A VR walking platform

Abstract

The application discloses a VR walking platform, a base including a frame composed of a plurality of hollow tubes and a circular shaft member detachably connected with the center of the frame, a rotating assembly including a rotating support and a fixed support, one end of the rotating support being rotatably connected with the circular shaft member, the fixed support being vertically arranged at the end of the rotating support away from the circular shaft member, a supporting plate being detachably arranged on the top of the circular shaft member, a walking plate being detachably arranged on the top of the supporting plate, a backpack being movably connected with the end of the fixed support away from the rotating support, and the backpack being arranged above the walking plate. Compared with an integral heavy structure, the frame composed of a plurality of hollow tubes and the detachable circular shaft member of the base can realize component splitting, greatly reduce the transportation volume and weight, and simplify the installation process through the detachable connection mode of each component, so that the complex assembly is not needed, and the transportation and installation difficulties of the existing products are directly solved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous development of VR (Virtual Reality) technology, people's demand for immersive and interactive experiences is increasing. More and more people are starting to experience VR glasses and related sports equipment. However, the immersion and experience provided by VR glasses alone are somewhat insufficient, and after playing for a period of time, users may experience dizziness, which may lead to falls or collisions. VR walking platforms, by combining VR technology and treadmills, place users in an immersive environment of the virtual world, allowing them to experience realistic virtual landscapes and interactive content while walking.

[0003] However, existing VR walking platforms have several problems in practical applications. First, to enhance stability, the base of current products typically uses a unibody, heavy-duty structure design, making assembly cumbersome and transportation and installation extremely inconvenient. Second, existing VR walking platforms generally lack integrated external power supply functionality, while the accompanying VR glasses (especially standalone devices) have limited built-in battery capacity and short battery life. Users need to frequently interrupt their experience to charge during extended use, significantly reducing continuity and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, this application provides a VR walking platform to solve the technical problems of existing VR walking platforms, such as heavy structural components, cumbersome assembly, and inability to provide an external power connection for VR glasses.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A VR walking platform includes: a base comprising a frame composed of multiple hollow tubes and a round shaft detachably connected to the center of the frame; a rotating assembly including a rotating bracket and a fixed bracket, one end of the rotating bracket being rotatably connected to the round shaft, and the fixed bracket being vertically disposed at the end of the rotating bracket away from the round shaft; a support plate detachably disposed on the top of the round shaft; a walking platform detachably disposed on the top of the support plate; and a backpack movably connected to the end of the fixed bracket away from the rotating bracket, the backpack being located above the walking platform.

[0007] Optionally, the VR walking platform includes a power converter and a charging cable. The fixed bracket has a receiving cavity, in which the power converter and the charging cable are placed. The backpack has a charging port. One end of the charging cable is connected to the power converter, and the other end of the charging cable passes through the fixed bracket and is connected to the charging port. The power converter is used to connect to an external power source.

[0008] Optionally, the fixed bracket includes a fixed arm, a first directional arm, and a second directional arm. The two ends of the first directional arm are movably connected to the fixed arm and the second directional arm, respectively. The end of the fixed arm away from the first directional arm is detachably connected to the rotating bracket. The end of the second directional arm away from the first directional arm is movably connected to the rear side of the backpack.

[0009] Further optionally, the frame includes a circular tube and at least three straight tubes, the straight tubes being detachably and evenly disposed on the circular tube, the straight tubes extending radially along the circular tube, one end of the straight tube being detachably connected to the lower side of the circular shaft, the other end of the straight tube extending to the outside of the circular tube, and a support foot being provided at the end of the straight tube away from the circular shaft.

[0010] Alternatively, the VR walking platform may further include a foot pedal, which is detachably connected to the base.

[0011] Alternatively, the foot pedal may be made of rubber or plastic.

[0012] Optionally, the rotating bracket is sleeved on the round shaft, and the rotating bracket and the round shaft are rotatably connected by bearings.

[0013] Optionally, the rotating assembly further includes a guardrail, which is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket and is higher than the walking plate and arranged around the walking plate.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this application has at least the following beneficial effects: First, the base adopts a frame composed of multiple hollow tubes and detachable round shaft components. Compared with a one-piece heavy structure, it can be disassembled, significantly reducing the transportation volume and weight. At the same time, the detachable connection method of components such as the base, rotating component, support plate, walking plate, and backpack simplifies the installation process, eliminating the need for complex assembly and directly solving the problems of transportation and installation difficulties of existing products. Second, the fixed bracket has a receiving cavity in which the power converter and charging cable are placed. The backpack has a charging port. One end of the charging cable is connected to the power converter, and the other end of the charging cable passes through the fixed bracket and connects to the charging port. When the user wears the VR glasses for a long time, the VR glasses can be connected to the charging port, and the power converter can be connected to an external power source, thereby enabling the VR glasses to be charged while in use, improving the continuity of VR glasses use and the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more intuitively illustrate the prior art and this application, exemplary drawings are provided below. It should be understood that the specific shapes and structures shown in the drawings should not generally be regarded as limiting conditions for implementing this application; for example, based on the technical concept disclosed in this application and the exemplary drawings, those skilled in the art are able to easily make conventional adjustments or further optimizations to the addition / reduction / classification, specific shapes, positional relationships, connection methods, size ratios, etc. of certain units (components).

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a VR walking platform from a first-person perspective provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a second-view VR walking platform provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a third-person view of a VR walking platform provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0020] 1. Base; 101. Circular tube fitting; 102. Straight tube fitting; 103. Circular shaft fitting; 104. Support foot; 2. Rotating assembly; 3. Support plate; 4. Walking plate; 5. Backpack; 501. Back support; 502. Waist belt; 503. Shoulder straps; 504. Charging port; 505. Connecting arm; 6. Rotating bracket; 7. Fixed bracket; 701. Fixed arm; 702. First direction arm; 703. Second direction arm; 8. Foot pedal; 9. Guardrail; 10. Fastener; 11. Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] refer to Figures 1-3 As shown, Embodiment 1 provides a VR walking platform, including a base 1, a rotating component 2, a support plate 3, a walking board 4, and a backpack 5.

[0024] The base 1 includes a frame composed of multiple hollow tubes and a round shaft 103 detachably connected to the center of the frame. The frame includes a circular annular tube 101 and at least three straight tubes 102. Both the circular annular tube 101 and the straight tubes 102 are hollow steel tubes. Preferably, eight straight tubes 102 of equal length are provided. The straight tubes 102 are detachably and evenly distributed on the circular annular tube 101. The intersections of the straight tubes 102 and the circular annular tube 101 can be directly tightened with screws; alternatively, fasteners 10 can be used for fixing. The device includes an upper fastening plate and a lower fastening plate. The upper fastening plate has a receiving groove for accommodating the straight pipe fitting 102. The upper fastener 10 is disposed on the upper side of the annular pipe fitting 101 and the straight pipe fitting 102 is placed in the receiving groove. The lower fastening plate is disposed on the lower side of the annular pipe fitting 101 and is disposed corresponding to the upper fastener 10. The screw penetrates the annular pipe fitting 101 and tightens the upper fastening plate and the lower fastening plate onto the annular pipe fitting 101, thereby installing the straight pipe fitting 102 and the annular pipe fitting 101 together.

[0025] The straight pipe 102 extends radially along the annular pipe 101. One end of the straight pipe 102 is detachably connected to the lower side of the circular shaft 103. The other end of the straight pipe 102 extends to the outside of the annular pipe 101. A support foot 104 is provided at the end of the straight pipe 102 away from the circular shaft 103. The bottom of the support foot 104 is a flat structure and is supported on the ground.

[0026] The round shaft 103 is located at the center of the annular tube 101, that is, the axis of the round shaft 103 overlaps with the center of the annular tube 101. The round shaft 103 includes a boss portion and a round shaft portion. The boss portion is located below the round shaft portion. A groove for accommodating the straight tube 102 is provided on the lower side of the boss portion. One end of the straight tube 102 is placed in the groove and fixed to the boss portion by screws.

[0027] The rotating assembly 2 includes a rotating bracket 6 and a fixed bracket 7. One end of the rotating bracket 6 is rotatably connected to the round shaft 103. Specifically, one end of the rotating bracket 6 is sleeved on the round shaft 103. The rotating bracket 6 and the round shaft 103 are rotatably connected by a bearing, that is, a bearing is provided on the outer side of the round shaft.

[0028] A support plate 3 is provided on the top of the round shaft 103. The support plate 3 is a circular steel structure. The support plate 3 is connected to the top of the round shaft 103 by screws. The support plate 3 and the boss form an axial limit on the rotating bracket 6.

[0029] The fixed bracket 7 is vertically positioned at the end of the rotating bracket 6 away from the round shaft 103. The fixed bracket 7 includes a fixed arm 701, a first directional arm 702, and a second directional arm 703. The first directional arm 702 is positioned between the fixed arm 701 and the second directional arm 703. One end of the first directional arm 702 is movably connected to the fixed arm 701 via a mechanical joint, and the other end of the first directional arm 702 is movably connected to one end of the second directional arm 703 via a mechanical joint. The end of the fixed arm 701 away from the first directional arm 702 is vertically mounted to the top of the rotating bracket 6 with screws. The end of the second directional arm 703 away from the first directional arm 702 is movably connected to the rear side of the backpack 5 via a mechanical joint. The mechanical joint is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] The top of the support plate 3 is connected to the walking plate 4 by screws. The walking plate 4 is a circular steel frame structure, and the steel frame is covered with a rubber plate. The user moves on the rubber plate. The backpack 5 is located above the walking plate 4. The user stands on the walking plate 4 to move. The backpack 5 fixes the user's body to prevent the user from falling.

[0031] In this application, the base 1 adopts a frame composed of multiple hollow tubes and a detachable round shaft 103. Compared with a one-piece heavy structure, it can realize the disassembly of components, which greatly reduces the transportation volume and weight. At the same time, the detachable connection of components such as the base 1, rotating component 2, support plate 3, walking plate 4 and backpack 5 simplifies the installation process, eliminates the need for complicated assembly, and directly solves the problem of transportation and installation difficulties of existing products.

[0032] The VR walking platform also includes a foot pedal 8, which is detachably connected to the base 1. Specifically, the foot pedal 8 has a slot on its underside to accommodate the overlapping part with the frame, thus connecting the foot pedal 8 to the base 1. The foot pedal 8 is similar to a wedge structure, with one end inserted between the base 1 and the walking plate 4, and the other end extending beyond the walking plate 4. If the walking plate 4 is installed relatively high, using the foot pedal 8 makes it easier for the user to get on and off the walking plate 4. The foot pedal 8 is preferably made of rubber or plastic.

[0033] The rotating assembly 2 also includes a guardrail 9, which is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket 6. The guardrail 9 is higher than the walking plate 4 and is set around the walking plate 4 to increase the protection of the user.

[0034] In practical applications, the VR walking platform allows users to step onto the walking platform 4 and wear the backpack 5, which limits their range of movement. Since the fixed arm 701, the first directional arm 702, the second directional arm 703, and the backpack 5 are all mechanically connected, users can move a limited distance vertically and horizontally. The base 1 and the rotating bracket 6 are connected by bearings. When the user rotates or twists their body on the walking platform 4, torque is transmitted to the fixed bracket 7, causing both the fixed bracket 7 and the rotating bracket 6 to rotate around the circular shaft 103.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] refer to Figure 1 As shown, Embodiment 2 provides another VR walking platform, which is basically the same as Embodiment 1. The similarities will not be repeated here. Only the differences will be introduced below.

[0037] The VR walking platform includes a power converter and a charging cable. A receiving cavity is provided within the fixed bracket 7, where both the power converter and the charging cable are placed. A charging port 504 is provided on the backpack 5. One end of the charging cable connects to the power converter, and the other end passes through the fixed bracket 7 and connects to the charging port 504. The power converter is used to connect to an external power source. Specifically, a receiving cavity is provided within the fixed arm 701, and a cover 11 covering the opening of the receiving cavity is provided on the fixed arm 701. The power converter and the charging cable are placed inside the receiving cavity. The charging cable is a spiral wire with sufficient charging length.

[0038] Backpack 5 includes a back support 501, shoulder straps 503, and a waist belt 502. The back support 501 includes a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and a third fixing part connected in an I-shape. The waist belt 502 is connected to the third fixing part. The shoulder straps 503 connect the first fixing part and the waist belt 502. A connecting arm 505 connected to a second directional arm 703 is provided on the side of the back support 501 away from the waist belt 502. The connecting arm 505 and the second directional arm 703 are connected by a mechanical joint. The back support 501 is made of a hollow, soft material and has a charging port 504. A charging cable is connected to the charging port 504 inside the back support 501. The charging port 504 is used to charge VR glasses.

[0039] The fixed bracket 7 has a receiving cavity, in which the power converter and charging cable are placed. The backpack 5 has a charging port 504. One end of the charging cable is connected to the power converter, and the other end passes through the fixed bracket 7 and connects to the charging port 504. When the user wears the VR glasses for an extended period, the VR glasses can be connected to the charging port 504, and the power converter can be connected to an external power source. This allows the VR glasses to be used and charged simultaneously, improving the continuity of VR glasses use and the user experience. Because the charging cable has sufficient length and the foot pedal 8 limits the rotation angle of the rotating bracket 6, even if the rotating bracket 6 drives the fixed bracket 7 to rotate during charging, it will not affect the connection between the power converter and the external power source.

[0040] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way (as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features). For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described; these embodiments not explicitly written should also be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

Claims

1. A VR walking platform, characterized in that, include: The base includes a frame composed of multiple hollow tubes and a round shaft detachably connected to the center of the frame; A rotating assembly includes a rotating bracket and a fixed bracket, one end of the rotating bracket being rotatably connected to the round shaft, and the fixed bracket being vertically disposed at the end of the rotating bracket away from the round shaft. A support plate is detachably mounted on the top of the round shaft component; A walking plate is detachably mounted on top of the support plate; The backpack is movably connected to the end of the fixed bracket away from the rotating bracket, and the backpack is located above the walking board.

2. The VR walking platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The VR walking platform includes a power converter and a charging cable. The fixed bracket has a receiving cavity in which the power converter and the charging cable are placed. The backpack has a charging port. One end of the charging cable is connected to the power converter, and the other end of the charging cable passes through the fixed bracket and is connected to the charging port. The power converter is used to connect to an external power source.

3. The VR walking platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed bracket includes a fixed arm, a first directional arm, and a second directional arm. The two ends of the first directional arm are movably connected to the fixed arm and the second directional arm, respectively. The end of the fixed arm away from the first directional arm is detachably connected to the rotating bracket. The end of the second directional arm away from the first directional arm is movably connected to the rear side of the backpack.

4. A VR walking platform according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame includes a circular tube and at least three straight tubes. The straight tubes are detachably and evenly arranged on the circular tube and extend radially along the circular tube. One end of the straight tube is detachably connected to the lower side of the circular tube and the other end of the straight tube extends to the outside of the circular tube. A support foot is provided at the end of the straight tube away from the circular tube.

5. A VR walking platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, The VR walking platform also includes a foot pedal, which is detachably connected to the base.

6. A VR walking platform according to claim 5, characterized in that, The foot pedal is made of rubber or plastic.

7. A VR walking platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating bracket is sleeved on the round shaft, and the rotating bracket and the round shaft are rotatably connected by bearings.

8. A VR walking platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly also includes a guardrail, which is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket. The guardrail is higher than the walking plate and is arranged around the walking plate.

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