Modular water amusement park conveyors
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Abstract
An amusement ride system and method are described. In some embodiments, an amusement ride system may be generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. An amusement ride system may include a system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water. A system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water may include a belt and a belt movement system. A system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water may include a support structure which functions to provide support for the belt and belt movement system, one or more coupling mechanisms functioning to releasably couple one or more ends of the support structure to a portion of a water amusement park, and/or one or more spatial adjustment mechanisms coupled to the support structure.
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240 Claims
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186. An elevation system for a water amusement park, comprising:
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a belt configured to convey a participant and/or a participant vehicle, wherein the belt is coupled to a first source of water and to a second source of water;
a belt movement system, configured to move at least the belt in a loop;
a support structure configured to provide support for the belt and belt movement system;
one or more coupling mechanisms configured to releasably couple one or more ends of the support structure to a portion of a water amusement ride; and
one or more spatial adjustment mechanisms coupled to the support structure, wherein at least one of the spatial adjustment mechanisms is configured to spatially adjust one or more portions of the support structure.
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213. An elevation system for a water amusement park, comprising:
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a belt configured to convey a participant and/or a participant vehicle, wherein the belt is coupled to a first portion of a water amusement park and to a second portion of a water amusement park;
a belt movement system, configured to move the belt in a loop;
a support structure configured to provide support for the belt and belt movement system; and
one or more spatial adjustment mechanisms coupled to the support structure, wherein at least one of the spatial adjustment mechanisms is configured to spatially adjust one or more portions of the support structure such that the belt is substantially aligned with the first and/or second portion of the water amusement park. - View Dependent Claims (214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 224, 226, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 236, 237, 238, 239)
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