EP3925679A1 - Transportable amusement ride - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transportable amusement ride, in particular a Ferris wheel, comprising a horizontal main axis (16), a wheel rim (17) with spokes (22) rotating about this main axis, on which the individual passenger cabins are arranged radially on the outside, and a vehicle mounted on several vehicles ( 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) stationary support structure, with at least two vehicles being arranged next to one another in the mounting position of the Ferris wheel, with at least two vehicles (10, 11; 12, 13) also being arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction in the mounting position according to the invention and at least one further vehicle (14) is arranged transversely between the two vehicles arranged in the longitudinal direction and approximately orthogonally to them. By using the compact arrangement of several vehicles (10, 11, 12, 13, 14), partly one behind the other in the longitudinal direction and partly next to each other in the transverse direction, a Ferris wheel can be set up, which has a wheel rim (17) with a large diameter, with the individual However, the vehicles used for transport must not exceed the maximum length and weight permitted in road traffic.

Description

Field of invention

The present invention relates to a transportable amusement ride, in particular a Ferris wheel comprising a horizontal main axis, a wheel rim with spokes rotating about this main axis, on which the individual passenger cabins are arranged radially on the outside, as well as a support structure resting on several vehicles, with the Ferris wheel in the assembly position at least two vehicles are arranged side by side.

Background of the invention

From the DE 20 2006 017 416 U1 the basic structure of a Ferris wheel is known. This usually comprises a horizontal main axis, a wheel rim with spokes on which the individual passenger cabins are located radially on the outside, as well as a support structure which carries the Ferris wheel rotating around its main horizontal axis and which is supported on a ground.

In the case of transportable Ferris wheels, which can be set up more quickly, the support structure is mounted on several vehicles. From the DE 89 11 634 U1 a Ferris wheel has become known in which the entire construction is accommodated on a total of three carriages, so that the Ferris wheel is transportable, these three carriages or containers being placed next to one another when the Ferris wheel is set up. On each of the two outer carriages, support elements are supported, which also include supports which, viewed from the end face of the structure, run obliquely outwards. The spoke construction for the wheel rim is located above the middle car. However, the size of such a Ferris wheel, housed on only three cars, is limited.

If you want to set up a larger Ferris wheel according to this principle, which is still transportable, the vehicles used for this, usually semi-trailers, which are referred to as mid-section trailers, must be extremely long and heavy. Such vehicles are not normally permitted according to the road traffic regulations, as the maximum trailer size according to the EURO standard is 13.6 m. The vehicles are also too heavy and, with the tractor unit, weigh around 50 tons. A special permit is therefore necessary for these vehicles and the transport itself is also associated with considerable effort.

Summary of the invention

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a transportable amusement ride, in particular a ferris wheel with the features mentioned above, which can be transported on the road with reasonable effort and therefore relatively quickly even with a large diameter of the wheel rim.

The solution to the aforementioned problem is provided by a transportable amusement ride, in particular a ferris wheel of the type mentioned at the beginning with the features of claim 1.

According to the invention it is provided that in the assembly position also at least two vehicles are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction and at least one further vehicle is arranged in the transverse direction between the two vehicles arranged in the longitudinal direction and approximately orthogonally to them. The solution according to the invention has the advantage that the entire structure of the amusement ride can be accommodated on several vehicles which individually each have a reduced overall length and a reduced overall weight and are therefore permitted in normal road traffic. Before setting up the ride, the vehicles are set up in such a way that two vehicles are each in a longitudinal row and two vehicles are each next to each other and another one between the ends Vehicle is positioned in the transverse direction, so that a total of at least five vehicles are usually sufficient, of which two vehicles are in two longitudinal rows and with the vehicle standing transversely in between there is an approximately cruciform arrangement of the vehicles.

The present invention is not limited to Ferris wheels, but can also be used in other elevated amusement parks, for example swings, propellers or the like.

According to a preferred development of the present invention, two vehicles arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction are arranged in such a way that their respective vehicle end regions are positioned against one another. The vehicles in the longitudinal rows are thus preferably rear to rear. These vehicles usually have several axles in these rear areas, so that a high weight can be absorbed here, and the area in the rear of the vehicle is lower than the front area, which rests on the saddle of the towing vehicle.

According to a preferred development of the present invention, the vehicles are semitrailers, in particular mid-section trailers, and the vehicles arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, with their lower end regions facing away from the saddle, are positioned relative to one another.

In the assembly position, at least two vehicles are preferably side by side and at least two vehicles are each arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, i.e. in this case there are a total of four vehicles in two rows that are aligned in the longitudinal direction and a fifth vehicle is perpendicular to these and behind the rear ends of these four vehicles.

If this is necessary because the structure requires additional vehicles, a total of at least six vehicles can be arranged in three longitudinal rows next to one another in the assembly position, with two vehicles in each row in Are arranged longitudinally one behind the other. A seventh vehicle then stands between the respective rear ends of these six vehicles and transversely to them.

According to a preferred development of the present invention, in the assembly position, support structures comprising struts rest with their respective lower end areas on the two vehicles of the two outer rows and / or in the transport position are circular arc sections that make up the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel on a total of four in two adjacent rows of vehicles arranged lengthways. The weight of the struts is then supported on the vehicles via their lower ends. There is also enough space on the vehicles to accommodate the circular arc sections for the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel, whereby these can be distributed over the four vehicles standing in two rows in the longitudinal direction.

According to a preferred development of the present invention, the main axle and wheel hub and possibly a further support structure for the main axle can be accommodated in the transport position on the at least one further vehicle, which is arranged in the transverse direction between the vehicles arranged in the longitudinal direction and approximately orthogonally to them. Since the main axis extends transversely to the vehicles set up in the longitudinal direction, the main axis can be accommodated in the longitudinal direction on the transverse vehicle, so that there is sufficient space available there. When the five vehicles are set up before assembly begins, the four struts of the support structure and the main axis are correctly aligned with one another. The main axis can then be connected to the respective upper ends of the four struts and erected over them. The struts of the support structures can then rest in the assembly position with their respective lower end areas on the two vehicles of the two outer rows and their respective upper end areas end above the two vehicles of the middle row on the main axle and wheel hub.

According to a preferred development of the present invention, the support structure thus comprises several, preferably at least four, support units with either at least two hinged struts each or with one strut that can be telescoped out in its longitudinal direction. With these two design variants, a greater effective length of the support units in the assembled state can be achieved, while in the transport state the support units are retracted and have a shorter length so that they can lie longitudinally on the vehicles without exceeding the permitted vehicle length.

In addition, according to a preferred development of the present invention, a further support structure arranged on the transversely arranged vehicle in the transport state can be provided, which can optionally also be telescoped and in the assembly position supports the main axis in its one axial end area. In this constructive variant, the space on the vehicle standing in the transverse direction is used for the main axle and for a further support structure, which then supports the main axle at its front end in the assembled state and absorbs the forces occurring there, this being the preferred fifth support in the assembled state State at an angle to the main axis and the four other support structures.

According to a preferred development of the present invention, at least two further vehicles are additionally provided on which the spokes of the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel are housed, these two further vehicles preferably in the erected position of the vehicles during assembly in a central longitudinal row between two longitudinal rows next to each other standing vehicles are arranged. In this variant, the four vehicles standing in the longitudinal direction and the one in the transverse direction would preferably be added by two further vehicles, which in turn are aligned in the longitudinal direction, so that in this variant at least seven vehicles are used to cover the entire load bearing Transport construction of the ride. These seven vehicles are then set up in a total of three longitudinal rows, each with two vehicles, next to one another, and the seventh vehicle is in the middle of the arrangement across the other six vehicles.

According to a preferred development of the present invention, the support units can be raised from the transport state into the assembly position via hydraulic cylinder units mounted on the vehicles, or they can be erected via cables. You can use additional lifting devices to first raise the support units by a first smaller angle and thus overcome a blind spot and then the hydraulic cylinder units can be used for the further stroke.

It goes without saying that the above-described embodiments or features thereof can also be combined with one another in any combinations that differ from the claims and their references in order to provide solutions to the above object within the scope of the present invention.

Brief description of the figures

Figur 1:

eine schematisch vereinfachte perspektivische Ansicht der Fahrzeuge bei der Aufstellung vor der Montage;

Figur 2:

eine vergrößerte Ansicht eines der Fahrzeuge, die in Längsrichtung aufgestellt werden;

Figur 3:

eine ähnliche Ansicht wie in Figur 1, perspektivisch von schräg oben gesehen, wobei nun die fünf Fahrzeuge eng nebeneinander in der endgültigen Position vor Beginn der Montage stehen;

Figur 4:

eine weitere Ansicht zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt der Montage, mit teilweise hochgefahrenen Stützeinheiten;

Figur 5:

eine weitere Ansicht zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt der Montage, mit axialer Abstützung der Hauptachse;

Figur 6:

eine Detailansicht des aufgestellten Riesenrads im unteren Bereich; und

Figur 7:

eine Gesamtansicht des montierten Riesenrads.

The present invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show:

Figure 1:

a schematically simplified perspective view of the vehicles during installation before assembly;

Figure 2:

an enlarged view of one of the vehicles being deployed in the longitudinal direction;

Figure 3:

a view similar to that in Figure 1 , seen in perspective obliquely from above, with the five vehicles now standing close to one another in the final position before the start of assembly;

Figure 4:

Another view at a later point in time during assembly, with the support units partially raised;

Figure 5:

a further view at a later time of the assembly, with axial support of the main axis;

Figure 6:

a detailed view of the erected Ferris wheel in the lower area; and

Figure 7:

a general view of the assembled Ferris wheel.

Working examples

First of all, the Figure 1 Reference is made and this illustration is used to explain how the vehicles used for the transport are set up before the assembly of the amusement ride, in this example a ferris wheel. In the representation according to Figure 1 a total of five vehicles are shown on which the most important structural components of a Ferris wheel can be transported to the installation site, namely four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13, which are set up in two longitudinal rows in such a way that in each of the two longitudinal rows the two vehicles are each positioned with their stern 10 a, 11 a facing each other. Since two longitudinal rows are provided, two vehicles 10, 12 or 11, 13 are side by side in each longitudinal row, viewed in the transverse direction. A distance remains between the stern of the four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 standing in the longitudinal direction and a fifth vehicle 14 is positioned there so that it is in the transverse direction and is thus oriented approximately orthogonally to the other four vehicles. This results in an approximately cross-shaped arrangement of the five vehicles. The main axle 16 and the wheel hub of the ferris wheel can be accommodated on this fifth vehicle 14. The struts 27, 30 of the support structures and parts of the wheel rim 17 can be accommodated on the other four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13, whereby there are usually several arched sections of the wheel rim 17 on a vehicle.

The vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 are semi-trailers, so-called mid-section trailers with a lower-lying loading area 23, below which the Most of the axles are located with the wheels 25 and with a saddle area 24 which rests on the towing vehicle during transport. Figure 3 shows a view similar to that in Figure 1 , but now the five vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are close to each other and have their final set-up, which they assume before the start of assembly. Figure 3 shows that here the four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 of the two longitudinal rows are not directly next to one another, seen in the transverse direction, but are each at a distance from one another, so that two further vehicles 18, 19 can be driven in here if necessary, the third Form the middle longitudinal row and on which you can, for example, accommodate the spokes of the wheel rim. These two other vehicles 18, 19 are in the Figure 4 recognizable, to which reference is made below.

In Figure 2 is one of the vehicles 13 (in the list according to Figure 1 rear right) is shown in an enlarged view, so that the saddle area 24 and the wheels 25 on three axes below the rear, lower-lying area can be clearly seen here. It can also be seen that the vehicle 13 carries one of the support structures 30, which can be raised hydraulically and extended in a telescopic manner, as will be explained in more detail later. In addition, a plurality of curved sections of the wheel rim 17 are accommodated on the vehicle 13.

Figure 3 shows a similar list of a total of five vehicles as in Figure 1 , of which four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 stand in two longitudinal rows and a fifth vehicle stands transversely between these in the area in which the respective rear end regions 10 a, 11 a of two vehicles of the same longitudinal row adjoin one another. The list according to Figure 3 corresponds in principle to that of Figure 1 , with the difference that now the vehicles of the two longitudinal rows with the rear areas are driven close to one another, although there is still space between the adjacent vehicles of the adjacent longitudinal rows for one additional vehicle that carries additional components of the amusement ride, namely parts of the Spokes as one in Figure 4 which is referred to below.

You can see in Figure 4 that here the struts 27, 30 of the support structures are already partially raised and thus occupy an acute angle with the ground. It can also be seen here that the respective upper ends 27 a, 30 a of the four support structures each support the main axis 16 and the support structures with their respective lower ends 27 b, 30 b in the outer area on the ground and on the vehicles 10 standing in the longitudinal direction , 11, 12, 13 are supported on the outside. The respective lower ends of the support structures are connected in an articulated manner to the loading area of the vehicles and are moved from the horizontal transport position to the in FIG Figure 4 shown angular position raised.

You can also see in Figure 4 the two other vehicles 18, 19, on which the spokes 22 for the wheel rim of the ferris wheel are transported and which are here in a central longitudinal row between the two outer longitudinal rows of the four longitudinally standing vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13. The spokes 22 are here still on the other vehicles 18, 19. It can also be seen that platforms 20 that can be walked on from the outer vehicles have been folded outwards around a horizontal axis, which are supported on the ground.

In Figure 5 , to which reference is made below, the support structures with the struts 27, 30 are raised further than in the illustration according to FIG Figure 4 and are therefore now at a steeper angle to the horizontal than in Figure 4 . This is possible in that the struts 27, 30 of the four support structures are designed to be telescopic and, viewed over their length, have several sections which can be telescoped out. One recognizes in Figure 5 besides that now compared to Figure 4 a further, fifth support structure 21 is extended, which supports the main axis 16 at its axially outer end. The other four support structures, however, support the main axis 16 from both sides in the radial direction. At its lower end, the fifth support structure 21 is held between two plate-shaped elements 28, which are connected to the outer end of the fifth vehicle 14 standing in the transverse direction are connected, so that the supporting forces are introduced into the vehicle 14 from the main axis 16 via the telescopic support structure 21. These plate-shaped elements are also in the Figure 1 recognizable.

Figure 6 Figure 13 shows an enlarged view of the lower portion of the largely assembled Ferris wheel. One can see here how the struts 27 of the support structures are supported at their lower ends on the outside on the ground and on the inside on the outer vehicles. One can also see a section of the already assembled wheel rim 17 as well as some of the spokes 22 which lie above the two further vehicles 18, 19 in the middle row and were previously mounted on these two vehicles.

Figure 7 shows an overall view of a completely assembled Ferris wheel with wheel rim 17, spokes 22 and main axis 16. The support structures resting on the vehicles with struts 27, 30 extend in height to the main axis 16. The further support structure 21 supports the main axis 16 axially at one end from the front. The proportions make it clear that it is a very large Ferris wheel in comparison to the vehicles on which the Ferris wheel is transported that can be seen in the lower area. Nevertheless, the combination according to the invention of at least four vehicles in longitudinal rows and one vehicle positioned approximately centrally in the transverse direction can transport all essential elements of the amusement ride on vehicles that are approved for road traffic in terms of length and total weight.

At this point it should be explicitly pointed out that features of the solutions described above or in the claims and / or figures can optionally also be combined in order to also be able to implement or achieve cumulatively explained features, effects and advantages.

It goes without saying that the exemplary embodiment explained above is only a first embodiment of the present invention. In this respect, the configuration of the invention is not limited to these exemplary embodiments.

List of the reference symbols used

10

Vehicle standing lengthways

10 a

rear end (stern) of the vehicle

11th

Vehicle standing lengthways

11 a

rear end (stern) of the vehicle

12th

Vehicle standing lengthways

13th

Vehicle standing lengthways

14th

Vehicle standing in the transverse direction

16

Main axis

17th

rim

18th

another vehicle in the middle row

19th

another vehicle in the middle row

20th

accessible platforms

21

further support structure on the main axis

22nd

Spokes

23

Loading area

24

Saddle area

25th

wheels

26th

Hydraulic cylinder units

27

strut

27 a

upper end of the support structure

27 b

lower end of the support structure

28

plate-shaped elements

30th

strut

30 a

upper end of the support structure

30 b

lower end of the support structure

Claims (14)

Transportable amusement ride, in particular a Ferris wheel, comprising a horizontal main axis (16), a wheel rim (17) with spokes (22) rotating around this main axis, on which the individual passenger cabins are arranged radially on the outside, and one on several vehicles (10, 11, 12) , 13, 14) static support structure, wherein in the assembly position of the Ferris wheel at least two vehicles are arranged side by side, characterized in that in the assembly position at least two vehicles (10, 11) are also arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction and at least one further vehicle (14) is arranged in the transverse direction between the two vehicles (10, 11) arranged in the longitudinal direction and approximately orthogonally to them. Transportable amusement ride according to Claim 1, characterized in that two vehicles (10, 11) arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction are arranged in such a way that their respective vehicle end regions (10 a, 11 a) are positioned against one another. Transportable amusement ride according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the vehicles are semi-trailers, in particular mid-section trailers, and the vehicles (10, 11) arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction are positioned opposite one another with their lower end areas (10 a, 11 a) facing away from the saddle . Transportable amusement ride according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the assembly position at least two vehicles (10, 12) are arranged next to one another and at least two vehicles (10, 11) are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction. Transportable amusement ride according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the assembly position a total of at least four vehicles (10, 12, 12, 13) are arranged in two rows next to one another, with two vehicles (10, 12; 12, 13) in each case. are arranged one behind the other in each row in the longitudinal direction and the further fifth vehicle (14) is arranged between the respective ends of two longitudinally arranged vehicles of both rows and transversely to these. Transportable amusement ride according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the assembly position a total of at least six vehicles (10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19) are arranged in three rows next to one another, with two vehicles (10, 11; 12, 13; 18, 19) are arranged one behind the other in each row in the longitudinal direction. Transportable amusement ride according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that in the assembly position support structures comprising struts (27, 30) rest with their respective lower end areas on the two vehicles of the two outer rows and / or in the transport position circular arc sections from which the wheel rim (17) of the ferris wheel is housed on a total of four vehicles arranged in two rows side by side in the longitudinal direction. Transportable amusement ride according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the main axle (16) and wheel hub as well as possibly a further support structure for the main axle (16) are accommodated in the transport position on the at least one further vehicle (14), which in the transverse direction is arranged between the vehicles (10, 11, 12, 13) arranged in the longitudinal direction and approximately orthogonally to them. Transportable amusement ride according to one of Claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the support structures comprise struts (27, 30) which, in the assembly position, rest with their respective lower end areas on the two vehicles of the two outer rows and their respective upper end areas on the Main axle (16) and wheel hub end. Transportable amusement ride according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the support structure comprises at least four support units which cooperate in the assembly position and whose lower end regions (27 b, 30 b) are each arranged in an outer area on one of four vehicles , which are set up in two rows side by side, with two vehicles (10, 11; 12, 13) arranged one behind the other in each row in the longitudinal direction. Transportable amusement ride according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the support structure comprises several, preferably at least four support units with either at least two hinged struts each or with one strut telescopically extendable in their longitudinal direction. Transportable amusement ride according to one of Claims 8 to 11, characterized in that the further support structure (21) arranged on the vehicle (14) arranged in the transverse direction can be telescoped out and in the assembly position supports the main axis (16) in its one axial end area. Transportable amusement ride according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that at least two further vehicles (18, 19) are additionally provided on which the spokes (22) of the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel are accommodated, these two further vehicles (18, 19) preferably in the erected position during assembly, the vehicles are arranged in a central longitudinal row between two longitudinal rows of vehicles (10, 11; 12, 13) standing next to one another. Transportable amusement ride according to one of Claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the support units can be raised from the transport state into the assembly position via hydraulic cylinder units (26) mounted on the vehicles or can be erected via cables.

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