1988-08-05
1990-05-01
Majec, Donald T.
Railways
Amusement
104 83, 104292, 104299, 191 22C, 238 10R, A63G 700, B60C 1538
Patent
active
049208900
ABSTRACT:
A portable amusement ride incorporates a multi-functional trailer which can serve for hauling the amusement ride, when disassembled, and serve as an elevated track portion of the ride, when assembled. Electrically powered vehicles are guided and powered over an electrified track having a main enclosed path, and an alternate loading area for discharge and pick up of passengers. Automatic launch and vehicle exit features between the main path and loading area prevent vehicle collisions, with minimum requisite operator activity. A pick-up assembly carried on the vehicle both guides and electrically powers the vehicle as it moves over the track. The track has an electrified pair of members also forming a guidance channel in which the pick-up assembly from the vehicle is received. The configuration of the pick-up assembly and its interaction with the electrified guidance channel causes proper electrical pick-up substantially regardless of the terrain formed by the track over which the vehicle travels. An alternate electrical pick-up embodiment uses resilient filler for quieter operation. Each vehicle includes a timing device to signal the ride operator riders have traveled for a given time, so that it may be routed into the loading area for exchange of passengers. A pneumatic lift system on each vehicle pivots the vehicle body upward for entry and exit of passengers.
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Kramer Dean J.
Majec Donald T.
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