Dual cable zipline having mechanical ascension and braking systems

Abstract

This invention is a high speed dual cable zip line ride whereby the participant(s) ascends by a mechanical motor drive system and descend using a combination of mechanical and gravitational forces. The participant(s) will be secured in either a harnessed or a seated tram configuration. The control of the deceleration and stopping of the ride will be performed by one of four mechanical configurations depending on the dimension of the ride (i.e. Length and height of the ride). These configurations will be an air shock system, a nitrogen shock system, a hydraulic disc braking system, or a magnetic disc braking system. In all embodiments of the ride appropriate platforms and procedures for safely embarking and disembarking will be utilized.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking comprising of: 
 an upper and lower cable termination, where by said lower cable termination is lower than said upper cable termination;    two cables rigged side by side between the said upper and lower cable terminations such that the lowest point in the unloaded cables is higher than the said lower cable termination but lower than the said upper cable termination;    multiple wheeled pulley mounted on said cable for movement there along;    passenger tram that supports at least one person connected to said Multiple wheeled pulley such that said tram can rotate freely on a fixed point;    access means located near said lower cable termination for permitting entry of said at least one passenger for commencement of said ride;    ascension of said tram via a motor driven cable to said upper cable termination;    disembarking means located at said access means    
     
     
         2 . A dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking comprising of: 
 an upper and lower cable termination, where by said lower cable termination is lower than said upper cable termination;    two cables rigged side by side between the said upper and lower cable terminations such that the lowest point in the unloaded cables is higher than the said lover cable termination but lower than the said upper cable termination;    multiple wheeled pulley mounted on said cable for movement there along;    passenger tram that supports at least one person connected to said Multiple wheeled pulley such that said tram can rotate freely on a fixed point;    access means located near said upper cable termination for permitting entry of said at least one passenger for commencement of said ride;    ascension of said tram via a motor driven cable to said upper cable termination;    disembarking means located at said access means    
     
     
         3 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein the braking system uses a nitrogen/air automotive shock to provide the braking power.  
     
     
         4 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein the braking system uses automotive nitrogen charged disk brake to provide the braking power.  
     
     
         5 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein the braking system uses a magnetic disk brake to provide the braking power.  
     
     
         6 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein the braking system uses an impact brake block to interface with the said passenger tram to slow it down  
     
     
         7 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein the braking system can be used to provide fall protection for maintenance workers.  
     
     
         8 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein a motor drive may be computer controlled to launch the participants down the said tram cables.  
     
     
         9 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein the said dual tram cables are at least ⅜″ in diameter.  
     
     
         10 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein both said cable terminations are portable.  
     
     
         11 . The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein both said cable terminations are connected to existing structures. The dual tram cable zipline ride having a mechanical means of ascension and braking of  claim 1  wherein the passenger tram means includes a securing harness means.