DE102007004340A1 - Rail-guided model e.g., model train, play operation configuring method, involves activating memory and sound transducer device, and picking up sound preceding and/or lagging movement and reproducing sound based on control command from file - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves recording natural sound developed during activating, moving and adjusting of mechanical components e.g. entry door (2), of a role model. The sound is transmitted and stored in a sound file of a memory that is located in the model. The sound file is opened after releasing the movement of the parts. The noise is reproduced by a sound transducer device (10). The memory and the transducer device are activated using a digital encoder by a signal. Sound preceding and/or lagging the actual movement is picked up and acoustically reproduced based on a control command from the file. An independent claim is also included for an arrangement for configuring a reality-close play operation of a rail-guided model.

Description

The The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for close to reality Game operation design of track-guided models, in particular electric operated model railways and model trains, which at least an actuator for moving or adjusting mechanical elements in the or on the model, wherein the at least one actuator is preferred designed as a piezo drive and via a digital Decoder is controlled, according to the preamble of Patent claim 1 or 11.

From the DE 100 21 927 A1 is a method for faithful, realistic close to automatic or semi-automatic control of track-guided toys, especially electric motor model railways and model trains previously known. This document also shows an arrangement for carrying out such a method and rolling stock, in particular locomotives for use in a method for controlling model trains and model trains.

According to the local solution specify type and / or geometry, contactless readable memory modules on or in each to be installed Track, track, buffer, signal and / or switch arranged, with each memory chip and thus each track in addition has a running, non-repetitive marking.

Farther is the rolling stock, preferably the locomotives, with a Memory reader and a data transmission device equipped for feedback. After a first drive the track section is the route structure as an electronic image before and can be held in a central memory. At the subsequent route driving is the respective current position the train or the train by memory chip reading and feedback determined to the central memory or a central control system, wherein on the basis of specifiable tasks for carrying out the railway operation taking into account the route and speed information as well as special functions of one or more machines automatically be controlled and controlled.

One additional scanner, z. B. a magnetic field sensor in the Rolling material is integrated, in addition creates the Possibility, especially when driving for the first time and Scanning the track or the track image changes direction to capture, so that the track map in a short time and with low computational effort is possible.

According to the currently traveled or passed sections and / or an assigned special function can according to DE 100 21 927 A1 at defined points the triggering of noise, in particular train announcements or the like take place. It is also possible to trigger a light action of the train or the machine when reaching a track section with a defined signal image.

At the model railway toy after DE 102 04 539 A1 is shown a mechanical actuator for a pantograph or pantograph, where there is a piezoelectric element is used as an actuator.

The Piezo element is connected via a spring arm with a pulley in connection. A rope which can be wound up and unwound on the pulley engages a lever arm of the pantograph, then lift it or to be able to lower. The piezo actuator with a clutch disc is in the lower part, d. H. in the chassis of the corresponding model locomotive located, with the pulley with rope and lifting mechanism in the Housing top is located. The aforementioned Coupling then leads to a traction, so that the Movement of the piezoelectric actuator are transmitted to the pulley can.

Farther it belongs to the well-known state of the art, model locomotives Equip with noise generators to operate z. B. a steam locomotive model to simulate a typical acoustic backdrop.

Out The above, it is therefore an object of the invention, an evolved Method and an associated arrangement for realistic game operation design of track-guided models, in particular electrically operated Specify model railways and model trains, where existing actuators for moving or adjusting mechanical elements also in their acoustic function as close as possible to the model model should.

The Solution of the object of the invention is carried out according to the method with a teaching according to claim 1 and based on the arrangement with the feature combination according to claim 11, wherein the dependent claims at least expedient refinements and developments represent.

According to the invention first when activating, moving and / or adjusting of a mechanical element of the model prototype arising natural Sound recorded, digitized and in a soundfile a stored in the model memory unit and filed.

With the triggering of a movement of the corresponding element in the model, z. B. a pantograph, then the corresponding Soundfile is opened in accordance with the process and by Schallwandlereinrich reproduced. With motion or action end of the sound file is closed.

The Control of the memory unit and the sound transducer device takes place via a signal or a signal sequence with recourse to a known per se digital decoder, based on the respective Control command from the soundfile preceding the actual move and / or lagging noises selected and reproduced acoustically become. For example, a previous sound is the starting of a compressor for generating compressed air or the Switching on an engine, which only after reaching a minimum speed over has sufficient torque. A lagging Noise is z. B. the discharge of compressed air from a Hydraulic boiler or skipping a spark in the form of electrical discharge when approaching the busbar a pantograph to the overhead line.

Out It will be clear from the foregoing that the basic idea of the invention the coordination and the achievement of a procedural conformity of sound and action is, in addition, also optical events can be triggered.

through an interface provided on the respective model consists of the Possibility of saving new or changed Soundfiles, so that further play possibilities develop.

Ausgestaltend can over several, provided on the model spaced Schallwandlereinrichtungen a sound space sound are generated, leaving another acoustic model fidelity results.

Farther It is possible to have a device for the model Locating the model position relative to the game environment, to correctly activate the respective mechanical element trigger or release. For example, the device to locate which wagon side the platform is located on is located so that only the doors facing the platform side are, can be opened.

When mechanical elements that are subject to a movement process come z. B. locomotive pantograph, access doors, but also model persons for use. For example, after opening a Entrance door is a model person in the door area move, so here is a z. B. alighting is imitated. This Getting in or out of people can be accompanied by typical noises to be accompanied.

In Another embodiment of the invention makes it possible to opening the doors at random but to carry out the closing together. Of course, an opening and closing the entrance doors of a train sequence synonymous done synchronously.

at the arrangement for realistic game operation design of track-guided models, in particular electrically operated Model railways and model trains, which at least one actuator for moving or adjusting mechanical elements in or on the model have, wherein the at least one actuator preferably as a piezoelectric drive executed and controlled by a digital decoder is at least one memory unit in the model for at least one soundfile, whereas in the soundfile the Moving and / or adjusting a mechanical element of the model prototype arising natural noise are stored.

Of the digital decoder stands with the memory unit and the actuator in Connection to expire on the basis of a command actuator and To control noise. Furthermore, at least one is located in the model Sound transducer device connected to the sound file memory unit.

The mechanical element can be an entrance door of a model car or a model locomotive, with the entrance door over a linkage is associated with the actuator, which is preferred is arranged in the roof or floor area to a free view and to ensure loyalty to the project.

If the mechanical element is a pantograph or a pantograph one Modelllok is, this is also via a linkage actuated in association with an actuator, wherein actuator and linkage preferably arranged in the roof area of the model become.

Thereby, that according to the invention the sound transducer device is located in the floor area of the model or the Schallabstrahlrichtung oriented to the track, results in a diffuse sound distribution, so that the impression arises that the respective noise actually from the optically recognized as a moving element Object is from.

The Memory unit, the decoder and a sound board are in the Floor area of a model car and an actuator board in the roof area of the model car. This sandwich assembly with functional Separation ensures a clear view through the Window areas of the wagon.

There is also the possibility of providing a localization sensor on the model to detect the position of the platform when entering a station so that only applicable me chanical elements, e.g. B. Entrance doors on the correct side can be activated or activated.

With The presented invention teaches succeeding pantograph Electric locomotive not only to lift individually and exemplary lower, but this movement also with a prototypical noise connect to.

at an embodiment variant using the inventive concept in a D-Zugwagen entrance doors are opened individually and closed, accompanied by a matching natural Door closing sound. The proposed mechanism also secures locking the doors while driving. The arrangement of the individual modules in the floor and roof area ensures the desired free viewing through the wagon, d. H. it is not mechanics visible in the interior. You can complete the featured game operation still by a sectionally switchable Interior lighting or a direction-dependent switched Cabin lighting with model locomotives. All the above functions can be with the help of the digital Select and trigger decoders.

Around the spark when approaching a pantograph to the overhead line not only acoustically by noise, but also visually To visualize, with the help of a light emitting diode a flash of light are generated, wherein the light emitting diode expediently in the upper housing part the corresponding locomotive is arranged so concealed that only one Light exit gap remains, which is the current rail of the pantograph is oriented.

By the arrangement of several sound transducer, z. B. in length over arranged a wagon, can also be a stereo effect when successively closing the associated Doors are acoustically simulated.

The Invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment and explained in more detail with the aid of figures become.

in this connection demonstrate:

1 a schematic diagram of a model train D-train cars and

2 a schematic diagram of a model railway electric locomotive with two pantograph pantographs.

According to the embodiment 1 are in the car 1 two entrance doors 2 present, each with a linkage 3 with the help of a piezo actuator 4 can be opened and closed.

The control electronics for the piezo actuators 4 is located on a below the roof 5 located circuit board 6 , This circuit board 6 Contains the necessary electronic components as well as a digital decoder that runs over the track 7 Guided commands recognized and evaluated.

In the ground area 8th , which is designed as a raised floor, there is another circuit board 9 with a storage unit for at least one soundfile. A power amplifier, also on the circuit board 9 is arranged, is the output side with a Schallwandlereinrichtung 10 in connection.

To ensure the unhindered exit of the sound, are on the underbody of the car 1 Longitudinal slots (not shown) are provided.

The Schallabstrahlrichtung the Schallwandlereinrichtung 10 is symbolized by the arrows, ie to the track 7 directed, so that there is a diffuse sound distribution.

The control of the doors 2 and the sound transducer 10 is carried out in accordance with the process, ie the closing of the doors is accompanied by a corresponding noise.

The electrolok 11 according to 2 has two pantographs 12 on, with the left pantograph 12 in lowered and the right pantograph 12 in the extended position.

In the roof area 5 the electric locomotive 11 are in turn piezoelectric actuators 4 with associated linkage 3 located, with the linkage 3 on the output side at the respective pantograph 12 are coupled. A circuit board 6 with the drive circuit for the piezo actuators 4 is arranged in the roof area, so that long cable paths are eliminated.

Another circuit board 9 is on the chassis inside the electrolok 11 located. This circuit board 9 comprises the decoder, the memory unit for the at least one sound file and optionally an amplifier circuit, wherein the memory unit or the amplifier circuit with the sound transducer means 10 communicates. This sound converter device 10 is located in the embodiment in the upper, front roof area of the electric locomotive, but the Schallabstrahlrichtung is also oriented downwards and is in such a position that the sound leakage occurs unhindered if possible.

Although in the 2 not shown, the entrance doors there may also be associated with piezo actuators to open and close remotely, in conjunction with retrieving a matching soundfile.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 10021927 A1 [0002, 0006]
• - DE 10204539 A1 [0007]

Claims (16)

Method for realistic game operation design of track-guided models, in particular electrically operated model trains and model trains, which have at least one actuator for moving or adjusting mechanical elements in or on the model, wherein the at least one actuator is preferably designed as a piezo drive and can be controlled via a digital decoder, characterized in that the natural sound produced when activating, moving and / or adjusting a mechanical element of the model prototype is recorded and transferred to a sound file of a modeled memory unit, the associated sound file is opened in the execution of a movement of the corresponding element in the model reproduced by means of sound transducer means and closed with movement or action end of the sound file, the control of the memory unit and sound transducer means via a signal or a signal sequence takes place with the digital decoder, which is read based on the respective control command from the sound file and the actual movement preceding and / or lagging noises and acoustically reproduced. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that that in parallel or depending on the states of motion achieved of the mechanical elements or optical signals or lighting effects switched on or triggered. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized that by means of an interface provided on the model storing new or changed soundfiles is made. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that spaced over a plurality of the model provided Schallwandlereinrichtungen generates a noise space sound becomes. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the model means for locating the model position is related to the game environment, to correctly activate the respective mechanical element trigger or release. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as a mechanical element, a locomotive pantograph or pantograph is controlled. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as a mechanical element entrance doors be controlled. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as mechanical elements model persons be controlled. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that that when you open the doors these are randomly when closing but controlled together. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that that the opening and closing of the entrance doors a train sequence is done together and synchronously. Arrangement for realistic game operation design of track-guided models, in particular electrically operated Model railways and model trains, which at least one actuator for moving or adjusting mechanical elements in or on the model have, wherein the at least one actuator preferably as a piezoelectric drive executed and controlled by a digital decoder is characterized in that in the model at least a memory unit is provided for at least one sound file is, where in the sound file when activating, moving and / or adjusting of a mechanical element of the model prototype arising natural Noises are stored, the digital decoder with the storage unit and the actuator are connected to each other on the Based on a command compliant actuator and noise too control, and at least one in the model located Schallwandlereinrichtung connected to the soundfile storage unit. Arrangement according to claim 11, characterized that the mechanical element is an entrance door of a model car or a model locomotive which is via a linkage communicates with the actuator, preferably in the roof or floor area is arranged to ensure a clear view. Arrangement according to claim 11, characterized that the mechanical element is a pantograph or pantograph one Modelllok is, which has a linkage with the Actuator communicates, preferably in the roof area of the model is arranged. Arrangement according to claim 12, characterized that the Schallwandlereinrichtung located in the bottom area of the model is located, with the Schallabstrahlrichtung oriented to the track is. Arrangement according to claim 14, characterized that the storage unit, the decoder and a sound board in the floor area of the model and an Aktorleitplatte in the roof area of the model. Arrangement according to one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that on the model a localization sensor is provided to position when entering a station of the platform so that only applicable mechanical elements, z. Access doors can be activated on the correct side are.