VR racing simulator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of racing car simulators, in particular to a VR racing car simulator which comprises a simulator base, a lead screw is rotationally connected in the simulator base, the lead screw penetrates through a moving platform and is in threaded connection with the moving platform, and the moving platform is slidably connected to the outer walls of sliding rods at the two ends in the simulator base. According to the improved simulator, the distance between the cabin and the steering wheel base at the front end of the cabin can be accurately controlled through a transmission structure of the lead screw, the requirements of different users for operation space are met, and discomfort in the entertainment process is reduced; the first support and the second support on the surface of the foldable base are hydraulically driven, so that the folding effect can be achieved, and the overall storage space of the assembly is reduced; meanwhile, the corresponding heights and angles of the two sets of supports can be correspondingly adjusted according to the requirements of users and different scenes and the driving range of the hydraulic power output end, and more comfortable user experience feeling is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of racing car simulators, in particular to a VR racing car simulator. Background Technique

[0002] A racing car simulator is a system that simulates a real racing car environment and driving experience through computer software and hardware devices. It usually includes operating devices such as a driving cockpit, a steering wheel, and pedals, and runs realistic racing car scenes and physical simulation programs through a powerful computer host.

[0003] A VR racing car simulator is a system that combines virtual reality (VR) technology with racing car simulation devices. By wearing a VR headset, users can immerse themselves in a virtual racing car scene as if they were on a real race track. The simulator can simulate the operating feelings of accelerating, braking, and turning signals of a racing car, and at the same time provide real racing car sound effects and visual effects. As an entertainment and leisure device, it is widely loved and pursued by young people.

[0004] The inventor found the following problems in the prior art during the implementation of the present utility model: 1. In the context of the fast-paced modern life, as an entertainment device that can relax the body and mind and relieve stress, VR racing car simulators are being included in the category of home entertainment by more and more people. However, most of the brackets of such simulators on the market lack adjustable functions, which may limit the body shape of users and prevent them from obtaining a comfortable use experience; 2. There is also a significant problem with the simulator, that is, it occupies a large area and cannot be folded, which means that it will also occupy a large amount of space when not in use, causing great trouble to users with limited living space. This defect makes it extremely inflexible in terms of space utilization. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a VR racing simulator to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Most of the brackets of such simulators on the market lack adjustable functions, which may limit the body shape of users, unable to obtain a comfortable use experience, and cannot be folded, which means it will also occupy a large amount of space when not in use. To achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: A VR racing simulator includes a simulator base. A lead screw is rotatably connected inside the simulator base. The lead screw penetrates through the moving platform and is threadedly connected thereto. The moving platform is slidably connected to the outer walls of the two end slide bars inside the simulator base. The top of the moving platform is bolted with a cockpit. A gearshift lever is installed on one side of the outer wall of the moving platform. One end of the simulator base is rotatably connected with a foldable base. One side of the end of the simulator base connected to the foldable base is penetrated and threadedly connected with a first fixing screw. A brake pedal is installed on the side of the top of the foldable base adjacent to the cockpit. One end of the top of the foldable base is rotatably connected with a first bracket. The other end of the top of the foldable base is rotatably connected with a first hydraulic cylinder. The power output ends of the first hydraulic cylinder are respectively located at both ends on one side of the first bracket and are respectively rotatably connected to both ends of the outer wall of the first bracket. Both ends on the other side of the first bracket are respectively penetrated with second fixing bolts threadedly connected thereto. A second bracket rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first bracket is provided between the second fixing bolts. Second hydraulic cylinders are respectively provided on both sides of the outer wall of the second bracket. One end of each second hydraulic cylinder is respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the outer wall of the second bracket. The other end of each second hydraulic cylinder is respectively rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first bracket. One end of the top of the second bracket is rotatably connected with a steering wheel base. A third fixing bolt is penetrated and threadedly connected to the side of the top of the second bracket corresponding to the steering wheel base.

[0006] Further preferably, a storage box is provided on one side of the simulator base. The foldable base is a 90-degree flip structure on one side of the simulator base. And a threaded through hole for threadedly connecting the first fixing screw is provided on the side of the foldable base that fits the simulator base.

[0007] Further preferably, the cockpit adopts an integrally formed structure. The side facing the steering wheel base is in a crescent shape concave inward. And the cockpit is made of high-resilience sponge material and its exterior is covered with a fiber breathable layer distributed in a mesh shape.

[0008] Further preferably, the moving platform constitutes a transmission structure through the lead screw. And the cockpit constitutes a horizontal transmission structure on the surface of the simulator base through the moving platform.

[0009] Further preferably, one end of the first bracket constitutes a lifting structure through the first hydraulic cylinder. And the first bracket constitutes a folding structure on the surface of the foldable base through the first hydraulic cylinder.

[0010] Further preferably, one end of the second bracket forms a lifting structure through a second hydraulic cylinder, and the second bracket forms a folding structure through the second hydraulic cylinder and is parallel and attached between the inner walls of the first bracket. Moreover, threaded through holes for threadedly connecting the second fixing bolts are respectively provided on both sides of one end of the connection between the second bracket and the first bracket corresponding to the positions of the second fixing bolts.

[0011] Further preferably, one end of the steering wheel base on the top of the second bracket forms a 90-degree flipping structure, and a threaded through hole for threadedly connecting a third fixing bolt is provided on one side of the outer wall of the steering wheel base.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] In the present utility model, the entire simulator is functionally differentiated through the simulator base and the foldable base. When not in use, the flipping structure of the foldable base can make it perpendicular to one side of the simulator base and be fixed through the first fixing screw, effectively utilizing the limited space and making the simulator more compact when not in use, reducing its overall floor area.

[0014] In the present utility model, the crescent-shaped design with the cockpit recessed inward can better fit the human body curve, provide comfortable support, and reduce the fatigue during the entertainment process. Its transmission structure through the lead screw can precisely control the distance between it and the front steering wheel base to meet the operation space requirements of different users. The first bracket and the second bracket can not only achieve the effect of folding and retracting through hydraulic drive, reducing the overall storage space of the assembly, but also can correspondingly adjust the relative height and angle of the two groups of brackets according to the needs of users and different scenarios within the driving range of the hydraulic power output end, providing a more comfortable user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the folded structure of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the simulator base of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the foldable base of the present utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1. Simulator base; 2. Lead screw; 3. Moving platform; 4. Cockpit; 5. Gear lever; 6. Foldable base; 7. First fixing screw; 8. Brake pedal; 9. First bracket; 10. First hydraulic cylinder; 11. Second fixing bolt; 12. Second bracket; 13. Second hydraulic cylinder; 14. Steering wheel base; 15. Third fixing bolt. Detailed implementation mode

[0020] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a VR racing simulator, including a simulator base 1, a lead screw 2 is rotatably connected inside the simulator base 1, the lead screw 2 penetrates through the moving platform 3 and is threadedly connected thereto, the moving platform 3 is slidably connected to the outer walls of the two end slide bars inside the simulator base 1, the top of the moving platform 3 is bolted with a cockpit 4, a gear lever 5 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the moving platform 3, one end of the simulator base 1 is rotatably connected with a foldable base 6, one side of the end of the simulator base 1 connected to the foldable base 6 penetrates and is threadedly connected with a first fixing screw 7, a brake pedal 8 is installed on one side of the top of the foldable base 6 adjacent to the cockpit 4, one end of the top of the foldable base 6 is rotatably connected with a first bracket 9, the other end of the top of the foldable base 6 is rotatably connected with a first hydraulic cylinder 10, the power output ends of the first hydraulic cylinder 10 are respectively located at both ends of one side of the first bracket 9 and are respectively rotatably connected to both ends of the outer wall of the first bracket 9, both ends of the other side of the first bracket 9 are respectively provided with second fixing bolts 11 threadedly connected thereto, a second bracket 12 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first bracket 9 is provided between the second fixing bolts 11, second hydraulic cylinders 13 are respectively provided on both sides of the outer wall of the second bracket 12, one end of each of the second hydraulic cylinders 13 is respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the outer wall of the second bracket 12, the other end of each of the second hydraulic cylinders 13 is respectively rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first bracket 9, one end of the top of the second bracket 12 is rotatably connected with a steering wheel base 14, and a third fixing bolt 15 penetrates and is threadedly connected to the side of the top of the second bracket 12 corresponding to the steering wheel base 14.

[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, a storage box is provided on one side of the simulator base 1, and the foldable base 6 is a 90-degree flip structure on one side of the simulator base 1. A threaded through hole for threadedly connecting the first fixing screw 7 is provided on the side of the foldable base 6 that fits the simulator base 1. The storage box on one side of the simulator base 1 can be used to store VR headsets or game-related software, functionally differentiating the entire simulator through the simulator base 1 and the foldable base 6. When not in use, the flip structure of the foldable base 6 can make it perpendicular to one side of the simulator base 1 and be fixed by the first fixing screw 7, effectively utilizing the limited space and making the simulator more compact when not in use, reducing its overall floor area.

[0023] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the cockpit 4 is of an integrally formed structure, and the side facing the steering wheel base 14 is concave in a crescent shape. The cockpit 4 is made of high-resilience sponge material and is externally covered with a fiber breathable layer distributed in a mesh pattern. The crescent-shaped design of the inward concave cockpit 4 can better fit the human body curve, provide comfortable support, and reduce the fatigue during entertainment. Its sponge layer has good elasticity and softness, which can effectively relieve the pressure on the user's body and further improve the comfortable sitting feeling. The outer fiber breathable layer is conducive to air circulation and keeps the surface of the cockpit 4 dry.

[0024] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the moving platform 3 forms a transmission structure through the lead screw 2, and the cockpit 4 forms a horizontal transmission structure on the surface of the simulator base 1 through the moving platform 3. The cockpit 4 can precisely control the distance between it and the front steering wheel base 14 through the transmission structure of the lead screw 2, meeting the operation space requirements of different users and adapting to users of different heights and body types. Compared with the non-adjustable cockpits 4 on the market, it can effectively avoid the fatigue and discomfort caused by long-term use and also reduce the risk of physical injuries caused by incorrect postures due to non-adjustability.

[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, one end of the first bracket 9 forms a lifting structure through the first hydraulic cylinder 10, and the first bracket 9 forms a folding structure on the surface of the foldable base 6 through the first hydraulic cylinder 10. First, the first bracket 9 driven by the first hydraulic cylinder 10 can not only achieve the purpose of folding and retracting, saving space, but also adjust the height and angle of the first bracket 9 according to the user's needs and different scenarios within the driving range of the power output end of the first hydraulic cylinder 10, providing a more comfortable user experience.

[0026] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, one end of the second bracket 12 forms a lifting structure through the second hydraulic cylinder 13, and the second bracket 12 forms a folding structure through the second hydraulic cylinder 13 and is parallel and attached between the inner walls of the first bracket 9. Thread through holes for threadedly connecting the second fixing bolts 11 are respectively opened on both sides of one end of the connection between the second bracket 12 and the first bracket 9 corresponding to the positions of the second fixing bolts 11. Similarly, the adjustment of the second bracket 12 is realized by using the second hydraulic cylinder 13 and the way of rotational connection, which can more accurately adjust the height and angle of the front steering wheel base 14, improve the simulation realism. The appropriate position of the steering wheel base 14 helps users reduce the fatigue during use and improve the comfort during long-term use. Moreover, the structure of folding and retracting driven by hydraulic pressure for the upper and lower groups not only enhances the overall stability and reliability of the simulator, but also greatly saves the floor space when it is not in use, bringing great convenience to users.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, one end of the steering wheel base 14 at the top of the second bracket 12 forms a 90-degree flipping structure, and thread through holes for threadedly connecting the third fixing bolts 15 are opened on one side of the outer wall of the steering wheel base 14. To avoid the risk of the steering wheel base 14 changing its facing position and making its disk face down, resulting in collisions, abrasions, etc. after the first bracket 9 and the second bracket 12 are folded and retracted, by setting it as a flipping structure, this type of problem can be effectively avoided. Moreover, through the flipping structure and the folding and retracting of the first bracket 9 and the second bracket 12, it can be placed and attached to the surface of the cockpit 4, playing a protective role. In addition, the third fixing bolts 15 can effectively fix the angle of the steering wheel base 14 to keep it stable during the flipping and attaching process.

[0028] The usage method and advantages of the present utility model: When the VR racing simulator is in use, the working process is as follows:

[0029] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the figure, first, the gear lever 5, brake pedal 8, and steering wheel base 14 of the simulator adopt (G29), which can be adapted to the VR glasses (Oculus quest2) and are respectively connected to an external computer host through their respective connectors. During use, the user can sit on the cockpit 4 and adjust the distance between the user and the steering wheel base 14 according to their body shape or driving habits. After starting the power supply, the servo motor drives the lead screw 2 to rotate. The moving platform 3 threadedly connected to the lead screw 2 is horizontally driven by the rotation of the lead screw 2 to drive the cockpit 4 to slide on the surface of the simulator base 1. And according to the driving range of the power output end of the first hydraulic cylinder 10, the lifting height of one end of the first bracket 9 can be adjusted, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the first bracket 9, and thus achieving the adjustment of the steering wheel base 14. To further accurately determine the angular position of the steering wheel base 14, the second fixing bolt 11 can be rotated in advance to separate it from the threaded through holes at both ends of the second bracket 12. Then, the angle of the second bracket 12 can be adjusted through the power output end of the second hydraulic cylinder 13 to further accurately adjust the angle of the steering wheel base 14 to complete the determination of the angle. Again, by rotating the second fixing bolt 11 on the outer wall of the first bracket 9, it can be threadedly connected to the threaded through holes at both ends of the second bracket 12 during rotation. When the device is not in use and needs to be stored, first, through the transmission structure of the lead screw 2, the moving platform 3 drives the cockpit 4 to reset to the maximum distance from the steering wheel base 14. Then, rotate the third fixing bolt 15 on one side of the steering wheel base 14 to separate it from the threaded through hole on one side of the steering wheel base 14, and then turn the steering wheel base 14 by 90 degrees so that the surface disk body is parallel to the top of the second bracket 12. After rotating and loosening the second fixing bolt 11 from the through hole of the second bracket 12, turn on the power supply of the second hydraulic cylinder 13. When the power output end of the second hydraulic cylinder 13 retracts, it pulls one end of the second bracket 12 down, and finally the second bracket 12 is in a parallel state and fits between the inner walls of the first bracket 9. Again, turn on the power supply of the first hydraulic cylinder 10. When the power output end of the first hydraulic cylinder 10 retracts, it pulls one end of the first bracket 9 down and folds it so that it is parallel and fits on the surface of the foldable base 6. After the folding of the first bracket 9 and the second bracket 12 is completed, pull the foldable base 6 to make it flip and be perpendicular to the simulator base 1. Finally, rotate the first fixing screw 7 on one side of the simulator base 1 through the threaded structure to fix the foldable base 6 to the inner wall of the simulator base 1. Through multiple folding structures, the floor area of the entire simulator is reduced.

[0030] The above has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the descriptions in the specification are only the preferred examples of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A VR racing simulator, comprising a simulator base (1), characterized in that: Inside the simulator base (1), a lead screw (2) is rotatably connected. The lead screw (2) passes through the moving platform (3) and is threadedly connected thereto. The moving platform (3) is slidably connected to the outer walls of the slide rods at both ends inside the simulator base (1). The top of the moving platform (3) is bolted with a cockpit (4). On one side of the outer wall of the moving platform (3), a gearshift lever (5) is installed. One end of the simulator base (1) is rotatably connected to a foldable base (6). One side of the end of the simulator base (1) connected to the foldable base (6) is penetrated and threadedly connected with a first fixing screw (7). On the side adjacent to the cockpit (4) at the top of the foldable base (6), a brake pedal (8) is installed. One end of the top of the foldable base (6) is rotatably connected to a first bracket (9). The other end of the top of the foldable base (6) is rotatably connected to a first hydraulic cylinder (10). The power output ends of the first hydraulic cylinder (10) are respectively located at both ends on one side of the first bracket (9) and are respectively rotatably connected to both ends of the outer wall of the first bracket (9). At both ends on the other side of the first bracket (9), second fixing bolts (11) are respectively penetrated and threadedly connected thereto. Between the second fixing bolts (11), a second bracket (12) rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first bracket (9) is provided. On both sides of the outer wall of the second bracket (12), second hydraulic cylinders (13) are respectively provided. One end of each of the second hydraulic cylinders (13) is respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the outer wall of the second bracket (12). The other end of each of the second hydraulic cylinders (13) is respectively rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first bracket (9). One end of the top of the second bracket (12) is rotatably connected to a steering wheel base (14). On the side of the top of the second bracket (12) corresponding to the steering wheel base (14), a third fixing bolt (15) is penetrated and threadedly connected thereto.

2. The VR racing simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: On one side of the simulator base (1), a storage box is provided. The foldable base (6) has a 90-degree flip structure on one side of the simulator base (1). And on the side of the foldable base (6) that fits with the simulator base (1), a threaded through hole for threadedly connecting the first fixing screw (7) is provided.

3. A VR racing simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cockpit (4) adopts an integrally formed structure. The side facing the steering wheel base (14) is in a crescent shape that is concave inward. And the cockpit (4) is made of high-resilience sponge material and is externally coated with a fiber breathable layer distributed in a mesh shape.

4. A VR racing simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving platform (3) constitutes a transmission structure through the lead screw (2). And the cockpit (4) constitutes a horizontal transmission structure on the surface of the simulator base (1) through the moving platform (3).

5. A VR racing simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first bracket (9) constitutes a lifting structure through the first hydraulic cylinder (10). And the first bracket (9) constitutes a folding structure on the surface of the foldable base (6) through the first hydraulic cylinder (10).

6. A VR racing simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the second bracket (12) forms a lifting structure through a second hydraulic cylinder (13), and the second bracket (12) forms a folding structure through the second hydraulic cylinder (13) and is parallel and attached between the inner walls of the first bracket (9). Thread through holes for threadedly connecting the second fixing bolts (11) are respectively provided on both sides of one end of the connection between the second bracket (12) and the first bracket (9) corresponding to the positions of the second fixing bolts (11).

7. A VR racing simulator according to claim 1, wherein: The steering wheel base (14) forms a 90-degree flipping structure at one end on the top of the second bracket (12), and a thread through hole for threadedly connecting the third fixing bolt (15) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the steering wheel base (14).

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