Systems and procedures for the inspection of an amusement ride track
ES3078708T3Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-09-16UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- ES2023783192T
- Authority / Receiving Office
- ES · ES
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-11
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-09-12
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing monitoring and maintenance procedures for amusement attraction systems, such as roller coasters, are expensive, time-consuming, and inefficient, necessitating improved methods for reality capture, inspection, and maintenance.
Method used
A support vehicle equipped with modular sensors and tools that can autonomously traverse the attraction system's track, performing reality capture, inspection, and maintenance operations, including a robotic arm for close inspection and maintenance tasks.
Benefits of technology
Enhances the efficiency and reduces the cost of reality capture and maintenance operations, ensuring consistent entertainment quality by identifying and addressing issues on the attraction system.
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Abstract
An attraction system includes a track, a support vehicle with a wheel assembly configured to engage the track in an adjustable manner, and a sensor configured to capture a characteristic of the attraction system. Furthermore, the attraction system comprises a control assembly configured to control the support vehicle as it travels along the track using the wheel assembly and to receive data from the sensor indicating the characteristic of the attraction system.
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