An airborne river ride
By using a two-stage lifting device and a horizontal river channel design, the limitations of water depth and slope in aerial rafting facilities have been solved, enabling flexible extension of the floating section length and improved safety, enriching the play experience and enhancing emergency evacuation efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522199944.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing aerial rafting amusement facilities suffer from high costs, poor safety, and low emergency evacuation efficiency due to limitations in water depth and slope, resulting in short floating sections and sudden increases in water depth.
The system employs a two-section lifting device with speed regulation and a connecting water slide structure. Combined with the horizontal river channel design, the system ensures stable levitation and continuous movement of the raft through segmented lifting, transition channels, and water spraying mechanisms, reducing water demand and enhancing emergency evacuation routes.
It allows for flexible extension of the floating section length, reduces the gravity load on the water surface, improves safety and equipment utilization, enhances emergency evacuation efficiency, and enriches the recreational experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of water entertainment facilities, specifically to an aerial rafting amusement facility. Background Technology
[0002] As a comprehensive amusement park integrating entertainment and leisure, water parks' core appeal stems from their diverse water-based attractions, with lazy rivers being a classic and popular choice. Existing lazy river facilities are typically designed to simulate natural river channels. Water is injected into enclosed or semi-enclosed channels, allowing riders to float naturally with the current in rafts. To enhance the thrill, some lazy rivers also include auxiliary facilities such as tidal pumps and water jets, periodically spraying water into the river to simulate natural tides. In terms of route design, existing lazy rivers primarily offer two entry and exit methods: one is to strategically place several entrances and exits along the river, allowing riders to enter and exit at any time; the other is to adopt a starting model similar to water slides, where riders first proceed to a high starting platform and then slide down a dedicated slide to a section of the river with sufficient buoyancy to begin their lazy river experience. With the innovative development of the amusement industry, in order to break through the spatial limitations of traditional ground-based rafting rivers and bring tourists a more immersive and visually impactful experience, rafting amusement facilities that can float in the air have gradually become a hot topic in industry research and development.
[0003] However, existing aerial floating amusement facilities require a water depth greater than 250mm to ensure the rafts can float stably in the water and travel continuously between different sections. Furthermore, the movement of the floating section depends on the river's slope combined with the hydrodynamic forces generated by water supply and drainage, resulting in a typically short floating section. Increasing the length of the floating section simply to enhance the experience would lead to further increases in water depth due to the need to transmit hydrodynamic forces, creating a vicious cycle of "increased length leading to sudden increase in depth." This not only affects the safety of tourists but also significantly limits the design space for the floating section. Simultaneously, the gravity load generated by the large volume of water directly acts on the supporting structure, requiring excessive reinforcement to meet load-bearing requirements. This not only significantly increases the manufacturing cost and construction difficulty but may also increase safety hazards due to excessive load on the supporting structure, hindering the large-scale promotion and application of aerial rafting amusement facilities. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an aerial rafting amusement facility. This aerial rafting amusement facility is equipped with a two-section first lifting device with a speed adjustment device, and a second lifting device connecting the aerial rafting river and the water slide. The former can control the interval and number of rafts, prevent collisions and congestion, and match the passenger capacity; the latter works with the former to achieve stable height conversion and smooth transition of rafts, get rid of the dependence on slope and deep water depth of traditional facilities, reduce water volume and support burden, and can also rely on the platform and the ground rafting river to expand the path, solving the problem that the existing facilities have short floating sections and the water depth increases sharply when the length increases.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: An aerial rafting amusement facility includes a platform, a first river channel, an aerial rafting river channel, a connecting water slide, and a second river channel; The platform is used for passengers to get on and off and for raft transfer. One end of the first river channel is connected to the water area of the platform, and the other end is connected to the inlet of the first lifting device. The outlet end of the first lifting device is connected to the starting end of the aerial rafting river, and the end of the aerial rafting river is connected to the inlet end of the connecting water slide through the second lifting device; the outlet end of the connecting water slide is connected to one end of the second river, and the other end of the second river is connected to the water outlet area of the platform. The first lifting device includes a first-stage lifting machine and a second-stage lifting machine arranged sequentially along the height direction. The first-stage lifting machine transports the raft to the second-stage lifting machine through a speed adjustment device.
[0006] In this design, the aerial rafting amusement facility incorporates a first lifting device, consisting of a first-stage lift with a speed-regulating mechanism distributed along the vertical direction, and a second lifting device connecting to the end of the aerial rafting channel. On one hand, the speed-regulating function of the first-stage lift allows for flexible control of the interval and number of rafts entering the second-stage lift and subsequent sections of the aerial rafting channel, effectively preventing collisions and congestion caused by rafts being too close together, thus ensuring the orderliness and safety of the ride. On the other hand, the first lifting device achieves a stable height transition for the rafts from the first channel to the aerial rafting channel, while the second lifting device... The lifting device ensures a smooth transition of the rafts from the aerial river to the connecting water slide. With the complete loop path, it not only breaks away from the limitations of traditional aerial floating facilities that rely on slope and water depth to propel the rafts, eliminating the need to set the water depth to be greater than 250mm and reducing the total water volume to reduce the burden on the support structure, but also ensures continuous and stable movement of the rafts between different sections through segmented lifting and transition design. At the same time, the platform's passenger boarding and alighting and raft transfer functions, as well as the play path that can be expanded in conjunction with the ground-based river, further enrich the visitor experience and solve the problem that the existing aerial floating amusement facilities have short floating sections and the increase in water depth due to the increase in length.
[0007] As a further solution for the aerial rafting amusement facility, the aerial rafting river is a horizontally designed river structure. The horizontal structure allows the length of the aerial rafting river to be designed without being limited by the slope and water depth, and the length of the floating section can be flexibly extended according to the park's site plan. In addition, the horizontal structure can more stably maintain the shallow water level, ensuring that the rafts are always suspended and easily pushed by the riders. In case of an emergency, the riders can quickly move the rafts to a safe area along the horizontal river, further ensuring the efficiency and safety of emergency evacuation.
[0008] As a further solution for the aerial rafting amusement facility, a first transition trough is provided at the connection between the first lifting device and the aerial rafting river, and a water spraying mechanism is provided in the first transition trough; the water spraying mechanism applies forward auxiliary power to the raft entering the aerial rafting river, allowing the raft to smoothly transition and continuously drift along the preset path even in shallow water, which not only solves the problem that the existing facilities rely on water depth and slope for driving, which easily leads to length limitations, but also ensures the continuity and safety of tourists' experience during the aerial rafting process.
[0009] As a further solution for aerial rafting amusement facilities, the raft is prone to bottoming out or colliding when it is transferred from the second stage elevator due to the height difference and shallow water depth. Therefore, the first lifting device also includes an inclined unpowered roller mechanism and a horizontal unpowered roller mechanism. The inclined unpowered roller mechanism guides the raft from the second stage elevator to the first transition trough, and the horizontal unpowered roller mechanism smoothly transitions the raft into the aerial drifting river. Here, the inclined unpowered roller mechanism can rely on its own tilt angle and roller rolling characteristics to guide the raft to slide smoothly into the first transition trough along a preset trajectory, avoiding the raft directly impacting the bottom of the transition trough.
[0010] As a further solution for the aerial rafting amusement facility, when the raft is transferred from the aerial rafting river to the second lifting device, if it is directly connected to the lifting mechanism, the bottom of the raft may be squeezed and stuck to the lower part of the lifting mechanism due to the shallow water depth. Therefore, the second lifting device includes a transition support plate, a lifting mechanism, a non-powered roller and a second transition groove. The second transition trough is located at the junction of the aerial rafting river and the connecting water slide, and the second transition trough is equipped with the transition support plate and the lifting mechanism. The transition support plate is located at the junction of the aerial rafting channel and the second transition trough. The lower part of the lifting mechanism is located below the transition support plate, and the upper part of the lifting mechanism is connected to the unpowered roller, which transports the raft to the unpowered roller. The transition support plate can effectively support the raft and isolate it from the lower part of the lifting mechanism, avoiding raft stagnation or equipment damage caused by direct squeezing between the two. At the same time, after the lifting mechanism transports the raft to the unpowered roller, the unpowered roller can reduce the frictional resistance at the bottom of the raft by relying on its own rolling characteristics. With the guiding effect of the second transition trough, it ensures that the raft slides smoothly from the lifting mechanism to the connecting water slide, and even in shallow water conditions, it can avoid the raft from capsizing or getting stuck.
[0011] As a further embodiment of the aerial rafting amusement facility, the platform also includes a power area, a boarding area, and a disembarking area; The power zone drives the raft to move toward the launching area via a chain conveyor structure. The launching area is located in front of the power area and is connected to the passenger boarding area. The raft slides into the first river channel in the launching area by gravity. The water outlet area is located behind the power area and connects to the passenger disembarkation area, transporting the rafts carrying tourists in the second river channel to the power area. The layout of connecting the passenger boarding area and the water disembarkation area with the water outlet area effectively avoids passenger congestion and improves the efficiency of passenger boarding / disembarkation and raft transfer.
[0012] As a further embodiment of the aerial rafting amusement facility, the platform also includes an operating area, below which is a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism transmits power to the power area through a transmission shaft and a coupling. In this way, the water body is completely isolated from the physical structure, preventing water from flowing into the drive mechanism below the operating area along the transmission shaft, and effectively preventing the drive mechanism from short-circuiting, corroding, or damaging components due to water ingress. The first and second waterways are connected below the platform. The drive shaft is inclined and its axis is always above the water surface of the first and second waterways, which further ensures the continuity and stability of the operation of each component of the aerial rafting amusement facility and solves the problems of existing facilities' drive mechanisms being easily affected by the water in the waterway and inconvenient to maintain.
[0013] As a further option for the aerial rafting amusement facility, a ground-based rafting river is also included, wherein the operating area is divided into a transition zone; The conversion zone is used for tourists to lift the rafts from the ground rafting river to the power zone, or for tourists to lift the rafts from the power zone to the ground rafting river. The conversion zone provides tourists with a flexible switching path between the two play modes of ground rafting and aerial rafting. Tourists can either lift the rafts to the conversion zone and then transfer them to the power zone to start the aerial rafting experience during the ground rafting river, or after the aerial rafting is over, lift the rafts from the power zone to the conversion zone and then enter the ground rafting river to continue the play process. This breaks the limitations of existing aerial floating facilities, which are mostly independent operating units with fixed and single play paths.
[0014] As a further solution for the aerial rafting amusement facility, an emergency system is also included. The emergency system includes an emergency power supply, which is electrically connected to the first and second lifting devices. The emergency power supply can immediately supply power to the two lifting devices and drive them to operate in reverse, quickly transporting the stranded rafts and tourists to a safe area below, avoiding safety risks such as panic and falls caused by prolonged suspension in the air or height differences.
[0015] As a further embodiment of the aerial rafting amusement facility, the emergency system also includes at least one emergency platform. A pedestrian walkway is also provided on one side of the second-section elevator along its length. This walkway can be used by staff to enter the elevator area for operation and rescue in case of equipment failure or emergency, and can also serve as a backup escape route for tourists in case of abnormality in the second-section elevator, preventing people from being stranded due to the elevator malfunctioning. The emergency platforms are spaced along the length of the aerial rafting river and are connected to the interior of the aerial rafting river, allowing tourists in different locations to enter the nearest emergency platform and quickly leave the aerial rafting river, significantly shortening the evacuation distance and time.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects: 1. This utility model uses a horizontally set aerial rafting river to stably control the water depth of the aerial rafting river at a shallow level, which greatly reduces the total amount of water in the river. This reduces the load of the water weight on the aerial support structure, avoids the increase in manufacturing costs and construction difficulty caused by excessive reinforcement of the support structure, and solves the vicious cycle of the existing facilities increasing in length and causing a sudden increase in water depth. This allows the length of the floating section to be flexibly extended according to the park site, without worrying about the limitations of slope and water depth. This significantly expands the experience space of aerial rafting, allowing tourists to enjoy the fun of aerial rafting over a longer distance. 2. This utility model flexibly controls the interval and number of rafts entering the aerial rafting river through a segmented and controllable first lifting device and connecting transition structure, avoiding collisions and congestion between rafts. At the same time, the first transition groove at the connection between the first lifting device and the aerial rafting river, and the second lifting device at the connection between the aerial rafting river and the connecting water slide, can guide the rafts to a smooth transition in shallow water conditions. This not only solves the problem of easy jamming at the connection of existing facilities, but also provides auxiliary power through the water spray mechanism, enabling the rafts to move continuously in conjunction with the horizontal river, without relying on the slope of the water flow. 3. This utility model avoids congestion for tourists getting on and off by linking a multi-functional platform with a ground rafting river. The transfer area can also realize the transfer of rafts between aerial rafting and ground rafting, allowing tourists to flexibly switch between the two rafting modes. This breaks the limitations of existing facilities that are single-function and operate independently. At the same time, the rafts can be used in a cycle between the two modes, improving the utilization rate of the equipment. There is no need to build separate platforms for the two types of facilities, reducing the overall investment cost. 4. The emergency system of this utility model includes an emergency power supply that can drive the first and second lifting devices to operate in reverse, transporting the rafts and tourists stranded in the air to the safe area below. Emergency platforms are set at intervals along the aerial rafting river for tourists in different locations to evacuate nearby. A pedestrian walkway is also set on one side of the second lifting machine as a backup escape and rescue channel. At the same time, the horizontal river and shallow water design allow tourists to easily push the rafts to move in an emergency, solving the problems of single emergency evacuation routes and low evacuation efficiency in long river channels in existing facilities. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a top view of the platform structure in this utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure marked FF; Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure marked CC; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first lifting device in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transition groove in this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second lifting device in this utility model.
[0018] The markings and corresponding component names in the attached diagram are as follows: 1-Platform, 10-Power area, 101-Drive shaft, 102-Drive mechanism, 11-Water discharge area, 12-Water outlet area, 13-Passenger boarding area, 14-Passenger disembarking area, 15-Operating area; 2-First river channel; 3-First lifting device, 30-First stage elevator, 31-Second stage elevator, 32-Water spraying mechanism, 33-Inclined unpowered roller mechanism, 34-Horizontal unpowered roller mechanism, 35-First transition groove; 4-Aerial rafting river, 5-Connecting water slide, 6-Second river, 7-Raft; 8-Second lifting device, 80-Transition support plate, 81-Lifting mechanism, 82-Unpowered roller, 83-Second transition groove; 9. Emergency Platform. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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. Example 1
[0020] This embodiment 1 provides an aerial rafting amusement facility, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, the system includes a platform 1, a first waterway 2, an aerial rafting waterway 4, a connecting water slide 5, and a second waterway 6. One end of the first waterway 2 is connected to the water entry area 11 of the platform 1, and the other end is connected to the inlet end of the first lifting device 3, receiving the rafts 7 that slide in from the water entry area. The rafts 7 can drift naturally along the gentle slope of the waterway to the first lifting device 3. The outlet end of the first lifting device 3 is connected to the starting end of the aerial rafting waterway 4. The end of the aerial rafting waterway 4 is connected to the inlet end of the connecting water slide 5 through the second lifting device 8. The outlet end of the connecting water slide 5 is connected to one end of the second waterway 6, and the other end of the second waterway 6 is connected to the water outlet area 12 of the platform 1. The above components are connected in sequence to form a complete flow path.
[0021] Specifically, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, platform 1 serves as the facility's start-up and shutdown center and adopts a functional zoning design, including a power zone 10, a drainage zone 11, a water outlet zone 12, a passenger boarding zone 13, a passenger disembarking zone 14, and an operation zone 15. The power zone 10 adopts a chain plate conveyor structure. The tread surface of the chain plate is a flat plane. The bottom is connected to the drive mechanism 102 via a drive shaft 101 and a coupling. The chain plate rotates to drive the raft 7 to move in a preset direction. The flat tread surface can prevent barefoot tourists from twisting their ankles and improve the safety of playing. At the same time, it receives the return rafts transported by the water exit zone 12, realizing the recycling of the rafts.
[0022] The launching area 11 is located in front of the power area 10 and adjacent to the passenger boarding area 13. It is equipped with a non-powered roller mechanism arranged parallel to the direction of the raft's gliding, and its bottom is connected to the entrance end of the first river channel 2. After the power area 10 transports the raft 7 carrying tourists to the launching area 11, the raft 7 slides into the water of the first river channel 2 by its own weight along the non-powered rollers, without the need for additional power.
[0023] Meanwhile, the water outlet area 12 is located behind the power area 10 and adjacent to the passenger disembarkation area 14. It has a built-in small hoist with an anti-slip conveyor belt. The input end is connected to the outlet end of the second river channel 6, and the output end is connected to the chain plate conveyor structure of the power area 10. This allows the rafts 7 that have completed their return journey in the second river channel 6 to be lifted to the power area 10. Tourists can get off the rafts 7 and leave the platform via the passenger disembarkation area 14, while the rafts 7 remain in the power area 10 to wait for a new round of transfer.
[0024] The aforementioned boarding area 13 and alighting area 14 are located on the same side of the power area 10, with anti-slip mats laid on the ground to separate boarding and alighting passengers and avoid congestion. In order to prevent tourists from accidentally falling, guardrails are also installed at the edges.
[0025] The operating area 15 is located on the other side of the power area 10. It contains a built-in equipment control cabinet, maintenance door and conversion area. The drive mechanism 102 is hidden below. The drive mechanism 102 is connected to the chain plate structure of the power area 10 through the drive shaft 101. Here, the axis of the drive shaft 101 is always above the water surface of the first river channel 2 and the second river channel 6 to prevent water from entering the drive mechanism 102 and causing short circuit or corrosion.
[0026] In some embodiments, platform 1 is also provided with a raft storage area, which is located at the end of power area 10 away from passenger disembarkation area 14, and the raft storage area is provided with a placement slot adapted to the bottom shape of the raft 7. When there are no subsequent passengers, the chain plate structure of power area 10 can transport idle raft 7 to the storage area for temporary storage, avoiding the accumulation of rafts in power area, ensuring the cleanliness of platform space and normal operation of equipment.
[0027] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The aforementioned first lifting device 3 includes a first-stage lifting machine 30 and a second-stage lifting machine 31. The first-stage lifting machine 30 and the second-stage lifting machine 31 are arranged sequentially along the height direction, both adopting a chain and load plate structure (this is prior art). The motor of the first-stage lifting machine 30 is connected to a speed regulation device (including a frequency converter), and the conveying speed of the second-stage lifting machine 31 is matched with the passenger capacity of the aerial rafting river channel 4. The first-stage lifting machine 30 controls the interval at which the rafts 7 enter the second-stage lifting machine 31 through speed regulation to avoid collisions and congestion between the rafts in front and behind, while adapting to the maximum passenger capacity of the aerial rafting river channel 4. The second-stage lifting machine 31 further lifts the rafts 7 from the output end of the first-stage lifting machine 30 to the starting height of the aerial rafting river channel 4, achieving a stable height transition and replacing the traditional facility's height difference design that relies on slope.
[0028] The second section of the elevator 31 is connected to the aerial rafting river 4 by a first transition trough 35, which is funnel-shaped and has a water spray mechanism 32, an inclined unpowered roller mechanism 33 and a horizontal unpowered roller mechanism 34 inside. The water spray mechanism 32 is connected to the main water supply system of the facility and applies forward auxiliary power to the raft 7 entering the first transition trough 35, so as to push the raft 7 smoothly into the aerial rafting river 4. The auxiliary power of the water spray mechanism 32 can ensure that the raft 7 continues to move and avoids stopping.
[0029] Meanwhile, the inclined roller mechanism 33 is located at the inlet end of the first transition trough 35, and the horizontal roller mechanism 34 is located at the outlet end of the first transition trough 35. The inclined roller mechanism 33 guides the raft 7 to slide smoothly from the second-stage elevator 31 into the first transition trough 35, avoiding the raft 7 from directly hitting the bottom of the trough due to the height difference. The horizontal roller mechanism 34 reduces the frictional resistance between the bottom of the raft 7 and the first transition trough 35, ensuring that the raft 7 smoothly enters the aerial rafting river channel 4, and will not get stuck or capsize even in shallow water.
[0030] Specifically, please refer to Figure 7 The aforementioned second lifting device 8 is located at the junction of the aerial rafting river 4 and the connecting water slide 5. It includes a second transition groove 83, a transition support plate 80, a lifting mechanism 81, and a non-powered roller 82. The second transition groove 83 is arc-shaped, guiding the rafts 7 in the aerial rafting river 4 to move towards the lifting mechanism 81. At the same time, the second transition groove 83 is adapted to the outlet direction of the aerial rafting river 4, and its width is consistent with that of the aerial rafting river 4. It is provided with drainage holes at the bottom to prevent water accumulation.
[0031] The transition support plate 80 is located at the junction of the aerial rafting river 4 and the second transition trough 83. It has a smooth surface and its edges are flush with the inner wall of the river. It lifts the raft 7 from the aerial rafting river 4 into the second transition trough 83, preventing the bottom of the raft 7 from directly contacting and squeezing the lifting mechanism 81 below. The input end of the lifting mechanism 81 is connected to the transition support plate 80, and the output end is connected to the unpowered roller 82, which lifts the raft 7 in the second transition trough 83 to the entrance height of the connecting water slide 5.
[0032] More specifically, the aforementioned non-powered rollers 82 are horizontally arranged between the lifting mechanism 81 and the connecting water slide 5 to reduce the frictional resistance of the raft 7 as it enters the connecting water slide 5 from the lifting mechanism 81, guide the raft 7 to slide smoothly into the slide, and prevent the raft from hitting the slide entrance due to excessive inertia. Example 2
[0033] To improve the safety of amusement rides, this embodiment 2 provides another type of aerial rafting amusement ride based on embodiment 1, such as... Figures 1-7 As shown, the aerial rafting river channel 4 is horizontally set. The entire amusement facility also includes an emergency system, which includes an emergency power supply. This emergency power supply is electrically connected to the first lifting device 3 and the second lifting device 8. In the event of a power outage, the emergency power supply drives the first lifting machine 30 and the second lifting machine 31 to rotate in reverse, transporting the rafts 7 and tourists stranded on the lifting machines to the safe area of the first river channel 2 below, facilitating the evacuation of tourists. At the same time, in the event of a power outage, the emergency power supply drives the lifting mechanism 81 to maintain operation. Tourists can push the rafts in the aerial rafting river channel (because the aerial rafting river channel 4 is horizontally set, the rafts float and are easy to push) towards the second lifting device 8, and then transport them to the connecting water slide 5 via the lifting mechanism 81, preventing the rafts 7 from accumulating in the river channel and obstructing evacuation.
[0034] Furthermore, a pedestrian walkway is provided on one side of the second hoist 31 along its length, allowing staff to enter the hoisting device area for rescue or repair in case of equipment failure. It can also serve as a backup escape route for tourists in case of hoisting device malfunction, thus enhancing the flexibility of emergency scenarios.
[0035] 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. An aerial rafting amusement facility, characterized in that, It includes the platform (1), the first river channel (2), the aerial rafting river channel (4), the connecting water slide (5), and the second river channel (6); The platform (1) is used for passengers to get on and off and for the transfer of rafts (7). One end of the first river channel (2) is connected to the water area (11) of the platform (1), and the other end is connected to the inlet end of the first lifting device (3). The outlet end of the first lifting device (3) is connected to the starting end of the aerial rafting river (4), and the end of the aerial rafting river (4) is connected to the inlet end of the connecting water slide (5) through the second lifting device (8); the outlet end of the connecting water slide (5) is connected to one end of the second river (6), and the other end of the second river (6) is connected to the water outlet area (12) of the platform (1); The first lifting device (3) includes a first section lifting machine (30) and a second section lifting machine (31) arranged sequentially along the height direction. The first section lifting machine (30) transports the raft (7) to the second section lifting machine (31) through a speed adjustment device.
2. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aerial drifting river (4) is a horizontally arranged river structure.
3. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first transition groove (35) is provided at the connection between the first lifting device (3) and the aerial rafting river (4), and a water spraying mechanism (32) is provided in the first transition groove (35); the water spraying mechanism (32) applies forward auxiliary power to the raft (7) entering the aerial rafting river (4).
4. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first lifting device (3) further includes an inclined unpowered roller mechanism (33) and a horizontal unpowered roller mechanism (34). The inclined unpowered roller mechanism (33) guides the raft (7) from the second stage elevator (31) to the first transition trough (35), and the horizontal unpowered roller mechanism (34) transitions the raft (7) into the aerial drifting river channel (4).
5. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second lifting device (8) includes a transition support plate (80), a lifting mechanism (81), a non-powered roller (82), and a second transition groove (83). The second transition trough (83) is located at the junction of the aerial rafting river (4) and the connecting water slide (5). The second transition trough (83) is provided with the transition support plate (80) and the lifting mechanism (81). The transition support plate (80) is located at the junction of the aerial rafting river channel (4) and the second transition groove (83). The lower part of the lifting mechanism (81) is located below the transition support plate (80), and the upper part of the lifting mechanism (81) is connected to the unpowered roller (82) and transports the raft (7) into the unpowered roller (82).
6. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform (1) also includes a power area (10), a boarding area (13) and a disembarking area (14). The power zone (10) drives the raft (7) to move towards the launching zone (11) via a chain conveyor structure; The launching area (11) is located in front of the power area (10) and is connected to the passenger boarding area (13). The raft (7) slides into the first river channel (2) by gravity in the launching area (11). The water outlet area (12) is located behind the power area (10) and is connected to the passenger disembarkation area (14), and transports the rafts (7) carrying tourists in the second river channel (6) to the power area (10).
7. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 6, characterized in that, The platform (1) also includes an operation area (15), and a drive mechanism (102) is provided below the operation area (15). The drive mechanism (102) transmits power to the power area (10) through a transmission shaft (101) and a coupling. The first river channel (2) and the second river channel (6) are connected below the platform (1). The drive shaft (101) is inclined and its axis is always above the water surface of the first river channel (2) and the second river channel (6).
8. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a ground-based drifting river, and the operating area (15) is divided into a conversion area; The conversion area is used for tourists to lift the rafts (7) of the ground rafting river to the power area (10), or for tourists to lift the rafts (7) of the power area (10) to the ground rafting river.
9. The aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an emergency system, which includes an emergency power supply. The emergency power supply is electrically connected to the first lifting device (3) and the second lifting device (8). The emergency power supply drives the first lifting device (3) and the second lifting device (8) to rotate in reverse, so as to transport the raft (7) and the tourists to the safe area below.
10. An aerial rafting amusement facility according to claim 9, characterized in that, The emergency system also includes at least one emergency platform (9), and a pedestrian walkway is provided on one side of the second section elevator (31) along its length. The emergency platform (9) is spaced apart along the length of the aerial rafting river (4) and is connected to the interior of the aerial rafting river (4).
