Patent ID: 6875118
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: A63G

Abstract:
1. A pneumatically actuated swing ride comprising: a) base means for supporting vertical swing support columns; b) passenger containment and securing means including a passenger containment platform supporting one or more passenger containment and securing devices; c) shaft means rotationally attached to said vertical swing support columns, including passenger containment and securing means stabilizing yokes attached to rigid swing members extending down and fixed to said passenger containment and securing means; and d) one or more pneumatic cylinder assemblies moveably attached to said shaft means by a lever arm which is rigidly attached to said shaft means; whereby when said pneumatically actuated swing ride is in operation, said one or more pneumatic cylinder assemblies actuate the acceleration and the deceleration of said passenger containment and securing means in a safe and controlled manner.