Flying Motion Simulator with Balance Beam and String Tension Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Humans have been unable to simulate the natural flying motion of creatures like birds and insects, with existing wing devices primarily designed for flight rather than sporting activities, lacking the ability to generate sufficient lift for a realistic flying experience.
Innovation Solution
A system using a T-shaped supporting unit with a balance beam, counterweights, and electronic sensors to control tension in strings connected to imitation wings, allowing users to experience simulated flying motion by offsetting weight differences, enabling one-dimensional or three-dimensional movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If traditional wing devices are designed to generate sufficient lift for actual flight, then flight capability is improved, but the device becomes unsuitable for sporting activities and simulation purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the flight simulation function from actual flight capability. The wing device is divided into a simulation component (imitation wings attached to user) and a balance control component (balance beam with counterweights), allowing the simulation aspect to be optimized independently for sporting activities while maintaining appropriate lift generation for the simulation effect rather than actual flight.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a copy of the flying experience rather than actual flight capability. The imitation wings replicate the appearance and motion of real bird wings, and the balance beam system replicates the weight balance sensation, providing a simulated flying experience that is suitable for sporting activities without requiring actual flight capability.
2Measurement precision
If the balance beam is made sensitive to detect small weight differences, then the simulation accuracy is improved, but the system becomes more complex and difficult to control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses counterweights on the balance beam to create a sensitive balance system. The counterweights are positioned to create a torque imbalance that is easily detected by the user through body movement sensations. This counterweight mechanism provides high sensitivity for detecting small weight differences without requiring complex electronic sensors or control systems, maintaining simplicity while achieving measurement precision.
3Reliability
If electronic sensors are added to control and balance the person's weight, then the simulation accuracy is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The balance beam system is designed to be self-regulating through physical principles. The user's body weight naturally provides the balancing force, and the counterweights are positioned to create a self-correcting torque balance. The system uses the user's own body as the sensing and actuating mechanism, eliminating the need for electronic sensors and control systems, thereby maintaining simplicity while achieving reliable weight balance control.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system allows users to feel a realistic flying motion by generating lift forces that mimic the sensation of flying, providing a fun and immersive experience in various settings such as amusement parks and gyms.
Implementation Method 1
a balance beam disposed on the supporting post. A connecting string is disposed on each end of the balance beam, wherein one of the connecting strings is coupled with one or more pieces of counterweight
Implementation Method 2
both sides of the balance beam should be balanced. When a predetermined weight, for example 1 to 5 kg is removed from the counterweight, the balance beam will lean to the user's side
Implementation Method 3
When the user starts to simulate the flying motion with the imitation wings, a lift force can be generated to offset or even overcome the weight differences on both sides of the balance beam
Implementation Method 4
the sensor is disposed on the string to detect the change of the tension on the string. The sensor can further transmit a signal to the control unit regarding the tension change
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AI summary
In one aspect, a system for people to simulate flying motion may include a plurality of supporting posts, one or more control units, and each of the control unit is connected to the user's body through a string, and a sensor is disposed on each string. The sensor can detect the tension change of the string and transmit the signal to the control unit to adjust the tension accordingly. When the user moves the wings, the change of the tension can be detected by the sensor and transmitted to the control unit to further adjust the tension of each string by pulling or releasing the strings to enable the user to enjoy the flying motion.