WO2016085406A1 - Installation de loisirs permettant de simuler des changements de saison - Google Patents

Installation de loisirs permettant de simuler des changements de saison Download PDF

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WO2016085406A1
WO2016085406A1 PCT/SG2014/000567 SG2014000567W WO2016085406A1 WO 2016085406 A1 WO2016085406 A1 WO 2016085406A1 SG 2014000567 W SG2014000567 W SG 2014000567W WO 2016085406 A1 WO2016085406 A1 WO 2016085406A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63J—DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B23/00—Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized devices for demonstration purposes
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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    • G09B25/08—Models for purposes not provided for in G09B23/00, e.g. full-sized devices for demonstration purposes of scenic effects, e.g. trees, rocks, water surfaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63J—DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
    • A63J5/00—Auxiliaries for producing special effects on stages, or in circuses or arenas
    • A63J2005/001—Auxiliaries for producing special effects on stages, or in circuses or arenas enhancing the performance by involving senses complementary to sight or hearing
    • A63J2005/005—Climate
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63J—DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
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    • A63J2005/001—Auxiliaries for producing special effects on stages, or in circuses or arenas enhancing the performance by involving senses complementary to sight or hearing
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    • A63J2005/006—Temperature
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63J—DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE
    • A63J5/00—Auxiliaries for producing special effects on stages, or in circuses or arenas
    • A63J2005/001—Auxiliaries for producing special effects on stages, or in circuses or arenas enhancing the performance by involving senses complementary to sight or hearing
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  • the plurality of spatial zones include at least one first spatial zone which is configured to be maintained at a predetermined winter temperature at zero or sub-zero temperature, at least one second spatial zone which is configured to be maintained at a predetermined spring/autumn temperature between 5 to 15 degree Celsius, and at least one third spatial zone which is configured to be maintained at a predetermined summer temperature at above 16 degree Celsius, wherein the at least one second spatial zone is interposed between the at least one first spatial zone and the at least one third spatial zone.
  • the plurality of spatial zones may be disposed in a tubular arrangement and the plurality of predetermined temperatures over the plurality of spatial zones form a descending or ascending sequence of temperature values.
  • At least one snow generator may be provided in one of the at least one first spatial zone to provide snow therein.
  • a plurality of different temperature environments that simulate different season conditions (e.g. temperature) are provided within a single substantially enclosed space to provide a visitor of the recreational facility with an experience of season changes.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a recreational facility according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a snow melting device in Figure 1 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a controller module of the temperature control system in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 is a flow chart illustrating a method for constructing a recreational facility according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a flow chart illustrating a process for temperature control by an air cooling device according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram illustrating a recreational facility 10 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the recreational facility 10 comprises a substantially enclosed housing structure 100 and six temperature control systems (TCS) 101.
  • Each temperature control system 101 includes an air cooling device (ACD) (e.g. 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d), a temperature sensor (TS) 104 and a controller module 106.
  • ACD air cooling device
  • TS temperature sensor
  • the substantially enclosed housing structure 100 provides six interconnected spatial zones which are disposed in a tubular arrangement.
  • Each of the six spatial zones is configured to be maintained at one of six different predetermined temperatures, respectively, e.g. 20 °C (degree Celsius), 15 °C, 10 °C, 5 °C, 0 °C and -5 °C.
  • the predetermined temperatures over the plurality of spatial zones may form a descending or ascending sequence of temperature values.
  • the six predetermined temperatures over the six spatial zones are arranged in the following sequence: 20 °C Zone, 15 °C Zone, 10 °C Zone, 5 °C Zone, 0 °C Zone, and -5 °C Zone to simulate summer, autumn/spring and winter temperatures.
  • the recreational facility 10 may further include at least one snow generator 110 disposed in one or more of the spatial zones, e.g. in the 0 °C Zone and/or the -5 °C Zone.
  • the snow generator 110 is to generate snow and is suitably disposed to direct snow to the corresponding spatial zone to create snowfall or snow scene therein. Winter-specific activities may be conducted in the corresponding spatial zone.
  • the recreational facility 10 may further include a snow melting device 111 which is provided at the bottom of the corresponding spatial zone (e.g. underground) for disposal of snow. As shown in Figure 2, the snow melting device 111 includes a receptacle
  • the receptacle 112 is disposed to receive snow discharged from the snow generator 1 0 and/or to be disposed from the corresponding spatial zone.
  • the inlet pipe 114 is disposed to receive water (e.g. seawater) into the receptacle 112 to melt the snow received in the receptacle 112.
  • the outlet pipe 116 is disposed to discharge the melted snow from the receptacle 112, thereby removing snow from the corresponding spatial zone.
  • the outlet pipe 116 may be wrapped by glass wool and silver paper to inhibit heat transfer between the inside and outside of the outlet pipe 1 6.
  • the receptacle 112 may be attached or provided with a multi-layer structure which is to provide waterproofing, insulation and structural support.
  • the multi-layer structure may include a water-proof layer 12, an insulating layer 14 and a base layer 16, wherein the multi-layer structure is juxtaposed to the receptacle 112.
  • the air cooling device is to provide forced cool air to the respective one of the spatial zones;
  • the temperature sensor 104 is to sense prevailing temperature in the respective one of the spatial zones;
  • the controller module 106 is coupled to the air cooling device and the temperature sensor 104 and configured to control the air cooling device based on the temperature data determined by the temperature sensor 104 and the corresponding predetermined temperature assigned to the corresponding spatial zone.
  • an air cooling device typically includes the following components: compressor, evaporator(s), expansion valve(s) and condenser. Different type of air cooling device may have different type of components. The criteria for selecting appropriate air cooling device for a spatial zone are explained below.
  • a first-type air cooling device 102a (ACD I) is provided, which has an operative temperature range of at least 16 °C.
  • ACD I a traditional air conditioning device can only work in a temperature range of at least 16°C. Therefore, preferably, the first-type air cooling device 102a may be a traditional air conditioning device.
  • a second-type air cooling device 102 b (ACD II) is provided, which has an operative temperature range between 5 °C and 16°C, e.g. DE 12.5 air cooler device.
  • a third-type air cooling device 102c (ACD III) is provided, which has an operative temperature range between 0 °C and 5°C, e.g. DJ 12.5 air cooler device. If the predetermined temperature is less than 0 °C, then a fourth-type of air cooling device 102d (ACD IV) is provided, which has an operative temperature less than 0°C, e.g. DD 12.5 air cooler device.
  • a traditional air conditioning device may use water to realize heat exchanging during a cycle of air conditioning refrigeration process.
  • the air cooling device which has an operative temperature less than 16°C, e.g. the second-type air cooling device 102b, third-type of air cooling device 102c and the fourth-type of air cooling device 102c, may be a waterless system.
  • one type of refrigerant e.g. Freon, R22 or R404a, is directly used for heat exchanging during the refrigeration process.
  • the recreation facility 10 as shown in Figure 1 may further comprise at least one air blower device 120 disposed to direct a circulating air stream into at least one of the spatial zones to provide air circulation within the at least one of the spatial zones.
  • each of the controller modules 106 may include a temperature data receiving module 202, a Programmable Logical controller (PLC) module 204 and an inverter 206, as shown in Figure 3.
  • PLC Programmable Logical controller
  • the method includes providing a substantially enclosed housing structure having a plurality of interconnected spatial zones configured to be maintained at a plurality of predetermined temperatures including zero or subzero temperature and above-zero temperature, wherein each of the spatial zones is configured to be maintained at one of the plurality of predetermined temperatures which is different from the remaining of the spatial zones.
  • the plurality of spatial zones include at least one first spatial zone which is configured to be maintained at a predetermined winter temperature at zero or sub-zero temperature, at least one second spatial zone which is configured to be maintained at a predetermined spring/autumn temperature between 5 to 15 degree Celsius, and at least one third spatial zone which is configured to be maintained at a predetermined summer temperature at above 16 degree Celsius, wherein the at least one second spatial zone is interposed between the at least one first spatial zone and the at least one third spatial zone.
  • the plurality of spatial zones are disposed in a tubular arrangement and wherein the plurality of predetermined temperatures over the plurality of spatial zones form a descending or ascending sequence of temperature values.
  • the method may further include: providing a snow generator in one of the at least one first spatial zone to provide snow therein.
  • the method further includes: providing a snow melting device which is disposed at a bottom of the one of the at least one first spatial zone, wherein the snow melting device including a receptacle, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe which are both disposed in fluid communication with the receptacle, wherein the receptacle is disposed to receive snow, wherein the inlet pipe is disposed to receive sea water into the receptacle to melt the snow received in the receptacle, and wherein the outlet pipe is disposed to discharge the melted snow from the receptacle.
  • the snow melting device including a receptacle, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe which are both disposed in fluid communication with the receptacle, wherein the receptacle is disposed to receive snow, wherein the inlet pipe is disposed to receive sea water into the receptacle to melt the snow received in the receptacle, and wherein the outlet pipe is disposed to discharge the melted snow from the receptacle.
  • the air cooling device in each of the temperature control systems may be selected based on one of the plurality of predetermined temperatures- The detailed method for selecting an appropriate air cooling device has been described above.
  • the method may further comprise: providing an air curtain machine which is disposed to direct a controlled air stream layer between the adjacent spatial zones to inhibit air circulation between the adjacent spatial zones.
  • the controlled air stream layer is provided substantially traversing a passage connecting the adjacent spatial zones.
  • embodiments of the invention provide a recreation facility which can be located in any climate condition, including tropical, moderate or even temperate climates, to provide a facility which simulates seasonal temperature changes within a substantially enclosed housing structure. Coupled with season-specific activities, fixtures and installations, visitors of the facility would be provided with a holistic experience of four seasons (or selected seasons).

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La présente invention concerne, dans certains modes de réalisation, une installation de loisirs destinée à fournir une pluralité d'environnements de température différents dans un espace sensiblement fermé. L'installation comprend une structure de boîtier sensiblement fermée comportant les éléments suivants : une pluralité de zones spatiales interconnectées conçues pour être maintenues à une pluralité de températures prédéfinies, chacune des zones étant conçue pour être maintenue à l'une de la pluralité des températures prédéfinies qui est différente du reste des zones spatiales ; une pluralité de systèmes de régulation de température, chacun des systèmes de régulation de température étant prévu pour réguler la température de l'une des zones spatiales, et comprenant : un dispositif de refroidissement d'air, un capteur de température et un module de contrôleur couplé au dispositif de refroidissement d'air et au capteur de température, et conçu pour commander le dispositif de refroidissement d'air en se basant sur la température détectée et l'une de la pluralité de températures prédéfinies.
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JPS6148389A (ja) * 1984-08-13 1986-03-10 帆苅　正男 氷造形物による屋内遊覧施設
JPH0424376A (ja) * 1990-05-18 1992-01-28 Okumura Corp 複合レジャー施設
JPH07109847A (ja) * 1993-10-13 1995-04-25 Toshiba Eng & Constr Co Ltd 四季鑑賞温室による植物栽培法およびそのための四季鑑賞温室
JPH08117451A (ja) * 1994-10-20 1996-05-14 Nippon Steel Corp 環境体感施設
WO2000028174A1 (fr) * 1998-11-09 2000-05-18 Laijoki Puska Ritva Structure d'espace ferme et procede permettant de developper dans cette derniere des conditions climatiques determinees et plus particulierement des conditions liees a la saison froide
JP2002227439A (ja) * 2001-02-05 2002-08-14 Snova Corp 雪遊び施設
WO2002092942A1 (fr) * 2001-05-17 2002-11-21 Ritva Laijoki-Puska Agencement d'espace, element de construction et procede de reglage climatique dans l'espace
WO2005033444A1 (fr) * 2003-10-07 2005-04-14 Ritva Laijoki-Puska Procede et ensemble pour la realisation d'experiences

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JPS6148389A (ja) * 1984-08-13 1986-03-10 帆苅　正男 氷造形物による屋内遊覧施設
JPH0424376A (ja) * 1990-05-18 1992-01-28 Okumura Corp 複合レジャー施設
JPH07109847A (ja) * 1993-10-13 1995-04-25 Toshiba Eng & Constr Co Ltd 四季鑑賞温室による植物栽培法およびそのための四季鑑賞温室
JPH08117451A (ja) * 1994-10-20 1996-05-14 Nippon Steel Corp 環境体感施設
WO2000028174A1 (fr) * 1998-11-09 2000-05-18 Laijoki Puska Ritva Structure d'espace ferme et procede permettant de developper dans cette derniere des conditions climatiques determinees et plus particulierement des conditions liees a la saison froide
JP2002227439A (ja) * 2001-02-05 2002-08-14 Snova Corp 雪遊び施設
WO2002092942A1 (fr) * 2001-05-17 2002-11-21 Ritva Laijoki-Puska Agencement d'espace, element de construction et procede de reglage climatique dans l'espace
WO2005033444A1 (fr) * 2003-10-07 2005-04-14 Ritva Laijoki-Puska Procede et ensemble pour la realisation d'experiences

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