Manned spherical vehicle

By designing the drive components and seat mechanism of the passenger-carrying spherical vehicle and incorporating the direction adjustment function, the problems of simple design and bulky spherical vehicles in existing amusement products have been solved, achieving a highly enjoyable and safe driving experience and increasing operators' income.

CN224220723UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12QINHUANGDAO FUN CLOUD TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINHUANGDAO FUN CLOUD TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing amusement products are designed simply, lacking uniqueness and innovation, resulting in insufficient enjoyment for tourists and limited revenue for operators. Furthermore, existing spherical vehicles are large, cumbersome to operate, and lack a sense of driving experience, making it difficult to meet the demand for driving pleasure.

Method used

A manned spherical vehicle was designed, which employs a drive assembly, a seat mechanism, and a direction adjustment mechanism. The smooth rolling of the spherical shell and the left-right swinging of the seat are achieved through the main drive motor, chain drive assembly, and left and right drive motors. Combined with the self-centering function of the steering wheel, safety and ease of operation are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It enhances the driving pleasure and safety for tourists, improves the operational accuracy and safety of the equipment, meets the operational needs of different users, and increases the attractiveness of the equipment and the income level of operators.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a manned spherical vehicle which comprises a spherical shell, a driving assembly is arranged on the spherical shell, the driving assembly comprises an anti-collision ring, a first track, a machine frame body, a main driving motor and a first chain transmission assembly, the anti-collision ring is arranged on the spherical shell, the first track is arranged on the inner side of the spherical shell, and the main driving motor is arranged on the outer side of the first track. The machine frame body is arranged on the inner side of the spherical shell, the main driving motor is fixedly installed on the machine frame body, the first chain transmission assembly is arranged at the output end of the main driving motor, a seat mechanism is arranged on the machine frame body, and the seat mechanism comprises a seat frame, a left-right driving motor and a second chain transmission assembly. The rear side of the seat frame is connected with the machine frame body, and the left driving motor and the right driving motor are installed on the seat frame, so that the technical problems that existing amusement products mentioned in the background technology are generally in conventional driving modes such as traditional equipment, three-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled vehicles, the amusement fun is common for tourists, and the products are not novel are solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of spherical vehicle, more specifically, it relates to a manned spherical vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, the existing amusement products are generally traditional devices such as three-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles for outdoor square products, which are common driving forms. For tourists, the fun of playing is general, and the products are not novel. For operators, the products are not attractive enough, and the tourists' desire to consume is insufficient. Therefore, we have invented this spherical vehicle to break the traditional driving mode of amusement vehicles, with a unique appearance and more driving fun, which improves the tourists' playing options and fun, and also improves the operators' income level.

[0003] The design and function of traditional amusement devices are relatively simple, lacking uniqueness and innovation, which is difficult to attract tourists' attention. For operators, these devices are not attractive enough to stimulate tourists' desire to consume, resulting in limited operating income. Due to the single product type, tourists have low selectivity, which may lead to tourist loss and affect the long-term benefits of operators.

[0004] Although some spherical vehicles have appeared on the market, these vehicles are large in size and not flexible enough in operation, which is relatively bulky. This not only affects the driving experience of tourists, but also increases the difficulty of transportation and maintenance. The control method of the spherical vehicle is mainly in the form of a joystick, which lacks the real feeling of driving a car and is difficult to meet the needs of tourists who want to experience the driving fun.

[0005] In the prior art, a manned spherical vehicle with the announcement number CN201822190464.X is proposed, which is a two-person driving version. It is our company's patent and is displayed in this patent. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0006] (I) Technical problems solved

[0007] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a manned spherical vehicle to solve the technical problems of the existing amusement products in the background art, which are generally traditional devices such as three-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles for common driving forms. For tourists, the fun of playing is general, and the products are not novel.

[0008] (II) Technical solutions

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a manned spherical vehicle, including the spherical shell, the spherical shell is provided with drive assembly, the drive assembly includes the anti -collision ring, first track, frame main body, main drive motor and first chain drive assembly, the anti -collision ring sets up on the spherical shell, first track sets up in the inside of the spherical shell, frame main body sets up in the inside of the spherical shell, main drive motor is fixedly installed on frame main body, first chain drive assembly sets up in the output of main drive motor, frame main body is provided with seat mechanism, seat mechanism includes seat frame, left and right drive motor and second chain drive assembly, seat frame rear side is connected with frame main body, left and right drive motor is installed on seat frame, left and right drive motor has the brake function, second chain drive assembly is connected in the output of left and right drive motor.

[0010] The utility model further sets up, frame main body is connected with drive shaft, first chain drive assembly and drive shaft transmission connection, drive shaft is connected with first drive wheel, through the cooperation of each component makes the rotation process of first drive wheel is completed.

[0011] The utility model further sets up, frame main body is evenly installed with tension pulley, leaning wheel and guide wheel, tension pulley, guide wheel and tension pulley all are in contact with track, frame main body is installed with left and right steering track, through the cooperation of each component makes the rotation process of tension pulley, leaning wheel and guide wheel is completed.

[0012] The utility model further sets up, seat frame lower part is installed with left and right steering drive wheel, left and right steering drive wheel is provided with two, two left and right steering drive wheel is located on the left and right steering track of frame main body, second chain drive assembly and left and right steering drive wheel transmission connection, seat frame is installed with leather seat, seat frame top is installed with roof, seat frame side end is installed with flash lamp, through the cooperation of each component makes the rotation process of left and right steering drive wheel is completed.

[0013] The utility model further sets up, leather seat rear end is installed with electric control box, seat frame side end is installed with audio, seat frame side part is installed with chassis lamp, leather seat side end is installed with gear lever, through the cooperation of each component makes the illumination process of chassis lamp is completed.

[0014] The utility model further sets up, seat frame is provided with direction adjusting mechanism, direction adjusting mechanism includes casing, pivot and standard steering wheel, the casing sets up on seat frame, pivot is installed on casing, standard steering wheel is connected with pivot through screw, through the cooperation of each component makes the rotation process of mounting axle is completed.

[0015] The utility model further sets up, install long nut on the pivot, the long nut both sides are equipped with torsional spring, the pivot is connected with the shell and is equipped with the bearing with seat, the bearing with seat is provided with two, through the cooperation of each component makes the torsional process of torsional spring is completed.

[0016] The utility model further sets up, install fixed block in the shell bottom, the fixed block and seat rear pivot place are equipped with potentiometer, install power battery on the leather seat, install steering wheel in the leather seat bottom, install second drive wheel on the leather seat, second drive wheel is connected with second chain drive assembly transmission, through the cooperation of each component makes the rotation process of second drive wheel is completed.

[0017] (Three) beneficial effects

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a manned spherical vehicle, has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1, the main drive motor passes through chain drive and transmits power to the drive wheel, and the drive wheel is matched with the track, so that the spherical shell can roll stably, and the position of the rack is ensured stable during rolling through the tensioning wheel, the guide wheel and the leaning wheel, the running precision and safety are improved, the anti-rollover on the outer side of the spherical shell effectively prevents the risk of rollover caused by excessive left and right swing of the shell, and the safety of the equipment is greatly improved.

[0020] 2, the seat is driven by the left and right drive motors to realize left and right swing, the seat swing causes the change of the gravity center, so that the spherical shell is deflected, the left and right steering function is realized, the steering process is realized smoothly and stably through accurate control, the left and right drive motors have the brake function when power off, so that the seat can keep stable when the equipment is stopped or the user gets on or off the vehicle, and the safety of the user is ensured.

[0021] 3, the steering wheel realizes self-returning function through the pivot and the torsional spring, after the user releases the steering wheel, the steering wheel can automatically return to the initial position, the risk of misoperation is reduced, the convenience and safety of operation are improved, the direction adjusting mechanism realizes real-time feedback of the seat deflection angle through the potentiometer, ensures the accuracy of direction adjustment, and can also realize flexible adjustment of the seat position to meet different user demands. DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of a manned spherical vehicle in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic diagram of the spherical shell in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the driving assembly in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of the seat mechanism in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 is a structural schematic view of the direction adjusting mechanism in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 is a partial structural schematic view in the utility model.

[0028] In the figure: 1, spherical shell; 2, anti-collision ring; 3, first track; 4, rack main body; 5, main drive motor; 6, first chain transmission assembly; 7, seat frame; 8, left and right drive motors; 9, second chain transmission assembly; 10, drive shaft; 11, first drive wheel; 12, tensioning wheel; 13, leaning wheel; 14, guide wheel; 15, left and right steering tracks; 16, left and right steering drive wheels; 17, leather seat; 18, ceiling; 19, flash lamp; 20, electric control box; 21, sound; 22, chassis lamp; 23, gear lever; 24, shell; 25, rotating shaft; 26, standard steering wheel; 27, lengthened nut; 28, torsion spring; 29, bearing with seat; 30, fixed block; 31, potentiometer; 32, power battery; 33, steering wheel; 34, second drive wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as that generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs.

[0031] In the present application, unless otherwise specified, the directions such as "up, down" are generally directed to the directions shown in the drawings, or are directed to the vertical, perpendicular or gravity directions; similarly, for the convenience of understanding and description, "left, right" are generally directed to the left and right shown in the drawings; "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer relative to the contour of each component itself, but the above direction words are not used to limit the present application.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1-6The utility model provides a kind of manned spherical vehicle, including spherical shell 1, driving assembly is provided on spherical shell 1, driving assembly includes anti-collision ring 2, first track 3, rack body 4, main drive motor 5 and first chain drive assembly 6, anti-collision ring 2 is arranged on spherical shell 1, first track 3 is arranged on the inside of spherical shell 1, rack body 4 is arranged on the inside of spherical shell 1, main drive motor 5 is fixedly installed on rack body 4, first chain drive assembly 6 is arranged on the output end of main drive motor 5, rack body 4 is provided with seat mechanism, seat mechanism includes seat frame 7, left and right drive motor 8 and second chain drive assembly 9, seat frame 7 rear side is connected with rack body 4, left and right drive motor 8 is installed on seat frame 7, left and right drive motor 8 is with brake function, second chain drive assembly 9 is connected at the output end of left and right drive motor 8.

[0033] Rack body 4 is provided with driving shaft 10, first chain drive assembly 6 and driving shaft 10 transmission connection, driving shaft 10 is provided with first drive wheel 11.

[0034] Rack body 4 is evenly provided with tensioning wheel 12, leaning wheel 13 and guide wheel 14, tensioning wheel 12, guide wheel 14 and tensioning wheel 12 are all in contact with track, rack body 4 is provided with left and right steering tracks 15.

[0035] Seat frame 7 is provided with left and right steering drive wheels 16, left and right steering drive wheels 16 are provided with two, two left and right steering drive wheels 16 are located on the left and right steering tracks 15 of rack body 4, second chain drive assembly 9 and left and right steering drive wheels 16 transmission connection, seat frame 7 is provided with leather seat 17, seat frame 7 top is provided with ceiling 18, seat frame 7 side end is provided with flash lamp 19.

[0036] Leather seat 17 rear end is provided with electric control box 20, seat frame 7 side end is provided with audio 21, seat frame 7 side is provided with chassis lamp 22, leather seat 17 side end is provided with gear lever 23.

[0037] In this embodiment, during use, the main drive motor 5 outputs power to the drive shaft 10 through the first chain drive assembly 6, thereby driving the first drive wheel 11 to roll on the first track 3. As the position of the first drive wheel 11 relative to the first track 3 changes, the center of gravity of the frame body 4 also changes, causing the spherical shell 1 to roll. The frame body 4 contacts the first track 3 through the first drive wheel 11, guide wheel 14, and tension wheel 12 on both sides. The side rollers 13 can accurately position the frame body 4 relative to the first track 3. The spherical shell 1 is made of plastic, which has good elasticity and light weight. The spherical shell 1 is equipped with steel. The ball shell 1 has anti-collision rings 2 on both sides of the track, which can effectively prevent the risk of overturning due to excessive left and right swing angle of the shell 24, thus improving the safety performance of the equipment. The left and right drive motors 8 transmit power to the two second drive wheels 34 through the second chain transmission assembly 9, so that they roll left and right on the left and right turning track 15, thereby driving the entire leather seat 17 to swing left and right. The left and right swing of the leather seat 17 changes the center of gravity of the whole machine, causing the ball shell 1 to deflect, thereby realizing the left and right turning function of the whole machine. The left and right drive motors 8 have a braking function, which brakes when the power is cut off, ensuring the stability of the seat when getting on and off the vehicle.

[0038] Please see Figure 5 As an embodiment of the spherical vehicle for manned vehicles with a direction adjustment mechanism: a direction adjustment mechanism is provided on the seat frame 7. The direction adjustment mechanism includes a housing 24, a rotating shaft 25 and a standard steering wheel 26. The housing 24 is provided on the seat frame 7, the rotating shaft 25 is installed on the housing 24, and the standard steering wheel 26 is connected to the rotating shaft 25 by screws.

[0039] An extended nut 27 is installed on the rotating shaft 25. A torsion spring 28 is provided on both sides of the extended nut 27. A seated bearing 29 is provided between the rotating shaft 25 and the housing 24. There are two seated bearings 29.

[0040] A fixing block 30 is installed at the bottom of the housing 24. Potentiometers 31 are installed at both the fixing block 30 and the rear pivot 25 of the seat. A power battery 32 is installed on the leather seat 17. A steering wheel 33 is installed at the bottom of the leather seat 17. A second drive wheel 34 is installed on the leather seat 17. The second drive wheel 34 is connected to the second chain drive assembly 9.

[0041] More specifically, when a person turns the standard steering wheel 26, it drives the pivot 25 to rotate, and the extended nut causes the torsion spring 28 to deform. When the person releases the standard steering wheel 26, the standard steering wheel 26 will return to its initial position under the action of the spring force, achieving self-centering. The standard steering wheel 26 and the pivot 25 of the leather seat 17 are respectively equipped with two potentiometers 31 to achieve arbitrary adjustment of the deflection angle of the leather seat 17 and provide real-time feedback.

[0042] In summary, during the use or operation of the overall equipment: During use, the main drive motor 5 outputs power to the drive shaft 10 via the first chain drive assembly 6, thereby driving the first drive wheel 11 to roll on the first track 3. As the position of the first drive wheel 11 relative to the first track 3 changes, the center of gravity of the frame body 4 also changes, causing the spherical shell 1 to roll. The frame body 4 contacts the first track 3 through the first drive wheels 11, guide wheels 14, and tension wheels 12 on both sides. The side rollers 13 ensure accurate left-right positioning of the frame body 4 relative to the first track 3. The spherical shell 1 is made of plastic, has good elasticity, and is lightweight. 1. An internal steel track is installed, and anti-collision rings 2 are installed on both sides of the spherical shell 1. This can effectively prevent the shell 24 from tilting too much and causing it to tip over, thus improving the safety performance of the equipment. The left and right drive motors 8 transmit power to the two second drive wheels 34 through the second chain transmission assembly 9, causing them to roll left and right on the left and right turning track 15. This, in turn, drives the entire leather seat 17 to swing left and right. The left and right swing of the leather seat 17 changes the center of gravity of the whole machine, causing the spherical shell 1 to deflect, thereby realizing the left and right turning function of the whole machine. The left and right drive motors 8 have a braking function, which brakes when the power is cut off, ensuring the stability of the seat when getting on and off the vehicle.

[0043] When a person turns the standard steering wheel 26, it drives the pivot 25 to rotate, and the extended nut causes the torsion spring 28 to deform. When the person releases the standard steering wheel 26, the standard steering wheel 26 will return to its initial position under the action of the spring force, achieving self-centering. The standard steering wheel 26 and the pivot 25 of the leather seat 17 are respectively equipped with two potentiometers 31 to achieve arbitrary adjustment of the deflection angle of the leather seat 17 and provide real-time feedback.

[0044] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A manned spherical vehicle, comprising a spherical shell (1), characterized in that: A drive assembly is provided on the spherical shell (1). The drive assembly includes a crash ring (2), a first track (3), a frame body (4), a main drive motor (5), and a first chain drive assembly (6). The crash ring (2) is provided on the spherical shell (1). The first track (3) is provided on the inner side of the spherical shell (1). The frame body (4) is provided on the inner side of the spherical shell (1). The main drive motor (5) is fixedly installed on the frame body (4). The first chain drive assembly (6) is provided at the output end of the main drive motor (5). A seat mechanism is provided on the frame body (4). The seat mechanism includes a seat frame (7), left and right drive motors (8), and a second chain drive assembly (9). The rear side of the seat frame (7) is connected to the frame body (4). The left and right drive motors (8) are installed on the seat frame (7). The left and right drive motors (8) have a braking function. The second chain drive assembly (9) is connected to the output end of the left and right drive motors (8).

2. The manned spherical vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame body (4) is connected to a drive shaft (10), the first chain drive assembly (6) and the drive shaft (10) are connected in a drive connection, and the drive shaft (10) is connected to a first drive wheel (11).

3. A manned spherical vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: Tensioning wheels (12), guide wheels (13) and guide wheels (14) are evenly installed on the frame body (4). The tensioning wheels (12), guide wheels (14) and tensioning wheels (12) are all in contact with the track. Left and right turning tracks (15) are installed on the frame body (4).

4. A manned spherical vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower part of the seat frame (7) is provided with left and right steering drive wheels (16). There are two left and right steering drive wheels (16). The two left and right steering drive wheels (16) are located on the left and right steering rails (15) of the frame body (4). The second chain drive assembly (9) and the left and right steering drive wheels (16) are connected in a drive. A leather seat (17) is installed on the seat frame (7). A canopy (18) is installed on the top of the seat frame (7). A flashing light (19) is installed on the side of the seat frame (7).

5. A manned spherical vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: An electrical control box (20) is installed at the rear end of the leather seat (17), an audio system (21) is installed on the side of the seat frame (7), a chassis light (22) is installed on the side of the seat frame (7), and a gear shift lever (23) is installed on the side of the leather seat (17).

6. A manned spherical vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The seat frame (7) is provided with a direction adjustment mechanism, which includes a housing (24), a pivot (25) and a standard steering wheel (26). The housing (24) is provided on the seat frame (7), the pivot (25) is mounted on the housing (24), and the standard steering wheel (26) is connected to the pivot (25) by screws.

7. A manned spherical vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: An extended nut (27) is installed on the rotating shaft (25), and a torsion spring (28) is provided on both sides of the extended nut (27). A seated bearing (29) is provided between the rotating shaft (25) and the housing (24), and two seated bearings (29) are provided.

8. A manned spherical vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: A fixing block (30) is installed at the bottom of the housing (24). Potentiometers (31) are provided at both the fixing block (30) and the rear pivot (25) of the seat. A power battery (32) is installed on the leather seat (17). A steering wheel (33) is installed at the bottom of the leather seat (17). A second drive wheel (34) is installed on the leather seat (17). The second drive wheel (34) is connected to the second chain drive assembly (9).