A push disk game machine and its working method

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of game machines, and specifically to a push-plate game machine and a working method thereof. The game machine comprises a push-plate mechanism, a ball replenishing mechanism, an item replenishing mechanism, a control panel and a controller. The ball replenishing mechanism can replenish rolling balls on a storage tray of the push-plate mechanism, and the item replenishing mechanism can replenish gifts above the rolling balls on the storage tray so that the gifts are supported by the rolling balls. When the push plate of the push-plate mechanism moves forward, it can push the rolling balls within its active range to move forward, thereby squeezing other rolling balls on the storage tray and the gifts supported by the rolling balls to move toward a winning channel. The push-plate game machine and a working method thereof provided by the present patent can replenish rolling balls on the storage tray of the push-plate mechanism, and can also replenish gifts on the rolling balls. The gifts are supported by the rolling balls and move forward with the rolling of the rolling balls, and can roll down to the winning channel with the rolling balls. The gameplay is novel, and the fun and appreciation are strong.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of game machines, in particular to a push disk game machine and a working method thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, shopping malls and amusement parks usually provide various game machines for players to play and relieve stress, such as basketball machines, claw machine, dancing machine or push plate game machine, etc. Different types of game machines can bring different game experiences and fun to players. Existing push plate game machines are usually only used to push down game tokens, with relatively single functions and low fun. Some push plate game machines also place some single other items on the storage tray, and these items are also scattered on the storage tray and pushed by the push plate mechanism, which is not interesting and ornamental enough. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to overcome the defects existing in the prior art, the task of the present invention is to provide a push-plate game machine and a working method thereof, which can replenish the rolling ball on the placement tray of the push-plate mechanism, and can also replenish the gifts on the rolling ball. The gifts are supported by the rolling ball and move forward with the rolling of the rolling ball, and can roll down to the winning channel with the rolling ball. The gameplay is novel, interesting and ornamental.

[0004] One of the tasks of the present invention is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A push tray game machine, wherein a tray pushing mechanism, a ball replenishing mechanism, an item replenishing mechanism, a winning channel, an item taking port and a controller are arranged in a cabinet, wherein the tray pushing mechanism comprises a storage tray, a push plate arranged on the storage tray, and a push plate driving mechanism capable of driving the push plate to move back and forth on the storage tray, wherein the ball replenishing mechanism can replenish rolling balls on the storage tray, and the item replenishing mechanism can replenish gifts above the rolling balls on the storage tray so that the gifts are supported by the rolling balls, wherein the entrance to the winning channel is located below the front end of the storage tray, and when the push plate moves forward, it can push the rolling balls within its movable range to move forward, thereby squeezing other rolling balls on the storage tray and the gifts supported by the rolling balls to move toward the winning channel, wherein a control panel is also arranged on the outside of the cabinet, and the controller is electrically connected to the control panel, the push plate driving mechanism, the ball replenishing mechanism and the item replenishing mechanism.

[0006] As an optimal technical solution, the ball replenishment mechanism includes a ball bin, a ball launching mechanism and a ball supply mechanism. The ball launching mechanism includes a ball launcher, a paddle corresponding to the outlet of the ball launcher, a paddle driving mechanism for driving the paddle to rotate, a plurality of counting channels, and a ball sensor for sensing the passage of balls in each counting channel. The ball supply mechanism includes a ball supplier, a ball drop channel connecting the outlet of the ball supplier and the storage tray. The controller is electrically connected to each ball sensor, the ball launcher and the ball supplier. The controller is preset with a number n corresponding to each counting channel. The control console can control the ball launcher to launch balls. The balls pass through any counting channel under the action of the paddle and trigger the ball sensor corresponding to the channel. The controller controls the ball supplier to supply a corresponding number n of balls to the ball drop channel according to the signal of the ball sensor, and the balls fall to the storage tray through the ball drop channel.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the outlet of the ball-dropping channel is connected to the rear of the storage tray and is located within the range of forward and backward movement of the push plate.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the replenishing mechanism includes a gift conveying mechanism, a falling channel connecting the outlet of the gift conveying mechanism and the storage tray, and a gift sensor for sensing the passage of gifts in the winning channel or the gifts on the storage tray. The controller is electrically connected to the gift sensor. The controller can control the gift conveying mechanism to convey the gift to the falling channel according to the signal of the gift sensor, and the gift falls onto the rolling ball on the storage tray through the falling channel.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the outlet of the object-falling channel is connected to the front part of the storage tray and is located outside the range of forward and backward movement of the push plate.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, at least one row of horizontal gift display racks is provided on the upper part of the cabinet, the falling object channel is located on the side wall of the cabinet, and the gift conveying mechanism can convey the gifts on the gift display racks to the side falling object channel in sequence.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the disk pushing mechanism, ball replenishing mechanism, item replenishing mechanism, winning channel, item taking port and control console form a group of game units, and the number of the game units is one or more.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, side walls are provided on both sides of the storage tray for limiting the movement of the rolling ball and / or the gift to both sides.

[0013] The second task of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0014] A working method based on the above-mentioned push disk game machine is characterized by comprising the following steps:

[0015] (1) Initializing the push-plate game machine, placing a plurality of rolling balls on the placement plate, placing at least one gift on the rolling balls, and supporting the gift through the rolling balls;

[0016] (2) The player obtains the operation authority and controls the operation table. The operation table sends the operation signal to the controller. The controller controls the ball replenishing mechanism to replenish N balls onto the storage tray, and then controls the push plate driving mechanism to push the push plate forward according to the distance set by the program. By pushing the balls within its range of motion forward, the push plate squeezes the other balls on the storage tray and the gifts supported by the balls toward the winning channel. When the balls and the gifts supported by the balls pass the front end of the storage tray, they fall into the winning channel for the player to take out from the taking port.

[0017] (3) The game machine is provided with a gift sensor for sensing the passage of gifts in the winning channel or the gifts on the storage tray. When a gift falls from the storage tray, the gift sensor sends a signal to the controller, and the controller controls the replenishing mechanism to replenish the gifts above the rolling ball on the storage tray so that the gifts are supported by the rolling ball.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the patent provides a push-plate game machine and its working method, which can replenish the rolling ball onto the placement tray of the push-plate mechanism, and can also replenish gifts onto the rolling ball. The gifts are supported by the rolling ball and move forward with the rolling ball, and can roll down to the winning channel with the rolling ball. The gameplay is novel, interesting and enjoyable. During operation, the player obtains the operation authority by inserting coins into the game machine or scanning to pay the corresponding fees, and then controls the operating table to control the ball replenishing mechanism to replenish N balls onto the storage tray, where the number N can be large or small, which is specifically determined by the player's control skills or probability. After the balls fall into the storage tray, they will occupy the blank area on the storage tray, and then the controller automatically controls the push plate to move forward according to the distance set by the program, and pushes the balls within its activity range to move forward, thereby squeezing other balls on the storage tray and the gifts supported by the balls to move toward the winning channel. When the balls and the gifts supported by the balls pass the front end of the storage tray, they will fall into the winning channel for the player to take out from the picking port. When the gifts fall, the replenishing mechanism will automatically replenish new gifts above the balls on the storage tray for the player to continue playing.

[0019] The concept, specific structure and effects of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to fully understand the purpose, characteristics and effects of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a push disk game machine in an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 21 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the push disk game machine in the embodiment after omitting the front side wall and the top.

[0022] Among them, cabinet 1, front side wall 11, decorative panel 12, tray pushing mechanism 2, storage tray 21, pushing plate 22, ball replenishing mechanism 3, ball serving mechanism 31, ball serving device 311, dial plate 312, counting channel 313, rolling ball sensor 314, ball supply mechanism 32, ball supply device 321, ball falling channel 322, replenishing mechanism 4, gift conveying mechanism 41, falling channel 42, winning channel 5, picking port 6, control panel 7, gift display stand 8, coin-operated mechanism 9, rolling ball 10, gift 20. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that the "first", "second" and similar words used in the specification and claims of this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components; "one" or "one" and similar words do not indicate quantity restrictions, but indicate the existence of at least one; "several", "multiple" and other similar words indicate two or more. Unless otherwise specified, "front", "rear", "bottom", "upper" and other similar words are only for the convenience of explanation and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. "Installation", "connection", "pivot" and other similar words should be understood in a broad sense, and can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate element. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0024] Embodiment 1:

[0025] like Figure 1-2As shown, the present embodiment provides a push plate game machine, including a cabinet 1, in which a push plate mechanism 2, a ball replenishing mechanism 3, a replenishing mechanism 4, a winning channel 5, a taking port 6 and a controller are arranged. The push plate mechanism 2 includes a storage tray 21, a push plate 22 arranged on the storage tray 21, and a push plate driving mechanism capable of driving the push plate 22 to reciprocate forward and backward on the storage tray 21. The ball replenishing mechanism 3 can replenish rolling balls 10 on the storage tray 21, and the replenishing mechanism 4 can replenish gifts 20 above the rolling balls 10 on the storage tray 21 so that the gifts 20 are supported by the rolling balls 10. The entrance of the winning channel 5 is located below the front end of the storage tray 21. When the push plate 22 moves forward, it can push the rolling balls 10 within its active range to move forward, thereby squeezing other rolling balls 10 on the storage tray 21 and the gifts 20 supported by the rolling balls 10 to move toward the winning channel 5. A control panel 7 is also arranged on the outside of the cabinet 1, and the controller is electrically connected to the control panel 7, the push plate driving mechanism, the ball replenishing mechanism 3 and the replenishing mechanism 4.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the push-plate game machine provided by this patent can replenish the rolling ball 10 on the placement tray 21 of the pushing plate mechanism 2, and can also replenish the gifts 20 on the rolling ball 10. The gifts 20 are supported by the rolling ball 10 and move forward with the rolling of the rolling ball 10, and can roll down to the winning channel 5 with the rolling ball 10. The gameplay is novel, interesting and ornamental. During operation, the player obtains the operation authority by inserting coins into the coin-operated mechanism 9 of the game machine or scanning to pay the corresponding fees, and controls the ball-replenishing mechanism 3 to replenish the rolling balls 10 onto the storage tray 21. After the rolling balls 10 fall into the storage tray 21, they will occupy the blank area on the storage tray 21, and then the push plate driving mechanism drives the push plate 22 forward according to the distance set by the program, and pushes the rolling balls 10 within its active range to move forward, thereby squeezing other rolling balls 10 on the storage tray 21 and the gifts 20 supported by the rolling balls 10 to move toward the winning channel 5. When the rolling balls 10 and the gifts 20 supported by the rolling balls 10 pass the front end of the storage tray 21, they will fall into the winning channel 5 for the player to take out from the taking port 6. When the gift 20 falls, a new gift 20 is replenished above the rolling balls 10 on the storage tray 21 through the replenishing mechanism 4, so that the player can continue to play.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment, the ball replenishment mechanism 3 includes a ball bin 33, a ball serving mechanism 31 and a ball supply mechanism 32. The ball serving mechanism 31 includes a ball server 311, a paddle 312 corresponding to the outlet of the ball server 311, a paddle driving mechanism for driving the paddle 312 to rotate, a plurality of counting channels 313, and a rolling ball sensor 314 for sensing the passing of the rolling ball 10 in each counting channel 313. The ball supply mechanism 32 includes a ball supply device 321, a ball drop channel 322 connecting the outlet of the ball supply device 321 and the storage tray 21. The controller is electrically connected to each rolling ball sensor 311. 14. The ball launcher 311 and the ball supplyer 321. The controller is preset with a number n corresponding to each counting channel 313. The number n corresponding to different counting channels 313 is different. The control panel 7 can control the ball launcher 311 to send out the rolling ball 10. The rolling ball 10 passes through any counting channel 313 under the action of the dial 312 and triggers the rolling ball sensor 314 corresponding to the channel. The controller controls the ball supplyer 321 to supply the corresponding number n of rolling balls 10 to the ball falling channel 322 according to the signal of the ball sensor 314, and the balls fall to the storage tray 21 through the ball falling channel 322. When the game machine is working, the paddle 312 rotates continuously, and the player can control the operating table at an appropriate time according to the control skills, so that the ball server 311 serves the ball so that the ball falls into the counting channel 313 with a larger number n under the action of the paddle 312, thereby controlling the ball supply mechanism 32 to supply n balls to the storage tray 21. Together with the rolling balls sent by the ball server 311, a total of n+1 rolling balls 10 fall to the storage tray 21, and the operability, fun and viewing experience are relatively high.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment, the outlet of the ball-dropping channel 322 is connected to the rear of the storage tray 21 and is located within the forward and backward movement range of the push plate 22. This design allows the rolling balls 10 that fall onto the storage tray 21 through the ball-dropping channel 322 to be more easily distributed in the blank area created after the push plate 22 returns to its last position, thereby facilitating the forward movement of more rolling balls 10 when the push plate 22 moves forward.

[0029] As a preferred embodiment, the replenishment mechanism 4 includes a gift conveying mechanism 41, a drop channel 42 connecting the outlet of the gift conveying mechanism 41 and the storage tray 21, and a gift sensor for sensing the passage of the gift 20 in the winning channel 5 or the gift 20 on the storage tray 21. The controller is electrically connected to the gift sensor, and the controller can control the gift conveying mechanism 41 to convey the gift 20 to the drop channel 42 according to the signal of the gift sensor, and the gift 20 falls onto the rolling ball 10 on the storage tray 21 through the drop channel 42. This design enables the replenishment mechanism 4 to automatically replenish the gift 20 above the rolling ball 10 on the storage tray 21 according to the drop or inventory of the original gift 20 on the storage tray 21.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the outlet of the drop channel 42 is connected to the front of the storage tray 21 and is located outside the forward and backward movement range of the push plate 22. This design facilitates the gift 20 replenished by the replenishment mechanism 4 to fall directly onto the rolling ball 10 of the storage tray 21, and the rolling ball 10 supports the gift.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, two rows of gift display racks 8 are arranged horizontally in a stepped shape on the upper part of the cabinet 1, and the object dropping channel 42 is located on the side wall of the cabinet 1. The gift conveying mechanism 41 can sequentially convey the gifts 20 on the gift display rack 8 to the side object dropping channel 42. This design allows the gifts that have not yet fallen into the storage tray 21 to be directly displayed on the gift display rack 8, which is more ornamental and attractive.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the disk pushing mechanism 2, the ball replenishing mechanism 3, the item replenishing mechanism 4, the winning channel 5, the item taking port 6 and the control console 7 form a group of game units, and the number of the game units is one or more. This design provides multiple groups of game units on the cabinet 1, which is convenient for multiple players to play together.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment, the two sides of the storage tray 21 are provided with side walls for limiting the movement of the rolling ball 10 and / or the gift 20 to the two sides. This design enables the rolling ball 10 and the gift 20 supported by it to move forward only under the restriction of the side walls when the push plate 22 pushes the rolling ball 10, and not to move to the left or right, so that the rolling ball 10 and the gift 20 supported by it can fall into the gift channel.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, the front side wall 11 of the cabinet is made of a transparent material, and a decorative panel 12 is also provided on the top of the cabinet.

[0035] It should be noted that in this patent, components such as the controller, push plate drive mechanism, ball bin 33, paddle plate drive mechanism, ball feeder 321, and gift sensor are not shown in the accompanying drawings. In addition, these components are all prior arts, and this patent does not provide a detailed description or further limitation on their structures.

[0036] Embodiment 2:

[0037] A working method based on the push disk game machine in embodiment 1, comprising the following steps:

[0038] (1) Initializing the push-plate game machine, so that a plurality of rolling balls 10 are placed on the placement tray 21, and at least one gift 20 is placed on the rolling balls 10, and the gift 20 is supported by the rolling balls 10;

[0039] (2) The player obtains the operation authority and controls the operation table. The operation table sends the operation signal to the controller. The controller controls the ball replenishing mechanism 3 to replenish N balls 10 onto the storage tray 21, and then controls the push plate driving mechanism to push the push plate 22 to move forward according to the distance set by the program. By pushing the balls 10 within its activity range forward, the other balls 10 on the storage tray 21 and the gifts 20 supported by the balls 10 are squeezed to move toward the winning channel 5. When the balls 10 and the gifts 20 supported by the balls 10 pass the front end of the storage tray 21, they will fall into the winning channel 5 for the player to take out from the taking port 6.

[0040] (3) The game machine is provided with a gift sensor for sensing the passage of a gift 20 in the winning channel 5 or the gift 20 on the storage tray 21. When a gift 20 falls from the storage tray 21, the gift sensor sends a signal to the controller, and the controller controls the replenishing mechanism 4 to replenish the gift 20 above the rolling ball 10 on the storage tray 21, so that the gift 20 is supported by the rolling ball 10.

[0041] The gameplay of the push plate game machine is that the rolling ball 10 is used to support the gift 20, and the rolling ball 10 can be replenished on the storage tray 21 and the gift 20 can be replenished above the rolling ball 10 through the ball replenishing mechanism 3 and the replenishing mechanism 4 respectively. The gift 20 is supported by the rolling ball 10 and moves forward with the rolling of the rolling ball 10, and can roll down to the winning channel 5 with the rolling ball 10. During operation, the player obtains the operation authority by inserting coins into the game machine or scanning to pay the corresponding fees, and then controls the operating table to control the ball replenishing mechanism 3 to replenish N rolling balls 10 to the storage tray 21, where the number N can be large or small, which is specifically determined by the player's control skills or probability. The rolling ball 10 falls into the storage tray After the rolling ball 10 moves to the front of the placing tray 21, it will occupy the blank area on the placing tray 21, and then the controller automatically controls the push plate 22 to move forward according to the distance set by the program, and pushes the rolling ball 10 within its active range to move forward, thereby squeezing the other rolling balls 10 on the placing tray 21 and the gifts 20 supported by the rolling balls 10 to move toward the winning channel 5. When the rolling ball 10 and the gift 20 supported by the rolling ball 10 pass the front end of the placing tray 21, they will fall into the winning channel 5 for the player to take out from the taking port 6. When the gift 20 falls, the replenishing mechanism 4 will automatically replenish a new gift 20 above the rolling ball 10 on the placing tray 21 for the player to continue playing. The gameplay is novel, interesting and ornamental.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and an explanation of the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the present application is not limited to the implementation method formed by a specific combination of the above technical features, but should also cover other implementation methods formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the inventive concept. For example, the above features are replaced with the technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application (but not limited to) by each other.

Claims

1. A push disk game machine, comprising a cabinet, characterized in that: The cabinet is equipped with a tray pushing mechanism, a ball replenishing mechanism, a replenishing mechanism, a prize-winning channel, a taking port and a controller. The tray pushing mechanism includes a storage tray, a push plate arranged on the storage tray, and a push plate driving mechanism capable of driving the push plate to move back and forth on the storage tray. The ball replenishing mechanism can replenish rolling balls on the storage tray, and the replenishing mechanism can replenish gifts above the rolling balls on the storage tray so that the gifts are supported by the rolling balls. The entrance of the prize-winning channel is located below the front end of the storage tray. When the push plate moves forward, it can push the rolling balls within its range of movement to move forward, thereby squeezing the rolling balls on the storage tray. The other balls and the gifts supported by the balls move toward the winning channel. A control panel is also provided on the outside of the cabinet. The controller is electrically connected to the control panel, the push plate driving mechanism, the ball replenishing mechanism and the replenishing mechanism. The ball replenishing mechanism includes a ball bin, a ball serving mechanism and a ball supplying mechanism. The ball serving mechanism includes a ball serving device, a paddle corresponding to the outlet of the ball serving device, a paddle driving mechanism for driving the paddle to rotate, a plurality of counting channels, and a ball sensor for sensing the passing of the balls in each counting channel. The ball supplying mechanism includes a ball supplying device, a The ball-dropping channel, the controller is electrically connected to each rolling ball sensor, the ball launcher and the ball supplyer, and the controller is preset with a number n corresponding to each counting channel. The control panel can control the ball launcher to send out rolling balls. The rolling balls pass through any counting channel under the action of the dial plate and trigger the rolling ball sensor corresponding to the channel. The controller controls the ball supplyer to supply the corresponding number n of rolling balls to the ball-dropping channel according to the signal of the rolling ball sensor, and the balls fall to the storage tray through the ball-dropping channel; the replenishment mechanism includes a gift conveying mechanism, a falling object channel connecting the outlet of the gift conveying mechanism and the storage tray, and a gift sensor for sensing the passage of gifts in the winning channel or the gifts on the storage tray. The controller is electrically connected to the gift sensor. The controller can control the gift conveying mechanism to convey gifts to the falling object channel according to the signal of the gift sensor, and the balls fall to the rolling balls on the storage tray through the falling object channel; the outlet of the ball-dropping channel is connected to the rear part of the storage tray and is located within the range of the forward and backward movement of the push plate; the outlet of the falling object channel is connected to the front part of the storage tray and is located outside the range of the forward and backward movement of the push plate.

2. The push disk game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one row of horizontal gift display racks is provided on the upper part of the cabinet, the object dropping channel is located on the side wall of the cabinet, and the gift conveying mechanism can convey the gifts on the gift display racks to the object dropping channel on the side in sequence.

3. The push disk game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disk pushing mechanism, ball replenishing mechanism, object replenishing mechanism, winning channel, object taking port and control console form a group of game units, and the number of the game units is one group or more.

4. The push disk game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Side walls are provided on both sides of the storage tray for limiting the movement of the rolling ball and / or the gift to both sides.

5. A working method of the push disk game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: (1) Initializing the push-plate game machine, placing a plurality of rolling balls on the storage tray, placing at least one gift on the rolling balls, and supporting the gift through the rolling balls; (2) The player obtains the operation authority and controls the operation table. The operation table sends the operation signal to the controller. The controller controls the ball replenishing mechanism to replenish N balls onto the storage tray, and then controls the push plate driving mechanism to push the push plate forward according to the distance set by the program. By pushing the balls within its range of motion forward, the push plate squeezes the other balls on the storage tray and the gifts supported by the balls toward the winning channel. When the balls and the gifts supported by the balls pass the front end of the storage tray, they fall into the winning channel for the player to take out from the taking port. (3) The game machine is provided with a gift sensor for sensing the passage of gifts in the winning channel or the gifts on the storage tray. When a gift falls from the storage tray, the gift sensor sends a signal to the controller, and the controller controls the replenishing mechanism to replenish the gift above the rolling ball on the storage tray so that the gift is supported by the rolling ball.

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