Abstract: The present invention relates to a Ferris wheel, comprising two pairs of masts (11, 12, 21, 22), wherein the masts in each pair are hingedly connected to each other and wherein each pair of masts is moveable between a folded position and a stretched position. The Ferris wheel is provided with multiple spokes (10), two spoke rings for mounting the spokes and multiple ring segments for interconnection of the spokes. The Ferris wheel comprises a first shaft (13), which is mounted fixedly on the top of the first pair of masts (11, 12), wherein a first of the two spoke rings is arranged rotatably around the first shaft. The Ferris wheel further comprises a second shaft (23), which is mounted fixedly on the top of the second pair of masts (21, 22), wherein the second spoke ring is arranged rotatably around the second shaft. In use of the Ferris wheel, the second shaft is substantially in line with the first shaft at a distance from the first shaft.

Abstract: A support construction for a transportable attraction for amusement rides is provided with a base, at least two masts that are moveable between a folded and stretched position, and a main shaft that is intended to be supported by the masts in the stretched position of the masts. Each mast comprises a base mast segment, which is hingedly attached to the base, and a top mast segment, which is hingedly connected with the base mast segment and is attachable to the main shaft. The base comprises at least two trailers and trailer coupling means for coupling the trailers. On each of the trailers a base mast segment of one of the masts is mounted. The support construction further comprises first mast coupling means for the coupling of a first pair of masts in folded position. A method for raising the support construction is set forth.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (1) for forming a mast for guiding a drill drive in an HDD machine. The assembly comprises a mast body (10) with a generally U-shaped cross-section, a mast cover with a recessed surface (21), a set of two or more racks (30), first connecting means (24) for connecting the racks releasably to the mast cover and second connecting means (44) for connecting the racks releasably to the mast body. The racks together with the mast body and the mast cover in assembled state form a mast with a substantially closed contour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support construction (10) for a transportable attraction (100) for amusement rides provided with a base (2), at least two masts (21, 22) that are moveable between a folded and stretched position, and a main shaft (30) that is intended to be supported by the masts in the stretched position of the masts. Each mast comprises a base mast segment, which is hingedly attached to the base, and a top mast segment, which is hingedly connected with the base mast segment and is attachable to the main shaft. The base comprises at least two trailers (11, 12) and trailer coupling means for coupling the trailers. On each of the trailers a base mast segment of one of the masts is mounted. The support construction further comprises first mast coupling means for the coupling of a first pair of masts in folded position. The invention further relates to a method for raising the support construction according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (1) for forming a mast for guiding a drill drive in an HDD machine. The assembly comprises a mast body (10) with a generally U-shaped cross-section, a mast cover with a recessed surface (21), a set of two or more racks (30), first connecting means (24) for connecting the racks releasably to the mast cover and second connecting means (44) for connecting the racks releasably to the mast body. The racks together with the mast body and the mast cover in assembled state form a mast with a substantially closed contour.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a fairground attraction, including an arm which is mounted for rotation about a shaft in a bearing arranged in the top of the frame, on an end of which arm at least one people carrier is suspended, a device for rotatingly driving the arm, and a device for displacing the at least one people carrier in height direction in a rest position of the arm, which displacing device is arranged between the top supporting the bearing and the remaining part of the frame. In one embodiment of the present invention, the top can be pivotable relative to the remaining frame part, for instance about a lying axis which lies transversely of the rotation axis of the arm, and the displacing device can include a drive for causing pivoting of the top. The fairground attraction can further be provided with a device for blocking the displacing device during operation of the fairground attraction.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a fairground attraction, including an arm which is mounted for rotation about a shaft in a bearing arranged in the top of the frame, on an end of which arm at least one people carrier is suspended, a device for rotatingly driving the arm, and a device for displacing the at least one people carrier in height direction in a rest position of the arm, which displacing device is arranged between the top supporting the bearing and the remaining part of the frame. In one embodiment of the present invention, the top can be pivotable relative to the remaining frame part, for instance about a lying axis which lies transversely of the rotation axis of the arm, and the displacing device can include a drive for causing pivoting of the top. The fairground attraction can further be provided with a device for blocking the displacing device during operation of the fairground attraction.

Abstract: A fairground attraction with two mutually parallel arms which are each rotatable about an axis lying at an angle to the horizontal and between which a people carrier is suspended is disclosed. The people carrier can herein be pivotable about an axis which connects the arms and be suspended from spacers lying transversely of the ends of the arms. The rotation shaft of the arms can be supported by masts which are connected by a frame. The frame can herein be embodied as a rolling chassis which can be pulled by a vehicle. The arms can be driven rotatingly in mutually synchronous manner, each by its own motor, which motors are coupled in a master-slave connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carousel with an upper rotating beam (2) arranged on a central mast (1). Carrier rods (3) carrying gondolas or seat carriers (4) are arranged in the circumference of the rotating beam, which may be swiveled outwards and inwards. According to the invention the carrier rods can by inducement of force be swiveled outwards and inwards at angles to the radial or circumferential direction of the rotating beam, which, particularly with the alternate swiveling of successive carrier rods (3) on the rotation, reduces the entire floor space for the carousel and increases the passenger frequency.

Abstract: A fairground device has a base disc driven for rotation about a central axis, seat supports carried by the base disc in a spaced relation relative to the central axis for rotation of the seat supports about a second axis, and seats mounted eccentrically relative to a corresponding second axis. In the improvement, the seats are mounted on the seat supports for rotation about a third axis extending substantially transversely to the second axis. The base disc has a plurality of longitudinally extending radial arms pivotally connected to a central hub for pivoting the radial arms about an axis extending transversely to the longitudinally extending radial arms and for carrying the seat supports. A positioning device sets the pivotable position of the radial arms.

Abstract: A fairground device having a plurality of seats, a base disc driven for rotation about a central axis and at least one seat support mounted in spaced relation relative to the central axis for rotation about a second axis. Each of the seat supports carry at least one seat mounted eccentrically relative to the corresponding second axis. The seats are mounted on the seat supports for rotation about at least one, third axis which extends substantially transversely to the second axis.

Abstract: A fairground attraction transportable in parts, comprising two or more parts transportable in folded condition on separate carriages or containers. The carriages are provided with means for lateral and longitudinal displacement.

Abstract: An amusement device comprising two supporting columns with a carrier arm mounted on each column by means of a horizontal rotation shaft so as to be drivable for rotation thereon. The two carrier arms are rotatable in substantially parallel planes, each carrier arm extending on either side of the associated rotation shaft, with a counterweight mounted on the one end and a three-dimensional rotation joint mounted on the other end for attachment to one end of the gondola. The arrangement is such that the gondola is carried on each end by a separate carrier arm. The device is characterized by a joint mounted in at least one of the two carrier arms in such a manner that the gondola-carrying arm portion swivels about a shaft perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rotation shaft.

Abstract: A boat cradle for supporting boats, comprising a frame supported on legs and carrying support arms of adjustable length that extend upwards from said frame. According to the invention, the frame is supported on three leg structures.