JPH01214385A - Motorcycle game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To play games full of ambience, by composing a device, of a bearing means for racing the rear type of an auto-bicycle, an action detecting means for detecting the action of the motorcycle, a pictorial display means for displaying a mimic vision field, and a control means. CONSTITUTION:By the rotation of a motor 6, an motorcycle 2 is moved inclined in the left and right directions around the grounding sections of front and rear tyres 2a, 2b. A bearing shaft 4 is provided with a tilting angle potentiometer 8, and the tilting angle of the motor cycle 2 is detected. The grounding section of the rear tyre 2b is provided with a roller 9, and a photo-coupler 11 is composed of the sensor plate 11a of the bearing shaft 10 of the roller 9 and a pair of photo-sensors 11b, and the wheel speed of the auto-bicycle 2 is detected. On the handle of the motorcycle 2, the CRT 15 of a pictorial display means is set, and by the CRT 15, a speaker 16 is fitted. A coin is put into a coin shooter 20, and a start switch is pushed, and the motorcycle 2 is started by a game player, and according to a running speed, a mimic vision is read out of a pictorial data ROM and is displayed on the CRT 15.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a motorcycle game machine.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, as a motorcycle game machine of this type, there is one that is equipped with a model of a motorcycle and has an image display means such as a CRT installed on the handlebar.

Then, in response to the player's steering wheel operation or throttle operation, the model is tilted, the simulated field of view displayed on the image display means is changed, and running sounds are generated at the same time.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, as described above, the appearance of the motorcycle game machine is a model, and the running sound is also a pseudo running sound imitating the real thing. Therefore, even when playing the game, it did not feel like riding a real motorcycle, and the sense of realism was lacking.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a motorcycle game machine that allows players to play games with a sense of realism.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In other words, the motorcycle game machine of the first invention comprises a real motorcycle, a support means for supporting the real motorcycle so that it can be idled, and a player's driving operation. a behavior detection means for detecting the behavior of the motorcycle based on the behavior of the motorcycle; an image display means provided in front of the player for displaying a simulated field of view; and a simulated field of view according to a detection result of the behavior detection means, on the image display means. It consists of a control means for displaying.

The motorcycle game machine of the second invention includes an actual motorcycle,
A support means for supporting the real motorcycle so that the tires can be spun afterwards; a behavior detection means for detecting the behavior of the motorcycle based on the player's driving operation; and a behavior detection means provided in front of the player to display a simulated field of view. an image display means, a tilting means capable of tilting the motorcycle, and displaying on the image display means a simulated field of view according to a detection result of the behavior detection means, and a tilting means capable of tilting the motorcycle according to a detection result of the behavior detection means. and control means for controlling the drive.

In the motorcycle game machine of the third invention, the behavior detection means includes a tilt angle detection sensor that detects the tilt of the motorcycle, a speed sensor that detects the rotational speed of the rear tire, and a steering angle detection sensor that detects the steering angle of the handlebar. The motorcycle is tilted by the operation of the tilting means based on the detection result of the steering angle detection sensor, and the image display means displays a simulated field of view based on the detection results of the tilting angle detection sensor and the speed sensor.

In the motorcycle game machine of the fourth invention, the behavior detection means includes a tilt angle detection sensor for detecting the tilting of the motorcycle, a speed sensor for detecting the rotational speed of the rear tire, and a left and right side for detecting the player's weight shift. The motorcycle is tilted by the operation of the tilting means based on the detection result of the center of gravity position detection sensor, and an image is displayed based on the detection result of the tilt angle detection sensor and the speed sensor. The means displays a simulated field of view.

[Function] The player can actually ride a real motorcycle and operate the engine to play the game. moreover,
The player can view a simulated field of view corresponding to the driving operation given to the motorcycle using the image display means.

Furthermore, when a tilting means is provided, the motorcycle can be tilted by the tilting means in addition to the above-mentioned case where only the image display means is used, so that the player can get a feeling closer to that of an actual vehicle.

[Example] An example embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the base 1 of the motorcycle game machine
Above, an actual motorcycle 2 is erected by fixing the frame near the engine to a support 3 as a support means provided on the base 1. The support body 3 is rotatably supported on the base 1 by a support shaft 4 protruding from the front and rear thereof, so that the motorcycle 2 can be rotated in the left-right direction with respect to the base 1. A large gear 5 is fixed to the support shaft 4, and the gear 5 meshes with a small gear 7 attached to the output shaft of a motor 6 as a tilting means installed on the base 1. As the motor 6 rotates, the motorcycle 2 tilts in the left-right direction around the ground contact points of the front and rear tires 2a, 2b.

As shown in FIG. 1, the support shaft 4 is provided with a tilting angle potentiometer 8 as a first behavior detection means to detect the tilting angle of the motorcycle 2.

As shown in FIG. 1.4, a central constricted roller 9 is rotatably provided at the ground contact point of the rear tire 2b on the base 1. A sensor plate 11a is fixed to the support shaft 10 of the roller 9, and a pair of photosensors 11b are arranged to sandwich the plate 11a.

The sensor plate 11a and the photosensor 11b constitute a photocoupler 11 as a second behavior detection means, which detects the rotational speed of the roller 9, that is, the vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2.

As shown in FIG. 1.2, a connecting member 12 having a concave cross section is disposed at the ground contact point of the front tire 2a on the base 1 so as to grip the tire 2a from below.

A support shaft 13 formed on the lower side of the member 12 is rotatably supported on the base 1, so that the connecting member 12 can be rotated together with the front tire 2a in the direction of the handlebar operation of the motorcycle. ing. A steering commercial potentiometer 14 as a third behavior detection means is provided on the support shaft 13, and is adapted to detect the rotation angle of the front tire 2a, that is, the steering angle of the steering wheel.

A CRTl 5 serving as an image display means is provided on the handlebar of the motorcycle 2 toward the rear, and a speaker 16 is attached to the side thereof.

As shown in FIG. 1, one end of an exhaust tube 17 is connected to the rear end of the muffler of the motorcycle 2, and the other end (not shown) of the tube is led outdoors.

Further, the rear tire 2b of the motorcycle 2 is surrounded by a cover 18 made of transparent synthetic resin.

Further, a relay 19 is electrically interposed between the ignition switch and starter motor switch of the motorcycle 2 and the battery of the motorcycle 2, and the relay 19 is normally in an off state.

As shown in Fig. 1.2, a coin shooter 20 is provided next to the motorcycle 2 on the base 1, and a detection switch 21 for detecting the insertion of a coin is provided inside the coin shooter 20. A start switch 22 is provided on the side surface of -20.

Next, the electrical configuration of this motorcycle game machine will be explained based on FIG. 5.

Central processing unit 23 (hereinafter referred to as CPU) as a tIQ control means
) is connected to a ROM 24 that stores a control program and a RAM 25 that temporarily stores arithmetic processing results. The ROM 24 stores image data showing a simulated view of running on a circuit course, as well as image data showing a character corresponding to the player running or crashing. ing. Furthermore, the ROM 24 stores audio data of a collision sound at the time of a crash.

The detection switch 21 and start switch 22 of the coin shooter 20 are connected to the input side of the CPU 23, as well as the tilting Kadokawa potentiometer 8, the steering Kadokawa potentiometer 14, and the photocoupler 11.

On the other hand, the relay 19 is connected to the output side of the CPU 23, and the motor drive circuit 26 and CR
The motor 6, CRT15, and speaker 16 are connected via a T drive circuit 27 and a speaker drive circuit 28.

Then, the CPU 23 outputs a control signal to the motor drive circuit 26 in response to the detection signal from the steering angle potentiometer 14, so that the motor 6 causes the motorcycle 2 to tilt. Further, the CPU 23 causes the CRT 15 to display a simulated field of view in accordance with the program in the ROM 24, and displays the running or crashing appearance of the character corresponding to the player within the simulated field of view using the potentiometers 8, 14 or the photo frame. It is designed to be displayed in accordance with the detection signal from the coupler 11.

Similarly, in response to the detection signal, the speaker 16 is configured to generate a crashing sound at the time of a crash.

Next, the operation of the motorcycle game machine configured as described above will be explained.

When the player inserts a coin into the coin shooter 2o, the CPU 23 turns on the relay 19 based on the detection signal from the detection switch 21. Therefore,
The ignition switch and starter motor switch of the motorcycle 2 are electrically connected to the battery. When the player rides the motorcycle 2 and turns the key to start the engine, the exhaust gas is exhausted outside through the exhaust tube 17. At the same time, the CPU 23 reads out the initial screen of the image data of the simulated field of view shown in FIG. 6 from the ROM 24, and displays this on the CRT 15.

When the start switch 22 is pressed and the player starts the motorcycle 2, the roller 9 also rotates as the tire 2b rotates. The photocoupler 11 detects the rotational speed of the roller 9 and outputs it to the CPU 23. The CPU 23 calculates the running speed of the motorcycle 2 based on the detection signal, reads the image data of the simulated visibility from the ROM 24 according to the running speed, and transfers it to the CRT.
Display on l5. Therefore, the traveling speed of the simulated field of view of the CRT15 is reduced in accordance with the traveling speed of the motorcycle 2.

As mentioned above, since the CPU 23 determines the running speed based on the rotational speed of the rear tire 2b, the simulated field of view of the CRT 15 is also accurate even when the transmission of the motorcycle 2 is operated and the gear is changed. The traveling speed will depend on the stage, and in the case of brake operation, the traveling speed will decrease depending on the strength of the brake operation.

On the other hand, when a curve is displayed within the simulated field of view based on the image data in the ROM 24, the player turns the steering wheel, and the steering angle is detected by the steering Kakuda potentiometer 14 and output to the CPtJ 23. The CPU 23 outputs a control signal to the motor drive circuit 26 based on the detection signal, and the motor 6 tilts the motorcycle 2 by an angle corresponding to the steering angle. Then, the tilt angle potentiometer 8 detects the tilt angle and outputs it to the CPU 23. CPtJ23
As shown in FIG. 7, the image of the character within the simulated field of view of the CRT 15 is tilted to an angle corresponding to the steering angle. In addition,
The player returns the steering wheel to the straight-ahead state after the motorcycle 2 tilts, just as in actual driving, but the player
The posture of the character Tl5 maintains the tilted state described above.

When the curve ends based on the image data in the ROM 24 and a straight line is displayed within the simulated field of vision again as shown in FIG. The pressure returns the motorcycle 2 to the upright position. The tilting fishing potentiometer 8 outputs its detection signal to the CPtJ23, and the CPtJ23 returns the character image on the CRTl5 to an upright state based on the detection signal.

On the other hand, the steering angle given to the motorcycle 2 by the player is CRTl
If the curve displayed in 5 is not cut at an appropriate angle (or cut too much or not enough), the CPtJ23 takes the same action as a conventional motorcycle game machine.In other words, the CPLJ23 stores the image data of the simulated field of view in the ROM24. If the tilt angle of the motorcycle 2 at that point falls within the allowable range of the tilt angle of the motorcycle 2 according to the situation of the course such as straight lines and curves shown in , the game continues as it is; In this case, the character in the simulated field of view is caused to go off course.Furthermore, if the character collides with an obstacle outside the course displayed on the CRT 15, the CPU 23 causes the character to assume a collision posture, and causes the speaker 16 to send a warning message to the speaker 16 in case of a crash. generates a crashing sound.

Further, in the case of the above crash, the CPU 23 turns off the relay 19. Then, when the engine of the motorcycle 2 stops, the roller 9 also stops, and the photocoupler 11 outputs a stop state detection signal to the CPU 23.

After inputting this signal, the CPU 23 turns the relay 19 back on, and the player starts the engine again to start the motorcycle 2. The CPU 23 reads out the image data of the simulated field of view from the time of the crash from the ROM 24 and displays it on the CRT 15, and the game restarts.

On the other hand, since the rear tire 2b of the motorcycle 2 is rotating while contacting the roller 9 during the game, it generates running noise and vibration, both of which change depending on the running speed of the motorcycle 2 during the game. Further, the engine sound of the motorcycle 2 also changes in size and sound quality according to the rise and fall of its rotation.

As described above, the motorcycle game machine of this embodiment uses a real motorcycle 2 and actually operates its engine to rotate the rear tire 2b, so that the running noise, vibration, and engine noise generated at that time are reduced. The sound allows you to play games with a sense of realism. In addition, visually, a real motorcycle 2 is used, and its speedometer and tachometer actually operate during the game, which also helps create the sense of realism.

Furthermore, in the motorcycle game machine of this embodiment, an actual motorcycle 2 is installed in place of the motorcycle model of a normal game machine, so there is no need to specially manufacture a model. Further, the actual motorcycle 2 does not require any special modification in order to be used as a game machine. Therefore, it is possible to reuse a used motorcycle, or to convert a machine used as a motorcycle game machine into an original motorcycle.

On the other hand, in the motorcycle game machine of this embodiment, since the rollers 9 are then simply rotated by the tires 2b, a large load to actually drive the motorcycle 2 is not applied to the engine.

Therefore, you can enjoy faster speeds than the motorcycle can produce in games.

The motorcycle game machine of this embodiment includes, as behavior detection means, a tilting potentiometer 8 for detecting the tilting angle of the motorcycle 2, a photocoupler 11 for detecting the rotation speed of the rear tire 2b of the motorcycle 2, and a steering wheel for steering the motorcycle 2. The motorcycle 2 is equipped with a steering potentiometer 14 that detects the angle, and changes the image displayed on the CRT 15 or tilts the motorcycle 2 according to each behavior. However, the behaviors detected for running the game are not limited to those described above; for example, any of the above behaviors may be omitted, or the steering angle of the steering wheel may be adjusted using the steering angle potentiometer 14. Instead of detecting
Pressure-sensitive sensors as gravity center position detection sensors are installed on the left and right steps of the motorcycle 2 to detect the pressing force applied to these steps, and if the pressing force becomes unbalanced due to the weight shift of the player, The motorcycle 2 is tilted by the motor 6 depending on the degree of imbalance, and when the player moves his/her weight in the opposite direction and the pressing force of both steps becomes equal, the motor 6 tilts the motorcycle 2 again. 2 may be returned to an upright position.

Furthermore, although the motorcycle game machine of this embodiment uses the CRTI 5 as an image display means for displaying a simulated field of view, for example, a projection screen may be provided in front of the motorcycle 2, and a projector may be used to display a simulated field of view while driving on this screen. It may be projected.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and may be modified as desired without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[Advantageous Effects of the Invention 1] As described above in detail, the motorcycle game machine of the present invention has an excellent effect in terms of industrial use in that it is possible to play games with a sense of realism.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view showing the motorcycle game machine of this embodiment, FIG. 2 is a side view of the same, FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway side view showing the tilting of the motorcycle, and FIG. Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration, Fig. 6 is a front view showing the CRT screen displaying a straight course, and Fig. 7 also shows a curved course. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the screen of a CRT. 2 is a motorcycle, 2b is a rear tire, 3 is a support body, 8 is a tilt angle potentiometer as a first behavior detection means,
11 is a photocoupler as a second behavior detection means, 1
4 is a steering angle potentiometer as a third behavior detection means, 15 is a CRT as an image display means, and 23 is CU0 as a control means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A real motorcycle (2), a support means (3) for supporting the real motorcycle (2) so that its tires (2b) can be spun thereafter, and based on a player's driving operation. Behavior detection means (8, 11, 14) for detecting the behavior of the motorcycle (2); Image display means (15) provided in front of the player for displaying a simulated field of view; and the behavior detection means (8, 11) , 14) A motorcycle game machine comprising a control means (23) for causing the image display means (15) to display a simulated field of view according to the detection results of . 2. A real motorcycle (2), a support means (3) for supporting the real motorcycle (2) so that its tires (2b) can subsequently spin, and behavior of the motorcycle (2) based on the player's driving operation. behavior detection means (8, 11, 14) for detecting the behavior; image display means (15) provided in front of the player for displaying a simulated field of view; tilting means (6) for tilting the motorcycle; A simulated field of view corresponding to the detection result of the detection means (8, 11, 14) is displayed on the image display means (15), and the tilting means is displayed according to the detection result of the behavior detection means (8, 11, 14). (6) A motorcycle game machine comprising a control means (23) for driving and controlling the motor. 3. The behavior detection means includes a tilt angle detection sensor (8) that detects the tilt of the motorcycle (2), a speed sensor (11) that detects the rotational speed of the rear tire (2b), and a steering angle of the handlebar. The motorcycle (2) is tilted by the operation of the tilting means (6) based on the detection result of the steering angle detection sensor (14), and the tilting angle detection sensor (8) and the speed sensor are The motorcycle game machine according to claim 2, wherein the image display means (15) displays a simulated field of view based on the detection result of (11). 4. The behavior detection means includes a tilt angle detection sensor (8) that detects the tilt of the motorcycle (2), a speed sensor (11) that detects the rotational speed of the rear tire (2b), and a weight shift of the player. The motorcycle (2) is tilted by the operation of the tilting means (6) based on the detection result of the center of gravity position detection sensor, and the tilting angle detection sensor ( 3. The motorcycle game machine according to claim 2, wherein the image display means (15) displays a simulated field of view based on the detection results of the speed sensor (11) and the speed sensor (11).