EP1450920B1 - Roller coaster - Google Patents

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EP1450920B1
EP1450920B1 EP02796568A EP02796568A EP1450920B1 EP 1450920 B1 EP1450920 B1 EP 1450920B1 EP 02796568 A EP02796568 A EP 02796568A EP 02796568 A EP02796568 A EP 02796568A EP 1450920 B1 EP1450920 B1 EP 1450920B1
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  • the invention relates to an amusement ride according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • roller coasters are frequently constructed in which vehicles move along a rail through a three-dimensional space, wherein by acceleration and Abbremsterrorismen, both in the vertical and in the horizontal direction, the occupants act considerable forces
  • the inmates usually enjoy special.
  • trap effects or high speed descents enjoy great popularity.
  • the vehicles usually have no own drive, so that they are raised by means of a chain or wheel drive or even an elevator to a large initial height. From there, they travel along the track across many turns, including looping, and hill and dale areas to their starting point.
  • US 1,883,857 indicates an inclined elevator in which the elevator cars are held in a substantially horizontal orientation via a lifting device during their ascent.
  • DE 20 59 104 shows a possibility of moving vehicles of an amusement ride by means of a turntable to transfer vehicles from a first rail track to a second parallel rail track.
  • DE 243407 shows a water basin through which submerged vehicles are guided.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a new amusement ride for moving vehicles along a track-guided path, which allows a space-saving lifting of the vehicles to a higher laterally offset departure altitude and conveys a new, more adventurous driving experience.
  • the invention is directed to an amusement track for moving vehicles along a substantially track-guided path, with a lifting device for lifting the vehicles to an elevated departure altitude, from which the vehicles travel along a section of the track to an end station.
  • the lifting device on a support device with which the vehicles while maintaining their horizontal orientation via an inclined lift from a first section removable and deliverable to an elevated and laterally offset second portion of the web on which the vehicles can drive back to the starting point.
  • the sections of the substantially endlessly guided web are preferably guided parallel to one another in the horizontal direction in the region of the lifting device.
  • the vehicles are removed by means of the support device from the first section of the web and passed by means of the inclined elevator in an upper position on the second section of the web.
  • the lifting device can be arranged in a confined space without a space-consuming conveyor line is required, as used for example as a chain conveyor in conventional roller coasters.
  • the support means of the inventively designed lifting device can lift the vehicles directly from a first portion of the web and lift almost vertically to the initial height.
  • the vehicle orientation is maintained in a horizontal plane.
  • the carrying device is combined with a rotating device, so that during or at the end of the lifting of the vehicles by means of the lifting device, a 180 ° rotation of the vehicles takes place in a horizontal plane, so that the occupants of the vehicles along the entire railway line maintain their line of sight.
  • the web is preferably a railroad with one or two rails.
  • a tracked wheels with side guide can be used.
  • the sections of the web preferably also run parallel to one another.
  • a displacement device may be provided, which shifts the vehicles from one track section to a parallel track section.
  • the displacement device is designed in particular as a cross conveyor. It can also be provided that a 180 ° rotation of the vehicle is made during the transverse conveyance in order to maintain the viewing direction of the vehicle while driving on the track can.
  • the track sections in particular run parallel to each other, but they run through hills and valleys in the vertical direction to make the ride more exciting.
  • a portion of a portion of the web is formed such that the web is passed through a Wasserbassin. This can be caused special splash or Schwallffekte. These can be very strong, especially when the basin is located immediately after the one part of the track section, which begins as a waste track steep slope at the increased altitude.
  • the spray effect can be further increased by the basin is provided with water channels through which the vehicle pressure or additional hydraulic pumps when driving through the vehicle through the basin water is directed to spray nozzles, which can cause large fountains.
  • this can be used to develop an amusement ride, which combines a combination of the entertainment effects of a conventional roller coaster with the effects of a waterway.
  • the amusement lane shown in Fig. 1 is formed of a first track section 2 and a second track section 3, on which vehicles 8 can be moved.
  • Bahnbeginn 11 and tail 12 lie in a building 1 parallel to each other and are assigned to the entrances and exits of the web.
  • the entire amusement ride is secured by a terrain boundary 4, with only the accesses 5 and 6 are kept free.
  • Fig. 2 shows the web section 3 in side view. From the upper receiving area 10, a vehicle 20 which has arrived there passes over the very steeply formed subarea 19 to the lowest point 23 of the web.
  • the portion 19 may be formed so steep that the occupants of the vehicle experience the feeling of an almost free fall.
  • a Wasserbassin 13 is formed in the area of the lowest point 23, which is located substantially at the level of the bottom 21, a Wasserbassin 13 is formed.
  • the figure shows a vehicle 18, which has just left the trough 23 in the area of the water basin. Due to the departure of the vehicle from a great height, it has reached a considerable speed and can thus reach along the second track section up to the elevated path end 12, without requiring a separate drive of the vehicle. Due to the increased arrangement of the tail, part of the fall energy of the vehicle can be recovered.
  • the track section 3 is elevated via supports 14 to 17 in the usual way.
  • Fig. 3 shows a lifting device for lifting a vehicle.
  • the lifting device is constructed on a tower 7 and includes an oblique elevator 24 guided along a rail, via which a carrying device 25 can lift a vehicle 22 from the lower delivery area of the first track section to the upper receiving area of the second track section.
  • the drive is done by cable over a arranged at the lower end of the tower 7 Drive motor 28 and arranged at the upper end of the tower 7 pulleys 27 and 29.
  • a counterweight 30 is provided, which is secured at the end of the guided over the pulley 29 pull rope.
  • the lifting device is constructed on a foundation 26. Since no horizontal forces are compensated, the support of the tower is relatively simple.
  • the support device For receiving a vehicle 22, the support device is lowered so far that the vehicle 22 can ascend directly from the lower delivery area 9 on the support means. In this case, an automatic backup of the vehicle takes place in the horizontal plane. Now the lifting device can be actuated, so that the vehicle can be lifted up to the upper receiving area. There, the locking of the vehicle is released and the vehicle drives directly on the second track section. Due to the inclination of the lifting device, the web sections can be constructed parallel to each other without offset. Thus, the entire web consists only of track sections, each formed in a single vertical plane. As a result, can be dispensed with side struts essentially so that the construction of the Vergriügungsbahn is possible in a confined space.
  • the lifting device may include a support means 25, which in turn has a turntable, with the aid of which vehicles can be rotated during or at the end of the driveway in a horizontal plane. This makes it possible to turn the viewing direction of the vehicles during the lifting by 180 °.
  • the inclined lift can also run through a 180 ° half-circle during the ascent, in that the rail guide describes a semicircle in the horizontal direction during the ascent.
  • the inclined elevator is patemoster-like, using a lifting device with two or more coupled carriers.
  • the support devices drive either on parallel rails along the inclined conveyor or a single guide rail is used with alternative way, so that up and departing carrying devices can dodge each other. This also significantly increases the production capacity.
  • Fig. 4 shows a building 1, which contains the entry and exit areas of the web. Passengers reach the entry platform 34 via the entrances 5 and 6 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). From the pedestal 34, the passengers can get into a vehicle that is located at the beginning of the track 11 of the first track section. After completion of the journey, the vehicle reaches the tail 12, which is parallel to the web start 11. Passengers alight on Platform 35, from which they can leave Building 1 via Exit 33.
  • Fig. 4 clearly shows the pairs of rails 31 and 32 forming the respective track sections.
  • the changeover of the vehicles from the first to the second track section takes place by means of a transverse conveyor, not shown.
  • This may also include a turntable for rotation of the vehicle by 180 ° in an alternative embodiment.
  • the cross conveyor can also reach another position in which the vehicles can be transferred to a warehouse 36 for parking or repair.
  • FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view through the second path section in the region of the lowest point 23.
  • the water basin 13 with water level 39 is located with a flat area delimited by a basin edge 40, through which the vehicle 38 passes. Due to the high speed of the vehicle 38, a large amount of water is sprayed heavily when passing through the basin and there are fountain-like Effects. This can be enhanced by passing the displaced water through channels 41 and 42 to nozzles 43 and 44, which may cause additional fountain effects.
  • the water level 39 can be adjusted depending on the season and desire.
  • control of the amusement ride is set up so that during the passage of a vehicle 38 a vehicle 37 is simultaneously located on the parallel track section, it can be achieved that a part of the sprayed-on water splatters the occupants of the vehicle 37. If this is not desired, a, in particular transparent, wall can be stretched between the carriageway sections, against which the sprayed-water of the vehicle 38 can splash with a loud noise.
  • the vehicles may be designed in a suitable manner.
  • one or more rows of seats are mounted on a surfboard-like chassis.
  • the vehicles have only one row of seats in the transverse direction.
  • they can be equipped with a possibly removable transparent roof.
  • the funicular can be used all year round, which is not the case with conventional waterways. If there is a risk of frost, it can be provided that the water basin is kept frost-free by a heater.
  • the water in the water basin alone serves to create an amusement effect. A deceleration of the vehicle, which is shut down from high altitude, is not required.
  • the vehicle brake or the line brake By following the basin When the vehicle brake or the line brake is applied, the vehicle can be brought to a final stop at the end of the track.

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The invention relates to a roller coaster for moving vehicles along a substantially track-guided railway, comprising a lifting device for lifting the vehicles to an elevated starting height. The vehicle can travel along a segment (3) of the railway from said height to an end station (1). According to the invention, the lifting device has a carrier device (25) by means of which the vehicles can be picked up in a first segment (2) of the railway and delivered to an elevated second segment (3) of said railway.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vergnügungsbahn nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to an amusement ride according to the preamble of claim 1.

In Vergnügungseinrichtungen, wie Vergnügungsparks oder Jahrmärkten, werden häufig Achterbahnen aufgebaut, bei denen sich Fahrzeuge entlang einer Schiene durch einen dreidimensionalen Raum bewegen, wobei durch Beschleunigungs- und Abbremsbewegungen, sowohl in vertikaler als auch in horizontaler Richtung, auf die Insassen erhebliche Kräfte einwirken, die den Insassen in der Regel besondere Freude bereiten. Dabei erfreuen sich insbesondere Falleffekte oder Abfahrten mit hoher Geschwindigkeit großer Beliebtheit. Die Fahrzeuge weisen in der Regel keinen eigenen Antrieb auf, so dass sie mit Hilfe eines Ketten- oder Radantriebes oder auch eines Fahrstuhles auf eine große Ausgangshöhe angehoben werden. Von dort fahren sie entlang der Schiene über viele Kurven, einschließlich Loopings, und Berg- und Talbereiche bis zu ihrem Ausgangspunkt zurück.In amusement facilities, such as amusement parks or fairgrounds, roller coasters are frequently constructed in which vehicles move along a rail through a three-dimensional space, wherein by acceleration and Abbremsbewegungen, both in the vertical and in the horizontal direction, the occupants act considerable forces The inmates usually enjoy special. In particular, trap effects or high speed descents enjoy great popularity. The vehicles usually have no own drive, so that they are raised by means of a chain or wheel drive or even an elevator to a large initial height. From there, they travel along the track across many turns, including looping, and hill and dale areas to their starting point.

Es sind auch Vergnügungsbahnen bekannt, deren alleiniges Ziel darin besteht, die Fahrzeuge aus sehr großer Höhe im nahezu freien Fall abfahren zu lassen, wobei je nach Fallhöhe eine entsprechend lange Auslaufstrecke erforderlich ist. Hierbei beschränkt sich das Fahrvergnügen auf den Bereich des annähernd freien Falls.There are also fun rides known whose sole purpose is to leave the vehicles from very high altitude in almost free fall, depending on the height of fall a correspondingly long run-out distance is required. Here, the driving pleasure is limited to the area of approximately free fall.

Es sind auch Wasserbahnen bekannt, bei denen schwimmende Fahrzeuge entlang einer wasserführenden Strecke bewegt werden. Der Höhenunterschied von der Ausgangshöhe zur Endhöhe ist dabei allerdings gering. Hierbei ist ein hoher Aufwand erforderlich, um das Wasser als Trägermedium im Kreislauf führen zu können. Bei solchen Bahnen besteht das Vergnügen insbesondere darin, dass den Fahrgästen eine besondere Kulisse geboten wird und dass die Insassen der Fahrzeuge häufig durch Wasser bespritzt werden.There are also waterways are known in which floating vehicles are moved along a water-bearing route. The difference in height from the initial height to the final height is however small. In this case, a lot of effort is required in order to be able to recycle the water as a carrier medium. In such courses, the pleasure is in particular that the passengers a special backdrop is offered and that the occupants of the vehicles are often splashed by water.

Es besteht immer wieder das Bestreben, Vergnügungsbahnen mit neuen Effekten zu entwickeln, die ein neues oder erlebnisreicheres Fahrgefühl vermitteln.There is always the desire to develop pleasure lanes with new effects that convey a new or more adventurous driving experience.

Aus der DE 198 16 768 ist eine Hubvorrichtung zum senkrechten Anheben von Achterbahnwagen bekannt, bei der die Wagen von einem ersten Fahrbahnabschnitt abgenommen und in gleicher horizontaler Orientierung auf einen zweiten erhöhten Bahnabschnitt übergeben werden, von denen sie horizontal angehoben in der gleichen Richtung weiterfahren.From DE 198 16 768 a lifting device for vertical lifting of roller coaster cars is known, in which the cars are removed from a first lane section and transferred in the same horizontal orientation to a second elevated track section, of which they continue horizontal raised in the same direction.

Die US 1,883,857 gibt einen Schrägaufzug an, bei dem die Aufzugswagen über eine Hubvorrichtung während ihrer Auffahrt im wesentlichen in horizontaler Orientierung gehalten werden.US 1,883,857 indicates an inclined elevator in which the elevator cars are held in a substantially horizontal orientation via a lifting device during their ascent.

Während es bei der Hubvorrichtung der DE 198 16 768 nicht möglich ist, einen erhöhten Bahnabschnitt zu erreichen, der gegenüber dem Ausgangsbahnabschnitt seitlich versetzt ist, ist die Einrichtung nach der US 1,883,857 sehr raumeinnehmend und aufwendig.While it is not possible in the lifting device of DE 198 16 768 to achieve an elevated track section, which is offset laterally relative to the output track section, the device according to US 1,883,857 is very space consuming and expensive.

Die DE 20 59 104 zeigt eine Verschiebemöglichkeit von Fahrzeugen einer Vergnügungsbahn mittels einer Drehscheibe, um Fahrzeuge von einer ersten Schienenstrecke auf eine zweite parallele Schienenstrecke zu überführen.DE 20 59 104 shows a possibility of moving vehicles of an amusement ride by means of a turntable to transfer vehicles from a first rail track to a second parallel rail track.

Schließlich zeigt die DE 243407 ein Wasserbassin, durch das untertauchende Fahrzeuge geführt werden.Finally, DE 243407 shows a water basin through which submerged vehicles are guided.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine neue Vergnügungsbahn zur Bewegung von Fahrzeugen entlang einer spurgeführten Bahn anzugeben, welche ein raumsparendes Anheben der Fahrzeuge auf eine höhere seitlich versetzte Abfahrtshöhe ermöglicht und ein neues, erlebnisreicheres Fahrgefühl vermittelt.The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a new amusement ride for moving vehicles along a track-guided path, which allows a space-saving lifting of the vehicles to a higher laterally offset departure altitude and conveys a new, more adventurous driving experience.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebene Erfindung gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by the invention defined in claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in subclaims.

Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Vergnügungsbahn zur Bewegung von Fahrzeugen entlang einer im wesentlichen spurgeführten Bahn, mit einer Hubvorrichtung zum Anheben der Fahrzeuge auf eine erhöhte Abfahrtshöhe, von der die Fahrzeuge entlang eines Abschnitts der Bahn zu einer Endstation fahren. Erfindungsgemäß weist die Hubvorrichtung eine Tragevorrichtung auf, mit der die Fahrzeuge unter Beibehaltung ihrer horizontalen Orientierung über einen Schrägaufzug von einem ersten Abschnitt abnehmbar und auf einen erhöhten und seitlich versetzten zweiten Abschnitt der Bahn abgebbar sind, auf dem die Fahrzeuge bis zum Ausgangspunkt zurückfahren können.The invention is directed to an amusement track for moving vehicles along a substantially track-guided path, with a lifting device for lifting the vehicles to an elevated departure altitude, from which the vehicles travel along a section of the track to an end station. According to the invention, the lifting device on a support device with which the vehicles while maintaining their horizontal orientation via an inclined lift from a first section removable and deliverable to an elevated and laterally offset second portion of the web on which the vehicles can drive back to the starting point.

Die Abschnitte der im wesentlichen endlos geführten Bahn sind in Horizontalrichtung im Bereich der Hubvorrichtung vorzugsweise parallel zueinander geführt. Dabei werden die Fahrzeuge mittels der Tragvorrichtung vom ersten Abschnitt der Bahn abgenommen und mittels des Schrägaufzuges in einer oberen Stellung auf den zweiten Abschnitt der Bahn übergeben.The sections of the substantially endlessly guided web are preferably guided parallel to one another in the horizontal direction in the region of the lifting device. The vehicles are removed by means of the support device from the first section of the web and passed by means of the inclined elevator in an upper position on the second section of the web.

Damit kann die Hubvorrichtung auf engstem Raum angeordnet werden, ohne dass eine platzaufwendige Förderstrecke erforderlich ist, wie sie beispielsweise als Kettenförderer in üblichen Achterbahnen verwendet wird. Die Trageeinrichtung der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Hubvorrichtung kann die Fahrzeuge unmittelbar von einem ersten Abschnitt der Bahn abheben und nahezu vertikal auf die Ausgangshöhe abheben. Dabei wird die Fahrzeugorientierung in horizontaler Ebene beibehalten. Durch diese Maßnahme ist die Blickrichtung der Insassen der Fahrzeuge beim Hinfahren zur Hubvorrichtung die gleiche wie beim Abfahren von der Hubvorrichtung.Thus, the lifting device can be arranged in a confined space without a space-consuming conveyor line is required, as used for example as a chain conveyor in conventional roller coasters. The support means of the inventively designed lifting device can lift the vehicles directly from a first portion of the web and lift almost vertically to the initial height. The vehicle orientation is maintained in a horizontal plane. By this measure, the line of sight of the occupants of the vehicles when going to the lifting device is the same as when driving off the lifting device.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Tragvorrichtung mit einer Drehvorrichtung kombiniert ist, so dass während oder am Ende des Anhebens der Fahrzeuge mittels der Hubvorrichtung eine 180°-Drehung der Fahrzeuge in horizontaler Ebene erfolgt, so dass die Insassen der Fahrzeuge entlang der gesamten Bahnstrecke ihre Blickrichtung beibehalten.In an alternative embodiment, it may also be provided that the carrying device is combined with a rotating device, so that during or at the end of the lifting of the vehicles by means of the lifting device, a 180 ° rotation of the vehicles takes place in a horizontal plane, so that the occupants of the vehicles along the entire railway line maintain their line of sight.

Die Bahn ist vorzugsweise eine Schienenbahn mit ein oder zwei Schienen. Alternativ kann auch eine Räder aufweisende Bahn mit Seitenführung verwendet werden. Femer ist es möglich, die Bahn als Luftkissenbahn oder auch als Magnetbahn ähnlich einem Transrapid auszubilden.The web is preferably a railroad with one or two rails. Alternatively, a tracked wheels with side guide can be used. Furthermore, it is possible to train the web as Luftkissenbahn or as a magnetic train similar to a Transrapid.

In der Endstation der Bahn an dem der Hubeinrichtung gegenüberliegenden Ende der Bahn verlaufen die Abschnitte der Bahn vorzugsweise ebenfalls parallel zueinander. Dabei kann eine Verschiebeeinrichtung vorgesehen sein, die die Fahrzeuge von einem Bahnabschnitt zu einem parallel liegenden Bahnabschnitt verschiebt. Die Verschiebeeinrichtung ist insbesondere als Querförderer ausgebildet. Dabei kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass während der Querförderung eine 180°-Drehung des Fahrzeuges vorgenommen wird, um die Blickrichtung des Fahrzeuges während der Fahrt auf der Bahn beibehalten zu können.In the end station of the web at the end of the web opposite the lifting device, the sections of the web preferably also run parallel to one another. In this case, a displacement device may be provided, which shifts the vehicles from one track section to a parallel track section. The displacement device is designed in particular as a cross conveyor. It can also be provided that a 180 ° rotation of the vehicle is made during the transverse conveyance in order to maintain the viewing direction of the vehicle while driving on the track can.

Entlang der Bahnstrecke verlaufen die Bahnabschnitte insbesondere parallel zueinander, wobei sie jedoch in vertikaler Richtung Kuppen und Täler durchlaufen, um die Fahrt aufregender gestalten zu können.Along the railway track, the track sections in particular run parallel to each other, but they run through hills and valleys in the vertical direction to make the ride more exciting.

In einer weitergehenden Ausbildungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass ein Teilbereich eines Abschnitts der Bahn derart ausgebildet ist, dass die Bahn durch ein Wasserbassin geführt ist. Damit können besondere Spritz- oder Schwalleffekte hervorgerufen werden. Diese können besonders dann sehr stark sein, wenn sich das Bassin unmittelbar im Anschluss an den jenigen Teilbereich des Bahnabschnitts befindet, welcher als Abfallstrecke großer Steilheit an der erhöhten Abfahrtshöhe beginnt.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that a portion of a portion of the web is formed such that the web is passed through a Wasserbassin. This can be caused special splash or Schwallffekte. These can be very strong, especially when the basin is located immediately after the one part of the track section, which begins as a waste track steep slope at the increased altitude.

Der Spritzeffekt kann noch erhöht werden, indem das Bassin mit Wasserkanälen versehen ist, durch die durch den Fahrzeugdruck bzw. durch zusätzliche Hydraulikpumpen beim Durchfahren des Fahrzeuges durch das Bassin Wasser zu Spritzdüsen geleitet wird, die große Fontänen hervorrufen können. In der speziellen Ausführungsform lässt sich damit eine Vergnügungsbahn entwickeln, welche eine Kombination zwischen Vergnügungseffekten einer üblichen Achterbahn mit Effekten einer Wasserbahn verbindet.The spray effect can be further increased by the basin is provided with water channels through which the vehicle pressure or additional hydraulic pumps when driving through the vehicle through the basin water is directed to spray nozzles, which can cause large fountains. In the specific embodiment, this can be used to develop an amusement ride, which combines a combination of the entertainment effects of a conventional roller coaster with the effects of a waterway.

Wenn die Fahrzeuge surfbrettartig ausgebildet sind, erübrigen sich Wasserabläufe im Fahrzeug. Aufgrund der Zwangsführung ist keine Schwimmfähigkeit erforderlich.If the vehicles are designed surfboard-like, water drains in the vehicle unnecessary. Due to the positive guidance no buoyancy is required.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Aufsicht auf eine Vergnügungsbahn der erfindungsgemäßen Art,
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eine Seitenansicht eines Bahnabschnitts,
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eine Hubeinrichtung,
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einen Schnitt durch eine Endstation der Bahn,
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einen Querschnitt durch einen Bahnabschnitt im Bereich eines Wasserbassins.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
a view of an amusement ride of the type according to the invention,
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a side view of a track section,
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a lifting device,
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a section through an end station of the web,
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a cross section through a track section in the region of a water basin.

Die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Vergnügungsbahn ist aus einem ersten Bahnabschnitt 2 und einem zweiten Bahnabschnitt 3 gebildet, auf denen Fahrzeuge 8 bewegt werden können. Bahnbeginn 11 und Bahnende 12 liegen in einem Gebäude 1 parallel zueinander und sind den Zu- und Abgängen der Bahn zugeordnet. Die gesamte Vergnügungsbahn ist durch eine Geländeabgrenzung 4 gesichert, wobei lediglich die Zugänge 5 und 6 freigehalten sind.The amusement lane shown in Fig. 1 is formed of a first track section 2 and a second track section 3, on which vehicles 8 can be moved. Bahnbeginn 11 and tail 12 lie in a building 1 parallel to each other and are assigned to the entrances and exits of the web. The entire amusement ride is secured by a terrain boundary 4, with only the accesses 5 and 6 are kept free.

Ein Fahrzeug, das vom Bahnbeginn 11 entlang dem ersten Bahnabschnitt 2 fährt, gelangt am Ende des ersten Bahnabschnitts zum unteren Abgabebereich 9, von dem es über eine Hubeinrichtung, die an einem Turm 7 angeordnet ist, auf einen oberen Aufnahmebereich 10 angehoben wird. Da die Hubeinrichtung als Schrägförderer mit einer Steigung zwischen 30° und 85° ausgebildet ist, wird das Fahrzeug 8 beim Anheben seitlich versetzt, so dass es am oberen Aufnahmebereich n Richtung des zweiten Bahnabschnitts 3 ankommt. Vom oberen Aufnahmebereich 10 kann das Fahrzeug 8 dann entlang dem zweiten Bahnabschnitt 3 bis zum Bahnende 12 fahren, wobei das Fahrzeug entlang der Bahnstrecke durch ein Wasserbassin 13 fährt und dabei beträchtliche Mengen Wasser aufspritzt.A vehicle which travels from the beginning of the track 11 along the first track section 2, arrives at the end of the first track section to the lower delivery area 9, from which it is lifted onto an upper receiving area 10 via a lifting device arranged on a tower 7. Since the lifting device as Inclined conveyor is formed with a slope between 30 ° and 85 °, the vehicle 8 is laterally offset during lifting, so that it arrives at the upper receiving area n direction of the second web section 3. From the upper receiving area 10, the vehicle 8 can then travel along the second track section 3 to the tail 12, wherein the vehicle travels along the railway line through a water basin 13 while spraying considerable amounts of water.

Fig. 2 zeigt den Bahnabschnitt 3 in Seitenansicht. Vom oberen Aufnahmebereich 10 gelangt ein dort angekommenes Fahrzeug 20 über den sehr steil ausgebildeten Teilbereich 19 zum Tiefstpunkt 23 der Bahn. Der Teilbereich 19 kann so steil ausgebildet sein, dass die Insassen des Fahrzeuges das Gefühl eines nahezu freien Falls erleben.Fig. 2 shows the web section 3 in side view. From the upper receiving area 10, a vehicle 20 which has arrived there passes over the very steeply formed subarea 19 to the lowest point 23 of the web. The portion 19 may be formed so steep that the occupants of the vehicle experience the feeling of an almost free fall.

Im Bereich des Tiefstpunkts 23, welcher sich im wesentlichen in Höhe des Bodens 21 befindet, ist ein Wasserbassin 13 ausgebildet. Die Figur zeigt ein Fahrzeug 18, das den Tiefstpunkt 23 im Bereich des Wasserbassins soeben verlassen hat. Durch die Abfahrt des Fahrzeuges aus großer Höhe hat es eine erhebliche Geschwindigkeit erreicht und kann damit entlang des zweiten Bahnabschnitts bis zum erhöht angeordneten Bahnende 12 gelangen, ohne dass ein eigener Antrieb des Fahrzeuges erforderlich ist. Durch die erhöhte Anordnung des Bahnendes kann ein Teil der Fallenergie des Fahrzeuges zurückgewonnen werden.In the area of the lowest point 23, which is located substantially at the level of the bottom 21, a Wasserbassin 13 is formed. The figure shows a vehicle 18, which has just left the trough 23 in the area of the water basin. Due to the departure of the vehicle from a great height, it has reached a considerable speed and can thus reach along the second track section up to the elevated path end 12, without requiring a separate drive of the vehicle. Due to the increased arrangement of the tail, part of the fall energy of the vehicle can be recovered.

Der Bahnabschnitt 3 ist über Stützen 14 bis 17 in üblicher Weise aufgeständert.The track section 3 is elevated via supports 14 to 17 in the usual way.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine Hubvorrichtung zum Anheben eines Fahrzeuges. Die Hubvorrichtung ist an einem Turm 7 aufgebaut und enthält einen entlang einer Schiene geführten Schrägaufzug 24, über den eine Trageinrichtung 25 ein Fahrzeug 22 vom unteren Abgabebereich des ersten Bahnabschnitts zum oberen Aufnahmebereich des zweiten Bahnabschnitts anheben kann. Der Antrieb erfolgt mittels Seilzugs über einen am unteren Ende des Turmes 7 angeordneten Antriebsmotor 28 und die am oberen Ende des Turmes 7 angeordneten Umlenkrollen 27 und 29. Um das Seil unter Spannung zu halten ist ein Gegengewicht 30 vorgesehen, das am Ende des über die Umlenkrolle 29 geführten Zugseiles befestigt ist.Fig. 3 shows a lifting device for lifting a vehicle. The lifting device is constructed on a tower 7 and includes an oblique elevator 24 guided along a rail, via which a carrying device 25 can lift a vehicle 22 from the lower delivery area of the first track section to the upper receiving area of the second track section. The drive is done by cable over a arranged at the lower end of the tower 7 Drive motor 28 and arranged at the upper end of the tower 7 pulleys 27 and 29. To keep the rope under tension, a counterweight 30 is provided, which is secured at the end of the guided over the pulley 29 pull rope.

Die Hubvorrichtung ist auf einem Fundament 26 aufgebaut. Da keine Horizontalkräfte auszugleichen sind, gestaltet sich die Abstützung des Turms relativ einfach.The lifting device is constructed on a foundation 26. Since no horizontal forces are compensated, the support of the tower is relatively simple.

Zur Aufnahme eines Fahrzeugs 22 wird die Trageinrichtung so weit abgesenkt, dass das Fahrzeug 22 unmittelbar vom unteren Abgabebereich 9 auf die Trageinrichtung auffahren kann. Dabei erfolgt eine automatische Sicherung des Fahrzeugs in Horizontalebene. Nun kann die Hubeinrichtung betätigt werden, so dass das Fahrzeug bis auf den oberen Aufnahmebereich angehoben werden kann. Dort wird die Arretierung des Fahrzeugs gelöst und das Fahrzeug fährt unmittelbar auf den zweiten Bahnabschnitt. Durch die Schrägstellung der Hubeinrichtung können die Bahnabschnitte ohne Versatz zueinander parallel aufgebaut werden. Somit besteht die gesamte Bahn nur aus Bahnabschnitten, die jeweils in einer einzigen Vertikalebene ausgebildet sind. Dadurch kann auf Seitenverstrebungen im wesentlichen verzichtet werden, so dass der Aufbau der Vergriügungsbahn auf engstem Raum möglich ist.For receiving a vehicle 22, the support device is lowered so far that the vehicle 22 can ascend directly from the lower delivery area 9 on the support means. In this case, an automatic backup of the vehicle takes place in the horizontal plane. Now the lifting device can be actuated, so that the vehicle can be lifted up to the upper receiving area. There, the locking of the vehicle is released and the vehicle drives directly on the second track section. Due to the inclination of the lifting device, the web sections can be constructed parallel to each other without offset. Thus, the entire web consists only of track sections, each formed in a single vertical plane. As a result, can be dispensed with side struts essentially so that the construction of the Vergriügungsbahn is possible in a confined space.

Alternativ zu Fig. 3 kann die Hubvorrichtung eine Trageinrichtung 25 enthalten, welche ihrerseits einen Drehkranz aufweist, mit deren Hilfe Fahrzeuge während oder am Ende der Auffahrt in horizontaler Ebene gedreht werden können. Damit wird es möglich, die Blickrichtung der Fahrzeuge während des Anhebens um 180° zu drehen.Alternatively to Fig. 3, the lifting device may include a support means 25, which in turn has a turntable, with the aid of which vehicles can be rotated during or at the end of the driveway in a horizontal plane. This makes it possible to turn the viewing direction of the vehicles during the lifting by 180 °.

Alternativ zu einem Kranz kann der Schrägaufzug auch einen 180°-Halbkreis während der Auffahrt durchlaufen, indem die Schienenführung in horizontaler Richtung während der Auffahrt einen Halbkreis beschreibt.As an alternative to a wreath, the inclined lift can also run through a 180 ° half-circle during the ascent, in that the rail guide describes a semicircle in the horizontal direction during the ascent.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist der Schrägaufzug patemosterartig ausgebildet, indem eine Hubvorrichtung mit zwei oder mehreren gekoppelten Tragvorrichtungen verwendet wird. Die Tragvorrichtungen fahren dabei entweder auf parallelen Schienen entlang des Schrägförderes oder es wird eine einzige Führungsschiene mit Ausweichmöglichkeit verwendet, so dass auf- und abfahrende Trageinrichtungen gegeneinander ausweichen können. Damit lässt sich auch die Förderkapazität erheblich steigern.In another embodiment, the inclined elevator is patemoster-like, using a lifting device with two or more coupled carriers. The support devices drive either on parallel rails along the inclined conveyor or a single guide rail is used with alternative way, so that up and departing carrying devices can dodge each other. This also significantly increases the production capacity.

Fig. 4 zeigt ein Gebäude 1, das die Ein- und Ausstiegsbereiche der Bahn enthält. Fahrgäste erreichen das Einstiegspodest 34 über die Eingänge 5 und 6 (siehe Fig. 1 und 2). Von dem Podest 34 können die Fahrgäste in ein Fahrzeug einsteigen, das sich am Bahnbeginn 11 des ersten Bahnabschnitts befindet. Nach Beendigung der Fahrt erreicht das Fahrzeug das Bahnende 12, das sich parallel zum Bahnbeginn 11 befindet. Die Fahrgäste steigen auf die Plattform 35 aus, von der sie das Gebäude 1 über den Abgang 33 verlassen können.Fig. 4 shows a building 1, which contains the entry and exit areas of the web. Passengers reach the entry platform 34 via the entrances 5 and 6 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). From the pedestal 34, the passengers can get into a vehicle that is located at the beginning of the track 11 of the first track section. After completion of the journey, the vehicle reaches the tail 12, which is parallel to the web start 11. Passengers alight on Platform 35, from which they can leave Building 1 via Exit 33.

Fig. 4 zeigt deutlich die Schienenpaare 31 und 32, die die jeweiligen Bahnabschnitte bilden.Fig. 4 clearly shows the pairs of rails 31 and 32 forming the respective track sections.

Das Überwechseln der Fahrzeuge vom ersten zum zweiten Bahnabschnitt erfolgt mittels eines nicht dargestellten Querförderers. Dieser kann in einer alternativen Ausführungsform ebenfalls einen Drehkranz zur Drehung des Fahrzeuges um 180° enthalten. Der Querförderer kann auch eine weitere Stellung erreichen, in der die Fahrzeuge zum Parken oder zur Reparatur in ein Lager 36 überführt werden können.The changeover of the vehicles from the first to the second track section takes place by means of a transverse conveyor, not shown. This may also include a turntable for rotation of the vehicle by 180 ° in an alternative embodiment. The cross conveyor can also reach another position in which the vehicles can be transferred to a warehouse 36 for parking or repair.

Schließlich zeigt Fig. 5 eine Querschnittsansicht durch den zweiten Bahnabschnitt im Bereich des Tiefstpunkts 23. Hier befindet sich das Wasserbassin 13 mit Wasserspiegel 39 mit einem flachen, durch einen Bassinrand 40 abgegrenzten Bereich, durch den das Fahrzeug 38 hindurchfährt. Aufgrund der hohen Fahrgeschwindigkeit des Fahrzeugs 38 wird beim Durchfahren durch das Bassin eine große Menge Wasser stark aufgespritzt und es ergeben sich fontänenartige Effekte. Dies kann dadurch verstärkt werden, dass das verdrängte Wasser über Kanäle 41 und 42 zu Düsen 43 und 44 geleitet wird, die zusätzliche Fontäneneffekte bewirken können.Finally, FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view through the second path section in the region of the lowest point 23. Here, the water basin 13 with water level 39 is located with a flat area delimited by a basin edge 40, through which the vehicle 38 passes. Due to the high speed of the vehicle 38, a large amount of water is sprayed heavily when passing through the basin and there are fountain-like Effects. This can be enhanced by passing the displaced water through channels 41 and 42 to nozzles 43 and 44, which may cause additional fountain effects.

Der Wasserspiegel 39 lässt sich je nach Jahreszeit und Wunsch einstellen.The water level 39 can be adjusted depending on the season and desire.

Wenn die Steuerung der Vergnügungsbahn so eingerichtet ist, dass während des Durchfahrens eines Fahrzeugs 38 sich gleichzeitig auf dem parallelen Bahnabschnitt ein Fahrzeug 37 befindet, kann damit erreicht werden, dass ein Teil des aufgespritzten Wassers die Insassen des Fahrzeuges 37 bespritzt. Wenn dies nicht gewünscht ist, kann zwischen den Fahrbahnabschnitten auch eine, insbesondere durchsichtige, Wand aufgespannt sein, gegen die das aufgespritzte Wasser des Fahrzeuges 38 mit lautem Geräusch spritzen kann.If the control of the amusement ride is set up so that during the passage of a vehicle 38 a vehicle 37 is simultaneously located on the parallel track section, it can be achieved that a part of the sprayed-on water splatters the occupants of the vehicle 37. If this is not desired, a, in particular transparent, wall can be stretched between the carriageway sections, against which the sprayed-water of the vehicle 38 can splash with a loud noise.

Die Fahrzeuge können auf geeignete Weise ausgebildet sein. Vorzugsweise sind eine oder mehrere Sitzreihen auf einem surfbrettartigen Chassis befestigt. Um das Fahrvergnügen besonders erlebnisreich zu gestalten, wird bevorzugt, dass die Fahrzeuge lediglich eine Sitzreihe in Querrichtung aufweisen. Um die Fahrzeuge witterungsunabhängig einsetzen zu können, können diese mit einem eventuell abnehmbaren Klarsichtdach ausgestattet sein.The vehicles may be designed in a suitable manner. Preferably, one or more rows of seats are mounted on a surfboard-like chassis. To make the driving pleasure particularly exciting, it is preferred that the vehicles have only one row of seats in the transverse direction. In order to be able to use the vehicles irrespective of the weather, they can be equipped with a possibly removable transparent roof.

Wegen der surfbrettartigen Ausbildung der zwangsgeführten Fahrzeuge erübrigt sich eine Schwimmfähigkeit. Es sind auch keine Wasserabläufe erforderlich.Because of the surfboard-like design of the positively driven vehicles, a buoyancy is unnecessary. There are no water courses required.

Die Vergnügungsbahn ist ganzjährig einsetzbar, was bei üblichen Wasserbahnen nicht der Fall ist. Bei Frostgefahr kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Wasserbecken durch eine Heizung frostfrei gehalten wird.The funicular can be used all year round, which is not the case with conventional waterways. If there is a risk of frost, it can be provided that the water basin is kept frost-free by a heater.

Das Wasser im Wasserbassin dient allein der Erzeugung eines Vergnügungseffekts. Ein Abbremsen des Fahrzeugs, das aus großer Höhe heruntergefahren ist, ist nicht erforderlich. Durch eine im Anschluss an das Bassin einsetzende Fahrzeugbremse oder Streckenbremse kann das Fahrzeug am Bahnende zum endgültigen Stillstand gebracht werden.The water in the water basin alone serves to create an amusement effect. A deceleration of the vehicle, which is shut down from high altitude, is not required. By following the basin When the vehicle brake or the line brake is applied, the vehicle can be brought to a final stop at the end of the track.

Bezugszeichenreference numeral

11
Gebäudebuilding
22
erster Bahnabschnittfirst track section
33
zweiter Bahnabschnittsecond track section
44
GeländeumgrenzungGeländeumgrenzung
55
Eingangentrance
66
Eingangentrance
77
Turmtower
88th
Fahrzeugvehicle
99
unterer Abgabebereichlower delivery area
1010
oberer Aufnahmebereichupper recording area
1111
BahnbeginnBahn beginning
1212
Bahnendetail
1313
Wasserbassinwater basin
14-1714-17
StützenSupport
1818
Fahrzeugvehicle
1919
Teilbereichsubregion
2020
Fahrzeugvehicle
2121
Bodenground
2222
Fahrzeugvehicle
2323
Tiefstpunktnadir
2424
Schrägaufzugfunicular
2525
Trageinrichtungsupport means
2626
FundamtLost and Found
2727
Umlenkrolleidler pulley
2828
Antriebsmotordrive motor
2929
Umlenkrolleidler pulley
3030
Gegengewichtcounterweight
3131
Schienenpaarpair of rails
3232
Schienenpaarpair of rails
3333
Abgangleaving
3434
Podestpodium
3535
Plattformplatform
3636
Lagercamp
3737
Fahrzeugvehicle
3838
Fahrzeugvehicle
3939
Wasserspiegelwater level
4040
Bassinrandbasin edge
4141
Kanalchannel
4242
Kanalchannel
4343
Düsejet
4444
Düsejet

Claims (10)

  1. Fairground ride for moving vehicles along an essentially track-guided ride, said fairground ride having a hoisting device (24, 25) for lifting the vehicles (20, 22) to an elevated level of departure, from which said vehicles travel along a section (3) of the ride to an end station (1),
    characterised in that the hoisting device is constructed as a rail-guided inclined hoist (24) and has a carrying apparatus (25) by means of which the vehicles can be removed from a first section (2) of the ride while retaining their horizontal orientation, and delivered to an elevated second section (3) of said ride, which second section extends in the horizontal direction in a laterally offset manner in relation to the first section of the ride.
  2. Fairground ride according to Claim 1,
    characterised in that the vehicle travels through a 180° rotation in the horizontal plane during the lifting operation.
  3. Fairground ride according to Claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that the ride is a rail-type ride.
  4. Fairground ride according to Claim 1 or 2 ,
    characterised in that the sections (2, 3) of the ride extend parallel to one another in the end station (1), a displacing apparatus being provided for transposing the vehicles from one section of the ride to another section of the ride.
  5. Fairground ride according to Claim 4,
    characterised in that the displacing device is a transverse conveyer.
  6. Fairground ride according to Claim 5,
    characterised in that a 180° rotation of the vehicle takes place in a horizontal plane during the transverse conveying operation.
  7. Fairground ride according to Claim 1,
    characterised in that the sections of the ride extend over peaks and troughs in the vertical direction,
  8. Fairground ride according to Claim 7,
    characterised in that, in a partial region of one section (3), the ride is routed through a water basin (13) in such a way that, when a vehicle (18) travels through, a spraying or surging effect of the vehicle is caused, said basin (13) having water channels (41, 42) through which water can be conveyed to spraying nozzles (43, 44) when a vehicle (18) travels through.
  9. Fairground ride according to Claim 8,
    characterised in that the basin (13) is located immediately following a partial region (19) of the section (2) of the ride which begins as a falling-away stretch of great steepness at the elevated level of departure.
  10. Fairground ride according to Claim 1,
    characterised in that the vehicle is of surfboard-like construction, running wheels being fastened to the underside and passenger seats being fastened to the upper side.
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