A slide assembly and water slide

Abstract

This utility model discloses a slide assembly and a water slide. The slide assembly, used to construct a water slide, includes an inlet component, an outlet component, and a main body. The inlet component transitions to the upstream slide section, and the outlet component transitions to the downstream slide section. The main body connects the inlet component and the outlet component. The main body includes an upper section, a twisting section, and a lower section that are smoothly connected sequentially according to the slide height. The upper and lower sections are two spiral segments in different directions. The slide assembly of this utility model, through its twisting design, provides a novel and varied experience during the slide, enhancing the visitor experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water amusement equipment technology, specifically to a slide assembly and a water slide. Background Technology

[0002] Water parks feature a variety of water attractions, including water slides and wave pools. Water slides, in particular, allow riders to glide on inflatable rafts or directly on their bodies. Currently, water slides typically only involve up-and-down movement relative to the ground, offering little novelty and failing to provide riders with sufficient sensory stimulation and visual experience, thus not fully satisfying their entertainment needs. As people demand more novelty, entertainment value, and excitement from water slides, the continuous design of new slides and the constant innovation to provide visitors with fresh experiences is a long-term endeavor for those in the field. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problem of the current water slides not providing a high level of enjoyment by providing a slide component and a water slide. By adopting a torsion design, it provides a new and varied experience during the slide, thereby improving the visitor experience.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a slide assembly for constructing a water slide, including an inlet component, an outlet component, and a main body. The inlet component is used to transition with an upstream slide section, and the outlet component is used to transition with a downstream slide section. The main body is connected between the inlet component and the outlet component. The main body includes an upper section, a torsion section, and a lower section that are smoothly connected in sequence according to the slide height. The upper section and the lower section are two spiral sections in different directions.

[0006] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the main body is enclosed by a first side wall, a second side wall, a bottom wall and a top wall forming a closed section. The first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other, and the bottom wall and the top wall are connected between the first side wall and the second side wall.

[0007] As a feasible solution of this utility model, in the upper region, the first sidewall serves as the inner sidewall and the second sidewall serves as the outer sidewall; in the torsion region, the first sidewall gradually twists into the top wall and the second sidewall gradually twists into the bottom wall, while the bottom wall and top wall of the upper region gradually twist into the sidewall; in the lower region, the first sidewall is twisted back into the inner sidewall and the second sidewall is twisted back into the outer sidewall, while the bottom wall of the upper region twists into the top wall and the top wall of the upper region twists into the bottom wall.

[0008] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the top wall and bottom wall are made of transparent material.

[0009] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the torsion zone can be one or more.

[0010] As a feasible solution of this utility model, both the inlet and outlet components are of variable diameter design, with the cross-section of the inlet component gradually increasing in the sliding direction and the cross-section of the outlet component gradually decreasing in the sliding direction.

[0011] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the length of the upper section of the main body that connects with the inlet component can be increased or decreased, and the length of the lower section of the main body that connects with the outlet component can be increased or decreased.

[0012] Secondly, this utility model provides a water slide, including a plurality of slide components as described in the first aspect.

[0013] As a feasible solution of this utility model, it also includes a starting section, an ending section and a transition section. The starting section is connected between the starting platform and the inlet of the first slide assembly. The ending section is connected after the outlet of the last slide assembly. The transition section is connected between the outlet and the inlet of the adjacent slide assembly.

[0014] As a feasible solution of this utility model, there are two slide rail assemblies, and the two slide rail assemblies are arranged in an overlapping manner.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0016] The slide component in this invention features a twisting zone, where the raft or human body can be restrained by the changing bottom and top walls during the twisting process. The steep slope also reduces the swaying of the raft or human body to a smaller amplitude, allowing for safe entry into the lower zone. Furthermore, the slide section exhibits varying heights; the area above the rider's head is higher when they reach the twisting zone, then lowers again. Simultaneously, the width changes from side to side. The addition of a transparent design enhances the thrill of the entire slide, providing a superior experience for riders. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the exemplary embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be considered as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail assembly in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the slide rail assembly in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram of the slide rail assembly in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water slide in this utility model.

[0022] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:

[0023] 1-Slide assembly, 2-Starting section, 3-Ending section, 4-Transition section, 5-Starting platform, 10-Entrance component, 20-Exit component, 30-Main body, 31-Upper zone, 32-Twist zone, 33-Lower zone, 301-First side wall, 302-Second side wall, 303a, 303b, 303c-Bottom wall, 304a, 304b, 304c-Top wall, 305a, 305b-Side walls. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A exists, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the related objects before and after it have an "or" relationship.

[0029] In the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals denote the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of this application shown in the accompanying drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the integrated device, are merely illustrative and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces), unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "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 the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 the embodiments of this application.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4The present application provides a slide assembly 1 for constructing a water slide, including an inlet component 10, an outlet component 20, and a main body 30. The inlet component 10 is used to transition with the upstream slide section, the outlet component 20 is used to transition with the downstream slide section, and the main body 30 is connected between the inlet component 10 and the outlet component 20. The main body 30 includes an upper region 31, a torsion region 32, and a lower region 33 that are smoothly connected in sequence according to the slide height. The upper region 31 and the lower region 33 are two spiral segments in different directions.

[0034] The slide component in this application achieves the connection between the two spiral sections, upper section 31 and lower section 33, through the design of the torsion zone 32. This saves space while providing a good sliding experience. It also allows for changes in the height of the sliding section, and the width on the left and right sides changes synchronously, making the entire sliding process more exciting and giving tourists a better experience.

[0035] It should be noted that this slide assembly can be used as a standalone slide, with the inlet component 10 serving as the starting section and the outlet component 20 as the ending section. It is not limited to being used as part of a slide. When used as part of a slide, this slide assembly can serve as the starting section, the middle section, or the ending section, depending on the design requirements. Furthermore, there is no restriction that only one of this slide assembly can be used per slide.

[0036] According to some embodiments of this application, the main body 30 is enclosed by a first side wall 301, a second side wall 302, a bottom wall and a top wall forming a closed section, wherein the first side wall 301 and the second side wall 302 are arranged opposite to each other, and the top wall and the bottom wall are connected between the top and bottom of the first side wall 301 and the second side wall 302.

[0037] In this application, the main body 30, which is surrounded by the first sidewall 301, the bottom wall, the top wall, and the second sidewall 302, is actually a closed annular section when viewed in cross-section. The shape of the closed section can be elliptical or waist-shaped, and the posture of the closed section changes continuously as it slides.

[0038] According to some embodiments of this application, in the upper region 31, the first sidewall 301 serves as the inner sidewall, and the second sidewall 302 serves as the outer sidewall. In the torsion region 32, the first sidewall 301 gradually twists into a top wall 304b, and the second sidewall 302 gradually twists into a bottom wall 303b. The original bottom wall 303a and top wall 304a of the upper region 31 gradually twist into two sidewalls 305a and 305b. Then, as the sliding continues, the first sidewall 301 twists back into the inner sidewall of the lower region 33, and the second sidewall 302 twists back into the outer sidewall of the lower region 33. The original bottom wall 303a of the upper region 31 is constructed as a top wall 304c in the lower region 33, and the original top wall 304a of the upper region 31 is constructed as a bottom wall 303c in the lower region 33.

[0039] During the process of the second side wall 302 twisting from the initial outer side wall to the bottom wall 303b and then back to the outer side wall, the raft or personnel always slide along the second side wall 302. The bottom and top walls mainly provide protection for the raft or personnel during the twisting process and do not serve as the main sliding area.

[0040] According to some embodiments of this application, the top and bottom walls are made of transparent materials. The torsion design in this application provides tourists with a new experience during the gliding process; simultaneously, the transparent top and bottom walls create a more significant and stimulating visual impact, offering tourists a unique and novel experience.

[0041] According to some embodiments of this application, the torsion zone 32 may be one or more. In this embodiment, the torsion zone 32 only demonstrates torsion on one side; those skilled in the art may add other numbers of torsion zones 32 accordingly. When there are more torsion zones 32, the first sidewall 301, the top wall, and the bottom wall may all serve as sliding areas during the torsion process; that is, these three may also serve as sliding areas, and sliding is not limited to the second sidewall 302.

[0042] According to some embodiments of this application, both the inlet component 10 and the outlet component 20 are variable diameter designs, with the inlet component 10 gradually increasing in cross-section along the sliding direction and the outlet component 20 gradually decreasing in cross-section along the sliding direction. By employing a variable diameter design, a transition is created between narrow and wide slides. Since the change in width of the sliding area itself has a certain impact, when the slide uses two slide components, there can be multiple changes in width, resulting in a richer experience.

[0043] In addition, compared to ordinary slides, this slide component also achieves changes in the height of the sliding section through a twisting design. When the rider slides to the twisting zone 32, the top of their head is higher and then becomes lower. At the same time as this change in height, the width on the left and right also changes simultaneously, making the experience more diverse and giving the rider a new experience.

[0044] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the inlet component 10 and outlet component 20 use a variable diameter design to create a transition between the narrow and wide slideways. However, they can also be made directly with a wide diameter, using only a local connection with other sliding sections, as long as it does not affect sliding. For example, using... Figure 4As shown in the example, when the inlet section and the starting section connect, only a portion of the inlet section is actually used for supporting gliding; its inner part is designed with a variable diameter, gradually increasing in size. Alternatively, the inner part can be designed as a wide-diameter section without the variable diameter, since it doesn't participate in gliding. Therefore, even if the inner part is offset from the starting section, it won't affect gliding safety. Of course, those skilled in the art can determine how to handle the changes at the connection point based on the actual gliding trajectory design; there is no restriction on whether it must be an absolute variable diameter, an absolute constant diameter, or an absolute wide diameter.

[0045] According to some embodiments of this application, the length of the section connecting the upper region 31 of the main body 30 to the inlet member 10 can be increased or decreased, and the length of the section connecting the lower region 33 of the main body 30 to the outlet member 20 can be increased or decreased. The main body 30 is actually composed of multiple annular segments joined sequentially along the sliding direction. By increasing or decreasing the number of annular segments, the lengths of the spiral sections in the upper region 31 and lower region 33 can be changed. It is understood that the illustration only shows the upper and lower regions of a single-turn spiral. Theoretically, when increasing the length of the connecting section, the upper region and / or lower region can also be designed as multi-turn spirals, making the sliding more varied.

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown, the upper and lower sections of the two slide components are not identical. Because the sections connecting the main body 30 to the inlet 10 and outlet 20 can be added or removed, the angle at which the raft or person slides into or out of the main body 30 can be changed. When multiple slide components are used in the slide, the number of sliding sections in the starting and ending areas of their respective main bodies 30 differs, resulting in different angles for entering and exiting the main body 30, allowing for flexible deployment as needed.

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a water slide includes several or more of the aforementioned slide components 1. By employing multiple slide components in the water slide, a more thrilling experience can be provided to visitors during the slide.

[0048] According to some embodiments of this application, it also includes a starting section 2, an ending section 3, and a transition section 4. The starting section 2 is connected between the starting platform 5 and the inlet 10 of the first slide assembly 1. The ending section 3 is connected after the outlet 20 of the last slide assembly 1. The transition section 4 is connected between the outlet 20 and the inlet 10 of the adjacent slide assembly 1.

[0049] Riders enter the starting section 2 from the starting platform 5, then enter the first slide assembly 1, followed by the transition section 4, and then the next slide assembly 1, before exiting from the ending section 3. Naturally, as the number of slide assemblies 1 increases, the number of transition sections 4 will also increase accordingly. It's understood that the illustration shows two slide assemblies connected by short transition sections, but a single slide can use slide assemblies in different sections. There can be a variety of transition sections between slide assemblies; it's not limited to two slide assemblies being very close together or only having a simple transition.

[0050] According to some embodiments of this application, there are two slide rail assemblies 1, and the two slide rail assemblies 1 are arranged in an overlapping manner.

[0051] The water slide has two overlapping slide components 1, which not only provides sliding in multiple directions, but also creates a stimulating and colorful visual impact through the transparent parts. At the same time, it can share a support structure such as the support column (not shown in the figure), making fuller use of space.

[0052] Since the beginning and end of the main body 30 in this application are both spiral structures, in previous slide designs, the connection between two spiral segments in different directions usually requires a long straight section. This is because after passing through a spiral segment, the raft will sway left and right relative to the direction of gliding, which is not conducive to gliding safety. Therefore, a straight section of a certain length is needed to gradually resolve this sway. Only after the sway is resolved to a certain extent can the raft enter the next spiral segment in a different direction to avoid danger when entering the spiral segment due to sway.

[0053] This application utilizes a torsion zone 32, where the raft or human body is restrained by the changing bottom and top walls during torsion. The steep slope further minimizes the swaying of the raft or human body, allowing for safe entry into the lower zone 33. This provides a novel approach to water slide design, enabling designers to employ different steering strategies based on space size, thus adding new design methods. For example, when water slides are needed in indoor spaces, this slide component can be used as a steering mechanism, saving space while providing a good sliding experience.

[0054] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A slide assembly for constructing a water slide, characterized in that, It includes an inlet component, an outlet component, and a main body. The inlet component is used to transition with the upstream taxiing section, the outlet component is used to transition with the downstream taxiing section, and the main body is connected between the inlet component and the outlet component. The main body includes an upper section, a torsion section, and a lower section that are smoothly connected in sequence according to the taxiing height. The upper section and the lower section are two helical sections in different directions.

2. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, The main body is enclosed by a first side wall, a second side wall, a bottom wall, and a top wall, with the first side wall and the second side wall arranged opposite to each other. The bottom wall and the top wall are connected between the first side wall and the second side wall.

3. The slide assembly of claim 2, wherein, In the upper region, the first sidewall serves as the inner sidewall, and the second sidewall serves as the outer sidewall; in the torsion region, the first sidewall gradually twists into the top wall, the second sidewall gradually twists into the bottom wall, and the bottom and top walls of the upper region gradually twist into sidewalls; in the lower region, the first sidewall twists back into the inner sidewall, the second sidewall twists back into the outer sidewall, the bottom wall of the upper region twists into the top wall, and the top wall of the upper region twists into the bottom wall.

4. The slide assembly of claim 2, wherein, The top and bottom walls are made of transparent material.

5. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, The torsion zone can be one or more.

6. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, Both the inlet and outlet components are variable diameter designs, with the inlet component's cross-section gradually increasing in the sliding direction and the outlet component's cross-section gradually decreasing in the sliding direction.

7. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, The length of the upper section of the main body that connects to the inlet component can be increased or decreased, and the length of the lower section of the main body that connects to the outlet component can be increased or decreased.

8. A water slide, characterized in that It includes several slide assemblies as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The water slide of claim 8, wherein, It also includes a starting section, an ending section, and a transition section. The starting section connects the starting platform to the inlet of the first slide assembly, the ending section connects to the outlet of the last slide assembly, and the transition section connects the outlet and inlet of the adjacent slide assembly.

10. The water slide of claim 8, wherein, There are two slide rail assemblies, and the two slide rail assemblies are arranged in an overlapping manner.

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