Vehicle behavior execution device and vehicle behavior execution unit

Abstract

A vehicle behavior execution device (10) causes a vehicle model to execute an operation corresponding to the behavior of a vehicle. The vehicle behavior execution device (10) comprises: protrusions (61-65) for attaching the vehicle model; a vehicle information reception unit capable of receiving vehicle information relating to the behavior of the vehicle; and a power transmission unit that transmits power for operating the vehicle model to the vehicle model. The power transmission unit transmits power to the vehicle model through the protrusions (61-65). The vehicle behavior execution device (10) comprises a vehicle information communication unit capable of transmitting the vehicle information to an information terminal having a display unit.

Description

Vehicle Behavior Execution Device and Vehicle Behavior Execution Unit

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle behavior execution device and a vehicle behavior execution unit.

[0002] A system for executing vehicle behavior using a vehicle model is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for acquiring information regarding the behavior of a vehicle during travel and, after travel, causing a vehicle model placed on a turntable to behave based on the acquired information in accordance with the video of a smartphone ahead.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-26425

[0004] The technique of Patent Document 1 executes the behavior of the vehicle model by moving the turntable on which the vehicle model is placed, and the vehicle model itself does not operate. Although more complex movements can be realized by operating the vehicle model itself, the manufacturing cost increases.

[0005] The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle behavior execution device and a vehicle behavior execution unit that can operate a vehicle model while suppressing the manufacturing cost of the vehicle model.

[0006] To achieve the above object, a vehicle behavior execution device of the present invention is a vehicle behavior execution device that causes a vehicle model to execute an operation according to the behavior of a vehicle. The vehicle behavior execution device includes a mounting portion for mounting the vehicle model, a vehicle information receiving portion capable of receiving vehicle information related to the behavior of the vehicle, and a power transmission portion that transmits power for operating the vehicle model to the vehicle model.

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle behavior execution device and a vehicle behavior execution unit that can operate a vehicle model while suppressing the manufacturing cost of the vehicle model.

[0008] This is a front view of a vehicle behavior execution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a plan view of a vehicle behavior execution device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a side view of the vehicle behavior execution device as seen from arrow III in Figure 2. This is a block diagram of a vehicle behavior execution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a plan view showing the movement of the power transmission unit for opening and closing the doors of a model vehicle. This is a plan view showing the opening and closing of the doors of a model vehicle by the vehicle behavior execution device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram of the power transmission unit showing the rear door of a model vehicle in a closed state. This is a diagram of the power transmission unit showing the rear door of a model vehicle in an open state.

[0009] Hereinafter, a vehicle behavior execution device and a vehicle behavior execution unit according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 comprises a vehicle behavior execution device 10 provided on, for example, the dashboard 2 of a vehicle 100, a vehicle model 20 placed on the vehicle behavior execution device 10, and a smartphone 30 as an information terminal supported by the vehicle behavior execution device 10. The vehicle behavior execution unit 1 is a system that reproduces the behavior of an actual vehicle 100 using the vehicle model 20 and plays corresponding video on the smartphone 30 in synchronization with the reproduction of the behavior.

[0010] The vehicle behavior execution device 10 causes the vehicle model 20 to execute actions corresponding to the behavior of the vehicle 100, and can also support a smartphone 30 having a touch panel 31, which also serves as a display unit, in a position adjacent to the vehicle model 20. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the vehicle behavior execution device 10 has a cylindrical main body 11 and a terminal support part 12 extending laterally from the main body 11.

[0011] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the main body 11 has a control circuit unit 13 that constitutes the lower part and an actuator unit 14 that constitutes the upper part. The control circuit unit 13 functions as a base for mounting the vehicle behavior execution device 10 on the dashboard 2. Inside the control circuit unit 13, as shown in Figure 4, a control unit 51, a storage unit 52, a communication unit 75, and a motor 59 for the rotary table are provided. Details of these configurations will be described later.

[0012] As shown in Figure 1, the actuator unit 14 functions as a table on which to place the vehicle model 20. As shown in Figure 2, the actuator unit 14 functions as a turntable that rotates in the direction of arrow R in the figure, around an axis passing through the center of the actuator unit 14. The actuator unit 14 is driven by the rotary table motor 59 shown in Figure 4. This allows the vehicle model 20 placed on the vehicle behavior execution device 10 to be oriented in a desired direction. Note that the actuator unit 14 shown in Figures 2 and 3 shows the state in which the front of the mounted vehicle model 20 is facing the smartphone 30, as shown in Figure 1. That is, in Figure 2, the vehicle model 20 is mounted on the actuator unit 14 so that the upper side is the front of the vehicle model 20, and in Figure 3, the left side is mounted on the actuator unit 14 so that the left side is the front of the vehicle model 20.

[0013] The actuator unit 14 is provided with five projections 61 to 65 that protrude upward from the top surface. These projections 61 to 65 correspond to the doors 21 to 24 and the rear door 25 located on the front, rear, left, and right sides of the vehicle model 20 shown in Figure 6. Specifically, projection 61 corresponds to the left front door 21 of the vehicle model 20 and opens and closes the left front door 21 by moving in an arc. Projection 62 corresponds to the right front door 22 of the vehicle model 20 and opens and closes the right front door 22 by moving in an arc. Projection 63 corresponds to the left rear door 23 of the vehicle model 20 and opens and closes the left rear door 23 by moving in an arc. Projection 64 corresponds to the right rear door 24 of the vehicle model 20 and opens and closes the right rear door 24 by moving in an arc. The projection 65 is provided in accordance with the rear door 25 of the vehicle model 20, and as shown in Figure 3, it moves up and down to open and close the rear door 25.

[0014] Furthermore, the mechanisms for moving the projections 61 to 64 that open and close the doors 21 to 24 have a similar configuration or a configuration that is symmetrical with respect to the center line of the vehicle model 20 which is parallel in the front-rear direction. For this reason, the mechanism for moving the projection 61 that opens and closes the left front door 21 will be explained in detail, and the details of the mechanisms for moving the other projections 62 to 64 will be omitted.

[0015] As shown in Figure 5, the actuator unit 14 has a door motor 54 as an actuator, a gear 71 attached to the rotating shaft 54a of the door motor 54, and a crown gear 72 that meshes with the gear 71, as a mechanism for moving the projection 61.

[0016] The door motor 54 is, for example, a servo motor, and a small motor developed for model use can be used. The door motor 54 is installed so that its rotating shaft 54a faces horizontally. The gear 71 attached to the rotating shaft 54a rotates around a horizontal axis. The axes of the gear 71 and the crown gear 72 are perpendicular to each other. The crown gear 72 rotates around an axis parallel to the vertical direction. The crown gear 72 has an arm 72a that extends laterally. The tip of the arm 72a has a projection 61 that protrudes upward. Note that the arm 72a is not formed on the crown gear 72, but may be formed on a separate part that operates together with the crown gear 72.

[0017] The output of the door motor 54 is transmitted from the gear 71 to the crown gear 72, causing the projection 61 to move in an arc shape as shown in Figure 5. In Figure 5, the projection 61 shown by the solid line is in the first position, which closes the left front door 21, and the projection 61 shown by the dashed-dot line is in the second position, which opens the left front door 21. In Figures 2, 3, and 6, the solid lines also show the projections 61 to 64 in the first position, and the dashed-dot lines show the projections 61 to 64 in the second position.

[0018] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, an arc-shaped groove 14a is formed on the upper surface of the actuator unit 14, which is aligned with the trajectory of the movement of the protrusions 61 to 64. Therefore, the movement of the protrusions 61 to 64, which protrude upward from the inside of the actuator unit 14, is not obstructed.

[0019] Furthermore, the actuator unit 14 includes, as shown in Figure 7A, a rear door motor 58 as an actuator, a crank 73 attached to the rotation shaft 58a of the rear door motor 58, and a slider 74 connected to the crank 73, as a mechanism for moving the projection 65.

[0020] The rear door motor 58 is, for example, a servo motor, and a small motor developed for model use can be used. The rear door motor 58 is installed so that its rotation axis 58a faces horizontally.

[0021] The crank 73 is connected to the rotating shaft 58a and rotates around the rotating shaft 58a when driven by the rear door motor 58. The crank 73 has a cylindrical projection 73a formed on it at a position offset from the rotating shaft 58a.

[0022] The slider 74's direction of movement is defined vertically by a guide (not shown). A notch 74a is formed in the slider 74. A projection 73a formed on the crank 73 is inserted into this notch 74a. In addition, a projection 65 that protrudes upward is formed on the upper surface of the slider 74.

[0023] When the crank 73 rotates clockwise from the state shown in Figure 7A, the slider 74 receives an upward force via the projection 73a. As a result, the slider 74 and the projection 65 formed on the slider 74 move upward, as shown from Figure 7A to Figure 7B. Conversely, when the crank 73 rotates counterclockwise from the state shown in Figure 7B, the slider 74 receives a downward force via the projection 73a. As a result, the slider 74 and the projection 65 formed on the slider 74 move downward, as shown from Figure 7B to Figure 7A.

[0024] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the terminal support portion 12 extends from the main body portion 11 and supports the smartphone 30 inserted between the main body portion 11 and the terminal support portion 12. The terminal support portion 12 has a horizontal portion 12a extending laterally from the main body portion 11, an inclined portion 12b extending diagonally upward from the tip of the horizontal portion 12a, and widened portions 12c extending laterally from both sides of the tip of the inclined portion 12b. The horizontal portion 12a supports the smartphone 30 inserted between the terminal support portion 12 and the main body portion 11 from below. The inclined portion 12b supports the smartphone 30 so that the touch panel 31 of the smartphone 30 faces diagonally upward. The widened portion 12c secures an area that supports the smartphone 30 along its longitudinal direction and stabilizes the posture of the smartphone 30. Anti-slip features or fixing members such as clips may be provided on the widened portion 12c.

[0025] The vehicle model 20 is a so-called miniature car. As shown in Figure 6, the vehicle model 20 has a model body 26 and a left front door 21, a right front door 22, a left rear door 23, a right rear door 24, and a rear door 25, each of which can be opened and closed. The basic configuration of each door 21 to 24, excluding the rear door 25, is either the same or symmetrical with respect to the center line of the vehicle model 20 which is parallel in the front-rear direction.

[0026] The left front door 21 is rotatably attached to the model body 26 via a rotating shaft portion 21a provided at its front end. The left front door 21 has a door body 21b and a door arm 21c attached to the door body 21b. The door arm 21c has a shape, for example, that of an annular body cut into three equal parts at equal angles with respect to its center. One end of the door arm 21c is connected to the door body 21b. Near the other end of the door arm 21c, a circular insertion hole 21d is formed for inserting a projection 61. The size of the insertion hole 21d is about the same as, or slightly larger than, the size of, the projection 61 into which it is inserted. When the projection 61 is inserted into the insertion hole 21d, the movement of the projection 61 pushes the door arm 21c, causing the door body 21b to rotate around the rotating shaft portion 21a. This causes the left front door 21 to open and close.

[0027] The right front door 22 has a door body 22b and a door arm 22c with an insertion hole 22d for inserting a projection 62. The right front door 22 rotates around the pivot axis 22a by the movement of the projection 62 to open and close. The left rear door 23 has a door body 23b and a door arm 23c with an insertion hole 23d for inserting a projection 63. The left rear door 23 rotates around the pivot axis 23a by the movement of the projection 63 to open and close. The right rear door 24 has a door body 24b and a door arm 24c with an insertion hole 24d for inserting a projection 64. The right rear door 24 rotates around the pivot axis 24a by the movement of the projection 64 to open and close.

[0028] To attach the vehicle model 20 to the vehicle motion execution device 10, the protrusions 61 to 64 are inserted into the insertion holes 21d to 24d of the doors 21 to 24. In this way, the protrusions 61 to 64 function as mounting parts for attaching the vehicle model 20 to the vehicle motion execution device 10. Since the four protrusions 61 to 64 are spaced apart from each other, the vehicle model 20 is supported by the vehicle motion execution device 10 in a stable state.

[0029] As shown in Figures 7A and 7B, the rear door 25 is rotatably attached to the model body 26 (Figure 6) via a rotating shaft portion 25a provided at its front end. The upper end of the projection 65 abuts against the lower surface of the rear door 25. As a result, the projection 65 moves up and down, causing the rear door 25 to rotate around the rotating shaft portion 25a and perform opening and closing operations.

[0030] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, the vehicle model 20 is equipped with an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag 27 and two LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 76. The RFID tag 27 transmits identification information for the vehicle model 20, and the identification information is read by the identification information reading unit 77 (Figure 4) provided in the vehicle behavior execution device 10. The two LEDs 76 are located in front of the vehicle model 20 and emit light forward. The two LEDs 76 are light sources that mimic the headlights of a vehicle.

[0031] Next, referring to Figure 4, the functions of each part of the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 and the vehicle 100 to which the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 is attached will be described.

[0032] The vehicle behavior execution device 10 has a control circuit unit 13 which includes a control unit 51, a storage unit 52, a communication unit 75, and a motor 59 for a rotary table. The vehicle behavior execution device 10 also has an actuator unit 14 which includes an identification information reading unit 77, door motors 54-57, and a rear door motor 58.

[0033] The control unit 51 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and executes a program stored in the memory unit 52 to control the operation of each part of the vehicle behavior execution device 10. The memory unit 52 is equipped with a ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and stores the program executed by the control unit 51 and necessary data. The communication unit 75 is a communication device compliant with standards such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) and Bluetooth (registered trademark). Under the control of the control unit 51, the communication unit 75 communicates wirelessly with the vehicle model 20, smartphone 30, and vehicle 100, and sends and receives vehicle information. The rotary table motor 59 is, for example, a servo motor. Under the control of the control unit 51, the rotary table motor 59 rotates the actuator unit 14 via a power transmission means (not shown). The identification information reading unit 77, under the control of the control unit 51, irradiates radio waves onto the RFID tag 27 provided on the vehicle model 20 and receives identification information from the RFID tag 27. The control unit 51 identifies the vehicle model 20 placed on the vehicle behavior execution device 10 from the received identification information. The door motors 54-57, under the control of the control unit 51, output power to open and close the doors 21-24. The rear door motor 58, under the control of the control unit 51, outputs power to open and close the rear door 25.

[0034] The vehicle model 20 includes a control unit 28, an LED 76, a communication unit 29, and an RFID tag 27. The control unit 28 is composed of a CPU and the like, and controls the LED 76 and the communication unit 29.

[0035] The smartphone 30 comprises a control unit 32, a touch panel 31, and a communication unit 33. The control unit 32 is composed of a CPU and the like, and controls the touch panel 31 and the communication unit 33.

[0036] Vehicle 100 is a vehicle driven by the user and is a model of vehicle model 20. Like vehicle model 20, vehicle 100 has two doors on each side and a rear door at the rear. Vehicle 100 has door sensors 101 to 104 provided on each of the four doors, a rear door sensor 105 provided on the rear door, a light switch 106, a power switch 107, a vehicle information collection device 108, and a communication unit 109.

[0037] Door sensor 101 is a sensor for detecting when the left front door of vehicle 100 is opened or closed by the user. Door sensor 102 is a sensor for detecting when the right front door of vehicle 100 is opened or closed by the user. Door sensor 103 is a sensor for detecting when the left rear door of vehicle 100 is opened or closed by the user. Door sensor 104 is a sensor for detecting when the right rear door of vehicle 100 is opened or closed by the user. Rear door sensor 105 is a sensor for detecting when the rear door of vehicle 100 is opened or closed by the user. Light switch 106 is a switch for turning the headlights of vehicle 100 on and off. Power switch 107 is a switch for turning the systems of vehicle 100 on and off. Vehicle information collection device 108 collects detection information from door sensors 101 to 104 and rear door sensor 105, and operation information from light switch 106 and power switch 107 as vehicle information. The collected vehicle information is transmitted to the vehicle behavior execution device 10 via the communication unit 109.

[0038] The operation of the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 will now be described. The vehicle behavior execution device 10 is placed on the dashboard 2, as shown in Figure 1. The vehicle model 20 is attached to the vehicle behavior execution device 10 by inserting protrusions 61 to 64, which protrude from the vehicle behavior execution device 10 and serve as mounting parts, into insertion holes 21d to 24d (Figure 6). The smartphone 30 is placed on the terminal support part 12 of the vehicle behavior execution device 10.

[0039] When the power switch 107, which is the control unit, is operated and the vehicle 100 starts, vehicle information that the vehicle 100 has started is transmitted to the vehicle behavior execution device 10 via the communication unit 109. As a result, the vehicle behavior execution device 10, under the control of the control unit 51, reads the identification information embedded in the RFID tag 27 of the vehicle model 20 using the identification information reading unit 77. The control unit 51 transmits the read identification information to the smartphone 30 via the communication unit 75 and the communication unit 33. Based on the received identification information, the smartphone 30 displays an image for the mounted vehicle model 20 on the touch panel 31.

[0040] For example, when a user opens the left front door of vehicle 100, the movement of the left front door is detected by the door sensor 101. This door detection information is collected by the vehicle information collection device 108 as vehicle information indicating the vehicle's behavior and transmitted to the vehicle behavior execution device 10 via the communication unit 109. Based on the information received in this way, the control unit 51 controls the door motor 54 to output power to open the left front door 21 of the vehicle model 20. The power output by the door motor 54 is transmitted to the vehicle model 20 via a power transmission unit including a gear 71 and a crown gear 72 having a projection 61. As a result, the left front door 21 rotates around the rotation axis 21a and opens, as shown in Figure 6. The control unit 51 also transmits the vehicle information, which is door detection information, to the smartphone 30 via the communication unit 75. Based on the door detection information received by the communication unit 33, the smartphone 30 displays an image indicating that the left front door of vehicle 100 is open. Meanwhile, when the user closes the left front door of the vehicle 100, the movement of the left front door is detected by the door sensor 101. This door detection information is collected by the vehicle information collection device 108 and transmitted to the vehicle behavior execution device 10 via the communication unit 109. The control unit 51 then operates the door motor 54 to close the left front door 21 of the vehicle model 20. In this way, the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 opens and closes the left front door 21 of the vehicle model 20 in accordance with the opening and closing of the left front door of the vehicle 100, and also displays an image on the touch panel 31 of the smartphone 30 that corresponds to the opening and closing of the left front door 21.

[0041] Similarly, in the vehicle behavior execution unit 1, the right front door 22 of the vehicle model 20 is opened and closed in accordance with the opening and closing of the right front door of the vehicle 100. Also, the left rear door 23 of the vehicle model 20 is opened and closed in accordance with the opening and closing of the left rear door of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the right rear door 24 of the vehicle model 20 is opened and closed in accordance with the opening and closing of the right rear door of the vehicle 100. Similarly, the rear door 25 of the vehicle model 20 is opened and closed in accordance with the opening and closing of the rear door of the vehicle 100.

[0042] Also, assume that the user operates the light switch 106, which is an operation unit, to turn on the headlight of the vehicle 100. The operation information indicating that the user has operated the light switch 106 is collected by the vehicle information collection device 108 as vehicle information indicating the behavior of the vehicle 100, and is transmitted to the vehicle behavior execution device 10 via the communication unit 109. Based on the information received in this way, the control unit 51 turns on the two LEDs 76. On the other hand, when the user operates the light switch 106 to turn off the headlight, the operation information is transmitted to the vehicle behavior execution device 10, and the two LEDs 76 are turned off. In this way, the LED 76 of the vehicle model 20 is turned on and off in accordance with the on / off of the headlight by the operation of the light switch 106.

[0043] Although a servo motor has been described as an example of an actuator that outputs power, any actuator can be adopted as long as it can cause the vehicle model 20 to perform a mechanical operation. Also, the configuration of the stress transmission unit is not limited to the configuration having the gear 71 and the crown gear 72 shown in FIG. 6 or the configuration having the crank 73 and the slider 74 shown in FIG. 7A, and any configuration of the stress transmission unit can be adopted according to the operation mode of the vehicle model 20.

[0044] Also, the information terminal is not limited to the smartphone 30, and may be a notebook computer, a tablet PC, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like.

[0045] Also, although the vehicle behavior execution device 10 has been described for the case of transmitting and receiving information between the vehicle model 20, the smartphone 30, and the vehicle 100 by the communication unit 75, it may be configured to divide the communication unit 75 into a transmission unit and a reception unit, or may have communication units corresponding to each of the vehicle model 20, the smartphone 30, and the vehicle 100.

[0046] Also, the door to be opened and closed is not limited to a door that rotates around an axis, and may be a door that slides open and closed.

[0047] Also, as the mechanical operation of the vehicle model 20, the operation of opening and closing the door was described as an example. However, the vehicle model 20 may perform other mechanical operations. For example, operations related to raising and lowering the hood, attaching and detaching the seat belt, etc. may be performed.

[0048] Also, the operation of the vehicle model 20 performed by the user operating the operation unit of the vehicle 100 is not limited to the on / off of the LED 76 simulating the headlight. For example, behaviors related to the operation of the wiper, opening and closing of the window, blinking of the hazard lights, change in the rotational speed of the tire due to a change in the vehicle speed, change in the angle of the tire when the steering wheel is operated, etc. may be executed by the vehicle model 20. In this case, for example, sensors for detecting those operations may be provided in the vehicle 100, and the vehicle information collection device 108 may collect the detected operations.

[0049] Also, the vehicle behavior execution device 10 does not necessarily have to transmit all the vehicle information received from the vehicle 100 to the vehicle model 20 and the smartphone 30, and the information to be transmitted by the vehicle behavior execution device 10 may be selected. For example, when a plurality of operations are performed simultaneously, only some of the behaviors may be transmitted, and a predetermined behavior may be prioritized over other behaviors and executed by the vehicle model 20.

[0050] Also, the number of the protrusions 61 to 65 of the vehicle behavior execution device 10 and the number of the doors of the vehicle model 20 are not limited. For example, a vehicle model without a rear door may be attached to the vehicle behavior execution device 10. In this case, the protrusion 65 is not used. Also, a 3-door vehicle model may be attached to the vehicle behavior execution device 10, and for example, only three protrusions 61, 62, and 65 may be used. Also, when assuming the attachment of a vehicle model without a rear door, the protrusion 65, the rear door motor 58, etc. may be omitted.

[0051] Also, the vehicle information received by the vehicle behavior execution device 10 does not have to be directly from the vehicle 100, and it may be received via a server or the like.

[0052] The vehicle behavior execution device 10 according to this embodiment causes the vehicle model 20 to perform actions corresponding to the behavior of the vehicle 100. The vehicle behavior execution device 10 includes a mounting part (for example, projections 61 to 64) for attaching the vehicle model 20, a vehicle information receiving unit (for example, a communication unit 75) for receiving vehicle information related to the behavior of the vehicle 100, and a power transmission unit (for example, a gear 71, a crown gear 72) for transmitting power to the vehicle model 20 to operate it. As a result, it is not necessary to provide the vehicle model 20 with actuators or stress transmission units to output power, so the manufacturing cost of the vehicle model 20 can be reduced while operating the vehicle model 20. Furthermore, the vehicle model 20 can be made smaller. Furthermore, the degree of design freedom of the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 can be improved.

[0053] Furthermore, in the vehicle behavior execution device 10 according to this embodiment, the power transmission unit (for example, gear 71, crown gear 72) transmits power to the vehicle model 20 via mounting parts (for example, projections 61-64). This simplifies the configuration of the vehicle model 20, enabling miniaturization of the vehicle model and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0054] Furthermore, the vehicle behavior execution device 10 according to this embodiment includes a vehicle information communication unit (e.g., a communication unit 75) capable of transmitting vehicle information to an information terminal (e.g., a smartphone 30) having a display unit (e.g., a touch panel 31). This allows the information terminal to transmit vehicle information received from the vehicle 100. The vehicle behavior execution device 10 can also receive necessary information from the information terminal.

[0055] Furthermore, the vehicle behavior execution device 10 according to this embodiment includes a vehicle information communication unit (for example, a communication unit 75) capable of transmitting vehicle information to the vehicle model 20. This allows the vehicle model 20 to transmit vehicle information received from the vehicle 100. The vehicle behavior execution device 10 can also receive necessary information from the vehicle model 20.

[0056] Furthermore, the vehicle behavior execution device 10 according to this embodiment transmits at least a portion of the vehicle information received by the vehicle information receiving unit (e.g., the communication unit 75) to the vehicle model 20 and the information terminal (e.g., the smartphone 30). This allows the vehicle information received from the vehicle 100 to be transmitted to various devices, enabling the vehicle model 20 to operate in accordance with the behavior of the vehicle 100. In addition, the content of the information terminal can be linked to the behavior of the vehicle 100.

[0057] Furthermore, in the vehicle behavior execution device 10 according to this embodiment, the behavior of the vehicle 100 includes behavior detected by sensors provided on the vehicle 100 (for example, door sensors 101 to 104, rear door sensor 105) and behavior caused by the user operating an operating unit provided on the vehicle 100 (for example, light switch 106). This makes it possible to provide a function that entertains the user.

[0058] Furthermore, the vehicle behavior execution device 10 according to this embodiment includes actuators (e.g., door motors 54-57, rear door motor 58) that output power to operate the vehicle model 20 based on vehicle information, and the actions performed by the vehicle model 20 include mechanical actions performed by the power output by the actuators (e.g., door motors 54-57, rear door motor 58) being transmitted by a power transmission unit (e.g., gears 71, crown gear 72). This allows for features that can be enjoyed by the user. In addition, since it is not necessary to house the actuators inside the vehicle model 20 when performing mechanical actions, the vehicle model 20 can be made smaller.

[0059] The vehicle behavior execution unit 1 according to this embodiment comprises the vehicle behavior execution device 10 described above, and a vehicle model 20 attached to the vehicle behavior execution device 10, which performs actions in accordance with the behavior of the vehicle 100. The vehicle model 20 has doors 21 to 24 and door arms 21c to 24c that connect the doors 21 to 24 to mounting parts (for example, protrusions 61 to 64) and transmit force from the mounting parts (for example, protrusions 61 to 64) to the doors 21 to 24, and opens and closes the doors 21 to 24 of the vehicle model 20 in accordance with the opening and closing of the doors of the vehicle 100. As a result, the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 does not need to provide actuators or stress transmission parts that output power to the vehicle model 20, so the manufacturing cost of the vehicle model 20 can be reduced while operating the vehicle model 20. Furthermore, the vehicle model 20 can be made smaller. Furthermore, the design freedom of the vehicle behavior execution unit 1 can be improved.

[0060] This disclosure allows for various embodiments and modifications without departing from its broad spirit and scope. Furthermore, the embodiments described above are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of this disclosure. In other words, the scope of this disclosure is indicated by the claims, not by the embodiments. And any modifications made within the scope of the claims and equivalent disclosures are considered to be within the scope of this disclosure.

[0061] 1...Vehicle behavior execution unit, 2...Dashboard, 10...Vehicle behavior execution device, 11...Main body, 12...Terminal support part, 12a...Horizontal part, 12b...Inclined part, 12c...Wide part, 13...Control circuit unit, 14...Actuator unit, 14a...Groove, 20...Vehicle model, 21...Left front door, 21a...Rotating shaft part, 21b-24b...Door body, 21c-24c...Door arm, 21d-24d...Insertion hole, 22...Right front door, 22a...Rotating shaft part, 23...Left rear door, 23a...Rotating shaft part, 24...Right rear door, 24a...Rotating shaft part, 25...Rear door, 25a...Rotating shaft part, 26...Model body, 27...RFID tag, 28...Control unit, 29...Communication unit, 3 0...Smartphone, 31...Touch panel, 32...Control unit, 33...Communication unit, 51...Control unit, 52...Storage unit, 54-57...Door motor, 54a...Rotating shaft, 58...Rear door motor, 58a...Rotating shaft, 59...Motor for rotary table, 61-65...Protrusion, 71...Gear, 72...Crown gear, 72a...Arm, 73...Crank, 73a...Protrusion, 74...Slider, 74a...Notch, 75...Communication unit, 76...LED, 77...Identification information reading unit, 100...Vehicle, 101-104...Door sensor, 105...Rear door sensor, 106...Light switch, 107...Power switch, 108...Vehicle information collection device, 109...Communication unit, R...Arrow.

Claims

1. A vehicle behavior execution device that causes a vehicle model to perform actions corresponding to the behavior of a vehicle, comprising: a mounting section for attaching the vehicle model; a vehicle information receiving section capable of receiving vehicle information related to the behavior of the vehicle; and a power transmission section for transmitting power to operate the vehicle model to the vehicle model.

2. The vehicle behavior execution device according to claim 1, wherein the power transmission unit transmits power to the vehicle model via the mounting unit.

3. The vehicle behavior execution device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a vehicle information communication unit capable of transmitting the vehicle information to an information terminal having a display unit.

4. The vehicle behavior execution device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vehicle model is equipped with a vehicle information communication unit capable of transmitting the vehicle information.

5. The vehicle behavior execution device according to claim 1, which transmits at least a portion of the vehicle information received by the vehicle information receiving unit to the vehicle model and the information terminal.

6. The vehicle behavior execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the vehicle behavior includes behavior detected by sensors provided on the vehicle and behavior resulting from a user operating an operating unit provided on the vehicle.

7. A vehicle behavior execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising an actuator that outputs power to operate the vehicle model based on the vehicle information, wherein the operation performed by the vehicle model includes a mechanical operation performed by the power output by the actuator being transmitted by the power transmission unit.

8. A vehicle behavior execution unit comprising: a vehicle behavior execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; and a vehicle model attached to the vehicle behavior execution device and performing an action corresponding to the behavior of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle model has a door and a door arm that connects the door to the mounting part and transmits force from the mounting part to the door, and opens and closes the door of the vehicle model in accordance with the opening and closing of the door of the vehicle.

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