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WO2013018115A1 - Simulateur actif dynamique - Google Patents

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WO2013018115A1
WO2013018115A1 PCT/IT2011/000287 IT2011000287W WO2013018115A1 WO 2013018115 A1 WO2013018115 A1 WO 2013018115A1 IT 2011000287 W IT2011000287 W IT 2011000287W WO 2013018115 A1 WO2013018115 A1 WO 2013018115A1
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Roberto CAPUANO
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Tecnomatic S.R.L.
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B9/00—Simulators for teaching or training purposes
    • G09B9/02—Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft
    • G09B9/04—Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of land vehicles
    • G09B9/05—Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of land vehicles the view from a vehicle being simulated
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G31/00—Amusement arrangements
    • A63G31/16—Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B9/00—Simulators for teaching or training purposes
    • G09B9/02—Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft
    • G09B9/08—Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of aircraft, e.g. Link trainer
    • G09B9/12—Motion systems for aircraft simulators

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  • the present description refers to a structure for a dynamic active simulator, particularly suitable for the realization of playing stations for simulation.
  • the object of the present invention stems from the need to reconcile the required simplicity and inexpensiveness of apparatuses intended for playing, in particular for kids, with the desire of proposing to the kids themselves ever-more engaging and realistic, and therefore funnier and more enticing experiences.
  • object of the present invention is to provide an innovative solution to the problems still left open by the known art, by providing a structure for dynamic active simulator as defined in independent claim 1.
  • a further object of the present invention is a dynamic active simulator comprising a structure as that set forth in claim 1.
  • the present invention entails several advantages, first of all that of conjugating technical simplicity, and therefore inexpensiveness in terms of production, with a particularly realistic effect.
  • simulators of this type can, without problems, be provided in playing environments intended for kids' amusement, like e.g. playgrounds, malls, etc.
  • Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a structure for simulator according to the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the structure of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a partially sectional perspective view, exemplarily showing the inside of the structure
  • Figure 4 is a cutaway view of a detail of the structure of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 5 is a detail view of one of the actuators.
  • Figure 6 is an exemplary block diagram of a simulator according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 it shows a structure 1 for simulator according to the present invention.
  • the exterior shapes of the structure which in this case represent a helmet, shall in no case be construed to be limitative. These, in fact, could be modified depending on the specific game that is to be implemented for integrating the structure itseif in a setting suitable for the simulation event that is to be performed.
  • the structure 1 should be suitable to accommodate and therefore hold at least one person.
  • the structure 1 could be of closed type, as shown in figure, or partially or completely open, e.g. reproducing the shapes of a convertible car, etc.
  • the structure 1 comprises a station 1' apt to accommodate a user utilizing it.
  • FIG. 2 shows, always by way of example, the same structure 1 seen from the rear.
  • the station 1 ' rests preferably on a base 2, on which is located a support 3 supporting the station 1 '.
  • a support 3 supporting the station 1 '.
  • One or more optional further supporting elements 4 may be provided for ensuring greater stability to the structure.
  • such a supporting element 4 could advantageously be a suspension element, such as a shock absorber or the like, e.g. for vibration dampening.
  • FIG. 3 is a partially sectional perspective view, exemplarily showing the inside of structure 1.
  • the structure 1 is suitable to accommodate at least one person, who for instance could find place on a seat 10, inside the station 1'.
  • a monitor 11 could be provided for transmitting images of a specific event, such as to immerse the user into the event itself.
  • a simulator for which a structure of this type is to be used could of course provide actuators 5, 6, preferably connected between the station 1 ' and the base 2.
  • the structure 1 advantageously provides connecting means 7, 8, 17, 18 for the connection of the actuators 5, 6.
  • the actuators 5, 6 can be preferably connected to the station 1 ' through first hinged joints 7, 8, at the station 1', capable of allowing a mutual rotation about respective first rotation axes a , ⁇ .
  • connecting means 7, 8, 17, 18 comprises second hinged joints 17, 18, at the base 2, for the connection of the actuators 5, 6 to the base itself, so as to allow in this case as well a mutual rotation about respective second axes of rotation y, 0.
  • the joints 7, 8, 17, 18 can be of ball-and-socket type, i.e. such as to give to the station, besides the above-described rotation, a greater number of degrees of freedom, for instance allowing rotations even with respect to axes orthogonal to the axes , ⁇ , y, ⁇ .
  • This advantageously, improves simulator performances as it allows an independent driving of the actuators and therefore also sideways tilting of the station 1 '.
  • FIG 5 shows a cutaway view of the support 3, specifically highlighting its structure.
  • the support 3 comprises a single ball- and-socket joint 13, 14, 15, 16.
  • the ball-and-socket joint is preferably comprised of plural parts 13, 14, 15, 16, and comprises a first joint element 13, made integral to the base 2 and having a substantially hemispherical concave seat.
  • a second joint element 15 substantially spherical, abuts inside this hemispherical seat. Said second joint element 15 is connected to the station V and supports it.
  • One or more slide elements 16 are preferably interposed between the first joint element 13 and the second joint element 15, in order to reduce friction during the motion of the latter. Therefore, it will be preferable that such elements be at least partly made in the form of straps of a low friction material, preferably of Teflon ®
  • the ball-and-socket joint comprises a third joint element 14.
  • This element is shaped so as to perfectly fit to the first joint element and to the second joint element, and their cooperation constitutes a continuation of the hemispherical concave seat, in which the ball-and-socket joint element 15 is located, continuation apt to retain the second joint element 15.
  • the structure 1 is preferably made, entirely or partly, of fiberglass.
  • One of the advantages of this embodiment consists in the fact of availing oneself of a greater surface on which to distribute all the weight of the station (and therefore of its user) with the result of having a more fluid and gentler motion with respect to commercial ball-and-socket joints.
  • the structure 1 is suitable for the realization of a dynamic active simulator.
  • a simulator according to the present invention will comprise a structure as described hereto.
  • the station V can advantageously provide a seat
  • the simulator according to the present invention comprises a pair of actuators 5, 6 connected between the base 2 and the station 1 ', at the hinged joints 7, 8, 17, 18 described above.
  • the movement of the actuators can impart a motion to the station 1 ' with respect to the base 2.
  • the actuators 5, 6 are linear actuators of electric type.
  • the simulator comprises a managing system 30, equipped with a control unit 20, e.g. a computer equipped with cards for the driving of the actuators 5, 6.
  • a control unit 20 e.g. a computer equipped with cards for the driving of the actuators 5, 6.
  • the managing system 30 may provide user interaction means 19, like, e.g., a control stick, a steering wheel, a joystick, etc., for allowing the user to actively intervene in the controlling of the actuators, when taking part to the game and/or to the event.
  • user interaction means 19 like, e.g., a control stick, a steering wheel, a joystick, etc.
  • control unit 20 is advantageously equipped with means for receiving data from the user interaction means 19 and/or from the actuators 5, 6, which in turn can return a feedback signal to the control unit 20.
  • means for receiving data can, e.g., be data acquisition cards.
  • the simulator may accommodate more than one person. Therefore, plural users can take part in the game at the same time, interacting with the machine and/or with each other, depending on the event being reproduced.
  • the managing system 30 can further comprise a monitor 1 1 , or even more than one, for the reproduction of images and/or filmed sequences, for viewing by the user.
  • the monitor is it also driven by the control unit 20.
  • the monitor may be of a type adequate to the technology used, e.g. suitable for the reproduction of 3D filmed sequences, of the type to be used with or without suitable glasses.
  • the system can also provide the presence of a monitor placed outside of the structure, for the reproduction of images and/or videos taken inside the station, e.g. by means of a suitably positioned video camera. This allows the public to appreciate simulator user's reactions from the outside.
  • control unit 20 comprises means, hardware and software ones, for processing the received and/or acquired data, and means, software ones and driving cards, for outputting a control signal for the actuators 5, 6 and/or a video signal for the monitor 11 , depending on the results of the data processing.
  • the simulator according to the present invention may further comprise devices for connecting to a data network, for the interconnection of plural simulators, managed by a main controller.
  • plural simulators can be used concomitantly, both on different events and therefore for experiences independent from each other, and on the same event and therefore for an experience shared by plural users.
  • the present invention is particularly advantageous for the realization of simulation stations for amusement and playing.
  • the present invention may be equipped with a built-in payment system, which may accept payments in different forms (coins, banknotes, electronic cards, tokens, etc.).
  • a payment system by means of a pay-per-use prepaid card, utilizable in combination with a system for controlling and managing the machine taking into account the number of uses available.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une structure pour un simulateur actif dynamique, adapté en particulier à la réalisation de stations de jeu pour la simulation, qui permet de concilier la simplicité requise et le caractère peu onéreux des appareils destinés au jeu, en particulier pour les enfants, dans le but de proposer aux enfants eux-mêmes des expériences de plus en plus captivantes et réalistes, et par conséquent des expériences plus drôles et plus intéressantes.
PCT/IT2011/000287 2011-08-03 2011-08-03 Simulateur actif dynamique WO2013018115A1 (fr)

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GB191016773A (en) * 1910-07-14 1911-07-13 Eardley Billing An Improved Machine for Teaching the Art of Flying without Leaving the Ground.
GB365875A (en) * 1931-03-24 1932-01-28 John Armstrong Gourlay Controllable captive aircraft and apparatus for use in elementary training of pilotsor as an amusement device
US3486242A (en) * 1967-05-29 1969-12-30 Us Navy Assault boat coxswain trainer
US3984924A (en) * 1975-06-23 1976-10-12 The Singer Company Vibratory simulator motion system
US5568993A (en) * 1994-12-21 1996-10-29 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of Commerce Strut structure and rigid joint therefor
US6431987B1 (en) * 1999-11-23 2002-08-13 Mts Systems Corporation Spherical swivel with elastomeric positioning device

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB191016773A (en) * 1910-07-14 1911-07-13 Eardley Billing An Improved Machine for Teaching the Art of Flying without Leaving the Ground.
GB365875A (en) * 1931-03-24 1932-01-28 John Armstrong Gourlay Controllable captive aircraft and apparatus for use in elementary training of pilotsor as an amusement device
US3486242A (en) * 1967-05-29 1969-12-30 Us Navy Assault boat coxswain trainer
US3984924A (en) * 1975-06-23 1976-10-12 The Singer Company Vibratory simulator motion system
US5568993A (en) * 1994-12-21 1996-10-29 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of Commerce Strut structure and rigid joint therefor
US6431987B1 (en) * 1999-11-23 2002-08-13 Mts Systems Corporation Spherical swivel with elastomeric positioning device

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