WO2015188212A2

WO2015188212A2 - Effect module

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Publication number: WO2015188212A2
Application number: PCT/AT2015/050138
Authority: WO
Inventors: Christian Hofer
Original assignee: Kraftwerk Living Technologies Gmbh
Priority date: 2014-06-12
Filing date: 2015-05-28
Publication date: 2015-12-17
Also published as: AT515889A3; AT515889A2; WO2015188212A3

Abstract

The invention relates to an effect module (7) comprising a flow housing (8) in which a main flow channel (13) is formed for guiding an air flow (14) from an installation region (11) facing away from a user to a visible area (9) facing the user, wherein the conduct of the air flow (14) in the main flow channel (13) is carried out via an air inlet opening (15) arranged in the installation region (11) through a channel portion (16) to an air outlet opening (17) arranged in the visible area (9). The invention is characterized in that at least one secondary flow channel (28) is formed in the flow housing (8), which is provided for transporting a fragrance (22).

Description

effects module

The invention relates to an effect module as well as to an effect seat equipped with the effect module, as specified in claims 1 and 27.

From CN203253180U a multimedia seat arrangement is known which comprises an effect seat. In the effect seat a seat surface vibration unit is arranged, through which the seat surface of the effect seat is vibratable. Furthermore, the effect seat comprises an elastic air hose, which is arranged in the foot region of the seat and is designed to strike against the calves of a user. In the right armrest of the effect seat, an effect module is installed, which includes a water nozzle and an air nozzle. In addition, a stun gun is installed in the right armrest to deliver an electrical shock. The left-hand armrest incorporates a special effects control unit equipped with an LCD touch monitor that allows user input. In addition, a handle in the form of a standing pipe section is arranged on both the left and on the right armrest.

The design of a multimedia seat described in CN203253180U has the disadvantage that the special effects created by the effect module lead to inadequate entertainment pleasure for the user.

The present invention has for its object to provide an improved effect module to provide the user with an improved and more intense entertainment pleasure can.

This object of the invention is achieved by the measures according to claim 1.

According to the invention, an effect module is formed, comprising a flow housing in which a main flow channel for guiding an air flow from an installation area remote from a user to a viewing area facing the user is formed. The air flow is conducted in the main flow channel via an air inlet opening arranged in the installation area through a channel section to a rich arranged air outlet. In the flow housing at least one secondary flow channel is formed, which is provided for the transport of a fragrance.

An advantage of the design according to the invention is that a perfume can be delivered by the effect module in addition to an air flow through the Nebenströmungs- channel. In particular, both the airflow and the fragrance can be transported from an effect armrest of an effect seat in a 4D cinema to the user. This leads to a completely new entertainment experience, which is unknown to a user in this way. Especially when the fragrance flows out of an effect module integrated in the effect armrest, the fragrance can be transported to the user quickly and in sync with a entertainment show, such as a movie.

Furthermore, it may be expedient that the at least one secondary flow channel opens into the main flow channel so that a perfume transported in the secondary flow channel can be mixed with the air transported through the main flow channel and transported to the user by means of the air flow guided through the main flow channel. The advantage here is that the perfume can be transported by the air flow in the main flow channel. Thus it can be achieved that the perfume can be directed specifically to the user. In addition, can be achieved by this measure that the perfume very well, timed with the entertainment program, can arrive at the olfactory organ of the user and, if necessary, can be blown away from this again by means of the air flow.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the secondary flow channel in the form of at least one outlet opening in a boundary wall of the main flow channel opens into the latter, wherein the at least one outlet opening is arranged in the region of the air inlet opening of the main flow channel. The advantage here is that the secondary flow channel opens in the form of simple outlet openings in the main flow channel, which are easy to manufacture. If these outlet openings of the secondary flow channel is arranged in the vicinity of the air inlet opening of the main flow channel, the perfume in the main flow channel can mix with the air flow approximately homogeneously. As a result, the user can be generated a particularly intense fragrance experience. In addition, it can be provided that the main flow channel has a circular cross section at its air inlet opening. It is advantageous in this case that the air outlet openings in standard and standardized fans are often designed as a circular cross-section. Thus it can be selected from a large selection of fans for the generation of the air flow, which can be used if required, also different strong fans with different volume flows. In addition, by this advantageous embodiment of the flow housing for sealing between the fan and the main flow channel standardized sealing elements, such as O-rings can be used.

Also advantageous is an embodiment according to which the channel section of the main flow channel can have a cross-section widening between the air inlet opening and the air outlet opening. It can thereby be achieved that the flow guided through the main flow channel is as laminar as possible. This leads to a particularly good entertainment experience for the user. In addition, with a laminar flow, a lower volume flow can lead to the same perceived intensity as a larger volume flow of a turbulent flow. As a result, the fans can be made smaller, which reduces the energy consumption during operation of the 4D cinema. Furthermore, smaller dimensioned fans lead to lower acquisition costs, whereby the cost-effectiveness of such a 4D cinema can be increased.

According to a development, it is possible that the air outlet opening has a substantially rectangular cross-section. As a result, the air flow can be advantageously directed into the user's face, resulting in a particularly good entertainment experience. Particularly in the interaction of an effect module installed on the left side of the user with an effect module installed on the right side of the user, an air flow centered on the user can be achieved by the rectangular cross-sectional shape of the air outlet opening.

Furthermore, it may be expedient that at least one flow guide element is arranged within the main flow. The advantage here is that through such a flow guide the air flow can be directed specifically into the face of the user. In particular, when using flow guide elements within the Main flow channel, the air flow depending on the positioning of the effect module are directed relative to the user's face. Thus, the effect module can be arranged at any desired and advantageous position in the effect armrest of an effect seat, wherein the air flow is guided by the flow guide to the desired position.

In addition, it can be provided that at least one flow guide is designed as a partition and divides the main flow channel into at least two flow sections. The advantage here is that through such a flow guide the air flow can be directed specifically into the face of the user. In particular, when using flow directors within the main flow, the airflow may be directed relative to the user's face depending on the positioning of the effect module. Thus, the effect module can be arranged at any desired and advantageous position in the effect armrest of an effect seat, wherein the air flow is guided by the flow guide to the desired position.

Furthermore, it can be provided that in each flow sab section opens a secondary flow channel. It can thereby be achieved that even with a deflection of the air flow by means of partitions, the fragrance can be distributed homogeneously or at least approximately homogeneously in the air flow.

According to a particular embodiment, it is possible for the bypass duct to be preceded by a mixing chamber, into which mixing chamber a plurality of perfume supply lines terminate, whereby a fragrance composition can be mixed in the mixing chamber. The advantage here is that this not only a single fragrance note can be homogeneously introduced into the air stream, but that a fragrance composition can be mixed from several different individual fragrances and homogeneously introduced into the air flow and transported to the user. According to an advantageous development, it can be provided that the mixing chamber is designed as a cavity surrounding at least a portion of the main flow channel. As a result, the mixing chamber can be arranged as close as possible to the main flow channel, as a result of which a large number of different fragrance compositions can be arranged in close succession. positions can be mixed and fed to the user. In addition, the effect module can be built as small as possible so that it takes up only a small amount of space. Another advantage of this design is that the supply lines for the individual perfumes can be arranged circularly around the main flow channel to the mixing chamber. As a result, the individual supply lines can have the same line length, as a result of which the fragrances can be conveyed in a timed manner into the mixing chamber.

In particular, it can be advantageous if at least one compressed-air channel is formed in the flow housing through which a blast of compressed air from a compressed air inlet opening formed in the installation area can be guided to a compressed air outlet opening arranged in the visible region. By such a blast of compressed air, the entire entertainment experience of the user can be significantly increased. In particular, a blast of compressed air in conjunction with a uniform, laminar flow passing through the main flow channel can lead to a totally unexpected experience.

Furthermore, it may be expedient that a compressed cross section is formed between compressed air inlet opening and compressed air outlet opening, and that the compressed air outlet opening has a substantially rectangular cross section. The surprising advantage here is that can be achieved by this geometric shape that the flow noise caused by the blast of compressed air can be largely reduced. As a result, unwanted and disturbing noises can be prevented as possible. Furthermore, it can be provided that a nozzle receptacle for receiving a water nozzle is formed in the flow housing, by means of which a water jet, optionally atomized, water jet can be delivered to the user. The advantage here is that the entire entertainment experience of the user can be significantly increased or intensified by such a water jet. In particular, a jet of water in conjunction with a uniform, laminar flow directed through the main flow channel can lead to a totally unexpected experience. Furthermore, in the case of atomization of the water jet, the air flow can be used as a means of transport for the individual drops of water, whereby new effects, such as misting can be simulated. In addition, it can be provided that a receptacle for a light-emitting component is formed in the flow housing. The advantage here is that the entire entertainment experience of the user can be significantly increased by the additionally generated light effect. For example, can be simulated by the light-emitting component, the optical sensation of an explosion, which additionally by the air flow, or by the blast of compressed air, the pressure wave can be simulated. Thus, a unique entertainment experience can be created especially in combination with the effects generated by the main flow channel and / or by the compressed air channel and / or by the water nozzles. The light-emitting component can preferably be equipped with LEDs, which are preferably designed for emitting a white flash light and also colored lights.

Also advantageous is an embodiment according to which the light-emitting component is designed as a cover for closing the nozzle receptacle for the water nozzle, or as a cover for protecting the installed water nozzle, wherein the cover is provided with at least one opening through which one of the Water nozzle discharged water jet is feasible. As a result, the water nozzle can be protected from contact by the user. This is relevant in terms of safety, since a very fine water jet is discharged from the water nozzle at a very high pressure.

According to a development, it is possible that a locking system is formed at the installation region of the flow housing, through which the flow housing in an effect armrest of an effect seat installed and, if necessary, is removable again. The advantage here is that the effect module can thus be easily installed in the effect armrest and, if necessary, can be removed from this again. As a result, possibly necessary cleaning work on the effect module can be carried out easily, which reduces, for example, the risk of the deposition of a mold. Furthermore, it may be expedient that the flow housing is formed symmetrically with respect to a symmetry plane extending between the viewing area and the installation area. The advantage here is that thereby the effects of the effect module can act both on a left side and on a right side of the effect module sitting user. NEN. Thus, using as few of the effect modules as possible, the largest possible number of users can benefit from the effects. Furthermore, the effect modules can be performed uniformly, whereby the production of the effect modules can be made advantageous. A particularly good entertainment experience can be achieved if the user has two effect modules, one of the effect modules on the left side and one of the effect modules on the right side of the user integrated in the effect armrest. If several effect seats are arranged next to one another, a minimal number of modules can be used here in the case of a symmetrical design of the effect modules. Furthermore, it may be expedient if a planar visible surface is formed in the field of view, on which the air outlet opening is arranged. The advantage here is that the effects are well deliverable to the user through a flat viewing surface.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the main flow channel and / or the compressed air channel and / or the water nozzle are arranged at an angle between 65 ° and 85 °, in particular between 72 ° and 78 ° to the visible surface. The advantage here is that this individual effects are directed so that they can be delivered to the user to provide the best possible entertainment experience. Furthermore, it may be expedient that in the installation area a planar installation surface is formed, on which the air inlet opening is arranged. The advantage here is that a flat installation surface is technically good form. In addition, the individual connections can be arranged clearly on a flat installation surface.

In addition, it can be provided that in the installation area, a first connection recess is formed for connecting a compressed air hose. The advantage here is that a compressed air hose for the necessary compressed air supply can be connected to the effect module.

Furthermore, it may be expedient that a second connection recess is formed in the installation area for connecting a perfume transport hose. An advantage here is in that a perfume supply hose for the necessary perfume supply can be connected to the effect module.

It can also be advantageous if the air inlet opening has a dome section for connection to a fan. By connecting to a fan can be achieved that the guided through the main flow channel volume flow can be varied continuously.

Furthermore, it may be expedient if the installation surface is arranged at an angle 0 ° and 15 °, in particular between 4 ° and 8 ° to the visible surface. The advantage here is that the air inlet opening can be arranged at an angle to the visible surface. Thus, a fan can be arranged at right angles to the installation surface. Furthermore, it can be achieved that the air flow can be guided out of the visible surface at an angle corresponding to this inclination, without the air flow having to be deflected between the air inlet opening and the visible surface.

Finally, it can be provided that in the nozzle receptacle for receiving a water nozzle, a latching element is formed, by means of which the water nozzle is fixable in the nozzle holder. The advantage here is that thereby the water nozzle can be quickly and easily removed from the flow housing to be replaced.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. In each case, in a highly simplified, schematic representation:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a multimedia seat assembly; Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a flow housing;

3 shows a further perspective view of a flow housing;

4 is a plan view of the flow housing. 5 shows a side view of the flow housing with dashed inner workings; Fig. 6 is an aligned view normal to the installation surface of the installation area;

7 is a perspective view of a sectional view of the flow housing, in particular according to the section line VII - VII in Fig. 4.

8 is a perspective view of a sectional view of the flow housing, in particular according to the section line VIII - VIII in Fig. 5.

9 is a further sectional view of the flow housing, in particular according to FIG

Section line IX - IX in Fig. 5;

10 is a further sectional view of the flow housing, in particular according to the

Section line X - X in Fig. 5; 11 shows a further sectional illustration of the flow housing, in particular according to the section line XI-XI in FIG. 5;

12 is a sectional view of the flow housing, as has already been shown in perspective form in FIG. 8, in particular according to the section line VIII-VIII in FIG. 5;

Fig. 13 is a further sectional view of the flow housing, in particular according to the

Section line XIII - XIII in FIG. 5; Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the effect module which is assembled with a fan;

Fig. 15 is a perspective view of an effect armrest; FIG. 16 shows a further perspective view of the effect armrest without covering elements; FIG.

Fig. 17 perspective view of an effect seat without cover;

Fig. 18 is a side view of the multimedia seat assembly;

19 is a front view of the multimedia seat assembly.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or the same component names, wherein the disclosures contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. Also, the location information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and these position information in a change in position mutatis mutandis to transfer to the new location.

Such a entertainment device 3 may be, for example, a 4D cinema in which a motion picture film is played and in addition by the multimedia seat arrangement 1 special effect on a user 4 is acted on. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that such a multimedia seat arrangement 1 is used approximately in a theater or in any other entertainment device 3, such as a ghost train or another ride.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, provision can be made for the multimedia seat arrangement 1 to comprise a plurality of effect seats 5, which are arranged next to one another. In other words, the multimedia seat arrangement 1 is a unit of several side-by-side effect seats 5. The number of side-by-side effect seats 5 can vary depending on the field of application of the multimedia seat arrangement 1. As shown in Fig. 1, it is possible, for example, that three effect seats 5 are arranged side by side. In other applications, it is also conceivable that about 10 or 15 effect seats 5 arranged side by side. are net and thus form a multimedia seating arrangement 1. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the multimedia seat arrangement 1 comprises only one effect seat 5.

It can preferably be provided that an effect armrest 6 is arranged on the left and right of the effect seat 5 in each case. The effect armrest 6 can in this case be integrated into the effect seat 5, but it is also possible for the effect armrest 6 to be arranged as an independently designed component on the multimedia seat arrangement 1.

Preferably, the number of effect armrests 6 in a multimedia seat arrangement 1 is always one higher than the number of effect seats 5. Furthermore, it can be provided that all effect arm rests 6 are designed identically in the multimedia seat arrangement 1, so that a standard element can be used here. An effect armrest 6 arranged between two effect seats 5 is in each case available to the users 4, who sit on the effect seat 5 on the left of the effect armrest 6 or on the effect seat 5 on the right of the effect armrest 6.

Furthermore, it can be provided that in each case an effect module 7 is arranged in an effect armrest 6, by which one or more special effects can contribute to the realistic entertainment of the user 4. However, the effect module 7 can also be arranged in another element of an effect seat 5 or either in the dashboard of a vehicle in a ride.

The effect module 7 comprises a flow housing 8, which is integrated into the effect armrest 6.

When flow housing 8 can be provided that this is a component which has a complex structure. To describe this complex component, a preferred embodiment of the flow housing 8 in Figures 2 to 13 is shown in several different views and sectional views. For a comprehensible explanation of the features of the flow housing 8 or the effects achieved thereby, a synopsis of several of these figures is used in the description of the figures of FIGS. Here, the same reference numerals or component names are used as in the other figures 2 to 13 respectively for the same parts. To avoid unnecessary repetition In order to avoid lungs not all the reference numerals are entered in each of the figures, but reference is made to the detailed descriptions of the respective other Figures 2 to 13 or reference. It should also be mentioned that the chronology of the description does not pay attention to the sequence of the figures, but that individual coherent effects are described consistently and orderly. As a result, in the course of the description of the figures, the figures referred to in the reference may be used in seemingly arbitrary order.

2 shows a perspective view of a flow housing 8. In particular, the plan view of a viewing area 9 is shown here, which is visible in the installed state of the flow housing 8 in the effect armrest 6 from the outside, that is the user 4. The surface of the viewing area 9 is formed here by a visible surface 10.

FIG. 3 shows a further perspective view of the flow housing 8, wherein in this view an installation area 11 with an installation area 12 delimiting the installation area 11 is shown.

FIG. 4 shows a plan view of the flow housing 8, the view being oriented normally on the installation surface 12.

Fig. 5 shows a side view of the flow housing 8, wherein the inner life of the flow housing 8 is shown in dashed lines for clarity.

FIG. 6 shows an aligned view which is normally aligned with the installation surface 12 of the installation area 11.

7 shows a perspective view of a sectional view of the flow housing 8, in particular according to the section line VII-VII in FIG. 4.

8 shows a perspective view of a sectional view of the flow housing 8, in particular according to the section line VIII - VIII in FIG. 5. 9 shows a further sectional illustration of the flow housing 8, in particular according to the section line IX-IX in FIG. 5.

FIG. 10 shows a further sectional view of the flow housing 8, in particular according to the section line X - X in FIG. 5.

11 shows a further sectional representation of the flow housing 8, in particular according to the section line XI-XI in FIG. 5.

12 is a sectional view of the flow housing 8, as already shown in perspective form in FIG. 8, in particular according to the section line VIII-VIII in FIG. 5.

FIG. 13 shows a further sectional illustration of the flow housing 8, in particular according to the section line XIII-XIII in FIG. 5.

The flow housing 8 is preferably formed from a thermoplastic material. It can be provided that the flow housing 8 is produced by means of a rapid prototyping method. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the flow housing 8 is produced in an injection molding process.

As can be seen particularly well in FIG. 12, a main flow channel 13 is formed in the flow housing 8, in which an air flow 14 is conducted from an air inlet opening 15 via a channel section 16 to an air outlet opening 17. As can be seen in FIGS. 2 to 13, the air outlet opening 17 is arranged in the viewing area 9, in particular the visible surface 10. The air inlet opening 15 is arranged in the installation area 11, in particular on the installation surface 12. By this arrangement, the air flow 14 is guided out of the effect armrest 6 out into the face of a user 4. In Fig. 12, a receiving surface 18 of the effect armrest 6 is further schematically indicated, in which the effect module, in particular the flow housing 8 is added. As can be seen from FIG. 12, a large part of the flow housing 8 is the installation area 11 formed, which is located below the receiving surface 18 of the effect armrest 6 and thus is not visible to the user 4.

The viewing area 9, which protrudes with respect to the receiving surface 18, preferably has only a very small extent. In particular, it can be provided that the viewing area 9 has only a very small height 19 between 2 mm and 5 mm. This can bring several benefits. On the one hand, an effect module 7 integrated in the effect armrest 6 is only slightly visible from the outside, whereby the visual appearance of the multimedia seat arrangement 1 is improved. In addition, it can be avoided that a user 4 tears the effect module 7 out of the effect armrest 6 unintentionally or even in a vandal-resistant manner.

Furthermore, it can be provided that in the region of the air inlet opening 15, a dome portion 20 is formed, through which the flow housing 8 can be connected to a fan 21 shown schematically. Such a fan 21 for generating the air flow 14 may be embodied for example in the form of a centrifugal fan, which is infinitely variable.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the fan 21 is inserted into the dome portion 20. In this case, it may additionally be provided that between the flow housing 8 and fan 21, a sealing ring is arranged, which is received in the annular exception of the dome portion 20, and through which the dome portion 20 is sealed.

Furthermore, it can be provided that, as shown in FIG. 12, a fragrance 22 is transported in a fragrance material feed line 23 into a mixing chamber 24. The mixing chamber 24 is preferably designed in the form of a cavity 25, which is arranged at least in a partial region 26 around the main flow channel 13. In particular, it may be provided that, as shown particularly clearly in FIG. 10, the mixing chamber 24, which winds around the main flow channel 13 like a torus, is spatially separated by a boundary wall 27 to the main flow channel 13.

The mixing chamber 24 serves, in particular, to be able to mix a homogeneous fragrance composition from a plurality of different fragrances 22. For this purpose, it can be provided that a plurality of perfume supply lines 23 are formed, which open into the mixing chamber 24. In the illustrated embodiment, there are about 4 Duftstoffzuleitungen 23, which open into the mixing chamber 24, and are arranged annularly around the main flow channel 13. As a result, for example, up to four different fragrances 22 can be mixed together to form a fragrance composition.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the boundary wall 27 has openings, which form a secondary flow channel 28, through which an individual perfume 22 or the mixed fragrance composition can be introduced into the main flow channel 13 via an outlet opening 29. In particular, as can be seen in FIG. 12, it can be provided that a plurality of secondary flow channels 28 are formed, which open out radially all around the main flow channel 13.

As can be seen from a comparison of FIGS. 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12, it can be provided that flow-guiding elements 30 are formed in the main flow channel 13, which can be designed, for example, in the form of a partition wall 31. Through the partition

31 may be provided that the main flow channel 13 into a plurality of flow sections

32 is split. By dividing the main flow channel 13 into a plurality of flow sections 32, it can be achieved that the air flow 14, starting from the air outlet opening 17, is directed in a specific direction. In particular, this can be the

Air flow 14 are shared. This may be particularly advantageous if only one effect module 7 is installed in an effect armrest 6 between two effect seats 5, by which two users 4 seated on the effect seats 5 next to the effect armrest 6 are flown by the air flow 14.

As can also be seen from the cited figures, it can be provided that the flow housing 8 is formed symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry 33. The plane of symmetry 33 may in this case extend between the visible surface 10 and the installation surface 12, it being possible in particular for the symmetry plane 33 to be aligned normally with the visible surface 10.

As can readily be seen in FIG. 12, provision may be made for the main flow duct 13 to be divided into two main flow sections 35 by a centrally arranged center partition wall 34, which are each directed to an effect seat 5. The desired directional deflection of the air flow 14 can be achieved or adjusted by a V-like design of the center partition 34. As can be seen from FIG. 11, provision can be made for the air flow 14 to leave the main flow channel 13, in particular a main flow section 35, at an angle 36 to the visible surface 10.

This can be achieved by arranging the main flow channel 13, in particular the main flow section 35, in an upper subregion 37 at precisely this angle 36 to the visible surface 10.

The upper portion 37 of the main flow section 35 is in this case approximately ^l A of

Longitudinal extent 38 of the main flow channel 13. In a lower portion 39 of the main flow channel 13, in particular a Hauptströmabschnitt 35, aligned at right angles to the installation surface 12. This can be advantageous in order not to swirl the air flow 14, which is generated in the fan 21 and is introduced through the air inlet opening 15 into the main flow skanal 13. The lower portion 39 may also be approximately ^l A of the longitudinal extent 38 of the main flow channel 13. Furthermore, a transition section 40 may be provided, in which the main flow section 35 is transferred from the vertical orientation of the lower portion 39 in the arranged at an angle 36 orientation of the upper portion 37. In this case, it makes sense if there are no angular or abrupt transitions along the entire main flow section 35, but if the channel guidance is uniformly transmitted.

Furthermore, as can be seen in particular in FIGS. 7 and 11, it can be provided that small intermediate partition walls 41 are arranged within the main flow section 35, by means of which it is subdivided into further flow sections 32. This can be particularly advantageous in order to achieve a targeted steering of the air flow 14 and thereby to obtain a laminar air flow. On the outside, the main flow channel 13, as already mentioned, is limited by its boundary wall 27. For delimiting or guiding the flow, in particular a boundary wall surface 42 is used. The boundary wall surface 42 may preferably have a smooth surface in order to be able to generate a turbulence-free and laminar air flow 14 which is as laminar as possible.

As is particularly apparent from Fig. 2, it can be provided that the flow housing 8 at its viewing area 9 a Läng water extension 43 between 50mm and 80 mm, in particular between 60mm and 70 mm, preferably about 65 mm. A transverse extension 44 of the flow housing 8 may have at the viewing area 9 between 50 mm and 70 mm, in particular in about 60 mm.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the main flow channel 13 at the air outlet opening 17 on the visible surface 10 has a longitudinal extent 45 between 25 mm and 40 mm, in particular between 30 mm and 35 mm. Preferably, it can be provided that the main flow channel 13 has a transverse extent 46 between 35 mm and 50 mm, in particular between 40 mm and 45 mm.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the main flow channel 13 at the air inlet opening 15, which is placed on the installation surface 12, has a diameter between 25 mm and 40 mm, in particular between 30 mm and 35 mm.

The longitudinal extent 38 of the main flow channel 13 may preferably be approximately between 20 mm and 35 mm, in particular between 20 mm and 30 mm.

Furthermore, it can be provided that a compressed air channel 48 is formed, through which a blast of compressed air 49 in the face of the user 4 can be issued. In the installation area 11, in particular on the installation area 12, the compressed air channel 48 has a compressed air inlet opening 50. On the visible surface 10, a compressed air outlet opening 51 of the Druckluftka- channel 48 is arranged.

Furthermore, it can be provided that in the flow housing 8 two compressed air channels 48 are formed, which are arranged symmetrically with respect to the plane of symmetry 33. Similar As with the main flow channel 13 can be provided that the compressed air channel 48, in particular in an upper portion 37, is arranged at an angle 52 to the visible surface 10. Furthermore, it can be provided that the compressed air channel at the compressed air inlet opening 50 has a first connection recess 53, which serves for receiving a compressed air hose 54, in particular a hose coupling 55.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the compressed air channel 48 seen from the first connection recess 53 in the direction of compressed air outlet opening 51, first a strongly narrowing cross section 56 and on the remaining length of the compressed air channel 48 has a slightly widening cross section 56.

The compressed air provided in the compressed air hose 54 may preferably have a pressure between 1 bar and 3 bar, in particular approximately 2 bar. Furthermore, as clearly shown in FIG. 4, it can be provided that the compressed air outlet opening 51 has a longitudinal extent 57 between 1.5 mm and 4 mm, in particular between 2 mm and 3 mm, preferably about 2.5 mm. A transverse extent 58 of the compressed air outlet opening 51 can have between 2 mm and 10 mm, in particular between 4 mm and 6 mm, preferably about 4.5 mm.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12, it can be provided that a second connection recess 59 is formed in the perfume supply line 23, which is designed to receive a perfume transport hose 60, in particular for receiving a hose coupling 61, by means of which the perfume transport hose 60 in the second connection recess - Fung 59 is fixed.

Furthermore, as can be seen in FIG. 2, it can be provided that a nozzle receptacle 62 is formed in the flow housing 8, which serves to receive a water nozzle 63. As can be seen in Fig. 13, it can be provided that the nozzle receptacle 62 is formed by a cavity which has its greatest Ers extension on the installation surface 12. As can be seen in FIG. 2, provision can be made for the nozzle receptacle 62 on the viewing surface 10 to have a longitudinal extent 64 between 10 mm and 25 mm, in particular between 15 mm and 20 mm. Furthermore, it can be provided that a transverse extent 65 of the nozzle receptacle 62 is between 40 mm and 60 mm, in particular between 45 mm and 55 mm, preferably approximately 50 mm.

Furthermore, it may be provided that in the nozzle receptacle 62, a latching element 66 is formed, by means of which the water nozzle 63 is fixable in the nozzle holder 62. Furthermore, it can be provided that a receptacle 67 for a light-emitting component 68 is formed in the flow housing 8. In particular, it can be provided that the light-emitting component 68 is integrated in a cover 69, which is provided to be inserted in the nozzle receptacle 62, in particular on the visible surface 10. It can be provided that in the receptacle 67 for the light-emitting component 68 respectively for the cover 69, a recess 70 is formed, in which the cover 69 can engage. In addition, it can be provided that an opening 71 is integrated in the cover 69, through which a water jet 72 generated by the water nozzle 63 can emerge from the effect module 7. Furthermore, as can be seen in FIG. 2, it can be provided that a latching system 73 is formed, by means of which the effect module 7 can be inserted into the effect armrest 6.

As can be seen from FIG. 5, it can be provided that the visible surface 10 is arranged at an angle 74 to the installation surface 12. This may be necessary in order to be able to guide the air flow 14 away from the visible surface 10 at an angle 75 with respect to the longitudinal orientation of the flow housing 8. Since, as can be seen from FIG. 5, a partition wall 31 is preferably oriented at right angles to the installation surface 12, the angle 75 is equal to the angle 74. As can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3, the basic geometric shape of the flow housing 8 is shown in FIG formed by a cuboid. FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of the effect module 7 which is joined to a fan 21. The flow housing 8 is in this case represented in a section through the nozzle receptacle 62, so that the water nozzle 63, which is received in the nozzle receptacle 62, is visible. The water nozzle 63 is here shown cut. As can be seen from FIG. 14, it is possible to provide a first nozzle head 76 and a second nozzle head 77. In each of these nozzle heads 76, 77 a Wasserdüsenaustrittsöff- 78 is integrated, through which the water jet 72 can be discharged. In particular, can be achieved by the illustrated arrangement of the nozzle heads 76, 77, that the water jet 72 can be discharged at an angle 79 to the visible surface 10. Preferably, the two nozzle heads 76, 77 are positioned to each other so that the angle 79 is equal to the angle 36 of the main flow channel 13 and the angle 52 of the compressed air channel 48th

The water nozzle outlet opening 78 is chosen so small that the water jet 72 is very fine or is partially atomized. Within the water nozzle 63, there is preferably a water pressure of about 40 to 50 bar.

As further shown in FIG. 14, the cover 69, into which the light-emitting component 68 can be integrated, is preferably positioned in the receptacle 67 in such a way that the apertures 71 are positioned precisely above the water nozzle outlet opening 78. Furthermore, it can be provided that a sealing ring 80 is mounted between the cover 69 and in each case one nozzle head 76 and 77, by means of which it can be achieved that a water leaked out of the water nozzle outlet opening 78 can not enter the interior of the nozzle holder 62. Furthermore, as can be seen from FIG. 14, it can be provided that in the lower end of the water nozzle 63 a high-pressure hose 81 for supplying the water nozzle 63 is connected to it.

In a preferred embodiment, it may be provided that the cover 69 is designed wholly or at least partially as a transparent or translucent component. Thus, it can be achieved that the light which is emitted by the light-emitting component 68 positioned under the cover 69 is perceived by the user 4. FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of an effect armrest 6. The viewing angle used here is approximately the perspective of a user 4 who sits in the effect seat 5 positioned to the right of the effect armrest 6. In Fig. 15 can be clearly seen how the effect module 7 is integrated into the effect armrest 6. In particular, it can be seen in Fig. 15 that the receiving surface 18 in which the effect module 7 is embedded, may be arranged at an angle to the horizontal, so that the individual effects, such as the air flow 14, the compressed air blast 49 and the water jet 72 preferably are directed into the face of an average sized user 4.

As can be further seen in FIG. 15, the effect module 7 can be designed such that both the user 4 sitting to the right of the effect armrest 6 and the user 4 sitting to the left of the effect armrest 6 are aware of the effects of the effect module 7 is taken. This has the advantage that in the multimedia seat assembly 1 as little effect modules 7 must be installed, and that both the effects of the effect module 7 in the left effect armrest 6 and the effects of the effect module 7 in the right effect armrest 6 act on the user 4. This leads to a particularly realistic entertainment experience, since the effects can act symmetrically on the face of the user 4.

In the case of an effect armrest 6, which is installed at the edge of the multimedia seat arrangement 1, it can be provided that an effect module 7 is integrated, in which one or more effects are emitted only halfway towards the effect seat 5, so that a passage located next to a multimedia seat arrangement 1 for example, is not splashed by the water jet 72.

As shown in FIG. 15, it can be provided that in the effect armrest 6, a hand rest area 82 is formed, on which the user 4 can rest his forearm and thus support it. In addition, it can be provided that in addition to the hand-rest area 82, a handle 83 is formed, on which he user 4 can hold and which between the hand rest area 82 and receiving surface 18. This brings with it the advantage that during a movement of the multimedia seat arrangement. 1 the user 4 finds sufficient support to hold on tight. As shown in FIG. 15, can be provided that both the hand rest area 82 and the handle 83 are formed so that both the left and the right next to the effect armrest 6 seated user 4 can use them. Furthermore, it can be provided that in a side wall 84 of the effect armrest 6, a ventilation housing 85 is introduced, which ventilation slots s 86 has. Through the ventilation housing 85 can be sucked by the fan 21 fresh air, which is supplied to the effect module 7. Furthermore, it can be provided that a seat occupancy sensor 87 is integrated in the side wall 84, by means of which it can be detected in each case which effect seat 5 of the multimedia seat arrangement 1 is occupied. This information can be used for an evaluation or to control the individual effects in order to save energy. The seat occupancy sensor 87 is preferably implemented in the form of an infrared sensor. In an alternative variant, provision may also be made for the seat occupancy sensor 87 to be designed, for example, as a weight-detecting sensor and to be integrated in the effect seat 5.

FIG. 16 shows a further perspective view of the effect armrest 6, wherein in this view the effect armrest 6 is shown approximately from a viewing angle from the foot area of the user 4. In addition, the cladding elements of the effect armrest 6 are hidden in this perspective view, so that the interior of the effect armrest 6 is visible. Here, the installation state of the effect module 7 and the fan 21 connected thereto and the installation of the individual Zuförderschläuche 54, 60, 81 is clearly visible. Furthermore, it can be provided that in the effect armrest 6, a control board 88 is installed, which serves to control individual effects or for information transmission.

Furthermore, it can be provided that an LED 89 is arranged on the control board 88, which serves to illuminate the foot area or the floor in front of the effect seat 5. By such an LED 89 or by an equivalent illuminant, for example, an escape route lighting or an effect lighting can be realized. 17 shows a perspective view of an effect seat 5 in which a cover is hidden, so that the interior of the effect seat 5 is visible. As can be seen from FIG. 17, provision can be made for a fragrance generator 90 to be installed in at least one effect seat 5 of a multimedia seat arrangement 1, by means of which effect module 7 the fragrance emitted to the user 4 can be generated.

For this purpose, the fragrance generator 90 has at least one fragrance accumulator 91. A fragrance 22 is preferably stored in a carrier medium in the fragrance storage 91 so that it can be dispensed at any time. The carrier medium may in this case be a sponge-like or porous material in which the fragrance 22 can be stored. The fragrance generator 90 is supplied with compressed air by means of a compressed air supply 92, wherein in each case a compressed air outlet leads into one of the fragrance accumulators 91. Each of the scent memory 91 is further associated with a solenoid valve 93, by means of which an inflow of compressed air in the scent memory 91 is controllable. By supplying the compressed air, the fragrance 22 bound in the fragrance storage 91 can be released and conveyed via the fragrance transport hose 60 to the effect module 7. It may be provided that per effect armrest 6 of a multimedia seat arrangement 1, a fragrance transport hose 60 leads away from a fragrance accumulator 91. The individual perfume transport hoses 60 are preferably of equal length, so that the generated fragrance arrives simultaneously at all effect armrests 6.

The scent accumulators 91 are preferably interchangeable received in the fragrance generator 90, so that they can be replaced at a lower intensity of the fragrance 22. Furthermore, it can be provided that in an area of the foot 94 of the effect seat 5, an elastic pressurizable pneumatic hose 95 is arranged. The pneumatic hose 95 may be freely suspended on the effect seat 5 and be designed so that it can beat when exposed to compressed air against the fibula of a seated on the effect seat 5 user 4. This can be realized, for example, by virtue of the pneumatic tube 95 being closed airtight on one side. Now enter through the open side

Applied pressure within the kinked hanging pneumatic hose 95, so this tends to deform in its extended state, whereby this beats against the calf of the user 4. 18 and 19 show a side view and a front view of the multimedia seat assembly 1. As can be seen from Fig. 18, it can be provided that in a backrest 96 in the neck region of the user 4, a further compressed air hose 97 for delivering a further burst of compressed air 98 is formed in the neck of the user 4.

Furthermore, it can be provided that in the backrest 96, an actuator 99, in particular a pneumatic cylinder is arranged, by means of which a backrest surface 100 is deformed so that it is thickened selectively forward, and the user 4 thereby feels a pressure in his back. Through this actuator 99, the entertainment experience of the user 4 can be increased. Furthermore, it can be provided that in the backrest 96, a vibration drive 101 is integrated, by means of which the backrest 96 can be put into vibration. The vibration drive 101 may be embodied for example in the form of an electric motor with a driven imbalance weight. In addition, it can be provided that a vibration drive 103 is also integrated in a seat surface 102 of the effect seat 5.

Furthermore, it can be provided that a movement device 104 is formed, by means of which the multimedia seat arrangement 1 is movable. The movement device 104 can be moved in the horizontal direction transversely to the seat surface 102 by means of three movement cylinders 105, 106, 107 in the vertical direction and with a lateral movement cylinder 108 in the horizontal direction. In the movement cylinders 105, 106, 107 for vertical movement of the multimedia seat assembly 1, it may be provided that, for example, the first movement cylinder 105 and the second movement cylinder 106 are arranged on the outside and on the back of the multimedia seat assembly 1, and that the third movement cylinder 107 center and front side of the multimedia seat assembly. 1 is arranged. As a result, tilting movements of the multimedia seat arrangement 1 in all directions can be realized.

Furthermore, it can be provided that a central control unit 109 is formed, on which by means of a network cable 110 a signal from a film reproducing a computer unit is transferable. It can be provided that the central control unit 109 is connected to a pneumatic switching station 111, which is designed to selectively switch the individual effects requiring a compressed air supply. Furthermore can be provided that each integrated into an effect armrest 6 control board 88 is connected by means of a respective network cable 112 to the central control unit 109. As a result, information can be transmitted between the central control unit 109 and the control board 88.

In addition, it can be provided that two speakers 113 are integrated into the effect seat 5 on the left and right of the neck support, which lies in the head area of the user, by means of which the user 4 can be sonicated. In these speakers 113, 4 individual sound experiences can be generated for each user.

In particular, the interaction of all the effects described above can lead to an enhanced and improved entertainment experience.

The embodiments show possible embodiments of the effect module 7, wherein it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments thereof, but also various combinations of the individual embodiments are mutually possible and this variation possibility due to the teaching of technical Acting by objective invention in the skill of those working in this technical field is the expert.

Furthermore, individual features or combinations of features from the different exemplary embodiments shown and described can also represent independent, inventive or inventive solutions. The task underlying the independent inventive solutions can be taken from the description.

All information on ranges of values in objective description should be understood to include these arbitrary and all sub-ranges thereof, eg the indication 1 to 10 should be understood to encompass all sub-ranges, starting from the lower limit 1 and the upper limit 10 that is, all portions begin with a lower limit of 1 or greater and end at an upper limit of 10 or less, eg, 1 to 1.7, or 3.2 to 8.1, or 5.5 to 10. For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that for a better understanding of the structure of the multimedia seat arrangement 1 or of the effect module 7, these or their components have been shown partially unevenly and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

S u b e c u s e c tio n a tio n s

Multimedia seating arrangement 31 Partition wall

Spectator area 32 S flow sab cut

Entertainment facility 33 S y mmetry level

User 34 center partition

Effect seat 35 Main flow section

Effect armrest 36 Angle main flow channel

Effect module 37 upper section

Flow housing 38 longitudinal extension Hauptströ¬

Viewing area mung skanal

Visible surface 39 lower part

Installation area 40 transition section

Installation area 41 Intermediate partition

Main flow channel 42 boundary wall surface

Air flow 43 longitudinal extension Strömungsge¬

Air inlet opening housing

Channel section 44 Extent of flow flow housing

Air outlet opening 45 longitudinal extension Hauptströ¬

Receiving surface mungskanal

Height Visible area 46 Transverse span Mainstream

Dome section kana

Fan 47 diameter Hauptströmungska¬

Perfume nal

Perfume supply 48 Compressed air duct

Mixing chamber 49 blast of compressed air

Cavity 50 compressed air inlet

Section 51 Air outlet

Limitation sw and 52 angle compressed air duct

Secondary flow channel 53 first connection recess

Outlet opening 54 compressed air hose

Flow guide 55 hose coupling Cross section compressed air duct 85 Ventilation housing

Lengthwise extension of compressed air86 Ventilation slot

opening 87 S utification sensor

Transverse extent Druckluftaus88 Steuerplatine

opening 89 LED

second connection well 90 fragrance generator

Fragrance transport hose 91 Fragrance storage

Siphonic coupling 92 Compressed air supply

Nozzle holder 93 Solenoid valve

Water nozzle 94 foot area

Longitudinal extension Nozzle holder 95 Pneumatic hose

Transverse extension Nozzle holder 96 Backrest

Latching element 97 further compressed air hose

Pick-up for light-emitting 98 additional compressed air blast

Component 99 Actuator

light-emitting component 100 backrest surface

Cover 101 Vibration drive

Recess 102 seat surface

Breakthrough 103 further vibration drive

Water jet 104 movement device

Ratchet system 105 first movement cylinder

Angle visible surface - Installation106 second movement cylinder area 107 third movement cylinder

Angle air flow - visible surface 108 lateral movement cylinder

1. nozzle head 109 central control unit

2. nozzle head 110 network cable

Water nozzle outlet 111 Pneumatic switching station

Angle 112 further network cable

Sealing ring 113 speakers

High pressure hose

Palmrest area

handle

Side wall

Claims

Patent claims

1. effect module (7) comprising a flow housing (8) in which a main flow channel (13) for guiding an air flow (14) from an installation (11) facing away from a user (4) to a viewing area facing the user (4) ( 9), wherein the line of the air flow (14) in the main flow channel (13) via a in the installation area (11) arranged air inlet opening (15) through a channel section (16) to a visible region (9) arranged air outlet opening (17), characterized in that in the flow housing (8) at least one secondary flow channel (28) is formed, which is provided for the transport of a fragrance (22).

2. effect module according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one secondary flow channel (28) opens into the main flow channel (13), so that in the secondary flow channel (28) transported perfume (22) with the flow through the Hauptströmungska- (13) transported air flow (14) miscible and by means of this air flow (14) to the user (4) is transportable.

3. effect module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the secondary flow skanal (28) in the form of at least one outlet opening (29) in a boundary wall (27) of the main flow channel (13) opens into this, wherein the at least one outlet opening (29) in the region of the air inlet opening (15) of the main flow channel (13) is arranged.

4. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized marked, that the main flow channel (13) at the air inlet opening (15) has a circular

Cross section has.

5. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the channel section (16) of the main flow channel (13) has a teintrittsöffnung between (15) and the air outlet opening (17) extending cross-section.

6. effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the air outlet opening (17) has a substantially rectangular cross-section.

7. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that within the main flow channel (13) at least one flow guide element (30) is arranged.

8. Effect module according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one flow guiding element (30) is designed as a partition (31) and divides the main flow channel (13) into at least two flow sections (32).

9. effect module according to claim 8, characterized in that in each flow section (32) opens a bypass duct (28).

10. effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bypass duct (28) is preceded by a mixing chamber (24), in which mixing chamber (24) several perfume supply lines (23) open, whereby in the mixing chamber (24) a fragrance composition is mixable ,

11. effect module according to claim 10, characterized in that the mixing chamber (24) as at least a portion (26) of the main flow channel (13) surrounding cavity (25) is executed.

12. effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the flow housing (8) at least one compressed air channel (48) is formed by which a compressed air blast (49) from a in the installation area (11) formed compressed air inlet opening (50) to a in the field of view ( 9) arranged compressed air outlet opening (51) can be guided.

13. effect module according to claim 12, characterized in that in the compressed air channel (48) between compressed air inlet opening (50) and compressed air outlet opening (51) a is formed narrowed cross-section, and that the compressed air outlet opening (51) has a substantially rectangular cross-section.

14. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a nozzle receptacle (62) for receiving a water nozzle (63) is formed in the flow housing (8), by means of which water nozzle (63) an optionally atomized water jet (72). on the user (4) can be issued.

15. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the flow housing (8) has a receptacle (67) for a light-emitting component (68) is formed.

16. effect module according to claim 15, characterized in that the light-emitting component (68) as a cover (69) for closing the nozzle receptacle (62) for the water nozzle (63), or as a cover (69) for protecting the built-in water nozzle (63 ), wherein the cover (69) is provided with at least one opening (71) through which a water jet (72) discharged from the water nozzle (63) can be guided.

17. effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized marked, that at the installation area (11) of the flow housing (8) a locking system (73) is formed, through which the flow housing (8) in an effect armrest (6) of an effect seat (5 ) installation and, if necessary, is removable again.

18. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized marked, that the flow housing (8) symmetrically with respect to a between field of view

(9) and installation area (11) extending symmetry plane (33) is formed.

19. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the viewing area (9) a planar viewing surface (10) is formed, on which the air outlet opening (17) is arranged.

20. effect module according to claim 19, characterized in that the main flow channel (13) and / or the compressed air channel (48) and / or the water nozzle (63) in one Upper portion (37) at an angle (36, 52, 79) between 65 ° and 85 °, in particular between 72 ° and 78 ° to the visible surface (10) are arranged.

21. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the installation area (11) a planar installation surface (12) is formed, on which the air inlet opening (15) is arranged.

22. effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the installation area (11) a first connection recess (53) for connecting a compressed air hose (54) is formed.

23. effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the installation area (11) a second connection recess (59) for connecting a perfume transport tube (60) is formed.

24. Effect module according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the air inlet opening (15) has a dome portion (20) for connection to a fan (21).

25 effect module according to one of claims 21 to 24, characterized in that the installation surface (12) at an angle (74) between 0 ° and 15 °, in particular between 4 ° and 8 ° to the visible surface (10) is arranged.

26. effect module according to one of claims 14 to 25, characterized in that in the nozzle receptacle (62) for receiving the water nozzle (63), a latching element (66) is formed, by means of which the water nozzle (63) in the nozzle receptacle (62) fixable is.

27. multimedia seating arrangement (1) for installation in a 4D cinema, comprising an effect seat (5) and at least one effect armrest (6) into which at least one effect module (7) is integrated, characterized in that the effect module (7) follows one or more is formed of several of the preceding claims.