Abstract: A track switching element for providing a ride experience in an amusement ride that includes a pivotable track section that has a longitudinally extending support beam with a longitudinally extending upper surface, a first end and a second end, the support beam includes a pivot element located between the first end and the second end, and a longitudinally extending rail that is adapted to receive a vehicle and that is located adjacent the upper surface. The rail communicates with an entry rail section when the pivotable track section is in a first position. A support structure cooperates with the pivot element such that the pivotable track section is pivotable about the pivot element from the first position to at least a second position such that the rail communicates with an exit rail section in the second position.

Abstract: A track structure component that includes a triangular girder having a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate with a lower surface of the top plate abutting the first edge of the first side plate, the lower surface of the top plate abutting the first edge of the second side plate and the second side edge of the first side plate abutting the second side edge of the second side plate and a rail component that includes at least one rail positioned adjacent to an upper surface of the top plate.

Abstract: A motion base, comprising a pivot structure having a pivot point near the center of gravity of the pivot structure; a platform support by the pivot structure, the platform having a generally horizontal position and a generally vertical position; and, a drive for rotating of the pivot structure at the pivot point to move the platform from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment the present invention provides a track switching element for providing a novel and thrilling ride experience in an amusement ride having a pivotable track section having a longitudinally extending support beam having a longitudinally extending upper surface, a first end and a second end, the support beam having pivot means located between the first end and the second end, and a longitudinally extending rail adapted to receive a vehicle and located adjacent the upper surface, the rail communicating with an entry rail section when the pivotable track section is in a first position; and a support structure for cooperating with the pivot means such that the pivotable track section is pivotable about the pivot means from the first position to at least a second position such that the rail communicates with an exit rail section in the second position.

Abstract: A track structure component that includes a triangular girder having a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate with a lower surface of the top plate abutting the first edge of the first side plate, the lower surface of the top plate abutting the first edge of the second side plate and the second side edge of the first side plate abutting the second side edge of the second side plate and a rail component that includes at least one rail positioned adjacent to an upper surface of the top plate.