I remember it was 56 meters, but it has been dismantled now
Introduction to the "Sounding Shuttle" amusement machine 1. What is the "Sounding Shuttle"
The "Sounding Shuttle" is a high-tech amusement equipment recently developed at the end of the 20th century that integrates machinery, hydraulics, computer control, and network technology. Some people call it an upright "roller coaster." The international amusement community calls it the pinnacle amusement equipment that challenges human limits in this century. After passengers get on the equipment, the cabin uses compressed air as the power pressure to eject along a vertical track to an altitude of more than 40 meters at a speed of more than 20 meters per second. Then it falls downwards like a free fall, and then upwards again. After two cycles of ejection, the cockpit slowly descends to the platform through the orderly release of compressed air. This is an extremely exciting and very safe amusement equipment. People use "sounding shuttle" to describe the personal feeling of passengers flying into space on a spacecraft like astronauts. Although this is not exactly the same as a real space launch, passengers can experience the feeling of astronauts launching into space, which is simply unforgettable. On the other hand, the equipment allows passengers to directly experience many physical concepts, making the knowledge in books more intuitive and understanding deeper. Such as the conversion of electrical energy, air pressure and mechanical energy, overcoming gravity, positive and negative acceleration, free fall, weightlessness, gas springs, etc.
2. The history of the development of "sounding shuttle" equipment
In 1891, someone imagined an amusement machine for the 1893 World Trade Conference in Chicago: a bullet shaped like a bullet. The cabin accommodates about 12 people, and the cabin is towed to the top of a 1,000-foot-high tower, and then plunges into the pool. Perhaps it was very lucky that this amusement machine could not be realized at that time. But ever since, the idea of ??freefall has fascinated thrill-seekers.
The rapid development of science and technology has turned people's dreams more than a century ago into reality. Since 1989, S&S Group in Utah, USA has been committed to launching a variety of vertical drop amusement machines to the market. They first manufactured a new and safe high-altitude bungee jumping tower, and in 1993 launched a device that combined high-altitude bungee jumping and trampoline jumping. A new breakthrough occurred at the beginning of 1994. Samp; S Company began manufacturing and selling vertical drop amusement machines called "Sounding Shuttles." Stan Checketts invented the device and holds a U.S. patent for the "space shuttle" theory.
In March 1998, there were already 28 "Space Shuttle" and "Steam Hammer" units standing in 22 different cities, and another 23 units were under construction in 15 cities. In this way, there are 51 units distributed in 37 cities in 16 countries. It is reported that there are at least 120 such devices in the world so far, attracting thousands of tourists, especially young tourists, to indulge in the "sounding shuttle" almost every day.
Today, there are only a handful of companies in the world that can design and manufacture such vertical drop amusement machines to satisfy these thrill-seeking people. This can really be said to be the ultimate "roller coaster" experience that is so lifelike. This type of amusement machine not only shocks people with its height, but also truly creates a new world of amusement machines.
3. Why park operators are keen on "sounding shuttles"
The reason why this type of amusement machine is popular is not only the feeling when riding. There are several reasons why this type of equipment is popular:
1. They do not occupy a large area, requiring about a 30-foot-diameter circular piece of ground;
2. Tower-like structure Make them obvious landmarks of amusement parks;
3. They consume very little power when working;
4. The amount of maintenance work is small and they cannot work during the year. The time is also short;
5. It is very flexible in use. During peak hours, a single cycle time can be shortened and "dropped" several times more.
6. This type of amusement machine is very suitable for installation in different places;
7. Its cost is less than 50% of the "roller coaster".
The owners of many amusement parks with such equipment are all smiles. They spent a small amount of money and only used 30 feet in diameter, but they built an iconic building and added an amusement park. The extremely challenging amusement equipment brings a steady stream of operating income to the amusement park.
IV. The main technical parameters of the "Sounding Shuttle"
The "Space Shuttle" amusement equipment can be used as a single group as an independent operating unit, or according to the needs of the user and the venue The actual situation is to implement three-in-one or four-in-one. The main technical parameters of a single group are:
Total height of equipment: 56m
Occupied area: 15m2
Passengers/time: 16 people
Operating time/time: 3 minutes
Passenger flow/hour: 320 people
Installed power: 100 kilowatts
5. "Sounding Flight" The working mechanism and safety facilities of the "Shuttle" amusement machine
The main components of the "Sounding Shuttle" amusement machine equipment are: stand, lift truck, cylinder, air tank, air compressor, air dryer , lubrication system, control system, lighting system.
The operation process of the "Sounding Shuttle" amusement machine is completed through the compression and release of gas. Air is fed into the air storage tank through an air compressor and air dryer. After the computer completes the calculation of the passenger weighing and launch pressure, the compressed air inflates the launch tank according to the calculated value. When the air pressure reaches the rated value, the open passenger lift vehicle will move along the 50-meter-high height in 2 to 3 seconds. The stand is ejected to an altitude of about 43 meters, and then according to the program set by the computer, through the orderly release of compressed air, it completes the entire operation process of free fall, vibration, slow descent, and finally returns to the platform smoothly.
The safety facilities of the equipment can be divided into two parts: air pressure protection device and passenger safety device. The air compressor itself is equipped with an over-pressure protection device, and the gas storage tank and launch tank are also equipped with over-pressure protection devices. The over-pressure protection of the air pressure and the design of the cylinder piston stroke prevent the possibility of the lift vehicle reaching the top; the compressed air is controlled according to the computer program. The sequential release and 4 sets of gas-liquid buffers at the bottom of the stand can prevent the lift vehicle from falling, and can only achieve an orderly soft landing. The passenger seats are equipped with hydraulic bumpers and aviation safety belts that can only be controlled by equipment operators to ensure the absolute safety of passengers.
The equipment adopts the PLC control system of Japan OMRON Company, and professional programmers program according to the needs of equipment operation. Special reminder is that the controller has an automatic detection program for the equipment. Once a certain link of the equipment is abnormal, the equipment will not be able to operate. Only after troubleshooting can the equipment operate normally, which fundamentally ensures the reliability and safety of the equipment. The operating system of the touch screen makes the operation of the equipment simple and intuitive; for the first time, network technology is used on amusement machine equipment to realize remote monitoring and the latest technology of network after-sales service, allowing users to enjoy the efficiency brought by high technology , convenient and affordable.
The core difficulty of the equipment is the processing of ultra-long, high-speed, high-temperature, large-diameter cylinders, the design of pistons and piston rings, material selection and processing technology to ensure high reliability of equipment operation. and service life.
The detailed and popular "Use and Maintenance Instructions", coupled with enthusiastic and thoughtful user training, step-by-step guidance and implementation of internship and assessment plans, enable users to quickly become familiar with and master the equipment. Knowledge of operation and maintenance, so that you can work independently in a short period of time.
Shanghai Amusement Machine Engineering Co., Ltd. has successfully built four 16-seat "sounding shuttle" amusement machines in Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park, Shanghai Jinjiang Amusement Park, Wuhan Zhongshan Park and Changchun Victory Park.
Distribution of sounding shuttle amusement machines
1. 16 seats in Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park in May 2001
2. Shanghai Jinjiang Amusement Park in October 2001 16 blocks
3. Wuhan Zhongshan Park 16 blocks in October 2002
4. Changchun Victory Park 16 blocks in June 2003
Foreign imports
1. Shenzhen Happy Valley, 12 seats in February 2001
2. Suzhou Paradise, 12 seats in December 2002
Sounding shuttle technical parameters
Total height: 55M
Main structure height 48M
Cylinder stroke 43M
Maximum acceleration of ascent 4G
Maximum acceleration of descent 1G
Passenger capacity 12 people
Installed power 80KW
Equipment cycle time 90 seconds/time
Theoretical passenger flow 360 people/hour
It covers an area of ??17X10 square meters