Method and apparatus for storing and transporting portable stationary sheet flow water rides
OwnerThomas J. Lochtefeldinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to a portable water ride having a trailer with a water catch basin built therein, wherein at least two pivoting supports are provided which can be deployed to an expanded position and stowed to a vertical position. When the supports are deployed, a flexible ride surface can be stretched between said supports to form an inclined ride surface upon which a sheet flow of water from a nozzle housing can be provided upon which water skimming maneuvers can be performed. A walkway on either side of the ride surface, as well as an entrance platform at the top of the ride surface, and other grated platforms, railings, etc., can also be provided.
Claims20
A portable water ride comprising:
- a trailer having wheels and a water catch basin for storing water;
- two supports pivotally connected along the longitudinal sides of said trailer wherein said supports are capable of being pivoted between a lower deployed position and an upper stowed position;
- a flexible membrane connected to said supports and substantially tensioned between them to form a flexible ride surface upon which water can flow over said water catch basin;
- at least one nozzle located at a first end of said trailer for injecting a sheet flow of water onto said flexible ride surface;
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- a platform at a second end of said trailer portion opposite said first end located next to said flexible ride surface.
A method of stowing and deploying a portable water ride comprising:
- providing a trailer having a water catch basin for storing water;
- pivotally connecting a longitudinally extended support member on each longitudinal side of said trailer wherein said support members are capable of being pivoted between a lower deployed position and an upper stowed position;
- providing at least one connector on each of said support members;
- providing a flexible ride surface capable of being connected to said connectors and tensioned between said support members;
- providing a nozzle and a nozzle housing at a first end of said trailer;
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- providing a platform at a second end of said trailer opposite said first end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.