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Bicycle and motorcycle riding simulation system
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Inventors: Aknin, Jack; Winblad, Wade; Harper, Dennis;
Assignee: Atari Games Corporation (Milpitas, CA)
Primary Examiner: Apley; Richard J.
Assistant Examiner: Cheng; Joe
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear
A bicycle simulator having a follower assembly, a wheelie assembly and power assistance resistance means. A motorcycle simulator having a coupler, a slew generator and a throttle handle. The bicycle and motorcycle simulators having a computer, motors, sensors, controls, and a video display. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides a system for simulating bicycle riding which employs the above simulating features in a novel fashion and combines them in a manner which creates a truly exhilarating experience.
The simulation system incorporates a bicycle mechanism, having a conventional bicycle appearance, which accommodates riders or bicyclists of various levels of riding aggressiveness.
Using the present system, a bicyclist can control stationary movement of the "bicycle" in broad degrees of freedom in combination with a computer and a video display.
The present invention provides electrical communication between mechanical maneuvering of the bicycle and the video display to visually reflect changes in bicycle speed and track position in response to pedaling, braking and steering changes of the bicyclist.
In addition, the computer is connected to a motor so as to partially control bicycle performance in order to simulate changing conditions of the track terrain, such as uphill and downhill gradients, as they are illustrated on the video display.
Also incorporated is an audio system and a variable-speed air blower, both interfaced with the computer video display to enhance the simulation activity.
The conventional-appearing bicycle of the present simulation system is movably harnessed to a structural assembly housed in a base enclosure.
The base enclosure is uniquely configured to incorporate a turntable which covers the structural assembly and prevents exposure thereof to system users.
In addition, the turntable includes a rotatable collar which surrounds a portion of the structural assembly which extends upwardly from within the base enclosure to support the bicycle.
With this arrangement, the system prevents injury associated with exposed moving parts while providing for efficient connection of the bicycle to the structural assembly and optimal operation of the system.
The bicycle preferably has a rigid frame for supporting a bicyclist, a pedaling mechanism, steerable handlebars and handbrakes mounted on either side of the handlebars
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