PH12015000184A1 - Amusement ride for moving riders in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention (1) relates to an amusement ride for moving riders in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements resembling a magic carpet ride, comprising a carrier assembly (2) for carrying riders vertically and/or horizontally; at least one horizontal track assembly (3) whereon the carrier assembly is moved horizontally; at least two tower assemblies (4) through which the carrier assembly is moved vertically; at least one horizontal actuator assembly (5) for moving the carrier assembly horizontally; at least one vertical actuator assembly (6) for moving the carrier assembly vertically; a control means (7) for controlling the movements of the ride; and a platform assembly (8) through which riders ride or get off the carrier assembly. The invention also relates to an amusement ride capable of moving riders in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements based on the elements of the background music.

Description

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TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention relates generally to amusement rides, but more particularly to an amusement ride for moving riders in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The amusement rides in theme parks, with their distinct and different structures and designs, provide various thrills and excitement for the people to experience. Circular rides, in their various configurations, essentially move their riders around, enabling the riders to feel and experience centrifugal force.

Roller coasters, on the other hand, move their passengers in high speed along a track or rail with steep inclines, sharp declines and dizzying loops, giving its passengers the sense of soaring to the sky and then freely falling to : the ground. Another way of experiencing the sensation of free fall is through vertical amusement rides where the riders are raised atop a tower and then released from the top to freely fall for a short period of time and then safely stopped at the base of the tower through a braking system. :

Though the above-mentioned conventional rides give different thrills and excitement to patrons of amusement parks, none of them offers the pleasure of being moved vertically and/or horizontally like on a magic carpet : ride. Moreover, conventional rides do not offer the unique multi-sensory experience of moving in harmony with background music.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

One object of the invention is to provide an amusement ride for moving riders in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements resembling a magic carpet ride.

Another object of the invention is to provide the riders a unique multi- sensory experience by moving them in synchrony with the background music of the ride, thereby enhancing the enjoyment of the ride.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

As disclosed herein, the invention is capable of moving riders in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements resembling a magic carpet ride. The invention comprises a carrier assembly for carrying riders vertically and/or horizontally; at least one horizontal track assembly whereon the carrier assembly is moved horizontally; at least two tower assemblies through which the carrier assembly is moved vertically; at least one horizontal actuator assembly for moving the carrier assembly horizontally; at least one vertical actuator assembly for moving the carrier assembly vertically; a control means for controlling the movements of the ride; and a platform assembly through which riders ride or get off the carrier assembly.

In another embodiment of the invention, the horizontal and vertical actuator assemblies of the amusement ride move the carrier assembly in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements based on the elements of the background music,

The invention may be embodied in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment mentioned herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 2 shows the top portion of the carrier assembly. 2/14 i

FIG. 2a shows the bottom portion of the carrier assembly.

FIG. 3 shows the construction and parts of the horizontal track assembly.

FIG. 3a shows the construction and parts of the vertical slider assembly.

FIG. 3b shows the arrangement of the horizontal actuator assembly on one of the vertical slider assemblies.

FIG. 3c shows the arrangement of the horizontal pulleys on one of the vertical slider assemblies.

FIG. 4 shows the construction and parts of the tower assemblies.

FIG. 4a shows the upper portion of the tower assemblies.

FIG. 4b shows the lower portion of the tower assemblies.

FIG. 4c shows the construction and parts of the damper assemblies

FIG. 4d shows the arrangement of the vertical slider on the tower assemblies.

Fig. 4e shows the construction and parts of the counterweight assembly.

FIG. § shows the construction and parts of the vertical actuator assembly. :

FIG. 6 shows the arrangement of the control means on one of the tower assemblies.

FIG. 7 shows the diagram of the vertical cables.

FIG. 8 shows the construction and parts of the platform assembly.

FIG. 9 shows the process for moving the ride.

FIG. 10 shows the process for moving the ride based on the elements of the background music.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

* The description and drawings disclosed herein are to be regarded in an illustrative, rather than a restrictive, sense.

The invention (1), as shown in Fig. 1, is an amusement ride for moving riders in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements resembling a magic carpet ride. The invention comprises a carrier assembly (2) for carrying riders vertically and/or horizontally; at least one horizontal track assembly (3) whereon the carrier assembly is moved horizontally; at least two tower assemblies (4) through which the carrier assembly is moved vertically; at least one horizontal actuator assembly (5) for moving the carrier assembly horizontally; at least one vertical actuator assembly (6) for moving the carrier assembly vertically; a control means (7) for controlling the movements of the ride; and a platform assembly (8) through which riders ride or get off the carrier assembly.

FIG. 2 shows the top portion of the carrier assembly. It comprises a plurality of seats (21), preferably with seat locks (211) and side bar (212) for securing the riders; a carrier platform (22) where the seats are fixed, : preferably rectangular-shaped, 2.7m x 3.3m, and preferably made of : reinforced fiber plastic; and a plurality of seat supports (23), preferably made ; of reinforced fiber plastic with steel framing, for attaching the seats to the carrier platform.

As also shown in the figure, the a pair of horizontal cables (56a, 56b) are attached to the back of the carrier platform (22), preferably through lifting eyes and using shackles and turnbuckles. Said cables loop lengthwise around the horizontal track (31) that is fixed on top of the horizontal truss (32) and then attaches to the front of said carrier platform.

FIG. 2a shows the bottom portion of the carrier assembly. As shown, beneath the carrier platform (22) is a carrier frame (221), preferably rectangular and made of mild steel, for supporting said carrier platform and where a plurality of rollers are arranged. Carrier-reinforcing elements (222), preferably made of mild steel tubes, may also be fixed on and between the sides of the carrier frame (221) to strengthen said frame.

As also shown in the figure, rollers are arranged on both the sides of the carrier frame (221). On each of the sides of said carrier frame, a plurality of top vertical rollers (23), preferably 8 inches in diameter, are arranged in such a way that they could roll on top of the horizontal track (31). To keep the carrier assembly (2) from falling off the horizontal track assembly (3), a plurality of bottom vertical rollers (24), preferably 4 inches in diameter, are also arranged on the sides of the carrier frame (221) in such a way that they could roll undemeath the protrusions of the I-beams of the horizontal track (31); and a plurality of horizontal rollers (25), preferably 6 inches in diameter, are arranged on the side of said carrier frame in such a way that they could roll on the sides of the I-beams of the horizontal track (31). The horizontal rollers (25) and the 4-inch vertical rollers (24) may be arranged in a plurality of support housing (26).

FIG. 3 shows the construction and parts of the horizontal track assembly (3). As shown, the horizontal track assembly, preferably with a length that enables the carrier assembly to travel 20 meters, comprises a horizontal track (31), preferably two rails and made of steel I-beams; a support truss (32), preferably made of mild steel tubes of various sizes, for supporting the horizontal track; and a pair of vertical slider assemblies (33), fixed on both ends of the horizontal track (31), for moving the horizontal track assembly (3) vertically.

FIG. 3a shows the construction and parts of the vertical slider assemblies (33). As shown, a vertical slider assembly comprises a slider frame (331), preferably rectangular and made of 70mm x 70mm mild steel square tubes; a plurality of lifting eyes (332), arranged on both the top and bottom portions of the slider frame (331), where a plurality of cables may be attached; a pair of slider rollers (333), preferably 8 inches in diameter, arranged on each of the top and bottom portions of the slider frame (331) such that they could roll on the web of a c-channel rail; and a plurality of guide i rollers (334), preferably 4 inches in diameter, arranged on each of the vertical sides of said slider frame such that they could roll on the flanges of a c- channel rail. Slider- reinforcing elements (335), preferably made of mild steel square tubes, may be attach to and between the sides of the slider frame 1 (331), both horizontally and vertically.

FIG. 3b shows the arrangement of the horizontal actuator assembly (5) on one of the vertical slider assemblies (33). As shown, a vertical slider assembly is attached to one end of the horizontal track (31). At the upper portion of the vertical slider assembly (33), the horizontal actuator assembly (5) is arranged, preferably using a mounting frame (336) made of mild steel square tube.

The horizontal actuator assembly (5), for moving the carrier assembly (2) forward or backward, is comprised of an induction motor (51), preferably with brake; an encoder (52), attached to the induction motor, for controlling the speed of said motor; a speed reducer (53), operatively connected to the induction motor (51), for reducing the speed of said motor to a desired speed; a pair of drum pulleys (54a, 54b), preferably with 450mm diameter and 260mm length, operatively connected to the opposite sides of the speed reducer (53) through their respective drive shafts (55a, 55b); and a pair of horizontal cables (56a, 56b), preferably 3/8”-diameter wire ropes with steel center, both looped lengthwise around the horizontal track (31) and respectively coiled around the drum pulleys (54a, 54b), with one of their respective two ends attached to the back of the carrier assembly (2) and their respective other ends attached to the front of said carrier assembly.

A magnetic brake (57) may also be operatively connected to one of the drum pulleys through its drive shaft, for providing the horizontal actuator assembly (5) with additional braking capability. As also shown in the figure, ] three wires (511, 521, 571) are provided to respectively connect the induction motor (51), the encoder (52) and the magnetic brake (57) to the control means.

FIG. 3c shows the arrangement of the horizontal pulleys (337a, 337b) ] on one of the vertical slider assemblies (33). As shown, a vertical slider assembly (33) is attached to the other end of the horizontal track (31). The horizontal pulleys (337a, 337b), preferably 18 inches in diameter, are arranged ] 6/14 1 on the vertical slider assembly (33), preferably using a mounting frame made of mild steel square tube, in such a way the they could support the pair of horizontal cables (56a, 56b). The horizontal pulleys (337a, 337b) are operatively connected together by a connecting shaft (338) arranged between them. Said horizontal pulleys may respectively be provided with rope guards (3393, 339b) to prevent the dislocation of said horizontal cables.

FIG. 4 shows the construction and parts of the tower assemblies (4).

The invention has two tower assemblies having the same make and dimensions and erected in such a way that they guide, through the rails on their respective sides, the vertical slider assemblies (33) in moving upward or downward. A tower assembly (4) is comprised of a tower (41); a counterweight assembly (42); a track (43) for said counterweight assembly positioned at the back of the tower (41); a track (44) for the vertical slider assembly (33) positioned at the front of the tower (41); a pair of top pulleys (421a) and a pair of bottom pulleys (421b) for supporting the pair of cables (422) for the counterweight assembly (42); two pairs of top pulleys (45a, 46a) and two pairs of bottom pulleys (45b, 46b) for supporting the two pairs of cables (47, 48) for the vertical slider assembly (33); and damper assemblies (49) for the counterweight assembly (42) and vertical slider assembly (33), respectively. ;

The tower (41) is preferably divided into segments where one segment is fixed on top of the other and forming a height that enables the carrier assembly to rise 10 meters from the ground. Its cross-section is preferably square, 2.21m x 2.21m, and constructed with at least four columns. The four columns of the tower are preferably made of 210mm x 210mm metal square tubes. Reinforcing elements, preferably made of 100mmx100mm metal square tubes, may be fixed from one column to another to strengthen the i tower. A plurality of guy ropes (411) may also be attached to the tower assembly to keep it erect. i

FIG. 4a shows the upper portion of the tower assemblies (4). As shown, rotatably fixed at the top of the tower are two pairs of pulleys (45a, 46a) for supporting the two pairs of cables (47, 48) for the vertical slider assembly (33). Between said pairs of pulleys is a pair of top pulleys (421a) for supporting the pair of cables (422) for the counterweight assembly (42). The pairs of pulleys may respectively be provided with rope guards (413a) to prevent the dislocation of the cables.

The first halves of the pair of cables (422a) that run up the top of the tower (41) are attached to the top portion of the counterweight assembly (42) that is positioned at the back of said tower and to the top portion of the vertical slider assembly (33) the is positioned at the front of said tower. The second halves of the pair cables (422b) that run down the bottom of the tower (41) are attached to the bottom portion of the counterweight assembly (42) and to the bottom portion of the vertical slider assembly (33). The cables (422a, 422b), ; the counterweight assembly (42) and the vertical slider assembly (33) form a closed loop such that, when the vertical slider assembly goes up, the counterweight assembly (42) goes down, and vice versa.

Also shown in the figure is the track (44) for the vertical slider assembly (33), preferably a pair of c-channel rails, arranged at the front of the tower (4), along the columns. At the back of the tower (4), the track (43) for the counterweight, preferably a pair of c-channel rails, is also arranged, supported by a plurality of rail supports (431). A wire mounting means (412) may also be fixed on the tower for fastening the wires that connect the motor, the encoder and the magnetic brake to the control means.

FIG. 4b shows the lower portion of the tower assemblies (4). As shown, the tower (4) is fixed on a concrete foundation. The damper assemblies (49) are arranged at the bottom of the tower (4) and on the sides of said tower where the counterweight assembly (42) and the vertical slider 8/14 1 assembly are respectively positioned. Rotatably fixed at the bottom of the tower are two pairs of bottom pulleys (45b, 46b) for supporting the two pairs of cables (47, 48) for the vertical slider assembly (33). Between said pairs of pulleys is a pair of bottom pulleys (421b) for supporting the pair of cables (422) for the counterweight assembly (42). The pairs of pulleys may respectively be provided with rope guards (413b) to prevent the dislocation of the cables.

FIG. 4c shows the construction and parts of the damper assemblies (49). The damper assemblies are fixed at the bottom of the tower (4) for providing additional means to safely stop the vertical slider assembly (33) or the counterweight assembly (42) as either one reaches the bottom of the : tower.

The damper assembly (49) for the vertical slider assembly (33) comprises a base frame (491) preferably rectangular in shape, 2.5m x 1.0m.

It is preferably made of 100mm x 100mm metal square tube. The base frame may also be constructed in different shapes, dimensions and using different ] suitable materials. Fixed uprightly on the rectangular base frame (491) are at ; least four of columns (492) forming two pairs, preferably all 1.6 meters in height and made of 100mm x 100mm metal square tube. The pairs of columns are arranged on the base frame (491) such that the vertical slider assembly (33), as it approaches the bottom of the tower (4), passes between the columns of each pair. A pair of pulleys (493a, 493b), rotatably fixed together preferably through a mounting plate, with one puiley on top of the other such that a rope may pass between their grooves, is arranged at the top of each column; and a cylinder (494), preferably with the same height as the column and made of 4’-diameter pipe Schedule 40, is fixed on the side of each ] column.

A damper rope (495), preferably made of 3/8-inch diameter wire rope with steel center, is stretched across each pair of columns, passing between the pulleys (493a, 493b) that are arranged on top of the pair of columns, such that it is depressed by the vertical slider assembly (33) as it reaches the bottom of the tower (4).

Attached to both ends of the damper rope (495) are resisting means (496), preferably weights made of MS plate, for providing the rope with force to resist the depression caused by the fall of the vertical slider assembly (33).

The plurality of metal weights that are attached to the ends of the damper rope are arranged inside the cylinders (494) that are fixed on the sides of the columns. Instead of metal weights, other means for providing the damper rope (495) with force to resist the depression caused by the fall of the vertical slider assembly (33) may also be used such as elastic materials and pneumatic or hydraulic devices. To keep the columns firmly erect, reinforcing elements (497) may be provided, preferably made of 100mmx100mm metal square tube.

The damper assembly (49) for the counterweight assembly (42) has ; the same parts and construction as that of the vertical slider assembly (33), except that dimensions of the base frame (491) is preferably 2.1m x 1.5m.

FIG. 4d shows the arrangement of the vertical slider assembly on a tower assembly. As shown, the two pairs of cables (47, 48) are attached both at the top and bottom portions of the vertical slider assembly (33) through the lifting eyes (332), preferably using shackles and turnbuckles. The figure also shows how the sliding rollers (333) and the guide rollers (334) of the vertical slider assembly (33) are arranged on the vertical track (44). ;

Fig. 4e shows the construction and parts of the counterweight i assembly (42). As shown, the counterweight assembly (42) is comprised of a counterweight (423), preferably a rectangular mild steel box filled with Portland cement, weighing 400 kg. and with a length that fits between its track (43); a pair of lifting eyes (424), arranged on both the top and bottom portions of the 4 counterweight (423), where a pair of cables may be attached; a pair of slider rollers (425), preferably 6 inches in diameter, arranged on each of the top and bottom portions of said counterweight such that they could roll on the web of a c-channel rail; and a plurality of guide rollers (426), preferably 4 inches in diameter, arranged on each of the vertical sides of said counterweight such that they could roll on the flanges of a c-channel rail.

FIG. 5 shows the construction and parts of the vertical actuator assembly (6). The vertical actuator assembly (6), for moving the carrier assembly (2) upward or downward, is comprised of an induction motor (61), preferably with brake; an encoder (62), attached to the induction motor, for controlling the speed of said motor; a speed reducer (63), operatively connected to the induction motor (61), for reducing the speed of said motor to a desired speed, a pair of drum pulleys (64a, 64b), preferably with 450mm diameter and 260mm length, operatively connected to the opposite sides of the speed reducer (63) through their respective drive shafts (65a, 65b); and two pairs of cables (47, 48), preferably 3/8”-diameter wire ropes with steel center, respectively coiled around the drum pulleys (64a, 64b). A magnetic brake (66) may also be operatively connected to one of the drum pulleys through its drive shaft, for providing the vertical actuator assembly (6) with additional braking capability. The vertical actuator assembly (6) is preferably fixed on the ground using a mounting frame (67) made of mild steel square tube.

As also shown in the figure, three wires (611, 621, 661) are provided to i respectively connect the induction motor (61), the encoder (62) and the magnetic brake (66) to the control means.

FIG. 6 shows the arrangement of the control means (7) on one of the tower assemblies. As shown, the control means (7) is arranged at the lower portion of the tower (4). It is operatively connected to the encoder (52) and 3 magnetic brake (57) of the horizontal actuator assembly (5), through the wire (521) and the wire (571), respectively; and also operatively connected to the encoder (62) and magnetic brake (66) of the vertical actuator assembly (6), through the wire (621) and the wire (661), respectively. The control means (7) is comprised of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and a Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC). The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls the

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) which, in turn, moves and controls the induction motor (51) of the horizontal actuator assembly (5) and the induction motor (61) of the vertical actuator assembly (6).

FIG. 7 shows the diagram of the vertical cables. As shown, the pairs of cables (47, 48), the vertical slider assembly (33a) on one tower (4a) and the vertical slider assembly (33b) on the other tower (4b) form a closed loop.

Taking into consideration just one cable, its first half (A) is attached to the top portion of the vertical slider assembly (33a) on the first tower (4a). The cable (A) then runs up the top of the first tower (4a), passes through the ; pulleys on top of said tower, goes down through the back side of said tower, passes through the pulleys at the bottom of said tower, extends to the top of the drum pulley of the vertical actuator assembly (6), coils around to the bottom of said drum pulley, extends to the bottom of the first tower (4a), passes through the pulleys at the bottom of said tower, runs up through the front of said tower, and finally attaches to the bottom portion of the vertical slider assembly (33a) on the said first tower. ® As regards the second tower assembly(4), another cable (B) is attached to the top portion of the vertical slider assembly (33b) of the second tower (4b). The cable (B) then runs up the top of said second tower, passes through the pulleys on top of said tower, goes down through the back side of said ] tower, passes through the pulleys at the bottom of said tower, extends to the bottom of the drum pulley of the vertical actuator assembly (6), coils around to the top of said drum pulley, extends to the bottom of the second tower (4b),

passes through the pulleys at the bottom of said tower, runs up through the front of said tower, and finally attaches to the bottom portion of the vertical slider assembly (33b) on the said second tower. .

As can be observed from the arrangements of the two cables (A, B), when the drum pulley of the vertical actuator assembly (6) rotates clockwise, the first cable (A) pulls up the vertical slider assembly (33a) on the first tower (4a). Likewise, the second cable (B) pulls up the vertical slider assembly (33b) on the second tower (4a) when the drum pulley of the vertical actuator assembly (6) rotates clockwise. In short, when the drum pulley of the vertical actuator assembly (6) turns clockwise, both the vertical slider assemblies (33a, 33b) go up, causing the horizontal track assembly to also go up.

Conversely, when the drum pulley of the vertical actuator assembly (6) rotates counter-clockwise, both the vertical slider assemblies (33a, 33b) go down, causing the horizontal track assembly to also go down. :

FIG. 8 shows the construction and parts of the platform assembly (8).

As shown, the platform assembly has a plurality of stairs (81) that lead to the platform (82), preferably 2m x 2m. The platform (32) is elevated from the ground by a box-type frame (73), preferably made of 50mm x 50mm mild steel square tubes, with a height of 2.8m. Railings (84), preferably made of 1.5 inch diameter mild steel pipes, may also be provided to prevent the riders from falling off the platform assembly (8).

FIG. 9 shows the process for moving the ride. A dedicated software shows the possible vertical and horizontal movements of the ride. Then, using the same dedicated software, a ride choreographer/programmer selects from the shown possible movements the set of movements for the ride and arranges them to create a sensation of riding a magic carpet. Again, using the same dedicated software, the ride choreographer/programmer simulates the movements of the ride. The simulation of the ride is conducted to check and ]

visualize if the selected movements create the desired ride experience. Still using the same dedicated software, the arranged movements are saved in a fle which can be fed to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) that translates the file to machine instructions that determine the actual movement of the ride. To execute the movements that were selected by the choreographer/programmer, the saved file is fed to the Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC) using the same dedicated software. The dedicated software may be used through any of the commercially available computer systems.

FIG. 10 shows the process for moving the ride based on the elements of the background music. A dedicated software extracts the elements of the music including the rhythm and dynamics, and shows the possible movements of the ride for every beat. Then, using the same dedicated software, a ride choreographer/programmer selects from the shown possible movements the set of movements for the ride and arranges them to create the multi-sensory ride experience of riding a magic carpet in synchrony with the background music, which means not only listening to the background music during the ride but also experiencing its elements through the synchronous movements of the ride.

Again, using the same dedicated software, the ride : choreographer/programmer simulates the movements of the ride as the music progresses until its completion. The simulation of the ride is conducted to check and visualize if the selected movements synchronize with the music.

Still using the same dedicated software, the arranged movements are saved in a file which can be fed to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) that translates the file to machine instructions that determine the actual movement ] of the ride. To execute the ride movements that were selected by the ! choreographer/programmer based on the elements of the music, the saved file is fed to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and played in synchrony : with the music using the same dedicated software. The dedicated software may be used through any of the commercially available computer systems. 14/14 J

Claims (18)

CLAIMS What is claimed is --

1. An amusement ride comprising: a carrier assembly for carrying riders vertically and/or horizontally; at least one horizontal track assembly whereon the carrier assembly is moved horizontally; at least two tower assemblies through which the carrier assembly is moved vertically; : at least one horizontal actuator assembly for moving the carrier assembly horizontally; at least one vertical actuator assembly for moving the carrier assembly vertically; a control means for controlling the movements of the ride, and ; a platform assembly through which riders ride or get off the carrier assembly. characterized in that the horizontal actuator assembly and the vertical actuator assembly move the carrier assembly in accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements.

2. An amusement ride according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal actuator assembly and the vertical actuator assembly move the carrier assembly in ] accordance with a set of choreographed vertical and horizontal movements 1 based on the elements of the background music.

3. An amusement ride according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the carrier assembly comprises a plurality of seats; a carrier platform where the seats ] are fixed; a plurality of seat supports for attaching the seats to the carrier platform; a carrier frame for supporting the carrier platform; a plurality of top vertical rollers arranged on the side of the carrier frame in such a way that they could roll on top of a horizontal track: a plurality of bottom vertical rollers arranged on the side of the carrier frame in such a way that they could roll underneath the protrusions of the I-beam rails of the horizontal track; and a plurality of horizontal rollers arranged on the side of the carrier frame in such a way that they could roll on the sides of the I-beam rails of the horizontal track.

4. An amusement ride according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the horizontal track assembly comprises a horizontal track whereon the carrier assembly moves horizontally; a support truss for supporting the horizontal track; and a pair of vertical slider assemblies that are fixed on both ends of the horizontal track for moving the horizontal track assembly vertically.

S. An amusement ride according to claim 4, wherein the horizontal track is comprised of two rails made of steel I-beams.

6. An amusement ride according to claim 4, wherein the vertical slider assembly is comprised of a slider frame; a plurality of lifting eyes arranged on both the top and bottom portions of the slider frame, where a plurality of cables may be attached; a pair of slider rollers arranged on each of the top and bottom portions of the slider frame such that they could roll on the web of a c-channel rail; and a plurality of guide rollers arranged on each of the vertical sides of said slider frame such that they could roll in the flanges of the c- channel rail.

7. An amusement ride according to claims 1 or 2 or 4, wherein the horizontal 3 actuator assembly is positioned on one of the vertical slider assemblies and comprising an induction motor with brake, an encoder, attached to the induction motor, for controlling the speed of said motor; a speed reducer, operatively connected to the induction motor, for reducing the speed of said motor to a desired speed; a pair of drum pulleys operatively connected to the /

opposite sides of the speed reducer through their respective drive shafts; a pair of horizontal cables both looped lengthwise around the horizontal track and respectively coiled around the drum pulleys, with one of their respective two ends attached to the back of the carrier assembly and their respective other ends attached to the front of said carrier assembly; and a magnetic brake, operatively connected to one of the drum pulleys through its drive shaft, for providing the horizontal actuator assembly with additional braking capability.

8. An amusement ride according to claim 4, wherein one of the vertical slider assemblies is provided with horizontal pulleys, operatively connected together by a connecting shaft arranged between them, for supporting the pair of : horizontal cables.

9. An amusement ride according to claims 1 or 2, wherein a tower assembly is comprised of a tower; a counterweight assembly; a track for said counterweight assembly positioned at the back of the tower; a track for the vertical slider assembly positioned at the front of the tower; a pair of top pulleys and a pair of bottom pulleys for supporting the pair of cables for the counterweight assembly; two pairs of top pulleys and two pairs of bottom pulleys for supporting the two pairs of cables for the vertical slider assembly; and damper assemblies for the counterweight assembly and vertical slider assembly, respectively.

10. An amusement ride according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of pulleys are provided with rope guards to prevent the dislocation of the cables.

11. An amusement ride according to claim 9, wherein the track for the vertical slider assembly is a pair of c-channel rails, arranged at the front of the tower, 3 along the columns; and the track for the counterweight assembly is a pair of c- ] channel rails, arranged at the back of the tower, supported by a plurality of rail supports. 3/6 i

12. An amusement ride according to claim 9, wherein the counterweight assembly is comprised of a counterweight; a pair of lifting eyes, arranged on both the top and bottom portions of the counterweight, where a pair of cables may be attached; a pair of slider rollers, arranged on each of the top and bottom portions of said counterweight such that they could roll on the web of the c-channel rails of the track: and a plurality of guide rollers arranged on each of the vertical sides of said counterweight such that they could roll on the flanges of the c-channel rails of the track.

13. An amusement ride according to claim 9, wherein the damper assembly comprises a base frame; at least four columns, forming two pairs, arranged on said base frame such that the vertical slider assembly or the counterweight assembly, as either one approaches the bottom of the tower, passes between the columns of each pair; a pair of pulleys arranged at the top of each column, said pair of pulleys rotatably fixed together with one pulley on top of the other such that a rope may pass between their grooves; a cylinder fixed on the side of each column; a damper rope stretched across each pair of columns, passing between the pair of pulleys that are arranged on top of the columns, such that it is depressed by the vertical slider assembly or the counterweight 3 assembly as either one reaches the bottom of the tower; and resisting means, attached to both ends of the damper rope and arranged inside the cylinders that are fixed on the sides of the columns, for providing the rope with force to i resist the depression caused by the fall of the vertical slider assembly or the counterweight. ;

14. An amusement ride according to claim 13, wherein the resisting means ] are metal weights.

15. An amusement ride according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the vertical : actuator assembly is comprised of an induction motor with brake; an encoder, attached to the induction motor, for controlling the speed of said motor: a speed reducer, operatively connected to the induction motor, for reducing the 4/6 i speed of said motor to a desired speed: a pair of drum pulleys, operatively connected to the opposite sides of the speed reducer through their respective drive shafts; two pairs of cables for pulling the carrier assembly up or down: and a magnetic brake, operatively connected to one of the drum pulleys through its drive shaft, for providing the vertical actuator assembly with additional braking capability.

16. An amusement ride according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the control means is comprised of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for moving and controlling the induction motor of the horizontal actuator assembly and the induction motor of the vertical actuator assembly; a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for controlling said Variable Frequency Drive (VFD); and a plurality of wires for operatively connecting the control means to the the encoder and magnetic brake of the horizontal actuator assembly, and the encoder and magnetic brake of the vertical actuator assembly.

17. A process for moving the invention according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: (a) a dedicated software shows the possible horizontal and vertical movements of the ride; (b) using the same dedicated software, a ride choreographer/programmer selects from the shown possible movements the set of movements for the ride and arranges them to create the sensation of riding a magic carpet; (c) using the same dedicated software, the ride § choreographer/programmer simulates the movements of the ride; (d) using the i same dedicated software, the arranged movements are saved in a file which § can be fed to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); and (e) using the ] same dedicated software, the saved file is fed to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) that translates the file to machine instructions that determine the actual movement of the ride. 1

18. A process for moving the invention according to claim 2, comprising the following steps: (a) a dedicated software extracts the elements of the music including the rhythm and dynamics, and shows the possible movements of the i

- ride for every beat; (b) using the same dedicated software, a ride choreographer/programmer selects from the shown possible movements the set of movements for the ride and arranges them to create the multi-sensory ride experience of riding a magic carpet in synchrony with the background music; (c) using the same dedicated software, the ride choreographer/programmer simulates the movements of the ride as the music progresses until its completion; (d) using the same dedicated software, the arranged movements are saved in a file which can be fed to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) that translates the file to machine instructions that determine the actual movement of the ride; and (e) using the ; same dedicated software, the music and the ride movements are played synchronously. 6/6 i