A reciprocating passenger ropeway adapted to an indoor amusement park scene

By replacing steel wire ropes with motor-driven traction belt transmission systems in indoor amusement park settings, the noise and maintenance complexity of indoor passenger ropeways have been solved, achieving low-noise operation and simplified maintenance, and adapting to the compact environment of indoor amusement facilities.

CN224465845UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07TONGYUN AMUSEMENT EQUIP (SUZHOU) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TONGYUN AMUSEMENT EQUIP (SUZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-28
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing passenger ropeways in indoor amusement settings suffer from significant vibration and noise due to the rigidity of the steel wire ropes, poor aesthetic integration, complex maintenance, and the large space-consuming and heavy power winch, making them unsuitable for compact indoor environments.

Method used

It adopts a traction belt drive system with near-end and far-end steel frames and motor drive, replacing the traditional steel wire rope. Combined with the pulley body and suspension basket, it achieves low-noise operation and simplifies the maintenance process.

Benefits of technology

It reduces operating noise to meet low-decibel requirements indoors, simplifies maintenance procedures, improves maintenance efficiency, and adapts to the compact environment of indoor amusement scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a reciprocating passenger cableway suitable for indoor amusement scene, comprising: the near end steel frame and the far end steel frame of keeping preset interval, drive arrangement, install on the near end steel frame and the far end steel frame, including motor, the first transmission part and the second transmission part of motor drive and the traction belt of closed loop setting, and the traction belt is around the first transmission part and the second transmission part, the load part includes the trolley main body and the suspension basket, and the traction belt both ends fixed connection trolley main body, the load cable is fixed respectively on the near end steel frame and the far end steel frame on both ends, and the trolley main body cooperates and guides the load part moving path, replace traditional steel wire rope through the traction belt, and its elastic property can effectively absorb the vibration energy in operation, reduce the noise of metal friction and resonance generation, satisfy the low decibel mute demand of indoor amusement scene, and the drive arrangement cooperates the transmission mode of traction belt, need not special tool to dismantle replacement, shorten maintenance time, improve maintenance efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of amusement facility technology, and more particularly to a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios. Background Technology

[0002] A passenger aerial ropeway is a mechanical transportation facility that uses overhead ropes to support and pull passenger vehicles. Forest ropeways use powered winches and point-contact wire ropes, while passenger ropeways use large disc drive mechanisms and line (surface) contact wire ropes. Both types mostly employ circulating and reciprocating rope systems. Passenger ropeways are increasingly widely used in my country's transportation and tourism industries.

[0003] In the wave of immersive entertainment, indoor playgrounds and commercial complexes are upgrading from two-dimensional spaces to three-dimensional interactive scenes, with high-altitude attractions becoming a core element in activating these spaces. Visitors expect to break through the limitations of ground-based activities and explore spaces from a new perspective in a safe environment, a demand that drives innovation in high-altitude experiences.

[0004] Existing aerial ropeways generally use steel wire ropes as traction cables. Their rigidity results in significant vibration and noise during short-distance reciprocating operation, which contradicts the low-noise requirements of indoor amusement scenarios. Furthermore, steel wire ropes have a strong industrial appearance and lack aesthetic integration with immersive indoor scenarios. At the same time, the disassembly and maintenance process of steel wire ropes as traction cables is more complicated, which will affect the continuous operation of indoor amusement facilities.

[0005] The existing cableway winches are large in size to meet the high output requirements, which has obvious limitations when used in indoor settings: their high weight requires a floor with sufficient load-bearing capacity for fixed installation; they also occupy a lot of space and are not suitable for compact indoor environments.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a reciprocating passenger cableway suitable for indoor amusement scenarios to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a reciprocating passenger cableway that is suitable for indoor amusement scenarios, reducing operating noise and simplifying maintenance procedures.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios, comprising:

[0009] The near-end steel frame and the far-end steel frame maintain a preset distance between them;

[0010] The drive unit, mounted on the near-end steel frame and the far-end steel frame, includes a motor, a first transmission part and a second transmission part driven by the motor, and a closed-loop traction belt that surrounds the first transmission part and the second transmission part.

[0011] The load-bearing part includes a trolley body and a suspension basket, with the two ends of the traction belt fixedly connected to the trolley body;

[0012] The load-bearing cable is fixed at both ends to the near-end steel frame and the far-end steel frame, respectively, and works with the trolley body to guide the movement path of the load-bearing part.

[0013] Furthermore, the first transmission unit includes a pair of proximal fixed plates, a drive wheel disposed therebetween, a proximal guide wheel, and a friction guide wheel, wherein the drive wheel is connected to the motor;

[0014] The second transmission unit includes a pair of distal fixed plates and a distal driven wheel disposed therebetween;

[0015] The traction belt sequentially surrounds the driving wheel, the friction guide wheel, the proximal guide wheel, and the distal driven wheel to form a closed-loop transmission.

[0016] Furthermore, the drive wheel includes a connecting shaft and a wheel body. One end of the connecting shaft passes through the proximal fixing plate and is connected to the motor, while the other end is connected to another proximal fixing plate via a bearing. Both the proximal guide wheel and the friction guide wheel are connected to the proximal fixing plate via bearings.

[0017] Furthermore, the trolley body includes a shell, trolley connecting rods disposed inside the shell and arranged in parallel, and a fixing block sleeved on the trolley connecting rods, with both ends of the traction belt attached to different trolley connecting rods.

[0018] Furthermore, the fixing block is provided with a groove, and a pulley assembly is installed in the groove, the pulley assembly being connected to the bearing part.

[0019] Furthermore, the pulley assembly includes a bracket and a quick-release mechanism, the bracket being embedded in the groove and the quick-release mechanism being connected to the load-bearing part.

[0020] Furthermore, a spring device is provided at the connection end between the load-bearing cable and the distal steel frame to limit the movement of the load-bearing part.

[0021] Furthermore, it also includes a near-end platform and a far-end platform, wherein the near-end platform is equipped with an automatic safety door driven by an automatic door motor, and a safety net is installed between the two end platforms.

[0022] Furthermore, the drive unit is configured as two symmetrically arranged sets, with each set of drive units independently connected to a load-bearing unit to achieve bi-line reciprocating operation.

[0023] Furthermore, the near-end steel frame is equipped with a starting origin sensor.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model is a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios. It features reduced operating noise and simplified maintenance procedures. By replacing the traditional steel wire rope with a traction belt, its elasticity can effectively absorb vibration energy during operation, reduce noise generated by metal friction and resonance, and meet the low-decibel quiet requirements of indoor amusement scenarios. At the same time, the drive device, in conjunction with the traction belt transmission method, can be disassembled and replaced without special tools, shortening maintenance time and improving maintenance efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] 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:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the drive device for a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of another part of the drive mechanism for a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the load-bearing structure of a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted for indoor amusement scenarios.

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a partial structural diagram of the load-bearing section of a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted for indoor amusement scenarios.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Proximal steel frame; 2. Distal steel frame; 3. Drive unit; 31. Motor; 311. Output shaft; 32. First transmission unit; 321. Proximal fixing plate; 322. Drive wheel; 3221. Connecting shaft; 3222. Wheel body; 323. Proximal guide wheel; 324. Friction guide wheel; 325. Support rod; 33. Second transmission unit; 331. Distal fixing plate; 332. Distal driven wheel; 34. Traction belt; 4. Bearing unit; 41. Trolley body; 41 1. Outer shell; 412. Trolley connecting rod; 413. Fixing block; 4131. First fixing block; 4132. Second fixing block; 4133. Groove; 414. Pulley block; 4141. Bracket; 4142. Quick-release; 42. Suspended basket; 421. Hanging chair; 422. Suspension rope; 5. Load-bearing cable; 51. Spring device; 6. Near-end platform; 61. Automatic safety door; 62. Automatic door motor; 7. Far-end platform; 9. Safety net; 10. Switch control box; 11. Electrical box. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 This utility model is a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios, which includes a near-end steel frame 1, a far-end steel frame 2 corresponding to the near-end steel frame 1, a drive device 3 installed on the near-end steel frame 1 and the far-end steel frame 2, and a load-bearing part 4 driven by the drive device 3.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 Both the near-end steel frame 1 and the far-end steel frame 2 are constructed by welding square steel. A certain distance is maintained between the near-end steel frame 1 and the far-end steel frame 2. This distance can be changed according to requirements. Preferably, a starting origin sensor is installed on the side of the near-end steel frame 1 that is opposite to the far-end steel frame 2 to detect the position of the bearing part 4.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 2 to 3 The drive unit 3 includes a motor 31, a first transmission part 32 and a second transmission part 33 connected to the motor 31.

[0036] The motor 31 is fixedly mounted on the near end steel frame 1, and has an output shaft 311, which is connected to the first transmission part 32.

[0037] The first transmission unit 32 includes a pair of proximal fixing plates 321, a drive wheel 322, a proximal guide wheel 323, and a friction guide wheel 324 disposed between the pair of proximal fixing plates 321. The pair of proximal fixing plates 321 are arranged in parallel relative to each other and are both fixed to the proximal steel frame 1. A support rod 325 is provided between the pair of proximal fixing plates 321, and the two ends of the support rod 325 are respectively fixedly connected to the pair of proximal fixing plates 321. A space is formed between the pair of proximal fixing plates 321, and the drive wheel 322, the proximal guide wheel 323, and the friction guide wheel 324 are located in this space.

[0038] The drive wheel 322 includes a connecting shaft 3221 and a wheel body 3222. One end of the connecting shaft 3221 passes through the proximal end fixing plate 321 and is connected to the output shaft 311 through a coupling. The other end is connected to another proximal end fixing plate 321 through a bearing. The wheel body 3222 is fixedly sleeved on the connecting shaft 3221.

[0039] The structures of the proximal guide wheel 323 and the friction guide wheel 324 are the same as those of the drive wheel 322, and both are connected to the proximal fixed plate 321 through bearings.

[0040] The second transmission unit 33 includes a pair of distal fixed plates 331 and a distal driven wheel 332 disposed between the pair of distal fixed plates 331. The pair of distal fixed plates 331 are arranged in parallel relative to each other and are both fixed to the distal steel frame 2. The pair of distal fixed plates 331 maintain a distance between them, and the two ends of the distal driven wheel 332 are connected to the pair of distal fixed plates 331 through bearings.

[0041] The drive device 3 includes a traction belt 34, which sequentially surrounds the drive wheel 322, the friction guide wheel 324, and the proximal guide wheel 323, and extends toward the distal passive wheel 332, surrounding the distal passive wheel 332. Both ends of the traction belt 34 are fixedly connected to the bearing part 4 to form a closed loop.

[0042] Preferably, the number of drive devices 3 can be changed according to requirements, and there is at least one set. In this embodiment, there are two sets of drive devices 3.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 4 to 5 The load-bearing part 4 includes a trolley body 41 and a basket 42 suspended on the trolley body 41.

[0044] The trolley body 41 includes a housing 411, trolley connecting rods 412 disposed within the housing 411, and fixing blocks 413 for fixing the trolley connecting rods 412. The housing 411 is used to house the trolley connecting rods 412 and the fixing blocks 413. The number of trolley connecting rods 412 can be varied according to requirements. In this embodiment, there are five trolley connecting rods 412 arranged parallel to each other, with both ends fixedly connected to the fixing blocks 413. Specifically, three trolley connecting rods 412 are located above the opposite side of the fixing blocks 413, and two trolley connecting rods 412 are located below the opposite side of the fixing blocks 413. The two ends of the traction belt 34 are attached to any two trolley connecting rods 412.

[0045] Fixing blocks 413 are installed at both ends of the trolley connecting rod 412. Fixing blocks 413 include a first fixing block 4131 and a second fixing block 4132, which are arranged opposite to each other and are both sleeved and fixed to both ends of the trolley connecting rod 412. Specifically, the opposite sides of the first fixing block 4131 and the second fixing block 4132 are provided with a groove 4133 formed by indentation from the surface. A pulley assembly 414 is provided within the groove 4133. The pulley assembly 414 includes a bracket 4141 and a quick-release 4142 that match the shape of the groove 4133. The bracket 4141 is located between the first fixing block 4131 and the second fixing block 4132, and the quick-release 4142 engages with the bracket 4141 and extends between the first fixing block 4131 and the second fixing block 4132.

[0046] The suspended basket 42 includes a chair 421 and a rope 422. The chair 421 is used to carry passengers, and the rope 422 is used to connect the chair 421 and the trolley body 41.

[0047] Furthermore, a support cable 5 is provided between the near-end steel frame 1 and the far-end steel frame 2. Both ends of the support cable 5 are fixed to the near-end steel frame 1 and the far-end steel frame 2 respectively by eye bolts. The support cable 5 is located on both sides of the traction belt 34, supporting and guiding the travel path of the support unit 4. Specifically, a spring device 51 is sleeved at one end of the support cable 5 connected to the far-end steel frame 2 to limit the travel distance of the support unit 4.

[0048] The load-bearing cable 5 passes through the outer shell 411 and extends between a pair of fixed blocks 413, adjacent to the pulley block 414. The pulley block 414 has pulleys arranged in a front-to-back manner. The position of the pulleys is restricted by the bracket 4141 and is located above the quick-release 4142. The load-bearing cable 5 passes between the pulleys and the quick-release 4142 and contacts the pulleys.

[0049] Below the near-end steel frame 1 is a near-end platform 6, which is used for passengers to get on and off the vehicle. The near-end platform 6 is equipped with an automatic safety door 61 and an automatic door motor 62. The automatic safety door 61 is used to prevent tourists from accidentally falling from the edge of the platform, and the automatic door motor 62 is used to drive the opening and closing of the automatic safety door 61.

[0050] A remote platform 7 is located below the remote steel frame 2. The remote platform 7 is a safety space provided to prevent passengers from hitting the wall and is not used for getting on or off passengers.

[0051] A safety net 9 is provided between the near-end platform 6 and the far-end platform 7.

[0052] This utility model relates to a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted for indoor amusement scenarios, and also includes a switch control box 10 and an electrical box 11. The switch control box 10 can independently control the start and stop of the drive device 3. The electrical box 11 is electrically connected to the switch control box 10, the motor 31, the automatic safety door 61, and the starting origin sensor.

[0053] This utility model discloses a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted for indoor amusement scenarios. In use, passengers wait on the near-end platform 6. The electrical box 11 supplies power to the entire system. The automatic door motor 62 drives the automatic safety door 61 to open, allowing passengers to enter the designated waiting area on the near-end platform 6 and then board the chairlift 421. At this time, the carrying unit 4 is located near the near-end steel frame 1. The operator sends a start signal via the switch control box 10, which is transmitted to the electrical box 11, controlling the motor 31 to start. The output shaft 311 of the motor 31 can change its speed according to a preset pattern, driving the drive wheel 322 in the first transmission unit 32 to rotate. When the drive wheel 322 rotates, the traction belt 34 begins to move, pulling the carrying unit 4 along the carrying cable 5 between constant speed and acceleration, thus providing more enjoyment for the passengers. The chairlift 42 moves synchronously with the trolley body 41, transporting passengers from the near-end platform 6 to the far-end steel frame 2. After traveling for a certain period, the carrying unit 4 decelerates and stops at the far-end platform 7 with the help of the spring device 51. Then motor 31 reverses, and the load-bearing unit 4 reverses back to the near-end platform 6. Depending on the travel time, the load-bearing unit 4 will decelerate when approaching the near-end platform 6.

[0054] When the origin sensor detects that the carrier 4 has returned to the starting position, the motor 31 stops, the carrier 4 stops, and the automatic door motor 62 drives the automatic safety door 61 to close. Passengers can choose to get off or experience the vehicle again.

[0055] This utility model is a reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios. It features reduced operating noise and simplified maintenance procedures. By replacing the traditional steel wire rope with a traction belt, its elasticity can effectively absorb vibration energy during operation, reducing noise generated by metal friction and resonance, thus meeting the low-decibel quiet requirements of indoor amusement scenarios. At the same time, the drive device, in conjunction with the traction belt transmission, can be disassembled and replaced without special tools, shortening maintenance time and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0056] 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 reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios, characterized in that, include: The near-end steel frame (1) and the far-end steel frame (2) maintain a preset distance between them; The drive unit (3) is installed on the near end steel frame (1) and the far end steel frame (2), including a motor (31), a first transmission part (32) and a second transmission part (33) driven by the motor (31), and a closed-loop traction belt (34) that surrounds the first transmission part (32) and the second transmission part (33). The load-bearing part (4) includes a trolley body (41) and a suspension basket (42), and the two ends of the traction belt (34) are fixedly connected to the trolley body (41); The carrying cable (5) is fixed at both ends to the near end steel frame (1) and the far end steel frame (2) respectively, and cooperates with the trolley body (41) to guide the movement path of the carrying part (4).

2. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transmission unit (32) includes a pair of proximal fixing plates (321), a drive wheel (322) disposed therebetween, a proximal guide wheel (323) and a friction guide wheel (324), wherein the drive wheel (322) is connected to the motor (31); The second transmission unit (33) includes a pair of distal fixed plates (331) and a distal driven wheel (332) disposed therebetween; The traction belt (34) sequentially surrounds the driving wheel (322), the friction guide wheel (324), the proximal guide wheel (323), and the distal passive wheel (332) to form a closed-loop transmission.

3. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive wheel (322) includes a connecting shaft (3221) and a wheel body (3222). One end of the connecting shaft (3221) passes through the proximal fixing plate (321) and is connected to the motor (31). The other end is connected to another proximal fixing plate (321) through a bearing. The proximal guide wheel (323) and the friction guide wheel (324) are both connected to the proximal fixing plate (321) through bearings.

4. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trolley body (41) includes a shell (411), a trolley connecting rod (412) disposed inside the shell (411) and arranged in parallel, and a fixing block (413) sleeved on the trolley connecting rod (412). The two ends of the traction belt (34) are attached to different trolley connecting rods (412).

5. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing block (413) is provided with a groove (4133), and a pulley assembly (414) is installed in the groove (4133). The pulley assembly (414) is connected to the bearing part (4).

6. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pulley assembly (414) includes a bracket (4141) and a quick-release (4142). The bracket (4141) is embedded in the groove (4133), and the quick-release (4142) is connected to the bearing part (4).

7. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing cable (5) is connected to the distal steel frame (2) by a spring device (51) to limit the movement of the bearing part (4).

8. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a near-end platform (6) and a far-end platform (7), wherein the near-end platform (6) is equipped with an automatic safety door (61) driven by an automatic door motor (62), and a safety net (9) is set between the two end platforms.

9. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (3) is configured as two symmetrically arranged sets, and each set of drive units is independently connected to a bearing unit (4) to achieve bi-line reciprocating operation.

10. The reciprocating passenger cableway adapted to indoor amusement scenarios according to claim 1, characterized in that, The near-end steel frame (1) is equipped with a starting origin sensor.