JPS6344078Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] The present invention relates to a recreational vehicle.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, amusement vehicles installed in amusement parks and the like have wheels that are below the floor level, are small, and their rotation is almost invisible to passengers.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a completely new structure that breaks the conventional wisdom and allows passengers to experience fresh fun and thrills at amusement parks and the like. Therefore, the features of the present invention include a rotating outer ring that runs while rolling on the upper surface of the track, a body stored and held in the center of the rotating outer ring, and a traveling guide section formed along the track. , wherein anti-tangling wheels are provided on the front and rear sides of both left and right sides of the machine body, and anti-tangling wheels are provided on the front and rear sides of both left and right sides of the machine body, and on the inner circumferential surface of the rotating outer ring. The main feature is that the body is provided with a driving rotating body that rotates in contact with the rotating outer ring to drive the rotating outer ring.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail based on the illustrated embodiments.

In Figures 1, 2, and 3, the track 1 is made of concrete and has a trapezoidal cross section, and on its upper surface is a band 2 made of a material softer than concrete, such as rubber or plastic. has been done. 3 is a rotating outer ring that runs along the track 1 while rolling on the band-shaped body 2 of the track 1, and 4 is a cylindrical cage-shaped body mainly constructed of pipe material. Three retaining rings 5, 5, 5 are attached to this machine body 4 with a center angle of about 120 degrees, and are in rolling contact with the inner circumferential surface 6 of the rotating outer ring 3, and are connected to the horizontal axis of the rotating outer ring 3 and the machine body 4. We maintain our hearts to be in agreement. In other words, the body 4 is accommodated in the center hole of the rotating outer ring 3 in a loose fit,
The retaining ring 5 attached to the fuselage 4 is the rotating outer ring 3
The body 4 and the rotary outer ring 3 are held in rotational contact with the inner circumferential surface 6 of the rotary outer ring 3 so as to be relatively rotatable about the substantially same horizontal axis. The body 4, which is thus housed in the center of the rotating outer ring 3, is provided with two seats 7, 7 facing each other, on which passengers sit facing each other.

The fuselage 4 includes, for example, a pair of annular portions 8 at the left and right ends,
8 is made of pipe material, a band plate 9 is formed in an annular shape between them, and the annular parts 8, 8 and the band plate 9 are connected by a crossbeam 10 in a direction parallel to the axis. It is formed into a cage shape, and preferably covered with a transparent cover such as an acrylic resin plate. Further, it is desirable to provide grip rods 11, 11 on the left and right sides of the seat 7 for the passenger to grip with both hands, as shown in FIG. Furthermore, 12 is a pedal device, which can be stepped on by two passengers sitting in seats 7 and 7 facing each other.

13 is a running guide section provided parallel to the upper surface of the track 1 at a predetermined height. Specifically, a pair of parallel guide rails 14, 14 are held at a predetermined height by support legs 15... It becomes. Reference numerals 16 and 16 designate drag-preventing wheels attached to the front and rear of both the left and right sides of the fuselage 4, specifically to the left and right lateral protrusions of the fuselage 4 than the rotating outer ring 3, and as described above, they are attached to the front and rear sides of the fuselage 4 on both sides. Even though it is rotatable relative to the rotating outer ring 3, when the rotating outer ring 3 rotates along the track 1, there is a risk that the fuselage 4 may become entangled, but this is prevented by the anti-tangle ring 16... The anti-tangling wheels 16 can be brought into rolling contact with the guide rail 14 forming the traveling guide section 13 from above.

17 is a driving rotating body provided in the fuselage 4,
The rotary outer ring 3 is brought into rotational contact (pressure contact) with the inner circumferential surface 6 of the rotary outer ring 3, and rotates while being interlocked with the pedal device 12 through a chain 18, thereby rotationally driving the rotary outer ring 3. In FIG. 3, the driving rotor 17 is pressed against the inner circumferential surface 6 at a lower center position. It is also preferable to provide an electric motor 19 to drive the drive rotating body 17 as shown by the imaginary line in FIG. 3. In the end, only human power, only an electric motor, or a combination of human power and an electric motor may be adopted in terms of design. You are free to do whatever you want. Furthermore, the electric motor can be equipped with a battery or can take its current from an external trolley wire.

Next, FIG. 4 shows another specific example of the traveling guide section 13,
and FIG. 7 is a diagram listing other specific examples of the anti-tangling wheel 16. That is, in the same figure, guide rail 1
4 and 14 are made of circular pipe material, and a drag prevention wheel 16 is attached to the fuselage 4 so as to be able to roll from below the guide rail 14, and a separate guide wheel 20...
... are added and are in rolling contact with the inner surface of the guide rail 14. Such a guide wheel 20 has the advantage that even if the track 1 is curved left and right when viewed from above, the vehicle can be reliably guided and travelled, and rollover is also prevented.

In FIG. 4, the running guide section 13 has a pair of channel-type guide rails 14 facing each other and opening inward.
14, the drag prevention wheel 16 has a collar 21, and a cylindrical portion fits into the guide rail 14,
The flange 21 is adapted to be contacted from the inside.

Further, in FIG. 4, the travel guide section 13 is formed integrally with the track 1. That is, the side walls 23, 23 having grooves 22 are made to stand up from the left and right ends of the track 1, the anti-tangling ring 16 is fitted into the grooves 22 and guided, and the guide ring 20 is placed on the inner surface of the upper end of the side wall 23. Roll in contact.

Thus, FIGS. 5 and 6 show other embodiments. Moreover, the above configuration is illustrated in more detail.

In FIGS. 5 and 6, there are four seats 7, and corresponding pedal devices 12...
However, the direction of rotation of the pedals is the direction in which the pedals are pushed forward when ascending upwards, like on a normal bicycle. Therefore, one pedal device 12 is directly connected to the driving rotary body 17 through the chain 18, while the other guide rail 18a is connected to the driving rotary body 17 through a pair of gears 24 and 25. . In addition, the drag prevention wheels 16, 16 are
They are provided above and below so as to sandwich the guide rail 14 from above and below. The supporting leg 15 is bent as shown in FIG. 5 to avoid interference with the anti-rolling ring 16 below.

Note that the same reference numerals as in the previous embodiment in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 represent the same structure, so a description thereof will be omitted.

In place of the gears 24 and 25, it is also preferable to use one of the chains 18a as a cross-lock so that the pedal device 12 can be depressed in an easy direction, as shown in FIG. Also, belts or wires may be used instead of the chains 18a, 18. Although the brake device is not shown, it is assumed that it is provided on the drive rotating body 17 and also on the retaining wheel 5.
If the brake operating lever is provided on the gripping rod 11 shown in FIG. 1, quick braking is possible.

It is preferable that the driving rotary body 17 is a tire-shaped ring that is rolled in pressure contact with the inner circumferential surface 6 of the rotary outer ring 3. By installing a rack gear,
It is also free to transmit rotational driving force.

In addition, if the trajectory 1 has a change of climbing and descending, a stationary chain and a power source are installed in the ascending part, a part of the chain is hooked to the fuselage 4, and it is pulled up and the descending part is made to run on its own. , the speed changes, which can further enhance the thrill. Furthermore, if the trajectory 1 is made to curve significantly in the left-right direction, the sense of thrill can be increased. It is also preferable that the track 1 itself be supported from the ground with support legs to make it an elevated structure. Furthermore, the band 2 on the raceway 1 side can be omitted by using an elastic material such as rubber or plastic for the outer peripheral surface of the rotating outer ring 3.

When a passenger gets on the recreational vehicle according to the present invention, sits on the seat, and steps on the pedal device 12 with his or her foot, the driving rotary body 17 is rotationally driven, and the rotating outer ring 3 is rotated largely in the direction A, so that the outer ring 3 rotates toward the track 1. It travels straight along the road, around curves, and in some cases ascends and descends. At this time, the body 4 is rotated by the anti-tangling wheel 1.
6... are provided and come into contact with the traveling guide section 13, so that the body 4 can travel along the track 1 without rotating. The number of retaining rings 5... can be increased or decreased, but these retaining rings 5... lightly touch or separate from the inner circumferential surface 6 of the rotating outer ring 3, and adjust the axis position of the fuselage 4 and the rotating outer ring 3. The role of this function is to ensure that the axial center position of the

In addition, when driving by the electric motor 19 shown in FIG. 3, the operation switch is preferably provided near the seat 7 for ON/OFF control.

As described in detail above, the present invention includes the rotating outer ring 3 that runs while rolling on the upper surface of the track 1, and the rotating outer ring 3.
The fuselage 4 is stored and held in the center of the
A traveling guide section 13 formed along the traveling guide section 13, and a drag prevention wheel 16 that contacts the traveling guide section 13 and prevents rotation of the vehicle body 4. Since this is a recreational vehicle in which the vehicle body 4 is provided with a driving rotary body 17 which is provided at the front and rear of both the left and right sides of the vehicle, and which rotates and drives the rotary outer ring 3 by contacting the inner circumferential surface 6 of the rotary outer ring 3, The rotating outer ring 3 itself, which is a wheel, has a large diameter and is easily visible to passengers and spectators, giving the illusion that the entire vehicle is rotating and traveling, giving new interest and a fresh thrill. You can have fun playing. In addition, due to the anti-tangling wheels 16, the aircraft 4
Since it is held in a constant posture with respect to the traveling guide section 13, it travels without rotating at all, and falls in the left and right directions is also prevented, which has the advantage of high safety. Furthermore, since the vehicle travels in a predetermined location based on the track 1 and travel guide section 13, it can be said that it is an extremely safe vehicle with no risk of personal injury.

By forcibly driving the driving rotor 17 to rotate the rotating outer wheel 3, passengers in the aircraft body 4 can travel on the track 1 at their own will. Also, it is very easy to install a brake device to prevent the rotating outer wheel 3 from rolling.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention;
The figure is a front view, FIG. 3 is a side view, FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional front view of main parts showing another embodiment, FIG. 5 is a sectional front view showing still another embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a sectional side view. 7 are side views of main parts of other specific examples. 1... Orbit, 3... Rotating outer ring, 4... Airframe, 5
...Retaining ring, 6...Inner peripheral surface, 7...Seat, 13...
... Travel guide section, 16... Anti-tangling wheel, 17...
...Drive rotating body.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claim for utility model registration] Rotating outer ring 3 that runs while rolling on the upper surface of the track 1
, a machine body 4 housed and held in the center of the rotating outer ring 3 , and a travel guide section 13 formed along the track 1 , the vehicle being equipped with Anti-tangling wheels 16 that contact and prevent the rotation of the aircraft body 4 are attached to the aircraft body 4.
A recreational vehicle characterized in that the vehicle body 4 is provided with a driving rotary body 17 which is provided at the front and rear of both the left and right sides of the rotary outer ring 3 and rotates the inner peripheral surface 6 of the rotary outer ring 3 to rotationally drive the rotary outer ring 3. .