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US4431183A
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Motion simulator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-05-12
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Granted: 1984-02-14
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Expires: 2002-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A novel motion simulation device adaptable as a training, amusement or playground device is provided which comprises a support structure pivotally attached at one end to an overhead suspension, and supporting, near the other end, a passenger carrying body; a resiliently extensible tether connected at one end to the support structure near the passenger carrying body, and at the other end to a substantially fixed point below the point of suspension, to limit and define the pattern of swinging motion of the structure; a spring operatively interconnecting the support structure and suspension to provide simulated bobbing motion for the device; and braking structure, utilizing the tether, for stopping the device. Certain optional embellishments may be included to limit motion of the device to selected degrees of freedom.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E. Reimann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G9/00; A63G9/14; G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A motion simulation device comprising: a. a passenger carrying body; b. overhead suspension means; c. support structure, pivotally supported at a first end thereof to said suspension means and supporting said passenger carrying body near a second end thereof, said support structure including a section thereof near said second end and extending below said passenger carrying body; d. a ring slidably mounted on said section; and e. A resiliently extensible tether connected at a first end thereof to said ring, and at a second end thereof to a substantially fixed point beneath said suspension means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A motion simulation device comprising: a. a passenger carrying body; b. overhead suspension means; c. support structure, pivotally supported at a first end thereof to said suspension means and supporting said passenger carrying body near a second end thereof, said support structure including a section thereof near said second end and extending below said passenger carrying body; d. a ring slidably mounted on said section; and e. A resiliently extensible tether connected at a first end thereof to said ring, and at a second end thereof to a substantially fixed point beneath said suspension means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said suspension means is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as recited in claim 1 further comprising a spring means, operatively interconnecting said support structure and said suspension means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said second end of said tether is connected to a fixed point substantially vertically below said suspension means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device as recited in claim 1 further comprising means, interconnecting said ring and support structure, and controllable from said passenger carrying body, for releasably engaging said ring on said section to controllably prevent slippage of said ring thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said section is axially movable between first and second axial limits.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device as recited in claim 6 further comprising means, on said support structure and controllable from said passenger carrying body, for axially moving said section between said limits, to releasably engage said ring to prevent slippage thereof on said section at one of said limits.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-13 | 1991-08-15 | 1992-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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