Wobbling assembly and wobbling method

Abstract

The invention relates to a wobbling assembly (2) for an amusement contraption (1) as well as a wobbling method, the multiaxially movable wobbling assembly (2) comprising a wobbling carrier (3) that can be occupied by passengers, and a moving mechanism (4) for generating the movements of the wobbling carrier. The moving mechanism (4) comprises a drive unit (17) and additionally a length-adjustable guiding device (16) that is connected to the wobbling carrier (3) by means of a multiaxial wobble bearing (22).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a tumbling arrangement for an amusement device and a tumbling method having the features in the independent claims.

[0002] Such a multi-axis movable wobble assembly for an amusement device is known from DE 92 08 722 U1. It shows a carousel with combined rotating and pivoting movements of passenger supports on a conical rotating body with a universal joint and a bell-shaped link located in the rotating body, which can be rotated and pivoted via another universal joint, thereby forcing pendulum movements of the rotating body.

[0003] WO 2020 / 016574 A1 also deals with a carousel having passenger carriers on star-shaped support arms, wherein the support arms are rotatably mounted on a support platform, wherein the support platform is supported on a tilting mechanism with cylinders that is height-adjustable and capable of tilting.

[0004] WO 99 / 56846 A1 shows another wobble assembly comprising a wobble beam capable of carrying passengers and a movement device with a drive mechanism for generating the wobble beam movements. The wobble assembly is mounted on a chassis.

[0005] Another stationary wobble arrangement is known from DE 103 50 059 B4. The drive unit comprises several linearly extendable hydraulic or pneumatic actuating cylinders or recirculating ball screws.

[0006] Their output elements are connected at the free end to attachments on the underside of a platform. A passenger carrier is mounted on the platform for rotation.

[0007] EP 0 324 567 A2 also shows a stationary wobbler assembly with a multi-axis movable cabin simulator. In the aforementioned documents, the drive mechanism is formed by hydraulic cylinders between a base and a support element designed as a platform.

[0008] DE 20 2017 101 781 U1 teaches a seesaw with a rail section and a passenger carrier located thereon, wherein the seesaw has an inclined axis of rotation.

[0009] DE 10 2010 050 302 A1 relates to a universal or ball joint for a game device that is operated by a playing person using weight shifting and muscle power.

[0010] It is the object of the present invention to demonstrate a further improved wobble technique.

[0011] The invention solves this problem with the features in the independent claims.

[0012] The claimed tumbling technology, ie the multi-axis movable tumbling arrangement, the associated method and the amusement device, have various advantages.

[0013] In addition to the drive mechanism, the movement mechanism of the wobble assembly also includes a length-adjustable guide mechanism and a multi-axis wobble bearing, which connects the wobble beam, which can accommodate passengers, and the guide mechanism. The guide mechanism allows for better control of the wobble beam's wobble movements. In particular, unwanted lateral sliding movements of the wobble beam during its wobble movement can be avoided. This is advantageous when the wobble beam is installed in an environment where e.g. in a silo and / or in a scenery.

[0014] The guide system also has the advantage of enabling not only wobbling movements but also linear adjustments, particularly height adjustment, of the wobbling beam. The multi-axis wobbling motion can be similar to that of a falling coin. The kinematic range for the movement of the wobbling beam and the passengers can be increased, thereby also increasing the entertainment value.

[0015] The guide device can have a preferably linear and upright guide axis for guiding the wobble support. The multi-axis wobble bearing can be arranged on the guide axis. Advantageously, the guide device is passive and follows the movements of the wobble support induced by the drive device. The guide device therefore does not need its own drive technology.

[0016] The guide device and the guide axis can be stationary and recessed, and preferably arranged centrally in a surrounding silo. The wobble bearing, preferably a cardan bearing, can advantageously be arranged close to the surface of the wobble support and centrally on the wobble support. Preferably, the guide device and the guide axis also have a central arrangement relative to the wobble support. e.g. In the horizontal rest position of the swirl beam, a narrow gap may exist between the edge of the swirl beam and the surrounding silo wall, as well as a passenger access point there. The swirl arrangement may also be surrounded by a narrowly spaced scenery with an equally narrow gap.

[0017] The stationary guidance system and the central, near-surface swashplate support hold and secure the swashplate support in its position within the silo and the scenery. They can prevent collisions between the swashplate support and the silo and scenery during all swashplate movements and always ensure a sufficient, yet small, gap or clearance. A rotationally symmetrical design of the swashplate support, the silo, and the scenery with respect to, for example, the upright guide axis is advantageous.

[0018] The narrow gap makes it easier for passengers to enter and exit the tumbler on foot and can eliminate the need for a bridge or similar structure. Moving a mobile passenger carrier up and down is also made easier. The distance between passengers and the scenery can also be kept small, thus increasing the experience and entertainment value.

[0019] It is advantageous to design the guide device with a guide support that is adjustable along the guide axis. This can be telescopic, in particular, for the desired length change. In the preferred embodiment, the guide support is designed as an upright and linearly adjustable, and preferably telescopic, guide mast. The multi-axis swash plate bearing can be located at the upper end of the guide support. It can establish a direct connection between the guide support and the swash plate. This design is also advantageous for the aforementioned safety function of the guide device.

[0020] The wobble bearing can have bearing axes that preferably intersect each other at right angles. These are preferably two bearing axes. In the preferred embodiment, these are aligned horizontally along a spatial x-axis and y-axis in the rest and initial positions. The intersecting bearing axes can be arranged vertically offset from each other. In a preferred embodiment, they intersect. In such a configuration, the wobble bearing is designed as a cardan bearing or a universal joint. This design has particular kinematic advantages.

[0021] The swash plate bearing is located in an inner area of ​​the swash plate. It is preferably located centrally on the swash plate. For the reasons stated above, it is advantageous if the swash plate bearing is located in the surface of the swash plate or close to its surface. This is particularly advantageous when the swash plate assembly is installed in a fixed environment. However, in other applications and environments, lateral movements during swash plate movement may be permissible or desirable. The swash plate bearing can be located at a greater distance from the surface of the swash plate.

[0022] The said drive device of the wobble assembly can, on the one hand, comprise a wobble drive. This generates the wobble movements of the wobble support around the multi-axis wobble bearing and can, if necessary, also effect a height adjustment of the wobble support.

[0023] The drive device can also have one or more additional drives. This can be, for example, a carrier drive that enables further independent movements of the wobble carrier. This can, for example, be a rotational movement or displacement movement of the wobble carrier relative to the guide device, which can be superimposed on any wobble movement if necessary.

[0024] The wobble beam can have a support means for accommodating passengers. It can also include an intermediate beam connected to the movement device. The support means can be designed in various ways, e.g., as a support disc or as a support track for a stationary or non-stationary passenger carrier. One or more additional drives on the wobble beam can ensure relative movement of the passenger carrier with respect to the support means.

[0025] The aforementioned height adjustment of the wobble support can be directed along the guide axis. This is particularly advantageous for controlled height adjustment and a superimposable wobble movement of the wobble support. It is advantageous to arrange the guide device, in particular its guide support, within a ring-like surrounding drive device, in particular a wobble drive. A central arrangement of the guide support within the drive device or wobble drive is particularly advantageous.

[0026] The drive device, in particular the wobble drive, can comprise several active and controllable actuators, each of which is pivotally connected to the wobble support and to a preferably stationary base. The active actuators generate the wobble movement and the height movement or height adjustment of the wobble support.

[0027] Preferably, three or more active actuators are provided, arranged in a two-dimensional, particularly triangular, distribution, preferably around the guide axis. The active actuators can be designed as variable-length and upright, e.g., vertically or obliquely arranged drive means. Hydraulic servo cylinders or other variable-length servo drives, such as spindle drives or rack and pinion drives with servo motors, are particularly suitable for this purpose. The active actuators preferably have a linear actuating movement and a rod- or column-like shape. In another embodiment, active actuators can also be designed as crank drives, pivot arms, or the like.

[0028] The drive device, in particular the wobble drive, can also comprise several passive actuators that elastically support the wobble beam movements. The passive actuators are also referred to as compensators. They are each articulated to the wobble beam via a preferably stationary base. They can interact with the active actuators. In particular, they can each be assigned to an active actuator. They can be located diametrically opposite the active actuator to the preferably upright guide axis. The passive actuators can be designed as length-variable and upright, e.g., vertical or inclined, elastic support means, e.g., as gas springs. They can have a similar rod- or column-like shape to the passive actuators. The number of passive actuators can be adapted to the number of active actuators.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the respective plurality of, in particular three, active and passive actuators are arranged in a preferably common ring, distributed concentrically around the central guide axis and the guide device, in particular the guide support. This distribution arrangement also applies to the wobble bearing, which is preferably arranged on the guide axis.

[0030] The aforementioned intermediate support of the wobble support can be constructed in one piece or in multiple parts. In a multi-part construction, it can comprise two or more support parts. These can be rigidly connected to one another. In a preferred embodiment, several support parts are arranged so as to be movable relative to one another, in particular rotatable, and also connected to one another. They can be connected to the aforementioned support drive. One support part can be connected to the wobble drive and the guide device, while the other support part is connected to the support means. This allows relative movements of the support means with respect to the wobble drive and the guide device to be generated and controlled.

[0031] The amusement device equipped with the tumbling arrangement can have the aforementioned scenery arranged close to the tumbling arrangement. This allows movement stimuli induced by the tumbling arrangement to be superimposed with external and, for example, visual stimuli for the passengers. The amusement device can have one or more entrances for passengers or passenger carriers on the tumbling arrangement. It can also have a conveyor track, e.g., a track arrangement, for movable, preferably mobile, passenger carriers. The tumbling arrangement can also have a rocker function and deflection function for a loaded passenger carrier, as in the aforementioned prior art.

[0032] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

[0033] The invention is illustrated schematically and by way of example in the drawings. In detail: Figure 1: a schematic representation of an amusement device with a wobble assembly comprising a wobble carrier and a movement device. Figures 2 to 4: various height and wobble positions of the wobble assembly of Figure 1 , Figure 5: a plan view of the wobble arrangement of Figure 1 , Figure 6: a perspective view of the wobble arrangement with a wobble carrier and an associated drive and guide device, Figure 7: another perspective view of the arrangement of Figure 6 with a view from below, Figures 8 and 9: different perspective sectional views of the wobble assembly and its guide device, Figure 10: another perspective view of the wobble assembly with a tilted wobble carrier, Figure 11: a perspective top view of the wobble assembly according to viewing direction XI of Figure 9 , Figure 12: a variant of the wobble arrangement of Figures 1 to 11in a perspective view and Figure 13: a section through the wobble arrangement of Figure 12 .

[0034] The invention relates to a tumbling arrangement (2) for an amusement device (1). It also relates to a tumbling method.

[0035] Figure 1 shows an amusement device (1) with a multi-axis movable tumbling arrangement (2). The movement possibilities are indicated by arrows in Figure 1 symbolized. The multi-axis wobbling motion can include tilting or swiveling movements around a horizontal x-axis and y-axis, respectively. Furthermore, a height adjustment of the z-axis is possible. Other possible motions may include, among other things, a rotational movement around the z-axis.

[0036] Figures 1 to 11 show a first variant of the wobble arrangement (2). Figure 12 and 13 A second variant is shown.

[0037] The wobble assembly (2) is mounted on a base (5). In the illustrated and preferred embodiments, this is a stationary base, in particular a floor plate or other stationary surface. Alternatively, the base (5) can be movable. Figures 1 to 4 show, by way of example, a stationary and sunk installation of the wobble arrangement (2) in a surrounding silo (32), the bottom of which forms the base (5).

[0038] The wobble assembly (2) comprises a wobble beam (3) capable of carrying passengers and a movement device (4) for generating the wobble beam movements. The wobble beam (3) comprises a support means (9) for accommodating passengers and an intermediate beam (10) connected to the movement device (4).

[0039] The support means (9) can be arranged, for example, according to the plan view of Figure 5as a circular or prismatic support disc or, for example, as a rail-shaped support track for a stationary or non-stationary passenger carrier (8). The passenger carrier (8) can have seats or the like for one or more passengers. Such a passenger carrier (8) can be arranged stationary on the support means (9), with the passengers reaching the wobble carrier (3) and the passenger carrier (8) arranged thereon, for example on foot, via one or more access points (7).

[0040] A mobile passenger carrier (8) can be designed, for example, as a single carriage or as a train of carriages, which is transported via a conveyor track (31), for example the one in Figure 1 and 5The passenger carrier (8) can be fixed to the support means (9) during the wobbling movements of the wobbling carrier (3). Alternatively, the passenger carrier (8) can perform relative movements on the support means (9). For this purpose, it can be mounted so as to be movable and driven in a controlled manner.

[0041] The inner cross-section of the silo (32) can be adapted in shape and size to the shape of the wobble beam (3), in particular its support means (9). This creates a narrow gap (33) between the edge of the support means (9) and the silo (32). Figures 1 to 5 show this arrangement. In Figure 5 The silo (32) is shown broken off in the lower half of the picture.

[0042] The movement device (4) comprises a drive device (17) and a movable guide device (16), which includes a multi-axis wobble bearing (22) that directly connects the wobble support (3) and the guide device (16). The wobble bearing (22) is arranged, for example, in the surface or close to the surface of the wobble support (3) and the support means (9). The movement device (4) has a programmable controller (not shown).

[0043] The wobble carrier (3) can be Figures 1 to 4 Perform wobbling movements around the multi-axis wobble bearing (22) and also a vertical movement along a guide axis (21) of the preferably stationary guide device (16). The kinematics and the structural and functional design of the movement device (4) are explained below.

[0044] The wobble arrangement (2) is e.g. according to Figures 1 to 4incorporated into an amusement facility (1). The amusement facility (1) may also include additional components, such as tracks for mobile passenger carriers (8), a station, etc.

[0045] The amusement device (1) can comprise the aforementioned silo (32) and also a scenery (6) arranged on the tumbling arrangement (2). This scenery can surround the tumbling arrangement (2) on one or more sides with a small distance or gap (33) and in a suitable manner, e.g., in a ring-shaped or housing-like manner, in particular in a dome-like manner. The scenery (6) can transmit image and sound content to the passengers on the support means (9), as in a simulator mentioned above. The said control system can be coordinated with the scenery (6). Figure 1 also shows the aforementioned one or more accesses (7), which are arranged, for example, on the silo (32).

[0046] How Figure 5 , 9 and 11As can be seen, the wobble bearing (22) has bearing axes (24, 25) that cross each other at right angles and preferably intersect each other. In this case, the wobble bearing (22) is designed as a cardan bearing or a cardan joint. If the bearing axes (24, 25) are vertically offset, the wobble bearing can be designed as a cross bearing.

[0047] The bearing axes (24, 25) extend in the initial or rest position of the wobble arrangement (2) according to Figure 1 along the horizontal spatial axes in x and y directions. The wobble bearing (22) is designed according to Figures 1 to 4 arranged in the surface or close to the surface of the wobble support (3) and its support means (9). This is the surface that can accommodate passengers. In the embodiment shown, the wobble bearing (22) is located at the free and, for example, upper end of the movable and preferably upright guide device (16).

[0048] The guide device (16) has a linear and upright guide axis (21) that serves to guide the wobble beam (3) during its movements induced by the drive device (17). For this purpose, the guide device (16) is designed as a passive guide and follows the said movements of the wobble beam (3).

[0049] The guide device (16) has, for example, a guide support (18) that is adjustable along the guide axis (21) and, in the embodiment shown, is mast-shaped. It is designed as an upright and telescopic guide mast. The guide support (18) has Figure 8 and 9 a base part connected to the base (5) and a support body (19) that is height-adjustable thereon along the preferably vertical guide axis (21) and is guided for vertical movement via a support bearing (20), e.g., a roller bearing. The wobble bearing (22) is arranged at the upper end of the support body (19).

[0050] One of its bearing elements is firmly connected to the support body (19). The guide device (16) and the wobble bearing (22) ensure the collision-free position of the wobble support (3) during all its movements within the amusement facility (1), particularly within the silo (32) and the scenery (6).

[0051] The drive device (17) has a wobble drive (26) and preferably also a carrier drive (27).

[0052] The wobble drive is designed to generate the wobble movements of the wobble support (3) around the multi-axis wobble bearing (22). Furthermore, the wobble drive (26) can also effect a height adjustment of the wobble support (3) along the guide axis (21).

[0053] The wobble drive (26) comprises, for example, three active and controllable actuators (28) that are connected at one end to the wobble support (3) via a joint (30) and at the other end to the base (5) via another joint (30). In the illustrated embodiments, the active actuators (28) are designed as variable-length, upright drive means.

[0054] The three active actuators are arranged in a ring concentrically around the central guide axis (21). Their points of engagement on the wobble beam (3) are also at least in the horizontal rest position of Figure 1 Concentrically arranged around the guide axis (21). The active actuators generate the wobbling movements and the height adjustment of the wobble carrier (3) through their preferably linear extension and retraction movement and through mutual interaction. The active actuators (28) or drive means are, for example, in an initial position according to Figure 1in the case of a horizontal wobble beam (3) they are aligned vertically or are aligned perpendicular to the main plane of the wobble beam (3).

[0055] The wobble drive (26) also comprises, for example, three passive actuators (29) which interact with the active actuators (28) and which elastically support the wobble carrier (3) during its wobbling movements. The number of active and passive actuators (28, 29) is preferably the same. Each active actuator (28) is assigned a passive actuator (29). The three passive actuators (29) are also arranged concentrically around the guide axis (21). The assignment to the respective active actuator (28) is such that the two actuators (28, 29) are diametrically opposed to each other in relation to the central guide axis (21). The actuators (28, 29) are preferably arranged on a common circle.

[0056] The passive actuators are designed as length-variable, upright, and elastic support elements. They are constructed, for example, as gas springs. The passive actuators (29) also have straight and linear retraction and extension movements. They can also have the aforementioned vertical or perpendicular orientation. During wobbling movements, the passive and spring-type actuators (29) resiliently support the wobble beam movements induced by the associated active actuator (28) on the opposite support side. The active actuators (28) can thus be relieved of load. Together with their associated passive actuators (29), they each support the wobble beam (3) on the underside.

[0057] In the illustrated embodiments, the movement device (4) is arranged on the underside of the wobble support (3) and supports it from below. In another embodiment, the arrangement can be reversed, with the wobble support (3) being held, guided, and driven in a suspended position. Furthermore, a different orientation of the movement and guide axis (21) is possible.

[0058] In the embodiment shown, the support part (9) is oriented horizontally in the rest position. In another configuration, it can assume a different angular position in space, with the guide axis (21) and the movement device (4) being arranged and configured accordingly.

[0059] The wobble carrier (3) comprises, as mentioned above, the support means (9) and an intermediate carrier (10) connected to the movement device (4). In the embodiment shown, the intermediate carrier (10) is constructed in several parts and comprises two carrier parts (11, 13) that are movably mounted and connected to one another. They can, in particular, rotate about a common central axis.

[0060] The one and upper support part (11) is connected to the support means (9). For this purpose, it has, for example, a plurality of support arms (12) pointing away from the guide axis (21) in different directions. These support the support means (9) resting on it. The other support part (13), which is the lower one in the illustrated embodiments, has a preferably circular support ring (14). The support ring (14) is connected via the joints (30) to, for example, six actuators (28, 29). The connection points and the joints (30) are arranged evenly and offset by 60° on the outer circumference of the support ring (14).

[0061] The internally hollow support ring (14) is firmly connected to a dome-shaped or conical support dome (15) that projects beyond the support ring (14) to the support part (9). The wobble bearing (22) is arranged on the support dome (15). The other bearing part for the bearing axis (24) is firmly connected to the support dome (15). The support dome (15) is in Figure 11 displayed transparently.

[0062] The wobble bearing (22) is positioned at a distance above the support ring (14) and the wobble drive (26). The support ring (14) and the support dome (15) can tilt and pivot about the bearing axes (24, 25). The other support part (11) is mounted on the support ring (14) and is moved accordingly.

[0063] The support part (13) is connected to the wobble drive (26) in the manner mentioned. The support parts (11, 13) can rotate relative to one another about a central axis. The aforementioned support drive (27) is provided for this purpose. The upper support part (11) and the support means (9) can thus rotate around the wobble bearing (22). Alternatively, other kinematics, e.g., displacement kinematics, are also possible. The support drive (27) can have further drive components that can act on other parts of the wobble support (3), e.g., also on the passenger carrier (8).

[0064] Figure 12 and 13show the second variant of the wobble arrangement (2). This largely corresponds to the previously described first variant of Figures 1 to 11 agree.

[0065] The second variant comprises a drive device (17) whose active actuators (28) and passive actuators (29) are each arranged obliquely in space in the said initial position with the wobble support (3) horizontal, or are aligned obliquely to the main plane of the wobble support (3). The inclination is directed obliquely outward from the underside of the actuators (28, 29) toward the wobble support (3). This arrangement is particularly favorable for wobble movements.

[0066] A further modification of the second variant concerns the design of the guide device (16) and the guide support (18). Here, the support body (19) is guided, for example, on external rods with corresponding low-friction bearing sleeves, for linear displacement in the direction of the guide axis (21).

[0067] The wobble bearing (22) can be designed as in the first variant and, for example, be constructed as a cardan bearing.

[0068] Figure 12 and 13 illustrate a design of the passenger carrier (8) with several rows of seats, which can be arranged rigidly or movably on the wobble carrier (3), in particular the platform (9). For example, an arrangement of one or more rows of seats rotatable about the vertical axis of the platform (9) is possible. Relative movement between the passenger carrier (8), in particular the rows of seats, and the platform (9) is possible, for example, by its own weight or centrifugal force or by a preferably controllable drive.

[0069] In the second variant, an intermediate support (10) may also be present, only indicated in the drawings, which enables a rotational movement of the support means (9), in particular of the platform, relative to the support ring (14), to which the actuators (28, 29) are articulated. The ring-like arrangement of the actuators (28, 29) may have a larger diameter at the support ring (14) than at the base or floor area. This is advantageous for the kinematics and, if applicable, the drive technology of the support means (9) and the intermediate support (10).

[0070] Variations of the designs shown and described are possible in various ways.

[0071] The guide support (18) can be designed in a different way. It can, for example, be formed by a linkage mechanism. This can, for example, have parallelogram links for linear height adjustment along an upright guide axis (21). With a different linkage design, e.g., in the form of a crank drive, the guide axis (21) can have a curved profile. The linearly telescopic guide support (18) shown has the advantage that it prevents lateral offset movements of the support part (9).

[0072] The guide device (16) and the drive device (17) are arranged stationary in the illustrated embodiments. Alternatively, they can be arranged so that they can be moved on a chassis or, for example, on a common rotating body so that they can rotate about the guide axis (21). In another modification, the guide device (16) can have a rotating device for the guide support (18), in particular the support body (19), for rotation about the guide axis (21).

[0073] The intermediate support (10) can be designed as a single piece or as a single unit. The additional movement capability of the support element (9) relative to the wobble bearing (22) and, if applicable, the support drive (27) can be omitted, as can the distinction between support parts (11, 13).

[0074] The invention is defined by the claims. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0075] 1Amusement device 2Wobble arrangement 3Wobble beam 4Movement device 5Base 6Scenery 7Access 8Passenger carrier, carriage, seating arrangement 9Support means, rails, platform 10Intermediate beam 11Support part 12Support arm 13Support part 14Support ring 15Support dome 16Guide device 17Drive device 18Guide support 19Support body 20Support bearing 21Guide axle 22Wobble bearing 23Cardan bearing 24Bearing axle 25Bearing axle 26Wobble drive 27Bearer drive 28Actuator, active 29Actuator, passive 30Joint 31Conveyor track, track arrangement 32Silo 33Gap

Claims

1. Tumble arrangement for an amusement device (1), wherein the multi-axially movable tumble arrangement (2) has a tumble carrier (3) that can be occupied by passengers and a movement device (4) for generating the tumble carrier movements, wherein the movement device (4) has a drive device (17), wherein, in addition to the drive device (17), the movement device (4) also comprises a length-adjustable guide device (16) and a multi-axis tumble bearing (22) which connects the tumble carrier (3) and the guide device (16), wherein the drive device (17) comprises a plurality of active, controllable actuators (28) which are connected in an articulated manner in each case to the tumble carrier (3) and to a stationary base (5) and which generate the tumbling movements and the height adjustment of the tumble carrier (3).

2. Tumble arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that the guide device (16) has a preferably linear and upright guide axis (21) for guiding the tumble carrier (3), wherein the guide device (16) preferably comprises a guide support (18) which is adjustable along the guide axis (21).

3. Tumble arrangement according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tumble bearing (22) has bearing axes (24, 25) which intersect one another and is preferably designed as a cardan bearing (23).

4. Tumble arrangement according to Claim 3, characterized in that the tumble bearing (22) is arranged in the surface or close to the surface of the tumble carrier (3).

5. Tumble arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive device (17) comprises a tumble drive (26) which is designed to generate tumbling movements of the tumble carrier (3) about the multi-axis tumble bearing (22) and a height adjustment of the tumble carrier (3), wherein the tumble drive (26) comprises the active, controllable actuators (28) which are preferably designed as length-variable and upright drive means, in particular hydraulic servo cylinders.

6. Tumble arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive device (17) has a carrier drive (27) for independent further movements of the tumble carrier (3).

7. Tumble arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive device (17), in particular the tumble drive (26), comprises a plurality of passive actuators (29) which are connected in an articulated manner in each case to the tumble carrier (3) and to a preferably stationary base (5) and which elastically support the tumble carrier movements, wherein the passive actuators (29) are preferably designed as length-variable and upright, elastic support means, in particular gas springs.

8. Tumble arrangement according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the plurality of, in particular three, active actuators (28) and optionally the plurality of, in particular three, passive actuators (29) are preferably arranged so as to be distributed concentrically about the central guide axis (21) and guide device (16), in particular guide support (18), wherein preferably the plurality of, in particular three, active actuators (28) are each assigned a passive actuator (29) which is arranged diametrically opposite the guide axis (21).

9. Tumble arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tumble carrier (3) comprises a carrying means (9) for receiving passengers and an intermediate carrier (10) connected to the movement device (4), wherein the carrying means (9) is preferably designed as a carrying disc or as a carrying track for a stationary or non-stationary passenger carrier (8).

10. Tumble arrangement according to Claim 9, characterized in that the intermediate carrier (10) is formed in one piece or in multiple pieces with two or more carrier parts (11, 13), wherein the two or more carrier parts (11, 13) are preferably arranged so as to be movable, in particular rotatable, relative to one another and are connected to a carrier drive (27).

11. Tumble arrangement according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the intermediate carrier (10) has a carrier ring (14) which is connected to the drive device (17), in particular the tumble drive (26), and a carrier dome (15) which is arranged therein and has the tumble bearing (22).

12. Amusement device having a multi-axially movable tumble arrangement (2) which comprises a tumble carrier (3) and a movement device (4) for generating the tumble carrier movements, wherein the movement device (4) has a drive device (17), characterized in that the tumble arrangement (2) is designed according to at least one of Claims 1 to 11.

13. Amusement device according to Claim 12, characterized in that the amusement device (1) comprises scenery (6) arranged on the tumble arrangement (2).

14. Amusement device according to Claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the amusement device (1) has one or more entrances (7) for passengers or passenger carriers (8) on the tumble arrangement (2), wherein the amusement device (1) preferably has a conveyor track (31), in particular track arrangement, for movable, in particular ridable, passenger carriers (8).

15. Method for the tumbling movement of a tumble carrier (3) which can be occupied by passengers, by means of a movement device (4) which generates the tumble carrier movements, wherein the movement device (4) has a drive device (17), wherein the tumble carrier (3) is guided during its tumbling movements by an additional length-adjustable guide device (16) of the movement device (4), wherein the guide device (16) is connected to the tumble carrier (3) by means of a multi-axis tumble bearing (22), wherein the drive device (17) comprises a plurality of active, controllable actuators (28) which are connected in an articulated manner in each case to the tumble carrier (3) and to a stationary base (5) and which generate the tumbling movements and the height adjustment of the tumble carrier (3).

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