ZIP LINE ASSEMBLY AND TROLLEY THEREFORE

摘要

A zip line includes a substantially rigid track supported above a ground surface by a plurality of supports, a trolley which moves along the track, and a rider support suspended from the trolley. The track is comprised of a plurality of track segments connected together such that adjacent track segments have substantially no freedom of movement relative to each other, and such that adjacent track segments present a substantially smooth, continuous, and uninterrupted surface. The track includes a run and a flange extending upwardly from the run. The trolley comprises a frame having upper wheel mounts to which first and second upper wheels are rotatably mounted. The first upper wheels are oriented such that they engage an upper surface of the track run and the second upper wheels are oriented such that they will engage the track flange upon rotational movement of the trolley relative the track run.

主权项

1. A zip line comprising:
a substantially rigid track supported above a ground surface by a plurality of supports; said track being comprised of a plurality of track segments connected together such that adjacent track segments have substantially no freedom of movement relative to each other, and such that a junction between adjacent track segments presents a substantially smooth, continuous, and uninterrupted surface; each said track segment comprising a run and a flange extending from an upper portion of said run; and a trolley adapted to move along said track; said trolley comprising a frame having upper wheel mounts; each said upper wheel mount including a first wheel surface to which at least one first upper wheel is rotatably mounted and a second wheel surface to which at least one second upper wheel is rotatably mounted; said first wheel surface being oriented such that said first upper wheel engages an upper surface of said track run and said second surface is oriented such that said second upper wheel will engage said track flange upon rotational movement of said trolley relative said track run; and a rider support suspended from said trolley.