Pulley recovery mechanism for track slide tube amusement equipment

By using a combination of limit pins and drive motor gears in the track slide amusement equipment, the efficient recycling of the slide is achieved, solving the problem of low recycling efficiency in existing technologies.

CN224194077UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05TONGYUN AMUSEMENT EQUIP (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TONGYUN AMUSEMENT EQUIP (SUZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

The existing trolley recovery mechanism of track slide amusement equipment requires a high-power motor and has a long recovery time, resulting in low recovery efficiency.

Method used

The trolley and transfer seat are fixed by a limit pin. The drive motor drives the drive gear to mesh with the rack and pinion, so that the lifting chamber climbs to the predetermined height and then the limit pin is pulled out, realizing the recovery of the trolley and shortening the recovery distance.

Benefits of technology

It improved the efficiency of pulley recovery, shortened the recovery time, and enhanced recovery efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a pulley recovery mechanism for track slide tube amusement equipment, which comprises a track assembly, a pulley assembly, a pulley assembly and a pulley assembly, and is characterized in that the track assembly comprises a square tube and a rack laid on the surface of the square tube; the lifting cabin comprises a transfer seat, a fixing assembly fixedly connected with the transfer seat and a driving part installed on the fixing assembly, the transfer seat is provided with a guide pipe and a guide plate, the driving part comprises a driving motor and a driving gear pushed by the driving motor, and the driving gear is meshed with the rack; the lifting cabin is further provided with a limiting pin, and the limiting pin is used for being connected with the transfer base and a pulley moving along the guide pipe and the guide plate. The transfer base and the tackle are fixed through the limiting pin, then the driving motor drives the driving gear to rotate, the driving gear is meshed with the rack, the lifting cabin climbs, after the lifting cabin climbs to the preset height, the limiting pin is pulled out, the tackle slides out of the transfer base, recovery of the tackle is completed, the recovery distance of the tackle is shortened, and the recovery time is shortened. And the recovery efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of amusement equipment technology, and more particularly to a trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride. Background Technology

[0002] A slide, a type of non-powered amusement ride, relies on the rider's own weight to generate motion. It mainly consists of two parts: a track and sleds. The track is the path the sleds travel on, usually constructed of metal (such as stainless steel), and its shape can be straight, curved, or a combination of both, with varying gradients to provide the propulsion for the descent. The sleds are the riders' vehicles. After carrying passengers from a higher point to a lower point, a sled return system is needed to ensure the sleds return to the track at the higher point.

[0003] According to Chinese patent CN219072043U, a track trolley recovery device is disclosed. This device uses a motor to drive a sliding member to slide along a secondary track, pulling the trolley along the main track. The trolley located at the bottom of the track is pulled to the top of the track by the motor. However, since the track has a considerable height and length, the recovery mechanism needs to move along the track during recovery. This not only requires a motor with higher power but also results in a longer recovery time, leading to low recovery efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a trolley recovery mechanism for track slide amusement equipment to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a trolley recovery mechanism for track slide amusement equipment with high recycling efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride, comprising:

[0007] The track assembly includes a square tube and a rack laid on the surface of the square tube;

[0008] The lifting chamber includes a transfer seat, a fixing component fixedly connected to the transfer seat, and a drive unit mounted on the fixing component. The transfer seat is provided with a guide tube and a guide plate. The drive unit includes a drive motor and a drive gear driven by the drive motor. The drive gear meshes with the rack.

[0009] The lifting chamber is also provided with a limiting pin, which is used to connect the transfer seat and the trolley that moves along the guide tube and the guide plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the transfer seat includes a fixed plate, a conduit and a guide plate fixedly connected to the fixed plate, the fixed plate being fixedly connected to the fixed assembly, one end of the guide plate being connected to the fixed plate, and the other end extending vertically outward.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifting chamber includes a limit pin mounting seat, which is a right-angle plate that is installed on the transfer seat by bolts or screws. The limit pin passes through the limit pin mounting seat to fix the trolley and the transfer seat.

[0012] Furthermore, a track is laid on the surface of the square tube, and the track extends from one end of the square tube to the other end.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixing component includes a support plate and a plurality of sliders installed inside the support plate. The support plate is sleeved on the square tube, and the plurality of sliders are installed on the inner side of the support plate and are respectively movably connected to the track.

[0014] Furthermore, an upper limit switch and a lower limit switch are installed on the square tube. The upper limit switch is installed at the top of the square tube, and the lower limit switch is installed at the bottom of the square tube. When the lifting chamber moves to the position where the upper limit switch or the lower limit switch is installed on the square tube, it stops moving.

[0015] Furthermore, a near-point proximity switch and a zero-point proximity switch are installed above the lower limit switch. The near-point proximity switch controls the lifting cabin to reduce its speed, and the zero-point proximity switch controls the lifting cabin to stop moving.

[0016] Furthermore, one side of the track assembly is provided with a mounting rod and a support chain on the mounting rod, and the other end of the support chain is fixedly connected to the lifting cabin.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model is a trolley recovery mechanism for track slide amusement equipment, which has the characteristics of high recovery efficiency. The transfer seat and the trolley are fixed by a limit pin, and then the drive motor drives the drive gear to rotate. The drive gear meshes with the rack, causing the lifting chamber to climb. After climbing to the predetermined height, the limit pin is pulled out, allowing the trolley to slide out of the transfer seat, completing the recovery of the trolley. This structure reduces the distance of trolley recovery, speeds up the recovery time, and improves the recovery efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the lifting chamber structure of the trolley recovery mechanism used in a track slide amusement ride.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The image shows an exploded view of the lifting chamber of the trolley recovery mechanism used in a track slide amusement ride.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Track assembly; 2. Lifting chamber; 3. Sensing assembly; 11. Square tube; 12. Track; 13. Rack; 14. Limiting component; 21. Trolley; 22. Transfer seat; 23. Fixing assembly; 24. Drive unit; 221. Fixing plate; 222. Guide tube; 223. Guide plate; 25. Limit pin mounting seat; 26. Limit pin; 231. Support plate; 232. Slider; 241. Drive motor; 242. Reducer; 243. Drive gear; 31. Upper limit switch; 32. Lower limit switch; 33. Proximity switch; 34. Zero-point proximity switch; 4. Mounting rod; 5. Carrier chain. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 This utility model is a trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement equipment, which includes a track assembly 1, a lifting chamber 2 that moves along the track assembly 1, and a sensing assembly 3 installed on the track assembly 1.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1The track assembly 1 includes a square tube 11, tracks 12 laid on the surface of the square tube 11, and a rack 13. The square tube 11 is arranged vertically. The number of tracks 12 installed on the surface of the square tube 11 is determined according to requirements. In this embodiment, there is a pair of tracks 12, which are laid on opposite outer surfaces of the square tube 11 and extend from the top to the bottom of the square tube 11. The rack 13 also extends from the top to the bottom of the square tube 11. Limiting members 14 are installed at both the top and bottom ends of the square tube 11. One end of the limiting member 14 is fixedly connected to the square tube 11, and the other end extends outward. Specifically, the limiting member 14 is a rubber shock absorber, and there is a pair of them, which are installed on both sides of the square tube 11.

[0026] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 The lifting chamber 2 includes a trolley 21, a transfer seat 22 for parking the trolley 21, a fixing assembly 23 fixedly connected to the transfer seat 22, and a drive unit 24 mounted on the fixing assembly 23. The trolley 21 is prior art and therefore will not be explained in detail. One end of the transfer seat 22 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing assembly 23, and the other end extends vertically outward. Specifically, the transfer seat 22 is a trolley track tube, including a fixing plate 221, a guide tube 222 and a guide plate 223 fixedly connected to the fixing plate 221. The fixing plate 221 is fixedly connected to the fixing assembly 23. One end of the guide tube 222 and the guide plate 223 are connected to the fixing plate 221, and the other end extends vertically outward. The trolley 21 moves along the guide tube 222 and the guide plate 223.

[0027] The lifting chamber 2 includes a limit pin mounting seat 25 and a limit pin 26. The limit pin mounting seat 25 is a right-angle plate, which is installed on the transfer seat 22 by bolts or screws. When the trolley 21 moves into place along the guide tube 222 and guide plate 223, the limit pin 26 passes through the limit pin mounting seat 25, thereby fixing the trolley 21 and the transfer seat 22 together.

[0028] The fixing component 23 includes a support plate 231 and a plurality of sliders 232 installed inside the support plate 231. The support plate 231 is sleeved on the square tube 11, and the plurality of sliders 232 are installed on the inner side of the support plate 231 and are movably connected to the track 12 respectively.

[0029] The drive unit 24 includes a drive motor 241, a reducer 242 driven by the drive motor 241, and a drive gear 243. The drive motor 241 and the reducer 242 are connected and are both fixedly installed on the fixed component 23. The drive motor 241 drives the drive gear 243 to rotate through the reducer 242. The drive gear 243 meshes with the rack 13.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1The sensing component 3 includes an upper limit switch 31 and a lower limit switch 32. The upper limit switch 31 is installed on the top of the square tube 11, and the lower limit switch 32 is installed on the bottom of the square tube 11. Both the upper limit switch 31 and the lower limit switch 32 are located inside the limiting member 14. When the lifting chamber 2 moves to the position where the upper limit switch 31 or the lower limit switch 32 is installed on the square tube 11, the movement stops.

[0031] The sensing component 3 includes a near-point proximity switch 33 and a zero-point proximity switch 34. The near-point proximity switch 33 is mounted on the square tube 11 and is used to sense the lifting cabin 2. When the lifting cabin 2 moves to the position of the near-point proximity switch 33, its descent speed slows down. The zero-point proximity switch 34 is mounted on the square tube 11, located outside the near-point proximity switch 33. When the lifting cabin 2 moves to the position of the zero-point proximity switch 34, its movement stops. Specifically, the upper limit switch 31 and the lower limit switch 32 are located outside the near-point proximity switch 33 and the zero-point proximity switch 34, ensuring that the lifting cabin 2 can be effectively stopped if the near-point proximity switch 33 and the zero-point proximity switch 34 fail.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 In another embodiment, the track assembly 1 is provided with a mounting rod 4 and a support chain 5 on the mounting rod 4. The mounting rod 4 is parallel to the square tube 11 and is arranged at intervals with it. The top of the support chain 5 is fixed to the mounting rod 4, and the other end is fixedly connected to the lifting cabin 2.

[0033] In use, the trolley 21 of this utility model is a trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement equipment. The trolley 21 slides from a high position along the slide rail (not shown) to a low position. The guide tube 222 and the guide plate 223 are opposite to the slide rail. The trolley 21 slides into the transfer seat 22. The trolley 21 and the transfer seat 22 are fixed together by the limiting pin 26. The drive motor 241 drives the drive gear 243 to rotate. The drive gear 243 meshes with the rack 13, causing the lifting chamber 2 to climb. After climbing to a certain height (the guide tube 222 and the guide plate 223 are aligned with the track), the limiting pin 26 is pulled out. The trolley 21 enters the track along the guide tube 222 and the guide plate 223 and slides to a low position. The transfer seat 22 descends. When it moves to the position of the proximity switch 33, the downward speed of the transfer seat 22 slows down. When the transfer seat 22 moves to the position of the zero-point proximity switch 34, the transfer seat 22 stops moving and waits for the trolley 21 to enter again.

[0034] This utility model relates to a trolley retrieval mechanism for track slide amusement equipment. It features high retrieval efficiency. The transfer seat and trolley are fixed by a limit pin. Then, the drive motor drives the drive gear to rotate. The drive gear meshes with the rack, causing the lifting chamber to climb. After climbing to the predetermined height, the limit pin is pulled out, allowing the trolley to slide out of the transfer seat, thus completing the trolley retrieval. This structure reduces the trolley retrieval distance, speeds up the retrieval time, and improves retrieval efficiency.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A trolley recovery mechanism for a track-based slide amusement ride, characterized in that, include: The track assembly (1) includes a square tube (11) and a rack (13) laid on the surface of the square tube (11); The lifting chamber (2) includes a transfer seat (22), a fixing component (23) fixedly connected to the transfer seat (22), and a drive unit (24) mounted on the fixing component (23). The transfer seat (22) is provided with a guide tube (222) and a guide plate (233). The drive unit (24) includes a drive motor (241) and a drive gear (243) driven by the drive motor (241). The drive gear (243) meshes with the rack (13). The lifting chamber (2) is also provided with a limiting pin (26), which is used to connect the transfer seat (22) and the trolley (21) that moves along the guide tube (222) and the guide plate (233).

2. The trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer seat (22) includes a fixed plate (221), a conduit (222) fixedly connected to the fixed plate (221), and a guide plate (233). The fixed plate (221) is fixedly connected to the fixed assembly (23). One end of the (222) and the guide plate (233) is connected to the fixed plate (221), and the other end extends vertically outward.

3. The trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting chamber (2) includes a limit pin mounting seat (25), which is a right-angle plate and is installed on the transfer seat (22) by bolts or screws. The limit pin (26) passes through the limit pin mounting seat (25) to fix the trolley (21) and the transfer seat (22).

4. The trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that, The square tube (11) is covered with a track (12), which extends from one end of the square tube (11) to the other end.

5. The trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing component (23) includes a support plate (231) and a plurality of sliders (232) installed inside the support plate (231). The support plate (231) is sleeved on the square tube (11), and the plurality of sliders (232) are installed on the inner side of the support plate (231) and are movably connected to the track (12).

6. The trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that, An upper limit switch (31) and a lower limit switch (32) are installed on the square tube (11). The upper limit switch (31) is installed on the top of the square tube (11), and the lower limit switch (32) is installed on the bottom of the square tube (11). When the lifting cabin (2) moves to the position where the upper limit switch (31) or the lower limit switch (32) is installed on the square tube (11), it stops moving.

7. The trolley recovery mechanism for a track slide amusement ride according to claim 6, characterized in that, Above the lower limit switch (32) are a near point proximity switch (33) and a zero point proximity switch (34). The near point proximity switch (33) controls the lifting cabin (2) to reduce its speed, and the zero point proximity switch (34) controls the lifting cabin (2) to stop moving.

8. The trolley recovery mechanism for a track-based slide amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track assembly (1) has a mounting rod (4) and a support chain (5) on one side, and the other end of the support chain (5) is fixedly connected to the lifting cabin (2).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Track tackle recovery device

    CN219072043U