Simulator device

Abstract

The application relates to a simulation driving device. The simulation driving device comprises a bottom plate and a base plate, at least four groups of electric cylinder groups arranged below the base plate, each of the electric cylinder groups comprising a first electric cylinder, the top end of the first electric cylinder being hinged to the base plate, the bottom end of the first electric cylinder being hinged to the bottom plate; a second electric cylinder, the top end of the second electric cylinder being hinged to the base plate, the bottom end of the second electric cylinder being hinged to the bottom plate; a cockpit comprising a cabin body and a control assembly, the cabin body being rotatably arranged on the base plate, and the control assembly being arranged in the cabin body; a rotary driving assembly for driving the cockpit to rotate; and a controller in communication connection with the multiple groups of electric cylinder groups, the control assembly and the rotary driving assembly. The simulation driving device has high bearing capacity and can meet the requirements of light and heavy driving tests, training and simulation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of driving simulators, and more particularly to a driving simulator. Background Technology

[0002] Driving simulators are mechanical devices used to simulate vehicle driving, such as those used for driving combat simulations. Driving simulators can move within a certain range along the x, y, and z directions, and can rotate within a certain range around the x and y axes, and rotate completely freely around the z axis. Here, x is the first horizontal direction, y is the second horizontal direction, and z is the vertical direction. The first and second horizontal directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0003] One existing driving simulation device is a ball screw motion platform. However, the ball screw structure has poor control precision and cannot withstand heavy loads. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a driving simulator with high control precision and strong load-bearing capacity.

[0005] Embodiments of this application provide a driving simulator, comprising:

[0006] Base plate and substrate;

[0007] At least four sets of electric cylinder assemblies are respectively disposed below the base plate, and each set of electric cylinder assemblies includes:

[0008] The first electric cylinder has its top end hinged to the base plate and its bottom end hinged to the base plate.

[0009] The second electric cylinder has its top end hinged to the base plate and its bottom end hinged to the base plate.

[0010] A cockpit, including a body and control components, wherein the body is rotatably mounted on the base plate and the control components are disposed within the body;

[0011] A rotary drive assembly for driving the cockpit to rotate;

[0012] The controller is communicatively connected to the multiple sets of electric cylinders, the control component, and the rotary drive component.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, in each group of electric cylinders, the distance between the top end of the first electric cylinder and the top end of the second electric cylinder is less than the distance between the bottom end of the first electric cylinder and the bottom end of the second electric cylinder.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the driving simulator further includes a conductive slip ring comprising a stator and a rotor connected together, the stator being connected to the substrate and the rotor being connected to the cockpit.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the rotary drive assembly includes:

[0016] A driver is disposed on the substrate;

[0017] The first gear is connected to the output terminal of the driver;

[0018] The second gear is connected to the cabin body, and the second gear is adapted to the first gear.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this application, the cabin is provided with a plurality of quick-installation interfaces, and the control component is one of the plurality of quick-installation interfaces.

[0020] According to some embodiments of this application, a rotating shaft is provided at the bottom of the cabin, and a tapered thrust bearing and a cylindrical bearing are respectively provided on the base plate, with the rotating shaft connecting the tapered thrust bearing and the cylindrical bearing respectively.

[0021] According to some embodiments of this application, the cockpit also includes a communicator that is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0022] According to some embodiments of this application, the cockpit also includes ventilation equipment for ventilating the cabin.

[0023] According to some embodiments of this application, the cockpit is provided with an emergency braking button, which is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0024] According to some embodiments of this application, the driving simulator further includes an overload protection module for detecting the weight borne by the cockpit, and the overload protection module is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0025] The driving simulator of this application has electric cylinder groups set at the four corners of the base plate. Each electric cylinder group includes at least two electric cylinders, which improves the load-bearing capacity of the driving simulator and meets the needs of light and heavy driving tests, training and simulation. The electric cylinders have high control precision, which improves the displacement accuracy of the driving simulator. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exceeding the scope of protection claimed by this application.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a driving simulator according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary drive assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cockpit interior according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a conductive slip ring according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge of the cockpit in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the bearings in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 7 This application contains a schematic diagram of a ventilation device according to an embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a driving simulator 100, which includes a base plate 1, a base plate 2, multiple sets of electric cylinders 3, a cockpit 4, a rotary drive assembly 5, and a controller 6.

[0036] Both the base plate 1 and the base plate 2 can be made of steel plates. The base plate 1 is set on the ground, and the electric cylinder assembly 3 is set between the base plate 1 and the base plate 2. The electric cylinder assembly 3 supports the base plate 2.

[0037] At least four sets of electric cylinder groups 3 are respectively disposed below the base plate 2. For example, the number of electric cylinder groups 3 is four, with one set of electric cylinder groups 3 disposed at each of the four corners of the base plate 2. Each set of electric cylinder groups 3 includes at least two electric cylinders, namely a first electric cylinder 31 and a second electric cylinder 32. The top ends of the first electric cylinder 31 and the second electric cylinder 32 are both hinged to the base plate 2, and the bottom ends of the first electric cylinder 31 and the second electric cylinder 32 are both hinged to the base plate 1. Optionally, the top ends of each electric cylinder are hinged to the base plate 2 via ball joints 7, and the bottom ends of each electric cylinder are hinged to the base plate 1 via ball joints 7. The linkage of multiple sets of electric cylinder groups 3 can drive the base plate 2 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, and can drive the base plate 2 to rotate around the X-axis and around the Y-axis within a preset range. The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are perpendicular to each other, and the X-axis and Y-axis are both located in the horizontal direction.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the cockpit 4 includes a body 41 and control components 42. The body 41 is rotatably mounted on the base plate 2 about the Z-axis, and the control components 42 are disposed within the body 41. Optionally, the control components 42 include a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, and a brake pedal. A seat 43 is also disposed within the body 41, and the seat 43 is detachably connected to the body 41, for example, by screws. The dimensions of the body 41 and the number of seats 43 are determined according to requirements.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotary drive assembly 5 is used to drive the cockpit 4 to rotate around the Z-axis. For example, the rotary drive assembly 5 is connected to the cockpit 41, and can drive the cockpit 4 to rotate after the rotary drive assembly is activated.

[0040] The controller 6 is communicatively connected to multiple sets of electric cylinders 3, the control component 42, and the rotary drive component 5. Optionally, the controller 6 is mounted on the base plate 1, and an existing data processor can be used for the controller 6.

[0041] After the operator enters the cabin 41, they operate the control component 42. The control component 42 sends control information to the controller 6. The controller 6 controls the electric cylinder group 3 and / or the rotary drive component 5 to work according to the control information from the control component 42. For example, when the operator presses the accelerator pedal, the control component 42 sends control information to the controller 6. The controller 6 calculates the stroke of each electric cylinder according to the control information from the control component 42 and controls the corresponding electric cylinder to extend or retract the corresponding stroke to drive the cockpit 4 to move in the X direction.

[0042] In this embodiment, the driving simulator 100 has electric cylinder groups 3 arranged at the four corners of the base plate 2. Each electric cylinder group 3 includes at least two electric cylinders, which improves the load-bearing capacity and applicability of the driving simulator 100. For example, the driving simulator 100 can simulate the driving of light vehicles and heavy tanks. The electric cylinders have high control precision, which improves the displacement accuracy of the driving simulator 100.

[0043] In some embodiments, in each set of electric cylinders 3, the distance between the top end of the first electric cylinder 31 and the top end of the second electric cylinder 32 is less than the distance between the bottom end of the first electric cylinder 31 and the bottom end of the second electric cylinder 32. The first electric cylinder 31 and the second electric cylinder 32 in each set of electric cylinders 3 are arranged in a figure-eight shape to improve the stability of the electric cylinder set 3 in supporting the base plate 2.

[0044] Optionally, if the extension lengths of each electric cylinder are the same, the top end of the electric cylinder is closer to the center of the base plate 2 than the bottom end of the electric cylinder, so as to better improve the stability of the electric cylinder assembly 3 in supporting the base plate 2.

[0045] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the driving simulator 100 further includes a conductive slip ring 81, which includes a stator and a rotor connected together. The stator is disposed on the base plate 2, and the rotor is disposed on the cabin body 41 of the cockpit 4. The stator is connected to a power source, and the rotor can abut against the stator to supply power to the electrical appliances inside the cabin body 41.

[0046] Optionally, the driving simulator 100 also includes a first power supply box 82, which is disposed on the base plate 2 and connected to a power source. The stator of the conductive slip ring 81 is connected to the first power supply box 82.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the rotary drive assembly 5 includes a driver 51, a first gear 52, and a second gear 53. The driver 51 is mounted on the base plate 2; for example, the driver 51 is a motor, and the driver 51 is communicatively connected to the controller 6. The first gear 52 is connected to the output end of the driver 51, and the driver 51 can drive the first gear 52 to rotate. The second gear 53 is located at the bottom end of the cockpit 41, and the second gear 53 is adapted to the first gear 52. Activating the driver 51 can drive the cockpit 4 to rotate around the Z-axis.

[0048] Optionally, there are two first gears 52, which are located on opposite sides of the second gear 53. Each first gear 52 corresponds to a driver 51, which helps to improve the rotational driving force of the cockpit.

[0049] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the cabin 41 is provided with multiple quick-installation interfaces 44, which can be existing quick-installation interfaces. Optionally, the quick-installation interface 44 is communicatively connected to the controller 6. Depending on different cockpit simulation requirements, different detachable devices are provided within the cabin 41. For example, the detachable device includes at least one of a central control screen and an instrument panel, and the detachable device is detachably connected to the cabin 41. After the detachable device is installed in the cabin 41, it is connected to the quick-installation interface 44, which can provide power and transmit communication information to the detachable device.

[0050] The control component 42 is connected to one of the quick-release interfaces 44 so that different control components 42 can be replaced according to different cockpit simulation requirements.

[0051] In this embodiment, the cockpit 4 adopts a modular design, and the devices inside the cockpit are configured according to different cockpit simulation requirements. Multiple quick-installation interfaces 44 are provided inside the cockpit 41 to facilitate the replacement of the devices inside the cockpit.

[0052] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a rotating shaft 45 is provided at the bottom of the cockpit 41. A tapered thrust bearing 21 and a cylindrical bearing 22 are respectively installed on the base plate 2, with the axes of the tapered thrust bearing 21 and the cylindrical bearing 22 being collinear. The rotating shaft 45 passes through the inner holes of both the tapered thrust bearing 21 and the cylindrical bearing 22, allowing the rotating shaft 45 to rotate relative to the base plate 2. The combination of the tapered thrust bearing 21 and the cylindrical bearing 22 enhances the cockpit 4's ability to withstand complex loads.

[0053] In some embodiments, the cockpit 4 further includes a communicator 46 disposed on the hull 41. Optionally, the communicator 46 is a wireless communicator. The communicator 46 is communicatively connected to both the quick-release interface 44 and the controller 6. The communication between the communicator 46 and the quick-release interface 44 is wired, and the communication between the communicator 46 and the controller 6 is wireless. Communication between the cockpit 4 and the controller 6 is transmitted via the communicator 46.

[0054] Optionally, a second power supply box 47 is provided on the cabin 41. The second power supply box 47 is electrically connected to the conductive slip ring 81 and can provide high-voltage and low-voltage power to the devices on the cabin 41.

[0055] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the cockpit 4 also includes a ventilation system 48, which is disposed on the top of the cabin 41 and is used to ventilate the cabin 41. The ventilation system 48 is an existing ventilation system. Optionally, an escape door is provided on the cabin 41, through which operators can escape from the cabin 41 in the event of a hazard.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cockpit 4 is equipped with an emergency brake button (not shown in the figure), which is located in the cockpit 41 and is communicatively connected to the controller 6. If the operator believes that the driving simulator 100 has an uncontrollable problem, he / she can press the emergency brake button. The controller 6 will then control the various electrical components of the driving simulator 100 to cut off power in an emergency based on the signal from the emergency brake button, thereby improving the safety of the driving simulator 100.

[0057] In some embodiments, the driving simulator 100 further includes an overload protection module for detecting the weight of the load carried by the cockpit 4. For example, the overload protection module is a pressure sensor located below the cockpit 4. The overload protection module is communicatively connected to the controller 6. When the overload protection module detects that the weight of the load carried by the cockpit 4 exceeds a preset value, it sends a message to the controller 6, and the controller 6 issues an overload alarm based on the information from the overload protection module.

[0058] Optionally, the driving simulator 100 also includes a memory in which data input and output from various electrical components of the driving simulator 100 are stored for checking error information.

[0059] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Therefore, any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the ideas of this application, and on the specific implementation methods and application scope of this application, are all within the scope of protection of this application. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A driving simulator, characterized in that, include: Base plate and substrate; At least four sets of electric cylinder assemblies are respectively disposed below the base plate, and each set of electric cylinder assemblies includes: The first electric cylinder has its top end hinged to the base plate and its bottom end hinged to the base plate. The second electric cylinder has its top end hinged to the base plate and its bottom end hinged to the base plate. A cockpit, including a body and control components, wherein the body is rotatably mounted on the base plate and the control components are disposed within the body; A rotary drive assembly for driving the cockpit to rotate; The controller is communicatively connected to the multiple sets of electric cylinders, the control component, and the rotary drive component, respectively. In each group of electric cylinders, the distance between the top of the first electric cylinder and the top of the second electric cylinder is less than the distance between the bottom of the first electric cylinder and the bottom of the second electric cylinder. When all electric cylinders have the same extension length, the top of the electric cylinder is closer to the center of the substrate than the bottom of the electric cylinder.

2. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a conductive slip ring, which comprises a connected stator and a rotor, the stator being connected to the substrate and the rotor being connected to the cockpit.

3. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation drive assembly includes: A driver is disposed on the substrate; The first gear is connected to the output terminal of the driver; The second gear is connected to the cabin body, and the second gear is adapted to the first gear.

4. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabin is equipped with multiple quick-installation interfaces, and the control component is connected to one of the multiple quick-installation interfaces.

5. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating shaft is provided at the bottom of the cabin, and a tapered thrust bearing and a cylindrical bearing are respectively provided on the base plate. The rotating shaft connects the tapered thrust bearing and the cylindrical bearing respectively.

6. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cockpit also includes a communicator that is communicatively connected to the controller.

7. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cockpit also includes ventilation equipment for ventilating the cabin.

8. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cockpit is equipped with an emergency braking button, which is communicatively connected to the controller.

9. The driving simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an overload protection module, which is used to detect the weight borne by the cockpit and is communicatively connected to the controller.

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