Action simulation apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for producing simulating action effects is provided. The apparatus includes a support structure to be worn by a player, a plurality of impact generators mounted in the support structure, and a control unit for receiving signals and activating the plurality of impact generators in response to the signals. Each impact generator includes an electromagnetic device adapted to generate an impact force on the body of the player when activated.

1 . An apparatus for producing simulating action effects comprising:
 a support structure to be worn by a player;   a plurality of impact generators mounted on the support structure, each impact generator comprising an impact member and an electromagnetic device adapted to generate an impact force on the body of the player when activated, the electromagnetic device comprising a sleeve, a coil winding around the sleeve, and an iron core movably positioned in the sleeve and attached to the impact member, the impact member moveable along the sleeve from a retracted position to an extended position as electric current passes through the coil, the impact generator further comprising a spring for driving the impact member towards the retracted position when the electric current is terminated; and   a control unit for receiving signals and activating the plurality of impact generators in response to the signals.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the impact member has the shape of a tip of a sword, a tip of a bullet, a fist, a claw, or a sphere. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of impact generators is arranged on the support structure in rows and columns. 
   
   
       4 . An apparatus for producing simulating action effects comprising:
 a support structure to be worn by a player;   a plurality of impact generators mounted on the support structure, each impact generator comprising an impact member and an electromagnetic device adapted to generate an impact force on the body of the player when activated, the electromagnetic device comprising a sleeve, a first coil winding around one end portion of the sleeve, a second coil winding around the other end portion of the sleeve, and an iron core movably positioned in the sleeve and attached to the impact member, the impact member moveable along the sleeve from a retracted position to an extended position as electric current passes alternately through the first and second coils; and   a control unit for receiving signals and activating the plurality of impact generators in response to the signals.   
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the impact member has the shape of a tip of a sword, a tips of bullet, a fist, a claw, or a sphere. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of impact generators is arranged on the support structure in rows and columns. 
   
   
       7 . An apparatus for producing simulating action effects comprising:
 a support structure to be worn by a player;   a plurality of impact generators mounted in the support structure, each impact generator comprising an electromagnetic device adapted to generate an impact force on the body of the player when activated; and   a control unit for receiving signals and activating the plurality of impact generators in response to the signals.   
   
   
       8 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the support structure comprises a multi-layered garment, and the plurality of impact generators is sandwiched between layers of the multi-layered garment. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , further comprising a flexible circuit in the support structure, wherein the plurality of impact generators is electrically coupled to the flexible circuit. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the electromagnetic device comprises a sleeve, a coil winding around the sleeve, and an iron core in the sleeve. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the impact generator comprises an impact member attached to the iron core, the impact member is moveable along the sleeve from a retracted position to an extended position as electric current passes through the coil, the impact generator comprises a spring for driving the impact member towards the retracted position when the electric current is terminated. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the impact member has the shape of a tip of a sword, a tip of a bullet, a fist, a claw, or a sphere. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the electromagnetic device comprises a sleeve, a first coil winding around one end portion of the sleeve, a second coil winding around the other end portion of the sleeve, and an iron core in the sleeve. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the impact generator comprises an impact member attached to the iron core, the an impact member is moveable along the sleeve from a retracted position to an extended position as electric current passes alternately through the first and second coils. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the impact member has the shape of a tip of a sword, a tip of a bullet, a fist, a claw, or a sphere. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the control unit comprises a control program that controls the sequence, magnitude and duration of impact of the impact generators. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the support structure comprises hook-and-loop or belt buckle fasteners for tight fitting the support structure over the body of the player. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the support structure is provided with two generally cup-shaped portions adapted to conform generally in shape to the chest of the player. 
   
   
       19 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of impact generators is randomly arranged on the support structure. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the support structure is in the form of a vest.