EP3626322A1 - Vehicle with passenger section which can be pivoted and/or rotated - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a rail-guided vehicle with swiveling and / or rotating passenger accommodation and an amusement system with a guide device and such a vehicle.
- Amusement facilities such as roller coasters are known in various designs with different routes and driving figures. It is known to integrate loopings, rollovers, etc. in addition to spectacular cornering.
- roller coasters are known whose vehicles (when getting in / out) are arranged above the rails, and roller coasters in which the vehicles (when getting in / out) are arranged below the rail (s), for example like a gondola.
- the vehicle follows the movements specified by the route in both variants.
- the passenger experiences different forces during a journey (sideways, up / down, stronger / weaker forces).
- the object of the present invention is to provide a rail-guided vehicle that offers special driving effects, and a corresponding amusement system.
- the rail-guided vehicle has a passenger seat which has at least one seat with a seat cover and seat back for seated accommodation of a passenger, the intended direction of view of the seated passenger being oriented essentially perpendicular to the surface of the seat back, and the seats being arranged in such a way that that the line of sight is oriented transversely to the direction of travel, the passenger receptacle being arranged to be pivotable and / or rotatable about an axis oriented essentially in the direction of view.
- the axis for generating the pendulum effect is arranged above the passengers.
- the seats can be oriented such that the line of sight is (essentially) perpendicular to the direction of travel.
- the vehicle is used in particular as an amusement vehicle in amusement facilities that are designed to produce special driving effects, such as roller coasters.
- the vehicles preferably have a rail-guided chassis.
- the passenger accommodation is connected to the chassis via a connecting element (joint).
- the connection between one end of the (preferably rigid) connecting element and the passenger receptacle can be essentially rigid, while the other end of the connecting element can be rotatably connected to the chassis.
- the connection does not necessarily have to be rigid, for example it could also be rotatable.
- the passenger receptacle and the connecting element can together form a pendulum which can be pivoted through a predetermined angle.
- the connecting element represents the axis which is led out of the chassis in the direction of view, about which the chassis then rotates.
- a preferred construction therefore consists in the passenger accommodation forming a pendulum which can be pivoted about an axis arranged above the passengers (or their center of gravity).
- the axis can be formed in particular by a direct connection of the axis of rotation on the chassis to the seats (which can be rigid or rotatable) via a rigid (articulated) pendulum rod.
- a kinematics that is simple to implement but that is varied in the movements of the passenger accommodation is realized.
- the pivoting / rotating axis of the pendulum can e.g. Be arranged via a joint directly on the chassis, the seats can be fixed rigidly or rotatably on the other side of the pendulum.
- the pendulum preferably has a rigid axis of rotation.
- the seats are arranged in particular below the chassis and below the rigid axis of rotation.
- the desired movement of the passenger receptacle is preferably generated by a maximum of two, particularly preferably by only one axis of rotation between the chassis and the passenger receptacle.
- the movement of the passenger receptacle is generated on the one hand by the axle or axles, on the other hand by the three-dimensional course of the guide device, which is generally designed as a guide rail.
- the guide device can have straight, tortuous and / or curved courses.
- the movement of the passenger accommodation can be generated in a simple manner with a small number of swivel joints between the chassis and the passenger accommodation.
- the passenger intake can be pivoted through 360 °, i.e. be rotatable.
- the viewing direction is defined as an axis that is (essentially) aligned perpendicular to the surface of the seat back of the seat or the seats.
- the axle can be arranged anywhere on the vehicle.
- the pivot or rotation axis may or may not intersect the seat back. If it does not cut it, it is offset in parallel on the connecting element and / or on the chassis.
- the swivel or rotation axis can be arranged at any point parallel to the viewing direction, but in particular in such a way that a pendulum effect of the vehicle is generated.
- the axis can in particular be arranged in the center of gravity of the passengers and / or the axis can be arranged above the passengers to produce a pendulum effect.
- the connecting element or the chassis can have a joint that rotates Establishes connection between chassis and passenger accommodation.
- the joint can in particular be arranged in the vicinity of the chassis on the connecting element or on the chassis.
- the axis runs essentially through the joint.
- the passenger accommodation can be designed as a seating group with or without a floor panel.
- the vehicle can have a chassis, the pivoting or rotation of the passenger receptacle relative to the chassis by centrifugal forces generated during travel along a rail construction and / or by gravity and / or gravity and / or gravity and / or by a link control (with the aid of which the driving movement of the vehicle is used to generate the rotary movement) and / or is generated by a motor drive.
- a link control with the aid of which the driving movement of the vehicle is used to generate the rotary movement
- An increased speed in a passage in a curve increases the centrifugal force acting on the passenger and thus the deflection of the "pendulum" up to a rollover.
- the pendulum effect ensures that the passengers are pressed into their seats when driving through curves, but experience less lateral forces.
- the vehicle can have a damping and / or a locking element for damping and or blocking the swiveling or rotating movement.
- the locking element is actuated to lock it in order to ensure easy entry and exit in a station.
- the pendulum motion can e.g. be dampened by a hydraulic system that also allows a controlled blockage of the pendulum.
- the vehicle has an automatic and / or interactive speed control for generating a certain centrifugal force in a certain route passage and / or for controlling the rotational movement in this route passage.
- the speed can be controlled, for example, by controlling a positive drive provided in this section of the route, but also other drive variants such as friction wheel, cable drive, linear motor, etc., in order to control the rotary movement by changing the centrifugal force (up to 360 ° rollovers). Even the number of 360 ° turns in a corner passage could be varied by a suitable interactive control by the passengers.
- the vehicle could have setting devices which allow further settings to be made interactively to make.
- the option could be provided to block the pivoting / rotating movement while driving.
- the forces acting on the passenger in a corner passage would be different than when the pendulum effect was activated (ie without a blockage).
- the passenger would experience more lateral forces.
- An adjustment of the damping of the pendulum effect or the rotation could also be continuously changeable.
- the vehicle can be moved by gravity, cable or chain drive, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, linear motor, friction wheels or by a self-drive or have appropriate devices for driving by means of gravity, cable drive, linear motor, friction wheels or self-drive.
- the driving force of a vehicle's own drive can be positively transmitted to a rail construction.
- the amusement system has, for example, an engagement element arranged stationary on the route, e.g. a rack or chain, which cooperates with a drive wheel of the vehicle. This can e.g. be a gear that engages in the engagement element, at least in predetermined route sections.
- An amusement system comprises a guide device for guiding a vehicle, e.g. a rail system, and a vehicle as described in this application.
- the guide device defines or forms a route section in which a chassis of the vehicle is guided essentially in a vertical plane. For example, a vertical curve can be provided, which the vehicle traverses to the side of the rail.
- Another amusement system comprises a guide device for guiding a vehicle and a vehicle as described in this application.
- the guide device forms or defines a route section in which the normal vector of a chassis of the vehicle is guided essentially in a vertical plane.
- a driving element is provided in which the pendulum pivots through 180 ° after passing the high point, so that the passenger reception hangs down again.
- the guide device can be arranged along the route such that the vehicle travels through vertical and / or horizontal and / or inclined sections of the route.
- horizontal and / or obliquely inclined route sections should also be provided at least in sections.
- the guide device can comprise a rail or a pair of rails, wherein the two rails can preferably be arranged vertically one above the other.
- the rails can be designed as driving tubes.
- the rails can be arranged one above the other, that is to say in the plane or parallel to the plane of the pendulum movement.
- the axis of the pendulum can preferably be arranged such that the axis of rotation on the chassis is arranged between the two driving tubes. This is a structurally favorable solution because the chassis symmetry is preserved. In particular, the symmetry of the chassis with the axis of rotation between the position of the vehicle before and after passing through a vertical 180 ° curve is maintained.
- the vehicle described in the context of this invention can be a so-called "inverted coaster” or “suspended coaster”.
- the pendulum axis is arranged above the passengers in this embodiment, but also the chassis.
- the connecting element and the passenger seat hang down like a pendulum, starting from the chassis.
- the passenger carrier can also be connected directly to the axle which leads out of the vehicle in the direction of view, and is therefore not necessarily a "suspended coaster”.
- the chassis is arranged on the rails. The normal vector of the chassis is perpendicular to the direction of travel at each route point and points in the direction of the guide device.
- the connecting element can extend perpendicular to the normal vector of the chassis.
- the angle between the direction of travel and the connecting element is variable due to the rotatable / pivotable connection.
- the connecting element extends downward parallel to the normal vector of the chassis.
- the seats are arranged so that the line of sight is oriented transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the direction of travel.
- the axis of rotation is also arranged in the viewing direction in this embodiment.
- the route section is designed such that the guide device defines a route section which is designed as a vertically oriented arc. Its apex can be a high point. There, the passenger admission as a pendulum can change.
- the exemplary embodiment described below relates to a vehicle according to the invention and a roller coaster system according to the invention with the vehicle.
- an amusement facility 1 is shown in the form of a roller coaster.
- the system has a support structure 10 and a rail structure 11 for guiding rail-guided vehicles 2.
- the routing can be of any type, in particular the rail construction can have curves, turns, curvatures and the like.
- the route has a vertical arc 12, the apex S of which is a high point.
- a vehicle 2 according to the invention is shown as it is in connection with the system 1 Figure 1 can be used.
- the vehicle 2 has a chassis 20, a passenger receptacle 21 and a connecting element 22 in the form of a pendulum rod.
- the one (lower) end of the rod is rigidly connected to the passenger receptacle 21, but it could also be arranged, for example, rotatably or tiltably etc., ie not rigidly.
- the other (upper) end is pivotally or pivotally connected to the chassis 20.
- the pendulum 21, 22 is connected to the chassis 20 via a joint 23.
- the passenger receptacle 21 has two seats 21a and 21b arranged side by side. Each of the seats 21a, 21b has a seat surface 210 and a backrest 211. A vector B, which defines the viewing direction, extends perpendicular to the front surface of the backrest 211.
- the chassis 20 has a normal B perpendicular to the direction of travel F, which on the one hand corresponds to the viewing direction of the passengers or is aligned parallel to the viewing direction, on the other hand forms the axis of rotation for the pivoting or rotating movement of the passenger receptacle 21 relative to the chassis 20. This means that the rotary or pendulum movements are essentially generated in a plane that is aligned parallel to the direction of travel F.
- the normal vector is usually assumed or defined in the z direction. However, it can also be the vector in the y direction (transverse to the direction of travel). In the latter version, the rail would be in Figure 3 rotated 90 ° horizontally and the passenger carrier would remain unchanged.
- an angle smaller than 90 ° can lie between the direction of travel and the direction of view.
- the passenger reception would be arranged transversely, but not perpendicular to the direction of travel.
- the pivoting / rotating movement preferably takes place in a plane perpendicular to the viewing direction B, as in FIG Figure 4 is made clear.
- the (in the Figure 4 not designated) axis of rotation B extends perpendicular to the paper plane in the middle of the circle indicating the 360 ° rotation.
- the pivoting / rotating movement can be limited or rotations through 360 ° can be possible, as in the Figure 4 outlined.
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Ein Fahrzeug 2 für eine Vergnügungsanlage weist ein Fahrgestell 20, eine Fahrgastaufnahme 21 und ein Verbindungselement 22 in Form einer Pendelstange auf. Das untere Ende der Pendelstange ist starr mit der Fahrgastaufnahme 21 verbunden, das obere Ende ist über ein Gelenk drehbar bzw. schwenkbar mit dem Fahrgestell 20 verbunden. Das Pendel 21, 22 ist über ein Gelenk 23 mit dem Fahrgestell 20 verbunden.A vehicle 2 for an amusement facility has a chassis 20, a passenger receptacle 21 and a connecting element 22 in the form of a pendulum rod. The lower end of the pendulum rod is rigidly connected to the passenger seat 21, the upper end is rotatably or pivotably connected to the chassis 20 via a joint. The pendulum 21, 22 is connected to the chassis 20 via a joint 23.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein schienengeführtes Fahrzeug mit schwenk- und/oder drehbarer Fahrgastaufnahme sowie eine Vergnügungsanlage mit einer Führungseinrichtung und einem derartigen Fahrzeug.The present invention relates to a rail-guided vehicle with swiveling and / or rotating passenger accommodation and an amusement system with a guide device and such a vehicle.
Vergnügungsanlagen wie Achterbahnen sind in verschiedensten Ausführungen mit unterschiedlichen Streckenführungen und Fahrfiguren bekannt. Es ist bekannt, in die Streckenführung neben spektakulären Kurvenfahrten auch Loopings, Überschläge, etc. zu integrieren.Amusement facilities such as roller coasters are known in various designs with different routes and driving figures. It is known to integrate loopings, rollovers, etc. in addition to spectacular cornering.
Generell sind sowohl Achterbahnen bekannt, deren Fahrzeuge (beim Ein-/Ausstieg) über den Schienen angeordnet sind als auch Achterbahnen, bei denen die Fahrzeuge (beim Ein-/Ausstieg) unterhalb der Schiene(n) angeordnet sind, beispielsweise wie bei einer Gondel. Man spricht von "suspended coaster" oder "inverted coaster".In general, roller coasters are known whose vehicles (when getting in / out) are arranged above the rails, and roller coasters in which the vehicles (when getting in / out) are arranged below the rail (s), for example like a gondola. One speaks of "suspended coaster" or "inverted coaster".
In der Regel vollzieht das Fahrzeug in beiden Varianten die von der Streckenführung vorgegebenen Bewegungen nach. Der Passagier erfährt während einer Fahrt unterschiedliche Krafteinwirkungen (seitlich, nach oben/unten, stärkere/schwächere Kräfte).As a rule, the vehicle follows the movements specified by the route in both variants. The passenger experiences different forces during a journey (sideways, up / down, stronger / weaker forces).
Allerdings sind die Variationsmöglichkeiten in der Streckenführung begrenzt. Dies führt dazu, dass auch die Möglichkeiten der Gestaltung des Fahrerlebnisses eingeschränkt sind. Es wurden daher Fahrzeuge eingeführt, bei denen die Fahrgastaufnahmen gegenüber der Fahrstrecke weitere Bewegungen, z.B. Rotationen, vornehmen, sodass der Passagier eine überlagerte Bewegung aus dem Streckenprofil und der Zusatzbewegung erfährt. Dies kann zu einer Verbesserung des Fahrerlebnisses führen und erhöht die Möglichkeiten der Erzeugung unterschiedlicher Fahrgefühle.However, the possible variations in the route are limited. This means that the options for designing the driving experience are also limited. Therefore, vehicles were introduced in which the passenger recordings made further movements compared to the route, e.g. Rotations, so that the passenger experiences a superimposed movement from the route profile and the additional movement. This can lead to an improvement in the driving experience and increases the possibilities of generating different driving feelings.
Allerdings können auch mit Hilfe der zuletzt genannten Variante, in der das Streckenprofil und die Zusatzbewegungen variiert werden können, nicht alle gewünschten Effekte erzeugt werden.However, even with the help of the last-mentioned variant, in which the route profile and the additional movements can be varied, not all of the desired effects can be produced.
Ausgehend davon besteht die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, ein schienengeführtes Fahrzeug bereitzustellen, das besondere Fahreffekte bietet, sowie eine entsprechende Vergnügungsanlage.Based on this, the object of the present invention is to provide a rail-guided vehicle that offers special driving effects, and a corresponding amusement system.
Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein schienengeführtes Fahrzeug gemäß dem Anspruch 1 sowie eine Vergnügungsanlage gemäß den Ansprüchen 7 oder 8. Vorteilhafte Merkmale und bevorzugte Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen.This object is achieved by a rail-guided vehicle according to claim 1 and an amusement facility according to claims 7 or 8. Advantageous features and preferred embodiments result from the dependent claims.
Das erfindungsgemäße schienengeführte Fahrzeug weist eine Fahrgastaufnahme auf, die wenigstens einen Sitz mit Sitzauflage und Sitzlehne zur sitzenden Aufnahme eines Passagiers aufweist, wobei die bestimmungsgemäße Blickrichtung des sitzend aufgenommenen Passagiers im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Oberfläche der Sitzlehne ausgerichtet ist, und wobei die Sitze so angeordnet sind, dass die Blickrichtung quer zur Fahrtrichtung ausgerichtet ist, wobei die Fahrgastaufnahme um eine im Wesentlichen in Blickrichtung ausgerichtete Achse schwenkbar und/oder drehbar angeordnet ist. Die Achse zur Erzeugung des Pendeleffekts ist oberhalb der Passagiere angeordnet. Insbesondere können die Sitze so ausgerichtet sein, dass die Blickrichtung (im Wesentlichen) senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung ausgerichtet ist.The rail-guided vehicle according to the invention has a passenger seat which has at least one seat with a seat cover and seat back for seated accommodation of a passenger, the intended direction of view of the seated passenger being oriented essentially perpendicular to the surface of the seat back, and the seats being arranged in such a way that that the line of sight is oriented transversely to the direction of travel, the passenger receptacle being arranged to be pivotable and / or rotatable about an axis oriented essentially in the direction of view. The axis for generating the pendulum effect is arranged above the passengers. In particular, the seats can be oriented such that the line of sight is (essentially) perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Das Fahrzeug kommt insbesondere als Vergnügungsfahrzeug in Vergnügungsanlagen zum Einsatz, die dazu bestimmt sind, spezielle Fahreffekte zu erzeugen, wie z.B. Achterbahnen. Die Fahrzeuge weisen vorzugsweise ein schienengeführtes Fahrgestell auf. Die Fahrgastaufnahme ist über ein Verbindungselement (Gelenk) mit dem Fahrgestell verbunden. Die Verbindung zwischen einem Ende des (in sich vorzugsweise starren) Verbindungselements und der Fahrgastaufnahme kann im Wesentlichen starr sein, während das andere Ende des Verbindungselements mit dem Fahrgestell drehbar verbunden sein kann. Die Verbindung muss jedoch nicht zwangsläufig starr sein, sie könnte z.B. auch zusätzlich drehbar sein. Die Fahrgastaufnahme und das Verbindungselement können zusammen ein Pendel bilden, das um einen vorgegebenen Winkel schwenkbar ist. Es wäre jedoch auch denkbar, dass das Verbindungselement die Achse darstellt, die in Blickrichtung aus dem Fahrgestell geführt ist, um die sich das Fahrgestell dann dreht.The vehicle is used in particular as an amusement vehicle in amusement facilities that are designed to produce special driving effects, such as roller coasters. The vehicles preferably have a rail-guided chassis. The passenger accommodation is connected to the chassis via a connecting element (joint). The connection between one end of the (preferably rigid) connecting element and the passenger receptacle can be essentially rigid, while the other end of the connecting element can be rotatably connected to the chassis. However, the connection does not necessarily have to be rigid, for example it could also be rotatable. The passenger receptacle and the connecting element can together form a pendulum which can be pivoted through a predetermined angle. However, it would be too conceivable that the connecting element represents the axis which is led out of the chassis in the direction of view, about which the chassis then rotates.
Ein bevorzugter Aufbau besteht also darin, dass die Fahrgastaufnahme ein Pendel bildet, das um eine oberhalb der Passagiere (bzw. deren Schwerpunkt) angeordnete Achse schwenkbar ist. Die Achse kann insbesondere durch eine direkte Verbindung der Drehachse am Fahrgestell zu den Sitzen (die starr oder drehbar gelagert sein können) über eine starre (gelenklose) Pendelstange bilden. Auf diese Weise wird eine einfach zu realisierende, jedoch in den Bewegungen der Fahrgastaufnahme vielfältige Kinematik realisiert.A preferred construction therefore consists in the passenger accommodation forming a pendulum which can be pivoted about an axis arranged above the passengers (or their center of gravity). The axis can be formed in particular by a direct connection of the axis of rotation on the chassis to the seats (which can be rigid or rotatable) via a rigid (articulated) pendulum rod. In this way, a kinematics that is simple to implement but that is varied in the movements of the passenger accommodation is realized.
Die schwenk-/drehbare Achse des Pendels kann z.B. über ein Gelenk direkt am Fahrwerk angeordnet sein, die Sitze können starr oder drehbar an der anderen Seite des Pendels befestigt sein. Das Pendel hat vorzugsweise eine starre Drehachse. Die Sitze sind insbesondere unterhalb des Fahrgestells und unterhalb der starren Drehachse angeordnet.The pivoting / rotating axis of the pendulum can e.g. Be arranged via a joint directly on the chassis, the seats can be fixed rigidly or rotatably on the other side of the pendulum. The pendulum preferably has a rigid axis of rotation. The seats are arranged in particular below the chassis and below the rigid axis of rotation.
Die gewünschte Bewegung der Fahrgastaufnahme wird im Rahmen der Erfindung vorzugsweise durch maximal zwei, besonders bevorzugt durch nur eine Drehachse zwischen Fahrgestell und Fahrgastaufnahme erzeugt. Die Bewegung der Fahrgastaufnahme wird einerseits durch die Achse bzw. Achsen, andererseits durch den dreidimensionalen Verlauf der Führungseinrichtung, die in der Regel als Führungsschiene ausgebildet ist, erzeugt. Die Führungseinrichtung kann gerade, gewundene und/oder gekrümmte Verläufe aufweisen.In the context of the invention, the desired movement of the passenger receptacle is preferably generated by a maximum of two, particularly preferably by only one axis of rotation between the chassis and the passenger receptacle. The movement of the passenger receptacle is generated on the one hand by the axle or axles, on the other hand by the three-dimensional course of the guide device, which is generally designed as a guide rail. The guide device can have straight, tortuous and / or curved courses.
Insgesamt kann die Bewegung der Fahrgastaufnahme auf einfache Weise, mit einer geringen Anzahl an Drehgelenken zwischen Fahrgestell und Fahrgastaufnahme, erzeugt werden.Overall, the movement of the passenger accommodation can be generated in a simple manner with a small number of swivel joints between the chassis and the passenger accommodation.
Insbesondere kann die Fahrgastaufnahme um 360° verschwenkbar, d.h. drehbar, sein. Die Blickrichtung ist als Achse definiert, die (im Wesentlichen) senkrecht zur Fläche der Sitzlehne des Sitzes bzw. der Sitze ausgerichtet ist. Die Achse kann beliebig am Fahrzeug angeordnet sein. Insbesondere kann jedoch die Schwenk- bzw. Drehachse die Sitzlehne schneiden oder auch nicht. Wenn sie diese nicht schneidet, ist sie parallel versetzt am Verbindungselement und/oder am Fahrgestell angeordnet. Prinzipiell kann die Schwenk- bzw. Drehachse an beliebiger Stelle parallel zur Blickrichtung angeordnet sein, insbesondere aber so, dass ein Pendeleffekt des Fahrzeugs erzeugt wird.In particular, the passenger intake can be pivoted through 360 °, i.e. be rotatable. The viewing direction is defined as an axis that is (essentially) aligned perpendicular to the surface of the seat back of the seat or the seats. The axle can be arranged anywhere on the vehicle. In particular, however, the pivot or rotation axis may or may not intersect the seat back. If it does not cut it, it is offset in parallel on the connecting element and / or on the chassis. In principle, the swivel or rotation axis can be arranged at any point parallel to the viewing direction, but in particular in such a way that a pendulum effect of the vehicle is generated.
Die Achse kann insbesondere im Schwerpunkt der Passagiere und/oder die Achse kann zur Erzeugung eines Pendeleffekts oberhalb der Passagiere angeordnet sein. Insbesondere kann das Verbindungselement oder des Fahrgestell ein Gelenk aufweisen, das die drehbare Verbindung zwischen Fahrgestell und Fahrgastaufnahme herstellt. Das Gelenk kann insbesondere in der Nähe des Fahrgestells am Verbindungselement oder am Fahrgestell angeordnet sein. Die Achse verläuft im Wesentlichen durch das Gelenk.The axis can in particular be arranged in the center of gravity of the passengers and / or the axis can be arranged above the passengers to produce a pendulum effect. In particular, the connecting element or the chassis can have a joint that rotates Establishes connection between chassis and passenger accommodation. The joint can in particular be arranged in the vicinity of the chassis on the connecting element or on the chassis. The axis runs essentially through the joint.
Die Fahrgastaufnahme kann als Sitzgruppe mit oder ohne Bodenblech ausgebildet sein.The passenger accommodation can be designed as a seating group with or without a floor panel.
Das Fahrzeug kann ein Fahrgestell aufweisen, wobei die Schwenkung bzw. Drehung der Fahrgastaufnahme relativ zum Fahrgestell durch während einer Fahrt entlang einer Schienenkonstruktion erzeugte Zentrifugalkräfte und/oder durch die Schwerkraft und/oder Schwerkräfte und/oder Schwerkräfte und/oder durch eine Kulissensteuerung (mithilfe derer die Fahrbewegung des Fahrzeugs zur Generierung der Drehbewegung genutzt wird) und/oder durch einen Motorantrieb erzeugt wird. Durch eine erhöhte Geschwindigkeit in einer Kurvenpassage erhöht sich die auf die Fahrgastaufnahme wirkende Zentrifugalkraft und damit der Ausschlag des "Pendels", bis hin zu einem Überschlag. Der Pendeleffekt sorgt dafür, dass die Passagiere in durchfahrenen Kurven in ihren Sitz gepresst werden, dagegen jedoch weniger seitliche Kräfte erfahren.The vehicle can have a chassis, the pivoting or rotation of the passenger receptacle relative to the chassis by centrifugal forces generated during travel along a rail construction and / or by gravity and / or gravity and / or gravity and / or by a link control (with the aid of which the driving movement of the vehicle is used to generate the rotary movement) and / or is generated by a motor drive. An increased speed in a passage in a curve increases the centrifugal force acting on the passenger and thus the deflection of the "pendulum" up to a rollover. The pendulum effect ensures that the passengers are pressed into their seats when driving through curves, but experience less lateral forces.
Das Fahrzeug kann ein Dämpfungs- und/oder ein Feststellelement zur Dämpfung und oder Blockade der Schwenk- bzw. Drehbewegung aufweisen. Insbesondere wird das Feststellelement zur Arretierung betätigt, um ein bequemes Ein- und Aussteigen in einem Bahnhof zu gewährleisten. Die Pendelbewegung kann, z.B. durch ein hydraulisches System, gedämpft sein, das auch eine kontrollierte Blockade des Pendels erlaubt.The vehicle can have a damping and / or a locking element for damping and or blocking the swiveling or rotating movement. In particular, the locking element is actuated to lock it in order to ensure easy entry and exit in a station. The pendulum motion can e.g. be dampened by a hydraulic system that also allows a controlled blockage of the pendulum.
In einer speziellen Ausführungsform der Erfindung weist das Fahrzeug eine automatische und/oder interaktive Geschwindigkeitssteuerung zur Erzeugung einer bestimmten Zentrifugalkraft in einer bestimmten Streckenpassage und/oder zur Steuerung der Drehbewegung in dieser Streckenpassage auf.In a special embodiment of the invention, the vehicle has an automatic and / or interactive speed control for generating a certain centrifugal force in a certain route passage and / or for controlling the rotational movement in this route passage.
Die Geschwindigkeitssteuerung kann beispielsweise durch die Steuerung eines in dieser Streckenpassage vorgesehenen formschlüssigen Antriebs, aber auch sonstige Antriebsvarianten wie Reibrad, Seilantrieb, Linearmotor etc., erfolgen, um über eine Veränderung der Zentrifugalkraft die Drehbewegung zu steuern (bis hin zu 360°-Überschlägen). Sogar die Zahl der 360°-Überschläge in einer Kurvenpassage könnte durch eine geeignete interaktive Steuerung durch die Passagiere variiert werden.The speed can be controlled, for example, by controlling a positive drive provided in this section of the route, but also other drive variants such as friction wheel, cable drive, linear motor, etc., in order to control the rotary movement by changing the centrifugal force (up to 360 ° rollovers). Even the number of 360 ° turns in a corner passage could be varied by a suitable interactive control by the passengers.
Neben einer interaktiven Geschwindigkeitssteuerung könnte das Fahrzeug Einstellvorrichtungen aufweisen, die es erlauben, interaktiv weitere Einstellungen vorzunehmen. Z.B. könnte die Option vorgesehen sein, die Schwenk-/Drehbewegung während der Fahrt zu blockieren. In einer Kurvenpassage wären in diesem Fall die auf den Passagier wirkenden Kräfte andere als bei aktiviertem Pendeleffekt (d.h. ohne Blockade). Insbesondere würde der Passagier mehr seitliche Kräfte erfahren. Eine Einstellung der Dämpfung des Pendeleffekts bzw. der Drehung könnte auch kontinuierlich veränderbar sein.In addition to interactive speed control, the vehicle could have setting devices which allow further settings to be made interactively to make. For example, the option could be provided to block the pivoting / rotating movement while driving. In this case, the forces acting on the passenger in a corner passage would be different than when the pendulum effect was activated (ie without a blockage). In particular, the passenger would experience more lateral forces. An adjustment of the damping of the pendulum effect or the rotation could also be continuously changeable.
Das Fahrzeug kann durch Schwerkraft, Seil- oder Kettenantrieb, Hydraulik- oder Pneumatikzylinder, Linearmotor, Reibräder oder durch einen Eigenantrieb bewegt werden bzw. entsprechende Einrichtungen zum Antrieb mittels Schwerkraft, Seilantrieb, Linearmotor, Reibräder oder Eigenantrieb aufweisen.The vehicle can be moved by gravity, cable or chain drive, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, linear motor, friction wheels or by a self-drive or have appropriate devices for driving by means of gravity, cable drive, linear motor, friction wheels or self-drive.
Die Antriebskraft eines Eigenantriebs des Fahrzeugs kann formschlüssig auf eine Schienenkonstruktion übertragen werden. Die Vergnügungsanlage weist beispielsweise ein stationär an der Fahrstrecke angeordnetes Eingriffselement, z.B. eine Zahnstange oder Kette, auf, das mit einem Antriebsrad des Fahrzeugs zusammenwirkt. Dies kann z.B. ein Zahnrad sein, das in das Eingriffselement, wenigstens in vorgegebenen Streckenabschnitten, eingreift.The driving force of a vehicle's own drive can be positively transmitted to a rail construction. The amusement system has, for example, an engagement element arranged stationary on the route, e.g. a rack or chain, which cooperates with a drive wheel of the vehicle. This can e.g. be a gear that engages in the engagement element, at least in predetermined route sections.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Vergnügungsanlage umfasst eine Führungseinrichtung zur Führung eines Fahrzeugs, z.B. ein Schienensystem, und ein Fahrzeug wie in dieser Anmeldung beschrieben. Die Führungseinrichtung definiert bzw. bildet einen Streckenabschnitt, in dem ein Fahrgestell des Fahrzeugs im Wesentlichen in einer vertikalen Ebene geführt wird. Es kann z.B. ein vertikaler Bogen vorgesehen sein, der mit Fahrzeug seitlich der Schiene durchfahren wird.An amusement system according to the invention comprises a guide device for guiding a vehicle, e.g. a rail system, and a vehicle as described in this application. The guide device defines or forms a route section in which a chassis of the vehicle is guided essentially in a vertical plane. For example, a vertical curve can be provided, which the vehicle traverses to the side of the rail.
Eine weitere erfindungsgemäße Vergnügungsanlage umfasst eine Führungseinrichtung zur Führung eines Fahrzeugs, und ein Fahrzeug wie in dieser Anmeldung beschrieben. Die Führungseinrichtung bildet bzw. definiert einen Streckenabschnitt, in dem der Normalenvektor eines Fahrgestells des Fahrzeugs im Wesentlichen in einer vertikalen Ebene geführt wird. Dies bedeutet, dass ein Fahrelement bereitgestellt wird, bei dem nach Überfahren des Hochpunkts das Pendel um 180° herum schwenkt, so dass die Fahrgastaufnahme wieder nach unten hängt.Another amusement system according to the invention comprises a guide device for guiding a vehicle and a vehicle as described in this application. The guide device forms or defines a route section in which the normal vector of a chassis of the vehicle is guided essentially in a vertical plane. This means that a driving element is provided in which the pendulum pivots through 180 ° after passing the high point, so that the passenger reception hangs down again.
Die Führungseinrichtung kann entlang der Fahrstrecke so angeordnet sein, dass das Fahrzeug vertikale und/oder horizontale und/oder schräg geneigte Streckenabschnitte durchfährt. Insbesondere sollen aber auch wenigstens abschnittsweise horizontale und/oder schräg geneigte Streckenabschnitte vorgesehen sein.The guide device can be arranged along the route such that the vehicle travels through vertical and / or horizontal and / or inclined sections of the route. In particular, horizontal and / or obliquely inclined route sections should also be provided at least in sections.
Insbesondere kann die Führungseinrichtung eine Schiene bzw. ein Schienenpaar umfassen, wobei vorzugsweise die beiden Schienen vertikal übereinander angeordnet sein können. Die Schienen können als Fahrrohre ausgebildet sein. Insbesondere können die Schienen übereinander, also in der Ebene oder parallel zur Ebene der Pendelbewegung, angeordnet sein.In particular, the guide device can comprise a rail or a pair of rails, wherein the two rails can preferably be arranged vertically one above the other. The rails can be designed as driving tubes. In particular, the rails can be arranged one above the other, that is to say in the plane or parallel to the plane of the pendulum movement.
Die Achse des Pendels kann vorzugsweise so angeordnet sein, dass die Drehachse am Fahrwerk zwischen den beiden Fahrrohren angeordnet ist. Dies ist eine statisch günstige Lösung, da die Fahrwerksymmetrie gewahrt bleibt. Insbesondere bleibt die Symmetrie des Fahrgestells mit Drehachse zwischen der Position des Fahrzeugs vor und hinter dem Durchlaufen einer vertikalen 180° Kurve gewahrt.The axis of the pendulum can preferably be arranged such that the axis of rotation on the chassis is arranged between the two driving tubes. This is a structurally favorable solution because the chassis symmetry is preserved. In particular, the symmetry of the chassis with the axis of rotation between the position of the vehicle before and after passing through a vertical 180 ° curve is maintained.
Das im Rahmen dieser Erfindung beschriebene Fahrzeug kann ein sog. "inverted coaster" oder "suspended coaster" sein. Das bedeutet, dass die Fahrgastaufnahme beim Ein-/Ausstieg unterhalb der Führungseinrichtung angeordnet ist. Nicht nur die Pendelachse ist in dieser Ausführungsform oberhalb der Passagiere angeordnet, sondern auch das Fahrgestell. Das Verbindungselement und die Fahrgastaufnahme hängen wie ein Pendel, ausgehend vom Fahrgestell, nach unten. In einer anderen Ausführungsform kann der Fahrgastträger jedoch auch direkt mit der Achse verbunden sein, die in Blickrichtung aus dem Fahrzeug führt, ist also nicht zwangsläufig ein "suspended coaster". Das Fahrgestell ist auf den Schienen angeordnet. Der Normalenvektor des Fahrgestells steht in jedem Streckenpunkt senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung und weist in Richtung der Führungseinrichtung. Das Verbindungselement kann sich senkrecht zum Normalenvektor des Fahrgestells erstrecken. Der Winkel zwischen der Fahrtrichtung und dem Verbindungselement ist durch die drehbare/schwenkbare Verbindung variabel. In einer alternativen Ausführungsform erstreckt sich das Verbindungselement parallel zum Normalenvektor des Fahrgestells nach unten. Die Sitze sind so angeordnet, dass die Blickrichtung auch hier quer, insbesondere senkrecht, zur Fahrtrichtung ausgerichtet ist. Die Drehachse ist auch in dieser Ausführungsform in Blickrichtung angeordnet.The vehicle described in the context of this invention can be a so-called "inverted coaster" or "suspended coaster". This means that the passenger pick-up when entering / exiting is arranged below the guide device. Not only the pendulum axis is arranged above the passengers in this embodiment, but also the chassis. The connecting element and the passenger seat hang down like a pendulum, starting from the chassis. In another embodiment, however, the passenger carrier can also be connected directly to the axle which leads out of the vehicle in the direction of view, and is therefore not necessarily a "suspended coaster". The chassis is arranged on the rails. The normal vector of the chassis is perpendicular to the direction of travel at each route point and points in the direction of the guide device. The connecting element can extend perpendicular to the normal vector of the chassis. The angle between the direction of travel and the connecting element is variable due to the rotatable / pivotable connection. In an alternative embodiment, the connecting element extends downward parallel to the normal vector of the chassis. The seats are arranged so that the line of sight is oriented transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the direction of travel. The axis of rotation is also arranged in the viewing direction in this embodiment.
Insbesondere ist der Streckenabschnitt so ausgebildet, dass die Führungseinrichtung einen Streckenabschnitt definiert, der als vertikal ausgerichteter Bogen ausgebildet ist. Dessen Scheitelpunkt kann ein Hochpunkt sein. Dort kann das die als Pendel ausgeführte Fahrgastaufnahme umschlagen.In particular, the route section is designed such that the guide device defines a route section which is designed as a vertically oriented arc. Its apex can be a high point. There, the passenger admission as a pendulum can change.
Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung werden aus der Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele anhand der Figuren deutlich. Es zeigen:
- Figur 1
- eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Achterbahnanlage;
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- eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Fahrzeugs;
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Figur 2 ; und - Figur 4
- eine Draufsicht auf das Fahrzeug aus
Figur 3 während einer Kurvenpassage.
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- a schematic representation of a roller coaster system according to the invention;
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- a perspective view of a vehicle according to the invention;
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- a further perspective view of the vehicle
Figure 2 ; and - Figure 4
- a top view of the vehicle
Figure 3 during a curve passage.
Das nachfolgend beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel bezieht sich auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Fahrzeug und eine erfindungsgemäße Achterbahnanlage mit dem Fahrzeug.The exemplary embodiment described below relates to a vehicle according to the invention and a roller coaster system according to the invention with the vehicle.
In der
In den
Das andere (obere) Ende ist über ein Gelenk drehbar bzw. schwenkbar mit dem Fahrgestell 20 verbunden. Das Pendel 21, 22 ist über ein Gelenk 23 mit dem Fahrgestell 20 verbunden.The other (upper) end is pivotally or pivotally connected to the
Die Fahrgastaufnahme 21 weist zwei nebeneinander angeordnete Sitze 21a und 21b auf. Jeder der Sitze 21a, 21b hat eine Sitzfläche 210 und eine Lehne 211. Senkrecht zur vorderen Fläche der Lehne 211 erstreckt sich ein Vektor B, der die Blickrichtung definiert. Das Fahrgestell 20 weist eine zur Fahrtrichtung F senkrechte Normale B auf, die einerseits der Blickrichtung der Passagiere entspricht bzw. parallel zur Blickrichtung ausgerichtet ist, andererseits die Drehachse für die Schwenk- bzw. Drehbewegung der Fahrgastaufnahme 21 relativ zum Fahrgestell 20 bildet. Dies bedeutet, dass die Dreh- oder Pendelbewegungen im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene erzeugt werden, die parallel zur Fahrtrichtung F ausgerichtet ist. Gegenüber dem Normalenvektor des Fahrgestells ist eine Neigung der Ebene der Pendelbewegung zwischen 0° und 90° denkbar. Insbesondere ist eine Neigung von 90° zwischen Normalenvektor und der Ebene der Drehbewegung vorhanden, d.h. Blickrichtung und Drehachse sind parallel zum Normalenvektor des Fahrgestells oder fallen mit diesem zusammen.The
Der Normalenvektor wird üblicherweise in z-Richtung angenommen bzw. definiert. Es kann sich aber auch um den Vektor in y-Richtung (quer zur Fahrtrichtung) handeln. Bei letzterer Ausführung wäre die Schiene in
In einer alternativen, nicht dargestellten Ausführungsform, kann jedoch ein kleinerer Winkel als 90° zwischen der Fahrtrichtung und der Blickrichtung liegen. In diesem Fall wäre die Fahrgastaufnahme quer, aber nicht senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung angeordnet.In an alternative embodiment, not shown, however, an angle smaller than 90 ° can lie between the direction of travel and the direction of view. In this case, the passenger reception would be arranged transversely, but not perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Die Schwenk-/Drehbewegung erfolgt vorzugsweise in einer Ebene senkrecht zur Blickrichtung B, wie in der
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das Fahrzeug (2) ein Fahrgestell (20) aufweist, wobei die Schwenk- bzw. Drehbewegung der Fahrgastaufnahme (21) relativ zum Fahrgestell (20) durch während einer Fahrt entlang einer Schienenkonstruktion (11) auf die Fahrgastaufnahme wirkende Zentrifugalkräfte und/oder Schwerkräfte und/oder Schwerkräfte und/oder durch eine Kulissensteuerung und/oder durch einen Motorantrieb erzeugt wird.Vehicle (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that
the vehicle (2) has a chassis (20), the pivoting or rotating movement of the passenger receptacle (21) relative to the chassis (20) by centrifugal forces and / or gravitational forces acting on the passenger receptacle while traveling along a rail construction (11) and / or gravity and / or is generated by a link control and / or by a motor drive.
das Fahrzeug (2) ein Dämpfungs- und/oder ein Feststellelement zur Dämpfung und oder Blockade der Schwenk- bzw. Drehbewegung aufweistVehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the vehicle (2) has a damping and / or a locking element for damping and or blocking the swiveling or rotating movement
das Fahrzeug (2) eine automatische und/oder interaktive Geschwindigkeitssteuerung zur Erzeugung einer bestimmten Zentrifugalkraft in einer bestimmten Streckenpassage und/oder zur Steuerung der Dreh- bzw. Pendelbewegung in einer bestimmten Streckenpassage aufweist.Vehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the vehicle (2) has an automatic and / or interactive speed control for generating a certain centrifugal force in a certain route passage and / or for controlling the rotation or pendulum movement in a certain route passage.
die Führungseinrichtung (11) einen Streckenabschnitt definiert, in dem ein Fahrgestell (20) des Fahrzeugs (2) im Wesentlichen in einer vertikalen Ebene geführt wird.Amusement system (1), comprising a guide device (11) for guiding a vehicle (2), and a vehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the guide device (11) defines a route section in which a chassis (20) of the vehicle (2) is guided essentially in a vertical plane.
die Führungseinrichtung (11) einen Streckenabschnitt definiert, in dem der Normalenvektor eines Fahrgestells (20) des Fahrzeugs (2) im Wesentlichen in einer vertikalen Ebene geführt wird.Amusement system (1), comprising a guide device (11) for guiding a vehicle (2), and a vehicle (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the guide device (11) defines a route section in which the normal vector of a chassis (20) of the vehicle (2) is guided essentially in a vertical plane.
die Führungseinrichtung (11) einen Streckenabschnitt (12) definiert, der als vertikal ausgerichteter Bogen ausgebildet ist.Amusement facility (1) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that
the guide device (11) defines a route section (12) which is designed as a vertically oriented arc.
die Vergnügungsanlage als inverted coaster mit einem sich pendelartig von der Führungseinrichtung (11) nach unten erstreckenden Verbindungselement (22) ausgebildet ist, wobei das eine Ende des Verbindungselements (22) mit einem Fahrgestell (20), das andere Ende mit der Fahrgastaufnahme (21) verbunden ist.Amusement facility (1) according to one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that
the amusement system is designed as an inverted coaster with a connecting element (22) extending downward in a pendulum-like manner from the guide device (11), one end of the connecting element (22) having a chassis (20), the other end having the passenger receptacle (21) connected is.
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