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Systems and methods for track ride vehicle orientation

A technology for amusement facilities and vehicles, applied in the field of amusement parks, can solve the problems of wrong orientation of vehicles and low utilization efficiency.

Active Publication Date: 2022-01-11
UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC
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It is now recognized that conventional systems and methods for transferring ride vehicles between adjacent tracks may misorient the vehicles and / or may utilize inefficient and labor intensive methods

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[0015] The present disclosure provides systems and methods for transferring one or more amusement ride vehicles between adjacent tracks (eg, track loops). For example, in some types of amusement rides, passengers may travel along one or more attraction track loops in the ride vehicle during operation of the ride. The attraction orbital rings may be arranged substantially concentrically, and in some embodiments may include an arrangement wherein at least a portion of the attraction orbital rings are parallel. In some embodiments, for various reasons, such as maintenance, recreation facility reconfiguration, etc., it may be desirable to divert vehicles to an adjacent (eg, nearby or some distance away) auxiliary ring. However, transferring ride vehicles between the attraction track ring and the auxiliary ring can be challenging. In particular, simple translation of the ride vehicle between the tracks may not orient the ride vehicle correctly.

[0016] Accordingly, track switch ...

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According to one embodiment, a system includes a dual track loop including a first track loop and a second track loop; a single track loop spaced apart from the dual track loop; and a cross track extending between the dual track loop and the single track loop. The system also includes platforms disposed on the intersecting tracks. The platform is configured to translate between a position aligned with the first and second track rings of the dual track ring and a position aligned with the first and second portions of the single track ring. The system also includes a turntable coupled to the platform and configured to rotate the ride vehicle on the turntable and change the orientation of the ride vehicle relative to the fixed portion of the platform.

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technical field [0001] This disclosure relates primarily to the field of amusement parks. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for use in connection with amusement park games or rides. Background technique [0002] Various forms of amusement rides have been used in amusement or theme parks for many years. These include traditional rides, such as roller coasters and / or track rides. Many rides may include one or more track loops along which ride vehicles may move. In particular, an amusement ride may include adjacent or juxtaposed track loops (eg, an attraction loop and an auxiliary or maintenance loop), where it may be desirable to transfer ride vehicles between tracks of adjacent loops. It is now recognized that conventional systems and methods for transferring amusement ride vehicles between adjacent tracks may misorient the vehicles and / or may utilize inefficient and labor-intensive methods. Contents of the invention...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A63G7/00A63G21/14
CPCA63G21/14A63G7/00A63G21/04E01B25/04
Inventor B.格罗根B.M.鲍曼T.W.范温克尔
Owner UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC
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