Horizontal Ferris wheel
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521989334.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-16
AI Technical Summary
其巨大的物理尺寸和视觉存在感使其难以融入许多现有的商业综合体或室内游乐场环境
[0016]本实用新型提供的技术方案,与已知的公有技术相比,具有如下有益效果:
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of Ferris wheel technology, specifically to a horizontal Ferris wheel. Background Technology
[0002] As a classic large-scale amusement ride, the Ferris wheel has attracted a large number of tourists since its inception with its unique sightseeing experience. Traditional Ferris wheels usually adopt a vertical rotating structure, with the cabins rotating with the wheel in a vertical plane, allowing passengers to rise to a high place and overlook the surrounding scenery. This type of structure has become very mature after many years of development, but its inherent design features have also led to some significant limitations in its application.
[0003] First, traditional vertical Ferris wheels have stringent requirements for site space, especially vertical space. To achieve a good viewing effect, Ferris wheels often need to reach a height of tens or even hundreds of meters, which requires sufficient clearance at the installation site and usually necessitates the construction of specialized foundations and support towers. Their enormous physical size and visual presence make them difficult to integrate into many existing commercial complexes or indoor amusement park environments.
[0004] Secondly, the construction and operation costs of large vertical Ferris wheels are high. Due to their enormous size, the initial investment is large, energy consumption is high, and the operating economy is poor when there is insufficient passenger flow. Although many small and medium-sized amusement parks or urban commercial centers have a demand for Ferris wheel projects, they are often unable to implement them due to limitations in space and investment budget.
[0005] Furthermore, the traditional Ferris wheel experience is relatively monotonous. While offering expansive views, its operation means that all passengers experience essentially the same thing, lacking novelty and diversity. With the continuous upgrading of the entertainment consumption market and increasingly diversified consumer demands, there is an urgent need for a new type of Ferris wheel structure that can provide a unique amusement experience within a limited space. Utility Model Content
[0006] Technical problems to be solved In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a horizontal Ferris wheel, which can effectively solve the shortcomings of the existing vertically rotating Ferris wheel in use.
[0007] Technical solution
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: This utility model provides a horizontal Ferris wheel, including a mounting frame. A groove structure for rotation is formed in the middle of the mounting frame. A ring-shaped fixing structure is fitted onto the top of the mounting frame. The ring-shaped fixing structure includes an auxiliary fixing structure, a bottom ring, a support rod, and a fixing ring. An outer ring is provided at the top of the bottom ring. Both the outer ring and the bottom ring are fitted onto the groove structure via bearing structures. An auxiliary fixing structure is provided at the top of the bottom ring. A top ring is concentrically arranged inside the outer ring. The outer ring and the top ring are connected and fixed by the support rod. The fixing ring is located at the top of the support rod. A winding structure is provided at the top of the fixing ring and the outer ring. A driving structure is provided at the top of the fixing ring. The output end of the driving structure is connected to one end of the winding structure. The bottom of the winding structure is fixed to the outer ring via a side plate. A car is provided at the bottom of the outer ring. The car includes a positioning frame and a housing located at the bottom of the positioning frame. The cable inside the winding structure is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning frame.
[0009] Furthermore, the auxiliary fixing structure includes a combination structure of two sets of hinged seat structures and connecting rods, with the two sets of hinged seats respectively fixed to the top of the bottom ring and the bottom of the support rod, and both ends of the connecting rod being sleeved on the middle of the two sets of bottom rings through pins.
[0010] Furthermore, the support rod is provided with an auxiliary rod on the side near the outer ring. The auxiliary rod has an L-shaped structure, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the side wall of the support rod and the inner side wall of the outer ring, respectively.
[0011] Furthermore, an active motor is provided at the top of the mounting bracket. The active motor has a power range of 5.5-7.5kW and adopts frequency conversion control. The active motor is connected to the gear structure fixed inside the top ring through a reduction gearbox. The reduction gearbox has a transmission ratio of 1:25-1:30 and a gear module of 4-6mm, which can provide sufficient torque to drive the entire structure to rotate smoothly. The rotation speed is controlled within the range of 0.1-0.3m / s.
[0012] Furthermore, the car is arranged in multiple sets at equal intervals on the outer ring, and the positioning frame is sleeved and connected to the top of the car body.
[0013] Furthermore, the number and position of the auxiliary fixing structures are adapted to the support rods.
[0014] Furthermore, this utility model also includes a safety control system, including limit switches, overload detection sensors, and emergency stop buttons located at key positions. When the system detects an overload or abnormal situation, it can automatically trigger the braking device to ensure safe operation.
[0015] Beneficial effects
[0016] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the known public technology: 1. Addressing the issue of traditional Ferris wheels requiring significant vertical space, this invention innovatively transforms the rotational motion from a vertical plane to a horizontal plane through a horizontal layout. This structure significantly reduces the vertical space requirements of the installation site, making it suitable for height-constrained locations such as indoor playgrounds and mid-level commercial centers, thus greatly expanding its application range.
[0017] 2. This utility model has a relatively compact structure, reducing the need for large support towers and deep foundations, thus lowering initial investment. At the same time, its modular design and moderate scale also help reduce manufacturing, installation, and maintenance costs, improving the project's economic viability and investment feasibility.
[0018] 3. This utility model creatively provides a horizontal rotating viewing experience, which is different from the traditional vertical lifting and lowering, bringing tourists a brand-new visual experience and riding pleasure, and enhancing the attractiveness and market competitiveness of entertainment facilities.
[0019] 4. This utility model significantly enhances the structural strength and overall support effect on both sides of the support rod by setting auxiliary rods, auxiliary fixing structures and other components, effectively disperses stress, improves the stability and safety of the horizontal structure during operation, and solves the stability concerns that the new structure may bring. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.
[0021] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of this utility model; Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a front view of the structure in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the annular fixing structure in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a top view of the ring-shaped fixing structure in this utility model.
[0022] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Mounting bracket; 11. Active motor; 2. Annular fixing structure; 21. Auxiliary fixing structure; 22. Bottom ring; 23. Support rod; 24. Auxiliary rod; 25. Fixing ring; 26. Outer ring; 27. Top ring; 3. Drive structure; 31. Rewinding structure; 32. Side plate; 4. Car; 41. Positioning bracket; 42. Cabin. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.
[0025] Example: A horizontal Ferris wheel, see attached diagram. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 5 The system includes a mounting frame 1, with a rotatable groove structure in the middle. An annular fixing structure 2 is fitted onto the top of the mounting frame 1. The annular fixing structure 2 includes an auxiliary fixing structure 21, a bottom ring 22, a support rod 23, and a fixing ring 25. An outer ring 26 is provided at the top of the bottom ring 22. Both the outer ring 26 and the bottom ring 22 are fitted onto the groove structure via bearing structures. An auxiliary fixing structure 21 is provided at the top of the bottom ring 22. A top ring 27 is concentrically arranged inside the outer ring 26. The outer ring 26 and the top ring 27 are connected by the support rod 23. The connection is fixed, the fixing ring 25 is set at the top of the support rod 23, and the top of the fixing ring 25 and the outer ring 26 are provided with a winding structure 31. The top of the fixing ring 25 is provided with a driving structure 3. The output end of the driving structure 3 is connected to one end of the winding structure 31. The bottom of the winding structure 31 is fixed to the outer ring 26 through the side plate 32. The bottom of the outer ring 26 is provided with a car 4. The car 4 includes a positioning frame 41 and a box 42 set at the bottom of the positioning frame 41. The cable in the winding structure 31 is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning frame 41.
[0026] The auxiliary fixing structure 21 includes a combination structure of two sets of hinged seat structures and connecting rods. The two sets of hinged seats are respectively fixed to the top end of the bottom ring 22 and the bottom end of the support rod 23. Both ends of the connecting rod are sleeved in the middle of the two sets of bottom rings 22 through pins.
[0027] The support rod 23 has an auxiliary rod 24 on the side near the outer ring 26. The auxiliary rod 24 has an L-shaped structure, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the side wall of the support rod 23 and the inner side wall of the outer ring 26, respectively.
[0028] The top of the mounting bracket 1 is equipped with an active motor 11. The active motor 11 has a power of 5.5kW and adopts a frequency conversion control system. The active motor 11 is connected to the gear structure fixed inside the top ring 27 through a reduction gearbox. The reduction gearbox has a transmission ratio of 1:28 and a gear module of 5mm, which can provide sufficient torque to drive the entire structure to rotate smoothly. The rotation speed is controlled at 0.2m / s.
[0029] The car 4 has multiple sets of equidistant arrays arranged on the outer ring 26, and the positioning frame 41 is sleeved and connected to the top of the car body 42.
[0030] The number and position of the auxiliary fixing structures 21 are adapted to the support rods 23.
[0031] This utility model also includes a safety control system, including limit switches, overload detection sensors, and emergency stop buttons located at key positions. When the system detects an overload or abnormal situation, it can automatically trigger the braking device to ensure safe operation.
[0032] With the set ring-shaped fixed structure 2, drive structure 3, and car 4 structure, the user can rotate on the mounting frame 1 through the three sets of structures consisting of outer ring 26, top ring 27, and bottom ring 22. The power source is the active motor 11, reduction gear, and gear structure in the top ring 27. The rotation of the top ring 27 drives the outer ring 26 through the auxiliary rod 24, which in turn drives the car 4 at the bottom to rotate, realizing horizontal / horizontal rotation. Passengers can sit in the car 4 and enjoy the fun.
[0033] With the auxiliary rod 24 and the auxiliary fixing structure 21, the auxiliary rod 24 can strengthen the structural strength on both sides of the support rod 23 during use. The two sets of hinge seats and connecting rod structures in the auxiliary fixing structure 21 at the bottom can support the support rod 23 and the outer ring 26 through the bottom ring 22-connecting ring, which can enhance the support effect, strengthen the structural stability of this horizontal structure, disperse stress, and improve safety.
[0034] Working principle
[0035] In operation, the drive motor 11 drives the gear structure inside the top ring 27 to rotate via the reduction gearbox, causing the entire annular fixed structure 2 to rotate horizontally on the mounting frame 1. The car 4 is suspended from the bottom of the outer ring 26 via the winding structure 31 and rotates together with the outer ring 26. The safety control system monitors the operating status in real time, and automatically triggers the braking device to stop operation when overload or abnormal conditions are detected, ensuring passenger safety.
[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A horizontal Ferris wheel, characterized in that, The system includes a mounting frame (1), which has a groove structure for rotation in the middle. A ring-shaped fixing structure (2) is fitted onto the top of the mounting frame (1). The ring-shaped fixing structure (2) includes an auxiliary fixing structure (21), a bottom ring (22), a support rod (23), and a fixing ring (25). An outer ring (26) is provided at the top of the bottom ring (22). Both the outer ring (26) and the bottom ring (22) are fitted onto the groove structure via a bearing structure. An auxiliary fixing structure (21) is provided at the top of the bottom ring (22). A top ring (27) is concentrically arranged inside the outer ring (26). The outer ring (26) and the top ring (27) are connected by the support rod (23). The connection is fixed, the fixing ring (25) is set at the top of the support rod (23), and the top of the fixing ring (25) and the outer ring (26) are provided with a winding structure (31). The top of the fixing ring (25) is provided with a driving structure (3). The output end of the driving structure (3) is connected to one end of the winding structure (31). The bottom of the winding structure (31) is fixed to the outer ring (26) through the side plate (32). The bottom of the outer ring (26) is provided with a car (4). The car (4) includes a positioning frame (41) and a box (42) set at the bottom of the positioning frame (41). The cable in the winding structure (31) is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning frame (41).
2. A horizontal Ferris wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary fixing structure (21) includes a combination structure of two sets of hinged seat structures and connecting rods. The two sets of hinged seats are respectively fixed to the top of the bottom ring (22) and the bottom of the support rod (23). Both ends of the connecting rod are sleeved in the middle of the two sets of bottom rings (22) through pins.
3. A horizontal Ferris wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rod (23) has an auxiliary rod (24) on the side near the outer ring (26). The auxiliary rod (24) has an L-shaped structure, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the side wall of the support rod (23) and the inner side wall of the outer ring (26), respectively.
4. A horizontal Ferris wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the mounting bracket (1) is provided with an active motor (11), which is connected to the gear structure fixed inside the top ring (27) through a reduction gearbox.
5. A horizontal Ferris wheel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The car (4) has multiple sets of equidistant arrays on the outer ring (26), and the positioning frame (41) is sleeved and connected to the top of the car body (42).
6. A horizontal Ferris wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number and position of the auxiliary fixing structure (21) are adapted to the support rod (23).