Patents Assigned to Robocoaster Limited
  • Automated guided vehicles
    Patent number: 11612824
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automated guided vehicles, hereinafter referred to as AGVs, and specifically to AGVs used for entertainment purposes. More specifically, the present invention relates to using in a passenger carrying AGV a capacitor or a plurality of capacitors as a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: ROBOCOASTER LIMITED
    Inventors: Gino De-Gol, Rene Masey, Bruno Bolsens
  • Rotary coupling device for a multi-axis manipulator
    Patent number: 10220526
    Abstract: A multi-axis manipulator in the form of a robotic arm includes a safety disc (41) and safety collar (42) at one or more of the pivoting joints (14, 17, 19, 21, 23) thereof. The disc and collar define a small running clearance in normal use, but make contact in the event of excessive wear or failure of the rotary bearing at the respective joint. An inspection window (48) permits the running clearance to be checked, and the collar may comprise a caliper brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: ROBOCOASTER LIMITED
    Inventor: Gino De-Gol
  • Movable screen
    Patent number: 9833718
    Abstract: A movable screen apparatus suitable for use in a themed entertainment environment. The movable screen apparatus includes a screen and a base configured for movement over surface. The movable screen apparatus includes a guidance arrangement and a drive arrangement, wherein said guidance and drive arrangements are operable, in use, to move the screen apparatus along a pre-defined looped path. The looped path is defined by a physical track which is contactable by the guidance arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: ROBOCOASTER LIMITED
    Inventor: Gino De-Gol
  • Vehicle
    Patent number: 9468857
    Abstract: A combined multi-axial manipulator and guided vehicle (10). The combination (10) comprises a trackless guided vehicle (12), a multi axial manipulator (14) and a carrier (16) which may be configured as a passenger module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: RoboCoaster Limited
    Inventor: Gino De-Gol
  • Automated guided vehicles
    Patent number: 9372484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automated guided vehicles, hereinafter referred to as AGVs, and specifically to AGVs used for entertainment purposes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a safety system for a passenger carrying AGV used for entertainment purposes. The present invention acts to prevent a passenger carrying automated guided vehicle from deviating from its intended path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: RoboCoaster Limited
    Inventor: Gino Daniel De-Gol
  • AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20140358330
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automated guided vehicles, hereinafter referred to as AGVs, and specifically to AGVs used for entertainment purposes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a safety system for a passenger carrying AGV used for entertainment purposes. The present invention acts to prevent a passenger carrying automated guided vehicle from deviating from its intended path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Robocoaster Limited
    Inventor: Gino Daniel De-Gol
  • Moving means, particularly for amusement parks, fairs and the like
    Patent number: 6871596
    Abstract: The invention relates to a propelling device, particularly for amusement parks, fairs, etc., which has at least one robot provided with a passenger carrier. In order to ensure greater use variability, a propelling device is proposed in which there is a closed movement track for the robot or robots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignees: Kuka Roboter GmbH, Robocoaster Limited
    Inventor: Gino De-Gol
  • Ride apparatus
    Patent number: 6776722
    Abstract: An amusement ride includes an output member having an anthropomorphic robot arm adapted for six degrees of movement. The ride further includes a passenger station in moveable engagement with said output member, a platform, and optionally a ticket reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignees: Robocoaster Limited, Kuka Roboter GmbH
    Inventor: Gino Daniel De-Gol