525 results about "Motor racing" patented technology

An on-location local multicast distribution system and business method therefor. Contemporaneous information is continuously provided to a local distribution unit on a particular event (e.g., a NASCAR race) from multiple input devices, such as video cameras and microphones. The distribution unit simultaneously transmits audio, video and event specific information to multiple uniquely identifiable output devices, each in the hands of a registered attendee. The input devices are in wireless Communication with the distribution unit and the distribution unit is in wireless Communication with the output devices. The uniquely identifiable output devices include a display such as a liquid crystal display and may be for example, a personal digital assistant (PDA). Registered attendees may selecting which of the multiple inputs are received. For an auto race the local distribution unit provides audio and video feeds from pit crews, race cars and individual driver and race car statistics to individual attendees as selected.

The invention relates to the entertainment equipment technical field, and especially relates to frame and mechanical motion synchronization simulation racing car equipment and a simulation method; the racing car equipment comprises a drive seat, a motion adjusting platform, a simulation control steering wheel, a simulation pedal, a virtual reality helmet, a game host, and a control circuit board; the virtual reality helmet and the motion adjusting platform can mutually cooperate, so the 3D video frames in the game and the drive seat mechanical motions can be synchronized, thus building more vivid visual effect; the simulation racing car equipment and simulation method are high in simulation level, vivid in visual effect, so participants can have more vivid, dynamic and excited racing car driving experiences, and the users can be personally on the scenes.

The present invention relates to a wagering system that satisfies pari-mutuel regulations while offering patrons fixed-odds at the time the wager is made. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a method of providing a fixed-odds pari-mutuel wagering system for wagering on entries in a race wherein the system may include the steps of opening the wagering system with an initial pari-mutuel pool at initial fixed-odds for each entry in the race; batching the bets received at the fixed odds in a given entry and evaluating each proposed wager at the initial fixed-odds, to determine whether it would satisfy a predetermined pari-mutuel calculation; accepting or rejecting each proposed wager at the initial fixed-odds, in whole or in part, based on the previous determination; placing rejected, in whole or in part, wagers in a queue for later evaluation; based on one or more predetermined criteria, closing the initial pari-mutuel pool to further wagering; providing a subsequent pari-mutuel pool with optionally modified fixed-odds for each entry in the race, batching and evaluating each new proposed wager and each previously rejected wager placed in the queue at the optionally modified fixed-odds, to determine whether it would satisfy a predetermined pari-mutuel calculation; accepting or rejecting each proposed wager at the optionally modified fixed-odds, in whole or in part, based on the previous determination; based on one or more predetermined criteria, closing the subsequent pari-mutuel pool to further wagering; optionally repeating the previous steps as necessary before closing the wagering system.

The present invention relates to an apparatus for capturing video footage of a moving object, including a plurality of movable cameras controlled by a control means, the control means being in communication with a tag device attached to said object such that at least one of said plurality of cameras tracks the movement of said object, wherein the position of an image of said object, within a respective camera's picture frame, is biasly influenced by at least one biasing means. The biasing means, may be a point within the camera's picture frame, or a magnetic line traversing at least portion of the camera's picture frame, or a target frame within the camera's picture frame, or a combination thereof. The present invention takes into consideration complex framing and cinematographic composition that provides footage of a race participant, such as a motor racing vehicle in which jerky footage is undesirable.

The invention provides an intelligent vehicle trajectory planning and tracking combined control method. The method comprises the following steps: parameterizing a road; establishing a transverse and longitudinal vehicle dynamic model; expanding a vehicle model, and forming a prediction model through linearization, discretization and incremental conversion; designing an objective function of a trajectory planning and tracking joint control problem according to a model prediction control method; obtaining a current vehicle state, and updating matrix parameters in the prediction model; establishing road boundary, driving stability and state quantity constraints according to the vehicle state and the predicted output state of the previous moment; and converting the problem into a quadratic programming problem form, solving an optimal control increment combination, and acting the optimal front wheel rotation angle [delta]* and the longitudinal control value D* on the autonomous vehicle. According to the invention, the combined processing of optimal driving line planning and control is realized, the complexity of an automatic driving module is reduced, the overall memory occupation and processing time are reduced, and the control stability of the automatic driving racing car is improved.

A drag racing roller coaster amusement ride has at least two sets running rails, each set having at least one running rail and an embark point. At least two carriers (109) are arranged to carry at least one rider on a respective set of running rails with the rider(s) in a substantially prone position. Each carrier is arranged to slidingly engage with the respective set of running rails to enable the carriers to traverse the ride. The ride has an indicator (109) to provide a ride commencement indication. A launch system is configured to provide a powered initial motion to each carrier. Each carrier has a ride activator controllable by a rider of the carrier to trigger the launch system to commence the ride for the carrier following the ride commencement indication. Launch systems are also disclosed.

The invention discloses an adjustable spoiler of a formula racer. The adjustable spoiler of the formula racer is characterized by mainly comprising a main wing and a flap, wherein the main wing and the flap are arranged at an interval; an end plate is connected to each of two ends of the main wing; the arrangement direction of each end plate is in accordance with the traveling direction of the racer; the flap is arranged on the main wing in a mode of being movably supported by a movable supporting point; two end surfaces of the flap are arranged on the end plates in a mode of being movably supported by a bearing; the axis of the bearing and the movable supporting point are not on the same straight line, so that the flap can be controlled by a button operating mechanism to rotate around the axis of the bearing; the button operating mechanism is mounted on a steering wheel and is manually operated by a racing driver. When the racer turns, the attack angle of the spoiler can be increased under the control of the driver, so that the racer turns at a high speed by virtue of the generated negative lift; when the racer straightly runs, the attack angle of the spoiler can be decreased under the control of the driver, and additional air resistance is avoided.

The invention provides a finite element analysis method for formula racing car frames, belongs to the technical field of computer aided engineering, and aims at solving the problem that existing racing car frame optimization and analysis are bad in correctness and long in design period. The finite element analysis method comprises the following steps of: A, constructing a three-dimensional model and carrying out meshing to convert the three-dimensional model into a finite element model; B, applying boundary conditions according to each working condition, carrying out finite element analysis and calculation on frame bending rigidity under each working condition, and comparing the analysis result with material bending strength to carry out structure optimization; C, respectively applying forced displacement in opposite directions on two sides of the car frame, carrying out finite element analysis and calculation to obtain torsional rigidity of the car frame, and carrying out structure optimization according to the analysis result; and D, analyzing and comparing whether a fixed frequency of each order modal of the car frame is different from an external main excitation frequency or not, and carrying out structure optimization according to the result. According to the method, the correctness of optimization and analysis is improved, the expenditure is decreased and the design period is shortened.

The invention discloses an FSAE racing car aerodynamic suite. The FSAE racing car aerodynamic suite comprises a rear wing (1), a tail-end diffuser (2) and a front nose wing (6) which are in rigidity connection with a car frame (3), wherein the front nose wing (6) is located at the lower portion of the racing car head, and the rear wing (1) and the tail-end diffuser (2) are upper-and-lower arranged and are installed at the tail of the racing car. The FSAE racing car aerodynamic suite can improve the down force of the FSAE racing car greatly, so that a good ground adhesive force is obtained by the racing car, and excellent dynamic property is acquired; the aerodynamic property and handling stability of the racing car can be improved, so that the speed and accelerated speed of the racing car when entering a curve and pulling out of the curve are greatly improved, and excellent turning driving property is obtained; thereby, the FASE racing car can acquire outstanding grades in the competition items of high-speed obstacle avoidance, eight-character circling and the like, and the FSAE racing car aerodynamic suite further has the advantages of being light in weight, simple in structure, convenient to assemble and disassemble, reliable in property, good in practicability and the like.

A combination of a racecourse and a plurality of racing vehicles where the racecourse has a predefined path defined by at least one gate. This gate further includes a unique identifier. Each of the plurality of racing vehicles has a sensor capable of detecting the unique identifier and the sensor is further coupled to a logic circuit and to a transmitter. A scoreboard has receiver to receive information from the transmitter and display that information, such as lap speed and ranking, according to a desired format. Alternatively, the unique identifier is mounted to the racing vehicle and the sensor to the gate.

A motorized toy vehicle or Wall Racer that is capable of operating on vertical and inverted horizontal surfaces such as walls and ceilings, while being manufacturable at reasonable cost and operable on batteries having sufficient lifetime as to be enjoyable. One or more battery-powered fans draw air from around all or defined portions of the periphery of the interior volume of the Wall Racer through a carefully-shaped duct, so that the air in the portion of the duct immediately adjacent the surface flows at high velocity and low pressure; the relatively greater pressure of the surrounding air urges the vehicle against the surface, allowing it to adhere to vertical surfaces, such as walls, or operated inverted on horizontal surfaces, such as ceilings.

A race track for remote control toy vehicles includes a plurality of interlocking race track segments of several different configurations. Each race track segment includes a removable side rail. The race track is arranged so that the perimeter of the race track is completely bordered by side rails. As such, the remote control toy vehicles are contained within the race track. Three race track surfaces are provided to simulate various racing conditions.

The present invention relates to an automated camera control system (10). The automated camera control system (10) is a control management system for television broadcasting at a track based event, such as horse or motor racing. The automated camera control system (10) allows a single operator (54) to simultaneously control a plurality of cameras (16). The automated camera control system (10) improves the compositional quality of the footage. The operator (54) can simultaneously perform all the functions of a director including vision switching and camera setting for the outgoing television broadcast (86).

A racing car steering wheel assembly provides an input / output interface for a participant in a multimedia interactive electronic game. Two primary paddles on the underside of the wheel control throttle and braking functions, respectively. Secondary paddles or buttons may be included on either the side of the wheel for optionally controlling gear selection. Integral accelerometers are included for determining wheel rotation. Steering inputs are caused either by rotation about a fixed point to which the wheel may be affixed or by rotation in free air. A wired or wireless interface to a PC or game console provides communication with game software and optional wired or wireless communication between the user and other individuals. Switches and buttons may be included to emulate controls on real race cars and for inputting game information. A panel display and / or a decorative logo plate may be included on the wheel.

An automotive racing vehicle suspension system coupled between a vehicle body and a rotatable wheel, the suspension system comprising: an upper wheel assembly control arm coupled at a proximal end to the vehicle body; a lower A-frame portion rigidly suspended at a proximal end below the upper wheel assembly control arm; a vertical link coupled between a distal end of the upper wheel assembly control arm and a distal end of the lower A-frame portion, the vertical link rotatably coupled to a hub assembly; a leaf spring attached to the upper wheel assembly control arm for providing resilient resistance to vertical motion above or below the upper wheel assembly control arm; at least one shock absorber coupled between the chassis and the lower A-frame portion for providing resilient resistance to motion between the upper wheel assembly control arm and the lower A-frame portion which causes a compressive force in the at least one shock absorber; and at least one pull-spring coupled between the upper wheel assembly control arm and the lower A-frame portion for providing resilient resistance to motion between the upper wheel assembly control arm and the lower A-frame portion which causes a tensile force in the at least one pull-spring.

A motion platform configured as automobile racing vehicle simulator is disclosed. The apparatus that embodies the geometry and various methods of articulation related to a motion platform having advantageous geometric relationships are also set forth. In one embodiment enhanced performance of a motion-generating device having a rider or driver is accomplished through the location of the center of mass of a payload as near as practicable to the pivotal center of the payload support. The device has a base supporting an upstanding column and a sled pivotally mounted to the top of the column. The rider is accommodated on the sled. To achieve the event simulated results intended various acts are performed in configuring the motion platform. These include locating a pivotal center of motion on a column in a position above the base of the motion generating device; locating the position of a center of mass, the center of mass calculated from the mass of the sled and the mass of a rider accommodated on the sled; and mounting the sled on the pivotal center of motion of the device such that the located center of mass is close to the pivotal center of motion of the motion platform.

A laser square gauge for use with an automobile for measuring camber, toe and wheel offset. The laser square gauge generates a vertical laser datum line off of the wheel. The visible line replaces the cumbersome use of jigs and string lines. The gauge is operable by a single user and generates an accurate, repeatable reference. The reference can be used to easily measure camber, offset, toe-in and toe-out of the other wheels, as well as car body and frame dimensions. The gauge permits easy maintenance of records to check set-up dimensions of each car for each environment, such as a race track. The gauge is particularly useful for setting up the alignment and suspension of high performance racing automobiles.

A display for displaying the dial-in selection of information of a racing vehicle for use by a timing tower in racing includes a display unit which displays a numeric amount or alphanumeric data of a dial-in selection of information. The display unit includes electronic driver circuits, and the display unit is constructed to be mounted on a racing vehicle so that the display can be readily seen from outside of the vehicle and at varied distances and angles with respect to the vehicle.

A recreational motor vehicle capable of accommodating a driver of varying sizes. Embodiments can also be modified for use on circular or in-line tracks or multiple racing formats. The external appearance of the vehicle may be readily modified through the switching of a exterior body which is supported on a rigid frame that completely encloses and protects the driver. Further safety features may be provided such as; a firewall between the engine and seat, fire suppression system, and escape hatch.

The invention discloses an aerodynamic racing car unit with a high lift-drag ratio variable tail wing. The aerodynamic racing car unit comprises a front wing, a tail wing and a variable tail wing system, wherein the front wing comprises a front wing main wing, two symmetrical external flaps and two sets of internal flap units; the internal flap units are symmetrically positioned on the inner sides of the two external flaps; the tail wing comprises two large end plates, a tail wing main wing, a first reducing wing, a second reducing wing, a first flap and a second flap; the tail wing main wing is fixedly arranged between the two large end plates; the first flap and the second flap are movably arranged between the two large end plates; the tail wing main wing is positioned at the foremost end; the first flap is positioned at the tail end of the wingtip of the tail wing main wing; the second flap and the first flap are arranged at the tail end of the wingtip of the first flap and have a small part of overlap and clearance; the variable tail wing system is in drive connection with the first flap and the second flap. The lift force, drag force and airflow are fully and comprehensively considered, and the aerodynamic racing car unit is an aerodynamic racing car unit for undergraduate formula cars with high negative lift and low drag variable tail wings.

A motorized toy vehicle or Wall Racer that is capable of operating on vertical and inverted horizontal surfaces such as walls and ceilings, while being manufacturable at reasonable cost and operable on batteries having sufficient lifetime as to be enjoyable. One or more battery-powered fans draw air from around all or defined portions of the periphery of the chassis of the Wall Racer through a carefully-shaped duct, so that the air in the portion of the duct immediately adjacent the surface flows at high velocity and low pressure; the relatively greater pressure of the surrounding air urges the vehicle against the surface, allowing it to operate on vertical surfaces, such as walls, or inverted on horizontal surfaces, such as ceilings.

A motorized toy vehicle or Wall Racer that is capable of operating on vertical and inverted horizontal surfaces such as walls and ceilings, while being manufacturable at reasonable cost and operable on batteries having sufficient lifetime as to be enjoyable. One or more battery-powered fans draw air from around all or defined portions of the periphery of the chassis of the Wall Racer through a carefully-shaped duct, so that the air in the portion of the duct immediately adjacent the surface flows at high velocity and low pressure; the relatively greater pressure of the surrounding air urges the vehicle against the surface, allowing it to operate on vertical surfaces, such as walls, or inverted on horizontal surfaces, such as ceilings.

A racing car steering wheel assembly provides an input / output interface for a participant in a multimedia interactive electronic game. Two primary paddles on the underside of the wheel control throttle and braking functions, respectively. Secondary paddles or buttons may be included on either the side of the wheel for optionally controlling gear selection. Integral accelerometers are included for determining wheel rotation. Steering inputs are caused either by rotation about a fixed point to which the wheel may be affixed or by rotation in free air. A wired or wireless interface to a PC or game console provides communication with game software and optional wired or wireless communication between the user and other individuals. Switches and buttons may be included to emulate controls on real race cars and for inputting game information. A panel display and / or a decorative logo plate may be included on the wheel.

A real-size simulated drag strip ride is presented which recreates the physical and visual sensations of a drag race. A pair of real-size dragsters are positioned along specified and controlled parallel linear tracks. The occupant is positioned inside the driver's compartment, with a full safety harness securing him in place in an adjustable seat. The invention includes audio sounds of ignition, “burn-out” and acceleration simulating a drag strip race, as well as simulated smoke from the “burn out” portion of the race preparation. Once the simulated light tower signals that the dragster is set to race, each driver of two, side-by-side vehicles pushes the acceleration pedal to accelerate the vehicle through an initial acceleration zone. The dragsters are propelled by use of a pneumatically powered piston attached to a cable located out of sight underneath the vehicle. The race is finished when the cars pass the finish line. Speeds and the winner are displayed on the starting line tower. The cars are then returned to the loading and unloading area for the next riders.

An improved gravity racing car which includes an interior cavity for the arrangement of removable weights / ballast, removable tires, and body savers / sliders which is particularly suited for use in gravity racing down a track with lane dividers and turns, twists and / or banking section of race track. The participant may alter the number and configuration of weights / ballast within the car body, alter the type of tires used for a particular race, and alter the number and position of body savers / sliders on the car, thereby adjusting the performance characteristics of the car during a race event on various track layouts and configurations.

A horse racing game apparatus is disclosed, in which a user can easily check a racing information, a statistic information, etc. related with a horse racing and can enjoy a horse racing game in a 3D like an actual horse racing at a horse racing track. The users can play the horse racing game on a large size screen in a 3D like an actual horse racing track, so that high quality services can be provided to the users as compared to the conventional horse racing game apparatus. Various demands of the users which play the horse racing game can be satisfied. As a result, the service company and the development company of the horse racing game can achieve high profits.

Draw-type racing animation games are provided according to the present invention by selecting a random outcome to a race and working backwards to the starting point of a race, while randomly selecting events for each racing entity at each backwards step, as well as randomly selecting camera views of the race. Each random event and camera view is stored so that, when the race has been completely run in reverse, the system of the present invention can then render and display the race in forward direction so as to display a unique race every time.