JP2002011254A - Play facility - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game facility capable of easily enhancing a thrilling or realistic feeling and further improving amusement property. SOLUTION: This play facility 1 comprises a traveling passage 10 having a producing facility 50 arranged on the circumference, and a traveling ride 20 capable of traveling on the traveling passage 10. The traveling ride 20 comprises a boarding part 36 for boarding an occupant, a rotatable turntable 34 for supporting the boarding part 36, a turntable drive unit 40 for rotating the turntable. The turntable drive unit 40 is controlled so that the boarding part 36 is opposed to the producing facility 50 while the traveling ride 20 starts to approaching the producing facility 50, gets closet thereto, and separates therefrom in a certain distance.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a play facility,
In particular, the present invention relates to an amusement facility capable of providing various types of entertainment to a passenger while a traveling body carrying the passenger travels on a travel path.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various theme parks such as amusement parks, zoos and aquariums have been provided with various play facilities such as roller coasters. Of course, among such amusement facilities, roller coasters are very popular, but so-called tour rides are also very popular among people of all ages, regardless of age or gender. The excursion ride is configured by, for example, providing a traveling path in an area where a dense forest or the like is simulated, and arranging various effect facilities such as robots imitating dinosaurs, animals and plants around the traveling path. A theme park visitor is boarded on a traveling body generally called a ride, and various amusements are provided to the passenger while the traveling body travels on a traveling path.

[0003]

However, the conventional excursion rides are mainly designed to enjoy the taste of various production facilities arranged around the traveling path, that is, for sightseeing. For this reason, the running speed of the ride is relatively low, and it has been conventionally pointed out that the degree of thrill is lacking. In addition, from the viewpoint of increasing the popularity of tour rides, it is necessary to improve the amusement properties by enabling a highly realistic simulated experience.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game facility that can easily enhance the thrill and the sense of realism and can further improve the amusement.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an amusement facility having a traveling path on which performance facilities are arranged, and a traveling body capable of traveling on the traveling path. In an amusement facility that can provide various types of entertainment to passengers while the vehicle carrying the vehicle travels on the travel path, the vehicle uses a boarding section for carrying the passenger and a turnable turn that supports the boarding section. A control device comprising a table and a turntable drive unit for turning the turntable, and capable of controlling the turntable drive unit so that the riding section on the turntable faces the presentation facility when the traveling body approaches the presentation facility. It is characterized by having.

[0006] This amusement facility is preferably provided in, for example, various theme parks, and includes a traveling path and a traveling body (ride) capable of traveling on the traveling path. The running path is
For example, it is provided in an area where a jungle or the like is simulated, and various effect facilities such as robots imitating dinosaurs, animals and plants, and the like are arranged around the running path. Further, the traveling body includes a turntable, and the turntable supports a riding section on which the rider sits or stands (stands). Further, the amusement facility is provided with a control device for controlling the operation of the turntable. The control device is directly mounted on the traveling body, or is disposed at a predetermined location in the amusement facility.

[0007] In the amusement facility configured as described above, various amusements are provided to the passenger while the traveling body carrying the passenger travels on the traveling path. That is, the occupant can enjoy the taste of various effect facilities arranged around the traveling path while the traveling body is traveling. In addition, in this amusement facility, when the running body approaches the effect equipment, the control device controls the turntable drive unit so that the riding section on the turntable faces the effect equipment. Thereby, the turntable turns, and the occupant riding in the riding section of the traveling body faces the rendering facility while the moving traveling body approaches the rendering facility, and in the immediate vicinity, from the front of the rendering facility. Will face each other.

As a result, it is possible to give the passenger an impression as if he / she is present in the pseudo space, and it is possible to further improve the thrill and realism in the play facility. Further, since the riding section also turns by turning the turntable, it is possible to provide the passenger with the amusement thereby. Further, if the effect equipment is configured to perform various operations or the like when the traveling body approaches or approaches the closest, it is possible to give the passenger a more thrilling and realistic feeling.

It is preferable that the control device can control the turntable drive unit such that the riding section on the turntable faces the presentation facility when the traveling body separates from the presentation facility.

Even if such a configuration is adopted, the passengers
It is possible to give an impression as if the person is in the pseudo space forever, and it is possible to further improve the thrill and realism in the game facility. In this case, if the effect equipment is configured to perform some operation or the like when the traveling body moves away from the closest approach, a more thrilling and realistic feeling can be given to the passenger.

Further, a power supply section for supplying electric power to the traveling body is provided on the traveling path, and the traveling body has a power collection section in contact with the power supply section, and a power supply section via the current collection section. And a traveling unit driven by electric power supplied from the vehicle.

By employing such a configuration, it is not necessary to mount a running battery or the like on the running body.
The weight of the traveling body can be reduced. Therefore, it is easy to increase the number of passengers and to provide various types of auxiliary facilities on the traveling body. In addition, since it is possible to easily increase the traveling speed of the traveling body, it is possible to further improve a sense of thrill and a sense of reality in the amusement facility. Further, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the traveling body, the construction cost of the entire facility, and the like.

It is preferable that the turntable drive unit operates using electric power supplied from a power supply unit via the power collection unit.

By employing such a configuration, it is not necessary to mount a battery for driving the turntable on the traveling body, so that the weight of the traveling body can be reduced. Further, since the turntable can be easily turned at high speed, the thrill and the like in the amusement facility can be further improved. And the manufacturing cost of the traveling body, the construction cost of the entire facility, and the like can be reduced.

Furthermore, it is preferable that the traveling path includes a switchback section for changing the traveling direction of the traveling body.

[0016] Under such a configuration, predetermined production facilities are arranged at dead ends and the like in the switchback section.
For example, by operating the traveling body and the turntable as described below, it is possible to extremely effectively improve a sense of thrill and a sense of reality in the amusement facility. That is,
In this case, at a stage where the traveling body approaches the switchback section to some extent, the turntable driving unit is operated by the control device so that the riding section on the turntable faces the presentation equipment arranged at the dead end of the switchback section. Turn the turntable. In the switchback section, the traveling body is stopped, and the turntable on which the passenger riding in the riding section looks directly at the effect equipment is stopped.

After a predetermined time has elapsed, the traveling body is evacuated from the switchback section. Even when the traveling body separates from the production equipment, the control device activates the turntable drive unit, and the turntable on the turntable faces the production equipment arranged at the dead end of the switchback section. Turn. In this case, when the vehicle approaches, when it comes closest, and
If the directing equipment is configured to perform various actions, etc. in each case when the moving body moves away, it is possible to give the passengers a more thrilling and realistic feeling, making the amusement of the amusement facility more It can be improved. Further, by providing such a switchback section, it is possible to build a game facility with excellent amusement even in a limited space.

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of a game facility according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing a main part of an amusement facility according to the present invention. Amusement facility 1 shown in FIG.
It is suitable to be built in various theme parks such as an amusement park, a zoo, and an aquarium. In the present embodiment, for example, it is configured as a so-called tour ride entitled "Exploring the Jurassic World". I have. The amusement facility 1 includes a traveling path 10 provided in a predetermined area secured on a site such as a theme park, and a traveling ride (traveling body) 20 capable of traveling on the traveling path 10. Around the running path 10, for example, a Jurassic jungle or the like is simulated by trees and the like (not shown), and the production facilities 50 are arranged everywhere. In FIG. 1, a dinosaur robot that is elaborately configured to be able to move back and forth, left and right, and to move the front and rear legs, head, neck, tail, etc. in the same manner as the real thing is illustrated as the production equipment 50. are doing.

The running path 10 of the amusement facility 1 is configured so as to be appropriately curved and undulated according to the contents of the entertainment and performance to be provided. As shown in FIG. 11 is included. Switchback section 11
Is a section for changing the traveling direction of the traveling ride 20. In the present embodiment, the traveling ride 20 is configured to travel forward to the switchback section 11, temporarily stop there, travel backward, and retreat from the switchback section 11. By providing such a switchback section 11 on the traveling path 10, it is possible to build a game facility with excellent amusement even in a limited space.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the traveling ride 20 is configured as a bogie, and has a frame 21 formed in a chassis shape of an automobile. A front bumper 22 and a rear bumper 23 are fixed to the frame 21. In addition, the running rides 20 are respectively
1 is a pair of front wheels 24f and a pair of rear wheels 2
4r. The front wheel 24f and the rear wheel 24r
It rolls on the running surface 12 provided at 0 and supports the load of the entire running ride 20. Further, the traveling ride 20
It has a traveling unit 25 for driving the rear wheel 24r. The traveling unit 25 includes a forward / reverse rotatable electric motor 26 suspended and supported by the frame 21, a differential gear and the like, and a transmission unit 27 that transmits the rotation of the electric motor 26 to each rear wheel 24 r. Become.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the traveling ride 20 is provided with a guide roller unit 30. On the traveling path 10, as shown in FIG.
The guide rail unit 15 that engages with the zero guide roller unit 30 is provided. The guide rail 15 is provided on the running surface 1.
2 is located in a recess 14 that is dug down in the center.
Vertical rail 15v supported by stay 15a
And a horizontal rail 15h supported by the vertical rail 15v. By providing the guide roller unit 30 and the guide rail portion 15 in this manner, the traveling state of the traveling ride 20 can be stabilized, and safety during traveling can be ensured.

The guide roller units 30 are fixed to the lower portion of the frame 21 one by one so as to be located between the left and right front wheels 24f and between the left and right rear wheels 24r. The guide roller unit 30 has two left and right horizontal guide rollers 32 that roll on both side surfaces of the vertical rail portion 15v of the guide rail portion 15, respectively. The guide roller unit 30 includes a pair of right and left vertical guide rollers 31 that roll on the upper surface and the lower surface of the horizontal rail portion 15h of the guide rail portion 15, respectively.

Further, current collectors (current collectors) 33 are attached to the right and left side surfaces of the guide roller unit 30, respectively. Each current collector 33 is mounted between horizontal guide rollers 32 mounted at a predetermined interval, and a power supply line (power supply unit, see FIG. 3) 16 disposed in the concave portion 14 of the traveling path 10. Contact with. The power supply line 16 is supplied with electric power from a power supply device (not shown) arranged at a predetermined position in the game facility 1, and the electric power is further supplied to the electric motor 26 constituting the traveling unit 25 via the current collector 33. Supplied.

As described above, external power is supplied to the power supply line 16.
By supplying the power to the traveling unit 25 via the current collector 33, it is not necessary to mount a traveling battery or the like on the traveling ride 20. Therefore, the weight of the traveling ride 20 can be reduced, and the number of occupants can be increased, and it is easy to provide the traveling ride 20 with various auxiliary facilities.
Further, the traveling speed of the traveling ride 20 is, for example, about 3
Since it can be easily increased to about 0 to 40 km / h, the thrill and realism of the amusement facility 1 can be further improved. Further, the manufacturing cost of the traveling ride 20 and the construction cost of the entire amusement facility 1 can be reduced.

On the other hand, a turntable 34 is mounted on the frame 21 of the traveling ride 20, as shown in FIGS. The turntable 34 has a circular shape, and a support shaft 35 is fixed at the center thereof. Support shaft 35
Is rotatably supported by the frame 21.
A boarding section 36 is provided on the turntable 34. A plurality of seats 37 are arranged in the riding section 36 such that the occupant P faces forward in the traveling direction of the traveling ride 20 with the turntable 34 stopped at a fixed position. That is, in the present embodiment, the occupant P who has boarded the traveling ride 20 uses the amusement facility 1 while sitting on the seat 37. The riding section 36 is provided with an opening / closing door (not shown). Boarding section 3
6 may be configured as a so-called standing type in which the occupant P gets in while standing.

The above-described turntable 34 is provided with a turntable drive unit 4 provided on the traveling ride 20.
It can be turned by zero. As shown in FIG. 2, the turntable drive unit 40 includes an electric motor 41 capable of rotating forward and reverse, a small-diameter gear 42, a large-diameter gear 44, and the like. The electric motor 41 is attached to the frame 21 of the traveling ride 20, and, like the electric motor 26 constituting the traveling unit 25, the power supply line 16 and the current collector 3.
Power is supplied from the outside via an external power supply 3. The small-diameter gear 42 is attached to a rotating shaft of the electric motor 41. The large-diameter gear 44 is attached to the support shaft 35 of the turntable 34 and meshes with the small-diameter gear 42 on the electric motor 41 side.

By using the turntable drive unit 40 configured as described above, it is not necessary to mount a battery for driving the turntable on the traveling ride 20, so that the weight of the traveling ride 20 can be reduced. Further, since the turntable 34 can be easily turned at high speed, the thrill and the like in the amusement facility 1 can be further improved. Further, the manufacturing cost of the traveling ride 20 and the construction cost of the entire amusement facility 1 can be reduced. Note that a body (not shown) simulating an off-road vehicle, a buggy, or the like is preferably mounted on the frame 21 within a range that does not hinder the turning of the turntable 34. In addition, the traveling ride 20 includes the front wheels 2
By covering the 4f and the rear wheel 24r, the shape of a boat may be exhibited.

In addition, the play facility 1 includes a running ride 20.
Is provided with a control device 45 for controlling the turntable 34 provided in the control device. The control device 45 includes a CP
U, ROM, RAM, and the like. In the ROM of the control device 45, a program created in advance in accordance with the layout of the traveling path 10, the position of each effect facility 50, the effect contents, and the like is stored. And the CPU of the control device 45
Is an electric motor 41 that constitutes the turntable drive unit 40 according to a program stored in the ROM.
The number of rotations, the direction of rotation, etc. are controlled. In the present embodiment, the control device 45 is fixed to the rear part of the frame 21.
Note that, instead of directly mounting the control device 45 on the traveling ride 20, the turntable driving unit 40 may be remotely operated wirelessly or by wire instead of being disposed at a predetermined location in the game facility 1.

Next, the operation of the amusement facility 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, in the amusement facility 1, a rider, such as a theme park, rides a ride 20 at a riding position (not shown).
Get on board. Then, when the number of passengers becomes the capacity, the safety device and the like are operated, and the traveling of the traveling ride 20 is started. The traveling ride 20 carrying the passenger P is traveling route 1
While traveling on the vehicle 0, the passenger P is provided with various entertainments. For example, when the traveling path 10 is regarded as a torrent zone near a waterfall, the control device 45 activates the turntable drive unit 40 to turn the turntable 34 at high speed, as if swallowed by a waterfall pot. Such a simulated experience can be provided to the passenger P.
Further, for example, when the traveling path 10 is regarded as the sea, it is possible to provide the occupant P with a simulated experience as if it were caught in a whirlpool by turning the turntable 34 at a high speed. It is. In addition, the passenger P can enjoy the taste elaborated on various effect facilities 50 arranged around the traveling path 10 during the traveling of the traveling ride 20.

In this way, the traveling ride 20 travels on the traveling path 10 on which various effect facilities 50 are arranged, and eventually reaches the vicinity of the switchback section 11. As described above, in the present embodiment, the rendering equipment 50 such as a dinosaur robot is disposed at a dead end of the switchback section 11. And this production facility 50
Is movable back and forth and left and right, and the front and rear legs, head,
It is elaborately constructed so that the neck, tail, etc. can be moved like the real thing.

In response to this, the control device 45 mounted on the traveling ride 20 causes the traveling ride 20 to reach a predetermined position near the switchback section 11 according to a predetermined program. The turntable drive unit 40 is controlled so that the boarding section 36 of always faces the production facility 50. As a result, the turntable 34 turns, and the rider P who gets into the riding section 36 of the traveling ride 20 and sits on the seat 37 can move the traveling equipment 20 while the moving traveling ride 20 approaches the production equipment 50. Will meet.

The traveling ride 20 is in the switchback section 1
1 is temporarily stopped at the stage of entering, and at the same time, the control device 4
5, the turning of the turntable 34 is stopped. As a result, the occupant P boarding the boarding section 36 faces the staging facility 50 from close up and directly in front.
At this time, for example, the dinosaur robot as the directing equipment 50 makes an angry voice and performs an effect such as suddenly attacking the running ride 20 while moving the legs and the tail, so that the passenger of the running ride 20 P can experience a distinctive thrill and realism. In addition, the tail of the dinosaur robot (production equipment 50) is turned toward the traveling ride 20, and the turntable 34 of the traveling ride 20 is turned at a high speed to give an effect as if attacked by a dinosaur. Good.

In the switchback section 11, the traveling ride 20
After a predetermined time has elapsed after stopping the
0, as shown in FIG. 1, is made to travel backward so as to retreat from the switchback section 11. In FIG. 1, an outline arrow of a two-dot chain line indicates the direction of the traveling ride 20, and the tip side of the arrow indicates the front side of the traveling ride 20. Then, even when the traveling ride 20 is separated from the effect equipment 50, the turntable drive unit 40 is operated by the control device 45, and the turntable 34 has an effect in which the riding section 36 is disposed at a dead end of the switchback section 11. Turn so as to face the equipment 50.

Thus, the occupant P of the traveling ride 20
In addition, it is possible to give an impression as if the person is in the pseudo space forever, and it is possible to further improve the thrill and realism in the amusement facility 1. In this case, for example, when the traveling ride 20 approaches and then moves away, a special effect such as a dinosaur robot intimidating with a sideways gaze is performed to further enhance the thrill and realism of the passenger P. Can be given to. In this way, the traveling ride 20 that has passed through the switchback section 11 carries the rider P and stops at an unillustrated drop-off point while passing by the other effect facilities provided everywhere. When the traveling ride 20 stops, the safety device is released and the occupant P gets off.

As described above, in the amusement facility 1, the riding section 36 starts to approach the production facility 50, and the boarding section 36 faces the production facility 50 until the traveling ride 20 approaches and separates to some extent after the closest approach. The turntable 34 is turned. This makes it possible to give the passenger P the impression that he or she is present in the pseudo space,
It is possible to further improve the thrill and realism given to the passenger P. In addition, since the riding section 36 also turns by turning the turntable 34, it is possible to provide the occupant P with the amusement thereby. Further, by configuring the production facility 50 to perform various operations and the like when the traveling ride 20 approaches, approaches the closest, and separates from each other, a further thrill and a sense of realism can be achieved. P.

In the present embodiment, the amusement facility 1 has been described as being provided with the switchback section 11 on the traveling path 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, as in the game facility 1A shown in FIG.
, The switchback section 11 may be omitted. As described above, even when the switchback section 11 is omitted from the traveling path 10, the riding section 36 starts to approach the effect facility 50, and after the closest approach, the riding section 36 operates the effect facility 50 until it is separated to some extent. It is preferable to turn the turntable 34 so that the turntable 34 faces the same.

In this case, for example, the traveling ride 20 is made to pass by the side of the production facility 50 while decelerating to the production facility 50. And the running ride 20 is the production equipment 5
At the stage of approaching to 0, some effect is performed by the effect device 50 (for example, a dinosaur robot screams and suddenly attacks the running ride 20 while moving its legs and tail). Production). Thereafter, the traveling ride 20 is moved while accelerating as if running away. Even if such a form is adopted,
It is possible to further improve the thrill and realism given to the passenger P. Further, the traveling path 10 may be configured in a loop shape as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG.

[0040]

Since the amusement facility according to the present invention is constructed as described above, the following effects are obtained. That is, a traveling unit that travels on a traveling path on which the effect equipment is arranged, a riding section on which a rider is mounted, a turntable that supports the riding section, and a turntable drive unit that turns the turntable. In addition, by providing a control device that can control the turntable drive unit so that the riding section on the turntable faces the production equipment when the traveling body approaches the production equipment of the amusement facility, the thrill can be easily provided. It is possible to enhance the sense of presence and the sense of presence, and to further enhance the amusement of the amusement facility.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing a main part of a game facility according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a main part of a traveling body provided in the amusement facility shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a main part of a traveling body provided in the amusement facility shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a rear view showing a main part of a traveling body provided in the amusement facility shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing a modification of the game facility according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1A: amusement facility, 10: running path, 11: switchback section, 12: running surface, 14: recess, 15: guide rail, 15v: vertical rail, 15h: horizontal rail,
16 ... power supply line, 20 ... running ride, 21 ... frame, 2
2 front bumper, 23 rear bumper, 24f front wheel, 24r rear wheel, 25 traveling unit, 26 electric motor, 27 transmission unit, 30 guide roller unit, 31 vertical guide roller, 32 horizontal Guide rollers, 33: current collector, 34: turntable, 35: support shaft, 36: riding section, 37: seat, 40: turntable drive unit, 41: electric motor, 42: small diameter gear, 4
4 large-diameter gear, 45 control device, 50 production equipment, P
Passengers.

Claims (5)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A travel path on which a production facility is arranged in the periphery,
A traveling body capable of traveling on the traveling path, wherein the traveling body carrying a passenger travels on the traveling path, and in a play facility capable of providing various types of entertainment to the passenger, Comprises a boarding section on which the rider is mounted, a turntable that supports the boarding section, and a turntable drive unit that turns the turntable, when the traveling body approaches the presentation facility. An amusement facility, comprising: a control device capable of controlling the turntable drive unit so that the boarding unit on the turntable faces the presentation facility. 2. The control device can control the turntable drive unit such that the riding section on the turntable faces the presentation facility when the traveling body separates from the presentation facility. The amusement facility according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A power supply unit for supplying electric power to the traveling body is provided on the traveling path, and the traveling body includes:
The amusement facility according to claim 1, further comprising: a power collection unit that contacts the power supply unit; and a traveling unit driven by power supplied from the power supply unit via the power collection unit. . 4. The amusement facility according to claim 3, wherein the turntable drive unit operates using electric power supplied from the power supply unit via the power collection unit. 5. The amusement facility according to claim 1, wherein the traveling path includes a switchback section for changing a traveling direction of the traveling body.