Exciting attraction "Catapult": modern varieties

The attraction "Catapult" (the second name is "Rogatka") can be used as a circus equipment or a sports equipment. The construction of a small height (15-20 m) is most often installed on the beach or in the park zone and is the prototype of a swing. Two racks with a crossbeam and elastic ropes are mounted in the ground. The passenger is attached to the cables with the help of seat belts and reliable rigging devices. The function of the starting mechanism is performed by the servicing operator, lifting and descent of the passenger is carried out by the winch. To extend the entertainment time, a trampoline is installed under the crossbar. Then the skater can push himself and make jumps, somersaults in the air.

Another attraction is also known as Catapult, which is installed on a swimming base. Its second name is "Surface swings". This structure consists of two side racks and crossbeams. To them four elastic suspensions with a seat underneath are connected. The device is mounted so that the crossbeams, seat and ropes form a parallelogram mechanism in the swing plane. It provides a parallel movement of the chair. The seat of the front in front is completely open, and inside has a smooth surface. On such a swing, the stock gently swings in the air. The purpose of this attraction is to throw the passenger into the water. It is achieved thanks to the electric drive of a platoon of suspensions. Together with it the function of the throw is carried out by the clamps of the cocked position of the chair and the vertical position of the suspensions, the trigger mechanism, the drive of the working stroke and the adjustable stops of the working stroke.

Another attraction "Catapult" is gaining popularity now. It is installed on the water and is designed for a large number of people. Its second name is "Blob". It is an inflatable pillow with an elongated shape. It is not inflated completely. At one end of the lowered section (closer to the water) a man sits down, and on the other side of the blob man jumps from a low tower. Due to the redirected air pressure to the other edge of the device, the person is "thrown out" into the water. The force of ejection depends on the height of the jump and the blooming of the blob.

Attraction "Catapult" - entertainment for these extreme. Those who want to tickle their nerves and fly up at the cannonball can use this modern device in public places. This device for getting a burst of adrenaline was invented by Troy Griffin only a few years ago - in 1995.

The attraction "Catapult" in St. Petersburg consists of two towers, which are firmly fixed on the platform. Two elastic ropes are attached to them. On the other end of the cables there is a double (or single) chair, protected by a spherical steel frame. Before the start of the start, the rope stretches and the "capsule" with people is held by the electromagnet on the platform. When you turn it off, the chair sharply catapults up. Passengers at this moment experience a strong overload, like space. For 4 seconds of flight to a height of 70-80 meters, the speed of the "capsule" reaches 19 m / s. It is the speed of a locomotive flying from a high mountain. During the flight, the passenger seat rotates around its axis. This rotation allows you to get additional sensations and makes the attraction more interesting. After a few swings up and down, the tension of the cables is reduced and the chair is lowered onto the platform. At this time from the height, you can consider other attractions in St. Petersburg.