Multilayer earthquake simulation experience platform
By using a multi-layer earthquake simulation platform, combined with a six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion and monitoring system, the problems of insufficient load-bearing capacity and poor immersion of existing platforms have been solved. This has enabled realistic simulation of high-rise buildings and effective training in disaster avoidance skills, thereby improving the earthquake perception and disaster avoidance skills of the participants.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423033705.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing earthquake simulation platforms are mainly small-scale, single-layer platforms with limited load-bearing capacity, lack of practical training in earthquake avoidance skills, poor immersion in the environment, and cannot effectively improve the experience of real earthquakes for participants.
A multi-layer earthquake simulation experience platform was designed, which adopts a six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform and a two-layer earthquake structure. Combined with a monitoring system, multimedia and lighting effects, it simulates the effects of different seismic waves. The platform monitors the user's movements and position in real time through cameras and infrared sensors, providing an immersive earthquake experience.
It achieves a realistic simulation of high-rise building structures, enhances the user's perception of earthquakes, improves the learning effect of emergency avoidance skills, enhances the sense of immersion in the environment, can simulate the differences in earthquake sensations on different floors, and provides real-time guidance on correct emergency avoidance methods.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of earthquake science and education equipment technology, specifically a multi-layer earthquake simulation experience platform. Background Technology
[0002] Earthquake disasters refer to the strong ground vibrations caused by earthquakes, along with associated ground cracks and deformations, leading to the collapse and damage of various buildings, equipment and facilities, disruption of transportation and communication, and destruction of other lifeline engineering facilities. They also include secondary disasters such as fires, explosions, epidemics, leaks of toxic substances, radioactive contamination, and site damage, causing injury and death to people and livestock and property loss. Earthquakes can be classified according to their causes into collapse earthquakes, impact earthquakes, volcanic earthquakes, and tectonic earthquakes. More than 90% of these are tectonic earthquakes, which are vibrations of the Earth's surface caused by tectonic movements within the Earth. These vibrations are the most intense and cause the most severe damage to human civilization.
[0003] To better understand the dangers of earthquakes, popularize emergency avoidance methods during earthquakes, and teach self-rescue and mutual rescue skills when trapped during an earthquake, an earthquake safety education simulation platform was designed. However, existing platforms are mainly small-scale single-layer platforms with limited load-bearing capacity. They are mainly used to perceive earthquake shaking of different levels, but lack practical training in earthquake avoidance skills. Furthermore, the platform scene construction is relatively simple, and the immersive environment is not good. Therefore, this needs to be addressed urgently. Utility Model Content
[0004] To avoid and overcome the technical problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-layer earthquake simulation experience platform. This utility model can effectively improve the user's realistic earthquake experience.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A multi-layer earthquake simulation experience platform includes a six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform and a two-layer earthquake structure installed on the six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform; the two-layer earthquake structure is equipped with a monitoring system for monitoring the status of participants and locating their positions within the two-layer earthquake structure; the two-layer earthquake structure includes a first floor and a second floor connected by stairs, and both the first and second floors are furnished with various types of furniture; the monitoring system includes camera equipment for monitoring the status of participants and infrared sensors for determining the participants' positions within the two-layer earthquake structure.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a double-layer earthquake-resistant building includes a rectangular frame formed by multiple horizontal and vertical bars that are interlocked and fixed together; multiple wall panels are fixed to the frame, and the wall panels cooperate with each other to form a box with a door. The interior of the box is divided into upper and lower layers by partitions to form the first floor and the second floor, and the upper and lower layers are connected by a staircase.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model: diagonal bars are arranged in the grid formed by the intersecting horizontal and vertical bars, and the diagonal bars are arranged on the diagonal of the grid to divide the grid into two triangles.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, handrails and columns are provided on the wall panels of both the first and second floors to allow participants to hold on during vibration.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: each column is arranged sequentially in the non-furniture-occupied area, and vertically penetrates the partition and is supported and installed inside the box.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the handrail is U-shaped and its two ends are vertically fixed to the wall panel.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the handrails on the same wall are arranged sequentially along the diagonal of the wall.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, both the handrail and the column are made of stainless steel.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the monitoring system also includes a multimedia playback display screen arranged on the window of the double-layer earthquake-resistant building and lighting fixtures for controlling the ambient light in the double-layer earthquake-resistant building during an earthquake.
[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform includes a base installed on the ground and a support plate fixed to the bottom of a double-layer earthquake-resistant building. Six sets of electric cylinders are installed between the base and the support plate, and the upper and lower ends of each set of electric cylinders are connected to the base and the support plate through Hooke hinges.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] This earthquake training platform is a two-layer structure. The underground section is a six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform capable of simulating the combined action of P-waves and S-waves, maximizing the simulated intensity. The above-ground section realistically recreates the structural components of a high-rise building, employing different structural designs on each floor to simulate varying levels of vibration. This allows participants to perceive the "structural amplification effect" of building structures on seismic wave amplitude, thus deepening their understanding of the importance of earthquake resistance and safety in high-rise buildings, and also increasing the number of participants. The interior features a realistically constructed residential home scene, surrounded by immersive multimedia that simulates the outdoor environment before and after an earthquake, providing a more visually immersive experience. Simultaneously, video capture and infrared sensing work together to capture the participants' movements and identify their positions under intense vibrations, determining whether their evacuation methods are correct, disseminating information on indoor earthquake preparedness methods and common misconceptions, and emphasizing the importance of mastering proper safety skills. Participants can alternate between the two floors. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the two-story earthquake-resistant building in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the double-layer earthquake-resistant building in this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform; 11. Base; 12. Electric cylinder; 13. Support plate; 2. Double-layer earthquake-resistant building; 21. Frame; 22. Horizontal bar; 23. Vertical bar; 24. Diagonal bar; 25. Wall panel; 26. Column; 27. Handrail. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment of the utility model, a multi-layer earthquake simulation experience platform simulates the state of a high-rise building when it encounters an earthquake by simulating the construction of a real two-layer earthquake building 2. It uses immersive multimedia, mechanical devices, video cameras, infrared sensors, lights, etc. to simulate the state before, during, and after the earthquake.
[0024] A commonly used six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform 1 consists of six electric cylinders 12, a base 11, a support plate 13, and six Hooke hinges on both the upper and lower parts of the platform. The base 11 is fixed to the infrastructure. The extension and retraction of the six electric cylinders 12 controls the movement of the support plate 13 in six degrees of freedom (X, Y, Z, α, β, γ) in three-dimensional space, thereby simulating various spatial motion postures. The electric cylinders 12 of the six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform 1 are connected to the upper and lower platforms using high-rigidity Hooke hinges, resulting in smooth and stable movement, high rigidity, high strength, and maintenance-free operation.
[0025] The double-layer earthquake-resistant building 2 includes a cuboid frame 21 formed by multiple horizontal bars 22 and multiple vertical bars 23 that are interlocked and fixed together. Diagonal bars 24 are arranged in the grid formed by the interlocking horizontal bars 22 and vertical bars 23, and the diagonal bars 24 are arranged on the diagonal of the grid to divide the grid into two triangles, thereby improving the overall support strength of the frame 21 and preventing damage during the demonstration.
[0026] Multiple wall panels 25 are fixed to the frame 21. These panels cooperate to form a box with a door. The interior of the box is divided into upper and lower floors by partitions, forming the first and second floors, which are connected by a staircase. To further enhance the safety of participants during the demonstration, all furniture on both the first and second floors is fixed in place to prevent it from moving and injuring them. Additionally, stainless steel handrails 27 and uprights 26 are installed on the wall panels 25 on both the first and second floors to provide support during vibrations. These uprights 26 are arranged sequentially in areas not occupied by furniture, vertically penetrating the partitions and supporting the box, thus improving the structural stability of the box and providing additional support points for participants.
[0027] The handrail 27 is U-shaped, with both ends fixed to the wall panel 25, and is arranged diagonally along the wall to facilitate users of different heights to find support in different positions.
[0028] To begin your experience, before entering the double-layer earthquake building 2, you can see an electronic screen in front of the building playing earthquake science information on a loop, allowing you to anticipate the magnitude of the earthquake after entering the double-layer earthquake building 2.
[0029] After entering the two-story earthquake-prone building 2, participants can choose to experience either the living room area on the first floor or the bedroom area on the second floor. Each space has two windows, and multimedia display screens are located outside the windows. During the experience, the screens simultaneously display images of the view outside the windows before, during, and after the earthquake, along with lighting and sound effects, creating an immersive experience of the earthquake's occurrence.
[0030] After all participants have selected and are in their designated positions, the earthquake platform is activated, and the six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform 1 begins to move. Through the regular movement of the six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform 1, participants experience the impact of an earthquake.
[0031] After the earthquake, participants quickly found nearby shelter and took appropriate protective actions. They grabbed onto nearby fixed objects such as handrails (27), pillars (26), or tables and chairs. Correct shelter areas were set up on both floors. For example, on the first floor, participants could hold onto the table legs under a dining table, or quickly lie down next to low, sturdy furniture like a sofa, or use sofa cushions to protect their heads and hide in a triangular safety zone like a corner. It was important to minimize the area of contact with the body. On the second floor, participants in bedrooms could hide under the bed or in the triangular area formed by the wardrobe and the wall, again holding onto fixed objects to prevent displacement and protecting their head and neck.
[0032] Synchronous cameras capture data in real time using optical motion capture technology and machine vision to detect the XY coordinates of key human body points. These key points describe the skeletal structure of the human body, and changes in positional information predict human posture, thus completing motion capture and recognizing key earthquake avoidance actions such as "lying down" and "grasping." A multi-camera 3D spatial positioning method identifies individual locations within a pre-defined 3D scene, labeling them as danger or safe zones. Infrared sensors further verify the designated areas, determining whether the participant's sheltering position is correct.
[0033] After the experience, all components were restored to their initial state. Participants watched a video recording of the entire sensory experience, and professionals explained the various avoidance methods shown in the video, educating the participants.
[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform, characterized in that, The application relates to a six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform (1) and a double-layer earthquake building (2) installed on the six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform (1); a monitoring system for monitoring the state of experience personnel and positioning the position of the experience personnel in the double-layer earthquake building (2) is installed in the double-layer earthquake building (2); the double-layer earthquake building (2) comprises a first floor and a second floor which are communicated through a staircase and are both arranged with various furniture; the monitoring system comprises a camera device for monitoring the state of the experience personnel and an infrared sensor for positioning the position of the experience personnel in the double-layer earthquake building (2).
2. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 1, wherein, The double-layer earthquake building (2) comprises a cuboid-shaped frame (21) formed by a plurality of horizontal rods (22) and a plurality of vertical rods (23) which are fixedly connected with each other in a staggered mode; a plurality of wallboards (25) are fixedly connected to the frame (21) and cooperatively form a cabinet with doors; the inside of the cabinet is divided into an upper layer and a lower layer by a partition plate to form the first floor and the second floor, and the upper layer and the lower layer are connected through the staircase.
3. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 2, wherein, The horizontal rods (22) and the vertical rods (23) are arranged in a staggered mode to form a square grid, and diagonal rods (24) are arranged in the square grid to divide the square grid into two triangles.
4. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The wallboards (25) of the first floor and the second floor are both arranged with handrails (27) for the experience personnel to hold in the vibration and vertical columns (26).
5. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 4, wherein, Each vertical column (26) is arranged in a non-furniture-occupied area in sequence and vertically penetrates the partition plate and supports a cabinet installed in the cabinet.
6. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 5, wherein, The handrails (27) are U-shaped and vertically fixed at both ends of the handrails (27) on the wallboards (25).
7. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 6, wherein, Each handrail (27) on the same wall is arranged in sequence along the diagonal line of the wall.
8. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 7, wherein, The handrails (27) and the vertical columns (26) are both made of stainless steel.
9. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 8, wherein, The monitoring system further comprises a multimedia playing display screen arranged on a window of the double-layer earthquake building (2) and a lamp for controlling the ambient light in the double-layer earthquake building (2) during an earthquake.
10. The multi-layered seismic simulation experience platform of claim 9, wherein, The six-degree-of-freedom hydraulic motion platform (1) comprises a base (11) installed on the ground and a support plate (13) fixedly supported at the bottom of the double-layer earthquake building (2); six groups of electric cylinders (12) are installed between the base (11) and the support plate (13), and the upper and lower ends of each group of electric cylinders (12) are connected with each other through Hooke joints of the base (11) and the support plate (13).