EP3700644B1 - Amusement ride - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to an amusement ride according to the features of the preamble of claim 1.

The invention relates in particular to rides with a ride that travels at least once through a liquid, for example water. Such water rides are very popular in the summer when it gets warm. Driving into the water offers a refreshing experience and increases the fun, especially when the vehicle is guided into the water from above and thus creates the very popular splash effect when it comes into contact with the water.

the DE 10 2014 103 226 A1 the applicant describes, for example, a water ride with a watercraft that can travel along a track with rails. A first water basin is provided on the route, which can be filled with water and through which the vehicle is guided. The basin has either a low level, or a zero level, or a high level. Further basins are planned, which are connected to the first water basin by lock doors. The watercraft is first accelerated along the route at a low level, then the lock doors are opened so that the water level of the first water basin rises to the high water level. Then the vehicle is led into the first water basin with a high water level in order to create the popular splash or water spray.

In this ride, the vehicle must be constantly controlled with drives. In particular, linear drives must be used to brake the vehicle. Because it is known that when the vehicle walks through the water, it brakes heavily. Therefore, the pool can only be filled with water at a high level at the end of the journey. Braking using the water alone is difficult to control in this ride, so that additional braking means are necessary.

The freedom of movement and the speed of the vehicle are also severely limited on such a route.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide an amusement ride in which the vehicle is free to move and which is even more fun.

This object is achieved by an amusement ride with the features of claim 1.

Further developments of the invention are the subject of the subclaims.

The amusement ride is accordingly designed as a giant pendulum, which means that the vehicle is fixed in such a way that its center of gravity can swing around a rest position. By no longer necessarily tying the vehicle to rails or other guide means, the vehicle can move in a plurality of directions. In the course of the pendulum movement, the vehicle is then guided over the pool filled with liquid. Thus, a water effect can be created.

The contact of the vehicle with the liquid in the pool is created by a relative movement of the two. Due to the strong delaying effect of the liquid, contact does not have to take place every time the pool is passed through. Rather, a minimum distance between the vehicle on the one hand and the liquid or the basin on the other hand can be varied in the course of the pendulum movement. To do this, the fill level of the pool can be varied while driving. The fill level in the pool can also remain constant and the distance between the vehicle and the pool can be changed while driving. It is important that during the pendulum movement of the vehicle, a radius of movement of the vehicle is covered by the liquid at least once.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the basin has at least one section over which the liquid can flow, means being provided with which the flow of the liquid on the section of the basin can be varied as desired.

The liquid thus flows within the basin over the section, which can be arranged on an edge of the basin, to a bottom of the basin. While the basin has only two levels in the prior art, the flow rate of the liquid, and thus also a fill level of the basin, can be varied according to the invention as desired, so that when the Vehicle drives over or through the liquid, both the deceleration effect of the liquid and the splash effect can be controlled. Thus, the amusement level of the ride can be adjusted depending on the audience. Particularly large bow waves can be generated. It is also conceivable that at the beginning of the journey no liquid flows through the section and that the liquid is only gradually introduced into the basin via the section, so that the bow waves become larger and larger when the vehicle is driven into the basin, or vice versa . Since the vehicle can be braked in a controlled manner with the liquid in the pool, further braking means can be dispensed with. It is particularly important that, with the aid of the means for varying the flow of the liquid, the loss of liquid in the basin associated with the splash effect can be compensated. As a result, the vehicle can create a splash effect every time it drives through it. This is not the case with conventional water rides. For this purpose, it is conceivable, for example, that the delay effect of the liquid when passing the filled basin is compensated with a drive that accelerates the vehicle after passing through the liquid so that the vehicle can drive any number of passages with a splash effect.

The vehicle is released from a high position with the drive switched off and is able to oscillate on its own by means of gravitational acceleration, decelerating each time the vehicle passes through the fluid in the pool until it comes to a standstill. No further drives are necessary for this, as the vehicle no longer drives on a rail and the level of the liquid in the basin can be selected or refilled in such a way that retirement can be achieved within a desired time. thats why the ride is particularly energy-efficient and requires fewer parts.

The vehicle is preferably rotatably mounted on a fastening element, for example via at least one rod. The vehicle thus has one to three degrees of freedom of rotation, depending on the type of connection between the fastening element and the vehicle. This type of storage actually corresponds to the arrangement of a pendulum. The vehicle can thus move freely around the fastening element along a spherical surface and therefore have a large number of possibilities of movement. The fastening element can be designed, for example, as a rod or as a spherical element. There are therefore no longer any need for tracks for the vehicle, but only a support structure for the fastening element is required, which makes the arrangement of the amusement much easier. This also means that the vehicle is almost free in the room, which is particularly stimulating for the passengers.

According to a preferred embodiment, the amusement ride is designed in such a way that, in addition to a pendulum movement, at least one further movement of the vehicle and / or the one or more passenger receptacles of the vehicle is possible. With the multiplication of the possible movements of the vehicle and / or the passenger receptacles, even more complex routes and movements can be developed, which offers greater flexibility in the selection of the routes and movements. In addition, passengers are always looking for new impressions and experiences that can be met with the ride according to the invention.

In particular, the vehicle and / or the one or more passenger receptacles of the vehicle can rotate about themselves. Since the vehicle is already rotating around the fastening element, the passenger is particularly confused by these multiple rotations to the point that he no longer knows exactly where he is spatially. This confusion makes driving a lot more fun.

According to a particularly simple embodiment, the vehicle swings between two end positions. Swinging is seen here as a special type of pendulum, namely the pendulum of a thread pendulum. In this case, the movement of the vehicle around the fastening element is restricted so that the center of gravity of the vehicle can only travel along a circular area. The center of gravity of the vehicle therefore travels within a single plane. The ride then works like a ship swing. These end positions are preferably arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of the fastening element. The vehicle can be driven to the first end position via a drive and then, with the drive disengaged, can be set free to vibrate up to the second end position, where the drive is switched on again, and so on. A particularly high speed can thus be achieved by means of the acceleration due to gravity without switching on the drive. Hydraulic drives, electric motors and LSM motors in particular come into consideration as drives. It must be understood that the rocking between the end positions only forms part of the entire ride, namely the main part. During the rest of the journey, the vehicle only sways between positions that are lower than the end positions because the vehicle does not have enough energy to reach the end positions.

In order to further increase the fun of the passengers, the ride can be designed so that a 360 ° rotation of the vehicle around the fastener is possible. Such overhead rides are very popular because the passenger himself is turned upside down for a short time. The vehicle can then, for example, rotate several times around the fastening element on the route.

Means are preferably also provided to restrict or stop individual directions of movement of the vehicle and / or the one or more passenger receptacles of the vehicle. These means can in particular be brakes, clutches, servomotors or locking cylinders. The amusement ride according to the invention has a large number of possibilities for movement. Often, however, not all movement options are required. It can also be that you only want to switch on special movements from or until a special point in time. With these means, only desired movements can then be allowed, which ensures greater control of the journey. In addition, these funds offer increased security. In addition, a loading and unloading position of the amusement park can be fixed with these means, so that a safe boarding and alighting is guaranteed.

In order to improve the driving experience, the amusement ride can be designed in such a way that the vehicle can generate a splash or other liquid effects. The splash is a splash of liquid from the pool. The splash can make the passengers of the vehicle and / or the spectators of the ride wet. Such a liquid effect is generated in particular when the vehicle drives at sufficient speed into the liquid flowing over the section of the basin. This therefore presupposes that the means for varying the flow of the liquid are used in such a way that enough liquid flows. Among other things, bow waves are then generated that delight the passengers.

It is particularly preferred if the vehicle itself is designed in such a way that it can maximize liquid effects. The vehicle can, for example, have a preferably hemispherical element on an underside which, when immersed in the liquid, displaces it from the basin. The vehicle thus acts like a kind of hammer that strikes the liquid in the pool.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the vehicle has means for taking along the liquid, which are preferably arranged on an underside of the vehicle. In particular, the vehicle can have a driver at the bottom, which is designed, for example, as a housing that is open to the front. When the vehicle is driven into the pool, the housing of the vehicle thus takes liquid with it through its open end. After the vehicle has driven out of the pool and is on its way back, the driver can then let the water spray out, for example on delighted spectators. Depending on the movement and speed, the pouring out can be more or less strong.

It is particularly advantageous if the section of the basin over which the liquid can flow has a ramp or a staircase, which is preferably arranged at an edge of the basin. In addition, the section can be connected to the means with which a flow rate of the liquid can be varied as desired. As the liquid flows over the ramp or stairs into the pool, a kind of waterfall is formed, which makes the driving experience even more adventurous and refreshing. If the vehicle drives over the stairs or the ramp with the liquid running, a particularly strong and impressive splash effect can be created. In particular the means for varying the flow of the liquid are driven in such a way that the liquid level on the section is higher than a movement radius of the vehicle, so that there is an overlap of the liquid and the roadway of the vehicle.

Since the means with which the flow of the liquid can be varied comprise at least one pump and a reservoir, a dynamic and closed liquid cycle process can then be formed. For example, the liquid can be pumped out of the reservoir by the pump and then run over the section of the basin and get back into the reservoir. The reservoir offers the possibility of filling the basin again and again and as often as necessary so that the desired fill level in the basin or the desired flow on the section can be achieved. With the pump, the liquid can flow into the basin quickly and easily. With these means, the flow of the liquid, and thus the level in the basin, can be controlled. It is also conceivable that the amusement ride has several pumps or nozzles which are arranged and designed so that the liquid can be conveyed from the reservoir by the pumps so high that the flow created partially covers the path of the vehicle. This creates a water effect.

So that the vehicle can be accelerated, the amusement ride can have one or more drives, in particular LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) stators, with which the vehicle can be driven. LSM stators are very common and can reach high speeds. The drive or drives can be arranged on the vehicle itself, on the pool or on the support structure.

So that the passengers can have access to the passenger receptacles, means can be present which form a loading and unloading platform when the vehicle is at a standstill, for example in the form of a turntable.

The passenger seats of the vehicle are preferably arranged in a circle. This training is particularly favorable when the entire vehicle or only one element of the vehicle, which has the passenger seats, can rotate about itself.

The vehicle can be designed as a boat. This design is preferred in the case of a rocking movement, since the vehicle then forms a huge swing which is particularly easy to accelerate in a certain direction. With its front and rear ends, the boat can effectively push the liquid away in both directions in order to produce the so-called "splash effect".

Figur 1

ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Fahrgeschäfts in Perspektivdarstellung und in einem Ruhestand,

Figur 2

eine Detailansicht eines Querschnitts des Fahrge-schäfts der Figur 1 während einer Fahrt,

Figur 3

eine Seitenansicht des Fahrgeschäfts der Figur 1 mit verschiedenen Positionen des Fahrzeugs,

Figur 4

ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines Fahrgeschäfts in Perspektivdarstellung,

Figur 5

die Perspektivdarstellung der Figur 4 mit Be- oder Entladungsplattform,

Figur 6a

ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Fahrgeschäfts in Perspektivdarstellung,

Figur 6b

eine Detailansicht in Querschnitt des Fahrgeschäfts der Figur 6a,

Figur 7

ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Fahrgeschäfts in Perspektivdarstellung,

Figur 8a

ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Fahrgeschäfts in Seitenansicht in einem Ruhestand und bei bewegtem Fahrzeug, und

Figur 8b

eines Detailansicht des Fahrgeschäfts der Figur 8a bei bewegtem Fahrzeug.

The amusement ride according to the present application is explained in more detail below using five exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

Figure 1

a first embodiment of an amusement ride in perspective and in a retirement,

Figure 2

a detailed view of a cross-section of the ride-shop of Figure 1 while driving,

Figure 3

a side view of the ride of the Figure 1 with different positions of the vehicle,

Figure 4

a second embodiment of an amusement ride in perspective,

Figure 5

the perspective view of the Figure 4 with loading or unloading platform,

Figure 6a

a third embodiment of an amusement ride in perspective,

Figure 6b

a detailed view in cross section of the amusement ride Figure 6a ,

Figure 7

a fourth embodiment of an amusement ride in perspective,

Figure 8a

a fifth embodiment of an amusement ride in a side view with the vehicle at rest and with the vehicle moving, and

Figure 8b

a detailed view of the ride of the Figure 8a when the vehicle is moving.

In the following figures, unless otherwise stated, the same reference symbols designate the same parts with the same meaning.

Figures 1 to 3 show a first example of an amusement ride 100. The amusement ride 100 comprises a vehicle 1, a pool 2 and a support structure 5 and functions as a swing ride.

Figure 1 shows the amusement ride 100 in a retirement and with empty pool 2. The vehicle 1 is designed as a boat with a housing that extends along an axis A of the vehicle 1 extends and in which a plurality of passenger receptacles 11 are mounted for receiving a passenger, not shown in detail. The passenger seats 11 are arranged in rows and designed as seats. In the present case, the vehicle has 1 56 seats. The vehicle 1 has a first end 16 which is arranged at the front and a second end 17 which is arranged opposite the first end 16 and which is arranged at the rear. The vehicle 1 also has a plurality of essentially semicircular fastening elements 18 on the edges of an upper side for fastening the vehicle 1 to the supporting structure 5, which are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis A.

The support structure 5 has a fastening element 51, which is designed as a rod with an axis D, as well as support elements 52, which connect the fastening element 51 to a floor, not shown in more detail, in such a way that the fastening element 51 is securely and firmly connected to the floor. The two support elements 52 are in the present case V-shaped with two straight rods connected to one another, which form a receptacle 53 for the fastening element 51 at a connection point and are firmly screwed at ends 54 to the floor or to a transportable platform. The support elements 52 can be designed telescopically so that a distance between the floor or the platform and the fastening element 51 can be varied. In addition, a drive 6 for driving the vehicle 1 is arranged in the fastening element 51 on the side of the receptacle 53. In the present case it is an electric motor. In the present example, the support structure 5 is essentially made of steel.

The vehicle 1 is present with the fastening element 51 of the support structure 5 by a multiplicity of support elements 4 two connected. The support elements 4 have two rods which are at an acute angle to one another. At a connection point, the rods form an eyelet for receiving the fastening element 51, so that the support elements 4 are movably arranged on the fastening element 51, namely around the axis D of the fastening element 51. The support elements 4 also each have two ends, each with one Connecting element 18 of the vehicle 1 is connected. The rods are stiff and thus determine a fixed distance between the vehicle 1 and the fastening element 51 of the support structure 5. It is also conceivable that the support elements are designed as simple rods which are firmly connected to the connecting element.

The vehicle 1, together with the support structure 5, thus forms a swing shop which hovers over the ground. The vehicle 1 can rotate about the axis D of the fastening element 51, while further movements of the vehicle 1 with respect to the fastening element 51 are not permitted.

The basin 2 is arranged on the floor. The basin 2 has a substantially rectangular base that extends along a longitudinal axis that is parallel to the axis A of the vehicle when the vehicle 1 is at rest, as is the case in FIG Figure 1 is.

Figure 2 FIG. 1 shows a cross section of the amusement ride 100 of FIG. 1 through a plane which runs perpendicular to the axis D of the fastening element 51. The basin 2 is symmetrical with respect to a plane which runs perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the basin 2 and through an axial center of the basin. The basin 2 has a first end 24 arranged on the front side and a second end 25 arranged on the rear side on. Viewed axially, starting from the end 24 in the direction of the end 25, the basin 2 has a first section which has a plurality of stairs 21 leading downwards, that is to say in the direction of the floor, over which a liquid 3 can flow, and a second section 28, which is slightly inclined and leads down to the middle of the basin 2, so that a bottom of the basin 2 forms. The stairs 21 are designed to be inclined downward with an upwardly pointing projection 211 which easily prevents a liquid from flowing over the stairs 21. In the present case, the basin 2 is designed such that the vehicle 1 can be arranged between the front and rear stairs 21 of the basin 2 when it is at rest, as in FIG Figure 1 can be seen clearly. It is also conceivable that the basin 2 has a ramp instead of stairs 21, which can also be used for guiding the liquid. A reservoir 23 is arranged inside the basin 2, which takes up almost the entire base area of the basin 2 and can be filled with the liquid 3. In FIG. 2, the reservoir 2 is completely filled with the liquid 3. In the present case the liquid is water, but it is also conceivable to use other liquids. The basin 2 has a multiplicity of pumps 22 arranged at the ends, in the present case four, which pump the liquid 3 out of the reservoir 23 and can convey it to the outside through upwardly pointing openings 26 of the basin. In addition, the basin 2 has a central opening 27 in the middle, through which the liquid 3 can be returned to the reservoir 23. If the liquid 3 is ejected to the outside from the reservoir 23, it then runs like a waterfall over the stairs 21 leading to the outside, and then over the second, inclined section 28 of the basin 2. The liquid 3 can then return via the central opening 27 into the reservoir 23. This circular movement of the liquid 3 is in Figure 2 represented by arrows.

Figure 3 FIG. 11 shows a side view of the amusement ride 100 in a plane which runs perpendicular to the axis D of the fastening element 51. Figure 3 shows the vehicle 1 in full line when it is in a retirement according to Figure 1 is, and in a first end position 13 and a second end position 14, which are shown in dashed lines. In Figure 3 the movement of the vehicle 1 about the axis D of the fastening element 51 of the support structure 5 becomes clear. A center of gravity S of the vehicle 1 moves on a circle 7 that runs in a plane that is perpendicular to the axis D of the support structure 5. The vehicle 1 can thus rock between the end position 13 and the end position 14, the end positions 13, 14 being symmetrical with respect to the central, radial plane of the pool 2. In the present case, the vehicle 1 reaches a height of approximately 40 meters in an end position 13, 14. It is also conceivable that the vehicle 1 can rotate 360 degrees and thus move around the entire circle 7. The basin 2 is arranged in such a way that the vehicle 1 drives over the basin 2 in a section on the route between the end positions 13, 14 and is guided through the liquid 3 when the liquid runs onto the stairs 21 and the second section 28.

The vehicle 1 travels as follows. First of all, the vehicle 1 is in an initial position, which is shown in FIG Figure 1 is shown. The vehicle 1 is accelerated and rocked along the circle 7 by means of the drive 6, which is arranged in the fastening element 51, until it reaches the end position 13. This acceleration takes place over several stages in which an ever higher position is reached. The total duration of the acceleration is no more than 100 seconds. When the vehicle 1 is in the end position 14, the main phase begins: the drive 6 is decoupled and oscillates by means of the acceleration of gravity in the direction of the end position 13 at a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour. The maximum acceleration in the direction of the ground is 5g. In order to reach the end position 13, the drive is then switched on again. The vehicle 1 then enters the end phase: the drive is decoupled and the vehicle 1 rocks in the direction of the other end position 14 due to the acceleration of gravity. The two pumps 22 arranged at the front are switched on so that the liquid 3 runs out of the reservoir 23 over the stairs 21 and the second section 28. The pumps 22 are driven in such a way that the flow created covers the running track of the vehicle 1 on at least one section of the running track. The pumps 22 can also be controlled in such a way that they convey the liquid 3 so high that the liquid jets created cross the course of the vehicle 1. It is important that only the pumps 22 which are arranged axially opposite the position of the vehicle 1 are switched on. Because of the strong deceleration effect of the liquid 3, the pumps 22 should only be switched on at the end of the journey. Instead of pumps, it is also possible to use similar liquid conveying means, such as, for example, nozzles. The vehicle 1 then drives with its front end 16 through the created river and thus generates a water effect 31, which in the present case is designed as a bow wave. This situation is in Figure 2 shown. The front pumps 22 are then switched off and the rear pumps 22 are switched on. When the vehicle 1 rocks back in the direction of the end position 13, it encounters the new river via the stairs 21 on the back Drive 6 decoupled in the end phase is, the vehicle 1 drives slower and slower and reaches lower and lower positions. In the present case, the pumps 22 are only switched on during the last back and forth travel of the vehicle 1. Finally, the decelerated vehicle 1 is driven into the starting position by the drive 6. The ride 100 can drive more than 1000 passengers per hour.

The distance traveled and the activation of the pumps 22 can of course be selected as desired. In particular, the level of the liquid 3 in the basin 2 does not have to be changed during the pendulum movement. It is namely also conceivable that a distance of the vehicle 1 relative to the pool 2 is changed during the journey, for example by changing the length of the elements 52 or 4 if they are designed to be telescopic. The vehicle 1 is thus immersed in the liquid 3 already present in the basin 2.

the Figures 4 and 5 show a second example of an amusement ride 200 with a vehicle 201, the vehicle 201 being at a standstill. The ride 200 has the same support structure 5 and the same basin 2 as the ride 100 of FIG Figure 1 and differs from amusement ride 100 of FIG Figures 1 to 3 mainly because the passenger seats 211 are no longer arranged in rows in the vehicle, but in a circle on a wheel 210.

The vehicle 201 is designed as an elongated boat and additionally comprises the wheel 210, which is connected to the boat by a rod 204. The rod 204 connects a center of the boat to the fastener 51 such that the vehicle 201 can rock about the axis D of the fastener 51. The wheel 210 has a rim 211 and a hub 214 which, via a plurality of spokes 212, in the present case five, are connected to each other. The passenger seats 211 are arranged in a circle on the rim 213. In the present case, the bike 210 can accommodate 56 passengers. The hub 214 has an opening 215 for receiving the rod 204. The wheel 210 is thus placed on the rod 204 through the opening 215 in such a way that the wheel 210 can rotate about an axis of the rod 204. In the present case, the wheel 210 is arranged fixedly on the rod 204 and the rod 204 is designed in such a way that it can rotate itself. It is also conceivable that the rod is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner and the wheel 210 can rotate around the rod 204 by a drive. The rotation of the wheel 210 forms an additional movement of the passenger seats 211 so that while the vehicle 201 is traveling, the vehicle 201 can rock with the wheel 210 and the wheel 210 with the passenger seats 211 can rotate around the axis of the rod 204 independently of the rocking movement . With this double movement, the driving experience for the passengers becomes much more exciting.

A platform 216 is used so that the passengers can have access to the passenger receptacles 211 of the wheel 210. This platform 216 is composed of two plates 217 which can be driven along an axis and which are designed in such a way that, when they are assembled, they form a receptacle 219 for the wheel 210. When the vehicle 201 is at a standstill, the plates 217 are driven against one another from opposite sides until they form the platform 217 and receive the wheel 210. This situation is in Figure 5 drawn. The movement of the plates 17 is in Figure 5 shown by arrows. The plates 217 are spaced from the ground by pillars 218 so that they are set at the same height as the wheel 210 itself. The passengers can then run to the passenger receptacles 211 via the platform 216. The wheel 210 is thus loaded and unloaded. After the wheel 210 has been loaded and / or unloaded, the Plates 217 apart so that the wheel 210 is free and the vehicle 201 can travel. This is shown in FIG. 4.

Figures 6a and 6b show a third exemplary embodiment of an amusement ride 300. The amusement ride 300 has a vehicle 301, a pool 302 and a support structure 305 and functions like a pendulum. The vehicle 301 thus has a pendulum movement which can be combined with a self-rotating movement.

The vehicle 301 has a wheel 310 which, like the wheel 210 of FIG Figures 4 , 5 is formed, the passenger seats 311 are also arranged in a circle on the wheel 310 in this example. The vehicle 301 also has a hemispherical element 312 on an underside 315 of the wheel 310, with which the vehicle 301 can "hit" the liquid 303. As in the embodiment of the Figures 4 , 5 the wheel 310 is connected at a center point to a rod 304, the axis of which is always perpendicular to a plane of the wheel 310. In the present case, the amusement ride 301 is arranged on the rod 304 in such a way that the amusement ride 301 can rotate about the rod 304. It is conceivable that means are provided which control this rotation, so that in particular a rotation of the vehicle 301 is only permitted from a certain point in time of the movement of the vehicle 301.

The support structure 5 is pyramidal with three identically designed rods 352, which are firmly connected at one end to the floor and are connected to a fastening element 351 at another end. In the present case, the fastening element 351 is essentially plate-shaped with three extending outwards from a central point Arms, which are each connected to a rod 352, and a centrally arranged receptacle for the rod 304. A drive, not shown in detail, is also provided on the fastening element. This drive can, however, be arranged on the vehicle 301 itself, on the basin 302, or at other locations on the support structure 305.

The vehicle 301 is rotatably mounted on the fastening element 351. For this purpose, the rod 304 has, at a free end that is not connected to the vehicle 301, a spherical element 340 which is received by the receptacle of the fastening element 351 in order to form a spherical connection. Thus, the vehicle 3 can rotate freely about the fastening element 351, that is, in all directions. Thus, a center of gravity of the vehicle 301 can move on a spherical surface, the center of which is the center of the fastening element 351, so that a typical pendulum movement of the vehicle 301 results therefrom. The vehicle 301 thus has a multitude of possibilities of movement, since the vehicle 301 can rotate around itself around the rod 304, and the rod 304 can itself rotate around the connection point between the fastening element 351 and the element 340.

The basin 302 is essentially circular and has a circular bottom 328 and, viewed radially in the direction of a center of the basin 302, a multiplicity of downwardly leading stairs 321, which connect the edges of the basin 302 to the bottom 328 of the basin 302 and over which a liquid 303 can flow. In the present case, the stairs 321 are arranged circumferentially on the basin 302. In this exemplary embodiment, an interior of the basin 302, which is delimited by the floor 328 and the circumferential stairs 321, forms a reservoir for the liquid 303. The interior of the basin 302 is thus constantly at least partially filled with the liquid 303. Figure 6b shows that the basin 302 has at least one pump 322 which conveys the liquid 303 to the outside via an opening 326 in the basin 302 so that it runs down the stairs 321 to the floor 328. A waterfall is thus formed, which in the present case is annular and is therefore particularly impressive. In the base 328 there is at least one opening 327 which leads via a channel 329 to the pump 322. The basin 302 is located within the support structure 305 and is designed in such a way that, during the pendulum movement, the vehicle 301 drives over a section of the basin 302 and can be guided through the liquid 303 of the basin 302 when the liquid 303 over the stairs 321 and the bottom 328 of the basin 302 runs.

The vehicle 301 is driven as follows: the vehicle 301 is accelerated by means of the drive arranged on the fastening element 351 in such a way that a pendulum movement is generated. The drive is controlled in such a way that the vehicle 301 reaches ever higher end positions. When the drive is decoupled, the vehicle 301 is accelerated by gravitational acceleration. Any rotation of the vehicle 301 around itself can also be switched on or off in order to further enhance the driving experience. When the vehicle 301 reaches a desired end position, the at least one pump 322 can be switched on and pump out the liquid 303 up to the stairs 321. The vehicle 301 is then guided through the liquid 303 by gravitational acceleration. In particular, the vehicle 301 runs up the stairs 321 filled with liquid and, with its hemispherical element 312 arranged below, hits the liquid 303 in such a way that a water effect 331, for example a splash or a bow wave is generated which can also wet the outside spectators for the greatest pleasure of the passengers of the vehicle 301 as well as the spectators themselves. This situation is in Figure 6b shown. In particular, in Figure 6b see that the flow of water is controlled in such a way that it covers at least one section of the route traveled by the vehicle 301. At the same time, the vehicle 301 is decelerated by the liquid 303. In the present case, a multiplicity of pumps 322 are provided, which are arranged in such a way that a homogeneous flow of water takes place on the circumferential stairs 321 within the basin 302. It is also conceivable that the basin 302 has a plurality of pumps 322, each of which is responsible for a circular section of the basin 302, so that only the pump 322 is switched on, which fills the section of the basin 302 to be driven by the vehicle 301 with liquid . The vehicle 301 then drives back over the basin 302 and is further decelerated by the liquid 303 until the vehicle 301 comes to a standstill. The vehicle 301 can be precisely positioned in the initial position by driving the fastening element 351.

The trip described is only an example and can of course be designed differently.

the Figure 7 shows a further example of an amusement ride 400 with a vehicle 401, a pool 402, and a support structure 405. The amusement ride 400 is designed such that the vehicle 401 can have an elliptical and oblique movement.

Similar to the amusement ride 300, the vehicle 401 is circular with a wheel and a hemispherical one, not shown in detail, arranged on an underside of the wheel Element for ejecting liquid from the basin 402.

The support structure 405 has a circular platform 453 with a column 452 which is arranged in a center of the platform 453 and which is perpendicular to the platform 453. The column 452 carries an annular element 454, which is arranged in a plane running obliquely to a plane of the platform 453 and is connected to the column 452 by arms 455, in this case four, which are in this case formed in one piece with the element 454 and are arranged at different locations on the column 452. connected is. In the present case, the angle between the plane of the platform 453 and the plane of the annular element 454 is fixed. However, it is conceivable that this angle can be adjusted, for example by a telescopic design of the arms 455 carrying the element 454 Fastening element 451 is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of column 452. In the present case, the fastening element 451 is designed as a rotatable plate with two parallel, essentially triangular, support plates arranged perpendicular to the rotatable plate, between which a rod is arranged. The rod is arranged such that an axis of the rod is perpendicular to the axis of the column 452.

The vehicle 401 is connected to the support structure 405 by a rod 404 which is arranged at a first end in an opening of a central hub of the wheel of the vehicle 401. The rod 404 has an eyelet at another end which receives the rod of the fastening element 451 in such a way that the rod 404, together with the vehicle 401, is rotatably arranged around the rod of the fastening element 451. aside from that For example, a ring 441 is arranged around the rod 404, which is coaxial with the rod 404 and has a larger diameter than the rod 404. The ring 441 can interact with the annular element 454 of the support structure 405. For this, the ring 441 is arranged such that a circumferential surface of the ring 441 is constantly in contact with an upper surface of the annular element 454. When the fastening element 451 rotates around the axis of the column 452 by a drive (not shown), the rod 404 and the vehicle 401 also rotate with it, the ring 441 running on the outer surface of the annular element 454 during this rotation. Thus, the rod 441 can only travel a single distance, namely the circular distance caused by the annular element 454 around a center point of the fastening element 451. The annular element 454 thus acts as a means for restricting the movement of the rod 404. The rod 404 also has has an articulated connection 442 in the vicinity of the vehicle 401, so that the vehicle 401 can rotate about an axis of the articulated connection 442. In addition, the vehicle 401 can rotate on itself. The vehicle 401 thus has three possible movements: a first rotational movement around the column 452, in the plane of the circular element 454, a second rotational movement around the articulated connection 442, and a third rotational movement around itself. This results in a complex, oblique, elliptical one Movement of the vehicle 401.

Basin 402 has a basic shape of a circular segment with a majority of stairs 421 which run down to a floor 428 of basin 402, which is also designed in the form of a circular segment. In particular, the plurality of openings 426, 427 through which the liquid conveyed by pumps or nozzles (not shown in detail) can be seen can run, in a manner similar to the embodiment of FIG Figures 6a, 6b .

the Figures 8a and 8b FIG. 10 shows a final example of a ride 500 having a vehicle 501, a pool 502, and a support structure 505. The ride 500 differs from the swing shop 100 of FIG Figure 1 only in that the vehicle 501 has a driver 512 on an underside 515. The driver 512 is designed as a scoop element fastened to the underside 525 of the vehicle 501 with an opening 513 arranged on the front side for receiving a liquid 503.

The liquid level in the basin 502 is only low or zero at the initial position of the vehicle 501, so that no liquid can be taken with it when the vehicle 501 begins to rock. On the last pass, when the pumps are switched on and the liquid 503 runs over the stairs to the floor, the liquid level in the basin 502 increases, so that when the vehicle 501 drives through the basin 502 and the liquid 503 and a splash -Effect 321 generated, the driver 512 through the opening 513 takes up liquid. This situation is in Figure 8a shown. In order to increase the liquid level in the basin 502 quickly, the opening (not shown in more detail), which connects the interior of the basin 503 with the reservoir 523, can be closed. When the vehicle 501 travels back in the direction of the basin 502, the liquid 503 is then shaken out because of the acceleration due to gravity, for example towards delighted spectators.

The invention is of course not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown and includes in particular Rides that form a combination of the exemplary embodiments.

List of reference symbols

100

Amusement ride

1

vehicle

11th

Vehicle recording

110

circle

13, 14

End position

15th

bottom

16, 17

end

18th

Fastener

2

pool

21

stairway

211

head Start

22nd

pump

23

reservoir

24, 25

end

26th

opening

27

Central opening

28

section

3

liquid

31

Water effect

4th

Support element

5

Support structure

51

Fastener

52

Support element

53

recording

54

end

6th

drive

7th

circle

A, D

axis

S.

main emphasis

200

Amusement ride

201

vehicle

210

wheel

211

Vehicle recording

212

spoke

213

rim

214

hub

215

opening

216

platform

217

plate

218

pillar

219

recording

204

pole

300

Amusement ride

301

vehicle

310

wheel

311

Vehicle recording

312

Hemispherical element

315

bottom

302

pool

321

stairway

322

pump

326, 327

opening

328

floor

329

channel

303

liquid

331

Water effect

304

pole

340

spherical element

305

Support structure

351

Fastener

352

pole

400

Amusement ride

401

vehicle

402

pool

421

stairway

426, 427

openings

428

floor

404

pole

441

ring

442

Articulated connection

405

Support structure

451

Fastener

452

pillar

453

platform

454

Annular element

455

poor

500

Amusement ride

501

vehicle

512

Carrier

513

opening

502

pool

523

reservoir

503

liquid

531

Water effect

505

Support structure

Claims (16)

1. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) with at least one vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501), which comprises one or more means of passenger reception (11, 211, 311) for receiving passengers, and with a pool (2, 302, 402, 502), wherein the amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is implemented such so as to allow for at least one pendulum movement of the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501), wherein the amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is implemented such that the pool (2, 302, 402, 502) can be filled, at least partially, with a liquid (3, 303, 503) and the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501), in the course of the pendulum movement, comes into contact with the liquid (3, 303, 503),
   characterized in that the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501) is supported by a support structure (5, 205, 305, 405, 505) with one axis (D), whereby the vehicle forms, together with the support structure, a swinging amusement ride, and in that the pool (2, 302, 402, 502) comprises at least one section over which the liquid (3, 303, 503) can flow, wherein means are provided with which a flow rate of the liquid (3, 303, 503) over the section of the pool (2, 302, 402, 502) can be varied.
2. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in accordance with claim 1
   characterized in that the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501) is rotatably mounted on an attachment element (5, 351, 451), preferably by means of at least one rod (4, 204, 304, 404).
3. Amusement ride (200, 300, 400) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that the amusement ride (200, 300, 400) is implemented such that, in addition to the pendulum movement, at least one further movement of the vehicle (201, 301 401) and/or of one or more passenger reception means (211, 311) of the vehicle (201, 301, 401) is possible.
4. Amusement ride (200, 300, 400) in accordance with claim 3,
   characterized in that the vehicle (301, 401) and/or one or more of the passenger reception means (211, 311) of the vehicle (201, 301) can rotate around itself.
5. Amusement ride (100, 200, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that the vehicle (1, 201, 501) can swing between two end positions (13, 14).
6. Amusement ride (100, 200, 400, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that the amusement ride (100, 200, 400, 500) is implemented such that a rotation of 360° of the vehicle (1, 201, 401, 501) around the attachment element (5, 451) is possible.
7. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that means are provided to restrict or stop individual directions of movement of the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501) and/or of the one or more means of passenger reception (11, 211, 311) of the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501).
8. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that the amusement ride (100, 200, 300 400, 500) is implemented such that the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501) can produce a splash or other liquid effects (31, 331, 531) with the liquid (3, 303, 503).
9. Amusement ride (500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
   characterized in that the vehicle (501) comprises means for collecting the liquid (503) which is preferably arranged on an underside (515) of the vehicle (501).
10. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in accordance with any of claims 1 to 9,
    characterized in that the section of the pool (2, 302, 402, 502) over which the liquid (3, 303) can flow comprises a ramp or a set of stairs (21, 321, 421).
11. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the means with which the flow rate of the of the liquid (3, 303, 503) over the section of the pool (2, 302, 402, 502) can be varied include at least one pump (22, 322) and a reservoir (23).
12. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) comprises one or more drives, in particular LSM stators, with which the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501) can be driven.
13. Amusement ride (200) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the amusement ride (200) comprises means (217) which, when the vehicle (210) is immobile, can form a embarking or disembarking platform (216).
14. Amusement ride (200, 300, 400) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the passenger reception means (211, 311) of the vehicle (210, 301, 401) are arranged in a circle.
15. Amusement ride (100, 200, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the vehicle (1, 201, 501) is implemented as a boat.
16. Amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in accordance with any of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the amusement ride (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is implemented such that a minimal distance between the vehicle (1, 201, 301, 401, 501) and the pool (2, 302, 402, 502) can be changed.

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