JPH0131260Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to an amusement vehicle that simulates physical sensations such as acceleration, vibration, and sound.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, various types of amusement equipment have been known that simulate driving of a car or the like.
However, with these devices, a TV screen or screen is simply placed in front of the operator, and the operator operates while viewing the image displayed on it. Even if it is done faithfully, there is a problem that it lacks a sense of realism.

Problems that the invention aims to solve This invention focuses on the fact that completely blocking the visual field from the outside world and presenting realistic images is extremely effective for increasing the sense of presence, and by using simple means. The purpose is to provide an amusement vehicle that can provide an excellent sense of realism.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the amusement vehicle of the present invention is equipped with a control device and is capable of running on wheels. A cowl is provided to cover the head of the driver, and inside the cowl there is a video device that blocks the field of vision from the outside and shows the pilot an image of the operating environment, and an audio device that is sound-insulated from the outside world and generates audio corresponding to the image. A control device is mounted on the aircraft body to control the drive of the wheels to the extent that the operator can feel the sensation corresponding to the operation of the control device.

Function In the amusement vehicle of the present invention having the above configuration, the operator's head is covered by the cowl, the operator's field of view is completely blocked off from the outside world, and the outside world is completely sound-insulated, and the operator's head is covered by the cowl. The driving control of the wheels by the control device provides a physical sensation that corresponds to the operation of the steering device, so a very realistic sense of presence can be obtained.

Effects of the Invention According to the amusement vehicle that simulates the physical experience of the present invention, in particular, the operator's head is covered with a cowl to completely block the operator's field of view from the outside. The sound provided by the audio system and the physical sensation provided by the wheel drive control are extremely effective, and the extremely realistic sense of presence can give the driver a feeling as if he or she has jumped into the world of imagination.

Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 3 show an embodiment of the amusement vehicle of the present invention. This amusement vehicle is used indoors etc. with a certain amount of space, and as shown in the figure, the machine body 1 is able to run on wheels 2 and 3. It is not intended to allow the vehicle to travel freely in the area, but simply to give the driver a sense of acceleration and the like. In addition, in a room where many of these amusement vehicles are used, in order to avoid collisions between vehicles or walls, the sensors described below detect the proximity of other objects and take necessary actions. At the same time as braking, each vehicle is controlled by an overall computer in a control center.

In the above-mentioned amusement vehicle, the body 1 is provided with a cowl 6 that can be opened and closed above the seat 5 of the operator 4 so as to cover the head of the operator 4. This cowl 6 can be opened and closed between the solid line position and the chain line position in FIG. is equipped with a video device 8 that can block the field of view from the outside and an audio device 9 that can isolate sound from the outside world. The images and sounds provided to the driver 4 by the video device 8 and the audio device 9 are generated by a video device and a synthesizer controlled by a computer dedicated to each vehicle installed in the control center.
It is sent to each car by a transmitter.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 3, the video device 8 converts and displays the video signal received by the signal transmitter/receiver 11 on the cowl 6 into a video on the television receiver 12, and further displays the video. mirror 1
3 and 14 and an optical lens system 15, which is shown to the operator 4 through a viewfinder 16 that can block the field of view from the outside world, and the image usually shows the speed of the vehicle being operated. It displays driving routes for cars, routes for aircraft and ships, etc., with the speed of the scenery changing depending on the scenery. Although not shown, the operator 4
A pair of the above-mentioned devices are installed to correspond to the left and right eyes of the driver, and a three-dimensional image is presented to the eyes of the driver.

Note that it is effective to use a half mirror as the mirror 14, and to arrange a shutter 17 behind it so as to open it in an emergency, in order to improve safety.

The stereoscopic image displayed by the video device 8 changes according to the movement of the control stick 20 operated by the operator 4. That is, the movement of the control stick 20 by the operator causes the transmission and reception of signals on the cowl 6. Machine 11
The video signal sent to the video device 8 is transmitted to the computer of the control center through the computer, and the video signal sent to the video device 8 is controlled by instructions from the computer.

The audio device 9 is configured to allow the operator 4 to hear stereophonic sound corresponding to the image using a headphone 21 that can block external sounds. 3D sound is synthesized according to the change in the image and the movement of the control stick 20 according to commands from the controller, and the transmission is received by the signal transmitter/receiver 11 on the cowl 6 and input to the audio device 9.

Note that the video and audio output from the video and audio devices described above may be generated by a device mounted on the vehicle itself, without being transmitted from the control center.

The front panel 23 equipped with the control stick 20 is movable between the solid line position and the chain line position in FIG. 1 for the operator to get on and off. Opening and closing can also be linked.

The control stick 20 independently controls drive motors 24 provided on the left and right rear wheels 2, 2, and
When the operator operates the vehicle to tilt it forward, the vehicle is started by rotating both rear wheels 2, 2 at a constant speed depending on the degree of tilt, and the control stick 2
By pulling 0 toward you, both rear wheels are reversed depending on the extent of the pull, and the vehicle is moved backwards.By further leaning diagonally forward or diagonally backward, the rotational speed of the left and right rear wheels 2, 2 is changed. , which causes the car to turn to the right or left.

Such rotation of the wheels 2, 2 is controlled based on the output of the control stick 20 by controlling the drive unit 26 by a control device 25 comprising a microcomputer mounted on the vehicle. As mentioned above, the rotation of the wheels is not intended to allow the car to freely travel in a wide driving range, but is merely to give the driver 4 the experience of starting, backing up, turning, etc. to the minimum necessary extent. Therefore, even if the drive motor 24 rotates the wheels according to the degree of inclination of the control stick 20, the rotational speed is sufficiently slower than when the vehicle is actually traveling. In order to narrow the range as much as possible, for example, even if you operate the control stick 20 to maintain the running state after starting,
Control is performed to gradually reduce the vehicle speed.

The control device for this vehicle is the control stick 2.
0, it can also be used in combination with the control pedal 27, and further, a voice input device can also be used together with or in place of the control stick 20.

It goes without saying that the manner of operation of the control stick 20 and the like is transmitted to the control center via the signal transmitter/receiver 11.

The pilot's seat 5 described above is composed of an air seat 29 whose interior is divided into a number of air chambers, and each air chamber and an air tank 3 mounted on the aircraft body 1.
0 through a valve (not shown).
The opening and closing of this valve is controlled by the control device 25 via a driver, thereby supplying and discharging pressurized air to the required air chamber, and in correspondence with images displayed by the video device 8. The system allows the driver to experience the vibrations, shocks, and jolts of the vehicle as it travels.

The sensor 32 arranged around the fuselage 1
This system detects when the vehicle approaches another object, and when it detects that the vehicle is close enough to pose a risk of collision with another object, it stops the vehicle regardless of computer control at the control center. etc., to improve safety, and if necessary, the computer is used to control the mutual positions and movements of multiple vehicles.

The power source for operating the vehicle is comprised of a battery 34 for driving the motor 24 and a battery 35 for operating the other parts. This is because driving the motor 24 consumes a considerable amount of power, so each pilot uses a battery 34 with a capacity necessary to drive the motor for at least one maneuver (for example, 5 to 10 minutes). Therefore, the battery 34 in particular is designed so that electrical connection can be established simply by inserting it into the front panel 23.

In the figure, numeral 36 indicates a body sonic device that applies acoustic vibrations to the driver.

According to the amusement vehicle having the above configuration, the head of the operator 4 is covered by the cowl 6, and the operator's field of view is completely cut off from the outside, and the sound device 9 completely isolates the operator from the outside world. Since the sound is insulated and the driving control of the wheels 2, 2 by the control device 25 provides a physical sensation corresponding to the operation of the steering device, a very realistic sense of presence can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of an amusement vehicle according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a plan view thereof. 1... Airframe, 2, 3... Wheels, 5... Seat, 6
... Cowl, 8 ... Video device, 9 ... Sound device,
20... Control stick, 25... Control device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A cowl that covers the operator's head is provided above the operator's seat in an aircraft equipped with a control device and capable of traveling on wheels, and inside this cowl,
A video device that blocks the field of vision from the outside and shows the pilot an image of the operating environment, and an audio device that is sound-insulated from the outside world and generates audio corresponding to the image are installed on the aircraft to provide an experience that corresponds to the operation of the control device. What is claimed is: 1. An amusement vehicle that simulates a physical experience, characterized in that it is equipped with a control device that controls the drive of the wheels to the extent that it can give a driver a sense of control.