Rotating motion platform and viewing system

Abstract

A rotary motion platform includes a first carrier, a second carrier, a rotating mechanism, and a first motion mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a base and a driving member. The driving member is connected to the base to drive the base to rotate about a rotating shaft. The first carrier and the second carrier are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the base. The base can rotate about the rotating shaft and drive the first carrier and the second carrier to rotate and displace between an active area and a preparation area. The first motion mechanism includes a first connecting member and a first actuating system. The first connecting member is respectively pivoted to the base and the first carrier. The first actuating system is respectively pivoted to the base and the first carrier. The first actuating system can drive the first carrier to pivot about a first pivot axis. The first actuating system can drive the first carrier to pivot about a first rolling axis relative to the first connecting member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a motion platform; in particular, it relates to a rotating motion platform that can increase passenger capacity and improve the passenger riding experience. Background Technology

[0002] It is known that motion platforms are being used in many entertainment venues, such as amusement parks, cinemas, or 3D theaters, to replace existing fixed seats. The motion platform generally includes a seat and a motion mechanism. The front of the seat is for passengers to sit on, and the lower part of the seat is connected to the motion mechanism, which can drive the seat to vibrate or swing. In this way, passengers sitting on the seat can experience sensory stimulation beyond visual stimulation as the seat moves, thereby enhancing the richness of the entertainment.

[0003] However, the number of passengers that can be accommodated at the front of the carrier is limited, and when the next batch of passengers wants to board the platform, they have to wait for the previous batch of passengers to leave the carrier before they can board. When there are many passengers, the long waiting time can easily affect the passenger experience. Therefore, the existing platform still needs improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a rotating platform that can increase passenger capacity and improve passenger riding experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a rotating motion platform, defining an active area and a preparation area arranged opposite to each other. The rotating motion platform includes a first support seat, a second support seat, a rotating mechanism, and a first motion mechanism. The first support seat and the second support seat are for passengers to sit on. The rotating mechanism includes a base and a driving member. The driving member is connected to the base to drive the base to rotate about a rotation axis. The first support seat and the second support seat are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the base. The base can rotate about the rotation axis and drive the first support seat and the second support seat to rotate and displace within the active area and the preparation area. The first motion mechanism includes a first connecting member and a first actuation system. The first connecting member is pivotally connected to the base and the first support seat respectively. The first actuation system is pivotally connected to the base and the first support seat respectively. The first actuation system can drive the first support seat to pivot about a first swing axis and can drive the first support seat to pivot relative to the first connecting member about a first rolling axis.

[0006] The present invention also provides a movie viewing system, comprising a dome screen and the aforementioned rotating motion platform, wherein the rotating motion platform is disposed on one side of the dome screen, and one of the first support seat and the second support seat located in the activity area faces the dome screen, while the other of the first support seat and the second support seat located in the preparation area faces away from the dome screen.

[0007] The advantage of this invention is that the arrangement of the first and second support seats significantly increases passenger capacity. Furthermore, by having the first and second support seats respectively positioned on opposite sides of the base and by incorporating the first motion mechanism, the first support seat can move under the influence of the first motion mechanism. The base can also rotate around the rotation axis, causing the first and second support seats to rotate and shift within the activity area and the preparation area. For example, when a passenger riding on the first support seat engages in activities such as watching a movie in the activity area, the first motion mechanism can move the first support seat... The first seat is used in conjunction with the activity movement; at this time, the next batch of passengers can sit on the second carrier seat located in the preparation area to prepare for watching the movie; when the passenger sitting on the first carrier seat finishes watching the movie, the base can rotate and move the first carrier seat to the preparation area and the second carrier seat to the activity area; at this time, the first movement mechanism can move the first carrier seat to a position suitable for the passenger to leave, so that the passenger sitting on the first carrier seat can leave the first carrier seat smoothly and facilitate the next batch of passengers to board. Thus, when there are many passengers, the waiting time of passengers can be greatly reduced, thereby effectively improving the riding experience.

[0008] In addition, the design of multiple rotating platforms that can operate independently allows for asynchronous rotation when there are many people leaving or when the crowd is crowded, thus achieving the effect of staggering the departure of crowds; when there are fewer people, only the rotating platforms on a certain floor can be selectively opened to rotate, thereby saving operating energy. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a side view of a rotating motion platform according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a top view of the rotating motion platform of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first support seat of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 4This is a side view of the rotating motion platform according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a movie-watching system according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a side view of a rotating motion platform according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0016] 1: Rotating motion platform

[0017] 10: First bearing seat

[0018] 10': Second bearing seat

[0019] 2: Viewing System

[0020] 20: Rotating mechanism

[0021] 22: Base

[0022] 24: Drive components

[0023] 3: Dome

[0024] 30: First Sports Organization

[0025] 30': Second movement mechanism

[0026] 32: First connector

[0027] 32': Second connector

[0028] 321: First Frame

[0029] 321': Second frame

[0030] 322: First extension

[0031] 322': Second extension

[0032] 34: First Actuation System

[0033] 34': Second actuation system

[0034] 341: First Actuator

[0035] 341': Second actuator

[0036] 40: Rack

[0037] 40a: Side opening

[0038] 42: Sheet

[0039] 50: partition

[0040] A1, A1', A1”: Rotation axis

[0041] X1: First swing axis

[0042] X1': Second swing axis

[0043] X2: First rolling axis

[0044] X2': Second rolling axis

[0045] Z1: Activity Area

[0046] Z2: Preparation Area Detailed Implementation

[0047] To more clearly illustrate the present invention, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Please refer to... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a rotating motion platform 1, which defines an active area Z1 and a preparation area Z2 that are arranged opposite to each other. The rotating motion platform 1 includes a first support 10, a second support 10', a rotating mechanism 20, a first motion mechanism 30, and a second motion mechanism 30'.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, both the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' have seats for passengers to sit on. The rotating mechanism 20 includes a base 22 and a driving member 24. The driving member 24 is connected to the base 22 to drive the base 22 to rotate about a rotation axis A1. In this embodiment, the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the base 22, and the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' are arranged back to back, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The base 22 can rotate about the rotation axis A1 and drive the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' to rotate and displace between the active area Z1 and the preparation area Z2; wherein the driving member 24 can be a motor, and the base 22 can be a turntable.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the first motion mechanism 30 includes a first connector 32 and a first actuation system 34. The first connector 32 is pivotally connected to the base 22 and the first support seat 10, respectively, and as... Figure 3As shown, the first connector 32 includes a first frame 321 and two first extensions 322. In this embodiment, the first connector 32 includes two first extensions, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of first extensions may be one or more. The first frame 321 is coupled to the first support 10, and the two first extensions 322 extend below the first frame 321 and are pivotally connected to the base 22 about a first swing axis X1.

[0050] Please cooperate. Figure 3 The first actuation system 34 is pivotally connected to the base 22 and the first bearing seat 10, respectively, and the first actuation system 34 is pivotally connected to the rear of the first bearing seat 10; the first actuation system 34 can drive the first bearing seat 10 to pivot about the first swing axis X1, and the first actuation system 34 can drive the first bearing seat 10 to pivot relative to the first connecting member 32 about a first rolling axis X2; furthermore, the first actuation system 34 includes two first actuators 341, the two first actuators 341 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the first rolling axis X2, and each first actuator 341 is pivotally connected to the base 22 and the first bearing seat 10, respectively. The first support 10 is described above. The first connecting member 32 is pivotally connected to the rear of the first support 10 around the first rolling axis X2, and the two first actuators are inclined relative to the first swing axis. For example, the first actuators can be linear actuators. Thus, when the two first actuators are actuated, they can drive the first support 10 to pivot relative to the first connecting member 32 around the first rolling axis X2, that is, drive the first support 10 to roll, and drive the first support 10 to pivot relative to the first connecting member 32 around the first rolling axis X2, that is, drive the first support 10 to pitch.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, the second motion mechanism 30' includes a second connector 32' and a second actuation system 34'. The second connector 32' is pivotally connected to the base 22 and the second support seat 10', respectively. The second connector 32' includes a second frame 321' and two second extensions 322'. In this embodiment, the second connector 32' includes two second extensions 322', but the invention is not limited thereto, and the number of second extensions can be one or more. The second frame 321' is coupled to the second support seat 10', and the two second extensions 322' extend below the second frame 321' and are pivotally connected to the base 22 about a second swing axis X1'.

[0052] The second actuation system 34' is pivotally connected to the base 22 and the second bearing seat 10', respectively, and is pivotally connected to the rear of the second bearing seat 10'; the second actuation system 34' can drive the second bearing seat 10' to pivot about the second swing axis X1', and the second actuation system 34' can drive the second bearing seat 10' to pivot about a second rolling axis X2' relative to the second connecting member 32'; furthermore, the second actuation system 34' includes two second actuators 341', the two second actuators 341' are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the second rolling axis X2', and each second actuator 341' is pivotally connected to the base 22 and the second bearing seat 10'. The base 22 and the second bearing seat 10' are connected, with the second connecting member 32' pivotally connected to the rear of the second bearing seat 10' about the second rolling axis X2'. The two second actuators are inclined relative to the second swing axis. For example, the second actuators can be linear actuators. Thus, when the two second actuators are actuated, they can drive the second bearing seat 10' to pivot about the second rolling axis X2' relative to the second connecting member 32', i.e., to cause the second bearing seat 10' to roll, and also drive the second bearing seat 10' to pivot about the second rolling axis X2' relative to the second connecting member 32', i.e., to cause the second bearing seat 10' to pitch. In this embodiment, the first rolling axis X2 and the second rolling axis X2' are different axes. In other embodiments, it is not excluded that the first rolling axis X2 and the second rolling axis X2' are the same axis.

[0053] Please cooperate. Figure 4 The rotating platform 1 includes a frame 40 with a side opening 40a. The rotating mechanism 20 is disposed on the frame 40 and located at the side opening 40a. The active area Z1 is located outside the side opening 40a, and the preparation area Z2 is located inside the frame. The rotating platform 1 further includes a partition 50 disposed on the base 22 and located between the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10'. The base 22 can drive the partition 50 to rotate. When the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' are respectively located in the active area Z1 and the preparation area Z2, the partition 50 closes the side opening 40a, thereby effectively separating the spaces of the preparation area Z2 and the active area Z1.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' can move independently under the drive of the first motion mechanism 30 and the second motion mechanism 30', respectively. The base 22 can rotate around the rotation axis A1, causing the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' to rotate and shift between the activity area Z1 and the preparation area Z2. For example, when a passenger sitting on the first support seat 10 is engaged in activities such as watching a movie in the activity area Z1, the first motion mechanism 30 can drive the first support seat 10 to move accordingly. Meanwhile, the next batch of passengers can sit on the second support seat 10' located in the preparation area Z2 to prepare for watching a movie, and the second motion mechanism 30' can... The second carrier seat 10' is moved to a suitable position for passengers. When the passenger sitting on the first carrier seat 10 finishes watching the movie, the base 22 can rotate and move the first carrier seat 10 to the preparation area Z2 and the second carrier seat 10' to the activity area Z1. The second motion mechanism 30' can move the second carrier seat 10' to cooperate with the movie-watching activity. At this time, the first motion mechanism 30 can move the first carrier seat 10 to a suitable position for passengers to leave, so that the passenger sitting on the first carrier seat 10 can leave the first carrier seat 10 smoothly and facilitate the next batch of passengers to board. Thus, when there are many passengers, the waiting time of passengers can be greatly reduced, thereby effectively improving the riding experience.

[0055] Please cooperate. Figure 5 The viewing system 2, which is another preferred embodiment of the present invention, includes a dome screen 3 and the rotating motion platform 1 described in the above preferred embodiment. The rotating motion platform 1 is disposed on one side of the dome screen 3. One of the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' located in the activity area Z1 faces the dome screen 3, and the other of the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' located in the preparation area Z2 faces away from the dome screen 3.

[0056] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the frame 40 includes multiple shelves 42 and multiple side openings 40a. The multiple shelves 42 are arranged longitudinally and spaced apart. The multiple rotating action platforms 1 are correspondingly disposed on the multiple shelves 42 and correspondingly disposed at the multiple side openings 40a. The active area Z1 is located outside the side openings 40a, and the preparation area Z2 is located in the internal space of the frame 40. The number of rotating action platforms 1 is multiple. The multiple rotating action platforms 1 are arranged longitudinally and spaced apart corresponding to the multiple side openings 40a. The multiple rotating action platforms 1 can operate independently of each other.

[0057] Therefore, the multiple rotating platforms 1 can rotate synchronously or asynchronously as needed. For example, under normal circumstances, the multiple rotating platforms 1 can rotate synchronously on each floor. However, if there are many people leaving or the crowd is large, the multiple rotating platforms 1 can rotate asynchronously to stagger the departure of crowds. In addition, during the off-season or on weekdays when the amusement park is less crowded, only the rotating platforms 1 on a certain floor can be selectively opened to rotate, instead of all rotating platforms 1 operating, thereby saving operating energy. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the distance between each rotating platform 1 and the dome 3 is the same, and the rotation axis A1 of the different rotating platforms 1 is the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the distance between each of the rotating motion platforms 1 and the dome screen 3 can also be different from each other. That is, the rotation axes A1, A1', A1" of each rotating motion platform 1 can be different. For example, the rotating motion platform 1 located at the bottom of the frame 40 can be set at a position farther away from the dome screen 3, while the rotating motion platform 1 located at the top of the frame 40 can be set at a position closer to the dome screen 3. In this case, the rotation axes A1 of each rotating motion platform 1 are not the same.

[0058] In summary, the arrangement of the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' significantly increases passenger capacity. Furthermore, the placement of the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' on opposite sides of the base 22, along with the first motion mechanism 30 and the second motion mechanism 30', allows the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' to move independently under the influence of the first motion mechanism 30 and the second motion mechanism 30'. The base 22 can rotate around the rotation axis A1, causing the first support seat 10 and the second support seat 10' to rotate and shift within the activity area Z1 and the preparation area Z2. In addition, the design allowing the multiple rotating platforms 1 to operate independently allows for asynchronous rotation when there are many people leaving or when crowds are dense, thus staggering the departure of crowds. When there are fewer visitors, only the rotating platforms 1 on a specific floor can be selectively activated, thereby saving operating energy.

[0059] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Any equivalent changes made by applying the present invention specification and the claims should be included within the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rotating motion platform, defining an active area and a preparation area opposite to each other, the rotating motion platform comprising: The first seating area is for passengers. A second seating area is provided for passengers. A rotating mechanism includes a base and a driving member. The driving member is connected to the base to drive the base to rotate about a rotation axis. A first support seat and a second support seat are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the base. The base can rotate about the rotation axis and drive the first support seat and the second support seat to rotate and displace within the active area and the preparation area. A first motion mechanism includes a first connector and a first actuation system. The first connector is pivotally connected to the base and the first bearing seat respectively. The first actuation system is pivotally connected to the base and the first bearing seat respectively. The first actuation system can drive the first bearing seat to pivot about a first swing axis. The first actuation system can drive the first bearing seat to pivot relative to the first connector about a first rolling axis.

2. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 1, wherein, The device includes a second motion mechanism, which includes a second connector and a second actuation system. The second connector is pivotally connected to the base and the second bearing seat, respectively. The second actuation system is pivotally connected to the base and the second bearing seat, respectively. The second actuation system can drive the second bearing seat to pivot about a second swing axis and can drive the second bearing seat to pivot relative to the second connector about a second rolling axis.

3. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 1, wherein, It includes a frame having an opening on one side, a rotating mechanism disposed on the frame and located at the opening on the side, an active area located outside the opening on the side, and a preparation area located inside the frame.

4. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 3, wherein, The partition is disposed on the base and located between the first support seat and the second support seat. The base drives the partition to rotate. When the first support seat and the second support seat are respectively located in the active area and the preparation area, the partition closes the side opening.

5. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 1, wherein, The first support and the second support are arranged back to back.

6. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 2, wherein, The first actuation system includes two first actuators, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the first rolling axis, and each first actuator is pivotally connected to the base and the first bearing seat respectively; the second actuation system includes two second actuators, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the second rolling axis, and each second actuator is pivotally connected to the base and the second bearing seat respectively.

7. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 6, wherein, The two first actuators are tilted relative to the first swing axis, and the two second actuators are tilted relative to the second swing axis.

8. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 2, wherein, The first actuation system is pivotally connected to the rear of the first support, and the second actuation system is pivotally connected to the rear of the second support.

9. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 2, wherein, The first connector is pivotally connected to the rear of the first bearing seat around the first rolling axis, and the second connector is pivotally connected to the rear of the second bearing seat around the second rolling axis.

10. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 2, wherein, The first rolling axis and the second rolling axis are the same axis.

11. The rotating motion platform as described in claim 2, wherein, The first connector includes a first frame and two first extensions. The first frame is pivotally connected to the first support seat, and the two first extensions extend from below the first frame and are pivotally connected to the base around a first swing axis. The second connector includes a second frame and two second extensions. The second frame is pivotally connected to the second support seat, and the two second extensions extend from below the second frame and are pivotally connected to the base around a second swing axis.

12. A movie viewing system, comprising: A dome screen; and The rotating motion platform as described in claim 1 is disposed on one side of the dome screen, with one of the first and second support seats located in the activity area facing the dome screen, and the other of the first and second support seats located in the preparation area facing away from the dome screen.

13. The viewing system as described in claim 12, wherein, The number of rotating motion platforms is multiple, and the multiple rotating motion platforms are arranged in the longitudinal direction and spaced apart.

14. The viewing system as described in claim 13, wherein, The device includes a frame with multiple shelves and multiple side openings. The multiple shelves are arranged longitudinally and spaced apart. Multiple rotating platforms are correspondingly disposed on the multiple shelves and at the multiple side openings. The active area is located outside the side openings, and the preparation area is located inside the frame.

15. The viewing system as described in claim 13, wherein, The multiple rotating motion platforms can operate independently of each other.

16. The viewing system as described in claim 12, wherein, The number of rotating motion platforms is multiple, and the bases of each rotating motion platform rotate around different rotation axes.

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