Abstract: 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 21, 2015
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2017
Assignee:
Team IX, Ltd.
Inventors:
David L. Collins, Sirzat Sayin, David Althoff, Jr.
Abstract: 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignee:
TEAM IX, LTD.
Inventors:
David L. Collins, Sirzat Sayin, David Althoff, Jr.
Abstract: 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.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 11, 2011
Publication date:
June 30, 2011
Applicant:
TEAM IX, LTD
Inventors:
David L. COLLINS, Sirzat SAYIN, David ALTHOFF, JR.
Abstract: 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 3, 2007
Date of Patent:
March 15, 2011
Assignee:
Team IX, Ltd.
Inventors:
David L. Collins, Sirzat Sayin, David Althoff, Jr.