TWI676161B - Somatosensory simulator - Google Patents

Abstract

A somatosensory simulation device is suitable for carrying at least one user, and includes a setting unit, at least one movement mechanism, and a display unit for displaying image information matched with the movement of the at least one movement mechanism. The at least one movement mechanism includes a swing arm, a loading unit adapted to carry the at least one user and pivotally connected to the swing arm, a first driver capable of driving the swing arm to rotate relative to the setting unit, and A second driver capable of driving the loading unit to rotate relative to the swing arm. Through the first and second drivers, the swing arm and the loading unit can swing relative to the setting unit in a circular manner, which can generate a large range of motion and present a more dramatic dynamic effect, which matches the image of the display unit. Information can give users an unforgettable experience.

Description

Somatosensory simulation device

The invention relates to a somatosensory simulation device, in particular to a somatosensory simulation device that generates forward and backward pitching motions.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the body motion simulation device 1 is often used in amusement facilities. The body motion simulation device 1 includes a carrier 11, a plurality of motion mechanisms 12 disposed on the carrier 11, and a plurality of motion mechanisms 12. The seats 13 on the motion mechanisms 12 and a screen 14 disposed in front of the seats 13. Each motion mechanism 12 has multiple linear actuators 121 to drive the corresponding seat 13 to perform horizontal translation (Sway), vertical translation (Surge), vertical translation (Heave), pitch (Pitch), and twist (Yaw). And rolls (Roll). The somatosensory simulation device 1 plays videos through the screen 14 and cooperates with the motion mechanisms 12 to drive the seats 13 so that the audience seated on the seats 13 moves in synchronism with the content of the film, thereby generating a personal experience. Environment-like immersive experience.

Although the motion mechanisms 12 of the somatosensory simulation device 1 can drive the seats 13 to perform high-degree-of-freedom multi-axis motion, the linear actuators 121 cannot drive the linear actuators only by means of axial telescopic driving Waiting for the seats 13 to produce a larger range of motions results in a lower range of motion of the seats 13 and therefore fails to provide the audience with more exciting and intense entertainment content, which greatly reduces the entertainment effect and appeal. In addition, the structure and control of these motion mechanisms 12 are complicated, so manufacturing and maintenance costs are high.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a somatosensory simulation device with high motion amplitude and simple structure.

Therefore, the somatosensory simulation device of the present invention is suitable for carrying at least one user, and includes a setting unit, at least a movement mechanism, and a display unit. The at least one motion mechanism includes a swing arm, a loading unit suitable for carrying the at least one user, a first driver, and a second driver. The swing arm has a first end portion pivotally connected to the setting unit with a first axis as a rotation axis, and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. The loading unit is pivotally connected to a second end of the swing arm with a second axis as a rotation axis. The first driver is used to drive the swing arm to rotate around the first axis relative to the setting unit. The second driver is used to drive the loading unit to rotate about the second axis relative to the swing arm. The display unit is used to display image information that matches the movement of the at least one motion mechanism, and is suitable for viewing by the at least one user.

The effect of the present invention is that the swing arm and the load-carrying unit can swing relative to the setting unit in a circular manner through the first and second drivers, which can generate a large range of motion and present a more dramatic dynamic effect. Matching the image information of the display unit can give users an unforgettable experience. Furthermore, the structure of the at least one motion mechanism is simple and the configuration is flexible, which can reduce costs and improve versatility.

Referring to FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5, an embodiment of the somatosensory simulation device of the present invention includes a setting unit 2, a plurality of movement mechanisms 3 provided on the setting unit 2, and a plurality of movement mechanisms 3 provided on the setting unit 2. The front display unit 4 is curved. In this embodiment, the setting unit 2 is a mechanism for pivoting the movement mechanisms 3, and can be a side wall or a fixed frame. It can be selected according to the setting site and configuration requirements. The setting unit 2 in this embodiment includes two In order to avoid obscuration, only one of the side walls 20 is horizontal and left and right spaced. Each movement mechanism 3 includes a swing arm 31 pivotally connected to one of the side walls 20 of the setting unit 2, a loading unit 32 pivotally connected to the swing arm 31 and used by a plurality of users 5, and two The ends are respectively pivotally connected to the other side wall 20 of the setting unit 2 and the support arm 33 of the loading unit 32 (not shown in the figure for the convenience of illustration and avoiding shielding in Figure 3 and Figure 4), one for driving A first driver 34 of the swing arm 31 and a second driver 35 for driving the loading unit 32. The swing arm 31 has a first end portion 311 pivotally connected to the setting unit 2 with a first axis 310 (the direction in FIG. 4 is the paper input surface) as a rotation axis, and a first end portion 311 opposite to the first end portion 311. The second end portion 313 of the loading unit 32 is pivotally connected with a second axis 312 (the direction in FIG. 4 is the paper input surface) as a rotation axis. In this embodiment, each user 5 rides on the loading unit 32 facing the display unit 4. The first axis 310 and the second axis 312 are parallel to each other and along the left-right direction of the user 5. (It is also the left-right direction of this loading unit 32).

The loading unit 32 has a carrier 321 extending in the left-right direction, a plurality of seats 322 pivotally mounted on the carrier 321 and each of the users 5 can ride there, and a carrier 321 extending in the left-right direction. A linking member 323 inside and pivotally connected to the bases 322 and a third driver 324 can drive the linking member 323 to reciprocate in the left-right direction. Each body 322 is pivotally connected to the carrier 321 with a third axis 325 (the direction in FIG. 5 is the paper input surface) extending in the front-rear direction (that is, the front-rear direction of the user 5). When the third driver 324 drives the linking member 323 to reciprocate along its own axis, each seat body 322 is rotated around the third axis 325, so that the seat body 322 tilts left and right relative to the carrier 321.

Referring to FIG. 5, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, it should be particularly noted that the arm 33 and the swing arm 31 of this embodiment are respectively located on opposite sides of the left and right sides of the carrier 321 and are pivotally connected to the carrier as shown in FIG. 5. The upright portion 326 of the platform 321 extends upward, but it can also be pivoted between the carrier 321 and the outermost seat 322 as shown in FIG. 6 during implementation. The front frame 327 held or supported by the users 5, of course, in addition to the seats 322 for the users 5 to ride on, they can also adopt a vertical design for the users 5 to stand. In addition, in this embodiment, the display unit 4 (FIG. 3) is a large screen erected in front of the bases 322, and it may preferably adopt a curved ball screen design. These users 5 are surrounded by the line of sight, increasing the coverage of the image, and because these users 5 are located at the center of the sphere, their points of view are long and equidistant from the screen, so there is no flat surface. The disadvantages of the screen causing visual distortion and image distance difference, in addition, the display unit 4 may also include a plurality of head-mounted displays 41 as shown in FIG. 7 for the users 5 to wear and capable of displaying virtual reality images. Only one of them is shown in FIG. 7). The head-mounted display 41 can make the image information content cover the field of view of the user 5. In addition to generating a stronger virtual reality effect, it can also be interrupted by visual interruption. The content of the image information is inconsistent with the actual direction of movement of these sports mechanisms 3, so that the user 5 has an unexpected fright because of the difference between the visual information and the body-sensory information. In addition, in this embodiment, the support arm 33 (see FIG. 5) may not be provided according to requirements, so that the swing arm 31 is directly pivoted on the carrier 321.

Referring again to FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5, the operation process of this embodiment is as follows: first, a plurality of users 5 are first seated on the seats 322 from a waiting place 6, and then the safety measures (FIG. (Not shown) After the user 5 is fixed, the display unit 4 starts to play image information. In accordance with the content of the image information, the first driver 34 of each movement mechanism 3 will drive the swing arm 31 around the first unit relative to the setting unit 2 The axis 310 rotates, and the second driver 35 drives the loading units 32 to rotate around the second axis 312 relative to the swing arm 31, so that the users 5 can move in the up-down direction and in the pitch direction (Pitch) Rotation, and the third driver 324 can drive each seat 322 to rotate about the third axis 325 relative to the stage 321 through the linking member 323, so that the users 5 rotate in the roll direction (Roll), Therefore, these users 5 can move up and down (Heave), pitch forward (Pitch), and roll left and right (Roll) with the content of the movie, to achieve an immersive dynamic experience.

Each movement mechanism 3 drives the swing arm 31 and the loading unit 32 pivoted to each other through the first driver 34 and the second driver 35, respectively, so that the seats 322 perform circular motion with a large range of movement, so that These users 5 can move up and down and pitch forward and backward, and can cooperate with more exciting video content such as racing and flying to bring these users 5 a violent, exciting and realistic immersive experience. The first driver 34 and the second driver 35 are usually a motor and a transmission mechanism, and their structures are simpler than conventional actuators, and the effect of up-and-down movement and pitching is better, which can not only reduce costs, but also Improves physical irritation.

Referring to FIG. 7, FIG. 8, and FIG. 9, it should be particularly noted that the somatosensory simulation device may also be provided with only one movement mechanism 3, and in addition to the configuration of the loading unit 32 having a plurality of seats 322, As shown in FIG. 8, only one seat body 322 is pivotally connected to the carrier 321. In combination with the head-mounted display 41 shown in FIG. 7, the configuration of a large screen can be omitted, and the somatosensory simulation device can be miniaturized. It can also be applied to a single person. When there are multiple motion mechanisms 3, the seat 322 of each motion mechanism 3 can be tilted left and right independently. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, only the swing arm 31 can be pivotally connected to the carrier 321 without providing the support arm 33, reducing components and simplifying the configuration. Thus, the swing arm 33 is pivotally connected to the carrier 321. At the center of the upright portion 326, a support frame 21 is used instead of the side walls 20 for the swing arm 33 to be pivoted.

Referring to FIG. 10, although the setting unit 2 of this embodiment takes such side walls 20 as an example (see FIG. 3), it is also possible to include a plurality of movable vehicles 22 (only shown in FIG. 10) depending on the actual configuration and space requirements of the site. One of them), the movable carriers 22 are respectively provided for pivoting the swing arms 31 and the support arms 33 (the support arm 33 is not shown due to the perspective in FIG. 10), and can be driven separately through the movable carriers 22 The movement mechanisms 3 are moved from a loading position to an experience position. When the movement mechanism 3 is located in the loading position, the users 5 can be mounted on the loading units 32. When the movement mechanism 3 is located in the experience position, the movement mechanism 3 cooperates with the display unit 4 ( (See Figure 3) The video information starts to perform somatosensory simulation. Through these movable vehicles 22, the passenger area and the experience area can be distinguished to ensure that there is enough space in the experience area for these sports institutions 3 to perform large-scale Actions, or even continuously moving to different experience areas, such as dinosaur-based somatosensory simulation, can lead users 5 through the movable vehicles 22 into the Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, etc. Area, you can increase the flexibility in configuration.

In summary, each movement mechanism 3 of the present invention drives the swing arm 31 and the loading unit 32 to perform circular movements through the first driver 34 and the second driver 35, respectively, so that the seats 322 can perform The large and violent displacement increases the stimulus and the attractiveness to these users 5, and also has the effect of simple structure and cost reduction, so it can indeed achieve the purpose of cost invention.

However, the above are only examples of the present invention. When the scope of implementation of the present invention cannot be limited in this way, any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application and the content of the patent specification of the present invention are still Within the scope of the invention patent.

2‧‧‧setting unit

20‧‧‧Side wall

21‧‧‧ support frame

3‧‧‧ sports agency

31‧‧‧ swing arm

310‧‧‧ first axis

311‧‧‧first end

312‧‧‧second axis

313‧‧‧second end

32‧‧‧ Ride unit

321‧‧‧ carrier

322‧‧‧ seat

323‧‧‧ Linkage

324‧‧‧Third driver

325‧‧‧ third axis

326‧‧‧ Upright section

327‧‧‧Front Backrest

33‧‧‧arm

34‧‧‧First Drive

35‧‧‧Second Drive

4‧‧‧display unit

41‧‧‧Head-mounted display

5‧‧‧ users

6‧‧‧ waiting area

Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiment with reference to the drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating a conventional somatosensory simulation device; FIG. 2 is an incomplete schematic plan view 3 illustrates a top view of the somatosensory simulation device; FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating an embodiment of the somatosensory simulation device of the present invention, and a side wall and a plurality of arms are omitted in FIG. 3; FIG. 4 is a side view, Describe one of the moving mechanisms in this embodiment without showing the side wall and the arms; Figure 5 is a schematic front view illustrating a loading unit of the moving mechanism; Figure 6 is a side view illustrating this Another aspect of the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a side view illustrating another aspect of a display unit of this embodiment, which may have at least one head-mounted display; FIG. 8 is an incomplete front view illustrating the present invention A variation of the embodiment may have only one seat; FIG. 9 is an incomplete front view illustrating another variation of the embodiment that may have only one seat; and FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating Another variation of this embodiment kind.

Claims (7)

A somatosensory simulation device is suitable for carrying a plurality of users and includes: a setting unit; at least one movement mechanism includes: a swing arm having a first axis pivoted on the setting unit with a first axis as a rotation axis; One end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, a load-bearing unit pivotally connected to the second end portion of the swing arm with a second axis as a rotation axis, the load-bearing unit has A carrier, a plurality of seats provided on the carrier and used by a plurality of users, a link provided in the carrier and connected to the seats, and a third member capable of driving the link to reciprocate. A driver, the third driver can drive the linkage to reciprocate, and then cause the bases to tilt left and right relative to the carrier, a first driver for driving the swing arm around the first axis relative to the setting unit A rotation, a second driver for driving the loading unit to rotate about the second axis relative to the swing arm, and a display unit for displaying image information matched with the movement of the at least one motion mechanism, and applicable For these users . The somatosensory simulation device according to claim 1, wherein each seat is pivotally connected to the carrier with a third axis extending forward and backward as a rotation axis, and the first axis and the second axis are along the The base extends in the left-right direction. A somatosensory simulation device is suitable for carrying at least one user and includes: a setting unit; at least one movement mechanism includes: a swing arm having a first axis pivotally connected to the setting unit with a first axis as a rotation axis; A first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion; a load-bearing unit pivotally connected to a second end portion of the swing arm with a second axis as a rotation axis; the load-bearing unit There is a carrier, a seat provided on the carrier and used by a user, a linking member provided in the carrier and connected to the seat, and a third member capable of driving the link to reciprocate. A driver, the third driver can drive the linkage to reciprocate, and further cause the base body to tilt left and right relative to the carrier. A first driver is used to drive the swing arm to rotate about the first axis relative to the setting unit. A second driver for driving the loading unit to rotate about the second axis relative to the swing arm, and a display unit for displaying image information that matches the movement of the at least one motion mechanism, and is suitable for For at least one user to watch The somatosensory simulation device according to claim 3, wherein the base is pivotally connected to the carrier with a third axis extending forwards and backwards, and the first axis and the second axis are along the base. The body extends left and right. The somatosensory simulation device according to claim 2 or 4, wherein the at least one motion mechanism further includes a support arm pivotally connected to the setting unit and the loading unit at both ends, and the support arm and the swing arm are opposite to each other. Spaced on the left and right opposite sides of the loading unit, respectively. The somatosensory simulation device according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the setting unit includes at least one movable carrier for setting the swing arm of the at least one motion mechanism and capable of driving the at least one motion mechanism to move. The somatosensory simulation device according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the display unit includes at least one head-mounted display suitable for wearing by the at least one user.