Rotating coffee cup rides are a popular amusement park attraction that can spin and tilt the riders in different directions. The working principle of these rides can be explained by six aspects: the central axis, the turntable, the coffee cups, the hydraulic system, the control system and the safety system.
The central axis is the main support structure of the ride. It is fixed on a concrete foundation and connected to the turntable by bearings. The central axis also has a hydraulic motor that can rotate the turntable clockwise or counterclockwise.
The turntable is a circular platform that has several arms attached to it. Each arm has a coffee cup at its end. The turntable can rotate around the central axis at a variable speed, depending on the hydraulic motor and the control system.
The coffee cups are the seats for the riders. They can accommodate two to four people each and have safety belts and bars. The coffee cups can also rotate around their own axis, independently from the turntable. This is achieved by a small electric motor and a friction wheel under each cup. The riders can control the speed and direction of their cup by turning a steering wheel inside it.
The hydraulic system is responsible for powering and adjusting the rotation of the turntable and the coffee cups. It consists of a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic tank, a hydraulic valve, hydraulic pipes and hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic pump provides the fluid pressure for the system, while the hydraulic valve controls the flow of the fluid to the hydraulic motor and the cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders are attached to the arms of the turntable and can tilt them up and down.
The control system is the brain of the ride. It consists of a control panel, a PLC (programmable logic controller), sensors and switches. The control panel allows the operator to start, stop and adjust the ride parameters, such as the rotation speed, direction and duration. The PLC is a computer that receives input from the sensors and switches and sends output to the hydraulic valve and the electric motors. The sensors and switches monitor the status of the ride components, such as the position, speed, temperature and pressure.
The safety system is designed to ensure the security of the riders and the operators. It consists of emergency stop buttons, brakes, alarms and interlocks. The emergency stop buttons can be pressed by the riders or the operators to stop the ride immediately in case of any problem. The brakes can automatically stop the rotation of the turntable and the coffee cups if there is a power failure or a malfunction. The alarms can alert the operators if there is any abnormal situation, such as overheating or leakage. The interlocks can prevent the ride from starting or running if there is any unsafe condition, such as an open door or an unbuckled seat belt. Need to buy a coffee cup ride for your carnival, contact us now.