CA2843821A1 - Dual cable zipline trolley transfer system - Google Patents

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CA2843821A1
CA2843821A1 CA2843821A CA2843821A CA2843821A1 CA 2843821 A1 CA2843821 A1 CA 2843821A1 CA 2843821 A CA2843821 A CA 2843821A CA 2843821 A CA2843821 A CA 2843821A CA 2843821 A1 CA2843821 A1 CA 2843821A1
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This invention is a gravity powered Dual Cable Zipline Trolley Transfer System comprising, a dual cable zipline trolley and dual cable zipline transfer unit which work in conjunction of each other. The trolley comprises tandem wheels that traverse over the dual cables and are pivoted in the center to allow the trolley to pass smoothly over the transfer unit, which is suspended on support structures.
Unlike the traditional zipline which has a path between two stations, this system is designed to allow the participant to travel in a continuous uninterrupted path without the need to detach from one cable to another in order to sustain the journey beyond the station. The transfer unit is lengthened to create curves both horizontal and vertical. This invention eliminates the menacing sag in the cable that occurs over distance.

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DESCRIPTION
DUAL CABLE ZIPLINE TROLLEY TRANSFER SYSTEM
FIELD OF INVENTION
This Invention relates to a Dual Cable Zipline System.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A zipline (or zip line, zip wire, aerial runway) is generally comprised of a trolley suspended on a cable, typically single and made of steel, attached between two platforms at a set distance apart. Usually erected at an elevated height and mounted on an incline. A zipline is designed to enable a participant propelled by gravity to travel in a straight forward path from one platform to another, while holding onto, or attached by a lanyard, to a freely moving trolley.
Some of the problems with the traditional zipline:
The traditional zipline acquires sag in the cable resultant from being erected over long distance. The further the cable is anchored between each platform, the greater the sag in the cable.
The conventional zipline is restricted to traverse in a straight forward path from Point A to Point B and does not allow the rider on the cable to continue beyond Point B or travel in a different direction, unless the rider is detached from one cable and attached to another.
The conventional zipline does not allow for curves, vertical or horizontal.
The traditional zipline is commonly erected high above the canopy and generally does not cater to the elderly, handicapped or participants who have a fear of heights.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention provides, in its broadest concept, improvements in the traditional zipline.
This invention is a gravity or motor powered Dual Cable Zipline Trolley Transfer System, comprised of a Dual Cable Zipline Trolley and Dual Cable Zipline Transfer Unit which work in conjunction of each other.
An entity of one aspect of the invention allows the participant on the trolley to traverse uninterrupted on a continuous path from Point A to Point B to Point C and so on, without the need to detach from one cable and attach to another.
An entity of another aspect of this invention allows for different directions without changing to another cable An entity of yet a further aspect of this invention provides an unlimited series of patterns including straight, curves; horizontal or vertical, roller coaster motion and/or circles.
An entity of an additional aspect of this invention contributes to a lower height, but not restricted to, to provide an enjoyable ride for everyone including the youth, the elderly, the handicapped, and/or participants who have a fear of heights.
An entity of still another aspect of this invention enables the participant to travel uninterrupted without needing to reduce or alter their speed.
Another entity of an aspect of this invention is a single wheel can be added perpendicularly on each side of the top of the trolley as a set of power wheels for forward or reverse travel.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a frontal view of the Dual Cable Zipline Trolley and a sketch of the tandem wheels that have axles and bearings.
Fig. 2 is a side view of the Dual Cable Zipline Trolley. Included is a sketch showing a steel holder pin (14) that runs through the coil springs and a drawing of the short axle (11) used in this invention.
Fig. 3 is a frontal view of the Dual Cable Zipline Transfer Unit.
Fig. 4 is a side view of the Dual Cable Zipline Transfer Unit attached to the structure.
Fig. 5 shows the path of the Dual Cable Zipline Trolley propelling by gravity over the cable and over the Dual Cable Zipline Transfer Units, attached to structures along the path.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a Dual Cable Zipline Trolley Transfer System, comprised of a Dual Cable Zipline Trolley identified by FIG 1 86 FIG 2 and a Dual Cable Zipline Transfer Unit, identified by FIG 3 86 4 and form a system. The trolley (FIG 1 862) was strategically constructed to work with the transfer unit (FIG 3 86 FIG 4).
The dual cable zipline trolley (FIG 1 86 FIG 2) comprises, two steel outer plates (2), perpendicularly placed at a set distance apart;
creating the main body that holds the components of the trolley.
There are two sets of tandem zipline trolley wheels (4), connected with a steel pivot pin (8), which equalizes the tandem wheels (4) when entering the transfer unit, and are attached to the top of the trolley between the two steel outer plates (2). The tandem wheels (4) are fabricated from steel and have roller bearings and axles. Short inner flanges (6) are connected perpendicularly to the inner side of the tandem wheels (4) on each upper side of the trolley and serve to guide the wheels on the cable as the trolley traverses over the dual cables (32). The short inner flanges (6) also serve as a plate to secure the tandem wheels (4) in place. Steel pivot pins (8) are perpendicularly affixed to the top of the trolley on each side, and are attached in the center between the two sets of tandem trolley wheels (4); and serve to equalize the weight of each wheel as it makes the transition over the dual cable transfer unit. Two steel discs (10), which serve as a safety feature to prevent the trolley from lifting from the dual cables (32) protrude through the horizontal slot (9) on the steel outer plates of the trolley, and are perpendicularly affixed with a short axle (11). Two steel holder pins are perpendicularly attached to the outer steel plates of the trolley on each side and run through the orifices of the short axle(11), and run through the center of the coil springs (12), which are capped and locked to secure them in place, and allow the coil springs (12) to work independently of each other.
Four large steel shafts (16 A, 16 B, 16C, 16D) run horizontally through the steel outer plates (2) of the trolley and secure the bottom portion of the trolley at a fixed width. A hook-up clevis (18) is attached to the bottom of the trolley, in which is attached a seat.
The dual cable transfer unit (FIG 3 86 FIG 4) is comprised of a rectangular (22) steel box opened at the top. Two steel tubes (24) affixed perpendicularly at a precise distance apart, to the outer top edges of the rectangular steel box (22) on each side allow the dual cables (32) to pass through, and also stabilize the dual cables (32) holding them firmly in place. A flat triangular steel plate (26) is connected to the inside center of the rectangular box (22) also attached to the inner both ends of the rectangular box (22). The flat triangular steel plate (26) keeps the transfer unit level, and keeps the dual steel cables (32) straight. A heavy steel pivot pin (28) connects the heavy steel shaft (30) to the flat triangular steel plate (26) through the orifice of the heavy steel shaft (30), and allows the transfer unit to pivot at the heavy steel shaft (30), and to accommodate for weight as the trolley enters the steel tubes (24) of the transfer unit. The heavy steel shaft (30) protrudes downward from the top of the support structure (34), and holds the dual cable transfer unit in place, and the heavy steel shaft (30) is capped and locked.
Support structures (34) are erected at a detel ____ mined distance apart and each one holds a transfer unit (FIG 2 853) which is secured in place by the heavy steel shaft (30). Additional flat triangular steel plates (26) will be utilized when lengthening the transfer unit for the purpose of creating curves. Each flat triangular steel plate (26) is supported by an additional heavy steel shaft (30) when lengthening the transfer unit (FIG 3864) for curves. This system includes dual steel cables (32) that are perpendicularly placed and, pass through the steel tubes (24) which are fastened horizontally, to the transfer unit at a precise distance apart. This invention is a gravity or motor powered system with the potential to append a caliper breaking system.

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THE EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN
EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE
DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Dual Cable Zipline Trolley Transfer System comprising:
A) A dual cable zipline trolley (FIG 1 & FIG 2), comprising;
Two steel outer plates (2) perpendicularly arranged to form the body of the dual cable zipline trolley, and affixed together at a certain width apart, in which contains the components of the trolley.
Two sets of tandem zipline trolley wheels (4), having axles and bearings, and are attached perpendicularly to the top of the trolley between the two steel outer plates (2), and are perpendicularly connected with a steel pivot pin (8)on each side, in which equalizes the tandem wheels (4) and, allows the trolley to traverse smoothly over the transfer unit (FIG
3 & FIG 4).
Short inner flanges (6) are perpendicularly affixed to the inside of the tandem wheels (4), on each side of the upper portion of the trolley; and serve as a guide for the tandem wheels (4) as the trolley traverses on the dual cables (32), also serve to secure the tandem wheels (4) in place.
Steel discs (10), which serve as a safety feature to prevent the trolley from lifting from the dual cables (32) protrude through the horizontal slots (9) on the steel outer plates of the trolley, and are perpendicularly affixed with a short axle (11), and two steel holder pins (14) that run through the orifices of the short axle (11), and are attached on each side of the steel outer plates (2) of the trolley, and run through the center of the coil springs (12), which are capped and locked to secure them in place.
Four steel shafts (16 A, 16B, 16C, 16D) are affixed horizontally to the bottom portion of the trolley, and serve as a means to secure the steel outer plates (2) of the trolley together at a set distance apart.
A hook-up clevis (18) is attached to the bottom of the trolley, on which holds a seat.
B) A dual cable transfer unit (FIG 3 & FIG 4); comprising a rectangular steel box (22) opened at the top.
Two perpendicularly arranged steel tubes (24) are fastened to the top edges of the rectangular steel box (22), and horizontally affixed one on each side, in which the steel dual cables (32) pass through, and allows the trolley to pass over the dual cable transfer unit, and keeps the steel dual cables (32) in place.
A flat triangular steel plate (26) is affixed to the inside center, and both ends of the rectangular steel box (22); and keeps the transfer unit level, and holds the steel dual cables (32) straight.
A heavy steel pivot pin (28) runs through the orifice of the heavy steel shaft (30) and secures it to the flat triangular steel plate (26), and allows the transfer unit to pivot at the heavy steel shaft (30), and accommodates for weight as the trolley enters the steel tubes (24) of the transfer unit;
The heavy steel shaft (30) protrudes downward from the top of the support structure (34), and is capped and locked, and holds the dual cable transfer unit in place.
C) Dual steel cables (32) are perpendicularly placed, and pass horizontally through the steel tubes (24) which are fastened horizontally to the transfer unit, and are at a precise distance apart.
D) Support structures (34), in which are erected at a determined distance apart along the zipline path, and hold the transfer units in place.
2. The dual cable trolley (FIG 1 & FIG 2) as claimed in claim 1 is strategically constructed to work exclusively with the dual cable transfer unit (FIG 3 & FIG 4).
3. The body of the trolley as claimed in claim 1 can be constructed from a light weight metal.
4. The dual cable trolley as claimed in claim 1, wherein can be lengthened to allow for extra tandem wheels (4).
5. The dual cable trolley as claimed in claim 1, wherein a single wheel can be added perpendicularly on each side of the top of the trolley as a set of power wheel.
6. The dual cable trolley as claimed in claim 1, wherein allows for a caliper breaking system.
7. The dual cable trolley as claimed in claim 1 can be powered by motor with adjustable speeds.
8. The dual cable trolley as claimed in claim 1 is capable of traversing forward and reverse over the steel dual cables (32).
9. The double cable trolley as claimed in claim 1 can be lengthened and widened to allow for extra wheels to accommodate heavier loads.
10. The dual cable transfer unit as claimed in claim 1 is extended in length, bent and shaped to create a curved transfer unit.
11. The curved dual cable transfer unit as claimed in claim 10 allows for an endless circle.
12. When lengthening the transfer unit for the purpose of creating curves as claimed in claim 10 and claim 11 additional flat triangular steel plates (26) will be utilized.
13. When lengthening the transfer unit for the purpose of creating curves as claimed in claim 10, claim 11 and claim 12 additional flat triangular steel plates (26) are supported by an extra heavy steel shaft (30).
14. The dual cable transfer unit as claimed in claim 1 can be attached to the support structures (34) in such a way to allow the dual steel cables (32) to act in an incline and decline wave action, which will allow the dual cable trolley to travel in a roller coaster motion.
15. The transfer unit as claimed in claim 1 eliminates the sag in the dual cables (32).
16. The support structures (34) as claimed in claim 1 can be built from metal or wood.
17. The support structures (34) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 16 can be constructed at an elevated height or lower to the ground.
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