The Around the Stars is a 12-seat drop tower that combines horizontal rotation with vertical motion, giving riders a space-travel sensation. It suits family entertainment centers and theme parks seeking a compact, high-throughput attraction.
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Around the Stars is a self-controlled aircraft ride in the drop tower category. It carries 12 riders in individual seats. The ride combines a horizontal orbit with vertical spinning of the seats, creating a sensation similar to space travel. The seats remain horizontal at all times, so boarding and riding are comfortable. This attraction is designed for family entertainment centers, theme parks, and fairs that need a compact ride with a moderate thrill level.
The ride consists of a platform, base, column, rotating arms, seats, and steps. The column rotates horizontally while the arms carry the seats in a vertical spin. A seat leveling mechanism keeps each seat horizontal, ensuring stability during boarding and a smooth ride experience. Electric lift steps rise automatically when riders board and lower before the ride starts, so they do not interfere with operation. The restraint system includes safety bars with interlocks that prevent the ride from starting unless all bars are secured. The steps also have an interlock to confirm they are retracted before operation. The ride is designed to the standards required by your market, confirmed per project.
The ride has a swing diameter of 7 m and an overall height of 6.1 m. It requires a footprint of 10 m by 11.5 m. The travel height is 5.5 m. The installed power is 55 kVA, and the power supply is 3N+PE 380V/220V 50Hz. The foundation and anchoring requirements are confirmed per project based on local soil conditions and applicable standards. The ride is delivered as a complete set with electrical and control systems. Installation and commissioning are performed by trained personnel according to the provided manuals.
The ride operates with a orbit speed of 4 r/min and a spin speed of 7 r/min. A cycle accommodates 12 riders. The expected service life is 16 years under normal operating and maintenance conditions. Daily checks include restraint interlocks, step operation, and emergency release functions. In case of power failure, procedures allow manual lowering of the seats and release of restraints. Trained staff should follow the emergency plan, which includes communication with riders and coordination with local emergency services if needed. Regular maintenance and inspections are essential for safe operation.
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The ride requires a footprint of 10 m by 11.5 m. This includes the platform and the swing area. The actual space needed may be slightly larger to allow for fencing and queue lines. Foundation design is confirmed per project based on local conditions.
The Around the Stars has 12 seats and can carry 12 riders per cycle. The ride cycle includes boarding, restraint check, and the experience itself. Throughput depends on operating procedures and the time needed for boarding and disembarking.
The ride includes safety bars with interlocks that prevent starting unless all bars are secured. The electric steps have an interlock to ensure they are retracted before operation. Seats remain horizontal throughout. Manual release handles are provided for emergency egress. The ride is designed to the standards required by your market, confirmed per project.
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Design basis agreed against the standards your market requires, confirmed per project
Structure designed for a 20-year service life, stated in the contract for each project
Rigorous non-destructive testing at every production stage
Advanced surface treatment for extreme environments
Lightweight yet high-strength for wind resistance
Faster installation with premium visual finish
Integrated emergency release system for minimal downtime
Iconic skyline-defining structures
Maximum revenue efficiency with large cabin capacity
Thermostatic cabins for year-round comfortable riding
Multi-motor configuration for fault tolerance
Space-efficient layout for flexible site integration
Every ZhipaoRides product is engineered with redundant, fail-safe systems that meet or exceed international amusement ride safety standards. From electrical interlocks to structural redundancy, we leave nothing to chance.
Forced electrical interlocking prevents any unauthorized or unsafe startup. The system requires all safety conditions to be met before operation can begin, eliminating human-error risks.
Three independent door opening safeguards — mechanical lock, electrical sensor, and control system verification — eliminate passenger entrapment risk under all operating conditions.
Dual independent braking mechanisms with fail-safe engagement ensure controlled deceleration even in the event of primary system failure, meeting Class A ride standards.
Continuous sensor-based monitoring of vibration, temperature, and load distribution provides instant anomaly detection and automatic shutdown when parameters exceed safe thresholds.
Integrated auxiliary drive and manual release mechanisms enable safe passenger evacuation from any position, including during power outages or extreme weather conditions.
Non-destructive testing at every production stage — from raw material to final assembly — ensures structural integrity backed by 25-year design life certification.
Our safety systems undergo rigorous third-party testing and certification to meet or exceed GB 8408 (Chinese national standard) and EN 13814 (European standard) requirements. Each ride is equipped with multiple redundant safety mechanisms, ensuring passenger protection at all times. From the factory floor to the final installation site, our engineering team conducts comprehensive safety audits, load tests, and operational simulations before any ride enters service.
