Coin shooting device

Abstract

The utility model provides a coin shooting device. The coin shooting device comprises a coin shooting mechanism, a turntable, a base, a driving module and a direction control module, the coin shooting mechanism is installed on the rotating disc, and game coins are loaded in the coin shooting mechanism and used for shooting out the game coins. The turntable is movably connected with the base; the driving module is installed on the base and used for driving the rotating disc to rotate forwards in the first state so as to drive the coin shooting mechanism to change in the first direction and further used for driving the rotating disc to rotate reversely in the second state so as to drive the coin shooting mechanism to change in the second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction. The direction control module is electrically connected with the driving module and used for controlling the driving module to enter the first state or the second state. According to the coin shooting device, the shooting direction can be freely controlled by a user, and good interactive experience, control flexibility and visual entertainment are provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of gaming machines, and particularly to a coin shooting device. Background Art

[0002] As a sport for us to relieve fatigue, gaming machines have become one of the important leisure ways for people. As a mainstream gaming machine, the play method of the coin pusher is that after the player inserts game coins, the game coins accumulate on the pusher plate. As the accumulated quantity increases, the game coins on the pusher plate fall into the coin outlet, and the player obtains corresponding rewards. However, this play method has little interaction with the player and lacks fun. Currently, there are also gaming machines that shoot game coins and settle rewards according to the shooting accuracy. However, in this type of gaming machine, the shooting direction of the coins cannot be independently controlled by the user, resulting in poor controllability and weak fun. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of this application aims to at least solve one of the above technical defects, especially the problem of being unable to control the coin shooting direction in the prior art.

[0004] This application provides a coin shooting device, including a coin shooting mechanism, a turntable, a base, a driving module, and a direction control module;

[0005] The coin shooting mechanism is installed on the turntable. The coin shooting mechanism is loaded with game coins and is used to shoot game coins;

[0006] The turntable is movably connected to the base;

[0007] The driving module is installed on the base and is used to drive the turntable to rotate forward in the first state to drive the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism to change towards the first direction, and is also used to drive the turntable to rotate backward in the second state to drive the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism to change towards the second direction, where the first direction is opposite to the second direction;

[0008] The direction control module is electrically connected to the driving module and is used to control the driving module to enter the first state or the second state respectively.

[0009] In one embodiment, the direction control module includes an operation unit and a control unit;

[0010] The operation unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit is electrically connected to the driving module. The control unit is used to control the driving module to enter the first state or the second state according to the operation received by the operation unit.

[0011] In one embodiment, the operation unit includes an operation joystick.

[0012] In one embodiment, the coin shooting device further includes a light eye trigger, a first light eye, and a second light eye;

[0013] The light eye trigger is arranged below the turntable;

[0014] The first light eye is used to output a first in-place signal to the control unit when the light eye trigger is within its own detection area. The first light eye is set at a first set position on the base, so that when the coin shooting mechanism reaches the limit in the first direction, the light eye trigger is within the detection area of the first light eye;

[0015] The second light eye is used to output a second in-place signal to the control unit when the light eye trigger is within its own detection area. The second light eye is set at a second set position on the base, so that when the coin shooting mechanism reaches the limit in the second direction, the light eye trigger is within the detection area of the second light eye;

[0016] The control unit is used to control the drive module to stop working when it receives the first in-place signal and the drive module is in the first state; it is also used to control the drive module to stop working when it receives the second in-place signal and the drive module is in the second state.

[0017] In one embodiment, the coin shooting device further includes a third light eye;

[0018] The third light eye is used to output a third in-place signal to the control unit when the light eye trigger is within its own detection area. The third light eye is set at a third set position on the base, so that when the coin shooting mechanism reaches the center position, the light eye trigger is within the detection area of the third light eye;

[0019] The control unit is used to judge whether the coin shooting mechanism returns to the correct position according to the third in-place signal.

[0020] In one embodiment, the turntable is movably connected to the base through a bearing.

[0021] In one embodiment, the drive module is driven by gears between it and the base.

[0022] In one embodiment, the drive module includes a rotation drive motor.

[0023] In one embodiment, the drive module is arranged on the left side, right side or rear side of the coin shooting mechanism.

[0024] In one embodiment, the coin shooting mechanism includes a coin hopper, a coin shooting drive motor and a coin shooting track;

[0025] The coin hopper is used to load game coins, the coin shooting drive motor is used to convey the game coins in the coin hopper into the coin shooting track, and the coin shooting track is used to shoot the game coins.

[0026] From the above technical solutions, it can be seen that the embodiments of the present application have the following advantages:

[0027] The coin shooting device includes a coin shooting mechanism, a turntable, a base, a driving module, and a direction control module. The coin shooting mechanism is installed on the rotatable turntable and is used to store and launch game coins. The turntable is movably connected to the base, and the base provides a stable installation foundation for the entire device. The driving module is installed on the base and is used to drive the turntable to rotate forward and backward, thereby driving the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism to change to different directions. The direction control module is electrically connected to the driving module and is used to control the driving module to enter the first state or the second state respectively, so as to realize the adjustment of the coin shooting direction according to the user's operation. This coin shooting device enhances the interactivity of the game. Users can change the shooting direction of the game coins through operations. In addition, visual effects can be generated when the turntable rotates, adding dynamics to the game. In short, this coin shooting device combines the coin shooting game with a rotatable steering device, providing a good interactive experience, control flexibility, and visual entertainment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a coin shooting device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a coin shooting device in another embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a coin shooting device in yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0032] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS: 10 - coin shooting mechanism, 11 - coin hopper, 12 - coin shooting track, 20 - turntable, 30 - base, 40 - driving module, 50 - light eye trigger, 60 - first light eye, 70 - second light eye, 80 - third light eye, 90 - bearing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0033] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0034] Accordingly, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present utility model without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present utility model is usually placed during use. This is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", "hanging" do not mean that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, "a plurality of" represents at least two.

[0037] This application provides a coin shooting device. Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , which includes a coin shooting mechanism 10, a turntable 20, a base 30, a driving module 40, and a direction control module (not shown in the figure). The coin shooting mechanism 10 refers to a device that can shoot game coins. It uses a power source to provide an initial velocity for the game coins so that they fly in a specific direction. In many coin shooting type game machines, after the shot game coins hit the target or enter a predetermined collection area, the user can get points or rewards. In this type of game machine, in order to increase the fun, it is necessary for the user's own operation to determine whether to obtain a reward for each play. Therefore, the coin shooting device in this embodiment is to achieve free control of the flying direction of the game coins, so as to develop new gameplay that affects the play settlement result based on different flying directions.

[0038] The coin shooting mechanism 10 shoots game coins in a specific direction. By changing the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10, the flying direction of the game coins can be changed. Therefore, in this embodiment, a turntable 20 is provided, and the coin shooting mechanism 10 is installed on the turntable 20. The rotation of the turntable 20 can drive the coin shooting mechanism 10 to rotate, thereby changing the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10. The base 30 is the bottom structure that supports the entire coin shooting device. It provides a stable installation platform for each component and ensures the stability of the device during operation. A good design of the base 30 can minimize the displacement and tilt of the device during operation and ensure the accuracy of coin shooting. The turntable 20 is movably connected to the base 30, so that the turntable 20 can rotate relative to the base 30.

[0039] The driving module 40 is installed on the base 30. It can provide the power for the turntable 20 to rotate. The turntable 20 can rotate in two opposite directions, thereby driving the coin shooting mechanism 10 to change its orientation in two different directions. Specifically, the state of the driving module 40 during operation can be divided into a first state and a second state. When the driving module 40 is in the first state, the driving module 40 will drive the turntable 20 to rotate forward. When the turntable 20 rotates forward, the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 will change towards the first direction. Taking forward rotation as clockwise rotation as an example, Figure 1 In the structure shown in, when the turntable 20 rotates clockwise, the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 deflects to the right. Therefore, the first direction is the right side. When the driving module 40 is in the second state, the driving module 40 will drive the turntable 20 to rotate in reverse. When the turntable 20 rotates in reverse, the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 will change towards the second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction. Taking reverse rotation as counterclockwise rotation as an example, Figure 1 In the structure shown in, when the turntable 20 rotates counterclockwise, the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 deflects to the left. Therefore, the second direction is the left side. All in all, the first state and the second state of the driving module 40 respectively correspond to two directions for changing the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10, so that the coin shooting can be controlled to flexibly change its own orientation.

[0040] And which state the driving module 40 enters should be controlled by the user. Therefore, a direction control module is also provided in this embodiment. The direction control module is electrically connected to the driving module 40 and is used to control the driving module 40 to enter the first state or the second state respectively. Different operation methods of the user on the direction control module can make the driving module 40 enter the first state or the second state. For example, the direction control module includes an operation joystick. When the operation joystick is shaken to the right half, the turntable 20 enters the first state and starts to rotate clockwise, and the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 deflects to the right. When the operation joystick is shaken to the left half, the turntable 20 enters the second state and starts to rotate counterclockwise, and the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 deflects to the left. In this way, the operation direction of the user can be synchronized with the direction in which the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 changes, increasing the gaming experience.

[0041] The coin shooting device includes a coin shooting mechanism 10, a turntable 20, a base 30, a driving module 40 and a direction control module. The coin shooting mechanism 10 is installed on the rotatable turntable 20 and is used for storing and shooting game coins. The turntable 20 is movably connected to the base 30, and the base 30 provides a stable installation foundation for the entire device. The driving module 40 is installed on the base 30 and is used to drive the turntable 20 to rotate forward and backward, thereby driving the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10 to change to different directions. The direction control module is electrically connected to the driving module 40 and is used to control the driving module 40 to enter the first state or the second state respectively, so as to realize the adjustment of the coin shooting direction according to the user's operation. This coin shooting device enhances the interactivity of the game. The user can change the shooting direction of the game coins through operation. In addition, visual effects can be generated when the turntable 20 rotates, adding dynamics to the game. In short, this coin shooting device combines the coin shooting game with a rotatable steering device, providing a good interactive experience, control flexibility and visual entertainment.

[0042] In one embodiment, the direction control module includes an operation unit and a control unit. The operation unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit is electrically connected to the driving module 40. The control unit is used to control the driving module 40 to enter the first state or the second state according to the operation received by the operation unit. Specifically, the operation unit refers to the device for receiving user operation inputs, and it is the medium for human-computer interaction. In the coin shooting device, the operation unit allows the player to send instructions to the system to control the orientation of the coin shooting mechanism 10. It can take various forms, such as buttons, touch screens, operation joysticks, etc. The working principle of the operation unit is to convert the user's physical operations into corresponding electrical signals and transmit these signals to the control unit for processing. Specifically, when the user performs an operation (such as pressing a button, shaking an operation joystick, etc.), sensors or switches inside the operation unit will detect this change and generate corresponding level changes, pulse sequences or digital encodings. These signals are regarded as operation instructions and transmitted to the control unit. The control unit is the control core of the coin shooting device. It is an electronic control system responsible for receiving the instructions from the operation unit and controlling the operating state of the driving module 40 according to the preset logic or program. The control unit usually consists of a microcontroller, a processor or a programmable logic device.

[0043] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3, the coin shooting device further includes a light eye trigger 50, a first light eye 60, and a second light eye 70. The light eye trigger 50 is disposed below the turntable 20. When the turntable 20 rotates, the light eye trigger 50 rotates together with the turntable 20, and the light eye trigger 50 is used to identify the position of the coin shooting mechanism 10. When the light eye trigger 50 reaches a specific position, it can block the light emitted by the light eye, thereby triggering a in-position signal. During the rotation of the turntable 20, the light eye trigger 50 will respectively pass through the detection areas of the first light eye 60 and the second light eye 70. Among them, the first light eye 60 and the second light eye 70 are respectively used to determine whether the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the limits in the first direction and the second direction, so as to avoid accidental events such as the coin shooting mechanism 10 moving beyond the limit and colliding with other structures. Specifically, the first light eye 60 is used to output a first in-position signal to the control unit when the light eye trigger 50 is located in its own detection area. The purpose of setting the first light eye 60 is to detect whether the coin shooting mechanism 10 has reached the limit in the first direction. Therefore, it is necessary to design a first set position according to the position of the light eye trigger 50 when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the limit in the first direction, so that when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the limit in the first direction, the light eye trigger 50 is located in the detection area of the first light eye 60. In this way, when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the limit in the first direction, the control unit can receive the first in-position signal. At this time, if the driving module 40 is still in the first state after the coin shooting mechanism 10 triggers the first in-position signal, the coin shooting mechanism 10 will continue to change direction in the first direction, and then over-limit movement will occur. Therefore, the control unit needs to control the driving module 40 to stop working.

[0044] Similarly, the second light eye 70 is used to output a second in-position signal to the control unit when the light eye trigger 50 is located in its own detection area. The purpose of setting the second light eye 70 is to detect whether the coin shooting mechanism 10 has reached the limit in the second direction. Therefore, it is necessary to design a second set position according to the position of the light eye trigger 50 when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the limit in the second direction, so that when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the limit in the second direction, the light eye trigger 50 is located in the detection area of the second light eye 70. In this way, when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the limit in the second direction, the control unit can receive the second in-position signal. At this time, if the driving module 40 is still in the second state after the coin shooting mechanism 10 triggers the second in-position signal, the coin shooting mechanism 10 will continue to change direction in the second direction, and then over-limit movement will occur. Therefore, the control unit needs to control the driving module 40 to stop working.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3, the coin shooting device further includes a third light eye 80. The third light eye 80 is used to output a third in-place signal to the control unit when the light eye trigger 50 is located in its own detection area. The purpose of setting the third light eye 80 is to detect whether the coin shooting mechanism 10 has returned to the correct position. Therefore, it is necessary to design a third set position according to the position of the light eye trigger 50 when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the center position, so that when the coin shooting mechanism 10 reaches the center position, the light eye trigger 50 is located in the detection area of the third light eye 80. In this way, when the coin shooting mechanism 10 is in the center, the control unit can receive the third in-place signal. Therefore, the control unit can judge whether the coin shooting mechanism 10 has returned to the correct position according to the third in-place signal. The specific control method for returning to the correct position can be: the control unit can drive the turntable 20 to rotate forward by controlling the drive module 40. Before reaching the corresponding limit, if the control unit receives the third in-place signal, it controls the drive module 40 to stop working; otherwise, when the control unit receives the first in-place signal, it controls the drive module 40 to stop working. At this time, then control the drive module 40 to drive the turntable 20 to rotate in reverse until the control unit receives the third in-place signal and controls the drive module 40 to stop working. It can also be: the control unit can drive the turntable 20 to rotate in reverse by controlling the drive module 40. Before reaching the corresponding limit, if the control unit receives the third in-place signal, it controls the drive module 40 to stop working; otherwise, when the control unit receives the second in-place signal, it controls the drive module 40 to stop working. At this time, then control the drive module 40 to drive the turntable 20 to rotate forward until the control unit receives the third in-place signal and controls the drive module 40 to stop working

[0046] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the turntable 20 is movably connected to the base 30 through a bearing 90. The bearing 90 can be arranged at the bottom of the turntable 20. Using the bearing 90 as the movable connection component between the turntable 20 and the base 30 can enable the turntable 20 to obtain a more stable and smooth rotational movement. The low friction characteristic of the bearing 90 also helps to reduce the power consumption of the drive module 40 and improve the system efficiency. In addition, the reliability and durability of the bearing 90 also ensure the long-term use performance of the coin shooting device.

[0047] In one embodiment, the drive module 40 is driven by gears between it and the base 30. In some embodiments, the drive module 40 includes a rotational drive motor, which drives the turntable 20 to rotate through a gear drive method. The figure shows a scheme in which the first drive unit drives the turntable 20 to rotate through two meshing gears. One of the gears is installed on the rotating shaft of the rotational drive motor, and the other gear is installed on the turntable 20. These two gears mesh with each other, and when the rotational drive motor works, it can drive the turntable 20 to rotate forward or in reverse through these two gears.

[0048] In one embodiment, the driving module 40 is disposed on the left side, right side or rear side of the coin shooting mechanism 10. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The solution in Figure 2 is to dispose the driving module 40 on the rear side of the coin shooting mechanism 10. Figure 3 The solution shown in Figure 3 is to dispose the driving module 40 on the left side of the coin shooting mechanism 10.

[0049] In one embodiment, the coin shooting mechanism 10 includes a coin hopper 11, a coin shooting driving motor and a coin shooting track 12. The coin hopper 11 is used to load game coins, the coin shooting driving motor is used to convey the game coins in the coin hopper into the coin shooting track 12, and the coin shooting track 12 is used to shoot the game coins.

[0050] Finally, it should also be noted that in this document, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variation thereof is intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising an..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element.

[0051] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The various embodiments can be combined as needed, and the same or similar parts can be referred to each other.

[0052] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A coin shooting device, characterized in that, It includes a coin-shooting mechanism, a turntable, a base, a driving module, a direction control module, a photoeye trigger, a first photoeye and a second photoeye; The coin ejection mechanism is installed on the rotating disk, and the coin ejection mechanism is loaded with game coins for ejecting game coins; The turntable is movably connected to the base; The driving module is mounted on the base, and is used to drive the turntable to rotate forward in a first state to drive the coin ejection mechanism to change its direction to a first direction, and is also used to drive the turntable to rotate reversely in a second state to drive the coin ejection mechanism to change its direction to a second direction, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction; The direction control module is electrically connected to the driving module, and is used to control the driving module to enter the first state or the second state respectively; the direction control module includes an operation unit and a control unit; the operation unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit is electrically connected to the driving module, and the control unit is used to control the driving module to enter the first state or the second state according to the operation of the operation unit; The photoeye trigger is arranged below the turntable; The first photoeye is used to output a first arrival signal to the control unit when the photoeye trigger is located in its own detection area, and the first photoeye is arranged at a first set position of the base, so that when the coin ejection mechanism reaches the limit position in the first direction, the photoeye trigger is located in the detection area of the first photoeye; The second photoeye is used to output a second arrival signal to the control unit when the photoeye trigger is located in its own detection area, and the second photoeye is arranged at a second set position of the base, so that when the coin ejection mechanism reaches the limit position in the second direction, the photoeye trigger is located in the detection area of the second photoeye; The control unit is used to control the driving module to stop working when the first arrival signal is received and the driving module is in the first state; and is also used to control the driving module to stop working when the second arrival signal is received and the driving module is in the second state.

2. The coin shooting device according to claim 1, wherein, The operating unit includes an operating rocker.

3. The coin shooting device according to claim 1, wherein, The coin ejection device further comprises a third photoeye; The third photoeye is used to output a third arrival signal to the control unit when the photoeye trigger is located in its own detection area, and the third photoeye is arranged at a third setting position of the base, so that when the coin ejection mechanism reaches the middle position, the photoeye trigger is located in the detection area of the third photoeye; The control unit is used for judging whether the coin ejection mechanism is returned to the normal position according to the third arrival signal.

4. The coin shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turntable is movably connected to the base via a bearing.

5. The coin shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving module and the base are driven by gears.

6. The coin shooting device according to claim 1, wherein, The driving module includes a rotation driving motor.

7. The coin shooting device according to claim 6, wherein, The driving motor is arranged on the left side, right side or rear side of the coin ejecting mechanism.

8. The coin shooting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coin ejection mechanism comprises a coin hopper, a coin ejection drive motor and a coin ejection track; The coin hopper is used for loading game coins, the coin-shooting driving motor is used for conveying the game coins in the coin hopper into the coin-shooting track, and the coin-shooting track is used for launching game coins.

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