JPH0871255A - Game vehicle device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a game vehicle device capable of offering a physical feeling unavailable in the conventional game vehicle device at all. CONSTITUTION: This game vehicle device is provided with a moving structure 2 having a player mount section and a support structure 1 supporting one end of a suspending cord 19 and suspending the moving structure 2 via the suspending cord 19. The moving structure 2 is provided with a winding means 6 winding or unwinding the suspending cord 19, a coupling means 10 coupled with the suspending cord 19 at the end section, and a releasing means 14 releasing the coupling of the coupling means 10 when the moving structure 2 is located at the lift end. The suspending cord 19 from the winding means 6 is guided through the opposite side of the coupling means 10 across the center of gravity position of the moving structure 2 and is coupled with the coupling means 10.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to amusement parks, parks, etc.
The present invention relates to a play vehicle device suitable for being installed in a recreational area.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It is well known that various amusement facilities for entertainment purposes are installed in an amusement park or the like. In addition, conventionally, there is known a vehicle device including a player boarding section and a parachute provided above the player boarding section. In this device, the hoisting device is appropriately lifted by a wire rope to a predetermined height, and then the braking speed is appropriately controlled by the braking device to lower the hoisting device. , Is a decorative use of parachutes. Thus, the player can enjoy the feeling of speed and thrill that cannot be experienced in the daily life of falling.

[0003]

However, in recent years,
Among young people, their hobbies and sense of values are diversified, and there is a demand for amusement devices that allow users to experience unprecedented sensations. The present invention has been made under such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an amusement vehicle device capable of experiencing a sensation that cannot be experienced by the conventional amusement vehicle device.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object,
The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention supports a moving structure having a player riding portion and one end of a hanging rope, and suspends the moving structure through the hanging rope. The moving structure comprises a winding means for winding or unwinding the rope, and an engaging means for engaging with the hanging rope at an end thereof. And a releasing means for releasing the engagement of the engaging means when it is located at the rising end, and the rope for suspending from the winding means sandwiches the position of the center of gravity of the moving structure. It has a structure in which it is engaged with the engaging means after being routed to the opposite side of the engaging means.

The invention according to claim 2 further comprises a moving structure having a player boarding portion rotatably provided about a horizontal axis and one end of a hanging rope for supporting the hanging rope. A support structure for suspending the moving structure through a line, the moving structure including winding means for winding or unwinding the line, and rotation of the player riding section. And a releasing means for releasing the locking of the locking means when it is located at the rising end.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, first, the player is placed on the player's boarding portion, and the suspending cord from the winding means is attached to the center of gravity of the moving structure. After passing through the position on the opposite side of the engaging means, the winding means is driven in a state of being engaged with the engaging means to wind up the hanging rope. As a result, the moving structure is lifted toward the support structure while being suspended from the support structure with the engaging means as the upper end.

After that, when the moving structure reaches the rising end, the releasing means is actuated to release the engaging relationship between the engaging means and the hanging rope. As a result, the moving structure is inverted around the portion where the hanging cord is routed to the opposite side of the engaging means with the center of gravity of the moving structure interposed, and the moving structure is inverted. The engaging means is in the posture with the lower end. Then, the hanging rope is fed out from the winding means to lower the moving structure.

As described above, the player can experience a sense of ascending and descending, which cannot be experienced in daily life, and at the same time, a thrilling sensation of reversal at the ascending end combined with fear.

Next, according to the second aspect of the present invention, first, the winding means is placed in a state in which the player is put on the player riding portion and the locking means locks the rotation of the player riding portion. To wind the hanging rope. As a result, the moving structure is lifted toward the support structure while being suspended from the support structure.

After that, when the moving structure reaches the rising end, the releasing means is actuated to release the locking action of the locking means, and the player riding section pivots about the horizontal axis,
The direction of the boarding section is reversed. Then, the hanging rope is fed out from the winding means to lower the moving structure.

As described above, the player can experience the sensation of ascending and descending, which cannot be experienced in daily life, as well as the invention of claim 1, and at the same time, the thrill of a sense of fear of reversing at the ascending end is combined. You can taste it.

According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, when the moving structure is raised, the player is directed upward, and when the structure is turned upside down, the player is turned down, so that the player is turned upside down. In addition, since the player looks downward when descending, the player feels a great sense of fear. On the contrary, if the player moves downward when the moving structure rises, and turns upward when he reverses and descends, the player moves upward while visually observing the downward direction. I feel a sense of fear.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle device for play according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, this vehicle device has a support structure (1). And a moving structure (2), and the moving structure (2) further comprises a riding section (3), a winding means (6), and an engaging means (1).
0) and a releasing means (14). The details of each unit will be described below.

The support structure (1) is a structure having a truss structure. For example, a columnar structure is erected, and a beam-shaped structure is extended from an upper end of the support structure (1). The body can be provided at a predetermined height, or the beam-shaped structure can be pulled up to a predetermined height by a hoisting device such as a crane, but in the present example, the former is adopted. However, FIG. 1 illustrates only a part of the beam-shaped structure. Then, the suspension ring (18) is attached to an appropriate member of the support structure (1).
One end of the wire rope (19) is fixed via the cable, and the moving structure (2) is suspended from the supporting structure (1).

As shown in FIG. 1, the moving structure (2) is composed of a frame body in which an egg is vertically divided in half,
As described above, the riding section (3), the winding means (6), the engaging means (10), and the releasing means (14) are provided.

The boarding section (3) has the moving structure (2).
It is provided almost in the center of the pedestal and has a pedestal (4) and a seat (5).
And an operating lever (20). The pedestal (4) is a semi-cylindrical member as shown in the drawing, and the seat (5) is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pedestal (4). Thus, when the support structure (1) rises, the player (Y) seated on the seat (5) is in an upward posture. The operation lever (20) is connected to the winding means (6) and operates the operation of the winding means (6). The seat (5) is provided with a seat belt, and the seat belt firmly holds the player (Y) on the seat (5).

As shown in FIG. 1, the winding means (6) is provided behind the riding section (3), and has a winding shaft (7) around which a wire rope (19) is wound, It is composed of a motor (8) and a drive belt (9), and the drive belt (9) is wound around the winding shaft (7) and a pulley provided on the motor (8) to connect them. The winding shaft (7) is connected to the pulley via an electromagnetic clutch.
When voltage is applied to the electromagnetic clutch,
The brake of the electromagnetic clutch is released, the driving force of the motor is transmitted to the winding shaft (7) through the drive belt (9), the winding shaft (7) rotates in the winding direction, and the wire rope (19 ) Is taken up while no voltage is applied to the electromagnetic clutch, a predetermined braking force acts on the take-up shaft (7). The braking force is set to such a level that when the moving structure (2) is supported by the wire rope (19), it gradually falls due to its own weight.
The wire rope (19) extending from the winding shaft (7) passes through the inside of the pedestal (4), engages with the engaging means (10), and is fixed to the suspension ring (18). There is. still,
In this example, the winding means (6) is provided below the center of gravity of the moving structure (2) in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be provided above. However, in this case,
It is necessary to provide a pulley or the like at a position lower than the center of gravity and allow the wire rope (19) from the winding shaft (7) to pass through the pulley.

The engaging means (10) is provided at the end of the moving structure (2) opposite to the winding means (6), and as shown in FIG. 2, a ring member (11) is provided. ), An engagement bar (12), and a spring (13a).
The ring member (11) is fixed to the frame member of the moving structure (2), has a ring shape with a part missing, and is composed of a hollow pipe member. And engagement bar (12)
Is a curved member having the same curvature as that of the ring member (11), both ends of which are fitted into the missing portions of the ring member (11) and are movable in the directions of arrows A-B, and Stoppers are provided in the ring member (11) on the side of the indication A and at the ends of the engagement bar (12), and the movement of the engagement bar (12) in the direction of the arrow A is restricted by the stopper. There is. Further, the spring (13a) is provided inside the ring member (11) on the arrow A side, thereby biasing the engagement bar (12) in the arrow B direction. Thus, the engagement bar (12) moves in the direction of arrow A-B to open and close the missing portion of the ring member (11).

The releasing means (14) is the engaging means (1).
0), which is provided at the end of the moving structure (2) on the same side as shown in FIG. 2, the release bar (15), the support tube (16), the spring (13b), and the link wire. (17)
Consists of The support cylinder (16) is erected on the frame member of the moving structure (2) and is made of a hollow pipe member. Further, the release bar (15) has a spherical body provided at its upper end so as to be rotatable in all directions, and has a lower end penetrating the frame member.
It is held so that it can move in any direction. Then, the support cylinder (1
6) A stopper is provided in each of the inside of the support tube (16) and the release bar (15), and the spring (1) is provided between the stopper in the support tube (16) and the stopper of the release bar (15).
3b) is provided, and the release bar (1
5) is urged in the direction of arrow C. The support cylinder (16)
The stopper at the tip of the lock bar and the stopper of the release bar (15) are engaged with each other, and the movement of the release bar (15) in the arrow C direction is restricted. One end of the link wire (17) is connected to the lower end of the release bar (15), and the other end of the link wire (17) is penetrated by the frame member to the end of the engagement bar (12) on the arrow A side. It is connected. Thus, the release bar (15) moves in the arrow D direction and the engagement bar (12) moves in the arrow A direction,
The release bar (15) moves in the direction of the arrow C to move the engagement bar (1
2) moves in the direction of arrow B.

Next, the operating state of the apparatus of the first embodiment having the above construction will be described. It is assumed that the moving structure (2) is initially placed on an appropriate place, for example, on the ground, and is changed from the vertical state shown in FIG. 1 to the horizontal state.
It is assumed that the wire rope (19) is connected to the support structure (1) through the ring formed by the ring member (11) and the engaging bar (12) of the engaging means (10). .
In this state, the player (Y) first sits on the seat (5) of the riding section (3) and wears the seat belt.

Then, the player (Y) operates the operation lever (2
0) is operated to drive the motor (8) of the winding means (6) to wind the wire rope (19) around the winding shaft (7).
As a result, the moving structure (2) is brought into a vertical state as shown in FIG. 1, and rises toward the supporting structure (1). At this time, since the bottom of the rear part is curved, the moving structure (2) is smoothly brought into a vertical state.

When the moving structure (2) reaches the rising end and the releasing bar (15) of the releasing means (14) contacts the supporting structure (1), the releasing bar (1) is released as shown in FIG.
5) moves in the direction of the arrow D, and as a result, the link wire (1
7) is pulled downward and the engaging bar (1
2) moves in the direction of arrow A, and the missing part of the ring member (11) opens. As a result, the moving structure (2) has a relationship between the position of the center of gravity of the moving structure (2) and the position where the wire rope (19) supports itself (that is, the position of the winding shaft (7)).
3 is reversed in the direction of the arrow E shown in FIG. 3, and the top and bottom are turned upside down as shown in FIG. At this time, since a free-rotating sphere is provided at the tip of the release bar (15), the frictional resistance between the support structure (1) and the release bar (15) is extremely small. Then, the engagement bar (12) and the release bar (15) are returned to the state shown in FIG. 2 by the urging force of the spring (13a) and the spring (13b).

Next, the player (Y) operates the operation lever (2
0) is operated to stop the driving of the motor (8) and activate the electromagnetic clutch provided on the winding shaft (7). As described above, this electromagnetic clutch is set to a braking force such that the moving structure (2) gradually descends due to the weight of the moving structure (2), and the moving structure (2) gradually descends. To do. Then, the moving structure (2) returns to the original position before rising and becomes horizontal. At this time, since the distal end portion of the moving structure (2) is curved, the moving structure (2) smoothly becomes horizontal.

As described above, the player (Y) can experience a sense of ascending and descending, which cannot be experienced in daily life, and at the same time, can enjoy a thrilling feeling with a fear of reversing at the ascending end. In addition, since it faces downward when inverted, the thrilling feeling at this time is considerable.

(Embodiment 2) Next, an apparatus according to Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 5, the device of the second embodiment is different from the device of the first embodiment in the structure of the moving structure.
The support structure has the same configuration. The detailed structure of the moving structure will be described below.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the moving structure (2
1) is composed of an oval-shaped frame, and the moving structure (2
1) so that it is stable when in a horizontal position, the legs (21
a), and further includes a riding section (22), a winding means (28), a locking means (31), and a releasing means (34).

As shown in FIG. 6, the boarding portion (22) is a disk-shaped pedestal (24), a seat (23) erected on the pedestal (24) (right side in the drawing), and the pedestal (24). A protective frame (26) provided on the upper outer peripheral edge, a support shaft (25) connected to the back surface (left side in the drawing) of the pedestal (24) and rotatably supporting the pedestal (24) about its axis. A weight (27) provided near the outer periphery of the back surface of the pedestal (24) and a winding means (2
8) is provided with an operation lever (not shown) connected thereto.
In addition, the seat (23) is provided with a seat belt,
The player (Y) is firmly held on the seat (23) by this seat belt.

The winding means (28) is provided at the upper end portion of the moving structure (2) in FIG. 6, and the winding shaft (29) and the motor (provided on the base (28a)). 30)
The winding shaft (29) and the motor (30) are connected to each other via the same electromagnetic clutch as in the above-described first embodiment. Thus, when a voltage is applied to the electromagnetic clutch, the brake of the electromagnetic clutch is released, the driving force of the motor (30) is transmitted to the winding shaft (29), and the winding shaft (29) moves. While rotating in the winding direction and winding up the wire rope (19), a predetermined braking force is applied to the winding shaft (29) when no voltage is applied to the electromagnetic clutch. The braking force is set to such a level that when the moving structure (2) is supported by the wire rope (19), it gradually falls due to its own weight.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the locking means (31) comprises a locking lever (32) and an engagement hole (33) formed in the weight (27). As shown in FIG. 6, the locking lever (32) is a substantially L-shaped member,
The substantially central portion is pivotally attached to the base (28a), and is indicated by an arrow FG.
It is rotatable in any direction. Thus, the locking lever (3
The tip of 2) moves in the direction of the arrow G and the same portion is inserted into the engagement hole (33), and the rotation of the weight (27) and by extension, the pedestal (24) and the seat (23) is stopped.

The releasing means (34) is provided with the base (28).
a) is provided as shown in FIG. 6, and as shown in FIG. 7, a release lever (35), a support tube (36),
And a spring (37). The release bar (35)
Has a spherical body provided at its upper end so as to be rotatable in all directions, and with its lower end connected to the rear end of the locking lever (32), the support cylinder (36) is shown in the direction of arrow H-I. It is held so that it can move freely. Then, in the support tube (36),
A stopper is provided on each of the tip portion and the release bar (35), and the spring (37) is provided between the stopper in the support cylinder (36) and the stopper of the release bar (35). Release bar (35) with arrow H
Biased in the direction. The stopper at the tip of the support cylinder (36) and the stopper of the release bar (35) are engaged with each other to restrict the movement of the release bar (35) in the arrow H direction. Then, when the release lever (35) moves in the arrow I direction, the locking lever (32) is rotated in the arrow F direction, and the weight (27), the pedestal (24), and the seat (23) are rotated. The restraint is released. That is, these are rotatable.

Next, the operating state of the apparatus of the second embodiment having the above construction will be described. It is assumed that the moving structure (2) is initially placed on an appropriate place, for example, on the ground, and is changed from the vertical state shown in FIG. 5 to the horizontal state. In this state, the player (Y) first sits on the seat (23) of the riding section (21) and fastens the seat belt.

Next, the player (Y) operates an operating lever (not shown) to drive the motor (30) of the winding means (28) to attach the wire rope (19) to the winding shaft (29). Roll up. As a result, the moving structure (2) is brought into a vertical state as shown in FIG. 6, and rises toward the supporting structure (1).
At this time, since the bottom of the rear part is curved, the moving structure (2) is smoothly brought into a vertical state.

When the moving structure (2) reaches the rising end and the releasing bar (35) of the releasing means (34) contacts the supporting structure (1), as shown in FIG. 7, the releasing bar (3) is released.
As a result of the movement of 5) in the direction of the arrow I, the pedestal (24) and the seat (23) are rotatable about the axis of the support shaft (25) and are inverted by the action of the weight (27). . At this time, since a free-rotating sphere is provided at the tip of the release bar (15), the frictional resistance between the support structure (1) and the release bar (15) is extremely small.

Next, the player (Y) operates the operation lever (2
0) is operated to stop the driving of the motor (8) and activate the electromagnetic clutch provided on the winding shaft (7). As described above, this electromagnetic clutch is set to a braking force such that the moving structure (2) gradually descends due to the weight of the moving structure (2), and the moving structure (2) gradually descends. To do. Then, the moving structure (2) returns to the original position before rising and becomes horizontal. At this time, since the distal end portion of the moving structure (2) is curved, the moving structure (2) smoothly becomes horizontal.

As described above, similar to the device of the first embodiment, the player (Y) can experience a feeling that he / she is going up and down, which cannot be experienced in daily life, and a sense of fear of reversing at the ascending end is combined. You can enjoy the thrill. In addition, since it faces downward when inverted, the thrilling feeling at this time is considerable.

The specific embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but it is needless to say that this is merely an example and the specific embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. In particular, the orientation of the seats of the first and second embodiments may be the opposite of the orientation shown in FIG. 1 or 5. In this case, the player (Y) is in a posture of facing downward when rising, and feels fear when rising.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an apparatus according to a first embodiment which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an engaging means and a releasing means in the apparatus of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining the operation of an engaging means and a releasing means.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view for explaining the operation of the device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an apparatus of Example 2.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a riding section, a winding means, a locking means, and a releasing means.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the locking means and the releasing means.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Support structure 2 Moving structure 3 Riding part 4 Pedestal 5 Seat 6 Winding means 7 Winding shaft 8 Motor 9 Drive belt 10 Engaging means 11 Ring member 12 Engaging bar 13a Spring 13b Spring 14 Release means 15 Release bar 16 Support cylinder 17 Link wire 18 Suspension ring 19 Wire rope 20 Operating lever 21 Moving structure 22 Riding part 23 Seat 24 Pedestal 25 Support shaft 26 Protective frame 27 Weight 28 Winding means 29 Winding shaft 30 Motor 31 Locking means 32 Locking lever 33 Engagement hole 34 Release means 35 Release lever 36 Support tube 37 Spring

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A moving structure having a player boarding section, and a support structure for supporting one end of a hanging rope and suspending the moving structure via the hanging rope. In addition, the moving structure is provided with a winding means for winding or unwinding the rope, an engaging means for engaging the hanging rope at the end, and a position at the rising end. And a releasing means for releasing the engagement of the engaging means, and the rope for suspending from the winding means is provided on the opposite side of the engaging means with the center of gravity of the moving structure interposed therebetween. A vehicle device for play, wherein the vehicle device is connected to the engaging means and then engaged with the engaging means. 2. A moving structure having a player boarding portion rotatably provided around a horizontal axis and one end of a hanging rope, and the moving structure via the hanging rope. A support structure for suspending a body, wherein the moving structure includes a winding means for winding or unwinding the rope, and a locking means for locking the rotation of the player riding section. A recreational vehicle device comprising: a release means for releasing the lock of the lock means when the lock means is located at the rising end.