Abstract: In an aspect, various embodiments of an articulating wall wave generation system for forming surfable waves is described. The articulating wall wave generation system can include a panel actuating assembly including an actuator. The actuator can include an actuator body and a linkage arm. The articulating wall wave generation system can further include a panel connected to the actuator, and the linkage arm of the actuator can extend between the panel and the actuator body. Activation of the actuator can cause movement of the panel to assist with forming a surfable wave in a fluid volume.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: There is provided a beam connector comprising first and second longitudinally-extending connector members. Each connector member includes a protrusion adjacent a first end portion thereof and which extends between a first side and a second side thereof. Each connector member includes a receptacle adjacent a second end portion thereof and which extends in an arc-shape laterally from the first side to the second side thereof. The receptacle of the first connector member is shaped to receive the protrusion of the second connector member. The receptacle of the second connector member is shaped to receive the protrusion of the first connector member.

Abstract: There is provided a beam connector comprising first and second longitudinally-extending connector members. Each connector member includes a protrusion adjacent a first end portion thereof and which extends between a first side and a second side thereof. Each connector member includes a receptacle adjacent a second end portion thereof and which extends in an arc-shape laterally from the first side to the second side thereof. The receptacle of the first connector member is shaped to receive the protrusion of the second connector member. The receptacle of the second connector member is shaped to receive the protrusion of the first connector member.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: A rail assembly for use with a bogie wheel includes two rail segments having mating end segments abutting against each other, and joined by a connecting bolt that traverse the mating end segments. A bogie for use with a rail includes a support frame, a chassis movably attached to the support frame, and an elastomeric bearing disposed between and in bearing engagement with the support frame and the chassis, to limit movement of the chassis relative to the support frame. A bogie wheel includes a central hub adapted for direct mounting to a bogie chassis, a tread, and a bearing assembly permitting rotation of the tread relative to the hub. An inflatable seal assembly for sealing between a first member and a second member includes an inflatable bladder, a membrane attached to the first member, and a tension spring attached to the membrane to bias the membrane against the bladder.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

Abstract: A wave pool and wave generating mechanism are disclosed. The wave pool includes a bathymetry that includes a dynamically shapeable reef along a length or circumference of a channel that defines the wave pool. The wave generating mechanism includes a foil that has a shape for bi-directionality based on an adjustment of a yaw angle of the foil. The foil can be further controlled to increase or decrease certain surface areas or other angles of interacting with water in the wave pool.

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: 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.