Automatic direction adjusting device for amusement seat

By designing reversing, pressing, and locking devices on the ride seats, the problems of seats being unable to turn around and poor adaptability to different body types have been solved, enabling flexible switching of seat orientation and diverse play methods, while providing better safety protection.

CN223969466UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06HANGZHOU RABBIT HILL CULTURAL & CREATIVE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-07
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

The existing amusement ride seats cannot be turned around, resulting in a limited range of ways to play and an inability to provide effective compression protection for participants of different body types.

Method used

An automatic repositioning system was designed, which includes a repositioning device, a clamping device, and a locking device. The system uses a motor to drive the seat to rotate, and combines a protective airbag and a locking mechanism to achieve flexible repositioning and personalized clamping and fixing of the seat.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible switching of seat orientation and effective compression and fixation for passengers of different body types, improving the safety and versatility of amusement facilities.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic direction adjusting device for an amusement seat. A direction adjusting assembly used for driving the seat to adjust the direction is arranged at the top end of a fixing assembly. The pressing device comprises a protection assembly which is movably connected with the hanging bracket and used for rotating. The left end of the protection assembly is fixedly provided with an insertion rod assembly used for being inserted into the insertion groove. A driving assembly used for locking the locking assembly is fixedly installed at the right end of the locking assembly. The locking plate can be controlled to move in the long strip plate to be adjusted according to the body types of passengers, then the locking plate can be fixed, then the locking plate is inserted into the inserting groove, at the moment, the locking rod can be inserted to lock the driving plate under the elastic effect of the compressed spring, and therefore the passengers of different body types can be pressed and fixed; then the rotating shaft is driven by the motor to rotate, and the transmission shaft can synchronously rotate along with the rotating shaft under the connection of the belt between the synchronous wheel I and the synchronous wheel II, so that the seat can be quickly rotated to adjust the direction.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement park seating technology, and in particular to an automatic amusement park seating adjustment device. Background Technology

[0002] In amusement rides, especially those involving passengers performing special maneuvers, safety seats provide excellent protection. Currently, most amusement ride seats on the market cannot be turned around on the spot, nor can the orientation of the seat be changed, resulting in limited gameplay options. For example, amusement ride seat as described in Chinese patent application number CN202222739932.0 features a seat frame with a seat cushion. The seat frame contains a perforated woven fabric, which is secured around its perimeter with steel wire hoops. Fastening strips are attached around the steel wire hoops, and these fastening strips are adjustable to the seat frame via adjustable components.

[0003] However, when adjusting the orientation of amusement park seats, the lack of a device to turn the seats around makes it impossible to change the orientation of the seats, resulting in a limited range of ways to play. When the equipment is running in the opposite direction, the riders are facing forward with their backs to the ground. Furthermore, the system relies solely on pressure bars to secure the riders in the seats, but due to the different body shapes of the riders, it cannot provide adequate support and protection for riders of different body types. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issues raised in the background art, such as the lack of a device for turning amusement ride seats around, the inability to change the seat orientation, the limited play options, and the fact that riders face forward with their backs to the ground when the ride is running in the opposite direction; furthermore, the reliance on pressure bars to secure riders in the seats is insufficient to provide adequate protection for riders of varying body types. Therefore, this invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic steering device for amusement park seats includes a steering device disposed above the seat for driving the seat to adjust its orientation, a pressing device movably connected to the right side of the seat for pressing down passengers on the seat, and a locking device disposed inside the seat for locking the pressing device.

[0006] The steering device includes a fixing component disposed above the seat, and a steering component for driving the seat to adjust its orientation is disposed at the top of the fixing component.

[0007] The outer side of the seat is fixedly equipped with a hanger for supporting the seat. The right end of the seat has a slot for locking the clamping device in conjunction with the locking device. The slot has sliding grooves on the front and rear sides.

[0008] The clamping device includes a protective assembly movably connected to the hanger for rotation, and a plug assembly for insertion into a slot is fixedly mounted on the left end of the protective assembly.

[0009] The locking device includes a locking component disposed within the seat for locking the insert assembly, and a drive component for locking the locking component is fixedly mounted on the right end of the locking component.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes a fixing plate for supporting the steering assembly, and a mounting plate for fixing the fixing plate is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing plate, and there are two mounting plates.

[0011] Furthermore, the steering assembly includes a drive shaft movably connected to a fixed plate. A fixed plate is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the drive shaft, and a fixed bracket for fixing the hanger is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixed plate. A second synchronous pulley for driving the drive shaft to rotate is fixedly installed at the top end of the drive shaft. A rotating shaft for rotation is provided at the top end of the fixed plate. A first synchronous pulley for connecting with the second synchronous pulley via a belt is provided on the shaft of the rotating shaft. A motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate is provided at the top end of the rotating shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting bracket for fixing the seat is fixedly installed at the left end of the hanger, and an operating block for driving the motor is fixedly installed at the left end of the hanger.

[0013] Furthermore, the protective assembly includes an adjustment plate fixedly mounted on the hanger, with a rotating adapter block movably connected to the end of the adjustment plate away from the hanger. A connecting rod is fixedly mounted on the right end of the adapter block, and a protective rod for pressing and securing the passenger on the seat is fixedly mounted on the end of the connecting rod away from the adapter block.

[0014] Furthermore, the insertion rod assembly is fixedly installed on the long plate at the left end of the protective rod. Several threaded holes are opened at both ends of the front end of the long plate. A locking plate for insertion into the slot is provided in the cavity of the long plate. Bolts for locking the locking plate are provided in the cavity of the threaded holes. Locking holes for cooperating with the locking assembly to lock the locking plate are opened at both ends of the locking plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a rod disposed within the seat for insertion into a locking hole, a limiting plate fixedly mounted on the end of the rod away from the long plate for limiting the rod, and a spring disposed on the end of the limiting plate away from the rod for resetting the limiting plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a connecting plate fixedly installed on the right end of the limiting plate, and a driving plate for driving the limiting plate to move back and forth is fixedly installed on the right end of the connecting plate. A locking rod for locking the driving plate is provided on the plate body.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] By setting up a reversing device, a pressing device, and a locking device, the locking plate can be adjusted by controlling its movement within the long strip according to the passenger's body shape. The locking plate is then fixed by inserting bolts into the threaded holes and connecting them to the threads of the locking plate. Next, the locking plate is inserted into the slot, where the elasticity of the compressed spring drives the insert rod into the locking hole within the locking plate. The locking rod is then inserted into the drive plate, locking it in place. This allows for the pressing and fixing of passengers of different body shapes. Finally, the motor drives the rotating shaft, and the belt connection between synchronous pulleys one and two allows the drive shaft to rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft, enabling rapid seat rotation and reversal. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the orientation device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the mating of the fixing component and the adjusting component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial sectional view of the seat of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing device structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0026] The following is a list of component names represented by the reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 100-Adjusting device, 110-Fixing component, 111-Fixing plate, 112-Mounting plate, 120-Adjusting component, 121-Motor, 122-Rotating shaft, 123-Synchronous pulley one, 124-Synchronous pulley two, 125-Drive shaft, 126-Fixing disc, 127-Fixing frame;

[0028] 200-Seat, 201-Mounting rack, 202-Hanger, 203-Slide rail, 204-Slot, 205-Operating block;

[0029] 300-Clamping device, 310-Protective component, 311-Adjusting plate, 312-Adapter block, 313-Connecting rod, 314-Protective rod, 320-Pin rod assembly, 321-Long plate, 322-Threaded hole, 323-Bolt, 324-Locking plate, 325-Locking hole;

[0030] 400-Locking device, 410-Drive assembly, 411-Locking rod, 412-Drive plate, 413-Connecting plate, 420-Locking assembly, 421-Insertion rod, 422-Limiting plate, 423-Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below, and a clear and complete explanation is given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Please see Figures 1-7 This utility model provides an automatic orientation device for amusement park seats.

[0033] It includes a seat 200 for passengers, a steering device 100 for driving the seat 200 to adjust its direction above the seat 200, a pressing device 300 for pressing the passengers on the seat 200 movably connected to the right side of the seat 200, and a locking device 400 for locking the pressing device 300 inside the seat 200.

[0034] The steering device 100 includes a fixing component 110 disposed above the seat 200, and a steering component 120 for driving the seat 200 to adjust its orientation is disposed at the top of the fixing component 110.

[0035] The fixing assembly 110 includes a fixing plate 111 for supporting the reversing assembly 120. The top end of the fixing plate 111 is fixedly mounted with a mounting plate 112 for fixing the fixing plate 111, and there are two mounting plates 112.

[0036] The steering assembly 120 includes a drive shaft 125 movably connected to the fixed plate 111, and the shaft body of the drive shaft 125 is connected to the plate body of the fixed plate 111 via bearings to facilitate the rotation of the drive shaft 125. A fixed plate 126 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the drive shaft 125, and a fixed bracket 127 for fixing the hanger 202 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixed plate 126. A synchronous pulley 124 for driving the drive shaft 125 to rotate is fixedly installed at the top end of the drive shaft 125. A rotating shaft 122 for rotation is provided at the top end of the fixed plate 111, and the bottom end of the rotating shaft 122 is connected to the fixed plate 111 via a shaft. The bearing is connected to the plate body of the fixed plate 111 to facilitate the rotation of the rotating shaft 122; the shaft body of the rotating shaft 122 is provided with a synchronous pulley 123 for connecting with the synchronous pulley 124 via a belt; the top of the rotating shaft 122 is provided with a motor 121 for driving the rotating shaft 122 to rotate; thus, when the seat 200 needs to be adjusted, the rotating shaft 122 can be driven to rotate by the motor 121, and under the belt connection between the synchronous pulley 123 and the synchronous pulley 124, the transmission shaft 125 can rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 122, so that the seat 200 can be quickly rotated and adjusted.

[0037] A hanger 202 for supporting the seat 200 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the seat 200, and the top of the hanger 202 is connected to the fixing frame 127. A slot 204 for locking the clamping device 300 in conjunction with the locking device 400 is provided on the right end of the seat 200. Slide grooves 203 are provided on the front and rear sides of the slot 204. A mounting bracket 201 for fixing the seat 200 is fixedly installed on the left end of the hanger 202. The mounting bracket 201 is wrapped around the outer side of the seat 200 and fixedly connected to it, so as to fix the seat 200. An operating block 205 for driving the motor 121 is fixedly installed on the left end of the hanger 202, so that the motor 121 can be controlled by the button on the operating block 205.

[0038] The clamping device 300 includes a protective assembly 310 movably connected to the hanger 202 for rotation, and a plug assembly 320 for insertion into the slot 204 is fixedly mounted on the left end of the protective assembly 310.

[0039] The protective component 310 includes an adjusting plate 311 fixedly installed on the hanger 202. A rotating adapter block 312 is movably connected to the end of the adjusting plate 311 away from the hanger 202. The adapter block 312 is connected to the adjusting plate 311 via a hinge rod. A connecting rod 313 is fixedly installed on the right end of the adapter block 312. A protective rod 314 for pressing and fixing passengers on the seat 200 is fixedly installed on the end of the connecting rod 313 away from the adapter block 312. A protective airbag is fitted on the protective rod 314. Because the protective airbag has good deformation ability, it can fit well with passengers of different body types, thereby completing the safety protection work and ensuring the safety protection effect.

[0040] The insertion rod assembly 320 is fixedly installed on the long plate 321 at the left end of the protective rod 314, and the cavity of the long plate 321 is stepped. Several threaded holes 322 are opened at both ends of the front end of the long plate 321. A locking plate 324 for insertion into the slot 204 is provided in the cavity of the long plate 321. A fixing block for preventing the locking plate 324 from disengaging from the long plate 321 is fixedly installed at the right end of the locking plate 324. The shape and size of the fixing block are the same as the cavity of the long plate 321. A bolt 323 for locking the locking plate 324 is provided in the cavity of the threaded hole 322, so that the locking plate 324 can be fixed by using the threaded connection between the bolt 323 and the threaded hole 322. Locking holes 325 for cooperating with the locking assembly 420 to lock the locking plate 324 are opened at both ends of the locking plate 324.

[0041] The locking device 400 includes a locking component 420 disposed within the seat 200 for locking the insert assembly 320, and a drive component 410 for locking the locking component 420 is fixedly mounted on the right end of the locking component 420.

[0042] The drive assembly 410 includes a connecting plate 413 fixedly installed on the right end of the limiting plate 422. A drive plate 412 for driving the limiting plate 422 to move back and forth is fixedly installed on the right end of the connecting plate 413. A locking rod 411 for locking the drive plate 412 is provided on the plate body.

[0043] The locking assembly 420 includes a rod 421 disposed within the seat 200 for insertion into a locking hole 325. A limiting plate 422 is fixedly mounted on the end of the rod 421 away from the elongated plate 321 to restrict the rod 421. A spring 423 is disposed on the end of the limiting plate 422 away from the rod 421 to reset the limiting plate 422. Thus, when it is necessary to press and secure a passenger on the seat 200, the locking plate 324 can be controlled to move within the elongated plate 321 according to the passenger's body shape. Adjustments are made by inserting bolt 323 into threaded hole 322 and threadedly connecting it to locking plate 324 to fix locking plate 324. Then, locking plate 324 is inserted into slot 204. At this time, under the elastic action of compressed spring 423, insertion rod 421 is driven to insert into locking hole 325 in locking plate 324. Then, locking rod 411 is inserted into drive plate 412 to lock drive plate 412, thus achieving the clamping and fixing of passengers of different body types.

[0044] Based on the above description and accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can understand and implement this utility model. Furthermore, any non-creative modifications made to this utility model by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An amusement ride seat automatic orientation device, characterized by: The application relates to a seat (200) and a turning device (100) arranged above the seat (200) and used for driving the seat (200) to turn, a pressing device (300) movably connected to the right side of the seat (200) and used for pressing a passenger on the seat (200), and a locking device (400) arranged in the seat (200) and used for locking the pressing device (300). The turning device (100) comprises a fixed assembly (110) arranged above the seat (200), and a turning assembly (120) arranged at the top end of the fixed assembly (110) and used for driving the seat (200) to turn. The seat (200) is fixedly provided with a hanger (202) used for supporting the seat (200), and a slot (204) is arranged at the right end of the seat (200) and used for locking the pressing device (300) in cooperation with the locking device (400); and sliding grooves (203) are arranged at the front and back sides of the slot (204). The pressing device (300) comprises a protection assembly (310) movably connected with the hanger (202) and used for rotating, and a plug rod assembly (320) fixedly arranged at the left end of the protection assembly (310) and used for being inserted into the slot (204). The locking device (400) comprises a locking assembly (420) arranged in the seat (200) and used for locking the plug rod assembly (320), and a driving assembly (410) fixedly arranged at the right end of the locking assembly (420) and used for locking the locking assembly (420).

2. The automatic orientation device for amusement ride seats of claim 1, wherein: The fixed assembly (110) comprises a fixed plate (111) used for supporting the turning assembly (120), and a mounting plate (112) fixedly arranged at the top end of the fixed plate (111) and used for fixing the fixed plate (111); and the mounting plate (112) has two.

3. An amusement ride seat automatic orientation device according to claim 2, wherein: The turning assembly (120) comprises a transmission shaft (125) movably connected with the fixed plate (111), a fixed disc (126) fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the transmission shaft (125), a fixing frame (127) fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the fixed disc (126) and used for fixing the hanger (202), a second synchronous wheel (124) fixedly arranged at the top end of the transmission shaft (125) and used for driving the transmission shaft (125) to rotate, a rotating shaft (122) arranged at the top end of the fixed plate (111) and used for rotating, a first synchronous wheel (123) arranged on the shaft body of the rotating shaft (122) and used for being connected with the second synchronous wheel (124) through a belt, and a motor (121) arranged at the top end of the rotating shaft (122) and used for driving the rotating shaft (122) to rotate.

4. The automatic orientation device for amusement ride seats of claim 3, wherein: The left end of the hanger (202) is fixedly provided with a mounting frame (201) used for fixing the seat (200), and the left end of the hanger (202) is fixedly provided with an operation block (205) used for driving the motor (121) to work.

5. An amusement ride seat automatic orientation device according to claim 4, wherein: The guard assembly (310) comprises an adjusting plate (311) fixedly installed on the hanger (202), a rotating adapter block (312) movably connected to one end of the adjusting plate (311) away from the hanger (202), a connecting rod (313) fixedly installed on the right end of the adapter block (312), and a guard rod (314) fixedly installed on the end of the connecting rod (313) away from the adapter block (312) for pressing and fixing the passenger on the seat (200).

6. An amusement ride seat automatic orientation device according to claim 5, wherein: The inserting rod assembly (320) is fixedly installed on the long plate (321) at the left end of the guard rod (314), a plurality of threaded holes (322) are formed at the front ends of the long plate (321), a locking plate (324) for being inserted into the slot (204) is arranged in the cavity of the long plate (321), bolts (323) for locking the locking plate (324) are arranged in the hole cavities of the threaded holes (322), and locking holes (325) for cooperating with the locking assembly (420) to lock the locking plate (324) are formed at the front and rear ends of the locking plate (324).

7. An amusement ride seat automatic orientation device according to claim 6, wherein: The locking assembly (420) comprises an inserting rod (421) arranged in the seat (200) for being inserted into the locking hole (325), a limiting plate (422) fixedly installed on the end of the inserting rod (421) away from the long plate (321) for limiting the inserting rod (421), and a spring (423) arranged on the end of the limiting plate (422) away from the inserting rod (421) for resetting the limiting plate (422).

8. An amusement ride seat automatic orientation device according to claim 7, wherein: The driving assembly (410) comprises a connecting plate (413) fixedly installed on the right end of the limiting plate (422), a driving plate (412) fixedly installed on the right end of the connecting plate (413) for driving the limiting plate (422) to move forward and backward, and a locking rod (411) arranged on the plate body of the driving plate (412) for locking the driving plate (412).

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