A racing game machine pedal assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a racing game machine foot pedal assembly belongs to game equipment technical field, including panel, the front side of panel is provided with brake pedal and accelerator pedal, the rear side of panel is connected with a plurality of mounting plate, a plurality of mounting plate is installed with two groups of rebound component, two groups of rebound component are used for making the brake pedal and accelerator pedal reset of being trodden respectively, all be provided with the detection spare of brake pedal and accelerator pedal positioning on rebound component. Through the combination design of torsion spring rebound and gear detection, realize high life rebound, accurate positioning and stable operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a foot pedal assembly for a racing game machine, belonging to the field of game equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] Racing game machines, also known as video racing games, are driving simulation devices installed in public entertainment venues that recreate the experience of real racing through physical controls and visual feedback. Their core structure consists of a display screen, a simulated cockpit, and a control system, supporting single-player or multiplayer racing modes.

[0003] The device features a modular design: the display screen renders the track scene in real time; the simulated cockpit is equipped with an adjustable seat, steering wheel (including paddle shifters), gear lever, and accelerator / brake pedal assembly, with a built-in power supply and data interface in the base. Some models enhance immersion through seat vibration and surround sound effects, and can switch between multiple track scenes and adjust the difficulty. The device is widely used in arcades, science museums, and similar venues. Users insert coins to start the machine, select a car model and track, and race. Some versions add traffic knowledge learning functions and dual power supply modes (battery / data cable).

[0004] As a driving simulation device in public entertainment venues, the performance of the pedal assembly in racing game machines directly affects the user experience. Existing technologies have the following shortcomings:

[0005] Poor rebound reliability: Common pedal assemblies use spring rebound, which is prone to aging after long-term use, resulting in a decrease in the rebound effect of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal;

[0006] Insufficient positioning accuracy: Traditional structures lack precise pedal position detection components, making it impossible to accurately reflect pedal travel when the user presses the pedal, thus affecting the realism of racing car control. Utility Model Content

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a racing game machine foot pedal assembly, which achieves long-life rebound, precise positioning and stable operation through a combination design of torsion spring rebound and gear detection.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0009] A racing game machine foot pedal assembly includes a panel. A brake pedal and an accelerator pedal are provided on the front side of the panel. A plurality of mounting plates are connected to the rear side of the panel. Two sets of rebound components are mounted on the plurality of mounting plates. The two sets of rebound components are used to reset the brake pedal and accelerator pedal after they are stepped on. Each rebound component is provided with a detection element for positioning the brake pedal and accelerator pedal.

[0010] Furthermore, the rebound assembly includes a shaft, the ends of which are rotatably connected to two mounting plates respectively. The shaft is bolted to a connecting rod, one end of which extends out of the panel and is connected to the brake pedal or accelerator pedal. A torsion spring is sleeved on the shaft, and a connecting rod for limiting one end of the torsion spring is provided on the mounting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a baffle is sleeved on the connecting rod, and two guide posts are provided between the two mounting plates to guide the baffle. The two guide posts are also used to limit the movement distance of the connecting rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the detection component includes a mounting component, on which a gear is rotatably connected. One end of the gear passes through the mounting component and is connected to a locator. A sector gear is meshed above the gear, and a connecting arm is connected to the sector gear. The connecting arm is connected to one end of the shaft.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] The torsion spring is made of 65Mn spring steel, and after quenching, its hardness reaches HRC45-50. Its fatigue life is ≥100,000 cycles, which is 100% higher than the life of traditional springs, which is about 50,000 cycles. In actual testing, the rebound force decreases by ≤5% after 20,000 cycles.

[0015] The shaft and mounting plate are connected by rolling bearings with a friction coefficient ≤0.01, reducing energy loss and ensuring a springback efficiency ≥90%.

[0016] The gear and sector gear have a module of 2, and the meshing accuracy reaches level 7. The positioner has a resolution of 1024 lines and can achieve a detection accuracy of 0.1mm for pedal travel, which is 10 times higher than the detection accuracy of 1mm of the traditional potentiometer.

[0017] The guide structure of the stop and baffle controls the lateral offset of the connecting rod to within 0.2mm, preventing pedal wobbling and improving the operating feel. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural exploded view of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Panel; 2. Brake pedal; 3. Accelerator pedal; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Linkage rod; 6. Shaft; 7. Torsion spring; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Mounting component; 10. Gear; 11. Positioner; 12. Sector gear; 13. Connecting arm; 14. Baffle; 15. Stop post. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. 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 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, a racing game machine foot pedal assembly includes a panel 1. A brake pedal 2 and an accelerator pedal 3 are provided on the front side of the panel 1. Several mounting plates 4 are connected to the rear side of the panel 1. Two sets of rebound components are installed on the mounting plates 4. The two sets of rebound components are used to reset the brake pedal 2 and accelerator pedal 3 after being stepped on. Each rebound component is provided with a detection element for positioning the brake pedal 2 and accelerator pedal 3.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the rebound assembly includes a shaft 6, the ends of which are rotatably connected to two mounting plates 4 respectively. The shaft 6 is bolted to a connecting rod 5, one end of which extends out of the panel 1 and is connected to the brake pedal 2 or the accelerator pedal 3. A torsion spring 7 is sleeved on the shaft 6. The mounting plate 4 is provided with a connecting rod 8 for limiting one end of the torsion spring 7. The other end of the torsion spring 7 is connected to the connecting rod 5. When the pedal is pressed, the connecting rod 5 drives the shaft 6 to rotate, and the torsion spring 7 stores force. After being released, the torsion spring 7 releases its elastic potential energy to drive the shaft 6 to reset, thus realizing the pedal rebound.

[0026] Furthermore, a baffle 14 is sleeved on the connecting rod 5, and two guide posts 15 are provided between the two mounting plates 4 to guide the baffle 14. The two guide posts 15 are also used to limit the movement distance of the connecting rod 5. The fit clearance between the guide post 15 and the baffle 14 is ≤0.5mm, ensuring that the axial movement error of the connecting rod 5 is ≤0.3mm.

[0027] Furthermore, the detection component includes a mounting component 9, on which a gear 10 is rotatably connected. One end of the gear 10 passes through the mounting component 9 and is connected to a positioner 11. A sector gear 12 is meshed above the gear 10. A connecting arm 13 is connected to the sector gear 12. The connecting arm 13 is connected to one end of the shaft 6. When the shaft 6 rotates, the sector gear 12 drives the gear 10 to rotate. The positioner 11, like an encoder, converts the rotation angle of the gear 10 into an electrical signal to provide feedback on the pedal position.

[0028] Specifically, when positioning the brake pedal 2 and accelerator pedal 3, ensure that the brake pedal 2 or accelerator pedal 3 is in a state of no force, then press the confirm button on the racing game machine, then depress the brake pedal 2 or accelerator pedal 3 to bring it to its lowest position, and then press the confirm button on the racing game machine again to complete the positioning of the brake pedal 2 and accelerator pedal 3.

[0029] It should be noted that during installation, the mounting plate 4 is fixed to the back of the panel 1, ensuring that the verticality error is ≤1°; the two ends of the shaft 6 are inserted into the bearing holes of the mounting plate 4, and the connecting rod 5 is fixed by key connection; the torsion spring 7 is sleeved on the shaft 6, with one end hooking the connecting rod 8 and the other end hooking the connecting rod 5; the baffle 14 is sleeved on the connecting rod 5, and the stop post 15 is fixed between the two mounting plates 4, with a 0.3mm gap reserved between it and the baffle 14; the mounting part 9 is fixed to the mounting plate 4, the meshing gap between the gear 10 and the sector gear 12 is ≤0.1mm, the positioner 11 is coaxially connected to the gear 10, and the pedal stroke can be adjusted by replacing the torsion spring 7 with different stiffnesses, such as 10N・m and 15N・m, to adapt to the pedaling habits of different users. The signal output of the positioner 11 is compatible with mainstream game console control systems such as USB and RS485 interfaces, without the need for additional conversion modules.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foot pedal assembly for a racing game machine, characterized in that, Includes a panel (1), on the front side of which a brake pedal (2) and an accelerator pedal (3) are provided, and on the rear side of which a plurality of mounting plates (4) are connected, and on the plurality of mounting plates (4) are two sets of rebound components, which are respectively used to reset the brake pedal (2) and accelerator pedal (3) that have been stepped on, and each of the rebound components is provided with a detection element for positioning the brake pedal (2) and accelerator pedal (3).

2. The racing game machine foot pedal assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rebound assembly includes a shaft (6), the ends of which are rotatably connected to two mounting plates (4) respectively. The shaft (6) is connected to a connecting rod (5) by bolts. One end of the connecting rod (5) extends out of the panel (1) and is connected to the brake pedal (2) or the accelerator pedal (3). A torsion spring (7) is sleeved on the shaft (6). A connecting rod (8) for limiting one end of the torsion spring (7) is provided on the mounting plate (4).

3. The racing game machine foot pedal assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, A baffle (14) is sleeved on the connecting rod (5), and two baffles (15) are provided between the two mounting plates (4) to guide the baffle (14). The two baffles (15) are also used to limit the movement distance of the connecting rod (5).

4. The racing game machine foot pedal assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection component includes a mounting component (9), on which a gear (10) is rotatably connected. One end of the gear (10) passes through the mounting component (9) and is connected to a locator (11). A sector gear (12) is meshed above the gear (10), and a connecting arm (13) is connected to the sector gear (12). The connecting arm (13) is connected to one end of the shaft (6).

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