KR-102962142-B1 - Dark ride tower system equipped with fixed and adaptive rooms

KR102962142B1KR 102962142 B1KR102962142 B1KR 102962142B1KR-102962142-B1

Abstract

The dark ride tower system (10) comprises a tower having first and second floors (18, 26). The first floor (18) comprises a fixed room (20) having a fixed wall (22), and the second floor (26) comprises an adaptive room (28) having an adaptive wall (30) configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations. The dark ride tower system (10) further comprises a lift system (36) configured to alternately move a ride vehicle (16) between the first floor and the second floor (18, 26). In addition, the dark ride tower system (10) comprises a first projection system (24) configured to generate a projection mapping on the fixed wall (22) to simulate the movement of the ride vehicle (16) relative to the fixed room (20) while the ride vehicle (16) is placed within the fixed room (20). The dark ride tower system (10) further includes a second projection system (32) configured to generate projection mapping on an adaptive wall (30) to provide a show scene while the ride vehicle (16) is placed within the adaptive room (28).

Inventors

화이트 나타나엘 지
프림 케빈 비

Assignees

유니버셜 시티 스튜디오스 엘엘씨

Dates

Publication Date: 20260508
Application Date: 20210426
Priority Date: 20210423

Claims (20)

In a dark ride tower system for amusement parks, A tower comprising a first floor and a second floor, wherein the first floor comprises a fixed room having a fixed wall, and the second floor comprises an adaptive room having an adaptive wall configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations, and, A ride vehicle configured to transport one or more guests of the above amusement park, and A lift system configured to alternately move the ride vehicle between the first floor and the second floor, and A first projection system configured to generate projection mapping on a fixed wall to simulate the movement of the ride vehicle relative to the fixed room while the ride vehicle is placed within the fixed room, and A second projection system configured to generate projection mapping on the adaptive wall to provide a show scene while the ride vehicle is positioned within the adaptive room, and A controller configured to synchronize the movement of the ride vehicle caused by the lift system, the rearrangement of the adaptive wall, and the generation of projection mapping to the fixed and adaptive walls through the first and second projection systems. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The lift system is configured to translate and rotate the ride vehicle about the virtual central axis of the lift system. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 2, The lift system is configured to move the ride vehicle with multiple degrees of freedom about the virtual central axis of the lift system. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The lift system is configured to perform at least one of pitching, rolling, and heaving the ride vehicle while the first projection system generates the projection mapping on the fixed wall to simulate at least one of horizontal movement and lateral movement of the ride vehicle. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The controller is configured to operate the adaptive wall to rearrange the ride vehicle from a first physical configuration to a second physical configuration while the ride vehicle is positioned within the fixed room. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The above controller is configured to operate the adaptive wall of the adaptive room to be vertically aligned with the fixed wall of the fixed room to create a completely enclosed tower. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 6, The first and second projection systems are configured to generate a projection mapping synchronized with both the adaptive wall and the fixed wall while the adaptive wall and the fixed wall are vertically aligned to visually simulate gravity drop. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 7, The lift system is configured to drop the ride vehicle to physically simulate the gravity drop. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, One or more additional physical scene elements placed within the adaptive room while the ride vehicle is placed within the adaptive room Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The above second floor is positioned above the above first floor in the above tower Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The above second floor is positioned below the above first floor in the above tower Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The above lift system includes a suspension lift system or a ground lift system. Dark Ride Tower System.
In Article 1, The above Dark Ride Tower System is one of a plurality of Dark Ride Tower Systems of the Dark Ride Tower System Complex Dark Ride Tower System.
In a method of controlling the ride tower system, Using a lift system to alternately move ride vehicles between a first floor comprising a fixed room having fixed walls and a second floor comprising an adaptive room having adaptive walls configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations, and Generating projection mapping on the fixed wall through a first projection system to simulate the movement of the ride vehicle relative to the fixed room while the ride vehicle is placed within the fixed room, and Operating the adaptive wall to rearrange from a first physical configuration to a second physical configuration while the ride vehicle is positioned within the fixed room, and Comprising generating projection mapping on the adaptive wall via a second projection system to provide a show scene while the ride vehicle is positioned within the adaptive room. How to control the Ride Tower system.
In Article 14, The lift system is used to perform at least one of pitching, rolling, and heaving the ride vehicle while the first projection system generates a projection mapping on the fixed wall to simulate at least one of horizontal movement and lateral movement of the ride vehicle. How to control the Ride Tower system.
In Article 14, Including operating the adaptive wall of the adaptive room to be vertically aligned with the fixed wall of the fixed room to create a completely enclosed tower. How to control the Ride Tower system.
In Article 16, While the adaptive wall and the fixed wall are vertically aligned to visually simulate gravity drop, the method comprises generating a projection mapping synchronized to both the adaptive wall and the fixed wall through the first and second projection systems. How to control the Ride Tower system.
In Article 17, Using the lift system to drop the ride vehicle to physically simulate the gravity drop. How to control the Ride Tower system.
In a dark ride system for amusement parks, A fixed room equipped with a fixed wall, and An adaptive room having an adaptive wall configured to be rearranged into multiple physical configurations, and A ride vehicle configured to transport one or more guests of the above amusement park, and A lift system configured to alternately move the ride vehicle between the fixed room and the adaptive room, and A first projection system configured to generate projection mapping on a fixed wall to simulate the movement of the ride vehicle relative to the fixed room while the ride vehicle is placed within the fixed room, and A second projection system configured to generate projection mapping on the adaptive wall to provide a show scene while the ride vehicle is positioned within the adaptive room, and A controller configured to synchronize the movement of the ride vehicle caused by the lift system, the rearrangement of the adaptive wall, and the generation of projection mapping to the fixed and adaptive walls through the first and second projection systems. Dark Ride System.
In Article 19, The controller is configured to operate the adaptive wall to rearrange the ride vehicle from a first physical configuration to a second physical configuration while the ride vehicle is positioned within the fixed room. Dark Ride System.

Description

Dark ride tower system equipped with fixed and adaptive rooms Cross-reference regarding related applications This application claims priority and benefit from U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/016,019, titled “DARK RIDE TOWER SYSTEMS HAVING STATIONARY AND ADAPTABLE ROOMS,” filed April 27, 2020, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference for all purposes. The present disclosure generally relates to the field of amusement park rides. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a dark ride tower system configured to transfer a ride vehicle between a fixed room and an adaptive room. This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of the technology that may be relevant to the various aspects of the present disclosure. It is believed that this discussion helps provide the reader with background information to facilitate a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be noted that these statements should be read in this context and are not an acknowledgment of the prior art. Amusement parks include various features that provide unique experiences to guests at each park. Some features may include ride vehicles that can travel along specific paths. The paths may include elements, and accordingly, these elements can enhance the guest experience as the ride vehicles move along the paths. For example, as the ride vehicles travel along the paths, they may enter and exit multiple rooms, each containing elements that enhance the guest experience. However, it is now being recognized that the ability to simulate more complex viewing experiences in relatively compact spaces can further enhance the guest experience. A summary of specific embodiments disclosed in this specification is described below. It should be understood that such aspects are presented merely to provide the reader with a brief summary of such specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. In practice, this disclosure may include various aspects that may not be described below. In a specific embodiment, a dark ride tower system for an amusement park comprises a tower having a first floor and a second floor. The first floor comprises a fixed room having fixed walls, and the second floor comprises an adaptive room having adaptive walls configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations. The dark ride tower system further comprises a ride vehicle configured to transport one or more guests of the amusement park. The dark ride tower system further comprises a lift system configured to alternately move the ride vehicle between the first floor and the second floor. Additionally, the dark ride tower system comprises a first projection system configured to generate projection mapping on the fixed walls to simulate the movement of the ride vehicle relative to the fixed room while the ride vehicle is placed within the fixed room. The dark ride tower system also comprises a second projection system configured to generate projection mapping on the adaptive walls to provide a show scene while the ride vehicle is placed within the adaptive room. The dark ride tower system further includes a controller configured to synchronize the movement of the ride vehicle caused by the lift system, the rearrangement of the adaptive wall, and the generation of projection mapping to the fixed and adaptive walls through the first and second projection systems. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the method comprises using a lift system to alternately move a ride vehicle between a first floor comprising a fixed room having fixed walls and a second floor comprising an adaptive room having adaptive walls configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations. The method further comprises generating a projection mapping on the fixed walls via a first projection system to simulate the movement of the ride vehicle relative to the fixed room while the ride vehicle is placed within the fixed room. The method further comprises operating the adaptive walls to rearrange from the first physical configuration to the second physical configuration while the ride vehicle is placed within the fixed room. The method further comprises generating a projection mapping on the adaptive walls via a second projection system to provide a show scene while the ride vehicle is placed within the adaptive room. In addition, in certain embodiments, a dark ride system for an amusement park comprises a fixed room having fixed walls and an adaptive room having adaptive walls configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations. The dark ride system further comprises a ride vehicle configured to transport one or more guests of the amusement park. The dark ride system further comprises a lift system configured to alternately move the ride vehicle between the fixed room and the adaptive room. The dark ride system further comprises a f