Patent ID: 8246479
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: A63G

Abstract:
1. A mechanical device for simulating an animal ride, comprising: a track; a sled; a support mount; a mechanical body, wherein said mechanical body is comprised of one or more actuators; and one or more controllers; wherein said sled is movably connected to said track; wherein said support mount is attached to said sled, such that said support mount rises upward from a top portion of said sled; wherein said mechanical body is connected to said support mount, such that said mechanical body is positioned above said sled; wherein said mechanical body is mounted by a rider; wherein said one or more controllers communicate electrical signals to said one or more actuators to cause said one or more actuators to simulate one or more movements of an animal; and wherein said sled moves along said track when said actuators simulate said one or more movements of said animal; wherein said support mount is rotatable with respect to said sled; wherein said mechanical body anatomically simulates said animal; wherein said mechanical body is further comprised of an outer skin layer; wherein said outer skin layer causes said mechanical body to visually resemble said animal; wherein said sled is further comprised of a plurality of wheels; wherein said plurality of wheels matingly engage with said track and wherein said plurality of wheels move said sled along said track; wherein said sled is further comprised of a rotational actuator that rotates said support mount with respect to said sled.