Simulator shift mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback

Abstract

This utility model discloses a simulator gear shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function, including a housing, a handwheel assembly mounted on the housing, and gear shifting feedback components for positioning feedback of the handwheel assembly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the housing corresponding to the positions of the handwheel assembly. The handwheel assembly includes a handwheel shaft rotatably mounted on the housing, a rotating handwheel fixedly connected to the end of the handwheel shaft, and a feedback disc fixedly connected to the handwheel shaft corresponding to the position of the gear shifting feedback components. When the rotating handwheel drives the feedback disc to rotate, causing the positioning groove to engage with the positioning roller, a clear mechanical obstruction and positioning feel are generated, which can accurately realize gear positioning and locking, avoiding the operation problems caused by unclear feedback in traditional mechanisms; its "click" gear shifting feel, compared with electronic knobs or continuous displacement control, brings more direct and realistic physical feedback to the operator, greatly enhancing the realism and immersion of operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of simulator shifting mechanisms, and in particular to a simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of simulators, the gear shifting mechanism is one of the key components for simulating a real driving experience, and its performance directly affects the operator's experience and training effectiveness. Currently, most common simulator gear shifting mechanisms use electronic knobs or continuous displacement control methods.

[0003] While electronic rotary gear selectors can switch gears via electronic signals and provide audible or haptic feedback to indicate gear changes, this feedback method is rather abstract and vague. Due to the lack of direct physical contact and clear mechanical feedback, operators find it difficult to accurately judge whether the gear has been successfully switched and locked, especially during rapid gear shifts. This can easily lead to inaccurate gear selection or incomplete locking, thus affecting the realism of the driving simulation and the training effect.

[0004] Continuous displacement control shifting mechanisms achieve gear changes through continuous pushing or pulling of the shift lever by the operator, with feedback primarily relying on changes in the lever's damping. However, this feedback method also has limitations; the damping changes are often not obvious or clear enough, making it difficult to provide the operator with precise gear positioning information. Moreover, when simulating shifting between different gears, continuous displacement control cannot provide the clear gear separation and shifting feel of a real vehicle's shifting mechanism, making it difficult for the operator to obtain an experience similar to real driving, thus reducing the simulator's practicality and appeal.

[0005] Furthermore, with the continuous development of simulator technology, the performance requirements for gear shifting mechanisms are becoming increasingly stringent. They not only need to accurately simulate the gear shifting operations of real vehicles, but also need to provide operators with a more realistic and immersive operating experience to meet the needs of various fields such as professional driving training and gaming entertainment. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a simulator gear shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function. When the rotating handwheel drives the feedback disc to rotate and the positioning groove and positioning roller cooperate, a clear mechanical obstruction and positioning sense will be generated, which can accurately realize gear positioning and locking, and avoid the operation problems caused by unclear feedback of traditional mechanisms. Its "click" gear shifting feel, compared with electronic knobs or continuous displacement control, brings more direct and realistic physical feedback to the operator, greatly enhancing the sense of realism and immersion in operation.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0008] A simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function includes:

[0009] A housing, on which a handwheel assembly is mounted, and on both sides of the inner wall of the housing, corresponding to the position of the handwheel assembly, shift feedback components for positioning feedback of the handwheel assembly are mounted.

[0010] In the aforementioned simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function, the handwheel assembly includes a handwheel shaft rotatably mounted on the housing, and a rotating handwheel is fixedly connected to the end of the handwheel shaft.

[0011] In the aforementioned simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function, a feedback disc is fixedly connected to the handwheel shaft at a position corresponding to the shifting feedback component, and the feedback disc has several positioning slots.

[0012] The aforementioned simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function includes a shifting feedback component comprising a mounting base, a rotating block rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base, and a positioning roller rotatably mounted on the rotating block at a position corresponding to the positioning groove, which cooperates with the positioning groove.

[0013] The aforementioned simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function includes a mounting groove on the mounting base, and a positioning pin for abutting the rotating block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove.

[0014] In the aforementioned simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function, an L-shaped mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side of the mounting base, a return spring is fixedly connected to the side of the L-shaped mounting bracket, and the other end of the return spring is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning pin.

[0015] The aforementioned simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function includes two mounting bolts on the side of the mounting base, and the mounting base is fixedly connected to the housing by the mounting bolts.

[0016] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This utility model realizes a simulator gear shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function. A positioning groove is opened on the feedback disc, forming a mechanical positioning feedback structure with a positioning roller, positioning pin, and return spring. When rotating the handwheel drives the feedback disc to rotate, causing the positioning groove to engage with the positioning roller, a clear mechanical obstruction and positioning feel are generated, enabling precise gear positioning and locking, avoiding operational problems caused by unclear feedback in traditional mechanisms. Its "click" gear shifting feel, compared to electronic knobs or continuous displacement control, provides the operator with more direct and realistic physical feedback, greatly enhancing realism and operational immersion. Clear feedback allows the operator to shift gears quickly and accurately, improving operational convenience and efficiency. Furthermore, this mechanical structure is simple and reliable, not easily affected by external interference, easy to maintain and repair, reducing usage and maintenance costs, and improving overall economy and practicality.

[0018] 2. Precise Gear Positioning and Locking: This invention features a positioning groove on the feedback disc of the handwheel shaft. When the operator rotates the handwheel, causing the handwheel shaft and feedback disc to rotate, the positioning groove rotates to the position of the positioning roller. Under the action of the return spring, the positioning pin presses against the rotating block, causing the positioning roller to engage with the positioning groove. This process generates a clear and distinct mechanical resistance and positioning sensation the moment the positioning roller engages with the positioning groove, allowing the operator to accurately perceive that the gear has been successfully switched and locked in place. This effectively avoids the problems of inaccurate gear switching or failure to lock caused by unclear feedback in traditional gear shifting mechanisms, greatly improving the accuracy and reliability of gear shifting operations.

[0019] 3. Enhanced Realism and Immersive Experience: Employing a mechanical positioning feedback structure, a "click" tactile feedback for gear shifting is achieved through a positioning roller, a return spring, and a positioning groove. Compared to traditional electronic knobs or continuous displacement control methods, this mechanical feedback provides the operator with a more direct and realistic physical sensation. During operation, the operator can clearly feel the shifting process of each gear, just like shifting gears in a real vehicle. This realistic operating experience greatly enhances the operator's immersion, allowing them to participate more actively in simulated driving or gaming activities, thus improving the overall user experience of the simulator.

[0020] 4. Improved ease of operation and efficiency: Because the shifting mechanism of this invention provides clear mechanical positioning feedback, the operator does not need to spend excessive attention judging whether the gear has been shifted correctly. They can quickly and accurately shift gears simply by relying on their own sense of feel. This not only improves ease of operation and reduces the possibility of operational errors, but also improves operational efficiency to a certain extent. It is especially suitable for professional driving training or high-paced gaming scenarios that require frequent gear shifting.

[0021] 5. Simple and reliable structure with low maintenance cost: The mechanical positioning feedback structure of this utility model is relatively simple, mainly composed of a handwheel shaft, feedback disc, positioning roller, positioning pin, and return spring. These components are all common mechanical parts, possessing high reliability and stability. Compared with complex electronic control systems, the mechanical structure is less susceptible to interference from external environmental factors, such as electromagnetic interference and temperature changes, ensuring long-term stable performance. Simultaneously, the simple structure makes maintenance and repair more convenient, reducing the simulator's maintenance and operating costs, and improving its economy and practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the handwheel assembly in the simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shift feedback component in the simulator shift mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function of this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 1. Housing; 2. Handwheel assembly; 3. Shift feedback assembly;

[0028] 201. Handwheel shaft; 2011. Rotary handwheel;

[0029] 202. Feedback disk; 2021. Positioning slot;

[0030] 301. Mounting base; 3011. Rotating locking block; 3012. Positioning roller;

[0031] 302, mounting slot; 3021, positioning pin;

[0032] 303, L-shaped mounting bracket; 3031, return spring; 304, mounting bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function, including: a housing 1, a handwheel assembly 2 installed on the housing 1, and shifting feedback components 3 for positioning feedback of the handwheel assembly 2 installed on both sides of the inner wall of the housing 1 and at positions corresponding to the handwheel assembly 2.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, a positioning groove 2021 is opened on the feedback disk 202, which, together with the positioning roller 3012, positioning pin 3021, and return spring 3031, constitutes a mechanical positioning feedback structure. When the rotating handwheel 2011 drives the feedback disk 202 to rotate, causing the positioning groove 2021 to engage with the positioning roller 3012, a clear mechanical obstruction and positioning feel are generated, which can accurately realize gear positioning and locking, avoiding the operation problems caused by unclear feedback in traditional mechanisms; its "click" gear shifting feel, compared with electronic knobs or continuous displacement control, brings more direct and realistic physical feedback to the operator, greatly enhancing the sense of realism and immersion in operation; clear feedback allows the operator to quickly and accurately shift gears, improving the convenience and efficiency of operation; moreover, the mechanical structure is simple and reliable, not easily affected by external interference, easy to maintain and repair, reduces the cost of use and maintenance, and improves the overall economy and practicality.

[0036] To achieve linkage between handwheel operation and feedback disc 202 to activate precise shift feedback, in this embodiment: the handwheel assembly 2 includes a handwheel shaft 201 rotatably mounted on the housing 1, with a rotating handwheel 2011 fixedly connected to the end of the handwheel shaft 201. A feedback disc 202 is fixedly connected to the handwheel shaft 201 at a position corresponding to the shift feedback assembly 3, and the feedback disc 202 has several positioning slots 2021. By connecting the rotating handwheel 2011 to the handwheel shaft 201, the operator can easily control shifting by rotating the handwheel. The feedback disc 202 rotates with the handwheel shaft 201, and the positioning slots 2021 on it provide a structural basis for subsequent cooperation with the shift feedback assembly 3 to achieve precise positioning feedback, allowing the operator to trigger the corresponding shift feedback mechanism when rotating the handwheel 2011.

[0037] To achieve precise alignment between the positioning roller 3012 and the feedback disc 202 for positioning feedback, in this embodiment: the shift feedback component 3 includes a mounting base 301. A rotating block 3011 is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base 301. A positioning roller 3012, which mates with the positioning groove 2021, is rotatably mounted on the rotating block 3011 at a position corresponding to the positioning groove 2021. The mounting base 301 provides mounting support for the entire shift feedback component 3. The design of the rotating block 3011 allows the positioning roller 3012 to rotate flexibly. When the feedback disc 202 rotates, the positioning roller 3012 can smoothly engage with the positioning groove 2021, achieving precise positioning feedback and allowing the operator to clearly perceive the gear position.

[0038] To effectively position the positioning roller 3012 on the feedback disk 202 using the positioning pin 3021, in this embodiment: the mounting base 301 is also provided with a mounting groove 302, and the inner wall of the mounting groove 302 is slidably connected to the positioning pin 3021 for abutting against the rotating block 3011. The mounting groove 302 provides installation and sliding space for the positioning pin 3021, which can slidably abut against the rotating block 3011. Thus, when the feedback disk 202 rotates to the appropriate position, it pushes the rotating block 3011 to make the positioning roller 3012 engage in the positioning groove 2021, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the positioning.

[0039] To provide reset force to the positioning pin 3021 using the reset spring 3031 for cyclic positioning feedback, in this embodiment: an L-shaped mounting bracket 303 is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the mounting base 301, and a reset spring 3031 is fixedly connected to the side of the L-shaped mounting bracket 303. The other end of the reset spring 3031 is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning pin 3021. The L-shaped mounting bracket 303 is used to fix the reset spring 3031. When the positioning pin 3021 is pushed to engage the positioning roller 3012 into the positioning groove 2021, the elastic force of the reset spring 3031 can engage the positioning pin 3021 within the positioning groove 2021, thereby achieving an effective feedback function.

[0040] To ensure the stable installation and reliable operation of the shift feedback assembly 3 using mounting bolts 304, in this embodiment, two additional mounting bolts 304 are provided on the side of the mounting base 301, and the mounting base 301 is fixedly connected to the housing 1 by the mounting bolts 304. The mounting bolts 304 firmly fix the mounting base 301 to the housing 1, ensuring the stability of the entire shift feedback assembly 3 during operation, preventing the accuracy and reliability of the positioning feedback from being affected by shaking or loosening, and ensuring the long-term stable operation of the simulator's shift mechanism.

[0041] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0042] A positioning groove 2021 is provided on the feedback disc 202 on the handwheel shaft 201. When the operator rotates the handwheel shaft 201 by rotating the handwheel 2011, the feedback disc 202 on the handwheel shaft 201 will rotate. When the positioning groove 2021 on the feedback disc 202 rotates to the position of the positioning roller 3012, under the elastic force of the return spring 3031, the positioning pin 3021 will press the rotating block 3011, thereby causing the positioning roller 3012 on the rotating block 3011 to engage in the positioning groove 2021 on the side of the feedback disc 202. The moment the positioning roller 3012 engages in the positioning groove 2021, a clear and distinct mechanical block and positioning sensation will be generated, indicating that the gear has been successfully switched and locked in place.

[0043] A mechanical positioning feedback structure is adopted, using a positioning roller 3012 in conjunction with a return spring 3031 and a positioning groove 2021 to achieve a "click" feel for gear shifting. Compared with traditional electronic knobs or continuous displacement control, this method can provide more explicit and clear physical feedback during operation, greatly enhancing the realism and immersion of operation.

[0044] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that, A handwheel assembly (2) is installed on the housing (1), and a shift feedback assembly (3) for positioning feedback of the handwheel assembly (2) is installed on both sides of the inner wall of the housing (1) and at the position corresponding to the handwheel assembly (2).

2. The simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handwheel assembly (2) includes a handwheel shaft (201) rotatably mounted on the housing (1), and a rotating handwheel (2011) is fixedly connected to the end of the handwheel shaft (201).

3. A simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A feedback disc (202) is fixedly connected to the handwheel shaft (201) at a position corresponding to the shift feedback component (3), and the feedback disc (202) has a plurality of positioning slots (2021).

4. A simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shift feedback component (3) includes a mounting base (301), on which a rotating block (3011) is rotatably mounted. A positioning roller (3012) that works in conjunction with the positioning groove (2021) is rotatably mounted on the rotating block (3011) at a position corresponding to the positioning groove (2021).

5. A simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting base (301) is also provided with a mounting groove (302), and a positioning pin (3021) for abutting the rotating block (3011) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove (302).

6. A simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function according to claim 5, characterized in that: An L-shaped mounting bracket (303) is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the mounting base (301), and a return spring (3031) is fixedly connected to the side of the L-shaped mounting bracket (303), and the other end of the return spring (3031) is fixedly connected to the end of the positioning pin (3021).

7. A simulator shifting mechanism with mechanical positioning feedback function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting base (301) is also provided with two mounting bolts (304) on its side, and the mounting base (301) is fixedly connected to the housing (1) by the mounting bolts (304).

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