Foldable virtual reality manipulation device

Abstract

The application discloses a foldable virtual reality control device, which comprises a body, a connecting arm rotatably connected to the top of the body, a cantilever arm connected to the connecting arm, and a light box for displaying instruction information, wherein the top of the body is provided with a containing groove, the light box is rotatably connected to the top of the body and located above the containing groove, and a placing area for placing VR glasses is formed between the bottom of the light box and the containing groove; the light box is located in the downward swinging path of the connecting arm and limits the downward swinging of the connecting arm; when the control device is stored, the light box is rotated away from the connecting arm until the light box is out of the downward swinging path of the connecting arm, the connecting arm is swung downward into the containing groove, the cantilever arm is swung downward to one side of the body, and the light box is rotated back to above the containing groove. The application meets the requirements of storing the control device and guiding the experimenter to place the VR glasses.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of gaming devices, and more particularly to a foldable virtual reality control device. Background Technology

[0002] Virtual reality control devices are now commonly found in public places such as shopping malls and arcades as a form of entertainment.

[0003] In related technologies, patent number CN211827194U discloses a novel single-person semi-automatic virtual reality control device, including a main body and a cantilever. The cantilever is located on the top of the main body, and a storage box for storing VR glasses is set at the end of the cantilever. The storage box is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp to disinfect the VR glasses. Due to the cantilever, the control device has a high overall space occupation rate, making it inconvenient for transportation and storage. In addition, during actual use, there is no specific temporary storage point for the VR glasses, making it inconvenient for users to put the VR glasses away after the experience. Users lack clear guidance and are prone to suspending the VR glasses directly under the storage box. Therefore, there is still room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To meet the requirements of both storing the control device and guiding the user to place the VR glasses, this application provides a foldable virtual reality control device.

[0005] The foldable virtual reality control device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: A foldable virtual reality control device includes a body, a connecting arm rotatably connected to the top of the body, a cantilever arm connected to the connecting arm, and a lightbox for displaying instruction information. The top of the body has a receiving slot, and the lightbox is rotatably connected to the top of the body and positioned above the receiving slot. The bottom of the lightbox and the receiving slot form a placement area for holding VR glasses. The lightbox is located in the downward swing path of the connecting arm and restricts the downward swing of the connecting arm. When the control device is folded away, the lightbox rotates away from the connecting arm until it leaves the downward swing path of the connecting arm. The connecting arm then swings down into the receiving slot, the cantilever arm swings down to one side of the body, and the lightbox rotates back to its original position above the receiving slot.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the lightbox can display instruction information to prompt the user to place the VR glasses in the cavity formed by the bottom of the lightbox and the receiving slot, thus providing a conspicuous temporary storage point for the VR glasses. In addition, by rotating the connecting arm to the top of the body, the cantilevered arm at the end of the connecting arm can be kept in a cantilevered state under the constraint of the lightbox, without the need to add other limiting structures. When storing the control device, simply rotate the lightbox away from the receiving slot, and the connecting arm can be lowered into the receiving slot, achieving the folding purpose of the body and the cantilevered arm, making it convenient to store the control device.

[0007] Preferably, a shaft is vertically arranged on the top of the body, the shaft is located outside the receiving groove, the light box is rotatably connected to the shaft, the shaft has a central hole through it along its own axis, the central hole connects the light box and the interior of the body, and the power supply line passes through the central hole.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the wires of the controller and power supply device inside the machine can be extended into the light box through the central hole and electrically connected to the light box, so as to control the light box and improve the overall control of the equipment. The opening of the central hole allows the wires to maintain their original position, which helps to overcome the technical obstacle of the wires getting tangled as the light box rotates.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting arm has a receiving cavity on the side facing the light box. When the connecting arm is folded down into the receiving cavity, the VR glasses at the receiving cavity are stored in the receiving cavity.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the VR glasses can be stored in the cavity when the control device is folded and stored, which is beneficial for storing other parts of the control device besides the main body, and further improves the storage effect of the control device.

[0011] Preferably, a baffle is provided on the side of the connecting arm facing the light box, and the baffle is used to close the receiving cavity.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle can block the opening of the receiving cavity, which helps to maintain the integrity of the equipment.

[0013] Preferably, the baffle is rotatably connected to the opening of the receiving cavity, the rotation axis of the baffle is vertically set, and a through groove is opened on the top of the machine body. The through groove communicates with the inside of the machine body. When the baffle opens the receiving cavity and the connecting arm swings down into the receiving groove, the baffle passes through the through groove and is inserted into the top of the machine body.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, after the baffle rotates out of the receiving cavity, the through groove can provide a receiving space for the baffle so that the connecting arm can be smoothly swung down into the receiving groove.

[0015] Preferably, the receiving cavity is provided with a driving member that drives the baffle to rotate; when the baffle opens the receiving cavity, the baffle pushes the light box and forces the light box to rotate horizontally away from the receiving groove.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle is opened by the driving component, and the light box is forced to rotate so as to push the light box away from the connecting arm, so as to provide space for the connecting arm to swing.

[0017] Preferably, a baffle is provided on the top of the machine body, the baffle is hinged to the side wall of the through groove, and the baffle is used to close the through groove.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle strip plays a dustproof role, which helps to reduce the probability of dust accumulating inside the machine.

[0019] Preferably, the machine body is provided with a telescopic top support. One end of the telescopic top support is hinged to the baffle bar, and the other end is hinged to the inner wall of the machine body. The telescopic top support is used to drive the baffle bar to swing inside and outside the through groove. After the baffle opens the receiving cavity and the connecting arm swings down into the receiving groove, the baffle abuts against the upper surface of the baffle bar and falls into the machine body as the baffle bar swings down.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle bar supports the baffle plate under the supporting and driving action of the top support component, which is conducive to the stable downward swing of the connecting arm.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. By rotating a set of light boxes on the top of the device, prompts can be displayed to guide users to place the VR glasses in the cavity formed by the bottom of the light boxes and the storage slot, providing a conspicuous temporary storage point for the VR glasses. In addition, by rotating the connecting arm to the top of the device, the cantilevered arm at the end of the connecting arm can be kept in a cantilevered state under the constraint of the light boxes, without the need for additional limiting structures. When storing the control device, simply rotate the light boxes away from the storage slot, and the connecting arm can be lowered into the storage slot, achieving the folding purpose of the device and the cantilever arm, making it easy to store the control device. This satisfies the requirements of both storing the control device and guiding users to place the VR glasses. 2. A shaft is vertically installed on the top of the machine body, and a central hole is passed through the shaft along its own axis to connect the light box and the inside of the machine body, so that the wires can pass through. This allows the wires of the controller and power supply device inside the machine body to extend into the light box through the central hole and achieve electrical connection with the light box, so as to control the light box and improve the overall control of the equipment. The opening of the central hole allows the wires to maintain their original position, which helps to overcome the technical obstacle of the wires getting tangled as the light box rotates. 3. By setting a receiving cavity on the side of the connecting arm facing the light box, and cooperating with a rotatable baffle, a swingable stop bar and a telescopic top support, the connecting arm can be stably lowered into the receiving slot. At the same time, the VR glasses cover at the receiving slot is placed in the receiving cavity, which is conducive to the storage of other parts of the control device besides the main body. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the state of a foldable virtual reality control device in use according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection relationship between the lightbox and the main body in a foldable virtual reality control device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the state when the baffle is open in a foldable virtual reality control device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the connecting arm during the swing-down process in a foldable virtual reality control device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable virtual reality control device in its stored state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Body; 11. Protrusion; 12. Receiving groove; 13. Shaft; 14. Center hole; 15. Stop bar; 16. Telescopic top support; 17. Through groove; 3. Light box; 31. Groove; 4. VR glasses; 5. Connecting arm; 51. Receiving cavity; 52. Baffle; 53. Rotating shaft; 54. Base box; 6. Cantilever arm; 7. Receiving box; 8. Drive component; 81. First bevel gear; 82. Motor; 83. Second bevel gear. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.

[0030] This application discloses a foldable virtual reality control device. (Refer to...) Figure 1The system includes a cubic body 1, a connecting arm 5, a cantilever arm 6, and a light box 3 for displaying information. The body 1 is upright, with two protrusions 11 on its top, forming a receiving cavity 51 between them. The connecting arm 5 is rotatably connected to the top of the body 1, positioned between the two protrusions 11, and located near the rear of the body 1. The axis 53 of rotation of the connecting arm 5 is horizontal, and the connecting arm 5 can be folded down into the receiving groove 12.

[0031] The cantilever arm 6 is connected to the end of the connecting arm 5 furthest from the body 1, and the angle between the connecting arm 5 and the cantilever arm 6 is an obtuse angle. A receiving box 7 is installed at the end of the cantilever arm 6 furthest from the connecting arm 5. The receiving box 7 has an ultraviolet disinfection function, allowing the VR glasses 4 to be lifted into the receiving box 7 for disinfection. When the control device is in a folded storage state, the connecting arm 5 folds down into the receiving slot 12, the back of the connecting arm 5 flips to a horizontal position, and the height of the back of the connecting arm 5 is lower than the surface of the protrusion 11. Furthermore, the cantilever arm 6 and the receiving box 7 swing to the front of the body 1 along with the connecting arm 5, reducing the overall space occupied by the control device.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The lightbox 3 is horizontally positioned above the two protrusions 11. A groove 31 is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the lightbox 3. The groove 31 and the receiving slot 12 form a placement area for placing the VR glasses 4, serving as a temporary storage point for the VR glasses 4. When the lightbox 3 is in operation, the front displays "Helmet Placement Area" to guide the user to place the VR glasses 4 after the experience.

[0033] A shaft 13 is vertically mounted on the upper surface of the protrusion 11, and the shaft 13 is located outside the receiving groove 12. The bottom of one end of the lamp box 3 is rotatably connected to the shaft 13, and the lamp box 3 can rotate horizontally around the shaft 13. The bottom surface of the end of the lamp box 3 away from the shaft 13 is magnetically fixed to the protrusion 11 below to improve the stability of the lamp box 3. In addition, the shaft 13 has a central hole 14 passing through it along its own axis. The central hole 14 connects the lamp box 3 and the interior of the body 1. The power supply line passes through the central hole 14, so that the wires of the controller and power supply device inside the body 1 can extend into the interior of the lamp box 3 through the central hole 14 and achieve electrical connection with the lamp box 3, so as to control the lamp box 3 and improve the overall control of the device.

[0034] When the control device is in use, the connecting arm 5 is vertically positioned, the light box 3 is located in front of the connecting arm 5, and the back of the connecting arm 5 abuts against the back of the light box 3. At this time, the light box 3 is located in the downward swing path of the connecting arm 5, thereby restricting the downward swing of the connecting arm 5. When the light box 3 rotates 90º away from the connecting arm 5 around the shaft 13, it can leave the downward swing path of the connecting arm 5, thereby releasing the restriction on the swing of the connecting arm 5.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 To further improve the storage efficiency of the control device components, a receiving cavity 51 is provided on the side of the connecting arm 5 facing the light box 3. When the connecting arm 5 is folded down into the receiving slot 12, the VR glasses 4 in the receiving slot 12 are stored in the receiving cavity 51. Thus, the VR glasses 4 can be stored in the receiving cavity 51 when the control device is folded and stored, which is beneficial for storing other components in the control device besides the main body 1, further improving the storage efficiency of the control device.

[0036] To maintain the integrity of the control equipment, two baffles 52 are installed on the side of the connecting arm 5 facing the light box 3. A rotating shaft 53 is vertically mounted on each of the vertical sides of the baffles 52, and the rotating shaft 53 is vertically rotatably connected to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 51. The rotating shafts 53 of the two baffles 52 are located on both sides of the receiving cavity 51, and the receiving cavity 51 can be closed or opened by rotating the two baffles 52.

[0037] A base box 54 is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity 51. The base box 54 houses two driving components 8, each corresponding to one of the two rotating shafts 53. Specifically, each driving component 8 includes a motor 82 fixedly mounted inside the base box 54, a first bevel gear 81 coaxially connected to the output shaft of the motor 82, and a second bevel gear 83 coaxially fixedly connected to the corresponding rotating shaft 53. The output shaft of the motor 82 is horizontally positioned, and the first bevel gear 81 and the second bevel gear 83 mesh and transmit power. The diameter of the first bevel gear 81 is smaller than that of the second bevel gear 83. Through the driving action of the motor 82 and the meshing transmission of the first bevel gear 81 and the second bevel gear 83, the baffle 52 can be automatically flipped. When the motor 82 drives the baffle 52 to open the receiving cavity 51, the baffle 52 pushes against the back of the light box 3, forcing the light box 3 to rotate horizontally away from the receiving groove 12, reducing the need for manual rotation of the light box 3 and the baffle 52.

[0038] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 Additionally, the top of the body 1 has two through slots 17, which correspond one-to-one with two baffles 52. The through slots 17 are connected to the interior of the body 1. When the baffles 52 are rotated 90° away from the receiving cavity 51, the baffles 52 are positioned above the corresponding through slots 17. The through slots 17 can provide receiving space for the baffles 52. When the connecting arm 5 is swung down into the receiving slot 12, the baffles 52 pass through the through slots 17 and are inserted into the top of the body 1.

[0039] To improve the stability of the connecting arm 5 during downward swing, two stop bars 15 are hinged to the top of the body 1, each corresponding to one of the two through slots 17. The rotation axis of the stop bar 15 is horizontally set at one end of the corresponding through slot 17 near the connecting arm 5, and two telescopic top supports 16 are provided on the inner side wall of the body 1. Two telescopic drive members 8 correspond one-to-one with the two stop bars 15. One end of the telescopic top support 16 is hinged to the stop bar 15, and the other end is hinged to the inner wall of the body 1. The telescopic top support 16 is a cylinder, and the extension and retraction of the cylinder can realize the up-and-down swing function of the stop bar 15. When the baffle 52 flips above the through slot 17, the cylinder drives the stop bar 15 to swing upward and abut against the bottom of the baffle 52. Then, when the connecting arm 5 swings downward, the cylinder slowly retracts, and the stop bar 15 continuously provides support for the baffle 52 until the connecting arm 5 swings down stably into the receiving slot 12.

[0040] In addition, when the equipment is in normal use, the baffle 15 can be swung to the through groove 17 to close the through groove 17. The baffle 15 can play a dustproof role, which helps to reduce the probability of dust falling inside the machine body 1.

[0041] The implementation principle of a foldable virtual reality control device according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: When the control device is folded and stored, the motor 82 is started. Under the driving action of the motor 82 and the meshing transmission action of the first bevel gear 81 and the second bevel gear 83, the two baffles 52 automatically flip and push the back of the light box 3, causing the light box 3 to rotate horizontally around the shaft 13. The end of the light box 3 away from the shaft 13 separates from the lower protrusion 11. When the two baffles 52 swing above the corresponding through slot 17, the light box 3 moves out of the downward swing path of the connecting arm 5. At this time, the cylinder is started, and the cylinder drives the baffle 15 to swing upward. The connecting arm 5 is moved closer to the bottom of the baffle 52. The operator can push the connecting arm 5 slightly towards the receiving groove 12 so that the surface of the baffle 52 touches the bottom of the baffle 52. Then, the connecting arm 5 is lowered by the weight of the cantilever arm 6 and the receiving box 7. During the lowering process, the cylinder slowly retracts, and the baffle 15 provides support for the baffle 52 until the connecting arm 5 is stably lowered into the receiving groove 12. The VR glasses 4 at the receiving groove 12 are accommodated in the receiving cavity 51 of the connecting arm 5, thus realizing the purpose of storing the various components of the control device.

[0042] Reference Figure 6 Then rotate the light box 3, and the light box 3 swings to the upper end of the connecting arm 5, so that the light box 3 returns to its original position. The light box 3 is then magnetically fixed to the protrusion 11.

[0043] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A foldable virtual reality control device, characterized in that: The device includes a body (1), a connecting arm (5) rotatably connected to the top of the body (1), a cantilever arm (6) connected to the connecting arm (5), and a light box (3) for displaying instruction information. The top of the body (1) is provided with a receiving groove (12). The light box (3) is rotatably connected to the top of the body (1) and is located above the receiving groove (12). The bottom of the light box (3) and the receiving groove (12) form a placement area for placing VR glasses (4). The light box (3) is located in the downward swing path of the connecting arm (5) and restricts the downward swing of the connecting arm (5). When the control device is stored, the light box (3) rotates away from the connecting arm (5) until the light box (3) leaves the downward swing path of the connecting arm (5), the connecting arm (5) swings down into the receiving groove (12), the cantilever arm (6) swings down to one side of the body (1), and the light box (3) rotates back to the top of the receiving groove (12). The connecting arm (5) is provided with a receiving cavity (51) on the side facing the light box (3). When the connecting arm (5) is flipped down into the receiving groove (12), the VR glasses (4) at the receiving groove (12) are stored in the receiving cavity (51). The connecting arm (5) is provided with a baffle (52) on the side facing the light box (3), and the baffle (52) is used to close the receiving cavity (51); The baffle (52) is rotatably connected to the opening of the receiving cavity (51). The rotation axis (53) of the baffle (52) is vertically arranged. A through groove (17) is opened on the top of the machine body (1). The through groove (17) communicates with the inside of the machine body (1). When the baffle (52) opens the receiving cavity (51) and the connecting arm (5) swings down into the receiving groove (12), the baffle (52) passes through the through groove (17) and is inserted into the top of the machine body (1). The cavity (51) is provided with a drive member (8) that drives the baffle (52) to rotate; when the baffle (52) opens the cavity (51), the baffle (52) pushes the light box (3) and forces the light box (3) to rotate horizontally away from the cavity (12).

2. The foldable virtual reality control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the body (1) is vertically provided with a shaft (13), which is located outside the receiving groove (12). The light box (3) is rotatably connected to the shaft (13). The shaft (13) has a central hole (14) through it along its own axis. The central hole (14) connects the light box (3) and the interior of the body (1). The power supply line passes through the central hole (14).

3. The foldable virtual reality control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the body (1) is provided with a baffle (15), which is hinged to the side wall of the through groove (17) and is used to close the through groove (17).

4. A foldable virtual reality control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with a telescopic top support (16). One end of the telescopic top support (16) is hinged to the baffle (15), and the other end is hinged to the inner wall of the body (1). The telescopic top support (16) is used to drive the baffle (15) to swing inside and outside the through groove (17). After the baffle (52) opens the receiving cavity (51) and the connecting arm (5) swings down into the receiving groove (12), the baffle (52) abuts against the upper surface of the baffle (15) and falls into the body (1) as the baffle (15) swings down.

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