Lifting platform for amusement equipment

Through the hydraulic cylinder driving and guide rod matching of the lifting platform, combined with safety guardrails and electric push rods to control the inlet and outlet, the crowding and safety problems of the fixed platform are solved, and the convenient and safe up and down for tourists and the efficient operation of equipment is achieved.

CN223280589UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29LIANYUNGANG YAOQIAO MASCH MAKE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422606753.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-28

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Technical Problem

The fixed platform of existing amusement equipment is prone to crowding under high passenger flow, affecting safety and up and down efficiency, and may also cause interference to dynamic operating equipment.

Method used

The lifting platform design is adopted, including the hydraulic cylinder-driven platform body, the guide rod and the guide hole, the safety guardrail and the movable safety gear lever, and the inlet and outlet are controlled by the electric push rod to ensure a safe and smooth up and down process.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and safety of tourists, avoids interference to equipment operation, extends the life of the equipment and improves management efficiency.

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Abstract

A lifting platform for amusement equipment comprises a pit used for being arranged at an entrance and exit of the amusement equipment, a supporting base is fixedly installed in the pit, a platform body is installed on the supporting base through lifting driving equipment, and the lifting driving equipment is vertically and fixedly installed on the supporting base. The platform body is transversely and fixedly installed at the driving end of the lifting driving equipment, guide rods are further installed on the platform body on the two sides of the joint of the platform body and the lifting driving equipment, and guide holes matched with the guide rods are formed in the supporting base. Safety guardrails are installed on the front side and the rear side of the top of the platform body, entrances and exits for tourists to go up and down are formed in the left side and the right side of the top of the platform body, safety stop rods are inserted in the positions, at the entrances and the exits, of the platform body, and power driving equipment used for driving the safety stop rods to move up and down is installed at the bottom of the platform body. The utility model aims to optimize the up-and-down process of tourists, improve the safety, and avoid the interference to the normal operation of amusement equipment at the same time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of amusement equipment, in particular to a lifting platform for amusement equipment. Background Art

[0002] Currently, with the booming development of the amusement industry, various types of amusement equipment are emerging one after another, greatly enriching people's entertainment life. As an indispensable part of amusement equipment, the main function of the platform is to ensure that tourists can get on and off the equipment safely and orderly. However, the amusement equipment platforms widely used on the market are mostly fixed staircase designs. Although this effectively separates the passenger flow, the passenger platform often becomes overcrowded when there are a large number of tourists. This not only reduces the efficiency of tourists getting on and off, but also poses a potential threat to their safety. In addition, for some dynamically operating amusement equipment, the presence of a fixed platform may also hinder their normal operation, affecting the amusement experience and equipment performance.

[0003] Therefore, in response to the above problems, it is urgent to develop a new type of amusement equipment platform. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a lifting platform for amusement equipment, which aims to optimize the process of tourists getting on and off, improve safety, and avoid interference with the normal operation of the amusement equipment, in response to the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: The present invention is a lifting platform for amusement equipment, which includes a pit for setting at the entrance and exit of the amusement equipment, a support base fixedly installed in the pit, a platform body installed on the support base through a lifting drive device, the lifting drive device vertically fixedly installed on the support base, and the platform body laterally fixedly installed on the driving end of the lifting drive device, and guide rods are also installed on the platform body on both sides of the connection between the platform body and the lifting drive device, and guide holes for matching with the guides are provided on the support base; safety guardrails are installed on the front and back sides of the top of the platform body, and entrances and exits for tourists to get on and off are provided on the left and right sides of the top of the platform body, and safety bars are inserted on the platform body at the entrances and exits, a power drive device for driving the safety bars to move up and down is installed at the bottom of the platform body, and safety baffles matching with the pit are also installed around the bottom of the platform body.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention can be further achieved through the following technical solutions. For the lifting platform for amusement equipment described above, the lifting drive device is a hydraulic cylinder, and the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the platform body.

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention can be further achieved through the following technical solutions. For the lifting platform for amusement equipment described above, the power driving device is an electric push rod, which is vertically inverted on the platform body, and the bottom of the safety barrier is fixedly connected to the push rod end of the electric push rod.

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention can be further achieved through the following technical solutions: for the lifting platform for amusement equipment described above, 2-5 safety bars are provided, and the tops and bottoms of the 2-5 safety bars are fixedly connected by connecting rods.

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention can be further achieved through the following technical solutions. For the lifting platform for amusement equipment described above, a plurality of ventilation holes are provided on the safety baffle.

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention can be further achieved through the following technical solutions. For the lifting platform for amusement equipment described above, a drainage pump is also installed at the bottom of the pit.

[0011] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention can be further achieved through the following technical solutions. For the lifting platform for amusement equipment described above, the pit is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped as a whole.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This utility model shows great convenience in the management of tourists. The entrance and exit on the top of the platform body are reasonably designed, and with the safety bar that can be moved up and down, tourists can easily enter and exit, while ensuring safety during the lifting process. The application of power drive equipment realizes rapid control of the entrance and exit, improves the management efficiency of the equipment and the passage efficiency of tourists, and avoids interference with the normal operation of the amusement equipment.

[0014] 2. This utility model significantly improves the safety of tourists during use through precise design and construction. The cooperation between the guide rod and the guide hole ensures the stability and accuracy of the platform body during lifting and lowering, while the setting of the safety guardrail and safety bar effectively prevents tourists from accidentally falling.

[0015] 3. The utility model also installs a safety baffle at the bottom of the platform body, which not only enhances the structural strength of the equipment, but also prevents tourists from falling into the pit, reducing safety hazards as much as possible. This design not only extends the service life of the equipment, but also provides a strong guarantee for the long-term operation of the amusement park. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1A structural diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the safety barrier rod of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the safety baffle of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] Reference Figure 1-3 , a lifting platform for amusement equipment, is designed to provide visitors with a safe and comfortable experience of getting on and off. Specifically:

[0021] The lifting platform includes a pit 1 for setting up at the entrance and exit of the amusement equipment. The pit 1 must be carefully designed and constructed to ensure that the structure is stable and can withstand the weight of the platform body 4 and tourists; the pit 1 is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. This design is not only convenient for construction and maintenance, but also maximizes the use of space to ensure the stability and safety of the lifting platform. A drainage pump 10 is also installed at the bottom of the pit 1 to promptly drain the accumulated water in the pit 1 to prevent the pit 1 from being damaged by the accumulated water or affecting the normal operation of the equipment. The drainage pump 10 is connected to the external sewer through a drainage pipe, and the drainage pipe can be pre-buried underground.

[0022] Secondly, a support base 2 is fixedly installed in the pit 1. This support base 2 is an important component of the lifting platform. It bears the weight from the platform body 4 and the lifting drive equipment 3. The design of the support base 2 has undergone rigorous calculations and tests to ensure its strength and stability.

[0023] A platform body 4 is mounted on the support base 2 via a lifting drive device 3. The lifting drive device 3 is vertically fixedly mounted on the support base 2, and the platform body 4 is laterally fixedly mounted on the driving end of the lifting drive device 3, so that the lifting drive device 3 can provide power to realize the up and down lifting movement of the platform body 4. Preferably, the lifting drive device 3 is a hydraulic cylinder, and the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the platform body 4. The platform body 4 can be driven to rise and fall smoothly through the telescopic movement of the hydraulic cylinder.

[0024] In order to ensure the stability of the platform body 4 during the lifting process, guide rods 5 are also installed on the platform body 4 on both sides of the connection between the platform body 4 and the lifting drive device 3, and guide holes that cooperate with the guide are provided on the support base 2. Through the cooperation of the guide rods 5 and the guide holes, it can be ensured that the platform body 4 will not deviate from the predetermined track during the lifting process, thereby improving the stability and safety of the lifting.

[0025] In order to facilitate tourists to get on and off the platform body 4, entrances and exits for tourists to get on and off are set on the left and right sides of the top of the platform body 4. In order to ensure safety, safety guardrails 6 are installed on the front and back sides of the top of the platform body 4. Safety barrier bars 7 are inserted on the platform body 4 at the entrance and exit. A power drive device 8 for driving the safety barrier bars 7 to move up and down is installed at the bottom of the platform body 4. The setting of the safety guardrails 6 and the safety barrier bars 7 can effectively prevent tourists from accidentally falling during the lifting process, ensuring the safety of tourists. At the same time, the safety barrier bars 7 can be moved up and down under the drive of the power drive device 8 to realize the opening and closing control of the entrance and exit, so that it is convenient to enter and exit the platform body 4 and ensure safety.

[0026] Preferably, the power drive device 8 is an electric push rod, which is vertically inverted on the platform body 4, and the bottom of the safety barrier rod 7 is fixedly connected to the push rod end of the electric push rod, so that the safety barrier rod 7 can be driven to move up and down through the action of the electric push rod; in order to ensure the smooth operation of the safety barrier rod 7, an opening is provided on the platform body 4 to cooperate with the safety barrier rod 7, and a linear bearing that cooperates with the safety barrier rod 7 is installed in the opening;

[0027] The safety bars 7 are provided with 2-5 pieces, and the tops and bottoms of the 2-5 safety bars 7 are fixedly connected by connecting rods to form an integral structure. This design not only improves the stability of the safety bars 7.

[0028] In actual use, safety baffles 9 are installed around the bottom of the platform body 4 to cooperate with the pit 1, which are used to isolate and protect tourists from accidentally slipping into the pit 1. Several ventilation holes 11 are provided on the safety baffle 9 to ensure air circulation, thereby reducing resistance during blowing, and also helping to reduce the humidity inside the pit 1 to prevent equipment from being damaged by moisture. The design of the safety baffle 9 not only improves the durability of the equipment, but also ensures the safety of tourists.

[0029] The working process of the lifting platform for amusement equipment provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0030] 1. Initial State

[0031] The lifting platform is located in the pit, the platform body is at the lowest position, and the safety barrier is raised to prevent tourists from entering the platform;

[0032] The hydraulic cylinder is in the retracted state, the motor is in the standby state, and the entire system is ready to start;

[0033] 2. Tourist boarding and disembarking process

[0034] Visitors are ready to enter:

[0035] After the staff confirms safety, the motor drives the safety bar down to open the entrance;

[0036] Visitors enter the platform through the entrance and exit and stand in the designated safe area;

[0037] After the staff confirms safety, the motor drives the safety barrier to rise and close the entrance;

[0038] Safety confirmation and startup:

[0039] Staff closed the safety barriers at the entrance and exit to ensure that tourists would not fall accidentally;

[0040] The staff starts the hydraulic cylinder to start the lifting process of the platform body;

[0041] Lifting process:

[0042] The piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder extends, pushing the platform body to rise steadily;

[0043] The cooperation between the guide rod and the guide hole ensures that the platform body will not deviate from the track during the lifting process.

[0044] Reach target altitude:

[0045] When the hydraulic cylinder reaches the preset stroke, the platform body stops rising.

[0046] After the staff confirms that the platform body is stable, they use the motor to drive the safety barrier to drop, open the exit, and allow visitors to leave the platform body and enter the amusement equipment.

[0047] 3. Visitors’ departure process

[0048] Visitors prepare to leave:

[0049] Visitors return to the platform from the amusement equipment and stand in the designated safe area;

[0050] Staff closed the connecting passage between the amusement equipment and the platform to ensure the safety of tourists;

[0051] Start the descent process:

[0052] The staff starts the hydraulic cylinder to start the lowering process of the lifting platform body;

[0053] The piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder contracts, driving the platform body to descend steadily;

[0054] Reaching the lowest position:

[0055] The hydraulic cylinder reaches the lowest position and the platform stops descending;

[0056] The staff drives the safety barrier down through the motor to open the entrance, making it easier for tourists to leave the platform.

[0057] 4. Maintenance and Inspection

[0058] Daily inspection:

[0059] Staff regularly inspect the lifting platform, including the integrity and functionality of components such as hydraulic cylinders, motors, guide rods, and safety rails.

[0060] Check whether the drainage pump in the pit is working properly and ensure that there is no water accumulation in the pit.

[0061] To sum up, the working process of the lifting platform for the amusement equipment includes multiple links such as the initial state, the process of tourists getting on and off, the process of tourists leaving, and maintenance and inspection. Through precise control and strict safety measures, the lifting platform can provide tourists with a safe and convenient getting on and off experience. At the same time, the lifting platform is only close to the amusement equipment when passengers are getting on and off, which also avoids hindering the normal operation of the amusement equipment.

Claims

1. A lifting platform for amusement equipment, characterized by: The lifting platform includes a pit for setting up at the entrance and exit of the amusement equipment, a supporting base is fixedly installed in the pit, a platform body is installed on the supporting base through a lifting drive device, the lifting drive device is vertically fixedly installed on the supporting base, and the platform body is horizontally fixedly installed on the driving end of the lifting drive device, and guide rods are also installed on the platform body on both sides of the connection between the platform body and the lifting drive device, and guide holes matching the guides are provided on the supporting base; safety guardrails are installed on the front and rear sides of the top of the platform body, and entrances and exits for tourists to get on and off are provided on the left and right sides of the top of the platform body. Safety bars are inserted on the platform bodies at the entrances and exits, and a power drive device for driving the safety bar to move up and down is installed at the bottom of the platform body. Safety baffles matching the pit are also installed around the bottom of the platform body.

2. The lifting platform for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive device is a hydraulic cylinder, and the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the platform body.

3. The lifting platform for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power driving device is an electric push rod, which is vertically inverted on the platform body, and the bottom of the safety barrier bar is fixedly connected to the push rod end of the electric push rod.

4. The lifting platform for amusement equipment according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: There are 2-5 safety bars provided, and the tops and bottoms of the 2-5 safety bars are fixedly connected by connecting rods.

5. The lifting platform for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of ventilation holes are arranged on the safety baffle.

6. The lifting platform for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drainage pump is also installed at the bottom of the pit.

7. The lifting platform for amusement equipment according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: The pit is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped as a whole.