Rotary swing

Abstract

The utility model relates to a rotary swing which comprises a central column, a slewing bearing, a driving device and a swing mechanism. The bottom end of the center column is suitable for being installed at a to-be-installed position, the slewing bearing is fixedly arranged at the top end of the center column, the driving device is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the center column, the output end of the driving device is in meshing tooth connection with the slewing bearing, and the driving device is suitable for driving the slewing bearing to rotate. The swing mechanism is fixedly arranged on the outer side wall of the slewing bearing; the swing mechanism comprises a suspension arm, a swing arm and a seat; one end of the suspension arm is fixedly connected with the slewing bearing, and the other end of the suspension arm is hinged to the swing arm through a hinge assembly; the seat is fixedly arranged at the end, away from the suspension arm, of the swing arm. The swing mechanism expands outwards under the action of centrifugal force in the running process, and stronger and more stimulated amusement experience is brought to tourists; meanwhile, the swing of the swing arms is combined with the rotation of the suspension arms, so that the diversity of swing movement is enriched, and the interestingness and freshness of amusement are increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of amusement equipment technology, and more particularly to a rotating swing. Background Technology

[0002] Swings have always been a popular attraction in amusement parks. Traditional swings mostly follow a simple linear swing pattern, swinging back and forth or side to side. This monotonous movement lacks variation and excitement, easily leading to visitor fatigue. Existing rotating swing technology, such as the one described in publication CN103657090A (a rotating swing with colored lights), includes: a base with a transmission mechanism; a column driven to rotate by the transmission mechanism; the upper end of the column is connected to the upper end of multiple booms; the lower end of each boom is connected to a seat; the seat is equipped with colored lights and a control panel for controlling the lights. Because this type of rotating swing directly fixes the seat to the booms, the swing cannot expand outwards through centrifugal force generated by rotation, reducing the excitement and fun of the ride. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes a rotating swing, comprising: a central column, a slewing bearing, a drive device, and a swing mechanism;

[0004] The bottom end of the central column is suitable for installation at the position to be installed. The slewing bearing is fixedly set at the top of the central column. The drive device is fixedly set on the outer wall of the central column, and the output end of the drive device is meshed with the slewing bearing. The drive device is suitable for driving the slewing bearing to rotate. The swing mechanism is fixedly set on the outer wall of the slewing bearing.

[0005] The swing mechanism includes: the boom, the swing arm, and the seat;

[0006] One end of the boom is fixedly connected to the slewing bearing, and the other end of the boom is hinged to the swing arm via a hinge assembly; the seat is fixedly installed at the end of the swing arm away from the boom.

[0007] In one possible implementation, there are two or more swing mechanisms; the two or more swing mechanisms are equidistantly distributed along the circumference of the slewing bearing.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the articulated assembly includes: a first articulated seat, a torque plate, and a pin;

[0009] The first hinge seat is fixedly mounted on the boom, one end of the torque plate is fixedly connected to the first hinge seat, and the swing arm is hinged to the other end of the torque plate through a pin.

[0010] In one possible implementation, a cylinder is also included; one end of the cylinder is mounted on the boom and adjacent to the hinge assembly, and the output end of the cylinder is hinged to the swing arm.

[0011] In one possible implementation, a pneumatic device is also included; the pneumatic device is located on one side of the central column, and the output end of the pneumatic device is connected to the input end of the cylinder.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the pneumatic device includes: an air compressor, an air tank, a first air pipe, and a second air pipe;

[0013] The air compressor's outlet is connected to the air tank's inlet via a first air pipe, and the air tank's outlet is connected to the cylinder via a second air pipe.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the slewing bearing has a central cylinder on the side opposite to the central column.

[0015] In one possible implementation, a preset angle is provided between the length direction of the boom and the length direction of the central column.

[0016] Beneficial effects of this application

[0017] The slewing bearing and the swing mechanism work together. The boom transmits the rotational motion of the slewing bearing to the swing arm, which in turn allows the seat on the swing arm to move in a circular motion as the slewing bearing rotates. One end of the swing arm is hinged to the boom through a hinge assembly. The design of the hinge assembly allows the swing arm to swing flexibly relative to the boom, thus enabling the seat on the swing arm to swing while rotating.

[0018] Compared with the fixed method in the prior art, the swing mechanism of this application uses the effect of centrifugal force to expand outward during operation. The outward expansion movement mode allows tourists to feel the effect of centrifugal force more obviously, bringing tourists a stronger and more exciting amusement experience. At the same time, the combination of the swing arm swing and the rotation of the hanging arm enriches the diversity of swing movement and increases the fun and novelty of the amusement.

[0019] 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

[0020] 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.

[0021] Figure 1 The main structural diagram of the rotating swing of this application is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0023] Figure 3 This application shows a front view of the hinge assembly;

[0024] Figure 4 Show Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0025] Figure 5 Show Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0026] Figure 6 A partially enlarged view of the slewing bearing is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] This application proposes a rotating swing, such as Figures 1 to 6As shown, the structure includes: a central column 110, a slewing bearing 200, a drive device 300, and a swing mechanism; the bottom end of the central column 110 is suitable for installation at the desired position, the slewing bearing 200 is fixedly installed at the top end of the central column 110, the drive device 300 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the central column 110, and the output end of the drive device 300 is meshed with the slewing bearing 200, the drive device 300 is suitable for driving the slewing bearing 200 to rotate, and the swing mechanism is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the slewing bearing 200; the swing mechanism includes: a boom 410, a swing arm 420, and a seat 440; one end of the boom 410 is fixedly connected to the slewing bearing 200, and the other end of the boom 410 is hinged to the swing arm 420 through a hinge assembly 430; the seat 440 is fixedly installed at the end of the swing arm 420 away from the boom 410.

[0033] It should be noted that the central column 110 is fixedly installed at the installation position via a mounting base. The mounting base is used to provide stable support for the central column 110, preventing it from tipping over or swaying due to external forces. The central column 110 is used to provide stable support for the rotation of the slewing bearing 200 and the swing of the swing mechanism. The slewing bearing 200 is located at the top of the central column 110 and is coaxial with it. The drive device 300 is used to provide power for the rotation of the slewing bearing 200. The output end of the drive device 300 is connected to the slewing bearing 200 via a meshing connection. The drive device 300 transmits power to the slewing bearing 200, thereby driving the slewing bearing 200 to rotate, which in turn drives the swing mechanism on the slewing bearing 200 to rotate around the axis of the central column 110.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, a rotating part 230 is provided on the slewing bearing 200, and the rotating part 230 rotates with the slewing bearing 200. The two ends of the boom 410 are connected to the rotating part 230 and the swing arm 420 respectively. The boom 410 transmits the rotational motion of the slewing bearing 200 to the swing arm 420 through the rotating part 230, so that the seat 440 on the swing arm 420 can perform circular motion with the rotation of the slewing bearing 200. At the same time, the boom 410 bears the weight of the swing arm 420, the seat 440 and the passengers and the centrifugal force generated during the rotation. One end of the swing arm 420 is hinged to the boom 410 through the hinge assembly 430. The design of the hinge assembly 430 allows the swing arm 420 to swing flexibly relative to the boom 410, so that the seat 440 on the swing arm 420 can swing while rotating, which further increases the fun and excitement of the amusement and enhances the experience of playing.

[0035] When the swing starts, the drive unit 300 transmits the generated power to the slewing bearing 200 through its output end. Since the output end of the drive unit 300 is tightly engaged with the gear of the slewing bearing 200, and the slewing bearing 200 is coaxially arranged with the central column 110, the torque output by the drive unit 300 drives the slewing bearing 200 to rotate around the axis of the central column 110, thereby causing the boom 410 on the outer wall of the slewing bearing 200 to move in a circular motion around the axis of the central column 110. The other end of the boom 410 is connected to the swing arm 420 through a hinge assembly 430. The swing arm 420, under the influence of centrifugal force and its own weight... Under the action of force, the hinge assembly 430 swings outward, thereby expanding the boom 410 and the seat 440 on the boom 410 outward. At the same time, the seat 440 fixed at the other end of the swing arm 420 also moves with the swing of the swing arm 420 and the rotation of the boom 410. During the entire movement, tourists can feel the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the boom 410 driven by the slewing bearing 200, and they can also feel the up-and-down swaying caused by the swing of the swing arm 420. This combination of rotation and swing brings tourists a unique and exciting amusement experience, enhancing the excitement and fun of the amusement.

[0036] Compared with the fixed method in the prior art, the swing mechanism of this application uses the effect of centrifugal force to achieve outward expansion during operation. The outward expansion movement mode allows tourists to feel the effect of centrifugal force more obviously, bringing tourists a stronger and more exciting amusement experience. At the same time, the combination of the swing arm 420 swinging and the hanging arm 410 rotation enriches the diversity of swing movement and increases the fun and novelty of the amusement.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the seat 440 is mounted on the end of the swing arm 420 away from the boom 410 via a fixing bracket 700. The fixing bracket 700 includes a connecting arm 710 and a supporting arm 720. The length direction of the connecting arm 710 is perpendicular to the length direction of the supporting arm 720. The two seats 440 are fixedly mounted on the supporting arm 720 and are located on both sides of the connecting arm 710. The end of the connecting arm 710 away from the supporting arm 720 is provided with a first flange 731. Correspondingly, the swing arm 420 is provided with a second flange 732. The first flange 731 and the second flange 732 are fixedly connected by high-strength bolts, thereby mounting the seat 440 on the swing arm 420.

[0038] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 5As shown, there are two or more reinforcing ribs 733 between the second flange 732 and the swing arm 420. The two or more reinforcing ribs 733 are distributed opposite to each other along the outer side wall of the swing arm 420. The reinforcing ribs 733 are fixedly connected to the second flange 732 and the swing arm 420. The design of the reinforcing ribs 733 enhances the connection strength between the second flange 732 and the swing arm 420.

[0039] In one possible implementation, the drive unit 300 is a geared motor as in the prior art.

[0040] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 6 As shown, the slewing bearing 200 includes: a mounting base 210 and a slewing bearing external gear 220. The mounting base 210 is fixedly mounted on the top of the central column 110. The slewing bearing external gear 220 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 210. The output end of the drive device 300 is provided with a drive gear 310, and the output end of the drive device 300 passes through the mounting base 210 and is connected to the drive gear 310. The drive gear 310 is meshed with the slewing bearing external gear 220 and the drive gear 310 and the slewing bearing external gear 220 are located on the same horizontal plane. The rotating part 230 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the slewing bearing 200, and the boom 410 is fixedly mounted on the outer side wall of the rotating part 230.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the swing mechanism comprises two or more swing mechanisms equidistantly distributed along the circumference of the slewing bearing 200. It should be noted that equidistantly distributed swing mechanisms can reduce wear on the slewing bearing 200 caused by uneven stress, extending its service life. Simultaneously, multiple swing mechanisms can carry more visitors at the same time, and since each swing mechanism has the same motion trajectory and state, multiple visitors can experience the same amusement simultaneously, improving the operational efficiency of the rotating swing.

[0042] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the hinge assembly 430 includes: a first hinge seat 431, a torque plate 432, and a pin 433; the first hinge seat 431 is fixedly mounted on the boom 410, one end of the torque plate 432 is fixedly connected to the first hinge seat 431, and the swing arm 420 is hinged to the other end of the torque plate 432 through the pin 433.

[0043] It should be noted that the first hinge seat 431 is used to provide a stable mounting position for the swing arm 420. The first hinge seat 431 is fixedly installed on the end of the boom 410 away from the slewing bearing 200 by high-strength bolts. The main body of the torque plate 432 is a gourd-shaped plate structure with a larger upper part and a smaller lower part. The upper end of the torque plate 432 is fixedly connected to the first hinge seat 431. The swing arm 420 is hinged to the lower end of the torque plate 432 by a pin 433. The pin 433 is used to provide a stable rotation center for the swing arm 420. The swing arm 420 rotates relative to the pin 433 to realize the swinging movement of the seat 440 at the other end of the swing arm 420.

[0044] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a cylinder 450; one end of the cylinder 450 is disposed on the boom 410 and adjacent to the hinge assembly 430, and the output end of the cylinder 450 is hinged to the swing arm 420.

[0045] It should be noted that both ends of the cylinder 450 are equipped with second hinge seats. The cylinder 450 is hinged to the boom 410 and the swing arm 420 respectively through the second hinge seats. The cylinder 450 is used to supplement the swing arm 420 with energy. When the swing swings, the seat 440 on the swing arm 420 will swing outward due to the centrifugal force. During the swing, the swing arm 420 will lose energy due to air resistance and friction. The cylinder 450 transfers energy to the swing arm 420 through its extension and retraction movement. Specifically, when the output end of the cylinder 450 extends, it provides energy to the swing arm 420. 420 applies an outward thrust. On the basis of the centrifugal force that originally caused the swing arm 420 to swing outward, the additional thrust enables the swing arm 420 to overcome greater resistance. When the swing arm 420 swings inward, the output end of the cylinder 450 contracts, driving the swing arm 420 to swing inward, thereby enabling the swing arm 420 to swing back quickly. When the swing arm 420 swings outward again, it provides a push, so that the swing arm 420 can obtain additional energy in the reciprocating swing process, thereby maintaining the swing amplitude. By setting the cylinder 450, it is ensured that the swing arm 420 always maintains a large swing amplitude.

[0046] Furthermore, cylinder 450 adopts a double-acting cylinder as used in existing technology.

[0047] In one possible implementation, a pneumatic device is also included; the pneumatic device is located on one side of the central column 110, and the output end of the pneumatic device is connected to the input end of the cylinder 450.

[0048] It should be noted here that, as Figure 1As shown, the pneumatic device is suitable for providing stable power output to the cylinder 450. The rotary joint 500 is located between the central column 110 and the slewing bearing 200, and the output end of the rotary joint 500 is rotatable. The input end of the rotary joint 500 is installed on the top of the central column 110, and the input end of the rotary joint 500 is connected to the output end of the pneumatic device. The air inlet end of the third air pipe 510 is connected to the output end of the rotary joint 500. The third air pipe 510 is fixedly installed on the boom 410 and is connected to the input end of the cylinder 450. The third air pipe 510 extends along the length of the boom 410. When the slewing bearing 200 drives the boom 410 to rotate, the boom 410 drives the third air pipe 510 to rotate, thereby driving the output end of the rotary joint 500 to rotate synchronously with the slewing bearing 200, so as to achieve the connection between the output end of the pneumatic device and the input end of the cylinder 450 at different angles.

[0049] Furthermore, the rotary joint 500 adopts a pneumatic rotary joint as used in the prior art.

[0050] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pneumatic device includes: an air compressor 610, an air tank 620, a first air pipe 630, and a second air pipe 640; the air outlet of the air compressor 610 is connected to the inlet of the air tank 620 through the first air pipe 630, and the outlet of the air tank 620 is connected to the cylinder 450 through the second air pipe 640.

[0051] It should be noted that the air compressor 610 draws in and compresses outside air, and then delivers the compressed air to the air tank 620. The air tank 620 is used to temporarily store the compressed air. During the operation of the swing, when the cylinder 450 needs compressed air to replenish energy, the air tank 620 can provide a stable air source in a timely manner. The central column 110 has a hollow cavity. One end of the second air pipe 640 is connected to the outlet of the air tank 620, and the other end of the second air pipe 640 passes through the cavity of the central column 110 and is connected to the input end of the rotary joint 500. When it is necessary to provide greater power to the swing arm 420 to increase the swing amplitude, the second air pipe 640 transmits the compressed air stored in the air tank 620 to the rotary joint 500. The output end of the rotary joint 500 is further delivered to the cylinder 450 through the third air pipe 510.

[0052] In one possible implementation, a central cylinder 120 is provided on the side of the slewing bearing 200 away from the central column 110. The main body of the central cylinder 120 is a hollow columnar structure. The central cylinder 120 is fixedly connected to the slewing bearing 200 and is coaxially arranged with the central column 110. The rotation of the slewing bearing 200 drives the central cylinder 120 to rotate synchronously. The central cylinder 120 is suitable for providing installation space for decorative parts.

[0053] In one possible implementation, a preset angle is provided between the length direction of the boom 410 and the length direction of the central column 110. It should be noted that by reasonably setting the preset angle, a stable triangular support structure can be formed between the boom 410 and the central column 110, enhancing the rigidity of the overall structure. Simultaneously, the preset angle design ensures a more reasonable distribution of centrifugal force, gravity, and other loads on the boom 410 during rotation among the boom 410, the slewing bearing 200, and the central column 110, avoiding the risk of stress concentration and deformation at the connection between the boom 410 and the slewing bearing 200, thus improving the stability and safety of the entire structure.

[0054] Furthermore, the preset angle range is 70°-80°.

[0055] 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 rotating swing, characterized in that, include: Central column, slewing bearing, drive unit, and swing mechanism; The bottom end of the central column is suitable for installation at the installation position, the slewing bearing is fixedly installed at the top end of the central column, the driving device is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the central column, and the output end of the driving device is meshed with the slewing bearing. The driving device is suitable for driving the slewing bearing to rotate, and the swing mechanism is fixedly installed on the outer side wall of the slewing bearing. The swing mechanism includes: a boom, a swing arm, and a seat; One end of the boom is fixedly connected to the slewing bearing, and the other end of the boom is hinged to the swing arm via a hinge assembly; the seat is fixedly disposed at the end of the swing arm away from the boom.

2. The rotating swing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing mechanism has two or more components; Two or more of the swing mechanisms are equidistantly distributed along the circumference of the slewing bearing.

3. The rotating swing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge assembly includes: a first hinge seat, a torque plate, and a pin; The first hinge seat is fixedly mounted on the boom, one end of the torque plate is fixedly connected to the first hinge seat, and the swing arm is hinged to the other end of the torque plate through the pin.

4. The rotating swing according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes cylinders; One end of the cylinder is mounted on the boom and is adjacent to the hinge assembly. The output end of the cylinder is hinged to the swing arm.

5. The rotating swing according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes pneumatic devices; The pneumatic device is located on one side of the central column, and the output end of the pneumatic device is connected to the input end of the cylinder.

6. The rotating swing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pneumatic device includes: an air compressor, an air tank, a first air pipe, and a second air pipe; The air compressor's outlet is connected to the inlet of the air tank via the first air pipe, and the air tank's outlet is connected to the cylinder via the second air pipe.

7. The rotating swing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slewing bearing has a central cylinder on the side opposite to the central column.

8. The rotating swing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The boom has a preset angle with the central column along its length.

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