COMPLIANT MECHANISM SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Number: 20260166937
Published: 2026-06-18
Filed: 2024-12-13
Assignee: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Inventors: Luekenga; Dayne Christopher, Conway; Timothy Joseph, Smith; John Douglas, Cabada; Miguel
CPC: A63G7/00; B60G5/02; E01B25/08; B60G2300/10; F16F1/027; F16F3/023; F16F2234/06; F16F2238/022
Verdict: Medium Hardware
First reported: 2026-W29 (2026-07-15)
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

A suspension system may include a plate, a frame extending at least partially around the plate, and a resilient member extending between to connect the plate to the frame.

Abstract

A suspension system may include a plate, a frame extending at least partially around the plate, and a resilient member extending between to connect the plate to the frame. The resilient member may be configured to resiliently deform to allow a movement of the plate relative to the frame. The frame may be associated with a chassis configured to couple a track vehicle to a track. A pair of plates may define a rotation axis for a wheel configured to traverse along the track. Resilient members may extend between the pair of plates and the frame. A suspension part formed as a single monolithic component may include a first plate, a second plate, and a resilient member extending between the first plate and the second plate, the resilient member configured to resiliently deform to allow a movement of the first plate relative to the second plate.

Background

FIELD

The present application relates to wheel mounted suspension, such as a suspension system for tracked rides, attractions, or transportation systems. BACKGROUND

Components of a wheel mounted suspension wear, such as due to movement of the system used for guidance and breakdown of the components used for force. Typical applications include automobiles, bikes, rollercoasters, and any vehicle with a suspension loaded wheel. These traditional suspension systems have high wear and maintenance costs, as well as require additional space to house the components.

Therefore, a need exists for systems and methods that address the concerns above or at least offers an alternative to existing solutions. BRIEF SUMMARY

In one example, a suspension system includes a plate, a frame extending at least partially around the plate, and a resilient member extending between to connect the plate to the frame, wherein the resilient member is configured to resiliently deform to allow a movement of the plate relative to the frame.

Optionally, the resilient member is configured to bend to allow the movement.

Optionally, the resilient member defines a spring constant for the movement.

Optionally, the movement is a translational movement of the plate relative to the frame.

Optionally, the suspension system includes a second resilient member extending between to connect the plate to the frame, wherein the resilient member and the second resilient m

Claims

1. A suspension system comprising: a plate; a frame extending at least partially around the plate; and a resilient member extending between to connect the plate to the frame, wherein the resilient member is configured to resiliently deform to allow a movement of the plate relative to the frame. || 7. A suspension part formed as a single monolithic component, the suspension part comprising: a first plate; a second plate; and a resilient member extending between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the resilient member is configured to resiliently deform to allow a movement of the first plate relative to the second plate. || 15. A suspension system comprising: a chassis configured to couple a track vehicle to a track; a pair of plates defining a rotation axis for a wheel configured to traverse along the track; a frame associated with the chassis and extending adjacent the pair of plates; and resilient members extending between the pair of plates and the frame, wherein the resilient members are configured to resiliently deform to allow a movement of the pair of plates relative to the frame.