System and apparatus for a waterslide system

Abstract

Embodiments herein include a system and apparatus for implementing a modular ride feature. The system has multiple conduits that include a first twisted conduit, a second twisted conduit, and one or more transitional conduits. The first twisted conduit is configured to rotate a ride experience around an axis outside of a central axis of the first twisted conduit, and orthogonal to the central axis. The second twisted conduit is configured with pockets for containing a plurality of images, the images corresponding to a visual effect, wherein the visual effect corresponds to an illusion of a real-time event.

1 . A waterslide system, comprising;
 a plurality of conduits, the plurality of conduits comprising:
 a first twisted conduit; 
 a second twisted conduit; and 
 a transitional conduit disposed between the first twisted conduit and the second twisted conduit; 
   wherein the plurality of conduits are configured to rotate a rider laterally about an axis of rotation external to the plurality of conduits.   
     
     
         2 . The waterslide system of  claim 1 , wherein the axis of rotation is non-orthogonal to a rider's direction of travel. 
     
     
         3 . The waterslide system of  claim 1 , wherein the second twisted conduit is configured with thematic pockets for containing a plurality of images, the plurality of images corresponding to a visual effect, wherein the visual effect corresponds to an illusion of a real-time event. 
     
     
         4 . The waterslide system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conduits further comprises a third twisted conduit comprising a twisted sweeping corner with a twist axis outside of projected rider paths through the third twisted conduit. 
     
     
         5 . The waterslide system of  claim 4 , wherein the third twisted conduit is configured to change a directional path of the rider by at least 180 degrees and causes the rider to slide downward while rotating laterally within the third twisted conduit. 
     
     
         6 . The waterslide system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a display; and   a third twisted tube arranged in a helical configuration around the display,   wherein the third twisted tube comprises a lateral opening providing visibility to the display for a rider traversing the third twisted tube.   
     
     
         7 . The waterslide system of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 a sensor configured to detect a location of the rider traversing the third twisted tube,   wherein the display is configured to receive the detected location of the rider and adjust content and location of the content shown on the display based on the detected location of the rider.   
     
     
         8 . The waterslide system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conduits comprises a themed conduit comprising a thematic pocket. 
     
     
         9 . The waterslide system of  claim 8 , further comprising a three dimensional model disposed within the thematic pocket. 
     
     
         10 . The waterslide system of  claim 8 , further comprising a projection system disposed within the thematic pocket. 
     
     
         11 . The waterslide system of  claim 8 , further comprising one or more images embedded in a wall forming at least a portion of the thematic pocket. 
     
     
         12 . The waterslide system of  claim 8 , wherein the thematic pocket is formed by a widened section of the themed conduit. 
     
     
         13 . The waterslide system of  claim 12 , wherein the themed conduit comprises a plurality of thematic pockets and the themed conduit is arranged in a spiraling helical pattern and wherein the plurality of thematic pockets protrude toward a central region about which the spiraling helical pattern wraps. 
     
     
         14 . The waterslide system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conduits have a stadium geometry and wherein a flat surface of the transitional conduit is substantially parallel to a surface upon which the system is supported, thereby allowing for unconstrained movement of the rider through the transitional conduit. 
     
     
         15 . The waterslide system of  claim 14 , wherein the first twisted conduit and the second twisted conduit are in direct contact with the transitional conduit. 
     
     
         16 . The waterslide system of  claim 15 , wherein rotation of the stadium cross-section of the first twisted conduit causes the rider to be rotated laterally about the axis of rotation external to the plurality of conduits. 
     
     
         17 . A waterslide system, comprising;
 a plurality of conduits, the plurality of conduits comprising:
 a first twisted conduit; 
 a second twisted conduit; and 
 a transitional conduit disposed between the first twisted conduit and the second twisted conduit; and 
   a display visible to a rider within one of the plurality of conduits,   wherein the plurality of conduits are configured to rotate a rider laterally about an axis of rotation external to the plurality of conduits and wherein the plurality of conduits have a non-circular geometry.   
     
     
         18 . The waterslide system of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of conduits have a stadium geometry. 
     
     
         19 . The waterslide system of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of conduits further comprises a themed conduit comprising a thematic pocket and wherein the display is disposed within the thematic pocket. 
     
     
         20 . The waterslide system of  claim 17 , wherein the display is a projection system. 
     
     
         21 . A waterslide system, comprising:
 a plurality of conduits, comprising:
 a first twisted conduit; 
 a second twisted conduit; and 
 a transitional conduit disposed between the first twisted conduit and the second twisted conduit; 
   wherein the plurality of conduits are configured such that a rate of twist within the first and second twisted conduits is greater than a rate of twist in the transitional conduit and wherein the plurality of conduits have a non-circular geometry.   
     
     
         22 . The waterslide system of  claim 21 , wherein the rate of twist in the first and second twisted conduit is between five and ten times greater than the rate of twist in the transitional conduit. 
     
     
         23 . The waterslide system of  claim 21 , wherein the non-circular geometry is a stadium geometry and wherein a flat side of the transitional conduit is oriented substantially parallel to a surface upon which the waterslide system is supported. 
     
     
         24 . The waterslide system of  claim 21 , wherein the first twisted conduit and the second twisted conduit are in direct contact with the transitional conduit.