Bead pushing game machine and control method thereof
By using a complex mechanism and multi-layered selection system, the existing game machines have solved the problems of simple operation and unintuitive winning, achieving a higher level of participation and fun.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511423059.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing claw machines and electronic roulette games are simple to operate, lack a sense of participation and fun, and the odds of winning are not intuitive enough.
Design a ball-pushing game machine that uses a composite mechanism to achieve continuous rolling and multi-layered selection of balls, combining physical and electronic lottery mechanisms to improve player participation and predictability of winning.
It enhances the visual experience and engagement of the game, and improves the fun and controllability of winning through multi-layered screening and random lottery mechanisms.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of game consoles, and in particular to a ball-pushing game console and its control method. Background Technology
[0002] In the arcade game industry, claw machines dominate the market. However, due to the limited variety of claw machine games, the gameplay becomes increasingly monotonous after prolonged use, failing to attract more players. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an arcade game device that is simple to operate and can increase fun.
[0003] Of course, there are some electronic roulette game machines now, but these machines are mainly controlled by computers to obtain predetermined winning probabilities, so the experience is not intuitive enough. For users, they lack a sense of participation and reduce the user experience. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The main objective of this invention is to propose a ball-pushing game machine and its control method, which aims to improve the existing game machine structure. Through a composite mechanism, a series of balls are rolled, thereby increasing the probability of winning and obtaining prizes, improving the visual experience and participation, and making the game more enjoyable.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a ball-pushing game machine, comprising:
[0006] A server rack, wherein the server rack is equipped with a machine platform, the machine platform is equipped with a circulation channel, the circulation channel is equipped with a trolley that moves in a circulation manner, and the server rack is equipped with a first drive device that drives the trolley to move back and forth.
[0007] The trolley has a first opening on one side, and the trolley has a first inclined surface that gradually decreases from the inside towards the first opening.
[0008] The storage channel is connected to the bead feeding device. The storage channel is equipped with a push plate. The cabinet is equipped with a second drive device (a telescopic motor) connected to the push plate. The storage channel has a second opening at one end of the circulation channel.
[0009] The second drive device is connected to a manual switch, which is used to control the push plate to push the ball located in the storage channel to the circulation channel;
[0010] The first screening channel is arranged adjacent to the storage channel, and a third opening is provided at one end of the first screening channel located in the circulation channel.
[0011] The first screening channel is used to screen the balls and make them fall into the reward channel;
[0012] When the first and second openings are opposite each other, the pusher can push the balls toward the moving trolley and transport the balls that fall into the trolley to the third opening.
[0013] It also includes a gift conveying device for conveying prizes.
[0014] A control method for a bead-pushing game machine, in actual working steps:
[0015] Step 1: Turn on the control switch by inserting coins or scanning a code. The ball conveying device will transport the balls in the hopper to the storage channel and at the same time turn on the manual switch to control the movement of the push rod.
[0016] At this time, the trolley moves back and forth along the circular track under the drive of the first drive device (the trolley can always be in the circular open state or it can move in the circular state after inserting coins, which can be set according to actual needs).
[0017] Step 2: The user manually controls the push rod to move, pushing the ball bearings located in the storage channel towards the circulation channel.
[0018] When the first opening and the second opening are aligned, the push rod pushes a predetermined number of balls into the first inclined plane.
[0019] When the first opening and the second opening are misaligned, the push rod pushes the ball into the circulation channel.
[0020] Balls that do not enter the trolley enter the second return ball channel through the circulation channel;
[0021] Step 3: When a predetermined number of balls enter the first inclined plane, the balls are conveyed from the first inclined plane into the first screening channel when the trolley moves to the first screening channel.
[0022] Step 4: The first screening channel is equipped with at least one first turntable. When the first turntable rotates, it can drive the balls to roll randomly and move to the guide posts. The matrix-distributed guide posts are used to make the balls roll randomly and make the balls fall into the first return ball channel.
[0023] Step 5: When the ball enters the second screening channel, the second turntable is equipped with a slot for the first sensor and the second sensor of the lottery channel senses each other, and when the ball enters the third return ball channel, the ball simultaneously triggers the third sensor (such as a visual sensor, motion sensor or infrared sensor, etc.).
[0024] The electronic lottery device will then be activated;
[0025] When the ball enters the third return ball channel directly from the slot, the electronic lottery device is in the off state;
[0026] Step 6: When the electronic lottery device is activated, the lights on the electronic turntable will turn on randomly.
[0027] You win a prize when the light fixture is positioned in a fan-shaped area displaying the winning characters.
[0028] Step 7: The third rotary motor of the gift conveying device drives the screw to rotate, conveying the prize to the gift unloading area for users to pick up.
[0029] The number of balls represents the numerator of the probability; therefore, the more balls there are, the higher the probability of winning.
[0030] The first layer of physical screening involves the interaction between a push rod and a cart.
[0031] The second layer of screening is passive physical screening (i.e., the first turntable, the second turntable, and the guide pillars).
[0032] The second turntable is also equipped with a second sub-physical screening factor, which is the combination of the first sensor and the second sensor;
[0033] The third layer of screening is random probability screening (e.g., setting a 65% winning rate).
[0034] For specific procedures, please refer to Figure 6 . Attached Figure Description
[0035] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the circulation channel of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 3 Cross-section of the present invention Figure 1 ;
[0038] Figure 4 Cross-section of the present invention Figure 2 ;
[0039] Figure 5 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0040] Figure 6 This is a magnified schematic diagram of a portion of the image.
[0041] In the picture,
[0042] 1 represents a server rack, and 10 represents a server unit.
[0043] 21 represents the trolley, 211 represents the first opening, and 212 represents the first inclined plane.
[0044] 22 is the circulation channel, 220 is the first drive device, 221 is the circular track, 222 is the first chain, and 223 is the fourth inclined plane.
[0045] 3 is the storage channel, 30 is the second inclined plane, 31 is the push plate, 32 is the second drive device, and 33 is the manual switch.
[0046] 4 is the first screening channel, 40 is the first turntable, and 41 is the guide column.
[0047] 5 is the second selection channel, 50 is the second spinning wheel, 52 is the card slot, and 53 is the winning channel.
[0048] 6 represents the bead feeding device, 61 represents the first bead return channel, 62 represents the second bead return channel, and 63 represents the third bead return channel.
[0049] 7 represents the contact plane, 70 represents the electronic turntable, and 71 represents the sector.
[0050] 8 represents the gift conveying device, and 80 represents the screw rod. Detailed Implementation
[0051] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0052] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0053] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.
[0054] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a ball-pushing game machine includes:
[0055] The cabinet 1 is equipped with a machine platform, the machine platform is equipped with a circulation channel 22, the circulation channel 22 is equipped with a circulating trolley 21, and the cabinet 1 is equipped with a first drive device to drive the trolley 21 to move back and forth.
[0056] The trolley 21 has a first opening 211 on one side, and the trolley 21 has a first inclined surface 212 that gradually decreases from the inside toward the first opening 211.
[0057] Storage channel 3 is connected to bead conveying device 6. Storage channel 3 is provided with push plate 31. Cabinet 1 is provided with second drive device 32 (telescopic motor) connected to push plate 31. Storage channel 3 is provided with a second opening at one end of circulation channel 22.
[0058] The second drive device is connected to a manual switch 33, which is used to control the push plate 31 to push the ball located in the storage channel 3 to the circulation channel 22;
[0059] The first screening channel 4 is arranged adjacent to the storage channel 3, and a third opening is provided at one end of the circulation channel 22.
[0060] The first screening channel 4 is used to screen the balls and make them fall into the reward channel;
[0061] When the first opening 211 and the second opening are opposite each other, the pusher plate 31 can push the ball toward the moving carriage 21 and transport the ball that falls into the carriage 21 to the third opening.
[0062] It also includes a gift conveying device for conveying prizes.
[0063] In the actual work steps:
[0064] Step 1: Turn on the control switch by inserting coins or scanning codes. The ball conveying device 6 will transport the balls in the hopper to the storage channel 3 and at the same time turn on the manual switch 33 to control the movement of the push rod.
[0065] At this time, the trolley 21 moves back and forth along the circular track under the drive of the first drive device (the trolley 21 can always be in the circular open state or it can move in the circular state after inserting coins, which can be set according to actual needs).
[0066] Step 2: The user controls the push rod to move via manual switch 33, pushing the ball bearings in storage channel 3 towards circulation channel 22.
[0067] When the first opening 211 and the second opening are aligned, the push rod pushes a predetermined number of balls into the first inclined plane 212.
[0068] When the first opening 211 and the second opening are misaligned, the push rod pushes the ball into the circulation channel 22.
[0069] The balls that do not enter the trolley 21 enter the second return ball channel through the circulation channel 22;
[0070] Step 3: When a predetermined number of balls enter the first inclined plane 212, when the trolley 21 moves to the first screening channel 4, the balls are transported from the first inclined plane 212 into the first screening channel 4.
[0071] Step 4: The first screening channel 4 is provided with at least one first turntable. When the first turntable rotates, it can drive the balls to roll randomly and move to the guide posts. The matrix-distributed guide posts are used to make the balls roll randomly and make the balls fall into the first return ball channel.
[0072] Step 5: When the ball enters the second screening channel, the second turntable is equipped with a slot for the first sensor and the second sensor of the lottery channel senses each other, and when the ball enters the third return ball channel, the ball simultaneously triggers the third sensor (such as a visual sensor, motion sensor or infrared sensor, etc.).
[0073] The first and second sensors can be position sensors or NFC sensors, etc., and existing technologies can be adopted according to actual needs;
[0074] The electronic lottery device will then be activated;
[0075] When the ball enters the third return ball channel directly from the slot, the electronic lottery device is in the off state;
[0076] Step 6: When the electronic lottery device is activated, the lights on the electronic turntable will turn on randomly.
[0077] You win a prize when the light fixture is positioned in a fan-shaped area displaying the winning characters.
[0078] Step 7: The third rotary motor of the gift conveying device drives the screw to rotate, conveying the prize to the gift unloading area for users to pick up.
[0079] Specifically, the ball conveying device 6 is connected to a control switch 60, which is used to convey the balls from the hopper to the storage channel 3; the control switch is a coin-operated control switch or a barcode scanning control switch.
[0080] In this embodiment of the application, multiple trolleys 21 are provided and spaced apart. The push rod is used to simulate a bulldozer, the trolley 21 is used to simulate a truck, and the ball bearing is used to simulate cargo, thus serving as a simulated construction site scene and enhancing the fun of the game.
[0081] The storage channel 3 and the first screening channel 4 form a set of mechanisms. The structure is set in four sets at intervals to maximize the equipment. Of course, two sets can also be set according to actual needs (e.g., a linear reciprocating mechanism).
[0082] Specifically, the circulation channel 22 is a linear track, a closed-loop circular track, or a closed-loop annular track, and different structures can be set according to the size of the site or the size of the cabinet 1.
[0083] In a preferred embodiment, the track can be a straight track, which allows the trolley 21 to move back and forth. When it is a closed-loop track, the trolley 21 moves cyclically along the circular track. The circular track is preferred, and it is provided with a linear movement structure. Therefore, the first opening 211 can be a plane. When a circular track is used, the first opening 211 is preferably an arc surface, which ensures that after the balls are collected, all the balls located on the trolley 21 can be transferred to the first screening channel 4, avoiding them from falling off from the connection end between the storage channel 3 and the first screening channel 4.
[0084] Specifically, when the circulation channel 22 is a closed-loop annular track 221, the inner side of the circulation channel 22 is provided with a closed-loop first chain 222, the inner side of the trolley 21 is fixed on the chain, the outer side of the circulation track is provided with a support track or a second chain, the first driving device is a first rotary motor, and the driving end of the first rotary motor is provided with a drive gear that meshes with the first chain and / or the second chain, thereby realizing the cyclic movement of the trolley 21;
[0085] Of course, in specific cases, the reciprocating movement of the trolley 21 can also be achieved by means of belts, electromagnetic drives, etc.
[0086] In this embodiment of the application, the connecting end between the storage channel 3 and the first screening channel 4 is provided with a mating plane. The mating plane is used to fit and block the first opening 211 of the trolley 21, so that the ball can enter the first screening channel 4 from the trolley 21.
[0087] Specifically, the storage channel 3 gradually descends outward from the circulation channel 22 and is provided with a second inclined surface to collect the balls and prevent them from falling directly into the circulation channel 22.
[0088] The first inclined surface 212 of the trolley 21 is lower than the end of the second opening; the first screening channel 4 and the second screening channel form a third inclined surface. This creates a drop, causing the ball to fall onto the first inclined surface 212, and as the trolley 21 moves, the ball automatically rolls to the third inclined surface of the first screening channel 4 and the second screening channel until the reward device is triggered.
[0089] Specifically, the first screening channel 4 is provided with a first bead return channel and a second screening channel at its end. The upper wall of the first screening channel 4 is provided with at least one first turntable. The first screening channel 4 is also provided with matrix-distributed guide columns at a position away from the first turntable. The first turntable is connected to a second rotary motor to drive its rotation.
[0090] The bottom wall of the circulation channel 22 is provided with a fourth inclined surface and a second return bead channel connected to the bottom end of the fourth inclined surface;
[0091] The second screening channel is connected to a lottery channel, which is equipped with a rotating second turntable and a third rotating motor.
[0092] The outer peripheral wall of the second turntable is provided with multiple slots, at least one of which is equipped with a first sensor.
[0093] The lottery channel is equipped with a third ball return channel, a third sensor, and a second sensor. When the first sensor and the second sensor correspond and the third sensor senses the ball, the electronic lottery device is activated. That is, when the slot with the first sensor and the third ball return channel are aligned, the electronic lottery device is activated.
[0094] The electronic lottery device is an electronic spinning wheel, which includes sectors circumferentially distributed around an axis, with at least one sector displaying a winning character. Each sector is equipped with randomly activated lighting.
[0095] When the light fixture is positioned in a predetermined fan shape, it is used to indicate whether a prize has been won or not.
[0096] In this embodiment of the application, the return ball channel is provided with a return ball chamber, which is connected to the first return ball channel, the second return ball channel and the third return ball channel for collecting rolling balls, and the return ball chamber is connected to the ball conveying device 6;
[0097] The gift conveying device includes a spiral rod that cooperates with a third rotary motor and a third rotary device. The spiral rod has spaced clearances for placing gifts. The return bead belt is existing technology and is used to convey rolling balls.
[0098] This can be understood from another control method:
[0099] Physical screening factor implementation logic
[0100] The push ball is a physical timing screening factor:
[0101] Implementation method: The player must manually control the timing of the push plate 31 by using switch 33. The ball can only successfully enter the cart 21 when the first opening 211 of the cart 21 is aligned with the second opening of the ball collection channel.
[0102] Filtering logic: Incorrect timing will cause the ball to fall into the loop channel 22 instead of the car 21. The filtering at this stage depends on the player's operating skills; to increase the user's sense of participation.
[0103] b. Mechanical conduction screening factor:
[0104] Implementation method: After the trolley 21 transports the ball to the first screening channel 4, it generates disordered disturbance through the rotation of the first turntable and the matrix guide column;
[0105] Selection logic: The ball falls randomly into the first return ball channel or the second selection channel according to physical laws. This process is a deterministic physical process rather than a probabilistic random process.
[0106] c Sensor-triggered screening factor
[0107] Implementation method: After the ball enters the lottery channel, three conditions must be met simultaneously:
[0108] (1) It falls into a specific slot with a first sensor;
[0109] (2) Rotate the slot to the position corresponding to the second sensor;
[0110] (3) The ball triggers the third sensor;
[0111] Screening logic: This is a logical AND relationship triggered by multiple conditions. Only when all conditions are met can the electronic lottery be triggered, forming a strict conditional screening.
[0112] 2. Implementation logic of random factor
[0113] a-electronic random triggering factor:
[0114] Implementation method: When the sensor conditions are met, the electronic turntable starts a random light flashing program.
[0115] Random algorithm: A pseudo-random number algorithm is used to control the movement and stopping position of the lights, ensuring that the results are unpredictable and meet the requirements of probability distribution.
[0116] b. Reward determination factor:
[0117] Implementation: The fan-shaped area where the lights randomly stop includes winning and non-winning areas.
[0118] Probability control: By adjusting the proportion of winning areas and random algorithm parameters, the system's reward rate and game difficulty are controlled.
[0119] 3. Screening Factor Control Logic
[0120] a. Hierarchical relationship control.
[0121] This, in turn, enhances the overall playability.
[0122] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A marbles game machine, characterized by, The machine cabinet is provided with a machine table, the machine table is provided with a circulating channel, the circulating channel is provided with a circulating moving trolley, the machine cabinet is provided with a first driving device for driving the trolley to move back and forth. One side of the trolley is provided with a first opening, and the trolley is provided with a first inclined surface gradually decreasing from inside to the direction of the first opening. The storage channel is connected with the bead conveying device, the storage channel is provided with a push plate, the machine cabinet is provided with a second driving device connected with the push plate, and the storage channel is provided with a second opening at one end of the circulating channel. The second driving device is connected with a manual switch, and the manual switch is used for controlling the push plate to push the beads in the storage channel to the circulating channel. The first screening channel is provided adjacent to the storage channel, and the first screening channel is provided with a third opening at one end of the circulating channel. The first screening channel is used for screening the beads and making the beads fall into the reward channel. When the first opening and the second opening are opposite, the push plate can push the beads towards the moving trolley, and the beads falling into the trolley are carried to the third opening. The gift conveying device is used for conveying the prizes. The control switch is connected with the bead conveying device, and the control switch is used for conveying the beads in the hopper to the storage channel.
2. The marble run of claim 1, wherein: The control switch is a coin control switch or a code scanning control switch. The trolley is provided with a plurality of trolleys and is arranged at intervals, the storage channel and the first screening channel are a group of mechanisms, and the mechanisms are arranged at intervals.
3. The marble run of claim 1, wherein: The circulating channel is a straight track or a closed circular track or a closed annular track.
4. The marble run playset of claim 1, wherein: When the circulating channel is a closed annular track, the inner side of the circulating channel is provided with a closed first chain, the inner side of the trolley is fixed on the chain, the outer side of the circulating track is provided with a supporting track or a second chain, the first driving device is a first rotary motor, and the driving end of the first rotary motor is provided with a driving gear engaged with the first chain and / or the second chain.
5. The marble run of claim 4, wherein: The connecting end between the storage channel and the first screening channel is provided with a fitting plane, and the fitting plane is used for fitting and shielding the first opening of the trolley.
6. The marble run playset of claim 1, wherein: The first screening channel is provided with a first bead returning channel and a second screening channel, the upper wall of the first screening channel is provided with at least one first turntable, the position away from the first turntable of the first screening channel is also provided with a matrix distributed guide column, and the first turntable is connected with a second rotary motor for driving the rotation thereof.
7. The marble run playset of claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall of the circulating channel is provided with a fourth inclined surface and a second bead returning channel connected with the bottom end of the fourth inclined surface, the second screening channel is connected with a prize drawing channel, the prize drawing channel is provided with a rotating second turntable, the second turntable is provided with a third rotary motor, the outer peripheral wall of the second turntable is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves, at least one clamping groove is provided with a first sensor, The prize drawing channel is provided with a third bead returning channel, the third bead returning channel is provided with a third sensor, the third bead returning channel is provided with a second sensor, when the first sensor and the second sensor correspond, and the third sensor senses the beads, the electronic prize drawing device is started The electronic lottery device is an electronic roulette, which comprises sector-shaped sectors distributed in the circumference of the shaft center, wherein at least one sector is provided with a winning character, and the sectors are provided with light devices which are randomly turned on.
8. The marble run playset of claim 7, wherein: The storage channel gradually decreases from the circulation channel and is provided with a second slope; the first and second screening channels are third slopes.
9. The marbara game of claim 1 wherein: The return ball channel is provided with a return ball bin connected with the first, second and third return ball channels for collecting the balls, and the return ball bin is connected with the ball conveying device; the gift conveying device comprises a third rotating motor and a third rotating device matched with a spiral rod provided with interval arranged empty positions for placing gifts.
10. A control method of a push ball game machine, characterized in that: The control steps of the push ball game machine of any one of claims 1-9 comprise: Step 1: Turn on the control switch by coin or code scanning, and the ball conveying device conveys the balls in the bin to the storage channel while turning on the manual switch to control the movement of the push rod; At this time, the trolley reciprocally moves along the circulation track under the drive of the first driving device; Step 2: The user controls the movement of the push rod through the manual switch, and the balls in the storage channel are pushed towards the circulation channel, When the first opening and the second opening are opposite, the push rod pushes a predetermined number of balls into the first slope, When the first opening and the second opening are in a misaligned position, the push rod pushes the balls into the circulation channel; The balls not entering the trolley enter the second return ball channel through the circulation channel; Step 3: When a predetermined number of balls enter the first slope, the balls are conveyed from the first slope to the first screening channel when the trolley moves to the first screening channel; Step 4: The first screening channel is provided with at least one first roulette, which can drive the balls to roll disorderly and move to the guide columns when rotating, and the matrix distributed guide columns are used to make the balls roll disorderly and fall into the first return ball channel; Step 5: When the balls enter the second screening channel, the first sensor slot of the second roulette and the second sensor of the lottery channel are inducted, and the balls enter the third return ball channel, the balls trigger the third sensor at the same time; Then the electronic lottery device is turned on; When the balls directly enter the third return ball channel from the slot, the electronic lottery device is in the off state; Step 6: When the electronic lottery device is turned on, the light device of the electronic roulette is randomly turned on, When the light device is located in the sector with the winning character, the prize is won, Step 7: Then the third rotating motor of the gift conveying device drives the spiral rod to rotate, conveying the prize to the gift unloading area for the user to take.