Roller coaster maintenance vehicle

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2007-10-11

2010-06-29

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Railways

Amusement

C104S307000, C104S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07743710

ABSTRACT:
A roller coaster maintenance vehicle includes a platform with a set of wheels arranged to ride on a roller coaster track structure. The platform includes a propulsion system which allows it to traverse the track structure independent of the roller coaster propulsion system. In one embodiment, a person rides on the vehicle and controls its movement. In another embodiment the vehicle is remotely controlled. Remotely controlled vehicles preferably include one or more inspection apparatus for inspecting the track structure. Optionally, the remotely controlled vehicles also include remotely controlled repair/maintenance equipment such as a robotic arm with a power tool coupled to its free end.

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