JP3219207U - Portable flight simulator - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable flight simulator is provided that is portable and can be operated efficiently and that can be efficiently operated and that is compact and low-cost. A monitor 11 for displaying a flight simulation image is erected via a pair of left and right monitor stands at a front portion of a step 15 for footrest which is provided with casters on its lower surface and is movable, and a rear portion of the step. Is provided with a seat frame 18 with a seat mounted on the upper portion, and the seat frame is attached to the upper surface of the step so that the seat frame can be advanced and retracted. The control stick operation is transmitted to the flight simulation software via the control panel, and the control stick operation is reflected in the flight simulation image displayed on the monitor. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a portable flight simulator (simple ground simulation flight experience device) useful for temporary installation in aviation related schools, occupational experience events, museums, amusement facilities and the like.

In the case of conventional flight simulators, there are many installation types such as computers, so they are large and heavy, are not suitable for movement due to vibration, are complicated and expensive, and require some basic knowledge and maintenance. was there.
Moreover, since it is a stationary computer, only limited software can be used.

Special table 2013-539551 gazette JP-A-8-131659 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-121097 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-90524 JP-A-5-142982 JP-A-4-177286

In view of the above, the present invention has an object to provide a portable flight simulator that can be moved and efficiently operated, and of course is compact and low-cost.

In other words, the portable flight simulator of the present invention stands a monitor for displaying an image of flight simulation, with a caster on the lower surface and movable on the front of a step for footrest that is movable via a pair of left and right monitor stands, At the rear of the step, a seat frame having a seat mounted thereon is disposed, the seat frame is attached to the upper surface of the step so as to be able to advance and retreat, and a control stick is attached to the upper surface of the step. The operation of the control stick is transmitted to the flight simulation software via the communication device attached to the spear, and the control stick operation is reflected in the flight simulation image displayed on the monitor. .

In the portable flight simulator of the present invention, the control stick is a stick-type control stick standing on the upper surface of the step via a universal mount.

In the portable flight simulator of the present invention, the control stick is rotatably attached to an upper end of a control wheel support column that is erected on the upper surface of the step via a mount, Is characterized in that a rubber mount is pivotally attached, and a boss portion for attaching the control stick is attached to the front end of the rubber mount via a bearing.

In the portable flight simulator of the present invention, the pair of left and right monitor stands are each provided with a ladder pedal for operating a rudder.

In the portable flight simulator of the present invention, the control stick or rudder pedal is equipped with a scissor mechanism that restricts one direction at its mounting part, so that reliability, safety, quietness and maintainability are eliminated without using a complicated mechanism. Also, an elastomeric function for improving the operational feeling can be added.

In the portable flight simulator according to claim 1, a monitor for displaying a flight simulation image is erected on the front part of the step for footrest via a monitor stand, and a seat is mounted on the upper part at the rear part of the step. A seat frame is provided, and a control stick is attached to the upper surface of the step, and the control stick operation is transmitted to the flight simulation software via a communication device attached to the control stick. This is reflected in the displayed flight simulation image.
Therefore, even a single person can easily move and carry it to a place where there is relatively little space, and since it is easy to install, it is a compact and low-cost portable flight simulator (simple mobile ground simulation flight). (Experience equipment) can be provided.

3. The portable flight simulator according to claim 2, wherein the control stick is a stick-type control stick erected on the upper surface of the step via a universal mount, and is suitable for simulation of the type of control stick.

4. The portable flight simulator according to claim 3, wherein the control stick is rotatably attached to an upper end of a control wheel support column erected on the upper surface of the step via a mount, and is installed in an upper part of the control stick. A rubber mount is pivotally attached to the rubber mount, and a boss portion to which the control stick is attached via a bearing is attached to the front end of the rubber mount, which is suitable for simulation of this type of control stick.

5. The portable flight simulator according to claim 4, wherein each of the pair of left and right monitor stands is provided with a ladder pedal for operating the rudder, and is suitable for learning the rudder operation.

6. The portable flight simulator according to claim 5, wherein said control stick or rudder pedal is provided with a scissor mechanism for restricting one direction at a mounting portion thereof, so that reliability, safety, quietness, and maintenance can be performed without using a complicated mechanism. It is now possible to add an elastomeric function that improves performance and operational feeling.

It is a schematic perspective view which shows embodiment of the portable flight simulator of this invention. It is a principal part schematic perspective view of the state which attached the monitor to the monitor stand. It is the schematic sectional drawing. It is a schematic perspective view of a control stick (stick type). It is a general | schematic expansion perspective view which shows the detail of the attaching part of a control stick (stick type). It is a schematic perspective view which shows the principal part of a control stick (handle type). It is the schematic sectional drawing. It is the schematic perspective view which looked at the control stick (handle type) from the back side.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a portable flight simulator of the present invention.
In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a monitor for displaying a flight simulation image. The monitor 11 is provided with a caster 16 on the lower surface and is slightly movable via a pair of left and right monitor stands 14 and 14 at the front of a step 15 for footrest. It is erected in a tilted state.
Further, a seat frame 18 having a seat 17 mounted thereon is disposed at the rear of the step 15, and the front end of the seat frame 18 is fitted into a slide guide 15a formed on the upper surface of the step 15 so that it can slide. It has become.
With this slide mechanism, the seat 17 can be advanced and retracted toward a control rod 19 described later according to the physique of the operator.

Further, 19 is a stick-type control stick erected on the upper surface of the step 15 via a universal mount 20, and a grip 21 operated by the operator is attached to the end of the stick so as to freely swing. Reference numeral 22 denotes a communication device holder that incorporates communication devices to be distributed in accordance with the operation of the grip 21 and is attached to the grip 21 or the control stick 19.
Therefore, when the operator sits on the seat 17 and grips the grip 21 of the control stick 19 and controls the flight according to the flight simulation image displayed on the monitor 11, the communication equipments perform flight simulation according to the operation of the grip 21. The operation status is reflected on the flight simulation image and the flight simulation is executed.
In the figure, reference numeral 23 denotes a rudder pedal for operating a rudder attached to the pair of left and right monitor stands 14.

2 and 3 show a state in which the monitor 11 is fitted with the monitor mount 12 on the connecting portion between the left and right monitor stands 14 and 14 and fixed with the monitor mount fixing screw 13.
By adopting the above structure, the monitor 11 can be attached to and detached from the monitor stands 14 and 14 with one touch.

4 and 5 show details of the stick-type control stick 19. FIG.
That is, the stick-type control stick 19 is attached to the upper surface of the step 15 via the scissor plate 24 so that its angle and orientation can be freely changed via the universal mount 20 that can swing. It has become.

6 to 8 show details of the handle-type control stick 31. FIG.
The handle-type control stick 31 is rotatably attached to the upper end of a control wheel support column 32 erected on the upper surface of the step 15 via a mount 33.
A rubber mount 35 is pivotally mounted in a housing 34 installed on the upper portion of the control stick 31. A boss 37 is provided at the front end of the rubber mount 35 via a bearing 36, and a retaining portion is provided at the rear end. A nut 38 is attached.

In this invention, it is emphasized that it is useful as a portable flight simulator (simple mobile ground simulation flight experience equipment), but various schools, occupational experience events, museums, Needless to say, in amusement facilities, etc., it can be used for maneuvering training, education, etc. other than bullflight simulation.

11 Monitor 12 Monitor mount 13 Monitor mount fixing screws 14 and 14 Monitor stand 15 Step 15a Slide guide 16 Caster 17 Seat 18 Seat frame 19 Control stick 20 Universal mount 21 Grip 22 Communication device holder 23 Ladder pedal 24 Scissor plate 31 Handle type operation桿 32 Control wheel support 33 Mount 34 Housing 35 Rubber mount 36 Bearing 37 Boss portion 38 Nut

Claims (5)

A monitor for displaying an image of the flight simulation is erected via a pair of left and right monitor stands at the front of a step for footrest that is movable with a caster on the lower surface. A seat frame on which a seat is mounted is disposed, the seat frame is attached to the upper surface of the step so as to be able to move forward and backward, and further, a control stick is attached to the upper surface of the step, and a communication device attached to the control stick A portable flight simulator characterized in that the control stick operation is transmitted to the flight simulation software, and the control stick operation is reflected in the flight simulation image displayed on the monitor. The portable flight simulator according to claim 1, wherein the control stick is a stick-type control stick provided on a top surface of the step through a universal mount. The control stick is rotatably attached to the upper end of a control wheel support column erected on the upper surface of the step via a mount, and a rubber mount is pivotally mounted in a housing installed on the upper part of the control stick. The portable flight simulator according to claim 1, wherein a boss portion for attaching the control stick is attached to a front end of the rubber mount via a bearing. The portable flight simulator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each of the pair of left and right monitor stands is provided with a ladder pedal for operating a rudder. The control stick or rudder pedal is equipped with a scissor mechanism that restricts one direction at the mounting part, thereby improving the reliability, safety, quietness, maintainability, and operational feeling without using a complicated mechanism. The portable flight simulator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a function can be added.

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