KR102603407B1 - Reel fishing game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A virtual reel fishing game device is launched. This includes a fishing rod with a fishing line connected to the front end and a handle disposed at the rear end, a reel device mounted on the fishing rod, and a support portion on which a joystick device on which the fishing rod is mounted is installed on the upper surface. In addition, the device includes a tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod through the fishing line, a display unit, a computer unit that runs the game program and outputs the fishing game image to the display, the signal of the game program, and the reel device. It also includes a controller that generates control signals to the game program, reel device, support unit, and tension control unit by reflecting the signals, the signal of the support unit, and the signal of the tension control unit. The reel device adopts a brake configuration that includes a coating layer that increases or decreases friction between friction elements according to a control signal from a controller and generates slip between friction elements.

Description

Virtual reel fishing game device {REEL FISHING GAME APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a virtual reel fishing game device, and more specifically, to a virtual reel fishing game device that allows you to experience real reel fishing.

As virtual reality technology develops, various screen sports activities are becoming more active. Since screen sports and leisure activities are mainly performed indoors, they have the advantage of not being restricted by space or weather. In particular, since the images displayed on the screen are similar to or feel the same as actual reality, not only do you feel fun similar to real activities, but you also have the advantage of being able to do repetitive training in a relatively stable environment.

Examples of such screen sports cover almost all sports and leisure sports, including soccer, baseball, golf, archery, bowling, shooting, and fishing. Additionally, as a result of efforts to configure them to be very similar to actual target sports, recent arcade game devices are becoming more realistic.

U.S. Patent No. 5,334,027 discloses a fishing game machine, which is designed so that the fishing line wound on a reel attached to a fishing rod is wound directly from the tip of the fishing rod to a winding reel connected to a motor. In this device, pre-programmed tension is reproduced by a motor connected to the winding reel and transmitted to the fishing rod and reel through a single fishing line, so that the player recognizes the generated tension.

However, in the above prior art, since the fishing line is wound around both the reel and the motor and is wound and unwound to provide tension, breakdowns in which the fishing line becomes tangled or comes off frequently occur. Fishing game machines provided as entertainment game machines can be viewed as being in an environment where breakdowns can easily occur because an unspecified number of people use the device over a long period of time. However, as described above, because the fishing line is connected to the motor, fishing rod, and reel and provides tension as it is wound and unwound, there is a problem of it frequently getting tangled or being moved out of position.

Therefore, there is a need for a virtual reel fishing game device that can be maintained stably without failure and can realistically implement the actions of actual reel fishing.

US Patent No. 5,334,027

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a virtual reel fishing game device that can give the feeling of real reel fishing. Furthermore, the present invention provides a virtual reel fishing game device that can be maintained more stably without failure.

The present invention provides a virtual reel fishing game device, which includes: a fishing rod with a fishing line connected to the front end and a handle disposed at the rear end; A reel device mounted on the fishing rod; A support portion installed on the upper surface of the joystick device on which the fishing rod is mounted; A tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod through the fishing line; display unit; a computer unit that runs a game program and outputs a fishing game image to the display; and a controller that generates control signals to the game program, the reel device, the support unit, and the tension control unit by reflecting the signals of the game program, the reel device signal, the support unit signal, and the tension control unit signal. Includes ;, wherein the reel device includes at least a rotation component including a rotation handle that can be rotated by a user and a brake component that prevents rotation of the rotation component, and the brake component provides friction according to a control signal from the controller. A coating layer is formed that increases or decreases the friction between the elements and generates slip between the friction elements.

The reel device includes: a reel housing; The rotation configuration includes: a shaft rotatably installed in the reel housing and the rotation handle; The brake configuration includes: an electromagnet disposed in the reel housing and a brake plate installed to rotate with the shaft and attach to the electromagnet when a magnetic force is generated in the electromagnet; and an encoder installed in the reel housing to generate information regarding rotation of the shaft. The friction element is disposed between the brake plate and the electromagnet.

The joystick device includes: a stick portion installed on the body of the mounting portion and whose length is adjustable; and a mounting unit disposed at an upper portion of the stick portion, wherein the mounting unit includes a holder fixed to an upper portion of the stick portion and having a pinhole, and a holder disposed on the body of the fishing rod and rotatably coupled to the pinhole of the holder. Includes connecting pins.

The joystick device includes a plurality of distance sensors disposed around the stick portion within the body of the holder and detecting movement of the stick portion.

According to the present invention, a virtual reel fishing game device that can vividly give the feeling of reel fishing is provided. The virtual reel fishing game device of the present invention can provide a more realistic fishing experience by allowing slip to occur during the braking operation of the reel device. For example, if a strong stop and release occurs during the braking operation, a rigid resistance force is generated, preventing the feeling of pulling and chamfering in actual reel fishing. However, in the present invention, slip is induced during the rotation of the reel device, which is almost the same as the real one. You can give a feeling. In addition, improved durability while maintaining accuracy can be achieved by using a distance sensor rather than the conventional method of detecting the movement of the joystick device supporting the fishing rod through mechanical contact.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a side view of a portion of a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing the appearance of a support portion employed in a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining the combination and operation of a fishing rod and a joystick device in the virtual reel fishing game device of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a reel device employed in a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing embodiments of the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known function or configuration is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

The present invention provides a virtual reel fishing game device that can perform reel fishing. Reel fishing is a fishing method mainly used to catch fish from a relatively long distance in a large site such as a river, lake, or sea.

This virtual reel fishing game device repeats the action of unwinding or winding the fishing line using a reel, and the tension applied to the actual fishing line is applied to the end of the fishing rod and the reel portion. However, in general virtual reel fishing game devices, the fishing rod is operated in a fixed state, so the movement of the fishing rod is inevitably limited. In actual reel fishing, the fishing rod is moved more freely in various directions and the fishing rod is repeatedly pulled, pulled, and released, but existing gaming devices with limited movement of the fishing rod have limitations in not being able to implement this properly. In particular, existing virtual reel fishing game devices use powder-type brakes on the reel device, but this powder brake system does not produce relatively smooth braking actions but shows sudden responses, making it difficult to give the feeling of reeling and unwinding of actual reel fishing. Uneasy. Accordingly, in the present invention, slip is induced during a braking operation by arranging a coating layer between the friction elements in the brake configuration, and this can embody the feeling of operation such as winding and unwinding in actual reel fishing.

Additionally, in the virtual reel fishing game device of the present invention, the fishing rod is supported on a joystick device, thereby enabling relatively free movement of the fishing rod in the game device. This allows it to be implemented similar to the posture and movements of actual reel fishing. Furthermore, accuracy and durability are improved by detecting the movement of the joystick device using a distance sensor.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a side view of a portion of a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the appearance of a support portion employed in a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 3. Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining the combination and operation of a fishing rod and a joystick device in the virtual reel fishing game device of the present invention. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a reel device employed in a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, a virtual reel fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a fishing rod 10 with a fishing line 17 connected to the tip, a reel device 40 installed on the fishing rod 10, and a fishing rod 10. fishing by running a support part 20, a tension control part installed to apply tension to the fishing rod 10 through the fishing line 17 (placed within the main housing 30), a display part 50, and a game program. It includes a computer unit (located within the main housing 30) that outputs game images to the display unit 50, and a controller (located within the main housing 30). The controller reflects the signal of the game program, the signal of the support unit 20, and the signal of the tension control unit to generate control signals to the game program, the support unit 20, the reel device 40, and the tension control unit. These components may be installed on base plate 70. Here, the signal of the support unit 20 may include, for example, detection values of a plurality of distance sensors 235 that detect the movement of the joystick device 23, as will be described later (see FIG. 5).

The fishing rod 10 has a fishing line 17 connected to the tip as described above, and the fishing line 17 is connected to the tension adjusting unit disposed in the main housing 30.

The tension control unit disposed within the main housing 30 applies tension appropriate to the fishing operation situation to the fishing rod 10 through the fishing line 17. The tension adjusting unit may include, for example, a torque motor, a servo motor, etc. to apply tension to the fishing line. For example, a bobbin may be provided on the axis of the torque motor. While the fishing line 17 is wound around the bobbin, the torque motor rotates according to the fishing operation situation to wind and unwind the fishing line 17, thereby applying tension similar to an actual fishing situation to the fishing rod 10. For example, the torque motor may rotate and reverse in consideration of the size of the fish and the pulling force of the user to apply tension to the fishing rod 10. The tension control unit may also include a servo motor for applying vibration to the fishing line 17 as mentioned above. The servo motor can reflect the movement of the fish by applying vibration suitable for the fishing situation to the fishing line 17. For example, a servo motor can provide a different touch for each species of fish by moving it up to 90 degrees left and right to express the resistance caused by the fins and tail of the fish, that is, the feeling of tapping.

As can be clearly seen in Figure 2, a reel device 40 is mounted on the handle portion of the rear end of the fishing rod 10. The user can perform a fishing action by rotating the rotation handle 43 of the reel device 40 in the winding or unwinding direction. In the game device of the present invention, a brake component disposed within the reel housing 41 prevents rotation according to a control signal from a controller that controls the reel housing 41 to suit the fishing situation, thereby giving the user a feeling of fishing action. This reel device 40 will be described in more detail below. In Figure 2, the control/signal line 49 for the reel device 40 may be introduced into the support portion 20 through the bellows cover 25, as indicated by 'A', for example.

The fishing rod 10 is supported by the support portion 20. As clearly visible in FIGS. 3 and 4, the support unit 20 may include a support body 21, a joystick device 23 installed on the support body 21, and an execution button 211 installed on the support body 21. there is. A payment method recognition unit 27 may be installed on the support body 21, and the payment method recognition unit 27 may include a currency recognition device and a card recognition device. The payment method recognition unit 27 is exposed through the front door 29 of the support body 21 so that the user can make a payment using cash or a card and play the game. Reference numeral 28 indicates a cash container.

As can be seen in the drawing, the joystick device 23 is installed on the upper surface of the support part 20, and the fishing rod 10 is coupled to the joystick device 23. The joystick device 23 allows the fishing rod 10 to move forward, backward, left and right on a plane.

Furthermore, the joystick device 23 includes a stick part 231 whose length is adjustable and a holding unit 233 disposed at the upper part of the stick part 231. The holding unit 233 is fixed to the top of the stick portion 231 and has a holder 2331 having a pinhole 2332, and is disposed on the body of the fishing rod 10 and rotates on the pinhole 2332 of the holder 2331. It includes a coupling pin 2333 that can be coupled (see (A) in FIG. 5). Preferably, the upper part of the fishing rod 10 can be moved at least in the up and down direction by the combination structure of the holder 2331, the pinhole 2332, and the coupling pin 2333. A cushioning material such as rubber may be added to the holder 2331 at the area where the coupled fishing rod 10 comes into contact.

As shown in FIG. 5, the joystick device 23 includes a plurality of distance sensors 235 disposed around the stick portion 231 to detect movement of the stick portion 231. These distance sensors 235 immediately grasp information about the movement of the stick part 231 and transmit it to the controller as an electric signal to accurately reflect the movement of the fishing rod. In Figure 5, (A) and (B) show the combination of the fishing rod 10 and the joystick device 23, and (C) shows the movement of the fishing rod and the distance sensor that detects it.

Referring to FIG. 6, the reel device 40 includes a reel housing 41, a shaft 42 rotatably installed within the reel housing 41, a rotation handle 43 installed on one end of the shaft outside the housing, and the shaft. An encoder 44 installed on the other end of the, an electromagnet 45 that generates magnetic force when a current is applied, and a brake plate that is installed to rotate with the shaft and is attached to the electromagnet 45 when magnetic force is generated to prevent rotation of the shaft. It includes (46), and the brake plate 46 has a coating layer 461 made of Teflon on the contact surface with the electromagnet, so that slip occurs during a braking operation. Reference numerals 47 and 48 respectively denote bearings, and 441 denotes a circuit board.

In this way, the breaking configuration of the reel device 40 used in the virtual reel fishing game device of the present invention uses the adhesion force of the electromagnet 45 and the brake plate 46, unlike general brakes that use powder, and the brake plate 46 ) By forming a Teflon coating layer 461 on the surface, slip is induced during a braking operation. Therefore, the slip feeling of the actual reel winding and unwinding operation can be realized.

A game program is installed in the computer unit and outputs a game progress video to the display unit 50, and the user plays the fishing game while watching the game video displayed on the display unit 50.

The virtual reel fishing game device of the present invention includes a controller that controls overall components of the device according to a game process using a game program and user manipulation.

For example, the controller reflects the signal of the game program, the signal of the support unit, the signal of the reel device 40, and the signal of the tension control unit to generate control signals for the game program, the reel device 40, and the tension control unit.

The virtual reel fishing game device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention as described above can provide tension (braking force) according to the level of voltage instead of the conventional method of winding or unwinding the fishing line 17 using a reel. In addition, since the bobbin of the torque motor performs winding and unwinding operations to the extent of applying tension rather than excessively winding and unwinding the fishing line (17), there is very little possibility of problems with the fishing line (17) becoming tangled or coming off. . Therefore, the gaming device can be stably maintained for a long period of time without failure.

In the present invention, by adopting a slip-type brake configuration in the reel device 40, the feeling of actual reel fishing can be conveyed to the user more realistically.

Above, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10: fishing rod, 17: fishing line, 20: support, 21: support body, 23: joystick device, 25: bellows cover, 27: payment method recognition unit, 28: cash box, 29: front door, 30: main housing, 40: reel device, 41: reel housing, 42: shaft, 43: rotation handle, 44: encoder, 45: electromagnet, 46: brake plate, 47, 48: bearing, 50: display, 70: base plate, 211: execution Button, 231: Stick portion, 233: Holding unit, 2331: Holder, 2332: Pinhole, 2333: Coupling pin, 441: Circuit board, 461: Coating layer

Claims (5)

As a virtual reel fishing game device:
A fishing rod with a fishing line connected to the tip and a handle disposed at the rear end;
A reel device mounted on the fishing rod;
A support portion installed on the upper surface of the joystick device on which the fishing rod is mounted;
A tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod through the fishing line;
display unit;
a computer unit that runs a game program and outputs a fishing game image to the display; and
A controller that generates control signals to the game program, the reel device, the support unit, and the tension control unit by reflecting the signals of the game program, the reel device signal, the support unit signal, and the tension control unit signal; Including,
The reel device includes at least a rotation component including a rotation handle that can be rotated by a user and a brake component that prevents rotation of the rotation component, and the brake component generates friction between friction elements according to a control signal from the controller. A coating layer that increases and decreases and generates slip between the friction elements is formed,
The joystick device:
A stick part installed on the body of the support part and whose length is adjustable; and
It includes a holding unit disposed at the upper part of the stick part,
The holding unit is a virtual reel fishing game device that includes a holder fixed to the upper part of the stick portion and having a pinhole, and a coupling pin disposed on the body of the fishing rod and rotatably coupled to the pinhole of the holder.
The method of claim 1, wherein the reel device,
reel housing;
The rotation configuration includes: a shaft rotatably installed in the reel housing and the rotation handle;
The brake configuration includes: an electromagnet disposed in the reel housing and a brake plate installed to rotate with the shaft and attach to the electromagnet when a magnetic force is generated in the electromagnet; and
A virtual reel fishing game device comprising: an encoder installed in the reel housing to generate information about rotation of the shaft.
In claim 2,
A virtual reel fishing game device wherein the friction element is disposed between the brake plate and the electromagnet.
delete In claim 1,
The joystick device is a virtual reel fishing game device that includes a plurality of distance sensors disposed around the stick portion within the body of the support portion and detecting movement of the stick portion.