JPH05161762A - Track travel type observation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enjoy the image projected on a screen in a capsule shielded from the outside and the scene presented at the outside, increase the type and quality of plays, and enjoy pleasures having abundant changes. CONSTITUTION:A screen 42 is provided in the capsule 40 of a vehicle 10 traveling along a circulative track 11, an image is projected on the screen 42 from an image presenting means 43, the direction of the capsule 40 is changed by a direction changing device 24 in the middle of the circulative track 11, and the screen 42 is made transparent by a switching device in response to it so that the passengers in the capsule 40 can see an outside presenting means provided on the outside of the vehicle 10 through the screen 42. The passengers in the vehicle 10 traveling on the circulative track 11 can enjoy both the image projected on the screen 42 and the outside scene visible when the screen 42 is changed to a window.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention is installed in an amusement park, etc.
The present invention relates to a track-traveling type viewing device that allows users to enjoy images and sounds produced inside a capsule-type vehicle as they travel along a circular orbit, as well as enjoy images and molding produced outside.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A roller coaster installed in an amusement park provides an up / down track in the middle of an orbit to accelerate and decelerate a running vehicle, and a left and right curve to provide a left and right swing to the vehicle. By inclining or imparting centrifugal force, passengers in this vehicle can feel the thrill and speed.

However, since the vehicle of this type of roller coaster is an open type, the scenery of the surrounding amusement park comes into the sight of passengers as it is,
There is a defect that lacks a fantastic feeling.

Moreover, this type of roller coaster has a drawback in that a larger site area and a huge construction structure are required for laying as the scale increases, resulting in a huge equipment cost.

On the other hand, a seat and a screen are provided in front of the seat in a capsule-shaped vehicle body which is shielded from the outside world, and an image is mounted on the vehicle body so that an image is displayed on the screen to change the image. There is known a so-called simulation-type play device in which a seat or a vehicle body is also swung back and forth and left and right. This one creates an atmosphere inside the capsule, which is cut off from the outside world, for example, by visual images, sound, wind, etc. Moreover, it actually runs by swinging the seat just like riding on a roller coaster. It is possible to give passengers the illusion that they are riding a roller coaster even if they do not, and this makes it possible to experience a simulated roller coaster. Therefore, such a simulation type game machine does not require a vast site or construction equipment,
There are advantages such as reduced equipment costs. Furthermore, this type of simulation type game machine can also create an unrealistic atmosphere such as outer space or fantasy space.
There are advantages such as being able to experience and enjoy such a fantastic or fantasy atmosphere.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned simulation type play device has a problem that it can only be played within the range of the environment represented on the screen, and the type and quality of play tend to be monotonous. The present invention has been made based on such a situation, and in addition to the play by the image projected on the screen in the capsule shielded from the outside world, it is possible to enjoy the image, the scene or the molding produced outside. In view of the above, the present invention aims to provide an orbital traveling type viewing device in which the variety and quality of play are increased and a variety of enjoyments can be enjoyed.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention achieves the above-mentioned object by providing a circular orbit, a base plate traveling along the circular orbit, and being mounted on the base plate to be shielded from the outside world and seated inside. A vehicle provided with a capsule provided with the capsule, an image producing means for displaying an image on a screen provided on the capsule, a direction changing device provided on the vehicle for changing the direction of the capsule in the middle of a circular orbit, and the direction changing device. When the direction of the capsule is changed by the operation of, the screen switching means that makes the screen transparent and allows the outside to be seen through the screen, and through the screen provided outside the vehicle located in the middle of the orbit. And external production means that can be seen by passengers inside the capsule.

[0008]

According to the present invention, the passenger enjoys the image displayed by the image device on the screen in front of him in the vehicle traveling on the orbit (may be sailing or diving). When the vehicle reaches a predetermined position on the track, the direction changing device changes the direction of the capsule to either the left or right direction. Depending on the change of orientation of this capsule,
Until then, the screen, which was blocked from the outside and made non-transparent, turns transparent and becomes a window. For this reason, the screen on which the image is displayed is instantly made transparent by the above-mentioned image device, so that the outside can be seen through and the outside scene can be seen. Since external production means is installed outside this, the external production can be enjoyed through the window.

From the above, it is possible to enjoy both the image projected on the screen and the external scene seen when the screen turns into a window, and the kind and quality of play change, which is interesting. To increase.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below based on an embodiment shown in the drawings.

FIG. 5 shows a layout of the track, and 1 is a circular track, which is provided, for example, in a building 2 having a predetermined size. The track 1 is a pair of left and right U-shaped as shown in FIG. The rails 3 are arranged at equal intervals to form an endless path.

A platform 4 is provided near the orbit 1 in the middle of the orbit 1, and at different positions from the platform 4, stages 5, 6 are provided along the orbit 1 along the traveling direction. 7 and 8 are provided. Further, a partition wall 9 that partitions each stage along the track 1 is provided. On these stages 5 to 8, a scene is rendered by an external rendering means (not shown) such as a video device, light, sound, or a molding. A large number of vehicles 10 ... Are driven on such a track 1. These vehicles 10 are train-made in which a plurality of vehicles are connected.

The vehicle 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. Reference numeral 11 is a base plate. The base plate 11 has a rectangular plate shape as shown in FIG. 3, and wheels are attached to the left, right, front, and rear, respectively. These wheels are horizontal wheels 12 rolling on the inside of the rails 3, 3, ...
The anti-lifting wheel 13 rolling on the outside, and the front wheel 14 rolling on the upper surfaces of the rails 3 and 3 and the rear wheel 15 ...
It consists of and. The front wheels 14 ... Are caster type wheels that can freely turn, and can change their directions along the curve of the track 1. One rear wheel 15 constitutes a drive wheel, and is rotated by a traveling drive motor 16 provided on the lower surface of the base plate 11, for example. That is, the traveling drive motor 16
A drive sprocket 17 is attached to the motor shaft of the drive shaft, and a drive chain 18 wound around the drive sprocket 17 is wound around a driven sprocket 19. The driven sprocket 19 is attached to an axle 20, and the axle 20 is attached with the rear wheel 15 constituting the drive wheel. Therefore, the rotation of the traveling drive motor 16 is transmitted to the rear wheels 15 constituting the drive wheels via the drive chain 18, and the rear wheels 15 are rotated, so that the vehicle 1
0 is run.

If the front wheels 14 and the rear wheels 15 are made of rubber tires or the like, the friction with the rails 3 and 3 is improved, the slip of the wheels is prevented, and the vibration and noise are reduced.

A swivel base 21 is mounted on the base plate 11. That is, the circular column 2
2 is provided upright, and a pivot cylinder 23 is rotatably mounted on the column 22. The swivel base 21 is fixed to the upper end of the rotary cylinder 23, so that the swivel base 21 can swivel with respect to the base plate 11 in a horizontal state. The rotating arm 23 serving as the direction changing device 24 is attached to the rotating cylinder 23.
5 is provided, and when the rotation arm 25 is rotated, the revolving base 21 is rotated.

In the direction changing device 24, a drive sprocket 27 is attached to the rotation shaft of a reciprocating rotary drive motor 26 attached to the upper surface of the base plate 11, and a drive chain 28 wound around the drive sprocket 27. Is wound around the driven sprocket 29. The driven sprocket 29 is attached to the input shaft of the speed reducer 30, and the rotation of the rotary drive motor 26 is transmitted to the speed reducer 30 via the drive chain 28. Another drive sprocket 31 is attached to the output shaft of the speed reducer, and a drive chain 32 wound around this drive sprocket 31 is wound around a driven sprocket 33. The driven sprocket 33 is attached to the swing shaft 34.

A swing arm 35 is provided on the swing shaft 34. The tip of the swing arm 35 and the swing arm 2 are provided.
The ends of the arc-shaped links 36 are rotatably connected to the tip of the circular arc 5.

Therefore, the rotational force reduced by the speed reducer is transmitted to the swing shaft 34 via the drive chain 32,
The swing arm 35 rotates. The rotation of the swing arm 35 is transmitted to the rotation arm 25 via the arc-shaped link 36, and the rotation arm 25 is rotated.

Therefore, the swivel base 21 is swung by the rotation of the rotary drive motor 26 capable of reciprocating rotation, and this swivel allows the swivel base 21 to be swung approximately 90 degrees with respect to the front surface in the traveling direction. Is becoming

If the direction changing device 24 is desired to be used, the turning speed of the turning arm 25 becomes slow at the beginning and end of turning, and the swivel base 21 slowly turns at the beginning and end of turning. However, this makes it possible to prevent the passengers and the swivel base 21 from being impacted and to prevent the motor 26 from having a large output. Further, since the arcuate link 36 has an arcuate shape, interference between the link 36 and the swing shaft 34 can be avoided. The capsule 40 is mounted on the swivel base 21.

Passengers can enter and leave the capsule 40 through a door (not shown), but when the door is closed, the capsule 40 is shielded from the outside world. A seat 41 is provided in the capsule 40. Seat 41 is for at least one person,
In the case of the present embodiment, for example, there are two rows of front and rear bench seats
The total number of passengers is five, and the passengers can hold their bodies with a body holder such as a safety belt (not shown).

A screen 42 is provided on the wall of the capsule 40 located in front of the seats 41 ... From the rear of the seats 41 ..., such as an overprojector type projection device 43. An image is displayed by the image production means. It is assumed that this image is set with a program suitable for a simulated experience, and it may be a game such as aerial swimming, space flight, seabed exploration, or roller coaster play. Then, an appropriate speaker is installed in the capsule 40, and thereby an effective sound for producing an onomatopoeia matched with the above-mentioned image and other acoustic effects is produced.

By the way, the screen 42 is changed into a window through which the outside can be seen when the swivel base 21 and the capsule 40 are rotated by the direction changing device 24. That is, the screen 42 is made of, for example, instantaneous light control glass as shown in FIG.
This instant light control glass is composed of two plate glasses 42a, 42a.
The liquid crystal sheet 42c is sandwiched between the transparent intermediate films 42b, 42b between the two, and a voltage can be applied between terminals (not shown) provided at both ends of the liquid crystal sheet 42c. When no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal sheet 42c, the liquid crystal is irregularly arranged and diffuses light, so that the instantaneous light control glass becomes opaque. Therefore,
In this case, it functions as the screen 42 for displaying the image of the projection device 43.

When a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal sheet 42c, the liquid crystals are regularly arranged to allow light to pass therethrough, which makes the instant light control glass transparent. Therefore, in this case, the passenger inside the capsule 40 can see through the outside of the capsule 40 using the screen 42 as a window.

When the screen 42 is used as a window, the screen is changed by a screen switching means (not shown) in response to the rotation of the swivel base 21 and the capsule 40 by the action of the direction changing device 24. A voltage is applied to 42 so that it is transparent.

By the way, the seats 41 of the present embodiment oscillate and oscillate back and forth, left and right in accordance with the image displayed on the screen 42 and / or the scene of the stages 5-8. Such rocking and vibration may be such that each seat independently moves one by one, but in the case of the present embodiment, the entire capsule 40 rocks and vibrates.

That is, a support frame 51 is provided on the upper end surface of the swivel base 21, and a spherical seat 52 is provided on the upper surface of the support frame 51.
Is connected to a substantially central portion of the floor surface of the capsule 40, and the capsule 40 is mounted on the swivel base 21 so that the spherical seat 52 allows the capsule 40 to swing freely.

A hydraulic pump 53 is attached to the swivel base 31, and a pitching hydraulic cylinder 54 and a rolling hydraulic cylinder 55 to which hydraulic pressure is applied from the hydraulic pump 53 are attached by connecting their lower ends. ing. The upper ends of the pitching hydraulic cylinder 54 and the rolling hydraulic cylinder 55 are the capsules 4.
No. 0 floor surface. In this case, the pitching hydraulic cylinder 54 is connected to a position apart from the joint 52 in the front-rear direction, and the rolling hydraulic cylinder 5
Reference numeral 5 is connected to a position apart from the spherical seat 52 in the left-right direction.

Therefore, the pitching hydraulic cylinder 54
The capsule 40 swings back and forth when the rolling hydraulic cylinder 55 stretches, and the capsule 40 swings left and right when the rolling hydraulic cylinder 55 stretches.
When 4 and 55 simultaneously perform expansion and contraction operations or frequent expansion and contraction operations with small strokes, the capsule 40 vibrates and performs other complex movements.

For this reason, all the seats 41 oscillate and vibrate back and forth and left and right. Therefore, the seats 41 ... Perform rolling and pitching motions according to the image to become a simulation device. Incidentally, reference numeral 60 in the figure denotes a connecting tool for connecting the front and rear vehicles when connecting a plurality of vehicles 10. The operation of the orbiting viewing apparatus of the embodiment having such a configuration will be described. Passengers board the vehicle 10 on the platform 4 shown in FIG. The passenger sits on the seat 41 and restrains the movement of the body with a body holding device (not shown) to ensure safety.

The door is closed to shut off the inside of the capsule 40 from the outside world, and the over projector projection device 4 is displayed on the screen 42.
The image is projected from 3, and at the same time the sound production begins. According to the program of this image, the pitching hydraulic cylinder 54 and the rolling hydraulic cylinder 55 expand and contract, and the capsule 40 starts rolling and pitching motions. That is, the passengers are isolated from the outside world and are placed in an environment as if they were in the simulated space created in the capsule 40 and have a simulated experience.

Under such circumstances, the traveling drive motor 1
The rear wheel 15 as a drive wheel is rotated by the start of 6 and the vehicle 10 leaves the platform 4 and travels along the track 1.

When the vehicle 10 reaches the stage 5, a sensor (not shown) detects this and sends an operation command to the direction changing device 24. Then, the rotation drive motor 26 of the direction changing device 24 is rotated in a predetermined direction, and the swivel base 21 and the capsule 40 mounted on the swivel base 21 are swung to direct the front surface of the vehicle 10 to the stage 5. In response to this posture change, the image displayed on the screen 42 is stopped, and a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal sheet 42c constituting this screen 42 by a screen switching device (not shown) to arrange the liquid crystals regularly and transmit light. Screen 4
Make 2 transparent. Therefore, passengers inside the capsule 40 can see the scene of the stage 5 developed outside through the screen 42.

When the scene on the stage 5 is a moving image, the pitching hydraulic cylinder 54 and the rolling hydraulic cylinder 55 are continuously expanded and contracted to cause the capsule 40 to perform rolling and pitching motions. And
It is also possible to set the image displayed on the running screen 42 and the scene of the stage 5 in a continuous environmental atmosphere or a continuous story.

While watching the scene developed on the external stage 5, the vehicle 10 may be stopped at that position, but the vehicle 10 may be run at low speed or continuously at normal speed. Good.

When the vehicle 10 passes through the stage 5, the sensor detects it and the rotation drive motor 26 of the direction changing device 24 is actuated to cause the swivel base 21 and the capsule 40 to swivel and return, and the front of the vehicle 10 is orbited. Direct it in the direction of 1. In response to this posture change, the screen 42 is switched to be opaque, and an image is again projected on the screen 42 from a projector such as the overprojector projector 43. At the same time, sound production will be started. According to the program of this image, the pitching hydraulic cylinder 54 and the rolling hydraulic cylinder 55 are expanded / contracted again or continuously, and the capsule 40 is caused to roll or pitch according to the image.

After that, each time the next stage 6 to 8 is reached, the capsule 40 can be turned as described above, and the scene of the stage developed to the outside can be seen through the screen 42.

According to such a sightseeing apparatus, passengers can enjoy the image displayed on the screen 42 provided in the front of the capsule 40, and the scene developed on the external stages 5 to 8 during traveling. You can also see and therefore enjoy both perspectives, which increases the variety of play and changes.

In particular, if a scene produced on an external stage is used as one scene of the story developed on the screen 42 in the capsule 40, not only a flat image of the screen 42 but also a three-dimensional scene of the stage can be obtained. It's fun, so the fun doubles.

Further, in such an orbital traveling type viewing device, since the inside of the capsule 40 is shielded from the outside during traveling, even if a plurality of vehicles 10 are connected, the other vehicles play with each other as described above. Therefore, the structure of a plurality of connected vehicles can increase the number of passengers accommodated in one round of the circular track 1 and can efficiently enjoy a large number of passengers.

Further, when enjoying the scenes of stages 5 to 8, since each capsule 40 is turned in a direction of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the traveling direction, even if the vehicle is connected, it is adjacent to see the scene. The capsule 40 of the vehicle is out of sight and thus unobtrusive. From this, it is advantageous that the capsule 40 changes its direction when applied to an articulated vehicle.

In the above embodiment, the case where the vehicle 10 is constructed on the assumption that the vehicle 10 travels on land has been described. However, the capsule of the present invention is assumed to be a ship, a submarine, or an aircraft that travels along an orbit. Alternatively, a water tank or the like may be provided in the middle of the orbit to dive there.

In the above embodiment, the capsule 40 is swung and vibrated, but the capsule 40 and the seat 41 may be gently run without vibrating or rocking.

Further, the screen 42 is not limited to the instant light control glass using liquid crystal, but a half mirror using translucent glass or resin, that is, when the inside of the capsule is brightened and the outside is darkened, the outside cannot be seen from the inside. The screen becomes opaque, and conversely, when the inside of the capsule is darkened and the outside is lightened, the screen becomes transparent so that the outside can be seen from the inside. Further, although the case where a plurality of vehicles 10 ... Are connected to form a train is described in the above embodiment, the vehicles may be driven independently. The video device is not limited to the overprojector device, and may be a display device using video or the like.

[0045]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to enjoy both the image projected on the screen and the external scene seen when the screen turns into a window in the course of the trajectory. , The type and quality of play changes, and the fun increases. Moreover, the images displayed on the screen can be various kinds of simulated experience games such as roller coasters installed outdoors in the past, and there is no need for a vast site or construction equipment, and equipment costs are low. There are advantages such as.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a vehicle of a track traveling type viewing device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view taken along line II-II in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a view taken along the line III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the screen according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the arrangement of orbits and stages of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Track, 3 ... Rail, 4 ... Platform, 5-8 ...
Stage, 10 ... Vehicle, 11 ... Base plate, 12, 13, 1
4, 15 ... Wheels, 16 ... Traveling drive motor, 21 ... Revolving base, 22 ... Posts, 23 ... Rotating cylinder, 24 ... Direction changing device,
25 ... Pivoting arm, 26 ... Pivoting drive motor, 35 ... Swing arm, 36 ... Arc link, 40 ... Capsule, 41 ...
Seat, 42 ... Screen, 43 ... Projection device, 52 ... Spherical seat, 53 ... Hydraulic pump, 54 ... Pitching hydraulic cylinder, 55 ... Rolling hydraulic cylinder.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle having an orbit, a base plate traveling along the orbit and a capsule mounted on the base plate and shielded from the outside and having a seat inside, and a vehicle provided with the capsule. Image display means for displaying an image on the screen, a direction changing device provided in this vehicle for changing the direction of the capsule in the course of the orbit, and the screen changing when the direction of the capsule is changed by the operation of the direction changing device. Screen switching means that is transparent and allows the outside to be seen through this screen; and external rendering means that is located outside the vehicle and located in the middle of the orbit, and that can be seen by passengers inside the capsule through the screen, An orbiting type viewing device characterized by being equipped with. 2. A seat drive means for moving the seat in synchronization with the image production means is provided.
Orbital viewing device described in. 3. The track-traveling viewing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the capsule-type vehicles are connected to advance in a circular track.