DESC:EARLIEST PRIORITY DATE:
This Application claims priority from a provisional patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202421032945, filed on April 25, 2024, and titled “HYDRO HURRICANE FUSION WATER SLIDE”.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of water sports, and more particularly, a hurricane slide for water sports.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The amusement park industry is competitive. Park operators strive to offer new and innovative slides to provide exciting and thrilling experiences for riders. Particularly, water slides are popular ride attractions in water parks, theme parks, family entertainment centers and destination resorts. They are designed to offer a thrilling experience with the aid of speed, water and gravity. Over the years, the popularity of water slides has increased dramatically and are evolving with variation in height, speed and ride experience to create exciting experiences.
[0003] In one type of water slides, the rider slides on his/her body or on a flexible riding mat along multiple downward and inclined sliding surfaces defined by a flume that bends, twists and turns following a predetermined ride path. The flume also carries a flow of water from a starting point at a higher elevation to a landing pool at a lower elevation.
[0004] Although the water slides are immensely popular, they come with several drawbacks. One such drawback is the safety concern. The riders can sustain injuries due to collisions, falls or malfunctions in the structure or water flow system. Other drawbacks include maintenance and cost, water usage, noise and crowding.
[0005] Thus, there is an ever present demand and need for different and more exciting water slide designs that offer riders a new and unique ride experience and that give park owners the ability to draw larger and larger crowds to the parks.
[0006] Hence, there is a need for a hurricane slide for water sports which addresses the aforementioned issue(s).
OBJECTIVES OF INVENTION
[0007] The primary objective of the invention is to provide a thrilling water slide by combining a helix slide and a conical funnel to combine the rush of adrenaline with refreshing water.
[0008] Another objective of the invention is to provide an unforgettable water ride that features high speed, drops, twists, turns with a 360 degree loop.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0009] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a hurricane slide for water sports is provided. The hurricane slide includes an entry segment adapted to allow one or more riders to enter into the hurricane slider and subsequently drop the one or more riders at a predetermined angle with respect to a height of the hurricane slider. The hurricane slide includes one or more loop slides connected to the entry segment wherein the one or more loop slides are adapted to accelerate the one or more riders to gain a required speed. The hurricane slide includes a flume connected to the one or more loop slides wherein the flume is enclosed with a diameter range of between 2 to 10 feet. The diameter of the flume is selected based on a plurality of factors. The hurricane slide includes a helix slide segment connected to the flume, wherein the helix slide segment is adapted with a ratio of an outside diameter to an inside diameter in a range between 1 to 15. The helix slide segment includes an entrance section with a predefined radius for a helical path, wherein the ratio of the outside diameter to the radius is in a range between 1 to 5. The one or more riders reaches to a maximum velocity and kinetic energy at the entrance section before ascending a helical path with a hydro hurricane angle and a pitch ranging between 500 millimeter to 10000 millimeter wherein the hydro hurricane angle ranges between 0 degrees to 90 degrees. The helix slide segment is adapted to ascend the one or more riders to a top part caused by a plurality of parameters and subsequently descend the one or more riders to a bottom part due to gravity thereby creating a spiraling experience. Further, the hurricane slide includes a conical funnel segment connected to the helix slide wherein the conical funnel segment is adapted with a predefined outside diameter to form a transition with a predefined width. The ratio of the outer diameter of the conical funnel to the width of the transition ranges between 5:1 and 50:1. The conical funnel segment is adapted to provide an oscillating experience to the one or more riders before the one or more riders move towards a landing platform. Furthermore, the hurricane slide includes a transition segment adapted to connect the helix slide segment with the conical funnel segment. Moreover, the hurricane slide includes an exit section connected to the conical funnel segment wherein the exit section is adapted to allow the one or more riders to exit from the hurricane slider and subsequently move towards a landing platform. The exit section includes a predefined radius and a ratio of width-to-depth ranges between 1 to 20.
[0010] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method to operate a hurricane slide for water sports is provided. The method includes providing, an entry segment to allow one or more riders to enter into the hurricane slider and subsequently drop the one or more riders at a predetermined angle with respect to a height of the hurricane slider. The method includes accelerating, by one or more loop slides connected to the entry segment, the one or more riders to gain a required speed. The method includes transiting, by a flume connected to the one or more loop slides, the one or more riders wherein the flume is enclosed with a diameter range of between 2 to 10 feet, wherein the diameter of the flume is selected based on a plurality of factors. The method also includes ascending, by a helix slide segment, the one or more riders to a top part caused by a plurality of parameters and subsequently descending the one or more riders to a bottom part due to gravity thereby creating a spiraling experience. The one or more riders reaches to a maximum velocity and kinetic energy at the entrance section before ascending a helical path with a hydro hurricane angle and a pitch ranging between 500 millimeter to 10000 millimeter wherein the hydro hurricane angle ranges between 0 degrees to 90 degrees. Further, the method includes oscillating, by a conical funnel segment connected to the helix slide, the one or more riders before the one or more riders move towards a landing platform wherein the conical funnel segment is adapted with a predefined outside diameter to form a transition with a predefined width, wherein a ratio of the outer diameter of the conical funnel to the width of the transition ranges between 5:1 and 50:1. Furthermore, the method includes transitioning, by a transition segment, the one or more riders from the helix slide segment with the conical funnel segment. Moreover, the method includes allowing, by an exit section, the one or more riders to exit from the hurricane slider and subsequently move towards a landing platform wherein the exit section comprises a predefined radius and a ratio of width-to-depth ranges between 1 to 20.
[0011] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a top view of a hurricane slider for water sports in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0014] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a front view of the hurricane slider for water sports of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0015] FIG. 3a is an exploded cross sectional view of the angle pertaining to a helix slide segment of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 3b is a cross sectional view of a pitch pertaining to the helix slide segment of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of a rider path in the hurricane slider of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0018] FIG. 5 illustrates a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method to operate a hurricane slider for water sports in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0019] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0021] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or subsystems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
[0023] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0024] Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to a hurricane slide for water sports and a method to operate the hurricane slide is provided. The hurricane slide includes an entry segment adapted to allow one or more riders to enter into the hurricane slider and subsequently drop the one or more riders at a predetermined angle with respect to a height of the hurricane slider. The hurricane slide includes one or more loop slides connected to the entry segment wherein the one or more loop slides are adapted to accelerate the one or more riders to gain a required speed. The hurricane slide includes a flume connected to the one or more loop slides wherein the flume is enclosed with a diameter range of between 2 to 10 feet. The diameter of the flume is selected based on a plurality of factors. The hurricane slide includes a helix slide segment connected to the flume, wherein the helix slide segment is adapted with a ratio of an outside diameter to an inside diameter in a range between 1 to 15. The helix slide segment includes an entrance section with a predefined radius for a helical path, wherein the ratio of the outside diameter to the radius is in a range between 1 to 5. The one or more riders reaches to a maximum velocity and kinetic energy at the entrance section before ascending a helical path with a hydro hurricane angle and a pitch ranging between 500 millimeter to 10000 millimeter wherein the hydro hurricane angle ranges between 0 degrees to 90 degrees. The helix slide segment is adapted to ascend the one or more riders to a top part caused by a plurality of parameters and subsequently descend the one or more riders to a bottom part due to gravity thereby creating a spiraling experience. Further, the hurricane slide includes a conical funnel segment connected to the helix slide wherein the conical funnel segment is adapted with a predefined outside diameter to form a transition with a predefined width. The ratio of the outer diameter of the conical funnel to the width of the transition ranges between 5:1 and 50:1. The conical funnel segment is adapted to provide an oscillating experience to the one or more riders before the one or more riders move towards a landing platform. Furthermore, the hurricane slide includes a transition segment adapted to connect the helix slide segment with the conical funnel segment. Moreover, the hurricane slide includes an exit section connected to the conical funnel segment wherein the exit section is adapted to allow the one or more riders to exit from the hurricane slider and subsequently move towards a landing platform. The exit section includes a predefined radius and a ratio of width-to-depth ranges between 1 to 20.
[0025] In the discussion that follows, the hurricane slider (100) may also be referred to as ‘water slide’.
[0026] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a top view of a hurricane slider for water sports in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The hurricane slider (100) includes an entry segment (105), one or more loop slides (110), a helix slide segment (115), a conical funnel segment (120) and a transition segment (125). It must be noted that the hurricane slider (100) includes water flow regulation to ensure a smooth and safe ride.
[0027] The entry segment (105) is adapted to allow one or more riders to enter into the hurricane slider (100) and subsequently drop the one or more riders at a predetermined angle (d) with respect to a height (H) of the hurricane slider (100). It must be noted that the hurricane slider (100) is a water slide found in several places, for instance, water parks, amusement parks, recreation centers, theme parks and the like. In one embodiment, the hurricane slider (100) is fabricated out of fiberglass for a smooth and fast ride. The one or more riders refer to individuals who participates in activities that involve riding in the hurricane slider (100). In one embodiment, the hurricane slide (100) is adapted to accommodate 1-6 riders at a time. In such an embodiment, the one or more riders may sit facing each other or sit back to back on a float. It will be appreciated to those skilled in the art that any other suitable sitting arrangements may be accommodated. Further, the one or more riders may or may not have a float to experience the ride. Furthermore, water is used as a lubricating medium for the ride as water provides a lower coefficient of friction between the one or more riders (or the float) and the contact surface of the hurricane slider (100). The one or more riders are dropped at an angle (d) with respect to horizontal from height (H). In one embodiment, the angle (d) ranges from 0-90 degrees and the height (H) is 90 degrees.
[0028] The one or more loop slides (110) are connected to the entry segment (105). Primarily, the one or more loop slides (110) help to accelerate the one or more riders to gain a required speed. The one or more loop slides (110) is a section of the hurricane slider (100) where the path follows a circular motion (thereby resembling a loop).
[0029] The one or more loop slides (110) are further connected to a flume (140). Specifically, the flume (140) is enclosed. In one embodiment, the flume (140) includes twists, turn and slopes. The flume (140) is curved to allow the one or more riders to travel in a loop and experience a thrilling centrifugal force. The diameter of the flume (140) is based on a plurality of factors. In one embodiment, the plurality of factors include, but is not limited to, design of the slide, the size and weight of the rider. The diameter of the flume (140) varies from 2 to 10 feet.
[0030] The helix slide segment (115) is connected to the one or more loop slides (110). Further, the helix slide segment (115) includes an outer diameter (D) and an inside diameter (d) and an entrance section (130) with a predefined radius (Rx) for a loop (also referred as ‘helical path’) and a flume (140) diameter (Dx). In one embodiment, the flume (140) diameter (Dx) is optimized and selected based on a plurality of factors. Examples of the plurality of factors include, but is not limited to, the design of the hurricane slide (100), the weight and size of the one or more riders and the desired ride experience. In one embodiment, the flume (140) diameter varies from 2-5 feet. The ratio of the outer diameter (D) to an inside diameter (d) is in the range of 1 to 15 and the ratio of outer diameter (D) to the predefined radius (Rx) is in the range of 1 to 5. Typically, the helix slide segment (115) is adapted to ascend the one or more riders to a top part caused by a plurality of parameters and subsequently descend the one or more riders to a bottom part due to gravity thereby creating a spiraling experience. The one or more riders reaches to a maximum velocity and kinetic energy at the entrance before ascending the helical path with a hydro hurricane angle (ß) and a pitch (P) ranging between 500 millimeter to 10000 millimeter wherein the hydro hurricane angle ranges between 0 degrees to 90 degrees. It must be noted that the exit of the helix slide segment (115) is adapted to accelerate the one or more riders to the conical funnel segment (120) as a result of gravitational force. The entrance is narrow and widens as it approaches the drop thereby creating a sense of anticipation. The drop creates a free-fall sensation.
[0031] The conical funnel segment (120) is connected to the helix slide segment (115). The conical funnel segment is adapted with a predefined outside diameter to form a transition with a predefined width, wherein a ratio of the outer diameter of the conical funnel to the width of the transition ranges between 5:1 and 50:1. Further, the conical funnel segment (120) is adapted to provide an oscillating experience to the one or more riders before the one or more riders move towards a landing platform. Examples of the landing platform includes, but is not limited to, a swimming pool, a catch unit, a flat flume or an aqua catch. Further, the conical funnel segment (120) leads into a smooth run out near the bottom thereby allowing for a gentle deceleration before reaching the landing platform.
[0032] The transition segment (125) connects the helix slide segment (115) with the conical funnel segment (120). Further, the transition segment (125) is adapted to transit the one or more riders from the helix slide segment (115) to the conical funnel segment (120).
[0033] Further, the hurricane slider (100) includes an exit section (135) connected to the conical funnel segment (120). The exit section (135) is adapted to allow the one or more riders to exit from the hurricane slider (100) and subsequently move towards a landing platform wherein the exit section (135) comprises a predefined radius and a ratio of width-to-depth ranges between 1 to 20.
[0034] In one embodiment, the exit section (135) can be designed in two different ways namely, a sofa landing section or a pool landing section. The sofa landing section is adapted to allow the slider will enter the sofa landing from the conical funnel section and decelerate due to water pool in sofa landing and stops in the sofa landing. The pool landing section is adapted to allow the slider to enter the water pool directly from the conical funnel through an exit section .
[0035] It must be noted that the hurricane slider (100) fuses the helix slide segment (115) and the conical funnel segment (120) to provide a thrilling experience to the one or more riders. As a result, the one or more riders experience a steep drop and a sudden plunge into the conical funnel segment (120) at the end. The one or more riders experience a force (g) during the ride wherein the force (g) is between 1 and 3g, providing a thrilling and exhilarating experience without compromising rider safety.
[0036] Further, the hurricane slider (100) is adapted with safety measures, for instance, safety mats, restraint systems, and drainage systems to prevent standing water. The safety measures also prevents the one or more riders from falling off or getting stuck during the ride. Examples of the safety measures include, but is not limited to, riding feet-first and keeping hands and arms inside the hurricane slide at all times.
[0037] In one embodiment, the hurricane slide (100) includes several entertainment elements for instance, water spray features. The water spray features includes various conduits such as pipes, nozzles, troughs, and waterfalls that are specifically configured to dispense water onto the surface of the slide. As the one or more riders navigate down the hurricane slide (100), the water is strategically dumped or sprayed onto them, creating a delightful sensory stimulation and adding to the overall excitement of the ride. The water is often sprayed in patterns or sequences to increase the excitement and keep the riders cool and hydrated. This creates a more comfortable and enjoyable ride experience.
[0038] In another embodiment, the hurricane slide (100) includes lighting using light-emitting diodes (LEDs), to enhance the experience for the one or more riders and spectators. These LED lights can be connected to or implanted within various surfaces of the water slide, such as the ride surface, exterior wall, or exterior environment. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are a common feature in many water slide designs. They can be used to create a visually stunning experience, adding to the excitement and enjoyment of the ride for both riders and spectators creating a visually dynamic and mesmerizing atmosphere.
[0039] It will be appreciated to those skilled in the art that the design and features of the hurricane slide (100) can vary between various embodiments. For example, the hurricane slide (100) can be open, or in a combination with another a signature slide configuration and an open top, or fully enclosed, like a closed saucer, bowl, sphere and the like. The specific design and features of the hurricane slide (100) can vary to suit the specific goals and needs of the water park or attraction.
[0040] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a front view of the hurricane slider for water sports of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The front view of the hurricane slider illustrates the entry segment (105), the one or more loop slides (110), the helix slide segment (115), the conical funnel segment (120) and the transition segment (125). The entry segment (105) is positioned at a height (H) from a ground level. In one embodiment, the height (H) is 90 feet.
[0041] FIG. 3a is an exploded cross sectional view of the angle pertaining to a helix slide segment of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The helix slide segment (115) and the transition segment (125) is illustrated in FIG. 3a. The helix slide segment (115) includes a height (Z). Further, the helix slide segment (115) includes a plurality of radii (r1, r2 and r3). An exit section (135) of the helix slide segment has a width (X) and a depth (Y) with a radius (R). The exit section (135) is tilted at an angle (a) with respect to the horizontal. In one embodiment, the angle (a) is between 5-90 degrees. Further, the width-to-depth ratio (X: Y) ranges from 0-20.
[0042] FIG. 3b is a cross sectional view of a pitch pertaining to the helix slide segment of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The helix slide segment (115) includes an angle (ß) ranging from 0 to 90 degrees and a pitch (P) ranging from 500 to 10000 mm.
[0043] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of a rider path in the hurricane slider of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Let’s consider a non-limiting example wherein a rider X visits a water park and wishes to experience a ride in the hurricane slider (100). The rider X reaches an entry segment (105) that is at a height of 90 feet from the ground by using a staircase or a ramp. The hurricane slider (100) has a single entry point and a single exit point. The rider X is dropped from the entry segment (105) and propels into a loop slide (110) with the help of a water flow regulation in the hurricane slider. At this moment, the rider X has gained acceleration to move forward in the ride. The rider X comes out of the loop slide (110) and enters into a straight path that leads into the helix slide segment (115) via a flume (140). At point C (as shown in FIG. 4), the rider X reaches a maximum velocity and kinetic energy while ascending the helical path at point A. The rider X then experiences a decrease in velocity at point D and eventually comes to a stop at point E. The rider X then descends the helical path at point B. Subsequently, the rider X accelerates again and reaches a maximum speed at point F before entering the conical funnel (120). The exit of the helix slide segment (115) directs the rider X into the conical funnel segment (120). The rider X experiences oscillatory motion at point G before moving towards a landing platform eventually. Throughout the entire ride, the rider X propels at a speed from 2- 20 meters per second thereby providing a thrilling and exciting experience.
[0044] In another non-limiting example, the rider X is accompanied with three more riders, rider A, rider B and rider C. The four riders enjoy the thrilling experience of the hurricane slider in a float.
[0045] FIG. 5 illustrates a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method (200) to operate a hurricane slider for water sports in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (200) includes allowing one or more riders to enter into the hurricane slider and subsequently drop the one or more riders at a predetermined angle with respect to a height of the hurricane slider, by an entry segment at step 205.
[0046] In one embodiment, the rider is dropped from a height at a predefined angle with respect to ground, wherein the range of the predefined angle is 0 degree to 90 degrees.
[0047] The method (200) includes accelerating the one or more riders to gain a required speed by one or more loop slides connected to the entry segment at step 210.
[0048] The method (200) includes transiting the one or more riders through a flume at step 215. The flume has a diameter range of between 2 to 10 feet, wherein the diameter of the flume is selected based on a plurality of factors. Examples of the plurality of factors include, design of the slide, the size and weight of the rider and the like.
[0049] The method (200) includes ascending the one or more riders to a top part caused by a plurality of parameters and subsequently descending the one or more riders to a bottom part due to gravity thereby creating a spiraling experience by a helix slide segment at step 215. The one or more riders reaches to a maximum velocity and kinetic energy at the entrance section before ascending a helical path with a hydro hurricane angle and a pitch ranging between 500 millimeter to 10000 millimeter wherein the hydro hurricane angle ranges between 0 degrees to 90 degrees.
[0050] In one embodiment, the the rider experiences a decrease in velocity at a first point in the helix slide segment and stops at a second point in the helix slide. Further, the rider accelerates again and reaches to a maximum speed at a third point after exiting from the helix slide segment and before entering to the conical funnel segment, wherein the rider oscillates before moving towards a landing platform.
[0051] The method (200) includes oscillating the one or more riders before the one or more riders move towards a landing platform by a conical funnel segment connected to the helix slide at step 220. The conical funnel segment is adapted with a predefined outside diameter to form a transition with a predefined width, wherein a ratio of the outer diameter of the conical funnel to the width of the transition ranges between 5:1 and 50:1.
[0052] The method (200) includes transitioning the one or more riders from the helix slide segment with the conical funnel segment at step 230.
[0053] The method (200) also includes allowing the one or more riders to exit from the hurricane slider and subsequently move towards a landing platform by an exit section at step 235. The exit section has width-to-depth ratio of 1:20 (X: Y) and radius R.
[0054] In one embodiment, the exit section is horizontally tilted at a predefined angle, wherein the predefined angle ranges between 5 degrees and 90 degrees.
[0055] In one embodiment, the water slide includes a water flow regulation to ensure safety of the rider during the ride.
[0056] In one embodiment, the flume is fabricated with at least one of a fiber reinforced plastic, a composite, a steel, and a plastic.
[0057] In another embodiment, the hurricane slide is adapted with a plurality of safety measures adapted to prevent the rider from falling off or getting stuck in the slider.
[0058] Various embodiments of the hurricane slide described above provides several benefits. The hurricane slide provides a unique and thrilling experience for water park visitors of all ages. Its design and safety features make it a popular and must-try attraction in many water parks around the world. The fusion of the Hydro Hurricane slide and the funnel enhances the appeal and marketability of water parks that offer this attraction and provides a new and exciting option for visitors to enjoy.
[0059] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0060] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
[0061] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.
,CLAIMS:1. A hurricane slider (100) for water sports comprising:
an entry segment (105) adapted to allow one or more riders to enter into the hurricane slider (100) and subsequently drop the one or more riders at a predetermined angle with respect to a height of the hurricane slider (100);
one or more loop slides (110) connected to the entry segment (105) wherein the one or more loop slides (110) are adapted to accelerate the one or more riders to gain a required speed;
characterized in that,
a flume (140) connected to the one or more loop slides (110), wherein the flume (140) is enclosed with a diameter range of between 2 to 10 feet, wherein the diameter of the flume (140) is selected based on a plurality of factors;
a helix slide segment (115) connected to the flume (140), wherein the helix slide segment (115) is adapted with a ratio of an outside diameter to an inside diameter in a range between 1 to 15 and wherein the helix slide segment (115) comprises:
an entrance section (130) with a predefined radius for a helical path, wherein the ratio of the outside diameter to the radius is in a range between 1 to 5,
wherein the one or more riders reaches to a maximum velocity and kinetic energy at the entrance section (130) before ascending a helical path with a hydro hurricane angle and a pitch ranging between 500 millimeter to 10000 millimeter wherein the hydro hurricane angle ranges between 0 degrees to 90 degrees,
wherein the helix slide segment (115) is adapted to ascend the one or more riders to a top part caused by a plurality of parameters and subsequently descend the one or more riders to a bottom part due to gravity thereby creating a spiraling experience;
a conical funnel segment (120) connected to the helix slide segment (115) wherein the conical funnel segment (120) is adapted with a predefined outside diameter to form a transition with a predefined width, wherein a ratio of the outer diameter of the conical funnel segment (120) to the width of the transition ranges between 5:1 and 50:1, wherein the conical funnel segment (120) is adapted to provide an oscillating experience to the one or more riders before the one or more riders move towards a landing platform;
a transition segment (125) adapted to connect the helix slide segment (115) with the conical funnel segment (120) wherein the transition segment (125) is adapted to transit the one or more riders from the helix slide segment (115) to the conical funnel segment (120); and
an exit section (135) connected to the conical funnel segment (120) wherein the exit section (135) is adapted to allow the one or more riders to exit from the hurricane slider (100) and subsequently move towards a landing platform wherein the exit section (135) comprises a predefined radius and a ratio of width-to-depth ranges between 1 to 20.
2. The hurricane slider (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the exit section (135) is horizontally tilted at a predefined angle, wherein the predefined angle ranges between 5 degrees and 90 degrees.
3. The hurricane slider (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the exit section (135) is adapted to accelerate the rider to the conical funnel segment.
4. The hurricane slider (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rider is dropped from the entry segment (105) at a height at a predefined angle with respect to ground, wherein the range of the predefined angle is 0 degree to 90 degrees.
5. The hurricane slider (100) as claim in claim 1, wherein the rider experiences a decrease in velocity at a first point in the helix slide segment and stops at a second point in the helix slide,
wherein rider accelerates again and reaches to a maximum speed at a third point after exiting from the helix slide segment and before entering to the conical funnel segment, wherein the rider oscillates before moving towards a landing platform.
6. The hurricane slider (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water slide comprises a water flow regulation to ensure safety of the rider during the ride.
7. The hurricane slider (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flume (140) is fabricated with at least one of a fiber reinforced plastic, a composite, a steel, and a plastic.
8. The hurricane slider (100) as claimed in in claim 1, wherein the plurality of factors comprises at least one of a design of the slide, the size and weight of the rider.
9. The hurricane slider (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a plurality of safety measures adapted to prevent the rider from falling off or getting stuck in the slider.
10. A method (200) for operating a hurricane slider comprising:
allowing, an entry segment, one or more riders to enter into the hurricane slider and subsequently drop the one or more riders at a predetermined angle with respect to a height of the hurricane slider; (205)
accelerating, by one or more loop slides connected to the entry segment, the one or more riders to gain a required speed; (210)
characterized in that,
transitioning, by a flume connected to the one or more loop slides, the one or more riders wherein the flume is enclosed with a diameter range of between 2 to 10 feet, wherein the diameter of the flume is selected based on a plurality of factors; (215)
ascending, by a helix slide segment, the one or more riders to a top part caused by a plurality of parameters and subsequently descending the one or more riders to a bottom part due to gravity thereby creating a spiraling experience,
wherein the one or more riders reaches to a maximum velocity and kinetic energy at the entrance section before ascending a helical path with a hydro hurricane angle and a pitch ranging between 500 millimeter to 10000 millimeter wherein the hydro hurricane angle ranges between 0 degrees to 90 degrees; (220)
oscillating, by a conical funnel segment connected to the helix slide, the one or more riders before the one or more riders move towards a landing platform wherein the conical funnel segment is adapted with a predefined outside diameter to form a transition with a predefined width, wherein a ratio of the outer diameter of the conical funnel to the width of the transition ranges between 5:1 and 50:1; (225)
transitioning, by a transition segment, the one or more riders from the helix slide segment to the conical funnel segment; (230) and
allowing, by an exit section, the one or more riders to exit from the hurricane slider and subsequently move towards a landing platform wherein the exit section comprises a predefined radius and a ratio of width-to-depth ranges between 1 to 20. (235)

Dated this 04th day of June 2024

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Jinsu Abraham
Patent Agent (IN/PA-3267)
Agent for the Applicant