Connection system for suspended loads for ride systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11806634
APP PUB NO 20230029823A1
SERIAL NO

17390304

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A connector system, ride system and method for connecting and supporting a suspended load. The system includes a suspended carrier having a first connector part and a suspended load support, arranged and disposed to support a suspended load, the suspended load support having a second connector part. A first magnetic coupler is affixed to the suspended carrier and a second magnetic coupler is affixed to the suspended load support. The first magnetic coupler includes a first arrangement of magnets and the second magnetic coupler includes a second arrangement of magnets. The first arrangement of magnets is selectively arranged and disposed to provide alignment and detachable engagement to the magnets of the second arrangement of magnets. The first connector part and the second connector part releasably engage to connect the suspended carrier to the suspended load support and permit transmission of motion, power, signal and at least one utility from the suspended carrier to the suspended load support.

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TAIT TOWERS MANUFACTURING LLC401 W LINCOLN AVENUE LITITZ PA 17543

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Bettinger, Matthew Steven Pine Grove, US 2 1
Bonsell, Nicholas James Lititz, US 2 1
Mudie, Andrew Phillips Lititz, US 2 1
Penney, Andrew John Lancaster, US 2 1
Shumway,, Jr James Fowler Lancaster, US 3 4
Snow, McLane Walker East Petersburg, US 2 1

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