A coin payout mechanism and coin shooting device for gaming chips

Abstract

The present application relates to playing equipment, and discloses a coin outlet mechanism and a coin shooting device for game coins. The coin outlet mechanism comprises a bottom plate, a perforated disc and an annular baffle. The perforated disc is arranged above the bottom plate and comprises a plurality of circular grooves arranged in an annular array. The diameter of the circular grooves is greater than or equal to the diameter of the game coins. An arc-shaped groove is formed below the perforated disc and is in communication with the circular grooves. The annular baffle is arranged around the perforated disc and is provided with a coin outlet. The distance between the inner side of the annular baffle and the center of the perforated disc gradually increases from the first side of the coin outlet to the second side of the coin outlet. When the perforated disc rotates, the game coins are driven to move from the first side of the coin outlet to the second side of the coin outlet and have a movement trend of moving away from the rotation center at the coin outlet. Under the centrifugal trend, the game coins are more easily pushed out by adhering to the inner side of the annular baffle, thereby reducing the probability of coin jamming.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of amusement equipment, and in particular to a coin dispensing mechanism and coin-shooting device for game coins. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the video game entertainment industry, game token-based gaming devices have become popular in arcades and other similar venues due to their strong interactivity and high level of fun.

[0003] During the operation of such devices, the efficient internal circulation of game coins is the key to ensuring the continuity of the gaming experience. As the core component of the internal circulation structure, the coin-shooting device plays an important role in quickly and accurately transporting and launching the collected falling game coins into the gaming area. Its operational stability directly affects the normal use of the device and the player's gaming experience.

[0004] Existing coin-dispensing devices still suffer from the technical drawback of being prone to jamming, affecting the continuity of the coin circulation. For example, the coin-dispensing device disclosed in the prior art (publication number: CN119600727A) uses a coin-blocking mechanism with a relief pin and a return spring to achieve orderly coin delivery. When a coin jam occurs, this structure uses a flexible relief mechanism to retract the relief pin into the relief hole, allowing the coin to pass over the relief pin and continue rotating with the wheel. Coin dispensing resumes once the jam is resolved. However, this design only passively addresses the jamming problem. When a jam occurs, the device cannot continuously dispense coins and must wait for the jam to resolve itself before resuming operation. This not only reduces the efficiency of coin delivery and dispensing but may also affect the player's gaming experience.

[0005] Compared to passively dealing with lag, how to reduce the occurrence of coin jams has become a pressing technical problem to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is: how to reduce the occurrence of coin jamming.

[0007] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a coin dispensing mechanism and a coin ejection device for game coins.

[0008] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a coin dispensing mechanism for game coins, comprising: a base plate; a perforated turntable disposed above the base plate, the perforated turntable including a plurality of circular grooves arranged in a ring array, the diameter of the circular grooves being greater than or equal to the diameter of the game coin, an arc-shaped groove being formed below the perforated turntable, the height of the arc-shaped groove being greater than or equal to the thickness of the game coin, the arc-shaped groove communicating with the circular grooves, and the width at the connection between the arc-shaped groove and the circular groove being greater than or equal to the diameter of the game coin; an annular baffle surrounding the perforated turntable, the inner side of the annular baffle forming a receiving cavity for accommodating the game coin with the circular grooves and the base plate, the annular baffle having a coin dispensing opening, the distance between the inner side of the annular baffle and the center of the perforated turntable gradually increasing from the first side of the coin dispensing opening to the second side of the coin dispensing opening; wherein, when the perforated turntable rotates, it drives the game coin to move from the first side of the coin dispensing opening to the second side of the coin dispensing opening, and generates a tendency to move away from the center of rotation at the coin dispensing opening.

[0009] In one embodiment, an arched block is provided on the base plate. The arched block includes a first slope, a second slope, and a top surface. The gap between the top surface and the perforated turntable is less than the thickness of the game coin. The first slope and the second slope are connected on both sides of the top surface. The first slope faces the direction of incoming coins, and the second slope faces the direction of incoming coins.

[0010] In one embodiment, the length direction of the arched block is tangent to the projection of the inner side of the arc-shaped groove, and the arched block is located on the first side of the coin outlet.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lower end of the first slope is lower than the upper surface of the base plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, a cut-edge flange is fixed above the perforated turntable. The cut-edge flange rotates together with the perforated turntable, and the cut edge of the cut-edge flange pushes the game coin to rotate circumferentially.

[0013] In one embodiment, the vertical projection of the sheared flange covers the circular groove, and the vertical projection of the sheared edge of the sheared flange is outside the coverage area of ​​the circular groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, a guide post is provided on the sheared flange, and the axial direction of the guide post coincides with the rotation axis of the sheared flange.

[0015] In one embodiment, the guide post is a polygonal prism, and the slit flange is provided with polygonal holes, through which the slit flange passes through the polygonal holes onto the polygonal prism.

[0016] A second aspect of the present invention provides a coin-shooting device for game coins, the coin-shooting device comprising: a frame; a coin storage box disposed above the frame, the bottom of the coin storage box being open; a coin dispensing mechanism as provided in the first aspect of the present invention, the coin dispensing mechanism being installed at the bottom of the coin storage box; a coin channel mechanism, the coin channel mechanism being connected to the coin dispensing port of the coin dispensing mechanism; and a coin-shooting mechanism disposed at the top of the coin channel mechanism, the coin-shooting mechanism being used to shoot out game coins one by one from the coin channel mechanism.

[0017] In one embodiment, a plurality of coin dispensing mechanisms are installed at the bottom of the coin storage box. Each coin dispensing mechanism is equipped with a coin channel mechanism and a coin ejection mechanism. The perforated turntables of the coin dispensing mechanisms are arranged horizontally, and the coin channel mechanisms and coin ejection mechanisms corresponding to the plurality of coin dispensing mechanisms face the same or different directions.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the coin dispensing mechanism and coin ejection device of this invention have the following advantages: It abandons the perfectly circular annular baffle of the traditional solution and instead uses an annular baffle whose radius gradually increases along the direction from the first side of the coin outlet to the second side. Since the rotation direction of the perforated turntable is the same as the direction in which the radius of the annular baffle gradually increases, the coin in the circular groove near the second side (i.e., the outlet) experiences a greater centrifugal force at the same rotation speed. When the coin moves to the second side, it adheres tightly to the inner surface of the annular baffle, making it easier to be ejected from the coin outlet and less likely to re-enter the next rotation cycle, thus reducing the chance of coin jamming. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a coin dispensing mechanism as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a simplified structural diagram of a coin dispensing mechanism exemplified by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a simplified structural diagram of a coin dispensing mechanism as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an arched block of a coin dispensing mechanism, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a perforated turntable of a coin dispensing mechanism, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of a coin dispensing mechanism exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a coin-shooting device exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of an all-in-one coin-shooting device as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a multi-directional schematic diagram of an all-in-one coin-shooting device exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 10 This is another multi-directional schematic diagram of an all-in-one coin-shooting device exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure label: 1. Coin ejection device; 2. Game coin; 10. Coin dispensing mechanism; 11. Frame; 12. Coin storage box; 13. Coin channel mechanism; 14. Coin ejection mechanism; 15. Motor; 16. Planetary reducer; 101. Base plate; 102. Perforated turntable; 103. Annular baffle; 104. Coin outlet; 105. Arched stop; 106. Cut-edge flange; 107. Guide column; 121. Adapter flange; 122. Annular slope; 1021. Circular groove; 1022. Arc groove; 1031. Inner side; 1041. First side; 1042. Second side; 1043. Coin dispensing cover; 1051. First slope; 1052. Second slope; 1053. Top surface. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0031] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this invention to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information without departing from the scope of this invention, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to a determination."

[0032] It is understood that "vertical" in this invention refers to the direction perpendicular to the direction driving the turntable. Depending on the installation direction of each component, "vertical" in this invention can also vary. Structures not mentioned in this invention can be combined with other existing technical solutions without affecting the implementation of the invention; the resulting solutions also fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0033] With the rapid development of the video game entertainment industry, game token-based gaming devices, with their unique sound characteristics and visual impact, have become popular in arcades and other similar venues due to their strong interactivity and appeal.

[0034] Besides the gameplay, ensuring stable operation of these devices is paramount. These devices utilize two different coin channels. The inner circulation channel re-transports coins that fall into the play area. Since the play area is typically located at a higher elevation, a coin-launching device is needed to participate in the inner circulation, quickly and accurately transporting and launching the collected coins into the play area. Its operational stability directly impacts the device's usability and the player's experience.

[0035] The prior art, such as the game coin ejection device disclosed in the prior art document (publication number: CN119600727A), uses a coin-blocking mechanism that combines a relief pin and a reset spring to achieve orderly delivery of game coins. When a coin jam occurs, the structure uses a flexible relief mechanism to retract the relief pin into the relief hole, allowing the game coin to pass over the relief pin and continue to rotate with the turntable. Once the jam is resolved, the coin ejection resumes.

[0036] Although this coin-shooting device is designed with a process and structure to handle lag, it still suffers from the technical pain point of being prone to lag. Existing technologies, including this solution, have not fundamentally alleviated the lag. When lag occurs, the device cannot continuously dispense coins and must wait for the lag to resolve itself before it can resume operation. This not only reduces the efficiency of coin delivery and dispensing but may also affect the player's gaming experience.

[0037] After considering market feedback and research and development, the inventors believed that the structural design should be optimized and improved to minimize the occurrence of coin jamming and ensure the continuous stability of the game coin internal circulation.

[0038] Therefore, as Figure 1 The schematic diagram shown illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention for a coin dispensing mechanism 10 for game coins 2, comprising: a base plate 101, a perforated turntable 102, and an annular baffle 103.

[0039] A perforated turntable 102 is positioned above the base plate 101, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the perforated turntable 102 includes several circular slots 1021 arranged in a ring array, the diameter of which is greater than or equal to the diameter of the game coin 2. For example... Figure 5 The schematic diagram shown is taken from a low angle. An arc-shaped groove 1022 is provided below the perforated turntable 102. The height of the arc-shaped groove 1022 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the game coin 2. The outer side of the arc-shaped groove 1022 is open. The arc-shaped groove 1022 is connected to the circular groove 1021, and the width of the connection between the arc-shaped groove 1022 and the circular groove 1021 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the game coin 2.

[0040] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3As can be seen, the annular baffle 103 is arranged around the perforated turntable 102. The inner side 1031 of the annular baffle 103, together with the circular groove 1021 and the bottom plate 101, forms a cavity for accommodating the game coin 2. The annular baffle 103 has a coin outlet 104. The distance between the inner side 1031 of the annular baffle 103 and the center of the perforated turntable 102 gradually increases from the first side 1041 of the coin outlet 104 to the second side 1042 of the coin outlet 104.

[0041] like Figure 6 As shown in the top view, the perforated turntable 102 rotates, driving the game coin 2 to move from the first side 1041 of the coin outlet 104 to the second side 1042 of the coin outlet 104, and generating a tendency to move away from the center of rotation at the coin outlet.

[0042] according to Figure 6 As can be seen, when the game coin 2 is near the first side 1041 of the coin outlet 104, the radius of the annular baffle 103 is small, resulting in a small gap between the game coin 2 and the circular groove 1021, preventing it from shifting. However, when the game coin 2 rotates to the vicinity of the second side 1042 of the coin outlet 104, the radius of the annular baffle 103 gradually increases, and the tendency of the game coin 2 to slide outward gradually increases. Under the centrifugal force and the push of the subsequent game coin 2, the game coin 2 is more likely to adhere to the inner side 1031 of the annular baffle 103 and reach the coin outlet 104, making it less likely to touch the blocking structure and get stuck, thus fundamentally reducing the probability of getting stuck.

[0043] Because the traditional circular baffle 103 is abandoned and replaced with a circular baffle 103 whose radius gradually increases along the direction from the first side 1041 of the coin outlet 104 to the second side 1042, the rotation direction of the perforated turntable 102 is the same as the direction in which the radius of the circular baffle 103 gradually increases. Therefore, at the same rotation speed, the game coin 2 in the circular groove 1021 near the second side 1042 (i.e., the outlet) experiences a greater centrifugal force. When the game coin 2 moves to the second side 1042, it is pressed against the inner side 1031 of the circular baffle 103, making it easier to be pushed out of the coin outlet 104 and difficult to enter the next rotation cycle. Therefore, the probability of coin jamming is lower.

[0044] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the vertical projection of the inner side surface 1031 of the annular baffle 103 at the point of minimum distance is tangent to the vertical projection of the circular groove 1021.

[0045] To facilitate understanding of the structure of the inner surface 1031 of the annular baffle 103, the present application... Figure 6 The perforated turntable 102 above is semi-transparent. In the figure, it can be clearly seen that from the first side 1041 to the second side 1042, the distance between the inner side 1031 and the center of rotation gradually increases.

[0046] In this invention, the position of the coin outlet 104 is merely exemplary, and the direction of rotation is also merely exemplary. When necessary, the opening position of the coin outlet 104 can change with the change of the direction of rotation. This invention does not limit this, and any adjustments based on this should also fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0047] It is understandable that the radius of the annular baffle 103 should not change too much, otherwise it will cause the range of motion of the game coin 2 to be too large, affecting the pushing effect between the game coins 2. In one embodiment, the difference between the maximum radius and the minimum radius of the annular baffle 103 is several times the thickness of the game coin 2, such as 1 / 4 times the thickness of the game coin 2. The size of the annular baffle 103 is adjusted appropriately according to the required centrifugal trend.

[0048] The annular baffle 103 has a straight section on the second side 1042 and the coin outlet 104 for connecting the coin outlet 104. The straight section varies with the radius and its size is not limited separately.

[0049] In this invention, one or more coin outlet covers 1043 can be provided above the coin outlet to limit the displacement of the game coin 2 in the height direction at the coin outlet 104.

[0050] With the application of centrifugation, the probability of coins getting stuck has decreased. However, to address more scenarios, in one embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 4 As shown in the enlarged view, an arched block 105 may be protruded on the base plate 101. The arched block 105 includes a first slope 1051, a second slope 1052, and a top surface 1053. The gap between the top surface 1053 and the perforated turntable 102 is less than the thickness of the game coin 2. The first slope 1051 and the second slope 1052 are connected to the two sides of the top surface 1053. The first slope 1051 faces the direction of incoming coins, and the second slope 1052 faces the direction of incoming coins.

[0051] Combination Figure 6 As can be seen from the top view, by using an arched stop 105 instead of the cylindrical stop in the prior art, when the coin collides with the arched stop 105, the first slope 1051 of the arched stop 105 can lift one side of the coin 2. After one side of the coin 2 is lifted, the surface contact with the base plate 101 changes to line contact or even point contact, the friction area is reduced, and the coin 2 is more likely to generate the movement tendency of the perforated turntable 102 under the centrifugal tendency, so it is easier to break away from the circular groove 1021 of the perforated turntable 102 and enter the coin outlet 104.

[0052] It is understandable that, since the gap between the top surface 1053 of the arched block 105 and the perforated turntable 102 is smaller than the thickness of the game coin 2, it is difficult for the game coin 2 to enter and get stuck. The first slope 1051, together with the inner side 1031 of the ring baffle 103 with the gradually increasing radius, can achieve the technical effect of reducing the probability of getting stuck from two dimensions.

[0053] It is understood that, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation position of the arched block 105 in the present invention can refer to the installation position of the cylindrical block in the prior art, and together with the inner side surface 1031 of the annular baffle 103 and the connecting straight line segment of the coin outlet 104, they form a channel from the circular groove 1021 to the coin outlet 104.

[0054] In another embodiment of the present invention, the length direction of the arched block 105 can be tangent to the projection of the inner side of the arc groove 1022, and the arched block 105 is located on the first side 1041 of the coin outlet 104.

[0055] With this arrangement, the first slope 1051 and the second slope 1052 can function simultaneously. At the junction of the coin dispensing and coin receiving cycles, i.e., on the first side 1041 of the coin dispensing port 104, an arched stop 105 is set. The first slope 1051 is used to lift the game coin 2 and let it enter the coin slot, while the second slope 1052 is used to catch the game coin 2 entering the annular turntable and promote its sliding into the circular groove 1021. The newly slid-in game coin 2 then circles around the inner side 1031 of the annular baffle 103 for nearly one revolution before entering the coin slot with the assistance of the first slope 1051, completing one cycle.

[0056] In this application, the arched stop 105 may be installed on the upper surface of the base plate 101.

[0057] In another embodiment, a through groove can be formed on the base plate 101, and an arched block 105 protrudes upward from the through groove. The lower end of the first slope 1051 is lower than the upper surface of the base plate 101, so that the first slope 1051 will not cause additional obstruction to the game coin 2. When the game coin 2 approaches the arched block 105, it will directly touch the first slope 1051, improving the working efficiency of the block and reducing the possibility of other coin jamming factors caused by the introduction of the new structure.

[0058] The inventors also discovered that, in addition to the coin jamming at the coin outlet 104, when a large number of game coins 2 fall, especially for multi-functional devices, the game coins 2 will also jam and accumulate regularly before entering the circular slot 1021 of the perforated turntable 102, which reduces the probability of the game coins 2 entering the circular slot 1021 and reduces the working efficiency of the perforated turntable 102.

[0059] In this regard, in one embodiment of the present invention, as follows: Figure 1As shown, a slit flange 106 is fixed above the perforated turntable 102, and the slit flange 106 rotates together with the perforated turntable 102.

[0060] By introducing the cut-edge flange 106, an unprecedented new function is introduced to the entire device. The cut edge of the cut-edge flange 106 has both radial and circumferential pushing effects. When the game coins 2 are stacked to the height of the cut-edge flange 106, since the cut-edge flange 106 continuously rotates with the perforated turntable 102, it can continuously rotate the game coins 2, generating turbulence in the stacked game coins 2, causing the game coins 2 to continuously flip instead of being stacked in a regular manner. Compared with the game coins 2 that are stacked in a regular manner (e.g., stacked into a cylinder), the continuously flipping game coins 2 have a greater probability of contacting the second slope surface 1052 and entering the circular groove 1021. Therefore, the cut-edge flange 106 can effectively reduce the idle rotation of the perforated turntable 102 and improve the working efficiency of the perforated turntable 102.

[0061] Understandably, the perforated turntable 102, the annular baffle 103, and other structures are all designed according to the size of the game coin 2, and the size of the cut-edge flange 106 is also strictly related to the size of the game coin 2.

[0062] In one embodiment of the present invention, the vertical projection of the sheared flange 106 covers the circular groove 1021, and the vertical projection of the sheared edge of the sheared flange 106 is outside the coverage area of ​​the circular groove 1021.

[0063] With the limitations of the above embodiments, the cut edge of the cut flange 106 has a pushing effect, so the distance between the cut edge and the rotation center should not be too large. The vertical projection of the cut edge is outside the coverage area of ​​the circular groove 1021, which precisely avoids pushing the game coin 2 that is about to fall into the circular groove 1021. And the other parts of the cut flange 106 that do not have a cut edge can cover part of the area of ​​the circular groove 1021, reducing the possibility of the game coin 2 being stacked vertically.

[0064] The cut edge of the cut flange 106 effectively reduces the accumulation of game coins 2 above the perforated turntable 102, but the cut flange 106 itself has a large area, and accumulation is also likely to occur above the cut flange 106.

[0065] To address this problem, in one embodiment of the present invention, as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the sheared flange 106 is provided with a guide post 107, and the axial direction of the guide post 107 coincides with the rotation axis of the sheared flange 106.

[0066] With the addition of the guide post 107, the width of any part of the cut flange 106 is reduced to half or even less than the original width, significantly reducing the chance of game coins 2 piling up on top of the cut flange 106.

[0067] It is understandable that the height of the guide post 107 has almost no impact on the performance of the perforated turntable 102. Therefore, guide posts 107 of different heights can be replaced according to the installation scenario. For example, in applications with a large number of game coins 2, a higher guide post 107 can be appropriately selected to continuously guide the game coins 2 stacked at different depths during the circulation process. This guides the game coins 2 from above the cut flange 106 to the perimeter of the cut flange 106, and then, under the agitation of the cut flange 106 and the action of the second cutting slope, gradually pushes the game coins 2 into the circular groove 1021 to participate in the coin dispensing process of the perforated turntable 102.

[0068] The dimensions of the bevel flange 106 not only affect the stacking of the game coin 2 in the area above the circular groove 1021, but also affect the turbulence effect and the stacking of the game coin 2 on the bevel flange 106 itself.

[0069] In another embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the cut flange 106 is larger than the diameter of the game coin 2, but less than twice the diameter of the game coin 2. After the game coin 2 passes the guide post 107, a part of it will inevitably leak out, making it difficult to stay on the cut flange 106. Under continuous rotation and pushing, it will inevitably slip off. Then, the cut edge rotation of the cut flange 106 can play a pushing role, generating continuous turbulence and reducing the probability of the game coin 2 getting stuck.

[0070] It is understood that the cross-sectional shape of the guide post 107 does not affect its flow guiding effect and can be selected according to requirements, without affecting the implementation of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0071] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide post 107 can be a polygonal prism, and the slit flange 106 is provided with polygonal holes, through which the slit flange 106 passes on the polygonal prism.

[0072] By using a polygonal prism as the guide post 107, the polygonal prism not only retains the guiding function, but also has the ability to rotate and carry loads. A polygonal hole corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the polygonal prism is opened at the rotation center of the sheared flange 106, and a rotating structure is formed between the polygonal prism and the sheared flange 106, which is beneficial to the stable operation of the sheared flange 106.

[0073] It is understood that the sheared flange 106 can be fixed using one or more of various structural methods. For example, radial threaded holes can be provided on the sheared flange 106 for fixing with precision screws. Alternatively, radial grooves can be formed on the rotating shaft or guide post 107, and a retaining ring can be placed within the grooves to similarly fix the axial position of the sheared flange 106. Many other existing structures can also achieve this type of fixing, which will not be elaborated upon in this invention.

[0074] Correspondingly, such as Figure 7As shown, the present invention also provides a coin-shooting device 1 for game coins 2. The coin-shooting device 1 includes: a frame 11, a coin storage box 12, a coin dispensing mechanism 10, a coin channel mechanism 13, and a coin-shooting mechanism 14 as described in any embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] The coin storage box 12 is located above the frame 11. The bottom of the coin storage box 12 is open. The coin dispensing mechanism 10 is installed at the bottom of the coin storage box 12. The coin channel mechanism 13 is connected to the coin dispensing port 104 of the coin dispensing mechanism 10. The coin shooting mechanism 14 is located at the top of the coin channel mechanism 13. The coin shooting mechanism 14 is used to shoot out the game coins 2 in the coin channel mechanism 13 one by one.

[0076] It is understood that the base plate 101 in this invention can be part of the frame 11 or a different structure from the frame 11. The different names used in this invention are only for the convenience of understanding the technical solution and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. Whether the two are separate or not, they can be used in the technical solution of this invention and both fall within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0077] The coin dispensing mechanism 10 of this invention can dispense game coins 2 more smoothly. The game coins 2 in the coin storage box 12 enter the perforated turntable 102 under the action of gravity, and are ejected one by one through the coin outlet 104 under the centrifugal force of the perforated turntable 102. The ejected game coins 2 pass through the coin channel mechanism 13. Since the coin channel in the coin channel mechanism 13 can only pass one game coin 2 at a time in terms of width and thickness, the game coins 2 can be pushed one by one to the coin shooting mechanism 14, and then shot out one by one to the playing area. The game coins 2 in the playing area fall back into the coin storage box 12, thus completing one cycle.

[0078] Based on this, the present invention also introduces an all-in-one coin-shooting device 1, such as... Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, a plurality of coin dispensing mechanisms 10 are installed at the bottom of the coin storage box 12, and each coin dispensing mechanism 10 is equipped with a coin channel mechanism 13 and a coin ejection mechanism 14.

[0079] Multiple coin dispensing mechanisms 10 are set up in the same large coin storage box 12, and corresponding coin channel mechanisms 13 and coin ejection mechanisms 14 are installed to realize a multi-in-one coin ejection device 1, which can process a large number of game coins 2 at the same time, greatly improving the processing capacity of game coins 2. It is suitable for devices where game coins 2 are circulated quickly, such as large-scale amusement equipment, multi-player amusement equipment, and multi-zone amusement equipment.

[0080] In order to make the game coin 2 slide more smoothly to each coin dispensing mechanism 10, in this invention, several annular slopes 122 can be provided inside the lower part of the coin storage box 12, and the several annular slopes 122 correspond to several coin dispensing mechanisms 10 respectively.

[0081] Understandably, based on assembly requirements, the coin storage box 12 can be directly installed above the coin dispensing mechanism 10, or it can be connected via other components. For example, in one embodiment, combined with... Figure 1 and Figure 7 As can be seen, a transition flange 121 can be provided between the coin storage box 12 and the coin dispensing mechanism 10 in this invention. The bottom surface of the transition flange 121 is connected to the annular baffle 103, and the top surface of the transition flange 121 is connected to the coin storage box 12. The thickness of the transition flange 121 is greater than the thickness of the coin storage box 12, thus improving the structural strength of the connection.

[0082] In any of the above embodiments, the perforated turntable 102, the cut-edge flange 106, and the guide column 107 can all be driven by the motor 15. The high-speed operation characteristics of the motor 15 cannot directly meet the demand for high torque. Therefore, in the traditional solution, the perforated turntable 102 and the base plate 101 need to be tilted to leave enough capacity to accommodate the motor 15 and the reduction mechanism such as the pulley set and gear set.

[0083] In this invention, the motor 15 can be integrated with the planetary reducer 16. Thanks to the compact size of the motor 15 integrated with the planetary reducer 16, there is no need to tilt the base plate 101 and the perforated turntable 102 to make room.

[0084] Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, the perforated turntable 102 of the coin dispensing mechanism 10 can be arranged horizontally, and the coin channel mechanism 13 and the coin ejection mechanism 14 corresponding to the plurality of coin dispensing mechanisms 10 face the same or different directions.

[0085] Since the perforated turntable 102 is arranged horizontally, if the coin outlet 104 of the perforated turntable 102 is changed in orientation, and the coin-shooting mechanism 14 was vertical before the change, it will still be vertical after the change, and will not affect the function of the coin-shooting device 1. Therefore, the game coins 2 can be delivered to different play areas or to different positions in the same play area, thus greatly increasing the upper limit of the gameplay of the game device. It can be adapted to game devices with various gameplay and has great development and expansion potential.

[0086] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, an exemplary assembly diagram of three coin dispensing mechanisms 10 with various orientations is presented. Many other arrangements are also shown but not all. In addition, two, four, or even more coin dispensing mechanisms 10, along with corresponding coin channel mechanisms 13 and coin ejection mechanisms 14, can be used. Only the dimensions of the coin storage box 12 and the frame 11 need to be adjusted accordingly; all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0087] Furthermore, since the motor 15 integrates a planetary reducer 16, the energy utilization rate is higher, and the effective power output under the same conditions is higher. Therefore, the perforated turntable 102 can have more circular slots 1021 than the traditional 5 holes. As shown in any figure, the present invention can use an arrangement of 6 circular slots 1021, which results in higher coin dispensing efficiency.

[0088] This invention provides a coin dispensing mechanism and coin ejection device for game coins. Its core innovation lies in the use of an annular baffle structure with a radius that gradually increases from the first side of the coin outlet to the second side. Combined with the synergistic effect of guide posts and slit flanges, this effectively reduces coin jamming and accumulation. With the rotation direction of the perforated turntable aligned with the radius change direction of the annular baffle, centrifugal force causes the coin to adhere to the inner surface, achieving a smoother coin dispensing process and significantly reducing the likelihood of coin jamming.

[0089] Furthermore, by combining the vertical projection of the beveled flange with the layout of the circular groove, and through the optimized design of the guide columns, the problem of game coins piling up above the perforated turntable is further solved, improving the overall coin dispensing efficiency and recycling capacity. This technical solution not only solves the coin jamming problem in traditional solutions, but also supports the implementation of multi-functional coin dispensing devices, making it suitable for large-scale, multi-player, or multi-zone gaming scenarios, and possessing good scalability and practicality.

[0090] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention achieve efficient and stable game coin dispensing through structural optimization and dynamic collaborative mechanisms, providing an innovative solution for the video game industry.

[0091] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A coin-issuing mechanism for game coins, characterized in that, include: Base plate (101); A perforated turntable (102) is located above the base plate (101). The perforated turntable (102) includes several circular grooves (1021) arranged in a ring array. The diameter of the circular grooves (1021) is greater than or equal to the diameter of the game coin (2). An arc-shaped groove (1022) is provided below the perforated turntable (1022). The height of the arc-shaped groove (1022) is greater than or equal to the thickness of the game coin (2). The arc-shaped groove (1022) communicates with the circular grooves (1021), and the width of the connection between the arc-shaped groove (1022) and the circular groove (1021) is greater than or equal to the diameter of the game coin (2). An annular baffle (103) is arranged around the perforated turntable (102). The inner side (1031) of the annular baffle (103), together with the circular groove (1021) and the bottom plate (101), forms a cavity for accommodating the game coin (2). The annular baffle (103) has a coin outlet (104). The distance between the inner side (1031) of the annular baffle (103) and the center of the perforated turntable (102) gradually increases from the first side (1041) of the coin outlet (104) to the second side (1042) of the coin outlet (104). The perforated turntable (102) rotates, driving the game coin (2) to move from the first side (1041) of the coin outlet (104) to the second side (1042) of the coin outlet (104), and generating a movement tendency away from the center of rotation at the coin outlet; An arched stop (105) is provided on the base plate (101). The arched stop (105) includes a first slope (1051), a second slope (1052), and a top surface (1053). The gap between the top surface (1053) and the perforated turntable (102) is less than the thickness of the game coin (2). The first slope (1051) and the second slope (1052) are connected to the two sides of the top surface (1053). The first slope (1051) faces the direction of incoming coins, and the second slope (1052) faces the direction of incoming coins.

2. The coin dispensing institution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length direction of the arched stop (105) is tangent to the projection of the inner side of the arc groove (1022), and the arched stop (105) is located on the first side (1041) of the coin outlet (104).

3. The coin dispensing institution according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the first slope (1051) is lower than the upper surface of the base plate (101).

4. The coin dispensing institution according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cut-edge flange (106) is fixed above the perforated turntable (102). The cut-edge flange (106) rotates together with the perforated turntable (102), and the cut edge of the cut-edge flange (106) pushes the game coin (2) to rotate circumferentially.

5. The coin dispensing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The vertical projection of the cut flange (106) covers the circular groove (1021), and the vertical projection of the cut edge of the cut flange (106) is outside the coverage area of ​​the circular groove (1021).

6. The coin dispensing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cut-edge flange (106) is provided with a guide post (107), the axial direction of which coincides with the rotation axis of the cut-edge flange (106).

7. The coin dispensing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guide post (107) is a polygonal prism, and the slit flange (106) is provided with polygonal holes. The slit flange (106) passes through the polygonal holes onto the polygonal prism.

8. A coin-shooting device for game coins, characterized in that, The coin-shooting device (1) includes: Rack (11); A coin storage box (12) is located above the frame (11), and the bottom of the coin storage box (12) is open; The coin dispensing mechanism (10) as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the coin dispensing mechanism (10) is installed at the bottom of the coin storage box (12); The coin channel mechanism (13) is connected to the coin outlet (104) of the coin dispensing mechanism (10); The coin-shooting mechanism (14) is located at the top of the coin channel mechanism (13) and is used to shoot out the game coins (2) one by one from the coin channel mechanism (13).

9. The coin-shooting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom of the coin storage box (12) is equipped with a plurality of coin dispensing mechanisms (10), each of the coin dispensing mechanisms (10) being equipped with a coin channel mechanism (13) and a coin ejection mechanism (14); the perforated turntable (102) of the coin dispensing mechanism (10) is arranged horizontally, and the coin channel mechanism (13) and the coin ejection mechanism (14) corresponding to the plurality of coin dispensing mechanisms (10) face the same or different directions.

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