A VR-based environmental simulation seat assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of environment simulation seat subassembly based on VR, environment simulation seat subassembly based on VR includes seat body, support pedestal and environment simulation subassembly, environment simulation subassembly is integrally arranged in seat body and support pedestal, environment simulation subassembly includes temperature regulating mechanism, vibration simulation mechanism, airflow simulation mechanism and smell simulation mechanism, temperature regulating mechanism is arranged in the inside of cushion and backrest, vibration simulation mechanism is arranged in the below of cushion and the inside of backrest, airflow simulation mechanism includes adjustable angle fan being arranged in the both sides of seat body, smell simulation mechanism is arranged in the installation cavity of support pedestal, smell simulation mechanism includes multiple detachable smell box and smell release pump, smell release pump is communicated with the air hole on the surface of seat body by conduit.The environment simulation seat subassembly can realize visual and multisensory synchronous experience, significantly improve the reality and immersion of VR experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of virtual reality technology, and in particular to a VR-based environment simulation seat assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of Virtual Reality (VR) technology, its applications have expanded to include gaming, vocational training, and medical rehabilitation. When using VR devices, the core need for users is to achieve a highly realistic sense of immersion.

[0003] However, in existing VR experience devices, the seats, as the core carrier that users directly contact, mostly only have basic support or simple vibration functions, and cannot synchronously simulate the environmental characteristics in VR scenes. For example, in VR skiing game scenarios, users cannot feel the low temperature and wind outdoors; in VR fire escape training scenarios, the seats cannot simulate the feeling of high temperature and smoke, causing the user's sensory experience to be disconnected from the VR visual content, which greatly reduces the realism of the VR experience and the training effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a VR-based environment simulation seat component to combine VR scene content and realize multi-dimensional environment synchronous simulation, effectively enhancing the user's VR immersion experience.

[0005] This application provides a VR-based environment simulation seat assembly, the VR-based environment simulation seat assembly comprising: The seat body includes a seat cushion, a backrest, a headrest, and a device mounting part. The seat cushion and the backrest are connected by an electric hinge. The device mounting part is located on the outside of the headrest and is used to fix the head-mounted display device. A support base, wherein the support base is used to support and fix the seat body, and the support base has a mounting cavity therein; and An environmental simulation component is integrated into the seat body and the support base. The environmental simulation component includes a temperature regulation mechanism, a vibration simulation mechanism, an airflow simulation mechanism, and an odor simulation mechanism. The temperature regulation mechanism is located inside the seat cushion and the backrest. The vibration simulation mechanism is located below the seat cushion and on the inner side of the backrest. The airflow simulation mechanism includes adjustable-angle fans located on both sides of the seat body. The odor simulation mechanism is located in the mounting cavity of the support base and includes multiple detachable odor boxes and an odor release pump. The odor release pump is connected to the ventilation holes on the surface of the seat body through a conduit.

[0006] The temperature regulating mechanism includes multiple heating elements and multiple cooling elements, which are spaced apart inside the seat cushion and the backrest. The outside of the temperature regulating mechanism is also covered with a heat insulation layer.

[0007] The airflow simulation mechanism further includes a top-mounted jet fan and a bottom-mounted airflow channel. The top-mounted jet fan is located at the top of the headrest, and the bottom-mounted airflow channel is located at the front end of the seat cushion.

[0008] The odor box adopts a snap-on installation structure, the interior of the odor box is provided with a spiral stirring blade, the exterior of the odor box is provided with a sealing cover, and the odor box also includes a concentration regulating valve, which is used to adjust the odor concentration of the odor box.

[0009] The vibration simulation mechanism includes multiple vibration motors, and a shock absorption component is provided at the bottom of the support base. The shock absorption component includes a damper and a composite spring, and is used to buffer the impact force generated by the vibration simulation mechanism.

[0010] The equipment mounting section includes an arc-shaped adjustment bracket and a quick-release lock, and the inner side of the arc-shaped adjustment bracket is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0011] The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly also includes a touch panel, which is located on the side of the seat body and is used to display the working status of the seat assembly.

[0012] The seat assembly provided in this application integrates a temperature regulation mechanism, a vibration simulation mechanism, an airflow simulation mechanism, and an odor simulation mechanism, effectively matching the sensory needs of VR experience scenarios. Specifically, the temperature regulation mechanism is embedded inside the seat cushion and backrest, allowing for real-time adjustment of the contact temperature according to the VR scene, enabling users to intuitively perceive the temperature of the scene. The vibration simulation mechanism is distributed under the seat cushion and on the inner side of the backrest, accurately reflecting collisions and bumps in the scene, enhancing the realism of the tactile experience. Simultaneously, the airflow simulation mechanism can simulate different effects such as gentle breezes or strong winds, like the headwind in a VR flight scene or the natural wind in a VR outdoor scene. Furthermore, the odor simulation mechanism, through a detachable odor box and odor release pump, can release odors matching the scene, such as the scent of grass and trees in a VR forest scene or the smell of seawater in a VR ocean scene, achieving a synchronized visual and multi-sensory experience, thereby significantly enhancing the realism and immersion of the VR experience. Attached Figure Description

[0013] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the VR-based environment simulation seat assembly provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a VR-based environment simulation seat assembly provided in another embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a VR-based environment simulation seat assembly provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1-VR-based environment simulation seat component, 10-Seat body, 20-Support base, 30-Environment simulation component, 40-Touch panel, 50-Headset display device, 11-Seat cushion, 12-Backrest, 13-Headrest, 14-Equipment mounting section, 21-Shock absorption component, 31-Temperature adjustment mechanism, 32-Vibration simulation mechanism, 33-Airflow simulation mechanism, 34-Odor simulation mechanism, 141-Arc-shaped adjustment bracket, 142-Quick-release buckle, 311-Heating element, 312-Cooling element, 331-Adjustable angle fan, 332-Top jet fan, 333-Bottom airflow channel, 341-Odor box, 342-Odor release pump. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] In this document, references to "embodiment" or "implementation" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0018] Please see Figure 1and Figure 2 This application provides a VR-based environment simulation seat assembly 1, which includes a seat body 10, a support base 20, and an environment simulation component 30. The seat body 10 includes a seat cushion 11, a backrest 12, a headrest 13, and a device mounting part 14. The seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12 are connected by an electric hinge. The device mounting part 14 is located on the outside of the headrest 13 and is used to fix a head-mounted display device 50. The support base 20 is used to support and fix the seat body 10, and the support base 20 has a mounting cavity. The environmental simulation component 30 is integrated into the seat body 10 and the support base 20. The environmental simulation component 30 includes a temperature regulation mechanism 31, a vibration simulation mechanism 32, an airflow simulation mechanism 33, and an odor simulation mechanism 34. The temperature regulation mechanism 31 is located inside the seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12. The vibration simulation mechanism 32 is located below the seat cushion 11 and on the inner side of the backrest 12. The airflow simulation mechanism 33 includes adjustable-angle fans 331 located on both sides of the seat body 10. The odor simulation mechanism 34 is located in the mounting cavity of the support base 20. The odor simulation mechanism 34 includes multiple detachable odor boxes 341 and an odor release pump 342. The odor release pump 342 is connected to the ventilation holes on the surface of the seat body 10 through a conduit.

[0019] Optionally, the seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12 are connected by an electric hinge and can achieve 0-120° posture adjustment to adapt to different sitting posture requirements such as seat tilting forward, semi-reclining or fully reclining.

[0020] The support base 20 not only provides stable support for the seat body 10, but its internal mounting cavity can also orderly house the odor simulation mechanism 34, avoiding damage or space occupation caused by exposed components.

[0021] Preferably, the device mounting section 14 has a built-in data interface that can establish a wired or wireless communication connection with the virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display device 50.

[0022] Preferably, the seat assembly 1 provided in this embodiment further includes a control assembly, which is disposed in the mounting cavity of the support base 20 and includes a microcontroller, a wireless communication assembly and a power supply. The control assembly is connected to the VR head-mounted display device 50 through a data interface and is electrically connected to the temperature adjustment mechanism 31, the airflow simulation mechanism 33, the odor simulation mechanism 34 and the vibration simulation mechanism 32 respectively.

[0023] In this embodiment, the seat assembly 1 provided integrates a temperature regulation mechanism 31, a vibration simulation mechanism 32, an airflow simulation mechanism 33, and an odor simulation mechanism 34, effectively matching the sensory needs of VR experience scenarios. Specifically, the temperature regulation mechanism 31 is embedded inside the seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12, and can adjust the contact temperature in real time according to the VR scene, allowing the user to intuitively perceive the temperature of the scene. The vibration simulation mechanism 32 is distributed under the seat cushion 11 and on the inner side of the backrest 12, and can accurately reflect the collisions and bumps in the scene, enhancing the realism of the physical sensation. At the same time, the airflow simulation mechanism 33 can simulate different effects such as a gentle breeze or a strong wind, such as the headwind in a VR flight scene or the natural wind in a VR outdoor scene. In addition, the odor simulation mechanism 34, through a detachable odor box 341 and an odor release pump 342, can release odors that match the scene, such as the grass and trees in a VR forest scene or the seawater in a VR ocean scene, to achieve a simultaneous visual and multi-sensory experience, thereby significantly improving the realism and immersion of the VR experience.

[0024] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 The temperature regulating mechanism 31 includes multiple heating elements 311 and multiple cooling elements 312. The multiple heating elements 311 and multiple cooling elements 312 are distributed at intervals inside the seat cushion 11 and the backrest 12, and the outside of the temperature regulating mechanism 31 is also covered with a heat insulation layer.

[0025] Optionally, the heating element 311 is a flexible heating element 311, and the cooling element 312 is a semiconductor cooling element 312. The heat insulation layer effectively prevents the heat generated by the heating element 311 and the cold energy generated by the cooling element 312 from escaping to the seat frame or the external environment.

[0026] Specifically, existing VR seats with temperature regulation functions often use a single, centralized heating / cooling element, which can easily lead to localized overheating / overcooling and significant temperature differences in the contact area of ​​the seat. In this embodiment, the temperature regulation mechanism 31 uses multiple heating elements 311 and multiple cooling elements 312 spaced apart to cover the buttocks and legs of the seat cushion 11 and the upper back and waist areas of the backrest 12, ensuring that the core areas in contact with the user can simultaneously perceive temperature changes and avoid reduced immersion due to localized temperature differences.

[0027] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 The airflow simulation mechanism 33 also includes a top jet fan 332 and a bottom airflow channel 333. The top jet fan 332 is located on the top of the headrest 13, and the bottom airflow channel 333 is located at the front end of the seat cushion 11.

[0028] In this embodiment, the top-mounted jet fan 332 is located at the top of the headrest 13 and can output high-speed airflow downwards or forwards to accurately simulate the airflow above the head, such as the headwind accompanying snowflakes during VR skiing or the face wind after opening a window during VR driving, allowing the user to directly feel the impact of the airflow and enhancing the sense of immersion in the scene. In addition, the bottom-mounted airflow channel 333 is located at the front end of the seat cushion 11 and can output gentle airflow upwards or towards the legs to simulate the airflow rising from the ground. For example, the ground breeze in the early morning in a VR grassland scene or the warm airflow on the ground in a VR desert scene, allowing the user's lower limbs to also feel the environmental airflow. In addition, together with the adjustable-angle side fans on both sides of the seat body 10, a three-dimensional airflow field can be formed to match the airflow requirements of different directions and intensities in VR scenes.

[0029] Optionally, the odor box 341 adopts a snap-on installation structure, the interior of the odor box 341 is provided with a spiral stirring blade, the exterior of the odor box 341 is provided with a sealing cover, and the odor box 341 also includes a concentration regulating valve, which is used to adjust the odor concentration of the odor box 341.

[0030] Optionally, the scent box 341 adopts a snap-on installation structure. With the cooperation of elastic snaps and positioning slots, users only need to press the snaps on both sides of the scent box 341 with one hand to complete the disassembly, and push it into the slot to complete the installation, thus improving the efficiency of scene switching.

[0031] Specifically, existing VR seats often use static structures for scent storage. If the scent agent is a liquid mixture, long-term storage can lead to salt precipitation, causing the released scent to become weak at first and then strong later. If the scent agent is a solid slow-release type, the scent concentration can gradually decrease due to rapid evaporation of essential oils in certain areas, resulting in a break in the immersive experience where the scent disappears even before the scene changes. In this embodiment, the scent box 341 has spiral stirring blades inside. When the scent release pump 342 is activated, the spiral stirring blades rotate synchronously, which can stir the scent agent in real time. For liquid scent agents, the rotation of the spiral stirring blades can break up sedimentation and ensure uniform contact and release of the mixture. For solid scent agents, the rotation of the spiral stirring blades can drive airflow inside the box, allowing the essential oil vapor to diffuse evenly and avoiding concentration decay caused by rapid evaporation in certain areas, thereby ensuring a stable immersive experience for the user.

[0032] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 The vibration simulation mechanism 32 includes multiple vibration motors, and a shock absorption component 21 is provided at the bottom of the support base 20. The shock absorption component 21 includes a damper and a composite spring, and is used to buffer the impact force generated by the vibration simulation mechanism 32.

[0033] In this embodiment, the composite spring first absorbs the impact force generated by the vibration motor, reducing the displacement of the seat body 10 and preventing the user's body from being violently jolted by the seat. At the same time, the damper can suppress the rebound oscillation of the composite spring, preventing continuous shaking after the composite spring has buffered the impact, ensuring that the seat quickly returns to stability after the vibration ends, and avoiding significant noise and wear on the ground from the seat assembly 1.

[0034] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 The equipment mounting section 14 includes an arc-shaped adjustment bracket 141 and a quick-release latch 142, and the inner side of the arc-shaped adjustment bracket 141 is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0035] In this embodiment, the arc-shaped adjustment bracket 141 is used to install and fix the head-mounted display device 50. The anti-slip pad can enhance the friction and prevent the head-mounted display device 50 from shifting after installation, so that the head-mounted display device 50 can be effectively attracted and fixed. Even in strong vibration scenarios, the relative displacement between the head-mounted display device 50 and the arc-shaped adjustment bracket 141 can be effectively controlled, ensuring that the head-mounted display device 50 always maintains the initial positioning angle and that the visual image does not shift.

[0036] Please see Figure 3 The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly 1 also includes a touch panel 40, which is disposed on the side of the seat body 10 and is used to display the working status of the seat assembly 1.

[0037] In this embodiment, the touch panel 40 can display the core working status of the environmental simulation component 30 in real time, including the temperature of the temperature adjustment mechanism 31, the fan speed of the airflow simulation mechanism 33, the type of the odor box 341 of the odor simulation mechanism 34, and the vibration frequency of the vibration simulation mechanism 32. The operator can clearly understand the operation of the seat component 1 and can adjust the working status in real time through the touch panel 40, effectively improving the comfort of interaction.

[0038] In this application, the terms "embodiment" and "implementation" mean that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of these phrases in various locations throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand, explicitly and implicitly, that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments. Furthermore, it should be understood that the features, structures, or characteristics described in the various embodiments of this application can be arbitrarily combined to form another embodiment that does not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this application, provided there is no contradiction between them.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solutions of this application should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A VR-based environment simulation seat assembly, characterized in that, The VR-based environment simulation seat component includes: The seat body includes a seat cushion, a backrest, a headrest, and a device mounting part. The seat cushion and the backrest are connected by an electric hinge. The device mounting part is located on the outside of the headrest and is used to fix the head-mounted display device. A support base, wherein the support base is used to support and fix the seat body, and the support base has a mounting cavity therein; and An environmental simulation component is integrated into the seat body and the support base. The environmental simulation component includes a temperature regulation mechanism, a vibration simulation mechanism, an airflow simulation mechanism, and an odor simulation mechanism. The temperature regulation mechanism is located inside the seat cushion and the backrest. The vibration simulation mechanism is located below the seat cushion and on the inner side of the backrest. The airflow simulation mechanism includes adjustable-angle fans located on both sides of the seat body. The odor simulation mechanism is located in the mounting cavity of the support base and includes multiple detachable odor boxes and an odor release pump. The odor release pump is connected to the ventilation holes on the surface of the seat body through a conduit.

2. The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature regulation mechanism includes multiple heating elements and multiple cooling elements, which are spaced apart inside the seat cushion and the backrest. The outside of the temperature regulation mechanism is also covered with a heat insulation layer.

3. The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The airflow simulation mechanism also includes a top-mounted jet fan and a bottom-mounted airflow channel. The top-mounted jet fan is located at the top of the headrest, and the bottom-mounted airflow channel is located at the front end of the seat cushion.

4. The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The odor box adopts a snap-on installation structure. The interior of the odor box is equipped with spiral stirring blades, and the exterior of the odor box is equipped with a sealing cover. The odor box also includes a concentration regulating valve, which is used to adjust the odor concentration of the odor box.

5. The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration simulation mechanism includes multiple vibration motors, and a shock absorption component is provided at the bottom of the support base. The shock absorption component includes a damper and a composite spring, and is used to buffer the impact force generated by the vibration simulation mechanism.

6. The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The equipment mounting section includes an arc-shaped adjustment bracket and a quick-release lock, and the inner side of the arc-shaped adjustment bracket is provided with an anti-slip pad.

7. The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The VR-based environment simulation seat assembly also includes a touch panel, which is disposed on the side of the seat body and is used to display the working status of the seat assembly.

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