Suspended Theater Ride System

摘要

Various embodiments of load carrying systems comprise a load supporting frame comprising three or more connection points and an associated set of lifts configured which define six separate triangles defining separate planes configured to brace against surge, sway and yaw with respect to a support frame, such as unintended or unwanted surge, sway and yaw, while allowing intended and/or desired surge, sway and yaw.

主权项

1. A seating system, comprising:
a. a vertical guide, the vertical guide comprising:
i. a support, comprising:
1. an upper portion;2. a lower portion disposed opposite the upper portion; and3. a counterweight guide disposed intermediate the upper portion and the lower portion; andii. a lift support connected to the support proximate the upper portion; b. a load carrying system supported by the lift support, the load carrying system comprising:
i. a load supporting frame comprising three connection points; andii. three lifts configured to be controlled independently with respect to each other to achieve independent vertical positioning of one of the three connection points, the three lifts defining six separate triangles defining separate planes configured to brace against surge, sway and yaw with respect to the frame, each lift comprising:
1. a counterweight movably disposed about the counterweight guide;2. a controllable winch operatively connected to the counterweight;3. a set of pulleys; and4. a cable operatively attached to the controllable winch, routed over the set of pulleys, and routed to a connection point of the three connection points, the cable and the load supporting frame defining two separate triangles of the six separate triangles; and c. a passenger carrier connected to the frame, the passenger carrier configured to support a plurality of human passengers.