Interactive rowing platform

Abstract

An interactive rowing platform, comprising a boat frame, a traction device, and foot-operated direction control pedals, wherein the traction device and the foot-operated direction control pedals are located in the front of the boat frame; the traction device comprises a traction cord, a rotating wheel and a first sensor, the rotating wheel being connected to the traction cord, and the first sensor being arranged on the rotating wheel; each foot-operated direction control pedal comprises a foot pedal and a steering valve arranged on the foot pedal. Thus, speed is controlled by means of the traction device, and direction is controlled by means of the foot-operated direction control pedals; compared with interactive rowing platforms of a dual-oar structure, this eliminates the need to provide sufficient space for rowing during installation, thereby reducing space occupied by the interactive rowing platform.

Description

Interactive paddling platform Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of recreational equipment technology, and more specifically, to an interactive paddling platform. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of virtual reality (VR) technology, combining interactive paddocks with VR technology can provide users with a more immersive and realistic paddling experience. However, some existing interactive paddock designs use a dual-paddle structure. When the system is combined with VR to simulate paddling on water, the user controls the speed and direction of the virtual boat in the VR display device by coordinating the left and right paddle movements, similar to the operation when paddling in real life.

[0003] The relevant technology requires sufficient paddling space for the left and right paddle blades, which increases the space occupied by the interactive paddling platform during use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem this invention addresses is how to reduce the space occupied by interactive paddling platforms.

[0005] This invention discloses an interactive rowing platform, which includes a frame, a traction device, and a foot pedal steering plate.

[0006] The traction device includes a traction rope, a rotating wheel, and a first sensor. The rotating wheel is connected to the traction rope, and the first sensor is disposed on the rotating wheel.

[0007] The foot pedal steering plate includes a foot pedal and a steering valve disposed on the foot pedal.

[0008] Optionally, the rotating wheel includes a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the driving wheel is connected to the traction rope, the driven wheel is connected to the driving wheel, and the first sensor is disposed on the driven wheel.

[0009] Optionally, the traction device further includes a connecting buckle and a traction handle, one end of the connecting buckle being connected to the traction handle and the other end of the connecting buckle being connected to the traction rope.

[0010] Optionally, the boat frame includes a first support frame, a second support frame, and connecting rods. The first support frame and the second support frame are fixed by a plurality of connecting rods. The traction device is installed between the first support frame and the second support frame. A foot pedal reversing plate is provided on the first support frame and the second support frame respectively.

[0011] Optionally, the interactive paddling platform further includes a seat cushion device, which is connected to the first support frame and the second support frame respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the upper part of the first support frame is provided with a first sliding groove, and the upper part of the second support frame is provided with a second sliding groove.

[0013] Optionally, the cushion device includes a first pulley and a second pulley, wherein the first pulley is disposed in the first groove and the second pulley is disposed in the second groove.

[0014] Optionally, a second sensor is provided on the cushion device.

[0015] Optionally, the second sensor is a gyroscope.

[0016] Optionally, the first sensor is a Hall sensor.

[0017] The interactive paddling platform of this invention has the following beneficial effects: A traction device and a foot pedal steering plate are installed on the interactive paddling platform. The user simulates paddling motions by using the traction rope in the traction device. The speed of the virtual boat is determined by the rotational speed of the wheel driven by the traction rope, and the direction of the virtual boat is determined by the pressure applied to the steering valve on the foot pedal. When simulating paddling motions on the interactive paddling platform, the user only needs to pull the traction rope and step on the foot pedal. During this process, the traction device and foot pedal steering plate have minimal operating space. Therefore, the space occupied by the interactive paddling platform is essentially the same as the physical size of the platform itself. By using the traction device and foot pedal steering plate to replace the dual-blade structure to control the speed and direction of the virtual boat, sufficient paddling space is not required for the left and right paddle blades, thus reducing the space occupied by the interactive paddling platform during use. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the interactive paddling platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the interactive paddling platform in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the traction device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the traction device from another perspective in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the seat cushion device from the bottom view in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the cushion device from another perspective in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Interactive paddling platform; 11. Boat frame; 111. First support frame; 112. Second support frame; 113. Connecting rod; 114. First chute; 115. Second chute; 12. Towing device; 121. Towing rope; 122. Rotating wheel; 1221. Driving wheel; 1222. Driven wheel; 123. First sensor; 124. Connecting buckle; 125. Towing handle; 13. Foot pedal reversing plate; 131. Foot pedal; 132. Steering valve; 14. Seat device; 141. First pulley; 142. Second pulley; 143. Second sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fitting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the terms and nouns in each embodiment, such as "upper," "lower," "front," and "rear," which indicate the location, are only used to simplify the description of the positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings. They do not mean that the components and devices referred to must be operated in accordance with the specific location and limited operation, method, and structure in the specification. Such directional terms do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] In related technologies, sufficient paddling space needs to be left for the two paddle blades. For example, the hull is suspended in the air so that the two paddle blades can paddle in the space below the hull. When the paddle blades are in motion, they are generally on the sides of the hull. When in use, some space needs to be reserved on the sides of the hull for the paddles to move, which increases the space occupied when in use. In addition, the suspension increases the difficulty of installation and the difficulty for users to get on the boat. For example, when children use it, because children are small, they cannot sit on the seat of the boat by themselves.

[0029] Furthermore, the movement of the paddles on the interactive paddling platform is three-dimensional, including rotation and linear motion. This makes it complex to accurately measure the fan speed and angle of the two paddles, which in turn makes it difficult to determine the speed and direction of travel of the virtual interactive paddling platform.

[0030] To address the problems existing in the aforementioned related technologies, the present invention provides an interactive paddling platform to solve the problem that the need to leave sufficient paddling space for the left and right paddle blades in the related technologies leads to an increase in the space occupied by the interactive paddling platform during use. A detailed description is provided below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, an interactive paddling platform provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a boat frame 11, a traction device 12, and a foot pedal steering plate 13.

[0032] The traction device 12 and the foot pedal reversing plate 13 are located at the front end of the boat frame 11;

[0033] The traction device 12 includes a traction rope 121, a rotating wheel 122, and a first sensor 123. The rotating wheel 122 is connected to the traction rope 121, and the first sensor 123 is disposed on the rotating wheel 122.

[0034] The foot pedal reversing plate 13 includes a foot pedal 131 and a steering valve 132 disposed on the foot pedal 131.

[0035] Specifically, an interactive rowing station is a device used to simulate rowing. The interactive rowing station responds to the user's rowing actions, collects rowing data, and can interact with a display device to determine the speed and direction of the virtual boat in the display device based on the rowing data.

[0036] The interactive rowing platform 1 includes a frame 11, a traction device 12, and a foot pedal steering plate 13. The frame 11 is the supporting structure for the entire interactive rowing platform 1, used to support other components in the interactive rowing platform 1. The traction device 12 and the foot pedal steering plate 13 are components supported on the frame 1.

[0037] The traction device 12 includes a traction rope 121, a rotating wheel 122, and a first sensor 123. The user simulates rowing motion by pulling the traction rope 121. When the user pulls the traction rope 121, the rotating wheel 122 connected to the traction rope 121 rotates accordingly. The first sensor 123 installed on the rotating wheel 122 is used to detect the rotation speed of the rotating wheel. The speed of the virtual boat in the display device is controlled according to the rotation speed detected by the first sensor 123.

[0038] The foot pedal steering wheel 13 includes a foot pedal 131 and a steering valve 132. The user can place their foot on the foot pedal 131 and control the steering of the virtual ship by pressing the steering valve 132 located on the foot pedal 131. When the user presses the steering valve 132 on the foot pedal 131, the steering valve 132 adjusts the direction of travel of the virtual ship on the display device according to the pressure applied by the user.

[0039] In this embodiment, a traction device and a foot pedal reversing plate are provided on the interactive paddling platform. The user simulates paddling motions by using the traction rope in the traction device. The speed of the virtual boat is determined by the rotation speed of the wheel driven by the traction rope, and the direction of the virtual boat is determined by the pressure applied to the steering valve on the foot pedal 131. When simulating paddling motions on the interactive paddling platform, the user only needs to pull the traction rope and step on the foot pedal. During this process, the movement space of the traction device and the foot pedal reversing plate is small. Therefore, the space occupied by the interactive paddling platform is basically the physical size of the interactive paddling platform itself. By using the traction device and the foot pedal reversing plate to replace the double-paddle structure to control the speed and direction of the virtual boat, there is no need to leave enough paddling space for the left and right paddle blades, thereby reducing the space occupied by the interactive paddling platform during use.

[0040] Optionally, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the rotating wheel 122 includes a driving wheel 1221 and a driven wheel 1222. The driving wheel 1221 is connected to the traction rope 121, and the driven wheel 1222 is connected to the driving wheel 1221. The first sensor 123 is disposed on the driven wheel 1222.

[0041] The rotating wheel 122 of the traction device 12 is further subdivided into a driving wheel 1221 and a driven wheel 1222. The driving wheel 1221 is directly connected to the traction rope 121. When the user pulls the traction rope 121, the driving wheel starts to rotate, converting the user's action into mechanical motion. The driven wheel 1222 is connected to the driving wheel 1221 and rotates along with the driving wheel, that is, it transmits the rotation of the driving wheel.

[0042] A first sensor 123 is installed on the driven wheel 1222 to detect the rotation of the driven wheel.

[0043] In this embodiment, the combination of the driving wheel 1221 and the driven wheel 1222 more effectively transmits the user's paddling force, while the driven wheel reduces friction and energy loss. A first sensor directly measures the rotational speed of the driven wheel, providing accurate data for the interaction between the interactive paddling platform and the virtual boat in the real-world device.

[0044] Optionally, the first sensor 123 is a Hall sensor.

[0045] Hall effect sensors provide high-precision speed measurements by sensitively sensing changes in magnetic fields, enabling accurate detection of the driven wheel's rotational speed. Furthermore, Hall effect sensors provide data output, easily interfaced with digital systems, simplifying the process of obtaining the driven wheel's speed from display devices.

[0046] Optionally, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the traction device 12 further includes a connecting buckle 124 and a traction handle 125. One end of the connecting buckle 124 is connected to the traction handle 125, and the other end of the connecting buckle 124 is connected to the traction rope 121.

[0047] Specifically, the connecting buckle 124 is a connecting component, with one end connected to the traction handle 125 and the other end connected to the traction rope 121. The connecting buckle acts as a bridge, transmitting the user's operation (via the traction handle) to the traction rope, which in turn drives the rotation of the wheel. The traction handle 125 is the part directly in contact with the user, who simulates rowing motions by gripping the handle.

[0048] The connecting buckle 124 ensures a secure connection between the tow handle and the tow rope, which helps to transmit the user's paddling power more effectively and reduce power loss during transmission.

[0049] In this embodiment, the design of the traction handle and connecting buckle prevents the traction rope from accidentally falling off or loosening during user operation, thereby improving equipment safety. Additionally, the connecting buckle design allows for easy disassembly and replacement of the connection between the traction rope and the traction handle, facilitating equipment maintenance and repair.

[0050] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2, the boat frame 11 includes a first support frame 111, a second support frame 112, and a connecting rod 113. The first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112 are fixed by a plurality of connecting rods 113. The traction device 12 is installed between the first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112. A foot pedal reversing plate 13 is respectively provided on the first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112.

[0051] The boat frame 11 serves as the structural framework for the interactive rowing platform, primarily composed of two support frames: a first support frame 111 and a second support frame 112. These support frames provide stability and support for the rowing platform. Multiple connecting rods secure the first and second support frames together, forming a robust boat structure. A traction device 12 is installed between the first and second support frames. A foot pedal steering plate is installed on each of the first and second support frames, specifically on the left and right sides, to control the direction of the virtual boat. The left foot pedal steering plate determines the leftward turning angle (first angle), and the right foot pedal steering plate determines the rightward turning angle (second angle). Based on the first and second angles, the direction of travel of the virtual boat can be determined.

[0052] In this embodiment, by using multiple connecting rods 113 to fix the first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112 together, the overall structure of the boat frame is more stable and robust, and can withstand the force generated by the user during use. The setting of the traction device and foot pedal reversing plate enhances the interactivity and functionality of the equipment.

[0053] Optionally, as shown in Figures 2 and 5, the interactive paddling platform 1 further includes a seat cushion device 14, which is connected to the first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112 respectively.

[0054] Specifically, the seat device 14 is a device that provides a seat for the user, allowing the user to sit comfortably for paddling activities.

[0055] The seat cushion device 14 is connected to the first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112 respectively to fix the seat cushion device on the boat frame, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0056] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2, the upper part of the first support frame 111 is provided with a first sliding groove 114, and the upper part of the second support frame 112 is provided with a second sliding groove 115.

[0057] Optionally, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the cushion device 14 includes a first pulley 141 and a second pulley 142, with the first pulley 141 disposed in the first groove 114 and the second pulley 142 disposed in the second groove 115.

[0058] Specifically, the upper part of the first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112 is provided with a sliding groove: a first sliding groove 114 and a second sliding groove 11. The seat cushion device 14 includes a first pulley 141 and a second pulley 142. These two pulleys are respectively arranged in the first sliding groove 114 and the second sliding groove 115. The first pulley includes two pulleys, one in front and one in back, and the second pulley also includes two pulleys, one in front and one in back. The first pulley 141 and the second pulley are symmetrically distributed from left to right with the first support frame and the second support frame.

[0059] The first and second slides are used to guide the movement of the pulleys. The first and second pulleys are fixed to the bottom of the seat cushion device and inside the two slides. The back-and-forth movement of the pulleys in the slides drives the seat cushion to slide back and forth, thereby realizing the adjustment of the seat cushion position and providing users with the flexibility to adjust the seat cushion position.

[0060] Optionally, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, a second sensor 143 is provided on the cushion device 14.

[0061] The second sensor 143 is a sensor mounted on the seat cushion device 14, used to detect and record the movement state of the seat cushion, such as the tilt angle. The tilt angle of the coordinates determines the user's posture changes, so as to adjust the posture of the virtual character in the display device.

[0062] Optionally, the second sensor 143 is a gyroscope.

[0063] Specifically, by installing a gyroscope on the seat cushion, the user's sitting posture and paddling motion can be monitored in real time. The gyroscope data is used for integration with virtual reality or other interactive systems, allowing the user's paddling motion to affect the dynamics of the virtual boat on the display device, providing a more immersive experience.

[0064] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature.

[0065] While the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An interactive paddleboard, characterized in that, The interactive paddling platform (1) includes a frame (11), a traction device (12), and a foot pedal steering plate (13). The traction device (12) and the foot pedal reversing plate (13) are located at the front end of the boat frame (11); The traction device (12) includes a traction rope (121), a rotating wheel (122), and a first sensor (123). The rotating wheel (122) is connected to the traction rope (121), and the first sensor (123) is disposed on the rotating wheel (122). The foot pedal reversing plate (13) includes a foot pedal (131) and a steering valve (132) disposed on the foot pedal (131).

2. The interactive paddling platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating wheel includes a driving wheel (1221) and a driven wheel (1222). The driving wheel (1221) is connected to the traction rope (121), and the driven wheel (1222) is connected to the driving wheel (1221). The first sensor (123) is disposed on the driven wheel (1222).

3. The interactive paddling platform of claim 1, wherein, The traction device (12) also includes a connecting buckle (124) and a traction handle (125). One end of the connecting buckle (124) is connected to the traction handle (125), and the other end of the connecting buckle (124) is connected to the traction rope (121).

4. The interactive paddling platform of claim 1, wherein, The ship frame (11) includes a first support frame (111), a second support frame (112), and a connecting rod (113). The first support frame (111) and the second support frame (112) are fixed by a plurality of connecting rods (113), and the traction device (12) is installed between the first support frame (111) and the second support frame (112). A foot pedal reversing plate (13) is provided on the first support frame (111) and the second support frame (112).

5. The interactive paddling platform of claim 4, wherein, The interactive paddling platform (1) also includes a seat cushion device (14). The cushion device (14) is connected to the first support frame (111) and the second support frame (112) respectively.

6. The interactive paddling platform according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper part of the first support frame (111) is provided with a first slide groove (114), and the upper part of the second support frame (112) is provided with a second slide groove (115).

7. The interactive paddling platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cushion device (14) includes a first pulley (141) and a second pulley (142), the first pulley (141) being disposed in the first groove (114) and the second pulley (142) being disposed in the second groove (115).

8. The interactive paddling platform of claim 5, wherein, The cushion device (14) is equipped with a second sensor (143).

9. The interactive paddling platform of claim 8, wherein, The second sensor (143) is a gyroscope.

10. The interactive paddling platform of claim 1, wherein, The first sensor (123) is a Hall sensor.

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