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JP5329124B2
JP5329124B2 JP2008132759A JP2008132759A JP5329124B2 JP 5329124 B2 JP5329124 B2 JP 5329124B2 JP 2008132759 A JP2008132759 A JP 2008132759A JP 2008132759 A JP2008132759 A JP 2008132759A JP 5329124 B2 JP5329124 B2 JP 5329124B2
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本発明は、回転する乗客用のカプセルを備えた観覧車に関する。   The present invention relates to a ferris wheel provided with a capsule for rotating passengers.

従来の観覧車は、特許文献1記載のように、乗客用カプセル等の乗篭を、垂下状に枢着し、カプセルの自重や乗客の重量等の荷重によって、内部の床面が水平に保つように吊り下げたものがあった。
また、周回運動する円形枠に乗客用カプセルを内装させ、カプセルの外周に取着したリングギヤに、歯車を噛合させてカプセルを円形枠の水平軸心廻りに回転させ、内部の床面を水平面状に維持するものが知られている。
特開平6ー91057号公報
Conventional Ferris Wheels, as described in Patent Document 1, pivotally mount a passenger capsule or the like in a hanging manner, and keep the inner floor surface horizontal by a load such as the capsule's own weight or the weight of the passenger. There was something suspended.
In addition, the passenger capsule is housed in a circular frame that moves around, the gear is meshed with a ring gear attached to the outer periphery of the capsule, the capsule is rotated around the horizontal axis of the circular frame, and the inner floor is horizontal. It is known what to maintain.
JP-A-6-91057

しかし、吊り下げ式カプセルを有する観覧車は、乗客が内部で移動した際や、強風を受けた際に、枢着軸心廻りにカプセルが揺動して(揺れて)、乗客の気分が悪くなったり、不安感を抱かせ、景観を楽しめないという問題があった。   However, a ferris wheel with a pendant capsule, when the passenger moves inside or receives a strong wind, the capsule swings (sways) around the pivot axis and the passenger feels bad. There was a problem of becoming uneasy, feeling uneasy, and not being able to enjoy the scenery.

また、歯車やチェーン、スプロケット等の噛合によりカプセルを回転させる観覧車は、噛み合わせの際に、歯車のバックラッシュ等によるガタつきや振動、また、噛合の音(騒音)が発生し、せっかくの優雅な眺望を台無しにしていた。また、不快な機械音や振動及びガタつきは、乗客に不快感や不安を与えてしまうという問題があった。
また、カプセルの回転用の駆動装置や減速機が故障した場合に、噛合により強いロック状態となって、カプセル内の床面が傾斜状又は天地が反対になる虞れがあり危険であるという問題があった。
In addition, ferris wheels that rotate capsules by meshing gears, chains, sprockets, etc., generate rattling and vibration due to gear backlash, etc., and meshing noise (noise). The splendid view was ruined. In addition, unpleasant mechanical noise, vibration, and rattling have the problem of giving passengers discomfort and anxiety.
In addition, when the capsule rotation drive device or the speed reducer breaks down, there is a risk that the locking may occur due to the meshing, and the floor inside the capsule may be inclined or upside down. was there.

そこで、本発明は、乗客用カプセルをスムーズかつ静かに回転させ、常に床面を水平面状に安定維持できる乗客にとって快適な観覧車の提供を目的とする。   Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a ferris wheel that is comfortable for a passenger who can rotate a passenger capsule smoothly and quietly and always stably maintain a floor surface in a horizontal plane.

上記目的を達成させるために、本発明に係る観覧車は、移動手段によって周回運動する複数の円形枠と、各々の該円形枠の水平軸心廻りに回転自在に取付けられた乗客用カプセルと、を備えた観覧車に於て、上記円形枠の左右側面から挟持状に接触する一対のタイヤ、及び、該一対のタイヤの一方又は両方を回転駆動させる駆動装置を、上記カプセルに設けて、上記駆動装置によって上記一対のタイヤが上記円形枠の上記左右側面を転動して上記カプセルの床面を常に水平面状に保って回転させるように構成し、上記円形枠の内周面にラジアル内方から下方向に転動自在に当接して上記カプセルと乗客の下方への荷重を支持する支持輪と、上記円形枠の上記内周面にラジアル内方から上方向へ転動自在に当接して上記カプセルの浮き上りを規制する保持輪と、上記円形枠の上記左右側面に転動自在に当接して上記カプセルの左右方向の移動を規制する複数の補助輪と、を具備し、さらに、上記一対のタイヤのタイヤ軸心同士の距離を調整可能に構成し、上記タイヤ軸心同士の距離を調整することで、上記一対のタイヤが上記円形枠を挟圧する挟圧力を、上記駆動装置が故障して上記タイヤが回転不可能となった場合に上記カプセルの重心の偏在に伴う復元力及び乗客の荷重によって上記タイヤがスリップして上記カプセルの床面が水平面状に保持されるように設定したものである In order to achieve the above object, a ferris wheel according to the present invention includes a plurality of circular frames that revolve around a moving means, and a passenger capsule that is rotatably mounted around a horizontal axis of each circular frame, at a Ferris wheel having a pair of tires in contact from the right and left sides of the circular frame to the clamping shape, and, a driving unit for rotationally driving one or both of said pair of tires, provided on the capsule, the the pair of tire to roll on the right and left side surfaces of the circular frame and configured to rotate while maintaining a constantly horizontal plane on the floor of the capsule by the driving device, a radial inward to the inner peripheral surface of the circular frame A support wheel that supports the capsule and the passenger's downward load, and abuts so as to be able to roll upward from the radial inner side to the inner peripheral surface of the circular frame. Control the floating of the above capsule And a plurality of auxiliary wheels that are slidably brought into contact with the left and right side surfaces of the circular frame and restrict the movement of the capsule in the left-right direction, and the tire shaft centers of the pair of tires The distance between the tires is adjustable, and the distance between the tire axes is adjusted so that the pair of tires clamps the circular frame so that the driving device fails and the tires cannot rotate. When it becomes possible, the tire slips due to the restoring force accompanying the uneven distribution of the center of gravity of the capsule and the load of the passenger, so that the floor of the capsule is held in a horizontal plane .

発明の観覧車によれば、ガタつきなくスムーズにカプセルを回転させることができ、常に床面を水平面状に安定維持できる。ガタつきや振動、機械音(騒音)を軽減できる。何らかの理由でカプセルの回転がロックされた場合でも、観覧車の本体(回転輪)の回転にともない、カプセルの床面が傾斜し、カプセルの重心の偏在に伴う復元力及び乗客の荷重によって、タイヤがスリップし、自動的に、カプセルの床面の水平を保つことができる。 According to the ferris wheel of the present invention, the capsule can be smoothly rotated without rattling, and the floor surface can always be stably maintained in a horizontal plane. It can reduce rattling, vibration, and mechanical noise. Even if the rotation of the capsule is locked for some reason, with the rotation of the Ferris wheel body (rotating ring), and inclined floor of the capsule, by the load of the restoring force and passengers due to the uneven distribution of the center of gravity of the capsule, the tire Can slip and automatically keep the capsule floor level.

以下、実施の形態を示す図面に基づき本発明を詳説する。
図1に示す側面図のように、本発明の観覧車は、電気モータや油圧モータ等の駆動機によって回転軸心L0 廻りに回転される回転輪kを有している。回転輪kは、支持脚Hの上端部の支持台hに回転自在に支持されている。回転輪kの外周には、複数の円形枠10が固着されている。円形枠10は、回転輪kが回転することによって、回転軸心L0 廻りに周回運動(移動)する。
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments.
As shown in the side view of FIG. 1, the ferris wheel of the present invention has a rotating wheel k that is rotated about a rotation axis L 0 by a driving machine such as an electric motor or a hydraulic motor. The rotating wheel k is rotatably supported by a support base h at the upper end portion of the support leg H. A plurality of circular frames 10 are fixed to the outer periphery of the rotating wheel k. The circular frame 10 rotates (moves) around the rotation axis L 0 as the rotating wheel k rotates.

各々の円形枠10には、乗客が乗り込む乗客用カプセル1が、円形枠10の水平軸心L1 廻りに回転自在に取付られている。カプセル1は、周回運動(移動)しながら回転運動(回動)可能なものである。つまり、移動手段によって周回運動する複数の円形枠10と、各々の円形枠10の水平軸心L1 廻りに回転自在に取付られた乗客用のカプセル1と、を備えている。 Passenger capsules 1 on which passengers ride are attached to the respective circular frames 10 so as to be rotatable around a horizontal axis L 1 of the circular frame 10. The capsule 1 can be rotated (rotated) while rotating (moving). That is, a plurality of circular frames 10 that circulate by the moving means and a passenger capsule 1 that is rotatably mounted around the horizontal axis L 1 of each circular frame 10 are provided.

なお、観覧車の本体Kは、図1に示した以外にも、例えば、円形や楕円形等の外形状の輪郭レール部材に、電気モータ等の駆動機や車輪、スプロケット、チェーン等を用いた移動手段によって、複数の円形枠10を、輪郭レール部材に沿うように走行(移動)して周回運動(移動)させるものでも良い。また、支持台hの左右一方又は両方を、商業施設やビル等の建築物に一体状に設けたものでも良い。また、支持脚Hが設置される面は、地面や建築物の屋上や土台等自由である。つまり、観覧車の本体Kは、円形枠10を周回運動させる移動手段を備えたものであれば、設計変更自由である。 In addition to the one shown in FIG. 1, the main body K of the ferris wheel uses, for example, an outer shape contour rail member such as a circle or an ellipse using a drive unit such as an electric motor, a wheel, a sprocket, a chain, or the like. A plurality of circular frames 10 may be moved (moved) along the contour rail member and moved around (circulated) by the moving means. Further, one or both of the left and right sides of the support base h may be provided integrally with a building such as a commercial facility or a building. Further, the surface on which the support legs H are installed is free from the ground, the rooftop of the building, the foundation, and the like. In other words, if the main body K of the ferris wheel is provided with moving means for rotating the circular frame 10, the design can be freely changed.

以下、カプセル1及び円形枠10を説明する。
図2は要部断面平面図である。図3は要部断面正面図である。図4は図3のA−A断面図である。図5は図3の要部拡大断面図である。図6は図2の要部拡大断面図である。尚、本発明に於て、上(上部)とは、周回移動する円形枠10に取り付けられたカプセル1内部の乗客からみた上方向(空の方向)のことである。また、水平軸心L1 方向を左右方向としている。また、図4に示すように水平軸心L1 を含む鉛直な平面を鉛直平面S1 とし、水平軸心L1 を含む水平な平面を水平平面S2 としている。
Hereinafter, the capsule 1 and the circular frame 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part. FIG. 3 is a sectional front view of an essential part. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of FIG. In the present invention, “upper (upper)” means an upward direction (empty direction) as viewed from the passenger inside the capsule 1 attached to the circular frame 10 that moves around. Further, the horizontal axis L 1 direction is the left-right direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a vertical plane including the horizontal axis L 1 is defined as a vertical plane S 1 , and a horizontal plane including the horizontal axis L 1 is defined as a horizontal plane S 2 .

図2〜図4に於て、各々のカプセル1は、同心状かつ水平軸心L1 方向に並設された左右一対の円形枠10,10に内装されている。水平軸心L1 方向を長手方向とした横倒円筒型に形成されている。言い換えると、側面視円形状で中空の円柱形状とも言える。また、カプセル1は、円形枠10の水平軸心L1 に同心状に配設され、水平軸心L1 廻りに回転(回動)可能に取付られている。カプセル1の内部の下部には、乗客が乗る床面2が設けられている。床面2の上面には、乗客が座るためのベンチシートCを設けている。カプセル1の上部には、空調や音響、照明設備等を設置可能な設備室1fを形成している。カプセル1の円周には、円形枠10が入り込む(収納される)凹周溝部1eを形成している。また、カプセル1は、主たる部分(例えば、内部の乗客が景色を見るのにふさわしい箇所だけに限らず、開放感を演出するために上部の天井部近傍や床面2近傍を含めた全周及び左右側面)を、透明な強化プラスチック等の部材で形成している。 At a 2-4, each capsule 1 is furnished coaxially and horizontal axis L 1 direction juxtaposed pair of circular frame 10, 10. It is formed in a horizontally-turned cylindrical shape with the horizontal axis L 1 direction as the longitudinal direction. In other words, it can be said to be a hollow cylindrical shape with a circular shape in a side view. The capsule 1 is disposed concentrically with the horizontal axis L 1 of the circular frame 10 and is attached so as to be rotatable (rotatable) around the horizontal axis L 1 . A floor surface 2 on which passengers ride is provided at the lower part inside the capsule 1. A bench seat C for a passenger to sit on is provided on the upper surface of the floor surface 2. In the upper part of the capsule 1, an equipment room 1f in which air conditioning, sound, lighting equipment and the like can be installed is formed. On the circumference of the capsule 1, a concave groove 1 e into which the circular frame 10 enters (stors) is formed. In addition, the capsule 1 is not limited to the main part (for example, not only the part suitable for the inside passengers to see the scenery, but also the entire circumference including the vicinity of the upper ceiling and the floor 2 in order to produce an open feeling) The left and right side surfaces are formed of a member such as a transparent reinforced plastic.

また、カプセル1の外周側には、円形枠10のラジアル外方向に開口した、断面視コの字状の円形カバー部材15が取着されている。円形カバー部材15は、円形枠10の左右側面10a,10a及び内周面10bを覆うものである。つまり、左右一対の円形枠10,10を各々覆うように左右一対に設けられている。円形カバー部材15に円形枠10が入り込むことで、円形枠10が、カプセル1に外装した状態となる。   Further, on the outer peripheral side of the capsule 1, a circular cover member 15 having a U-shape in cross-section and attached in the radial outward direction of the circular frame 10 is attached. The circular cover member 15 covers the left and right side surfaces 10a, 10a and the inner peripheral surface 10b of the circular frame 10. That is, the pair of left and right circular frames 10 are provided so as to cover the pair of left and right circular frames 10, respectively. When the circular frame 10 enters the circular cover member 15, the circular frame 10 is put on the capsule 1.

カプセル1の床面2の下部には、各円形枠10の左右側面10a,10aから挟持状に接触する一対のタイヤ21,21を設けている。一対のタイヤ21,21は、カプセル1の床面2に回転自在に取着されている。また、床面2下部の円形カバー部材15には、カプセル1の自重(椅子等を含む)や乗客の重量等の下方への荷重を支持する支持輪22が設けられている。また、カプセル1の上部(設備室1f)円形カバー部材15には、カプセル1の浮き上がりを規制する保持輪23が設けられている。また、円形カバー部材15の左右両側には、カプセル1の左右方向の移動を規制する複数の補助輪24が設けられている。   A pair of tires 21 and 21 are provided below the floor surface 2 of the capsule 1 so as to be sandwiched from the left and right side surfaces 10a and 10a of the circular frames 10. The pair of tires 21, 21 are rotatably attached to the floor surface 2 of the capsule 1. The circular cover member 15 below the floor 2 is provided with a support wheel 22 that supports downward loads such as the weight of the capsule 1 (including chairs) and the weight of passengers. In addition, a holding ring 23 that restricts the capsule 1 from being lifted is provided on the circular cover member 15 in the upper part (equipment room 1 f) of the capsule 1. A plurality of auxiliary wheels 24 for restricting the movement of the capsule 1 in the left-right direction are provided on the left and right sides of the circular cover member 15.

図5に於て、一対のタイヤ21,21は、円形カバー部材15の左右の側面に貫設したタイヤ用窓部15a,15aを介して円形枠10の左右側面10a,10aに挟持状に接触し、円形枠10を挟圧している。各タイヤ21のタイヤ軸心L2 は、鉛直状(床面2に直角状)に配設され、タイヤ21の外周摩擦面を円形枠10の側面10aに確実に面接触するように設けている。 In FIG. 5, the pair of tires 21 and 21 is in contact with the left and right side surfaces 10 a and 10 a of the circular frame 10 through tire window portions 15 a and 15 a that are provided in the left and right side surfaces of the circular cover member 15. The circular frame 10 is clamped. The tire axis L 2 of each tire 21 is arranged vertically (perpendicular to the floor surface 2), and is provided so that the outer peripheral friction surface of the tire 21 is in surface contact with the side surface 10 a of the circular frame 10 without fail. .

一対の(各)タイヤ21,21は、回転軸31aを内蔵した回転軸保持部材31に回転自在に取着されている。一対のタイヤ21,21の内のカプセル1の左右内方向側に配設される一方のタイヤ21には、回転保持部材31を介して電気モータや油圧モータ等の減速機付の駆動装置Mが接続されている。一方のタイヤ21は回転駆動可能に設けられている。つまり、円形枠10が周回運動した際に、図示省略の制御部からの指令によって駆動装置Mが起動し、一対のタイヤ21,21が円形枠10の左右側面10a,10aを転動(走行)し、床面2を水平面状に保つようにしている。 The pair of (each) tires 21, 21 are rotatably attached to a rotary shaft holding member 31 having a built-in rotary shaft 31a. One tire 21 disposed on the left and right inward sides of the capsule 1 of the pair of tires 21 and 21 has a drive device M with a speed reducer such as an electric motor or a hydraulic motor via a rotation holding member 31. It is connected. One tire 21 is provided so as to be rotationally driven. That is, when the circular frame 10 rotates, the driving device M is activated by a command from a control unit (not shown), and the pair of tires 21 and 21 roll (run) the left and right side surfaces 10a and 10a of the circular frame 10. Thus, the floor surface 2 is kept in a horizontal plane.

また、各タイヤ21,21は、回転軸保持部材31を介して連結部材32によって連結されている。各タイヤ21のタイヤ軸心L2 同士の距離(ピッチ)を調節することで、円形枠10を挟圧する押し力───即ち、各タイヤ21と円形枠10との間の摩擦力───を調整可能としている。このように、各タイヤ21と円形枠10の間は、適切な挟圧力(摩擦力)に設定されている。
適切な挟圧力(摩擦力)とは、タイヤ21が回転すると滑る(スリップする)ことなくスムーズにカプセル1を回転させることが可能な程度とする。このとき、摩擦力を乗客の偏心荷重、及び、カプセル1の回転摩擦抵抗の近傍に設定することで、何らかの理由でカプセル1の回転がロックされた場合でも、観覧車の本体K(回転輪k)の回転にともない、カプセル1の床面2が傾斜し、その復元力及び乗客の荷重によってタイヤ21がスリップし、自動的に、カプセル1の床面2の水平が保たれる。
また、二点鎖線で示したように、円形枠10の外周面を覆う雨仕舞カバー50を付設する。尚、図2、図3、図6等に於ては、上記雨仕舞カバー50については図示省略した。
The tires 21 and 21 are connected by a connecting member 32 via a rotating shaft holding member 31. By adjusting the distance (pitch) between the tire axis L 2 of each tire 21, the pressing force that clamps the circular frame 10 —that is, the frictional force between each tire 21 and the circular frame 10 — Can be adjusted. As described above, an appropriate clamping pressure (friction force) is set between each tire 21 and the circular frame 10.
The appropriate clamping pressure (frictional force) is such that the capsule 1 can be smoothly rotated without slipping (slipping) when the tire 21 rotates. In this case, the eccentric load of passengers friction force and, by setting the vicinity of the rotational friction resistance of the capsule 1, even if the rotation of the capsule 1 for some reason has been locked, the body K (rotating ring of the Ferris wheel With the rotation of k), the floor 2 of the capsule 1 is inclined, and the tire 21 slips due to the restoring force and the load of the passenger, so that the level of the floor 2 of the capsule 1 is automatically maintained.
In addition, as shown by a two-dot chain line, a rain cover 50 that covers the outer peripheral surface of the circular frame 10 is attached. In FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 6, etc., the rain cover 50 is not shown.

図4に於て、床面2の下部には、カプセル1の自重(椅子等を含む)や乗客の重量等の下方への荷重を支持する支持輪22が設けられている。
支持輪22は、床面2の下部にある円形カバー部材15に回転自在に取着されている。円形カバー部材15のラジアル内方から下方向に貫設された支持用窓部15bを介して、円形枠10の内周面10dに当接している。床面2の下部にある円形枠10の内周面10bに、円形枠10のラジアル内方から下方向に転動自在に当接している。また、支持輪22は、1つの円形枠10に、鉛直平面S1 を挟んで、前後方向に2つづつ、合計で4つ設けられている。つまり、1つのカプセルに8つ設けられている。
In FIG. 4, a support wheel 22 that supports a downward load such as the weight of the capsule 1 (including a chair) and the weight of a passenger is provided below the floor surface 2.
The support wheel 22 is rotatably attached to a circular cover member 15 at the lower part of the floor surface 2. The circular cover member 15 is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 10d of the circular frame 10 through a supporting window portion 15b penetrating downward from the radial inner side of the circular cover member 15. The inner surface 10b of the circular frame 10 below the floor 2 is in contact with the inner periphery 10b of the circular frame 10 so as to be able to roll downward from the radial inner side of the circular frame 10. The support wheel 22 is, in one circular frame 10, across the vertical plane S 1, and 2 by one, provided a total of four in the longitudinal direction. That is, eight are provided in one capsule.

また、カプセル1の上部には、カプセル1の浮き上がりを規制する保持輪23が設けられている。
保持輪23は、円形カバー部材15に回転自在に取着されている。円形カバー部材15のラジアル内方から上方向に貫設された保持用窓部15cを介して、円形枠10の内周面10dに当接している。カプセル1の上部の円形枠10の内周面10bに、円形枠10のラジアル内方から上方向へ転動自在に当接している。また、保持輪23は、1つの円形枠10に、鉛直平面S1 を挟んで円形枠10の円周前後方向に1つづつ配設されている。つまり、水平軸心L1 方向からみて(側面視)、カプセル1の斜め上方に2箇所設けている。1つのカプセル1に4つ設けられている。設備室1f内に設けられている。
In addition, a holding ring 23 that restricts the lifting of the capsule 1 is provided on the top of the capsule 1.
The holding ring 23 is rotatably attached to the circular cover member 15. The circular cover member 15 is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 10d of the circular frame 10 through a holding window portion 15c penetrating upward from the radial inner side of the circular cover member 15. The capsule 1 is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 10b of the circular frame 10 at the top of the capsule 1 so as to be able to roll upward from the radial inner side of the circular frame 10. Further, the holding wheels 23 are arranged one by one in the front-rear direction of the circumference of the circular frame 10 with the vertical plane S 1 interposed therebetween. That is, two positions are provided obliquely above the capsule 1 as viewed from the direction of the horizontal axis L 1 (side view). Four are provided in one capsule 1. It is provided in the equipment room 1f.

また、支持輪22は側面視、斜め前後下方に円形枠10に転動可能に接触し、保持輪23は、側面視、斜め前後上方に円形枠10に転動可能に接触するように設けられている。カプセル1の前後方向への移動を規制し、かつ水平軸心L1 廻りにスムーズに回動するように設けられている。つまり、支持輪22及び保持輪23の円形枠10への支持する箇所が、側面視で、円形枠10に内接する矩形の頂点状に配設され、円形枠10に対するカプセル1の前後上下方向への移動を規制しながらも円周方向へ(水平軸心L1 廻りに)回転可能としている。 Further, the support wheel 22 is provided so as to be able to roll on the circular frame 10 in a side view, obliquely front and rear, and the holding wheel 23 is provided so as to be capable of rolling on the circular frame 10 in a side view, obliquely front and rear. ing. The capsule 1 is provided so as to restrict the movement of the capsule 1 in the front-rear direction and smoothly rotate around the horizontal axis L 1 . That is, the portions of the support ring 22 and the holding ring 23 that are supported by the circular frame 10 are arranged in a rectangular vertex shape inscribed in the circular frame 10 in a side view, and the capsule 1 is moved in the front-rear and vertical directions with respect to the circular frame 10. While being restricted from moving, it is possible to rotate in the circumferential direction (around the horizontal axis L 1 ).

また、図4及び図6に於て、カプセル1には、カプセル1の左右方向の移動を規制する複数の補助輪24が設けられている。
補助輪24は、円形カバー部材15に回転自在に取着されている。円形カバー部材15の左右方向に貫設された補助用窓部15dを介して、円形枠10の左右側面10a,10aに転動自在に当接している。円形枠10の円周方向の同位置の左右側面10a,10aに、円形枠10を挟持状に接触するように設けている。また、円形枠10の円周方向に複数配設されている。言い換えると、円形枠10を挟持状に接触するように設けた一組の補助輪24,24を、円周方向に複数組設けている。
4 and 6, the capsule 1 is provided with a plurality of auxiliary wheels 24 that restrict the movement of the capsule 1 in the left-right direction.
The auxiliary wheel 24 is rotatably attached to the circular cover member 15. The circular cover member 15 is in contact with the left and right side surfaces 10a and 10a of the circular frame 10 via a supplementary window portion 15d penetrating in the left and right direction. The circular frame 10 is provided in a sandwiched manner on the left and right side surfaces 10a, 10a at the same position in the circumferential direction of the circular frame 10. A plurality of circular frames 10 are arranged in the circumferential direction. In other words, a plurality of sets of auxiliary wheels 24, 24 provided so as to contact the circular frame 10 in a sandwiched manner are provided in the circumferential direction.

補助輪24,24は、カプセル1の上部かつ、補助輪24の補助輪軸心L3 が鉛直平面S1 と一致する箇所に、1組設けている。さらに、補助輪24の補助輪軸心L3 が水平平面S2 と一致する前後位置に、1組づつ設けている。また、床面2の下部、かつ、鉛直平面S2 を挟んで前後位置に、1組づつ設けている。つまり、円形枠10を挟持状に接触するように設けた一組の補助輪24,24を円形カバー部材15に5組設けている。言い換えると円形枠10に10個の補助輪24を転動自在に当接させている。 Auxiliary wheels 24 and 24, upper and of the capsule 1, the area whereto the auxiliary wheel axis L 3 of the auxiliary wheel 24 coincides with the vertical plane S 1, and a pair provided. Further, one set is provided at the front and rear positions where the auxiliary wheel axis L 3 of the auxiliary wheel 24 coincides with the horizontal plane S 2 . One set is provided at the lower part of the floor 2 and at the front and rear positions across the vertical plane S2. That is, five sets of auxiliary wheels 24 and 24 provided so as to contact the circular frame 10 in a sandwiched manner are provided on the circular cover member 15. In other words, ten auxiliary wheels 24 are brought into contact with the circular frame 10 so as to be able to roll.

図2〜図6に於て、タイヤ21、支持輪22、保持輪23、補助輪24は、円形カバー部材15の左右の中心に対して対称(左右対称)かつ前後の中心に対して対称(前後対称)に配設されている。
また、カプセル1の左右の中心に対して対称(左右対称)かつ前後の中心に対して対称(前後対称)に配設されている。つまり、カプセル1の重心が左右及び前後の中心位置近傍となるように配設されている。
2 to 6, the tire 21, the support wheel 22, the holding wheel 23, and the auxiliary wheel 24 are symmetric with respect to the left and right centers of the circular cover member 15 (right and left symmetrical) and symmetric with respect to the front and rear centers ( It is arranged symmetrically.
Further, the capsule 1 is arranged symmetrically (left-right symmetric) with respect to the left-right center and symmetrically with respect to the front-rear center (front-back symmetry). That is, the capsule 1 is disposed so that the center of gravity of the capsule 1 is in the vicinity of the center position of the left and right and front and rear.

円形枠10は、一つのカプセル1を両持ち梁状に支持するように水平軸心 1 方向(左右方向)に左右一対に設けられている。各円形枠10は、タイヤ21及び補助輪24が転動する左右側面10a,10aと、支持輪22及び保持輪23が転動する内周面10bと、を有している。つまり、円形枠10は、カプセル1が回転するためのガイド部材及びカプセル1を適切な姿勢に保持する当り部材とも言える。
適切な姿勢とは、横倒円筒型のカプセル1の軸心が円形枠10の水平軸心L1 と同心状に配置され、一対のタイヤ21,21が回転した際に、カプセル1がこじれることなくスムーズに回転可能な姿勢である。
また、円形枠10の内部は中空部が形成され十分な強度を有しながらも軽量化されている。なお、円形枠10は、内周に支持輪22及び保持輪23が接触し転動する走行レール部材を一体状に設け、内周面10bとしている。
Circular frame 10 are provided in pair in the horizontal axis L 1 direction (lateral direction) so as to support one of the capsule 1 in a doubly supported beam shape. Each circular frame 10 has left and right side surfaces 10a, 10a on which the tire 21 and the auxiliary wheel 24 roll, and an inner peripheral surface 10b on which the support wheel 22 and the holding wheel 23 roll. That is, the circular frame 10 can be said to be a guide member for rotating the capsule 1 and a contact member for holding the capsule 1 in an appropriate posture.
The appropriate posture is that the axis 1 of the horizontally-inclined cylindrical capsule 1 is arranged concentrically with the horizontal axis L 1 of the circular frame 10, and the capsule 1 is twisted when the pair of tires 21 and 21 rotate. The posture can be rotated smoothly.
Further, the inside of the circular frame 10 is formed with a hollow portion, so that the weight is reduced while having sufficient strength. The circular frame 10 has an inner peripheral surface 10b integrally provided with a running rail member that rolls with the support wheel 22 and the holding wheel 23 in contact with the inner periphery.

また、カプセル1の左右両側の内の一方の端面部には、乗客や管理者等が乗り降りするためのステップ3と、カプセル1の内部と外部を連通させる扉4と、が付設されている。また、カプセル1の内部には、手摺りや、飲食が可能なテーブルやカウンター等を設けても良い。設備室1fには保持輪23や補助輪24が内装されている。また、床面2の下部は、駆動装置Mやタイヤ21、支持輪22や補助輪24以外にも図示省略するが、駆動装置Mに命令する制御部や、各部材をカプセル1に取着する取着部材、センサ等の電装部材等が格納されている。また、駆動装置Mは、カプセル1の重心が左右一対の円形枠10,10の間となるように、左右内方側の各タイヤ21の近傍に設けている。 In addition, a step 3 for passengers and managers to get on and off and a door 4 for connecting the inside and the outside of the capsule 1 are attached to one end surface portion of the left and right sides of the capsule 1. In addition, a handrail, a table or a counter capable of eating and drinking may be provided inside the capsule 1. A holding wheel 23 and an auxiliary wheel 24 are provided in the equipment room 1f. In addition to the drive device M, tire 21, support wheel 22 and auxiliary wheel 24, the lower portion of the floor surface 2 is attached to the capsule 1 with a control unit instructing the drive device M and each member (not shown). An attachment member, an electrical member such as a sensor, and the like are stored. Further, the driving device M is provided in the vicinity of the tires 21 on the left and right inner sides so that the center of gravity of the capsule 1 is between the pair of left and right circular frames 10 and 10.

上述した本発明の観覧車の作用(使用方法)について説明する。
移動手段によって円形枠10が周回運動する(下方から上方に移動し再び下方に移動する)際に、図示省略の制御部からの命令(指令)によって、駆動装置Mが起動し、駆動装置Mと連結している一方のタイヤ21が回転する。駆動する一方のタイヤ21が円形枠10を転動することで、他方のタイヤ21も転動する。一対のタイヤ21,21は、円形枠10を挟圧し、適切な摩擦力をもって左右側面10a,10aを走行し、円形枠10の周回位置に合わせてカプセル1を回転させて、床面2を常に水平面状に維持する。
The operation (usage method) of the ferris wheel of the present invention described above will be described.
When the circular frame 10 makes a circular motion by the moving means (moves upward from below and moves downward again), the drive device M is activated by a command (command) from a control unit (not shown), One connected tire 21 rotates. When one of the tires 21 to be driven rolls on the circular frame 10, the other tire 21 also rolls. The pair of tires 21 and 21 sandwich the circular frame 10, travel on the left and right side surfaces 10 a and 10 a with an appropriate frictional force, rotate the capsule 1 according to the circular position of the circular frame 10, and always keep the floor surface 2 on the floor 2. Maintain a horizontal plane.

一対のタイヤ21,21と円形枠10との間の摩擦力による回転駆動により、一対のタイヤ21,21は、常に面接触しながらカプセル1を円形枠10に沿わせてスムーズかつ静かに回転させる。また、歯車やギヤ等の駆動に比べ、ガタつきなく安定した一定の速度で床面2を水平状にするようにカプセル1を回転させる。乗客に、安心感のある静かな空間(カプセル1の内部)を提供する。   Due to the rotational drive by the frictional force between the pair of tires 21, 21 and the circular frame 10, the pair of tires 21, 21 rotate the capsule 1 smoothly and quietly along the circular frame 10 while always in surface contact. . Further, the capsule 1 is rotated so that the floor surface 2 is made horizontal at a stable and constant speed without rattling as compared with driving of gears or gears. Providing passengers with a peaceful and peaceful space (inside capsule 1).

また、万が一、駆動装置Mが停止して、タイヤ21が回転不可能となっても、一対のタイヤ21,21は、適切な挟圧力で円形枠10に接触しているので、観覧車の本体K(回転輪k)の回転にともない、カプセル1の床面2が傾斜し、カプセル1の重心の偏在に伴う復元力及び乗客の荷重によってタイヤ21がスリップし、自動的に、カプセル1の床面2の水平が保たれる(床面2が水平面状に保持される)。 Even if the driving device M stops and the tire 21 cannot be rotated, the pair of tires 21 and 21 are in contact with the circular frame 10 with an appropriate clamping pressure. With the rotation of K (rotating wheel k), the floor surface 2 of the capsule 1 is inclined, the tire 21 slips due to the restoring force accompanying the uneven distribution of the center of gravity of the capsule 1 and the load of the passenger, and automatically the floor of the capsule 1 The level of the surface 2 is maintained (the floor surface 2 is maintained in a horizontal plane).

また、複数の支持輪22は、円形枠10の内周面10bに当接してカプセル1と乗客の下方への荷重を支持する。タイヤ21に、下方への荷重(負荷)がかかるのを軽減すると共に、カプセル1を円形枠10に沿わせてスムーズに回転させる。   The plurality of support wheels 22 abut against the inner peripheral surface 10b of the circular frame 10 and support the load below the capsule 1 and the passenger. While reducing the downward load (load) applied to the tire 21, the capsule 1 is smoothly rotated along the circular frame 10.

カプセル1に、上昇方向の強い風が吹き付けた場合、カプセル1は浮き上がるような力を受ける。ところが、保持輪23がこの力を受けてカプセル1の浮き上がりを規制する。カプセル1を適切な姿勢に維持(支持)する。また、一対のタイヤ21,21は、回転駆動するのに支障をきたすような上方への荷重の負荷を受けず、カプセル1をスムーズに回転させる。床面2を常に水平面状に安定維持する(保つ)。   When a strong wind in the upward direction is blown onto the capsule 1, the capsule 1 receives a force that lifts up. However, the holding ring 23 receives this force and restricts the capsule 1 from floating. The capsule 1 is maintained (supported) in an appropriate posture. In addition, the pair of tires 21 and 21 smoothly rotate the capsule 1 without receiving an upward load that hinders rotational driving. The floor 2 is constantly maintained (maintained) in a horizontal plane.

また、支持輪22は側面視、斜め前後下方に円形枠10に接触し、保持輪23は、側面視、斜め前後上方に円形枠10に接触するように設けられているので、前後方向に強風が吹く場合であっても、カプセル1が前後方向に揺れるの防止する(前後方向への移動を規制する)。   Further, since the support wheel 22 is provided so as to contact the circular frame 10 in a side view, obliquely front and back, and the holding wheel 23 is provided so as to contact the circular frame 10 in a direction obliquely front and rear, a strong wind is provided in the front and rear direction. Even in the case of blowing, the capsule 1 is prevented from shaking in the front-rear direction (regulating movement in the front-rear direction).

カプセル1内の乗客が、有名な建造物を見るため等の理由で左右方向に偏って集まった場合や、強風が偏って吹き付けた場合に、カプセル1は、シーソー状に傾斜(傾倒)しようとする。ところが、1つのカプセル1に対して円形枠10は左右方向に2つ設けられ、両持ち梁状となってカプセル1の傾斜を規制する。
さらに、支持輪22が下方への力を受けると共に保持輪23が浮き上がるような力を受けて、カプセル1の円形枠10に対する上下方向の移動を規制する。さらに、補助輪24が左右方向の力を受けて、カプセル1の左右方向の移動を規制する。カプセル1を適切な姿勢に維持する。一対のタイヤ21,21は、回転駆動するのに支障をきたすような上下方向や左右方向への負荷を受けず、カプセル1をスムーズに回転させる。床面2を常に水平面状に安定維持するように静かにカプセル1を回転させる。
When the passengers in the capsule 1 gather in the left and right direction for reasons such as to see famous buildings, or when the strong wind blows in the wrong direction, the capsule 1 tries to tilt (tilt) in a seesaw shape. To do. However, two circular frames 10 are provided in the left-right direction with respect to one capsule 1, and the shape of the double-supported beam is limited to restrict the inclination of the capsule 1.
Further, the support ring 22 receives a downward force and the holding ring 23 is lifted to restrict the vertical movement of the capsule 1 with respect to the circular frame 10. Further, the auxiliary wheel 24 receives a force in the left-right direction and restricts the movement of the capsule 1 in the left-right direction. Maintain capsule 1 in proper posture. The pair of tires 21 and 21 smoothly rotate the capsule 1 without receiving a load in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction that hinders rotational driving. The capsule 1 is gently rotated so that the floor 2 is always stably maintained in a horizontal plane.

つまり、カプセル1は、円形枠10の左右側面10a,10a及び内周面10bの3面に支持される。言い換えると、カプセル1を円形枠10に3方向(左右両側方向及びラジアル内方から外方向)から接触させ、円形枠10に支持させている。
カプセル1の下方への荷重を支持輪22が受ける。カプセル1が浮き上がろうとする力を保持輪23が受ける。カプセル1が左右方向に移動しようとする力を補助輪24が受ける。カプセル1に乗客の気分が悪くなるような揺れや振動が発生するのを防止する。また、一対のタイヤ21,21は、カプセル1を回転させるのに必要な負荷しかかからず、耐久性が向上する。
That is, the capsule 1 is supported by three surfaces of the circular frame 10 including the left and right side surfaces 10a and 10a and the inner peripheral surface 10b. In other words, the capsule 1 is brought into contact with the circular frame 10 from three directions (right and left side directions and radial inward to outward directions) and supported by the circular frame 10.
The support wheel 22 receives a load downward of the capsule 1. The retaining ring 23 receives the force that the capsule 1 is about to rise. The auxiliary wheel 24 receives a force for the capsule 1 to move in the left-right direction. The capsule 1 is prevented from being shaken or vibrated so as to make passengers feel bad. In addition, the pair of tires 21 and 21 only have a load necessary for rotating the capsule 1, and the durability is improved.

なお、本発明は、設計変更可能であって、例えば駆動装置Mの動力、又は、一方タイヤ21の回転を、他方のタイヤ21にチェーンやVベルト等の伝達部材で伝達させ、一対のタイヤ21,21の両方を駆動させても良い。
また、支持輪22、保持輪23、補助輪24の数量や配置は上述した実施の形態に限らず自由である。また、一対のタイヤ21,21は、円形カバー部材15に回転自在に取着させて設けても良い。また、駆動装置Mと減速機を別体にし、回転軸保持部材31を減速機のように構成しても良い。
In the present invention, the design can be changed. For example, the power of the driving device M or the rotation of one tire 21 is transmitted to the other tire 21 by a transmission member such as a chain or a V-belt. , 21 may be driven.
Further, the number and arrangement of the support wheel 22, the holding wheel 23, and the auxiliary wheel 24 are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and are free. Further, the pair of tires 21 and 21 may be provided so as to be rotatably attached to the circular cover member 15. Alternatively, the drive device M and the speed reducer may be separated and the rotary shaft holding member 31 may be configured like a speed reducer.

以上のように本発明は、移動手段によって周回運動する複数の円形枠10と、各々の円形枠10の水平軸心L1 廻りに回転自在に取付けられた乗客用カプセル1と、を備えた観覧車に於て、円形枠10の左右側面10a,10aから挟持状に接触する一対のタイヤ21,21、及び、一対のタイヤ21,21の一方又は両方を回転駆動させる駆動装置Mを、カプセル1に設けて、カプセル1の床面2を常に水平面状に保って回転させるように構成したので、床面2を水平面状に安定維持できる。カプセル1をスムーズかつ静かに回転させることができる。歯車やスプロケット、チェーン等の噛合回転方式に比べ、タイヤ21の摩擦力を利用した摩擦回転方式なので同じ挟圧力で常に接触しガタつきなく安定した(一定の)速度でスムーズにカプセル1を回転させることができる。ギヤ等の噛み合いやバックラッシュによる振動を軽減できる。機械音を軽減し、回転のためのギヤ音はほぼ無音となって、カプセル1を静かに回転できる。所望の回転角度位置でカプセル1の床面2を維持(保持)できる。何らかの理由でカプセル1の回転がロックされた場合でも、観覧車の本体K(回転輪k)の回転にともない、カプセル1の床面2が傾斜し、カプセル1の重心の偏在に伴う復元力及び乗客の荷重によってタイヤ21がスリップし、自動的に、カプセル1の床面2の水平を保つことができる。タイヤ21を円形枠10の左右側面10a,10aに接触して駆動させることで、下方への荷重を受けさせず、磨耗や変形を軽減させて耐久性を向上できる。一対のタイヤ21,21で挟圧して駆動装置Mの力を確実に効率よく(スリップなく)伝達できる。また、一対のタイヤ21,21は、下方への荷重を受ける必要がないので、摩擦駆動に最適な素材を選定できる。床面2の下部と、円形枠10の内周面10bの間を狭くできる。つまり、床面2を低くしてカプセル1内部の空間を広くできる。天井を高くできる。乗客に快適な景色の観覧を提供できる。磨耗する虞れのあるタイヤ21は、カプセル1全体の内では軽量小型なので容易かつ迅速に保守点検作業ができる。 As described above, the present invention is a viewing device comprising a plurality of circular frames 10 that circulate around by a moving means, and a passenger capsule 1 that is rotatably mounted around a horizontal axis L 1 of each circular frame 10. In a car, a pair of tires 21 and 21 that come into contact with the left and right side surfaces 10a and 10a of the circular frame 10 and a driving device M that rotationally drives one or both of the pair of tires 21 and 21 are capsule 1 Since the floor surface 2 of the capsule 1 is always kept in a horizontal plane and rotated, the floor surface 2 can be stably maintained in a horizontal plane. The capsule 1 can be rotated smoothly and quietly. Compared to meshing rotation methods such as gears, sprockets, chains, etc., the friction rotation method uses the frictional force of the tire 21, so the capsule 1 rotates smoothly at a constant (constant) speed without contact and always contacting with the same clamping pressure. be able to. It is possible to reduce vibrations caused by gear meshing and backlash. The mechanical sound is reduced and the gear sound for rotation becomes almost silent, and the capsule 1 can be rotated gently. The floor surface 2 of the capsule 1 can be maintained (held) at a desired rotation angle position. Even if the rotation of the capsule 1 is locked for some reason, the floor surface 2 of the capsule 1 is inclined with the rotation of the main body K (rotating wheel k) of the ferris wheel, and the restoring force accompanying the uneven distribution of the center of gravity of the capsule 1 and tire 21 slips by the load passengers, automatically, it is possible to keep the horizontal floor 2 of the capsule 1. By driving the tire 21 in contact with the left and right side surfaces 10a, 10a of the circular frame 10, it is possible to reduce wear and deformation without receiving a downward load and improve durability. The force of the driving device M can be reliably and efficiently transmitted (without slip) by being pinched by the pair of tires 21 and 21. In addition, since the pair of tires 21 and 21 do not need to receive a downward load, it is possible to select an optimal material for friction driving. The space between the lower portion of the floor surface 2 and the inner peripheral surface 10b of the circular frame 10 can be narrowed. That is, the floor 2 can be lowered to widen the space inside the capsule 1. The ceiling can be raised. Can provide passengers with a comfortable view. Since the tire 21 which may be worn out is light and small in the capsule 1 as a whole, maintenance and inspection can be performed easily and quickly.

また、円形枠10の内周面10bにラジアル内方から下方向に転動自在に当接してカプセル1と乗客の下方への荷重を支持する支持輪22と、内周面10bにラジアル内方から上方向へ転動自在に当接してカプセル1の浮き上りを規制する保持輪23と、円形枠10の左右側面10a,10aに転動自在に当接してカプセル1の左右方向の移動を規制する複数の補助輪24,24と、を具備するので、一対のタイヤ21,21に下方や上方及び左右方向からの負荷(荷重)や影響を受けるのを防止して耐久性を向上できる。各方向(下方向、上方向、左右方向)からの負荷(荷重)を受ける専用の車輪(支持輪22、保持輪23、補助輪24)を設けたので、常にカプセル1を適切な姿勢に維持できる。カプセル1をスムーズかつ静かに回転させることができる。また、各車輪(支持輪22、保持輪23、補助輪24)に目的(受ける荷重の方向)に適した材質や大きさを選定でき、各車輪の耐久性を向上できる。また、駆動と支持の両方が可能な大きな駆動支持車輪ではなく、下方の荷重を支持する専用の車輪(支持輪22)と、カプセル1を駆動するタイヤ21を別体としたので、支持輪22を小さくでき、床面2を低くしてカプセル1内部の空間を広く(大きく)できる。また、磨耗する虞れのある支持輪22、保持輪23、補助輪24は、カプセル1全体の内では軽量小型なので容易かつ迅速に保守点検作業ができる。各車輪は独立して設けられているので、各々を容易に交換できる。   Also, the inner peripheral surface 10b of the circular frame 10 is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 10b so as to be able to roll downward from the radial inner side to support the capsule 1 and the load below the passenger, and the inner peripheral surface 10b is radially inward. The holding wheel 23 that restricts the floating of the capsule 1 by making contact with the upper part of the circular frame 10 and the left and right side surfaces 10a, 10a of the circular frame 10 so as to roll freely and restricts the movement of the capsule 1 in the left and right direction. Since the plurality of auxiliary wheels 24 and 24 are provided, the pair of tires 21 and 21 can be prevented from being affected by a load (load) or influence from the lower side, the upper side, and the left-right direction, and durability can be improved. Dedicated wheels (support wheel 22, holding wheel 23, auxiliary wheel 24) that receive loads (loads) from each direction (downward, upward, left and right) are provided so that capsule 1 is always maintained in an appropriate posture. it can. The capsule 1 can be rotated smoothly and quietly. In addition, materials and sizes suitable for the purpose (direction of received load) can be selected for each wheel (support wheel 22, holding wheel 23, auxiliary wheel 24), and durability of each wheel can be improved. Further, since the dedicated wheel (support wheel 22) that supports the load below is not a large drive support wheel that can be driven and supported, and the tire 21 that drives the capsule 1 are separated, the support wheel 22 And the floor 2 can be lowered to widen (increase) the space inside the capsule 1. Further, since the support wheel 22, the holding wheel 23, and the auxiliary wheel 24, which may be worn out, are light and small in the capsule 1 as a whole, maintenance and inspection can be performed easily and quickly. Since each wheel is provided independently, each can be easily replaced.

また、カプセル1の外形状を横倒円筒型に形成したので、容易かつ迅速に製造でき、製造コストを低減できる。床面2の面積を広くできる。乗客数を多くできる。カプセル1内部の空間をより大きくできる。乗客にとって快適な景色の観覧を提供できる。左右方向の長さが及び側面視での円形の大きさが同じである卵型やラグビーボール型のカプセルに比べ、床面2の面積を広くできる。床面2の面積を卵型カプセルと同じに形成するならば、カプセル1を小型・軽量に成形できる。   In addition, since the outer shape of the capsule 1 is formed in a sideways cylindrical shape, it can be manufactured easily and quickly, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The area of the floor surface 2 can be increased. Increase the number of passengers. The space inside the capsule 1 can be made larger. A view of scenery that is comfortable for passengers can be provided. The area of the floor surface 2 can be increased compared to an egg-type or rugby ball-type capsule having the same length in the left-right direction and the same circular size in side view. If the area of the floor 2 is formed to be the same as that of the egg-shaped capsule, the capsule 1 can be formed small and light.

本発明の実施の形態を示す側面図である。It is a side view which shows embodiment of this invention. 要部断面平面図である。It is a principal part sectional top view. 要部断面正面図である。It is a principal part sectional front view. 図3のA−A断面図である。It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 要部拡大断面図である。It is a principal part expanded sectional view. 要部拡大断面図である。It is a principal part expanded sectional view.

1 カプセル
2 床面
10 円形枠
10左右側面
10b 内周面
21 タイヤ
22 支持輪
23 保持輪
24 補助輪
1 水平軸心
タイヤ軸心
M 駆動装置





1 capsule 2 floor
10 Circular frame
10 a Left and right side
10b Inner peripheral surface
21 tires
22 Support wheel
23 Retaining ring
24 Auxiliary wheel L 1 Horizontal axis
L 2 tire axis M drive unit





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移動手段によって周回運動する複数の円形枠(10)と、各々の該円形枠(10)の水平軸心(L1 )廻りに回転自在に取付けられた乗客用カプセル(1)と、を備えた観覧車に於て、
上記円形枠(10)の左右側面(10a)(10a)から挟持状に接触する一対のタイヤ(21)(21)、及び、該一対のタイヤ(21)(21)の一方又は両方を回転駆動させる駆動装置(M)を、上記カプセル(1)に設けて、上記駆動装置(M)によって上記一対のタイヤ(21)(21)が上記円形枠(10)の上記左右側面(10a)(10a)を転動して上記カプセル(1)の床面(2)を常に水平面状に保って回転させるように構成し
上記円形枠(10)の内周面(10b)にラジアル内方から下方向に転動自在に当接して上記カプセル(1)と乗客の下方への荷重を支持する支持輪(22)と、上記円形枠(10)の上記内周面(10b)にラジアル内方から上方向へ転動自在に当接して上記カプセル(1)の浮き上りを規制する保持輪(23)と、上記円形枠(10)の上記左右側面(10a)(10a)に転動自在に当接して上記カプセル(1)の左右方向の移動を規制する複数の補助輪(24)(24)と、を具備し、
さらに、上記一対のタイヤ(21)(21)のタイヤ軸心(L )同士の距離を調整可能に構成し、
上記タイヤ軸心(L )同士の距離を調整することで、上記一対のタイヤ(21)(21)が上記円形枠(10)を挟圧する挟圧力を、上記駆動装置(M)が故障して上記タイヤ(21)が回転不可能となった場合に上記カプセル(1)の重心の偏在に伴う復元力及び乗客の荷重によって上記タイヤ(21)がスリップして上記カプセル(1)の床面(2)が水平面状に保持されるように設定したことを特徴とする観覧車。
A plurality of circular frames (10) that revolve around the moving means; and a passenger capsule (1) that is rotatably mounted around a horizontal axis (L 1 ) of each of the circular frames (10). In the ferris wheel,
A pair of tires (21) and (21) that come into contact with the left and right side surfaces (10a) and (10a) of the circular frame (10), and one or both of the pair of tires (21) and (21) are rotationally driven. The driving device (M) is provided on the capsule (1), and the pair of tires (21) and (21) are moved to the left and right side surfaces (10a) and (10a) of the circular frame (10) by the driving device (M). ) To roll while keeping the floor (2) of the capsule (1) always in a horizontal plane ,
A support wheel (22) that supports the capsule (1) and a load below the passenger by being in contact with the inner peripheral surface (10b) of the circular frame (10) so as to roll downward from the radial inner side; A holding ring (23) for restricting the float of the capsule (1) by being in contact with the inner peripheral surface (10b) of the circular frame (10) so as to be able to roll upward from the radial inner side; and the circular frame A plurality of auxiliary wheels (24) and (24) that rollably contact the left and right side surfaces (10a) and (10a) of (10) and restrict the movement of the capsule (1) in the left and right direction;
Further, the distance between the tire shaft centers (L 2 ) of the pair of tires (21) and (21) is configured to be adjustable,
By adjusting the distance between the tire shaft centers (L 2 ), the driving device (M) fails when the pair of tires (21) (21) clamps the circular frame (10). When the tire (21) becomes unrotatable, the tire (21) slips due to the restoring force accompanying the uneven distribution of the center of gravity of the capsule (1) and the load of the passenger, and the floor of the capsule (1) A ferris wheel characterized in that (2) is set to be held in a horizontal plane .
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