Retracting and releasing mechanism for structural part

Abstract

The utility model relates to a retracting and releasing mechanism for a structural member, which is used for retracting and releasing the structural member connected with a transmission chain on scooter amusement equipment, and comprises a mounting part, a hook and a spring, the mounting part is suitable for arranging the hook on one side of the structural member, one end of the hook is rotatably connected with the mounting part, and when the structural member rotates towards one side of the hook, the hook can be shifted by the structural member and rotates; a fixing part is convexly arranged at the other end of the hook, faces the structural member and is matched with a fixing groove in one end of the structural member; one end of the spring is fixedly connected with the mounting part, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected with the hook, so that the fixing part is locked in the fixing groove by the spring after the fixing part is embedded into the fixing groove, the structural part is kept in a retracted state, and the phenomena of collision, abrasion and the like caused by the fact that the structural part is in an extending state for a long time can be effectively avoided; the service life of the structural member can be effectively prolonged, and the safety performance of the amusement equipment is further ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of amusement equipment technology, and more particularly to a retraction mechanism for a structural component. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, amusement rides often have structural components installed to connect multiple devices. For example, in the ascending phase of roller coasters and other sliding rides, lifting structures that mesh with the conveyor chains are used. These structures must remain extended during operation to facilitate connection with the chains and other equipment. However, if the structural components remain extended even when not in operation, they are prone to interference and collisions with other structures. This not only generates noise but also causes wear and tear between the structural components and other structures, negatively impacting the lifespan of the structural components and the safety of the amusement ride. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes a mechanism for the deployment and retraction of structural components.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, a retraction mechanism for a structural component is provided for retracting a structural component connected to a conveyor chain on a gliding amusement ride, comprising: a mounting part, a hook, and a spring; the mounting part is adapted to place the hook on one side of the structural component, one end of the hook is rotatably connected to the mounting part, and is adapted to allow the hook to be turned and rotated by the structural component when the structural component rotates toward the hook side; the other end of the hook has a protruding fixing part facing the structural component, and the fixing part matches a fixing groove at one end of the structural component; one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the mounting part, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the hook, and is adapted to lock the fixing part in the fixing groove after the fixing part is embedded in the fixing groove;

[0005] In one possible implementation, the mounting part is provided with a first clamp and a second clamp on one side of the hook, and the first clamp and the second clamp are arranged opposite to each other.

[0006] In one possible implementation, it also includes: a first connecting pin;

[0007] The two ends of the first connecting pin are fixedly connected to the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, respectively; one end of the hook connecting installation part is provided with a connecting hole that matches the first connecting pin, and the hook is sleeved on the first connecting pin through the connecting hole.

[0008] One possible implementation also includes: a second connecting pin;

[0009] The second connecting pin passes through the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate; one end of the spring is fixedly connected to one end of the second connecting pin.

[0010] One possible implementation also includes: a third connecting pin;

[0011] The third connecting pin passes through the hook, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to one end of the third connecting pin.

[0012] In one possible implementation, there are two springs; the two springs are located on opposite sides of the hook.

[0013] In one possible implementation, one side of the mounting part has two or more mounting holes.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the hook is provided with a detent pin; the detent pin passes through the hook.

[0015] Beneficial effects: The mounting part is suitable for installing hooks in corresponding positions, thereby installing hooks on the side of structural components; the hooks of the retractable assembly are rotatably connected to the mounting part. When the structural component is in operation, it is in the extended state; when the structural component is idle, rotating it in the direction towards the hook can gradually push the hook to rotate on the mounting part. At this time, the spring is stretched. When the structural component rotates to a certain extent, the fixing groove at one end of the structural component contacts the fixing part on the hook. Under the tension of the spring, the fixing part is embedded in the fixing groove. Under the tension of the spring on the hook, the fixing part can be kept embedded in the fixing groove, thereby keeping the structural component in the retracted state. This can effectively avoid the impact and wear caused by the structural component being in the extended state for a long time, thus avoiding damage and fatigue of the structural component, effectively extending the service life of the structural component, and further ensuring the safety performance of the amusement equipment.

[0016] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 This diagram shows the main structure of a retracting mechanism for a structural component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 An exploded view of the structure of a retracting mechanism for a structural component according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view is shown of a retraction mechanism for a structural component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view is shown of a retraction mechanism for a structural component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5A diagram illustrating the retraction process of a structural component using this application is shown.

[0023] Figure 6 A diagram illustrating the retraction process of a structural component using this application is shown.

[0024] Figure 7 A diagram illustrating the retraction process of a structural component using this application is shown.

[0025] Figure 8 An installation structure diagram of a structural component applying this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0027] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0030] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0031] Figure 1This diagram shows the main structure of a retracting mechanism for a structural component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 2 An exploded view of the structure of a retracting mechanism for a structural component according to an embodiment of this application is shown; as follows: Figure 1 As shown, this retraction mechanism for a structural component is used to retract a structural component 800 connected to a conveyor chain on amusement rides such as roller coasters. It includes: a mounting part 100, a hook 200, and a spring 500. The mounting part 100 is adapted to place the hook 200 on one side of the structural component 800. One end of the hook 200 is rotatably connected to the mounting part 100, allowing the hook 200 to be moved and rotated when the structural component 800 rotates towards the hook 200. The other end of the hook 200 protrudes and has a fixing part 220 facing the structural component 800. The fixing part 220 matches a fixing groove 810 at one end of the structural component 800. One end of the spring 500 is fixedly connected to the mounting part 100, and the other end is fixedly connected to the hook 200. When the fixing part 220 is embedded in the fixing groove 810, the spring 500 locks the fixing part 220 within the fixing groove 810.

[0033] It should be noted that the structural component 800 is rotatably mounted at a relevant position on the amusement equipment. In this application, the component is positioned beside the structural component 800 to limit and fix it, thus maintaining the retracted state of the structural component 800 when it is not in operation. Furthermore, the mounting part 100 is suitable for mounting the hook 200 at the installation position, thereby mounting the hook 200 beside the structural component 800. The hook 200 is rotatably connected to the mounting part 100. When the structural component 800 is in operation, it is in an extended state. When the structural component 800 is idle, rotating it in the direction towards the hook 200 gradually pushes the hook 200 to rotate on the mounting part 100, at which point the spring... When the spring 500 is stretched, and the structural component 800 rotates to a certain extent, the fixing groove 810 at one end of the structural component 800 contacts the fixing part 220 on the hook 200. Under the tension of the spring 500, the fixing part 220 is embedded in the fixing groove 810. Under the tension of the spring 500 on the hook 200, the positional relationship between the structural component 800 and the hook 200 can be stabilized, keeping the fixing part 220 embedded in the fixing groove 810. This keeps the structural component 800 in the retracted state, effectively avoiding the impact and wear caused by the structural component 800 being in the extended state for a long time. This also avoids the structural component 800 from being damaged or fatigued, effectively extending the working life of the structural component 800 and further ensuring the safety performance of the amusement equipment.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the mounting part 100 has a first clamping plate 120 and a second clamping plate 130 on one side of the hook 200, and the first clamping plate 120 and the second clamping plate 130 are arranged opposite to each other. Figure 2 As shown, the main body of the mounting part 100 has a block structure, and a first clamping plate 120 and a second clamping plate 130 are provided on one side of the mounting part 100; the plane of the first clamping plate 120 and the plane of the second clamping plate 130 are parallel to each other, and the first clamping plate 120 and the second clamping plate 130 are suitable for providing a mounting base for the first connecting pin 300 and the second connecting pin 400. Preferably, the first clamping plate 120, the second clamping plate 130 and the mounting part 100 are integrally formed.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the system further includes: a first connecting pin 300; both ends of the first connecting pin 300 are fixedly connected to the first clamping plate 120 and the second clamping plate 130, respectively; one end of the hook 200 connecting mounting part 100 is provided with a connecting hole 210 that matches the first connecting pin 300, and the hook 200 is sleeved on the first connecting pin 300 through the connecting hole 210. It should be noted that the length direction of the first connecting pin 300 is perpendicular to the plane of the first clamping plate 120; after the hook 200 is suspended on the first connecting pin 300, it can rotate about the first connecting pin 300 as an axis.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first connecting pin 300 adopts a hexagonal head threaded pin. After the pin passes through the first clamping plate 120 and the second clamping plate 130, the nut is sleeved on the threaded pin to lock the pin on the first clamping plate 120 and the second clamping plate 130, so as to prevent the pin from falling off and causing the hook 200 to leave the original installation position, thus making it impossible for the structural component 800 to remain in the retracted state.

[0037] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a second connecting pin 400; the second connecting pin 400 passes through the first clamping plate 120 and the second clamping plate 130; one end of the spring 500 is fixedly connected to one end of the second connecting pin 400. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the main body of the second connecting pin 400 is cylindrical, and its length direction is perpendicular to the plane of the first clamping plate 120. The two ends of the second connecting pin 400 pass through the first clamping plate 120 and the second clamping plate 130 respectively, and the two ends of the second connecting pin 400 are respectively provided with hanging holes 410. One end of the spring 500 is hooked in the hanging hole 410. Under the action of the second connecting pin 400, one end of the spring 500 can be fixedly connected to the mounting part 100.

[0038] Furthermore, the second connecting pin 400 is disposed adjacent to the first connecting pin 300, and the first connecting pin 300 is located between the fixing part 100 and the second connecting pin 400.

[0039] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a third connecting pin 600; the third connecting pin 600 passes through the hook 200, and the other end of the spring 500 is fixedly connected to one end of the third connecting pin 600. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the main body of the third connecting pin 600 is cylindrical, passing through the opposite sides of the hook 200, and the length direction of the third connecting pin 600 is parallel to the length directions of the first connecting pin 300 and the second connecting pin 400. The other end of the spring 500 is hooked onto one end of the third connecting pin 600, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the spring 500 and the hook 200.

[0040] Furthermore, both ends of the third connecting pin 600 are provided with first limiting portions 610, which are used to limit the spring 500 and prevent the spring 500 from falling off the third connecting pin 600. Figure 2 As shown, the main body of the first limiting part 610 is a circular plate structure, and the diameter of the first limiting part 610 is larger than the diameter of the third connecting pin 600.

[0041] In one possible implementation, two springs 500 are provided; the two springs 500 are located on opposite sides of the hook 200. For example... Figure 1 As shown, one end of each of the two springs 500 is connected to both ends of the second connecting pin 400, and the other end of each of the two springs 500 is connected to both ends of the third connecting pin 600.

[0042] In one possible implementation, the mounting portion 100 has two or more mounting holes 110 on one side. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the mounting hole 110 and the first clamping plate 120 are located on opposite sides of the mounting part 100; bolts 111 can be inserted into the mounting hole 110, thereby fixing the mounting part 100 to the installation position by means of bolt connection.

[0043] In one possible implementation, the hook 200 is provided with a toggle pin 700; the toggle pin 700 passes through the hook 200. For example... Figure 1 As shown, a through hole is provided at the end of the hook 200 away from the mounting part 100. The main body of the actuating pin 700 is cylindrical. The actuating pin 700 passes through the through hole and both ends of the actuating pin 700 are located on the outside. It should be noted that the operator can lift the hook 200 by actuating the actuating pin 700. When it is necessary to change the structural member 800 to the extended state, the hook 200 is lifted by rotating the actuating pin 700, so that the fixing part 220 leaves the fixing groove 810, thereby restoring the structural member 800 to a freely rotatable state, allowing it to swing backward, and releasing the structural member 800 to the working position.

[0044] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2As shown, the actuating pin 700 has two protruding second limiting portions 710, which are located on both sides of the hook 200. The two second limiting portions 710 improve the connection stability of the actuating pin 700 on the hook 200. Furthermore, the main body of the second limiting portion 710 has a cylindrical structure and is concentric with the actuating pin 700.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, the fixing groove 810 of the structural component 800 has a semi-cylindrical groove structure, and the fixing part 220 of the hook 200 has a protruding semi-cylindrical structure. The connection between the hook 200 and the fixing part 220 is rounded. This arrangement allows the fixing part 220 to be quickly and easily embedded into the fixing groove 810.

[0046] like Figure 8 As shown, this application provides an installation structure (working environment) for a structural component 800 adapted for retraction and retraction: the structural component 800 is rotatably mounted on the structural beam 900 of a roller coaster or other similar amusement ride and serves as a lifting hook for the roller coaster or other similar amusement ride body during the upward phase. When the roller coaster moves upward and is lifted, the structural component 800 engages with the conveyor chain, and the roller coaster moves upward under the conveying action of the chain. When the structural component 800 is in operation, it remains in the extended state to facilitate connection with the chain. However, if the structural component 800 continues to remain in the extended state when not in operation, it may easily cause friction and wear between the structural component 800 and other equipment structures. Therefore, the retraction structure of this application can be set on the structural beam 900 and located next to the structural component 800. When the structural component 800 is not in operation, it is disengaged from the limiting pin 820 (the limiting pin 820 can prevent the structural component 800 from rotating in the opposite direction under the action of force when lifting). The structural component 800 can rotate around the fixing pin 830 as the axis, and the end of the structural component 800 with the fixing groove 810 gradually turns towards the hook 200. Finally, under the pulling action of the spring 500, the structural component 800 is kept in the retracted state.

[0047] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A mechanism for retracting or extending a structural component, characterized in that, Structural components used for retracting and extending the conveyor chain on roller coaster-type amusement equipment include: mounting parts, hooks, and springs; The mounting part is suitable for setting the hook on one side of the structural member. One end of the hook is rotatably connected to the mounting part, which is suitable for the hook to be turned and rotated by the structural member when the structural member rotates toward the hook side. The other end of the hook has a protruding fixing part facing the structural member, and the fixing part matches the fixing groove at one end of the structural member. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the mounting part, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the hook, so that when the fixing part is embedded in the fixing groove, the spring locks the fixing part in the fixing groove.

2. The retraction mechanism for a structural component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part has a first clamp and a second clamp on one side of the hook, and the first clamp and the second clamp are arranged opposite to each other.

3. The retraction mechanism for a structural component according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: First connecting pin; The two ends of the first connecting pin are fixedly connected to the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, respectively; The hook is connected to the mounting part at one end and has a connecting hole that matches the first connecting pin. The hook is sleeved on the first connecting pin through the connecting hole.

4. The retraction mechanism for a structural component according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Second connecting pin; The second connecting pin passes through the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate; One end of the spring is fixedly connected to one end of the second connecting pin.

5. The retraction mechanism for a structural component according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: Third connecting pin; The third connecting pin passes through the hook, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to one end of the third connecting pin.

6. The retraction mechanism for a structural component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The spring is provided in two parts; the two springs are located on opposite sides of the hook.

7. The retraction mechanism for a structural component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part has two or more mounting holes on one side.

8. The retraction mechanism for a structural component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hook is provided with a toggle pin; the toggle pin passes through the hook.

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