Amusement ride
First Claim
1. A roller coaster comprising:
- a track;
a ride vehicle moveable along the track;
a load platform for loading at least one passenger onto the ride vehicle; and
sight line controls for controlling the line of sight of the at least one passenger, whereby the sight line controls include a yaw mechanism for turning the ride vehicle in a yaw direction at the load platform.
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Abstract
A roller coaster includes a plurality of ride vehicles that ride along a track. Each vehicle provides seating for at least one passenger. The track is elevated off the ground and includes a variety of hills, curves, loops, rolls, drops, inversions and the like. The vehicles are totally enclosed and preferably designed to represent a space capsule. Sight line controls and a yaw mechanism are used at the load platform to prevent passengers from seeing the other ride vehicles. In addition, the track at the load platform is angled upwards to allow for easy access to the ride vehicles. Portals in the cabin are designed to control sight lines to focus the passengers'"'"' attention on show elements that are placed along the track. An on-board audio system enhances the realism of the ride experience. Adjustable restraint systems are provided in each vehicle to keep the passengers in their seats and inside the vehicle during the ride.
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Citations
54 Claims
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1. A roller coaster comprising:
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a track;
a ride vehicle moveable along the track;
a load platform for loading at least one passenger onto the ride vehicle; and
sight line controls for controlling the line of sight of the at least one passenger, whereby the sight line controls include a yaw mechanism for turning the ride vehicle in a yaw direction at the load platform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A roller coaster comprising:
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a track;
a ride vehicle moveable along the track;
a load platform for loading at least one passenger onto the ride vehicle; and
at least one static set for controlling the line of sight of the at least one passenger, at the load platform. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A roller coaster comprising:
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a track;
a ride vehicle moveable along the track, with the ride vehicle enclosed on all sides;
a load platform for loading at least one passenger onto the ride vehicle; and
portals in the enclosed ride vehicle for controlling the line of sight of the at least one passenger. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 36)
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23. A roller coaster comprising:
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a track;
a ride vehicle moveable along the track;
a load platform for loading at least one passenger onto the ride vehicle; and
integral doors and steps in the ride vehicle that allow the at least one passenger to enter the ride vehicle from either side while the ride vehicle is at the load platform. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A roller coaster comprising:
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a track;
a ride vehicle moveable along the track;
a load platform for loading at least one passenger onto the ride vehicle; and
with the track angled upwards towards the load platform to allow the at least one passenger to more easily board the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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37. A roller coaster comprising:
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a roller coaster track in an amusement park;
a chassis having a bogey assembly with wheels engaging the track;
a yaw axis drive on the chassis for moving a cabin in a yaw direction independent of movement of the roller coaster on the track;
a door in the cabin to allow a rider to enter and exit the cabin; and
a rider position in the cabin, enclosed all around by the cabin, when the door is closed. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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41. A roller coaster comprising:
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a roller coaster track in an amusement park;
a building enclosing the roller coaster track;
a chassis having a bogey assembly with wheels engaging the track;
a cabin on the chassis;
a door in the cabin to allow a rider to enter and exit the cabin; and
a rider position in the cabin, enclosed all around by the cabin, when the door is closed. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A roller coaster comprising:
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a roller coaster track in an amusement park;
a chassis having a bogey assembly with wheels engaging the track;
a cabin on the chassis;
a door in the cabin to allow a passenger to enter and exit the cabin;
a passenger position in the cabin enclosed all around by the cabin, when the door is closed; and
at least one view port in the cabin, with the at least one view port providing the only line of sight from the passenger position to the environment outside of the cabin. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49)
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50. A roller coaster comprising:
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a roller coaster track in an amusement park;
a roller coaster vehicle on the track; and
including a cabin with a septum having a front end and a back end, and a pair of doors pivotably attached to the back end of the septum and moveable outwardly away from the septum to open the cabin, to load and unload passengers, and moveable towards each other to engage the septum, to enclose the cabin from the outside environment, during operation of the roller coaster along the track. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54)
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Specification