Abrégé

A tower ride is disclosed with suspended cars mounted on rails that forms track that is a complete double helix path for the car without having to turn the car or switch tracks. The car is suspended from a four truss track, riding on the two bottom rails for stability. Another embodiment is a roller coaster track mounted on a tower.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 21/04 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice à rails fixes
• A63G 21/10 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice avec des voies en spirales
• A63G 21/12 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice avec des véhicules particuliers, p. ex. en forme de chevaux

Abrégé

Track configurations for a roller coaster mounted on a tower area disclosed. The track configurations allow the track to transition from traveling in a first direction around the circumference of the tower to a second direction around the circumference of the tower that is substantially opposite the first direction while maintaining the safety and comfort of the riders. Also disclosed is a wire rope drive to power the rider carriages up a helical track mounted on the tower, preferably on the inside the tower.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 21/10 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice avec des voies en spirales
• A63G 31/02 - Installations pour divertissements publics à substructures mobiles

Abrégé

A tower ride is disclosed with suspended cars mounted on rails that forms track that is a complete double helix path for the car without having to turn the car or switch tracks. The car is suspended from a four truss track, riding on the two bottom rails for stability. Another embodiment is a roller coaster track mounted on a tower.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 7/00 - Montagnes russes
• A63G 21/04 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice à rails fixes
• A63G 21/10 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice avec des voies en spirales
• A63G 21/12 - ToboggansToboggans en hélice avec des véhicules particuliers, p. ex. en forme de chevaux

Abrégé

A rail assembly is built from three parallel cylindrical members, wherein a
first rail provides support for a large wheel. The large wheel has an axle
protruding from each side, wherein the outbound side has a frame attached to
the axle and a seat attached to the frame. The rail side of the axle connects
to a second rail acting as a pilot/guide for the travel of the large wheel. A
third rail and interconnections provide structural rigidity for the rail
assembly. The riders fly through a roller coaster layout sitting only in a
seat, facing the passing environment head on at high speeds, thereby
experiencing a free flight sensation. A people mover embodiment adds a motor
to the wheel to move the wheel along a relatively flat layout. An optional
flip means functions to selectively engage the axle with the rotating large
wheel (nominally via a reduction gear) to flip the riders 360~. Optionally a
group of large wheels can be coupled together to form a train.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63G 7/00 - Montagnes russes