Balloon and rotor combined type flying riding aviation amusement fitness device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a balloon and rotor composite type ride flying aviation amusement fitness device, including frame, main rotor, balloon, transmission mechanism, course adjusting mechanism and advance and retreat control mechanism. The frame is equipped with the handle, the cushion, the transmission frame, the pedal and the landing gear. The main rotor is installed on the transmission frame, and the balloon is connected on the frame through the connecting rope and provides the auxiliary lift. Transmission mechanism transmits the pedal power to the main rotor. Course adjusting mechanism and advance and retreat control mechanism adopt electric variable pitch paddle A and B respectively, and realize the course and advance and retreat control through changing the blade angle of attack. The utility model combines human force treading and balloon auxiliary lift, and the energy consumption is low, the safety is high, provides the real suspension flight experience, effectively stimulates the exercise interest and aviation amusement experience demand, solves the bottleneck problem of the existing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fitness equipment and aviation amusement equipment, and in particular to a balloon and rotor composite flying amusement fitness device. Background Technology

[0002] With society placing increasing emphasis on healthy living, the fitness equipment industry is booming. Traditional fitness equipment, such as treadmills and exercise bikes, offers relatively monotonous training methods and lacks novelty and fun, which can easily lead to a decline in users' enthusiasm for exercise.

[0003] Meanwhile, in the field of aviation amusement equipment, the demand for simulated flight experiences is constantly growing. Existing flight simulators are mostly fixed-base type, simulating flight scenarios through visual and auditory means, but users cannot obtain realistic vertical motion feedback. On the other hand, real small aircraft present problems such as complex operation, high safety risks, and high costs, making it difficult to promote them as mass-market amusement experiences.

[0004] To enhance the fun and immersion of fitness, some fitness devices incorporating virtual reality technology have emerged in recent years. However, these devices primarily rely on visual stimulation, and the user's physical sensations remain limited to ground-based movements, failing to provide a truly immersive "flight" experience.

[0005] Introducing the concept of hovering or flying personal drones into the fitness field could theoretically bring users an unprecedented and novel experience. However, existing attempts face numerous challenges: 1. Energy consumption bottleneck: Relying entirely on electric power to drive the rotor to support the weight of the human body results in huge energy consumption and extremely short flight time.

[0006] 2. Safety risks: Airborne training is accompanied by a high risk of loss of control or falling.

[0007] 3. Imbalance between fun and effectiveness: Simply pursuing the flying experience often overlooks the core purpose of fitness—providing effective exercise.

[0008] 4. Cumbersome operation: Complex joysticks are not suitable for incorporating into fitness movements.

[0009] Therefore, there is an urgent need in this field for a novel device that can overcome the aforementioned shortcomings. Such a device should be able to achieve a safe and controllable levitation experience with low energy consumption, while organically combining the exercise load required for fitness with the levitation / flight experience, thereby effectively stimulating users' interest in exercise and their demand for recreational experience. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device. It solves the problems of insufficient fun and poor immersion of existing fitness equipment, as well as the problems of high energy consumption, poor safety, complex operation and difficulty in achieving effective fitness load when aircraft are applied to the field of fitness and amusement.

[0011] The technical solution of this utility model is: a balloon and rotor composite riding and flying amusement and fitness device, including a frame, a main rotor, a balloon, a transmission mechanism and a heading adjustment mechanism; The front end of the frame is equipped with a handle, the middle of the frame is equipped with a seat cushion, the rear end of the frame is equipped with a transmission frame, the upper end of the transmission frame extends out of the upper middle part of the frame, and the lower end of the frame is equipped with foot pedals and landing gear for support on the ground on both sides. The main rotor is horizontally mounted on the upper end of the transmission frame, which is used to provide lift to drive the frame upward; The balloon is connected to the top of the transmission frame by a connecting rope / rod. It does not interfere with the rotating main rotor. It is filled with a gas with a density less than air, which is used to provide lift to drive the frame to rise. The transmission mechanism is located between the pedal and the main rotor. It is used to transmit the power input from the pedal to the main rotor to drive the main rotor to rotate. The heading adjustment mechanism includes an electric variable pitch propeller A, which is directly or indirectly installed at the rear end of the transmission frame. The plane swept by the electric variable pitch propeller A during rotation is a vertical plane and parallel to the front and rear direction of the frame. The electric variable pitch propeller A achieves heading adjustment by changing the blade angle of attack.

[0012] Furthermore, in order to enable the device to move in the forward and backward direction, a forward and backward control mechanism is also included; the forward and backward control mechanism includes an electric variable pitch propeller B, which is directly or indirectly installed at the front end of the handle, and the plane swept by the electric variable pitch propeller B is a vertical plane and parallel to the left and right direction of the frame.

[0013] Furthermore: the heading adjustment mechanism also includes a first cantilever and a first bracket; the front end of the first cantilever is fixedly connected to the transmission frame, and the rear end extends towards the rear end of the frame; the first bracket is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first cantilever; the electric variable pitch propeller A is fixedly connected to the first bracket.

[0014] Furthermore, the forward and backward control mechanism also includes a second cantilever and a second bracket; the rear end of the second cantilever is fixedly connected to the middle of the handle, and the front end extends towards the front end of the frame; the second bracket is fixedly connected to the front end of the second cantilever; the electric variable pitch propeller B is fixedly connected to the second bracket.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a restraint mechanism; the restraint mechanism includes a ground anchor and a rope; the ground anchor is fixedly installed on the ground below the frame; the lower end of the rope is fixedly connected to the ground anchor, and the upper end is connected to the middle of the lower end of the frame, which is used to limit the maximum lifting height of the frame.

[0016] Furthermore, a height gauge is provided in the center of the grip to display the height of the rack from the ground.

[0017] Furthermore: a battery module is located in the middle of the grip; electric variable pitch propeller A and electric variable pitch propeller B are electrically connected to the battery module respectively.

[0018] Furthermore: a ground power supply is installed on the ground below the frame, and electric variable pitch propellers A and B are electrically connected to the ground power supply respectively.

[0019] Furthermore, the handle is equipped with a first rotating ring for continuously adjusting the angle of attack of blade A of the electric variable pitch propeller and a second rotating ring for continuously adjusting the angle of attack of blade B of the electric variable pitch propeller.

[0020] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a pedal transmission assembly, a first chain transmission assembly, a second chain transmission assembly, and a bevel gear transmission assembly connected sequentially from front to back, wherein the pedal transmission assembly is connected to the pedal, and the bevel gear transmission assembly is connected to the main rotor.

[0021] This utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: 1. Achieving energy-efficient dual-lift ascent: A portion of the lift is generated by human-powered pedaling driving the main rotor, combined with the balloon's lift, significantly reducing the energy consumption of pure electric drive. The user's fitness activities are directly converted into upward propulsion, satisfying effective exercise load requirements while greatly extending the duration of hovering / flight training.

[0022] 2. Provide a safe and controllable immersive fitness and flight amusement experience: Safety features: The restraint mechanism (ground anchor + rope) limits the maximum takeoff height, fundamentally eliminating the risk of loss of control; the landing gear ensures smooth takeoff and landing.

[0023] Immersive Experience: Users receive realistic "flying" feedback within a limited suspended height, expanding the two-dimensional movement of traditional ground fitness into three-dimensional space. This unique "flying ride" experience is not only fitness but also an aviation amusement project, greatly enhancing the fun and immersion.

[0024] 3. Integrated and intuitive hovering attitude control system: The electric variable-pitch propellers A and B are used for heading and forward / reverse control respectively, and are infinitely adjustable via rotating rings at both ends of the grip. Users do not need complicated operations; they can adjust the flight attitude in real time simply by turning the rings. The control action is naturally integrated into the grip posture, allowing users to easily experience the fun of flight control.

[0025] 4. Build a modular energy adaptation solution: It supports two power supply modes at the same time: battery module (mobile power supply) and ground power supply (fixed power supply), which can flexibly adapt to different indoor and outdoor scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0027] Legend: Frame 1; Grip 11; Seat 12; Transmission frame 13; Pedal 14; Landing gear 15; Altimeter 16; Battery module 17; Ground power supply 18; Main rotor 2; Balloon 3; First chain drive assembly 41; Second chain drive assembly 42; Pedal drive assembly 43; Bevel gear drive assembly 44; First cantilever 51; First support 52; Electric variable pitch propeller A 53; Second cantilever 61; Second support 62; Electric variable pitch propeller B 63; Ground anchor 71; Rope 72. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Example 1: As Figure 1 As shown, a balloon-rotor hybrid amusement and fitness device includes a frame 1, a main rotor 2, a balloon 3, a transmission mechanism, a heading adjustment mechanism, and a forward / backward control mechanism.

[0029] The frame 1 has a handle 11 at the front end, a seat 12 in the middle, and a transmission frame 13 at the rear end. The upper end of the transmission frame 13 extends out from the upper end of the middle of the frame. The lower end of the frame has foot pedals 14 and landing gear 15 for support on the ground on both sides.

[0030] The main rotor 2 is horizontally mounted on the upper end of the transmission frame 13, which is used to provide lift to drive the frame upward.

[0031] The balloon 3 is directly or indirectly connected to the upper end of the transmission frame by a connecting rope. It does not interfere with the rotating main rotor 2. Its interior is filled with a gas with a density less than air (such as hydrogen or helium), which is used to provide lift to drive the frame to rise.

[0032] The transmission mechanism is located between the pedal 14 and the main rotor 2. It is used to transmit the power input from the pedal 14 to the main rotor 2 to drive the main rotor 2 to rotate.

[0033] The heading adjustment mechanism includes a first cantilever 51, a first support 52, and an electric variable-pitch propeller A53. The front end of the first cantilever 51 is fixedly connected to the transmission frame 13, and the rear end extends towards the rear end of the frame 1. The first support 52 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first cantilever 51. The electric variable-pitch propeller A53 is fixedly connected to the first support 52. The plane swept by the electric variable-pitch propeller A53 is a vertical plane parallel to the front-rear direction of the frame 1 (defined as the direction from the handle 11 to the transmission frame 13 as the front-rear direction of the frame 1, and the front-rear direction is horizontally arranged). The electric variable-pitch propeller A53 achieves heading adjustment by changing the blade angle of attack.

[0034] The forward / backward control mechanism includes a second cantilever 61, a second bracket 62, and an electric variable-pitch propeller B63. The rear end of the second cantilever 61 is fixedly connected to the middle of the handle 11, and the front end extends towards the front end of the frame 1. The second bracket 62 is fixedly connected to the front end of the second cantilever 61. The electric variable-pitch propeller B63 is fixedly connected to the second bracket 62. The plane swept by the electric variable-pitch propeller B63 is a vertical plane and parallel to the left-right direction of the frame 1 (defined as the left-right direction of the frame 1 being perpendicular to the front-back direction of the frame, and the left-right direction being horizontally arranged). The electric variable-pitch propeller B63 achieves forward / backward adjustment by changing the blade angle of attack.

[0035] Preferably, the balloon 3 is filled with a certain amount of helium. When an adult weighing 70kg sits on the seat 12 without stepping on the pedal 14 (at which time the main rotor 2 is not rotating), the lift provided by the balloon 3 is insufficient to lift the frame 1 off the ground.

[0036] Preferably, the balloon-rotor hybrid aerobatic fitness device further includes a restraint mechanism. The restraint mechanism includes a ground anchor 71 and a rope 72. The ground anchor 71 is fixedly installed on the ground below the frame. The lower end of the rope 72 is fixedly connected to the ground anchor 71, and the upper end is connected to the middle of the lower end of the frame, which is used to limit the maximum lifting height of the frame.

[0037] Preferably, the grip 11 has a height gauge 16 in the middle for displaying the height of the rack from the ground.

[0038] Preferably, the handle 11 has a first rotating ring for continuously adjusting the angle of attack of the A53 blade of the electric variable pitch propeller and a second rotating ring for continuously adjusting the angle of attack of the B63 blade of the electric variable pitch propeller installed at its left and right ends, respectively.

[0039] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes a first chain drive assembly 41, a second chain drive assembly 42, a pedal drive assembly 43, and a bevel gear drive assembly 44.

[0040] The first chain drive assembly 41 includes a drive sprocket A, a drive shaft A, a driven sprocket A, a driven shaft A, and a chain A; the drive sprocket A is rotatably mounted on the lower part of the transmission frame via the drive shaft A; the driven sprocket A is rotatably mounted on the middle part of the transmission frame via the driven shaft A; and the chain A is wound between the drive sprocket A and the driven sprocket A.

[0041] The second chain drive assembly 42 includes a driving sprocket B, a driven sprocket B, a driven shaft B, and a chain B; the driving sprocket B is fixedly installed on the driven shaft A of the first chain drive assembly, and the driven sprocket B is rotatably installed on the upper part of the transmission frame through the driven shaft B, which is arranged horizontally; the chain B is wound between the driving sprocket B and the driven sprocket B.

[0042] The pedal transmission assembly 43 includes a pedal shaft and an extension arm; one end of the pedal shaft is a connecting end, which is fixedly installed on the rear end of the extension arm, and the front end of the extension arm is fixedly installed on one end of the drive shaft A; two sets of pedal transmission assemblies are distributed on both sides of the drive sprocket, and the front ends of the two extension arms are respectively fixedly installed on both ends of the drive shaft A and are arranged in a 180° offset arrangement; the two pedals are respectively fixedly installed on the two pedal shafts and are arranged in a 180° offset arrangement.

[0043] The bevel gear transmission assembly 44 includes a driving bevel gear, a driven bevel gear, and an output shaft; the driving bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the driven shaft B of the second chain transmission assembly; the output shaft is vertically arranged and rotatably mounted on the upper end of the transmission frame, the driven bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the output shaft and meshes with the driving bevel gear; the main rotor is fixedly mounted on the output shaft and located on the upper end of the driving bevel gear.

[0044] Preferably, the output shaft of the bevel gear transmission assembly 44 has a through-hole, and a sleeve is movably installed in the central hole of the output shaft. The outer wall of the sleeve is in sliding fit with the wall of the central hole of the output shaft, and the sleeve occupies the entire length of the central hole. The lower end of the sleeve extends from the lower end opening of the central hole of the output shaft and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the transmission frame. The section of the sleeve outside the lower end of the output shaft has an inlet for the connecting rope to pass through. The connecting rope at the lower end of the balloon passes through the upper end opening of the sleeve into the inner hole of the sleeve, then exits from the inlet on the lower end section of the sleeve, and is finally fixedly connected to the transmission frame. The connection point between the connecting rope and the transmission frame is located at the upper end of the transmission frame. Based on this structure, when the output shaft of the bevel gear transmission assembly 44 rotates, the sleeve does not rotate. The sleeve separates the rotating output shaft from the static connecting rope, avoiding interference between the connecting rope and the balloon 3 and the main rotor 2.

[0045] In this embodiment, a battery module 17 is provided in the middle of the grip 11, and the electric variable pitch propeller A53 and the electric variable pitch propeller B63 are electrically connected to the battery module 17 respectively.

[0046] Example 2: The only difference between this example and Example 1 is that: in this example, a ground power supply 18 is provided on the ground below the frame, and the electric variable pitch propeller A43 and the electric variable pitch propeller B63 are electrically connected to the ground power supply 18 respectively.

[0047] Briefly describe the working principle of this utility model: The aforementioned balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device is a new type of fitness facility. While providing users with an aerobic exercise experience similar to that of a stationary bike, it also brings users a novel and interesting floating / flying experience, effectively stimulating users' enthusiasm for self-exercise and their demand for experience.

[0048] Before using the device, balloon 3 is filled with a certain amount of helium. At this time, the connecting rope at the lower end of balloon 3 is in a vertically taut state under the lift provided by the gas, and the connecting rope passes through the central hole of the main rotor 2 without making any contact with the main rotor 2.

[0049] When using the device, the user sits on the seat 12, holds both ends of the handle 11 with both hands, and steps on the two pedals 14 in circles with both feet, thereby inputting the original power into the pedal transmission assembly 43. The power is then transmitted from the pedal transmission assembly 43 to the first chain transmission assembly 41, the second chain transmission assembly 42 and the bevel gear transmission assembly in sequence, and finally drives the output shaft in the bevel gear transmission assembly and the main rotor 2 mounted on the output shaft to rotate.

[0050] As the user increases the frequency of circling and stepping on the two pedals 14, the rotation speed of the main rotor 2 gradually increases, and the lift provided by the main rotor 2 also gradually increases. When the sum of the lift provided by the main rotor 2 and the balloon 3 is greater than the sum of the weight of the user and the device (the balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device), the user and the device (the balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device) will lift off the ground and rise, achieving the effect of floating / flying.

[0051] During levitation / flight, the frequency with which the user steps on the two pedals 14 in a circular motion determines the levitation / flight altitude. When the sum of the lift provided by the main rotor 2 and the balloon 3 is greater than the sum of the user's and the device's weight, the user and device ascend. When the sum of the lift provided by the main rotor 2 and the balloon 3 is equal to the sum of the user's and the device's weight, the user and device hover. When the sum of the lift provided by the main rotor 2 and the balloon 3 is less than the sum of the user's and the device's weight, the user and device descend.

[0052] During aerodynamic / flight operations, the user, along with the device, achieves stepless adjustment of the angle of attack of the A53 electric variable-pitch propeller blades by rotating the first swivel, thereby controlling the device's heading. Rotating the second swivel achieves stepless adjustment of the angle of attack of the B63 electric variable-pitch propeller blades, thereby controlling the device's forward and backward movement (i.e., the forward and backward movement of the frame).

[0053] The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made to this utility model without departing from its principles should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model. For example: changing the power transmission mechanism from mechanical to electric transmission, i.e., installing a generator at the pedal transmission assembly and a motor at the input end of the bevel gear transmission assembly, and electrically connecting the generator and motor with wires to transmit power; changing the shape, size, number, or connection position of the balloons, as long as their function is to provide auxiliary lift and do not interfere with the main rotor; adjusting the specific installation positions of the electric variable-pitch propellers A and B, as long as the functions of heading and forward / backward control can be achieved; changing the rope of the restraint mechanism to an elastic rope to provide a gentler buffer and restoring force. These improvements and variations all fall within the scope of protection defined by the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A balloon and rotor composite riding and flying amusement and fitness device, characterized in that: It includes the frame, main rotor, balloon, transmission mechanism, and heading control mechanism; The frame is equipped with grips, a seat, a transmission frame, pedals, and landing gear; The main rotor is mounted on the transmission frame to provide lift; The balloon is connected to the frame by a connecting rope / rod. The balloon is filled with a gas with a density less than air to provide lift. The transmission mechanism is located between the pedal and the main rotor, and is used to transmit the power input by the pedal to the main rotor; The heading adjustment mechanism includes at least one electrically operated variable pitch propeller A for adjusting the heading of the device.

2. The balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a forward / reverse control mechanism, which includes at least one electric variable-pitch propeller B for adjusting the forward and backward movement of the device.

3. The balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The frame has a handle at the front end, a seat cushion in the middle, a transmission frame extending above the middle of the frame, and foot pedals and landing gear for support on the ground movably installed on both sides of the lower end of the frame.

4. The balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The main rotor is horizontally mounted on the upper end of the transmission frame.

5. The balloon and rotor composite riding and flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The balloon is connected to the top of the transmission frame by a connecting rope, and it does not interfere with the rotating main rotor.

6. The balloon and rotor composite riding and flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The electric variable pitch propeller A of the heading adjustment mechanism is directly or indirectly installed at the rear end of the transmission frame. The plane swept by the electric variable pitch propeller A during rotation is a vertical plane and parallel to the front and rear direction of the frame. The electric variable pitch propeller A achieves heading adjustment by changing the blade angle of attack.

7. The balloon and rotor combined type flying ride amusement fitness device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heading adjustment mechanism also includes a first cantilever and a first bracket; the front end of the first cantilever is fixedly connected to the transmission frame, and the rear end extends toward the rear end of the frame; the first bracket is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first cantilever; the electric variable pitch propeller A is fixedly connected to the first bracket.

8. The balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric variable pitch propeller B of the advance and retreat control mechanism is directly or indirectly installed at the front end of the handle. The plane swept by the electric variable pitch propeller B is a vertical plane and parallel to the left and right direction of the frame.

9. The balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The forward and backward control mechanism also includes a second cantilever and a second bracket; the rear end of the second cantilever is fixedly connected to the middle of the handle, and the front end extends towards the front end of the frame; the second bracket is fixedly connected to the front end of the second cantilever; the electric variable pitch propeller B is fixedly connected to the second bracket.

10. The balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a restraint mechanism; the restraint mechanism includes a ground anchor and a rope; the ground anchor is fixedly installed on the ground below the frame; the lower end of the rope is fixedly connected to the ground anchor, and the upper end is connected to the frame, which is used to limit the maximum lifting height of the frame.

11. The balloon and rotor composite flying amusement and fitness device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The handle is equipped with a first rotating ring for continuously adjusting the angle of attack of the A blade of the electric variable pitch propeller and a second rotating ring for continuously adjusting the angle of attack of the B blade of the electric variable pitch propeller.

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