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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 1989
Filed:
Nov. 16, 1987
Applicant:
Inventors:
Douglas Trumbull, Santa Monica, CA (US);
David Collins, Westlake Village, CA (US);
Wayne Smith, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Robert Spieldiener, Vaduz, LI;
Assignees:
Showscan Film Corporation, Culver City, CA (US);
Intamin Corp. Inc. Est., Berkely, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
272 18 ; 352 85 ;
Abstract
An amusement ride is provided, of the type that moves and tilts passengers viewing a motion picture, which is more versatile than prior rides. A plurality of passenger-holding frames is provided, that are all moved in synchronism, each by a separate set of actuators, while the passengers view a stationary screen. The passenger-holding frame is pivoted up and down on a beam which is supported by only two largely vertical actuators, while two pairs of links or arms limit movement of the beam.