JP3668796B2 - Ferris wheel and building with this - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ferris wheel and a building including the same.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional ferris wheel installed in an amusement park has a circular rotating frame body that swingably holds a plurality of gondola on the outer periphery, a support leg that supports the rotating shaft of the rotating frame body, and a rotating frame Drive means for rotating the body, and a plurality of gondola installed on the outer periphery of the rotating frame body circulates along with the rotating frame body, so that the surrounding scenery can be viewed.
[0003]
Such a conventional Ferris wheel has recently been demanded in urban areas where buildings are built from the viewpoint of amusement, etc., and has been increasingly installed on the rooftops of buildings. However, when it is installed in a place where it is an obstacle, the size of the Ferris wheel is limited by the site area of the building.
[0004]
Therefore, as means for improving the number of passengers accommodated without losing the viewability, a plurality of gondolas are held around the outer periphery of a track frame having a vertically long elliptical or oval shape. -A Ferris wheel described in No. 104653 was proposed.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the Ferris wheel described in the above publication, it is necessary to increase the size of the track frame in the vertical direction in order to further increase the number of passengers accommodated, but there is a limit to the increase in size from the viewpoint of structural strength. In addition, since the moment in the falling direction is increased by increasing the size of the track frame in the vertical direction, it is necessary to increase the size of the support legs and reinforcement of the track frame.
[0006]
Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and it is possible to efficiently increase the number of passengers accommodated in a limited installation area, such as a rooftop of a building, and to provide a stable structure. And it makes it a subject to provide the building provided with this.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a ferris wheel according to claim 1 includes an annular track frame 1, 2 erected in the vertical direction by support legs 3, and the outer periphery of the track frame 1, 2. In a ferris wheel provided with a plurality of gondolas 4, which circulate , at least two or more independent track frames 1 and 2 are arranged so as to intersect each other in plan view from the vertical direction. Are connected to each other directly or via the connecting member 5.
[0008]
According to the ferris wheel configured as described above, at least two or more track frames 1 and 2 are arranged in a state of being overlapped in a plan view from the vertical direction, which is less than installing a plurality of ferris wheels individually. A plurality of track frames 1 and 2 can be installed in the site area. Further, since the other track frame 2 plays a reinforcing role with respect to one track frame 1, a stable structure can be obtained.
[0009]
Further, in the ferris wheel according to claim 2, the track frames 1 and 2 are arranged in a continuous ring shape.
[0010]
According to the Ferris wheel of claim 2, for example, when the track frames 1 and 2 have the same size and shape, the viewing time can be made equal regardless of which gondola is boarded, and each track frame 1 , 2, the getting-on / off places are different for each gondola 4,..., Passengers can be dispersed, and congestion at the getting-on / off places can be reduced.
[0011]
On the other hand, the building of Claim 3 installs the Ferris wheel on the rooftop.
[0012]
Therefore, the number of accommodated passengers can be improved with the limited site area of the building or the floor area of the roof, and the idle space on the roof can be used efficiently. In the case of an amusement building or the like, the event nature increases and the effect of attracting customers can be enhanced.
[0013]
Moreover, the building of Claim 4 was comprised so that the load of the said ferris wheel installed on the roof might be supported with the pillar of a building.
[0014]
Therefore, even if the Ferris wheel is installed on the roof, there will be no extra load on the beams and walls of the building, and there will be no need to reinforce the beams and walls. If the increase is solved, it can be installed in existing buildings relatively easily.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ferris wheel according to the present embodiment includes an annular track frame 1, 2 and a plurality of gondola 4, which are held so as to be able to circulate along the outer periphery of the track frame 1, 2. And support legs 3 that support the track frames 1 and 2, and are configured to stand on the roof of the building 6.
[0017]
The track frames 1 and 2 have an oblong shape that is vertically long in the vertical direction, are connected to each other, are orthogonal to each other in plan view from the vertical direction, and are arranged so as to be vertically and horizontally symmetrical. Further, at this time, a space where the gondola 4, which is held along the outer periphery of the track frame can safely circulate is provided at a place where the track frames 1 and 2 cross each other (two places, upper and lower). It shall be provided and arranged.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 3, the track frame 1 (2) includes, for example, two annular members 1a and 1b (2a and 2b) each formed of a round steel or the like in an oval shape, and a plurality of connecting rods 10. , ... The inner annular member 1b (2b) is formed with a slightly smaller circumference than the outer annular member 1a (2a), and each annular member 1a, 1b (2a, 2b) is connected to a plurality of connecting rods 10,. And the cross section is formed in a quadrangular shape.
[0019]
Further, the track frames 1 and 2 configured as described above are connected to each other by appropriately provided connecting members 5a and 5b, and one end of the connecting member 5a is connected to the annular member 1a and the other is connected to the annular member 2a. Similarly, by connecting one end of the connecting member 5b to the annular member 1b and the other to the annular member 2b, the track frames 1 and 2 and the connecting members 5a and 5b form a square shape in plan view as shown in FIG. To form.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 4, the gondola 4,... Is connected to the drive chain 8 via a V-shaped holding frame 7,. The drive chain 8 is fitted and held in sprockets 9... Appropriately provided along the outer peripheries of the track frames 1 and 2. It is comprised so that the outer periphery may be rotated. Further, the gondola 4,... Is pivotally connected to the holding frame 7,... At a position above the center of gravity and pivotable in the horizontal axis direction. However, the top and bottom of the gondola 4, ... are always kept constant.
[0021]
On the other hand, a concrete base 11,... For installing the ferris wheel is installed on the roof of the building 6, which is vertically above the pillars 12,. Arrangement to be provided in the part. The ferris wheel is erected on the roof of the building 6 by fixing one end of the support legs 3 to the track frames 1 and 2 and the other end to the base 11. Moreover, it goes without saying that the Ferris wheel must be sized so that it can be installed on the roof of the building 6, but it is desirable that the size of the Ferris wheel does not exceed the site area or the floor area of the roof.
[0022]
Further, in the ferris wheel having the above-described configuration, the gondola 4 held by the track frame 2 circulates higher than the gondola 4 held by the track frame 1, and thus the gondola held by the track frame 2. A boarding board (not shown) having a height flush with the floor in the gondola 4 is provided at the boarding / alighting positions (lowermost part) 4.
[0023]
The ferris wheel according to the present invention is configured as described above, and according to the ferris wheel, a passenger orbits around the outer periphery of the track frame with a gondola boarded from a boarding point (embarkation platform) installed at the bottom of the track frame. You can see the scenery from the place. In addition, by making the gondola orbital speed different for each of the two orbit frames, the viewing time will be different, and both the people who want to see the scenery in a short time and those who want to see it slowly over time will fulfill the needs of both You can also In addition, even if one side is out of order, the other side is operating, so business can be maintained.
[0024]
The ferris wheel according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[0025]
For example, in the case of the embodiment, the shape of the track frames 1 and 2 is an oval shape. However, if the gondola 4,... There may be. Further, the number of the track frames is not limited to two, and may be two or more. Further, the cross-sectional shape of the track frames 1 and 2 may be a triangle shape, a circular shape, or the like instead of a square shape as long as the gondola 4,.
[0026]
Further, the mutual arrangement of the track frames 1 and 2 is not limited to the continuous ring, and the gondola 4 in which the track frame 1 holds the track frame 1 with the vertical inner diameter (that is, the vertical height of the ring member 1b). The track frame 2 may be provided so as to be longer than the vertical trajectory in the vertical direction, and the track frame 2 may be disposed in the inner space of the track frame 1.
[0027]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the track frames 1 and 2 and the connecting members 5a and 5b are connected to each other to form a square shape. For example, the inner circumferential space of the track frame 1 (2) is horizontally arranged. The track frame 1 and the track frame 2 may be fixed by connecting the left and right sides of the track frame 1 (2) with crossing reinforcing members and further locking the reinforcing members of the track frames 1 and 2 together. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which connects the upper solid intersection of the track frames 1 and 2. FIG. In short, any structure may be used as long as the track frames are connected so as to maintain rigidity.
[0028]
Also, the driving method of the gondola is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, a rack gear locked along the outer periphery of the track frames 1, 2 and a pinion gear that is rotated by a driving device such as a motor on the gondola 4,. Any means may be used as long as the gondola can circulate around the outer periphery of the track frame, for example, by fitting the rack gear and rotating the gondola by rolling the pinion gear.
[0029]
Further, the building 6 is shaped so as to have recesses E1 and E2 in a front view and a side view, and a part (lower part) of the track frames 1 and 2 is arranged to engage with the recesses E1 and E2. Also good. Needless to say, the ferris wheel may be installed on the ground.
[0030]
Moreover, the building 6 may have a structure in which the pillars 12,... Protrude from the rooftop instead of the foundations 11,... And one end of the support leg 3 may be fixed on the pillar 12. In short, any structure may be used as long as the pillar 12 receives the load of the ferris wheel.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the ferris wheel according to the present invention has a smaller installation area than installing a plurality of ferris wheels by arranging at least two or more track frames so as to intersect in a plan view from the vertical direction. The number of accommodated passengers can be doubled. If the track frame is extended in the vertical direction, the number of passengers accommodated can be further improved. Furthermore, since the getting-on / off places differ for each gondola held in each track frame, passengers can be dispersed and congestion at the getting-on / off places can be reduced.
[0032]
In addition, by connecting the track frames to each other, the other track frame plays the role of a reinforcing member with respect to one track frame, and can have a stable structure in both the front, rear, left and right directions. Reinforcing members and the like can be reduced.
[0033]
Furthermore, even if it installs in the place where an adjacent building becomes an obstruction, the site area of a building or a rooftop floor area is not exceeded, and the number of accommodation passengers can be improved efficiently. In addition, events such as amusement buildings can increase the number of events and attract customers.
[0034]
In addition, as described in claim 4, by placing the Ferris wheel so that it receives the load at the pillar of the building, no extra load is applied to the beams, walls, etc. of the building, and the vertical load due to the installation of the Ferris wheel If this increase is solved, it will be possible to install existing buildings relatively easily without the need to reinforce walls and beams.
[0035]
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic front view of a ferris wheel according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an overall schematic side view of a ferris wheel according to the same embodiment.
3 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a configuration in the vicinity of the gondola.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2 Track frame 3 Support leg 4 Gondola 5 Connecting member 6 Building 7 Holding frame 8 Drive chain 9 Sprocket 10 Connecting rod 11 Base 12 Pillar

Claims (4)

Viewing with an annular track frame (1, 2) erected in the vertical direction by a support leg (3) and a plurality of gondola (4) that circulates along the outer periphery of the track frame (1, 2) The vehicle includes at least two or more track frames (1, 2) that are each endless and independent , arranged so that the track frames (1, 2) intersect in a plan view from the vertical direction, and a track frame ( 1, 2) are connected to each other directly or via a connecting member (5).   The ferris wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that the track frames (1, 2) are arranged in a continuous ring shape.   A building comprising the Ferris wheel according to claim 1 or 2 on a rooftop.   The building according to claim 3, wherein a ferris wheel is arranged so as to receive a load at a pillar (12) of the building (6).

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