Tubular roller coaster

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1990-09-24

1993-03-16

Oberleitner, Robert J.

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Tubular way

104 63, B61D 1310

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051934620

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a roller coaster system having a tubular track which includes linear and spiral guide track sections. The track sections are formed of circular cross-sectional members. The system includes at least a passenger vehicle for travelling in the tubular track. The vehicle includes a plurality of wheels at both ends of the vehicle for engaging the interior surface of the tubular track. The system includes a chain conveyor provided at an end of the tubular track for introducing the vehicle into the tubular track and a pneumatic propulsion unit, arranging adjacent to the chain conveyor, for propelling the vehicle after the vehicle has been introduced into the tubular track.

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