JPS63197481A - Car racing system equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to car racing system equipment installed in an amusement park, sports land, etc. (referred to as an amusement park, etc.).

(Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention) Recently,
2. Description of the Related Art A type of leisure sport in which a circuit (a circuit used for races) is set up at an amusement park or the like, and a plurality of high-performance vehicles called slick cars run around the circuit has become popular.

Conventionally, in this type of sport, each person simply freely drives a slick car around a circuit for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 minutes) to experience the speed and thrill of driving.

Therefore, you can enjoy it up to a certain number of times, but
Since it is a simple sport where you just have your car run for a set amount of time, it has the disadvantage that you can get tired of it after repeated rounds.

In view of the current situation, it is an object of the present invention to provide a car racing system that brings the sport closer to a full-fledged car race, arouses the competitive spirit of drivers, and allows them to enjoy the sport as a race. purpose.

(Means for Solving the Problem) The car racing system equipment according to the present invention is a car racing system equipment equipped with a plurality of running vehicles and a circuit on which the running vehicles can run, wherein the car racing system equipment is equipped with a circuit on which the running vehicles can run. At least the running vehicle is equipped with a metal detector and a transmitter that transmits an electric signal at a frequency unique to each vehicle based on the reaction of the metal detector, and a metal member is installed in the circuit so as to cross the running road surface. and a signal device that signals the start and end of the race, a receiver that receives the electrical signal from the transmitter, and a receiver that counts the number of times the electrical signal is received from the receiver, and a signal device that signals the start and end of the race. The running time from the signal indicating the start signal to the completion of a predetermined number of laps within the end signal is counted, and the running vehicles participating in the race are instructed to be displayed on a predetermined display device in order of running time along with the running time. The present invention is characterized by comprising an arithmetic unit configured as follows.

(Function) In the car racing system equipment configured in this way, when a plurality of running vehicles start running using the start signal of the signal, the computing device calculates the running time of each running vehicle from the start of the signal. At the same time as counting,
When the traveling vehicle passes over a metal member installed on the road surface, the metal detector mounted on the traveling vehicle reacts, and this reaction is transmitted to the receiver via the transmitter mounted on the traveling vehicle. Then, the receiver receives this signal and transmits the signal to the main body of the arithmetic unit, thereby counting the number of laps of each running vehicle on the circuit, and counts the number of laps of the circuit by the above-mentioned signal device for a predetermined number of laps. The above-mentioned running time is counted until the vehicle completes the journey (passing the position of a metal member installed on the road surface a predetermined number of times), and an order is assigned based on the running time of each vehicle and the number of laps counted, and the running time is is displayed on a predetermined display device.

For this reason, race participants not only run, but also
You will be able to compete against other participants based on running time, etc.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a modeled overall configuration of the car racing system equipment according to this embodiment, and FIG.
The figure is a block diagram functionally showing the same configuration, Figure 3 (a), (
bl is a flowchart showing the general operation of the lace system equipment.

As shown in Figure 1, this lace system equipment consists of multiple (
In this embodiment, up to 25 running vehicles 1, a circuit 2, a main processing unit 3 having a separate receiver 3A and a signal controller 3B, and a daily data transmitted from the main processing unit 3 The printer 4 stores all the data and displays the race results by key operation after the race is over, and the printer 4 displays the latest race results (rankings and running times) and displays them at appropriate locations in the amusement park based on instructions from the computer unit 3. The race track is equipped with electric display devices 5A and 5B that display the progress status of the race (the number of the race currently being held).

The traveling vehicle 1 is connected to a transmitter Ib (see FIG. 2) that is connected to an antenna 1a and transmits at a different frequency for each vehicle, and a metal detector 1c that is connected to the transmitter 1b.
(See Figure 2). Further, in the circuit 2, a metal strip 2a is installed on the road surface at the starting position so as to cross the road surface, and a signal (signal device) 6 is installed above and in front of the starting position. The main processing unit 3 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 3a that performs various calculations described later in the main unit, a memory 3b that stores programs and various data for predetermined calculations or control of each device, and an external Communication input/output circuit 3 for communicating with the printer 4 or other computer 9, etc.
c, 3d, 3e, an output circuit 3f for the display 5, a clock for timing and counting time and its input circuit 3g, and a signal for the next race number between the counter of the electronic display m5B and an input/output circuit 3h for the next race number to be output, a race lap number setting switch and its input circuit 31, a line passing input circuit 3j that receives and receives passing signals from the receiver 3A, and a signal controller 3.
The race start/end signal input circuit 3 receives race start and end signals from B. The receiver 3A, which is separate from the main unit of the main unit arithmetic unit 3, is connected at one end to the antenna 3t, and at the other end via the pulse/level conversion circuit 3r@ and the flip-flop circuit 3n. Line passing input circuit 3 on the main unit side
connected to j. Similarly, the separate signal controller 3B includes a central processing unit (CPU) 3o that calculates and outputs race start or end signals and horn timing in accordance with the timing from the race time setting clock circuit described above; The central processing unit (CPU
) A start/end signal output circuit 3p that outputs a start/end signal based on a command from 3°, a signal/horn output circuit 3q that outputs a signal from this output circuit 3p to a signal 6 and a horn 7, a race time It has a clock circuit 3r for setting a race time, and an input circuit 3s such as a push button for inputting a race start instruction signal, and this signal controller 3B is connected to the race start/end signal input circuit 3 of the three examples of the main body calculation device. has been done.

The printer 4 is a central processing unit (CPU) 4a that performs control, calculation, and output of data input/output with the main processing unit 3 or data exchange within the printer.
, a memory 4b that stores all data related to the race for the entire day (-day) from the main body calculation device 3 and programs for performing organic operations or control, etc., including the operations within the printer 4 and the main body calculation value W3; A communication input/output circuit 4c for outputting signals to and from the main processing unit 3, and a numeric keyboard 4d for inputting one's own race number and number.
, a printing section 4^, a display device 4B, etc. for displaying them.

The electronic display i5A displays the race result of the latest race from the main body calculation value w3 and the highest running time of the race held on the day, and the electronic display 5B displays the number of the race currently being held. It is configured like this.

Thus, the present car racing system equipment configured in this manner operates as follows. Figure 3(a)
, (b). First, the race system equipment staff sets the number of laps of the race and the race execution time (time limit) T of the main body arithmetic unit 3 before use. On the other hand, once these preparations have been completed, race participants purchase Senketsu 1-C (see Figure 1), wait until the race with the race number displayed on the ticket starts, and enter the race. When it is your turn, you board the vehicle 1 with the car number displayed on your ticket, or any vehicle 1 if there are no such restrictions. When the participants in the race have finished boarding their respective running vehicles, the race official presses the start push button on the signal controller 3B, and a predetermined program causes the signal controller 3B to start moving. The computing device 30 sequentially starts predetermined operations necessary for the start, such as changing the signal 6 from red to yellow to armpit color and sounding the horn 7 at that time.

Then, when the start signal is lit and the horn 7 is emitted, the race begins, and at the same time, the main body calculation device 3
starts counting the time (traveling time) and number of laps for each traveling vehicle l. To count the number of laps, each time the vehicle passes the metal strip 2a of the circuit 2, the metal detector IC mounted on the vehicle reacts, and this signal is sent to the transmitter 1h via the antenna 1a. Transmit on a specific frequency. This transmitted signal is received by the receiver 3A via the antenna 3t of the Kikyu computing unit W3, and is input to the main device side via the pulse/level conversion circuit 3m and the like. Then, within the main unit, the number of the running vehicle 1 is identified from the frequency, and the central processing unit (CPU) 3a stores in the memory 3b as data that the running vehicle 1 of the number has completed one revolution. When the running vehicle 1 completes the set number of laps, the fact that the running vehicle 1 completed the trip and the time required are stored as the running time. Also,
When the set time ends, the signal controller 3
B changes the signal 6 from green to red to notify each running vehicle that the race has ended. Then, for the running vehicle that has not completed the predetermined number of laps within that time, information such as the fact that the race has not been completed and the number of laps at the end of the race is stored in the memory 3b of the main body arithmetic unit 3.

When one race is finished, based on that data, the central processing unit (CPU) 3a ranks the race in descending order of running time, and also ranks the first place running time of the race and the ranking. The stored maximum running time of the past race on the day is compared, and if the first place running time of the newly input data is faster, the highest running time is replaced by that running time. These series of data are then displayed on the electronic display, sent to the printer 4, and stored in the memory 4b together with the race number. In this embodiment, for a running vehicle l that completed fewer than a predetermined number of laps while participating in the race, data indicating that the vehicle has retired is displayed, and the running time is not displayed. There is.

Then, when the race participant inputs the race number he/she participated in and the number of the car he/she boarded into the numeric keyboard 4d of the printer 4, the race number, car number, etc. are displayed on the display 4B of the printer 4. At the same time, the result of the race and the above-mentioned maximum running time are printed out from the printing section 4A. When performing such printing, the printer 4 according to this embodiment prints in red so that its location can be easily seen. Note that the above input operation can be performed at any time on the same day after the end of your race, for example, even two hours later, and the data can be printed out by this operation.

Also, when one race ends, a signal to that effect causes the number of the current race or the next race to be counted up by one in the data of the main body calculation device 3, etc., and an electric display installed at an appropriate place in the amusement park is displayed. The display of 5B is changed.

Therefore, those who are planning to participate in the race can judge how long they will have to wait until the race they are scheduled to participate in using the electronic display 5B. Therefore, there is no need to wait in long lines like in the past, and you can just play using other game equipment.

In the above embodiment, the calculation and control functions are provided in each device (main unit calculation unit, signal controller, printer, etc.), so even if one device breaks down, the race can continue by stopping the function of that part. It becomes possible. If this effect is not expected, or if other bank-up means are provided separately, the calculation and control functions can be concentrated in the host computer.

(Effect of the invention) As described above, the lace system equipment according to the present invention has the following features:
Rather than simply enjoying speed and thrills as in the past,
Since you can measure your time and compete with other people in the same way as in a full-scale car race, you will not get bored like before, no matter how many times you experience it (many times).

Furthermore, those who wish to participate in the race do not have to wait in long lines until their turn comes, and can play at other amusement facilities until then. For amusement park managers, this also improves the operating efficiency of amusement facilities, as they can let visitors play at other amusement facilities while they wait for the race, without having to make them wait in long lines. You can improve and make profits.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a modeled overall configuration of the car racing system equipment according to this embodiment, and FIG.
The figure is a block diagram functionally showing the same configuration, Figure 3 (a), (
bl is a flowchart showing the general operation of the lace system equipment. ■...Traveling vehicle, ib...transmitter, lc...metal detector, 2...circuit, 2a...metal strip (
(metal member), 3...Main calculation unit, 3A...Receiver.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Car racing system equipment comprising a plurality of running vehicles and a circuit on which the running vehicles can run, the car racing system equipment comprising at least a metal detection device and a metal detector for the running vehicles. It is equipped with a transmitter that sends an electric signal at a frequency unique to each vehicle based on the reaction of the device, and also includes a metal member installed across the running road surface of the circuit, and a signal device that signals the start and end of the race. a receiver that receives the electrical signal from the transmitter, and a receiver that counts the number of times the electrical signal is received from the receiver, and a receiver that counts the number of times the electrical signal is received from the receiver, and a receiver that counts the number of times the electrical signal is received from the receiver, and a signal that indicates the start signal from the signal device and a signal that indicates the end signal. It is characterized by comprising a calculation device configured to count the running time until completing a predetermined number of laps, and to display the running time on a predetermined display device in order of running vehicles that participated in the race in order of running time. Car racing system equipment.