JP3394733B2 - Ferris wheel - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a ferris wheel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional ferris wheel installed in an amusement park has a rotating frame and a supporting frame for supporting a rotating shaft of the rotating frame, and a plurality of cages are provided on the outer peripheral side of the rotating frame as a horizontal shaft. It is attached so that it can swing around the heart.

[0003]

However, in the conventional ferris wheel, the cage is mounted on the rotary frame in a fixed direction so that it can be swung only around the horizontal axis. You can only see the scenery in a certain direction, which is not satisfactory. Moreover, when enjoying various views, it is necessary to move inside the cage, which is dangerous because the cage shakes. In addition, it has no entertainment other than enjoying the scenery.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a ferris wheel having an amusement property which allows the user to view the whole view while having fun.

[0005]

To achieve Disclosed resolve means for a] above object, Ferris wheel according to the present invention includes: a car for several, a rotating body driven by the passenger manually riding the multiplication Ri basket, A drive mechanism for rotating the cage around a vertical axis; the drive mechanism includes a sensor unit for detecting the rotational speed of the rotating body, and a vertical first bevel gear rotatable by a motor. ,
A horizontal second bevel gear attached to the tip of a vertical shaft rod projecting outward from the upper portion of the cage and arranged to mesh with the first bevel gear; By rotating the motor at the number of rotations, the sensor unit drives the motor, and the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are interlocked to rotate the cage around the vertical axis. Is.

Further, the cage is constructed so that the rotation speed can be changed according to the change in the number of rotations of the rotating body.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a ferris wheel of the present invention. The ferris wheel has an annular frame 2 whose entire image is, for example, a plurality of cages 1 ... A rotary frame 5 is formed from a plurality of radial connecting rods 4 ... Which connect the frame body 2 and the rotary shaft 3 to each other. The rotary shaft 3 is supported by a support frame 6, and the rotary shaft 3 is driven by a driving means. Is configured to be rotated to rotate the rotating frame 5 and the cage 1.

The cage 1 is pivotally connected to a cage support frame 7 mounted radially outward on the outer periphery of the frame body 2 so as to be swingable around a horizontal axis. That is, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cage 1 is pivotally connected so as to be sandwiched between the tips of both supporting arm rods 8 arranged in parallel to the cage support frame 7. Specifically, both ends of the horizontally arranged suspension shaft rod 9 are pivotally connected to the tips of the support arm rods 8 and 8, respectively, and the cage 1 is suspended from the midway portion of the suspension shaft rod 9. Has been.

Further, the carriage 1 is attached to the suspension shaft rod 9 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, a vertical shaft rod 10 projecting outward from the upper portion of the cage 1 is pivotally connected to a middle portion of the suspension shaft rod 9.
More specifically, one end of the vertical axis rod 10 is attached to the upper surface of the cage 1 so as to pass through the inside of the cylindrical body 11 that is vertically projected at the substantially central portion of the outer surface of the cage 1. (From inside the cage 1 with bolts, etc.), and the other end of the vertical shaft 10
A second bevel gear 13 is horizontally fixed to the other end of the vertical shaft rod 10 while penetrating through the middle of the suspension shaft rod 9. That is, the cage 1 is hung on the suspension shaft rod 9, and the cage 1 can be rotated around the vertical axis (with respect to the suspension shaft rod 9) together with the vertical shaft rod 10 and the second bevel gear 13.

A first bevel gear 12 is vertically arranged on the suspension shaft rod 9 so as to mesh with the second bevel gear 13, and the first bevel gear 12 is arranged on the suspension shaft rod 9. It is attached to the output shaft of a fixed motor 14. That is, when the motor 14 is driven, the first bevel gear 12 and the second bevel gear 13 are interlocked, and the cage 1
Can be rotated around the vertical axis (of the vertical axis rod 10).

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, a bicycle seat 15 and a bench 16 are arranged inside the cage 1. It should be noted that the bicycle seat 15 and the bench 16 may be arranged so that they are back-to-back, and the view can be seen from the front, so that a comfortable posture and a good view can be enjoyed.

A pedal is attached to the bicycle seat 15 as a rotating body 17 which is rotatable about its axis. The rotating body 17 can be driven by the human power of the passengers on the cage 1. Further, inside the bicycle seat 15, a sensor unit 18 for detecting the number of rotations of the rotating body 17 (pedal) is provided.
Is provided and the sensor unit 18 is configured to drive the motor 14 (shown in FIG. 4). That is, this sensor unit 18
Is a mechanism for sending a signal to the motor 14 to drive the motor 14 when the rotation speed of the rotating body 17 reaches a predetermined rotation speed.

Therefore, by rotating the rotating body 17 to a predetermined number of revolutions, the sensor portion 18 detects the number of revolutions of the rotating body 17 and drives the motor 14, thereby driving the first bevel gear 12 and the second bevel gear. Gear 13
Are interlocked with each other to rotate the cage 1 around the vertical axis (of the vertical axis rod 10).

That is, via a drive mechanism E mainly composed of a sensor portion 18, a first bevel gear 12 attached to a motor 14, and a second bevel gear 13 meshing with the first bevel gear 12. hand,
It is configured to convert human power for rotating the rotating body 17 into driving force for rotating the cage 1.

The drive mechanism E is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in, only in the detection area D above the Ferris wheel,
It is configured to initiate action. That is, the cage 1
When it rotates with the rotary frame 5 and enters the detection area D, the sensor unit
The rotation speed of the rotating body 17 can be detected (detected) by the rotating body 18, and when it goes out of the detection area D, it cannot be detected (detected).

The orientation (posture) of the cage 1 is the orientation (posture) immediately before the cage 1 enters the detection zone D when the cage 1 exits the detection zone D and is inside the adjustment zone A. It is configured to return to the same direction (posture). That is, the adjustment range A is
The cage 1 is set on the downstream side of the detection area D, and the cage 1 is in the original direction (posture) in the adjustment area A by a settlement means (not shown).
It is said that

The settlement means is constructed as follows, for example. That is, when the cage 1 enters the adjustment area A, the rotation angle until the cage 1 returns to the original posture is measured, and the cage 1 is rotated by the measurement angle (by the drive mechanism E), It is configured to return the cage 1 to the original posture (in the adjustment area A).

That is, when the rotating body 17 is rotated within the detection area D, the cage 1 slowly starts to rotate around the vertical axis at a predetermined number of rotations, rotates at a constant speed, and gets on and off below. Within the adjustment area A to the field, the original orientation (posture)
It will be safe to get on and off.

The ferris wheel (the cage 1) is shown in FIG.
The flow is as shown in. That is, when the cage 1 enters the detection area D, the detection of the sensor unit 18 (of the rotation speed of the rotating body 17) starts ── detection standby state ──, and the cage 1
The sensor unit 18 remains in the detection standby state until the user exits the detection area D. Then, when the sensor 17 is in the detection standby state--when the cage 1 is within the detection area D--, the rotating body 17 is rotated so as to reach a predetermined number of rotations (the sensor section The motor 14 is driven (at 18) to start the rotation of the cage 1. On the other hand, when the rotating body 17 does not reach the predetermined rotation speed, the cage 1 does not rotate, and the sensor unit 18 maintains the detection standby state (until the cage 1 leaves the detection area D).

When the cage 1 enters the adjustment area A, the posture of the cage 1 is returned to the original posture by the clearing means until the cage 1 leaves the adjustment area A, and the cage 1 Stop rotating. In this way, the carriage 1 makes one rotation about the vertical axis (by the time of getting on and off) a predetermined number of times--of course, it may not rotate at all--.

The cage 1 may be constructed so that the rotation speed can be changed according to the change in the number of rotations of the rotating body 17. For example, the cage 1 is roughly compared with the rotation speed of the rotating body 17.
The rotation speed of the carriage 1 may be changed, and it is also preferable that the rotation speed of the cage 1 is selected from a plurality of speeds according to the rotation speed of the rotating body 17.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, the sensor section 18 is used as a rotation speed detecting means (such as an encoder), and the rotation speed of the rotating body 17 is detected by the rotation speed detecting means, and control is performed based on the detection. The motor 14 is driven by means. The control means can be changed by the program input means.

In short, the flow of the ferris wheel (the cage 1) is as shown in FIG. That is, (in the detection area D)
When the rotating body 17 is rotated so as to reach a predetermined number of rotations in the detection standby state of the rotation speed detecting means, the motor 14 is driven to start the rotation of the cage 1, and the proportional control by the control means is performed. Alternatively, step control is started.

When the cage 1 is in the detection area D, the control means changes the rotation speed of the cage 1 proportionally or in stages according to the change (increase / decrease) of the rotation speed of the rotating body 17. Change (increase or decrease) the target (step).

When the cage 1 enters the adjustment area A, the settlement means returns the cage 1 to the original posture (within the adjustment area A) and the rotation of the cage 1 is stopped.

Therefore, in the case where the rotating body 17 is a bicycle pedal as shown in FIG. 5, when the pedal is depressed, the cage 1 rotates about the vertical axis to enjoy the change of scenery (360 ° panoramic view). You can Further, since the cage 1 is driven by the motor 14, no human power is required. Then, by giving a resistance to the pedal or the like, it is possible to give an illusion to the passenger to directly rotate the cage 1 by stepping on the pedal like walking a bicycle, which is more entertaining. Becomes Further, by changing the speed at which the pedal is rotated, the rotation speed of the cage 1 is changed, and it becomes a rich and varied timepiece. Moreover, it is possible to safely get on and off the carriage 1.

Incidentally, FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the inside of the cage 1, and the two benches 16 and 16 are arranged so as to face each other, so that the inside of the cage 1 has a sense of unity. It may be present.

Although not shown, the bicycle seat 15 may be used as a driver's seat of an automobile and the rotating body 17 may be used as a handle of the automobile so that various entertainment features can be accommodated.
Further, when the rotating body 17 is used as a steering wheel of a car, by rotating the steering wheel to the left or right, the rotation of the cage 1 can be selected to the left or right (clockwise or counterclockwise), which is more entertaining. You may make it a thing.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and for example, the raceway shape of the cage 1 of the Ferris wheel is changed to an elliptical shape or an oval shape which is vertically long in the vertical direction.
The Ferris wheel may be installed in a small space so that the scenery can be enjoyed. Further, the range of the detection area D and the adjustment area A may be any range as long as the detection area D is arranged on the upstream side of the adjustment area A and the boarding area is excluded, and the range does not depart from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to change the design.

[0031]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above,
The following effects are achieved.

[0032] (According to claim 1) once rotary body 17 is rotated and since the car 1 is rotated in the vertical axis around,
You can consciously rotate the cage 1, and by rotating the cage 1, you can enjoy the full 360 ° view while sitting in one direction. So while being playful,
It will be an entertaining one that allows you to enjoy various changes in scenery. Moreover, since the scenery of the four directions can be viewed while sitting in one direction, the cage 1 does not move around and is safe without the risk of the cage 1 shaking. Moreover, large-scale equipment is not required, and the cage 1 can be rotated around the vertical axis. Further, since the driving source is the motor 14, the cage 1 can be rotated without requiring human power directly. In particular, when the rotating body 17 is used as a pedal of a bicycle, if the passenger directly rotates the cage 1 by rowing the bicycle, it is possible to cause an illusion. Furthermore, the rotation speed of the rotating body 17 detected by the sensor unit 18 is changed variously, and the rotation direction of the cage 1 (clockwise or counterclockwise rotation) is changed depending on whether the rotation speed of the rotating body 17 is positive or negative. It can be changed, and various entertainment features can be supported.

(According to the second aspect ) The rotation speed of the cage 1 can be changed by changing (increasing or decreasing) the number of rotations of the rotating body 17, and various entertainment properties can be dealt with. In particular, when the rotating body 17 is a pedal of a bicycle, the rotation speed of the cage 1 can be changed in accordance with the pedaling speed, so that the cage 1 can be varied and timeless.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a main part.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a main part.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view of a main part.

FIG. 5 is an internal view of a main part.

FIG. 6 is a main part plan view showing another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart diagram.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 cage 10 Vertical shaft rod 12 1st bevel gear 13 Second bevel gear 14 motor 17 Rotating body 18 Sensor section E drive mechanism

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of car 1 ..., a rotating body 17 which is driven by passengers manpower riding a multiplication Rikago 1, a drive mechanism E for rotating the occupant Rikago 1 a vertical axis around the includes, Sen the driving mechanism E is, for detecting the rotational speed of the rotating member 17
A vertical first bevel gear that can be rotated by the support portion 18 and the motor 14.
12 and the tip of the vertical shaft rod 10 protruding outward from the upper part of the cage 1
It is attached to the end and meshes with the first bevel gear 12.
And a second horizontal bevel gear 13 arranged horizontally, and by rotating the rotating body 17 at a predetermined rotation speed,
The sensor unit 18 drives the motor 14 to drive the first bevel tooth.
The car 12 and the second bevel gear 13 work together to lead the cage 1.
A Ferris wheel characterized by being configured to rotate around a straight axis . 2. The cage 1 is adapted to change the rotation speed of the rotating body 17.
According to claim 1, wherein the rotation speed is changed according to
Ferris wheel of the mounting.