EP3925679B1 - Transportable amusement ride - Google Patents

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EP3925679B1
EP3925679B1 EP21178314.7A EP21178314A EP3925679B1 EP 3925679 B1 EP3925679 B1 EP 3925679B1 EP 21178314 A EP21178314 A EP 21178314A EP 3925679 B1 EP3925679 B1 EP 3925679B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • the present invention relates to a transportable amusement ride, in particular a Ferris wheel comprising a horizontal main axis, a wheel rim with spokes rotating about this main axis, on which the individual passenger cabins are arranged radially on the outside, and a support structure resting on several vehicles, wherein in the assembly position of the Ferris wheel at least two vehicles are arranged next to one another.
  • the basic structure of a Ferris wheel is known. This usually includes a horizontal main axis, a wheel rim with spokes, on which the individual passenger cabins for the passengers are located radially on the outside, and a support structure that carries the Ferris wheel rotating around its horizontal main axis and which is supported on a base.
  • a Ferris wheel has become known in which the entire structure is housed on a total of three carriages, so that the Ferris wheel is transportable, whereby these three carriages or containers are placed next to each other when the Ferris wheel is erected.
  • the two outer carriages each support load-bearing elements, which also include supports that run diagonally outwards when viewed from the front of the structure.
  • the spoke structure for the wheel rim is located above the middle carriage. The size of such a Ferris wheel, which is housed on just three carriages, is limited, however.
  • the vehicles used for this usually semi-trailers known as mid-body trailers, have to be extremely long and heavy. Such vehicles are not permitted under the Road Traffic Act, as the maximum trailer size according to the EURO standard is 13.6 m. The vehicles are also too heavy and weigh around 50 tonnes with the tractor. A special permit is therefore required for these vehicles, and the transport itself is also associated with considerable effort.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a transportable ride, in particular a Ferris wheel with the features mentioned at the beginning, which can be transported by road with reasonable effort even with a large diameter of the wheel rim and can therefore be set up comparatively quickly.
  • the solution according to the invention has the advantage that the entire construction of the ride can be accommodated on several vehicles, each of which has a reduced overall length and a reduced overall weight and is therefore permitted in normal road traffic.
  • the vehicles are set up in such a way that in the assembly position a total of at least four vehicles are arranged next to each other in two rows, with two vehicles in each row being arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction and a further vehicle being arranged between the respective ends of two longitudinally arranged vehicles in both rows and transversely to them, so that as a rule a total of at least five vehicles can be arranged in an approximately cross-shaped arrangement of the vehicles, or that in the assembly position a total of at least six vehicles are arranged next to one another in three rows, with two vehicles in each row arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction.
  • the present invention is not limited to Ferris wheels, but can also be used in other high-altitude rides, such as swings, propellers or the like.
  • two vehicles arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction are arranged in such a way that they are positioned with their respective vehicle end areas against each other.
  • the vehicles in the longitudinal rows are therefore preferably rear to rear. In these rear areas, there are usually several axles in these vehicles, so that a high weight can be taken up here, and the area in the rear of the vehicle is lower than the front area, which rests on the saddle of the towing vehicle.
  • the vehicles are semi-trailers, in particular central trailers, and the vehicles arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction with their lower end regions facing away from the saddle are positioned against each other.
  • At least two vehicles are arranged next to each other and at least two vehicles are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, i.e. in this case there are a total of four vehicles in two rows which are aligned in the longitudinal direction and a fifth vehicle is positioned transversely to these and behind the rear ends of these four vehicles.
  • a total of at least six vehicles must be arranged in three longitudinal rows next to one another in the other assembly position, with two vehicles in each row arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction.
  • a seventh vehicle is then positioned between the rear ends of these six vehicles and transversely to them.
  • support structures comprising struts rest with their respective lower end regions on the two vehicles in the two outer rows
  • circular arc sections that make up the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel are accommodated on a total of four vehicles arranged in two rows next to each other in the longitudinal direction.
  • the weight of the struts is then supported on the vehicles via their lower ends.
  • the main axle and wheel hub and, if applicable, a further support structure for the main axle are accommodated in the transport position on the at least one further vehicle, which is arranged transversely between the vehicles arranged in the longitudinal direction and approximately orthogonally to them. Since the main axle extends transversely to the vehicles arranged in the longitudinal direction, the main axle can be accommodated longitudinally on the transversely positioned vehicle, so that sufficient space is available there. Even when the five vehicles are arranged before assembly begins, the four struts of the support structure and the main axle are correctly aligned with each other. The main axle can then be connected to the respective upper ends of the four struts and erected over them. The struts of the support structures can then rest in the assembly position with their respective lower end regions on the two vehicles in the two outer rows and their respective upper end regions end above the two vehicles in the middle row on the main axle and wheel hub.
  • the support structure thus comprises several, preferably at least four support units with either at least two struts connected to one another in an articulated manner or with each with a strut that can be extended telescopically in its longitudinal direction.
  • a greater effective length of the support units can be achieved in the assembled state, while in the transport state the support units are retracted and have a shorter length so that they can lie lengthwise on the vehicles without exceeding the permitted vehicle length.
  • a further support structure can be provided which is arranged on the transversely arranged vehicle in the transport state, which can also be extended telescopically if necessary and supports the main axle in one of its axial end areas in the assembly position.
  • the space on the transversely arranged vehicle is used for the main axle and for a further support structure which then supports the main axle at its front end in the assembled state and absorbs the forces arising there, whereby this preferably fifth support is at an angle to the main axle and to the four other support structures in the assembled state.
  • At least two additional vehicles are provided on which the spokes of the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel are accommodated, wherein these two additional vehicles are preferably arranged in the erected position of the vehicles during assembly in a central longitudinal row between two longitudinal rows of vehicles standing next to one another.
  • two additional vehicles would be added to the four vehicles standing in the longitudinal direction and the one vehicle standing in the transverse direction, which in turn are aligned in the longitudinal direction, so that in this variant at least seven vehicles are used to transport the entire supporting structure of the ride.
  • These seven vehicles are then arranged in a total of three longitudinal rows with two vehicles each next to one another before assembly. and the seventh vehicle is positioned in the middle of the arrangement, perpendicular to the other six vehicles.
  • the support units can be raised from the transport state into the assembly position using hydraulic cylinder units mounted on the vehicles or can be erected using cables. Additional lifting devices can be used to initially raise the support units by a first smaller angle and thus overcome a blind spot, and then the hydraulic cylinder units can be used for the further lifting path.
  • FIG. 1 the Figure 1 and this illustration explains how the vehicles used for transport are set up before the ride, in this example a Ferris wheel, is assembled.
  • a total of five vehicles are shown on which the most important structural components of a Ferris wheel can be transported to the installation site, namely four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13, which are arranged lengthwise in two longitudinal rows in such a way that in each of the two longitudinal rows the two vehicles are positioned with their rear ends 10 a, 11 a facing each other. Since two longitudinal rows are provided, in each longitudinal row two vehicles 10, 12 and 11, 13 are positioned next to each other in the transverse direction.
  • a gap remains between the rear ends of the four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 arranged lengthwise, and a fifth vehicle 14 is positioned there so that it is in the transverse direction and is thus aligned approximately orthogonally to the other four vehicles. This results in an approximately cross-shaped arrangement of the five vehicles.
  • the main axle 16 and the wheel hub of the Ferris wheel can be accommodated on this fifth vehicle 14.
  • the struts 27, 30 of the support structures and parts of the wheel rim 17 can be accommodated on the remaining four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13, whereby as a rule there are several curved sections of the wheel rim 17 on one vehicle.
  • Vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 are semi-trailers, so-called mid-body trailers with a lower loading area 23, below which most of the axles with the wheels 25 are located, and with a saddle area 24 which rests on the towing vehicle during transport.
  • Figure 3 shows a similar view as in figure 1 , but now the five vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are standing close together and in their final position, which they will assume before assembly begins.
  • Figure 3 shows that the four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 of the two longitudinal rows are not directly next to each other, but are spaced apart from each other, so that two additional vehicles 18, 19 can be driven in if necessary, forming a third middle longitudinal row and on which the spokes of the wheel rim can be accommodated, for example.
  • These two additional vehicles 18, 19 are in the Figure 4 which are referred to below.
  • FIG 2 is one of the vehicles 13 (in the list according to Figure 1 rear right) is shown in an enlarged view, so that the saddle area 24 and the wheels 25 on three axles below the rear, lower area can be clearly seen. It can also be seen that the vehicle 13 carries one of the support structures 30, which can be raised hydraulically and extended telescopically, as will be explained in more detail later. In addition, several curved sections of the wheel rim 17 are accommodated on the vehicle 13.
  • Figure 3 shows a similar line-up of five vehicles as in Figure 1 , of which four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 are positioned in two longitudinal rows and a fifth vehicle is positioned transversely between them in the area where the respective rear end areas 10 a, 11 a of two vehicles in the same longitudinal row adjoin each other.
  • the arrangement according to Figure 3 corresponds in principle to that of Figure 1 , with the difference that the vehicles of the two longitudinal rows are now driven closely together with their rear areas, although there is still space between the adjacent vehicles of the longitudinal rows for one more vehicle, which carries further components of the ride, namely parts of the spokes as can be seen in Figure 4 which are referred to below.
  • the upper ends 27 a, 30 a of the four support structures each support the main axle 16 and the support structures are supported with their lower ends 27 b, 30 b in the outer area on the ground and on the vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 standing in the longitudinal direction.
  • the lower ends of the support structures are connected in an articulated manner to the loading area of the vehicles and are moved from the horizontal transport position to the horizontal transport position by hydraulic cylinder units 26 acting on the support structures.
  • Figure 4 shown angled position.
  • the fifth support structure 21 is held between two plate-shaped elements 28, which are connected to the outer end of the fifth vehicle 14, which is positioned in the transverse direction, so that the support forces from the main axle 16 are transmitted via the telescopic support structure 21 into the vehicle 14.
  • plate-shaped elements are also in the Figure 1 recognizable.
  • Figure 6 shows an enlarged view of the lower area of the Ferris wheel, which has been largely assembled.
  • Figure 7 shows an overall view of a fully assembled Ferris wheel with wheel rim 17, spokes 22 and main axle 16.
  • the support structures resting on the vehicles with the struts 27, 30 reach in height up to the main axle 16.
  • the further support structure 21 supports the main axle 16 axially at one end.
  • the proportions make it clear that this is a very large Ferris wheel in terms of circumference, in comparison with the vehicles visible in the lower area on which the Ferris wheel is transported. Nevertheless, through the inventive combination of at least four vehicles in longitudinal rows and a vehicle positioned approximately in the middle in the transverse direction, all the essential elements of the ride can be transported on vehicles that are approved for road traffic in terms of length and total weight.

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Gebiet der ErfindungField of the invention

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein transportables Fahrgeschäft, insbesondere ein Riesenrad umfassend eine horizontale Hauptachse, einen sich um diese Hauptachse drehenden Radkranz mit Speichen, an dem radial außen die einzelnen Fahrgastkabinen angeordnet sind, sowie eine auf mehreren Fahrzeugen ruhende Stützkonstruktion, wobei in der Montageposition des Riesenrads wenigstens zwei Fahrzeuge nebeneinander angeordnet sind.The present invention relates to a transportable amusement ride, in particular a Ferris wheel comprising a horizontal main axis, a wheel rim with spokes rotating about this main axis, on which the individual passenger cabins are arranged radially on the outside, and a support structure resting on several vehicles, wherein in the assembly position of the Ferris wheel at least two vehicles are arranged next to one another.

Hintergrund der ErfindungBackground of the invention

Aus der DE 20 2006 017 416 U1 ist der grundsätzliche Aufbau eines Riesenrads bekannt. Dieses umfasst in der Regel eine horizontale Hauptachse, einen Radkranz mit Speichen, an dem sich radial außen die einzelnen Fahrgastkabinen für die Passagiere befinden, sowie eine Stützkonstruktion, welche das sich um seine horizontale Hauptachse drehende Riesenrad trägt und die sich auf einem Untergrund abstützt.From the DE 20 2006 017 416 U1 The basic structure of a Ferris wheel is known. This usually includes a horizontal main axis, a wheel rim with spokes, on which the individual passenger cabins for the passengers are located radially on the outside, and a support structure that carries the Ferris wheel rotating around its horizontal main axis and which is supported on a base.

Bei transportablen Riesenrädern, die sich rascher aufbauen lassen, ist die Stützkonstruktion auf mehreren Fahrzeugen gelagert. Aus der DE 89 11 634 U1 ist ein Riesenrad bekannt geworden, bei dem die gesamte Konstruktion auf insgesamt drei Wagen untergebracht ist, so dass das Riesenrad transportabel ist, wobei diese drei Wagen oder Container beim Aufbau des Riesenrads nebeneinander aufgestellt werden. Auf den beiden äußeren Wagen sind jeweils Tragelemente abgestützt, die auch Stützen umfassen, welche von der Stirnseite her auf die Konstruktion gesehen, schräg nach außen hin laufen. Die Speichenkonstruktion für den Radkranz befindet sich oberhalb des mittleren Wagens. Die Größe eines solchen auf nur drei Wagen untergebrachten Riesenrads ist allerdings begrenzt.For transportable Ferris wheels, which can be set up more quickly, the supporting structure is supported on several vehicles. DE 89 11 634 U1 A Ferris wheel has become known in which the entire structure is housed on a total of three carriages, so that the Ferris wheel is transportable, whereby these three carriages or containers are placed next to each other when the Ferris wheel is erected. The two outer carriages each support load-bearing elements, which also include supports that run diagonally outwards when viewed from the front of the structure. The spoke structure for the wheel rim is located above the middle carriage. The size of such a Ferris wheel, which is housed on just three carriages, is limited, however.

Wenn man nach diesem Prinzip ein größeres Riesenrad aufstellen will, welches noch transportabel ist, müssen die dafür verwendeten Fahrzeuge, in der Regel Sattelauflieger, die als Mittelbauanhänger bezeichnet werden, extrem lang und schwer sein. Derartige Fahrzeuge sind nach der Straßenverkehrsordnung regulär nicht zugelassen, da das maximale Trailermaß nach der EURO-Norm 13,6 m beträgt. Auch werden die Fahrzeuge zu schwer und kommen mit der Zugmaschine auf ein Gewicht von ca. 50 Tonnen. Für diese Fahrzeuge ist daher eine Sondergenehmigung notwendig und auch der Transport selbst ist mit einem erheblichen Aufwand verbunden.If you want to set up a larger Ferris wheel using this principle that is still transportable, the vehicles used for this, usually semi-trailers known as mid-body trailers, have to be extremely long and heavy. Such vehicles are not permitted under the Road Traffic Act, as the maximum trailer size according to the EURO standard is 13.6 m. The vehicles are also too heavy and weigh around 50 tonnes with the tractor. A special permit is therefore required for these vehicles, and the transport itself is also associated with considerable effort.

Zusammenfassung der ErfindungSummary of the invention

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht daher darin, ein transportables Fahrgeschäft, insbesondere ein Riesenrad mit den eingangs genannten Merkmalen zur Verfügung zu stellen, welches sich auch bei einem großen Durchmesser des Radkranzes mit vertretbarem Aufwand auf dem Straßenwege transportieren und daher vergleichsweise rasch aufstellen lässt.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a transportable ride, in particular a Ferris wheel with the features mentioned at the beginning, which can be transported by road with reasonable effort even with a large diameter of the wheel rim and can therefore be set up comparatively quickly.

Die Lösung der vorgenannten Aufgabe liefert ein transportables Fahrgeschäft, insbesondere ein Riesenrad der eingangs genannten Gattung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The solution to the above-mentioned problem is provided by a transportable amusement ride, in particular a Ferris wheel of the type mentioned at the beginning with the features of claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung hat den Vorteil, dass die gesamte Konstruktion des Fahrgeschäftes auf mehreren Fahrzeugen untergebracht werden kann, die einzeln jeweils eine reduzierte Gesamtlänge und ein reduziertes Gesamtgewicht aufweisen und daher im gewöhnlichen Straßenverkehr zugelassen sind. Vor dem Aufbau des Fahrgeschäftes werden die Fahrzeuge so aufgestellt, dass in der Montageposition insgesamt wenigstens vier Fahrzeuge in zwei Reihen nebeneinander angeordnet sind, wobei jeweils zwei Fahrzeuge in jeder Reihe jeweils in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordnet sind und ein weiteres Fahrzeug zwischen den jeweiligen Enden je zweier in Längsrichtung angeordneter Fahrzeuge beider Reihen und quer zu diesen angeordnet ist, so dass man in der Regel mit insgesamt wenigstens fünf Fahrzeugen in einer etwa kreuzförmigen Anordnung der Fahrzeuge auskommt, oder dass in der Montageposition insgesamt wenigstens sechs Fahrzeuge in drei Reihen nebeneinander angeordnet sind, wobei jeweils zwei Fahrzeuge in jeder Reihe jeweils in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordnet sind.The solution according to the invention has the advantage that the entire construction of the ride can be accommodated on several vehicles, each of which has a reduced overall length and a reduced overall weight and is therefore permitted in normal road traffic. Before the ride is set up, the vehicles are set up in such a way that in the assembly position a total of at least four vehicles are arranged next to each other in two rows, with two vehicles in each row being arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction and a further vehicle being arranged between the respective ends of two longitudinally arranged vehicles in both rows and transversely to them, so that as a rule a total of at least five vehicles can be arranged in an approximately cross-shaped arrangement of the vehicles, or that in the assembly position a total of at least six vehicles are arranged next to one another in three rows, with two vehicles in each row arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ist nicht auf Riesenräder beschränkt, sondern kann auch bei anderen Hochfahrgeschäften zum Einsatz kommen, beispielsweise bei Schaukeln, Propellern oder dergleichen.The present invention is not limited to Ferris wheels, but can also be used in other high-altitude rides, such as swings, propellers or the like.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung sind jeweils zwei in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordnete Fahrzeuge so angeordnet, dass sie mit ihren jeweiligen Fahrzeugendbereichen gegeneinander positioniert sind. Die Fahrzeuge in den Längsreihen stehen somit vorzugsweise Heck an Heck. In diesen hinteren Bereichen befinden sich in der Regel bei diesen Fahrzeugen mehrere Achsen, so dass hier ein hohes Gewicht aufgenommen werden kann, und der Bereich im Heck des Fahrzeugs liegt tiefer als der vordere Bereich, der auf dem Sattel des Zugfahrzeugs aufliegt.According to a preferred development of the present invention, two vehicles arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction are arranged in such a way that they are positioned with their respective vehicle end areas against each other. The vehicles in the longitudinal rows are therefore preferably rear to rear. In these rear areas, there are usually several axles in these vehicles, so that a high weight can be taken up here, and the area in the rear of the vehicle is lower than the front area, which rests on the saddle of the towing vehicle.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung sind somit die Fahrzeuge Sattelauflieger, insbesondere Mittelbauanhänger und die in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordneten Fahrzeuge mit ihren jeweils dem Sattel abgewandten tiefer liegenden Endbereichen sind gegeneinander positioniert.According to a preferred development of the present invention, the vehicles are semi-trailers, in particular central trailers, and the vehicles arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction with their lower end regions facing away from the saddle are positioned against each other.

In der einen Montageposition sind somit wenigstens zwei Fahrzeuge jeweils nebeneinander und wenigstens zwei Fahrzeuge jeweils in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordnet, das heißt in diesem Fall sind es insgesamt vier Fahrzeuge in zwei Reihen, die in Längsrichtung ausgerichtet sind und ein fünftes Fahrzeug steht quer zu diesen und hinter den hinteren Enden dieser vier Fahrzeuge.In one assembly position, at least two vehicles are arranged next to each other and at least two vehicles are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, i.e. in this case there are a total of four vehicles in two rows which are aligned in the longitudinal direction and a fifth vehicle is positioned transversely to these and behind the rear ends of these four vehicles.

Wenn dies notwendig ist, weil der Aufbau weitere Fahrzeuge erfordert, sind in der anderen Montageposition insgesamt wenigstens sechs Fahrzeuge in drei Längsreihen nebeneinander angeordnet sein, wobei jeweils zwei Fahrzeuge in jeder Reihe jeweils in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordnet sind. Ein siebtes Fahrzeug steht dann steht dann zwischen den jeweils hinteren Enden dieser sechs Fahrzeuge und quer zu diesen.If this is necessary because the structure requires additional vehicles, a total of at least six vehicles must be arranged in three longitudinal rows next to one another in the other assembly position, with two vehicles in each row arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction. A seventh vehicle is then positioned between the rear ends of these six vehicles and transversely to them.

Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung ruhen in der Montageposition Stützkonstruktionen umfassend Streben mit ihren jeweiligen unteren Endbereichen auf den jeweils beiden Fahrzeugen der beiden äußeren Reihen und in der Transportposition sind Kreisbogenabschnitte, aus denen sich der Radkranz des Riesenrads zusammensetzt, auf insgesamt vier in zwei nebeneinander liegenden Reihen in Längsrichtung angeordneten Fahrzeugen untergebracht. Das Gewicht der Streben wird dann über deren untere Enden auf den Fahrzeugen abgestützt. Auf den Fahrzeugen ist zusätzlich genügend Platz, um auch die Kreisbogenabschnitte für den Radkranz des Riesenrads unterzubringen, wobei diese auf die vier in Längsrichtung in zwei Reihen stehenden Fahrzeuge verteilt werden können.According to the present invention, in the assembly position, support structures comprising struts rest with their respective lower end regions on the two vehicles in the two outer rows, and in the transport position, circular arc sections that make up the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel are accommodated on a total of four vehicles arranged in two rows next to each other in the longitudinal direction. The weight of the struts is then supported on the vehicles via their lower ends. There is also enough space on the vehicles to accommodate the circular arc sections for the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel, and these can be distributed over the four vehicles arranged in two rows in the longitudinal direction.

Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung sind die Hauptachse und Radnabe sowie gegebenenfalls eine weitere Stützkonstruktion für die Hauptachse in der Transportposition auf dem wenigstens einen weiteren Fahrzeug untergebracht, welches in Querrichtung zwischen den in Längsrichtung angeordneten Fahrzeugen und etwa orthogonal zu diesen angeordnet ist. Da sich die Hauptachse quer zu den in Längsrichtung aufgestellten Fahrzeugen erstreckt, kann die Hauptachse in Längsrichtung auf dem quer stehenden Fahrzeug untergebracht werden, so dass dort ausreichend Platz zur Verfügung steht. Schon bei der Aufstellung der fünf Fahrzeuge vor dem Beginn der Montage sind somit die vier Streben der Stützkonstruktion und die Hauptachse zueinander korrekt ausgerichtet. Die Hauptachse kann dann mit den jeweiligen oberen Enden der vier Streben verbunden und über diese aufgerichtet werden. Die Streben der Stützkonstruktionen können dann in der Montageposition mit ihren jeweiligen unteren Endbereichen auf den jeweils beiden Fahrzeugen der beiden äußeren Reihen ruhen und deren jeweilige obere Endbereiche enden oberhalb der beiden Fahrzeuge der mittleren Reihe an der Hauptachse und Radnabe.According to the present invention, the main axle and wheel hub and, if applicable, a further support structure for the main axle are accommodated in the transport position on the at least one further vehicle, which is arranged transversely between the vehicles arranged in the longitudinal direction and approximately orthogonally to them. Since the main axle extends transversely to the vehicles arranged in the longitudinal direction, the main axle can be accommodated longitudinally on the transversely positioned vehicle, so that sufficient space is available there. Even when the five vehicles are arranged before assembly begins, the four struts of the support structure and the main axle are correctly aligned with each other. The main axle can then be connected to the respective upper ends of the four struts and erected over them. The struts of the support structures can then rest in the assembly position with their respective lower end regions on the two vehicles in the two outer rows and their respective upper end regions end above the two vehicles in the middle row on the main axle and wheel hub.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst die Stützkonstruktion somit mehrere, vorzugsweise wenigstens vier Stützeinheiten mit entweder jeweils mindestens zwei gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Streben oder mit jeweils einer in ihrer Längsrichtung teleskopierend ausfahrbaren Strebe. Bei diesen beiden konstruktiven Varianten kann eine größere effektive Länge der Stützeinheiten im montierten Zustand erreicht werden, während im Transportzustand die Stützeinheiten eingefahren sind und eine geringere Länge aufweisen, so dass sie in Längsrichtung auf den Fahrzeugen liegen können, ohne dass die zugelassene Fahrzeuglänge überschritten wird.According to a preferred development of the present invention, the support structure thus comprises several, preferably at least four support units with either at least two struts connected to one another in an articulated manner or with each with a strut that can be extended telescopically in its longitudinal direction. With these two design variants, a greater effective length of the support units can be achieved in the assembled state, while in the transport state the support units are retracted and have a shorter length so that they can lie lengthwise on the vehicles without exceeding the permitted vehicle length.

Zusätzlich kann gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung eine weitere, im Transportzustand auf dem in Querrichtung angeordneten Fahrzeug angeordnete Stützkonstruktion vorgesehen sein, die gegebenenfalls auch teleskopierend ausfahrbar ist und in der Montageposition die Hauptachse in ihrem einen axialen Endbereich abstützt. Bei dieser konstruktiven Variante wird somit der Platz auf dem in Querrichtung stehenden Fahrzeug für die Hauptachse und für eine weitere Stützkonstruktion genutzt, die dann im montierten Zustand die Hauptachse an ihrem stirnseitigen Ende abstützt und die dort anfallenden Kräfte aufnimmt, wobei diese bevorzugt fünfte Stütze im montierten Zustand in einem Winkel zur Hauptachse und zu den vier anderen Stützkonstruktionen steht.In addition, according to a preferred development of the present invention, a further support structure can be provided which is arranged on the transversely arranged vehicle in the transport state, which can also be extended telescopically if necessary and supports the main axle in one of its axial end areas in the assembly position. In this design variant, the space on the transversely arranged vehicle is used for the main axle and for a further support structure which then supports the main axle at its front end in the assembled state and absorbs the forces arising there, whereby this preferably fifth support is at an angle to the main axle and to the four other support structures in the assembled state.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung sind zusätzlich wenigstens zwei weitere Fahrzeuge vorgesehen sind, auf denen die Speichen des Radkranzes des Riesenrades untergebracht sind, wobei diese zwei weiteren Fahrzeuge vorzugsweise in der aufgestellten Position der Fahrzeuge bei der Montage in einer mittleren Längsreihe zwischen zwei Längsreihen nebeneinander stehender Fahrzeuge angeordnet sind. Bei dieser Variante kämen somit zu den vier in Längsrichtung stehenden und dem einen in Querrichtung stehenden Fahrzeug bevorzugt noch zwei weitere Fahrzeuge hinzu, die wiederum in Längsrichtung ausgerichtet stehen, so dass bei dieser Variante wenigstens sieben Fahrzeuge benutzt werden, um die gesamte tragende Konstruktion des Fahrgeschäfts zu transportieren. Diese sieben Fahrzeuge werden dann vor der Montage in insgesamt drei Längsreihen mit je zwei Fahrzeugen nebeneinander aufgestellt und das siebte Fahrzeug steht in der Mitte der Anordnung quer zu den anderen sechs Fahrzeugen.According to a preferred development of the present invention, at least two additional vehicles are provided on which the spokes of the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel are accommodated, wherein these two additional vehicles are preferably arranged in the erected position of the vehicles during assembly in a central longitudinal row between two longitudinal rows of vehicles standing next to one another. In this variant, two additional vehicles would be added to the four vehicles standing in the longitudinal direction and the one vehicle standing in the transverse direction, which in turn are aligned in the longitudinal direction, so that in this variant at least seven vehicles are used to transport the entire supporting structure of the ride. These seven vehicles are then arranged in a total of three longitudinal rows with two vehicles each next to one another before assembly. and the seventh vehicle is positioned in the middle of the arrangement, perpendicular to the other six vehicles.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung sind die Stützeinheiten über auf den Fahrzeugen montierte Hydraulikzylindereinheiten aus dem Transportzustand in die Montageposition hochfahrbar sind oder über Seilzüge aufrichtbar sind. Dabei kann man zusätzliche Hubvorrichtungen verwenden, um zunächst die Stützeinheiten um einen ersten kleineren Winkel hochzufahren und so einen toten Winkel zu überwinden und danach können die Hydraulikzylindereinheiten für den weiteren Hubweg eingesetzt werden.According to a preferred development of the present invention, the support units can be raised from the transport state into the assembly position using hydraulic cylinder units mounted on the vehicles or can be erected using cables. Additional lifting devices can be used to initially raise the support units by a first smaller angle and thus overcome a blind spot, and then the hydraulic cylinder units can be used for the further lifting path.

Es versteht sich, dass die voranstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen oder Merkmale daraus auch in beliebigen von den Ansprüchen und von deren Rückbezüge abweichenden Kombinationen miteinander kombiniert werden können, um Lösungen der voranstehenden Aufgabe im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung bereitzustellen.It is understood that the embodiments or features thereof described above can also be combined with one another in any combinations deviating from the claims and their references in order to provide solutions to the above object within the scope of the present invention.

Kurze Beschreibung der FigurenShort description of the characters

Nachfolgend wird die vorliegende Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen:

Figur 1:
eine schematisch vereinfachte perspektivische Ansicht der Fahrzeuge bei der Aufstellung vor der Montage;
Figur 2:
eine vergrößerte Ansicht eines der Fahrzeuge, die in Längsrichtung aufgestellt werden;
Figur 3:
eine ähnliche Ansicht wie in Figur 1, perspektivisch von schräg oben gesehen, wobei nun die fünf Fahrzeuge eng nebeneinander in der endgültigen Position vor Beginn der Montage stehen;
Figur 4:
eine weitere Ansicht zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt der Montage, mit teilweise hochgefahrenen Stützeinheiten;
Figur 5:
eine weitere Ansicht zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt der Montage, mit axialer Abstützung der Hauptachse;
Figur 6:
eine Detailansicht des aufgestellten Riesenrads im unteren Bereich; und
Figur 7:
eine Gesamtansicht des montierten Riesenrads.
The present invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1:
a schematically simplified perspective view of the vehicles in position before assembly;
Figure 2:
an enlarged view of one of the vehicles positioned lengthwise;
Figure 3:
a similar view as in Figure 1 , seen in perspective from above, with the five vehicles now standing close together in their final position before assembly begins;
Figure 4:
another view at a later stage of assembly, with support units partially raised;
Figure 5:
another view at a later stage of assembly, with axial support of the main axis;
Figure 6:
a detailed view of the erected Ferris wheel in the lower area; and
Figure 7:
an overall view of the assembled Ferris wheel.

AusführungsbeispieleExamples of implementation

Zunächst wird auf die Figur 1 Bezug genommen und anhand dieser Darstellung wird erläutert, wie die für den Transport verwendeten Fahrzeuge vor der Montage des Fahrgeschäfts, in diesem Beispiel ein Riesenrad, aufgestellt werden. In der Darstellung gemäß Figur 1 sind insgesamt fünf Fahrzeuge gezeigt, auf denen die wichtigsten konstruktiven Bauteile eines Riesenrads zum Aufstellort transportiert werden können, nämlich vier Fahrzeuge 10, 11, 12, 13, die in Längsrichtung in zwei Längsreihen aufgestellt werden und zwar derart, dass in jeder der beiden Längsreihen die zwei Fahrzeuge jeweils mit ihren Hecks 10 a, 11 a gegeneinander stehend positioniert werden. Da zwei Längsreihen vorgesehen sind, stehen in jeder Längsreihe jeweils in Querrichtung gesehen zwei Fahrzeuge 10, 12 bzw. 11, 13 nebeneinander. Zwischen den Hecks der in Längsrichtung stehenden vier Fahrzeuge 10, 11, 12, 13 verbleibt ein Abstand und dort wird ein fünftes Fahrzeug 14 so positioniert, dass es in Querrichtung steht und somit etwa orthogonal zu den übrigen vier Fahrzeugen ausgerichtet ist. Somit ergibt sich eine etwa kreuzförmige Anordnung der fünf Fahrzeuge. Auf diesem fünften Fahrzeug 14 können die Hauptachse 16 und die Radnabe des Riesenrads untergebracht werden. Auf den übrigen vier Fahrzeugen 10, 11, 12, 13 können die Streben 27, 30 der Stützkonstruktionen und Teile des Radkranzes 17 untergebracht werden, wobei es sich in der Regel jeweils um mehrere Bogenabschnitte des Radkranzes 17 auf einem Fahrzeug handelt.First, the Figure 1 and this illustration explains how the vehicles used for transport are set up before the ride, in this example a Ferris wheel, is assembled. In the illustration according to Figure 1 a total of five vehicles are shown on which the most important structural components of a Ferris wheel can be transported to the installation site, namely four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13, which are arranged lengthwise in two longitudinal rows in such a way that in each of the two longitudinal rows the two vehicles are positioned with their rear ends 10 a, 11 a facing each other. Since two longitudinal rows are provided, in each longitudinal row two vehicles 10, 12 and 11, 13 are positioned next to each other in the transverse direction. A gap remains between the rear ends of the four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 arranged lengthwise, and a fifth vehicle 14 is positioned there so that it is in the transverse direction and is thus aligned approximately orthogonally to the other four vehicles. This results in an approximately cross-shaped arrangement of the five vehicles. The main axle 16 and the wheel hub of the Ferris wheel can be accommodated on this fifth vehicle 14. The struts 27, 30 of the support structures and parts of the wheel rim 17 can be accommodated on the remaining four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13, whereby as a rule there are several curved sections of the wheel rim 17 on one vehicle.

Bei den Fahrzeugen 10, 11, 12, 13 handelt es sich um Sattelauflieger, so genannte Mittelbauanhänger mit einer tiefer liegenden Ladefläche 23, unterhalb derer sich die meisten Achsen mit den Rädern 25 befinden und mit einem Sattelbereich 24, der beim Transport auf dem Zugfahrzeug aufliegt. Figur 3 zeigt eine ähnliche Ansicht wie in Figur 1, wobei jedoch nun die fünf Fahrzeuge 10, 11, 12, 13 und 14 eng aneinander stehen und ihre endgültige Aufstellung haben, die sie vor Beginn der Montage einnehmen. Figur 3 zeigt, dass hier die vier Fahrzeuge 10, 11, 12, 13 der beiden Längsreihen in Querrichtung gesehen nicht unmittelbar nebeneinander stehen, sondern jeweils mit einem Abstand zueinander, so dass hier bei Bedarf zwei weitere Fahrzeuge 18, 19 eingefahren werden können, die eine dritte mittlere Längsreihe bilden und auf denen man beispielsweise die Speichen des Radkranzes unterbringen kann. Diese beiden weiteren Fahrzeuge 18, 19 sind in der Figur 4 erkennbar, auf die weiter unten Bezug genommen wird.Vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 are semi-trailers, so-called mid-body trailers with a lower loading area 23, below which most of the axles with the wheels 25 are located, and with a saddle area 24 which rests on the towing vehicle during transport. Figure 3 shows a similar view as in figure 1 , but now the five vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 are standing close together and in their final position, which they will assume before assembly begins. Figure 3 shows that the four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 of the two longitudinal rows are not directly next to each other, but are spaced apart from each other, so that two additional vehicles 18, 19 can be driven in if necessary, forming a third middle longitudinal row and on which the spokes of the wheel rim can be accommodated, for example. These two additional vehicles 18, 19 are in the Figure 4 which are referred to below.

In Figur 2 ist eines der Fahrzeuge 13 (in der Aufstellung gemäß Figur 1 hinten rechts) in vergrößerter Darstellung gezeigt, so dass man hier den Sattelbereich 24 und die Räder 25 an drei Achsen unterhalb des hinteren, tiefer liegenden Bereichs gut erkennen kann. Weiterhin sieht man, dass das Fahrzeug 13 eine der Stützkonstruktionen 30 trägt, die hydraulisch hochfahrbar und teleskopierend ausfahrbar ist, wie später noch näher erläutert wird. Außerdem sind auf dem Fahrzeug 13 mehrere Bogenabschnitte des Radkranzes 17 untergebracht.In Figure 2 is one of the vehicles 13 (in the list according to Figure 1 rear right) is shown in an enlarged view, so that the saddle area 24 and the wheels 25 on three axles below the rear, lower area can be clearly seen. It can also be seen that the vehicle 13 carries one of the support structures 30, which can be raised hydraulically and extended telescopically, as will be explained in more detail later. In addition, several curved sections of the wheel rim 17 are accommodated on the vehicle 13.

Figur 3 zeigt eine ähnliche Aufstellung von insgesamt fünf Fahrzeugen wie in Figur 1, von denen vier Fahrzeuge 10, 11, 12, 13 in zwei Längsreihen stehen und ein fünftes Fahrzeug quer zwischen diesen steht und zwar in dem Bereich, in dem die jeweiligen hinteren Endbereiche 10 a, 11 a zweier Fahrzeuge der gleichen Längsreihe aneinandergrenzen. Die Aufstellung gemäß Figur 3 entspricht im Prinzip derjenigen von Figur 1, mit dem Unterschied, dass nun die Fahrzeuge der beiden Längsreihen mit den Heckbereichen eng aneinander gefahren sind, wobei allerdings zwischen den jeweils nebeneinander stehenden Fahrzeugen der benachbarten Längsreihen noch Platz für je ein weiteres Fahrzeug verbleibt, welches weitere Bauelemente des Fahrgeschäfts trägt, nämlich Teile der Speichen wie man in Figur 4 erkennt, auf die nachfolgend Bezug genommen wird. Figure 3 shows a similar line-up of five vehicles as in Figure 1 , of which four vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 are positioned in two longitudinal rows and a fifth vehicle is positioned transversely between them in the area where the respective rear end areas 10 a, 11 a of two vehicles in the same longitudinal row adjoin each other. The arrangement according to Figure 3 corresponds in principle to that of Figure 1 , with the difference that the vehicles of the two longitudinal rows are now driven closely together with their rear areas, although there is still space between the adjacent vehicles of the longitudinal rows for one more vehicle, which carries further components of the ride, namely parts of the spokes as can be seen in Figure 4 which are referred to below.

Man sieht in Figur 4, dass hier bereits die Streben 27, 30 der Stützkonstruktionen teilweise hochgefahren sind und somit einen spitzen Winkel mit dem Untergrund einnehmen.You can see in Figure 4 that the struts 27, 30 of the supporting structures have already been partially raised and thus form an acute angle with the ground.

Weiterhin ist hier erkennbar, dass die jeweils oberen Enden 27 a, 30 a der vier Stützkonstruktionen jeweils die Hauptachse 16 abstützen und die Stützkonstruktionen mit ihren jeweiligen unteren Enden 27 b, 30 b im äußeren Bereich auf dem Untergrund und auf den in Längsrichtung stehenden Fahrzeugen 10, 11, 12, 13 außenseitig abgestützt sind. Die jeweils unteren Enden der Stützkonstruktionen sind dabei gelenkig mit der Ladefläche der Fahrzeuge verbunden und werden über an den Stützkonstruktionen angreifende Hydraulikzylindereinheiten 26 aus der horizontalen Transportposition in die in Figur 4 gezeigte winklige Stellung hochgefahren.Furthermore, it can be seen here that the upper ends 27 a, 30 a of the four support structures each support the main axle 16 and the support structures are supported with their lower ends 27 b, 30 b in the outer area on the ground and on the vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13 standing in the longitudinal direction. The lower ends of the support structures are connected in an articulated manner to the loading area of the vehicles and are moved from the horizontal transport position to the horizontal transport position by hydraulic cylinder units 26 acting on the support structures. Figure 4 shown angled position.

Weiterhin sieht man in Figur 4 die beiden weiteren Fahrzeuge 18, 19, auf denen die Speichen 22 für den Radkranz des Riesenrads transportiert werden und die hier in einer mittleren Längsreihe zwischen den beiden äußeren Längsreihen der vier in Längsrichtung stehenden Fahrzeuge 10, 11, 12, 13 stehen. Die Speichen 22 befinden sich hier noch auf den weiteren Fahrzeugen 18, 19. Man erkennt außerdem, dass begehbare Plattformen 20 von den äußeren Fahrzeugen aus um eine horizontale Achse nach außen hin geklappt wurden, die sich auf dem Boden abstützen.Furthermore, you can see in Figure 4 the two other vehicles 18, 19, on which the spokes 22 for the rim of the Ferris wheel are transported and which are here in a middle longitudinal row between the two outer longitudinal rows of the four longitudinally positioned vehicles 10, 11, 12, 13. The spokes 22 are still on the other vehicles 18, 19. It can also be seen that walkable platforms 20 have been folded outwards from the outer vehicles around a horizontal axis and are supported on the ground.

In Figur 5, auf die nachfolgend Bezug genommen wird, sind die Stützkonstruktionen mit den Streben 27, 30 weiter hochgefahren als in der Darstellung gemäß Figur 4 und stehen somit nun in einem steileren Winkel zur Horizontalen als in Figur 4. Dies ist dadurch möglich, dass die Streben 27, 30 der vier Stützkonstruktionen teleskopierend ausgebildet sind und über ihre Länge gesehen mehrere Abschnitte aufweisen, die teleskopartig ausfahrbar sind. Man erkennt in Figur 5 außerdem, dass nun im Vergleich zu Figur 4 eine weitere, fünfte Stützkonstruktion 21 ausgefahren ist, welche die Hauptachse 16 an ihrem axial äußeren Ende abstützt. Die anderen vier Stützkonstruktionen stützen hingegen die Hauptachse 16 von beiden Seiten her in radialer Richtung ab. An ihrem unteren Ende ist die fünfte Stützkonstruktion 21 zwischen zwei plattenförmigen Elementen 28 gehalten, die mit dem äußeren Ende des fünften, in Querrichtung stehenden Fahrzeugs 14 verbunden sind, so dass die Stützkräfte von der Hauptachse 16 über die teleskopierende Stützkonstruktion 21 in das Fahrzeug 14 eingeleitet werden. Diese plattenförmigen Elemente sind auch in der Figur 1 erkennbar.In Figure 5 , to which reference is made below, the support structures with the struts 27, 30 are raised further than in the illustration according to Figure 4 and are now at a steeper angle to the horizontal than in Figure 4 This is possible because the struts 27, 30 of the four support structures are telescopic and have several sections along their length that can be extended telescopically. Figure 5 also that now compared to Figure 4 a further, fifth support structure 21 is extended, which supports the main axle 16 at its axially outer end. The other four support structures, however, support the main axle 16 from both sides in the radial direction. At its lower end, the fifth support structure 21 is held between two plate-shaped elements 28, which are connected to the outer end of the fifth vehicle 14, which is positioned in the transverse direction, so that the support forces from the main axle 16 are transmitted via the telescopic support structure 21 into the vehicle 14. These plate-shaped elements are also in the Figure 1 recognizable.

Figur 6 zeigt eine vergrößerte Ansicht des unteren Bereichs des größtenteils aufgebauten Riesenrads. Man sieht hier wie sich die Streben 27 der Stützkonstruktionen an ihren unteren Enden außenseitig auf dem Untergrund und innenseitig auf den äußeren Fahrzeugen abstützen. Man erkennt weiterhin einen Abschnitt des bereits montierten Radkranzes 17 sowie einige der Speichen 22, die oberhalb der beiden weiteren Fahrzeuge 18, 19 der mittleren Reihe liegen und zuvor auf diesen beiden Fahrzeugen montiert waren. Figure 6 shows an enlarged view of the lower area of the Ferris wheel, which has been largely assembled. Here you can see how the struts 27 of the support structures rest on the ground at their lower ends on the outside and on the outer vehicles on the inside. You can also see a section of the already mounted wheel rim 17 as well as some of the spokes 22, which are located above the two other vehicles 18, 19 in the middle row and were previously mounted on these two vehicles.

Figur 7 zeigt eine Gesamtansicht eines vollständig aufgebauten Riesenrads mit Radkranz 17, Speichen 22 und Hauptachse 16.Die auf den Fahrzeugen ruhenden Stützkonstruktionen mit den Streben 27, 30 reichen in der Höhe bis zur Hauptachse 16. Die weitere Stützkonstruktion 21 stützt die Hauptachse 16 an einem Ende axial stirnseitig ab. Die Größenverhältnisse verdeutlichen, dass es sich um ein im Umfang sehr großes Riesenrad handelt, im Vergleich mit zu den im unteren Bereich erkennbaren Fahrzeugen, auf denen das Riesenrad transportiert wird. Dennoch können durch die erfindungsgemäße Kombination von mindestens vier Fahrzeugen in Längsreihen und einem etwa mittig dazu in Querrichtung stehenden Fahrzeug alle wesentlichen Elemente des Fahrgeschäfts auf Fahrzeugen transportiert werden, die von der Länge und dem Gesamtgewicht her im Straßenverkehr zugelassen sind. Figure 7 shows an overall view of a fully assembled Ferris wheel with wheel rim 17, spokes 22 and main axle 16. The support structures resting on the vehicles with the struts 27, 30 reach in height up to the main axle 16. The further support structure 21 supports the main axle 16 axially at one end. The proportions make it clear that this is a very large Ferris wheel in terms of circumference, in comparison with the vehicles visible in the lower area on which the Ferris wheel is transported. Nevertheless, through the inventive combination of at least four vehicles in longitudinal rows and a vehicle positioned approximately in the middle in the transverse direction, all the essential elements of the ride can be transported on vehicles that are approved for road traffic in terms of length and total weight.

An dieser Stelle sei explizit darauf hingewiesen, dass Merkmale der vorstehend bzw. in den Ansprüchen und/oder Figuren beschriebenen Lösungen gegebenenfalls auch kombiniert werden können, um auch erläuterte Merkmale, Effekte und Vorteile entsprechend kumuliert umsetzen bzw. erzielen zu können.At this point, it should be explicitly pointed out that features of the solutions described above or in the claims and/or figures can also be combined if necessary in order to be able to implement or achieve the explained features, effects and advantages in a cumulative manner.

Es versteht sich, dass es sich bei dem vorstehend erläuterten Ausführungsbeispiel lediglich um eine erste Ausgestaltung der vorliegenden Erfindung handelt. Insofern beschränkt sich die Ausgestaltung der Erfindung nicht auf diese Ausführungsbeispiele.It is understood that the embodiment explained above is only a first embodiment of the present invention. In this respect, the embodiment of the invention is not limited to these embodiments.

Liste der verwendeten BezugszeichenList of reference symbols used

1010
Fahrzeug, in Längsrichtung stehendVehicle, standing lengthways
10 a10 a
hinteres Ende (Heck) des Fahrzeugsrear end (tail) of the vehicle
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Fahrzeug, in Längsrichtung stehendVehicle, standing lengthways
11 a11 a
hinteres Ende (Heck) des Fahrzeugsrear end (tail) of the vehicle
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Fahrzeug, in Längsrichtung stehendVehicle, standing lengthways
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Fahrzeug, in Längsrichtung stehendVehicle, standing lengthways
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Fahrzeug, in Querrichtung stehendVehicle, standing transversely
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HauptachseMain axis
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Radkranzrim
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weiteres Fahrzeug in mittlerer Reiheanother vehicle in the middle row
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weiteres Fahrzeug in mittlerer Reiheanother vehicle in the middle row
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begehbare Plattformenwalkable platforms
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weitere Stützkonstruktion an der Hauptachseadditional support structure on the main axis
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SpeichenSpokes
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LadeflächeLoading area
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SattelbereichSaddle area
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RäderWheels
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HydraulikzylindereinheitenHydraulic cylinder units
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Strebestrut
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oberes Ende der Stützkonstruktionupper end of the support structure
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unteres Ende der Stützkonstruktionlower end of the support structure
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plattenförmige Elementeplate-shaped elements
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Strebestrut
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oberes Ende der Stützkonstruktionupper end of the support structure
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unteres Ende der Stützkonstruktionlower end of the support structure

Claims (10)

  1. A transportable ride, in particular a Ferris wheel, comprising a horizontal main axis (16), a wheel rim (17) with spokes (22) rotating around this main axis, on which the individual passenger cabs are arranged radially on the outside, and a support structure resting on several vehicles (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19),
    characterized in that
    - in the assembly position, a total of at least four vehicles (10, 12, 12, 13) are arranged next to each other in two rows, with two vehicles (10, 12; 12, 13) being arranged longitudinally one behind the other in each row and a further vehicle (14) arranged between the respective ends of two longitudinally arranged vehicles in both rows and transverse to them,
    or
    - in the assembly position, a total of at least six vehicles (10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19) are arranged next to each other in three rows, with two vehicles (10, 11; 12, 13; 18, 19) in each row arranged longitudinally one behind the other,
    whereby support structures comprising struts (27, 30) rest with their respective lower end areas on the two vehicles in the two outer rows, and in the transport position circular arc sections, of which the wheel rim (17) of the Ferris wheel is composed, are accommodated on a total of four vehicles arranged in two adjacent rows in the longitudinal direction, and whereby the main axle (16) and wheel hub and possibly a further support structure for the main axle (16) are accommodated in the transport position on the at least one further vehicle (14), which is arranged transversally between the vehicles arranged longitudinally (10, 11, 12, 13) and is arranged approximately orthogonally to these.
  2. A transportable ride according to Claim 1, characterized in that two vehicles (10, 11) longitudinally arranged one behind the other are arranged in such a way that their respective vehicle end areas (10 a, 11 a) are positioned against one another.
  3. A transportable ride according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the vehicles are semi-trailers, in particular central trailers, and the vehicles (10, 11) arranged longitudinally one behind the other and are positioned against one another with their lower end areas (10 a, 11 a) facing away from the hitch.
  4. A transportable ride according to one of the Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the assembly position, at least two vehicles (10, 12) are each arranged next to one another and at least two vehicles (10, 11) are each arranged longitudinally one behind the other.
  5. A transportable ride according to one of the Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the support structures comprise struts (27, 30) which, in the assembly position, rest with their respective lower end areas on the two vehicles in the two outer rows and whose respective upper end areas rest end on the main axle (16) and wheel hub.
  6. A transportable ride according to one of the Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the support structure comprises at least four support units that work together in the assembly position, the lower end areas (27 b, 30 b) of which are each arranged in an external area on one of four vehicles, which are set up next to each other in two rows, with two vehicles (10, 11; 12, 13) arranged longitudinally one behind the other in each row.
  7. A transportable ride according to one of the Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the support structure comprises several, preferentially at least four support units with either at least two struts connected to each other in an articulated manner or with one strut that can be telescopically extended longitudinally.
  8. A transportable ride according to one of the Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the further support structure (21) arranged on the transversally arranged vehicle (14) can be telescopically extended and, in the assembly position, supports the main axis (16) in its one axial end area.
  9. A transportable ride according to Claim 7 or 8, characterized in that at least two further vehicles (18, 19) are additionally provided on which the spokes (22) of the wheel rim of the Ferris wheel are accommodated, whereby these two further vehicles (18, 19) are preferably arranged in the erected position of the vehicles during assembly in a central longitudinal row between two longitudinal rows of vehicles (10, 11; 12, 13) standing next to one another.
  10. A transportable ride according to one of the Claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the support units can be raised from the transport state into the assembly position using hydraulic cylinder units (26) mounted on the vehicles or can be erected using cable pulls.
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