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This standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 18161-2008 Specifications of amusement rides fly tower category. In addition to editorial changes, the following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 18161-2008:
—— the scope is modified (see clause 1 of this standard; clause 1 of Edition 2008);
—— the clause “Terms and definitions” is added (see clause 3);
—— the common types and main technical parameters are added for amusement rides fly tower category (see Table 1);
—— the requirements are added for risk assessment (see 5.1.2);
—— the requirements are modified for non-destructive detection for critical shafts (pins) and critical welds (see 5.2.7 of this standard; 10.3 of Edition 2008);
—— the requirements are added for tie-down safety device (see 5.3.6 and 5.3.7);
—— the requirements are added for operating room (see 5.4.6);
—— the requirements are added for the emergency rescue system (see 5.5);
—— the requirements are added for surface structure (see 5.6);
—— the requirements are modified for complete machine (see 5.7 of this standard; 5.6 of Edition 2008);
—— the clause "Requirements for inspection, detection and test" is modified (see clause 6 of this standard; clause 9 of Edition 2008);
—— the clause “Accompanying documents, marking, packaging, transport and storage” is added (see clause 7);
—— the clause “Operation and maintenance” is deleted (see clause 11 of Edition 2008);
—— the clause "Inspection rules" is deleted (see clause 12 of Edition 2008);
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee 250 on Ropeway and Entertainment Facilities of Standardization Administration of China.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
—— GB 18161-2000 and GB/T 18161-2008.
Specifications of amusement rides fly tower category
1 Scope
This standard specifies the general provisions, technical requirements, requirements for inspection, detection and test, accompanying documents, marking, packaging, transport and storage of amusement rides fly tower category.
This standard is applicable to amusement rides fly tower category.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 191 Packaging - Pictorial marking for handling of goods
GB/T 755 Rotating electrical machines - Rating and performance
GB/T 1184 Geometrical tolerancing - Geometrical tolerance for features without individual tolerance indications
GB/T 1804 General tolerances - Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications
GB/T 5226.1 Electrical safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
GB 8408 Large-scale amusement device safety code
GB/T 8918 Steel wire ropes for important purposes
GB/T 8923 (All parts) Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness
GB/T 9286-1998 Paints and varnishes - Cross cut test for films
GB/T 13384 General specifications for packing of mechanical and electrical product
GB/T 13912 Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles - Specifications and test methods
GB/T 16855.1 Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design
GB/T 19804 Welding - General tolerances for welded constructions - dimensions for lengths and angles - shape and position
GB/T 20306 Amusement devices terminology
GB/T 20438 (All parts) Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems
GB/T 34370 (All Parts) Nondestructive testing of amusement equipment
GB/T 34371 Risk assessment for amusement ride - General principles
GB 50057 Code for design protection of structures against lightning
GB 50231 General code for construction and acceptance of mechanical equipment installation engineering
MH/T 6012 Aeronautical obstacle light
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20306 and the following apply.
3.1
working condition
the working state of the equipment under conditions directly related to its operation
3.2
rotary flying chair series
the amusement rides with the main movement as the passenger cabin rotating while lifting around the vertical axis, the passenger is suspended by ring chains or wire ropes, and most of them are amusement rides fly tower category with single-seat or double-seat
3.3
frog jump series
the amusement rides with the main movement as the passenger cabin moving up and down along the vertical track, the passenger cabin is mostly suspended by wire ropes, and most of them are amusement rides fly tower category with single row or multiple rows of cabin
3.4
space shot series
the amusement rides with the main movement as the passenger cabin moving up and down along the vertical track, the passenger cabin is suspended by wire ropes, and most of them are amusement rides fly tower category with one cabin
3.5
sky tower series
the amusement rides with the main movement as the passenger device moving up and down along the vertical track slowly, which is often accompanied by a slow rotation movement, the passenger cabin is suspended by wire ropes, and most of them are amusement rides fly tower category with one cabin
3.6
fail-safe
if the equipment fails, its control system or mechanical mechanism can maintain the safe state or change to the safe state to avoid the occurrence of severe faults or accidents
3.7
single point of failure
the failure of a part, structural connection point or electrical element on the amusement ride that will lead to failure of the entire equipment or endanger the safety of riders
4 General
4.1 The design and construction, installation, test and inspection, as well as marking, packaging, transport and storage for amusement rides fly tower category shall meet the relevant provisions of GB 8408 and relevant requirements of this standard.
4.2 The common types and main technical parameters for amusement rides fly tower category should be selected according to Table 1.
Table 1 The common types and main technical parameters for amusement rides fly tower category
S.N. Type name Main technical parameters Typical equipment
1 Rotary flying chair series Equipment height, running height, swing diameter, rotational speed, capacity, number of cabins, and acceleration Swinger, gyroswing, etc.
2 Frog jump series Equipment height, running height, running speed, capacity, and acceleration Frog jump
3 Space shot series Equipment height, running height, running speed, capacity, number of cabin, and acceleration Space shot, Turbo drop, etc.
4 Sky tower series Equipment height, running height, swing diameter, rotational speed, capacity, number of cabin, and acceleration Sky tower, parachute tower, etc.
5 Other amusement rides fly tower category Equipment height, running height, swing diameter, rotational speed, capacity, number of cabin, and acceleration Fly rotating tower
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Basic requirements
5.1.1 The design documents for amusement rides fly tower category shall at least include design specifications, design calculation, operation and maintenance instructions, risk assessment reports, design verification outline and a complete set of design drawings conforming to relevant national standards.
5.1.2 Risk assessment shall be carried out in accordance with GB/T 34371 during the design phase of amusement rides fly tower category. The assessment shall also be carried out for amusement rides fly tower category that need to be reconstructed and that continue to be used after the service life of the complete machine expires. Risk assessment shall be carried out from the aspects such as stress structure and stress components, electrical control system and components, obstacles around equipment, human factors, accident factors, emergency rescue, and a single point of failure shall be identified. In the design phase, unacceptable risks shall be avoided and there shall be free of single point of failure that may not be detected or monitored.
5.1.3 Critical shafts (pins) that are difficult to inspect and detect on amusement rides fly tower category shall be designed as infinite life.
5.1.4 Amusement rides fly tower category shall verify the effectiveness of the emergency rescue system to ensure the personal safety of rider during the rescue process.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Basic requirements
5.2 Machinery and structure
5.3 Load bearing system
5.4 Electrical control system
5.5 Emergency rescue system
5.6 Surface protection
5.7 Complete machine
6 Requirements for inspection, detection and test
6.1 Basic requirements
6.2 Machinery and structure
6.3 Load bearing system
6.4 Electrical control system
6.5 Emergency rescue system
6.6 Surface protection
6.7 Complete machine
7 Accompanying documents, marking, packaging, transport and storage
7.1 Accompanying documents and marking
7.2 Packaging, transport and storage
Annex A (Informative) Examples of common critical shafts (pins) and critical welds
