Patent ID: 6641399
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: A63G,G09B

Abstract:
A simulation rider transporting apparatus comprising: a seat including means for constraining an attitude of a rider in a position thereof; a first base for riding thereon both the rider and said seat; a second base arranged under said first base; and elevation means for elevating said first base, wherein:said elevation means comprises two cranks which are arranged opposite to each other between said first base and said second base; each of said cranks has a crank arm, each crank arm having an end coupled to said second base, and a crank rod for coupling the other end of each crank arm to said first base; each said end of each crank arm coupled to said second base is supported in a swing free manner by one common axis, each of said crank arms extends away from the other crank arm in an opposite direction from said common axis and is angularly adjustable relative to the other crank arm around said common axis to change a relative angle between said crank arms; one end of each crank rod is supported in a rotation free manner to said other end of said crank arm, and the other end of each crank rod is commonly coupled to said first base by a coupling means having a rotation free degree along three axial directions; and a single motor constituting drive means is provided for changing the relative angle between said two crank arms to a predetermined value, and for holding said changed relative angle.