Railways – Amusement – Physical illusion
Patent
1995-11-16
1997-04-29
Morano, S. Joseph
Railways
Amusement
Physical illusion
104 53, 104154, 472 43, 472 59, 472 64, 180165, A63G 2500
Patent
active
056238789
ABSTRACT:
A dynamic ride vehicle for executing a sequence of distinct motion patterns and for providing unique ride experiences in an amusement park attraction or other environment includes a movable chassis and a body having a passenger seating area. A motion apparatus, including computer controlled actuators, imparts motion to the body along a plurality of axes independent of any motion of the chassis as it moves along a path. As the vehicle travels along the path, articulation of the body and appropriate steering of the vehicle enables the vehicle to execute, in cooperation with the motion apparatus, a sequence of distinct motion patterns. Execution of the motion patterns enhances the passengers' sensation of vehicle movement that is actually taking place, as well as the sensation of a realistic moving ride vehicle experience that is actually not happening.
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Baxter Anthony W.
Fink David G.
Redmann William G.
Snoddy Jon H.
Spencer, II David W.
Morano S. Joseph
The Walt Disney Company
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