Guide track portion, guide track and amusement ride, in particular a water amusement ride

Abstract

The invention relates to a first guide track portion (3) for a guide track (2) of an amusement ride (1), in particular a water amusement ride, having two girder elements (10) which are arranged parallel to the course (X) of the track, at least one crossmember (20), and at least one channel-shaped track element (40) having a base portion (41) and two wall portions (42, 43), wherein the at least one crossmember (20) is positioned transversely to the course (X) of the track and connects the two girder elements (10), and the crossmember comprises at least three bearing portions (21, 22, 23), on which the base portion (41) and two wall portions (42, 43) of the channel-shaped track element (40) lie flat so as to be supported.

Description

[0001] Guideway section, guideway and ride, in particular a water ride.

[0002] The present invention relates to a guideway section having the features of patent claim 1, a guideway having a plurality of guideway sections having the features of patent claim 18 and a ride, in particular a water ride, having the features of patent claim 22.

[0003] Rides are known from the state of the art in various designs and are provided for passengers as stationary or semi-stationary facilities or attractions, particularly in amusement parks.

[0004] Such rides comprise a guideway arranged along a track for at least one vehicle moving along the track. The guideway forms a channel in which the at least one vehicle can move along the track.

[0005] Common rides can feature different layouts, such as water rides. These water rides, or wild water rides, are called flume rides, which typically consist of various components such as a station, pre-lift, lift, upper loop, shot, rotating stations, and various water channels that connect the exemplary components.

[0006] The at least one movable vehicle comprises at least one passenger receptacle which can accommodate at least one passenger, wherein for a communal experience of the attraction such vehicles typically have a plurality of passenger receptacles for a plurality of passengers in order to enable group experiences in addition to individual experiences.

[0007] The guideways of such rides usually consist of a large number of consecutive guideway sections and are subject to a variety of high statistical and dynamic loads. For example, in the current state of the art, the guideway sections or guideways are made of glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GRP), metal, or concrete.

[0008] Such guideways have proven themselves in the past, but it has proven to be a disadvantage that said guideways are often complex in terms of production, transport and corrosion protection.

[0009] This is where the present invention comes in.

[0010] The present invention is dedicated to the task of proposing a suitably improved guideway, an improved guideway section and an improved amusement ride in order to eliminate the disadvantages known from the prior art.

[0011] This object is achieved by a guideway section having the features of patent claim 1, a guideway having a plurality of guideway sections having the features of patent claim 18, and by a ride, in particular a water ride, having the features of patent claim 22. Further advantageous embodiments of the present invention are specified in the subclaims.

[0012] The guideway section according to the invention with the features of patent claim 1 for a guideway of a ride, in particular a water ride, comprises at least two belt elements which are arranged parallel to a track and follow the track.

[0013] Furthermore, the guideway section comprises at least one channel-shaped track element. The channel-shaped track element has a base section and two wall sections, wherein the base section connects the two wall sections and the two wall sections and the base section are arranged in a U-shape to form the channel. The channel-shaped track element forms a channel section in which the at least one vehicle can move along the route.

[0014] The route can have any desired course with curves, straight sections or the like, wherein the route typically has an incline, whereby a direction of travel of the at least one vehicle along the route is predetermined, for example, by a direction of flow of the water in the channel.

[0015] In addition, the guide track section comprises at least one cross member, with preferably a plurality of cross members being provided. The at least one cross member is arranged oriented transversely to the track and connects the two belt elements. The at least one cross member comprises at least three bearing sections, on which the base section and the two wall sections of the trough-shaped track element rest in a supported manner. The at least one cross member preferably comprises a cross member plate, which is typically made from a heavy plate.

[0016] The present invention is based on the idea of ​​proposing a guideway section that is easy to manufacture and is based on tried and tested support structures for amusement rides, such as those known from roller coasters. Supporting structures for roller coasters typically comprise two-belt, three-belt or multiple-belt constructions. The belt elements and the cross members according to the present invention and the support structures for roller coasters known from the prior art form an extremely load-bearing and flexible basic structure with a compact cutting plane. This creates a statically and spatially highly flexible structure for customized add-on parts that are tailored to the load requirements and the geometry. The proposed guideway section can therefore be manufactured easily and cost-effectively and allows for customized and application-specific design.Furthermore, the structure can be easily dimensioned using already known design methods.

[0017] The present invention makes it possible to take static requirements into account in certain sections of the route, even with subsequent findings, for example by replacing the guideway section and / or adding an additional belt element. Water flow in the channel can also be easily improved retrospectively. Despite modern software, water flow s is still difficult to calculate today. It is relatively easy to subsequently adapt the structure to the real effects in hot spot areas. The system can be easily partially or completely repaired after years, for example during scheduled maintenance, wear of the zinc layer or other cosmetic corrections, etc., and can therefore also be declared a sustainable design because the materials are very easily separated from one another.

[0018] A further development of the present invention provides that the channel-shaped track element is made of a glass-fiber-reinforced plastic. Such materials are lightweight and highly durable.

[0019] Another advantage is that glass fiber reinforced plastics are corrosion and weather resistant.

[0020] Another advantage worth highlighting is that fiber-reinforced plastics can be easily molded into any desired shape, which places few restrictions on the design of the channel-shaped track elements. The channel-shaped track element can be made from several sections, which are preferably connected to one another in a liquid-tight manner.

[0021] A further development of the present invention provides that the at least one cross member is U-shaped. Preferably, the at least one cross member is U-shaped in such a way that a concave region faces the at least one channel-shaped track element.

[0022] Furthermore, a preferred embodiment provides that the at least one cross member at least partially encompasses the at least two belt elements and / or the channel-shaped track element. This creates a positive connection, by which the channel-shaped track element is securely held on the support structure formed by the at least two belt elements and the at least one cross member.

[0023] A further development of the present invention provides that the at least one cross member has a receptacle for each of the two belt elements between two end regions, each receiving a belt element. This can result in simple manufacture of the support structure. As soon as the cross member and the two belt elements are provided, the belt elements can each be placed in the corresponding recess. The belt elements and the at least one cross member can then be connected to one another, wherein the belt elements and the at least one cross member are preferably connected in a materially integral manner, for example by welding.

[0024] A further development of the present invention provides that the at least two belt elements are arranged between the cross member and the track element.

[0025] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the channel-shaped track element can rest on the at least two belt elements along the route. This provides both surface support by the at least one cross member transverse to the route and support along the route by the belt elements.

[0026] A further development of the present invention provides that the at least one cross member has one of the three bearing sections between the at least two belt elements and one of the three bearing sections in each of the two end regions. As a result, the channel-shaped track element is supported both centrally and laterally in cross-section, ensuring the best possible support for the channel-shaped track element.

[0027] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the cross member comprises a cross member plate and a support bracket, with each support section being formed by at least one support bracket. The support bracket can be connected to the cross member plate by means of fastening means.

[0028] Each bracket has a first leg and a second leg, the first leg preferably being connected to the cross member and the second leg forming a flat support for the channel-shaped track element. The two legs are preferably arranged at a right angle.

[0029] The cross member plate can be manufactured easily, for example, by laser cutting a heavy plate. Heavy plates are flat metal products and have a thickness of at least 3 mm, although in this case, the thickness is preferably 10 mm or more.

[0030] The holding brackets can also be made from sheet metal or an L-profile. Sheet metal can be formed into an angle by bending, for example. The manufacturing process and assembly of the guideway section can also be simplified by using as many identical parts as possible. It is particularly advantageous to use first holding brackets and second holding brackets, with the first holding brackets being used to provide surface support for the base section of the trough-shaped track element and the second holding brackets being used to provide surface support for the wall sections of the trough-shaped track element. This allows for easy, individual adaptation to customer-specific requirements without the need to redesign the support structure.Thus, the entire process of design, manufacturing and assembly can be considerably simplified through standardized, repetitive work steps.

[0031] The respective retaining brackets for the surface support of the wall sections of the channel-shaped track element can be attached to the end of the cross member plate. It has proven advantageous if two retaining brackets are arranged at each end of the cross member plate, particularly on diametrically opposite sides of the cross member plate, with the retaining brackets preferably projecting freely from the cross member plate.

[0032] To support the structure, the brackets can be connected at their free ends using spacers and / or fasteners.

[0033] A further development of the present invention provides that at least one cross member is arranged at the end of the guide section along the route. It is preferred if the guideway section comprises at least two cross members that are arranged on opposite end sides of the guide section. The end arrangement of the cross member on the guideway section makes it possible to establish a connection between two guideway sections that are adjacent along the route by means of the cross members. For example, the connection can be realized by a screw connection.

[0034] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the at least one end-mounted cross member has a retaining bracket on only one of the end faces of the cross member plate, preferably on the end face facing the opposite end face. Preferably, the retaining bracket is integrally formed on the end-mounted cross member and forms all three bearing sections.

[0035] A further development of the present invention provides that the at least one cross member, which is arranged at the end along the route, is set back from a free end of the channel-shaped track element. Due to the set back arrangement of the at least one cross member relative to the free end of the channel-shaped track element, the channel-shaped track elements of two guide track sections adjacent along the route can be tensioned against one another. This allows a simple seal to be created between the two adjacent guide track sections.

[0036] A further development of the present invention provides that the guideway section comprises a plurality of crossbeams along the route. The crossbeams are preferably arranged equidistantly along the route. For example, the guideway section can have two, three, four, five or more crossbeams, with the number of crossbeams being an even number even more preferably. The distance between the crossbeams can, however, also be adapted to the load, for example on outside curves. Second crossbeams are preferably arranged between the crossbeams arranged at the ends, with the second crossbeams comprising at least two, preferably at least three and very particularly six holding angles, which form the three bearing sections preferably in pairs.

[0037] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the guideway section has at least one diagonal strut. Preferably, several diagonal struts are provided. Each diagonal strut lies in a stiffening plane spanned by the two belt elements and stiffens the supporting structure in the direction of the track.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one diagonal strut connects the two belt elements, two cross members spaced apart along the path, and / or one of the two belt elements and the at least one cross member. The connection can preferably be made by a material-to-material connection, in particular by welding.

[0039] According to a preferred development, the at least two belt elements are formed from round profiles, in particular tubes. It could be advantageous if the diagonal struts are connected to the cross members or cross member plates, since a connection, in particular a welded connection, can be realized more easily between a flat plate than with a round profile.

[0040] A further development of the present invention provides for at least one support head. The support head can establish a connection to a building, a support column, a scaffold and / or the like. The support head preferably has a cross member section by which the at least two belt elements are connected to one another. Furthermore, the support head preferably has coupling means centrally on the cross member section, by means of which the connection to the building, a support column, a scaffold or the like can be established.

[0041] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the column head is arranged between two cross members. Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the column head is arranged between two diagonal struts.

[0042] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if at least one adapter is provided for attaching additional attachments. The at least one adapter can be attached to the cross member and / or to the at least one bracket, for example, in order to arrange additional attachments such as a secondary channel, a channel elevation, or the like on the guideway section.

[0043] A further aspect of the present invention relates to a guideway for a ride, in particular a water ride, comprising at least two guideway sections, preferably two guideway sections according to the previously described embodiment and its further developments. The at least two guideway sections are connected to one another along a route and preferably form a channel in which the at least one vehicle can move along the route.

[0044] In addition, it has proven beneficial if

[0045] A sealing device is arranged along the route between the two cross members of adjacent guideway sections, which sealing device connects two adjacent channel-shaped track elements in a liquid-tight manner. In addition, further sealing aids can be provided, which can be arranged in a sealing manner between the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements. For example, such sealing aids can comprise silicone joints, silicone or the like. The sealing device can be serviced or replaced at any time without the guideway sections having to be dismantled. The sealing device has the advantage over known designs that a stress-free working joint can be created.

[0046] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the sealing device comprises a sealing means and a clamping means. The clamping means is configured to press the sealing means against the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements such that they are connected to one another in a liquid-tight manner. Preferably, the sealing device comprises a clamping strip which is arranged between the sealing means and the clamping means. The clamping strip transfers the force applied by the clamping means to the sealing means. If necessary, a highly flexible sealant can additionally be used, which in the best case bonds with the sealing means.

[0047] In particular, it has proven advantageous if the clamping means presses the sealing means against an outer side of the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements by means of the clamping strip. This type of seal makes it possible for a gap to be formed between the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements, for example to compensate for tolerances, without leakage occurring. A third and final aspect of the present invention relates to an amusement ride, in particular a water ride with at least one guide track section as described above or at least one guide track as described above and at least one vehicle which accommodates at least one passenger and can move along the track through a channel formed by the channel-shaped track elements. The at least one vehicle is preferably a boat and the channel is preferably filled with water.

[0048] An exemplary embodiment and two further developments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show:

[0049] At

[0050] Figure 1 is a plan view of a guideway section of a water ride designed as a flume ride according to a first embodiment with two channel-shaped track elements forming a channel,

[0051] Figure 2 is a front view of the guideway section along line A - A of Figure 1 , wherein the guideway section has two belt elements and a cross member connecting the belt elements , wherein the cross member comprises three bearing sections on which the channel - shaped track element rests in a flat manner ,

[0052] Figure 3 is a plan view of a guideway section according to the first embodiment, wherein the guideway section follows a curved path,

[0053] Figure 4 is a front view of the channel-shaped track element, Figure 5 is a detailed view of a connection between the two channel-shaped track elements according to Figures 1 and 3,

[0054] Figure 6 is a simplified front view of the traverse according to Figure 2,

[0055] Figure 7 is a simplified plan view of the cross member of the support structure according to Figure 6, wherein the cross member has a cross member plate and a plurality of first and second brackets for the planar support of the channel-shaped track element,

[0056] Figure 8 shows a detailed view of the second bracket according to Figures 7,

[0057] Figure 9 is a simplified plan view of the belt elements and the cross members of a guideway with two guideway sections,

[0058] Figure 10 is a simplified front view of a connection between two guideway sections, wherein a sealing device is provided,

[0059] Figure 11 is a detailed view of detail AA according to Figure 10,

[0060] Figure 12 shows a guideway with several guideway sections according to a further development with a secondary channel,

[0061] Figure 13 shows a detailed view of the detail BB according to Figure 12, Figure 14 shows a guideway section according to a second development with a trough elevation,

[0062] Figure 15 is a front view of the guideway section according to Figure 14, and

[0063] Figure 16 is a detailed view of detail Z according to Figure 14.

[0064] Identical or functionally equivalent parts or features are identified by the same reference symbols in the following detailed description of the figures. Likewise, not all identical or functionally equivalent parts or features are provided with a reference number in the figures.

[0065] Figure 1 shows a first exemplary and highly simplified representation of an embodiment of a guideway section 3 for a guideway 2 for a not fully illustrated amusement ride 1. The guideway section 3 can, for example, be part of a water ride designed as a flume ride. Such flume rides are also referred to as wild water rides in German.

[0066] The guide track section 3 according to Figures 1 and 2 has a first end side 6 and a second end side 7 which are located at opposite ends in a route X. In addition, the guide track section 3 comprises two belt elements 10 which are arranged parallel to one another and to a route X. The respective belt element 10 is preferably a round profile, in particular a hollow tube, as can be seen in Figure 2. In addition, the guide track section 3 comprises at least one cross member 20, wherein in the illustrated embodiment the guide track section 3 comprises a plurality of cross members 20, 20'. The respective cross member 20, 20' is arranged transversely to the route and connects the two belt elements 10. The cross members 20 can be arranged equidistant along the route X, at least in some regions.

[0067] Furthermore, it can be seen from Figures 1 and 2 that the guide track section 3 has at least one channel-shaped track element 40, wherein the illustrated embodiment comprises two channel-shaped track elements 40.

[0068] According to a preferred embodiment, the trough-shaped track element 40 can be made of a composite material, in particular a glass fiber composite material (GFK) or a carbon fiber composite material (CFK), whereby the trough-shaped track element has a high strength, a low weight and a high resistance to corrosion and weathering.

[0069] The channel-shaped track element 40 has a bottom section 41 and two wall sections 42, 43, wherein the bottom section 41 connects the two wall sections 42, 43 and the two wall sections 42, 43 and the bottom section 41 are arranged in a U-shape to form the channel shape.

[0070] The channel-shaped track element 40 forms a channel section in which at least one (not shown) vehicle of the ride 1 can move along the track X, preferably in one direction of travel. The channel-shaped track element 40 has in the track

[0071] X on opposite sides each have a first free end

[0072] 48 and a second free end 49 on .

[0073] The direction of travel along the route typically corresponds to a flow direction of the water in the channel 8 or follows the inclination of the channel-shaped track element 40.

[0074] Furthermore, it can be seen from Figure 4 that the channel-shaped track element 40 can have an edge 45 at the end, which can preferably be arranged approximately parallel to the base section 41.

[0075] With reference to Figure 2, it can be seen that the cross member 20 comprises three bearing sections 21, 22, 23, on which the base section 41 and the two wall sections 42, 43 of the channel-shaped track element 40 rest in a supported manner.

[0076] The channel-shaped track element 40 can be connected to the bearing sections 21, 22, 23 or to the cross member 20 by fastening means 47, wherein the fastening means 47 can be rivets or screws, for example. The fastening means 47 is preferably corrosion-resistant and preferably further comprises sealing means intended to prevent leakage from the channel 8 in the region of the fastening means 47.

[0077] The cross member 20 is U-shaped and can encompass the belt elements 20 and / or the channel-shaped track element 40 at least in some areas. In other words, the belt elements 20 and the channel-shaped track element 40 are located within the cross member 20 according to the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 2. The respective cross member 20 has, between a first end region 31 and a second end region 32, two receptacles 35 for one of the belt elements 10 each. The receptacles 35 are preferably formed on the side of the cross member 20 facing the channel-shaped track element 40 and can preferably completely accommodate the respective belt element 10.

[0078] Between the belt elements 10, the cross member 20 has the bearing section 21, on which the base section 41 rests flat. The bearing sections 22 and 23 are arranged on the side of the belt elements 10 facing away from the bearing section 21 in the respective end region 31, 32.

[0079] The belt elements 10 and the respective cross member 20 are firmly connected to one another, preferably in the region of the receptacles 35, the connection between the belt elements 10 and the cross member being in particular a welded connection.

[0080] With reference to Figure 2, it can be seen that the cross member 20 arranged at the end of the guideway section 3 is a cross member plate 18 and comprises a retaining bracket 34.

[0081] The cross member plate 18 is preferably a heavy plate and can be produced, for example, by laser cutting. Heavy plates typically have a thickness of more than 3 mm, while the cross member plate 18 typically has a thickness of approximately 10-20 mm.

[0082] The at least one bracket 34 preferably has an L-shaped cross-section and can be made, for example, from an L-profile or a bent sheet metal. In Figure 2, the cross member 20 arranged at the end of the guideway section 3 has a one-piece bracket 34.

[0083] The respective holding angle 34 has a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg is preferably connected to the cross member 20 and the second leg forms a flat support for the channel-shaped track element 40.

[0084] The bracket 34 and the cross member plate 18 are preferably connected by a plurality of fastening means 36, wherein the fastening means 36 forms a screw connection according to the exemplary embodiment shown.

[0085] The cross member 20 according to Figure 2 is arranged at the end of the guideway section 3, with the retaining bracket 34 arranged inward. In other words, the retaining bracket 34 is arranged on the side facing the further cross member 20.

[0086] Figures 1 and 3 show that the cross member is arranged offset from the free end 48, 49 of the channel-shaped track element 40 along the path X. The distance between the free end 48, 49 and the cross member 20 can be, for example, between 5 and 10 mm.

[0087] In the two embodiments shown in Figures 1 and 3, the guide track section 3 comprises a groove-shaped track element 40 made up of two sections.

[0088] Furthermore, the guide track section 3 comprises two belt elements 20, wherein it is noted at this point that a third belt (not shown) or a fourth belt (not shown) can be provided in order to further stiffen the support structure formed by the belt elements 10 and the cross member 20.

[0089] As can be seen, for example, from Figure 5, the channel-shaped track element 40 can be formed from at least two partial sections which can be connected via an intermediate joint 48', 49'.

[0090] The channel-shaped track elements 40 and / or the partial sections of a channel-shaped track element 40 of the guide track section 3 can preferably be connected to one another in a liquid-tight manner.

[0091] In Figure 5, the intermediate joint 48', 49' comprises a fold 44, by means of which two adjacent sections of a channel-shaped track element 40 of a guide track section 3 can be arranged in an overlapping manner. In this overlapping region, for example, a sealing agent (not shown) such as adhesive, silicone or the like can be used to seal and / or smooth the transition.

[0092] It is noted that preferably the end sides 6, 7 of the respective guide track section 3, the groove-shaped track elements 40 do not have a fold 44 at the free ends 48, 49.

[0093] It is further noted that the position of the fold 44 should preferably be opposite to the direction of travel of the at least one vehicle. For better understanding, the direction of travel is indicated in Figure 5 by an arrow, and the free end 49 with a fold 44 is designated by the reference symbol 48'.

[0094] The respective guide track section 3 can also comprise a plurality of track elements 40. Figures 6-8 show a second cross member 20, wherein the second cross member 20 shown in Figures 6-8 is identified by the reference symbol 20' for better understanding.

[0095] The cross members 20' are arranged along the route X between the previously described first cross members 20 arranged at the ends and can either be designed analogously to the cross member 20 or, as shown in Figures 6-8, comprise a plurality of holding angles 34, 34', 34''.

[0096] The cross member 20' according to Figures 6 to 8 has at least one holding angle 34, 34', 34'' in each of the three bearing sections 21, 22, 23, wherein according to the preferred embodiment each of the bearing sections 21, 22, 23 is formed by two holding angles 34, 34', 34'' which are arranged in the path X on diametrical sides of the cross member plate 18.

[0097] The respective bracket 34, 34', 34'' can be connected to the cross member 18 by means of fastening means 36, wherein the fastening means 36 can, for example, produce a screw connection.

[0098] Spacer bushings 37 can keep free ends of the brackets 34', 34'' apart.

[0099] The holding brackets 34, 34', 34'' can be identical parts as much as possible, thereby significantly simplifying the manufacturing costs and the work steps. For example, the holding brackets 34 identified in Figure 7 with the reference numerals 34' and 34'' can be of identical construction. Figure 9 shows a highly simplified guide track 2 of a (not fully illustrated) amusement ride 1, wherein the channel-shaped track elements 40 are not illustrated in Figure 9 for better understanding.

[0100] The guideway 2 comprises, by way of example, at least two guideway sections 3, wherein the guideway sections 3 adjacent in the route X are connected to one another, as will be explained in detail below.

[0101] It should already be noted at this point that the two cross members 20 of the adjacent guideway sections 3 are spaced apart from one another, which is due in particular to the fact that two cross members 20 arranged at the ends - as already mentioned above - are arranged set back from the respective free end 48, 49 of the channel-shaped track element 40.

[0102] The connection between the at least two guideway sections 3 is made by connecting the two adjacent cross members 20, wherein the connection between the two adjacent cross members 20 is preferably realized by a screw connection.

[0103] Furthermore, it can be seen from Figure 9 that the guideway section 3 can have at least one diagonal strut 60.

[0104] The diagonal strut 60 lies in a stiffening plane tensioned by the two belt elements 20 and stiffens the supporting structure in the direction of the line X.

[0105] In the exemplary embodiment shown, the diagonal strut 60 connects the two belt elements 20, wherein the diagonal strut 60 is arranged at an angle of approximately 45° to the path X. The angle between the diagonal strut 60 and the path X is preferably between 15° and 85° at the intersection point.

[0106] The diagonal strut 60 is preferably arranged between two cross members 20 and connects the two belt elements 10.

[0107] Alternatively, the diagonal strut 60 can also connect two adjacent cross members 20, 20' and / or one of the two belt elements 10 and the at least one of the cross members 20, 20'. The connection can preferably be made by a material-to-material connection, in particular by welding.

[0108] Furthermore, Figure 9 shows that the guide track section 3 can have a support head 70. The support head 70 can establish a connection to a building, a support column, a scaffold and / or the like. The support head 70 preferably has a cross member section 72, by means of which the at least two belt elements 10 are connected to one another. Furthermore, the support head 70 preferably has coupling means 74 centrally on the cross member section 72, by means of which the connection to the building, a support column, a scaffold or the like can be established.

[0109] The support head 70 can, as shown in the exemplary embodiment according to Figure 9, be arranged between two cross members 20. Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the support head 70 is arranged between two diagonal struts 60. Sealing of the channel 8 formed by the groove-shaped track elements 40 between two guide track sections 3 adjacent along the route can be achieved by a sealing device 50.

[0110] The sealing device 50 is arranged between two cross members 20 of adjacent guide track sections 3 and connects the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements 40 in a fluid-tight manner. In particular, the sealing device 50 bridges a gap 90 between the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements 40. The gap 90 enables, for example, compensation of manufacturing and / or positional tolerances.

[0111] As can further be seen from Figures 10 and 11, the sealing device 50 comprises a sealing means 52, a clamping strip 54 and a clamping means 56.

[0112] The sealing means 52 preferably comprises a sealing cord or a sealing belt, which can be made of a preferably elastic and / or waterproof material, e.g. rubber.

[0113] The sealing means 52 is arranged between the two cross members 20 - in accordance with Figure 2 - of the two guide track sections 3 and the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements 40 and the clamping strip 54, wherein when used as intended the sealing means 52 is clamped between the two adjacent cross members 20 and the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements 40 and the clamping strip 54. As a result the sealing means 52 lies on an outer side 46 against the free ends 48, 49 of the two adjacent track elements 40 and prevents leakage through the gap 90. The clamping strip 54 is pre-tensioned by a plurality of clamping means 56, wherein the clamping means 56 comprise, for example, a screw 57 and, if necessary, a lock nut 58 to secure it.The clamping means 56 is supported relative to the cross member 20 by means of a holder 59 and presses the sealing means 52 against the outer side 46 of the free ends 48, 49 of two adjacent channel-shaped track elements 40 in a sealing manner by means of the clamping strip 54.

[0114] Figures 12 and 13, as well as 14 to 16, show two further developments of the guideway sections 3 and the guideway 2, respectively, wherein adapters 100 for attaching additional attachments 110 are provided on the cross members 20. The at least one adapter 100 can be attachable to the cross member plate 18 and / or to the at least one bracket 34, for example, to attach additional attachments such as a secondary channel 112 according to Figures 12 and 13.

[0115] The secondary channel 112 according to Figures 12 and 13 can comprise a plurality of U-shaped holders 114 that accommodate a second channel-shaped track element 116. The holders 114 are connected to the cross member 20 by means of the adapters 100.

[0116] Figures 14-16 show a further development of a guide track section 3 or of a guide track 2, wherein the adapters 100 are arranged in the region of the free ends of the cross member 20 and position a channel elevation 118 on the channel-shaped track element 40, which is intended to prevent, for example, large quantities of water from escaping from the channel 8 due to waves. In this case, the adapter 100 can be L-shaped and can be fastened to the cross member plate 18 or, as shown, to the holding bracket 34. As can be seen in particular from Figure 16, the adapter 100 can be produced in a simple manner from a sheet metal, wherein the sheet metal can be bent to form any stops or fastening areas.

[0117] Reference symbol list

[0118] 1 ride

[0119] 2 guideway

[0120] 3 guideway sections

[0121] 6 first end page

[0122] 7 second end page

[0123] 8 channel

[0124] 10 Belt element

[0125] 18 truss plate

[0126] 20 traverse

[0127] 21 storage section for 41

[0128] 22 storage section for 42

[0129] 23 storage section for 43

[0130] 31 first end area

[0131] 32 second end area

[0132] 34 brackets

[0133] 35 recording

[0134] 36 fasteners

[0135] 37 spacer bushing

[0136] 40 track element

[0137] 41 floor section

[0138] 42 wall section

[0139] 43 wall section

[0140] 45 Rand

[0141] 46 Outside

[0142] 47 fasteners

[0143] 44 Fold z

[0144] 48 first free end of 40

[0145] 49 second free end of 40

[0146] 50 Sealing device 52 Sealant

[0147] 54 terminal block

[0148] 56 clamping devices

[0149] 57 Screw

[0150] 58 Lock nut

[0151] 59 holders

[0152] 60 Diagonal brace

[0153] 70 column head

[0154] 72 truss section

[0155] 74 coupling agents

[0156] 90 gap

[0157] 100 adapters

[0158] 110 additional attachments

[0159] 112 side channel

[0160] 114 holders

[0161] 116 track element

[0162] 118 Channel elevation

[0163] X Route

Claims

Patent claims 1. Guideway section (3) for a guideway (2) of a ride (1), in particular a water ride, comprising - two belt elements (10) arranged parallel to a track (X), - at least one cross member (20), and - at least one channel-shaped track element (40) comprising a bottom section (41) and two wall sections (42, 43), - wherein the at least one cross member (20) is arranged transversely to the route (X) and connects the two belt elements (10), and - wherein the cross member comprises at least three bearing sections (21, 22, 23) on which the base section (41) and two wall sections (42, 43) of the channel-shaped track element (40) rest in a flat manner.

2. Guide track section (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that the channel-shaped track element (40) is made of a composite material, in particular of a glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP).

3. Guideway section (3) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one cross member (20) is U-shaped.

4. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one cross member (20) at least partially encompasses the at least two belt elements (10) and / or the channel-shaped track element (40).

5. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one cross member (20) has a receptacle (35) for receiving the belt elements (10) between two end regions (31, 32) for the at least two belt elements (10), and in that the cross member (20) is connected to the belt elements (10), preferably in a materially bonded manner.

6. Guide track section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least two belt elements (10) are arranged between the cross member (20) and the track element (40).

7. Guide track section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the channel-shaped track element (40) can rest on the at least two belt elements (10) along the route (X).

8. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one cross member (20) between the at least two belt elements (10) forms one of the three bearing sections (21) and in the two end regions (31, 32) each has one of the three bearing sections (22, 23).

9. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross member (20) comprises a cross member plate (18) and at least one retaining angle (34) and that the at least one retaining angle (34) forms the bearing sections (21, 22, 23).

10. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one holding angle (34) is connected to the cross member plate (18) by means of fastening means (36).

11. Guide track section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding angle (34) is connected to the track element (10) by means of fastening means (36).

12. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cross member (20) is arranged along the route (X) at each end of the guideway section (3).

13. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cross member (20) is arranged set back along the route (X) to a free end (48, 49) of the channel-shaped track element (40).

14. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that several cross members (20) are arranged, preferably equidistantly, in the course of the route (X).

15. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one diagonal strut (60) is provided.

16. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one diagonal strut (60) connects the two belt elements (10), two cross members (20) spaced apart in the path (X) and / or one of the two belt elements (20) and the at least one cross member (20).

17. Guideway section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a support head (70) is provided.

18. Guideway (2) for a ride (1), in particular a water ride, comprising at least two guideways section (3) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the course of the route (X) the traverses (20) of adjacent guideway sections (2) are connected to each other.

19. Guideway (2) according to claim 18, characterized in that a sealing device (50) is arranged between the cross members (20) of the guideway sections (3) adjacent in the path (X), which sealing device connects the two adjacent channel-shaped track elements (40) in a liquid-tight manner.

20. Guideway according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the sealing device (50) comprises a sealing means (52), a clamping strip (54) and a clamping means (56).

21. Guide track according to one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that the clamping means (56) presses the sealing means (52) sealingly against an outer side (46) of the free ends (48, 49) of the two adjacent track elements (40) by means of the clamping strip (54).

22. Ride (1), in particular a water ride, with at least one guide track section (3) according to one of claims 1 - 18 or a guide track (2) according to one of claims 18 to 21 and at least one vehicle (4) accommodating at least one passenger (5) that can move along the ride route (X) in a channel (8) formed by the channel-shaped track element (40).

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