MOTION PLATFORM FOR USE WITH A VIDEO SIMULATION SYSTEM

摘要

A motion platform for use with a video simulation system is described. The platform is configured to provide simultaneous roll-axis and yaw-axis motion about a pivot point for simulating a aircraft environment. Additionally, the motion platform is configured to achieve motion using a single linear actuator, and thus is provided at a significantly reduced cost compared to conventional motion platforms. Other benefits of the motion platform include improved power efficiency, reduced weight for increased portability, and reduced maintenance due to only one linear actuator driving the system.

主权项

1. A motion platform for use with a video simulation system, comprising:
a base configured to span up to an area associated with the video simulation system, the base comprising:
a first lateral support member extending along a width of the base from a left-side to a right-side;a second lateral support member extending along the width of the base, the second lateral support member being parallel with the first lateral support member;at least one longitudinal support member extending along a length of the base, the at least one longitudinal support member being coupled with the first lateral support member at a front-side and further coupled with the second lateral support member at a rear-side;a first vertical post extending vertically from a center of the base at the front-side thereof, anda second vertical post extending vertically from the base at the rear-side; a pivot coupled to the first vertical post of the base at a top end thereof; a first linkage having a first end thereof coupled to the rear side of the base and a second end opposite of the first end; a second linkage having a first end thereof coupled to the rear side of the base and a second end opposite of the first end; a chassis adapted to attach with a cockpit of the video simulation system, the chassis comprising:
a rigid frame structure having at least:a pivot node configured for attachment with the pivot,a first linkage node, the second end of the first linkage being attached to the chassis at the first linkage node, anda second linkage node, the second end of the second linkage being attached to the chassis at the second linkage node; and a linear actuator coupled to the second vertical post of the base and extending outwardly along a translational axis to further couple with the chassis; wherein the chassis is configured for simultaneous roll-axis and yaw-axis motion about the base upon translation of the linear actuator.