Unpowered interactive recreation facility

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of amusement equipment, in particular to an unpowered interactive amusement facility. The facility comprises a fixed supporting frame, a swing assembly, a mechanical transmission mechanism and an effect presenting device. The fixed supporting frame and the reinforcing rods form a stable bearing foundation through the multiple sets of supporting legs. The swing assembly is assembled on the frame, serves as a user interaction carrier and a power input source, and swings back and forth under the driving of a user; the input end of the mechanical transmission mechanism is connected with the swing assembly, and the output end is in butt joint with the effect presentation device for capturing and converting swing kinetic energy. The effect presentation device comprises a master effect assembly and a slave effect assembly which can cooperate to form a cartoon structure, and a multi-level dynamic visual effect independent of swinging motion is generated. The swing kinetic energy of a user is used as a unique power source, external energy is not needed, the structure is simple and reliable, the maintenance cost is low, teaching through lively activities is achieved through visual display of kinetic energy transmission and mechanical motion conversion, and the device is suitable for multiple scenes such as parks, schools and courtyards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of amusement equipment technology, specifically to a non-powered interactive amusement facility. Background Technology

[0002] As a traditional amusement facility with a long history and widespread popularity, the swing's core structure has long maintained the classic combination of a frame, suspension chain, and seat. During use, users swing back and forth by exerting their own force, obtaining a basic entertainment experience through gravity and inertia during the swing. While this form is simple and intuitive, it also determines its functional limitations.

[0003] From a user experience perspective, traditional swings offer a highly simplistic gameplay experience, limited to swaying back and forth along a fixed trajectory, lacking variety and innovation in movement patterns. As users spend more time on the swing, the repetitive nature of the activity easily leads to boredom, making it difficult to maintain sustained interest. This is especially pronounced for children, who crave novelty, where the appeal of traditional swings diminishes significantly. Furthermore, the interactive aspect of traditional swings is limited to a one-way interaction between the user and the swing itself. It fails to facilitate collaboration or competition between users, and lacks dynamic visual effects beyond the swinging motion, resulting in insufficient visual appeal and failing to provide a rich sensory experience for observers or participants. The overall entertainment experience is rather monotonous.

[0004] To address these shortcomings, some improved swing products have emerged on the market, attempting to enhance their appeal. These products primarily utilize electric drive or complex mechanical structures to expand functionality, such as adding flashing lights, music playback, and multi-directional swing effects. However, these improvements generally have significant drawbacks: Firstly, electric drive relies heavily on external power, increasing energy consumption and operating costs. It is also difficult to implement in outdoor environments without stable power supply, and the presence of electrical components increases safety risks such as leakage and malfunctions. Secondly, the introduction of complex mechanical structures significantly increases manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the precision components have stringent environmental requirements, making them susceptible to damage from wind, rain, and dust storms when exposed to the elements. Frequent maintenance and repairs are necessary to ensure normal operation, further increasing long-term operating costs and limiting their widespread application in parks, communities, rural areas, and other similar settings. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a non-powered interactive amusement facility that balances structural stability and reliability while significantly enhancing the facility's playability, fun, and visual appeal, providing users with a novel interactive experience that breaks through the traditional back-and-forth swinging pattern.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is: a non-powered interactive amusement facility, comprising: The fixed support frame serves as the load-bearing foundation of the entire facility, providing stable support for the swing components, mechanical transmission mechanisms, and effect presentation devices, ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the facility during use. The swing component is mounted on the fixed support frame by means of suspension or hinge connection, and can swing back and forth along a preset trajectory under the active force of the user, while also serving as a power input source to transmit swing kinetic energy. Effect presentation devices are used to generate visual, auditory, or tactile sensory effects to enrich the interactive experience and aesthetic value of the facility; A mechanical transmission mechanism, the power input end of which is connected to the swing assembly to capture the swing kinetic energy, and the power output end of which is connected to the effect presentation device to transmit power; The kinetic energy generated by the swing component during the swing process is captured by the mechanical transmission mechanism and converted into mechanical energy for the effect presentation device, which then drives the effect presentation device to operate, thereby producing visual, auditory, or tactile effects independent of the swing component's own swing motion.

[0007] In one embodiment, the mechanical transmission mechanism is any one or a combination of linkage mechanism, gear mechanism, cam mechanism, and rope pulley system.

[0008] In one embodiment, the effect presentation device is connected to the mechanical transmission mechanism via a rigid or flexible component.

[0009] In one embodiment, the flexible element includes a rope, chain, or belt.

[0010] In one embodiment, the effect presentation device is a rotating device, a reciprocating motion device, or a combined motion device.

[0011] In one embodiment, the mechanical transmission mechanism includes an adapted motion conversion unit for converting the oscillating motion into a motion form with a corresponding effect.

[0012] In one embodiment, the effect rendering device includes at least one main effect component and at least one subordinate effect component, wherein the subordinate effect component is linked with the main effect component through a connector to form a multi-layered dynamic effect.

[0013] In one embodiment, the main effect component and the subordinate effect component work together to form a cartoon structure. The two components are connected in a preset way and matched with the shape to jointly construct a visual presentation form that conforms to the cartoon style.

[0014] In one embodiment, the mechanical transmission mechanism is provided with an adjustable component for adjusting the movement amplitude, phase, or speed of the effect presentation device.

[0015] In one embodiment, the swing assembly includes a connected riding component and a connecting component, the connecting component being connected to the fixed support frame.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects: 1. This invention uses the kinetic energy generated by the user's own swing as the sole power source, without relying on electricity or other external energy supply, fundamentally realizing powerless drive, which conforms to the green and environmentally friendly facility design concept; at the same time, the whole adopts a pure mechanical structure to transmit kinetic energy and present the driving effect, without complex electrical components or precision electronic components, the structure is simple and stable, the failure rate is low, which greatly reduces the difficulty and cost of daily maintenance, and the long-term economic advantage is prominent.

[0017] 2. This invention effectively breaks away from the traditional swing's single gameplay of swinging back and forth around a fixed trajectory. Through the synergy of mechanical transmission mechanism and multi-component effect presentation device, it constructs a multi-layered and dynamic visual display effect, extending the amusement experience from "single swing" to "interactive sensory experience". As users actively drive the swing to swing, they can simultaneously trigger visual changes independent of the swinging motion, significantly enhancing the fun, interactivity and visual appeal of the facility, and solving the problem that traditional swings can easily make users feel bored.

[0018] 3. This invention uses an intuitive mechanical structure to demonstrate the complete physical process of "kinetic energy capture - kinetic energy conversion - power transmission", making abstract principles such as kinetic energy transfer and mechanical motion conversion concrete. Users can subtly perceive basic physics knowledge while being entertained, which has a natural educational attribute. Especially for children, the rich dynamic visual effects can effectively stimulate their curiosity and desire to explore. While satisfying their entertainment needs, it helps to cultivate scientific cognitive abilities and achieves the dual value of "edutainment".

[0019] 4. The structural design of this invention combines stability and flexibility, requiring no complex installation conditions or specific energy support. It is suitable for outdoor public spaces such as parks and public playgrounds, as well as semi-enclosed or private places such as schools, community activity areas, and family courtyards. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a non-powered interactive amusement facility; Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the effect before the device swings; Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the effect after the device swings. The numbers in the diagram are as follows: 1 First front support leg, 2 Second front support leg, 3 First rear support leg, 4 Second rear support leg, 5 First upper support rod, 6 First lower support rod, 7 Second upper support rod, 8 Second lower support rod, 9 First swing crossbeam, 10 Swing seat, 11 Seat bracket, 12 Second swing crossbeam, 13 Front support rod, 14 First support rod, 15 Second support rod, 16 First drive rod, 17 Second drive rod, 18 Third drive rod assembly, 19 Suspension rope, 20 First device assembly, 21 Second device assembly, 22 Third device assembly, 23 First adjusting rod, 24 Second adjusting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly specified. "Several" means one or more, unless otherwise expressly specified.

[0026] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a non-powered interactive amusement facility, including: The fixed support frame, serving as the load-bearing foundation of the entire facility, plays a crucial role in providing stable support for the swing components, mechanical transmission mechanisms, and effect presentation devices, ensuring structural stability during use. Specifically, it includes two symmetrically distributed sets of legs. The first set comprises a first front leg 1 and a first rear leg 3, connected at the top in an A-shape. The second set comprises a second front leg 2 and a second rear leg 4, also connected at the top in an A-shape, forming a stable triangular load-bearing structure that effectively distributes the overall weight of the facility and dynamic loads during use. A first upper support rod 5 is located in the upper area between the first front leg 1 and the first rear leg 3, and a first lower support rod 6 is located in the lower area. Similarly, a second upper support rod 7 is located in the upper area between the second front leg 2 and the second rear leg 4, and a second lower support rod 8 is located in the lower area. All these supports are arranged laterally to reinforce the connection between the corresponding legs, thereby improving the frame's resistance to deformation and overall rigidity, effectively preventing frame swaying during facility swing. A second swing beam 12 is provided at the top of the two sets of support legs to suspend some of the effect presentation device components; a first swing beam 9 is arranged parallel to the second swing beam 12 as a dedicated suspension carrier for the swing component. The two ends of the first swing beam 9 are fixed to the first upper support rod 5 and the second upper support rod 7, respectively; all frame sub-components are connected by detachable fasteners such as bolts and pins, which not only ensures the connection strength but also facilitates transportation, on-site installation and subsequent maintenance.

[0028] The swing assembly serves as the user's interactive platform and the sole power input source, responsible for capturing the kinetic energy generated by the user's swing and transmitting it to the mechanical transmission mechanism. Specifically, it includes a seating component (swing seat 10) and a connecting component (seat support 11). The swing seat 10 adopts an ergonomic structural design to ensure the user's comfort and safety. The upper end of the seat support 11 is connected to the first swing beam 9 via a bearing lug or an equivalent hinge component. This hinge structure reduces frictional resistance during the swing process, allowing the swing assembly to swing smoothly back and forth along a preset trajectory. The lower end of the seat support 11 is fixedly connected to the swing seat 10 by welding or bolts to ensure a firm connection and prevent loosening during use.

[0029] The mechanical transmission mechanism is the core component for kinetic energy conversion and transmission. In this embodiment, a linkage mechanism is used to convert the back-and-forth swing motion of the swing component into the up-and-down motion of the effect presentation device. The device includes a first drive rod 16, a second drive rod 17, a third drive rod assembly 18, and a front support rod 13. One end of the first drive rod 16 is hinged to the seat bracket 11 via a first adjusting rod 23 (multiple first drive rods can use the same hinge point or different hinge points, adjusted according to transmission requirements), and the other end is hinged to one end of the second drive rod 17. The middle part of the second drive rod 17 is hinged to the first support rod 14, forming a lever structure that can rotate around the hinge point, allowing the second drive rod 17 to swing up and down around the hinge point as an axis. One end of the third drive rod assembly 18 is hinged to the other end of the second drive rod 17, and the other end of the third drive rod assembly 18 is fixedly connected to the first device assembly 20 of the effect presentation device to achieve the final transmission of power. One end of the front support rod 13 is fixedly connected to the first swing beam 9, and the other end is connected to the first support rod 14, providing stable support for the first support rod 14, preventing the support rod from shifting due to force during transmission, and ensuring transmission accuracy. A second adjusting rod is provided between the first support rod 14 and the second drive rod 17.

[0030] Effect presentation devices, such as Figure 2-3 As shown, this device is used to generate multi-layered dynamic visual effects, enriching the interactive experience and viewing experience. It includes a main effect component (first device component 20) and subordinate effect components (second device component 21 and third device component 22) as well as a suspension rope 19 (flexible connector). The first device component 20, as the core effect component, is directly fixedly connected to the lower end of the third drive rod component 18 and is the carrier for direct power application. The second device component 21 and the third device component 22 are suspended from the second support rod 15 by the suspension rope 19. The second support rod 15 is connected to the front end of the first support rod 14. The suspension rope 19 is made of high-strength flexible material to ensure suspension stability while providing a certain degree of freedom of movement. One end of the second device component 21 and the third device component 22 are respectively hinged to the first device component 20, so that the two can move in sync with the movement of the first device component 20. It should be noted that the first device component 20, the second device component 21 and the third device component 22 can work together to form a cartoon structure. Through the preset shape design and assembly relationship, they jointly construct a visual form that conforms to the cartoon style, further enhancing the appeal to users (especially children).

[0031] This non-powered interactive amusement ride relies entirely on the kinetic energy generated by the user's own swinging motion, requiring no external power intervention. The specific process is as follows: Power input: After the user sits on the swing seat 10, he actively drives the swing seat 10 and seat support 11 to swing back and forth along a preset trajectory by exerting his own force (such as pushing off the ground and swinging his body). Kinetic energy transmission: The swing of the seat support 11 drives the first drive rod 16 hinged to it to move synchronously. The first drive rod 16 transmits the swing kinetic energy to the second drive rod 17, forcing the second drive rod 17 to swing up and down with its hinge point with the first support rod 14 as the axis. Motion conversion: The up-and-down swing of the second drive rod 17 is transmitted to the first device assembly 20 through the third drive rod assembly 18, converting the swing motion into the up-and-down linear motion of the first device assembly 20; Effect presentation: When the first device component 20 moves up and down, it drives the second device component 21 and the third device component 22 to swing synchronously through the hinge relationship, forming a multi-layered dynamic visual effect of "active movement of the main component + follow-up linkage of the subordinate components". This effect is independent of the swing's own back and forth swinging motion, providing users with a rich interactive sensory experience.

[0032] In this embodiment, by adjusting the lengths of the first adjustment rod and the second adjustment rod, the movement amplitude, movement phase or movement speed of the first device assembly 20, the second device assembly 21 and the third device assembly 22 can be flexibly adjusted, thereby adapting to the personalized experience needs of users of different age groups.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A passive interactive play facility characterised in that, The application relates to a swing device, comprising: a fixed support frame as a bearing base of the whole device; a swing assembly assembled on the fixed support frame through a suspension or hinged connection mode, capable of reciprocating along a preset track under the driving of a user's active force, and capable of transmitting swing kinetic energy as a power input source; an effect presentation device for generating visual, audible or tactile sensory effects; a mechanical transmission mechanism, the power input end of which is connected with the swing assembly to capture swing kinetic energy, and the power output end of which is connected with the effect presentation device to transmit power.

2. A passive interactive play facility according to claim 1, wherein, The mechanical transmission mechanism is any one or a combination of a linkage mechanism, a gear mechanism, a cam mechanism and a rope pulley block.

3. A passive interactive play facility as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The effect presentation device is connected with the mechanical transmission mechanism through a rigid member or a flexible member.

4. A passive interactive play facility as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The flexible member comprises a rope, a chain or a transmission belt.

5. The unpowered interactive play facility of claim 1, wherein, The effect presentation device is a rotating device, a reciprocating motion device or a composite motion device.

6. The unpowered interactive play facility of claim 1, wherein, The mechanical transmission mechanism comprises an adaptive motion conversion unit for converting swing motion into a corresponding effect motion form.

7. A passive interactive play facility as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The effect presentation device comprises at least one main effect assembly and at least one subordinate effect assembly, the subordinate effect assembly is connected with the main effect assembly through a connecting member to form multi-level dynamic effects.

8. A passive interactive play facility as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that, The main effect assembly and the subordinate effect assembly are matched through a preset connection mode.

9. The unpowered interactive play facility of claim 1, wherein, An adjustable component is arranged on the mechanical transmission mechanism to adjust the motion amplitude, phase or motion speed of the effect presentation device.

10. The unpowered interactive play facility of claim 1, wherein, The swing assembly comprises connected riding components and connecting components, and the connecting components are connected with the fixed support frame.

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