Simulation machine and somatosensory simulation device thereof

Abstract

A somatosensory simulation device comprises a base, a first steering part, a second steering part, a clamping assembly, a first power device and a second power device. The first steering part comprises a support, a first pivot part and an extension part. The support is pivoted to the base through the first pivot part and used for rotating around a first axial direction. The extension part is connected with the support and extends from the support to the base. The second steering part comprises a bearing frame and a second pivot part. The bearing frame is pivoted to the support through the second pivot part and used for rotating around a second axial direction intersecting with the first axial direction. The clamping assembly is movably located on the base and used for clamping the extending part. The second power device is connected with the base and the support so as to link the support to rotate. The first power device is connected with the base and the clamping assembly so as to link the clamping assembly to clamp the extension part. By means of the structure, the somatosensory simulation device provides a more natural and smoother somatosensory posture when simulating an inclined slipping posture, the simulation trueness and smoothness of the somatosensory simulation device are improved, and the interactivity between a game machine table and an operator is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a motion-sensing simulation device, and more particularly to a simulation machine and the motion-sensing simulation device capable of simulating tilting and slipping postures. Background Technology

[0002] Modern motorcycle racing simulators can simulate the feeling of actually riding a motorcycle to train operators to control the vehicle. For example, most of these simulators use steering mechanisms or tilting the motorcycle to simulate steering.

[0003] However, the aforementioned simulators cannot smoothly return the vehicle to its pre-tilt position after special maneuvers such as stunt drifts, resulting in limited realism and smoothness, which hinders the interaction between the simulator and the operator.

[0004] It is evident that the aforementioned technologies still have inconveniences and shortcomings, which are problems that the industry urgently needs to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a simulator and its motion-sensing simulation device to solve the difficulties mentioned in the prior art.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention provides a motion-sensing simulation device. The motion-sensing simulation device includes a base, a first steering portion, a second steering portion, a clamping assembly, a second power device, and a first power device. The first steering portion includes a bracket, a first pivot portion, and an extension portion. The bracket is pivotally connected to the base via the first pivot portion, allowing the bracket to rotate about a first axis parallel to the center of gravity. The extension portion connects to the bracket and extends from the bracket to the base. The second steering portion includes a support frame and a second pivot portion. The support frame is pivotally connected to the side of the bracket opposite to the base via the second pivot portion, allowing the support frame to rotate about a second axis intersecting the first axis. The clamping assembly is movably located on the base for clamping the extension portion. The second power device connects the base and the bracket to drive the bracket to rotate. The first power device connects the base and the clamping assembly to drive the clamping assembly to clamp the extension portion.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the extension includes a body and a roller. The body is integrally connected to the bracket. The roller is pivotally connected to the body, allowing the roller to rotate about a third axis orthogonal to the first axis, and the roller contacts the base.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the extension further includes a pivot, a lug, and a fixing part. The lug extends from the side of the main body opposite the roller. The fixing part is pivotally connected to the lug via the pivot for being clamped by the clamping assembly.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the clamping assembly includes a left clamping part, a right clamping part, and an auxiliary rod. The left clamping part is pivotally mounted on the base for rotation about a first axis. The right clamping part is symmetrically located on the base with the left clamping part, and is also pivotally mounted on the base for rotation about the first axis. The auxiliary rod pivotally connects the left and right clamping parts together, guiding the left and right clamping parts to swing synchronously and symmetrically, and the major axis of the auxiliary rod is orthogonal to a third axis. When the left and right clamping parts rotate synchronously and approach each other, they jointly clamp the fixing part. When the left and right clamping parts rotate synchronously and move away from each other, they jointly release the fixing part.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, when the left clamping part and the right clamping part release the fixing part together, a travel interval is separated between the left clamping part and the right clamping part. The fixing part of the rotated bracket remains within the travel interval. When the left clamping part and the right clamping part approach each other, one of the left clamping part and the right clamping part pushes the fixing part back to its position before rotation.

[0011] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the first power device includes a push rod and a telescopic cylinder. The push rod is pivotally connected to the left clamping part and the right clamping part, respectively, to drive the left clamping part and the right clamping part to rotate synchronously, and the long axis of the push rod is orthogonal to the third axis. The telescopic cylinder includes a cylinder body and a telescopic shaft. One end of the cylinder body is fixedly connected to a base. The telescopic shaft is telescopically located within the cylinder body, and one end of the telescopic shaft is fixedly connected to the push rod. When the telescopic shaft extends along the third axis and pushes the push rod, the push rod rotates synchronously, and the left clamping part and the right clamping part approach each other and clamp the fixing part, and the third axis is orthogonal to the first axis and the long axis of the push rod. When the telescopic shaft retracts along the third axis and pulls the push rod, the push rod rotates synchronously, and the left clamping part and the right clamping part move away from each other and release the fixing part.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the first power unit further includes a third limiting part. The third limiting part is located on the side of the cylinder body facing the push rod part and is used to stop the push rod part.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion simulation device, the clamping component further includes a fourth limiting part, which is located on the side of the auxiliary rod facing the push rod part, and is used to stop the push rod part.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the second power unit includes a left drive cylinder and a right drive cylinder. The two opposite ends of the left drive cylinder are pivotally connected to a base and a bracket, respectively. The two opposite ends of the right drive cylinder are pivotally connected to the base and the bracket, with the bracket located between the left and right drive cylinders. When the right drive cylinder extends and pushes the bracket, and the left drive cylinder retracts and pulls the bracket, the bracket rotates to the left around a first axis. When the left drive cylinder extends and pushes the bracket, and the right drive cylinder retracts and pulls the bracket, the bracket rotates to the right around the first axis.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the base further includes two first limiting portions. These first limiting portions are located on two opposite sides of the first pivot portion to stop the rotation of the support, thereby limiting the rotation range of the support.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion simulation device, the support further includes two second limiting portions. These second limiting portions are located on two opposite sides of the second pivot portion to stop the rotation of the support frame, thereby limiting the rotation range of the support frame.

[0017] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in the above-described motion-sensing simulation device, the second steering portion further includes a fixed frame and an elastic return member. The fixed frame is fixed to the bracket. The elastic return member is housed within the fixed frame, surrounds the second pivot portion, and abuts against both the second pivot portion and the fixed frame, thereby returning the rotated second pivot portion to its position before rotation.

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention provides a simulation machine. The simulation machine includes a vehicle body, a display unit, a locomotive control group, a processing host, and the aforementioned motion-sensing simulation device. The vehicle body is fixedly mounted on a support frame. The display unit is mounted on the vehicle body. The locomotive control group is mounted on the vehicle body. The processing host is electrically connected to the display unit, the locomotive control group, a first power unit, and a second power unit. When specific conditions of the simulation program of the processing host are met, the processing host instructs the first power unit to synchronously open the clamping assembly to release the extension, and instructs the second power unit to rotate the bracket, thereby causing the vehicle body to exhibit a tilting and slipping posture.

[0019] Through the above architecture, the simulator and its motion-sensing simulation device in this case can provide a more natural and smooth motion-sensing posture when simulating tilting and slipping postures, thereby improving its simulation realism and smoothness, and thus enhancing the interactivity between the game machine and the operator.

[0020] The above description is only used to illustrate the problem to be solved by the present invention, the technical means to solve the problem, and the effects produced, etc. The specific details of the present invention will be described in detail in the following embodiments and related figures.

[0021] This invention has significant advantages and beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0022] The motion-sensing simulation device in this case provides a more natural and smooth motion-sensing posture when simulating tilting and slipping postures, thereby improving its simulation realism and smoothness, and enhancing the interactivity between the game machine and the operator.

[0023] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the accompanying drawings are described below:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a motion-sensing simulation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A side view of the motion-sensing simulation device.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the motion-sensing simulation device.

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view made along line segment AA.

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the clamping assembly and the first power unit.

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the operation of the first power unit driving the clamping assembly to release the extension.

[0031] Figure 7A and Figure 7B They are respectively Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the operation of rotating the first steering part of the motion-sensing simulation device.

[0032] Figures 8A to 8C respectively adopt Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the operation of the motion-sensing simulation device.

[0033] Figure 9A and Figure 9B They are respectively Figure 8B and Figure 8C A schematic diagram of the state.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a block diagram of a simulator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] [Symbol Explanation]

[0036] 10: Motion-sensing simulation device; 100: Base

[0037] 110: Base plate 111: Top surface

[0038] 120: vertical plate 121: inner wall surface

[0039] 122: Side 130: First shaft joint

[0040] 140: First limiting part; 200: First steering part

[0041] 210: Support bracket 220: Shelf board

[0042] 230: Platform 231: Inclined Surface

[0043] 240: Second shaft connection part; 250: Second limiting part

[0044] 260: First pivot portion; 270: Extension portion

[0045] 271: Narrow ribs 272: Rollers

[0046] 273: Lug 274: Pivot

[0047] 275: Fixed part; 300: Second steering part

[0048] 310: Support frame; 320: Second pivot section

[0049] 321: Side view; 330: Fixed frame

[0050] 331: Inner surface; 340: Elastic recovery element

[0051] 341: Rubber block 400: Clamping assembly

[0052] 410: Auxiliary rod body; 411: Fourth limiting part

[0053] 420: Left clamping part; 421: Left buffer pad

[0054] 431: First left clamp 432: First left connecting rod

[0055] 433: Second left connecting rod; 434: Left connecting rod

[0056] 440: Right clamping part; 441: Right buffer pad

[0057] 451: First right clamp 452: First right connecting rod

[0058] 453: Second right connecting rod; 454: Right connecting rod

[0059] 500: First power unit; 510: Push rod section

[0060] 520: Telescopic cylinder; 521: Cylinder body

[0061] 522: Telescopic shaft; 523: Third limiting part

[0062] 600: Second power unit; 610: Left drive cylinder

[0063] 611: Left cylinder block; 612: Left cylinder shaft

[0064] 613: Left pivot joint; 620: Right drive cylinder

[0065] 621: Right cylinder block; 622: Right cylinder shaft

[0066] 623: Right pivot section 700: Simulator platform

[0067] 710: Processing host; 711: Control circuit

[0068] 712: Simulation program; 720: Display unit

[0069] 730: Locomotive Control Group AA: Line Segment

[0070] G: Travel interval V: Vehicle body

[0071] R, X, Y, Z: Axes Detailed Implementation

[0072] The following drawings disclose numerous embodiments of the present invention. For clarity, many practical details will be described in conjunction with the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in one embodiment of the invention, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be illustrated in a simple schematic manner in the drawings.

[0073] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a motion-sensing simulation device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view of the motion-sensing simulation device 10. Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the motion-sensing simulation device 10. In this embodiment, as... Figures 1 to 3As shown, a motion-sensing simulation device 10 includes a base 100, a first steering portion 200, a second steering portion 300, a clamping assembly 400, a first power unit 500, and a second power unit 600. The first steering portion 200 includes a bracket 210, a first pivot portion 260, and an extension portion 270. The bracket 210 is fixedly connected to the first pivot portion 260 and pivotally connected to the base 100 via the first pivot portion 260. Therefore, the first steering portion 200 can repeatedly rotate (or swing) around a first axis (e.g., the Z-axis), and the first axis is parallel to the direction of the center of gravity (e.g., the Z-axis). The extension portion 270 is connected to the bracket 210, disposed relative to the first pivot portion 260, and extends from the bracket 210 to the base 100 along the first axis (e.g., the Z-axis). The second steering portion 300 includes a support frame 310 and a second pivot portion 320. The support frame 310 is fixedly connected to the second pivot portion 320 and pivotally connected to the side of the bracket 210 opposite to the base 100 via the second pivot portion 320. Therefore, the second steering portion 300 can repeatedly rotate (or swing) about a second axis (such as the R-axis), and the second axis intersects the first axis (such as the Z-axis). The support frame 310 is used to fix and mount a housing component, such as the body of the simulator 700; however, the invention is not limited thereto. The clamping assembly 400 is movably located on the base 100 and is used to clamp the extension 270. The first power unit 500 connects the base 100 and the clamping assembly 400 to drive the clamping assembly 400 to clamp the extension 270. The second power unit 600 connects the base 100 and the bracket 210 to drive the bracket 210 to rotate (or swing).

[0074] More specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the base 100 is L-shaped and has a base plate 110 and a vertical plate 120. The base plate 110 is fixedly connected to the vertical plate 120, and the base plate 110 and the vertical plate 120 are orthogonal to each other. The vertical plate 120 is used to house the first steering part 200 and the second power unit 600. For example, the first steering part 200 is disposed on the inner wall surface 121 of the vertical plate 120 facing the bracket 210. The second power unit 600 is disposed on the side 122 of the vertical plate 120. The base plate 110 is used to house the first power unit 500 and the clamping assembly 400. For example, the first power unit 500 and the clamping assembly 400 are jointly disposed on the top surface 111 of the base plate 110 facing the bracket 210.

[0075] Furthermore, the inner wall surface 121 of the vertical plate 120 has two first shaft joints 130, which accommodate the first pivot portion 260, allowing the first pivot portion 260 to rotate relative to each other within the first shaft joint 130.

[0076] Furthermore, the base 100 includes two first limiting portions 140, which are located on two opposite sides of the first pivot portion 260 to stop the excessive rotation of the bracket 210, thereby limiting the rotation range of the bracket 210.

[0077] The support 210 has an inclined surface 231 on one side relative to the base 100. The inclined surface 231 is used to support the second steering part 300, and the major axis of the inclined surface 231 is parallel to the second axial direction (such as the R-axis). In this embodiment, the support 210 further includes a frame plate 220 and a platform 230. One end of the frame plate 220 is fixed to the first pivot part 260, and the other end extends the extension 270 toward the base 100, with the extension 270 abutting against the top surface 111 of the base plate 110. The platform 230 connects the side of the frame plate 220 relative to the base plate 110, and the side of the platform 230 relative to the base plate 110 has the inclined surface 231. The inclined surface 231 is inclined relative to the top surface 111 of the base plate 110, that is, the inclined surface 231 is not parallel to the top surface 111 of the base plate 110.

[0078] Furthermore, the inclined surface 231 has two second pivot portions 240 that accommodate the second pivot portion 320, allowing the second pivot portion 320 to rotate relative to each other within these second pivot portions 240. The support 210 further includes two second limiting portions 250 located on opposite sides of the second pivot portion 320 to prevent excessive rotation of the support frame 310, thereby limiting the range of rotation of the support frame 310.

[0079] More specifically, in this embodiment, the extension 270 includes an elongated rib 271 and a roller 272. One end of the elongated rib 271 is integrally connected to the bracket 210, and the roller 272 is pivotally connected to the other end of the elongated rib 271. Therefore, the roller 272 can rotate about a third axis (such as the Y-axis) orthogonal to the first axis, and the roller 272 rotatably contacts the base plate 110 of the base 100. Thus, when the bracket 210 rotates about the first axis (such as the Z-axis), the roller 272 of the extension 270 not only abuts against the top surface 111 of the base plate 110, but also rolls correspondingly on the top surface 111 of the base plate 110, making the movement of the first steering portion 200 smoother.

[0080] Furthermore, the extension 270 further includes a lug 273, a pivot 274, and a fixing portion 275. The lug 273 is located on the elongated rib 271 and extends outward from the side of the elongated rib 271 opposite to the roller 272 along a third axis (e.g., the Y-axis). The major axis of the pivot 274 is parallel to the first axis (e.g., the Z-axis). The fixing portion 275 is pivotally connected to the lug 273 via the pivot 274 for being clamped by the clamping assembly 400. Figure 2 The fixing part 275 may be, for example, a wheel; however, the invention is not limited thereto.

[0081] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A sectional view created along line segment AA. (See example...) Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the second steering portion 300 further includes a fixing frame 330 and an elastic return member 340, the fixing frame 330 being fixed to the bracket 210. The elastic return member 340 is housed within the fixing frame 330, surrounding the second pivot portion 320, and abutting against both the second pivot portion 320 and the fixing frame 330. For example, the elastic return member 340 includes one or more rubber blocks 341, and these rubber blocks 341 are sequentially arranged around the second pivot portion 320. The second pivot portion 320 has a plurality of adjacent side surfaces 321. Each rubber block 341 is sandwiched between one of the side surfaces 321 and the fixing frame 330, and abuts against both the side surface 321 and the inner surface 331 of the fixing frame 330.

[0082] Thus, when the user applies force to rotate the second pivot 320 and squeezes the rubber block 341, the rubber block 341 stores rebound force. Conversely, when the user stops applying force to rotate the second pivot 320, the second pivot 320 is able to be rotated back to its original position by the rebound force of the rubber block 341.

[0083] However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the elastic recovery member 340 may also be a torsion spring, a spring ring or other similar components, and the first steering part 200 may also be equipped with the above-mentioned elastic recovery member 340.

[0084] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the clamping assembly 400 and the first power unit 500, wherein the clamping assembly 400 is driven to clamp the extension 270. Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the first power unit 500 driving the clamping assembly 400 to clamp the extension 270. More specifically, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping assembly 400 includes an auxiliary rod 410, a left clamping portion 420, and a right clamping portion 440. The left clamping portion 420 is pivotally mounted on the base 100 for rotation about a first axis (e.g., the Z-axis). The right clamping portion 440 is symmetrically located on the base 100 with the left clamping portion 420 and is pivotally mounted on the base 100 for rotation about the first axis (e.g., the Z-axis). The auxiliary rod 410 pivotally connects the left clamping portion 420 and the right clamping portion 440 together to guide the left clamping portion 420 and the right clamping portion 440 to swing synchronously and symmetrically. The major axis direction (e.g., the X-axis) of the auxiliary rod 410 is orthogonal to a third axis (e.g., the Y-axis).

[0085] Thus, as Figure 5As shown, when the first power unit 500 drives the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 to rotate synchronously and approach each other (i.e., in a closed state), the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 will eventually clamp the fixing part 275 together, thereby preventing the first turning part 200 from rotating relative to the base 100. Conversely, as Figure 6 As shown, when the first power unit 500 drives the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 to rotate synchronously and move away from each other (i.e., in the unfolded state), the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 will eventually release the fixing part 275 together, thereby allowing the first steering part 200 to rotate relative to the base 100.

[0086] In this embodiment, the first power device 500 further includes a push rod portion 510 and a telescopic cylinder 520. The push rod portion 510 is pivotally connected to the left clamping portion 420 and the right clamping portion 440 respectively, so as to drive the left clamping portion 420 and the right clamping portion 440 to rotate synchronously. The major axis direction (e.g., the X-axis) of the push rod portion 510 is orthogonal to the third axis (e.g., the Y-axis). The telescopic cylinder 520 includes a cylinder body 521 and a telescopic shaft 522. One end of the cylinder body 521 is fixedly connected to the base 100 (e.g., the top surface 111 of the base plate 110). The telescopic shaft 522 is telescopically located inside the cylinder body 521, and one end of the telescopic shaft 522 is fixedly connected to the push rod portion 510.

[0087] Thus, as Figure 5 As shown, when the telescopic shaft 522 extends along the third axis and pushes the push rod 510, the push rod 510 rotates synchronously, and the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 approach each other (i.e., in a closed state) and clamp the fixing part 275. Furthermore, the third axis (e.g., the Y-axis), the first axis (e.g., the Z-axis), and the major axis direction of the push rod 510 (e.g., the X-axis) are orthogonal to each other. Conversely, as... Figure 6 As shown, when the telescopic shaft 522 retracts along the third axis (such as the Y axis) and pulls the push rod 510, the push rod 510 rotates synchronously, and the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 move away from each other (i.e., in the unfolded state) and the fixing part 275 is released.

[0088] Furthermore, when the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 jointly release the fixing part 275, a travel interval G is separated between the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440, and the fixing part 275 is located within the travel interval G. When the fixing part 275 of the rotated bracket 210 is still located within the travel interval G, when the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 approach each other (i.e., in the closed state), the left clamping part 420 or the right clamping part 440 pushes the fixing part 275 within the travel interval G back to its position before rotation.

[0089] More specifically, in this embodiment, the left clamping portion 420 includes a first left clamping portion 431, a first left connecting rod 432, a second left connecting rod 433, and a left connecting rod 434. One end of the first left connecting rod 432 is pivotally connected to one end of the second left connecting rod 433, and the other end is pivotally connected to one end of the first left clamping portion 431. The other end of the first left clamping portion 431 has a left buffer pad 421. One end of the left connecting rod 434 is pivotally connected to one end of the push rod portion 510, and the other end is pivotally connected to the first left connecting rod 432. The first left connecting rod 432 overlaps between the left connecting rod 434 and the second left connecting rod 433. The other end of the second left connecting rod 433 is pivotally connected to the base 100. The right clamping portion 440 includes a first right clamping portion 451, a first right connecting rod 452, a second right connecting rod 453, and a right connecting rod 454. One end of the first right connecting rod 452 is pivotally mounted to one end of the second right connecting rod 453, and the other end is pivotally mounted to one end of the first right clamping portion 451. The other end of the first right clamping portion 451 has a right buffer pad 441. When the left clamping portion 420 and the right clamping portion 440 are close to each other (i.e., in a closed state), the right buffer pad 441 and the left buffer pad 421 can directly contact the fixing portion 275 of the extension portion 270, thereby protecting the fixing portion 275 from damage. One end of the right connecting rod 454 is pivotally mounted to the other end of the push rod portion 510, and the other end is pivotally mounted to the first right connecting rod 452. The first right connecting rod 452 overlaps between the right connecting rod 454 and the second right connecting rod 453. The auxiliary rod body 410 is pivotally mounted at both the end of the first right clamping portion 451 and the end of the first left clamping portion 431. The other end of the second right connecting rod 453 is pivotally mounted on the base 100.

[0090] It should be understood that the first power unit 500 further includes a third limiting part 523, which is located on the side of the cylinder body 521 facing the push rod part 510, and is used to stop the push rod part 510 from being pulled, thereby protecting the push rod part 510 from damage. The clamping assembly 400 further includes a fourth limiting part 411, which is located on the side of the auxiliary rod 410 facing the push rod part 510, and is used to stop the push rod part 510 from being pushed, thereby protecting the push rod part 510 from damage.

[0091] It must be understood that, such as Figure 5 As shown, when the fixing part 275 is pushed back to its original position by the clamping assembly 400 (Figure 1), because the first left connecting rod 432 is orthogonal to the left connecting rod 434 and the first right connecting rod 452 is orthogonal to the right connecting rod 454, the clamping assembly 400 will generate a dead point state, making it difficult for the fixing part 275 to detach from the clamping assembly 400. The dead point state can be released when the push rod part 510 of the first power device 500 pulls the left connecting rod 434 and the right connecting rod 454 of the clamping assembly 400. Figure 6 ).

[0092] When the first power device 500 pulls the clamping component 400, since the direction in which the clamping component 400 unfolds is exactly the same as the direction of the lateral force applied to the bracket 210, the bracket 210 can easily slide sideways, and the clamping component 400 will not be unable to unfold due to the lateral force.

[0093] Figure 7A and Figure 7B They are respectively Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the motion-sensing simulation device 10 rotating its first steering unit 200. (See diagram for example.) Figure 3 and Figure 7A As shown, the second power unit 600 includes a left drive cylinder 610 and a right drive cylinder 620, and a bracket 210 is located between the left drive cylinder 610 and the right drive cylinder 620. The two opposite ends of the left drive cylinder 610 are pivotally connected to the base 100 and the bracket 210, respectively. Figure 2 The two opposite ends of the right drive cylinder 620 are pivotally connected to the base 100 and the bracket 210, respectively.

[0094] More specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7A As shown, the left drive cylinder 610 includes a left cylinder body 611 and a left cylinder shaft 612. One end of the left cylinder body 611 is pivotally connected to the vertical plate 120 of the base 100 via a left pivot 613. The left cylinder shaft 612 is telescopically located within the left cylinder body 611, and one end of the left cylinder shaft 612 is pivotally connected to the bracket 210 via another left pivot 613. The right drive cylinder 620 includes a right cylinder body 621 and a right cylinder shaft 622. One end of the right cylinder body 621 is pivotally connected to the vertical plate 120 of the base 100 via a right pivot 623. The right cylinder shaft 622 is telescopically located within the right cylinder body 621, and one end of the right cylinder shaft 622 is pivotally connected to the bracket 210 via another right pivot 623. The bracket 210 is located between the left cylinder body 611 and the right cylinder body 621.

[0095] Thus, as Figure 3 and Figure 7A As shown, when the right drive cylinder 620 causes the right cylinder shaft 622 to extend out of the right cylinder body 621 and push the bracket 210, and the left drive cylinder 610 causes the left cylinder shaft 612 to retract into the left cylinder body 611 and pull the bracket 210, the bracket 210 rotates to the left on the base 100 around the first axis (such as the Z axis) via the first pivot portion 260.

[0096] Conversely, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7B As shown, when the left drive cylinder 610 causes the left cylinder shaft 612 to extend out of the left cylinder body 611 and push the bracket 210, and the right cylinder shaft 622 retracts into the right cylinder body 621 and pulls the bracket 210, the bracket 210 rotates to the right on the base 100 around the first axis (such as the Z axis) via the first pivot portion 260.

[0097] Figures 8A to 8C respectively adopt Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the operation of the simulator 700 of the motion-sensing simulation device 10. Figure 9A and Figure 9B They are respectively Figure 8B and Figure 8C A schematic diagram of the state. Figure 10 This is a block diagram of a simulator 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as... Figure 2 and Figure 8A As shown, the aforementioned motion-sensing simulation device 10 can be used with a racing simulator 700, and is supported by a support frame 310 ( Figure 1 The outer shell (such as the body V of a racing motorcycle) is fixedly mounted on it.

[0098] like Figure 10 As shown, this simulator 700 includes a processing host 710, a display unit 720, and a locomotive control group 730 (such as a simulated throttle, control position, and braking device). The processing host 710 is electrically connected to the display unit 720, the locomotive control group 730, the first power unit 500, and the second power unit 600, and is used to control the display unit 720, the locomotive control group 730, the first power unit 500, and the second power unit 600.

[0099] More specifically, the processing host 710 has a control circuit 711 and a simulation program 712. The control circuit 711 is electrically connected to the display unit 720, the locomotive control group 730, the second power unit 600, and the first power unit 500, and is used to control the first power unit 500 and the second power unit 600 in response to the simulation program 712. The display unit 720 is located on the simulation machine 700 and is used to display the simulation screen provided by the simulation program 712. The display unit 720 and the locomotive control group 730 are respectively mounted on the vehicle body V. When specific conditions of the simulation program 712 of the processing host 710 are met, the processing host 710 instructs the first power unit 500 to synchronously unfold the clamping assembly 400 to release the extension 270 by means of signals fed back by the angle sensors (not shown) provided on the first pivot 260 and the second pivot 320. Figure 9A ), and indicating the rotation bracket 210 of the second power unit 600 ( Figure 9B This allows the vehicle body V to exhibit a tilting and slipping posture. Figure 8C ).

[0100] More specifically, such as Figure 8AAs shown, when the vehicle body V is in an upright position, the operator can straddle the simulator 700. At this time, the first power unit 500 synchronously rotates the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 to jointly clamp the fixing part 275, meaning that the first steering part 200 cannot rotate around the first axis (such as the Z-axis) (Figure 1). Thus, through the execution of the simulation program 712, the operator can rotate the simulator 700 around the second axis (such as the R-axis) via the second steering part 300. Figure 8B ).

[0101] Next, when the control circuit 711 determines that the specific conditions of the simulation program 712 are met, that is, the motion-sensing simulation device 10 can simulate the tilting and slipping posture, the control circuit 711 instructs the first power device 500 to pull back and simultaneously open the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440 to release the fixing part 275. Therefore, the control circuit 711 can instruct the right drive cylinder 620 and the left drive cylinder 610 to operate accordingly in response to a specific signal, so that the first steering part 200 begins to rotate. Figure 9B This causes the V-shaped body of the racing simulator 700 to exhibit a tilting and slipping posture. Figure 8C ).

[0102] Conversely, when the control circuit 711 determines that the specific conditions of the simulation program 712 are not met, the control circuit 711 instructs the first power device 500 to extend and simultaneously close the left clamping part 420 and the right clamping part 440, and pushes the fixing part 275 back to its original position (i.e., the middle position of the stroke interval G). Figure 1 This clamps the fixing part 275, allowing the operator to continue using the simulation program 712 on the simulator 700.

[0103] Thus, through the above architecture, the motion-sensing simulation device in this case, which can simulate tilting and slipping postures, can provide more natural and smooth motion-sensing postures when simulating tilting and slipping postures, thereby improving its simulation realism and smoothness, and thus enhancing the interactivity between the game machine and the operator.

[0104] Finally, the embodiments disclosed above are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are protected under the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A motion-sensing simulation device, characterized in that, include: Base; The first steering part includes a bracket, a first pivot part and an extension part. The bracket is pivotally connected to the base via the first pivot part, so that the bracket can rotate about a first axis parallel to the center of gravity. The extension part is connected to the bracket and extends from the bracket to the base. The second steering part includes a support frame and a second pivot part. The support frame is pivotally connected to the side of the bracket opposite to the base via the second pivot part, so that the support frame can rotate about a second axis intersecting the first axis. A clamping assembly, movably located on the base, is used to clamp the extension. The second power unit connects the base and the bracket to drive the bracket to rotate; as well as The first power unit connects the base and the clamping assembly to drive the clamping assembly to clamp the extension.

2. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The extension includes: The main body is integrally connected to the bracket; and A roller, pivotally connected to the body, is able to rotate about a third axis orthogonal to the first axis, wherein the roller contacts the base.

3. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that... This extension further includes: Pivot; Lugs extend from the side of the body opposite the roller; and The fixing part is pivotally connected to the lug via the pivot, so that it can be clamped by the clamping assembly.

4. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 3, characterized in that... The clamping assembly includes: The left clamping part is pivotally mounted on the base and is used to rotate about the first axis; The right clamping part, symmetrical to the left clamping part, is located on the base and is pivotally mounted on the base for rotating about the first axis; as well as An auxiliary rod, pivotally connected to both the left and right clamping portions, guides the left and right clamping portions to swing symmetrically and synchronously. The major axis of the auxiliary rod is orthogonal to the third axis PI070001 (Page 2 / 1) Towards, When the left clamping part and the right clamping part rotate synchronously and approach each other, the left clamping part and the right clamping part jointly clamp the fixing part. When the left clamping part and the right clamping part rotate synchronously and move away from each other, the left clamping part and the right clamping part jointly release the fixing part.

5. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 4, characterized in that... When the left clamping part and the right clamping part release the fixing part together, a travel interval is separated between the left clamping part and the right clamping part. The fixed part of the bracket remains within the stroke interval after rotation. When the left clamping part and the right clamping part approach each other, one of the left clamping part and the right clamping part pushes the fixed part back to the position before rotation.

6. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 4, characterized in that... The first power unit includes: A push rod portion is pivotally connected to the left clamping portion and the right clamping portion, respectively, for coordinating the synchronous rotation of the left clamping portion and the right clamping portion, wherein the long axis of the push rod portion is orthogonal to the third axis; and A telescopic cylinder includes a cylinder body and a telescopic shaft. One end of the cylinder body is fixedly connected to the base, and the telescopic shaft is telescopically located within the cylinder body, with one end of the telescopic shaft fixedly connected to the push rod. When the telescopic shaft extends along the third axis to push the push rod, the push rod rotates synchronously, and the left clamping part and the right clamping part approach each other and clamp the fixing part. The third axis is orthogonal to the first axis and the long axis of the push rod. When the telescopic shaft retracts along the third axis to pull the push rod, the push rod rotates synchronously, and the left clamping part and the right clamping part move away from each other and release the fixing part.

7. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 6, characterized in that... The first power unit further includes a third limiting part, which is located on the side of the cylinder body facing the push rod part, and is used to stop the push rod part.

8. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 6, characterized in that... The clamping assembly further includes a fourth limiting portion located on the side of the auxiliary rod facing the push rod portion, for use in PI070001 page 3 / 1 Stop the push rod section.

9. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The second power unit includes: A left-hand drive cylinder, the two opposite ends of which are pivotally connected to the base and the bracket, respectively; and A right drive cylinder, the two opposite ends of which are pivotally connected to the base and the bracket, and the bracket is located between the left drive cylinder and the right drive cylinder. When the right drive cylinder extends and pushes the bracket, and the left drive cylinder retracts and pulls the bracket, the bracket rotates to the left around the first axis. When the left drive cylinder extends and pushes the bracket, and the right drive cylinder retracts and pulls the bracket, the bracket rotates to the right about the first axis.

10. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The base further includes two first limiting parts, which are located on two opposite sides of the first pivot part to stop the rotation of the bracket, thereby limiting the rotation range of the bracket.

11. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The bracket further includes two second limiting parts located on two opposite sides of the second pivot part to stop the rotation of the support frame, thereby limiting the rotation range of the support frame.

12. The motion-sensing simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The second steering unit further includes: A fixed frame, fixed to the bracket; and An elastic return member is housed within the fixed frame, surrounds the second pivot portion, and abuts against both the second pivot portion and the fixed frame, thereby returning the rotated second pivot portion to its original position before rotation.

13. A simulation machine platform, characterized in that, include: The motion-sensing simulation device as described in claim 1; PI070001 Page 4 / 1 The vehicle body is fixedly mounted on this support frame; The display unit is mounted on the vehicle body; The locomotive control unit is installed on the car body; as well as The processing host is electrically connected to the display unit, the locomotive control group, the first power unit, and the second power unit. When specific conditions of the simulation program of the host computer are met, the host computer instructs the first power unit to synchronously open the clamping assembly to release the extension, and instructs the second power unit to rotate the bracket, thereby causing the vehicle body to exhibit a tilting and slipping posture.

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