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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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19-02-2019 дата публикации

Carriage system and method

Номер: US0010207137B2

Embodiments of the invention provide a safety system for coupling a rider to an amusement attraction with a track assembly including a junction box, and a plurality of control surfaces. The plurality of control surfaces includes slideable and rollable control surfaces. The safety system includes a carriage system for coupling the rider to the track assembly including a main support assembly, and a rolling safety mechanism including a rotatable element. The rotatable element includes a track engagement surface including rolling and sliding surfaces. In some embodiments, the rolling safety mechanism includes a plurality of pucks. Some embodiments include a rolling safety mechanism with a partially truncated ellipsoidal member rotatably mounted to a control support. In other embodiments, the rolling safety mechanism includes two partially truncated ellipsoidal members each positioned at substantially opposite ends of a support frame that includes at least one lanyard support.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS SAFETY OR BELAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20170043268A1
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd

A bifurcation method and system for a passive continuous belay system that allows for a user to select multiple pathways using intermediate tracks. A main track and the intermediate tracks provide a linear passive continuous belay using an anchor mechanism that is configured to grasp the outside of the structural member track, using rolling elements and/or low-friction sliding. The user may select multiple pathways using intermediate lateral tracks to provide Cartesian movement at designated (e.g., perpendicular) transition or junction. points.

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

WATER RIDE ATTRACTION INCORPORATING RIDER SKILL

Номер: US20140135137A1
Принадлежит:

A waterslide attraction capable of incorporating user skill or agility. The waterslide attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, either with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat with handles that allows the rider thereon to manipulate its position or other elements while on the slide. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. Sensors located along the slide are configured to interact with tags having corresponding identification information, such tags either worn by the rider in accessories or embedded or coupled with the ride vehicle. When a tag is within a predetermined distance or vicinity of a sensor, one or more aspects of the waterslide attraction may be modified, such as by turning on jets of fluid or assigning score points associated with the identification information. A screen or mobile application displays various characteristics corresponding to travel performance down the slide. 1. A waterslide for incorporating skill or agility of a rider comprising:a slide having a surface for supporting the rider thereon;a sensor coupled with the slide;a tag configured to be sensed by the sensor when within a predetermined distance of the sensor; anda reward component in communication with the sensor and configured to reward the rider on the slide based on a position of the rider on the slide.2. The waterslide of wherein the reward component is a speed-adjusting component coupled with the slide and configured to adjust a speed of the rider.3. The waterslide of wherein the reward component is a speed-adjusting component coupled with a second slide and configured to adjust a speed of a second rider that is traveling on the second slide.4. The waterslide of wherein the reward component includes a light coupled with the slide and configured to illuminate if the tag is within the predetermined distance of the sensor.5. The waterslide of wherein the reward component includes a speaker coupled with the slide and configured to ...

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28-12-2023 дата публикации

ROTATING AMUSEMENT WATER RELATED FEATURE

Номер: US20230415049A1
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd

A ride structure is disclosed using rotating tunnel sections as part of a static water ride with or without variations in the tunnel cross-section and/or embedded three-dimensional features to disturb the water paths which carries vehicles with riders. The riders may exit the rotating large tunnel upstream and downstream and the volume and velocity of the water can be manipulated to change the ride experience.

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS SAFETY AND BELAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20190134437A1
Принадлежит:

A bifurcation method and system for a passive continuous belay system that allows for a user to select multiple pathways using intermediate tracks. A main track and the intermediate tracks provide a linear passive continuous belay using an anchor mechanism that is configured to grasp the outside of the structural member track, using rolling elements and/or low-friction sliding. The user may select multiple pathways using intermediate lateral tracks to provide Cartesian movement at designated (e.g., perpendicular) transition or junction points. Desired tracks may be selected by a user via sliding along a support plate or track in a junction box and/or by rotating a portion of the junction box. Amusement attraction activities that include non-harnessed play may be intertwined or located adjacent to activities utilizing harnessed play. 1. A safety system for coupling a user to an amusement attraction comprising:a first track;a second track that is separate from the first track;a junction box that interfaces with the first track and the second track, the junction box including a transition surface; anda safety mechanism having a support plate, the safety mechanism configured to couple with the user and travel along the first track, the support plate configured to cooperate with the transition surface of the junction box, wherein the safety mechanism is configured to be moveable between the first track and the second track within the junction box based on the support plate cooperating with the transition surface.2. The safety system of wherein the support plate is configured to slide along the transition surface of the junction box.3. The safety system of wherein:the safety mechanism further comprises a keyhole defined by the support plate;the junction box further comprises a support track coupled with the junction box, the support track configured to be received by the keyhole when the safety mechanism is sliding along the transition surface of the junction box.4. The ...

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19-05-2016 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20160136529A1
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An attraction capable of incorporating user interactivity. The attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat or slideboard with handles that allows the user to manipulate its position or other associated elements while on the attraction. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. This signal may aid in determining whether a rider has successfully manipulated the element, for example, at an appropriate time. Sensors along the attraction may also be configured to track the user and/or ride vehicle via determining vicinity of the user and/or ride vehicle at a known location. Various rewards and/or features may be enabled based upon successful manipulation and/or user position. The attraction may include one or more illuminating features. Statistics or other information may be determined, stored, and/or provided (e.g., using mobile applications and/or scoreboards) relating to user performance. 1. A ride vehicle for an amusement attraction comprising:a body portion; anda sensor connected with the body portion and configured to interact with a magnetic element if the sensor enters a vicinity of the magnetic element.2. The ride vehicle of wherein the sensor is disposed within the body portion and adjacent to a bottom surface of the body portion.3. The ride vehicle of further comprising a backrest connected with the body portion and defining an opening therein for housing at least one electrical component.4. The ride vehicle of wherein at least a part of the body portion is inflatable.5. The ride vehicle of wherein the at least a part of the body portion is configured to inflate flat.6. The ride vehicle of wherein the at least a part of the body portion is comprised of a dropstitch material.7. The ride vehicle of wherein the sensor is a reed switch.8. The ride vehicle of further comprising an interactive element connected with the body portion and configured to be interacted with by a rider. ...

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE VELOCITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20160114815A1
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Embodiments of the invention provide a braking safety system for controlling the velocity of a vehicle on an amusement attraction. The braking system includes a track assembly including a plurality of control surfaces configured to support and guide the vehicle on the amusement attraction, a carriage system for coupling the vehicle to the track assembly, and at least one adaptive braking system configured to adaptively control the velocity of the vehicle on the track assembly. In some embodiments, the at least one adaptive braking system is configured to engage at least one of the following: a passive element or an active element to reduce the velocity of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the at least one adaptive braking system is configured to enable speed reduction of the vehicle using either one or a combination of magnetic field interaction, aerodynamic drag, and friction. 1. A braking safety system for controlling the velocity of a vehicle on an amusement attraction comprising;a track assembly including a plurality of control surfaces configured to support and guide the vehicle on the amusement attraction;a carriage system for coupling the vehicle to the track assembly; andat least one adaptive braking system configured to adaptively control the velocity of the vehicle on the track assembly.2. The braking safety system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one adaptive braking system is configured to engage at least one of the following: a passive element or an active element to reduce the velocity of the vehicle.3. The braking safety system of claim 1 , the at least one adaptive braking system comprises a velocity control device that creates a force opposite to the direction of motion which is proportional or adaptive to the velocity of the vehicle.4. The braking safety system of claim 3 , the at least one adaptive braking system comprises an eddy current braking system.5. The braking safety system of claim 4 , wherein the eddy current braking system includes at ...

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22-09-2015 дата публикации

Water ride attraction incorporating rider skill

Номер: US0009138653B2

A waterslide attraction capable of incorporating user skill or agility. The waterslide attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, either with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat with handles that allows the rider thereon to manipulate its position or other elements while on the slide. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. Sensors located along the slide are configured to interact with tags having corresponding identification information, such tags either worn by the rider in accessories or embedded or coupled with the ride vehicle. When a tag is within a predetermined distance or vicinity of a sensor, one or more aspects of the waterslide attraction may be modified, such as by turning on jets of fluid or assigning score points associated with the identification information. A screen or mobile application displays various characteristics corresponding to travel performance down the slide.

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22-04-2014 дата публикации

Flume within a flume

Номер: US0008702525B2

The present invention relates to an interactive ride, such as a flume within a flume. In one embodiment, a water ride can include a first flume ride and a second flume ride. The first flume ride can include a first middle section, while the second flume ride can include a second flume section. The second flume ride can pass through the first flume ride by having the second middle section pass through the first middle section. Thus, the second middle section can be located within the first middle section. The first middle section and the second middle section can form a pass-through section. The second flume ride can be partially supported by the first flume ride.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

CARRIAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170043791A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the invention provide a safety system for coupling a rider to an amusement attraction with a track assembly including a junction box, and a plurality of control surfaces. The plurality of control surfaces includes slideable and rollable control surfaces. The safety system includes a carriage system for coupling the rider to the track assembly including a main support assembly, and a rolling safety mechanism including a rotatable element. The rotatable element includes a track engagement surface including rolling and sliding surfaces. In some embodiments, the rolling safety mechanism includes a plurality of pucks. Some embodiments include a rolling safety mechanism with a partially truncated ellipsoidal member rotatably mounted to a control support. In other embodiments, the rolling safety mechanism includes two partially truncated ellipsoidal members each positioned at substantially opposite ends of a support frame that includes at least one lanyard support. 1. A safety system for coupling a rider to an amusement attraction comprising;a track assembly including at least one junction box and a plurality of control surfaces configured to transport the rider, the plurality of control surfaces including at least one slideable control surface and at least one rollable control surface;a carriage system for coupling the rider to the track assembly comprising:a main support assembly configured to couple with the user and a track;a roiling safety mechanism including at least one main shaft coupled to the main support assembly and at least one rotatable element,the at least one rotatable element including at least one track engagement surface for coupling to at least one of the plurality of control surfaces, andthe at least one track engagement surface comprising at least one rolling surface and at least one sliding surface.2. The continuous safety system of claim 1 , wherein the rolling safety mechanism is configured to roll within the track assembly when the ...

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Wet play structure including a non-harnessed course and a harnessed course

Номер: US20120083350A1

A wet play structure including a non-harnessed course and a harnessed course. The wet play structure can be located in an amusement park. The non-harnessed course and the harnessed course can be completely, or partially integrated to increase interaction between users. The wet play structure may include an elevated path configured to allow a user to traverse the elevated path. A track is configured to connect to a harness worn by the user while the user traverses the elevated path. In one aspect, the wet play structure may include a fluid conduit configured to transmit water onto the user while the user traverses the elevated path. In one aspect, a pool positioned beneath the elevated path and configured to contain water.

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

CONTINUOUS SAFETY OR BELAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20190143156A1
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd.

A safety system is disclosed to provide safety to a user while traversing an amusement attraction. The safety system may include one or more safety mechanisms for attachment to a user and a track system. The one or more safety mechanisms may removably couple together. The one or more safety mechanisms may include additional features such as speed controllers, track engagement systems, among others to assist in the traversal of the safety mechanism through and across the track system. 1. A safety system for coupling a user to an amusement attraction comprising:a safety mechanism having:a chassis;an aperture in the chassis, the aperture configured to accommodate a portion of a track;at least two wheels proximate the aperture, the at least two wheels configured to contact the track when the track is positioned in the aperture;a handshake mechanism configured to secure a second safety mechanism.2. The safety system of claim 1 , further comprising the second safety mechanism.3. The safety system of claim 2 , wherein the second safety mechanism having:a body defining a planar surface;an extension from the planar surface.4. The safety system of claim 3 , wherein the handshake mechanism comprises rails to support and contact the planar surface of the second safety mechanism.5. The safety system of claim 4 , wherein the rails are positioned to define a space between the rails to fit the extension of the second safety mechanism.6. The safety system of claim 5 , wherein the handshake mechanism comprises a securing mechanism to obstruct the space between the rails and prevent passage of the extension past the securing mechanism.7. The safety system of claim 6 , wherein the securing mechanism comprises a spring loaded latch.8. The safety system of claim 1 , further comprising the track.9. The safety system of claim 8 , wherein the track is configured with a downward slope configured to permit a user to traverse the track using gravity and handing from the safety mechanism.10. ...

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30-03-2015 дата публикации

Continuous safety or belay system

Номер: CA2865320A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A bifurcation method and system thr a passive continuous belay system that allows for a user to select multiple pathways using intermediate -tracks. A main track and the intermediate tracks provide a linear passive continuous belay using an anchor mechanism that is configured to grasp the outside of the structural member track, using rolling elements and/or low-friction sliding. The user may select multiple pathways using intermediate lateral tracks to provide, Cartesian movement at designated (e.g., perpendicular) transition or junction points. Desired tracks may be selected by a user via sliding along a support plate or track in a junction box and/or by rotating a portion of the junction box. Amusement attraction activities that include non-harnessed play may be intertwined or located adjacent to activities utilizing harnessed play.

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18-09-2018 дата публикации

Wet play structure including a non-harnessed course and a harnessed course

Номер: CA2754394C

A wet play structure including a non-harnessed course and a harnessed course. The wet play structure can be located in an amusement park. The non-harnessed course and the harnessed course can be completely, or partially integrated to increase interaction between users. The wet play structure may include an elevated path configured to allow a user to traverse the elevated path. A track is configured to connect to a harness worn by the user while the user traverses the elevated path. In one aspect, the wet play structure may include a fluid conduit configured to transmit water onto the user while the user traverses the elevated path. In one aspect, a pool positioned beneath the elevated path and configured to contain water.

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15-05-2014 дата публикации

Water ride attraction incorporating rider skill

Номер: CA2890889A1
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd

A waterslide attraction capable of incorporating user skill or agility. The waterslide attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, either with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat with handles that allows the rider thereon to manipulate its position or other elements while on the slide. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. Sensors located along the slide are configured to interact with tags having corresponding identification information, such tags either worn by the rider in accessories or embedded or coupled with the ride vehicle. When a tag is within a predetermined distance or vicinity of a sensor, one or more aspects of the waterslide attraction may be modified, such as by turning on jets of fluid or assigning score points associated with the identification information. A screen or mobile application displays various characteristics corresponding to travel performance down the slide.

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19-05-2023 дата публикации

Rotating amusement water related feature

Номер: CA3238182A1
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd

A ride structure is disclosed using rotating tunnel sections as part of a static water ride with or without variations in the tunnel cross-section and/or embedded three-dimensional features to disturb the water paths which carries vehicles with riders. The riders may exit the rotating large tunnel upstream and downstream and the volume and velocity of the water can be manipulated to change the ride experience.

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28-05-2024 дата публикации

Interactive amusement attraction system and method

Номер: CA2942809C
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd

An attraction capable of incorporating user interactivity. The attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat or slideboard with handles that allows the user to manipulate its position or other associated elements while on the attraction. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. This signal may aid in determining whether a rider has successfully manipulated the element, for example, at an appropriate time. Sensors along the attraction may also be configured to track the user and/or ride vehicle via determining vicinity of the user and/or ride vehicle at a known location. Various rewards and/or features may be enabled based upon successful manipulation and/or user position. The attraction may include one or more illuminating features. Statistics or other information may be determined, stored, and/or provided (e.g., using mobile applications and/or scoreboards) relating to user performance.

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10-10-2017 дата публикации

Wet play structure including a non-harnessed course and a harnessed course

Номер: US09782682B2
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd

A wet play structure including a non-harnessed course and a harnessed course. The wet play structure can be located in an amusement park. The non-harnessed course and the harnessed course can be completely, or partially integrated to increase interaction between users. The wet play structure may include an elevated path configured to allow a user to traverse the elevated path. A track is configured to connect to a harness worn by the user while the user traverses the elevated path. In one aspect, the wet play structure may include a fluid conduit configured to transmit water onto the user while the user traverses the elevated path. In one aspect, a pool positioned beneath the elevated path and configured to contain water.

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19-09-2017 дата публикации

Interactive amusement attraction system and method

Номер: US09764245B2
Принадлежит: Whitewater West Industries Ltd

An attraction capable of incorporating user interactivity. The attraction utilizes a slide for supporting a rider, with a ride vehicle or without. The ride vehicle may be a mat or slideboard with handles that allows the user to manipulate its position or other associated elements while on the attraction. Upon manipulating an element, a signal may be transmitted. This signal may aid in determining whether a rider has successfully manipulated the element, for example, at an appropriate time. Sensors along the attraction may also be configured to track the user and/or ride vehicle via determining vicinity of the user and/or ride vehicle at a known location. Various rewards and/or features may be enabled based upon successful manipulation and/or user position. The attraction may include one or more illuminating features. Statistics or other information may be determined, stored, and/or provided (e.g., using mobile applications and/or scoreboards) relating to user performance.

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