Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 18164-2008 Specifications of amusement rides wonder wheel category. In addition to editorial changes, the following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 18164-2008:
——The scope is modified (see clause 1; clause 1 of Edition 2008);
——The clause “Terms and definitions” is added (see clause 3);
——The requirements for risk assessment are added (see 5.1);
——The technical requirements for the following aspects are added: pedestal, wind load, and falling object prevention, connection of decorations at high heights, redundant braking device or mechanical locking device, anti-skid measures of the floor, the synchronously operated platform that facilitate boarding and alighting, slewing bearing connection, horizontal movement of the cabin, tolerance and error compensation of the axis position of the rotating arm of Type D wonder wheel, measures for reducing the duration of idle swing of the cabin, strength check of output shaft of driving device for Type C wonder wheel, and waterproofing measures for the cars of Types A and B wonder wheels (see 5.2);
——The technical requirements are added for tie-down safety device, lever locking device, blocking structure of the seat, car door lock, safety and warning signs of cars, car structure of Types A and B wonder wheels, measures to prevent car door pinching, etc. (see 5.3);
——The technical requirements are added for fail-safe principle, motor capacity verification, sensor protection, starting-up interlock function, lightning protection device, video surveillance system, communication transmission system, bias loading and stall prevention, electrical control system of ancillary facilities, standby power supply for Types A and B wonder wheels, smoke alarm, etc. (see 5.4);
——The technical requirements are added for emergency rescue standby power supply, emergency generator, independent rescue equipment, rescue linkage mechanism, etc. (see 5.5);
——The technical requirements are added for metal structure protection, paint film adhesion, hot (dip) galvanizing, etc. (see 5.6);
——The technical requirements are added for appearance, test on main technical parameters, stress test and operation test (see 5.7);
——The clause "Requirements for inspection, detection and test" is added (see clause 6);
——The clause “Accompanying documents, marking, packaging, transport and storage” is added (see clause 7).
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of SAC/TC 250 the National Technical Committee on Ropeway and Entertainment Facilities of Standardization Administration of China.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 18164-2000 and GB/T 18164-2008.
Specifications of amusement rides wonder wheel category
1 Scope
This standard specifies the general principles, technical requirements, requirements for inspection, detection and test, accompanying documents, marking, packaging, transport and storage of wonder wheel type of amusement rides.
This standard is applicable to wonder wheel type of amusement rides.
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 1184-1996 Geometrical tolerancing - Geometrical tolerances for features without individual tolerance indications
GB/T 1804-2000 General tolerances - Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications
GB 8408 Large-scale amusement device safety code
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 20306 Amusement devices terminology
GB/T 20438 (All parts) Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems
GB/T 28265-2012 Safeguard specifications of amusement rides
GB/T 34370 (All parts) Nondestructive testing of amusement equipments
GB/T 34371 Risk assessment for amusement ride - General principles
GB 50057 Code for design protection of structures against lightning
GB 50222-2017 Code for fire prevention in design of interior decoration of buildings
MH/T 6012-2015 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
wonder wheel with main axis type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose bearing frame is composed of pillars and is equipped with a supporting shaft for the large turning plate (which is equipped with a number of cars) to rotate about
Note: See Annex A, Figure A.1.
3.2
wonder wheel without main axis type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride with an enclosed guide rail fixed on the building structure in the vertical plane, and with the cars distributed on and operating along the guide rail
Note: See Figure A.2.
3.3
pendulum type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose bearing frame is composed of tilt columns and is equipped with a supporting shaft for the swinging boom to swing or rotate about, and the swinging boom is equipped with cabins at its lower end, which may rotate about or may be fixed to it
Note: See Figure A.3.
3.4
top spin type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose bearing frame in the vertical plane is equipped with supporting shafts (half shafts or through shafts) on the inside, and each supporting shaft is equipped with a rotating arm, one end of which is connected to a cabin that can rotate forward and backward with the rotating arm while swinging freely; if the rotating arm is equipped with a pivoting joint, the two arms may rotate asynchronously, and the cabins can twist along any direction
Note: See Figure A.4.
3.5
time and space shuttle type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose vertical pillar is equipped with a supporting shaft which is installed with a rotating arm which can rotate forward and backward and is connected to a cabin at one end; the cabin may be fixed to the rotating arm or swing from side to side
Note: See Figure A.5.
3.6
flying carpet type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose cabin is connected to one end of the rotating arm, and performs translational movement with the swinging arm around the supporting shaft, while rotating in forward and backward directions
Note: The rotating arm is generally of double-arm or four-arm type, and the supporting vertical pillar is of double-pillar or four-pillar type accordingly (see Figure A.6).
3.7
pendulum loop type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose supporting shaft is installed on the upper end of the vertical pillar and is stretched out and equipped with rotating arms on both ends; one end of the rotating arm is connected to a cabin, which, either fixed to the swinging arm or rotating about it, drives the rotating arm to rotate along the fixed annular inner slideway and can rotate in the forward and backward directions
Note: See Figure A.7.
3.8
other type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride other than those defined in 3.1 to 3.7, but with the rider cabin rotating or swinging about the horizontal axis and moving in a similar manner
3.9
fail-safe
mode designed to avoid bigger failures or accidents, under which, if the equipment fails, its control system or mechanical mechanism can maintain the safe state or change to the safe state
3.10
height
vertical distance from the installation base surface to the highest point of the equipment body when the equipment stops running, excluding lightning rods and decorations
3.11
single point of failure
part, structural connection point or electrical element on the amusement ride, of which the failure will lead to failure of the entire equipment or endanger the safety of riders
4 General principles
4.1 The design, manufacture, installation, reconstruction, repair, test and inspection, as well as marking, packaging, transport and storage for wonder wheel type of amusement rides shall meet the relevant requirements of GB 8408 and of this standard.
4.2 The common types and main technical parameters for wonder wheel type of amusement rides should be selected according to Table 1.
Table 1 Main technical parameters for common types of wonder wheel type of amusement rides
Type code Type name Main technical parameters Typical equipment
A Wonder wheel with main axis type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin and rotating speed Traditional wonder wheel
B Wonder wheel without main axis type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin and rotating speed Wonder wheel without axis
C Pendulum type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, acceleration and unilateral swinging angle Big swing hammer and pirate ship
D Top spin type Height, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Top spin, splash spin
E Time and space shuttle type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Time and space shuttle, scream ride
F Flying carpet type Height, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Two-arm flying carpet, four-arm flying carpet
G Pendulum loop type Height, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Pendulum loop
H Other type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed, acceleration, dip angle (swinging angle) Swinging wonder wheel
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Basic requirements
5.1.1 The design documents for wonder wheel type of amusement rides shall at least include design specifications, design calculation, instructions for use and maintenance, 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 for wonder wheel type of amusement rides in accordance with GB/T 34371 during the design. The assessment shall also be carried out for wonder wheel type of amusement rides 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 stressed structure and stressed components, electrical control system and components, operating environment of equipment, obstacles around equipment, human factors, unexpected factors and emergency rescue, and 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 be inspected and detected on wonder wheel type of amusement rides shall be designed with infinite life.
5.2 Machinery and structure
5.2.1 Where the pedestal is connected by flange, the percentage of contact spots on the installation contact surface shall not be less than 70% and the maximum clearance at the edge of the installation contact surface shall not be greater than 1 mm.
5.2.2 The joint between each pedestal and foundation of Type C wonder wheel should be provided with a structure resistant to transverse shear or corresponding measures.
5.2.3 When calculating extreme wind for the structure of wonder wheel type of amusement rides, the wind load with a return period of at least 50 years in the permitted place of use shall be adopted, with the wind directions vertical to and parallel with the surface of the turning plate taken into account. For coastal and typhoon regions, the wind load with a return period of 100 years should be adopted.
5.2.4 Where the height of Types A and B wonder wheels is no less than 40m, the ice load shall be taken into account based on the design service environment when calculating the live load applied to the components of the complete machine. The maximum allowable wind speed and ground roughness shall be clearly specified in the instructions for use and maintenance of Types A and B wonder wheels.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General principles
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Basic requirements
5.2 Machinery and structure
5.3 Carrying system
5.4 Electrical control system
5.5 Emergency rescue
5.6 Surface protection
5.7 Complete machine
6 Requirements for inspection, detection and test
6.1 General requirements
6.2 Machinery and structures
6.3 Carrying system
6.4 Electrical control system
6.5 Emergency rescue
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) Schematic diagram of common types of wonder wheel type of amusement rides
Annex B (Informative) Examples of common critical shafts (pins) and critical welds
Annex C (Informative) Schematic diagram of maximum space height of car
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 18164-2008 Specifications of amusement rides wonder wheel category. In addition to editorial changes, the following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 18164-2008:
——The scope is modified (see clause 1; clause 1 of Edition 2008);
——The clause “Terms and definitions” is added (see clause 3);
——The requirements for risk assessment are added (see 5.1);
——The technical requirements for the following aspects are added: pedestal, wind load, and falling object prevention, connection of decorations at high heights, redundant braking device or mechanical locking device, anti-skid measures of the floor, the synchronously operated platform that facilitate boarding and alighting, slewing bearing connection, horizontal movement of the cabin, tolerance and error compensation of the axis position of the rotating arm of Type D wonder wheel, measures for reducing the duration of idle swing of the cabin, strength check of output shaft of driving device for Type C wonder wheel, and waterproofing measures for the cars of Types A and B wonder wheels (see 5.2);
——The technical requirements are added for tie-down safety device, lever locking device, blocking structure of the seat, car door lock, safety and warning signs of cars, car structure of Types A and B wonder wheels, measures to prevent car door pinching, etc. (see 5.3);
——The technical requirements are added for fail-safe principle, motor capacity verification, sensor protection, starting-up interlock function, lightning protection device, video surveillance system, communication transmission system, bias loading and stall prevention, electrical control system of ancillary facilities, standby power supply for Types A and B wonder wheels, smoke alarm, etc. (see 5.4);
——The technical requirements are added for emergency rescue standby power supply, emergency generator, independent rescue equipment, rescue linkage mechanism, etc. (see 5.5);
——The technical requirements are added for metal structure protection, paint film adhesion, hot (dip) galvanizing, etc. (see 5.6);
——The technical requirements are added for appearance, test on main technical parameters, stress test and operation test (see 5.7);
——The clause "Requirements for inspection, detection and test" is added (see clause 6);
——The clause “Accompanying documents, marking, packaging, transport and storage” is added (see clause 7).
This standard was proposed by and is under the jurisdiction of SAC/TC 250 the National Technical Committee on Ropeway and Entertainment Facilities of Standardization Administration of China.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——GB/T 18164-2000 and GB/T 18164-2008.
Specifications of amusement rides wonder wheel category
1 Scope
This standard specifies the general principles, technical requirements, requirements for inspection, detection and test, accompanying documents, marking, packaging, transport and storage of wonder wheel type of amusement rides.
This standard is applicable to wonder wheel type of amusement rides.
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 1184-1996 Geometrical tolerancing - Geometrical tolerances for features without individual tolerance indications
GB/T 1804-2000 General tolerances - Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications
GB 8408 Large-scale amusement device safety code
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 20306 Amusement devices terminology
GB/T 20438 (All parts) Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems
GB/T 28265-2012 Safeguard specifications of amusement rides
GB/T 34370 (All parts) Nondestructive testing of amusement equipments
GB/T 34371 Risk assessment for amusement ride - General principles
GB 50057 Code for design protection of structures against lightning
GB 50222-2017 Code for fire prevention in design of interior decoration of buildings
MH/T 6012-2015 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
wonder wheel with main axis type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose bearing frame is composed of pillars and is equipped with a supporting shaft for the large turning plate (which is equipped with a number of cars) to rotate about
Note: See Annex A, Figure A.1.
3.2
wonder wheel without main axis type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride with an enclosed guide rail fixed on the building structure in the vertical plane, and with the cars distributed on and operating along the guide rail
Note: See Figure A.2.
3.3
pendulum type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose bearing frame is composed of tilt columns and is equipped with a supporting shaft for the swinging boom to swing or rotate about, and the swinging boom is equipped with cabins at its lower end, which may rotate about or may be fixed to it
Note: See Figure A.3.
3.4
top spin type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose bearing frame in the vertical plane is equipped with supporting shafts (half shafts or through shafts) on the inside, and each supporting shaft is equipped with a rotating arm, one end of which is connected to a cabin that can rotate forward and backward with the rotating arm while swinging freely; if the rotating arm is equipped with a pivoting joint, the two arms may rotate asynchronously, and the cabins can twist along any direction
Note: See Figure A.4.
3.5
time and space shuttle type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose vertical pillar is equipped with a supporting shaft which is installed with a rotating arm which can rotate forward and backward and is connected to a cabin at one end; the cabin may be fixed to the rotating arm or swing from side to side
Note: See Figure A.5.
3.6
flying carpet type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose cabin is connected to one end of the rotating arm, and performs translational movement with the swinging arm around the supporting shaft, while rotating in forward and backward directions
Note: The rotating arm is generally of double-arm or four-arm type, and the supporting vertical pillar is of double-pillar or four-pillar type accordingly (see Figure A.6).
3.7
pendulum loop type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride whose supporting shaft is installed on the upper end of the vertical pillar and is stretched out and equipped with rotating arms on both ends; one end of the rotating arm is connected to a cabin, which, either fixed to the swinging arm or rotating about it, drives the rotating arm to rotate along the fixed annular inner slideway and can rotate in the forward and backward directions
Note: See Figure A.7.
3.8
other type
wonder wheel type of amusement ride other than those defined in 3.1 to 3.7, but with the rider cabin rotating or swinging about the horizontal axis and moving in a similar manner
3.9
fail-safe
mode designed to avoid bigger failures or accidents, under which, if the equipment fails, its control system or mechanical mechanism can maintain the safe state or change to the safe state
3.10
height
vertical distance from the installation base surface to the highest point of the equipment body when the equipment stops running, excluding lightning rods and decorations
3.11
single point of failure
part, structural connection point or electrical element on the amusement ride, of which the failure will lead to failure of the entire equipment or endanger the safety of riders
4 General principles
4.1 The design, manufacture, installation, reconstruction, repair, test and inspection, as well as marking, packaging, transport and storage for wonder wheel type of amusement rides shall meet the relevant requirements of GB 8408 and of this standard.
4.2 The common types and main technical parameters for wonder wheel type of amusement rides should be selected according to Table 1.
Table 1 Main technical parameters for common types of wonder wheel type of amusement rides
Type code Type name Main technical parameters Typical equipment
A Wonder wheel with main axis type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin and rotating speed Traditional wonder wheel
B Wonder wheel without main axis type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin and rotating speed Wonder wheel without axis
C Pendulum type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, acceleration and unilateral swinging angle Big swing hammer and pirate ship
D Top spin type Height, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Top spin, splash spin
E Time and space shuttle type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Time and space shuttle, scream ride
F Flying carpet type Height, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Two-arm flying carpet, four-arm flying carpet
G Pendulum loop type Height, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed and acceleration Pendulum loop
H Other type Height, number of cabins, swing diameter, capacity of each cabin, rotating speed, acceleration, dip angle (swinging angle) Swinging wonder wheel
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Basic requirements
5.1.1 The design documents for wonder wheel type of amusement rides shall at least include design specifications, design calculation, instructions for use and maintenance, 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 for wonder wheel type of amusement rides in accordance with GB/T 34371 during the design. The assessment shall also be carried out for wonder wheel type of amusement rides 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 stressed structure and stressed components, electrical control system and components, operating environment of equipment, obstacles around equipment, human factors, unexpected factors and emergency rescue, and 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 be inspected and detected on wonder wheel type of amusement rides shall be designed with infinite life.
5.2 Machinery and structure
5.2.1 Where the pedestal is connected by flange, the percentage of contact spots on the installation contact surface shall not be less than 70% and the maximum clearance at the edge of the installation contact surface shall not be greater than 1 mm.
5.2.2 The joint between each pedestal and foundation of Type C wonder wheel should be provided with a structure resistant to transverse shear or corresponding measures.
5.2.3 When calculating extreme wind for the structure of wonder wheel type of amusement rides, the wind load with a return period of at least 50 years in the permitted place of use shall be adopted, with the wind directions vertical to and parallel with the surface of the turning plate taken into account. For coastal and typhoon regions, the wind load with a return period of 100 years should be adopted.
5.2.4 Where the height of Types A and B wonder wheels is no less than 40m, the ice load shall be taken into account based on the design service environment when calculating the live load applied to the components of the complete machine. The maximum allowable wind speed and ground roughness shall be clearly specified in the instructions for use and maintenance of Types A and B wonder wheels.
Contents of GB/T 18164-2020
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General principles
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Basic requirements
5.2 Machinery and structure
5.3 Carrying system
5.4 Electrical control system
5.5 Emergency rescue
5.6 Surface protection
5.7 Complete machine
6 Requirements for inspection, detection and test
6.1 General requirements
6.2 Machinery and structures
6.3 Carrying system
6.4 Electrical control system
6.5 Emergency rescue
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) Schematic diagram of common types of wonder wheel type of amusement rides
Annex B (Informative) Examples of common critical shafts (pins) and critical welds
Annex C (Informative) Schematic diagram of maximum space height of car
