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Observation tower

A technology for observation towers and observation rooms, applied in towers, earthquake-proof, sustainable buildings, etc., can solve problems such as reducing comfort and tower function restrictions, and achieve the effect of maintaining safety and comfort

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-19
I 360 ATTRACTIONS LTD
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[0007] Also, the shape of the viewing platform disclosed in GB 1109555 provides only a limited panoramic view, and the shape of the viewing platform disclosed in US 3633904 prevents visitors from adopting the usual vertical posture when sitting or standing, thereby reducing their comfort
Therefore, due to the shape and direction of inclination of the observation platform, the functionality of the tower is limited

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[0024] As shown, the tower 1 comprises a substantially vertical support member 2 and an annular observation chamber 3 . The observation chamber can move up and down along the support member provided at its center.

[0025] An observation chamber 3 protrudes radially outwardly from said support member 2 and substantially perpendicularly to said support member 2 and, as shown, has a conical aerodynamic profile around its periphery.

[0026] In the preferred example shown, the observation chamber has a ring shape, in particular a dome shape. In this manner, the curved sides of the viewing chamber facilitate air flow over and around the viewing chamber, thereby reducing the magnitude of lift and / or pulling forces applied to the viewing chamber. The wind pressure exerted by the air flow on the observation chamber is thus reduced when the observation chamber is stationary or eg when the observation chamber is moved up or down along the support part of the observation tower. The ae...

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The present invention relates to an observation tower, in particular an observation tower having a moveable observation enclosure. An embodiment of the observation tower comprises an upright support member (2), and an observation enclosure (3) that can move up and down the support member, wherein the observation enclosure has an annular profile, and in particular a toroid exterior profile.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to an observation tower, in particular to an observation tower with a movable observation enclosure. Background technique [0002] In this regard, many types of observation towers are known in the prior art. For example, observation towers of the type disclosed in EP 1031681 and EP 0659959 are used to look out for forest fires. Such towers can be constructed quickly, have foot-ladders or elevators to transport people to the top, and can be made of environmentally friendly materials, or can be camouflaged to blend in with their surroundings. [0003] Observation towers can also be used as a means of providing leisure and entertainment facilities. Examples include the "Tower of the Americas" in Texas, USA, the "Faro de Madrid" in Madrid, Spain, and the "Skylon" near Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. There are many similar towers around the world, but in these examples, observation platforms that may include restaurants and shops ar...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H12/00E04B1/98
CPCE04B1/985E04H12/00Y02B10/30E04H9/0215E04H12/18
Inventor 戴维·马克斯朱利娅·巴菲尔德
Owner I 360 ATTRACTIONS LTD
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