JP2004167067A - Big-wheel - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Ferris wheel integrated with a wind power windmill in which the big-wheel, one of game machines, is integrated with the wind power windmill. <P>SOLUTION: The big-wheel integrated with the wind power windmill is provided with a cylindrical tower 11, an inner column 12 provided inside the tower 11, the wind power windmill 51 having a windmill 51a mounted on the top part of the tower 11, an ascending track 14 and a descending track 15 arranged along an outer peripheral face and an inner peripheral face of the tower 11 and along the inner column 12 and having screw shapes with different radii respectively, a gondola device 16 movable along the tracks 14 and 15 and a gondola driving device 17 for driving the gondola device 16. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ferris wheel, in particular, a wind turbine integrated with a wind turbine and a ferris wheel which is one of amusement machines.
[0002]
[Background technology]
At present, wind turbines are being re-examined as an element of landscape composition because of their image of producing clean next-generation energy and their simple and futuristic shape, and are attracting attention.
FIGS. 8A and 8B show an example of the wind turbine. As shown in FIG. 8, a conventional wind turbine 50 is a workpiece, and includes a wind turbine 51 and a monopole steel tower 52 having an inclination.
[0003]
However, there is a problem that the installation place is limited to a remote place such as a suburb or the like, so that it is difficult for people to get close to the wind turbine, and that there is a problem that the effective use as a tower is not sufficient.
[0004]
On the other hand, ferris wheels that look at distant scenery and the like are often found in amusement parks and the like, but these are supported by bearings at both ends of a horizontally disposed central shaft at a high position, and provided radially from the central shaft. A large-diameter ring-shaped rotating frame is supported by the spokes, and a large number of gondolaes are suspended by a hanging frame at regular intervals on the outside thereof, and the ring-shaped rotating frame is driven by a rotation driving device. It is structured to rotate slowly. Then, the gondola moves along an orbit that is substantially equal to the shape of the ring-shaped rotating frame, and in the process, the passenger of the gondola can view the surrounding scenery.
[0005]
However, in the conventional ferris wheel as described above, the gondola can reach a considerable height from the ground level and can see the surrounding scenery, but the gondola follows an orbit substantially equal to the shape of the ring-shaped rotating frame. Therefore, there is a problem that the movement is monotonous and easy to get tired, and the range of the view that can be viewed is limited.
In order to solve this, a ferris wheel having a spiral elevating track has been conventionally proposed (Patent Document 1).
[0006]
FIGS. 9 to 11 show an outline of this conventionally proposed ferris wheel.
As shown in FIG. 9, the ferris wheel 100 includes a cylindrical tower 101, a track 102 including a spiral track 102 </ b> A and a vertical track 102 </ b> B installed on the outer peripheral side of the tower 101, and along the track 102. It comprises a movable gondola device 110 and a gondola moving device 115 for moving the gondola device 110 along the track 102, and the tower 101 is formed of a steel structure (Patent Document 1). In the ferris wheel shown in FIG. 10, the tower 101 has a truncated cone-shaped truss structure.
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-143569
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the ferris wheel 100 according to the proposal of Patent Document 1 has both the spiral track 102A and the linear vertical track 102B, and the linear vertical track 102B is disposed outside the tower 101. However, there is a problem that physical location restrictions occur.
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, there is a problem that the linear vertical trajectory 102B is monotonous.
[0009]
As for the gondola device 110, as shown in FIG. 11, even if the traveling direction or the inclination of the frame body 112 changes, the gondola 111 behaves so as not to change its own posture. The frame 112 and the track 102 employ a large-scale system so that a stable posture can be always maintained inside.
Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to support the moving chain 113 for driving the gondola device 110 and to follow the irregular (spiral) track 102.
[0010]
In view of the above problems, the present invention, by fusing a wind turbine and a spiral climbing wheel, can be installed anywhere where there is a wind, as an amusement facility, and an extraordinary as an environment-oriented symbol, and It is another object of the present invention to provide a wind turbine integrated ferris wheel that can provide an experience that leads to an increase in environmental awareness.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tower, a spiral ascending track and a descending track arranged along an outer surface of the tower, a gondola device movable along the track, And a gondola driving device for driving the gondola device.
[0012]
A second invention is a tower provided with a wind turbine at the top, a spiral ascending track and a descending track disposed along the outer surface of the tower, and a gondola device movable along the track. And a gondola drive device for driving the gondola device.
[0013]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tower, an inner pillar provided in the tower, a wind turbine provided at an upper part of the tower, and an outer peripheral surface or an inner peripheral surface of the tower and the inner pillar disposed along the inner pillar. A spiral ascending track and a descending track having different radii, a gondola device movable along the track, and a gondola drive device for driving the gondola device. is there.
[0014]
According to a fourth invention, in the second or third invention, there is provided a wind turbine integrated wind turbine, wherein the wind turbine is provided on a turntable that can rotate freely.
[0015]
A fifth invention relates to a tower, a monopole steel tower provided in the tower, a wind turbine provided on the monopole steel tower, an outer or inner circumferential surface of the tower, and a monopole. It comprises an ascending orbit and a descending orbit arranged in a spiral shape having different radii along the steel tower body, a gondola device movable along the orbit, and a gondola driving device for driving the gondola device. A ferris wheel characterized by the following.
[0016]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ferris wheel according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, wherein an ascending track and a descending track are disposed inside the tower.
[0017]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the second to sixth aspects, a large radius track is supported by the tower, and a small radius track is supported by the inner column or the monopole steel tower body. And in the Ferris wheel.
[0018]
An eighth invention is the ferris wheel according to any one of the second to seventh inventions, wherein the tower is formed of a steel structure.
[0019]
A ninth invention is the ferris wheel according to any one of the second to eighth inventions, wherein the tower has a combination of a plurality of different shapes.
[0020]
In a tenth aspect based on any one of the second to ninth aspects, the gondola device is configured such that the gondola on which a passenger is placed, a bogie for suspending the gondola, and the bogie can be moved along the track. A ferris wheel provided with a first guide roller for holding the track from above and below and a second guide roller for holding the track from the side.
[0021]
An eleventh invention is directed to a ferris wheel according to the tenth invention, wherein the gondola is suspended from the bogie via a one-way joint.
[0022]
In a twelfth aspect based on the eleventh aspect, the gondola moving device includes a drive wire and a pulley, is supported so as to be movable along the track, and drives the gondola device via an arm. And in the Ferris wheel.
[0023]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the contents of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
[0024]
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wind turbine integrated wind turbine integrated with a wind turbine, and FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view in a vertical direction. FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the gondola device and the gondola moving device. FIG. 4 is a schematic side view thereof. FIG. 5 is a schematic plan view of a cart portion of the gondola moving device.
As shown in these drawings, a wind turbine integrated wind turbine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a cylindrical tower 11, an inner pillar 12 provided in the tower 11, and an upper part of the tower 11. A wind turbine 51 having a wind turbine 51a provided therein, a spiral ascending orbit 14 and a descending orbit 15 arranged along the outer peripheral surface or the inner peripheral surface of the tower 11 and having different radii; It comprises a gondola device 16 movable along 14 and 15 and a gondola drive device 17 for driving the gondola device 16. The tower 11 and the inner pillar 12 are both firmly installed on a base (not shown).
In the present embodiment, the tower 11 has a steel truss structure.
Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a case where the tracks 14 and 15 are arranged on the inner periphery of the tower 11 will be described.
[0025]
In the present embodiment, the wind turbine 51 is rotatable 360 ° by the turntable 21 provided on the top of the inner pillar 12.
[0026]
In the present embodiment, a spiral ascending orbit 14 and a descending orbit 15 having a smaller radius than the ascending orbit 14 are disposed inside the cylindrical tower 11. In addition, you may make it provide the raising track 14 along the outer periphery of the tower 11. FIG.
[0027]
In the present embodiment, the ascending track 14 is supported on the tower 11 side, and the descending track 15 is supported on the inner column 12 side.
The tracks 14 and 15 are connected without interruption at the tower base 11A and the tower top 11B, and are similarly connected with the gondola drive 16 along the tracks 14 and 15 by one connected gondola driving device 17 without interruption. Is movable.
[0028]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gondola device 16 includes a drive wire 31 that moves the gondola device 16 along the tracks 14 and 15, a pulley 32 that guides the drive wire 31, and the tracks 14 and 15. It is driven by a gondola drive device 17 including a track support member 33 that supports the pulley 32.
Passengers are allowed to enter the gondola getting-on / off section 34 provided on the tower base 11A of the tower 11.
[0029]
Here, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the tower top 11B of the wind turbine-integrated ferris wheel 10 of FIG. 1 (FIG. 2A), and a plan view between the tower top 11B and the tower base 11A (FIG. b)) and a plan view of the tower base 11A (FIG. 2 (c)), respectively.
As shown in FIG. 2, the gondola device 16 departs from the gondola getting-on / off section 34 of the tower base 11A, moves in the horizontal circumferential section (D section) of the tower base 11A, and has a larger radius of the ascending track 14. Is moved upward in the spiral section (section A) (see FIG. 2C).
Next, after ascending, it moves in the horizontal circumferential section (section B) of the tower top 11B (see FIG. 2A).
After that, it descends in the spiral section (section C) of the descending orbit 15 having the smaller radius (see FIG. 2B).
Thereafter, when the descent is completed, the vehicle moves along the horizontal circumferential section (D section) of the tower base 11A (see FIG. 2C), and returns to the gondola getting on / off section 34. Of course, the reverse movement is also possible.
[0030]
Here, the gondola device 16 includes, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a gondola 41 on which a rider is placed, and a bogie 42 that enables the gondola 41 to move while being suspended along the tracks 14 and 15. ing. The gondola 41 is suspended from a bogie 42 via a hinge 43 of a one-way joint.
[0031]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the bogie 42 includes a guide roller 45 having a fixed distance between the respective axles 44 and an arm 46 for transmitting power from the drive wire 31. The orbits 14 and 15 are supported by an orbit support 33 at the upper part. The drive wires 31 and the trolley wires (not shown) are supported by these components. The trolley wire is for supplying electric power for lighting and cooling / heating inside the gondola 41.
[0032]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the carriage 42 has a pair of guide rollers (first guide rollers) 45A for holding the tracks 14, 15 from both upper and lower sides, and holds the tracks 14, 15 from the sides. And a guide roller (second guide roller) 45B arranged in parallel.
In the guide roller 45, as shown in FIG. 5, in both the spiral section and the horizontal circumferential section, the distance between the axles 44 of the guide roller 45 is sufficiently smaller than the track radius, and the difference between the inner and outer wheels is considered as an error. Since the truck 42 can move smoothly on each track, the distance between the axles 44 is fixed.
[0033]
The drive wire 31 is guided by the pulleys 32 of the respective track support members 33 and moves along the tracks 14 and 15. The gondola device 16 is connected to the drive wire 31 at a constant interval.
[0034]
In the wind turbine integrated ferris wheel 10 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 2, the gondola device 16 includes the spiral section (A section) of the ascending track 14 and the spiral section of the descending track 15. It moves up and down while turning in the section (section C), and rotates at a constant level in the horizontal circumferential section (section B) of the orbit at the tower top 11B, so that the travel path of the gondola device 16 is rich in changes This gives the passengers a thrilling feeling, allows them to observe the wind turbines up close, and does not get tired until the end.
[0035]
The occupant can also view the landscape 360 ° around the tower 11 on both ascent and descent.
As a result, it is possible to remarkably improve the entertainment as a game machine and the educational as an environmental device.
[0036]
In the above-mentioned ferris wheel 10 integrated with a wind turbine, by employing the tower 11 as a truss structure, the wind load acting on the tower 11 can be reduced.
[0037]
Further, the tower 11 may be illuminated to make the tower 11 itself a local and urban symbol with a scenic appeal at night.
Furthermore, it can be used as an advertising tower by illuminating advertisements and advertisements.
[0038]
In the gondola device 16, the two rails of the tracks 14 and 15 have the same level in a cross section perpendicular to the traveling direction, so that the gondola 41 is suspended from the bogie 42 via only the hinge 43 of the one-way joint. Thus, even if the traveling direction and the inclination of the gondola device 16 change, the passenger can always maintain a stable posture inside the gondola 41.
[0039]
Further, in the gondola device 16, by connecting the arm 46 to the drive wire 31 like a lift at a ski resort, safety can be improved in that the gondola device 16 is held. Further, the structure in which the gondola device 16 is moved by driving the drive wire 31 is rational in moving a plurality of gondola devices 16 which are individually arranged at predetermined intervals having different load conditions at a time at a low speed, and is a reasonable cable car. As described above, the power required for the ascending movement can be reduced by the traction force associated with the descending movement.
[0040]
In the present embodiment, an example in which the tower 11 is constructed in a cylindrical shape is shown. However, the tower according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a column, a sphere, a cylinder, an ellipse, Any of a conical shape, a truncated conical shape, and the like may be used, or a combination of these may be used. By combining various shapes, the appearance of the tower is changed, and the surrounding scenery seen from the gondola 41 is also changed, so that entertainment can be further enhanced.
[0041]
As described above, the wind turbine-integrated ferris wheel 10 according to the present invention can be installed anywhere (for example, an amusement park) where the wind blows by fusing the wind turbine and the spiral up-and-down ferris wheel. It is a new, extraordinary and environmentally-friendly experience for amusement facilities and environmentally friendly symbols. This has traditionally limited the location of wind turbines to remote locations, such as in the suburbs, which makes it difficult for people to get close to the wind turbines and that the tower is not effectively used as a tower. Can be solved.
[0042]
Further, in the spiral elevating wheel of the present invention, the ascending orbit 14 and the descending orbit 15 are both spiral, and these orbits 14 and 15 are arranged in one tower 11. It solves problems such as restrictions on physical locations by arranging the linear vertical trajectory 102B outside the tower and the monotonousness of the linear vertical trajectory 102B as proposed in Document 1. is there.
[0043]
Further, as for the gondola device 16, the gondola 41 is suspended from the tracks 14, 15 via the bogie 42, and a compact bogie 42 which is not affected by the difference between the inner and outer wheels generated at the rail portions of the tracks 14, 15 is adopted. Therefore, the shape is not affected by the shapes of the tracks 14 and 15.
[0044]
Further, by making the rails of the tracks 14 and 15 have the same height in a cross section perpendicular to the traveling direction, it is sufficient to follow only the inclination of the tracks 14 and 15 in the traveling direction. 43 is adopted and has a simple configuration, so that the problem that the frame 112 and the track 102 employ a large-scale method as in Patent Document 1 described above is solved.
[0045]
Further, since the gondola driving device 17 is disposed along the spiral tracks 14 and 15, the driving wire 31 that flexibly deforms and follows any shape is employed. Since the driving wire 31 is supported by the guide using the pulley 32 in the same manner as a ski lift, the supporting method of the moving chain 113 and the irregular (spiral) trajectory described in Patent Document 1 described above are used. The object of the present invention is to solve the problem that it is difficult to follow the object 102.
[0046]
[Second embodiment]
Next, the contents of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the embodiment in which the wind turbine is provided integrally has been described. In the present embodiment, the case of the ferris wheel alone without the wind turbine will be described. Note that the present embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment except that the wind turbine is not provided on the upper part of the tower, and thus a detailed description is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 6, a ferris wheel 60 according to the present embodiment includes a cylindrical tower 11, an inner pillar 12 provided in the tower 11, and an outer peripheral surface or an inner peripheral surface of the tower 11. A spiral ascending track 14 and a descending track 15 having different radii, a gondola device 16 movable along the tracks 14, 15, a gondola drive device 17 for driving the gondola device 16, Is provided. The tower 11 and the inner pillar 12 are both firmly installed on a base (not shown).
According to the ferris wheel of the present embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the traveling process of the gondola device becomes rich in change, giving a thrill feeling to the passenger and observing the view. This has the effect that the passenger is not tired until the end.
[0047]
[Third Embodiment]
Next, the contents of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, a monopole steel tower 52 supporting a windmill 51a is disposed inside the tower 11 instead of the inner pillar 12 in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, the wind turbine integrated wind turbine-type ferris wheel according to the present embodiment relates to a wind turbine integrated with a wind power wind turbine supported by a monopole steel tower 52, and is a first embodiment. A monopole steel tower body 52 is used as a substitute for the inner pillar 12 according to the embodiment.
Further, the tower 11 serves to support the monopole steel tower body 52 in addition to supporting the ascending track having a large radius.
[0048]
Since the turntable 21 on which the wind turbine 51 used in the first embodiment is mounted is not required, the configuration is simplified. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description is omitted.
[0049]
In the present embodiment, since the monopole steel tower 52 supporting the wind turbine 51 is used as the inner pillar 12 in the first embodiment and the turntable 21 is not required, the existing existing equipment is used. Therefore, the structural members and technical construction are easier than in the first embodiment.
Further, in the wind turbine generator of the present embodiment, since the tower 11 reinforces the monopole steel tower body 52, the position of the wind turbine 51a can be installed at a higher place, and the efficiency of the wind turbine generator can be improved. It produces effects such as planning.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a tower, an inner pillar provided in the tower, a wind turbine provided in an upper part of the tower, an outer peripheral surface or an inner peripheral surface of the tower, Since it includes a spiral ascending orbit and a descending orbit of different radii arranged along the pillar, a gondola device movable along the orbit, and a gondola driving device for driving the gondola device, The gondola device moves up and down while traversing the spiral sections of the ascending and descending tracks, and rotates at a constant level in the horizontal circumferential section of the track at the top of the tower, so the travel path of the gondola device changes This gives the passengers a thrilling feeling, allows the wind turbine to be observed up close, and has the effect that the passengers are not tired until the end.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a wind turbine integrated wind turbine-type ferris wheel according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a plan view in the vertical direction.
FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the gondola device and the gondola moving device.
FIG. 4 is a schematic side view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a cart portion of the gondola moving device.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a wind turbine integrated with a wind turbine according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a wind turbine integrated ferris wheel according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a conventional wind turbine.
FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a ferris wheel provided with a conventional windmill.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a ferris wheel provided with a conventional windmill.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a conventional ferris wheel.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Wind-powered windmill integrated ferris wheel 11 Tower 12 Inner pillar 14 Ascending track 15 Descending track 16 Gondola device 17 Gondola drive unit 34 Gondola getting on and off part 51 Wind-powered windmill 52 Monopole steel tower body 60 Ferris wheel

Claims (12)

Tower and
A spiral ascending orbit and a descending orbit arranged along the outer surface of the tower;
A gondola device that can move along the orbit,
And a gondola driving device for driving the gondola device. A tower with a wind turbine at the top,
A spiral ascending orbit and a descending orbit arranged along the outer surface of the tower;
A gondola device that can move along the orbit,
And a gondola driving device for driving the gondola device. Tower and
An inner pillar provided in the tower, and a wind turbine provided in an upper part of the tower,
A spiral ascending orbit and a descending orbit arranged along the outer peripheral surface or inner peripheral surface and the inner column of the tower, and having different radii;
A gondola device that can move along the orbit,
And a gondola driving device for driving the gondola device. In claim 2 or 3,
A wind turbine integrated wind turbine, wherein the wind turbine is provided on a turntable. Tower and
A monopole steel tower body provided in the tower,
A wind turbine provided on the monopole steel tower body,
Ascending orbit and descending orbit arranged spirally with different radii along the outer or inner peripheral surface of the tower and the monopole steel frame body,
A gondola device that can move along the orbit,
And a gondola driving device for driving the gondola device. In any one of claims 2 to 5,
A ferris wheel, wherein an ascending track and a descending track are disposed inside the tower. In any one of claims 2 to 6,
A ferris wheel that supports a large-diameter track on the tower and a small-radius track on the inner pillar or the monopole steel tower body. In any one of claims 2 to 7,
A ferris wheel, wherein the tower has a steel structure. In any one of claims 2 to 8,
A ferris wheel, wherein the tower combines a plurality of different shapes. In any one of claims 2 to 9,
The gondola device described above is a gondola for carrying a passenger,
A trolley for suspending the gondola, a first guide roller for holding the trajectory from above and below and a second guide roller for holding the trajectory from the side so that the trolley can be moved along the trajectory; Ferris wheel characterized by doing. In claim 10,
A ferris wheel, wherein the gondola is suspended from the bogie via a one-way joint. In claim 11,
A ferris wheel, wherein the gondola moving device includes a drive wire and a pulley, is supported so as to be movable along the track, and drives the gondola device via an arm.

Images