BALLAST DUMMY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Abstract: a ballast dummy system includes a base support configured to be retained in a seat of a ride vehicle of an amusement ride. the ballast dummy system also includes at least one bar coupled to the base support and extending in an axial direction. the ballast dummy system also includes one or more weights. each weight of the one or more weights includes an axial hole configured to engage the at least one bar to retain each weight on the base support. the at least one bar is configured to block rotation of the one or more weights about a vertical axis.

Inventor(s): Gregory Self, Kenneth Walker, David Gerard Majdali, Gregory Paul Habiak

CPC Classification: G01M99/004 (Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass)

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