KR102591817B1 - Screen fishing game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A reel fishing game device is provided. This is a device that simulates a reel fishing rod and includes a control unit that includes operating elements including a fishing rod and a reel unit, a tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod, a display unit, and a game program that drives the fishing game video to the display. It includes a computer unit and a controller that generates control signals to the game program, the control unit, and the tension control unit by reflecting the signals of the game program, the signal from the control unit, and the signal from the tension control unit. The control unit adopts a joystick device to which the first end, which is the proximal end of the fishing rod, is connected, and the reel part adopts a powder brake that provides differential tension depending on the level of voltage.

Description

Fishing game device {SCREEN FISHING GAME APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a fishing game device, and more specifically to a reel fishing game device that can be maintained more stably.

As virtual reality technology develops, various screen sports and sports leisure activities are becoming popular. Since screen sports and leisure activities are mainly performed indoors, they have the advantage of not being restricted by space or weather. In particular, since the images displayed on the screen are similar to or give the same feeling as actual reality, not only do you feel the fun of fishing, but you also have the advantage of being able to do repetitive training in a relatively stable environment.

Examples of such screen sports cover almost all sports and leisure sports, including soccer, baseball, golf, archery, bowling, shooting, and fishing. Additionally, as a result of efforts to configure them to be very similar to actual target sports, recent arcade game devices are becoming more realistic.

For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,334,027 discloses a fishing game machine, in which the fishing line wound on a reel attached to a fishing rod is designed to be wound directly from the tip of the fishing rod to a winding reel connected to a motor. In this device, pre-programmed tension is reproduced by a motor connected to the winding reel and transmitted to the fishing rod and reel through a single fishing line, so that the player recognizes the generated tension.

However, in the above prior art, since the fishing line is wound around both the reel and the motor and is wound and unwound to provide tension, breakdowns in which the fishing line becomes tangled or comes off frequently occur. Fishing game machines provided as entertainment game machines can be viewed as being in an environment where breakdowns can easily occur because an unspecified number of people use the device over a long period of time. However, as described above, because the fishing line is connected to the motor, fishing rod, and reel and provides tension as it is wound and unwound, there is a problem of it frequently getting tangled or being moved out of position.

US Patent No. 5,334,027

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fishing game device that can provide the feeling of actual reel fishing.

The present invention provides a fishing game device that can be maintained more stably by simplifying the components of the device.

The present invention provides a fishing game device that has a configuration that users can easily use.

The present invention provides a fishing game device, which includes: an operating unit that simulates a reel fishing rod and includes operating elements including a fishing rod and a reel unit; A tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod; display unit; a computer unit that runs a game program and outputs a fishing game image to the display; And a controller that reflects the signal of the game program, the signal of the operation unit, and the signal of the tension adjustment unit to generate a control signal to the game program, the operation unit, and the tension adjustment unit, wherein the operation unit is the fishing rod. It includes a joystick device to which the first end, which is the proximal end, is connected.

Preferably, the joystick device includes a joystick body including a lever; And a connector coupled to the lever and having a fishing rod coupling hole into which the first end of the fishing rod is inserted and coupled.

The reel unit includes a rotating shaft to which a rotating handle is connected; An encoder installed on the rotation axis and rotating together to measure the direction and number of rotations to provide data for measuring the virtual distance to the hooked fish; And it may include a powder brake that generates a braking force on the rotation shaft corresponding to the magnitude of the voltage, which is a control signal from the controller.

The tension control unit includes a torque motor that applies torque to the fishing rod by winding and unwinding the fishing line of the fishing rod; And it may include a servo motor installed to apply vibration to the fishing line.

The fishing game process includes a casting step, a hooking step, and a fighting step, and the fighting step is based on the tension value applied by the user when the conditions of holding direction, tension value range, and holding time are satisfied when a fish of a standard size or larger is hooked. It may include a holding process in which differential rewards are given.

The fighting step includes a capturing process, which is a process of shortening the distance to the hooked fish. In the capturing process, pulling of the fishing rod by the user and reeling of the line by turning the reel are performed, and the encoder is used to connect the fish to the fish. Rotation data of the rotation axis for distance measurement is provided, and the game program calculates the distance.

According to the present invention, a fishing game device that can vividly provide the feeling of reel fishing is provided. This not only provides tension for winding and unwinding that is identical and similar to the actual fishing line, but also includes a tension control unit that can provide vibration to the fishing line, and is equipped with a reel unit that can wind or unwind the fishing line, allowing for actual reel fishing. Implement the device. In particular, by applying powder break to the reel part, there is no need to wind or unwind the fishing line using the reel part. In other words, when winding and unwinding the fishing line using the reel unit, a problem occurs where the fishing line becomes twisted or tangled, but the fishing game device of the present invention generates braking force (tension) using a powder break in the reel unit, thereby allowing the fishing line to be twisted or tangled for a longer period of time. Ensure that it remains stable. Moreover, Powder Break has excellent tension control and fast response speed, so it can provide a realistic feel. Powder brakes also induce slip generation, which can prevent mechanical shock from being momentarily applied to the device. Furthermore, the present invention can be conveniently and easily used by users by connecting the end of the fishing rod to the joystick device. The device of the present invention can intuitively perform the process of holding on to the fish in the opposite direction using this joystick device. Furthermore, the reel unit with powder break can provide accurate data to measure the distance to the fish.

1 shows a configuration diagram of a fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a connection portion between a joystick device and a fishing rod in the fishing game device of FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is an exploded view of the reel unit employed in the fishing game device of Figure 1.
Figures 4 and 5 are diagrams showing examples of the fishing game device of the present invention.
Figure 6a is a diagram capturing a scene of a fishing game using the fishing game device of the present invention.
Figure 6b is a diagram for explaining the operation of the holding process of Figure 6a.
Figure 7 is a diagram for explaining the catching process in a fishing game using the fishing game device of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing embodiments of the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known function or configuration is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

The present invention provides a fishing game device that can perform reel fishing. Reel fishing is a fishing method mainly used to catch fish from a relatively long distance in a large site such as a river, lake, or sea.

This reel fishing game device repeats the action of unwinding or winding the fishing line using the reel unit, and the tension applied to the actual fishing line is applied to the end of the fishing rod and the reel unit. However, in a game device, it is not desirable to extend the fishing line to the reel part and wind and unwind it as in reality. This is because an unspecified number of people use gaming devices, which often causes fishing lines to become tangled or move out of position.

Therefore, in the present invention, a powder brake is applied to the reel part to provide tension (braking force) of different sizes depending on the magnitude of the applied voltage. Therefore, even if the fishing line is not wound or unwound from the reel unit, when manipulating the reel unit, it is possible to provide the same fishing action feeling as an actual reel fishing rod. This configuration allows the user to fully feel different tension (touch) depending on the size of the fish, while preventing the fishing line from being wound or unwound from the reel unit, fundamentally suppressing the problem of the fishing line becoming tangled or coming off.

Therefore, a reel fishing game device that can be maintained more stably and robustly is provided. In addition, in the present invention, the joystick device is connected to the end of the fishing rod so that it can be operated and used like a joystick, so the method of use is simple and anyone can intuitively access and master it.

Additionally, the process of the fishing game running on the device of the present invention may include a casting step, a hooking step, and a fighting step. The fighting step may include a holding process in which differential compensation is given according to the tension value applied by the user when the conditions of holding direction, tension value range, and holding time are met when a fish larger than the standard size is hooked.

The fighting phase also includes the capture process, which is the process of shortening the distance to the hooked fish. In the capturing process, the user pulls the fishing rod and reels the reel to wind the line. During this process, the encoder provides rotation data on the rotation axis to measure the distance to the fish, and the game program calculates the distance to the fish. do.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 shows a configuration diagram of a fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a connection portion between a joystick device and a fishing rod in the fishing game device of FIG. 1. Figure 3 is an exploded view of the reel unit employed in the fishing game device of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawings, a fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is provided with a control unit including a fishing rod 10 and a reel unit 15 that simulate a reel fishing rod. Additionally, the fishing game device includes a tension control unit for applying tension to the fishing rod 10, a display unit 50 on which a game image is displayed, a controller 40, and a computer unit 60.

The fishing rod 10 has a first end 11 and a second end opposite to the first end 11. A fishing line 17 is connected to the second end, and a joystick device is connected to the first end 11. (20) is connected (the first end (11) is shown in Figure 2).

The reel unit 15 is installed on the rotation axis 152 to which the rotation handle 151 is connected and measures the direction and number of rotations while rotating together to provide data for measuring the virtual distance to the hooked fish. It may include an encoder 153 that generates a braking force corresponding to the magnitude of the voltage, which is a control signal from the controller 40, on the rotating shaft 152. Reference numeral 155 indicates a connector.

The run buttons 61 and 62 are also elements of the control panel and can be used to perform operations such as game start and jump selection functions.

The joystick device 20 and powder brake 154 described above will be described in more detail below.

The fishing game device includes a tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod (10). The tension adjusting unit may include a torque motor 31 and a servomotor 33 in the preferred example shown.

A bobbin 313 is provided on the axis of the torque motor 31. While the fishing line 17 is wound around the bobbin 313, the torque motor 31 rotates according to the fishing operation situation to wind and unwind the fishing line 17 while applying tension to the fishing rod 10. That is, the torque motor 31 rotates and reverses in consideration of the size of the fish and the pulling force of the user to apply tension to the fishing rod 10.

The tension control unit also includes a servo motor 33 for applying vibration to the fishing line 17 as mentioned above. The servo motor 33 can reflect the movement of the fish by applying vibration suitable for the fishing situation to the fishing line 17. For example, the servo motor 33 provides a different touch for each species of fish by moving it up to 90 degrees left and right to express the resistance caused by the fish's fins and tail, that is, the feeling of tapping.

The fishing game device of the present invention includes a display unit 50 and a computer unit 60 as described above. A game program is installed in the computer unit 60 to output game progress images to the display unit 50, and the user plays the fishing game while watching the game images displayed on the display unit 50.

The fishing game device of the present invention includes a controller 40 that controls overall components of the device according to a game process using a game program and user manipulation.

For example, the controller 40 reflects the signals of the game program, the control unit, and the tension control unit to generate control signals to the game program, the control unit, and the tension control unit.

In the fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fishing rod 10 is connected to the joystick device 20. As can be seen in Figures 1 and 2, the joystick device 20 is coupled to the joystick body 210 including a lever 211, the lever 211, and the first end 11 of the fishing rod 10. It may include a connector 220 having a fishing rod coupling hole 221 that is inserted and coupled. A male screw 212 is provided at the upper end of the lever 211, and a corresponding female screw 222 is provided at the lower end of the connector 220, so that the lever 211 and the connector 220 can be coupled by a screw coupling method. . Although not shown, the outer end 212 of the lever 211 is reinserted into the first end 11 of the fishing rod 10 inserted into the fishing rod coupling hole 221 of the connector 220 by passing through the female screw 222. A female thread part may be provided to be coupled. In addition, any method in which the fishing rod 10 is coupled to the connector 220 while inserted into the fishing rod coupling hole 221 of the connector 220 can be applied without particular limitation.

Because the user is familiar and intuitive with this joystick device 20, it can be easily operated. Furthermore, since casting, hooking, etc. can be performed but must not be separated from the device, the method of connecting the fishing rod to the device body is not only difficult but also not sturdy. In contrast, since the present invention connects the fishing rod to the device body using a joystick method, the fishing rod 10 can be maintained relatively firmly and stably. When adjusting the length of the connector 220, the range of movement of the fishing rod can be increased, and although not shown, the length of the fishing rod can be adjusted by adopting a combination method that can vary the depth of the fishing rod inserted into the connector 220. You can also do it.

The reel unit 15 employed in the fishing game device of the present invention is provided with a powder break 154 to provide tension according to the magnitude of voltage without winding or unwinding the fishing line from the reel unit 15. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the reel unit 15 includes an encoder 153, a powder brake 154, and a rotation knob 151. An encoder 153 and a rotating handle 151 are installed on the rotating shaft 152 of the powder brake 154, and a connector 155 can be used to install the rotating handle 151. Powder break 154 allows digital control of applied tension by adjusting the amount of applied voltage according to the size and weight of each fish species.

The powder brake 154 may be made of, for example, a spherical powder of Fe, Al, or Cr alloy as a powder component, and has excellent heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, so that a long lifespan can be guaranteed. In particular, while general brakes transmit torque momentarily when transmitting power, impacting the machine, powder brakes, on the other hand, induce slip and transmit power without difficulty, so they have the advantage of not putting a strain on the machine.

The fishing game device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention as described above provides tension (braking force) according to the level of voltage without winding or unwinding the fishing line 17 with the reel unit 15, and the torque motor 31 Since the bobbin 313 also performs a winding and unwinding operation to the extent of applying tension rather than excessively winding and unwinding the fishing line 17, there is very little possibility of problems with the fishing line 17 becoming tangled or coming off. Therefore, the gaming device can be stably maintained for a long period of time without failure.

Figures 4 and 5 are diagrams showing examples of the fishing game device of the present invention. As shown in the figure, it can be provided as a single device or dual devices, and users can enjoy the game in a sitting or standing position.

As described above, the fishing game device of the present invention has a characteristic combination configuration of the joystick device 20 and the reel unit 15 including the powder brake 154. The fishing game performed in the fishing game device of the present invention may include the following processes.

The fishing game process in the fishing game device of the present invention includes a casting step, a hooking step, and a fighting step.

The fighting stage that develops after hooking may include a holding process and a capturing process.

In the holding process, in the case of meat larger than the standard size, differential compensation may be given according to the tension applied by the user when conditions including holding direction, tension value range, and holding time are satisfied. This holding process can be handled more easily and accurately using the joystick device 20 employed in the present invention compared to other methods.

Figure 6a is a diagram capturing a scene of a fishing game using the fishing game device of the present invention. Figure 6b is a diagram for explaining the operation of the holding process of Figure 6a.

Figure 6a shows holding areas in the left area, central area, and right area, which may be in the opposite direction of the direction in which the fish moves, for example, when the size of the fish is greater than 50 cm. As shown in Figure 6b, points are rewarded differentially for tension maintained within a set tension range for a set time (for example, 5 to 7 seconds) in a randomly provided holding area, and if the conditions are not met, the game fails. It becomes. If the size of the fish is less than the standard size, it may be possible to obtain the fish without holding on.

Figure 7 is a diagram for explaining the catching process in a fishing game using the fishing game device of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 7, the fighting step may also include a capturing process, where the capturing process can be said to be a process of shortening the distance to the fish. In the present invention, since the reel unit 15 does not have a configuration for winding and unwinding the fishing line 17, there is no distinction between pulling, which involves pulling the fishing rod, and reeling, which involves turning the reel to wind the line. Therefore, during the catching process in which the user simultaneously pulls and reels, the encoder 153 included in the reel unit 15 provides rotation data of the rotation axis 152 to measure the distance to the fish, and the game program determines the distance to the fish. Calculate . Points can be compensated differentially by calculating the travel distance (shortened distance) per unit time. If the distance to the fish becomes '0', acquisition success is achieved.

The fishing game device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention as described above provides differential tension depending on the magnitude of the applied voltage, instead of winding or unwinding the fishing line 17 from the reel unit 15. By employing the powder break 154, the configuration for winding and unwinding the fishing line is minimized. That is, since the fishing line is not substantially wound around the reel unit, the fishing line's separation or tangle failure can be suppressed. Additionally, by connecting the intuitively adaptable joystick device (20) to the fishing rod (10), anyone can easily use it and quickly master it.

Above, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10: Fishing rod, 11: First end, 15: Reel section, 17: Fishing line, 20: Joystick device, 31: Torque motor, 33: Servo motor, 40: Controller, 50: Display section, 60: Computer section, 61, 62: Run button, 151: Rotation handle, 152: Rotation shaft, 153: Encoder, 154: Powder brake, 210: Joystick body, 211: Lever, 212: Male thread, 220: Connector, 221: Fishing rod coupling hole, 222: Female thread, 313: bobbin

Claims (6)

As a fishing game device:
An operating unit that replicates a reel fishing rod and includes operating elements including a fishing rod and a reel unit;
A tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing line connected to the fishing rod;
display unit;
a computer unit that runs a game program and outputs a fishing game image to the display; and
A controller that reflects the signal of the game program, the signal of the operation unit, and the signal of the tension adjustment unit to generate a control signal to the game program, the operation unit, and the tension adjustment unit,
The reel part:
A rotating shaft to which a rotating handle is connected;
An encoder installed on the rotation axis and rotating together to measure the direction and number of rotations to provide data for measuring the virtual distance to the hooked fish; and
It generates a braking force corresponding to the magnitude of the voltage, which is a control signal from the controller, on the rotating shaft, and includes a powder brake to which spherical powder of Fe, Al, and Cr alloy is applied,
The operating unit includes a joystick device to which a first end, which is the proximal end of the fishing rod, is connected,
The joystick device includes a joystick body including a lever; and
A fishing game device comprising a connector coupled to the lever and having a fishing rod coupling hole into which the first end of the fishing rod is inserted and coupled.
delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the tension adjusting unit:
A torque motor that applies torque to the fishing rod by winding and unwinding the fishing line of the fishing rod; and
A fishing game device comprising a servo motor installed to apply vibration to the fishing line.
In claim 1,
The fishing game process includes a casting step, a hooking step, and a fighting step,
The fighting step includes a holding process in which differential compensation is given according to the tension value applied by the user when the conditions of holding direction, tension value range, and holding time are met when a fish of a standard size or larger is hooked. A fishing game device.
In claim 5,
The fighting step includes a capturing process, which is a process of shortening the distance to the hooked fish,
In the capturing process, the user pulls the fishing rod and reels the reel to wind the line, the encoder provides rotation data of the rotation axis to measure the distance to the fish, and the game program calculates the distance. A fishing game device.

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