WO1998019759A1

WO1998019759A1 - Boarding device for game machinery, and method of positioning movable member of boarding device for game machinery

Info

Publication number: WO1998019759A1
Application number: PCT/JP1997/004038
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yoshihiro Sadakata
Original assignee: Snk Corporation
Priority date: 1996-11-06
Filing date: 1997-11-06
Publication date: 1998-05-14
Also published as: JPH10127949A; TW377304B

Abstract

A torque of a motor (16) is transmitted to a universal joint (24) through gears (18, 20). The universal joint (24) is connected to a movable base (6). Accordingly, the movable base (6) is supported to be turnable about a spindle of the gear (20) and obliquely movable in all directions relative to a stationary base (4). Two ball joint links (10, 12) are provided in front (in an opposite direction to a Y1 direction) of a center of a seat surface (8a) of a seat (8) to be symmetrical laterally. The ball joint links (10, 12) are arranged to form an inverted truncated chevron as viewed in the Y1 direction. The seat surface (8a) is constructed to be substantially horizontal laterally when the movable base (6) is in a neutral position. When the movable base (6) is turned counter clockwise (in a R1 direction), a left side of the seat surface (8a) as viewed from a crew becomes lower than a right side thereof.

Description

Description Boarding device for amusement machine, method for positioning & positioning of movable members of boarding device for amusement machine

The present invention relates to a boarding device for a game machine, and more particularly to a boarding device for a game machine having a sloping boarding surface. Background art

There has been proposed a seat device for a game machine in which a seating surface is inclined in accordance with a player's operation during the game or development of the game (Japanese Utility Model No. 3-166705, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 5-3-12553). ). These seat devices are configured so that the seat surface of the seat can be independently rotated around two mutually orthogonal rotation axes, and the seat surface is formed by combining the two rotations. Tilt in any direction. In this way, by inclining the seat surface in response to the player's operation, etc., a realistic driving game or the like can be performed.

However, such a conventional game machine seat device has the following problems. The above-described seat device for a game machine is configured such that the seating surface of the seat can be independently rotated about two rotation axes orthogonal to each other, so that the seating surface is inclined in an arbitrary direction. Requires at least two independent drives.

In addition, in order to play a driving game with a higher sense of reality, it is necessary to rotate the seat surface of the seat about a vertical axis in response to a player's steering operation or the like. For this purpose, a separate driving device is required.

This leads to an increase in the size and complexity of the device. In addition, the control between the driving devices becomes complicated. This leads to higher equipment manufacturing costs and lower reliability. On the other hand, in this type of game, it is enough to be able to produce a sense of presence realistically, and it does not require strict seat movements. Yes ,.

An object of the present invention is to provide a boarding device for a game machine such as a seat device for a game machine, which is small in size, has low manufacturing cost, is highly reliable, and has a high sense of presence, and solves such a problem. .With the goal. Disclosure of the invention

A first amusement machine boarding device according to the present invention is a movable member having a fixed member, a boarding surface, a rotatable member that is rotatable about a substantially vertical rotation axis and is capable of tilting, and one end of the fixed member. A link member rotatably held with respect to the movable member, and a link member held at the other end so as to be rotatable with respect to the movable member. However, it is characterized in that it is configured to be interlocked via the link member. Therefore, the rotation of the movable member about the rotation axis and the tilting movement can be driven by one driving means. For this reason, the size of the device can be reduced. In addition, since the control of the driving means can be simplified, the manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced and the reliability can be improved. In addition, since the rotation about the substantially vertical rotation axis and the tilting movement can be realized at the same time, it is possible to realize a highly realistic device. In other words, it is possible to realize a small-sized, low-cost, high-reliability, and highly realistic boarding device for amusement machines.

Further, a second amusement machine boarding device according to the present invention is the above-mentioned first amusement machine boarding device, wherein one of the link members is provided, and the rotating shaft is fixed to the fixing member. The movable member is configured to be supported on the rotating shaft so as to be rotatable around the rotating shaft and to be tiltable and tiltable in one direction with respect to the fixed member. Therefore, in the case where the tilting movement of the movable member is sufficient in one direction, it is possible to realize a boarding device for amusement machine capable of rotating and tilting about a substantially vertical axis with a simpler structure. .

Further, the third amusement machine riding device according to the present invention is the first amusement machine riding device described above. In the amusement machine boarding device, two link members are provided, the rotating shaft is fixed to the fixed member, the movable member is fixed to the fixed member, and the rotating shaft is It is configured to be supported so as to be rotatable around and tiltable in all directions. Therefore, it is possible to realize a boarding device for amusement machine which has a simple structure, is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis, and is tiltable in all directions.

A fourth amusement machine riding device according to the present invention is the above-described first amusement machine riding device, wherein the three link members are provided, and the rotating shaft is fixed to the fixing member. The movable member is configured to be supported on the fixed member such that the movable member is rotatable around the rotation axis, is movable in the rotation axis direction, and is tiltably movable in all directions. It is characterized by the following. Therefore, by providing three link members, it becomes possible to distribute the weight of the occupant and the like to the respective link members almost uniformly. For this reason, the load applied to each link member can be relatively reduced. That is, the life of the device can be extended. Further, a relatively inexpensive material can be used as the link member.

According to a fifth amusement machine boarding device of the present invention, in the first amusement machine boarding device described above, the four link members are provided, and the rotation shaft is movable relative to the fixed member. The movable member is configured to be rotatable around the rotation axis, and the movable member is immovable in the rotation axis direction at a predetermined portion with respect to the fixed member, and is inclined in all directions. It is characterized in that it is configured to be movably supported. Therefore, by providing four link members, the load applied to each link member can be further reduced. That is, the life of the device can be further extended. Further, a cheaper material can be used as the link member.

Also, in the sixth game machine riding device according to the present invention, in the above-described third game machine riding device, the effective lengths of the two link members are substantially the same, and the movable member has a neutral position at a neutral position. , The two link members The absolute value of the effective tilt angle with respect to the fixing member is substantially the same as is mutually, with the rotation of the movable member, the absolute value of the effective tilt angle against the fixed member of ^_ the two links member are different from each other in It is characterized by having been configured to be different. Therefore, a simple configuration in which the two link members having substantially the same effective length are arranged so that the absolute values of the effective inclination angles are substantially the same at the neutral position is achieved by using a simple structure around the rotation axis of the movable member. Can be linked to the tilting movement. Therefore, the relationship between the rotation and the tilting motion can be relatively easily grasped. That is, it becomes easy to set the dimensions of each member so that the rotation and the tilting movement have a desired relationship.

Also, a seventh amusement machine boarding device according to the present invention is the above-mentioned sixth amusement machine boarding device, wherein the rotating shaft is provided at the center rear of the boarding surface, and the two link members are provided. At the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal left and right at the neutral position of the movable member, and when the movable member is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant, The left side of the boarding surface as viewed from the passenger is lower than the right side, and when the movable member is rotated clockwise as viewed from the passenger, the right side of the riding surface as viewed from the passenger is lower than the left side. It is characterized by having such a configuration. Therefore, in a car competition game or the like, it is possible to reproduce variously the relationship between the twist and the inclination of the occupant's body caused by the steering operation and the like. For this reason, it is possible to provide a highly realistic seat device or the like used for a car racing game machine or the like.

An eighth amusement machine riding device according to the present invention is the above-mentioned sixth amusement machine riding device, wherein the rotating shaft is provided at the center rear of the riding surface, and the two link members are provided. At the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal left and right at the neutral position of the movable member, and when the movable member is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant, The left side of the boarding surface as seen from the passenger is higher than the right side, and when the movable member is rotated clockwise as seen from the passenger, as viewed from the passenger The right side of the boarding surface is configured to be higher than the left side. Therefore, in a g-car racing game or the like, various relationships between the torsion and the inclination of the occupant's body caused by the steering operation and the like can be reproduced. For this reason, a highly realistic seat device or the like used for a car competition game machine or the like can be provided.

A ninth amusement machine boarding device according to the present invention is the above-described seventh or eighth amusement machine boarding device, further comprising the two link members in addition to the two link members. Symmetrically disposed at the center rear of the surface, so that the effective length of at least two of the four link members can be substantially expanded and contracted in accordance with the rotation of the boarding surface. It is characterized by the following. Therefore, the load applied to each link member can be reduced by using the four link members while providing the rotating shaft behind the center of the boarding surface. That is, the life of the device can be extended while the rotating shaft is provided at the center rear of the boarding surface. Further, an inexpensive material can be used as the link member.

Further, a tenth game boarding device according to the present invention is the first game machine boarding device according to the first aspect, wherein the link member having substantially the same effective length is substantially rotationally symmetric with respect to the rotation axis. The rotating shaft is fixed to the fixed member, and the movable member is rotatable around the rotating shaft on the rotating shaft. Movably and tiltably in all directions, and two of the four link members are symmetrically disposed in front of the rotation axis, and Two link members are arranged symmetrically behind the rotation axis, and at the neutral position of the movable member, the absolute values of the effective inclination angles of the four link members with respect to the fixed member are substantially the same. The rotation of the movable member causes the rotation The absolute values of the effective inclination angles of the two link members disposed in front of the rotation member with respect to the fixing member are different from each other, and the fixing member of the two link members disposed behind the center of the rotation axis. The absolute value of the effective tilt angle with respect to It is characterized by having comprised so that it might be. Therefore, a simple configuration in which the four reciprocating members having substantially the same effective length are arranged so that the absolute values of the effective inclination angles are substantially the same at the neutral position, the rotation of the movable member is achieved. The rotation around the axis and the tilting movement can be linked. Therefore, the relationship between the rotation and the tilting movement can be relatively easily grasped. That is, using four link members, it is easy to set the dimensions of each member such that the load applied to each link member is reduced and the rotation and the tilt movement have a desired relationship.

Also, in the eleventh game machine riding device according to the present invention, in the above-mentioned tenth game machine riding device, in the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal; When rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant, the left side of the boarding surface viewed from the occupant is lower than the right side, and when the movable member is rotated clockwise as viewed from the occupant, the The right side of the boarding surface as viewed is lower than the left side. Therefore, in a car competition game or the like, it is possible to reproduce variously the relationship between the twist and the inclination of the occupant's body caused by the steering operation or the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly realistic seat device or the like used in a car racing game machine or the like.

Also, in a twenty-second amusement machine boarding device according to the present invention, in the tenth amusement machine boarding device described above, at the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal; When rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant, the left side of the boarding surface viewed from the occupant is higher than the right side, and when the movable member is rotated clockwise as viewed from the occupant, The right side of the boarding surface as viewed is higher than the left side. Therefore, in a car competition game or the like, it is possible to reproduce variously the relationship between the twist and the inclination of the occupant's body caused by the steering operation and the like. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly realistic seat device or the like used in a car racing game machine or the like.

Further, the thirteenth amusement machine boarding device of the present invention is the first replacement sheet (Rule 26) described above. Or the amusement machine riding device according to any one of the first to twelfth features, further comprising a force for rotating the movable member around the rotation axis or a driving means for tilting the movable member. Things. Therefore, the movement in which the rotation about the rotation axis and the tilting movement are interlocked can be given to the occupant using one driving means. For this reason, a bodily sensation corresponding to the progress of the game and the operation of the passenger can be given to the passenger using the driving means. That is, it is possible to realize an amusement machine boarding device having a high sense of reality.

Further, a fourteenth game machine boarding device according to the present invention is the game machine boarding device according to any one of the first to twelve above, wherein the movable member is rotated by the change in the posture of the rider. The movable member is configured to be rotated around a moving axis, or the movable member is tilted. Therefore, with the change in the posture of the occupant, a movement in which the rotation about the rotation axis and the tilting movement are linked can be given to the occupant without using the driving means. For this reason, a complicated motion can be experienced by the passenger with a simple device. Further, the game may be configured to proceed in response to a change in the posture of the passenger. In this case, along with the change in the posture of the rider, the game progresses, and the rider can be given a movement in which the rotation about the rotation axis and the tilt movement are linked.

Further, in the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, a method for locating a movable member of a game machine boarding device includes: a movable member having a boarding surface rotatable about a substantially vertical rotation axis and capable of tilting; A method for positioning a ring member relative to a fixed member, wherein one end of the ring member is rotatably held with respect to the fixed member, and the other end is rotatably held with respect to the movable member. The fixed member and the movable member are defined by the following degrees of freedom F:

F = 6 N + 1-(S + ∑ (i = l, N) [f i])

However,

N: Total number of link members

S: Additional flexibility due to special mechanism Replacement paper 26 fi: degrees of freedom of the link member L i

It is characterized by having been joined by. Therefore, the rotation of the movable member about the rotation axis and the tilting movement can be driven by one driving means. Therefore, the size of the device can be reduced. In addition, since the control of the driving means can be simplified, the manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced and the reliability can be improved. In addition, since the rotation about the substantially vertical rotation axis and the tilting movement can be realized at the same time, a highly realistic device can be realized. That is, it is possible to realize a small-sized amusement machine boarding device with low manufacturing cost, high reliability, and high sense of reality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a view showing an entire configuration of a seat device 2 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the seat device 2. FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a hard-drive configuration of a drive game device using the seat device 2.

FIG. 4 is a part of a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow in a drive game device using the seat device 2.

FIG. 5 is a part of a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow in the drive game device using the seat device 2.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state of the seat device 2 when the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction).

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing the arrow Y 1 in FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state of the seat device 2 when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction).

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing the arrow Y 1 in FIG. Fig. 10 is a simplified view of the seat device 52 when the ball joint links 10 and 12 are arranged in a `` C '', as viewed from Y1 in Fig. 1. FIG. Replacement form (Rule 26) Fig. 11 shows a simplified view of the seat device 52 when the ball joint links 10 and 12 are arranged in an "eight figure" as viewed from Y1 in Fig. 1. FIG.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the entire configuration of a seat device 102 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for amusement machines according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the seat device 102. FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state of the seat device 102 when the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction).

FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing an arrow X 1 in FIG.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state of the seat device 102 when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction).

FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing an arrow X 1 in FIG.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration of a seat device 202 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for a game machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an arrow Y 1 in FIG. 18a.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration of the seat device 252 in a case where the relationship between the rotation direction and the tilt direction of the movable base 6 is reversed from that in the seat device 202.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an arrow Y 1 in FIG. 20a.

FIG. 22 is a view showing the configuration of a seat device 302 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for a game machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a view showing a configuration of the sheet device 352 in a case where the relationship between the rotation direction and the tilt direction of the movable base 6 is reversed from that in the sheet device 302.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration of a seat device 402 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for a game machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an arrow Y 1 in FIG. 24a. Replacement form (Rule 26) FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a configuration of a seat device 502 for a drive game, which is a game riding device according to still another embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows an entire configuration of a seat device 2 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The seat device 2 includes a fixed base 4 as a fixed member, a movable base 6 disposed above the fixed base 4, and a seat 8 fixedly provided on the movable base 6. The seat 8 has a seat surface 8a which is a boarding surface. The movable base 6 and the sheet 8 correspond to the movable member. As described later, the movable base 6 is configured to be rotatable about a substantially vertical rotation axis and tiltable together with the seat 8.

Between the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6, ball joint links 10 and 12, which are two link members, are provided. The ball joint link 10 has one end 10 a rotatably held on the fixed base 4 and the other end 10 b rotatably held on the movable base 6. Link member. The ball joint link 12 has the same configuration. As described later, the rotation of the movable base 6 and the tilting movement are interlocked via the ball joint links 10 and 12.

The motor case 14 is fixedly provided on the fixed base 4. The motor case 14 contains a motor 16. The rotational force of the motor 16 is transmitted to the natural joint 24 via gears 18 and 20 that are supported by the motor case 14. The motor 16 and the gears 18 and 20 correspond to the driving means 22.

One end 24 a of the universal joint 24 is fixed to the gear 20, and the other end 24 b is fixed to the movable base 6. Therefore, the movable base 6 is supported so as to be rotatable around the support shaft 20 a of the gear 20 (see FIG. 2, the axial direction is a vertical direction) and to be tiltable in all directions. . The support shaft 20a of the gear 20 corresponds to the above-described rotation shaft. The shaft 20 a of gear 20 is the seat 8 Replacement paper (Rule 26) It is located behind the center of a.

The ball joint links # 0 and # 12 are symmetrically arranged in front of the center of the seat surface 8a. The effective lengths (lengths functioning as links) of the two ball joint links 10 and 12 are set to be the same. At the neutral position of the movable base 6 (the state shown in FIG. 1), the absolute value α 1 of the effective inclination angle (the inclination angle as a link) of the two ball joint links 10, 12 with respect to the fixed base 4, _α 2 is set to be substantially the same as each other. The ball joint links 10 and 12 are arranged at the neutral position of the movable base 6 so as to form a “reverse C” when viewed from the Y 1 direction.

In this embodiment, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, one end 10a and the other end 10b of the ball joint link 10 are centered on the support shaft 20a of the gear 20. Are arranged on the same cylindrical surface. The same applies to the ball joint link 1 2.

At the neutral position of the movable base 6 (the state shown in FIG. 1), the seat surface 8a is configured to be substantially horizontal left and right. As the movable base 6 rotates around the support shaft 20a, the absolute values α1, ct2 of the effective inclination angles of the two ball joint joints 10 and 12 with respect to the fixed base 4 become mutually reciprocal. It will be different. Therefore, as will be described later, when the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction) when viewed from the occupant (not shown), the left side of the seat 8a as viewed from the occupant is rotated. Is lower than the right side, and conversely, when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction) as viewed from the occupant, the right side of the seat surface 8a as viewed from the occupant is lower than the left side.

In general, the degree of freedom of the mechanism must be 1 for the mechanism to perform a certain movement. In the case of a three-dimensional mechanism,

∑ (i = l, M) [f i] one {∑ (i = l, K) [6— Fi] + 6) + S = 1

f i: freedom of clause Li

M: Total number of sections (including fixing members) Replacement sheet (Rule 26) Fi: the degree of freedom of the even-numbered Pi

K: Total number of even ^number_

S: Special mechanism (a mechanism with special positional and dimensional relationships between nodes)

Additional degrees of freedom due to

… It is necessary to satisfy (1).

In this specification,

∑ (i = l, L) [Bi]

= B1 + B2 + ·--+ BL

Is defined.

Assuming that the fixed base 4, the movable base 6, and the ball joint links are used as N nodes, the total number M of nodes is

M = N + 2

Becomes

If the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 are connected by N ball join links and one pair, the total number K of pairs is

K = 2 N + 1

Becomes

Here, the degree of freedom ί N + 1 of the movable base 6 and the degree of freedom f N + 2 of the fixed base 4 are given by

f N + 1 = 6

f N + 2 = 6

Is represented by

Also, the degree of freedom Fi of the pair formed by the ball joint link and the movable base 6 or the fixed base 4 is given by the following equation.

Fi = 3

However,

i = l, 2, · · · ·, 2 N Replacement paper (Rule 26) Is represented by

Therefore, if the degree of freedom F2N + 1 that the pair connecting the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 should have is simply expressed by F, the equation (1) becomes

F = 6 N + 1 (S + ∑ (i = l, N) [f i])

However,

N: Total number of ball joint links

S: additional degrees of freedom due to special mechanisms

f i: degree of freedom of ball joint link Li

… (2)

In the seat device 2 shown in FIG. 1, the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 are connected by a universal joint 24. Therefore, the degree of freedom F of the pair connecting the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 is

F = 3

It is. Also, the total number N of ball joint links is

N = 2

And the degree of freedom f i of the ball joint link Li is

f i = 5

However,

i = l, 2

It is. In the example of Fig. 1, the additional degree of freedom S caused by the special mechanism is S = 0

It is.

It can be seen that these values satisfy Equation (2). Therefore, the degree of freedom of the mechanism shown in FIG. 1 is 1. For example, when the movable base 6 is rotated by a predetermined angle around the support shaft 20a of the gear 20, the movable base 6 is rotated in accordance with the rotation angle. Tilts. That is, the rotation angle and the inclined state of the movable base 6 correspond one to one.

The degree of freedom fi of the ball joint link Li was set to 5 in the replacement sheet (Rule 26). This is because rotation of the ball joint link Li about its own axis has no effect on the mechanism, so that rotation about this own axis was ignored.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the seat device 2.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a drive game device (not shown) using the seat device 2 of FIG. Game programs and the like are stored in ROM 26. The game program and the like are loaded into the main memory 28 and executed by the CPU 30. The CRT 32 displays an image of a road surface in the game. The speaker 34 generates a sound effect and the like.

The CPU 30 drives the motor 16 via the I / O interface 36 and the motor drive circuit 38. The movements of the steering 40, the accelerator pedal 44, and the brake pedal 48 are captured by the CPU 30 via the sensors 42, 46, 50, and 10 interface 36 provided respectively.

4 and 5 show an example of a processing flow in the above-described drive game device.

6 to 9 are drawings for explaining the movement of the seat device 2. FIG. The processing in the drive game machine will be described with reference to FIG. 3, FIG. 6 to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a switch (not shown) of the drive game device is turned on (step S2), the CPU 30 measures the speed of the aircraft (own vehicle) in the game program ( Step S 4).

It is determined whether the measured speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed (step S6). If the measured speed is lower than the predetermined speed, the control is returned to step S4. If the speed is equal to or higher than the predetermined speed, the steering angle of the steering wheel 40 is captured via the sensor 42 and the I / O interface 36 (step S8).

It is determined whether the steering wheel 40 is turned (step S10). If the steering wheel 40 is not turned, the control is returned to step S4. Replacement form (Rule 26) If the steering 40 has been cut, it is determined whether or not the steering has been cut to the right (step S12). -If the steering wheel 40 has been turned to the right, it is then determined whether or not the steering wheel 40 has been turned in the same direction as the aircraft in the game program (step S14). If the direction of steering 40 is the same as the direction of the aircraft on the game program, the CPU 30 drives the motor 16 via the I0 interface 36 and the motor drive circuit 38. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the movable base 6 rotates counterclockwise as viewed from the passenger (game player) together with the seat 8 (step S16).

FIG. 6 shows a state of the seat device 2 when the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction). When the movable base 6 rotates counterclockwise around the support shaft 20a (see Fig. 2), the absolute value of the effective inclination angle α of the ball joint link 10 with respect to the fixed base 4 is α 1 is smaller than the absolute value α 2 of the effective inclination angle of the ball joint link 1 2 with respect to the fixed base 4.

Therefore, as shown in simplified form in FIG. 7, the left side 6 b (right side toward the paper) of the front end 6 a of the movable base 6 viewed from the passenger, the right side 6 c (the right side toward the paper) Left) lower. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the seat 8 fixedly provided to the movable base 6 is also inclined such that the left side of the seat surface 8a is lower than the right side as viewed from the occupant. The sheet 8 rotates three-dimensionally around a fixed point 24 c (see FIG. 2) which is the center of the cross shaft of the universal joint 24.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 30 acquires the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 44 via the sensor 46 and the I / O interface 36 (step S 18), and Is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S 20).

If the stepping amount is less than the predetermined value, the CPU 30 drives the motor 16 via the motor interface 38 and the motor drive circuit 38 in the reverse direction to replace the paper (Rule 26). Move. As a result, the movable base 6 together with the seat 8 rotates clockwise (R2 direction) as viewed from the passenger, and returns to the neutral state in FIG. 1 (step S26). Thereafter, the CPU 30 returns the control to step S4, and repeats the same processing.

On the other hand, in step S20, if the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 44 is equal to or more than a predetermined value, the depression amount of the brake pedal 48 is further acquired via the sensor 50 and the I / O interface 36. (Step S22), it is determined whether or not the depression amount is equal to or more than a predetermined value (Step S24) ₀

When the depression amount of the brake pedal 48 is equal to or more than the predetermined value, the CPU 30 shifts the control to step S26 as in the case where the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 44 is less than the predetermined value. That is, the seat 8 returns to the neutral state in FIG.

On the other hand, if the depression amount of the brake pedal 48 is smaller than the predetermined value in step S24, the CPU 30 returns the control to step S18. That is, the tilting state shown in FIG. 6 is maintained only when the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 44 is equal to or more than a predetermined value and the depression amount of the brake pedal 48 is less than the predetermined value.

In step S14 described above, if the direction in which the steering wheel 40 is turned is different from the direction of the aircraft in the game program, the CPU 30 connects the IZ0 interface 36 and the motor drive circuit 38. The motor 16 is driven in the opposite direction to that described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the movable base 6 together with the seat 8 rotates clockwise as viewed from the occupant. (Step S30).

FIG. 8 shows a state of the seat device 2 when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction). FIG. 9 is a simplified view of the seat apparatus 2 in the state of FIG. 8 as viewed from Y1. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction), the state of the seat device 2 is as follows. 1-way) Turn paper (Rule 26) It has a mirror-symmetrical relationship with that when it is moved (see Figs. 6 and 7).

That is, when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise around the support shaft 20 a, the seat 8 is centered on a fixed point 24 c (see FIG. 2) which is the center of the cross shaft of the universal joint 24. The seat 8a tilts so that the right side of the seat surface 8a is lower than the left side when viewed from the passenger.

Steps S32 to S38 shown in FIG. 5 are the same as steps S18 to S24 described above.

If it is determined in step S12 (see FIG. 4) that the steering wheel 40 is turned to the left, the CPU 30 shifts the control to step S28. The same processing as when 40 is cut to the right (described above) is performed (steps S28 to S38).

In this way, by tilting the seat 8 while rotating it in response to the operation of the steering wheel 40 or the like, for example, when the steering wheel 40 is operated, the torsion of the occupant's body and the body (body) The relationship with rolling can be experienced by the game player.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, the ball joint links 10 and 12, when viewed from the Y1 direction, indicate that However, the ball joint links 10 and 12 can be arranged so as to form a “C” when viewed from the Y1 direction.

FIGS. 10 and 11 are simplified views of the seat device 52 when the ball joint links 10 and 12 are arranged in a “C”, as viewed from Y 1 in FIG. It is shown. Fig. 10 shows a state in which the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction) around the support shaft 20a (see Fig. 2) from the neutral position (the state shown in Fig. 1). FIG.

The front 6a force of the movable base 6; in the neutral position, it is configured to be substantially horizontal left and right as in the case described above (see FIG. 7). However, unlike the case of Fig. 7, the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise to replace the paper (Rule 26). When it is moved, as shown in FIG. 10, the left side 6b (the right side in the drawing) of the front end 6a of the movable base 6 is higher than the right side 6c (the left side in the drawing). Therefore, the seat 8 (see FIG. 1) fixedly provided to the movable base 6 is also inclined so that the left side of the seat 8a is higher than the right side when viewed from the occupant.

Fig. 11 shows a state in which the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction) around the support shaft 20a (see Fig. 2) from the neutral position (the state shown in Fig. 1). FIG. Also in the state of FIG. 11, it can be seen that the inclination direction of the movable base 6 is opposite to that in the case described above (see FIG. 9).

That is, by arranging the ball joint links 10 and 12 in a “C” shape, the relationship between the rotation direction and the inclination direction of the seat 8 can be changed in the case described above (the ball joint links 10 and 12). When 1 and 2 are arranged in a “reverse c-shape”, it can be reversed. With this configuration, it is possible to give the passenger a different feeling than in the case described above.

Next, FIG. 12 shows the entire structure of a seat device 102 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for a game machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. The sheet device 102 has a configuration in which two Bonore joint links 110 and 112 are further added to the sheet device shown in FIG.

The ball joint link 110 has one end 110a held rotatably with respect to the fixed base 4 and the other end 110b held rotatably with respect to the movable base 6. It is a link member. The ball joint link 112 has the same configuration.

The ball joint links 110 and 112 are symmetrically arranged behind the center of the seat surface 8a. The lengths of the two ball joint links 1 1 0 and 1 1 2 are set to be the same. At the neutral position of the movable base 6 (the state shown in FIG. 12), the absolute values (not shown) of the effective inclination angles of the two ball joint links 110 and 112 with respect to the fixed base 4 are different from each other. Are set to be almost the same. When the ball joint link 110 is in the neutral position of the movable base 6, the replacement sheet (Rule 26) From the viewpoint, the other end 110b (upper end) is arranged so that it is closer to the Y1 direction (backward) than the lower end 110a (lower end). The same applies to the ball joint link 1 1 2.

In this embodiment, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, one end 110a and the other end 110b of the ball joint link 110 are connected to the support shaft 20a (the (See Fig. 13). The same applies to the ball joint link 1 1 2.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the seat device 102. FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a rubber bushing 11 is provided between the movable base 6 and the receiving bracket 114 supporting the other end 110 b of the ball joint link 110. 6 are interposed. With such a configuration, the effective length of the ball joint link 110 can be substantially changed in accordance with the rotation of the rotation base 6 by utilizing the elasticity of the rubber bush 1 16 . The same applies to the ball joint link 112. Other configurations are the same as those of the seat device 2 shown in FIG.

Similar to the seat device 2 shown in FIG. 1, in the seat device 102 shown in FIG. 12, the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 are connected by the universal joint 24, so that the fixed base 4 is fixed. The degree of freedom F of the pair connecting the base 4 and the movable base 6 is

F = 3

And the additional degree of freedom S due to the special mechanism is

S = 0

It is.

On the other hand, the total number N of ball join links is

N = 4

And the degree of freedom f i of the ball joint link Li is

f i = 5 (i = 1, 2)

fi = 6 (i = 3, 4) Replacement sheet (Rule 26) It is.

It can be seen that these values satisfy the above equation (2). Accordingly, the degree of freedom of the mechanism constituting the seat device 102 shown in FIG. 12 is also one, and like the seat device 2 shown in FIG. One-to-one correspondence.

The degree of freedom fi (i = 3, 4) of the ball joint link Li was set to 6 because the effective length of the ball joint links 110 and 112 was made variable, so the degree of freedom was changed. This is because only "1" has been added.

FIG. 14 shows a state of the seat device 102 when the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction). The inclined state of the movable base 6 at this time is the same as the inclined state of the movable base 6 shown in FIG. The seat device 102 has a structure in which ball joint links 110 and 112 are added to the seat device 2, but as described above, these effective lengths are made freely expandable and contractible. This is because the movement of the movable base 6 is not affected by the ball joint links 110 and 112.

FIG. 15 shows the ball joint links 10, 12, 11, 11, 12 in the state shown in FIG. 14 and the left end 6 d of the movable base 6 as viewed from the occupant. A simplified view of the positional relationship with the right end 6 e as viewed from X 1 is shown.

FIG. 16 shows a state of the seat device 102 when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction). The inclined state of the movable base 6 at this time is the same as the inclined state of the movable base 6 shown in FIG. FIG. 17 shows the ball joint links 10, 12, 11 10, and 11 2 in the state shown in FIG. 16 and the left end 6 d and the right end 6 of the movable base 6 viewed from the passenger. This is a simplified view of the positional relationship with e, as viewed from X1.

Thus, the ball joint links 1 1 0 and 1 1 2 are added. Replacement paper (Rule 26) As a result, the weight and the like of the occupant can be received in a dispersed manner, and the life of the device can be extended. Still, devices can be constructed using relatively inexpensive materials.

In this embodiment, in order to make the effective length of the ball joint link 110 variable, the receiving metal fitting 114 supporting the other end 110 b of the ball joint link 110 is movable. The rubber bushing 116 is configured to be interposed between the base 6 and the base 6, but the rubber bushing link 110 is provided with a rubber base between the receiving bracket supporting one end 110 a of the link 110 and the fixed base 4. You may comprise so that a bush may be interposed. Also, rubber bushings are provided both between the bracket 11 supporting the other end 110 b and the movable base 6 and between the bracket supporting the end 110 a and the fixed base 4. It can also be configured to be mounted. The same applies to the ball joint link 112.

Furthermore, instead of inserting the rubber bushing 116, part of the ball joint links 110, 112 can be configured with coil panels, air cylinders, etc. to make the effective length variable. it can. Further, it is also possible to simply provide play at the joint between the ball joint links 110 and 112 and the movable base 6 and the fixed base 4. Note that the ball joint link whose effective length is variable is not limited to the ball joint links 110 and 112.

As described above (FIGS. 10 and 11), by arranging the ball joint links 10 and 12 in a “C” shape, the rotation direction and the inclination direction of the seat 8 can be changed. The relationship can be reversed. In this case, when the ball joint link 110 is at the neutral position of the movable base 6, the other end 110b (upper end) is closer to the lower end 110a (lower end) when viewed from the X1 direction. Arrange so that it is in the opposite direction (forward) from one direction. The same is true for the ball joint link 112.

Next, FIG. 18 shows a configuration of a seat device 202 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for amusement machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention. Replacement form (Rule 26) FIG. 18a is a plan view schematically showing the seat device 202 at the neutral position of the movable base 6, and FIG. 18b is a view taken along arrow X 1 in FIG. 18a. FIG. FIG. 19 is a drawing showing the arrow Y 1 in FIG. 18a. However, Fig. 19a shows the case where the movable base 6 is in the neutral position, and Fig. 19b shows that the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise around the rotation axis 2 1 2 Indicates the state. In FIGS. 18 and 19, for convenience of description, illustration of seats, driving means, and the like is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 18a, in the seat device 202, four ball joint links 204, 206, 208, 210 of the same effective length are connected to the rotating shaft 2 It is provided at a position substantially rotationally symmetric with respect to 12. The position of the rotating shaft 2 1 2 is fixed to the fixed base 4.

The movable base 6 is rotatably supported on the rotating shaft 2 12 around the rotating shaft 2 12. However, the movable base 6 is configured to be movable in the direction of the rotating shaft 2 12 and to be capable of tilting in all directions.

Therefore, for example, the movable base 6 and the universal joint (not shown) are connected on the rotating shaft 2 12, and the universal joint can be moved in the direction of the rotating shaft 2 12 with respect to the fixed base 4. It should be supported. In order to rotate the movable base 6 around the rotation axis 2 12, a driving means 22 as shown in FIG. 1 may be used.

The ball joint links 204 and 206 are arranged symmetrically in front of the rotation shaft 212 (in the direction opposite to the Y1 direction). The ball joint links 208 and 210 are symmetrically arranged behind the rotation shaft 212 (in the Y1 direction).

At the neutral position of the movable base 6, the absolute values of the effective tilt angles of the four ball joint links 204 to 210 with respect to the fixed base 4 are substantially the same. In this embodiment, the replacement sheet of the ball joint link 204 is placed at the neutral position of the movable base 6 (Rule 26). —The end 204 a and the other end 204 b are arranged so as to be on the same cylindrical surface centered on the rotation shaft 212. The same applies to the other ball joint links 206, 208, and 210.

In addition, with the rotation of the movable base 6, the absolute values of the effective inclination angles of the two ball joint links 204, 206 disposed in front of the rotation shafts 212 with respect to the fixed base 4 become mutually different. And the absolute values of the effective inclination angles of the two ball joint links 208 and 210 arranged behind the center of the rotating shaft 2 1 2 with respect to the fixed base 4 are different from each other. It is configured as follows.

Similarly to the seat device 102 shown in FIG. 12, in the seat device 202 shown in FIG. 18, the total number N of the ball joint links is

N = 4

It is.

On the other hand, the degrees of freedom f i of the ball joint link Li are all

f i = 5 (i = l to 4)

It is.

The movable base 6 is connected to the universal joint (3 degrees of freedom), and the universal joint is supported on the fixed base 4 so as to be movable in the direction of the rotation shaft 212 (degree of freedom 1). Consequently, the degree of freedom F of the pair connecting the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 is

F = 3 + 1

= 4

Becomes

The additional degree of freedom S caused by the special mechanism is

S = 1

Becomes It can be seen that these values satisfy the above equation (2). Note that the additional degree of freedom S caused by the special mechanism is

S = 1

Is due to the symmetry of this mechanism. That is, the replacement sheet (Rule 26) This mechanism is different from the mechanisms in other embodiments in that symmetry is an essential requirement. Therefore, for example, with respect to the ball joint links 204 to 210, it is not allowed to set the rotation axis 2 12 at an arbitrary position.

In this embodiment, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, as shown in FIG. 19a, when the movable base 6 is substantially horizontal and the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant. As shown in FIG. 19b, the left end 6d of the movable base 6 seen from the passenger is lower than the right end 6e. When the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the passenger, the right end 6e of the movable base 6 as viewed from the passenger is lower than the left end 6d (not shown).

Note that, similarly to the case described above, the relationship between the rotation direction and the tilt direction of the movable base 6 can be reversed. FIG. 20 is a drawing showing the configuration of the seat device 252 when the relationship between the rotation direction and the tilt direction of the movable base 6 is reversed from that in the seat device 202. FIG.

FIG. 20a is a plan view schematically showing the seat device 252 at the neutral position of the movable base 6, and FIG. 20b is a view taken in the direction of arrow X in FIG. 20a. FIG. FIG. 21 is a drawing showing an arrow Y 1 in FIG. 20a. However, Fig. 21a shows the case where the movable base 6 is in the neutral position, and Fig. 2 lb shows the state where the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise around the rotation axis 2 1 2. .

When the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant, as shown in Fig. 21b, the left end 6d of the movable base 6 as viewed from the occupant is higher than the right end 6e. ing. Also, when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the occupant, the right end 6e of the movable base 6 as viewed from the occupant is higher than the left end 6d (not shown).

Next, FIG. 22 shows a configuration of a seat device 302 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for a game machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 22a shows the sheet device 302 in the neutral position of the movable base 6 2 Replacement paper (Rule 26) FIG. 22B is a drawing schematically showing the arrow Y1 in FIG. 22A. As in the above-described case, in FIG. 22, for convenience of explanation, illustration of a seat, a driving unit, and the like are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 22a, the seat device 302 includes an L member 360 that is rotatably held by a support cylinder 304 that is erected on the fixed base 4. The vertical portion 303 a of the L-shaped member 360 can rotate counterclockwise (R1 direction) and clockwise (R2 direction) about the rotation axis 310. A movable base 6 is held on the horizontal portion 303b of the L-shaped member 303 so as to be rotatable in the R3 direction and the R4 direction around the longitudinal axis 310 of the horizontal portion 303b. Have been. Therefore, the movable base 6 is rotatable with respect to the fixed base 4 on the rotation axis 3108 around the rotation axis 3108 (R1 and R2 directions) and in one direction (R1). 3 and R 4 directions).

Between the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6, one Benolet joint link 3 1 2 is provided. In this embodiment, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, one end 3 12 a and the other end 3 b of the ball joint link 3 1 2 Are arranged on the same cylindrical surface.

In the seat device 302 shown in FIG. 22, the total number N of ball joint links is

N = 1

It is.

The degree of freedom f i of the ball join link L i is

f i = 5 (i = 1)

It is.

On the other hand, the movable base 6 is rotatable with respect to the fixed base 4 about the rotation axis on the rotation axis 310 (degree of freedom 1), and is also tiltable in one direction. (1 degree of freedom) Because it is supported, in the end, fixed base 4 and replaceable paper (Rule 26) The degree of freedom F of the pair that joins the dynamic base 6 is

F = 1 + 1

= 2

Becomes

The additional degree of freedom S caused by the special mechanism is

S = H

Becomes It can be seen that these values satisfy the above equation (2). FIG. 22b is a drawing showing the arrow Y1 in FIG. 22a when the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (in the direction of R1) as viewed from the occupant. In this case, the left end 6 d of the movable base 6 seen from the passenger is lower than the right end 60. When the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the passenger, the right end 6e of the movable base 6 as viewed from the passenger is lower than the left end 6d (not shown).

FIG. 23a shows the configuration of the seat device 352 when the relationship between the rotation direction and the tilt direction of the movable base 6 is reversed from that in the seat device 302. In this case, when the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction) as viewed from the occupant, as shown in FIG. 23b, the left end of the movable base 6 as viewed from the occupant 6 d is higher than 6 e on the far right.

Next, FIG. 24 shows a configuration of a seat device 402 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for amusement machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24a is a plan view schematically showing the seat device 402 in the neutral position of the movable base 6, and FIG. 24b is a view taken along the line X 1 in FIG. 24a. FIG.

FIG. 25 is a drawing showing arrow Y 1 in FIG. 24a. However, Fig. 25a shows the case where the movable base 6 is in the neutral position, and Fig. 25b shows that the movable base 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction) around the rotation axis 4 12. It represents a state of being turned. In FIGS. 24 and 25, sheets, driving means, and the like are omitted for convenience of explanation. Replacement form (Rule 26) As shown in Fig. 24a, in the seat device 402, two ball joint links 404, 406 with the same effective length are arranged symmetrically in front of the center of the movable base 6. Have been. In addition, a single ball joint link 408 is provided at the neutral position of the movable base 6 at a position slightly behind the center of the movable base 6 so as to be substantially vertical.

The rotating shaft 412 is provided behind the ball joint link 408. The position of the rotation shafts 4 1 and 2 is fixed to the fixed base 4. The movable base 6 is supported on the rotation shaft 4 12 so as to be rotatable around the rotation shaft 4 12. However, the movable base 6 is configured to be movable in the axial direction of the rotation shaft 412 and to be capable of tilting in all directions.

Therefore, as in the case of the above-described sheet device 202 (see FIG. 18), for example, while connecting the movable base 6 and the universal joint (not shown) on the rotating shaft 41, The universal joint may be supported on the fixed base 4 so as to be movable in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 4 12. Further, in order to rotate the movable base 6 around the rotation shaft 4 12, a driving means 22 as shown in FIG. 1 may be used.

In this embodiment, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, one end 404a of the ball joint link 404 and the other end 404b of the ball joint link 404 have the same force centered on the rotation shaft 412. It is arranged so as to be on the cylindrical surface. The same applies to the ball joint link 406.

Similar to the seat device 202 shown in FIG. 18, in the sheet device 402 shown in FIG. 24, the degree of freedom F of the treatment for connecting the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 is ,

F = 3 + 1

= 4

It is.

On the other hand, the total number N of ball joint links is

N = 3 Replacement paper (Rule 26) It is.

The degrees of freedom f i of the ball joint link L i are all

f i = 5 (i = 1 to 3)

It is.

The additional degree of freedom S caused by the special mechanism is

S = 0

It is. It can be seen that these values satisfy the above equation (2).

In this embodiment, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, as shown in FIG. 25a, the movable base 6 is substantially horizontal, and the movable base 6 is viewed counterclockwise when viewed from the occupant (R1 direction). As shown in FIG. 25b, the left end 6d of the movable base 6 as viewed from the occupant is lower than the right end 6e. Also, when the movable base 6 is rotated clockwise (R2 direction) as viewed from the passenger, the right end 6 e of the movable base 6 as viewed from the passenger becomes lower than the left end 6 d (not shown). ).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25a, the ball joint links 404 and 406 are arranged in a “reverse C shape” when viewed from the Y1 direction. However, by arranging the ball joint links 404 and 406 in a “C” shape when viewed from the Y1 direction (not shown), the rotation of the movable base 6 can be performed similarly to the above-described embodiments. The relationship between the direction and the tilt direction can be reversed from that in the seat device 402.

Next, FIG. 26 shows a configuration of a seat device 502 for a drive game, which is a boarding device for amusement machine according to still another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the seat device 502 in the neutral position of the movable base 6. In FIG. 26, sheets, driving means, and the like are omitted for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the seat device 502, four ball join links 504, 506, 508, 510 force 'of the same effective length, and a fixed base 4 And the movable base 6. Fixed base 4, movable base 6, and bow replacement paper in neutral position of movable base 6 (Rule 26) The positional relationship of the no-join links 504 to 5100 is the same as that of the seat device 202 (see FIG. 18).

However, unlike the case of the seat device 202, in the seat device 502, the movable base 6 is rotatably held by a support cylinder 5 12 standing upright on the fixed base 4. The sphere 5 14 only prevents vertical movement. Therefore, the movable base 6 can move in the horizontal direction and can tilt in all directions.

In the seat device 502, the movable base 6 is rotated around a substantially vertical rotation axis (not shown) by a driving means (not shown). Is not fixed to the fixed base 4. In the seat device 502 shown in FIG. 26, the total number N of ball joint links is

N = 4

It is.

The degrees of freedom f i of the ball joint link L i are all

f i = 5 (i = 1 to 4)

It is.

On the other hand, the movable base 6 is merely prevented from moving in the vertical direction by the sphere 5 14 rotatably held by the support cylinder 5 12 erected on the fixed base 4. The degree of freedom F of the pair that couples the element 4 and the movable base 6 is

F = 6-1

= 5

Becomes

The additional degree of freedom S caused by the special mechanism is

S = 0

It is. It can be seen that these values satisfy the above equation (2).

In this embodiment, at the neutral position of the movable base 6, as shown in FIG. 26, the movable base 6 is substantially horizontal. In addition, movable sheet replacement paper (Rule 26) When the vehicle 6 is rotated counterclockwise (R1 direction) as viewed from the occupant, the left end 6 d of the movable base 6 as viewed from the occupant is lower than the right end 6 e, and the movable base 6 is moved away from the occupant. When viewed clockwise (in the direction R2), the right end 6e of the movable base 6 seen from the occupant is lower than the left end 6d (not shown).

In order to make the relationship between the rotating direction and the tilting direction of the movable base 6 reverse to that in the seating device 502 in FIG. 26, the positions of the ball joint links 504 to 510 are set. The relationship may be as shown in the sheet device 25 2 (see FIG. 20).

In each of the above embodiments, the movable base 6 is configured to be rotatable around a vertical rotation axis. However, the rotation axis may be slightly inclined with respect to the vertical direction. .

In each of the above-described embodiments, the seat surface 8a is configured to be substantially horizontal at the neutral position of the movable base 6, but the seat surface 8a is not substantially horizontal at the neutral position of the movable base 6. It can also be configured.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the seat surface 8a is mainly tilted left and right as viewed from the occupant according to the rotation of the movable base 6 around the rotation axis. According to the rotation about the rotation axis 6, the seat surface 8 a may be configured to tilt mainly back and forth as viewed from the occupant. In addition, the seat surface 8a may be configured to be inclined obliquely mainly when viewed from the occupant according to the rotation of the movable base 6 around the rotation axis.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case where one to four ball joint links are used has been described as an example. However, a seat device can be configured using five or more ball joint links. For example, five ball joint links are used, three of which can be extended and contracted in the axial direction, and the connection between the fixed base 4 and the movable base 6 can be freely adjusted as shown in FIG. Can be a degree 3 even number. Replacement form (Rule 26) Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a ball joint link is used as the link member. However, a link member made of, for example, a copper plate, a mold steel material, or the like may be used. In this case, the link member and the fixed member or the movable member are supported by a pin or the like so as to be rotatable in only one direction, and the shaft support is provided with a play, so that the ball joint can be formed within the play. You can have the same function as the point. For this reason, it is possible to realize a sheet device at a lower cost.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the present invention has been described by taking a seat device for a drive game as an example. However, the present invention relates to a seat device for a game other than the drive game, for example, an auto pie, a fighter, The present invention can also be applied to a seat device for a game imitating a watercraft, a watercraft, or the like.

Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a seat device but also to a device that supports a tread in a game imitating surfing, snowboarding, skiing, and the like. Further, the present invention can be applied to a hanging device or the like in a game played in a state where a passenger is hanging.

In each of the embodiments described above, the case where the driving means rotates the movable member about the rotation axis and the movable member performs the tilting movement with the rotation has been described. Conversely, the present invention can also be applied to a case where the driving means tilts the movable member and the movable member rotates around the rotation axis in accordance with the tilting movement.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the movable member is rotated around the rotation axis using the driving unit, or the movable member is tilted using the driving unit has been described, but the driving unit is used. Without changing the posture of the occupant, the movable member can be rotated around the rotation axis, or the movable member can be tilted. With this configuration, for example, if the passenger turns his body around the rotation axis, the passenger's body automatically tilts in a predetermined direction, and conversely, the passenger tilts his body. If this is done, the amusement machine will be realized so that the occupant's body will automatically rotate around the axis of rotation. Can be Furthermore, a game machine can be configured that has a sensor that detects a change in the posture of the passenger and reflects the change in the posture of the passenger himself in the game. Industrial applicability

As described above, the amusement machine boarding device according to the present invention is linked to player operations and game development during a game, such as a drive game, a motorcycle game, a fighter game, a motorboat game, and a water bike game. Seat devices for game machines with inclined seating surfaces, devices that support the road surface in games that simulate surfing, snowboarding, skiing, etc., and games that are performed while the passenger is hanging. A game machine that automatically turns when the rider turns or tilts, or a game machine that reflects changes in the posture of the rider himself in the game It is suitable to be used as a boarding device for, etc.

Further, the method for positioning a movable member of a boarding device for a game machine according to the present invention is suitable for positioning the movable member in the device with respect to a fixed member using a link member.

Replacement form (Rule 26)

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. A fixing member,

A movable member having a boarding surface, being rotatable about a substantially vertical rotation axis and capable of tilting;

A link member having one end rotatably held with respect to the fixed member and the other end rotatably held with respect to the movable member;

With

The rotation of the movable member around the rotation axis and the tilt movement are configured to interlock with each other via the link member.

A boarding device for a game machine.

2. In the amusement machine boarding device according to claim 1,

Provide one of the link members,

Fixing the rotating shaft to the fixing member,

The movable member is configured to be supported on the fixed member so as to be rotatable on the rotation axis around the rotation axis and to be tiltable in one direction.

A boarding device for a game machine.

3. In the amusement machine boarding device according to claim 1,

Provide the two link members,

Fixing the rotating shaft to the fixing member,

The movable member is supported by the fixed member so as to be rotatable on the rotation axis around the rotation axis and to be tiltable in all directions.

A boarding device for a game machine.

4. In the amusement machine riding device according to claim 1,

Provide the three link members,

Fixing the rotating shaft to the fixing member,

The movable member with respect to the fixed member, the rotation replacement sheet on the rotation axis (Rule 26) A structure that is supported so as to be rotatable around the axis of movement, to be movable in the direction of the axis of rotation, and to be tiltable in all directions.

A boarding device for a game machine.

5. In the amusement machine boarding device according to claim 1,

Four link members are provided,

The rotation shaft is configured to be movable with respect to the fixed member,

The movable member is configured to be rotatable around the rotation axis,

The movable member is configured to be supported on the fixed member so as to be immovable in the rotation axis direction at a predetermined portion and to be tiltable in all directions.

A boarding device for a game machine.

6. The amusement machine boarding device according to claim 3,

The effective lengths of the two link members are almost the same,

At the neutral position of the movable member, the absolute values of the effective inclination angles of the two link members with respect to the fixed member are substantially the same, and with the rotation of the movable member, the two link members become ineffective. The absolute value of the effective inclination angle with respect to the fixing member is configured to be different from each other.

A boarding device for a game machine.

7. The amusement machine boarding device according to claim 6,

The rotating shaft is provided at the center rear of the boarding surface,

The two link members are symmetrically arranged in front of the center of the boarding surface,

In the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal left and right, and when the movable member is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant, the left side of the boarding surface viewed from the occupant is closer to the right than the right side. When the movable member is rotated clockwise as viewed from the occupant, the right side of the boarding surface as viewed from the occupant is lower than the left side.

A boarding device for a game machine.

8. In the boarding device for amusement machines described in claim 6, the replacement sheet (Rule 26) The rotating shaft is provided at the center rear of the boarding surface,

The two link members are arranged symmetrically in front of the center of the boarding surface,

In the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal left and right, and when the movable member is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the occupant, the left side of the boarding surface as viewed from the occupant is closer to the right than the right side. When the movable member is rotated clockwise as viewed from the occupant, the right side of the boarding surface viewed from the occupant is higher than the left side.

A boarding device for a game machine.

9. In the amusement machine riding device according to claim 7 or 8,

In addition to the two link members, two further link members are arranged symmetrically behind the center of the boarding surface,

An effective length of at least two of the four link members is configured to be substantially expandable and contractable according to the rotation of the boarding surface.

A boarding device for a game machine.

10. In the amusement machine riding device according to claim 1,

Four link members having substantially the same effective length are provided at substantially rotationally symmetric positions with respect to the rotation axis,

Fixing the rotating shaft to the fixing member,

The movable member is supported by the fixed member so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis on the rotation axis, to be movable in the rotation axis direction, and to be tiltable in all directions,

Two of the four link members are arranged symmetrically in front of the rotation axis, and the other two link members are arranged symmetrically behind the rotation axis. ,

At the neutral position of the movable member, the absolute values of the effective inclination angles of the four link members with respect to the fixed member are substantially equal to each other, and with the rotation of the movable member, Replacement paper for the two placed phosphorus (Rule 26) The absolute values of the effective tilt angles of the two link members disposed at the center rear of the rotation axis with respect to the fixed member are different from each other in the absolute value of the effective tilt angle of the link member with respect to the fixed member. Are configured to be different from each other

A boarding device for a game machine.

11. The amusement machine riding device according to claim 10, wherein in the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal, and the movable member is counterclockwise viewed from a passenger. When rotated, the left side of the boarding surface as viewed from the occupant is lower than the right side, and when the movable member is rotated clockwise as viewed from the occupant, the right side of the boarding surface as viewed from the occupant is the left side Configured to be lower

A boarding device for a game machine.

12. The amusement machine riding device according to claim 10, wherein in the neutral position of the movable member, the boarding surface is substantially horizontal, and the movable member is counterclockwise viewed from a passenger. When rotated, the left side of the boarding surface as viewed from the occupant is higher than the right side, and when the movable member is rotated clockwise as viewed from the occupant, the right side of the boarding surface as viewed from the occupant is the left side Configured to be higher

A boarding device for a game machine.

13. The boarding device for a game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 12,

Driving means for rotating the movable member about the rotation axis or tilting the movable member;

A boarding device for a game machine.

14. The amusement machine riding device according to any one of claims 1 to 12,

The movable member is rotated around the rotation axis or the movable member is tilted by a change in the posture of the occupant. Replacement sheet (Rule 26) A boarding device for a game machine.

15. A method of positioning a movable member having a boarding surface rotatable and tiltable about a substantially vertical rotation axis with respect to a fixed member using a link member,

While holding one end of the link member rotatably with respect to the fixed member, holding the other end rotatably with respect to the movable member,

The fixed member and the movable member are defined by the following degrees of freedom F:

F = 6 N + 1-(S + ∑ (i = l, N) [f i])

However,

N: Total number of link members

S: additional degrees of freedom due to special mechanisms

f i: degree of freedom of link member L i

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A method for positioning a movable member of a boarding device for a game machine.

Replacement form (Rule 26)