Rotating Water Slide Tunnel With 3D Features for Lateral Ride Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water slide experiences are limited to static surfaces and smooth riding surfaces with no variations in water depth or slide surface cross-section, lacking dynamic elements that enhance rider excitement and enjoyment.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a rotating tunnel section with embedded three-dimensional shapes and varying cross-sections in water slides, which induce sideways motion and dynamic water flow to create a white water rafting experience or a wet surface ride.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a static water slide surface is used, then the ride path is simple and easy to construct, but the rider experience lacks excitement and variety
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static water slide surface into a rotating surface. The rotating tunnel section rotates about its longitudinal axis while transporting riders through the water, creating dynamic lateral motion and varying rider orientations. This dynamic element fundamentally changes the rider experience from a simple linear descent to an engaging rotational journey, directly addressing the need for excitement and variety without requiring multiple separate ride structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a smooth riding surface is used, then the construction is simpler, but the rider experience lacks turbulence and excitement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the local quality principle by incorporating three-dimensional shapes and surface variations at specific locations within the rotating tunnel rather than making the entire surface complex. These localized features include raised elements, varying cross-sections, and embedded objects that create turbulence and visual interest in specific zones while maintaining simpler sections for smooth transitions. This approach adds excitement through localized turbulence without requiring complex construction throughout the entire ride path.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the rotating surface moves riders only forward and backward, then the ride path is controlled, but lateral motion and wall-climbing effects are absent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dimensionality change principle by adding lateral motion to the traditional forward-backward ride path. The rotating tunnel surface moves riders not only along the longitudinal axis but also laterally across the tunnel cross-section, creating wall-climbing effects and side-to-side motion. This multi-dimensional motion transforms the ride from a one-dimensional linear path to a two-dimensional complex trajectory, providing exciting lateral dynamics while the rotation speed and water flow maintain overall ride path control.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances rider experience by introducing lateral motion and dynamic elements, providing a unique and exciting water slide adventure that combines rotation with varying water depth and surface features.
Implementation Method 1
a rotating tunnel section that rotates about a longitudinal axis
Implementation Method 2
induce sideways motion and dynamic water flow to create a white water rafting experience
Implementation Method 3
water channel used to transport them
Implementation Method 4
water slide that carries vehicles with riders and the water channel used to transport them
Implementation Method 5
water slides that have rotation movement; however, those prior solutions were limited to keeping riders on a set ride path
Data Source
AI summary
A ride structure is disclosed using rotating tunnel sections as part of a static water ride with or without variations in the tunnel cross-section and/or embedded three-dimensional features to disturb the water paths which carries vehicles with riders. The riders may exit the rotating large tunnel upstream and downstream and the volume and velocity of the water can be manipulated to change the ride experience.