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Three-Axis Ride Controlled by Smart-Tablet App

a smart-tablet app and three-axis technology, applied in the field of low-cost motion simulation of game seats, can solve the problems of large and expensive, inventions that are not suitable for home use, etc., and achieve the effect of easy switching of control

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-03
MILAM M HARRIS +2
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The invention includes a fixed-position retainer plate to prevent tipping and friction when the platform moves. The computer tablet touch screen can be used as a control for interactive simulations, and other controls such as joystick, steering wheel, and switches can also be used. The controls can be easily switched for different types of simulations. The use of wireless links is preferred for easy switching and better control accuracy.

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Some are large and very expensive, so they are used only by such persons as professional aircraft pilots.
These inventions are not suitable for home use.

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[0054]A fundamental mechanical element of this invention is the spherical surface of outer shell 1, the motion of which is driven by the wheels of two assemblies. Each such assembly comprises a single wheel, or a pair of wheels, frictionally contacting the spherical surface; associated motors; and a mounting arrangement. The mounting arrangement provides for the wheel axis direction to be changed, thereby changing the direction of motion of the sphere. Outer shell 1 supports the entire moving platform.

[0055]FIG. 1 is a partial sectional view with some parts rotated into the plane of the view as is commonly done in good drafting practice. It shows outer shell 1 resting on freely-rotating ball 8 in its mount 9, and one of the drive wheels 10 on its mechanism and mount 11. FIG. 3 shows the ball and drive wheels arranged in a triangular pattern on the base plate 15. Drive wheel 10 and its mechanism 11 have controlled bidirectional motors and gears that drive the rotation of each wheel a...

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Abstract

This motion simulator uses a spherical shape driven by controlled wheels to produce any rotational motion within certain limits. The range of pitch and roll motions can be at least −15 to +15 degrees; yaw is unlimited. There are no moving electrical connections such as slip rings. The physical system can be produced inexpensively. Control and simulation display use a smart phone or computer tablet, which, for example, could be one already owned by a family using the simulator.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent No. 61 / 946,685 filed on Feb. 28, 2014, which is herein incorporated by reference.U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS5,490,784February 1996CarmeinVirtual reality system with enhanced sensory434 / 55apparatus6,629,896October 2003JonesNimble virtual reality capsule using rotatable472 / 60drive assembly8,939,455January 2015TerryRide-on vehicle and game seat for infants  180 / 19.1and young children14 / 096,986December 2014BattenChildren's ride-on vehicle with computer-tablet display and child supervision62 / 117,491February 2015BattenSelf-Pivoting Drive for Spherical-FormMotion SimulatorsOTHER PUBLICATIONS[0002]www.sincraft.com Simcraft web pageSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not applicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0004]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]1. Field of the Invention[0006]The purpose...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63G31/16
CPCA63G31/16
Inventor MILAM, M. HARRISBATTEN, JR., GEORGE W.TERRY, ROBERT L.
Owner MILAM M HARRIS