A roller coaster track may comprise a laminate and a metal bearing layer. A method of manufacturing a roller coaster track may comprise manufacturing a laminate, manufacturing a metal bearing layer, and assembling the laminate and bearing layer. The bearing layer may be at least partially filled with grout. A method of repairing a wood roller coaster track may comprise removing a layer of laminate, and replacing the layer with a metal bearing layer.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a two-person exercise wheel. The two-person exercise wheel may include an exercise ring, a non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism, a tension spring, and a suspension seat. When the ring is rotated, the non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism may be rotated by a rocker arm. In some embodiments, the gravitational forces and the tension spring connected between the two seats act on the ring via the non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism and the rocker arm. In some embodiments, the supporting force of the ring may pass through a circular center. Further, the gravitational forces may act on the non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism and the persons on the seats may pedal to enable the ring to gain a rotation torque. Further, the tension spring may adjust the torque between the seats and the circular center when the two seats are in positions different from each other.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a two-person exercise wheel. The two-person exercise wheel may include an exercise ring, a non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism, a tension spring, and a suspension seat. When the ring is rotated, the non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism may be rotated by a rocker arm. In some embodiments, the gravitational forces and the tension spring connected between the two seats act on the ring via the non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism and the rocker arm. In some embodiments, the supporting force of the ring may pass through a circular center. Further, the gravitational forces may act on the non-equilateral parallelogram linkage mechanism and the persons on the seats may pedal to enable the ring to gain a rotation torque. Further, the tension spring may adjust the torque between the seats and the circular center when the two seats are in positions different from each other.

A capsule ride system includes a capsule, where the capsule includes a drum, which may include a curved annular wall that may define a chamber. The capsule also includes a platform that may fit within the chamber and that supports a restraint for a passenger. The system further includes a drive system capable of driving rotation of the capsule about a central axis of the capsule and driving forward and/or rearward movement of the capsule along a track.

A capsule ride system includes a capsule, where the capsule includes a drum, which may include a curved annular wall that may define a chamber. The capsule also includes a platform that may fit within the chamber and that supports a restraint for a passenger. The system further includes a drive system capable of driving rotation of the capsule about a central axis of the capsule and driving forward and/or rearward movement of the capsule along a track.

A gondola 40 is mounted to move freely along an endless, sinuous track 20. With the track 20 rotating about a horizontal axis, the gondola 40 is raised and, as the track 20 presents a downhill section, the gondola 40 rolls down it under the influence of gravity. The steeper the downhill section, the greater the speed until the gondola 40 reaches its lowermost position (FIG. 1B). Its momentum cause the gondola 40 to carry on travelling along a momentarily uphill section of the track 20. Travel from then on depends on a number of variables, including the rotational speed, direction and acceleration of the track 20, the weight of the gondola 40 and its passengers, the natural damping effect of friction in the mounting of the gondola 40 on the track 20, and any additional braking and/or driving effect that may be applied to the gondola 40. As compared to a conventional rollercoaster, the ride 1 may occupy a very much smaller footprint, incur a much lower capital cost and be readily adaptable to mobile use. By varying the operating parameters, many differing ride experiences may be achieved.

A capsule ride system includes a capsule, where the capsule includes a drum, which may include a curved annular wall that may define a chamber. The capsule also includes a platform that may fit within the chamber and that supports a restraint for a passenger. The system further includes a drive system capable of driving rotation of the capsule about a central axis of the capsule and driving forward and/or rearward movement of the capsule along a track.

A capsule ride system includes a capsule, where the capsule includes a drum, which may include a curved annular wall that may define a chamber. The capsule also includes a platform that may fit within the chamber and that supports a restraint for a passenger. The system further includes a drive system capable of driving rotation of the capsule about a central axis of the capsule and driving forward and/or rearward movement of the capsule along a track.

A roller coaster track may comprise a laminate and a metal bearing layer. A method of manufacturing a roller coaster track may comprise manufacturing a laminate, manufacturing a metal bearing layer, and assembling the laminate and bearing layer. The bearing layer may be at least partially filled with grout. A method of repairing a wood roller coaster track may comprise removing a layer of laminate, and replacing the layer with a metal bearing layer.

A motion simulator ride assembly including a motion base and a rider support assembly positioned beneath and coupled to the motion base. The rider support assembly includes a plurality of rider support units each including a saddle having a leading end, a tail end, and a superior surface that may support a rider in a facedown position and a restraint system that may secure the rider onto the rider support. The restraint system includes a rotating restraint having an attachment point on the saddle, and the rotating restraint may move relative to the superior surface to move the rotating restraint from an unrestrained configuration to a restrained configuration, and the rotating restraint may abut against a posterior surface of a torso of the rider when the rotating restraint is in the restrained configuration. The motion simulator ride assembly also includes a display screen that may project a simulated environment. The display screen is positioned below the motion base.