KR100987925B1 - Horse-riding apparatus for amusement park - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An endless type horse-riding play machine is provided, which induce user's fun and interest and improve marketability. CONSTITUTION: An endless type horse-riding play machine comprises: a frame(20) rolling along the surface; a horse type body(30) which is installed at the frame in order to enables a user to ride on it; a towing device(70) which draws the frame and horse type body to travel along the surface; a shaking member capable of shaking the horse type body. The shaking member comprises: a crank arm installed on the rotation center axis of wheels; and an actuating rod connecting the crank arm and horse type body.

Description

Horse Riding Rides for Amusement Facilities {HORSE-RIDING APPARATUS FOR AMUSEMENT PARK}

The present invention relates to an equestrian ride for amusement park facilities, and more particularly, to an amusement ride for amusement park facilities that can induce fun and interest of the occupants and improve the merchandise.

As living standards rise, interest in horse riding is increasing. In line with this, amusement facilities related to horse riding are gradually increasing in various amusement facilities.

As an example, there is a horse riding ride. The mechanism is composed of a saddle that the user can sit on, and a rocking motion device for rocking the saddle up, down, left, and right.

Such horse riding rides, swinging the user sitting in the saddle in the up, down, left, right direction. Therefore, it provides the user with the effect of riding. This allows the user to play horseback riding.

However, such a conventional horse riding equipment has a disadvantage in that the play operation is simple because of the structure that swings in place, and there is a problem in that the user feels tired easily and repeatedly loses interest when riding repeatedly several times. And this drawback is pointed out that the merchandise as a play equipment is poor.

In addition, there is a carousel as a horse riding facility. However, since the merry-go-round also repeats the rotational movement while moving up and down, there is a disadvantage in that the play operation is simple, and there is a problem in which the user easily feels tired and loses interest.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the object of which is to not only rocking movement, but also configured to be able to drive on the road or a certain track, so that riding experiences such as riding a specific course actually The present invention provides a horse riding equipment for amusement parks.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a horse riding experience for amusement facilities that can induce interest of the user by configuring to allow a horse riding experience as it is, thereby improving the merchandise.

In order to achieve the above object, the amusement ride ride for amusement park according to the present invention comprises: a frame movable along the ground; A horse model body installed on the frame to allow the user to board; A towing device for towing the frame and the horseshoe body to travel along the ground; It characterized in that it comprises a rocking motion means for rocking the horse-shaped body.

Preferably, the frame is characterized by having a front wheel and a rear wheel capable of rolling along the ground.

And the towing device has a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels rolling along the ground, and a towing bogie connected to tow the frame from the front; A drive motor installed in the towing cart; It characterized in that it comprises a power transmission device for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor to the rear wheels so that the rear wheels are rotated to drive the towing cart.

And the rocking movement means, the crank arm is integrally installed on the central axis of rotation of the front wheel and the rear wheel, so that the front wheel and the rear wheel can rotate integrally when rolling along the ground; It characterized in that it comprises an actuating rod connecting the crank arm and the horse model body so as to convert the rotational movement of the crank arm to the up, down rocking motion to be transferred to the horse model body.

According to the riding equipment for amusement park facilities according to the present invention, since the up and down rocking movement as well as the forward driving, it is possible to express a variety of actual riding movement. Therefore, there is an effect that can give fun and interesting to the user riding on the ride, such as riding actually.

In addition, since the structure is to run freely along the ground, it allows a horse riding experience such as riding horses actually. Therefore, there is an effect that can double the fun and interest of the occupants.

In addition, since the fun and interest of the occupant is induced, the merchandise is greatly improved. Therefore, when installed in an amusement park, etc., there is an effect that can meet the expectations of the user.

1 is a side view showing the configuration of the riding equipment for amusement park facilities according to the present invention,
Figure 2 is an enlarged side view showing the riding device constituting the riding equipment of the present invention,
3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2;
Figure 4 is a side view showing in detail the traction device constituting the riding ride of the present invention,
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VV of FIG. 4;
6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG. 5;
7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 4;
8 to 10 are views showing other embodiments of the riding equipment for amusement park facilities according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the riding equipment for amusement park facilities according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4, the amusement ride ride for amusement facilities of the present invention, the horse riding device (10) is provided.

The riding devices 10 include a frame 20 moving along the ground, and a horse-shaped body 30 installed on the frame 20.

The frame 20 has a front wheel 22 and a rear wheel 24, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

The front wheel 22 and the rear wheel 24 make a cloud movement along the ground. Thus, the entire riding device 10 can move along the ground.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3, the riding device 10 is good to form a left, right pair. In particular, it is preferable to be integrally connected to each other by the connecting member 12. Therefore, the riding devices 10 move along the ground integrally in a left and right pair.

And it is preferable that the footrest (10a) is integrally installed in the outer portion of the left, right horse riding device (10) pair, respectively. The footrest 10a is configured to allow the passenger of the riding device 10 to step on as needed. Thus, safe riding is possible. The scaffold 10a is composed of a plate or mesh, and preferably made of a highly durable material, for example, an expanded metal material.

And, as shown in Figure 1, the front and rear horse riding devices 10 are configured to be connected to each other by a connecting bar (14). The front and rear horseback riding devices 10 connected in this way are driven in a row while being connected in a row.

2 and 3, the horseshoe body 30 includes a body frame 32 and a saddle 34 installed on the body frame 32.

The body frame 32 is installed on the frame 20 through the rocking motion supporting member 36, and the body frame 32 installed in this way can swing up and down with respect to the frame 20.

Here, the swinging motion supporting member 36 is composed of a gas-type or spring-loaded shock absorber, and supports the guide cylinder 36a and the body frame 32 installed perpendicular to the frame 20. It consists of a lifting rod 36b which is installed to be able to lift up and down in the guide cylinder 36a in one state.

In particular, the elevating rod 36b is moved up and down along the guide cylinder 36a, and the elevating rod 36b lifting and lowering moves the upper body frame 32 to the frame 20 in an up and down rocking motion. Support it if possible.

In addition, the lifting rod 36b supports and supports the weight of the equestrian sitting on the saddle 34, and alleviates the mechanical shock acting on the saddle 34.

The saddle 34 is a portion where a user sits directly, and is composed of an inner cushion portion 34a having a predetermined elasticity and an outer covering portion 34b. In particular, the covering part 34b is made of a soft and tough material, for example, artificial leather or natural leather.

On the other hand, between the saddle 34 and the body frame 32, an elastic support member 38, for example, a coil spring is installed. The elastic support member 38 provides a predetermined cushion to the user seated on the saddle 34. Therefore, the seating feeling is improved.

The saddle 34 is provided with a seat belt 40, both footrests 42 and a handle 44.

Seat belt 40 is worn on the waist of the user, to prevent the user from being separated from the saddle (34).

The footrest 42 is comprised by the hook string 42a extended downward from both sides of the saddle 34, and the hook 42b fixed to the lower end of the hook string 42a.

In particular, the hook 42b has a hook hole 42c that a user sitting on the saddle 34 can support by walking his foot, and a plurality of hook holes 42c are formed in the up and down directions. The plurality of hook holes 42c formed in the up and down directions allow the occupant sitting on the saddle 34 to be used according to his / her physical condition.

The handle 44 is semicircular and fixedly installed to the saddle 34. This handle 44 allows the user sitting on the saddle 34 to grip. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a stable posture.

2 and 3 again, the horse riding device 10 is provided with a rocking motion means 60 for rocking the horse-shaped body 30 up and down.

The swinging motion means 60 includes the crank arms 62 which are integrally installed on the center of rotation shafts 22a and 24a of the front and rear wheels 22 and 24 provided in the frame 20, and the crank arms 62. And an actuating rod 64 connecting the grass and horse body 30 to each other.

The crank arm 62 is integrally provided on the rotation center shafts 22a and 24a of the front and rear wheels 22 and 24. Therefore, when the front and rear wheels 22 and 24 rotate while rolling along the ground, the front and rear wheels 22 and 24 rotate together integrally.

As shown in FIG. 3, the crank arm 62 is provided on both of the rotation center shafts 22a and 24a of the front and rear wheels 22 and 24. Therefore, when the front and rear wheels 22 and 24 rotate, the crank arm 62 rotates simultaneously in both four positions of the front and rear wheels 22 and 24.

Here, it is preferable that the crank arms 62 arranged front and back are configured to be connected to each other by the connecting rod 62a, as shown in FIG. This is to enable the front and rear crank arms 62 to maintain the same rotational speed and the same rotational position while synchronizing.

The actuating rod 64 has a lower end rotatably connected to the end of the crank arm 62 and an upper end rotatably connected to the body frame 32 of the horse body 30.

Here, since the four operating rods 64 must be connected to the four crank arms 62 to the malformed body 30, four correspondingly are required. At this time, the four operating rod 64 is configured to be connected to the portions corresponding to the four legs of the horse body 30, respectively.

These operating rods 64, when the crank arms 62 rotate with the front and rear wheels 22, 24, and converts the rotational movement of the crank arms 62 to the up and down reciprocating motion, Transfer the converted upper and lower reciprocating motion to the horse body 30.

Therefore, the horse body 30 is able to swing in the up and down direction. In particular, the portions corresponding to the four legs of the horse body 30 to be able to swing in the upward and downward directions. As a result, the occupant who sits on the saddle 34 of the horse body 30 has a rocking motion effect such as riding a horse.

Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 4 to 7, the horse riding ride of the present invention includes a traction device 70 for pulling the horse riding device 10.

The towing apparatus 70 includes a towing trolley 80 which is movable along the ground, and a driving means 90 for driving the towing trolley 80.

Traction trolley 80 is configured in the shape of a horse, the saddle 82, the front wheel 84 of the front, rear wheel 86 of the rear, and the front wheel (e.g. 84 is provided with steering means 88 for steering.

The front wheels 84, which are rolling motion along the ground, are arranged side by side in pairs on both sides of the front portion of the towing cart 80, as shown in FIGS. The pair of front wheels 84 arranged in this way serves to support the front portion of the towing cart 80 on the ground. Then, the front of the tow trolley 80 is guided to move freely along the ground.

The rear wheels 86, which are rolling along the ground, are arranged side by side in pairs on both sides of the rear of the towing cart 80, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7. The pair of rear wheels 86 arranged in this way serves to support the rear portion of the towing cart 80 on the ground. Then, while the rolling motion along the ground guides the rear portion of the tow trolley 80 to move freely along the ground.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the brake device is built into the rear wheel 86. Therefore, the rear wheel 86 can be braked as needed. As a result, it is possible to limit the running of the towing cart 80 and the riding device 10 connected thereto. Since the configuration of the wheel with the brake is already known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Steering means 88, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, handle 88a, steering shaft 88b, tie rod 88c, knuckle arm 88d ), A knuckle 88e, and a gear device 88f connecting the steering shaft 88b and the tie rod 88c.

Such steering means 88, when the steering shaft 88b rotates as the handle 88a is rotated, the rotational force of the steering shaft 88b is converted into a linear motion through the gear device 88f and the tie rod 88c. Is delivered).

And the linear motion transmitted to the tie rod 88c is converted into rotational motion again through the knuckle arms 88d on both sides, and the operating force of the handle 88a converted to the rotational motion is transmitted to both knuckles 88e. . At this time, both knuckles 88e rotate the front wheels 84 installed on each of the knuckles 88e while rotating about the king pins 88g.

Then, both front wheels 84 are simultaneously rotated at a predetermined angle about the king pin 88g, and the front wheels 84 thus rotated steer the tow truck 80 in a specific direction. As a result, the traction device 70 turns while being steered in a particular direction. As a result, the driving directions of the riding devices 10 are also switched.

Referring again to FIGS. 1, 4, and 7, the driving means 90 of the towing apparatus 70 may include a driving motor 92 installed in the towing cart 80 and a driving force of the driving motor 92. It includes a power transmission means 94 for transmitting to the rear wheel (86).

The drive motor 92 is installed in the towing cart 80 and is driven by a power supply means 92a, for example, a battery power source, installed in the towing cart 80.

The power transmission means 94 includes a drive sprocket 94a installed on the output shaft of the drive motor 92, a connection shaft 94b for connecting the rear wheels 86 on both sides, and a connection shaft 94b. The driven sprocket 94c and the chain 94d which connects the drive sprocket 94a and the driven sprocket 94c are provided.

The power transmission unit 94 receives the driving force of the drive motor 92 to the driving sprocket 94a, the chain 94d, and the driven sprocket 94c, and then transfers the received driving force back to the rear wheels 86 on both sides. To pass.

As a result, both rear wheels 86 rotate rapidly to provide propulsion. As a result, the towing cart 80 tow the horseback riding devices 10 while moving along the ground. Therefore, the user riding in the riding device 10 can travel along the ground.

On the other hand, the power transmission means 94 may include a reducer (not shown) for reducing the drive speed of the drive motor 92 to an appropriate speed in some cases.

The brake motor is built in the drive motor 92. Therefore, the rotational force of the rear wheel 86 can be braked as needed. As a result, it is possible to limit the running of the towing cart 80 and the riding device 10 connected thereto. Since the configuration of the built-in brake drive motor is a known structure, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, a use example of the present invention having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

First, referring to FIG. 1, the users complete the horse riding preparation in the state of sitting on the saddle 34 of the horse riding device 10. When the horse riding preparation is completed, the driver in the towing device 70 controls the controller 100 to turn on the device.

Then, the driving means 90 installed in the traction device 70 is operated to rotate the rear wheel 86. At this time, the rear wheels 86 rotated forward while rolling along the ground.

As a result, the towing device 70 tow the horse riding devices 10 at the rear while having a high propulsion force. As a result, each horse riding device 10 is driven forward while sliding along the ground.

In some cases, when steering the front wheel 84 of the traction device 70, the traction device 70 is steered in a specific direction. Thus, a plurality of horse riding devices 10 connected to the rear are also steered in a specific direction along the traction device 70.

On the other hand, when each horse riding device 10 runs on the ground, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the front and rear wheels 22, 24 of each horse riding device 10 also has a cloud movement along the ground, At this time, as the front and rear wheels 22 and 24 roll movement, both crank arms 62 rotate.

When the crank arm 62 rotates, the operating rod 64 connected to the end moves linearly. And the operating rod 64 reciprocating linearly rocking the horse-shaped body 30 supported on the top, up and down. Then, the occupant sitting on the horse body 30 also feels like riding while actually swinging up and down. As a result, the user who rides on the riding device 10 can actually experience riding such as riding.

According to the horse riding ride of the present invention having the above configuration, since the structure can be moved up and down, as well as the forward running, it is possible to express a variety of actual horse riding. Therefore, it is possible to give the user who rides on the amusement ride the same fun and interest as actually riding.

In addition, since the structure is to run freely along the ground, it allows a horse riding experience such as riding horses actually. Thus, it adds to the fun and interest of the occupants.

In addition, since the horse riding ride of the present invention causes the fun and interest of the occupant, the merchandise is greatly improved. Therefore, when installed in an amusement park, etc. can meet the expectations of the user.

On the other hand, in the drawings of the present invention, although the horse riding device 10 is shown as being connected in total three pairs, it may be further increased or reduced in some cases.

In the present invention, the traction device 70 preferably has a unicorn shape. This is to induce interest of the occupant or the spectator.

And in the drawings of the present invention, although the traction device 70 is installed in front of the horse riding device 10 is shown to pull the horse riding device 10 to pull, as shown in Figure 8, towing in some cases It is also possible for the device 70 to be installed at the rear of the riding device 10 to tow by pushing the riding devices 10.

At this time, when the traction device 70 is towed in front of the horse riding device 10, as shown in Figure 1, it is preferable that the front traction device 70 is configured in the shape of a horse (horse). On the contrary, when the traction device 70 pushes and pulls from the rear of the riding devices 10, it is preferable that the rear traction device 70 is configured in a carriage shape as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9, in some cases, the traction device 70 may be installed at both the front and the rear of the riding device 10. In this case, the front and rear traction device 70 is configured to pull both the front part and the rear part of the horse riding device 10. Therefore, the traction efficiency is improved.

At this time, the towing device 70 for pulling the front portion of the horse riding device 10 is configured in a horse shape, the towing device 70 for pulling the rear portion is preferably configured in a carriage shape.

In addition, the horse riding ride of the present invention, as shown in Figure 10, further includes an auxiliary towing and riding device (110).

The auxiliary towing and riding device 110 has the same structure as the riding device 10 described above. However, the outer surface has a feature of being configured in a wagon shape.

This auxiliary towing and vehicle 110 is preferably connected to the rear of the horse riding devices (10). Therefore, it gives a feeling like being towed by the riding device 10 in the front part. On the other hand, the auxiliary towing and the riding device 110 is provided with a seat (110a) so that the elderly, safety personnel and the like is convenient to board.

In addition, the horse riding ride of the present invention is preferably provided with an accelerator pedal (not shown), a brake pedal (not shown), an emergency stop button (not shown), and the like provided in the traction device 70. .

The accelerator pedal accelerates the driving force of the horse riding apparatus 10 by accelerating the rotational force of the drive motor 92. The brake pedal decelerates the rotational force of the driving motor 92 to reduce the running speed of the horse riding device 10. The emergency stop button emergency stops the drive motor 92 and emergencyly operates the brake device in an emergency.

In addition, the controller 100 of the traction device 70 has a program capable of automatic operation. This program automatically controls the traveling speed and the traveling distance of the towing apparatus 70 when the "automatic driving mode" is selected. Therefore, the riding device 10 can automatically travel at a predetermined speed and distance.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above by way of example, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and may be appropriately changed within the scope of the claims.

10: riding device 20: frame
22: front wheel 24: rear wheel
30: Body Model 32: Body Frame
34: saddle 36: rocking motion support member
40: seat belt (Belt) 42: footrest
60: rocking means 62: crank arm
64: operating rod 70: towing device
80: towing cart 82: saddle
84: front wheel 86: rear wheel
88: steering means 88a: handle
88b: steering shaft 88c: tie rod
88d: Knuckle Arm 88e: Knuckle
88f: gear 90: drive means
92: drive motor 94: power transmission means
100: controller 110: auxiliary towing and vehicle

Claims (12)

A frame 20 movable along the ground with a front wheel 22 and a rear wheel 24 capable of rolling along the ground; A horse model body 30 installed in the frame 20 so that a user can board; A traction device (70) to pull the frame (20) and the horseshoe body (30) to travel along the ground; In the amusement ride ride for amusement facilities comprising a rocking motion means 60 for rocking the horse-shaped body 30,
The rocking motion means 60,
The front wheel 22 and the rear wheel 24 are integrally installed on the rotation center shafts 22a and 24a of the front wheel 22 and the rear wheel 24 so as to rotate integrally when rolling along the ground. A crank arm 62;
An operation of connecting the crank arm 62 and the horse model body 30 so as to convert the rotational movement of the crank arm 62 into vertical up and down rocking motion to be transmitted to the horse model body 30. Including a rod 64,
The crank arm 62 is provided at both the rotation center shafts 22a and 24a of the front wheel 22 and the rear wheel 24,
The actuating rod 64 has a total of four crank arms 62 which are installed at both sides of the rotation center shafts 22a and 24a of the front and rear wheels 22 and 24, respectively. Horse riding equipment for amusement parks, characterized in that consisting of four so that each can be connected. delete The method of claim 1,
The towing device 70,
A towing cart having a pair of front wheels 84 and a pair of rear wheels 86 rolling along the ground and connected to tow the frame 20;
A drive motor 92 installed in the towing cart 80;
It characterized in that it comprises a power transmission means 94 for transmitting the driving force of the drive motor 92 to the rear wheels 86 so that the rear wheels 86 are rotated to drive the towing cart 80 Horse riding equipment for amusement parks. The method of claim 3,
It is further provided with steering means 88 for steering the front wheels 84 of the towing cart 80 so as to switch the running direction of the towing device 70,
The steering means 88 includes a handle 88a, a steering shaft 88b connected to the handle 88a, and a gear device 88f for converting a rotational movement of the steering shaft 88b into a linear movement. The tie rod 88c linearly moving left and right by the gear device 88f and the tie rod 88 so as to convert left and right linear motion of the tie rod 88c into rotational motion. A pair of knuckle arms 88d connected to both ends of the 88c and a pair of knuckles which simultaneously rotate as the knuckle arm 88d rotates and steer the front wheels 84 on both sides at a specific angle. Horse riding equipment for amusement parks, characterized in that it comprises (knuckle) (88e). The method according to claim 3 or 4,
The towing cart 80, horse riding rides for amusement parks characterized in that the horse (horse) configuration. delete delete The method of claim 1,
The actuation rods 64,
In order to transmit each rocking motion generated by the crank arms 62 to portions corresponding to the four legs of the horse body 30, the portions corresponding to the four legs of the horse body 30 are provided. Horse riding equipment for amusement parks, characterized in that each connected. The method of claim 1,
The horse body 30, the two are connected to each other to form a pair in parallel to the left, right, left and right horse model body 30 pair is connected to each other, at least one pair in a row in the front, back direction Horse riding rides for amusement facilities. The method of claim 1,
It further comprises an auxiliary vehicle 110 which is connected to the rearmost horse-shaped body 30 and towed,
The auxiliary riding device 110, horse riding rides for amusement facilities, characterized in that the carriage configuration. The method of claim 1,
The shock absorber further includes a shock absorber installed on the frame 20 to support and support the malformed body 30. The shock absorber is characterized in that to mitigate mechanical shock acting on the malformed body 30. Horse riding equipment for amusement parks. The method according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 9,
The towing device 70,
The frame 20 and the horse-shaped body 30, towing in front or towing from behind or towing, rides for amusement facilities, characterized in that towing both front and rear.

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