle of the wheel train on the other side is the same, thereby optimizing the angle of the roller coaster wheel train, avoiding the occurrence of abrupt turning of the wheel train on the track 6, and improving the smoothness and fluency of the operation.

[0029] Among them, the left wheel train includes a left wheel train bracket, a left wheel train running wheel arranged on the left wheel train bracket (not marked in the figure) and limited to move on the train track 6, and a left wheel train vertical shaft arranged on the left wheel train bracket and located above the left wheel train running wheel; similarly, the right wheel train includes a right wheel train bracket 7, a right wheel train running wheel 4 arranged on the right wheel train bracket 7 and limited to move on the train track 6, and a right wheel train vertical shaft 3 arranged on the right wheel train bracket 7 and located above the right wheel train running wheel 4. The train track 6 where the left wheel train running wheel and the right wheel train running wheel 4 are located are parallel to each other, and the train 1 runs on the track 6 by limiting the left wheel train running wheel and the right wheel train running wheel 4.

[0030] Specifically, the left wheel train bracket is a C-shaped frame structure, the left wheel train running wheel is fixed on the left wheel train bracket, and the left wheel train vertical shaft is fixed on the left wheel train bracket through a transverse distribution and is located between the two left wheel train running wheels. When the left wheel train running wheel is angularly deflected on the arc track, the left wheel train vertical shaft will also deflect synchronously; similarly, the right wheel train bracket 7 is a C-shaped frame structure, the right wheel train running wheel 4 is fixed on the right wheel train bracket 7, and the right wheel train vertical shaft 3 is fixed on the right wheel train bracket 7 through a transverse distribution and is located between the two right wheel train running wheels 4. When the right wheel train running wheel 4 is angularly deflected on the arc track, the right wheel train vertical shaft 3 will also deflect synchronously.

[0031] In a specific embodiment of the present utility model, the left swing plate 21 includes a first left fixed portion and a second left fixed portion. The first left fixed portion is a circular structure and can be sleeved on the left gear train vertical shaft. The first left fixed portion and the left gear train vertical shaft are provided with corresponding left key grooves. The first left fixed portion and the left gear train vertical shaft are positioned and connected by the left key groove and the left flat key matched with the left key groove. The second left fixed portion is smaller than the first left fixed portion, and is used to be hinged to one end of the telescopic connecting rod, and the telescopic rod can rotate around the first left fixed portion. The right swing plate 22 has the same structure as the left swing plate 21, that is, the right swing plate 22 includes a first right fixing portion and a second right fixing portion, the first right fixing portion is a circular structure, which can be sleeved on the right gear train vertical shaft 3, and right key grooves corresponding to the positions are arranged on the first right fixing portion and the right gear train vertical shaft 3, the first right fixing portion and the right gear train vertical shaft 3 are positioned and connected by the right key groove and the right flat key matched with the right key groove; the second right fixing portion is smaller in size than the first right fixing portion, and is used to be hingedly connected to one end of the telescopic connecting rod, and the telescopic rod can rotate around the first right fixing portion.

[0032] To achieve synchronization between the two wheel trains, the telescopic rod includes a left connecting rod head 23, a right connecting rod head 24, and a screw rod 25 located between the left connecting rod head 23 and the right connecting rod head 24, the two ends of the screw rod 25 are respectively threadedly connected to the left connecting rod head 23 and the right connecting rod head 24, the left connecting rod head 23 is movably connected to the second fixing portion of the left swing plate 21, and the right connecting rod head 24 is movably connected to the second fixing portion of the right swing plate 22. In the initial state, the left swing plate 21 and the right swing plate 22 are distributed in a relatively inclined symmetrical state; in this way, when any swing plate follows its vertical axis to deflect, it can be transmitted to the swing plate on the other side through the screw rod 25, and effective synchronization between the two wheel trains can be achieved through the swing plates, thereby preventing the adverse situation of abrupt steering of the wheel train due to the inertia and centrifugal force of the train 1.

[0033] In another specific embodiment of the present invention, in order to simplify the installation of the connecting rod device 2 and make it suitable for roller coasters with different track widths, threads are set at both ends of the screw rod 25, and threads are also set in the left connecting rod head 23 and the right connecting rod head 24. During the installation process, the screw rod 25 is rotated between the left connecting rod head 23 and the right connecting rod head 24 as needed, and a left fastening nut (not shown in the figure) is set on the outside of the left connecting rod head 23, and a right fastening nut 26 is set on the outside of the right connecting rod head 24. The left connecting rod head 23 and one end of the screw rod 25 are fastened and fixed in place by the left fastening nut, and the right connecting rod head 24 and the other end of the screw rod 25 are fastened and fixed in place by the right fastening nut. The length of the screw rod 25 is less than the distance between the axes of the left gear train vertical shaft and the right gear train vertical shaft 3, so as to achieve the function of synchronous adjustment. In addition, the installation of the connecting rod device 2 can be simplified, and the installation efficiency and its scope of application can be improved.

[0034] Among them, due to the amusement properties of the roller coaster, its train track 6 includes multiple straight tracks and curved tracks. When the left wheel train and the right wheel train run on the straight track, the left wheel train and the right wheel train are symmetrically distributed about the connecting rod device 2. When the left wheel train and the right wheel train run on the curved track, the positional relationship between the left wheel train and the right wheel train is adjusted by the telescopic connecting rod.

[0035] In addition, in the roller coaster wheel train of the present invention, the left wheel train also includes two left wheel train side wheels that are directly arranged on the left wheel train and located outside the left wheel train running wheel; the right wheel train also includes two right wheel train side wheels 5 that are arranged on the right wheel train bracket 7 and located outside the right wheel train running wheel 4. When running on the arc track, the side wheels contact the track to assist steering.

[0036] Corresponding to the above-mentioned roller coaster wheel system, the utility model also provides a roller coaster, including the above-mentioned roller coaster wheel system. It should be noted that the embodiments of the above-mentioned roller coaster can refer to the description of the roller coaster wheel system embodiment, and will not be repeated here one by one.

[0037] According to the above-mentioned roller coaster wheel train and roller coaster, a connecting rod device is arranged between the left wheel train and the right wheel train of the train. During the operation of the train, the left wheel train and the right wheel train can achieve synchronous movement through the cooperation of the telescopic connecting rod, the left swing plate and the right swing plate in the connecting rod device. Not only is the structure simple, but it can also effectively synchronize the rotation angles of the wheel trains on both sides of the train, so as to optimize the stress condition and smoothness of the wheel train when the train turns. In addition, the length of the screw rod can be adjusted, which is convenient to install and can meet the synchronization requirements of various types of roller coaster wheel trains.

[0038] The roller coaster wheel system and roller coaster according to the present invention are described as examples with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art should understand that various improvements can be made to the roller coaster wheel system and roller coaster proposed by the present invention without departing from the content of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the content of the attached claims.

Claims

1. A roller coaster wheel system, characterized in that: It includes a left gear train bracket, a right gear train bracket, a left gear train arranged on the left gear train bracket, a right gear train arranged on the right gear train bracket, and a connecting rod device connecting the left gear train and the right gear train; wherein, The connecting rod device comprises a left swing plate arranged on the left gear train, a right swing plate arranged on the right gear train, and a telescopic connecting rod movably connecting the left swing plate and the right swing plate; The telescopic connecting rod cooperates with the left swing plate and the right swing plate to synchronize the movements of the left gear train and the right gear train.

2. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left wheel system includes a left wheel system running wheel limited to move on the train track and a left wheel system vertical shaft arranged on the left wheel system running wheel; The right wheel train includes a right wheel train running wheel limited to move on the train track and a right wheel train vertical shaft arranged on the right wheel train running wheel; The train tracks where the left wheel train running wheel and the right wheel train running wheel are located are parallel to each other.

3. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left swing plate includes a first left fixing portion and a second left fixing portion; The first left fixing portion and the left gear train vertical shaft are provided with corresponding left key grooves; The first left fixing portion and the left gear train vertical shaft are positioned and connected via a left keyway and a left flat key matched with the left keyway; The second left fixing portion is hingedly connected to one end of the telescopic connecting rod.

4. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 2, characterized in that: The right swing plate includes a first right fixing portion and a second right fixing portion; A right keyway corresponding to the position is provided on the first right fixing part and the right gear train vertical shaft; The first right fixing part and the left gear train vertical shaft are positioned and connected via a right key slot and a right flat key matched with the right key slot; The second right fixing portion is hingedly connected to the other end of the telescopic connecting rod.

5. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic connecting rod comprises a left connecting rod head, a right connecting rod head, and a screw rod located between the left connecting rod head and the right connecting rod head; The two ends of the screw rod are respectively threadedly connected with the left connecting rod head and the right connecting rod head.

6. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 5, characterized in that: A left fastening nut is arranged on the outer side of the left connecting rod head, and a right fastening nut is arranged on the outer side of the right connecting rod head; The left fastening nut is used to fasten and position the left connecting rod head and one end of the screw rod, and the right fastening nut is used to fasten and position the right connecting rod head and the other end of the screw rod.

7. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 2, characterized in that: The train track includes a straight track and an arc track; When the left wheel train and the right wheel train run on the arc track, the positional relationship between the left wheel train and the right wheel train is adjusted by the telescopic connecting rod.

8. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left wheel train also includes two left wheel train side wheels which are arranged on the left wheel train bracket and located outside the left wheel train running wheel; The right wheel train also includes two right wheel train side wheels which are arranged on the right wheel train bracket and located outside the right wheel train running wheel.

9. The roller coaster wheel train according to claim 5, characterized in that: The length of the screw rod is smaller than the distance between the left gear train vertical shaft and the right gear train vertical shaft.

10. A roller coaster, characterized in that: The invention comprises a roller coaster wheel train as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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