Stewart Platform Rear Positioning for Unobstructed View
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional Stewart Platform designs in entertainment facilities obstruct the view and layout by positioning the dynamic simulation mechanism above the carriage, compromising the overall realism of the experience.
Innovation Solution
A lateral dynamic simulation device with a Stewart Platform positioned behind the carriage, utilizing a motor mechanism with six degrees of freedom, comprising a base, platform, and stretchable bars connected by universal joints, allowing the carriage to be lifted without blocking the frontal view, and incorporating a sliding arm for horizontal movement to enhance user experience and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the Stewart Platform is positioned above the carriage to provide dynamic simulation, then the physical experience of hanging in the air is improved, but the view and surrounding layout are blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The Stewart Platform is repositioned from a vertical arrangement (above the carriage) to a horizontal arrangement (behind the carriage). This dimensional change allows the platform to provide dynamic simulation functionality while no longer blocking the frontal view area, effectively resolving the contradiction between physical experience realism and view area.
2Reliability
If the Stewart Platform is positioned above the carriage, then the dynamic simulation effect is enhanced, but the surrounding layout and design are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
By transitioning from vertical to horizontal positioning, the Stewart Platform maintains its dynamic simulation capabilities while improving adaptability to surrounding layouts. The platform can now be integrated into the rear structure of the carriage without interfering with frontal design elements, enhancing overall system versatility.
3Reliability
If the Stewart Platform is placed above the carriage, then the simulation of hanging in the air is achieved, but the height occupancy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The Stewart Platform is repositioned from a vertical configuration (increasing height occupancy) to a horizontal configuration (behind the carriage). This allows the platform to maintain the hanging simulation effect while significantly reducing the vertical space required, thereby resolving the contradiction between simulation fidelity and height occupancy.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a more immersive and visually unobstructed experience for users while reducing the overall height occupancy, improving the surrounding layout and design, and enhancing safety through stable operation and easy passenger access.
Implementation Method 1
Stewart Platform is a parallel working platform including six linear actuators, six universal joints, which join the upper and lower parts, and the platform and the base
Data Source
AI summary
A lateral dynamic simulation device includes a positioning platform (1), a motor mechanism (2) and a carriage (3). The positioning platform (1) has an upright positioned arm (10). The motor mechanism (2) has multiple degrees of freedom and comprises a base (20), a platform (21) and a plurality of stretchable bars (22) to join the base (20) and the platform (21) by the universal joints (220). The carriage (3) has a space (30) at the frontal portion for carrying passengers and a back portion (31) at the rear portion. The base (20) of the motor mechanism (2) is fixed to the arm (10) of the positioning platform (1) and the platform (21) of the motor mechanism (2) is fixed to the back portion (31) of the carriage (3).