JP2020195582A - Water slider - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a water slider which injects a water flow band in a direction intersecting with a direction in which a sliding person slides, and by which the sliding person can feel a pseudo experience as if the sliding person slides on an inner face of a spiral wavy pipeline by surfing by the surfing of the sliding person on an inner face of a spiral wavy water flow.SOLUTION: A water slider 1 by which a sliding person 2 slides on an inclined gutter-shaped runway 3 by using a water flow 13 and gravity force comprises: a flow generator 4 for generating a water flow band 11 in a direction intersecting with a slide direction of the sliding person 2 in the runway 3; and a water flow guide member 8 connected to the runway 3, and arranged in a position corresponding to the flow generator 4. The water flow band 11 generated from the flow generator 4 forms a spiral wavy water flow intersecting with the slide direction at the runway 3 and an inner face of the water flow guide member 8.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

According to the present invention, when a runner slides from above to below on an inclined gutter-shaped runway using water flow and gravity, a winding water flow zone flows in a direction intersecting the direction in which the runner slides. It's about waterslides.

A waterslide is an amusement facility that slides down a runway with a circular or semi-circular cross section from above to below along with a water flow. A runway that changes its shape such as a straight line, a curved line, or a funnel is provided to change the inclination. This is a play facility where runways can experience changes in acceleration during the runway and enjoy the thrill and exhilaration due to changes in the turning direction.
As a technique of the waterslide, the prior art of Patent Document 1 for changing the sliding course and patent Document 2 for increasing or decreasing the sliding speed by providing a nozzle or the like in a part of the sliding path and injecting a water flow is disclosed. ..

In addition, as a large pool facility, there is a surfing pool equipped with a wave-making device, which allows you to experience and practice full-scale surfing.
Patent Documents 3 and 4 are disclosed as prior art of such a wave-making device.
Furthermore, among surfing enthusiasts, in addition to ordinary waves, it is practiced to surf the inner surface of a huge winding wave with a tubular cross section called a pipeline, and in foreign countries, full-scale pipeline surfing There is also a large outdoor surfing pool for you to do. Patent Document 5 is disclosed as a prior art of a wave-making device for surfing capable of generating such a tubular winding wave.

Patent Document 1 "Water Slider" includes a water tank having a discharge door provided on the side of the branch of the downhill, an opening / closing device for the discharge door of the water tank, a photoelectric sensor provided upstream of the branch of the downhill, and the like. A water slider including an arithmetic unit that receives a detection signal of a photoelectric sensor and sends an operation signal of a discharge door to the opening / closing device is disclosed.

Patent Document 2 "flow forming nozzle, propulsion module, sliding surface module, water slide construction kit" has a flow forming nozzle provided on the water slide and an opening for attaching the flow forming nozzle on the sliding surface of the water slide. A flow that allows the speed of the slide or slide vehicle to be increased, decreased or maintained by injecting a seat jet stream from the opening towards the sliding surface of the water slide in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of the slide or slide vehicle. The forming nozzle is disclosed.

In Patent Document 3 "Wave-making method and device utilizing a focusing phenomenon", a circular or fan-shaped pool in which water is previously stored is provided in an annular or arc shape over the entire outer periphery of the peripheral edge, and the lower end thereof is provided. Water is stored in a water storage tank that is open and submerged under the surface of the pool, and the water in the water storage tank is drained into the pool in a short time, on the water surface at the periphery of the pool, and in the center of the pool. A wave-making method utilizing a focusing phenomenon that generates a focusing phenomenon in which a high wave is generated by forming an annular or arcuate wave traveling toward the pool and continuously interfering with the wave as it advances toward the center of the pool is disclosed. ing.

Patent Document 4 “Water Ride Attraction Device” is a water ride attraction device in which a water flow flows upward on a curved sliding surface and rewinds to form a tunnel when the inclination of the sliding surface exceeds vertical. Is disclosed.

Patent Document 5 "Carry-type wave-making device for surfing and surfing practice equipment on which it is installed" has an open front, at least a bottom and side plates, and is capable of catching water in a part of the internal space. A support structure that supports the water carrier so that the front surface of the water carrier faces the game area of the pool with the vessel and at least a part of the water carrier submerged under the pool water line, and the water carrier. A transport system that moves the water carrier forward along a trajectory that moves forward toward the game area while the front of the water carrier faces the game area and at least part of the water carrier is submerged under the pool waterline. A wave-making device for surfing, which is provided with a device and carries forward and discharges water captured by the water carrier by moving the water carrier, is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 4-114685 Patent No. 2937984 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 4-102671 Patent No. 2913834 Patent No. 5906637

A surfing pool that forms a wavy pipeline requires a huge amount of capital investment and is a beginner of surfing because it requires a vast amount of land, a change in the slope of the pool bottom shape, and a large wave-making machine. There was a problem that it could not be provided as a pool facility for the general public because it was dangerous for inexperienced people.

On the other hand, waterslide manufacturers and equipment providers are required to continue to provide new experiences, enjoyment, and novelty by devising various runways for users who are easily bored, and new water. Equipment for sliders is required.

The present invention is a waterslide in which a runner slides on an inclined gutter-shaped runway by utilizing water flow and gravity.
A flow device for generating a water flow zone in the runway in a direction intersecting the runway direction of the runway, and a water flow guide member connected to the runway and provided at a position corresponding to the flow device are provided. ,
Provided is a waterslide in which the water flow zone generated from the flow device forms a convoluted water flow intersecting the runway direction on the inner surface of the runway and the water flow guide member.

Further, the present invention has a first sensor for detecting the passage of the runway provided on the runway on the upstream side of the runway and a first sensor for detecting the passage of the runway provided on the runway on the downstream side of the runway. 2 sensors and
The water flow controller includes a water flow controller that receives a detection signal of the first sensor and sends a start signal for activating the start device, and receives a detection signal of the second sensor and sends a stop signal for stopping the start device. , The above waterslide is provided.

The present invention further comprises a water storage tank, a pump for pumping water in the water storage tank, and a nozzle for injecting water pumped from the pump.
At a position where the runway corresponds to the flow device, the runway has a plurality of elongated slit-shaped openings opened in a row along the sliding direction of the runner.
Provided is the waterslide in which the tip of the nozzle is attached to each of the openings and the nozzle is connected so as to be tangential to the cross section of the runway.

The present invention further provides the waterslide in which the water flow zones having different flow velocities are ejected from each of the openings.

The present invention further provides the waterslide in which the water flow guiding member is attached at a position where the water flow guiding member receives the water flow zone ejected from the starting device.

The present invention further provides the waterslide, wherein the nozzle is on the side surface of the runway and ejects the water flow zone along the inside of the cross section of the runway.

The present invention further provides the waterslide in which the nozzle ejects the water flow zone from below to above the cross section of the runway along the inside of the cross section of the water flow guide member.

Further, in the present invention, the opening includes a first opening formed along the cross section of the runway and a second opening formed at a position facing the first opening in the cross section. Including
The nozzle is attached to the first opening and is attached to the first nozzle for injecting the water flow zone along the inside of the cross section of the runway, and is attached to the second opening to cross the water flow guide member. Provided is the water slider, including a second nozzle that ejects the water flow zone along the inside of the surface.

Further, in the present invention, the radius of curvature of the water flow guide member is smaller than the radius of curvature of the runway, and the water flow zone flows from the inside of the water flow guide member to the inside of the runway and circulates. Provide a slider.

The present invention further provides the waterslide, wherein the runway and the water flow guide member are formed so that the cross section expands in a similar shape in the runway direction.

The waterslide of the present invention injects a water flow zone in a direction intersecting the direction in which the slider slides, and the slider slides on the inner surface of the wave-shaped water stream, so that the slider feels as if it is a winding pipeline. It is a waterslide that allows you to experience a simulated experience as if you were surfing the inside of the waterslide.

It is an overall view of the case of the waterslide 1 which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing of the example of the waterslide 1 which concerns on this invention.

An embodiment of the waterslide according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. It goes without saying that the following components can be omitted or added, and embodiments such as the shape of the components can be changed without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the figure shows an outline, and only a part is drawn and the detailed structure is omitted.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of the waterslide 1 according to the present invention.
Reference numeral 1 denotes a waterslide in which the runner 2 slides on an inclined gutter-shaped runway by utilizing the water flow 13 and gravity.
The waterslide 1 is provided in the runway 3 at a position corresponding to the start device 4 connected to the runway 3 and the water flow zone 11 is generated in the direction intersecting the run direction of the runway 2. It includes a water flow guide member 8.
FIG. 1 shows an example in which a water flow guide member 8 having a curved cross section is connected to the upper part of the runway 3, and a part of the arc shape is formed so that the runway 2 can see the outside view of the runway 3. The cross-sectional shape is a substantially arc shape with a notch. The water flow guide member 8 may have a semicircular cross section.
The water flow zone 11 generated from the wake device 4 flows along the inner surfaces of the runway 3 and the water flow guide member 8 to form a wavy water flow that intersects the runway direction.
FIG. 1 shows an example in which the water flow guide member 8 is provided at a portion of the runway 3 corresponding to the connection portion of the flow device 4, but a structure may be provided in most or all of the runway 3 in the length direction.
Further, the direction intersecting the sliding direction of the slider 2 is a direction orthogonal to the slider 2, a direction substantially obliquely intersecting, or the like.
The runner 2 can also slide on the runway 3 using a floating body (not shown).

The runway 3 and the water flow guide member 8 are made of FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) or the like.
Further, various materials other than FRP can be used for the runway 3 and the water flow guide member 8 in consideration of weight, strength and the like.

The waterslide 1 includes a first sensor 17 (not shown) that detects the passage of the runway 2 provided on the runway 3 on the upstream side of the runway 3, and a runway 2 provided on the runway 3 on the downstream side of the runway 3. It has two sensors of a second sensor 18 (not shown) that detects the passage of.
Further, the water flow controller 19 (which sends a start signal to start the start device 4 in response to the detection signal of the first sensor 17 and a stop signal to stop the start device 4 in response to the detection signal of the second sensor 18 ( Not shown).
Various sensors such as a laser sensor and a contact sensor can be used for the first sensor 17 and the second sensor 18.

Next, a method of controlling the water flow by the first sensor 17, the second sensor 18, and the water flow controller 19 will be described.
When the first sensor 17 detects a runner 2 passing through the runway 3, a start signal is sent from the water flow controller 19 to the start device 4, and the water flow zones 11 and 12 are transmitted from the nozzle 6 of the start device 4. The water flow zones 11 and 12 form a wave-like water flow while the runway 2 is generated and reaches the connection point of the wake device 4 from the position of the first sensor 17. The runner 2 can glide in a wave-shaped water stream formed on the inner surfaces of the runway 3 and the water flow guide member 8.
Further, when the second sensor 18 detects the runner 2, the water flow controller 19 sends a stop signal to the wake device 4, the wake device 4 stops, and the generation of the water flow zones 11 and 12 stops. ..
By performing the above control, it becomes possible to repeatedly control the runner 2 to inject the water flow zones 11 and 12 at the timing when the runway 2 slides in the winding water flow of the runway 3 and to stop the water flow zone 11 and 12 when the runway is completed. It is possible to operate the equipment more efficiently and economically as compared with the case where the water flow zones 11 and 12 are constantly flowing.

The flow device 4 includes a water storage tank 9, a pump 5 for pumping water 10 (not shown) in the water storage tank 9, and a nozzle 6 (7) for injecting water 10 pumped from the pump 5. There is.
The runway 3 has a plurality of elongated slit-shaped openings 14 (15) opened in a row along the sliding direction of the runner 2 at a position corresponding to the current flow device 4.
The tip portion 6a (7a) of the nozzle 6 (7) is attached to each of the openings 14 (15), and the nozzle 6 (7) is connected so as to be tangential to the cross section of the runway 3.
The flow velocity of the water 10 ejected from the nozzle 6 is adjusted so that the slider 2 does not slide up to the vicinity of the upper portion of the water flow guide member 8 in response to the water flow zone 11 in the direction in which the slider 2 intersects the slide direction. ..

Water flow zones 11 having different flow velocities are injected from each of the openings 14 which are opened in a row in the sliding direction.
The flow velocity of the water flow zone 11 ejected from the opening 14 is, for example, the water flow zone 11 having a large flow velocity is injected from the nozzle 6 arranged on the upstream side in the sliding direction, and the water flow zone 11 having a small flow velocity is injected from the nozzle 6 arranged on the downstream side. The flow velocity of the plurality of nozzles 6 is controlled so that
By controlling the flow velocities of the plurality of nozzles 6 as described above, when the runner 2 slides from the upstream side to the downstream side, the flow velocities of the water flow zones 11 ejected from the respective nozzles 6 gradually decrease. As a result, the angle at which the slider 2 slides up on the sliding surface gradually decreases, so that the slider 2 does not slide up to the vicinity of the upper part of the water flow guiding member 8 and can slide safely.

The water flow guide member 8 is attached at a position where it receives the water flow zone 11 ejected from the current flow device 4.
When the water flow zone 11 ejected from the nozzle 6 collides with the inner surface of the curved water flow guide member 8, the water flow zone 11 flows in a wavy shape.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an example of the waterslide 1 according to the present invention.
(A) to (d) are views of the relationship between the runway 3 of the waterslide 1, the water flow guide member 8, and the nozzles 6 and 7 viewed from a cross section. Note that FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of a portion where the winding water flow of FIG. 1 is flowing, and is a cross-sectional view of the tip portion 6a of the nozzle 6 of the drafting device 4 in the opening 14 formed in the runway 3. Is attached, and the water flow zone 11 ejected from the nozzle 6 flows along the inside of the runway 3 to form a wavy water flow.
In (a) and (b), the tip portion 6a of the nozzle 6 is attached to the opening 14 formed in the runway 3, and the nozzle 6 is connected so as to be in the tangential direction of the cross section of the runway 3. .. The nozzle 6 is connected to the side surface of the runway 3 and injects the water flow zone 11 along the inside below the runway 3.
In (c), the tip portion 7a of the nozzle 7 is attached to the opening 15 formed in the runway 3, and the nozzle 7 is connected so as to be tangential to the cross section of the runway 3. The nozzle 7 injects the water flow zone 12 along the inside of the cross section of the water flow guide member 8 from the lower side to the upper side of the cross section of the runway 3.

FIG. 2C shows an example in which the runway 3 has a water flow receiving member 16 that receives the water flow zone 12.
The water flow receiving member 16 is a member for receiving the water flow zones 11 and 12 that have flowed to the outside after flowing through the inner surfaces of the runway 3 and the water flow guiding member 8. The water flow receiving member 16 can adopt various shapes such as a gutter shape and a dish as long as it has a shape that can receive spilled water.
Further, the water flow receiving member 16 and the water storage tank 9 are connected by a pipe, the water 10 of the water flow zones 11 and 12 received by the water flow receiving member 16 is sent to the water storage tank 9, and the nozzle 6 connected to the water storage tank 9 again. The water flow zones 11 and 12 may be circulated so as to be injected onto the inner surface of the runway 3 or the water flow guide member 8.
The water flow receiving member 16 may be connected to the outer surface or the outer bottom of the runway 3 or may not be connected to the runway 3.

FIG. 2D is an example in which two nozzles, a first nozzle 6 and a second nozzle 7, are provided on the cross section of the runway 3.
The runway 3 has a first opening 14 formed along the cross section of the runway 3 and a second opening 15 formed at a position facing the first opening 14 of the cross section. ing.
The first nozzle 6 is attached to the first opening 14 and injects the water flow zone 11 along the inside of the cross section of the runway 3. A plurality of the first nozzles 6 are attached to the runway surface of the runway 3. The first nozzle 6 is attached to each of the plurality of first openings 14 which are opened in a row in the runway direction of the runway 3.
The second nozzle 7 is attached to the second opening 15 and injects the water flow zone 12 along the inside of the cross section of the water flow guide member 8. Similar to the first nozzle 6, a plurality of second nozzles 6 are attached to the runway surface of the runway 3. The second nozzle 7 is attached to each of the plurality of second openings 15 which are opened in a row in the runway direction of the runway 3.

The flow velocity of the water flow zone 11 ejected from the first nozzle 6 of FIG. 2 (d) is adjusted so as to flow from the lower part of the runway 3 to the vicinity of the upper part so that the runner 2 does not slide up to the water flow guide member 8. To do.
Further, the flow velocity of the water flow zone 12 ejected from the second nozzle is adjusted so as to flow from the lower side to the vicinity of the upper portion of the water flow guide member 8, and the water flow zone 12 of the second nozzle 7 is added to the water flow zone 11 of the first nozzle 6. As a result, a wavy water flow is formed as a whole.
The slider 2 does not slide up to the water flow guide member 8 at the flow velocity of the water flow zone 11 flowing from the first nozzle 6, and safely slides on the inner surface of the convoluted water flow formed by the water flow zones 11 and 12. Is possible.

(B) and (d) of FIG. 2 are examples in which the radius of curvature R2 of the water flow guide member 8 is set smaller than the radius of curvature R1 of the runway 3.
By adopting the above structure, the water flow zone 12 flowing inside the water flow guide member 8 can hang down due to gravity and flow to the inside of the runway 3 again to be circulated.
Further, as shown in (a) and (c), the radius of curvature of the runway 3 and the water flow guide member 8 is the same, and the flow velocity of the water flow zones 11 and 12 is adjusted to adjust the inner surfaces of the runway 3 and the water flow guide member 8. May be circulated.

In the cases of FIGS. 1 and 2, a water flow guide member 8 having a substantially semicircular cross section is connected to the upper part of the runway 3 having a semicircular cross section, but the mounting shape and mounting position are limited to this. It is not something that is done.
For example, although not shown, a water flow guide member 8 having a radius of curvature R2 larger than that of the runway 3 and having a substantially circular cross section is installed at a position surrounding the outer circumference and the upper side of the runway 3, and the water flow guide is provided. The structure may be such that the water flow zone 12 is injected onto the member 8 and the runway 2 slides on the runway 3 while enjoying the illumination of the water flow flowing in an arch shape on the upper part.

Further, although not shown, the runway 3 and the water flow guide member 8 are formed so that the cross section with respect to the water flow 13 expands in a similar shape from the upstream side to the downstream side of the water flow at the position corresponding to the current flow device 4. It may have a shape such as a funnel shape.
By forming the shape wide in the sliding direction in this way, the slider 2 receives the water flow zones 11 and 12 and slides up within a wide range of the sliding surface with a small height difference, and is near the upper part of the water flow guide member 8. It is possible to slide more safely without slipping up to.

By gliding on the inner surface of the winding wavy water stream that flows in the direction intersecting the sliding direction, the runner 2 has a simulated experience as if the runner 2 is surfing on the inner surface of the winding wavy pipeline. It is possible to provide new experiences, fun, and novelty to users who are new to surfing, inexperienced people, and users who are tired of conventional water slides.
In addition, the runner 2 can experience the thrill and enjoyment different from the conventional monotonous gliding by receiving the water flow zones 11 and 12 from a direction different from the gliding direction and being exposed to the spray of the water flow zones 11 and 12. it can.

The structure of the waterslide according to the present invention can be used in various facilities without departing from the gist thereof.

1 Waterslide
2 Runway 3 Runway 4 Propulsion device 5 Pump 6 1st nozzle 6a 1st nozzle tip 7 2nd nozzle 7a 2nd nozzle tip 8 Water flow guide plate 9 Water storage tank 10 Water 11 (jetted from 1st nozzle 6) Water flow zone 12 (injected from the second nozzle 7) Water flow zone 13 (flowing from top to bottom on the runway 3) Water flow 14 (of the runway 3 to which the first nozzle 6 is attached) First opening 15 2nd opening 16 (of runway 3 to which the 2nd nozzle 7 is attached) 16 Water flow receiving member 17 1st sensor 18 2nd sensor 19 Water flow controller

Claims (10)

A waterslide that allows runners to slide on a sloping gutter-shaped runway using water flow and gravity.
A flow device for generating a water flow zone in the runway in a direction intersecting the runway direction of the runway, and a water flow guide member connected to the runway and provided at a position corresponding to the flow device are provided. ,
A waterslide in which the water flow zone generated from the flow device forms a convoluted water flow that intersects the runway direction on the inner surfaces of the runway and the water flow guide member. A first sensor provided on the runway on the upstream side of the runway to detect the passage of the runway, a second sensor provided on the runway on the downstream side of the runway to detect the passage of the runway, and a second sensor.
1. A water flow controller that receives a detection signal of the first sensor and sends a start signal to the start device, and receives a detection signal of the second sensor and sends a stop signal to the start device. The waterslide described in. The flow device includes a water storage tank, a pump for pumping water in the water storage tank, and a nozzle for injecting water pumped from the pump.
At a position where the runway corresponds to the flow device, the runway has a plurality of elongated slit-shaped openings opened in a row along the sliding direction of the runner.
The waterslide according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tip of the nozzle is attached to each of the openings, and the nozzle is connected so as to be tangential to the cross section of the runway. The waterslide according to claim 3, wherein the water flow zones having different flow velocities are ejected from each of the openings. The waterslide according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the water flow guide member is attached at a position to receive the water flow zone ejected from the current flow device. The waterslide according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the nozzle is on the side surface of the runway and injects the water flow zone along the inside of the cross section of the runway. The waterslide according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the nozzle injects the water flow zone from the lower side to the upper side of the cross section of the runway along the inside of the cross section of the water flow guide member. .. The opening includes a first opening formed along the cross section of the runway and a second opening formed at a position facing the first opening in the cross section.
The nozzle is attached to the first opening and is attached to the first nozzle for injecting the water flow zone along the inside of the cross section of the runway, and is attached to the second opening to cross the water flow guide member. The waterslide according to any one of claims 3 to 5, further comprising a second nozzle that ejects the water flow zone along the inside of the surface. The radius of curvature of the water flow guide member is smaller than the radius of curvature of the runway.
The waterslide according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the water flow zone flows from the inside of the water flow guide member to the inside of the runway and circulates. The waterslide according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the runway and the water flow guide member are formed so that the cross section expands in a similar shape in the runway direction.

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