CA2601280A1 - Amusement park with passenger vehicle carrying rides - Google Patents
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Abstract
An amusement park includes a plurality of rides, each ride being provided with car support mechanisms. Each car support mechanism is configured to receive and support an automotive vehicle filled with at least one passenger. Further, a cable driven ride includes at least one carriage configured to receive and support an motorized passenger vehicle filled with at least one passenger and move with a cable as the cable is moved between at least one terminal and a tower, the cable extending therebetween.
Claims (22)
1. An amusement park comprising:
at least one amusement ride, said amusement ride including a plurality of a car support mechanisms, wherein each of said car support mechanisms is configured to receive and support an automotive vehicle with passengers inside and said amusement ride is configured to move said plurality of car support mechanisms in accordance with the thrills of said amusement ride.
at least one amusement ride, said amusement ride including a plurality of a car support mechanisms, wherein each of said car support mechanisms is configured to receive and support an automotive vehicle with passengers inside and said amusement ride is configured to move said plurality of car support mechanisms in accordance with the thrills of said amusement ride.
2. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1, wherein said amusement ride is a roller coaster.
3. The amusement park as set forth in claim 2 wherein said car support mechanism includes a front and a rear gate which secure the automotive vehicle thus preventing movement of the automotive vehicle with respect to the car supporting mechanism.
4. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1, wherein said amusement ride is an adventure theater.
5. The amusement park as set forth in claim 4 wherein said car support mechanism includes a mechanism for retraining movement of the tires of the automotive vehicle.
6. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1, wherein said amusement ride is a saucer tea cup ride.
7. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1, wherein said amusement ride is a swing ride.
8. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1, wherein said amusement ride is a Ferris wheel.
9. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said car support mechanisms includes a platform and front and rear gates supported on said platform, said front and rear gates being configured to secure the automotive vehicle to said platform thus preventing movement of the automotive vehicle with respect to the car supporting mechanism, and said platform being further provided with a plurality of rollers which may be selectively braked against rolling movement.
10. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1 wherein said car support mechanism comprises:
a generally flat platform upon which an automobile is positionable;
at least two generally upright sides extending from said platform; and at least one inflatable bag being fixed to at least one of said upright sides, upon inflation, said inflatable bag being configured to engage and secure the automotive vehicle on said platform.
a generally flat platform upon which an automobile is positionable;
at least two generally upright sides extending from said platform; and at least one inflatable bag being fixed to at least one of said upright sides, upon inflation, said inflatable bag being configured to engage and secure the automotive vehicle on said platform.
11. The amusement park as set forth in claim 10, said car supporting mechanism further comprising a gate mounted to said platform, said gate including a second inflatable bag.
12. The amusement park as set forth in claim 11, wherein said car support mechanism includes means for supporting said platform on an underside thereof for use on said amusement ride, said amusement ride being configured with tracks for receiving said support means.
13. The amusement park as set forth in claim 11, wherein said car support mechanism includes means for supporting said platform on an upperside thereof for use on said amusement ride, said amusement ride including means for lifting said platform from an upper side thereof.
14. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1 wherein said car support mechanism comprises:
a generally flat platform upon which an automobile is positionable;
at least one first inflatable bag being fixed to said platform, said first inflatable bag being configured to engage and secure the automotive vehicle on said platform by preventing wheels of the automotive vehicle from rotating.
a generally flat platform upon which an automobile is positionable;
at least one first inflatable bag being fixed to said platform, said first inflatable bag being configured to engage and secure the automotive vehicle on said platform by preventing wheels of the automotive vehicle from rotating.
15. The amusement park as set forth in claim 14 wherein said car support mechanism further comprises:
a second inflatable bag fixed to said platform proximate a rearward side of the automotive vehicle and said first inflatable bag being positioned proximate a forward side of the automotive vehicle.
a second inflatable bag fixed to said platform proximate a rearward side of the automotive vehicle and said first inflatable bag being positioned proximate a forward side of the automotive vehicle.
16. The amusement park as set forth in claim 15 wherein said car support mechanism further comprises a means for contacting an upper surface of the automotive vehicle for restraining upward movement of the automotive vehicle.
17. The amusement park as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said car support mechanisms further comprises a means for contacting an upper surface of the automotive vehicle for restraining upward movement of the automotive vehicle with respect to the car support mechanism.
18. An cable driven ride comprising:
at least one supporting tower;
at least one terminal spaced apart from said supporting tower;
a cable extending between said tower and said terminal, said cable being supported by said tower such that said cable is continuously moveable between said tower and said terminal;
a means for moving said cable between said tower and said terminal;
at least one carriage engagable with said cable such that said carriage is moveable with said cable between said tower and said terminal; and said carriage is configured to support and carry a motorized passenger vehicle.
at least one supporting tower;
at least one terminal spaced apart from said supporting tower;
a cable extending between said tower and said terminal, said cable being supported by said tower such that said cable is continuously moveable between said tower and said terminal;
a means for moving said cable between said tower and said terminal;
at least one carriage engagable with said cable such that said carriage is moveable with said cable between said tower and said terminal; and said carriage is configured to support and carry a motorized passenger vehicle.
19. The cable driven ride as set forth in claim 18 wherein said carriage includes a front gate which secures the motorized passenger vehicle thus preventing movement of the motorized passenger vehicle with respect to the carriage.
20. The cable driven ride as set forth in claim 18 wherein said carriage includes a platform and front and rear gates supported on said platform, said front and rear gates being configured to secure the motorized passenger vehicle to said platform thus preventing movement of the motorized passenger vehicle with respect to the carriage, and said platform being further provided with a plurality of rollers which may be selectively braked against rolling movement.
21. The cable driven ride as set forth in claim 18 wherein said carriage comprises:
a generally flat platform upon which an automobile is positionable;
at least two generally upright sides extending from said platform; and at least one inflatable bag being fixed to at least one of said upright sides, upon inflation, said inflatable bag being configured to engage and secure the motorized passenger vehicle on said platform.
a generally flat platform upon which an automobile is positionable;
at least two generally upright sides extending from said platform; and at least one inflatable bag being fixed to at least one of said upright sides, upon inflation, said inflatable bag being configured to engage and secure the motorized passenger vehicle on said platform.
22. The cable driven ride as set forth in claim 21, said carriage further comprising a gate mounted to said platform, said gate including a second inflatable bag.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US09/149,030 US6162127A (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-08 | Amusement park with rides conveying park-goers in their own motor vehicles |
| US09/385,852 | 1999-08-30 | ||
| US09/385,852 US6210284B1 (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1999-08-30 | Rides conveying park-goers in their own motor vehicles |
| US09/149,030 | 1999-08-30 | ||
| CA002340009A CA2340009C (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1999-09-02 | Amusement park with passenger vehicle carrying rides |
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| CA002340009A Division CA2340009C (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1999-09-02 | Amusement park with passenger vehicle carrying rides |
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| CA2601280A1 true CA2601280A1 (en) | 2000-03-16 |
| CA2601280C CA2601280C (en) | 2010-05-11 |
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| CA2601280A Expired - Fee Related CA2601280C (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1999-09-02 | Amusement park with passenger vehicle carrying rides |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| CN114258450A (en) * | 2019-08-27 | 2022-03-29 | 环球城市电影有限责任公司 | Gate system and method for a rotary loading platform |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| CN114258450A (en) * | 2019-08-27 | 2022-03-29 | 环球城市电影有限责任公司 | Gate system and method for a rotary loading platform |
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