Patent
1979-02-09
1981-05-05
Grieb, William H.
46 1B, A63H 3326
Patent
active
042650470
ABSTRACT:
A simulated vehicle instrumentation and control apparatus includes sound effects generating arrangements, indicators and displays that are controlled to simulate realistic driving conditions in response to the operation of various vehicle controls by the operator of the simulated vehicle apparatus. The vehicle controls include a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal, a transmission gear shift selector, and an ignition switch. In various specific embodiments, additional controls are provided including siren and light controls. The turning of an ignition key in the ignition switch to a predetermined position initiates operation of the simulated vehicle apparatus. Operation of the accelerator pedal conditions the simulated vehicle apparatus to generate simulated vehicle engine sound effects in response to subsequent operation of the transmission gear shift selector. Operation of the brake pedal conditions the vehicle apparatus to generate simulated tire and brake squealing for a predetermined time interval. Turning of the steering wheel to either the left or right beyond predetermined limits conditions the vehicle apparatus to generate an out-of-control squealing effect for a predetermined time interval. In specific arrangements various other displays and indicators are provided that are actuated in response to operation of the controls.
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Licitis, Jr. Gunars
Meyer Burton C.
Morrison Howard J.
Grieb William H.
Marvin Glass & Associates
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