Specialized restraint systems for amusement rides

摘要

The patron restraint system for amusement rides includes a locking receiver with a locking assembly for engaging a restraining strap. The engagement of the restraining strap in the locking receiver can be verified by a ride operator by visual or physical inspection, or by a sensor system indicating the locked or unlocked state of the locking receiver. A latching ratchet mechanism may be provided in the receiver to restrict movement of the restraining strap until it is released by the ride operator. The sensor system includes an acoustic sensor that detects alignment of an aperture with a piezoelectric acoustic emitter and an acoustic detector.

主权项

1. A patron restraint system for use on a seat of a vehicle of an amusement ride, the patron restraint system comprising:
a flexible restraining strap having a plurality of notches or teeth on at least one side of the flexible restraining strap, and having an anchored end and a free end; a locking receiver including a housing defining a restraining strap channel for receiving the flexible restraining strap, said locking receiver including a locking assembly having first and second locking plates having an engaged position configured to prevent movement of the flexible restraining strap, and a released position configured to permit movement of the flexible restraining strap; and a cam assembly configured to move at least one of said locking plates to said engaged position and to move said at least one of said locking plates to said released position.