Multi-dimensional induction paddling mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-dimensional induction paddling mechanism, and relates to the field of game input devices. By arranging the first base, the first rotating shaft, the first inductor, the second base, the second rotating shaft, the second inductor and the operating rod, on one hand, the operating rod is connected with the second rotating shaft, the operating rod swings up and down to drive the second rotating shaft to rotate, and the second inductor detects the rotating state of the second rotating shaft; on the other hand, the operating rod is connected with the first rotating shaft through the second base, the operating rod swings back and forth to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate, and the first sensor detects the rotating state of the first rotating shaft, so that the first sensor is matched with the second sensor; according to the method, whether a player performs a complete paddling action of paddling in one direction in water and then leaving the water surface to reset in the opposite direction or not can be detected, so that the motion state of a ship body in a game is determined according to multi-dimensional paddling action sensing data, the real paddling experience is simulated, and the interestingness of the rowing type game is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of game input devices of electronic game equipment, and in particular to a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Currently, video game devices, including shooting games, racing games, and boating games, are extremely popular in amusement parks and arcades, providing players with a diverse entertainment experience. Input devices for video game devices, such as simulated firearms for shooting games and simulated motorcycles for racing games, are key interfaces for players to interact with the game, and their type and design directly impact the gaming experience.

[0003] For example, in a kayaking video game, players control the kayak by simulating real-world paddling movements. Therefore, the paddling input device is particularly important. The paddling input device not only provides the player with a paddling experience but also collects data on the player's paddling movements, providing in-game feedback and providing scoring and rewards based on the player's gaming progress.

[0004] Chinese patent publication number CN108635837A discloses a children's dragon boat toy, which includes a hull, paddles for simulating rowing, a detection system, a computing system, a processing system, and a display system. The paddles simulate rowing, providing players with a paddling experience. Initial and final position sensors, located on either side of the paddles, detect the position of the paddles' movement and ultimately determine the paddle's sliding speed. This technical solution only detects the oscillation of the paddling mechanism, and players do not need to perform actual paddling movements to score points. Consequently, the paddling feedback displayed in the game fails to accurately demonstrate paddling movements.

[0005] It can be seen that the input devices of current rowing video game devices cannot guide players to imitate real rowing movements, nor can they collect complete rowing movement data. The rowing game experience is not realistic enough and the game is not interesting enough. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the problems existing in the existing technology, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism, which can guide players to imitate real paddling movements and collect data on the player's complete paddling movements, thereby simulating a real paddling experience and increasing the fun of rowing games.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] A multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism, comprising:

[0009] First Plinth;

[0010] A first rotating shaft extends in a vertical direction and is rotatably connected to the first base;

[0011] A first sensor is fixedly mounted on the first base to sense the rotation state of the first rotating shaft;

[0012] The second base is fixedly arranged on the first rotating shaft,

[0013] The second rotating shaft extends horizontally and is rotatably connected to the second base.

[0014] A second sensor is fixedly mounted on the second base to sense the rotation state of the second rotating shaft; and

[0015] The joystick is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0016] Preferably, it further comprises a magnetic powder brake, which is fixedly arranged on the first base, and the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake is drivingly connected to the first rotating shaft.

[0017] Furthermore, it includes a large synchronous wheel, a synchronous belt and a small synchronous wheel, the large synchronous wheel is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, the small synchronous wheel is fixedly connected to the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake, and the large synchronous wheel and the small synchronous wheel are connected through a synchronous belt transmission.

[0018] Preferably, the first rotating shaft is provided with a first locking member, and the first base is provided with a first blocking member, and the first locking member and the first blocking member cooperate with each other so that the first locking member and the first blocking member abut against each other after the first rotating shaft exceeds the set rotation angle range.

[0019] Preferably, the set rotation angle range of the first rotation shaft is between 0° and 180°.

[0020] Preferably, the second rotating shaft is provided with a second locking member, and the second base is provided with a second blocking member, and the second locking member and the second blocking member cooperate with each other so that the second locking member and the second blocking member abut against each other after the second rotating shaft rotates.

[0021] Preferably, the set rotation angle range of the second rotation shaft is between 0° and 90°.

[0022] Preferably, the first base is provided with two first support plates parallel to each other, the two first support plates are respectively provided with a first bearing, and the first rotating shaft is mounted on the two first bearings.

[0023] Preferably, the second base is provided with two second support plates parallel to each other, the two second support plates are respectively provided with a second bearing, and the second rotating shaft is mounted on the two second bearings.

[0024] Preferably, the first sensor and the second sensor are potentiometers respectively, the input end of the first sensor is transmission-connected to the first rotating shaft, and the input end of the second sensor is transmission-connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] (1) The paddling mechanism of the present invention is provided with a first rotating shaft extending in a vertical direction on a first base, a second base is provided on the first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft extending in a horizontal direction is provided on the second base, and a joystick fixes the second rotating shaft. The joystick not only swings back and forth through the first rotating shaft, but also swings up and down through the first rotating shaft. The first sensor detects the forward and backward swinging state, and the second sensor detects the up and down swinging state. The two sensors cooperate to detect whether the player has made a complete paddling action of paddling in one direction in the water and then leaving the water to reset in the opposite direction, thereby realizing multi-dimensional paddling action sensing data and determining the movement state of the hull in the game, thereby simulating a real paddling experience and improving the fun of rowing games.

[0027] (2) The present invention further provides feedback resistance for the forward and backward swing of the joystick by setting a magnetic powder brake, and further provides a synchronous wheel and a synchronous belt to adjust the size of the feedback resistance.

[0028] (3) The present invention further provides a first blocking member and a first locking member to limit the forward and backward swing range of the joystick, and provides a second blocking member and a second locking member to limit the upward and downward swing range of the joystick, thereby restricting and guiding the player to perform paddling actions.

[0029] (4) The present invention further configures the first sensor and the second sensor as potentiometers to detect changes in the rotation angles of the first and second rotating shafts, thereby providing more scoring bases for the rowing game and increasing the playability of the game.

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to the present invention from a first main perspective.

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the second main perspective stereoscopic structure of a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 A schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a partial cross-section of a second main perspective of a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to the present invention when viewed from above.

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic side cross-sectional structural diagram of a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to the present invention.

[0036] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism in use according to the present invention.

[0037] Figure numerals: 10, first base; 11, first rotating shaft; 12, first sensor; 13, first blocking member; 14, first locking member; 15, first bearing; 20, second base; 21, second rotating shaft; 22, second sensor; 23, second blocking member; 24, second locking member; 25, second bearing; 30, joystick; 40, magnetic powder brake; 51, large synchronous wheel; 52, synchronous belt; 53, small synchronous wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to better illustrate the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention, the following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model. The paddling mechanism includes a first base 10, a first rotating shaft 11, a first sensor 12, a second base 20, a second rotating shaft 21, a second sensor 22 and a joystick 30. Among them, the first rotating shaft 11 extends in a vertical direction and is rotatably connected to the first base 10, the second base 20 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the first rotating shaft 11, the second rotating shaft 21 extends in a horizontal direction and is rotatably connected to the second base 20, and the joystick 30 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 21. In other words, the movement of the joystick 30 can drive the second rotating shaft 21 to move relative to the second base 20, and the joystick 30 is in an up and down swinging posture. At the same time, the movement of the joystick 30 can also drive the integrated second base 20 and the first rotating shaft 11 to rotate relative to the first base 10, and the joystick 30 is in a forward and backward swinging posture. The first sensor 12 is fixedly arranged on the first base 10, and is used to convert the rotation state of the first rotating shaft 11 into electrical parameters. In other words, the electrical parameters of the first sensor 12 will change as the joystick 30 swings up and down. The second sensor 22 is fixed to the second base 20 and is used to convert the rotation state of the second rotating shaft 21 into electrical parameters. In other words, the electrical parameters of the second sensor 22 will change as the joystick 30 swings back and forth.

[0040] It can be seen that the paddling mechanism of the present invention can not only sense the forward and backward swing of the joystick 30, but also sense the up and down swing of the joystick 30, prompting the player to make a complete paddling action of paddling in one direction in the water and returning to the opposite direction after leaving the water. At the same time, the hull in the game will also determine the movement state of the hull in the game based on the multi-dimensional paddling action sensing data of the first sensor 12 and the second sensor 22, thereby simulating a real paddling experience and improving the fun of rowing games.

[0041] In this embodiment, in detail, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The paddling mechanism also includes a magnetic powder brake 40, which is fixedly mounted on the first base 10 and is located on the rear side of the first rotating shaft 11. The axial direction of the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake 40 is parallel to the circumferential direction of the first rotating shaft 11. The input shaft of the magnetic powder brake 40 is connected to the first rotating shaft 11 by transmission, so that the rotation of the first rotating shaft 11 will drive the rotation of the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake 40. The magnetic powder brake 40 uses the magnetostrictive effect of the magnetic material in the magnetic field to provide resistance to the rotation of the first rotating shaft 11, so that the joystick 30 swings back and forth to provide feedback resistance, thereby simulating the resistance of the oar paddling for the player. It can be understood that the magnetic powder brake 40 of this embodiment can also be replaced by a mechanical damping mechanism, a dielectric damping mechanism, etc.

[0042] Further, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 To achieve a transmission connection between the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake 40 and the first rotating shaft 11, the paddling mechanism further includes a large synchronous wheel 51, a synchronous belt 52, and a small synchronous wheel 53. The large synchronous wheel 51 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 11, and the small synchronous wheel 53 is fixedly connected to the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake 40. The large synchronous wheel 51 and the small synchronous wheel 53 are connected in a transmission manner via the synchronous belt 52. The large synchronous wheel 51 is connected to the first rotating shaft 11, while the small synchronous wheel 53 is connected to the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake 40. This increases the resistance of the first rotating shaft 11, thereby enabling the smaller magnetic powder brake 40 to provide greater resistance.

[0043] It can be understood that the first rotating shaft 11 is rotatably connected to the first base 10, and the second rotating shaft 21 is rotatably connected to the second base 20, that is, the first rotating shaft 11 can rotate circumferentially relative to the first base 10, and the second rotating shaft 21 can also rotate circumferentially relative to the second base 20.

[0044] To guide the player in paddling in the forward and backward swing directions, refer to Figures 2 to 4 In detail, in this embodiment, the first rotating shaft 11 is provided with a first locking member 14, and the first base 10 is provided with a first blocking member 13, and the first blocking member 13 is located on one side of the first locking member 14. Figure 4As can be seen, the first retaining member 14 has a circular body and a trapezoidal retaining portion protruding from the circular body, while the first blocking member 13 consists of a block-shaped body and two protruding ends. The circular body of the first retaining member 14 prevents contact with the protruding ends of the first blocking member 13 during rotation. The circular body of the first retaining member 14 increases the diameter of the first rotating shaft 11, thereby strengthening the retaining portion of the first retaining member 14. When the operating lever 30 rotates clockwise about the first rotating shaft 11 in the front-to-back direction, one side of the retaining portion of the first retaining member 14 abuts the protruding end at the rear of the first blocking member 13. When the operating lever 30 rotates counterclockwise about the first rotating shaft 11 in the front-to-back direction, the other side of the retaining portion of the first retaining member 14 abuts the protruding end at the front of the first blocking member 13. During this abutment, the side of the retaining portion of the first retaining member 14 and the protruding end of the first blocking member 13 abut face-to-face, thereby reducing damage to components caused by collisions. With respect to the front-to-back direction, the first retaining member 14 cooperates with the first blocking member 13 to allow the joystick 30 to swing at an angle between 10° and 170° in the front-to-back direction. In other words, the joystick 30 cannot rotate horizontally within the ranges of 0° to 10° and 170° to 360°. This rotation angle range allows the player to perform paddling movements while preventing the player from exceeding the range of paddling movements.

[0045] To guide the player in paddling in the up and down swing directions, refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5 In detail, in this embodiment, the second rotating shaft 21 is provided with a second locking member 24, and the second base 20 is provided with a second blocking member 23, and the second blocking member 23 is located on one side of the second locking member 24. Figure 5 As can be seen in the figure, the second retaining member 24 has a circular body and a triangular retaining portion protruding from the circular body. The second blocking member 23 is composed of blocks disposed on the left and right sides of the second base 20. The circular body of the second retaining member 24 prevents contact with the blocks of the second base 20 during rotation. The circular body of the first retaining member 14 increases the diameter of the second rotating shaft 21, thereby strengthening the retaining portion of the first retaining member 14. As the joystick 30 swings vertically, the retaining portions of the first retaining member 14 abut against the blocks on the front and rear sides of the second base 20. When the retaining portion abuts the right block, the joystick 30 forms a 20° angle with the horizontal direction. When the retaining portion abuts the left block, the joystick 30 forms a 60° angle with the horizontal direction. In other words, with the cooperation of the second retaining member 24 and the second blocking member 23, the joystick 30 can swing vertically between 20° and 60°. In other words, the joystick 30 cannot rotate along the vertical plane within the range of 0° to 20° and 60° to 360°. It can be understood that the joystick 30 is tilted to one side in the vertical plane. For example, tilting to the left makes it easier for the player to paddle with his right hand.

[0046] In order to ensure the rotation stability of the first rotating shaft 11, refer to Figure 3 In detail, in this embodiment, the first base 10 is provided with two mutually parallel first support plates. The two first support plates are arranged horizontally and connected by two vertical plates, so that the first base 10 as a whole forms a rectangular parallelepiped that is continuous in the front-to-back direction. The upper first support plate is provided with a first bearing 15, and the lower first support plate is also provided with a first bearing 15. The axes of the two first bearings 15 coincide with each other axially. The first rotating shaft 11 is installed between the upper and lower first bearings 15, enabling smooth and stable rotation of the first rotating shaft 11.

[0047] Similarly, in order to ensure the rotation stability of the second rotating shaft 21, refer to Figure 2 Specifically, in this embodiment, the second base 20 is provided with two second support plates that are parallel to each other. The second support plates are distributed vertically and connected by two other vertical plates. The second support plates and the vertical plates are each fixed to a horizontal plate, forming a structure in which the second base 20 has an internal rectangular cavity and an open top. The front second support plate is provided with a second bearing 25, and the rear second support plate is provided with a second bearing 25. The two second bearings 25 are axially aligned. The second rotating shaft 21 is mounted between the two second bearings 25, enabling smooth and stable rotation of the second rotating shaft 21.

[0048] In order to detect the changes in the player's paddling action in multiple dimensions, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first sensor 12 and the second sensor 22 are each a potentiometer. In other words, by being configured as a potentiometer, the first sensor 12 can convert the angle information of the first rotating shaft 11 into an electrical signal indicating the forward and backward swing state of the paddle, and the second sensor 22 can convert the angle information of the second rotating shaft 21 into an electrical signal indicating the upward and downward swing state of the paddle.

[0049] Taking the actual paddling process as an example, the athlete first operates the oar handle to swing upward, causing the oar blade to swing downward, allowing the oar blade to enter the water. Then, the athlete operates the oar handle to swing forward, causing the oar blade to swing backward, thereby using the reaction force of the water to propel the boat forward and accelerate. After the oar needs to be reset, the athlete first operates the oar handle to swing downward, causing the oar blade to swing upward, allowing the oar blade to leave the water. Then, the athlete operates the oar handle to swing backward, causing the oar blade to swing forward, and finally, the oar is reset.

[0050] The paddling mechanism of the present invention can simulate the real paddling process, as follows: when the joystick 30 is swung to the rearmost side, the player swings the joystick 30 upward to simulate the oar entering the water, and then the player swings the joystick forward to simulate the oar paddling backward, and the hull accelerates forward; when the joystick 30 is swung to the frontmost side, the player swings the joystick 30 downward to simulate the oar leaving the water, and then the player swings the joystick backward to simulate the oar resetting forward, and the hull moves forward under inertia.

[0051] Thus, it can be seen that by setting the first sensor 12 and the second sensor 22 as potentiometers, the angles of up and down swing and back and forth swing can be detected, thereby obtaining the time for the hull to accelerate forward and move forward at a constant speed. If the joystick 30 does not swing to the angle required to leave the water surface, a penalty of hull deceleration can also be imposed, thereby achieving a highly realistic rowing simulation game experience.

[0052] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the first sensor 12 and the second sensor 22 can also be contact or non-contact inductive switches, respectively. These sensors trigger changes in level signals when the first rotating shaft 11 or the second rotating shaft 21 rotates forward or backward to a set angle, thus achieving an effect similar to that of a potentiometer.

[0053] like Figure 6 As shown, a rowing game device is provided. The rowing game device is provided with two multi-dimensional sensing rowing mechanisms according to the utility model, and a simulated boat cockpit. A rowing mechanism is provided on each side of the boat cockpit, and the joystick 30 of the rowing mechanism is tilted toward the middle. The player holds the two joysticks 30 with both hands and swings them in an elliptical trajectory to make a rowing action of paddling backwards, leaving the water surface and resetting forward. The parameters of the paddling action will be collected by the first sensor 12 and the second sensor 22. The display in front of the boat cockpit (not shown) will show the interface of the rowing game. When the player paddles backwards, the boat body in the game will accelerate forward, and when the player resetting forward, the boat body in the game can move forward at a constant speed.

[0054] The above embodiments primarily illustrate the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions merely illustrate the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism, characterized in that: include: a first base (10); A first rotating shaft (11) extends in a vertical direction and is rotatably connected to the first base (10); A first sensor (12) is fixedly mounted on the first base (10) to sense the rotation state of the first rotating shaft (11); The second base (20) is fixedly mounted on the first rotating shaft (11). The second rotating shaft (21) extends in a horizontal direction and is rotatably connected to the second base (20). A second sensor (22) is fixedly mounted on the second base (20) to sense the rotation state of the second rotating shaft (21); as well as, The operating lever (30) is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft (21).

2. A multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a magnetic powder brake (40), which is fixedly arranged on the first base (10), and the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake (40) is drivingly connected to the first rotating shaft (11).

3. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The invention also includes a large synchronous wheel (51), a synchronous belt (52) and a small synchronous wheel (53), wherein the large synchronous wheel (51) is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft (11), and the small synchronous wheel (53) is fixedly connected to the input shaft of the magnetic powder brake (40), and the large synchronous wheel (51) and the small synchronous wheel (53) are connected by transmission through the synchronous belt (52).

4. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft (11) is provided with a first locking member (14), and the first base (10) is provided with a first blocking member (13). The first locking member (14) and the first blocking member (13) cooperate with each other so that the first locking member (14) and the first blocking member (13) abut against each other after the first rotating shaft (11) exceeds a set rotation angle range.

5. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The set rotation angle range of the first rotating shaft (11) is between 0° and 180°.

6. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second rotating shaft (21) is provided with a second latching member (24), and the second base (20) is provided with a second blocking member (23). The second latching member (24) and the second blocking member (23) cooperate with each other so that the second latching member (24) and the second blocking member (23) abut against each other after the second rotating shaft (21) rotates.

7. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The set rotation angle range of the second rotating shaft (21) is between 0° and 90°.

8. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first base (10) is provided with two first support plates parallel to each other, each of the two first support plates is provided with a first bearing (15), and the first rotating shaft (11) is mounted on the two first bearings (15).

9. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second base (20) is provided with two second support plates parallel to each other, each of the two second support plates is provided with a second bearing (25), and the second rotating shaft (21) is mounted on the two second bearings (25).

10. The multi-dimensional sensing paddling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sensor (12) and the second sensor (22) are potentiometers respectively. The input end of the first sensor (12) is transmission-connected to the first rotating shaft (11), and the input end of the second sensor (22) is transmission-connected to the second rotating shaft (21).

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