JPH04164479A - Riding device for playing - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance the thrilling fun generated with running and increase the simulational factor to be given by provision of controllability, by equipping a riding device with a ballast weight to adjust the balance of the riding device around No.2 shaft, and thereby allowing a rider to control the attitude while running on the track. CONSTITUTION:A ballast weight 18 is driven by a chain to move on an arc- shaped guide rail 19. When a control lever 20 in the body 11 of a gondola is moved left and right, a motor 22 operated by a battery 21 rotates in regular and reverse directions, and chain 25 set on a sprocket 24 through an electromagnetic clutch 23 runs either in the regular or reverse direction to vary the position of the ballast weight 18. Thus the attitude can be varied from level to another. The movement of the ballast weight 18 is restricted by limit switches 26 installed at the ends of the guide rail 19 to prevent generation of an extreme attitude.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an amusement ride device installed in an amusement park or the like, and particularly to a ride device that moves on a running track around an axis along the running direction and in the width direction. This invention relates to an amusement ride device that swings independently about rotations of the axis along the axis.

[Prior Art] In addition to rides such as roller coasters, which provide speed and thrills, as amusement rides installed in amusement parks, etc., there are rides described in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 56292/1983. Amusement vehicle devices such as an umulator for use in training astronauts have been proposed.

The amusement vehicle device described in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 64-56292 is formed to have a structure similar to that of a globe top, and allows the vehicle body to rotate around two orthogonal axes, as well as an axis that intersects with the intersection of these two axes. It has a three-axis configuration with a rotation axis tilted with respect to one of these two axes, and by rotating the rotation axis, the vehicle body is rotated around the axis of the rotation axis. It allows you to turn your heart.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, such conventional amusement vehicle devices are installed on a platform, and cannot move on a track like other vehicles by simply rotating the vehicle body. (Also, since the posture of the vehicle cannot be changed according to the will of the rider, it lacks a simulation element.

The purpose of the present invention is to solve such conventional problems, to enable passengers to control their posture while traveling on a track, and to enhance the thrill generated by traveling and the simulation-like elements of being able to control the vehicle. It is an object of the present invention to provide an even more improved amusement ride device.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The structure of an amusement ride device for realizing the object of the present invention includes a running body movable along a running rail, and a third section along the width direction of the running body. a support member that is swingable about a first axis, and a vehicle body that is swingable relative to the support member about a second axis extending in the running direction of the running body; The vehicle body is characterized in that a weight is provided on the vehicle body to adjust the balance of the vehicle body around the second axis.

[Function] In the above-described amusement ride device, while the vehicle body travels along the running rail, it can make various movements due to gravity, centrifugal force, etc. depending on the arrangement of the running rail, and can also move the weight. By doing this, you can create more complex movements.

[Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of an amusement ride device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line I-1 in FIG. 1.

1 and 2 are running rails made of pipes, for example, and the fifth
7 and 7, a vertically tilted state as shown in FIG. 6, and a horizontally tilted state as shown in FIG. 8. It is attached to both ends of the substantially T-shaped support 30 as shown in FIG.

In the following description, the running direction will be referred to as the X-axis, the direction perpendicular to the X-axis in the width direction of the rail will be referred to as the Z-axis, and the axis perpendicular to these X- and Z-axes will be referred to as the Y-axis.

lO is a gondola that is a vehicle, and the spherical gondola body 1
1, a ring-shaped frame 12 that rotatably supports the gondola main body 11 around the a main bogie frame 15 with wheel portions 13.14 that fit tightly together;
5 and an auxiliary bogie frame 17 connected to the rear part of the body via a universal joint 16 that allows rotation around the X-axis and the Y-axis.

The gondola main body 11 allows passengers to get on and off by sliding forward a front half-shell portion 11b having a window 11a, for example. Furthermore, a ballast weight 18 is provided inside the gondola body 11 to swing the gondola body 11 around the X-axis and maintain it in a horizontal position regardless of the state of the traveling rail 1.2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the ballast weight 18 can be moved by a chain on an arc-shaped guide rail 19, and as shown in FIG. When moved, battery 2
A motor 22 whose power source is the ballast weight 1 rotates forward and backward, and the chain 25, which is hooked on the sprocket 24 through the electromagnetic clutch 23 and rotated, rotates in the forward or reverse direction to rotate the ballast weight 1.
By changing the position of the ballast weight 18, it is possible to change the position to a position different from the horizontal position, and the movement of the ballast weight 18 is restricted by limit switches 26 provided at both ends of the guide rail 19, so that the position can be changed to an extreme position. is prevented.

Note that when the control lever 20 is released from the hand or when the limit switch 26 described above is turned on, the ballast weight 18 automatically returns to the neutral position.

The ring-shaped frame 12 that supports the gondola body 11 rotatably around the X-axis includes a circular ring portion 27 surrounding the outer periphery of the gondola body 11 and a plurality of stages along the inner periphery of the ring portion 27. and the gondola main body 11
A roller 28 that rotatably supports the gondola body 11 by contacting the outer peripheral surface of the gondola body 11 from the ring portion 27
an arcuate portion 29 extending along the outer periphery of the ring portion 29 to approximately the central axis; and an arcuate portion 29 that is provided at the extending end of the arcuate portion 29 along the center of the ring portion 27 in the X-axis direction, and is rotatably supported with respect to the gondola body 11. It consists of a pivot bin 30.

That is, the ring-shaped frame 12 supports the gondola main body 11 rotatably about the pivot pin 30 (X axis),
If the running rail is inclined as shown in Figure 8,
The gondola main body 11 can be rocked by moving the ballast weight 18 by operating the control lever 20.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the bogie frame 15 that supports the ring-shaped frame 12 in a swingable manner around the Y-axis extends upward from the bottom frame section 31 to which the left and right wheel sections 13 and 14 are attached. A bearing section 34.35 is provided on the upright arm section 32.33, and a ring-shaped frame 12 is provided with a bearing section 34.35.
The support shafts 36 and 37 extending in the Y-axis direction of the
．． 35, so that the ring-shaped frame 12 is supported so as to be swingable about the support shafts 36 and 37 (X-axis) relative to the bogie frame 15.

By the way, since the traveling rail 1.2 is not only straight but also curved or inclined as shown in FIG. 8, if the wheel portions 13.14 of the main bogie frame 15 are long, .14 will no longer be able to run on the running rail 1.2. However, if the wheel portions 13, 14 are shortened, the gondola body 11 cannot be supported.

Therefore, as described above, the auxiliary bogie frame 17 is connected to the main bogie frame 15 via the universal joint 16, and the gondola main body 11 is
It is designed to be able to support any changes in posture.

The amusement ride device of this embodiment configured as described above is as follows:
Running main bogie frame 15 and auxiliary bogie frame 1
The gondola main body 11 is supported by the rails 1.2 and 7.
is horizontal as shown in FIG. 5, the gondola body 11
becomes the normal posture as shown in the figure. Note that the ballast weight 18 in this posture is maintained in the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

Therefore, when a passenger in the gondola main body 11 moves the control lever 20 to the left or right, the ballast weight 18 moves and the gondola main body 11 moves to the ring-shaped frame 1.
2, the X-axis bends around the pivot pin 30.

Of course, even if you do not operate the control lever 20, the ballast weight 18 can be adjusted in a tilted state as shown in FIG. 8 or when making a curve.
Since this movement occurs, the gondola body 11 swings around the X-axis, and at this time, for example, the control lever 20 can be operated to bring the gondola body 11 into the above-mentioned normal posture.

Furthermore, when the running rail 1.2 is inclined as shown in FIG.
The gondola main body 11 attempts to maintain its normal posture by swinging around the Y axis using 6.37 as a fulcrum.

The states shown in Figures 5 to 8 are just examples; other curved trajectories, combinations of these, and various combinations of gravity, centrifugal force, etc. may be used to cause the gondola body to perform various movements. becomes possible.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the vehicle body perform various movements due to gravity, centrifugal force, etc., or a combination of these while the vehicle body is traveling. It provides a simulated experience of flight, and the attitude of the vehicle can be changed by the operation of the person inside the vehicle, giving the user the ability to experience the functionality of a spaceflight simulation device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing one embodiment of an amusement ride device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line I-1, and FIG.
The figures show the arrangement of the ballast weights, FIG. 4 shows the ballast weight drive device, and FIGS. 5 to 8 show the states of the traveling rail and the gondola body. 1.2: Traveling rail 3: Support 10: Gondola 11: Gondola body 12: Ring-shaped frame 13.14 Wheel section 15/main bogie frame 16: Universal joint 17: Auxiliary bogie frame 18, ballast weight 19: Guide rail 20: Control lever 21 Battery 22: Motor 23. Electromagnetic clutch 24: Sprocket 25: Chain 26, limit switch 27/ring section 28 Roller 29: Arc-shaped section 30. Pivot bin 31: bottom
32.33 Bottom part 34.35: Bearing part 36.
37. Spindle. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 /'-25 /'' Figure 5 Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 8, 1 l

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A running body movable along a running rail, a support member movable around a first axis along the width direction of the running body, and a supporting member movable along the running rail; a vehicle body that is swingable relative to the support member around a second axis along the running direction of the body; An amusement ride device characterized by being provided with a weight for adjusting the balance of the vehicle. 2. The amusement ride device according to claim 1, wherein the weight is attached to be movable around the second axis by operating an operating member provided inside the vehicle body.