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Impact simulator actuating restraint belt using belt path displacing member and game apparatus including the impact simulator

US7328900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Filing dateJun 29, 2005
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8035
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An impact simulation apparatus is provided which allows a player to feel an impact simulation according to an impact image on a monitor screen. This apparatus includes: a seat belt as a body fixing member which fastens the player; an impact simulation giving portion which gives an impact to the player by straining this seat belt and has a winding drum, a belt pressing member, a driving motor, and the like; and a control unit which outputs, to the driving motor, a control signal for giving an impact when a simulated vehicle bumps on a predetermined condition, so that the seat belt can be slackened and strained.

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