Amusement devices – Illusion or stage device – Person experiences illusion of being in motion
Patent
1998-11-16
2000-03-21
Nguyen, Kien T.
Amusement devices
Illusion or stage device
Person experiences illusion of being in motion
472 60, 434 55, A63G 3104
Patent
active
060396539
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, a system and a method for creating motion are provided. The apparatus includes a base and a frame connected by legs with a rod extending from the base towards the frame. Cylinders, preferably pneumatic, connect to the rod to the frame. Air or fluid to the cylinders may be controlled in a programmable manner to create motion to the rod and, hence, to the base. Another connecting element is provided between the base and one of the legs which may also include a cylinder creating an additional degree of freedom and motion to the apparatus.
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