Vertical interactive amusement system for mechanical dispensing machines

Abstract

A vertical and interactive entertainment system for mechanical vending machines of the type that dispenses spherical or oval gift products. The system includes a vertical game panel that is configured for entertainment using the product, and that has at least one outlet that guides said product towards a delivery receptacle where it is delivered when the entertainment is successfully completed (game won). The system also includes positioning means designed to guide the product to a lower collection area when the game is not won, and mechanical means for manual activation configured to lift the product from the lower collection area towards the upper part of the vertical game panel, allowing the game to be restarted repeatedly until the game is successfully completed.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM [0001]This application is a continuation of and claims priority to and the benefit of PCT Application No. PCT / ES2011 / 070027 filed on Jan. 18, 2011 which claims priority to and the benefit of Spain Application No. P201030075 filed on Jan. 21, 2010.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention refers to a vertical and interactive entertainment system for mechanical vending machines, which function without a connection to the electrical grid, of the type that vend products such as normally spherical or oval plastic balls with toys inside them intended for children of a young age, incorporating in said machines an interactive entertainment (game) with the vended product in a vertical environment which allows unlimited interaction with the product until the entertainment is successfully completed and this is dispensed, thus increasing customer interest.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]It is known in prior art as a mechanical vending machine (non-networked) for the sale of to...

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Benefits of technology

"This patent describes a vertical, interactive entertainment system for mechanical vending machines that dispenses spherical or oval gift products. The system includes a vertical game panel with an outlet that guides the product towards a delivery receptacle when the game is successfully completed. The system also includes means for positioning the product towards a lower area for collection when the game is not successfully completed. The system allows for a large number of possible configurations in which various different games can be used. The system includes bumpers in the game panel to add a probability factor that depends on the user's skill while playing the game. The system also includes a collection platform and a mechanical means for manual activation to move the product from the lower collection area to the upper part of the game panel. The system can be used in both static and rotating panels, and can include a targeting element for the game. The technical effects of this patent include increased attraction for customers, increased machine appeal, and increased likelihood of successful game play."

Problems solved by technology

The decoration of these panels not only attracts customers, but also conceals the products stored in the machine.

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