WO2008041842A2 - Ferris wheel - Google Patents
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- the invention is applicable to a ferris wheel or such amusement, e.g. at least 80, 90 or 100 m high. With this type the gondolas continuously keep the outer side of the amusement, such that at the highest level the gondola projects above the structure and an unimpeded view is offered in all directions.
- the inventions are however also applicable to other structures wherein a plurality of gondolas circulates in a closed loop by way of convenient stationary or moving bearing and/or guiding structure.
- the bearing and/or guiding structure is e.g.
- a rim like, circular, vertical or inclined ring structure rotatable around a central hub, such as with a traditional ferris wheel, or e.g. a comparable ring structure, but in that case mounted without the possibility to rotate.
- the gondolas are undisplacable mounted to the ring structure and follow the movements thereof.
- the gondolas are mounted displacable/advancable along the ring structure and advance there along.
- the bearing/guiding structure can also be designed different from circular, e.g. with a flattened part or helical or in the shape of the digit 8.
- the amusements to which the inventions are directed are commonly referred to as "ferris wheel” or "wheel”.
- gondolas e.g. 10 or 20
- gondolas are substantially equally distributed with mutual spacing along the complete bearing/guiding structure or moving track, respectively, of the gondolas .
- This is clearly different from e.g. a so called roller coaster, wherein only one gondola is at the track each time.
- a constant advancing speed of the gondolas can be applied during a plurality of succeeding circulations of the gondolas, which is very important from the point of view of comfort for the passengers that have the desire to enjoy the view in a comfortable manner.
- the gondolas are typically provided with one or more of the following: an air conditioner, one or more closable entrance doors for the passengers, a vending machine (e.g. for beverages or snacks) , one or more binoculars mounted on a bracket, a music device, telecommunication equipment.
- the ferris wheel has a substantially ring or rim unit with thereon along the complete circumference with mutual spacing the gondolas carrying the passengers, possibly a hub unit centrally within the rim unit, bearing on the sub surface through a supporting structure, possibly a spoke unit with which the rim unit is load bearing coupled to the hub unit, and a driving unit to rotate the rim unit around the hub shaft, or to displace the gondola along the rim unit.
- the ferris wheel has equipment such as for entrance and exit of the passengers, closing the gondola, keeping the gondola in the desired position.
- the rim or such unit can comprise a space structure such as a space frame, but also a more closed structure, such as a tube with any desired section, or be fabricated from sheet material .
- the rim unit makes a closed ring or loop which preferably is positioned vertically and is turned in its plane around its horizontal central axis.
- the spoke unit has in a preferred embodiment slender, possibly flexible pulling elements, wherein the spoke unit can be designed such that it only has slender flexible pulling elements .
- slender flexible pulling elements means elongated structural elements, which can substantially only bear tension forces in lengthwise direction. Examples are cables, ropes, chains, cords. Also e.g. tubes with small buckle strength, i.e. elements with such small strength to bear longitudinal compression forces, that this strength is not used when designing the ferris wheel.
- Use is preferred of so called “locked coil cables", made of bundles of ropes, of which at least the outer ropes have a substantially Z-shaped section.
- the slender flexible pulling elements preferably extend radially from the hub to the rim and keep at the rim. a constant circumferential spacing.
- the slender flexible pulling elements are inclined with respect to the plane in which the rim turns around the hub, such that loads from the rim perpendicular to said plane (e.g. wind forces) can also be transferred to the hub through the slender flexible pulling elements.
- the slender flexible pulling elements are preferably pre tensioned such that during all expected conditions in use tension forces act in the slender flexible pulling elements.
- the rim is circumferentially loaded with compression forces.
- the gondolas are preferably at the radially outer side of the rim and can be provided with a feature such that they, or at least their passengers floor or seats, each can turn around a relevant axis parallel to the rotating axis of the rim such that during turning of the rim the gondolas always keep the same position, such that the passengers always stand/sit upright.
- said feature has a mechanic drive means such that the positioning is guaranteed under all circumstances.
- the invention is applicable to an observation tower or such amusement, wherein a cabin or such passenger space can substantially vertically move up and down with the aid of displacement, guiding and/or driving means, using an upward extending column, tower structure or such (hereafter commonly referred to as column) , such that the cabin can serve as a passenger elevator and can bring the passengers to a level of 100 m or more above the ground to enjoy the view. It is desired that the passengers are brought up and down in a comfortable, safe manner and also can enjoy the view during upward and downward movement. It is further desired that the passengers during the complete ride stay in the cabin. Differently spoken, it is unnecessary that at the top of the column a cabin is present which e.g. stays at the same level and to which the passengers are transported by an elevator.
- the column does not obstruct the view from the cabin, such that the cabin preferably extends outside, e.g. around, the column, or there above, and e.g. is designed substantially in a closed loop in a ring or donut shape (e.g. angled or rounded) .
- the cabin functions as elevator and observation space and is therefore equipped with sufficient windows for viewing outside.
- the cabin is substantially transparent at the side facing away from the column, such that the view straight forward while standing or sitting is substantially unobstructed, e.g. obstructed at the most by structurally necessary elements such as glazing bars, frame elements, a safety guide.
- the amusement can be equipped with driving means for both moving up and down of the cabin and turning of the cabin around an upward axis .
- driving means for both moving up and down of the cabin and turning of the cabin around an upward axis .
- By said turning around a passenger staying at the same position in the cabin can have a view of 360°.
- the turning around will as a rule be at low speed, e.g. a single revolution per at least 1, 5, 10 or 15 minutes, adjusted to the use as observation tower.
- One type of observation towers to which the invention is applicable has a donut shaped cabin with passengers inside.
- the cabin is designed such that the passengers only have access to a relatively narrow circumferential (designed for walking traffic in one direction) with at the inner edge thereof a row of chairs in a single crown, the back rests of which are facing the column.
- the passage is sufficiently narrow such that it is not easy for passengers to walk around without obstructing other passengers. In that case they walk obstructingly in front of the seated passengers, while a passenger standing in front of its chair must place himself against the front wall or must be seated to allow passage of another passenger.
- the cabin is designed such that during the ride passengers are offered sufficient space to walk around and take several positions without obstructing other passengers.
- a passenger can easily change places during the ride. E.g. the passengers belonging to a group have better opportunities due to the larger available space in the cabin to stay together.
- a cabin that is turning around a passenger can, if he so desires, observe the same object for a longer period by walking within the cabin opposite the turning direction, without obstructing the view of other passengers or asking them to step aside.
- the floor of the cabin extends over a distance of at least 3, 4 or 5 iti radially outward. Differently spoken, the floor measures diagonally at least about 15, 20 or 25 m with a column diameter of about 10 m.
- the cabin has two or more levels, such that passengers can stay at different levels and enjoy the view.
- the cabin has two or more walking surfaces and two or more window groups above each other, with a mutual distance according to the human ergonomics, e.g. at least 2 m.
- those levels are mutually connected through the inside of the cabin by a stairs or elevator or such bridging means, such that passengers e.g. during the ride can change level.
- the cabin has a smoking and non-smoking compartment
- the one level can be designed for smokers while another for non-smokers. In connection with a view that is as unobstructed as possible it is preferred that the one level projects further outside the column than another.
- the floor and/or ceiling of the cabin is provided with windows, such that the passengers can enjoy the view straight downward or upward, respectively.
- the bigger cabin offers the possibility to ease making one's toilet and eating/drinking during the ride.
- the cabin e.g. has a toilet room and/or selling point for refreshments of other consuming goods. It is even feasible to make in the cabin an arrangement of (standing) tables and possibly chairs, at which the passengers can eat/drink. A breakfast, lunch or dinner with waiters is even possible. Also a counter with seats is feasible.
- the structure must be designed such that it also remains safe during important asymmetric loading since passengers crowd together at a single side of the cabin, e.g. since from that position something special outside can be seen.
- a guiding system of the cabin along the column and/or the lifting system designed to bear said asymmetric load, e.g. the weight of 25 or 50 persons or more, without loss of function.
- the cabin is free of relative to the horizontal inclined structural elements extending from the inside to the outside, such as stiffening beams or cables, or vertical bulk heads as high as the cabin or substantial part thereof, serving to stiffen and strengthen the floor sufficiently.
- Such structural elements obstruct the passengers in the moving space.
- the cabin is preferably of the type with self bearing walls, such that it has a monocoque like structure or self bearing hull. Thus the space between the inner and outer wall and ceiling and floor is substantially completely available to the passengers .
- the cabin preferably offers a passengers space with panoramic observation windows and of sufficient depth such that passengers can stand or walk around the column in three, four, five, six of more concentric rows without passengers in different rows mutually contacting.
- each passenger containing structure e.g. room, such as a gondola
- each passenger containing structure, e.g. room, such as a gondola has one or more light, such as flash light, providing units, associated therewith, such as mounted thereto or within, designed to be active at the time of taking an image, e.g.
- the imaging device and/or light providing unit is provided at a high level, e.g. in an overhead location, relative to the associated passenger containing structure.
- activation of the imaging device and/or light providing unit is triggered by a predetermined event, e.g. reaching a level or location, for which a convenient means is provided.
- means can be provided that can be operated by an operator, such as the target passenger, such that he can trigger the imaging himself.
- each passenger containing structure is associated with a warning means to alert passengers that the imaging device will be activated.
- Signalling and control means can be provided, connected to the imaging device and/or light providing unit and/or warning means by wire or wireless, for automatic activation.
- the imaging device is designed and controlled such that it makes an image of a passenger at the same or a lower level, e.g. to enable to image the passenger with an attractive background view, such as a sky line or earth surface.
- the imaging device is connected to a control means to change its imaging direction.
- the control means are connected to command means associated with, such as mounted to, another passengers containing structure, e.g. room, such as gondola, of the amusement, such as ferris wheel, such that the imaging direction can be controlled by a passenger from which the image is to be taken.
- Feedback means are preferably associated with said control means, e.g. with display means providing a visual feed back signal such that the operator can verify the correct imaging direction of the imaging device.
- means are provided such that the camera is always directed to the same target, irrespective of the location of the passenger containing structure along its track, e.g. in a manner similar to keeping the supporting structure for the passengers level.
- the column or pole is extendable/retractable, e.g. in a telescoping manner.
- the cabin is mounted such that it can not move at all lengthwise of the column, or only over a limited longitudinal part of the completely extended column.
- the column is the main or single means for moving the cabin up and down.
- Means to extend/retract the column are associated therewith, e.g. hydraulic, electric or mechanic means for its extension/retraction.
- the column has a fixed length and is substantially accommodated in a vertical hole drilled in the ground.
- extendable pulling elements such as cables, are used that extend from e.g.
- the column can be lifted or lowered to be extended and retracted, respectively.
- the cabin mounted to the top of the column, can accommodate at least 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 passengers and provides an onobstructed view in all directions, possibly only obstructed by the column.
- an entrance/exit door of the cabin provides no access to a building structure different from the column.
- the observation tower or upper part or the cabin thereof stands free from other building structures. In this manner, the column forms no part of the skyline at all times which provides a more environmental friendly solution to e.g. an attractive looking landscape.
- the column can be designed to always project upwards over some distance, that is covered by the cabin that then is designed to longitudinally move over a limited distance along the column between its top position and. the lowered position for letting passengers enter/exit. If the cabin is fixed longitudinally of the column, the cabin could be mounted on top of the column, such that the column, of extension part thereof, does not project into the interior of the cabin, further improving the freedom of movement and view for passengers inside the cabin.
- the gondolas are each mounted such that their external wall is always in a fixed position/attitude/orientation relative to the track they follow. This means that if the gondolas follow a vertical, circular, closed loop, such as with a ferris wheel, and always keep the same side of the track, the external wall of diametrically opposite gondolas are oriented oppositely.
- gondolas are internally provided with means to support a passenger, which supporting means is rotatable relative to the external wall of the gondola in such a manner that the position/attitude/orientation of the supporting means relative to the horizontal/surroundings remains essentially the same.
- a passenger, supported by the supporting means is level at all locations along the track.
- the supporting means is e.g. a platform or chair.
- the external wall provides an enclosure sealed from the environment and e.g. accessible through a closable entrance door within said wall .
- the external wall of each gondola is substantially completely transparent, e.g. of clear glass or plastic, such that all locations along the track the passenger has always substantially the same field of sight, e.g.
- the external wall e.g. window frames.
- all features of the gondola that provide a substantial obstruction to the field of sight of the passenger are mounted such that their position/attitude/orientation relative to the horizontal/surroundings remains essentially the same.
- most of those features are provided at a low level relative to the gondola, e.g. at or below the supporting means.
- the bearings of the structure rotatably mounting the supporting means are provided within said sealed enclosure. In this manner, passenger comfort is ensured while wear of the bearings is minimised. This is advantageous in marine, aqueous or desert storm environments, where bearings exposed to the environment will suffice from corrosion, sand, dust, abrasive matter ect.
- Non-limiting examples of the ferris wheel are now illustrated by way of the enclosed drawing, showing in: Fig. 1 a front view of a ferris wheel; Fig. 2 a side view of the wheel of fig. 1; Fig. 3 a side view of a rim part;
- Fig. 4 a sectional view of a rim part
- Fig. 5 a detail of fig. 3
- Fig. 6 a perspective of another wheel
- Fig. 7 schematically a side view, partly broken, of an observation tower
- Fig. 8 a perspective view of the cabin
- Fig. 9 a sectional view, broken, of another cabin.
- the rim of fig. 1 is in this example a space frame with at the inner ring 64 (positioned in the vertical symmetry plane of the rim) node points with equal spacing, to each of which a longitudinal end of a spoke (tension cable) is connected.
- node points In a symmetrical manner from said node points to the outside the space frame widens radially and then narrows to end in coupling points for the gondolas at both sides of the vertical symmetry plane of the rim.
- the spokes extend absolutely radially, or slightly different there from, to the central hub and are connected thereto with the other end. When different from absolutely radial, axis symmetric loads in the plane of the rim can be transferred to the rim through the spokes .
- spokes extend inclined relative to the vertical symmetry plane of the rim, wherein viewed circumferentially the spokes alternatingly incline oppositely.
- the hub is journalled onto a shaft, which at only one side is mounted to a bearing structure of buckle free tubes and tension cables that are connected to a foundation.
- the hub shaft is mounted at both its ends.
- the rim At low level the rim is sideways guided at two locations along its circumference to avoid too large sideways displacement (i.e. parallel to the hub axis) thereof, to protect entering and exiting passengers. Between said two guiding locations along the circumference of the rim the entrance platform for the gondolas is provided.
- the wheel is provided with 32 gondolas which each are provided with two equal driving rings with common rotating axis, between which the vertical symmetry plane of the rim extends and with which the gondolas are connected to the rim.
- Each gondola can thus turn around a body axis parallel to the hub axis relative to the rim to maintain the position of the gondola during turning of the wheel (e.g. keep the floor of the passengers cabin horizontally) .
- Fig. 3 shows the rim 1, the gondola 2, the hub 3 and the so called rotation cables 4 with which the driving torque from the hub can be transferred to the rim.
- the rim In stead of a space frame for the rim 1, it can be made of sheet material. In stead of the diamond shape (viz. fig. 4), the rim can have a sectional shape as a triangle, preferably with equal sides.
- two imaging cameras 11 are located at heigh level at each gondola 2, facing in the direction of the upstream and downstream, respectively, adjacent (target) gondola.
- the view angle of the cameras is indicated with 12 and is such that a person within the target gondola, or its face, makes a substantial part, e.g. at least 20, 30, 40 or 50%, of the image taken by the camera.
- flash tubes At the location of the cameras 11, flash tubes are provided. Cameras and flash tubes are controlled such that the cameras are activated, i.e.
- Fig. 5 also shows that the floor 6 is always horizontal and that the cameras are always focused on the same spot of the adjacent gondola.
- Fig. 6 shows a so called centreless wheel, wherein the 24 gondolas (only schematically shown) displace along a stationary rim or guide/suspension.
- the rim is flattened at the lower side, such that the gondolas at that point advance horizontally during some time, which is advantageous to let the passengers enter/exit.
- Each gondola has an own electro motor for its propulsion along the rim.
- the gondolas keep a mutual spacing of at least 1 or 2 gondola diameters, i.e. the space between two succeeding gondolas offers room to one or more identical gondolas in the same orientation. Is has shown that in this manner it is possible to realise a relatively light weight but also safe structure.
- the galvanic power for the own propulsion motor obtain the gondola through a stationary power rail, co-extending with the rim.
- the gondolas are preferably mutually mechanically coupled, such that they provide a kind of train in closed loop shape .
- Track shapes differing from the circular shape as shown are also feasible, such as ellipse, 8-shape, etc.
- the observation tower illustrated in fig. 7 comprises a vertical column 100 as a space frame with six vertical piles 21
- an escape track (not shown) extends from top to bottom, e.g. a fire stairs.
- a counter weight 71 suspended from cables 41, of the cabin 51 can move up and down over a limited length of the column 100.
- the cables 41 extend in the column 100 over guide wheels within a top structure 81 and from there to the cabin 51.
- the top of the column is e.g. 100 m above the ground 61, if completely extended.
- the substantially cylindrical cabin 51 can be hoisted over a limited heigth.
- fig.7 the ground position of the cabin 51 in only illustrated by its sectional circumference.
- Fig. 10 shows the position of the counter weight 71 when the cabin 51 is at the lowest location (i.e. in phantom above it) ; and when the cabin as at the highest level (i.e. below it) .
- the column 100 can partly be vertically lowered into a hole in the ground.
- the corresponding location of the structure 81 is indicated in phantom in fig. 7.
- the cabin 51 covers the remaining height difference.
- the column 100 can be lowered further into the ground, such that movement up and down of the cabin relative to the column is no longer required.
- Counter weight 71, cables 41 and associated parts can be eliminated and the cabin fixedly mounted.
- the cabin 51 has the shape of a closed ring or donut, closely fitting around the column 100. This the cabin extends at the outer side of the column 100.
- the cabin has two levels and is thus at two levels provided with a substantially uninterrupted group of windows in the side wall of the cabin 51 facing away from the column 100 and extending around the column 100.
- the floor of the top level projects further from the column 100 than the floor of the lower level of the cabin 51. Each floor extends from close to the column 100 outwardly. If the diameter provided by the piles 21 is about 10 m, the floor of the cabin extends over a distance of at least 3 m from the side wall of the column. Differently spoken, the floor measures diagonally about 20 m. Between the two floors a stairs extends.
- the stairs 101 projects through a hole in the floor of the top level of the cabin 51 and is provided at the from the column away facing side of the side wall of the cabin adjacent the column 100.
- At ground level 61 are the entrance and exit, here with moving stair 111. They end within the space in the column 100 that is enclosed by the cabin 51. Through entrance and exit doors in the to the column 100 facing side wall of the cabin 51 the passengers arrive in and out the cabin 51.
- At ground level 61 there is a waiting room 112 and several different rooms for e.g. toilet, ticket sell, etc.
- Fig. 8 shows the floors 131, uninterrupted extending from the inner wall 114 to the completely glass outer wall 115 of the cabin.
- the rods 31 are eliminated for clarity.
- the walls 114, 115, the floors 131 and the roof 118 of the cabin are designed to be load bearing such that the space enclosed by them is freely accessible for passengers.
- Window bars 119 are further shown in the wall 115.
- Fig. 9 shows part of another rotation symmetric cabin 51 with just one passengers level, mounted on top of the column of which the centre line 116 is also shown. Passengers 117 can move anywhere in the cabin 51, also on top of the column 100 and close to the window 115
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The invention is concerned with a ferris wheel having a plurality of gondolas. Each gondola has means (11) to take pictures of the passengers that are present within the adjacent gondolas (2). The gondolas are mounted such that they can not rotate relative to the ferris wheel. Instead, the passenger floor within the gondolas can rotate, such that the floor is level at all positions along the track they follow.
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Title: Ferris wheel.
First, the structures, without limitation, to which the invention can be applied are discussed: In one aspect, the invention is applicable to a ferris wheel or such amusement, e.g. at least 80, 90 or 100 m high. With this type the gondolas continuously keep the outer side of the amusement, such that at the highest level the gondola projects above the structure and an unimpeded view is offered in all directions. The inventions are however also applicable to other structures wherein a plurality of gondolas circulates in a closed loop by way of convenient stationary or moving bearing and/or guiding structure. The bearing and/or guiding structure is e.g. a rim like, circular, vertical or inclined ring structure, rotatable around a central hub, such as with a traditional ferris wheel, or e.g. a comparable ring structure, but in that case mounted without the possibility to rotate. In the first case (e.g. of the type with hub) , the gondolas are undisplacable mounted to the ring structure and follow the movements thereof. In the latter case (e.g. of the hub less type) the gondolas are mounted displacable/advancable along the ring structure and advance there along. In the latter case the bearing/guiding structure can also be designed different from circular, e.g. with a flattened part or helical or in the shape of the digit 8. Hereafter the amusements to which the inventions are directed are commonly referred to as "ferris wheel" or "wheel".
It is typical for the ferris wheel to which these inventions are directed, that in use, but possibly also during stand still, gondolas, e.g. 10 or 20, are substantially equally distributed with mutual spacing along the complete bearing/guiding structure or moving track, respectively, of the gondolas . This is clearly different from e.g. a so called roller coaster, wherein only one gondola is at the track each time. Thus with the amusements to which these inventions apply, a constant advancing speed of the gondolas can be applied during a plurality of succeeding circulations of the gondolas, which is very important from the point of view of comfort for the passengers that have the desire to enjoy the view in a comfortable manner. With a view to the observing character it is further characterising the relatively low
circulation speed of the gondolas, with the additional feature that during entrance and exit of the passengers, it is not required to bring the gondola to stand still. Besides the gondolas are closed with a view to safety and to offer protection against the weather. With a view to this and due to the relatively long stay of the passengers, the gondolas are typically provided with one or more of the following: an air conditioner, one or more closable entrance doors for the passengers, a vending machine (e.g. for beverages or snacks) , one or more binoculars mounted on a bracket, a music device, telecommunication equipment.
According to an embodiment the ferris wheel has a substantially ring or rim unit with thereon along the complete circumference with mutual spacing the gondolas carrying the passengers, possibly a hub unit centrally within the rim unit, bearing on the sub surface through a supporting structure, possibly a spoke unit with which the rim unit is load bearing coupled to the hub unit, and a driving unit to rotate the rim unit around the hub shaft, or to displace the gondola along the rim unit. Besides the ferris wheel has equipment such as for entrance and exit of the passengers, closing the gondola, keeping the gondola in the desired position.
The rim or such unit can comprise a space structure such as a space frame, but also a more closed structure, such as a tube with any desired section, or be fabricated from sheet material . The rim unit makes a closed ring or loop which preferably is positioned vertically and is turned in its plane around its horizontal central axis.
The spoke unit has in a preferred embodiment slender, possibly flexible pulling elements, wherein the spoke unit can be designed such that it only has slender flexible pulling elements . The term "slender flexible pulling elements" means elongated structural elements, which can substantially only bear tension forces in lengthwise direction. Examples are cables, ropes, chains, cords. Also e.g. tubes with small buckle strength, i.e. elements with such small strength to bear longitudinal compression forces, that this strength is not used when designing the ferris wheel. Use is preferred of so called "locked coil cables", made of bundles
of ropes, of which at least the outer ropes have a substantially Z-shaped section.
The slender flexible pulling elements preferably extend radially from the hub to the rim and keep at the rim. a constant circumferential spacing. Preferably the slender flexible pulling elements are inclined with respect to the plane in which the rim turns around the hub, such that loads from the rim perpendicular to said plane (e.g. wind forces) can also be transferred to the hub through the slender flexible pulling elements. The slender flexible pulling elements are preferably pre tensioned such that during all expected conditions in use tension forces act in the slender flexible pulling elements. Thus the rim is circumferentially loaded with compression forces.
The gondolas are preferably at the radially outer side of the rim and can be provided with a feature such that they, or at least their passengers floor or seats, each can turn around a relevant axis parallel to the rotating axis of the rim such that during turning of the rim the gondolas always keep the same position, such that the passengers always stand/sit upright. Preferably said feature has a mechanic drive means such that the positioning is guaranteed under all circumstances.
In another aspect the invention is applicable to an observation tower or such amusement, wherein a cabin or such passenger space can substantially vertically move up and down with the aid of displacement, guiding and/or driving means, using an upward extending column, tower structure or such (hereafter commonly referred to as column) , such that the cabin can serve as a passenger elevator and can bring the passengers to a level of 100 m or more above the ground to enjoy the view. It is desired that the passengers are brought up and down in a comfortable, safe manner and also can enjoy the view during upward and downward movement. It is further desired that the passengers during the complete ride stay in the cabin. Differently spoken, it is unnecessary that at the top of the column a cabin is present which e.g. stays at the same level and to which the passengers are transported by an elevator. It is further desired that the column does not obstruct the view from the cabin, such that the cabin
preferably extends outside, e.g. around, the column, or there above, and e.g. is designed substantially in a closed loop in a ring or donut shape (e.g. angled or rounded) . Thus the cabin functions as elevator and observation space and is therefore equipped with sufficient windows for viewing outside. For a panoramic view the cabin is substantially transparent at the side facing away from the column, such that the view straight forward while standing or sitting is substantially unobstructed, e.g. obstructed at the most by structurally necessary elements such as glazing bars, frame elements, a safety guide.
The amusement can be equipped with driving means for both moving up and down of the cabin and turning of the cabin around an upward axis . By said turning around a passenger staying at the same position in the cabin can have a view of 360°. The turning around will as a rule be at low speed, e.g. a single revolution per at least 1, 5, 10 or 15 minutes, adjusted to the use as observation tower.
One type of observation towers to which the invention is applicable has a donut shaped cabin with passengers inside. The cabin is designed such that the passengers only have access to a relatively narrow circumferential (designed for walking traffic in one direction) with at the inner edge thereof a row of chairs in a single crown, the back rests of which are facing the column. Thus it is desired that during entrance no more passengers are allowed as there are chairs and that all passengers be seated before the cabin rises, and the passengers during the ride remain seated or at the most rise but do not walk around. The passage is sufficiently narrow such that it is not easy for passengers to walk around without obstructing other passengers. In that case they walk obstructingly in front of the seated passengers, while a passenger standing in front of its chair must place himself against the front wall or must be seated to allow passage of another passenger.
With another type of observation towers to which the invention is applicable, the cabin is designed such that during the ride passengers are offered sufficient space to walk around and take several positions without obstructing other passengers.
Different from the prior art a passenger can easily change places during the ride. E.g. the passengers belonging to a group have better opportunities due to the larger available space in the cabin to stay together. With a cabin that is turning around a passenger can, if he so desires, observe the same object for a longer period by walking within the cabin opposite the turning direction, without obstructing the view of other passengers or asking them to step aside.
E.g. the floor of the cabin extends over a distance of at least 3, 4 or 5 iti radially outward. Differently spoken, the floor measures diagonally at least about 15, 20 or 25 m with a column diameter of about 10 m.
In a preferred embodiment, the cabin has two or more levels, such that passengers can stay at different levels and enjoy the view. Thus the cabin has two or more walking surfaces and two or more window groups above each other, with a mutual distance according to the human ergonomics, e.g. at least 2 m. Preferably those levels are mutually connected through the inside of the cabin by a stairs or elevator or such bridging means, such that passengers e.g. during the ride can change level. When e.g. the cabin has a smoking and non-smoking compartment, the one level can be designed for smokers while another for non-smokers. In connection with a view that is as unobstructed as possible it is preferred that the one level projects further outside the column than another.
In another embodiment, the floor and/or ceiling of the cabin is provided with windows, such that the passengers can enjoy the view straight downward or upward, respectively.
The bigger cabin offers the possibility to ease making one's toilet and eating/drinking during the ride. The cabin e.g. has a toilet room and/or selling point for refreshments of other consuming goods. It is even feasible to make in the cabin an arrangement of (standing) tables and possibly chairs, at which the passengers can eat/drink. A breakfast, lunch or dinner with waiters is even possible. Also a counter with seats is feasible.
Taking account of the large freedom of movement of the passengers, the structure must be designed such that it also
remains safe during important asymmetric loading since passengers crowd together at a single side of the cabin, e.g. since from that position something special outside can be seen. Think of a guiding system of the cabin along the column and/or the lifting system, designed to bear said asymmetric load, e.g. the weight of 25 or 50 persons or more, without loss of function.
In a further preferred embodiment, the cabin is free of relative to the horizontal inclined structural elements extending from the inside to the outside, such as stiffening beams or cables, or vertical bulk heads as high as the cabin or substantial part thereof, serving to stiffen and strengthen the floor sufficiently. Such structural elements obstruct the passengers in the moving space. The cabin is preferably of the type with self bearing walls, such that it has a monocoque like structure or self bearing hull. Thus the space between the inner and outer wall and ceiling and floor is substantially completely available to the passengers .
Thus the cabin preferably offers a passengers space with panoramic observation windows and of sufficient depth such that passengers can stand or walk around the column in three, four, five, six of more concentric rows without passengers in different rows mutually contacting.
CAMERAS
According to a first aspect of the invention, each passenger containing structure, e.g. room, such as a gondola, has one or more imaging devices, such as cameras, associated therewith, such as mounted thereto or within, designed to take an image, e.g. picture, of another such structure of the amusement, such as ferris wheel, or one or more passengers associated with, such as within, said structure. In combination or separate therefrom, each passenger containing structure, e.g. room, such as a gondola, has one or more light, such as flash light, providing units, associated therewith, such as mounted thereto or within, designed to be active at the time of taking an image, e.g. picture, to illuminate a to be imaged object or person (Λλtarget"), such as a passenger within the structure associated with the light providing unit. Preferably, the imaging device and/or light providing unit is provided at a high level, e.g. in an overhead
location, relative to the associated passenger containing structure. Preferably, activation of the imaging device and/or light providing unit is triggered by a predetermined event, e.g. reaching a level or location, for which a convenient means is provided. Alternatively or additionally, means can be provided that can be operated by an operator, such as the target passenger, such that he can trigger the imaging himself. In a preferred embodiment, each passenger containing structure is associated with a warning means to alert passengers that the imaging device will be activated. Signalling and control means can be provided, connected to the imaging device and/or light providing unit and/or warning means by wire or wireless, for automatic activation. Preferably, the imaging device is designed and controlled such that it makes an image of a passenger at the same or a lower level, e.g. to enable to image the passenger with an attractive background view, such as a sky line or earth surface. It is feasible that in an embodiment the imaging device is connected to a control means to change its imaging direction. Preferably, the control means are connected to command means associated with, such as mounted to, another passengers containing structure, e.g. room, such as gondola, of the amusement, such as ferris wheel, such that the imaging direction can be controlled by a passenger from which the image is to be taken. Feedback means are preferably associated with said control means, e.g. with display means providing a visual feed back signal such that the operator can verify the correct imaging direction of the imaging device. As an alternative or additionally, means are provided such that the camera is always directed to the same target, irrespective of the location of the passenger containing structure along its track, e.g. in a manner similar to keeping the supporting structure for the passengers level.
TELESCOPIC POLE
According to a second aspect of the invention, independent from the first and third aspect of the invention, the column or pole is extendable/retractable, e.g. in a telescoping manner. Preferably, the cabin is mounted such that it can not move at all lengthwise of the column, or only over a limited longitudinal
part of the completely extended column. Thus, the column is the main or single means for moving the cabin up and down. Means to extend/retract the column are associated therewith, e.g. hydraulic, electric or mechanic means for its extension/retraction. In a preferred embodiment, the column has a fixed length and is substantially accommodated in a vertical hole drilled in the ground. Preferably extendable pulling elements, such as cables, are used that extend from e.g. winches at or near ground level downward through the hole and connect to the lower end of the column. With the aid of these pulling elements, the column can be lifted or lowered to be extended and retracted, respectively. The cabin, mounted to the top of the column, can accommodate at least 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 passengers and provides an onobstructed view in all directions, possibly only obstructed by the column. In a complete and/or intermediate extended position of the column, an entrance/exit door of the cabin provides no access to a building structure different from the column. Differently spoken, the observation tower or upper part or the cabin thereof, stands free from other building structures. In this manner, the column forms no part of the skyline at all times which provides a more environmental friendly solution to e.g. an attractive looking landscape. To limit the rate of extension, e.g. the depth of the hole in the ground, the column can be designed to always project upwards over some distance, that is covered by the cabin that then is designed to longitudinally move over a limited distance along the column between its top position and. the lowered position for letting passengers enter/exit. If the cabin is fixed longitudinally of the column, the cabin could be mounted on top of the column, such that the column, of extension part thereof, does not project into the interior of the cabin, further improving the freedom of movement and view for passengers inside the cabin.
ROTATABLY FIXED GONDOLAS According to a third aspect of the invention, independent from the first and second aspect of the invention, the gondolas are each mounted such that their external wall is always in a fixed position/attitude/orientation relative to the track they
follow. This means that if the gondolas follow a vertical, circular, closed loop, such as with a ferris wheel, and always keep the same side of the track, the external wall of diametrically opposite gondolas are oriented oppositely. These gondolas are internally provided with means to support a passenger, which supporting means is rotatable relative to the external wall of the gondola in such a manner that the position/attitude/orientation of the supporting means relative to the horizontal/surroundings remains essentially the same. In this manner, a passenger, supported by the supporting means, is level at all locations along the track. The supporting means is e.g. a platform or chair. The external wall provides an enclosure sealed from the environment and e.g. accessible through a closable entrance door within said wall . The external wall of each gondola is substantially completely transparent, e.g. of clear glass or plastic, such that all locations along the track the passenger has always substantially the same field of sight, e.g. only hindered by unavoidable means to construct the external wall, e.g. window frames. Preferably all features of the gondola that provide a substantial obstruction to the field of sight of the passenger are mounted such that their position/attitude/orientation relative to the horizontal/surroundings remains essentially the same. Preferably, most of those features are provided at a low level relative to the gondola, e.g. at or below the supporting means. The bearings of the structure rotatably mounting the supporting means are provided within said sealed enclosure. In this manner, passenger comfort is ensured while wear of the bearings is minimised. This is advantageous in marine, aqueous or desert storm environments, where bearings exposed to the environment will suffice from corrosion, sand, dust, abrasive matter ect.
Non-limiting examples of the ferris wheel are now illustrated by way of the enclosed drawing, showing in: Fig. 1 a front view of a ferris wheel; Fig. 2 a side view of the wheel of fig. 1; Fig. 3 a side view of a rim part;
Fig. 4 a sectional view of a rim part; Fig. 5 a detail of fig. 3;
Fig. 6 a perspective of another wheel;
Fig. 7 schematically a side view, partly broken, of an observation tower;
Fig. 8 a perspective view of the cabin; Fig. 9 a sectional view, broken, of another cabin.
The rim of fig. 1 is in this example a space frame with at the inner ring 64 (positioned in the vertical symmetry plane of the rim) node points with equal spacing, to each of which a longitudinal end of a spoke (tension cable) is connected. In a symmetrical manner from said node points to the outside the space frame widens radially and then narrows to end in coupling points for the gondolas at both sides of the vertical symmetry plane of the rim.
The spokes extend absolutely radially, or slightly different there from, to the central hub and are connected thereto with the other end. When different from absolutely radial, axis symmetric loads in the plane of the rim can be transferred to the rim through the spokes .
Besides the spokes extend inclined relative to the vertical symmetry plane of the rim, wherein viewed circumferentially the spokes alternatingly incline oppositely.
The hub is journalled onto a shaft, which at only one side is mounted to a bearing structure of buckle free tubes and tension cables that are connected to a foundation. Alternatively, the hub shaft is mounted at both its ends.
At low level the rim is sideways guided at two locations along its circumference to avoid too large sideways displacement (i.e. parallel to the hub axis) thereof, to protect entering and exiting passengers. Between said two guiding locations along the circumference of the rim the entrance platform for the gondolas is provided.
The wheel is provided with 32 gondolas which each are provided with two equal driving rings with common rotating axis, between which the vertical symmetry plane of the rim extends and with which the gondolas are connected to the rim. Each gondola can thus turn around a body axis parallel to the hub axis relative to the rim to maintain the position of the gondola during turning
of the wheel (e.g. keep the floor of the passengers cabin horizontally) .
Fig. 3 shows the rim 1, the gondola 2, the hub 3 and the so called rotation cables 4 with which the driving torque from the hub can be transferred to the rim.
In stead of a space frame for the rim 1, it can be made of sheet material. In stead of the diamond shape (viz. fig. 4), the rim can have a sectional shape as a triangle, preferably with equal sides. In fig. 5, two imaging cameras 11 are located at heigh level at each gondola 2, facing in the direction of the upstream and downstream, respectively, adjacent (target) gondola. The view angle of the cameras is indicated with 12 and is such that a person within the target gondola, or its face, makes a substantial part, e.g. at least 20, 30, 40 or 50%, of the image taken by the camera. At the location of the cameras 11, flash tubes are provided. Cameras and flash tubes are controlled such that the cameras are activated, i.e. make a picture, as soon as the gondola to which they are mounted arrives at highest level. Simultaneously, the flash tubes of the target (i.e. immediately adjacent) gondolas are activated. Fig. 5 also shows that the floor 6 is always horizontal and that the cameras are always focused on the same spot of the adjacent gondola.
Fig. 6 shows a so called centreless wheel, wherein the 24 gondolas (only schematically shown) displace along a stationary rim or guide/suspension. The rim is flattened at the lower side, such that the gondolas at that point advance horizontally during some time, which is advantageous to let the passengers enter/exit. Each gondola has an own electro motor for its propulsion along the rim. The gondolas keep a mutual spacing of at least 1 or 2 gondola diameters, i.e. the space between two succeeding gondolas offers room to one or more identical gondolas in the same orientation. Is has shown that in this manner it is possible to realise a relatively light weight but also safe structure. The galvanic power for the own propulsion motor obtain the gondola through a stationary power rail, co-extending with the rim. The gondolas are preferably mutually mechanically coupled, such that
they provide a kind of train in closed loop shape . Thus the gondolas reliably maintain mutual distance and when the power of a gondola is gone, the propulsion of it can be obtainedby the other gondolas . Track shapes differing from the circular shape as shown are also feasible, such as ellipse, 8-shape, etc.
The observation tower illustrated in fig. 7 comprises a vertical column 100 as a space frame with six vertical piles 21
(only four are visible) with equal spacing, arranged in a pattern in top view with six corners . At the outer side of the column inclined stiffening rods 31 are mounted to adjacent piles 21, to improve the buckling stiffness and strength. Inside the column 100 an escape track (not shown) extends from top to bottom, e.g. a fire stairs. Within the column 100 also a counter weight 71, suspended from cables 41, of the cabin 51 can move up and down over a limited length of the column 100. The cables 41 extend in the column 100 over guide wheels within a top structure 81 and from there to the cabin 51. The top of the column is e.g. 100 m above the ground 61, if completely extended.
With the cables 41 the substantially cylindrical cabin 51 can be hoisted over a limited heigth. In fig.7 the ground position of the cabin 51 in only illustrated by its sectional circumference. Fig. 10 shows the position of the counter weight 71 when the cabin 51 is at the lowest location (i.e. in phantom above it) ; and when the cabin as at the highest level (i.e. below it) . From the position shown in fig. 7, the column 100 can partly be vertically lowered into a hole in the ground. The corresponding location of the structure 81 is indicated in phantom in fig. 7. By moving it up and down, the cabin 51 covers the remaining height difference. Alternatively, the column 100 can be lowered further into the ground, such that movement up and down of the cabin relative to the column is no longer required. Counter weight 71, cables 41 and associated parts can be eliminated and the cabin fixedly mounted.
The cabin 51 has the shape of a closed ring or donut, closely fitting around the column 100. This the cabin extends at the outer side of the column 100. The cabin has two levels and is thus at two levels provided with a substantially uninterrupted group of
windows in the side wall of the cabin 51 facing away from the column 100 and extending around the column 100. The floor of the top level projects further from the column 100 than the floor of the lower level of the cabin 51. Each floor extends from close to the column 100 outwardly. If the diameter provided by the piles 21 is about 10 m, the floor of the cabin extends over a distance of at least 3 m from the side wall of the column. Differently spoken, the floor measures diagonally about 20 m. Between the two floors a stairs extends. The stairs 101 projects through a hole in the floor of the top level of the cabin 51 and is provided at the from the column away facing side of the side wall of the cabin adjacent the column 100.
At ground level 61 are the entrance and exit, here with moving stair 111. They end within the space in the column 100 that is enclosed by the cabin 51. Through entrance and exit doors in the to the column 100 facing side wall of the cabin 51 the passengers arrive in and out the cabin 51. At ground level 61 there is a waiting room 112 and several different rooms for e.g. toilet, ticket sell, etc.
Fig. 8 shows the floors 131, uninterrupted extending from the inner wall 114 to the completely glass outer wall 115 of the cabin. The rods 31 are eliminated for clarity. The walls 114, 115, the floors 131 and the roof 118 of the cabin are designed to be load bearing such that the space enclosed by them is freely accessible for passengers. Window bars 119 are further shown in the wall 115.
Fig. 9 shows part of another rotation symmetric cabin 51 with just one passengers level, mounted on top of the column of which the centre line 116 is also shown. Passengers 117 can move anywhere in the cabin 51, also on top of the column 100 and close to the window 115
Of course variants and changes based on the above belong to the invention. E.g. the number of specified or illustrated elements, such as spokes, gondolas, guides, supports, etc. can be more or less than indicated. Also equivalents or differently designed elements can be applied; also embodiments with one or
more elements of one or more embodiments of this specification or drawing. A feature from a drawing or corresponding description is also generally applicable to the first second or third aspect of the invention. All described or in the drawing illustrated features provide in isolation or in arbitrary combination the subject matter of the invention, irrespective of their combination in the claims. Two or three of the disclosures of the three independent inventions: CAMERAS, TELESCOPIC POLE and ROTATABLY FIXED GONDOLAS can be combined to yield a further invention.
Claims
1. Ferris wheel or such amusement with a frame and gondolas and driving means to let the gondolas move along a predetermined path.
2. Ferris wheel according to claim 1, wherein each gondola comprises a fixedlymounted camera to take a picture of a passenger within the succeeding gondola, and each gondola comprises a fixedly mounted flash light that illuminates a passenger at the time the camera of the other gondola takes a picture of said passenger.
3. Ferris wheel according to claim 2, wherein said flash light is provided in an overhead location relative to its gondola; activation of the camera and flash light is triggered by the gondola comprising the camera reaching the top of its track; each gondola comprises a warning means to alert passengers that the camera of the other gondola will be activated; the camera is directed downward to take a picture of a passenger in the succeeding gondola at a lower level, to image the passenger with an attractive background view, such as a sky line or earth surface.
4. Ferris wheel according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the gondolas are fixedly mounted to the rim and comprise a passengers supporting floor that is rotatably mounted within the gondola such that the orientation of the floor remains level all the way along the track.
5. Observation tower or such amusement with a cabin and means to move the cabin up and down.
6. Observation tower according to claim 5, wherein the column supporting the cabin is extendable and the cabin is mounted such that it can not move at all lengthwise of the column such that the column is the single means for moving the cabin up and down and means to extend/retract the column are associated therewith.
7. Observation tower according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the column has a fixed length and is substantially accommodated in a vertical hole drilled in the ground and extendable pulling elements, such as cables, are used that extend from e.g. winches at or near ground level downward through the hole and connect to the lower end of the column and with the aid of these pulling elements, the column can be lifted or lowered to be extended and retracted, respectively, and the cabin, mounted to the top of the column, can accommodate at least 30 passengers.
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