JPH0759949A - Amusement device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an amusement device which prevents light projected from a projecting device from being projected on a section other than a screen even if a platform is inclined forward upward. CONSTITUTION:In an amusement device 10 for projecting images onto a screen 11a by a projector 11b while driving support members 13a, 13b for supporting a user 12 toward the screen longitudinally, laterally and vertically, a shade member 14 for screening unnecessary light among light projected from the projector 11b according to the movement of the support members 13a, 13b is formed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an amusement apparatus for displaying an image to a user as an audience and experiencing the movement.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an amusement park or the like, an image is displayed on a large screen and a chair on which the spectator sits is moved so that the spectator can experience a simulated space trip. A so-called amusement device is known.

Such an amusement machine is constructed as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, for example. That is, in FIGS. 4 and 5, the amusement machine 1
From the platform 4b to which is fixed the image display means 2 including the screen 2a arranged in front and the projection device 2b for projecting an image on the screen 2a, and the chair 4a for seating at least one spectator 3 It includes the motion imparting means 4 and a speaker (not shown).

The platform 4b is constructed so as to be tilted in the front-rear direction, left-right direction, and vertically moved by a driving device (not shown) such as a hydraulic cylinder.

FIG. 6 shows a control device for driving and controlling the amusement device 1. That is, in FIG. 6, the control device 5 has an information recording medium on which a video signal, an audio signal and a motion control signal are recorded, for example, a disc reproducing device 5a for reproducing the optical disc 6.

The controller 5 is a disk reproducing device 5
A decoder 5b for extracting a video signal, an audio signal and a motion control signal from the reproduction signal from a, and a video processing section 5d for operating the projection device 2b and the video monitor 5c based on the video signal from the decoder 5b. ing.

Further, the control device 5 includes an audio processing section 5f for driving the speaker and the monitor speaker 5e based on the audio signal from the decoder 5b, and the decoder 5b.
And a platform control section 5g for driving the platform 4b based on the motion control signal from.

According to the amusement device 1 having such a configuration, the disc reproducing device 5a of the control device 5 reproduces the optical disc 6 on which desired information is recorded, so that the video signal recorded on the optical disc 6 is reproduced. , The audio signal and the motion control signal are input to the video processing unit 5d, the audio processing unit 5f, and the platform control unit 5g via the decoder 5b, respectively.

The image processing unit 5d performs a predetermined process on the input image signal and then supplies the image signal to the projection device 2b and the image monitor 5c. Thereby, the projection device 2b projects an image on the screen 2a based on the image signal. The video monitor 5c also displays video based on the video signal on its screen.

The audio processing unit 5f performs a predetermined process on the input audio signal and then supplies the audio signal to a speaker and a monitor speaker 5e (not shown). As a result, the speaker and monitor speaker 5e reproduces sound based on the sound signal.

Further, the platform control section 5g performs a predetermined process on the input motion control signal, and then supplies the motion control signal to the platform 4b. As a result, the platform 4b is tilted or vibrated by being driven in the front, rear, left, right, and up and down directions by a driving device (not shown).

In this way, based on the information recorded on the optical disc 6, the projection device 2b causes the screen 2a to move.
The image is displayed on the screen, the sound is reproduced from the speaker, and the platform 4b is appropriately tilted and vibrated in association with the image and the sound.

Thus, the user 3 as a spectator seated on the chair 4a fixed on the platform 4a,
For example, you can experience virtual reality in a simulated manner, such as traveling in space.

[0014]

However, in the amusement machine 1 configured as described above, the screen 2a normally has a projection angle of about 77 degrees in the left-right direction as shown in FIG. In some cases, as shown by the dotted line, it is widened to about 120 degrees.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the screen 2a is widened in the vertical direction by, for example, about 68 degrees. As a result, with respect to the vertical direction, the user 3 will observe the image at an angle in the vertical direction of, for example, about 47 degrees.

Therefore, when the platform 4b is driven by the drive device so as to incline upward as shown by the arrow X, the user 3 sitting on the front end portion of the platform 4b or particularly the chair in the front row. The head and the like are exposed to the light rays of the image projected from the projection device 2b, so that they are illuminated.

Therefore, the user 3, especially the user 3 sitting on the chair in the rear row, sees the front end of the platform 4b illuminated by the projection light from the projection device 2b or the head of the user 3 sitting in front. Etc. come into view. Further, since the parts other than the screen 2a become bright, the contrast of the image on the screen 2a is lowered.

Therefore, there is a problem that viewing of the image projected on the screen 2a is hindered.

In view of the above points, the present invention provides an amusement device in which the projection light from the projection device does not hit the portion other than the screen even when the platform is inclined forward and upward. It is an object.

[0020]

According to the present invention, there is provided an amusement device for projecting an image on a screen by a projection device and driving at least a support member for supporting a user toward the screen in the vertical direction. This is achieved by an amusement device that includes a light blocking member that blocks unnecessary light of the projection light from the projection device in response to the movement of the support member.

Further, according to the present invention, the above object is to provide an image display means comprising a screen and a projection device for projecting an image on the screen, and to support at least one user toward the screen and at least in the vertical direction. A supporting member to be driven, an information recording medium on which a video signal and a motion control signal are recorded, the information recording medium is reproduced, and the video display means is controlled based on the video signal,
Further, based on the motion control signal, a control means for driving and controlling the support member, a light shielding member vertically movably arranged in the projection optical path of the projection device, and the light shielding member to the motion control signal. It is achieved by an amusement device including a light-shielding member driving means that is driven based on the amusement device.

In the amusement device according to the present invention, preferably, the light shielding member is attached to the projection device.

In the amusement device according to the present invention, preferably, the light shielding member is attached to the support member.

In the amusement device according to the present invention, preferably, an audio signal is also recorded on the information recording medium.

[0025]

According to the above construction, when the supporting member for supporting the user is driven so as to incline forward and upward, the light shielding member causes the lower edge portion of the light projected from the projection device in accordance with the movement of the supporting member. Will be inserted into. This allows
The lower part of the projection light from this projection device is cut by this light shielding member.

When the light shielding member is attached to the projection device, there is no need to attach the light shielding member separately from the projection device, which is advantageous in terms of space saving.

Further, when the light shielding member is attached to the supporting member, the light shielding member is driven integrally with the supporting member, so that the light shielding member driving means for driving the light shielding member is unnecessary. Becomes

[0028]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the examples described below are suitable specific examples of the present invention, and therefore, various technically preferable limitations are given, but the scope of the present invention particularly limits the present invention in the following description. Unless otherwise stated, the present invention is not limited to these modes.

1 and 2 show an embodiment of an amusement device according to the present invention. 1 and 2, the amusement apparatus 10 includes an image display means 11 including a spherical screen 11a arranged in front of the amusement apparatus 10 and a projection apparatus 11b for projecting an image on the screen 11a, and at least one spectator 12 is provided. Chair for sitting 1
It includes a motion imparting means 13 composed of a platform 13b to which 3a is fixed and a speaker, and a light shielding member 14 arranged below the projection device 11b.

The platform 13b is constructed so as to be tilted back and forth, left and right, and moved up and down by a driving device 25 such as a hydraulic cylinder.

The light blocking member 14 is moved in the vertical direction by the light blocking member driving device 21.

FIG. 3 shows a control device for driving and controlling the amusement device 10. In FIG. 3, the control device 15 has a disc reproducing device 15a for reproducing an information recording medium on which a video signal, an audio signal and a motion control signal are recorded, for example, an optical disc 16.

Further, the control device 15 extracts the video signal, the audio signal and the motion control signal from the reproduction signal from the disc reproducing device 15a, and the projection device 12b and the image based on the video signal from the decoder 15b. A video processing unit 15d for operating the monitor 15c is provided.

Further, the control device 15 has the decoder 15
The audio processing unit 15f drives the speaker and the monitor speaker 15e based on the audio signal from b, and the platform control unit 15g drives the platform 13b based on the motion control signal from the decoder 15b.

Further, the control device 15 has a light blocking member control section 15h for driving the light blocking member 14 in the vertical direction based on the motion control signal from the decoder 15b.

By reproducing the optical disc 16 on which desired information is recorded by the disc reproducing device 15a of the control device 15, the video signal, the audio signal and the motion control signal recorded on the optical disc 16 are transmitted via the decoder 15b. The video processing unit 15d, the audio processing unit 15f,
Platform control unit 15g and light blocking member control unit 15h
Entered in.

The video processing section 15d performs a predetermined process on the input video signal and then supplies the video signal to the projection device 11b and the video monitor 15c. As a result, the projection device 11b projects an image on the screen 11a based on the image signal. Also, the video monitor 15c
Displays an image based on the image signal on the screen.

The voice processing unit 15f performs a predetermined process on the input voice signal and then supplies the voice signal to a speaker and a monitor speaker 15e (not shown). As a result, the speaker and monitor speaker 15e reproduces sound based on the sound signal.

Further, the platform controller 15g is
After performing a predetermined process on the input motion control signal, the motion control signal is supplied to the platform 13b.
As a result, the platform 13b is tilted or vibrated by being driven in the front, rear, left, right, and up and down directions by the drive device 25 including, for example, a hydraulic cylinder.

The light-shielding member control section 15h performs a predetermined process on the input motion control signal and then supplies the light-shielding member control signal to the light-shielding member 14. Accordingly, the light blocking member 14 is moved up and down by the light blocking member driving device 21 in conjunction with the movement of the platform 13b. Thus, when the platform 13b is tilted forward and upwardly, the light shielding member 14 is used as the projection device 11b.
Will be inserted in the lower part of the projected light.

In this way, based on the information recorded on the optical disk 16, the screen 1 is projected by the projection device 11.
The image is displayed on the screen 1, the sound is reproduced from the speaker, and the platform 13 is appropriately tilted and vibrated in association with the image and the sound.

Thus, the user 12 sitting on the chair 13a fixed on the platform 13b can experience a virtual reality like a space trip.

At this time, even when the platform 13b is tilted upward, the lower part of the projection light from the projection device 11b strikes the front end of the platform 13b or the head of the user 12 in the front row. There is no such thing.

Although the light shielding member 14 is disposed below the projection device 11b in the above-described embodiment, it may be provided in the projection device 11b. In this case,
Since it is not necessary to attach the light shielding member 14 individually,
It requires less installation space.

The light shielding member 14 may be integrally fixed and held on the upper portion of the platform 13b.
In this case, the light shielding member 14 is provided on the platform 13b.
Will be driven together with. Therefore, the light blocking member 14
Eliminates the need for a light-shielding member driving device for moving up and down,
Costs will be reduced.

[0046]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the support member for supporting the user is inclined forward and upward, the light-shielding member moves under the projection light from the projection device in accordance with the movement of the support member. The lower part of the projected light is cut by the light shielding member which is inserted into the edge portion. Therefore, the projected light does not hit a part of the support member or the user's head to hinder the visual field of each user or reduce the contrast of the image. Thus, each user can concentrate on viewing the video. When the light shielding member is attached to the projection device, there is no need to attach the light shielding member separately from the projection device, which is advantageous in terms of space saving. Further, when the light shielding member is attached to the support member, the light shielding member is driven integrally with the support member, so that the light shielding member driving means for driving the light shielding member is not required, and the cost is reduced. Will be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of an amusement device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of the amusement device of FIG.

3 is a block diagram showing a control device of the amusement device of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing an example of a conventional amusement device.

5 is a schematic plan view of the amusement device of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control device of the amusement device of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 amusement device 11 image display means 11a screen 11b projection device 12 user 13 motion imparting means 13a chair 13b platform 14 shading member 15 control circuit 15a disk reproducing device 15b decoder 15c image monitor 15d image processing unit 15e monitor speaker 15f audio processing unit 15g platform Control unit 15h Light-shielding member control unit 16 Optical disk

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An amusement device for projecting an image on a screen by a projection device and driving at least an up-and-down direction of a support member for supporting a user toward the screen, the projection device corresponding to the movement of the support member. An amusement device comprising a light blocking member for blocking unnecessary light of the projected light. 2. A video display means comprising a screen and a projection device for projecting a video on the screen, a support member for supporting at least one user toward the screen, and at least vertically driven, and a video signal. And an information recording medium on which a motion control signal is recorded, the information recording medium is reproduced, the video display means is controlled based on the video signal, and the support member is drive-controlled based on the motion control signal. A control means; a light blocking member movably arranged vertically in the projection optical path of the projection device; and a light blocking member drive means for driving the light blocking member based on the motion control signal. Characteristic amusement device. 3. The amusement device according to claim 1, wherein the light blocking member is attached to a projection device. 4. The amusement device according to claim 1, wherein the light shielding member is attached to a support member. 5. The amusement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an audio signal is also recorded on the information recording medium.