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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 04, 1997
Hideki Kotani, Kobe, JP;
Konami Co., Ltd., Hyogo-ken, JP;
Abstract
A simulation apparatus having a steering wheel includes a seat for the operator to be seated thereon, a support base supporting the seat thereon, and a swing frame supported on the support base for angular movement about a vertical axis, the seat being supported on the swing frame for angular movement about a horizontal axis transverse to the vertical axis. A support frame supports the seat in spaced relation to the vertical axis, the support frame having a curved surface which supports the seat through two movable points which are symmetrical with respect to a center of the seat. A linkage is operatively coupled to the steering wheel and the swing frame for moving the seat in response to operation of the steering wheel.