JPS6348312Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] The present invention relates to a coaster in an amusement park.

In general, coasters include those that run on an inclined curved track forming a loop, those that run reciprocally on a track with an end and a somersault part in the middle, or those that have a somersault part in the middle of the inclined curved track. exists. In all of these conventional coasters, passengers are seated in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the track, so it would be no exaggeration to say that the thrill that can be obtained now with the advent of somersault coasters has reached its limit. isn't it.

The present invention has been made in view of this point, and the purpose is to provide a unique and completely new type of coaster that provides a fresh thrill that could not be experienced with conventional coasters.

Therefore, the feature of the present invention is that a twisted track is laid in the longitudinal direction, and the passengers are held in the vehicle traveling along the track so as to face perpendicular to the direction of travel of the vehicle. The point is that a passenger retention device is provided.

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

FIG. 1 shows an overall perspective view of a coaster according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a track consisting of two parallel rails 2, 2, and the track 1 slopes upward on one side from the platform 3, and has a steep slope from the top of the upward slope 4. It forms a downward slope 5, and then reaches the platform 3 while repeating gradual and steep slopes and curves, and is thus laid in a loop. Also,
The platform 3 part of this track 1, the starting end (upward slope part 4) and the vicinity of the terminal end before and after the platform 3 are laid so that the two rails 2, 2 are vertically parallel to each other, and in other parts. It is said to have an appropriate twist shape. And two rails 2,
2 is a connecting member 6 having a circular tube shape as shown in FIG.
In the part that is fixedly connected in parallel with..., and laid vertically in parallel, there is a space maintaining member between the support leg 7..., which is erected on the ground on the inner circumferential side of the loop, and the connecting member 6. The connecting member 6 is fixed to the supporting legs 7 by reinforcing ribs 9 in the portions supported through the support legs 8 and laid parallel to the left and right as shown in FIG. In the oblique portion as shown by the imaginary line, the support leg 7 is appropriately attached to the support leg 7 using a spacing member 8 or a reinforcing rib 9 depending on the inclination. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the rail 2 may be square as shown in FIG. 4, and it is also preferable that the two rails 2, 2 be integrally formed. The rail 2 can be either hollow or solid.

10... is a vehicle that runs along the above-mentioned track 1, and each vehicle seats several people (in the example, it seats four people).
The train has several seats 11, and several cars (four cars in this example) are connected to form one train. Of course, it may be singular instead of being organized. These 10 vehicles...
As shown in FIG. 2, the truck 13 is equipped with wheels 12 that abut the two rails 2, 2 from the top, bottom, right and left.
This allows it to run freely without falling off the rails 2, 2. This trolley 13 is mounted on two rails 2, 2 installed above and below, and support legs 7...
A vehicle body 14 is connected to the bogie 13. The vehicle body 14 has an entrance 15 on the side opposite to the trolley 13 side, and the seats 11 are of a type in which passengers 16 are seated facing outward and perpendicular to the traveling direction of the vehicle 10. is equipped with a passenger holding device 18 for holding the passenger 16 in the orthogonal direction.

To explain this passenger holding device 18 in detail, both open ends of the holding arm 19, which is U-shaped when viewed from the front, pass through vertically elongated holes 20, 20 of the backrest portion 17 and are connected to bearings 21, 21 on the back side. The tip of a piston rod 25 of a cylinder device 24 is pivotally connected to an operating lever 23 which is supported by a shaft 22 so as to be vertically swingable and which is connected to the shaft support 22 and swings integrally with the holding arm 19. Therefore, the holding arm 19
is in an upward swing position as shown by the imaginary line when not in use, and the downward swing is performed manually and the upward swing is automatically performed by the cylinder device 24. The cylinder device 24 is controlled. When the holding arm 19 is in the downward swinging position, the holding arm 19 securely holds the passenger 16 on the seat 11 from the shoulder to the torso of the passenger 16, as shown by a solid line. In addition, as a passenger holding device 18, a belt 2 for securing the feet as shown by the imaginary line.
It is also preferable to add 6 or the like.

Reference numeral 27 is a double-opening type door attached to the entrance 15 to hide the knees of passengers 16, especially women.An opaque door plate 28 such as a smoked acrylic plate is used, and in the closed state, a locking device is attached from the outside. It is structured so that it can be locked at 29. Incidentally, the upper halves of both front and rear sides in the traveling direction of the vehicle body 14 are open as shown in FIG.

A set of vehicles 10 leaves the platform 3 and travels up an upward slope 4 of the track 1, where it is hoisted up by a lifting mechanism 30. Specifically, although not shown, a drive chain wheel provided near the front end 31 of the platform 3, a drive device consisting of an electric motor and a speed reducer for driving the drive chain wheel, and a drive chain wheel provided at the end of the uphill section 4. The hoisting mechanism 3 is connected to the floating chain wheel near the upper end 32 and the hoisting chain 33 connected in a loop between both chain wheels.
0 is constructed, and the vehicle 10... and the lifting chain 33 are releasably connected by a locking device attached to both 10, 33, or at least one of them. Then, when the vehicle 10 is pulled up the upward slope 4 and travels down the downward slope 5 under its own weight as described later, the connection by the locking device is released. Note that a cable may be used instead of the lifting chain 33, or a rack and pinion gear may be used.

Next, the operation and usage method of the coaster constructed as described above will be explained. First, the passengers 16
... gets into the vehicle 10, which is stopped on the platform 3, and turns around, that is, faces the platform 3 side and takes a seat in the seat 11. Then, while securing the legs with the belt 26 which is the passenger holding device 18,
Similarly, the holding arm 19 is manually pulled down to tie down the shoulders and torso to prevent them from being thrown out of the vehicle 10. In this state, the passengers 16 hold their respective holding arms 19, and the door 27 is closed and locked with the locking tool 29. Thereafter, the upward slope portion 4 is lifted up by a lifting mechanism 30 comprising a lifting chain 33 and the like, and a predetermined potential energy is applied. After that, when the locking device is released, the vehicle 10 runs down the downward slope part 5 under its own weight, climbs the next upward slope part 34 by inertia, is newly given potential energy, and repeats this process. However, the vehicle reaches platform 3, where the brake system is applied and the vehicle stops. At the same time as this stop, the cylinder device 24 of the passenger holding device 18 starts a retracting operation as shown by the arrow.
The holding arm 19 is moved upward to release the passenger 16, and the door 27 is opened, allowing the passenger 16 to unfasten the leg belt 26 and get off onto the platform 3.

During the journey from platform 3 to platform 3, the track 1 twists to the left or right, so the vehicle 10...
changes at all angles perpendicular to the direction of travel, as shown in FIG. Therefore, the passengers 16 are given various postures along with the inclination of the traveling direction, and the passengers 16 can enjoy a variety of thrills. In particular, since the passengers 16 are seated facing perpendicular to the direction of travel, their posture constantly changes as they travel, from sideways, slightly upward or downward, upward, and almost upside down. Since the line of sight of the passenger 16 is also almost perpendicular to the normal direction of travel, the passenger 16 cannot predict the change in posture, and the sense of anxiety and anticipation increases, and the thrill reaches its peak when the passenger 16 suddenly leans forward or backward. A part of such a state is shown in FIG. 7, which is an enlarged view of section A in FIG. 1. That is, on the upward slope 34, the passengers 16 are pointing slightly upward as shown by arrow X, but near the top, they are completely facing upwards as shown by arrow Y, and passengers 16 cannot predict the sudden change. be.

FIG. 8 shows a conventional coaster in which passengers 16 are seated in the longitudinal direction of the track.
6, an acting force f mainly acts in the height direction, but in the present invention, as shown in Fig. 9, an acting force F due to a centrifugal force in the ventral dorsal direction acts mainly. You can get a completely different sense of thrill. Although not shown, vehicle 1
0 in the direction of travel, twisting and somersaulting,
Alternatively, it is also preferable to perform a side somersault, and by doing so, the thrill described above can be further doubled.

In the embodiment described above, the seat 11 in the vehicle 10 is
Although the case where passenger 16 is seated and rides is shown,
It is also preferable to eliminate the seat 11 and ride the vehicle standing up. Of course, even in this case, the passenger holding device 18 that holds the passenger 16 in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction is used.
is attached to the vehicle body 14. Further, the platform 3 may be provided inside the loop-shaped track 1, and in this case, the vehicle 10 is attached to the upper and lower rails 2, 2 from the inner circumferential side, and the passengers 16 also face the inside of the loop-shaped track. Become. It is also preferable to use a plurality of platforms 3.

The present invention has effectively achieved its intended purpose with the configuration detailed above. In particular, a vehicle 10 that has a longitudinally twisted track 1 and runs along the track 1 has a passenger holding device 18 that holds the passengers 16 so that they face perpendicular to the direction of travel of the vehicle. …
Since the passenger 16... is provided with a centrifugal force F that is perpendicular to the traveling direction of the vehicle 10, that is, in the ventral direction,
The coaster is able to provide a unique sense of thrill and moderate fear that is not found in conventional coasters due to unexpected sudden tilts forward, backwards, and turns, and has excellent effects as a completely new type of coaster. .
In addition, because the passenger rides sideways inside the vehicle 10, the passenger 1
6... are arranged in a line along the direction of travel, making it easy and quick to get on and off.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view of a coaster showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle section, Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the track being laid, and Fig. 4 shows various modifications of the rail. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the vehicle; FIG.
The figure is a simplified sectional view showing various postures during running.
The figure is an enlarged perspective view of section A in FIG. 1, FIG. 8 is a simplified front sectional view of a conventional coaster showing the direction of acting force, and FIG. 9 is a simplified front sectional view of the coaster of the present invention. 1...Trajectory, 10...Vehicle, 16...Passenger, 1
8...Passenger holding device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A track 1 twisted in the longitudinal direction is laid, and the vehicle 10 running along the track 1 is provided with passenger holding devices 18 for holding the passengers 16 so as to face perpendicular to the direction of travel of the vehicle. A coaster characterized by: