A bowl-type waterslide

Abstract

A bowl-type water slide (A), comprising: at least one inlet (10) positioned for the user to start sliding; at least one outlet (20) positioned for the user to complete the slide; at least one spiral-shaped slide track (30) with a gradually narrowing structure, on the surface of which the user proceeds after passing through the inlet (10); at least one elevation (40) close to the inlet (10) to slow down and guide the user's speed, at least one convex- shaped elevation (40) of increasing inclination, which merges with the spiral-shaped slide track (30) to enable the said slide track (30) to transition from a concave to a convex direction.

Description

[0001] A BOWL-TYPE WATERSLIDE

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to water slides that aim to redefine the experience offered to users in water parks and amusement centers. In particular, it focuses on an innovative approach designed to optimize the user experience, improve safety and enrich the sliding dynamics by overcoming the current limitations of bowl-type water slides.

[0004] State Of The Art

[0005] Water-based entertainment activities have seen significant developments over the years. Water parks and amusement centers are constantly looking for innovations to offer visitors unique experiences. One of these attractions is the bowl-type water slide, which has gained immense popularity.

[0006] The working principle of a bowl water slide is simple, but exciting. Users enter the slide and are guided into a large bowl. After a few laps in the bowl, they are usually directed to a gap in the center of the slide and fall through this gap into the pool. This design, while undoubtedly exciting, has its own challenges.

[0007] Some of the disadvantages and problems of the above mentioned bowl type water slides are as follows;

[0008] Speed Regulation: Traditional bowl slides do not have a mechanism to effectively control or adjust the speed of the user. This erratic speed can make users feel out of control or cause minor accidents.

[0009] Predictable Experience: Many bowl slides offer a uniform experience. The user's journey from entry to exit follows a very predictable pattern with repeated use, with no element of surprise or novelty. Safety Concerns: Lack of control over speed and direction can cause users to crash into slide walls or other users, raising safety concerns.

[0010] User Orientation Issues: Without proper design, users may not always follow the desired path, which can lead them to unwanted areas of the slide or cause premature exits.

[0011] Lack of Variety: Most bowl slides are designed in a standard shape and size. This lack of variety can cause a user trying one bowl slide to feel that others are similar or repetitive.

[0012] As a result of research in the literature, the US patent document with the reference "US2002077187A1" was found. The summary of the application in question is "A waterslide bowl member has a bottom wall configured to form a throat around a rider exit opening at the bottom of the bowl. The bowl retains a circular ring of water around the throat that slows the rider and conveys it to the exit opening and a channel through which the water slide ride continues. The water slide bowl can be used by riders with inner tubes." Here, the bottom wall of the bowl is configured to form a throat around a rider exit opening at the bottom of the bowl. The main purpose of this bowl is to create a circular ring of water around the throat to slow the rider down and then transport them to the exit opening and the ongoing waterslide ride. It can be said that this design is a very predictable model with no element of surprise or novelty in the repeated use of the user. While this body of water is used here to slow down the user, there is no need for such a body of water in our invention. The dome-shaped elevation and spiral shape of the slide, which is the subject of the invention, directs the user towards the exit by slowing down.

[0013] As a result of another search in the literature, a PCT application with reference "W02018080409A1" was found. The summary of the application in question is: "The present invention relates to a bowl-type water slide for recreational purposes, which is configured such that a user who enters the entry zone at a predetermined speed can exit the bowl-type water slide and safely pass through a narrow exit opening in the exit zone." In the mentioned document, it is mentioned that the user rotates in the bowl after entering and in order to slow down this rotation, it is mentioned to create a water ring around the exit by raising the exit at an increasing angle from the base. In this document, the user leaves the deceleration function to the body of water. However, in our invention, as mentioned above, deceleration is not performed using a body of water. Considering these disadvantages, there is a need for an innovative water slide that addresses these issues and provides users with a unique and enhanced sliding experience. The present invention aims to fill this gap, bringing innovative features to the classic bowl slide design to optimize the user experience and improve safety.

[0014] Purpose Of The Invention

[0015] The invention aims to overcome the limitations of the traditional bowl type water slide. The user's sliding experience is made more unpredictable and exciting with a spiralshaped slide path that narrows from the inlet to the outlet. Unlike existing bowl slides, which provide a similar experience each time, this new design aims to offer users a different experience with each use.

[0016] Another aim of the invention is an innovative approach to guarantee that users move in a specific path. The dome-shaped elevation has a special slope and surface structure to change and / or slow down the direction of movement of the user. This encourages users to move in the desired direction while at the same time providing a safe experience.

[0017] A further object of the invention is to ensure that, by means of the spiral-shaped slide path, the user encounters an increased resistance during sliding. This not only regulates the sliding speed, but also makes the sliding experience more dynamic and impressive.

[0018] Another aim of the invention is to increase the safety of the slide. By means of at least one dome-shaped elevation positioned close to the inlet of the slide, it is possible to control the speed of the users on the spiral-shaped slide path, minimizing the risk of overspeeding. This feature also reduces the risk of possible collisions or accidents by changing and / or slowing down the direction of movement of the user.

[0019] In order to fulfill the aforementioned objects, the invention is a bowl-type water slide, comprising at least one inlet positioned for the user to start sliding, at least one outlet positioned for the user to complete the sliding process, and a gradually narrowing structure in which the user moves on its surface after passing through the inlet, the at least one spiral-shaped slide path comprises at least one convex-shaped elevation of increasing inclination close to the inlet to slow down and guide the user's speed, which joins the spiral-shaped slide track to enable said slide track to transition from a concave direction to a convex direction.

[0020] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the invention comprises a spiral shaped slide track which narrows in such a way that the user encounters an increasing resistance during sliding.

[0021] In another alternative embodiment of the invention, the convex-shaped elevation (40) has a specific slope and surface structure in order to change and / or slow down the direction of movement of the user.

[0022] In another alternative embodiment of the invention, the invention comprises at least one elevation which slows the user down by means of a gradually increasing slope and then moves the user in the opposite direction to the direction of arrival.

[0023] In another alternative embodiment of the invention, the invention comprises a downward slope for the user to move from the inlet towards the outlet.

[0024] In another alternative embodiment of the invention, the inlet and the outlet are in the same direction.

[0025] Description Of The Figures

[0026] Figure-1 is a perspective view of the inventive bowl type slide and possible slip marks.

[0027] Figure-2 shows the slope between the entrance and exit of the inventive bowl type slide. Figure-3 is a top view of the spiral shaped slide path of the inventive bowl type slide.

[0028] Figure-4 shows the dome-shaped elevation of the inventive bowl-type slide.

[0029] Description Of References To Parts

[0030] A. Bowl type waterslide

[0031] 10. Inlet

[0032] 20. Outlet

[0033] 30. Slide Track

[0034] 40. Elevation 50. Slide Trace h. Height x. X axis y. Y axis

[0035] Detailed Description Of The Invention

[0036] Referring to figure-1 , the invention discloses a bowl-type water slide (A) which aims to provide a more innovative experience to users in water parks and amusement centers.

[0037] The inlet (10) is the starting point where the user enters the slide. The user is expected to start sliding from this point.

[0038] The slide track (30); after the entrance (10), the user starts to move along this track. This path is the main structure through which the user travels from the inlet (10) to the outlet (20). The sliding track (30) has a spiral shape, allowing the user to move on a structure surface that gets narrower and narrower as they progress. (See Figure-3) This design allows the user to have a different experience with each slide and reduces predictability.

[0039] An object moving on an inclined surface experiences energy changes under the influence of gravity. When the object in question moves upwards from the starting point of the surface, its potential energy increases and therefore its speed decreases. However, when it starts to move downward from the height, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and it gains speed. The elevation (40), located close to the inlet (10), manages these energy changes and has a convex structure. The elevation (40) extends from the base of the bowl-type water slide to a height h. (See Figure-4) After the user decelerates on the elevation (40), he / she is accelerated again on the downward section. Thanks to this principle, the user moving on the surface of the bowl type water slide (A) with an inclined inlet (10) can reach the outlet (20). Figure-2 shows the slope between the inlet (10) and the outlet (20) with respect to the x-axis (x) and y- axis (y). The elevation (40) is designed to slow down and redirect the user's speed, which results in more resistance during sliding. In addition, this slowing and steering function reduces the risk of potential collisions or accidents for users. In this way, the laws of natural physics and the design of the elevation (40) are combined to create an effective movement cycle. The outlet (20) is the final point at which the user completes the slide and returns to the pool or area.

[0040] The slide trace (50) represents the path that the user follows during the slide and shows the possible movement paths on the surface of the bowl type water slide (A). In short, the slide trace (50) represents the path that users follow during the slide.

[0041] Overall, the present invention aims to provide users with a safer, dynamic, and unpredictable sliding experience. By overcoming the current limitations of traditional bowl-type water slides (A), it enriches the sliding experience and allows users to have a different experience every time.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A bowl-type water slide (A), comprising:• at least one inlet (10) positioned for the user to start sliding,• at least one outlet (20) positioned for the user to complete the slide,• at least one spiral-shaped slide track (30) with a gradually narrowing structure, on the surface of which the user proceeds after passing through the inlet (10),• at least one elevation (40) close to the inlet (10) to slow down and guide the user's speed, at least one convex-shaped elevation (40) of increasing inclination, which merges with the spiral-shaped slide track (30) to enable the said slide track (30) to transition from a concave to a convex direction.

2. A bowl type water slide (A) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a spiral shaped slide track (30) which narrows in such a way that the user encounters an increasing resistance during sliding.

3. A bowl-type water slide (A) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the convexshaped elevation (40) has a specific slope and surface structure in order to change and / or slow down the direction of movement of the user.

4. A bowl-type water slide (A) according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one elevation (40) which slows the user down by means of a gradually increasing slope and then moves the user in the opposite direction to the direction of arrival.

5. A bowl-type water slide (A) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a downward slope for the user to move from the inlet (10) towards the outlet (20).

6. A bowl type water slide (A) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the inlet (10) and outlet (20) are in the same direction.

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