Patent ID: 6342017
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: A63G

Abstract:
An amusement ride comprisinga track, a carrier formed and dimensioned to safely support at least one human therein; the carrier movably mounted in the track, a propulsion mechanism, a control system communicably connected to the propulsion system, the control system transmitting control signals directing movement of the propulsion system, a first pulley proximally located at a first end of the track, a second pulley proximally located at a second end of the track, a first cable attached at one end to the carrier, supported by the first pulley, and attached at the other end to the propulsion system, a second cable attached at one end to the carrier, supported by the second pulley, and attached at the other end to the propulsion system, the propulsion mechanism, in response to control signals from the control system, pulling in either the first cable or the second cable to effect corresponding movement of the carrier in the track.