Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A device to provide motion to a capsule comprising: a platform; an arm for elevating said capsule above said platform, said capsule being supported on only one end by said arm, wherein said arm includes a first section and a second section, said first section for providing substantially vertical motion to said capsule and said second section for providing pitch to said capsule; and means for rotating said capsule about a roll axis by at least 360 degrees on said arm.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A device to provide motion to a capsule comprising: a platform; an arm for elevating said capsule above said platform, said capsule being supported on only one end by said arm, wherein said arm includes a first section and a second section, said first section for providing substantially vertical motion to said capsule and said second section for providing pitch to said capsule; and means for rotating said capsule about a roll axis by at least 360 degrees on said arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for rotating comprises a rotation bearing assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said rotation bearing assembly includes: a shaft coupled to said capsule; a structure for positioning said shaft in operative relation to said arm; and means for providing slipping between said shaft and said structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said means for providing slipping comprises at least one bearing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said means for providing slipping comprises two, angular contact bearings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said first section comprises: a beam rotatably coupled to said second section; and means for providing substantially vertical motion of said capsule by elevating said beam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
A simulation system comprising: a capsule; a base; an arm for elevating said capsule above said base, said capsule being supported only on one end by said arm, wherein said arm includes a first section and a second section said first section for providing vertical motion to said capsule and said second section for providing pitch movement to said capsule; a mechanism for rotating said capsule about a roll axis by at least 360 degrees on said arm; and means for providing visual and audio signals to said capsule.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A simulation system comprising: a capsule; a base; an arm for elevating said capsule above said base, said capsule being supported only on one end by said arm, wherein said arm includes a first section and a second section said first section for providing vertical motion to said capsule and said second section for providing pitch movement to said capsule; a mechanism for rotating said capsule about a roll axis by at least 360 degrees on said arm; and means for providing visual and audio signals to said capsule.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The simulation system of claim 7 wherein said mechanism for rotating includes: a shaft coupled to said capsule; means for positioning said shaft on said arm; a belt assembly coupled to said shaft; a motor for turning said belt assembly; and means for providing slipping between said shaft and said means for positioning.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The simulation system of claim 8 wherein said fast section comprises: a beam rotatably coupled to said second section; and means for providing substantially vertical motion of said capsule by elevating said beam.