Linear reciprocating slide for an amusement apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a linear reciprocating sliding device for game equipment, include: drive unit, drive rod, drive rod drive connection in drive unit, its drive end is driven by drive unit and makes rotary motion, drive conversion unit has rectangular vacancy, the rectangular vacancy has two opposite stress side walls and all with the direction vertical of linear reciprocating motion, drive end is connected in at least one stress side wall of rectangular vacancy and slides, when drive end makes rotary motion, alternately push two stress side walls of rectangular vacancy make drive conversion unit make linear reciprocating motion, slide rail and load module of sliding setting on slide rail, load module and drive conversion unit rigid connection, can under the drive of drive conversion unit along slide rail make linear reciprocating motion. The purpose of the application is to provide a kind of linear reciprocating sliding device with simple structure, low cost, stable operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement equipment technology, and in particular to a linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In amusement rides, it is often necessary to drive loads (such as props, launching mechanisms, targets, etc.) to perform linear reciprocating motion in order to achieve specific amusement experiences or functions. In existing technologies, devices that achieve linear reciprocating motion are mostly driven by cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, or directly by linear motors.

[0003] However, cylinder and hydraulic cylinder drives require matching air and hydraulic sources and complex piping systems, which are not only bulky and have high maintenance costs, but are also prone to leaks and other failures in scenarios where amusement equipment is frequently started and stopped. Although linear motors can directly output linear motion, they are expensive and have limited driving force, making it difficult to meet the driving needs of large loads in amusement equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this invention is to provide a linear reciprocating sliding device that is simple in structure, low in cost, and stable in operation.

[0005] This application provides a linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment, comprising:

[0006] Drive unit;

[0007] The drive rod is connected to the drive unit, and its drive end is driven by the drive unit to rotate.

[0008] A drive conversion unit has a rectangular gap, the rectangular gap having two opposing force-bearing sidewalls, both perpendicular to the direction of linear reciprocating motion. The drive end is slidably connected to at least one force-bearing sidewall of the rectangular gap. When the drive end rotates, it alternately pushes the two force-bearing sidewalls of the rectangular gap, causing the drive conversion unit to perform linear reciprocating motion.

[0009] The slide rail and the load module are slidably mounted on the slide rail. The load module is rigidly connected to the drive conversion unit and can make linear reciprocating motion along the slide rail under the drive of the drive conversion unit.

[0010] Furthermore, the rectangular gap is a rectangular notch, a rectangular hole, or a rectangular groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the drive conversion unit includes a conversion unit body, and the rectangular gap is disposed in the middle of the conversion unit body.

[0012] Furthermore, the rectangular gap is a relatively slender rectangle.

[0013] Furthermore, the driving end is slidably connected to two opposite force-bearing sidewalls.

[0014] Furthermore, the driving end has a circular slider, which is slidably connected to the force-bearing sidewall.

[0015] Furthermore, the circular slider is pivotally connected to the drive end.

[0016] Furthermore, the circular slider is hub-shaped with outwardly extending rims on both sides, and the two force-bearing sidewalls are clamped by the two rims.

[0017] The improvements in this application offer the following advantages: by utilizing the rectangular opening of the drive conversion unit in conjunction with the drive end, rotary motion is directly converted into linear reciprocating motion, eliminating the need for air or hydraulic power sources or complex transmission components. The overall structure is compact and easy to install and maintain. The core components are conventional structural parts such as the drive unit, drive rod, and drive conversion unit, eliminating the need for expensive linear motors or hydraulic components, thus significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention 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 the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drive rod in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Among them, 1. drive unit; 2. drive rod; 21. drive end; 22. circular slider; 221. wheel rim; 23. pivot end; 3. drive conversion unit; 31. conversion unit body; 32. rectangular gap; 321. force-bearing side wall; 4. slide rail; 5. load module.

[0024] The objectives, features, and advantages of this invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0027] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0028] See Figure 1-4 This application provides a linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment, comprising a drive unit, a drive rod, a drive conversion unit, a slide rail, and a load module.

[0029] The drive unit provides power to the device and can be an electric motor (such as a servo motor or a geared motor). Its output end can stably output rotational motion.

[0030] The drive rod is connected to the drive unit, with one end being a pivot end that is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive unit (e.g., via a coupling), and the other end being the drive end. Under the drive of the drive unit, the drive rod rotates around the output shaft of the drive unit, meaning the drive end rotates in a circular motion with the drive rod.

[0031] The drive conversion unit converts the rotational motion of the drive end into linear reciprocating motion. It has a rectangular cavity. The rectangular cavity has two opposing force-bearing sidewalls, both of which are perpendicular to the direction of the linear reciprocating motion. The drive end is slidably connected to one or both force-bearing sidewalls of the rectangular cavity. When the drive end rotates, it alternately pushes the two force-bearing sidewalls of the rectangular cavity, thereby driving the drive conversion unit to reciprocate along the linear direction.

[0032] The slide rail is fixedly mounted on the frame of the amusement equipment, providing guidance for linear reciprocating motion. The load module is slidably mounted on the slide rail, and the load module is rigidly connected to the drive conversion unit, such as by bolts or welding. Driven by the drive conversion unit, the load module can stably perform linear reciprocating motion along the slide rail.

[0033] The rectangular gap can take the form of a rectangular notch, a rectangular hole, or a rectangular slot. When it is a rectangular notch, one side is open, and the drive end can extend into the notch from the opening to mate with the force-bearing sidewall. When it is a rectangular hole or a rectangular slot, the drive end passes through the hole or slot to mate with the force-bearing sidewall. Of course, the rectangle referred to in the rectangular gap of this application is not a rectangle in the strict sense. As long as the two opposite force-bearing sidewalls are straight and parallel lines or planes, the other pair of opposite sides or opposite sidewalls can be of any shape, such as semicircle, wavy, sawtooth, etc., or simply a notch, without affecting the operation of the drive conversion unit.

[0034] The drive conversion unit includes a conversion unit body. A rectangular gap is set in the middle of the conversion unit body, which can make the force exerted by the drive end on the conversion unit body more balanced and avoid off-center load during the movement.

[0035] The drive end is slidably connected to the two opposite force-bearing side walls, meaning that the drive end always maintains contact or alternates contact with the force-bearing side walls during rotation, ensuring that the push on the two force-bearing side walls is more continuous and stable, reducing motion impact, and making it less prone to shaking or vibration.

[0036] The drive end has a circular slider that is slidably connected to the force-bearing side wall. The circular slider can convert the sliding friction between the drive end and the force-bearing side wall into rolling friction (or smoother sliding friction), reducing wear and improving motion smoothness.

[0037] The circular slider is pivotally connected to the drive end (e.g., via a pin), allowing the circular slider to rotate freely relative to the drive end, further reducing the frictional resistance between it and the force-bearing sidewall.

[0038] The circular slider is hub-shaped with outward-extending rims on both sides; the two force-bearing sidewalls are clamped by the two rims, which can limit the displacement of the drive conversion unit in the undesired direction, prevent the drive conversion unit from disengaging from the drive end, and improve the stability of the device operation.

[0039] The drive unit 1 uses a servo motor with a gearbox, which is fixed on the frame of the amusement equipment. Its output shaft can output stable rotational motion.

[0040] One end of the drive rod 2 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive unit 1 via a coupling, and the other end is the drive end 21; the drive end 21 is pivotally connected to a circular slider 22 via a pin. The circular slider 22 is hub-shaped and has rims 221 on both sides.

[0041] The drive conversion unit 3 includes a conversion unit body 31. A rectangular hole (i.e., a rectangular gap 32) is provided in the middle of the conversion unit body 31. The rectangular hole is a long and narrow rectangle, and its length direction is perpendicular to the linear reciprocating motion direction. The rectangular hole has two opposing force-bearing sidewalls 321. Both force-bearing sidewalls 321 are perpendicular to the linear reciprocating motion direction, and the two force-bearing sidewalls 321 are clamped by the two rims 221 of the circular slider 22. The circular slider 22 can slide or roll relative to the force-bearing sidewalls 321.

[0042] The slide rail 4 consists of two parallel linear guide rails fixed to the frame, with its length direction aligned with the length direction of the rectangular hole. The bottom of the load module 5 is equipped with a slider that mates with the slide rail 4. The load module 5 is rigidly connected to the conversion unit body 31 by bolts and can slide along the slide rail 4 with the conversion unit body 31.

[0043] The working process of this embodiment is as follows:

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, when drive unit 1 is activated, its output shaft drives drive rod 2 to rotate, and the circular slider 22 at drive end 21 moves in a circular motion with drive rod 2. When the circular slider 22 moves to the force-bearing sidewall 321 of the rectangular hole, it pushes the force-bearing sidewall 321, causing drive conversion unit 3 and load module 5 to move in one direction along slide rail 4, as shown. Figure 3 As shown. When the circular slider 22 moves to the force-bearing sidewall 321 on the other side of the rectangular hole, it pushes the force-bearing sidewall 321, causing the drive conversion unit 3 and the load module 5 to move in the opposite direction along the slide rail 4. This cycle repeats, realizing the linear reciprocating motion of the load module 5.

[0045] In other embodiments, the rectangular gap 32 can also be a rectangular notch (opening to one side) or a rectangular groove, as long as it can form two opposing force-bearing sidewalls 321; the circular slider 22 can also be replaced with a smooth cylindrical structure, which can be directly slidably connected to the force-bearing sidewall 321, and can also realize the motion conversion function.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the patent. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment, characterized in that, include Drive unit; The drive rod is connected to the drive unit, and its drive end is driven by the drive unit to rotate. A drive conversion unit has a rectangular gap, the rectangular gap having two opposing force-bearing sidewalls, both perpendicular to the direction of linear reciprocating motion. The drive end is slidably connected to at least one force-bearing sidewall of the rectangular gap. When the drive end rotates, it alternately pushes the two force-bearing sidewalls of the rectangular gap, causing the drive conversion unit to perform linear reciprocating motion. The slide rail and the load module are slidably mounted on the slide rail. The load module is rigidly connected to the drive conversion unit and can make linear reciprocating motion along the slide rail under the drive of the drive conversion unit.

2. The linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rectangular gap is a rectangular notch, a rectangular hole, or a rectangular groove.

3. A linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive conversion unit includes a conversion unit body, and the rectangular gap is located in the middle of the conversion unit body.

4. A linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rectangular gap is a relatively long and narrow rectangle.

5. A linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving end is slidably connected to two opposite force-bearing side walls.

6. A linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The driving end has a circular slider, which is slidably connected to the force-bearing side wall.

7. A linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The circular slider is pivotally connected to the drive end.

8. A linear reciprocating sliding device for amusement equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The circular slider is hub-shaped with outwardly extending rims on both sides, and the two force-bearing sidewalls are clamped by the two rims.

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