FR2782017A1 - Simulator for motor vehicle driving has panel with upright supporting simulated steering wheel - Google Patents

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FR2782017A1
FR2782017A1 FR9810226A FR9810226A FR2782017A1 FR 2782017 A1 FR2782017 A1 FR 2782017A1 FR 9810226 A FR9810226 A FR 9810226A FR 9810226 A FR9810226 A FR 9810226A FR 2782017 A1 FR2782017 A1 FR 2782017A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/90—Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/20—Input arrangements for video game devices
    • A63F13/24—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
    • A63F13/245—Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/80—Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode
    • A63F13/803—Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/10—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals
    • A63F2300/1062—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being specially adapted to a type of game, e.g. steering wheel
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/80—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game specially adapted for executing a specific type of game
    • A63F2300/8017—Driving on land or water; Flying

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Abstract

The driving simulator has a rigid base panel with an upright carrying simulated pedals in front of a chair. A tubular frame attached to the upright carries a steering wheel and has a casing with a depending support post.

Description

La présente invention concerne un support qui permet de poser un volant etThe present invention relates to a support which makes it possible to place a steering wheel and

un pédalier conçus pour la simulation  a crankset designed for simulation

de jeux automobiles. Ce support permet d'améliorer le con-  car games. This support improves the con-

fort du joueur, puisque celui-çi est confortablement instal-  strong of the player, since this one is comfortably installed

lé sur une chaise, comme s'il était assit aux commandes  lé on a chair, as if it were seated at the controls

d'une automobile.of an automobile.

Le volant et son pédalier sont vendus sans support, il est seulement recommandé et conseillé aux utilisateurs de fixer le volant sur une table et de poser le pédalier au  The steering wheel and its crankset are sold without support, it is only recommended and advised to the users to fix the steering wheel on a table and to put the crankset at the

sol, or cette installation demeure peu stable et peu prati-  ground, yet this installation remains unstable and impractical.

que, car elle demande à chaque utilisation de procéder à une nouvelle installation, de plus il n'est pas toujours  that, since it requires each use to carry out a new installation, moreover it is not always

évident d'avoir une table devant son écran de télévision.  obvious to have a table in front of your television screen.

Le support selon l'invention permet de remédier à ces  The support according to the invention makes it possible to remedy these

inconvénients.disadvantages.

Le support se compose de trois parties démontables et réglables qui permettent à l'utilisateur de l'ajuster à  The support consists of three removable and adjustable parts which allow the user to adjust it to

sa taille.her size.

La première partie est un plancher rigide sur lequel  The first part is a rigid floor on which

se posent le pédalier et la chaise sur laquelle l'utilisa-  land the pedals and the chair on which the user

teur s'installe.tor settles down.

La seconde partie se compose d'un châssis tubulaire qui est démontable et réglable en hauteur et en profondeur ce qui offre à l'utilisateur la faculté de l'ajuster à sa taille, et ceci grâce à un emboîtement qui permet au châssis tubulaire de coulisser sur une potence qui est fixée sur le plancher. Sur le châssis tubulaire vient se fixer un capot qui est destiné à améliorer l'esthétique du support. Sur le châssis tubulaire vient également se fixer un plateau qui  The second part consists of a tubular frame which is removable and adjustable in height and depth which gives the user the ability to adjust it to its size, thanks to an interlocking which allows the tubular frame to slide on a bracket which is fixed on the floor. On the tubular frame is fixed a cover which is intended to improve the aesthetics of the support. On the tubular frame is also fixed a plate which

sert à poser le volant et à également placer une boîte cy-  used to install the steering wheel and also to place a cy-

lindrique de boisson.the drink indrique.

La troisième partie se compose d'un renfort réglable en hauteur qui s'emboîte à l'intérieur du châssis tubulaire, au niveau du plateau o est placé le volant et qui repose  The third part consists of a height-adjustable reinforcement which fits inside the tubular frame, at the level of the plate where the steering wheel is placed and which rests

sur le plancher du support au milieu de sa largeur.  on the support floor in the middle of its width.

Les dessins annexes illustrent l'invention.  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention.

La figure 1 représente une vue de face du support.  Figure 1 shows a front view of the support.

La figure 2 représente une vue de côté du support.  Figure 2 shows a side view of the support.

La figure 3 représente une vue de dessus de l'ensemble  Figure 3 shows a top view of the assembly

du plancher rigide.rigid floor.

La figure 4 représente une vue de côté de l'ensemble  Figure 4 shows a side view of the assembly

du plancher rigide.rigid floor.

La figure 5 représente une vue de dessus du châssis tubulaire.  Figure 5 shows a top view of the tubular frame.

La figure 6 représente une vue de côté du châssis tu-  FIG. 6 represents a side view of the chassis tu-

bulaire.bular.

La figure 7 représente à titre d'exemple non limitatif  Figure 7 shows by way of non-limiting example

la forme du capot en vue de dessus.the shape of the cover when viewed from above.

La figure 8 représente à titre d'exemple non limitatif  Figure 8 shows by way of nonlimiting example

la forme du capot en vue de face.the shape of the cover in front view.

La figure 9 représente à titre d'exemple non limitatif  Figure 9 shows by way of nonlimiting example

la forme du plateau en vue de dessus.  the shape of the tray when viewed from above.

La figure 10 représente le renfort en vue de face.  Figure 10 shows the reinforcement in front view.

En référence à ces dessins le support comporte un plancher rigide (1) sur lequel est fixé une potence (3) sur ce plancher rigide (1) se pose le pédalier (8) ainsi qu'une  With reference to these drawings, the support comprises a rigid floor (1) on which is fixed a bracket (3) on this rigid floor (1) the crankset (8) is posed as well as a

chaise (10).chair (10).

La conception de la potence (3) est telle que le châssis tubulaire (2) s'emboîte à l'intérieur de celle-çi et permet ainsi au châssis tubulaire (2) de coulisser à l'intérieur de cette potence (3) qui permet le réglage tant en hauteur qu'en profondeur du châssis tubulaire (2). Le châssis tubulaire (2) qui est percé est alors maintenu à la  The design of the stem (3) is such that the tubular frame (2) fits inside of it and thus allows the tubular frame (2) to slide inside this stem (3) which allows adjustment both in height and in depth of the tubular frame (2). The tubular frame (2) which is drilled is then held at the

potence (3) qui est également percée, par un axe les tra-  bracket (3) which is also pierced, by an axis through them

versant de part en part.pouring right through.

Sur le châssis tubulaire (2) se fixe un capot (4)  On the tubular frame (2) is fixed a cover (4)

ainsi qu'un plateau (5) grâce à des rivets, vis ou colle.  as well as a plate (5) thanks to rivets, screws or glue.

Grâce à la particularité d'un orifice (11) se trou-  Thanks to the particularity of an orifice (11) is

vant sur le plateau (5) une boite cylindrique de boisson (9) peut être maintenue en pression à l'intérieur de cet  vant on the plate (5) a cylindrical beverage can (9) can be kept under pressure inside this

orifice (11) sur le plateau (5) se fixe le volant (7).  orifice (11) on the plate (5) fixes the steering wheel (7).

Le renfort (6) suivant sa conception est réglable en hauteur grâce à une tige filtée, offrant une meilleure stabilité de l'ensemble. Le renfort (6) s'emboîte dans le  The reinforcement (6) according to its design is adjustable in height thanks to a filtered rod, offering better stability of the assembly. The reinforcement (6) fits into the

châssis tubulaire (2) sous le plateau (5) et se pose au mi-  tubular frame (2) under the plate (5) and is placed in the middle

lieu de la largeur du plancher rigide (1).  instead of the width of the rigid floor (1).

Le support suivant l'invention est particulièrement disposé à placer un volant ainsi que son pédalier pour la  The support according to the invention is particularly arranged to place a steering wheel as well as its pedals for the

simulation de jeux automobiles.car games simulation.

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REVENDICATIONS 1) Support pour poser un volant et son pédalier de jeu pour la simulation de jeux automobiles caractérisé par un plancher rigide (1) sur lequel se pose le pédalier (8) ainsi qu'une chaise (10) de même que le renfort (6) et aussi une potence (3) sur laquelle s'emboîte le châssis tubulaire (2). 2) Support selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la potence (3) permet au châssis tubulaire (2) de  1) Support for fitting a steering wheel and its game pedal for simulating motor games characterized by a rigid floor (1) on which the pedal (8) is posed as well as a chair (10) as well as the reinforcement (6 ) and also a bracket (3) on which the tubular frame (2) fits. 2) Support according to claim 1 characterized in that the bracket (3) allows the tubular frame (2) to s'emboîter et de coulisser à l'intérieur de celle-çi.  snap into place and slide inside it. 3) Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications  3) Support according to any one of the claims 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce que le châssis tubulaire (2) après réglage est maintenu à la potence (3) par un axe les  1 and 2 characterized in that the tubular frame (2) after adjustment is held at the bracket (3) by an axis the traversant de part en part.crossing right through. 4) Support selon la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce que sur le châssis tubulaire (2) est fixé un capot (4)  4) Support according to claim 3 characterized in that on the tubular frame (2) is fixed a cover (4) ainsi que le plateau (5).as well as the plate (5). ) Support selon la revendication 4 en ce que le pla- teau (5) permet de poser le volant (7) ainsi qu'une boîte  ) Support according to claim 4 in that the plate (5) allows to place the steering wheel (7) and a box cylindrique de boisson (9).cylindrical beverage (9). 6) Support selon la revendication 5 caractérisé en ce que le plateau (5) est munit d'un orifice (11) permettant  6) Support according to claim 5 characterized in that the plate (5) is provided with an orifice (11) allowing le maintien d'une boîte cylindrique de boisson (9).  maintaining a cylindrical beverage can (9). 7) Support selon l'une quelconque des revendications  7) Support according to any one of claims précédentes caractérisé en ce que le renfort (6) s'emboîte  previous characterized in that the reinforcement (6) fits à l'intérieur du châssis tubulaire (2).  inside the tubular frame (2). 8) Support selon la revendication 7 caractérisé en ce que le renfort (6) emboité au châssis tubulaire (2) repose  8) Support according to claim 7 characterized in that the reinforcement (6) fitted to the tubular frame (2) rests au milieu de la largeur du plancher rigide (1).  in the middle of the width of the rigid floor (1). 9) Support selon la revendication 8 et la revendica-  9) Support according to claim 8 and claim- tion 7 caractérisé en ce que le renfort (6) est réglable en hauteur pour une stabilité optimale du châssis tubulaire (2).  tion 7 characterized in that the reinforcement (6) is adjustable in height for optimal stability of the tubular frame (2).
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ES2255410A1 (en) * 2004-08-20 2006-06-16 Jose Vicente Portales Reig Joint support for playing or teaching use of peripheral devices e.g. wings, pedals, rudders, handles, joysticks, has upper tray and internal base fixed at internal peripheries to columns equipped with height adjustment

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FR2820650A1 (en) * 2001-02-12 2002-08-16 Vincent Donval Support for video player control has lightweight rigid frames with one resting on ground and second to support playing console
FR2838314A1 (en) * 2002-04-16 2003-10-17 Patrick Boulet Support furniture for video game equipment, has main section for supporting screen, console, steering wheel and pedals, and articulated section for supporting chair
GB2392718A (en) * 2002-09-04 2004-03-10 Lawrence Ernest Gardiner Computer action game controller support
BE1016105A3 (en) * 2004-06-28 2006-03-07 Romano Roberto Domenico Steering controls for racing car computer game, has side screens for providing computer simulated wing mirror images
ES2255410A1 (en) * 2004-08-20 2006-06-16 Jose Vicente Portales Reig Joint support for playing or teaching use of peripheral devices e.g. wings, pedals, rudders, handles, joysticks, has upper tray and internal base fixed at internal peripheries to columns equipped with height adjustment

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