RU52338U1 - TRAINING SIMULATOR - Google Patents

Abstract

The simulator-set-top box comprises a frame with a fixed steering wheel and an adjustable seat, a loading device and pedals installed with the possibility of rotation, connected with the loading device by means of a flexible connection. The simulator is equipped with an additional steering wheel mounted on the frame with the ability to swing in the transverse direction and rotate around its own axis and is elastically fixed in the middle position. On the additional steering wheel there are supporting platforms, on one of which there is a computer mouse, and on the other there is a console with additional game keys. A computer keyboard is fixed to the stationary steering wheel. A flexible connection is installed on the flexible connection transmitting rotation from the pedals to the load device, which has the ability to move with force along the flexible connection and contact with two microswitches mounted on the frame along the flexible connection on both sides of the stop. On the frame there is another pair of microswitches located on both sides of the additional steering wheel with the possibility of contact with it when it is turned or tilted. The contacts of the microswitches and additional keys of the remote control are electrically connected to the corresponding contacts of the keyboard. When you connect the mouse and keyboard to a personal computer by rotating the pedals in one direction or another, as well as by turning or tilting the steering wheel, you can control the game running on the computer.

Description

The utility model relates to the field of physical culture and human recovery by means of movement and can be used for general health promotion, as well as entertainment.

The most common type of exercise equipment is exercise bikes, which are relatively small in size and have a relatively simple design.

However, recreational activities on a stationary bike are monotonous and rather boring.

Known prefix included in the interactive exercise system according to patent US 6244988 B1, made in the form of an exercise bike, equipped with a pedal speed sensor and control buttons associated with a computer. This system allows for interactive user interaction with the image displayed on the screen of a computer monitor, which significantly increases the interest in the training process. However, this system requires software specially adapted for it and represents a single complex of a computer and a training set-top box.

A device for implementing the method of healing and the associated interdependent development of physical and intellectual abilities of a person according to the patent RU 2238765 C2, containing an exercise bike, the steering wheel of which is performed by the computer mouse, additionally equipped with handles and cargo weight, and the desktop for placing the mouse is rigidly connected with an exercise bike. The known device also requires a specially designed exercise bike and software.

The technical problem, which the utility model is aimed at, is to create a set-top box to any exercise bike, which allows you to connect it to any personal computer without using special software and an additional interface cable.

This problem is solved due to the fact that the simulator-set-top box, comprising a frame with a fixed steering wheel and an adjustable seat, a loading device and pedals installed with the possibility of rotation, connected with the loading device by means of a flexible connection, is characterized in that it

equipped with an additional steering wheel mounted on the frame with the ability to swing in the transverse direction and rotate around its own axis and elastically fixed in the middle position, on the additional steering wheel there are supporting platforms, on one of which there is a computer mouse, and on the other there is a console with game keys on the computer keyboard is fixed to the stationary steering wheel, and on a flexible connection transmitting rotation from the pedals to the load device, an emphasis is installed that can move with effort along the flexible connection zi, at the same time two pairs of microswitches are installed on the frame, microswitches of one pair are installed on both sides of the auxiliary steering wheel with the possibility of contact with it when turning or tilting, and microswitches of the other pair are installed along a flexible connection on both sides of the stop with the possibility of contact with it when pedaling, and the contacts of the microswitches and game keys of the remote control are electrically connected to the corresponding contacts of the keyboard and / or mouse.

This embodiment of the simulator allows for interactive user interaction with the image on the screen of a computer monitor, for example, during the game, which ensures entertaining training and, on the other hand, allows you to maintain physical fitness when playing at the computer. In addition, this embodiment of the simulator-set-top box allows you to use a regular personal computer with a regular keyboard and mouse connected to it. At the same time, all the functions inherent in a conventional exercise bike remained unchanged.

Figure 1 shows a photograph of a General view of the simulator;

figure 2 is a photograph of a fragment of the simulator;

figure 3 is a photograph of the connection node of the additional steering wheel with the frame;

figure 4 is a photograph of the installation site focus on flexible communications;

figure 5 is a schematic illustration of the installation site focus on flexible communications;

figure 6 is a section along aa in figure 1.

The simulator-attachment (Fig. 1) contains a frame 1, on which a fixed steering wheel 2, an adjustable seat 3, mounted for rotation of the pedal 4, connected to the load device 5 by means of a flexible link 6, which can be made, for example, are placed kind of belt. On the steering wheel 2 (FIG. 2), a monitor 7 of the simulator, a load regulator 8 and a computer keyboard 9 are installed. The keyboard 9 is mounted on the steering wheel 2 using an arm 10. An additional steering wheel 12 is installed on the crossbar 11 of the frame 1.

An additional steering wheel 12 is mounted with the ability to swing in the transverse direction and rotate around its own axis, for example, using two cylindrical joints or a ball joint with a stop (not shown). In addition, the additional steering wheel 12 is resiliently fixed in the middle position by means of, for example, rubber rods 13. On the additional steering wheel 12 there are two supporting platforms 14 and 15, on which, respectively, a remote control 16 with additional game keys and a computer mouse 17 are placed.

A stop 18 is installed on the flexible connection 6, made in the form of a holder, in which 3 rollers 19 are installed, covering the flexible connection b. The distance between the rollers 19 is selected so that the flexible connection b bends, passing through the rollers.

On both sides of the stop 18 on the frame 1 along the flexible connection 6 are installed front and rear microswitches 20 and 21, respectively, arranged to interact with the stop 18 when moving the flexible connection in any direction. The contacts of the microswitches 20 and 21 are connected to the corresponding contacts of the keyboard, for example, to the contacts closed by the keys “↑” (“W”) and “↓” (“S”), respectively.

In the zone of connection of the additional steering wheel 12 with the frame 1 (Figs. 3, 6), the right and left microswitches 23 and 24 are installed on the plate 22 to interact with the additional steering wheel by means of a console 25 mounted on the additional steering wheel. The console 25 can be made elastic to prevent damage microswitches 23 and 24 during sudden movements of the auxiliary steering wheel 12. The contacts of microswitches 23 and 24 are connected to the corresponding keyboard contacts, for example, to the contacts closed by the keys “←” (“A”) and “→” (“D”).

The key contacts of the remote control 16 are connected to the corresponding keyboard keys used in games, for example, the space bar, Ctrl key, etc.

The simulator works as follows.

The simulator is installed in front of the monitor screen of a personal computer, and the keyboard 9 and mouse 17 are connected to the corresponding ports of the computer system unit. The computer turns on, and the game starts on it, mainly based on the actions of the protagonist in the first person, i.e. a game in the "Action" genre, for example, "Unreal Tournament 2004". The user sits down on the simulator and controls the game by entering the “forward-backward” commands by pedaling, respectively, in the forward and reverse directions, and the “right-left” commands by corresponding rotation or inclination of the additional steering wheel 12.

When the pedals are rotated, for example, in the forward direction, the stop 18 moves together with the flexible coupling 6 until it contacts the front microswitch 20. When the pedals are further rotated, the stop 18 stops acting on the microswitch 20 and closes its contacts. Since the contacts of the microswitch 20 are connected to the corresponding contacts of the “↑” (“W”) keys on the keyboard 9, this action in the game is similar to the action when the “↑” (“W”) key is pressed. The flexible connection in this case passes with some effort through the rollers 19. By rotating the pedals in the opposite direction, the stop 18 begins to move together with the flexible connection 6 in the opposite direction, coming out of contact with the microswitch 20 and entering after some time with the rear microswitch 21. The action of the microswitch 21 is similar the action of the microswitch 20 except that in this case the command is activated, which is specified by the "↓" ("S") key.

Similarly, the movement in the game is controlled from left to right by turning or tilting the additional steering wheel 12, interacting with microswitches 23 and 24 by means of an elastic console 25.

If it is necessary to perform any other action in the game, for example, changing a weapon, the user presses the corresponding key on the remote control 16.

Claims (3)

1. The simulator-set-top box, comprising a frame with a fixed steering wheel and an adjustable seat, a loading device and pedals mounted to rotate, connected to the loading device by means of a flexible link, characterized in that it is equipped with an additional steering wheel mounted on the frame with the ability to swing in the transverse direction and rotation around its own axis and elastically fixed in the middle position, on the additional steering wheel there are supporting platforms, on one of which there is a computer w, and on the other, a console with additional game keys is fixed, a computer keyboard is fixed on the fixed steering wheel, and on a flexible connection transmitting rotation from the pedals to the load device, an emphasis is installed that can move with force along the flexible connection, while two pairs are mounted on the frame microswitches, microswitches of one pair are installed on both sides of the auxiliary steering wheel with the possibility of contact with it when it is turned or tilted, and microswitches of the other pair along flexible communication on both sides They are completely free from contact with the possibility of contact with it while pedaling, and the contacts of the microswitches and additional keys of the remote control are electrically connected to the corresponding contacts of the keyboard. 2. The set-top box simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the additional steering wheel is equipped with a console in contact with microswitches when it is rotated or tilted. 3. The simulator-set-top box according to claim 2, characterized in that the console is made elastic.