KR20220050281A - Screen fishing game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A reel fishing game device is provided. It simulates a reel fishing rod, and outputs a fishing game image to a display by driving a control unit having an operating element including a fishing rod and a reel unit, a tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod, a display unit, and a game program A computer unit and a controller for generating a control signal to the game program, the manipulation unit, and the tension adjusting unit by reflecting the signal of the game program, the signal of the manipulation unit, and the signal of the tension adjusting unit. The manipulation unit employs a joystick device to which the first end, which is the proximal end of the fishing rod, is connected, and the reel unit employs a powder brake that provides differential tension according to the magnitude of the voltage.

Description

Fishing game device {SCREEN FISHING GAME APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a fishing game device, and more particularly, to a reel fishing game device that can be more stably maintained.

With the development of virtual reality technology, various screen sports and sports leisure are popular. Screen sports and leisure are mainly performed indoors, so there is an advantage that there are no restrictions from space or weather. In particular, since the screen developed on the screen gives a similar or identical feeling to the real world, it has the advantage of not only enjoying the fun of fishing, but also repeating training in a relatively stable environment.

Examples of such screen sports include almost all sports and leisure events such as soccer, baseball, golf, archery, bowling, shooting, and fishing. Also, recent arcade game devices are becoming more realistic as a result of efforts to configure them to be very similar to real-world target sports.

For example, US Patent No. 5,334,027 discloses a fishing game machine, in which a fishing line wound on a reel attached to a fishing rod is designed to be wound directly from the tip of the fishing rod to a take-up reel connected to a motor. In such a device, the tension previously programmed by the motor connected to the take-up reel is reproduced and transmitted to the fishing rod and the reel through a single fishing line, so that the gamer recognizes the generated tension.

However, in the prior art as described above, since the fishing line is wound on both the reel and the motor to provide tension while being wound and unwound, a malfunction in which the fishing line is tangled or separated occurs frequently. The fishing game machine provided as an entertainment game machine can be considered to be under an environment in which an unspecified number of people use the device over a long period of time, which can easily cause failure. However, since the fishing line is connected to the motor, the fishing rod, and the reel as described above to provide tension while being wound and unwound, there is a problem in that it is frequently tangled or separated from the original position.

U.S. Patent No. 5,334,027

The present invention has an object to provide a fishing game device that can give the feeling of real fishing reel.

The present invention provides a fishing game device that can be maintained more stably by simplifying the components of the device.

The present invention provides a fishing game device having a configuration that can be easily used by a user.

The present invention provides a fishing game apparatus, comprising: an operation unit simulating a reel fishing rod, the operation unit having an operation element including a fishing rod and a reel unit; a tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod; display unit; a computer unit outputting a fishing game image to the display by driving a game program; and a controller configured to generate a control signal to the game program, the manipulation unit, and the tension adjusting unit by reflecting the signal of the game program, the signal of the manipulation unit, and the signal of the tension adjusting unit. and a joystick device to which a first end, which is a proximal end of the , is connected.

Preferably, the joystick device comprises: a joystick body including a lever; and a connector coupled to the lever and having a fishing rod coupling hole into which the first end of the fishing rod is inserted and coupled.

The reel unit includes a rotating shaft to which a rotating handle is connected; an encoder installed on the rotating shaft to measure a rotation direction and number of rotations while rotating together to provide data for measuring a virtual distance with a hooked fish; and a powder brake for generating a braking force corresponding to a magnitude of a voltage, which is a control signal from the controller, to the rotating shaft.

The tension control unit includes: a torque motor for applying a torque to the fishing rod through winding and unwinding the fishing line of the fishing rod; and a servomotor installed to apply vibration to the fishing line.

The fishing game process includes a casting step, a hooking step, and a fighting step, wherein the fighting step is the tension value applied by the user when the conditions of the holding direction, the tension value range, and the holding time are satisfied when a fish of a standard size or larger is hooked. It may include a persistence process in which differential rewards are given accordingly.

The fighting step includes a catching process that is a process of shortening the distance from the hooked fish, and in the catching process, a pulling for pulling a fishing rod by a user and a reeling for winding a line by turning a reel are performed, and the encoder is connected to a fish The rotation data of the rotation shaft for measuring the distance is provided, and the game program calculates the distance.

According to the present invention, there is provided a fishing game device that can vividly give the feeling of reel fishing. It includes a tension adjusting unit that can provide vibration to the fishing line as well as providing tension for winding and unwinding similar to the actual one of the fishing line, and includes a reel unit that can wind or unwind the fishing line, so that the actual reel fishing implement the device. In particular, by applying the powder break to the reel part, it is not necessary to wind or unwind the fishing line using the reel part. In other words, when the fishing line is wound and unwound using the reel unit, a problem of kinking or tangling of the fishing line occurs. to keep it stable. Moreover, the powder brake has excellent tension control and fast response speed, so it can provide a realistic hand feel. The powder brake also induces slippage, so that a mechanical shock can be suppressed from being momentarily applied to the device. Furthermore, the present invention can be conveniently and easily used by the user by connecting the end of the fishing rod to the joystick device. The device of the present invention can intuitively perform the holding process of the fish in the opposite direction using such a joystick device. Furthermore, the reel unit to which the powder break is employed can provide accurate data for measuring the distance to the fish.

1 shows a configuration diagram of a fishing game apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a connection part between a joystick device and a fishing rod in the fishing game device of FIG. 1 .
3 is an exploded view of a reel unit employed in the fishing game apparatus of FIG. 1 .
4 and 5 are views showing an example of a fishing game device of the present invention.
Figure 6a is a view capturing one scene of a fishing game using the fishing game device of the present invention.
Figure 6b is a view for explaining the operation of the holding process of Figure 6a.
7 is a view for explaining a capture process in a fishing game using the fishing game apparatus of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The present invention provides a fishing game device capable of performing reel fishing. Reel fishing is a fishing method mainly used to catch fish from a relatively long distance in a wide site such as a river, lake, or sea.

This reel fishing game device repeats the operation of unwinding or winding the fishing line using the reel unit, and the tension applied to the actual fishing line is applied together with the end of the fishing rod and the reel unit. However, in a game device, it is not preferable to wind and unwind the fishing line by extending it to the reel part as in reality. This is because, because many unspecified and diverse people use the game device, the problem of the fishing line getting tangled or deviated from its original position frequently occurs.

Therefore, in the present invention, a tension (braking force) having a different magnitude according to the magnitude of the applied voltage is provided by applying the powder brake to the reel part. Therefore, even if the fishing line is not wound and unwound from the reel unit, when the reel unit is manipulated, it is possible to give a feeling of fishing operation such as the same hand taste as the actual reel fishing rod. This configuration allows the user to sufficiently feel different tension (hand taste) according to the size of the fish, while preventing the fishing line from being wound and unwound from the reel unit, thereby fundamentally suppressing the problem of the fishing line being tangled or separated.

Accordingly, a reel fishing game device that can be maintained more stable and robustly is provided. In addition, in the present invention, the joystick device is connected to the end of the fishing rod so that it can be operated and used like a joystick, so that the use method is simple, so that anyone can intuitively access and master it.

Also, the process of the fishing game driven in the device of the present invention may include a casting step, a hooking step, and a fighting step. The fighting step may include a holding process in which differential compensation is given according to the tension value applied by the user when the conditions of the holding direction, the tension value range, and the holding time are satisfied when a fish of a standard size or larger is hooked.

The fighting phase also includes the catching process, which is the process of shortening the distance to the hooked fish. In the capture process, the user pulls the fishing rod and reels the line by turning the reel. In this process, the encoder provides the rotation data of the rotation shaft to measure the distance to the fish, and the game program calculates the distance to the fish. do.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 shows a configuration diagram of a fishing game apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a connection part between a joystick device and a fishing rod in the fishing game device of FIG. 1 . 3 is an exploded view of a reel unit employed in the fishing game apparatus of FIG. 1 .

Referring to the drawings, a fishing game device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a fishing rod 10 and an operation unit including a reel unit 15 simulating a reel fishing rod. In addition, the fishing game apparatus includes a tension adjusting unit for applying tension to the fishing rod 10 , a display unit 50 displaying a game image, a controller 40 , and a computer unit 60 .

The fishing rod 10 has a first end 11 and a second end opposite to the first end 11 , a fishing line 17 is connected to the second end, and a joystick device is connected to the first end 11 . 20 is connected (the first end 11 is shown in FIG. 2).

The reel unit 15 is installed on the rotation shaft 152 to which the rotation handle 151 is connected, and the rotation shaft 152 rotates together to measure the rotation direction and number of rotations to provide data for measuring a virtual distance with the hooked fish. and an encoder 153 , and a powder brake 154 for generating a braking force corresponding to the magnitude of a voltage, which is a control signal from the controller 40 , to the rotating shaft 152 . Reference numeral 155 denotes a connector.

Execution buttons 61 and 62 are also elements of the operation unit, and may be used to perform operations such as start and skip selection functions of the game.

The joystick device 20 and the powder brake 154 described above will be described in more detail below.

The fishing game device includes a tension adjusting unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod (10). The tension adjusting unit may include a torque motor 31 and a servo motor 33 in the illustrated preferred example.

A bobbin 313 is provided on the shaft of the torque motor 31 . While the fishing line 17 is wound around the bobbin 313 , the torque motor 31 rotates according to the fishing operation situation to wind and unwind the fishing line 17 to apply tension to the fishing rod 10 . That is, the torque motor 31 applies tension to the fishing rod 10 while rotating and reverse rotating in consideration of the size of the fish and the user's pulling force.

The tensioning unit also includes a servomotor 33 for applying vibrations to the fishing line 17 as mentioned above. The servomotor 33 may reflect the movement of the fish by applying a vibration suitable for the fishing situation to the fishing line 17 . For example, the servo motor 33 provides a different taste for each type of fish by giving a movement of up to 90 degrees left and right to express the resistance caused by the fins and tails of the fish, that is, the feeling of hitting.

The fishing game apparatus of the present invention includes a display unit 50 and a computer unit 60 as described above. A game program is installed in the computer unit 60 to output a game progress image to the display unit 50 , and the user plays a fishing game while watching the game image displayed on the display unit 50 .

The fishing game apparatus of the present invention includes a controller 40 for controlling overall components of the apparatus according to a game process by a game program and a user's manipulation.

For example, the controller 40 generates a control signal to the game program, the manipulation unit, and the tension adjusting unit by reflecting the signal of the game program, the signal of the manipulation unit, and the signal of the tension adjusting unit.

In the fishing game device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fishing rod 10 is connected to the joystick device 20 . 1 and 2, the joystick device 20 includes a joystick body 210 including a lever 211, coupled to the lever 211, and a first end 11 of the fishing rod 10. may include a connector 220 having a fishing rod coupling hole 221 into which is inserted and coupled. A male screw 212 is provided at the upper end of the lever 211, and a corresponding female screw 222 is provided at the lower end of the connector 220, so that the lever 211 and the connector 220 can be coupled in a screwing manner. . Although not shown, in the first end 11 of the fishing rod 10 inserted into the fishing rod coupling hole 221 of the connector 220, the male 212 of the lever 211 passes through the female screw 222 and is inserted again. A female threaded portion to be coupled may be provided. In addition, any method of coupling the fishing rod 10 with the connector 220 in the state inserted into the fishing rod coupling hole 221 of the connector 220 may be applied without any particular limitation.

The user can easily operate the joystick device 20 because it can be familiar and intuitive. Furthermore, since casting, hooking, etc. can be performed while not being separated from the device, the coupling method of the fishing rod to the device body is difficult as well as not robust. In contrast, in the present invention, since the fishing rod is connected to the device body in a joystick manner, the fishing rod 10 can be maintained relatively firmly and stably. When the length of the connector 220 is adjusted, the range of movement of the fishing rod can be increased, and although not shown, the length of the fishing rod can be adjusted by adopting a coupling method in which the depth of the fishing rod inserted into the connector 220 can be varied. you can make it do

The reel unit 15 employed in the fishing game device of the present invention is provided with a powder break 154 to provide tension according to the magnitude of the voltage without winding or unwinding the fishing line in the reel unit 15 . 1 and 3 , the reel unit 15 includes an encoder 153 , a powder brake 154 , and a rotary knob 151 . An encoder 153 and a rotary knob 151 are installed on the rotary shaft 152 of the powder brake 154 , and a connector 155 may be used for installation of the rotary handle 151 . The powder break 154 enables digital control of the applied tension by adjusting the magnitude of the applied voltage according to the size and weight of each type of fish.

The powder brake 154 may be a spherical powder of, for example, Fe, Al, Cr alloy as a powder component, which has excellent heat resistance, corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, and the like, so that a long lifespan can be guaranteed. In particular, when a general brake transmits power, a torque is instantaneously transmitted and an impact is applied to the machine. On the other hand, a powder brake induces slip and transmits power without unreasonableness.

The fishing game device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention as described above provides tension (braking force) according to the magnitude of the voltage without winding or unwinding the fishing line 17 with the reel unit 15, and the torque motor 31 Since the bobbin 313 also performs the winding and unwinding operation to the extent of applying tension rather than excessively winding and unwinding the fishing line 17, the possibility that the fishing line 17 is tangled or separated is very low. Accordingly, the game device can be stably maintained without failure for a long period of time.

4 and 5 are views showing an example of a fishing game device of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, it may be provided as a single device or a dual device, and the user can enjoy the game in a sitting or standing posture.

As described above, the fishing game device of the present invention has a characteristic combination configuration of the joystick device 20 and the reel unit 15 including the powder brake 154 . The fishing game performed in the fishing game apparatus of the present invention may include the following process.

The fishing game process in the fishing game apparatus of the present invention includes a casting step, a hooking step, and a fighting step.

The fighting stage developed after hooking is made may include a holding process and a capturing process.

In the hold-up process, in the case of meat of a standard size or larger, differential compensation according to the tension applied by the user may be given when conditions including a hold direction, a tension value range, and a hold time are satisfied. This holding process will be able to respond more easily and accurately compared to other methods by using the joystick device 20 employed in the present invention.

Figure 6a is a view capturing one scene of a fishing game using the fishing game device of the present invention. Figure 6b is a view for explaining the operation of the holding process of Figure 6a.

6A shows, for example, the holdout area in the left area, the center area, and the right area, which may be in the opposite direction to the direction in which the fish moves when the size of the meat is 50 cm or more. As shown in FIG. 6B , points are differentially compensated for the tension maintained within a predetermined tension range for a predetermined period of time (eg, for 5 to 7 seconds) in a randomly provided persistence area, and the game fails if the conditions are not satisfied becomes When the size of the meat is less than the standard size, the fish may be acquired without holding on.

7 is a view for explaining a capture process in a fishing game using the fishing game device of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the fighting step may also include a catching process, where the catching process may be a process of shortening the distance to the fish. In the present invention, since the reel unit 15 does not have a configuration for winding and unwinding the fishing line 17, there is no distinction between pulling for pulling a fishing rod and reeling for winding a line by turning the reel. Therefore, in the capture process in which the user performs pulling and reeling in parallel, the encoder 153 included in the reel unit 15 provides rotation data of the rotation shaft 152 for measuring the distance to the fish, and the game program executes the distance to the fish. to calculate Points may be compensated differentially by calculating the moving distance (shortened distance) for each unit time. If the distance to the fish becomes '0', the acquisition success is achieved.

As described above, the fishing game device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention provides differential tension according to the magnitude of the applied voltage, instead of winding or unwinding the fishing line 17 from the reel unit 15. By employing the powder break 154, the configuration for winding and unwinding the fishing line is minimized. That is, since the fishing line is not substantially wound on the reel part, the failure of the fishing line to be detached or tangled can be suppressed. In addition, by connecting the intuitively adaptable joystick device 20 with the fishing rod 10, anyone can easily use it and quickly master it.

As mentioned above, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present invention, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

10: fishing rod, 11: first end, 15: reel, 17: fishing line, 20: joystick device, 31: torque motor, 33: servo motor, 40: controller, 50: display, 60: computer, 61, 62: run button, 151: rotary handle, 152: rotary shaft, 153: encoder, 154: powder brake, 210: joystick body, 211: lever, 212: male thread, 220: connector, 221: fishing rod coupler, 222: female thread, 313: bobbin

Claims (6)

As a fishing game device:
A manipulation unit having an operating element including a fishing rod and a reel unit by simulating a reel fishing rod;
a tension control unit installed to apply tension to the fishing rod;
display unit;
a computer unit for driving a game program and outputting a fishing game image to the display; and
A controller for generating a control signal to the game program, the manipulation unit, and the tension adjusting unit by reflecting the signal of the game program, the signal of the manipulation unit, and the signal of the tension adjusting unit;
The manipulation unit includes a joystick device to which a first end that is a proximal end of the fishing rod is connected.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the joystick device comprises:
Joystick body including a lever; and
A fishing game device comprising a; a connector coupled to the lever and having a fishing rod coupling ball into which the first end of the fishing rod is inserted and coupled.
The method according to claim 1, The reel unit:
a rotating shaft to which the rotating handle is connected;
an encoder installed on the rotating shaft to measure a rotation direction and a number of rotations while rotating together to provide data for measuring a virtual distance with a hooked fish; and
and a powder brake for generating a braking force corresponding to a magnitude of a voltage, which is a control signal from the controller, on the rotating shaft.
The method according to claim 1, The tension control unit:
a torque motor for applying a torque to the fishing rod through winding and unwinding the fishing line of the fishing rod; and
Fishing game device comprising a servomotor installed to apply vibration to the fishing line.
4. The method according to claim 3,
The fishing game process includes a casting stage, a hooking stage, and a fighting stage,
The fighting step includes a holding process in which differential compensation is given according to the tension value applied by the user when the conditions of the holding direction, the tension value range, and the holding time are satisfied when a fish of a standard size or larger is hooked. Fishing game device comprising a holding process.
6. The method of claim 5,
The fighting step includes a capture process, which is a process of shortening the distance with the hooked fish,
In the capture process, pulling by the user to pull the fishing rod and reeling to wind the line by turning the reel are performed, the encoder provides rotation data of the rotation shaft for measuring the distance to the fish, and the game program calculates the distance In-fishing game device.

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