VR walking platform

By introducing sliding tracks, sliding columns, grooves, and transmission components into the VR walking platform, the problem of insufficient contact between the transmission ball and the foot is solved, providing stable friction and support, and improving the user's safety and operational flexibility.

CN223977547UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06LIAONING INST OF SCI & ENG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-03-06

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing VR walking platforms suffer from insufficient contact between the transmission ball and the soles of the feet when the user is stationary, failing to provide stable friction and support, resulting in inconvenience in use.

Method used

A VR walking platform was designed, comprising a support base, a support platform, a backrest, a safety belt, and handrails. The backrest is provided with multi-directional support through sliding rails and sliding columns. The slide groove and tray drive the rotating ball to contact the user's feet. The transmission component drives the rotating wheel and tray to move, providing stable friction and support.

Benefits of technology

It provides stable support and friction when the user is stationary or moving, preventing falls and enhancing the user's operational flexibility and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a VR (virtual reality) walking platform, which relates to the technical field of interactive equipment and comprises a supporting seat, a supporting platform is arranged at the upper end of the supporting seat, a backrest is arranged above the supporting platform, a safety belt is arranged on the surface of the backrest, armrests are arranged on two sides of the backrest, and a rotating mechanism convenient for rotating the direction of the backrest is arranged at the upper end of the supporting seat. The rotating mechanism comprises a sliding rail, the sliding rail is arranged on the upper surface of the supporting seat, three sliding columns are arranged in the sliding rail in a sliding mode, the upper ends of the sliding columns are fixedly connected with connecting columns, the upper ends of the connecting columns are fixedly connected with supporting arms, the backrest is supported through the supporting arms, rotating conditions are provided for the backrest, and turning operation of a user is facilitated; a transmission wheel is jacked up through a transmission block, the transmission wheel drives a rotating seat and a supporting plate to move, a tray can move up and down conveniently, a sliding block is driven by the tray to be inserted into a sliding groove, a rotating ball makes contact with the foot sole of a user, and conditions are provided for in-situ movement of the user.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of interactive device technology, specifically a VR walking platform. Background Technology

[0002] VR devices, as a new type of interactive device, provide users with a realistic, full-body interactive experience. VR devices typically consist of a head-mounted display, an interactive arm, and a walking platform, among which the walking platform provides the conditions for users to run, walk, and experience other activities. Existing VR devices are commonly used in fields such as video games, film and television media, and talent training.

[0003] For example, the patent with authorization announcement number CN220357552U describes a VR virtual experience omnidirectional walking platform. When the user walks, the rotation of the transmission ball keeps the user at the center of the platform base and does not exceed the range of the platform base, thus realizing omnidirectional walking. At the same time, the movable inner ring and protective waist belt provide support and cushioning protection for the user's limbs, effectively preventing the user from losing control and falling. However, when the user is stationary, the transmission ball is still in contact with the user's feet, which cannot provide stable friction and support, making it inconvenient to use.

[0004] Based on this, a VR walking platform is now provided that can eliminate the drawbacks of existing devices. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a VR walking platform to solve the problems in the background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A VR walking platform includes a support base, a support platform on the upper end of the support base, a backrest on the upper part of the support platform, a safety belt on the surface of the backrest, armrests on both sides of the backrest, a rotation mechanism on the upper end of the support base for convenient rotation of the backrest, the rotation mechanism including a sliding rail, the upper surface of the support base having the sliding rail, three sliding columns slidably disposed within the sliding rail, a connecting column fixedly connected to the upper end of the sliding column, a support arm fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting column, and a support arm fixedly connected to the side of the backrest, and a moving structure on the support platform for convenient movement during the experience.

[0008] Based on the above technical solutions, this utility model also provides the following optional technical solutions:

[0009] In one alternative: the moving structure includes a chute, a plurality of chutes are evenly distributed on the surface of the support platform, a tray is provided below the support platform, a plurality of sliders are fixedly connected to the upper end of the tray, the sliders are slidably connected to the chute, a plurality of rotating balls are rotatably connected to the surface of the sliders, and a lifting assembly is provided at the lower end of the tray.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment: the lifting assembly includes a support plate, with a tray fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate, a rotating seat fixedly connected to the lower end of the support plate, a rotating wheel rotatably connected to the rotating seat, a driving element for moving the support plate up and down provided below the rotating wheel, and a guide module provided on the side of the support plate.

[0011] In one alternative: the driving element includes a base plate, the rotating seat is located below the rotating wheel, the base plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support seat, a telescopic rod is installed at the upper end of the base plate, and the output end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the transmission device.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment: the transmission device includes a sliding block, the output end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the sliding block, the sliding block is slidably connected to a slide rail, the slide rail is fixedly connected to the surface of the base plate, a transmission block is fixedly connected to the surface of the sliding block, and the transmission block slidably contacts a rotating wheel.

[0013] In one alternative: the guiding module includes a guiding plate, a guiding plate is fixedly connected to each side of the support plate, the surface of the guiding plate is provided with two guiding grooves, a guiding block is slidably provided inside the guiding grooves, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the guiding block, and a base plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting plate.

[0014] In one alternative: the upper end of the support platform is provided with an anti-slip layer.

[0015] In one alternative: the slide rail is provided with a lubricating oil groove.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. This utility model provides sliding conditions for the sliding column through the sliding rail and supports the backrest through the support arm, providing conditions for the backrest to rotate, making it convenient for the user to turn around and operate.

[0018] 2. This utility model uses a transmission block to lift the transmission wheel, which drives the rotating seat and support plate to move, facilitating the up and down movement of the tray. The tray drives the slider to insert into the groove, so that the rotating ball contacts the user's feet, providing conditions for the user to move in place. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the slide groove of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support platform of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the slide groove of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate of this utility model.

[0024] Figure reference numerals: 101. Support base, 102. Support platform, 103. Backrest, 104. Seat belt, 105. Handrail, 201. Slide groove, 202. Slider, 203. Rotating ball, 204. Support plate, 205. Rotating seat, 206. Rotating wheel, 207. Guide plate, 208. Guide groove, 209. Guide block, 210. Connecting plate, 211. Slide rail, 212. Sliding block, 213. Transmission block, 214. Telescopic rod, 215. Base plate, 301. Sliding rail, 302. Sliding column, 304. Support arm. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, a VR walking platform includes a support base 101, a support platform 102 at the upper end of the support base 101, a backrest 103 above the support platform 102, a safety belt 104 on the surface of the backrest 103, and armrests 105 on both sides of the backrest 103. The upper end of the support base 101 is provided with a rotation mechanism for easy rotation of the backrest 103, and the support platform 102 is provided with a moving structure for easy movement. The support base 101 provides a fixed condition, the support platform 102 provides support for the user, the backrest 103 provides support for the user's back, the user is protected by wearing the safety belt 104, and the armrests 105 provide support for the user's arms to prevent the user from falling.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the rotating mechanism includes a sliding rail 301. The upper surface of the support base 101 is provided with the sliding rail 301. Three sliding columns 302 are slidably arranged in the sliding rail 301. The upper end of the sliding column 302 is fixedly connected to the connecting column 303. The upper end of the connecting column 303 is fixedly connected to the support arm 304. The support arm 304 is fixedly connected to the backrest 103. The sliding rail 301 provides sliding conditions for the sliding column 302. The connecting column 303 connects to the sliding rail 301. The three sliding rails 301 provide multi-directional support for the backrest 103, preventing the user from losing balance when falling and protecting the user. The sliding of the sliding column 302 in the connecting column 303 facilitates the rotation of the safety belt 104 in the planar direction, making it convenient for the user to turn around during the experience.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the moving structure includes a slide groove 201. The surface of the support platform 102 is evenly provided with a plurality of slide grooves 201. A tray is provided below the support platform 102. A plurality of sliders 202 are fixedly connected to the upper end of the tray. The sliders 202 are slidably connected to the slide grooves 201. A plurality of rotating balls 203 are rotatably connected to the surface of the sliders 202. A lifting component is provided at the lower end of the tray. When the tray moves upward, the tray drives the sliders 202 to insert into the slide grooves 201. The plurality of rotating balls 203 provided on the surface of the sliders 202 provide movement conditions for the user. When the user moves, the shoe surface rubs against the rotating balls 203, which facilitates the user to run and move in place.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lifting assembly includes a support plate 204, with a tray fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate 204 and a rotating seat 205 fixedly connected to the lower end of the support plate 204. The rotating seat 205 is rotatably connected to a rotating wheel 206. A driving element for driving the support plate 204 to move up and down is provided below the rotating wheel 206. A guide module is provided on the side of the support plate 204. The support plate 204 provides support for the tray, and the rotating seat 205 provides rotation for the rotating wheel 206. The up and down movement of the rotating wheel 206 drives the rotating seat 205 and the support plate 204 to move up and down.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the driving element includes a base plate 215, the rotating seat 205 is located below the rotating wheel 206, the base plate 215 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support seat 101, and a telescopic rod 214 is installed on the upper end of the base plate 215. The output end of the telescopic rod 214 is fixedly connected to the transmission device. The base plate 215 provides the fixing conditions, and the telescopic rod 214 provides power for lifting the pallet.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transmission device includes a sliding block 212, the output end of the telescopic rod 214 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 212, the sliding block 212 is slidably connected to the slide rail 211, the slide rail 211 is fixedly connected to the surface of the base plate 215, the surface of the sliding block 212 is fixedly connected to the transmission block 213, the transmission block 213 slidably contacts the rotating wheel 206, the telescopic rod 214 drives the sliding block 212 to slide in the slide rail 211, the transmission block 213 rubs against the rotating wheel 206, the rotating wheel 206 rolls on the surface of the transmission block 213, the rotating ball 203 contacts the rotating wheel 206, causing the rotating wheel 206 to move in the vertical direction, the rotating wheel 206 moves the rotating seat 205 and the support plate 204, the support plate 204 moves the pallet, which facilitates switching the use state of the walking platform;

[0032] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the guiding module includes a guide plate 207. A guide plate 207 is fixedly connected to each side of the support plate 204. The surface of the guide plate 207 is provided with two guide grooves 208. A guide block 209 is slidably disposed inside the guide groove 208. A connecting plate 210 is fixedly connected to the surface of the guide block 209. A base plate 215 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting plate 210. During the movement of the support plate 204, the guide block 209 slides in the guide groove 208. The slide groove 201 and the guide plate 207 move in coordination to provide guidance for the movement of the support plate 204.

[0033] The above embodiment discloses a VR walking platform, in which a support base 101 provides a fixed condition, a support platform 102 provides support for the user, a backrest 103 provides support for the user's back, a safety belt 104 provides protection for the user, and armrests 105 provide support for the user's arms to prevent falls. A sliding rail 301 provides sliding conditions for a sliding column 302, a connecting column 303 connects to the sliding rail 301, and three sliding rails 301 provide multi-directional support for the backrest 103 to prevent the user from losing balance in case of a fall, thus protecting the user. The sliding column 302 sliding within the connecting column 303 facilitates the rotation of the safety belt 104 in the planar direction, allowing the user to turn around during the experience. An upward movement of the tray causes the slider 202 to insert into the groove 201, and several rotating balls 203 on the surface of the slider 202 provide movement conditions for the user. When the user moves, friction occurs between the shoe surface and the rotating balls 203. This system facilitates user movement while running in place. Support plate 204 provides support for the pallet, and rotating seat 205 provides rotation for the rotating wheel 206. The up-and-down movement of the rotating wheel 206 drives the rotating seat 205 and support plate 204 to move up and down. Base plate 215 provides fixation, and telescopic rod 214 provides power for lifting the pallet. The telescopic rod 214 drives the sliding block 212 to slide within the slide rail 211. Transmission block 213 rubs against the rotating wheel 206, causing the rotating wheel 206 to roll on the surface of transmission block 213. A rotating ball 203 contacts the rotating wheel 206, causing it to move vertically. The rotating wheel 206 moves the rotating seat 205 and support plate 204, which in turn moves the pallet, facilitating switching of the walking platform's usage state. During the movement of the support plate 204, guide block 209 slides within guide groove 208. Slide groove 201 and guide plate 207 move in coordination, providing guidance for the movement of the support plate 204.

[0034] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A VR walking platform, comprising a support seat (101), the upper end of the support seat (101) is provided with a support platform (102), the upper side of the support platform (102) is provided with a backrest (103), the surface of the backrest (103) is provided with a safety belt (104), and the two sides of the backrest (103) are provided with armrests (105), characterized in that, The upper end of the support seat (101) is provided with a rotating mechanism for conveniently rotating the backrest (103), the rotating mechanism comprises a sliding rail (301), the upper surface of the support seat (101) is provided with the sliding rail (301), three sliding columns (302) are slidably arranged in the sliding rail (301), the upper end of the sliding column (302) is fixedly connected with a connecting column (303), the upper end of the connecting column (303) is fixedly connected with a support arm (304), the support arm (304) is fixedly connected with the side surface of the backrest (103), and the support platform (102) is provided with a moving structure for conveniently experiencing movement.

2. The VR walking platform of claim 1, wherein, The moving structure comprises a sliding groove (201), the surface of the support platform (102) is uniformly provided with a plurality of sliding grooves (201), a tray is arranged below the support platform (102), a plurality of sliding blocks (202) are fixedly connected to the upper end of the tray, the sliding blocks (202) are slidably connected with the sliding grooves (201), a plurality of rotating balls (203) are rotatably connected to the surface of the sliding blocks (202), and a jacking assembly is arranged at the lower end of the tray.

3. The VR walking platform of claim 2, wherein, The jacking assembly comprises a support plate (204), the upper end of the support plate (204) is fixedly connected with the tray, the lower end of the support plate (204) is fixedly connected with a rotating seat (205), the rotating seat (205) is rotatably connected with a rotating wheel (206), a driving element for driving the support plate (204) to move up and down is arranged below the rotating wheel (206), and a guide module is arranged on the side surface of the support plate (204).

4. The VR walking platform of claim 3, wherein, The driving element comprises a bottom plate (215), the rotating seat (205) is arranged at a position below the rotating wheel (206), the bottom plate (215) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the support seat (101), a telescopic rod (214) is mounted at the upper end of the bottom plate (215), and the output end of the telescopic rod (214) is fixedly connected with a transmission device.

5. The VR walking platform of claim 4, wherein, The transmission device comprises a sliding block (212), the output end of the telescopic rod (214) is fixedly connected with the sliding block (212), the sliding block (212) is slidably connected with a sliding rail (211), the sliding rail (211) is fixedly connected with the surface of the bottom plate (215), the surface of the sliding block (212) is fixedly connected with a transmission block (213), and the transmission block (213) slidably contacts the rotating wheel (206).

6. The VR walking platform of claim 5, wherein, The guide module comprises a guide plate (207), one guide plate (207) is fixedly connected to the two sides of the support plate (204), respectively, two guide grooves (208) are arranged on the surface of the guide plate (207), a guide block (209) is slidably arranged in the guide groove (208), the surface of the guide block (209) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (210), and the lower end of the connecting plate (210) is fixedly connected with the bottom plate (215).

7. The VR walking platform of claim 1, wherein, The upper end of the support platform (102) is provided with an anti-skid layer.

8. The VR walking platform of claim 5, wherein, The sliding rail (211) is internally provided with a lubricating oil groove.