SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BRAKING OR LAUNCHING A RIDE VEHICLE

摘要

Systems and methods for braking or launching a ride vehicle are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a linear induction motor (LIM) installed in a curved portion of a track, a ride vehicle disposed upon the track, one or more reaction plates coupled to a side of the ride vehicle facing the track via a plurality of actuators, one or more sensors configured to monitor an air gap between the one or more reaction plates and the LIM, and a processor configured to determine which of the plurality of actuators to actuate and a desired performance of each of the plurality of actuators based on data received from the one or more sensors to maintain the air gap at a desired level throughout traversal of the curve by the ride vehicle.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a linear induction motor (LIM) installed in a curved portion of a track; a ride vehicle disposed upon the track; one or more reaction plates coupled to a side of the ride vehicle facing the track via a plurality of actuators; one or more sensors configured to monitor an air gap between the one or more reaction plates and the LIM; and a processor configured to determine which of the plurality of actuators to actuate and a desired performance of each of the plurality of actuators based on data received from the one or more sensors to maintain the air gap at a desired level throughout traversal of the curve by the ride vehicle.