A simulation mechanism for road vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a simulation mechanism (1). The innovation comprises a base (10), a fixed carrier (20) provided on said base (10), a rotating layer (30) performing a rotational movement on a vertical z-axis (z) on said fixed carrier (20), (30) rotating on the base (10), comprising an X-axis movement layer (40) capable of linear displacement on the X-axis (x) and a Y-axis movement layer (41) capable of linear displacement on the Y-axis (y) on the aforementioned rotating layer (30).

Description

[0001] A SIMULATION MECHANISM FOR ROAD VEHICLES

[0002] FIELD OF INVENTION

[0003] The invention relates to a simulation mechanism for simulating vehicles travelling on roads in particular.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Simulators are presented to users for purposes such as education and entertainment. The realism of the simulation is particularly important for educational purposes. To ensure realism in simulators used to simulate land, air and sea vehicles, the seat in which the user sits must be moved in accordance with the movements of the relevant vehicle. Although virtual reality glasses can convey the environment to the user as desired in the virtual world, the simulator cannot provide the desired effect when movements are not realistic. Accordingly, simulator mechanisms that move in multiple axes are generally used so that the seat can be moved in accordance with the motion of the vehicle being simulated.

[0006] Specifically, for simulating vehicles such as cars and trucks traveling on highways, the platform on which the user sits is moved up and down at least at two points. Although the application in question partially conveys the vehicle's movements to the user, it is not possible to feel many of the movements that actually occur.

[0007] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to innovate in the relevant technical field.

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention relates to a simulation mechanism to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages and to bring new advantages to the relevant technical field. The object of the invention is to provide a simulation mechanism that will simulate the movements of land vehicles travelling on roads in particular.

[0010] The present invention, in order to achieve all the objectives mentioned above and to be apparent from the detailed description set forth below, relates to a simulation mechanism. Accordingly, the mechanism comprises: a base, a fixed carrier provided on said base, a rotary layer mounted on said fixed carrier and performing a rotational movement about a z-axis extending vertically, an X-axis movement layer mounted on said rotary layer and linearly displaceable along an x-axis, and a Y-axis movement layer mounted on said X-axis movement layer and linearly displaceable along a y-axis. Thus, forward and backward movements along the x- axis simulate the deceleration and acceleration of a vehicle, side-to-side movements along the y-axis simulate the lateral drifts occurring during turns, and rotational movement about the z-axis simulates the vehicle’s turning and spinning motions.

[0011] In a possible configuration of the invention, it comprises a rotation mechanism provided between the base and the fixed carrier to enable the rotating layer to perform a rotational movement about the z-axis on the fixed carrier. Thus, rotational movement is achieved.

[0012] In a possible configuration of the invention, it comprises a circular plate connected to the rotating mechanism and connected to the rotating layer by means of a fixed carrier. Thus, rotation can be controlled without the need for additional bearings.

[0013] In a possible configuration of the invention, it comprises a first motor associated with the rotation mechanism. Thus, the rotation mechanism is driven.

[0014] In a possible configuration of the invention comprises an X-axis movement mechanism provided within the rotating layer to ensure the linear displacement of the X-axis movement layer provided on the rotating layer. Thus, the total mechanism height is kept at the lowest possible level. In a possible configuration of the invention, the X-axis movement mechanism comprises an X-axis threaded shaft connected to a second motor and an X-axis threaded shaft connected to the X-axis movement layer. Thus, the linear motion is transferred to the x-axis movement layer.

[0015] In a possible configuration of the invention, the X-axis movement mechanism includes at least one X-axis linear rail. Thus, the direction of linear movement is fixed.

[0016] In a possible configuration of the invention, it comprises a Y-axis movement mechanism provided within the X-axis movement layer to enable the linear displacement of the Y-axis movement layer positioned on top of the X-axis movement layer. Thus, the total mechanism height is kept at the lowest possible level.

[0017] In a possible configuration of the invention, the Y-axis movement mechanism comprises a Y-axis threaded shaft connected to a third motor and a Y-axis nut connected to the Y-axis layer. Thus, the linear motion is transferred to the y-axis movement layer.

[0018] In a possible configuration of the invention, the Y-axis movement mechanism includes at least one Y-axis linear guide.

[0019] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0020] Fig. 1 shows a representational isometric view of the simulation mechanism which is the subject of the invention.

[0021] Fig. 2 shows a detailed view of the interior of the fixed carrier in the simulation mechanism which is the subject of the invention.

[0022] Fig. 3 and 4 provide a detailed view showing the inner parts of the X-axis movement layer and the Y-axis movement layer in the simulation mechanism which is the subject of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBABLE EMBODIMENT(S)

[0023] In this detailed description, the simulation mechanism (1 ) is explained with references to examples without forming any restrictive effect in order to make the subject more understandable.

[0024] The subject of the invention is an simulation mechanism (1 ) essentially comprising a base (10), a fixed carrier (20) provided on said base (10), a rotating layer (30) performing rotational movement on a z-axis (z) extending vertically on said fixed carrier (20), an X-axis movement layer (40) that can move linearly on the X-axis (x) on the aforementioned rotating layer (30), and a Y-axis movement layer (50) that can move linearly on the Y-axis (y) on the aforementioned X-axis movement layer (40).

[0025] In detail, the base (10) ensures that the simulation mechanism (1 ) is positioned on the ground. A plurality of feet (24) are positioned on the base (10), and a fixed carrier (20) in the form of a plate is positioned on the aforementioned feet (24). A rotation mechanism (22) is provided between the fixed carrier (20) and the base (10). A circular plate (21 ) is mounted on a fixed carrier (20) with rotational freedom. The said circular plate (21 ) rotates on the z-axis (z) extending perpendicular to the base (10) with the motion it receives from the rotation mechanism (22). The rotation mechanism (22) has a first motor (23). In a possible configuration, a belt-pulley-like motion transmission mechanism (not shown in the figure) is used to drive the circular plate (21 ) by means of the first motor (23). The rotating layer (30) is rigidly connected to the circular plate (21 ) mounted on the fixed carrier (20). Therefore, when the circular plate (21 ) rotates, the rotating layer (30) performs a rotational movement about the z-axis (z).

[0026] The X-axis movement mechanism (31 ) is positioned within the rotating layer (30). In a possible configuration of the invention, the X-axis movement mechanism (31 ) includes at least one X-axis linear rail (35) and a guide mechanism. The X-axis movement layer (40) is positioned on the guide structure operating on the said X- axis linear rail (35). In a possible configuration, a second motor (32) is provided as a drive source in the X-axis movement mechanism (31 ), and the drive received from the second motor (32) causes the displacement of the X-axis movement layer (40) via an X-axis threaded shaft (33) and an X-axis nut (34).

[0027] A Y-axis movement mechanism (50) is located within the X-axis movement layer

[0028] (40). In a possible configuration of the invention, the Y-axis movement mechanism

[0029] (41 ) includes at least one Y-axis linear rail (45) and a guide mechanism. The Y-axis movement layer (40) is positioned on the guide operating on the said Y-axis linear rail (45). In a possible configuration, a third motor (42) is used as the drive source in the Y-axis movement mechanism (41 ), and the drive received from the third motor (42) causes the displacement of the Y-axis movement layer (50) via a Y-axis threaded shaft (43) - Y-axis nut (44) configuration.

[0030] The Y-axis movement layer (50) may be provided in a possible configuration as a profile frame or plate on which a seat can be positioned.

[0031] The invention relates to an simulation mechanism (1 ) that enables the forwardbackward and left-right movement of the seat where the user will sit, based on the movements occurring along the x-axis (x) and y-axis (y). The forward and backward motion allows the user to feel the acceleration and deceleration movements, i.e., the sensation of acceleration. Thanks to left and right movements, the user can feel the simulated vehicle sliding laterally on the road.

[0032] The invention relates to an simulation mechanism (1 ) wherein the seat is rotated about the z-axis (z) by means of a rotating layer (30), thereby providing the user the sensation of the simulated vehicle taking a turn.

[0033] Thanks to the ability to perform the mentioned movements simultaneously, it is possible to convey to the user situations such as the vehicle accelerating, decelerating, or spinning while the vehicle is turning.

[0034] The protection scope of the present invention is set forth in the annexed claims and cannot be restricted to the illustrative disclosures given above, under the detailed description. It is because a person skilled in the relevant art can obviously produce similar embodiments in the light of the foregoing disclosures, without departing from the main principles of the present invention.

[0035] REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0036] 1 Simulation mechanism

[0037] 10 Base

[0038] 20 Fixed carrier

[0039] 21 Circular plate

[0040] 22 Rotating mechanism

[0041] 23 First motor

[0042] 30 Rotating layer

[0043] 31 X-axis movement mechanism

[0044] 32 Second motor

[0045] 33 X-axis threaded shaft

[0046] 34 X-axis nut

[0047] 35 X-axis linear rail

[0048] 40 X-axis movement layer

[0049] 41 Y-axis movement layer

[0050] 42 Third motor

[0051] 43 Y-axis threaded shaft

[0052] 44 Y-axis nut

[0053] 45 Y axis linear rail

[0054] 50 Y-axis movement layer

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A simulation mechanism (1 ), characterized in that it comprises a base (10), a fixed carrier (20) provided on said base (10), a rotary layer (30) mounted on said fixed carrier (20) and performing a rotational movement about a z-axis (z) extending vertically, an X-axis movement layer (40) mounted on said rotary layer (30) and linearly displaceable along an x-axis (x), and a Y-axis movement layer (41 ) mounted on said X-axis movement layer (40) and linearly displaceable along a y-axis (y).

2. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a rotation mechanism (22) provided between the base (10) and the fixed carrier (20) for enabling the rotary layer (30) to perform a rotational movement about the z-axis (z) on the fixed carrier (20).

3. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a circular plate (21) associated with the rotation mechanism (22), provided on the fixed carrier (20), and connected to the rotary layer (30).

4. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that it comprises a first motor (23) associated with the rotation mechanism (22).

5. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises an X-axis motion mechanism (31 ) provided within the rotary layer (30) for enabling the linear displacement of the X-axis movement layer (40) provided on the rotary layer (30).

6. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the X-axis motion mechanism (31) comprises an x-axis threaded shaft (33) associated with a second motor (23), and an x-axis nut (34) associated with the X-axis movement layer (40).

7. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the X-axis motion mechanism (31 ) comprises at least one x-axis linear rail (35).

8. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a Y-axis movement mechanism (41 ) provided within the X-axis movement layer (40) for enabling the linear displacement of the Y-axis movement layer (50) positioned on the X-axis movement layer (40).

9. The simulation mechanism (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the Y-axis motion mechanism (41) comprises a y-axis threaded shaft (43) associated with a third motor (42), and a y-axis nut (44) connected to the Y- axis movement layer (50).

10. The simulation mechanism (1 ) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the Y-axis movement mechanism (41) comprises at least one Y-axis linear guide (45).