A piston simulation assembly for a tour prop

Abstract

The utility model relates to a piston simulation subassembly of sightseeing props, including drive arrangement, piston board, hinged four bar mechanism, the hinged four bar mechanism installs in the outside of piston board, the transmission end of hinged four bar mechanism stretches into the inside of piston board, the inside rotation of piston board is installed with the contact of transmission end of hinged four bar mechanism's curved arm rocker, drive arrangement is connected with curved arm rocker transmission, be equipped with a plurality of staggered serpentine bending section on the curved arm rocker, and hinged four bar mechanism is equipped with a plurality and its transmission end and the serpentine bending section of curved arm rocker staggered setting. The scheme when working, the curved arm rocker of twist drives transmission end staggered up and down movement of hinged four bar mechanism, when the transmission end of hinged four bar mechanism is oppressed up and down movement, its outside overall structure will also follow up and down movement, forms a kind of dynamic effect, to facilitate show to the tourist, increase the interest of sightseeing props, realize the effect of simulation piston up and down reciprocating motion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement props technology, and in particular to a piston simulation component for amusement props. Background Technology

[0002] In large amusement parks, to enhance the experience, props need to be movable, allowing visitors to perceive their movement. Piston motion is a common feature of engines, with the piston reciprocating within the cylinder, creating a strong visual effect. However, completely mimicking engine motion in amusement park props would be extremely costly and heavy, hindering their widespread application in amusement park rides. Therefore, to simulate piston motion and facilitate its use in amusement park props, the applicant has designed a piston simulation component for amusement park props. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a piston simulation component for a tour prop, so as to solve the problems encountered in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A piston simulation assembly for a toy attraction includes a drive unit, a piston plate, and a four-bar linkage. The four-bar linkage is mounted on the outer side of the piston plate, and its transmission end extends into the inner side of the piston plate. A crank arm rocker arm, which contacts the transmission end of the four-bar linkage, is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the piston plate. The drive unit is connected to the crank arm rocker arm. The crank arm rocker arm has multiple staggered serpentine bends, and the four-bar linkage has multiple crank arms, with its transmission end staggered with the serpentine bends of the crank arm rocker arm.

[0006] In the above scheme, the two sides of the crank arm rocker are mounted on the inner side of the piston plate via bearings, and a transmission wheel connected to the drive device is installed at one end of the crank arm rocker. As a preferred embodiment, the transmission wheel is a synchronous belt pulley, and the bearing is a fisheye bearing.

[0007] In the above scheme, the piston plate includes a base plate and a side plate, which are integrally connected in an L-shape. The top of the four-bar linkage is connected to the top of the side plate, and the bottom of the four-bar linkage is connected to the bottom of the side plate. Positioning tubes are provided on both sides of the base plate, and the positioning tubes are hollow square tubes.

[0008] In the above scheme, the hinged four-bar linkage includes a moving rod, a screw, and a connecting rod. The moving rod has a lightning bolt-shaped structure. The middle part of the moving rod is rotatably connected to the bottom outer side of the side plate. One end of the moving rod extends into the interior of the side plate and interlocks with the serpentine curved section of the crank arm rocker. The other end of the moving rod is hinged to one end of the screw, the other end of the screw is hinged to one end of the connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the top outer side of the side plate.

[0009] In specific implementation, an upper support joint is fixed to the top outer side of the side plate, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the end of the upper support joint; a lower support joint is fixed to the bottom outer side of the side plate, and the middle part of the moving rod is rotatably connected to the lower support joint. As a preferred embodiment, the working ends of both the lower support joint and the upper support joint are Y-type joints.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the screw is provided with a connector at both ends, which is also a Y-type connector. The connector is rotatably connected to the moving rod and the connecting rod respectively through a pin.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The crank arm rocker has multiple interlaced serpentine curved sections, and the four-bar linkage has multiple transmission ends that are interlaced with the serpentine curved sections of the crank arm rocker. The transmission end of each four-bar linkage contacts the interlaced serpentine curved sections one by one in sequence. During operation, the twisting crank arm rocker drives the transmission ends of the four-bar linkages to move up and down alternately. When the transmission ends of the four-bar linkages are pressed up and down, their overall external structure also moves up and down, creating a dynamic effect. This makes it easy to display to tourists, increasing the fun of the attraction and achieving the effect of simulating the reciprocating motion of a piston. This piston simulation component is lightweight, making it easy to apply to attraction props, providing tourists with visual appeal and providing the props with motion performance. Its light weight also facilitates transportation and installation. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts. Wherein:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the front structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the rear structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the bottom structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 2A diagram from another perspective.

[0017] The following numbers are labeled in the diagram: 1-Transmission wheel; 11-Cranked rocker arm; 12-Bearing; 2-Piston plate; 21-Positioning tube; 22-Base plate; 23-Side plate; 3-Moving rod; 31-Lower support joint; 4-Screw; 5-Connecting rod; 51-Upper support joint. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of this utility model, and therefore only show the relevant components of this utility model.

[0019] Based on the technical solution of this utility model, without changing the essential spirit of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementation methods. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model, and should not be regarded as the entirety of this utility model or as a limitation or restriction of the technical solution of this utility model.

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] Example 1, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a piston simulation component for a tourist attraction includes a drive unit, a piston plate 2, and a four-bar linkage. The four-bar linkage is a type of planar four-bar structure. When working, it is similar to the reciprocating motion of a crank-rocker mechanism. By hinged at the connection end, it achieves the corresponding rotation function. In this embodiment, it is used to simulate the movement of a piston. Compared with large parts such as engines, it is very lightweight, which facilitates the installation and transportation of tourist attractions.

[0022] A four-bar linkage is mounted on the outer side of the piston plate 2, with its drive end extending into the inner side of the piston plate 2. A crank arm rocker 11, which contacts the drive end of the four-bar linkage, is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the piston plate 2. Rotation of the crank arm rocker 11 presses against the drive end of the four-bar linkage, thus driving the linkage. The drive device is connected to the crank arm rocker 11, providing it with a power source. The drive device can be a micro motor or an electric cylinder; both motors and electric cylinders are conventional devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive mechanical motion.

[0023] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4The crank arm rocker 11 has multiple interlaced serpentine curved sections, and the four-bar linkage has multiple transmission ends that are interlaced with the serpentine curved sections of the crank arm rocker 11. The transmission end of each four-bar linkage contacts the interlaced serpentine curved sections one by one in sequence. When working, the twisting crank arm rocker 11 drives the transmission ends of the four-bar linkage to move up and down alternately, forming a dynamic effect, which is convenient to show to tourists and increases the fun of the tour prop.

[0024] In implementation, the two sides of the crank arm rocker arm 11 are mounted on the inner side of the piston plate 2 via bearings 12. A transmission wheel 1, which is connected to the drive unit, is mounted on one end of the crank arm rocker arm 11. The transmission wheel 1 is a synchronous pulley, and the bearing 12 is a fisheye bearing. The drive unit can use a drive wheel to rotate the belt, thereby wrapping the other side of the belt around the synchronous pulley to drive it. Compared to sprocket drive, this further reduces weight. The fisheye bearing is designed to stabilize the rotation process, providing self-alignment, and also facilitates welding and mounting on the inner side of the piston plate 2.

[0025] In Example 2, the piston plate 2 includes a base plate 22 and a side plate 23. The base plate 22 and the side plate 23 are integrally connected in an L-shape. The base plate 22 is used to fix the guide prop to the mounting base by bolts. The top of the four-bar linkage is connected to the top of the side plate 23, and the bottom of the four-bar linkage is connected to the bottom of the side plate 23. The side plate 23 provides support for the two support points of the four-bar linkage. Positioning tubes 21 are provided on both sides of the base plate 22. The positioning tubes 21 are hollow square tubes used to reduce weight. The positioning tubes 21 are welded to the base plate 22 during installation and then welded to the mounting base when installed with the guide prop.

[0026] In practical implementation, the four-bar linkage includes a movable rod 3, a screw 4, and a connecting rod 5. The movable rod 3 has a lightning bolt-shaped structure with three rod-like segments. The middle part of the movable rod 3 is rotatably connected to the bottom outer side of the side plate 23. One end of the movable rod 3 extends into the interior of the side plate 23 and interlocks with the serpentine curved section of the rocker arm 11, mainly abutting against the bottom of the serpentine curved section. The other end of the movable rod 3 is hinged to one end of the screw 4, the other end of the screw 4 is hinged to one end of the connecting rod 5, and the other end of the connecting rod 5 is rotatably connected to the top outer side of the side plate 23.

[0027] In the three sections of the moving rod 3, each long rod abuts against the bottom of the serpentine bend, forming an alternating pressing structure to facilitate subsequent alternating up-and-down movement, thus simulating piston motion. Each intermediate rod and front rod is shorter than the long rod, and they are rotatably connected to the bottom outer side of the side plate 23 at the connection between the intermediate rod and the front rod. The screw 4 has Y-type connectors at both ends, which are rotatably connected to the moving rod 3 and connecting rod 5 respectively via pins, allowing for rotation and facilitating up-and-down movement when driven.

[0028] In the specific manufacturing process, an upper support joint 51 is fixed to the top outer side of the side plate 23, and the other end of the connecting rod 5 is rotatably connected to the end of the upper support joint 51. A lower support joint 31 is fixed to the bottom outer side of the side plate 23, and the middle part of the moving rod 3 is rotatably connected to the lower support joint 31. The working ends of both the lower support joint 31 and the upper support joint 51 are Y-type joints. A pin is installed through the corresponding ends of the moving rod 3 and the connecting rod 5 to facilitate rotation during operation, thereby realizing the reciprocating motion of the screw 4 on the side plate 23.

[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. These undisclosed elements are all prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0030] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A piston simulation component for a tourist attraction prop, characterized in that: The device includes a drive unit, a piston plate (2), and a four-bar linkage. The four-bar linkage is installed on the outside of the piston plate (2), and the drive end of the four-bar linkage extends into the inside of the piston plate (2). A crank arm rocker (11) that contacts the drive end of the four-bar linkage is rotatably installed on the inside of the piston plate (2). The drive unit is connected to the crank arm rocker (11) in a transmission connection. The crank arm rocker (11) has multiple staggered serpentine bends, and the four-bar linkage has multiple staggered serpentine bends, with its drive end staggered with the serpentine bends of the crank arm rocker (11).

2. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the crank arm rocker (11) are mounted on the inner side of the piston plate (2) via bearings (12), and a transmission wheel (1) connected to the drive device is installed on one end of the crank arm rocker (11).

3. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission wheel (1) is a synchronous belt pulley, and the bearing (12) is a fisheye bearing.

4. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The piston plate (2) includes a bottom plate (22) and a side plate (23), the bottom plate (22) and the side plate (23) are connected in an L-shape; the top of the four-bar linkage is connected to the top of the side plate (23), and the bottom of the four-bar linkage is connected to the bottom of the side plate (23).

5. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base plate (22) is provided with positioning tubes (21) on both sides, and the positioning tubes (21) are hollow square tubes.

6. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hinged four-bar linkage includes a moving rod (3), a screw (4), and a connecting rod (5). The moving rod (3) has a lightning bolt-shaped structure. The middle part of the moving rod (3) is rotatably connected to the bottom outer side of the side plate (23). One end of the moving rod (3) extends into the interior of the side plate (23) and interlocks with the serpentine bending section of the crank arm rocker (11). The other end of the moving rod (3) is hinged to one end of the screw (4), the other end of the screw (4) is hinged to one end of the connecting rod (5), and the other end of the connecting rod (5) is rotatably connected to the top outer side of the side plate (23).

7. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 6, characterized in that: An upper support joint (51) is fixed to the top outer side of the side plate (23), and the other end of the connecting rod (5) is rotatably connected to the end of the upper support joint (51); a lower support joint (31) is fixed to the bottom outer side of the side plate (23), and the middle part of the moving rod (3) is rotatably connected to the lower support joint (31).

8. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 7, characterized in that: The working ends of both the lower support joint (31) and the upper support joint (51) are Y-type joints.

9. The piston simulation component of a tour prop according to claim 6, characterized in that: The screw (4) has connectors at both ends, and the connectors are rotatably connected to the moving rod (3) and the connecting rod (5) respectively by pins.

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