U.S. patent application number 16/315228 was filed with the patent office on 2019-05-30 for amusement apparatus including a movable playing surface.
The applicant listed for this patent is Ross CAMPBELL. Invention is credited to Ross CAMPBELL.
Application Number | 20190160368 16/315228 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60901258 |
Filed Date | 2019-05-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190160368 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
CAMPBELL; Ross |
May 30, 2019 |
AMUSEMENT APPARATUS INCLUDING A MOVABLE PLAYING SURFACE
Abstract
An amusement apparatus having a primary support structure which
receives and supports thereon a generally bowl shaped structure
including an adjustable amusement surface defined within a
periphery of the structure and for conducting user activities which
employ a device interacting with the amusement surface; wherein,
the amusement surface is arranged to communicate with an entry and
an exit and is shaped to allow user travel across a plurality of
meridians spanning from a centre to a periphery of said bowl and
between 0-360 degrees and while the surface is moving.
Inventors: |
CAMPBELL; Ross; (Balmain,
AU) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
CAMPBELL; Ross |
Balmain |
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AU |
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Family ID: |
60901258 |
Appl. No.: |
16/315228 |
Filed: |
July 5, 2017 |
PCT Filed: |
July 5, 2017 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/AU2017/000144 |
371 Date: |
January 4, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63C 2201/00 20130101;
A63C 19/10 20130101; A63C 2203/12 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63C 19/10 20060101
A63C019/10 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 5, 2016 |
AU |
2016902637 |
Claims
1. A self-contained amusement apparatus having a primary support
structure which receives and supports a movable amusement surface
defined within a periphery of the structure and for allowing user
activities which employ an interactive user device, wherein, the
apparatus includes an entry and exit to said amusement surface;
wherein the amusement surface is shaped to allow a user to travel
along or across a plurality of meridians extending from a center of
the amusement surface to the periphery of said structure during
said movement.
2. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 1
wherein the amusement surface is provided by a generally bowl
shaped shell structure disposed within the primary support
structure.
3. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 2
wherein the amusement shell includes a generally concave surface
and a convex surface.
4. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 3
wherein the concave surface is an interior amusement surface.
5. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 4
wherein the amusement surface is an interior concave surface
created by inversion of the shell.
6. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 5
wherein the bowl shaped shell is manufactured from materials
selected from either concrete, heavy duty plastics, fiberglass or
metals.
7. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 6
wherein the concave bowl shaped shell is parabolic and allows a
user to travel across any concave or convex meridian through 360
degrees.
8. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 7
wherein the entry and exit are separate and may be located at any
point along the periphery of the amusement surface.
9. A self-contained amusement apparatus according to claim 8
wherein the entry and exit are the same.
10. An amusement apparatus having a primary support structure which
receives and supports thereon a generally bowl shaped structure
including an adjustable amusement surface defined within a
periphery of the structure and for conducting user activities which
employ a device interacting with the amusement surface; wherein,
the amusement surface is arranged to communicate with an entry and
an exit and is shaped to allow user travel across a plurality of
meridians spanning from a center to a periphery of said bowl and
between 0-360 degrees and while the surface is moving.
11. An amusement apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the
amusement device may comprise a user carriage such as a wheeled
carriage, skate board, ski, wheel chair, roller blades.
12. An amusement apparatus according to claim 11 wherein and the
amusement surface has a generally concave interior and a convex
underside exterior.
13. An amusement apparatus according to claim 12 further comprising
an adjustment mechanism associated with either the amusement
surface bowl or the support structure allowing selective alteration
to the attitude of the amusement playing surface.
14. An amusement apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the
amusement surface incline can be increased or decreased as
required.
15. An amusement apparatus according to claim 14 wherein the
primary structure provides an internal space in which the bowl is
located as either a separate component or integrated with the
support structure.
16. An amusement apparatus according to claim 15 wherein the bowl
structure is adjustable.
17. An amusement apparatus according to claim 16 wherein the
mechanism is operable either mechanically or
electrically/electronically.
18. An amusement apparatus comprising a primary structure,
including an amusement surface; a support assembly which connects
to the super structure and transmits load to a ground surface, the
amusement surface including a sloping part which enables gravity
assisted motion of a user operated carriage device, wherein the
amusement apparatus is capable of attitude adjustment relative to
the ground surface prior to or during use by a player.
19. An amusement apparatus according to claim 18 wherein the
amusement surface has an upper peripheral extremity and a lower
central region.
20. An amusement apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the
amusement surface extends radially from the central region.
21. An amusement apparatus according to claim 20 wherein the
amusement surface extends upwardly from a central region of the
amusement surface to an upper peripheral extremity.
22. An amusement apparatus according to claim 21 wherein the
amusement surface is substantially bowl shaped.
23. An amusement apparatus according to claim 22 wherein the
primary structure comprises a space frame including a plurality of
interconnected trusses.
24. An amusement apparatus according to claim 23 wherein some of
the trusses are disposed radially relative to the central region of
the amusement surface.
25. An amusement apparatus according to claim 24 wherein the
support assembly includes a ground engaging base and at least one
connection which connects to the super structure.
26. An amusement apparatus according to claim 25 wherein the
connection's between the super structure and support assembly allow
relative motion between the super structure and support
assembly.
27. An amusement apparatus according to claim 26 wherein the
relative motion includes selection of rocking about a pivot
axis.
28. An amusement apparatus according to claim 27 wherein the
rocking motion is allowed about axes disposed in at least X and Y
directions.
29. An amusement apparatus according to claim 24 wherein the
rocking allows tilting of the bowl in one of a plurality of radial
directions relative to the central region of the amusement
surface.
30. An amusement apparatus according to claim 29 wherein the bowl
when viewed in plan has two straight sides and curved ends.
30. An amusement apparatus according to claim 29 wherein the
support assembly includes at least one pivot and extending
therefrom at least one strut which each engage the super
structure.
31. An amusement apparatus according to claim 32 wherein the at
least one struts are fixed at one end to the superstructure and at
an opposite end to said pivot.
32. An amusement apparatus according to claim 31 wherein the
support assembly further comprises at least one telescopic
hydraulic actuator which has an extending and retracting arm which
when actuated induces adjustment of the attitude of the super
structure.
33. An amusement apparatus according to claim 22 wherein the struts
are disposed in a splayed relationship each terminating at one end
at a pivot axis.
34. An amusement apparatus according to claim 33 wherein adjustment
of the amusement surface is enabled by a computer.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] The present invention relates to amusement apparatuses and
equipment and more particularly relates to the type of large
amusement apparatuses found in amusement parks, in public areas and
the like. The invention further relates to an amusement apparatus
which includes a movable curved user surface which is either
concave or convex recess and which provides a playing surface for
roller skaters, skate boarders, roller bladers, skiers, bike
riders, wheel chair athletes, go carters or the like. The present
invention further relates to a fun park amusement apparatus which
provides contours through a plurality of meridians allowing a user
to ride along and across the plurality of meridians. The invention
further relates to fun park amusement apparatuses which provide a
variety of contours along meridians which stretch from an elevated
position to a lowest position and then to an elevated position
thereby allowing a user to perform activity in a circular or
parabolic path.
[0002] The present invention further relates to improvements in
amusement apparatuses which are used by skateboarders, roller
skaters, bikes, wheelchairs and the like and which simulate natural
contours in a relatively small area to improve the realism of the
amusement experience. The present invention further relates to an
amusement device including a playing surface for use by roller
boarders, skaters and the like, whose attitude is adjustable and
which simulates on the surface, undulations such as but not limited
to parabolic, concave or convex U shaped or circular paths to
better simulate conditions found in a natural environment.
PRIOR ART
[0003] Amusement parks are increasing in popularity world wide and
there is an ongoing need to continually improve the amusement
experience. There are in existence a variety of theme and amusement
parks which offer a wide range of apparatuses for amusements. Many
amusement parks concentrate on water sports while councils provide
in public parks and the like fixed structures to enable the public
to participate at little or no costs. Known amusement apparatuses
include surfaces for skateboarding include stationary half and
quarter pipes and concreted, undulating skateboard parks. Such
parks include mounds, rails and quarter pipes which can be skated
upon by skateboarders. To fully utilise half pipes, for example,
skateboarders must walk to a top edge of the half pipe section to
skate down its surface. To stay moving on the curved half pipe
surface, the skateboarder must apply downward weight thrusts onto
their skateboard to accelerate down the pipe surface in order to
make it up the other side of a half pipe.
[0004] Various amusement apparatuses have been described in the
prior art including U.S. Pat. No. 4,423,864 and WO02/094396 which
are incorporated by reference herein. Those publications describe
amusement apparatuses including moving conveyors. Other known
amusement structures include permanent concrete structures which
provide amusement surfaces and contours which increase versatility
for a user but which do not provide a moving (including rocking or
tilting). It is to be understood that, if any prior art publication
is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an
admission that the publication forms a part of the common general
knowledge in the art, in Australia or in any other country.
[0005] Whilst the prior art devices are useful for their purpose
for which they are intended, there remains an ongoing need to
constantly improve the nature and versatility of amusement devices
and in particular to improve the versatility of amusement
apparatuses which have a moving surface to make the apparatuses
more user friendly and to enhance the rider/user experience by
simulating naturally induced forces during activity. There is an
ongoing need to provide useful alternatives to the known art to
allow participants wider choice of amusement.
Invention
[0006] The present invention provides improvements in amusement
apparatuses which are used by skateboarders, roller skaters and the
like and which provides an alternative experience for users. The
present invention further provides an amusement apparatus which
includes a superstructure which defines a generally preferably
parabolic bowl including a surface on which a user is able to
engage in activities such as skateboarding and roller skating. The
surface is parabolic in the X and Y directions which geometry
provides a plurality of meridians/radials around the curved,
preferably parabolic bowl thereby allowing the user to skate in
virtually any radial direction relative to the centre of the
bowl.
[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the bowl attitude is
adjustable to enable alterations in the user experience. In this
regard the bowl may be set in a fixed position or it maybe moved
during the user experience.
[0008] In its broadest form the present invention comprises;
a self contained amusement apparatus having a primary support
structure which receives and supports an amusement surface defined
within a periphery of the structure and for conducting human
activities which employ a wheeled skate board, wherein, the
amusement surface is arranged to communicate with an entry and an
exit and is shaped to allow travel across a plurality of meridians
between a periphery of said bowl like structure; wherein the bowl
like structure is adjustable to alter the user experience.
[0009] According to a preferred embodiment the amusement surface is
a bowl like structure which includes a generally concave interior
surface and a convex exterior surface. Preferably the
amusement/playing surface is concave but it will be appreciated by
persons skilled in the art that a convex exterior surface in the
nature of an inverted bowl is a feasible alternative to a concave
playing surface. Preferably the concave bowl shape is parabolic and
allows a user to skate across any concave or convex meridian
through 360 degrees.
[0010] According to a preferred embodiment there is provided an
entry and an exit. The entry and exit can according to one
embodiment be one and the same--i.e. players enter and exit from
the same location. According to an alternative embodiment the entry
and exit are separated and each may be located at any point along
the periphery of the amusement surface.
[0011] In another broad form the present invention comprises:
an amusement apparatus having a primary support structure which
receives and supports thereon a generally bowl shaped structure
including an amusement surface defined within a periphery of the
structure and for conducting human activities which employ an
amusement device; wherein, the amusement surface is arranged to
communicate with an entry and an exit and is shaped to allow travel
across a plurality of meridians spanning between a periphery of
said bowl like structure and over 360 degrees.
[0012] According to a preferred embodiment the amusement device
comprises a wheeled skate board and the amusement surface is a
generally concave interior surface and a convex underside exterior.
According to one embodiment the amusement structure includes an
adjustment mechanism associated with either the amusement surface
bowl or the support structure or both, allowing selective
alteration to the attitude of the playing surface which allows an
increase or decrease in the angles of incline, of the playing
surface.
[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the primary structure
provides an internal space in which the bowl is located as either a
separate component or integrated with the support structure. The
primary structure is a space frame which retains the bowl
structure.
[0014] According to a preferred embodiment, the attitude of the
bowl structure is adjustable by actuation of an actuating mechanism
which is either hydraulically, mechanically or electrically
operated.
[0015] Throughout the specification, a reference to a support
structure can be taken as a reference to any form of structure be
it space frame, truss, strut, concrete, steel timber or a
combination of any of the aforesaid materials or the like which is
capable of supporting a playing or amusement surface. Throughout
the specification a reference to a bowl or an amusement bowl can be
taken to include a reference to a generally curved concave or
convex structure made from any suitable material such as but not
limited to metal, concrete, plastics, rubber, carbon fibre, timber
and which is supported by the support structure and which provides
an amusement surface suitable for such activities as, but not
limited to, skate boarding, rollerblading and the like. A reference
to an amusement or playing surface can be taken to be a reference
to any surface on or in the amusement bowl capable of accommodating
amusement equipment such as roller blades, skate boards and skates.
A reference to the playing surface can be taken to include a
reference to a curved surface (including convex or concaved
surfaces) on which a player operates a wheeled skating device. A
reference to the term meridian can be taken to be a reference to a
radial extending from a centre of a playing surface on a bowl to a
periphery of the bowl at any location between 0-360 degrees. A
user/player can travel along meridians or transverse to them.
[0016] The present invention provides an alternative to the known
prior art and the shortcomings identified. The foregoing and other
objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow.
In the description reference is made to the accompanying
representations, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown
by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention
may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient
detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the
invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be
utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing
from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying illustrations,
like reference characters designate the same or similar parts
throughout the several views. The following detailed description
is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope
of the present invention is best defined by the broad
description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The invention will be better understood and objects other
than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration
is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such
description will now be described in more detail according to a
preferred but non limiting embodiment and with reference to the
accompanying illustrations wherein:
[0018] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the amusement bowl
according to one embodiment.
[0019] FIG. 2 shows a front view of the amusement apparatus of FIG.
1.
[0020] FIG. 3 shows a front section view of the amusement
apparatus.
[0021] FIG. 4 shows a right side view of the amusement
apparatus.
[0022] FIG. 5 shows a right side sectional view of the amusement
apparatus.
[0023] FIG. 6 shows a top view of the amusement apparatus.
[0024] FIG. 7 shows an aerial perspective view of an amusement park
including a pair of amusement apparatuses.
[0025] FIG. 8 shows a plan view of the amusement apparatuses of
FIG. 7.
[0026] FIG. 9 shows a first end elevation of the amusement
apparatuses of FIG. 7.
[0027] FIG. 10 shows a first side elevation view of the amusement
apparatuses of FIG. 7.
[0028] FIG. 11 shows a second side elevation view of the amusement
apparatuses of FIG. 7; and
[0029] FIG. 12 shows a second end elevation view of the amusement
apparatuses of FIG. 7.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The present invention will now be described in more detail
according to a preferred but non limiting embodiment and with
reference to the accompanying illustrations. The examples referred
to herein are illustrative and are not to be regarded as limiting
the scope of the invention. While various embodiments of the
invention have been described herein, it will be appreciated that
these are capable of modification, and therefore the disclosures
herein are not to be construed as limiting of the precise details
set forth, but to avail such changes and alterations as fall within
the purview of the description.
[0031] These together with other objects of the invention, along
with the various features of novelty which characterize the
invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed
to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better
understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the
specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to
the accompanying illustrations and descriptive matter in which
there is illustrated various including preferred embodiments of the
invention. The present invention provides an alternative to this
arrangement and enhances the amusement experience by providing an
alternative to the equipment found in fun parks and amusement
centres.
[0032] FIG. 1 shows a largely schematic perspective view of an
amusement apparatus 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the
invention. Apparatus 1 includes a primary support structure 2 which
is preferably ground mounted and which receives and retains a bowl
shaped generally convex amusement bowl 3. Amusement bowl 3 is shown
as concave with the concavity 9 extending across all of the
meridians about the periphery of the bowl surface 3. FIG. 1 shows
meridians 4, 5, which are orthogonally disposed. A rider can travel
radially and/or peripherally about surface 3. Surface 3 is
preferably parabolic across meridians 4 and 5 and allows a user to
accelerate and decelerate according to location selection.
Alternatively the bowl 3 may be shaped more in the form of a
shallow saucer. Included about periphery 10 are entry/exits 11 and
12 including entry and exit ramps 13 and 14 which facilitate ease
of entry and exit at an elevation of periphery 10. In this
arrangement a player descends from an entry platform 6 or 7 into
the centre 8 of surface 3. Gravity urges the player from a decent
to an ascent and then the player can continue to harness the
gravitational forces to skate on the surface 3 indefinitely.
[0033] FIG. 2 shows with corresponding numbering for corresponding
parts a front view of the amusement apparatus 1 of FIG. 1.
Apparatus 1 includes a mounted support structure 2 defining
periphery 10 which engages surface 15. Recessed in support
structure 2 is bowl 3 having outside surface 16 of which is defined
by convex shaped profile 17. Attached to bowl 3 is an attitude
adjustment assembly 18 which comprises a space frame 19 which is
anchored via pivots 20, 21 and 22. Assembly 18 further comprises
actuating mechanism 23 which according to the embodiment shown
comprises a telescopic strut 24 spanning between pivot connections
25 and 26. Strut 24 allows alteration of the attitude of bowl 3 to
vary the attitude of playing surface 9. Although actuating
mechanism can be pre-set to a particular attitude it will be
appreciated that it can also be adapted to move bowl 3 during use
to increase the challenge for the user.
[0034] FIG. 3 shows with corresponding numbering, a front sectional
view of the amusement apparatus 1.
[0035] FIG. 4 shows a right side view of the amusement bowl 3.
Attached to bowl 16 at an opposite end of adjustment assembly 18 is
an opposite end actuating mechanism 30 which corresponds to
adjustment assembly 23 and comprises a space frame 31 which is
anchored via pivots 22 and 33. Actuating mechanism 30 includes
telescopic strut 34 which spans between pivot connections 33 and a
second pivot (obscured) corresponding to pivot 23 of actuating
assembly 18. Strut 34 co operates with strut 24 to allow alteration
of the attitude of bowl 3 to vary the attitude of playing surface
9. Struts 24 and 34 co-operate to allow pre-setting of the
mechanism to a particular attitude and it will be appreciated that
it can also be adapted to move bowl 3 during use to increase the
challenge for the user.
[0036] FIG. 5 shows with corresponding numbering a right side
sectional view of the amusement bowl 16. FIG. 6 shows with
corresponding numbering a top view of the amusement bowl 16.
[0037] It will be appreciated that the support structure employed
will be determined by the ground environment in which apparatus 1
is used. The structure would be designed to accommodate particular
site conditions. It should be understood that the particular
arrangement of the preferred embodiment in relation to surrounding
environments is non-limiting, and in further embodiments the
apparatus can be elevated or oriented at different attitudes and
angles. For example, one or both of the ends of the concave bowl 3
can be raised and lowered either mechanically or electronically.
The mechanical lowering and raising of one or both ends of the
concave bowl 3 is according to a one embodiment, effected to allow
continuous movement to provide a rider with a sense of systematic
and cyclic perpetual motion. This action provides a rider with a
downhill ride most or all of the time during use. A rider/user can
in use, adjust to the rocking of the bowl 3 and by anticipating its
travel use gravity to perpetuate and enhance the rider
experience.
[0038] This can be done, according to one embodiment, by employing
a hydraulic pump pack including hydraulic cylinder(s) attached to a
programmable computer (PLC) controlled pump. This way both
frequency and amplitude can be programmed according to particular
class of user requirements. The PLC is controlled to lower and
raise bowl 3 at defined amplitude and frequency. In an alternative
embodiment, rather than use of a hydraulic system, a mechanical
apparatus may be used such as but not limited to a drive wheel and
adjustable pushrod is used to alter the attitude of the bowl 3.
According to this embodiment, an oscillation frequency is created
using a motor driven drive wheel's rotational speed which defines
the frequency. In this case a hydraulic cylinder may be employed to
adjust the amplitude of cyclic rocking.
[0039] The support structure is made from materials of sufficient
strength for supporting the design weight of the amusement bowl 3
including such features as sub frame, actuators, drives.
[0040] Rubberised compounds selected for the playing
surface/surfaces are preferred but other materials suitable for
their purpose are contemplated such as but not limited to
artificial plastics.
[0041] In use, a user can skate along the surface 9 up and down the
meridians inherent in the parabolic structure such as meridians 4
and 5. The users' movement is generated by gravity but may be
enhanced by movement of the bowl 3. A user can ride continuously
across meridians, around the periphery of bowl 3 and from end to
end. Other features which may be provided include an entry and exit
which includes on and off ramps so that users can avoid collision
with other users entering the apparatus 1. The apparatus may be
appropriately sized and used by other participants to suit such as
grass skiers, bicycles, in line skaters, wheel chairs, go carts
(unpowered), snow boarders or skiers provided the activity surface
is adapted to suit different sports equipment. Depending upon the
activity, the playing surface can be selected to accommodate the
riding equipment.
[0042] FIG. 7 shows an aerial perspective view of an amusement park
40 including a pair of amusement apparatuses 41 and 42. Amusement
park 40 is set on ground surface 43 and comprises a primary
structure 44 defining a periphery of sides 45. 46. 47 and 48 formed
by trusses or like structure. Primary structure 44 includes and
supports a platform 49 which is accessed by separate stair sets 50
and 65. Platform 49 is abbreviated to form recesses 51 and 52 into
which amusement apparatuses 41 and 42 are placed. Recess 51 is
defined by a barrier safety fence 53 and recess 52 is defined by
barrier fence 54. Sufficient clearance is provided to enable
amusement apparatuses 41 and 42 to freely move within respective
recesses 51 and 52. Amusement apparatus 41 is according to the
embodiment shown in FIG. 7 an elongated structure having
substantially parabolic ends when viewed in plan (see FIG. 8).
Similarly for Apparatus 42. Apparatus 41 includes a boundary
barrier 55, which is abbreviated to form entry/exit 56 which allows
users/players to enter and exit via platform 49. Apparatus 41 has a
sloped playing surface 57 which is arranged as a rink allowing
users to travel around and around centre wall 58 which defines well
59. Apparatus 41 can be tilted about X and Y axes 70, 71 (see FIG.
8) continuously or tilted to a set position. Both the speed and
attitude of the tilting can be adjusted as required. This may be
performed manually or in response to player activity using, for
example, a programmable logic computer. Apparatus 42 includes a
boundary barrier 60, which is abbreviated to form entry/exit 61
which allows users/players to enter and exit via platform 49.
Apparatus 42 has a sloped playing surface 62 which is arranged as a
skating rink allowing users to travel around and around centre wall
63 which defines well 64. Apparatus 42 can also be tilted about X
and Y axes (see FIG. 8) continuously or tilted to a set position.
In an alternative embodiment wells 59 and 64 may be eliminated and
replaced with a continuation of the playing surface. The ability to
tilt the apparatuses by the mechanisms previously described, allow
a user to capitalise on the randomly or deliberately created
gravitational effects to accelerate or decelerate depending upon
the selection of the attitude of the apparatuses 41 and 42.
[0043] FIG. 8 shows with corresponding numbering a plan view of the
amusement apparatuses 41 and 42 of FIG. 7. From this view tilting
apparatus 73 associated with apparatus 41 can be seen through well
59. Likewise tilting apparatus 72 can be seen through well 64. The
tilting apparatuses operate in a similar manner to that described
earlier. FIG. 9 shows with corresponding numbering a first end
elevation of the amusement apparatuses of FIG. 7. FIG. 10 shows
with corresponding numbering a first side elevation view of the
amusement apparatuses of FIG. 7. FIG. 11 shows with corresponding
numbering a second side elevation view of the amusement apparatuses
of FIG. 7; and FIG. 12 shows with corresponding numbering a second
end elevation view of the amusement apparatuses of FIG. 7.
[0044] It will be recognised by persons skilled in the art that
numerous variations and modification may be made to the invention
broadly described herein without departing from the overall spirit
and scope of the invention.
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