Display frame of display

Abstract

The present invention provides a display display frame for a vehicle simulator having a body (3) comprising a seat (5), the display display frame comprising a base (15) below the body, a display support structure mounted on the base and adapted to extend within the body to a position above the body, the support structure is adapted to support at least one display (13) above the body so that the body can be moved independently of the display frame. The invention further provides a vehicle simulator. The vehicle simulator comprises a vehicle body and the display frame of the displayer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display stand for a display, particularly for a display stand of a vehicle simulator. Background Art

[0002] It is known that a vehicle simulator has a separate display stand. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to the present invention, there is provided a display stand for a vehicle simulator, the vehicle simulator having a main body including a seat, the display stand including a base located below the main body, a display support structure mounted on the base and adapted to extend within the main body to a position above the main body, the support structure being adapted to support at least one display above the main body such that the main body can move independently of the display stand.

[0004] Preferably, the display stand is arranged to remain stationary when the main body moves. More preferably, the range of movement of the main body relative to the display stand is a few centimeters, preferably from 3.5 to 15 centimeters.

[0005] Preferably, the display stand is a cantilever arrangement. More preferably, the display stand includes an elongated base, the cantilever extending within the main body and connected to a display support column extending above the main body.

[0006] Preferably, at the lower edge of the main body, there is a gap between the main body and the display stand, and a flexible barrier is installed in the gap.

[0007] Preferably. The display support column extends through a hole in the main body, providing a gap therebetween. More preferably, a flexible barrier is installed in the gap.

[0008] The present invention also provides a vehicle simulator including a vehicle main body and a display stand according to the present invention. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0009] The attached drawings are as follows:

[0010] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the rear and one side of a vehicle simulator having a display stand according to the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a perspective view of the rear and one side of the display stand shown in

[0012] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a perspective view of the front and one side of the display stand shown in

[0013] Figure 4 isFigure 1 Perspective view of the front and one side of a vehicle simulator;

[0014] Figure 5 is Figure 1 Perspective view of the front and one side of a vehicle simulator, where the main body of the simulator is set to 80% opacity;

[0015] Figure 6 is Figure 1 Left side view of a vehicle simulator, where the main body of the simulator is gray;

[0016] Figure 7 Shows multiple axes along which the main body of the simulator moves; and

[0017] Figure 8 illustrates various movements performed by the simulator under software control. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present invention will now be described only by way of examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Referring to Figure 1 in the accompanying drawings, the vehicle simulator 1 has a main body 3, and the main body 3 includes a main body housing 4, a seat 5, a steering wheel 7, and a foot control device 9. The main body 3 is located on a display rack 11, and the display rack 11 supports a pair of displays 13. The display rack 11 appears to be part of the main body 3, but in fact it is a separate structure that does not contact any part of the main body 3 and appears to be floating, remaining stationary when the main body 3 moves. Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 in the accompanying drawings, the display rack 11 includes a base 15, and the base 15 has three parallel rods, and the ends of each parallel rod are connected by flat angle rod elements 17, 19.

[0020] Extending upward from the front end of the base 15 of the display rack 11 are struts 21, 23, and the struts 21, 23 are angled with respect to the vertical direction and meet at a bracket 25 located above the front end of the base 15.

[0021] The bracket 25 is a slightly curved arm 27, which extends backward from the bracket 25 such that it covers approximately two-fifths of the length of the base 15. A column 29 extends upward from the end of the arm 27 away from the bracket 25.

[0022] Except for column 29, the monitor display stand is entirely located within the housing 4 of the main body 3. Column 29 extends through hole 31 in the housing 4 and supports computer 33. The monitor 13 is directly mounted to the housing of the PC or attached to bracket 35 attached to the PC housing, providing different height capabilities. The cantilever weight-loading design of the monitor display stand allows the monitor to be positioned near the seat using base 15, which positions the center of gravity outside the monitor, thus preventing structural tipping. Base 15 also effectively clamps the display stand to the floor by utilizing the weight of the main body, providing a platform for the main body of the simulator to rest on.

[0023] The main body 3 of the simulator 1 is equipped with motion actuators located within cups that form part of the display stand 11. There are two cups at each rear corner and one cup at the front center. This arrangement limits the movement of the main body 3. Typically, the range of movement in each direction is 3.5 to 15 centimeters.

[0024] In an alternative arrangement, separate cups are provided on the floor instead of on the display stand.

[0025] The vehicle simulator 1 uses motion technology to move on multiple axes of pitch, roll, and heave, which are controlled by software and are shown in Figure 7 and 8A to Figure 8F shown.

[0026] The main body 3 of the vehicle simulator 1 is equipped with a flexible barrier 37 at its lower edge to prevent body parts or objects from being inserted into the gap between the main body 3 and the base 15. Another flexible barrier 39 provides the same function for the hole 31 through which column 29 passes.

[0027] In summary, the monitor display stand of the present invention can accommodate one or more monitors, positioning them correctly relative to the seated user of the simulator. It is actually an invisible structure as the frame is hidden within the outer body of the simulator. It provides a different function from the simulator by not coming into contact with any part of the simulator main body.

[0028] The simulator main body uses motion technology to move on multiple axes of pitch, roll, and heave.

[0029] The display stand appears to be part of the main body but is actually separate from the main vertical column that passes through the hole in the top of the main body housing. Therefore, it remains stationary while the simulator main body moves around it and the motion is active.

[0030] The cantilever weight-loading design allows the monitor to be placed near the seat, where a long extension rod would normally tip over. This is avoided as the base extends the center of gravity outside the monitor.

Claims

1. A display rack for a vehicle simulator, the vehicle simulator having a main body including a seat, the display rack comprising a base located below the main body, a display support structure mounted on the base and extending within the main body to a position above the main body, the support structure being adapted to support at least one display above the main body such that the main body can move independently of the display rack.

2. The display rack according to claim 1, wherein, the display rack is arranged to remain stationary when the main body moves.

3. The display rack according to claim 2, wherein, the range of movement of the main body relative to the display rack is from 3.5 to 15 centimeters.

4. The display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, the display rack is in a cantilever arrangement.

5. The display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, the display rack includes an elongated base, and the cantilever extends within the main body and is connected to a display support column extending above the main body.

6. The display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, at the lower edge of the main body, there is a gap between the main body and the display rack, and a flexible barrier is installed in the gap.

7. The display rack according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, the display support column extends through a hole in the main body, thereby providing a gap therebetween.

8. The display rack according to claim 7, wherein, a flexible barrier is installed in the gap between the hole and the main body.

9. A vehicle simulator, comprising a vehicle main body and a display rack according to any one of the preceding claims.

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