Passenger restraint device for amusement rides
AssigneeAntonio Zamperla S.p.A.
InventorAntonio Zamperla
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Abstract
A passenger restraint device for amusement rides and a method for retaining at least one passenger by means of the restraint device. The device comprises at least one restraint element provided with at least one contact surface intended to be placed in contact with at least one part of the body of a passenger. The restraint element is movable between at least one open position, in which the restraint element is not in contact with the passenger and at least one closed position in which the restraint element is in contact with at least one part of the passenger's body. The restraint element comprises at least one sensor to detect a contact between the restraint element and at least one part of the body of the passenger, preferably a contact with a passenger's thighs.
Claims24
An apparatus, comprising:
- at least one amusement ride seat, each seat including:
- at least one restraint device adapted to secure at least one passenger on the seat;
- and
- at least one sensor, including a contact sensor and/or a contact switch sensor, adapted to detect a presence of the passenger on the seat;
- wherein the restraint device includes a movable bar movable between an open position and a closed position.
An apparatus, comprising:
- an amusement ride seat, including:
- at least one restraint device adapted to secure at least one passenger on the seat,
- at least one sensor, including a contact sensor and/or a contact switch sensor, adapted to detect a presence of at least one passenger on the seat;
- and
- a detection device adapted to detect locking of the restraint device in at least one position when the passenger is secured to the seat;
- wherein the restraint device includes a movable bar movable between an open position and a closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.