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WO1996020032A1
WO1996020032A1 PCT/EP1995/004914 EP9504914W WO9620032A1 WO 1996020032 A1 WO1996020032 A1 WO 1996020032A1 EP 9504914 W EP9504914 W EP 9504914W WO 9620032 A1 WO9620032 A1 WO 9620032A1
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Robert Spieldiener
Reinhold Spieldiener
Patrick Spieldiener
Alfons Saiko
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G27/00—Russian swings; Great wheels, e.g. Ferris wheels

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  • the invention is concerned with a
  • Amusement device in the manner of a swing with the features listed in the preamble of claim 1.
  • motor-driven swings In addition to the swings that can be actuated by muscle power, motor-driven swings are known, the rotors of which are mounted at the upper end of an A-frame around a horizontal axis and can be driven by a rotary motor.
  • the rotor is spoke-shaped. At the ends of the spokes there is a passenger carrier curved as a circular arc segment, on the inside of which, ie facing the axis, there are seats for accommodating the passengers.
  • Such motor-driven amusement devices in the manner of a swing can carry out a typical swing movement, but also a rotating rotation movement.
  • the passengers are pressed against their seats by centrifugal force.
  • passengers have the option of using their feet to support themselves on the floor of the passenger carrier.
  • the seats are equipped with swiveling and lockable safety devices to avoid accidents.
  • the object of the invention is to further develop such a known amusement device in such a way that the attraction for passengers is increased. This object is achieved with the features of claims 1 and 2, respectively.
  • the seats are located on the underside of the passenger carrier. To a certain extent, they extend radially into the open, with the feet of the passengers no longer being supported. Accordingly, when the rotor is rotated, the passengers get the feeling of being thrown out into the open. Only the seat and the safety device keep the passenger in a safe position. So that the passengers can comfortably reach the individual seat on foot in the rest position of the rotor, it is proposed within the meaning of claim 2 to relatively adjust the individual platform for climbing the seats out of the contact area of the passenger feet as soon as the passenger carrier begins to rotate. This prevents the passenger's freely hanging feet from hitting the pedestal. There are various ways to achieve this freedom of contact from the platform.
  • the platform is a lifting platform and to lower the platform as soon as the rotor begins to rotate.
  • the drawing shows a side view of an amusement device in the manner of a swing, in which a pedestal (1) which is in the raised position is shown in the lower left part and a pedestal which is in the lowered position in the lower right part.
  • a pedestal (1) which is in the raised position is shown in the lower left part and a pedestal which is in the lowered position in the lower right part.
  • passengers can comfortably reach their seat (8) on foot.
  • the feet of the passengers must be secured against hitting the platform (1), which is why the platform is designed to be lowerable.
  • the same effect can be achieved by adjusting the height of the axis (4) or the length of the spokes (6) of the rotor (5).
  • the rotor (5) is rotatably mounted about the horizontal axis (4) on an A-frame support (3) and is provided with a rotary drive which is known and therefore does not need to be shown.
  • the passenger carrier (10) At the outer ends of the spokes (6) there is the passenger carrier (10), which is curved in the manner of a circular arc segment.
  • the seats (8) On the underside (9) of the passenger carrier (10) there are the seats (8), which protrude radially outwards from the passenger carrier (10), as is shown by the dashed pivot position in the right part of the drawing.
  • the seats (8) are preferably rigidly connected to the passenger carrier (10). However, it is also conceivable to arrange the seats (8) in an articulated manner and to cushion the possible pivoting movement by means of shock absorbers.
  • the legs of the passenger carriers Due to the special arrangement of the seats (8), the legs of the passenger carriers have a completely free-hanging position.
  • the sitting position with free-hanging legs requires a particularly ergonomic holding system for the passengers, which ensures that the passenger can neither slip out of the seat nor fall out of the seat in the overhead position or face down. This is done through shoulder straps, through a bead the seat and reached by a belt system.
  • part of the seats are arranged clockwise and another part of the seats are arranged counterclockwise. This has the advantage that different experiences, depending on the sitting position, are achieved when rocking.
  • the rotor (5) is partially balanced in the usual way by counterweights (7) about the axis (4).

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Abstract

A swing-like amusement device has a spoke-shaped rotor (5) rotated by a motor around a horizontal axis (4). At the end of the spokes is arranged a passenger carrier designed as the segment of an arc of a circle. The seats (8) are arranged in an approximately radial direction at the lower side (9) of the carrier, so that the passenger feet hang down. The pedestal (1) is vertically adjustable to make it easier for the passengers to get in and out of the device.

Description

BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIPTION

Belustigungsvorrichtung nach Art einer SchaukelSwing amusement device

Die Erfindung befaßt sich mit einerThe invention is concerned with a

Belustigungsvorrichtung nach Art einer Schaukel mit den im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 aufgeführten Merkmalen.Amusement device in the manner of a swing with the features listed in the preamble of claim 1.

Neben den durch Muskelkraft betätigbaren Schaukeln sind motorisch angetriebene Schaukeln bekannt, deren Rotor am oberen Ende eines A-Bockes um eine horizontale Achse gelagert und mit einem Rotationsmotor antreibbar ist. Der Rotor ist speichenförmig ausgebildet. An den Speichenenden befindet sich ein als Kreisbogensegment gekrümmter Fahrgastträger, an dessen Innenseite, also der Achse zugekehrt, Sitze für die Aufnahme der Fahrgäste sich befinden.In addition to the swings that can be actuated by muscle power, motor-driven swings are known, the rotors of which are mounted at the upper end of an A-frame around a horizontal axis and can be driven by a rotary motor. The rotor is spoke-shaped. At the ends of the spokes there is a passenger carrier curved as a circular arc segment, on the inside of which, ie facing the axis, there are seats for accommodating the passengers.

Solche motorisch angetriebene n Belustigungsvorrichtungen nach Art einer Schaukel können eine typische Schaukelbewegung, aber auch eine umlaufende Rotationsbewegung ausführen.Such motor-driven amusement devices in the manner of a swing can carry out a typical swing movement, but also a rotating rotation movement.

Die Fahrgäste werden durch Fliehkraft gegen ihre Sitze gedrückt. Außerdem haben die Fahrgäste die Möglichkeit, sich mit den Füßen am Boden des Fahrgastträgers abzustützen.The passengers are pressed against their seats by centrifugal force. In addition, passengers have the option of using their feet to support themselves on the floor of the passenger carrier.

Selbstverständlich sind die Sitze mit verschwenkbaren und verriegelbaren Sicherheitsvorrichtungen versehen, um Unfälle zu vermeiden.Of course, the seats are equipped with swiveling and lockable safety devices to avoid accidents.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine solche bekannte Belustigungsvorrichtung dahingehend weiterzuentwickeln, daß der Erlebnisreiz für die Fahrgäste gesteigert wird. Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 1 bzw. 2 gelöst.The object of the invention is to further develop such a known amusement device in such a way that the attraction for passengers is increased. This object is achieved with the features of claims 1 and 2, respectively.

Im Gegensatz zum Stand der Technik befinden sich die Sitze an der Unterseite des Fahrgastträgers. Sie erstrecken sich gewissermaßen radial ins Freie, wobei auch die Füße der Fahrgäste keine Stütze mehr vorfinden. Beim Rotieren des Rotors erhalten demgemäß die Fahrgäste das Gefühl, ins Freie weggeschleudert zu werden. Lediglich der Sitz und die Sicherungsvorrichtung halten den Fahrgast in sicherer Position. Damit die Fahrgäste in der Ruhestellung des Rotors den einzelnen Sitz bequem zu Fuß erreichen können, wird im Sinne des Anspruches 2 vorgeschlagen, das einzelne Podest zum Besteigen der Sitze aus dem Berührungsbereich der Fahrgastfüße relativ zu verstellen, sobald der Fahrgastträger zu rotieren beginnt. Dadurch wird vermieden, daß die freihängenden Füße des Fahrgastes am Podest anstoßen können. Es gibt verschiedene Möglichkeiten, diese Berührungsfreiheit vom Podest zu erreichen. Am einfachsten ist es, das Podest als Hebebühne auszubilden und das Podest abzusenken, sobald die Rotation des Rotors beginnt. Es ist aber auch möglich, die Achse des Rotors höhenverstellbar anzuordnen oder die Länge der Speichen des Fahrgastträgers zu verändern. In jedem Falle erfolgt eine Relativverstellung der Füße zum Podest.In contrast to the prior art, the seats are located on the underside of the passenger carrier. To a certain extent, they extend radially into the open, with the feet of the passengers no longer being supported. Accordingly, when the rotor is rotated, the passengers get the feeling of being thrown out into the open. Only the seat and the safety device keep the passenger in a safe position. So that the passengers can comfortably reach the individual seat on foot in the rest position of the rotor, it is proposed within the meaning of claim 2 to relatively adjust the individual platform for climbing the seats out of the contact area of the passenger feet as soon as the passenger carrier begins to rotate. This prevents the passenger's freely hanging feet from hitting the pedestal. There are various ways to achieve this freedom of contact from the platform. It is easiest to design the platform as a lifting platform and to lower the platform as soon as the rotor begins to rotate. However, it is also possible to arrange the height of the rotor axis or to change the length of the spokes of the passenger carrier. In any case, the feet are adjusted relative to the platform.

Einzelheiten der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung schematisch und beispielsweise dargestellt.Details of the invention are shown schematically and for example in the drawing.

Die Zeichnung zeigt in Seitenansicht eine Belustigungsvorrichtung nach Art einer Schaukel, bei der im unteren linken Teil ein in angehobener Stellung befindliches Podest (1) und im rechten unteren Teil ein in abgesenkter Stellung befindliches Podest dargestellt ist. In der linken Stellung können die Fahrgäste ihren Sitz (8) zu Fuß bequem erreichen. Während der Rotation des Rotors (5) müssen die Füße der Fahrgäste davor gesichert sein, daß sie gegen das Podest (1) stoßen, weshalb das Podest absenkbar ausgebildet ist. Die gleiche Wirkung erreicht man, indem man die Höhe der Achse (4) oder die Länge der Speichen (6) des Rotors (5) verstellt.The drawing shows a side view of an amusement device in the manner of a swing, in which a pedestal (1) which is in the raised position is shown in the lower left part and a pedestal which is in the lowered position in the lower right part. In the left position, passengers can comfortably reach their seat (8) on foot. During the rotation of the rotor (5) The feet of the passengers must be secured against hitting the platform (1), which is why the platform is designed to be lowerable. The same effect can be achieved by adjusting the height of the axis (4) or the length of the spokes (6) of the rotor (5).

Der Rotor (5) ist um die horizontale Achse (4) an einer A-Bock-Stütze (3) drehbar gelagert und mit einem Rotationsantrieb versehen, der bekannt ist und deshalb nicht dargestellt zu werden braucht. An den äußeren Enden der Speichen (6) befindet sich der Fahrgastträger (10), der nach Art eines Kreisbogensegmentes gekrümmt ist. An der Unterseite (9) des Fahrgastträgers (10) befinden sich die Sitze (8) , die gewissermaßen radial vom Fahrgastträger (10) nach außen vorstehen, wie dies die gestrichelte Schwenkstellung im rechten Teil der Zeichnung vermittelt.The rotor (5) is rotatably mounted about the horizontal axis (4) on an A-frame support (3) and is provided with a rotary drive which is known and therefore does not need to be shown. At the outer ends of the spokes (6) there is the passenger carrier (10), which is curved in the manner of a circular arc segment. On the underside (9) of the passenger carrier (10) there are the seats (8), which protrude radially outwards from the passenger carrier (10), as is shown by the dashed pivot position in the right part of the drawing.

Die Sitze (8) sind bevorzugt starr mit dem Fahrgastträger (10) verbunden. Es ist aber auch denkbar, die Sitze (8) gelenkig anzuordnen und die mögliche Schwenkbewegung durch Stoßdämpfer abzufedern.The seats (8) are preferably rigidly connected to the passenger carrier (10). However, it is also conceivable to arrange the seats (8) in an articulated manner and to cushion the possible pivoting movement by means of shock absorbers.

Durch die besondere Anordnung der Sitze (8) haben die Beine der Fahrgastträger völlige freihängende Stellung.Due to the special arrangement of the seats (8), the legs of the passenger carriers have a completely free-hanging position.

Dadurch wird eine doppelte Steigerung des Fahrerlebnisses erreicht; einerseits haben die Fahrgäste das Gefühl, durch Fliehkraft radial nach außen geschleudert zu werden, was vom Sitz (8) aufgefangen wird. Andererseits erfolgt eine Steigerung durch die Beinfreiheit der Fahrgäste.This results in a double increase in the driving experience; on the one hand, the passengers have the feeling that they are thrown radially outwards by centrifugal force, which is absorbed by the seat (8). On the other hand, there is an increase in the legroom of the passengers.

Die Sitzstellung mit freihängenden Beinen erfordert ein besonders körpergerechtes Haltesystem für die Fahrgäste, welches sicherstellt, daß der Fahrgast weder aus dem Sitz rutschen kann noch in der Uberkopfstellung oder in der Stellung mit dem Gesicht nach unten aus dem Sitz fallen kann. Dies wird durch Schulterbügel, durch einen Wulst auf der Sitzfläche und durch ein Gurtsystem erreicht.The sitting position with free-hanging legs requires a particularly ergonomic holding system for the passengers, which ensures that the passenger can neither slip out of the seat nor fall out of the seat in the overhead position or face down. This is done through shoulder straps, through a bead the seat and reached by a belt system.

In der Zeichnung ist ferner gezeigt, daß ein Teil der Sitze in Uhrzeigerrichtung voraus und ein anderer Teil der Sitze in Gegenuhrzeigerrichtung voraus angeordnet sind. Dadurch wird der Vorteil erzielt, daß beim Schaukeln unterschiedliche Erlebnisreize, je nach Sitzstellung, erreicht werden.In the drawing it is also shown that part of the seats are arranged clockwise and another part of the seats are arranged counterclockwise. This has the advantage that different experiences, depending on the sitting position, are achieved when rocking.

Der Rotor (5) ist in üblicher Weise durch Gegengewichte (7) um die Achse (4) teilweise austariert. The rotor (5) is partially balanced in the usual way by counterweights (7) about the axis (4).

STÜCKLISTEPARTS LIST

1 Podest in angehobener Stellung1 pedestal in the raised position

2 Podest in abgesenkter Stellung 3 Stütze2 pedestal in lowered position 3 support

4 Achse4 axis

5 Rotor5 rotor

6 Speiche6 spoke

7 Gegengewicht 8 Sitz7 counterweight 8 seat

9 Außenseite des Fahrgastträgers9 Outside of the passenger carrier

10 Fahrgastträger 10 passenger carriers

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SCHUTZANSPRÜCHE PROTECTION CLAIMS 1.) Belustigungsvorrichtung nach Art einer Schaukel, bestehend aus einem motorisch um eine horizontale Achse (4) antreibbaren, mit mindestens teilweisem Gewichtsausgleich (7) versehenen und speichenförmigen Rotor (5) , an dessen Speichenenden ein als Kreisbogensegment ausgebildeter, mit Sitzen1.) Amusement device in the manner of a swing, consisting of a motor-driven around a horizontal axis (4), provided with at least partial weight compensation (7) and spoke-shaped rotor (5), at the ends of which a seat designed as a circular arc segment with seats (8) ausgestatteter Fahrgastträger (10) angeordnet ist, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß die Sitze(8) equipped passenger carrier (10) is arranged, e g e n e z e i c h n e t that the seats (8) in etwa radialer Richtung an der Unterseite (9) des Fahrgastträgers (10) angeordnet sind und dem Fahrgast freihängende Fußstellung vermitteln.(8) are arranged in an approximately radial direction on the underside (9) of the passenger carrier (10) and impart a freely suspended foot position to the passenger. 2.) Belustigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, daß das Podest (1) zum Besteigen der Sitze (8) des in Ruhestellung befindlichen Fahrgastträgers (10) bei Beginn der Rotationsbewegung aus dem Berührungsbereich der2.) Amusement device according to claim 1, characterized in that the platform (1) for climbing the seats (8) of the passenger carrier (10) which is in the rest position at the start of the rotational movement from the area of contact Fahrgastfüße relativ verstellbar ist. Passenger feet is relatively adjustable.
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