A63G31/00

Method and apparatus for fastening of inflatable ride surfaces

A system, apparatus, and method for constructing or providing a ride surface for an amusement attraction, such as an inflatable surfing attraction. The ride surface may be formed via the connection of a plurality of ride surface portions or segments. A mechanism may be incorporated to smooth the ride surface and define a more continuous ride surface between the plurality of ride surface portions or segments.

Restraint system for an amusement park attraction
11529919 · 2022-12-20 · ·

A ride vehicle for an attraction of an amusement park includes a ride seat, a pivot adapter configured to rotate relative to the ride seat, a gear of the pivot adapter comprising a first set of teeth, a passenger restraint piece coupled to the pivot adapter and configured to rotate with the pivot adapter between a closed and an open position, and a cap having a second set of teeth. The cap is configured to be positioned to engage the gear of the pivot adapter such that the second set of teeth of the cap engages with the first set of teeth of the gear, and engagement between the second set of teeth and the first set of teeth substantially blocks movement of the pivot adapter relative to the ride seat in a rotational direction.

Swinging and climbing apparatus with vertically supported webbing
11529536 · 2022-12-20 ·

A vertically supported swinging and climbing apparatus has two parallel sections of elongated webbing is a structure. The apparatus comprises pads secured around vertical supports. An elongated webbing wrapped around the pads on the vertical supports. The elongated webbing is configured with two parallel straight portion. Webbing couplings are attached to the straight portions of the elongated webbing to support swinging and climbing attachments.

Loading turntable systems and methods

An attraction loading system is provided that includes a loading platform. The loading platform includes a rotational portion configured to rotate about a central vertical axis of the loading platform and a stationary portion extending between a first edge and a second edge of the loading platform. The first edge and the second edge of the stationary portion include respective interfaces of the stationary portion with the rotational portion. The rotational portion rotates from the first edge to the second edge. The attraction loading system further includes a loading path disposed about a circumference of the loading platform.

Systems and methods for interactive physical environments
11524244 · 2022-12-13 · ·

An interactive physical environment providing entertainment to a patron includes a room formed by modular walls coupled to one another, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag associated with the patron, and a control system. The room presents a game to a patron. The game includes a plurality of game components positionable in a first game configuration and a second game configuration. The first game configuration presenting a first challenge and the second game configuration presenting a second challenge. The second game configuration representing a solution to the first challenge. The control system receives patron identification information from the RFID tag associated with the patron. The control system selectively modifying the game presented by the room responsive to the received patron identification information.

Gaming assembly and methods of use thereof
11517829 · 2022-12-06 · ·

Provided herein is a gaming assembly having two or more collapsible frames, two or more facings, and one or more means for attachment. Each of the frames may be composed of first and second upright frame members that are connected by one or more crossbar frame members to define a vertical plane. Each of the two or more facings is configured to fasten to the upright frame members and the crossbar frame members, covering the vertical plane. The facings feature one or more means for capturing the one or more means for attachment, such as by means of magnetic strips. The means for attachment may be made of a material such as rope with pieces of magnetic metal attached at each end, and is used to connect a first frame to a second frame.

AMUSEMENT RIDE, IN PARTICULAR WATER AMUSEMENT RIDE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH AN AMUSEMENT RIDE
20220379227 · 2022-12-01 ·

The present invention relates to an amusement ride (1), in particular a water amusement ride, having at least one rail guide (10) with at least one vehicle (20), preferably at least two vehicles, which accommodate/s at least one passenger and which can travel, guided on the rail guide (10), a route (11) in a direction of travel, wherein the at least one vehicle (20) or one of the at least two vehicles (20) can be moved by an active drive (50, 60) counter to the direction of travel, at least in sections. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for operating such an amusement ride (1).

Playground climbing structures

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to playground climbing structures that provide a pathway defined by a lower surface and bound on each side by a sidewall. The structures may comprise sensory play activities on the interior of the sidewalls as well as on the exterior of the sidewalls. The climbing structure is also adapted so as to be accessible to children of varying physical abilities, including for instance children with disabilities, such as by having at least one platform configured for access from a wheelchair or other mobility device and incremental adjustments in elevation that may be navigated by a child with limited mobility. Embodiments of the climbing structures are assembled from a plurality of components, which can be connected together in a variety of configurations to provide custom modular structures.

Playground climbing structures

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to playground climbing structures that provide a pathway defined by a lower surface and bound on each side by a sidewall. The structures may comprise sensory play activities on the interior of the sidewalls as well as on the exterior of the sidewalls. The climbing structure is also adapted so as to be accessible to children of varying physical abilities, including for instance children with disabilities, such as by having at least one platform configured for access from a wheelchair or other mobility device and incremental adjustments in elevation that may be navigated by a child with limited mobility. Embodiments of the climbing structures are assembled from a plurality of components, which can be connected together in a variety of configurations to provide custom modular structures.

PLAY EXPERIENCE SYSTEM
20220369955 · 2022-11-24 ·

A play experience system disclosed in the present invention comprises an experience device including a plurality of experience rooms and a plurality of experience instruments provided in each of the plurality of experience rooms for the user to experience the play-type; a sensor device comprising at least one or more sensors being disposed in a predetermined area of each of the plurality of experience instruments; and a processing device configured to receive body composition information and heart rate information of the user and comprehensive measurement information on physical development items of the user from the at least one or more sensors, and to obtain result information on a current level of the physical development items of the user by comparing the received comprehensive measurement information on the physical development items with pre-stored standard information on the physical development items.