1983-07-11
1985-05-28
Hafer, Robert A.
Undertaking
272 51, A63G 112
Patent
active
045196028
ABSTRACT:
An amusement device comprises a rotatable tub in combination with a cooperative rotary carrousel which is occupant propelled. More particularly, the device comprises a pair of conventional automobile rear end differentials anchored in the ground and spaced apart, operatively connected by a drive shaft and transmission. One differential is anchored angularly and has a housing and axle extending upwardly therefrom to accept and support an inclined carrousel. The other differential has a housing and axle extending vertically therefrom to support a hollow tub mounted atop a platform. Individuals seated at opposite ends of the carrousel cause the axle to rotate by shifting their weight. Rotation of the angular axle is transmitted through one differential, the transmission, a universal joint, the drive shaft, and to the other differential which causes the vertical axle and tub to rotate. The tub may be used empty or filled with water and individuals seated therein are rotated with the tub by way of the rotary transmission arrangement of the inclined carrousel.
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Hafer Robert A.
Kramer Arnold W.
Mosely Neal J.
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