A slide assembly and water slide

Abstract

This utility model discloses a slide assembly and a water slide. The slide assembly is used to construct a water slide and includes an inlet component, an outlet component, and a spiral body. The inlet component and the outlet component are respectively disposed at the inlet and outlet portions of the spiral body. At least a portion of the sliding section of the spiral body overlaps vertically. The spiral body has a viewing port facing the central region of the spiral. The upper side of the viewing port is an upper lip, and the lower side is a lower lip. For the overlapping area, the lower lip of the upper sliding section is adjacent to the upper lip of the lower sliding section, and the adjacent upper and lower lips are not in contact or connected, but are spaced apart. The slide assembly of this utility model, by designing a viewing port on the inner side of the spiral body and the spacing between the viewing ports, greatly changes the visual stimulation for tourists when sliding in the spiral. It provides both a sense of openness and a relatively steep slope, and allows for multiple turns, balancing excitement and visibility, and providing tourists with a new sliding 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 numerous water attractions, including water slides and wave pools. Water slides allow riders to glide on inflatable rafts or directly on their bodies. In traditional spiral slides, riders' vision is limited to a confined, narrow tube, offering limited visual enjoyment. While some open spiral slides, for safety reasons, have larger turning radii and gentler slopes, offering more open views, the thrill is significantly reduced, failing to provide riders with the full sensory stimulation and visual experience they crave, 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 designing the viewports and the spacing between them, the visual stimulation for tourists during the spiral slide is greatly changed, providing tourists with a new sliding 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 spiral body. The inlet component and the outlet component are respectively disposed at the inlet and outlet portions of the spiral body. At least a portion of the sliding section of the spiral body overlaps vertically. The spiral body has a viewing port facing the central region of the spiral. The upper side of the viewing port is an upper lip edge, and the lower side is a lower lip edge. For the overlapping area, the lower lip edge of the upper sliding section is adjacent to the upper lip edge of the lower sliding section, and the adjacent upper and lower lip edges are not in contact or connected, but have a gap between them.

[0006] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the height of the upper lip edge of the lower sliding section is lower than the lower lip edge of the upper sliding section. When there is a radial misalignment between the upper lip edge of the lower sliding section and the lower lip edge of the upper sliding section on the spiral shaft, the height of the upper lip edge of the lower sliding section is lower than the height of the lower lip edge of the upper sliding section, higher than the height of the lower lip edge of the upper sliding section, or equal to the height of the lower lip edge of the upper sliding section.

[0007] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the upper and lower sliding sections of the spiral body have at least a partial overlap in the projection of their respective spiral axes.

[0008] As a feasible solution of this utility model, for the overlapping area, the upper lip of the lower sliding section extends upward, and the upper lip of the lower sliding section coincides with the projection of the inner sidewall of the upper sliding section in the radial direction of the spiral shaft.

[0009] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the top wall edge of the spiral body forms the upper lip of the viewport, the inner side wall edge of the spiral body forms the lower lip of the viewport, and part or all of the inner side wall extends upward to the upper lip of the viewport to form a sealing structure.

[0010] As a feasible solution of this utility model, the distance between adjacent segments of the spiral body is the first distance, and the first distance of each segment of the spiral body can be the same or different; when the spiral body has more spiral turns, the first distance at different positions can be the same or different.

[0011] As a feasible solution of this utility model, functional components and / or decorative components are arranged within the distance range between the upper and lower sliding sections of the spiral body.

[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, the water slide further 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, the water slide is an electromagnetic catapult slide, which further includes a launching platform, a launching section and multiple sliding sections. The launching platform is connected to the launching section, and the launching section is directly connected to the inlet component of the slide assembly, or connected to the inlet component of the slide assembly through part of the sliding sections.

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

[0016] The slide component of this invention, by designing a viewing port on the side of the spiral body facing the spiral center area, and designing the spacing between the viewing ports, greatly changes the visual stimulation for tourists when sliding in a spiral. It provides both an open experience and a steep slope for sliding down, and can also complete multiple turns and slides in a short distance at a relatively fast speed, just like a closed spiral slide. It balances excitement and visibility, and can provide tourists with a new sliding experience. 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 perspective view of the slide rail assembly in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the slide assembly in this utility model after concealing part of the spiral body structure.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a front view of the slide rail assembly in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of AA section in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a top view of the slide rail assembly in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water slide in this utility model.

[0024] The attached diagram shows the markings and corresponding component names:

[0025] 1-Slide assembly, 2-Starting section, 3-Ending section, 4-Transition section, 5-Starting platform, 6-Water drop pool, 10-Inlet component, 20-Outlet component, 30-Helix body, 301-Viewport, 302-Upper lip, 303-Lower lip, 304-Upper sliding section, 305-Lower sliding section, 306-Inner wall, 307-Blocking structure, 308-Central opening, X-Spacing, L-First distance, S-Sliding direction, B-Upper opening, C-Lower opening. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 This application provides a slide assembly for constructing a water slide, including an inlet component 10, an outlet component 20, and a spiral body 30. The inlet component 10 and the outlet component 20 are respectively disposed at the inlet and outlet portions of the spiral body 30. At least a portion of the sliding section of the spiral body 30 overlaps vertically. The spiral body 30 has a viewing port 301 facing the spiral center region. The upper side of the viewing port 301 is an upper lip edge 302, and the lower side is a lower lip edge 303. For the overlapping region, the lower lip edge 303 of the upper sliding section 304 is adjacent to the upper lip edge 302 of the lower sliding section 305, and the adjacent upper lip edges 302 and lower lip edges 303 are not in contact or connected, and have a distance X between them.

[0035] The aforementioned inlet component 10 is used to connect with the upstream sliding section, and the outlet component 20 is used to connect with the downstream sliding section. The spiral body 30 is connected between the inlet component 10 and the outlet component 20. The inlet component 10 and the outlet component 20 can have a circumferentially closed cross-sectional shape to better connect with the cross-sectional shapes of the upstream and downstream sliding sections.

[0036] The spiral body 30 has a central through-hole 308 in its central region, with an upper through-hole 308 near the inlet 10 and a lower through-hole 308 near the outlet 20. Because the spiral body 30 has a viewport 301 facing the central region, it can have an open circumferential cross-sectional shape, with the open area being the viewport 301. While gliding, passengers can see the central region of the spiral through the viewport 301.

[0037] An upper lip 302 extends upward from the upper side of the viewport 301, and a lower lip 303 extends downward from the lower side of the viewport 301. In the overlapping area of ​​the upper and lower parts of the spiral body 30, there is a distance X between the lower lip 303 of the upper sliding section 304 and the upper lip 302 of the lower sliding section 305. This distance X can be understood as the distance X between the viewports 301 between the upper and lower sliding sections.

[0038] The slide component 1 in this application, by designing a viewport 301 on the side of the spiral body 30 facing the spiral center area, and designing the spacing X between the viewports 301, greatly changes the visual stimulation of tourists when sliding in a spiral. It has both an open feeling and a steep slope to slide down. It can also complete multiple turns and slides in a short distance at a relatively fast speed, just like a closed spiral slide, balancing excitement and vision, and can provide tourists with a new sliding experience.

[0039] According to one feasible embodiment of this application, the height of the upper lip 302 of the lower sliding section 305 of the spiral body 30 is lower than the lower lip 303 of the upper sliding section 304, but this does not limit the height of the two to this setting. For example, when the upper lip 302 of the lower sliding section 305 and the lower lip 303 of the upper sliding section 304 are misaligned radially on the spiral axis, the upper lip 302 of the lower sliding section 305 can continue to extend upward, exceeding the height of the lower lip 303 of the upper sliding section 304 or being at the same height as the lower lip 303 of the upper sliding section 304. This interlacing design can give tourists a sense of spatial interweaving when they slide through, providing a different experience.

[0040] According to one feasible embodiment of this application, the vertical projections of the upper and lower gliding segments of the spiral body 30 do not need to completely overlap. The illustration in this embodiment shows an embodiment with a high degree of overlap (the whole appears circular from a top view). In other embodiments, only a portion may overlap. For example, the radii of curvature of the upper and lower gliding segments can be different, which allows tourists to experience different centripetal forces in gliding segments with different radii of curvature. The changes in force during gliding can also provide different experiences.

[0041] It should be noted that the vertical direction in this figure corresponds to the direction of the spiral axis of the spiral body 30. Of course, the spiral axis can not only be set parallel to the vertical direction, but also have an angle with the vertical direction. That is, the entire slide assembly 1 can not only be placed vertically, but can also have a certain tilt according to the design requirements.

[0042] Because there is a distance X between the viewports 301 of the upper and lower gliding sections of the spiral body 30, when the distance X is large, it allows visitors to see outside the spiral body 30 from the distance X. In this way, some devices that can interact with the interior of the spiral body 30 can be placed in the external space, such as some lighting devices placed at a distance, which can project into the spiral body 30 through the distance X with color changes, brightness changes, or intervals, adding an extra atmosphere to the gliding process.

[0043] According to one feasible embodiment of this application, for the overlapping area, the upper lip 302 of the lower sliding segment 305 extends upward to the extent that it can project to coincide with the inner sidewall 306 of the upper sliding segment 304 in the radial direction of the helical axis, that is, the upper lip 302 of the lower sliding segment is higher than the sliding bottom surface of the upper sliding segment. This arrangement makes the upper sliding segment 304 and the lower sliding segment 305 appear as if they are partially nested.

[0044] This design ensures the safety of riders on the inner wall 306 of the slide section, while riders in motion can see the upper and lower areas through the viewing port 301. Riders outside the slide assembly 1 can visually see the spiral body 30 as if there were no gaps in the middle, resulting in excellent overall integrity. Riders sliding inside the spiral body 30 have a wider and broader field of vision. When entering the spiral body 30, they can see downwards into the next slide area. After sliding a certain distance, they can see the area above and the area to come. Near the exit component 20, they can also see the space outside the slide assembly through the viewing port 301, presenting a suddenly open and unobstructed view.

[0045] According to a feasible embodiment of this application, the top wall edge of the spiral body 30 forms the upper lip edge 302 of the viewport 301. The inner wall 306 of the sliding section mainly serves to prevent the raft or human body from falling out during the sliding process. The edge of the inner wall 306 of the spiral body 30 forms the lower lip edge 303 of the viewport 301. The inner wall 306 can be extended upwards to the upper lip edge 302 of the viewport 301 in part or all, thus forming a sealing structure 307.

[0046] Partial blocking can divide the continuous viewport 301 into individual windows along the sliding direction S, providing different visual effects. Complete blocking can be made transparent, without affecting the viewing experience. Furthermore, the upper lip 302 extending upwards to the viewport 301 is not required to be connected to or very close to the upper lip 302, as long as it serves its protective function.

[0047] Of course, the inner wall 306 of the spiral body 30 can also be shortened downwards to visually increase the impact. This is because when tourists slide, they are closer to the outer wall or in the area where the outer wall connects to the bottom wall. Therefore, reducing the height of the inner wall 306 will increase visual stimulation without causing harm.

[0048] To further enhance safety, a transparent connecting structure (forming a complete enclosure) can be installed between the upper lip 302 and lower lip 303 of the viewport 301 at the same location. This not only enhances visual stimulation but also prevents accidental detachment from the gliding section. It should be noted that even without changing the height of the inner wall 306, a transparent connecting structure can be installed to provide a different visual experience and give tourists a novel feeling while gliding.

[0049] According to one feasible embodiment of this application, the distance between adjacent segments of the spiral body 30 is a first distance L. The first distance L of each segment of the spiral body 30 can be the same or different. When the spiral body 30 has more spiral turns, the first distance L at different positions can be the same or different, or some segments can be the same and some different. In other words, the density between the spiral turns can be the same or different. This setting will result in different angles and speeds for tourists at the points of change in density, creating a more complex experience. For the scheme illustrated in this application, which has two spiral segments, the upper spiral can be made gentler and the lower spiral steeper, or vice versa. Different slopes result in different accelerations and speed changes, leading to different gliding sensations.

[0050] Since the upper and lower gliding sections can overlap or only partially overlap in their vertical projections and have a first distance L between them, external lights or images can be projected within the first distance L to reach the interior area of ​​the spiral body 30 and be seen by gliding tourists, thus creating a different visual stimulation.

[0051] According to one feasible embodiment of this application, since there is a distance X between the viewports 301 of the upper and lower gliding sections of the spiral body 30, more diverse functional components and / or decorative components can be arranged within this distance X as needed. For example, cameras, lights, and other components can be set within the distance X to provide tourists with close-up shots inside the spiral body 30. Projection equipment can also be set up to display different scenes inside the spiral body 30, enhancing the atmosphere during the gliding experience. Audio equipment can also be set up, as the large space inside the spiral body 30 allows for better sound reverberation, enhancing the immersion between sound and visuals. Furthermore, since there is no water within the distance X, the waterproofing pressure on the equipment is reduced, and water splashes will not affect shooting or projection, making it more convenient to use.

[0052] In addition, some sensors, such as speed sensors, can be deployed within the range of this spacing X to detect the speed of tourists when they slide. This can help with equipment detection and can also be applied to racing. For example, racing slides will adopt a symmetrical slide structure design with the same sliding section. By collecting the speed, the speed of tourists when they slide over the slide component 1 of this application can be accurately known as one of the criteria for judging the competition.

[0053] It should be noted that when the components are arranged within the spacing X range, in order to stabilize the support of the components, the components can be fixed on the lower lip edge 303 of the upper sliding section 304 and the upper lip edge 302 of the lower sliding section 305. This fixing should not be understood as connecting and contacting the upper lip edge 302 and the lower lip edge 303, because the additional components are not part of the upper and lower lip edges themselves.

[0054] In addition to setting various components at the distance X, they can also be set below or above the spiral body 30, such as the aforementioned light. Because the viewport 301 of the spiral body 30 faces the central region of the spiral, and the spiral body 30 is transparent both above and below, when light is projected into the upper opening B and the lower opening C, it can directly illuminate the viewport 301 at each height.

[0055] In other words, this slide component 1 not only boasts a novel structural design that provides visitors with a new sliding experience, but also exhibits excellent functional versatility, allowing those in the field to customize it with more components and offer a wider range of experiences according to design requirements. Simply put, it offers more variety; for water parks, this slide component 1 needs to be more diverse to provide visitors with different experiences.

[0056] like Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a water slide includes multiple slide components 1, each with the same or different rotation directions, and the spiral axes of the multiple slide components 1 are parallel or intersecting. By combining multiple slide components 1 to form a water slide, a better experience can be provided to visitors.

[0057] According to one feasible embodiment of this application, the water slide further 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 entrance component 10 of the first slide assembly 1. The ending section 3 is connected after the exit component 20 of the last slide assembly 1. The transition section 4 is connected between the exit component 20 and the entrance component 10 of the adjacent slide assembly 1. A splash pool 6 is provided at the end of the ending section 3, and the slide-out tourists enter the splash pool 6.

[0058] The water slide in this application uses two slide components 1, each with a different rotation direction, connected by a transition section 4. Optionally, by changing the angle between the helical axis and the vertical axis, the height of the inlet 10 of the later slide component 1 can be higher than the height of the outlet 20 of the earlier slide component 1; it is not required that the latter be lower than the former. For raft-based water slides, if power is insufficient, an acceleration structure, such as a hydro-launch or electromagnetic launch structure, can be installed in the transition section 4. The devices used can refer to those in existing hydro-launch or electromagnetic launch slides.

[0059] According to one feasible embodiment of this application, the water slide is an electromagnetic catapult slide, which further includes a launching platform, a launching section, and multiple sliding sections. The launching platform is connected to the launching section, and the launching section is directly connected to the inlet component of the slide assembly, or connected to the inlet component of the slide assembly through a portion of the sliding sections.

[0060] By adopting an electromagnetic catapult slide, the traditional method of water slides, which requires passengers to climb onto a steel platform and slide down the track, is changed. This allows for zero-height launch from the ground platform, saving costs and improving operational efficiency. It should be noted that the structure of the aforementioned electromagnetic catapult slide can be referenced from the applicant's relevant patents.

[0061] Figure 6 The example is a case where the starting section 2 is set on the starting platform 5 and then the rafts glide by relying on the height difference. Of course, an electromagnetic catapult slide can also be used directly to launch the rafts and passengers from the ground along the slide to the entrance of the first slide component 1, without restricting the rafts to starting from a high place.

[0062] 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, The device includes an inlet component, an outlet component, and a spiral body. The inlet component and the outlet component are respectively disposed at the inlet and outlet parts of the spiral body. At least a portion of the sliding section of the spiral body overlaps vertically. The spiral body has a viewing port facing the central region of the spiral. The upper side of the viewing port is an upper lip edge, and the lower side is a lower lip edge. For the overlapping area, the lower lip edge of the upper sliding section is adjacent to the upper lip edge of the lower sliding section, and the adjacent upper and lower lip edges are not in contact or connected, but have a gap between them.

2. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, The height of the upper lip of the lower sliding section is lower than the height of the lower lip of the upper sliding section. When there is a radial misalignment between the upper lip of the lower sliding section and the lower lip of the upper sliding section on the helical shaft, the height of the upper lip of the lower sliding section is either lower than the height of the lower lip of the upper sliding section, higher than the height of the lower lip of the upper sliding section, or equal to the height of the lower lip of the upper sliding section.

3. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, The upper and lower sliding sections of the spiral body have at least a partial overlap in their projections along the spiral axis.

4. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, For the overlapping area, the upper lip of the lower sliding section extends upward, and the upper lip of the lower sliding section coincides with the projection of the inner wall of the upper sliding section in the radial direction of the helical axis.

5. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, The top wall edge of the spiral body forms the upper lip of the viewport, and the inner side wall edge of the spiral body forms the lower lip of the viewport. Partial or all of the inner side wall extends upward to the upper lip of the viewport to form a sealing structure.

6. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, The distance between adjacent segments of the spiral body is the first distance. The first distance of each segment of the spiral body can be the same or different. When the spiral body has more spiral turns, the first distance at different positions can be the same or different.

7. The slide assembly of claim 1, wherein, Functional components and / or decorative components are arranged within the distance between the upper and lower sliding sections of the spiral body.

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, The water slide is an electromagnetic catapult slide, which also includes a launching platform, a launching section, and multiple sliding sections. The launching platform is connected to the launching section, and the launching section is directly connected to the inlet component of the slide assembly, or connected to the inlet component of the slide assembly through part of the sliding sections.

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