TW587952B - Motion-simulation pad - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a motion simulation pad. More particularly disclosed is a motion simulation pad, which is compact, lightweight, and inexpensive, suitable for virtual reality games. The motion simulation pad according to the present invention includes: a lower plate (200); an upper plate (300) disposed above the lower plate (200) in such a manner as to be spaced apart from the top surface of the lower plate (200) via a supporting universal joint (310); a rotating plate (400) rotatably installed on the upper portion of the upper plate (300); and a pair of driving means for transmitting a driving force to two points of the upper plate (300) to allow the upper plate to perform a seesaw-movement by using the supporting universal joint (310) as a seesaw shaft.

Description

587952 V. Description of the invention (1) Field of the invention The present invention relates to a motion simulation pad, in particular to a small, lightweight and low-cost motion simulation pad used in virtual reality games, etc., here, "Virtual reality" refers to a technology that allows users to simulate a fictional experience and feel as if they are truly immersed in the environment. Such technology has been widely used in different fields including games, using hydraulic pressure pneumatic motors or electric motors as Simulators for virtual reality games or training have been well-known simulators, and the present invention is directed to an improved motion simulation pad with the main complaint of manufacturing small size, light weight, and low price. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the Korean Public Announcement No. 9-0 0 7 1 4 2 6 has been disclosed about a kinematic seat device of a simulator that makes the Z hydraulic pressure and air pressure. The structure of the kinematic seat device includes a support plate, an upper plate, Three hydraulic cylinders and a hydraulic operating device, the upper plate is separated from the upper surface of the support plate and has a seat f 'mounted on it, and three hydraulic cylinders are inserted between the support plate and the upper plate to A geometric triangle is formed, and the upper plate can be moved and shaken vertically. The hydraulic application device is used to operate three hydraulic cylinders by using hydraulic pressure. Among them, three hydraulic ^ + first hydraulic cylinders are fixedly installed in the waiting room. It is connected to the upper plate and the supporting plate which is freely bent, and the second hydraulic cylinder and the third hydraulic cylinder are connected to the supporting plate and the upper plate respectively through the free bending device. However, the hydraulic and pneumatic simulators constructed as above will cause great shortcomings and high pollution, and in addition, their prices will be more expensive. For this reason, hydraulic and pneumatic simulators are not actually manufactured for domestic use.

Page 5 587952 V. Description of the invention (2) The mobile simulator, in other words, because the conventional simulator requires a large-sized compartment and is expensive, the disadvantage of the conventional simulator is that it cannot be applied to homes or small playgrounds. Therefore, in addition to the recent widespread popularity of computers in general homes, although there is a strong demand for small simulators for games, no simulator has been developed to meet the needs so far. A motion simulator using an electric motor seems to meet this purpose. The first figure shows a motion simulator using an electric motor, which mainly illustrates the virtual reality disclosed in the Korean New Patent Approval No. 1 73 3 99. The structure and intention of the three-dimensional space simulator used in the environment. The simulator in the first figure includes a lifting mechanism 16, a universal joint 17, an upper operating plate 18, and a rotating device 19 (19A, 19B, 19C, 19D, 19E, and 19F). The lifting mechanism 16 is raised by ball screws. The ball screw is rotated in the left and right directions by the servo motor 8 and the cylinder 6. The ball screw is installed in brackets respectively installed on the upper surface of the lower support base 1, and the universal joint 1 The 7 series is installed on the upper end of the lifting mechanism 16; the upper operating plate 18 is fixed to the upper side of the universal joint 17; the rotating device 19 is disposed on the lower side of the lower support base 1. 'The lower support base 1 fixes the bracket cover, and the component symbol 2 5 refers to the component symbol 2 7 refers to the base portion 2 to rotate the simulator body. Unexplained component symbol 5 refers to the pulley cockpit, and component symbol 2 6 refers to the simulator cover ’

The driven pulley system is installed in the pulley cover 5 and is set at one end of: = J :, and the belt system is installed at the ^ A, office 4 motor wire system installed on the driven pulley. Ball screw with right screw part

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The carriage is screwed on the lower end of the ball screw on the central part of the pulley and has the left screw part in the carriage cover. The second figure shows another conventional motion simulator using an electric motor, which is mainly a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a virtual reality simulator disclosed in Korean Public Announcement No. 1 99_0 0 4 3 6 4 9 . · In the general description of its structure, the simulation includes a movable plate 丨 2 〇, a rotating rod 130 (131, 132, 133, 134, 135, and 136), a movable element 150 and a driving device 190, the movable plate 丨 2 〇 It is arranged above the lower support plate 丨 丨 〇 spaced from the upper surface of the lower support plate 丨 丨 〇, and the rotating lever 丨 3 〇 (131, 132, 133, 134, 135, and 136) is rotatable The ground is mounted on the surrounding part of the movable plate 120, and the upper end of the movable element 150 is connected to the rotating rod 130 (131, 132, 133, 134, 1 3 5 and 1 3 6) and connected to the lower end of the lower support plate 1 丨 through the ball joint 170 respectively, and the driving device 1 90 is used to move the movable element 150. Here, the movable element 1 50 includes a plurality of motors 1 9 2 mounted on the middle support plate 1 9 1 and the control rod 1 9 4. The middle support plate 1 9 1 is above the lower support plate 1 1 0 The surfaces are spaced apart, and one end portion of the control rod 194 is axially mounted on the output shaft of the motor 192, and the other end portion is axially mounted on the central portion of the movable element 150. The seat is fixed on the upper surface of the movable plate. The unexplained component symbols 1 0 1 and 10 2 refer to the support plate and the support rod, respectively, and the component symbols 1 71 and 17 2 refer to the ball socket and the ball, respectively. However, the simulators of the first picture and the second picture have their size limitation-and therefore they have difficulties in implementing the miniaturized simulator. They

Page 7 587952 V. Description of the invention (4) There is a rotating function and no shaking function ’, so they are in line with different rabbits ^, and the recent requirements of the game have their limitations. In addition, they are only used for two systems, so it is difficult for the simulator to make the user feel the overall system of two systems. Besides, the simulator in the first picture adopts the three-axis square A type using a belt transmission. The simulator in the second picture adopts three-axis control using connecting components because it is difficult to complete the control. Especially, the simulator in the first picture: the low accuracy of the characteristics of the f-body transmission makes it difficult to control the whole ... And because of the deterioration of the belt, it has poor durability. Summary of the Invention Therefore, the limitations and disadvantages of conventional techniques can be used in the study of the subject matter. The present invention is a motion simulation pad that addresses one or more problems. What is used for small i Ξ ^ ^ is to provide a suitable size of the simulator through the simulator structure design ^ = τ simulation 塾, and this simulator structure design can make the present invention small and cheap and small two or two In order to provide a notebook computer, the motion simulation pad and the 2 simulation pad can be placed on the seat or the floor, and can be easily connected to the installation of personal computers and gaming machines, sports simulation games, etc., and 'So' the general public can conveniently find the invention in the room without going to the playground. For different simulation games, this kind of motion simulation can be rotated and shaken. k I motion, thereby allowing a motion simulation pad. Another object of the present invention is to provide a kind of motion simulation pad that enables page 8 to 587952. 5. Description of the invention (5) The simulator recognizes the movement of the user and uses it. Like a part of the game structure, this allows the motion simulation pad to function as a two-way input and output mechanism. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a motion simulation pad that can achieve smooth control and superior durability, thereby applying a dual-axis driving method using interactive motion to the motion simulation pad. The other advantages, objects, and features of the present invention will enable those skilled in the art to implement the present invention by the following description, and the objects and other advantages of the present invention can be specifically explained by written descriptions and patents on this point. The scope and structure indicated by the drawings are easy to understand and obtain. To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, a motion simulation pad as generally described and embodied herein includes: a lower plate; an upper plate, which is supported from the upper surface of the lower plate via a supporting universal joint Are arranged on the upper surface of the lower plate in a spaced manner; a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the upper portion of the upper plate; and a pair of driving devices for transmitting a driving force to two points of the upper plate While allowing the upper plate to perform an interactive movement by using a supporting universal joint as an up-and-down rocking shaft. Preferably, the driving device includes a screw-type thrust motor and a driving universal joint, wherein the screw-type thrust motor is fixedly installed on the upper plate, and the driving universal joint is connected to the reciprocating motor of the thrust motor at one end thereof. The other end of the shaft is connected to the upper plate to transmit the thrust motion of the motor shaft to the upper plate, so that the upper plate can perform interactive movement. It goes without saying that different embodiments can be applied instead of the thrust motor. For example, a general motor, a pair of helical gears, and a pair of helical gears can be used instead of the thrust motor. As for installing the driving force of the motor to be horizontal Ground

Page 9 587952 V. Description of the invention (6) The power transmission route of the positioning motor shaft is transmitted to the driving helical gear mounted on the motor shaft, and then to the driven helical gear that is engaged with the driving helical gear plate. After that, the driving force is transmitted to the driving helical gear mounted on the driven helical gear by the rotation of the driven helical gear. Then, the driven helical gear with the driving helical gear is reciprocated by the rotation of the driving helical gear, and the reciprocating motion is transmitted to the upper plate through the driving universal joint. Preferably, a rotation output motor can be installed on the upper plate to rotate the rotation plate. 〇 It is preferable that a rotation detector be installed on the upper plate to detect the rotation motion of the rotation plate. Preferably, the motion simulation pad may include a displacement detector to detect a displacement amount of the motor shaft. It is preferable that a vibration motor can be installed on the upper plate to drive the upper plate. The vibration motor makes the vibration amount of the motor different by using motors with different vibration amounts, and provides users through the interconnection cooperation of the vibration motor. Different vibrations. Sensors or switches can also be used for the detectors used in the rotation and displacement detectors, and if the sensors are used, the method of non-contact or contact can be selected. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are examples and explanations, and are provided to further explain the scope of the patent application as claimed by the present invention. Further objects and advantages of the present invention can be obtained from the following detailed description and appended

Page 10 V. Description of the invention (7) The drawings are more fully understood: The description of the preferred embodiments of the invention will now be better explained. For reference, the package examples will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Part. The same component symbols are used in several drawings to mark the third drawing. & The motion simulation of the preferred embodiment is as shown in the third figure. The upper and lower rotating plates are 400 to 1500. The motion simulation pad includes a lower plate 200 and an upper plate 300. . The thrust motor 51 is a mountain thrust, the thrust motor 5 10 and the drive universal joint 5 60, and the upper plate 300. Therefore, the output is transmitted to the Guhaitou 310 through the drive universal joint 5 60, and the universal C is used to swing the upper plate 3 0 0 through the drive as an up-and-down rocking axis. ^ The joint 560 is driven by an external force. Construct the opposite of this simulator, Flute_. It is familiar with the 3-axis, 4-axis, or 6-axis motion. The motion simulation pad that can be used as a / ft chart has the advantage of performing relative motion at the thrust through only two-axis interaction. In the rotation of the child, in Huai ~ V0, the motor shaft with the rotor locked by the rotor% ft; I Θ reciprocating motion, and the reciprocating motion of the motor shaft is transmitted to the top through the hoe 5 60 Plate 300. At this time, different motors, such as Class II / Delta, feeding motor, and pie-shaped motor, can be used as the lower plate 200, which has a double-plate shape. On the plate 230, the thrust motor 5 / motor 510 is installed at the lower end. In the reciprocating motor \ up to ^. 〇 Grab the screw red type, and see the motor shaft block 52. See page 11 587952. 5. Description of the invention (8) The guide roller 5 3 0 is installed too far, and the contact between the sub 5 30 and the vertical plate 22: It reaches and guides the motor shaft block 5 2 0 by the reciprocating motion of the guide roller to guide the motor shaft block 5 2 0 to make a smooth reciprocating motion il /, and the displacement detector 54〇 according to the motor shaft block 52〇ΐίίΐϊ = Move the spot so that it can be controlled by the recorder of the game machine: a variable resistance type detector. The unexplained component symbols of the 55th generation and the spring 2 40 are installed between the lower plate 200 and the upper plate 300, so the mechanical resistance to shaking is increased and the user has a comfortable operating feeling .

The shaking motor 3 20 is installed on the upper plate 300, and the shaking horse of the shaking motor 3 2 0 is transmitted to the rotating plate 400 through the upper plate 300, thereby allowing the user to pass through It's time to shake and feel the immersive movement. The rotary output motor 330 is installed on the upper board 300 and the rotary board 400, and the rotary output motor 330 passes through 'under the control of the game program'. In this way, the moving plate 400 transmits rotation to the user, for example, it can let the user feel the vivid simulation action.

The rotation detector 3 4 0 is inserted between the upper plate 300 and the rotation plate 400, so that when the user rotates the rotation plate 4 00, the rotation detector 3 4 0 uses As an input device facing the main body of the game machine. In a more detailed description of the rotation detection line 3 400, for example, when the user sits on the rotation plate 400 and rotates his / her body left and right, the movement of the user passes through the rotation plate 400 And the rotation detector 340 is transmitted to the main body of the game machine and reflected in the game, in other words, in the case of battle simulation, the program is

Page 12 587952 V. Description of the invention (9) When the user rotates his / her body to the left, the virtual screen simulated on the monitor of the game machine also turns to the left and is structured. The rotation output motor 3 3 0 and the rotation detector 3 4 0 are installed so as to horizontally position the rotation f-axis, and a roller is mounted on the rotation shaft to output or receive the rotation plate 4 by performing a rolling motion. The rotating movement of 〇〇, this rolling motion is performed by the contact between the upper plate 300 and the rotating plate 400. A bearing 4 10 is installed between the upper plate 300 and the rotating plate 4 00, and a ball bearing system is shown in the third figure. For example, the design of the motion simulation pad of the third picture makes the central axis move within 15 degrees of two $ directions, so that the user can feel shaking and rolling in all directions. In addition, for example, a rotation shaft 4 0 0 which can be rotated within a range of 30 degrees is mounted on the seat, so that the rolling effect can be increased by inputting to a personal computer / game machine or outputting to a motion simulation pad. The motion simulation pad to the third largest picture is used as a sports seat device or a 3D simulator installed in a training simulator, a game simulator, etc., especially the left and right and back and forth movement, rotation and shaking are interconnected. This makes the motion mode advantageous and suitable for virtual entertainment games, battle simulators, drive simulators, and so on. This motion simulation pad is designed to solve the large-scale hydraulic and pneumatic simulation of conventional = large size, high cost and large chewing sound. Carrying dogs: Ϊ 3 Ϊ or floor Λ 'Therefore it is added as a home and can be simulated. Applicability. Figure 41a is the right side of the sports simulation pad in the third picture, as shown in Figure 4a. The sports simulation pad is about 3 to 4 cm away from the seat.

587952 V. Description of the invention (10) It is determined that there are two j bodies, and a driving motor such as a thrust motor 5 i 〇 is installed in front of the seat. As a result, it is ensured that only a small motor wheel can be used to transfer the sun, the structure of the force, and the power transmission method. Of course, the driving device or the like can be inserted into the pad portion of the seat portion, and thus constitutes a seat portion dedicated to simulation. The motion simulation pad in Fig. 4a is used to connect with the stereo surround sound system. The stereo surround sound system can be installed on the backrest or headrest of the seat, so as to further increase the lifelike feeling. In addition, the motion simulation pad can be connected to the head components (3D glasses), driving wheels, driving pedals, joysticks, vibrating mouse, etc., so it can increase the lifelike feeling.

The motion simulation pad in Figure 4a is connected to a personal computer / game console through a serial communication terminal or a USB communication terminal, and receives the power feedback signal or motion code of a conventional device in order to control the DC thrust motor 5 1 〇. In addition, the motion simulation of the fourth & figure controls the vertical motor shaft through the aforementioned variable resistor, thereby increasing sensitivity and responsiveness. The unexplained component symbol 3 50 refers to the cover plate, which serves as a guarantee. The motion simulation pad is protected from damage due to incompatibility with the main body. The fourth b diagram is the right side of the motion simulation pad in the fourth a diagram. It indicates the dynamic relationship between the motor shaft block 5 2 0, the driving universal joint and the supporting universal joint 3 1 〇. The fifth a is a schematic diagram of the front view of the motion simulation of the third picture, and the fifth b is the front view of the motion simulation pad of the fifth a of the diagram, which illustrates the drive universal joint at the shaft block 5 2 0 Dynamic relationship between 5 6 0 and support universal joint 3 1 0. 3

Page 14 587952 V. Description of the invention (π) By the reciprocating motion of the motor shaft, the basic ascending motion in eight directions is shown in Table 1 below. The reciprocating motion is caused by the thrust motor 5 1 0, when When the motion simulation pad is as shown above, the directions of the ascending motion are determined by, for example, the rear end, front end, left end, and right end relative to the north, south, east, and west, respectively. Right down descent direction mid-mid-level high round south mid-commercial low high west low mid-low low mid-low south mid-low south-east high-low east round mid mm If you grab the displacement detector 5 4 0 in addition to the basic eight-direction motion_ motion It can also apply the signal of the desired movement, and will minimize the error in the direction by different feedback control methods, and then obtain the position control and ·

Page 15 587952 V. Description of the invention (12) More movements in different directions. The sixth diagram is a schematic plan view of the motion simulation pad in the third diagram. Table 2 shows the interaction between the main body of the game machine and the user according to the input and output patterns, and the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the rotary board 400. [Table 2] Input and output action input mm Right, yes ,: ^ 1 Single-level foot ten left, no, circle output mm surface to right 'view ^^ Foot ten surface to left' industrial applicability as mentioned above, An advantage of the present invention is that it has a motion simulation pad which is suitable for an inexpensive and miniaturized simulator. Another advantage of the present invention is that it allows ordinary people to conveniently enjoy simulation games and the like in a room without going to a playground. Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a motion simulation pad that can create dynamic movements to meet different simulation games by performing rotation and vibration functions. Another advantage of the present invention is to have a two-way input by making the simulator act like

Page 16 587952 V. Description of the invention (13) The function of the input / output mechanism, so that the simulator recognizes the user's movement and changes the game to a part of the game structure. Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a motion simulation pad with durability advantages and easy control through interactive motion and by adopting a dual-axis drive method. Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific illustrated embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, but rather to the scope of the attached patent application. For those skilled in the art, they can The embodiments are changed or modified within the scope and spirit of the invention.

Page 17 587952 The diagram is briefly explained. The first picture is a schematic diagram of a conventional 3D simulator using an electric motor as a virtual reality, and the second picture is a perspective of another conventional simulation using electric motors as a virtual reality. It is not intended that the third figure is an exploded perspective view of the motion simulation pad according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; the fourth a is a right side schematic diagram of the motion simulation pad of the third figure; the fourth b is the motion of the fourth a The explanatory diagram on the right side of the simulation pad, which illustrates the dynamic relationship between the driving universal joint and the supporting universal joint; Figure 5a is a schematic front view of the motion simulation pad of the third figure; Figure 5b is the fifth a The front view of the motion simulation pad illustrates the dynamic relationship between the motor shaft block, the drive universal joint and the support universal joint; and the sixth figure is a schematic plan view of the motion simulation pad in the third figure. Brief description of the drawings 1 Lower support seat 2 Bracket 5 Pulley cover 6 Cylinder 8 Servo motor 1 6 Lifting mechanism 1 7, 16 Universal joint

Page 18 587952 Brief description of the drawings 1 8 Operation panel 19 (19A, 19B, 19C, 19D, 19E, and 19F) Rotating device 25 Cockpit 2 6 Simulator cover 27 Seat 1 0 1 Support plate 1 〇2 Support rod 1 1 0 Lower support plate 1 2 0 Movable plate 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, and 136 Rotating lever 1 5 0 Moving element 1 7 0 Ball joint 1 7 1 Ball socket 1 7 2 Ball 1 9 0 Drive Device 1 9 1 Intermediate support plate 1 9 2 Motor 1 9 4 Control lever 2 0 0 Lower plate 2 1 0 Upper end plate 2 2 0 Vertical plate 2 3 0 Lower end plate 2 4 0 Spring 3 0 0 Upper plate

Page 19 587952 Brief description of the diagram 3 1 0 Support universal joint 3 2 0 Shaking motor 330 Rotating output motor 3 4 0 Rotation detector 3 5 0 Cover plate 4 0 0 Rotating plate 4 1 0 Bearing reference 5 1 0 Thrust Motor 5 2 0 Motor shaft block 5 3 0 Guide roller 5 5 0 Circuit board 5 6 0 Drive universal joint

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Claims (1)

587952 VI. Application patent scope 1. A motion simulation cymbal, comprising: a lower plate; an upper plate, which is arranged on the upper surface of the lower plate in such a manner as to be spaced from the upper surface of the lower plate via a supporting universal joint; A rotating shaft rotatably installed on the upper part of the upper plate; and a pair of driving devices for transmitting driving force to two points of the upper plate to allow the upper plate to be used as a vertical shaking shaft It supports universal joints for interactive movement. 2. The motion simulation pad according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the driving device includes: a screw-type thrust motor fixedly mounted on the upper plate; and a drive universal joint connected to the one end at the end A reciprocating motor shaft of a thrust motor and the other end are connected to the upper plate to transmit the thrust motion of the motor shaft to the upper plate and enable the upper plate to perform an interactive movement. The motion simulation pad of item, wherein a rotation output motor is installed on the upper plate to rotate the rotation plate. 4. For example, the motion simulation pad of the first or second patent application range, wherein a rotation detector is installed on the upper plate to detect the rotation motion of the rotation plate. 5. If the motion simulation pad of item 1 or 2 of the patent application scope includes a displacement detector to detect the displacement of the motor shaft. 6. The motion simulation pad of item 1 or 2 of the patent application scope, wherein a vibration motor is installed on the upper plate to vibrate the upper plate. Page 21