Circulating ball outlet mechanism and game machine

By designing a ball-out mechanism, using push-pull electromagnet to drive the baffle sliding and ball-collection unit to display feedback, the problems of fun and operation complexity of existing game consoles are solved, and simple operation and high fun are achieved.

CN223158796UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29GUANGDONG FULI ENTERTAINMENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421323121.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-11
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-11

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Technical Problem

The existing gaming consoles are not fun and complex in operation, and the user experience is poor.

Method used

A circulating ball-out mechanism is designed, including the main panel, push-pull unit, ball-collection unit and ball-feeding unit. By push-pull electromagnet, the ball rises along the lifting track and slides down to the guide column. The ball-collection unit collects the ball and provides feedback through the ball-collection display screen. The ball-proof ball-proof unit monitors and processes the ball-chopping situation to enhance interactivity.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a simple and interesting gaming experience, enhancing the interactiveness of the game console and intuitive user feedback.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a game device, and discloses a circulating ball outlet mechanism and a game machine, a push-pull unit of the circulating ball outlet mechanism comprises a push-pull electromagnet, the push-pull electromagnet is connected with a first push-pull linear bearing and a second push-pull linear bearing, and the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing are connected with a baffle plate; the push-pull electromagnet drives the baffle through the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing; when the push-pull electromagnet is pushed out, the baffle is pushed out along with the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing, and when the push-pull electromagnet is pulled back, the baffle is pulled back along with the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing, so that the ball slides off from the baffle; the main panel further comprises at least one group of ball collecting units; and the ball collecting unit is used for collecting the balls sliding off from the baffle. The circulating ball outlet mechanism designed by the utility model is simple to operate and strong in interestingness.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a game device, in particular to a ball circulating mechanism and a game machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the improvement of living standards, more and more people begin to pay attention to their entertainment life. Game machines that can obtain gifts are a popular form of entertainment at present. The game machines that can obtain gifts on the current market mainly include: claw machines, scissors machines, gift box machines, lipstick machines, etc. However, the existing game machines that can obtain gifts lack interest.

[0003] As in the prior art CN201210295157.2, a ball circulating machine is disclosed, which includes a frame, and also includes: a ball feeding pipe extending from a lower place to a higher place, in which the balls are arranged in a row close to each other in turn; a one-way self-locking mechanism located in the ball feeding pipe, which holds the ball from below when the ball crosses the one-way self-locking mechanism from below; a ball pushing member for pushing the ball upward, located below the ball feeding pipe; a translation mechanism connected to the ball pushing member and driving the ball pushing member to reciprocate up and down from the initial position at the lowest point, when the ball pushing member is at the highest position, the ball in contact with the ball pushing member crosses the one-way self-locking mechanism; a ball guiding mechanism for guiding the ball ejected from the upper end of the ball feeding pipe to the initial position.

[0004] The ball circulating machine of the prior art has poor skillfulness, weak interest for users, and complex operation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Aiming at the problems of poor skillfulness, weak interest for users, and complex operation of the ball circulating machine in the prior art, the utility model provides a ball circulating mechanism and a game machine.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model is solved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A ball circulating mechanism,

[0008] The main panel includes a frame, a lifting track, a guiding column and a baffle;

[0009] The frame is located at the edge of the main panel, and the transparent panel is fixed on the frame; the distance between the main panel and the transparent panel is greater than the thickness of the ball;

[0010] The baffle is inclined, and the end of the baffle close to the lifting track is higher than the other end;

[0011] The ball feeding unit is used to push the ball to rise along the lifting track;

[0012] The push-pull unit includes a push-pull electromagnet, which is connected to a first push-pull linear bearing and a second push-pull linear bearing. The first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing are connected to the baffle. The push-pull electromagnet drives the baffle through the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing. When the push-pull electromagnet pushes out, the baffle is pushed out along with the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing. When the push-pull electromagnet pulls back, the baffle is pulled back along with the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing, so that the ball slides off the baffle. A guiding hole is provided on the main panel, and a guiding column passes through the guiding hole. The ball slides down to the guiding column after sliding off the baffle.

[0013] The main panel further includes at least one set of ball collecting units; the ball collecting units are used to collect the balls that slide down through the guiding column.

[0014] Preferably, the ball collecting unit includes a ball collecting frame and a ball collecting motor, and the ball collecting frame is connected to the main panel; the ball collecting frame includes opposite side faces and a semi-circular arc face, and the two side faces and the arc face are integrally formed.

[0015] A ball collecting telescopic rod is provided at the bottom of the ball collecting frame. The ball collecting telescopic rod is connected to a ball collecting guiding bearing. The ball collecting motor drives the ball collecting telescopic rod to expand and contract through the ball collecting guiding bearing, so as to control the movement of the balls in the ball collecting frame. When the ball collecting telescopic rod is in a contracted state, the balls slide off the ball collecting frame. When the ball collecting telescopic rod is in an extended state, the balls are collected in the ball collecting frame.

[0016] Preferably, the ball collecting unit further includes a ball collecting detection board and a ball collecting display lamp. The ball collecting display lamp is located on both side faces of the ball collecting frame, and the ball collecting detection board is located inside the ball collecting frame. When the ball collecting detection board detects that a ball enters the ball collecting frame, the ball collecting display lamp is turned on.

[0017] Preferably, the ball collecting unit further includes a ball collecting display screen, which is located below the ball collecting frame and is connected to the main panel.

[0018] Preferably, the main panel further includes several ball outlet channels and a channel display unit; the channel display unit is provided with several groups of channel display modules, and the channel display modules correspond to the ball outlet channels; when the ball falls into the ball outlet channel, the corresponding channel display module will display.

[0019] Preferably, an anti-ball jamming unit is further included. The anti-ball jamming unit is located below the main board. The anti-ball jamming unit includes a ball jamming fault monitoring unit and a ball jamming motor. The ball jamming fault monitoring unit is close to one end of the lifting track and is used to monitor the ball outlet state; the ball jamming motor is connected to a ball jamming turntable. When it is detected that there is a fault state in the ball outlet, the ball jamming motor drives the ball jamming turntable to rotate, thereby driving the ball to roll.

[0020] Preferably, the other end of the lifting track is connected to the ball feeding unit; the ball feeding unit includes a ball feeding track and a ball feeding motor, the ball feeding track includes a first track, a second track and a third track, the first track, the second track and the third track are connected in sequence, and the fallen ball enters the first track, the second track, the third track and the lifting track in sequence from the anti-ball jamming unit; the second track is a semicircular track, the ball feeding motor is connected to a ball feeding turntable, and the ball feeding motor drives the ball feeding turntable to drive the ball at the bottom of the second track to rotate.

[0021] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application also proposes a circular ball-discharging game machine, comprising a chassis, wherein at least one set of circular ball-discharging mechanisms is provided in the chassis.

[0022] The utility model adopts the above technical solution, and has significant technical effects: the ball-discharging circulation mechanism of the utility model is simple in design and easy to operate.

[0023] The game machine designed by the utility model is highly interesting.

[0024] The present application further increases the fun of the game by displaying the balls on the ball collection frame, the ball collection display screen and the channel display unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 Structural diagram of the game machine of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the ball-discharging mechanism of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front structural diagram of the ball-discharging mechanism of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is the back structural diagram of the ball-discharging mechanism of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the ball delivery unit and the ball jam prevention unit of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the push-pull unit of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of three groups of ball collecting units of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the ball collecting unit of the present utility model.

[0033] Among them, 1 - circulating ball outlet mechanism, 2 - chassis, 3 - main panel, 4 - transparent panel, 5 - ball feeding unit, 6 - pushing and pulling unit, 7 - ball collecting unit, 8 - ball outlet channel, 81 - channel display module, 9 - anti-ball jamming unit, 31 - frame, 32 - lifting track, 33 - guiding column, 34 - baffle, 61 - pushing and pulling electromagnet, 62 - first pushing and pulling linear bearing, 63 - second pushing and pulling linear bearing, 71 - ball collecting frame, 72 - ball collecting motor, 73 - side, 74 - arc surface, 75 - ball collecting telescopic rod, 76 - ball collecting guiding bearing, 77 - ball collecting detection plate, 78 - ball collecting display screen, 91 - ball jamming fault monitoring unit, 92 - ball jamming motor, 93 - ball jamming turntable, 52 - ball feeding motor, 53 - first track, 54 - second track, 55 - third track, 51 - ball feeding turntable. Detailed implementation manners

[0034] The present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0035] Embodiment 1

[0036] A circulating ball outlet mechanism 1, Figures 1-3 Among them, it includes a main panel 3, a transparent panel 4, a ball feeding unit 5 and a pushing and pulling unit 6; the distance between the main panel 3 and the transparent panel 4 is greater than the thickness of the ball; the main panel 3 includes a frame 31, a lifting track 32, guiding columns 33 and a baffle 34;

[0037] The frame 31 is located at the edge of the main panel 3, and the transparent panel 4 is fixed on the frame 31; the baffle 34 is inclined, and the end of the baffle 34 close to the lifting track 32 is higher than the other end;

[0038] The main panel 3 is uniformly provided with guiding holes, and the guiding columns 33 pass through the guiding holes; two rows of guiding columns 33 are provided below the baffle, and the guiding columns 33 are uniformly distributed among each other; two rows of guiding columns 33 are also uniformly provided below the ball collecting display screen 78. By providing the guiding columns 33 on the main panel 3, it is beneficial for the ball to move along different directions.

[0039] The ball feeding unit 5 is used to push the ball to rise along the lifting track 32;

[0040] Figure 6In it, the push-pull unit 6 includes a push-pull electromagnet 61. The push-pull electromagnet 61 is connected to a first push-pull linear bearing 62 and a second push-pull linear bearing 63. The first push-pull linear bearing 62 and the second push-pull linear bearing 63 are connected to the baffle 34. The push-pull electromagnet 61 drives the baffle 34 through the first push-pull linear bearing 62 and the second push-pull linear bearing 63. When the push-pull electromagnet 61 pushes out, the baffle 34 is pushed out along with the first push-pull linear bearing 62 and the second push-pull linear bearing 63. When the push-pull electromagnet 61 pulls back, the baffle 34 is pulled back along with the first push-pull linear bearing 62 and the second push-pull linear bearing 63, so that the ball slides off the baffle 34.

[0041] The main panel 3 further includes at least one set of ball-collecting unit 7. The ball-collecting unit 7 is used to collect the balls that slide off the baffle 34. In Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 it, there are 3 sets of ball-collecting units 7 provided.

[0042] Figure 8 In it, the ball-collecting unit 7 includes a ball-collecting frame 71 and a ball-collecting motor 72. The ball-collecting frame 71 is connected to the main panel 3. The ball-collecting frame 71 includes opposite side surfaces 73 and a semi-circular arc surface 74, and the two side surfaces 73 and the arc surface 74 are integrally formed.

[0043] The bottom of the ball-collecting frame 71 is provided with a ball-collecting telescopic rod 75. The ball-collecting telescopic rod 75 is connected to a ball-collecting guiding bearing 76. The ball-collecting motor 72 drives the ball-collecting telescopic rod 75 to expand and contract through the ball-collecting guiding bearing 76, so as to control the movement of the balls in the ball-collecting frame 71. When the ball-collecting telescopic rod 75 is in a contracted state, the balls slide off the ball-collecting frame 71. When the ball-collecting telescopic rod 75 is in an extended state, the balls are collected in the ball-collecting frame 71.

[0044] Figure 8 In it, the ball-collecting unit 7 further includes a ball-collecting detection board 77 and a ball-collecting display lamp. The ball-collecting display lamp is located on the two side surfaces 73 of the ball-collecting frame 71, and the ball-collecting detection board 77 is located inside the ball-collecting frame 71. The ball-collecting detection board is a PCB detection board. When the ball-collecting detection board 77 detects that a ball enters the ball-collecting frame 71, the ball-collecting display lamp is turned on. For each ball that enters, the corresponding ball-collecting frame 71 can light up, giving the player a more intuitive feedback.

[0045] The ball-collecting unit 7 further includes a ball-collecting display screen 78. The ball-collecting display screen 78 is located below the ball-collecting frame 71 and is connected to the main panel 3.

[0046] The ball-collecting display screen 78 is used to display the position of the balls collected in the ball-collecting frame 71 and the connection relationship of each collected ball. For example, when there are 3 balls in each of the three ball-collecting frames 71, all the matrix points of 3*3 on the ball-collecting display screen 78 are displayed, and there are connections between every three points.

[0047] Figure 5It also includes a ball jamming prevention unit 9. The ball jamming prevention unit 9 is inclined, which is beneficial for the ball jamming prevention unit 9 to be located below the main board. The ball jamming prevention unit 9 includes a ball jamming fault monitoring unit 91 and a ball jamming motor 92. The ball jamming fault monitoring unit 91 is close to one end of the lifting track 32 and is used to monitor the ball output state. The ball jamming fault monitoring unit 91 is circular and transparent, and whether there is a ball jamming phenomenon inside can be observed through observation. The ball jamming motor 92 is connected with a ball jamming turntable 93. When it is monitored that there is a ball jamming fault in the ball output, the ball jamming motor 92 drives the ball jamming turntable 93 to rotate, thereby driving the ball to roll.

[0048] The other end of the lifting track 32 is connected to the ball feeding unit 5. The ball feeding unit 5 includes a ball feeding track and a ball feeding motor 52. The ball feeding track includes a first track 53, a second track 54 and a third track 55. The first track 53, the second track 54 and the third track 55 are connected in sequence. The dropped ball enters the first track 53, the second track 54, the third track 55 and the lifting track 32 from the ball jamming prevention unit 9 in sequence. The second track 54 is a semi-circular track. The ball feeding motor 52 is connected with a ball feeding turntable 51, and the ball feeding motor 52 drives the ball feeding turntable 51 to drive the ball at the bottom of the second track 54 to rotate. The ball feeding motor 52 of the ball feeding unit 5 is a direct drive motor, adopting a ball feeding method with a self-lubricating turntable, which is more stable and has a wide application range.

[0049] Embodiment 2

[0050] On the basis of Embodiment 1, the main panel 3 of this embodiment further includes several ball output channels 8 and a channel display unit. The channel display unit is provided with several groups of channel display modules, and the channel display modules correspond to the ball output channels 8. When the ball falls into the ball output channel 8, the corresponding channel display module will display.

[0051] By providing a ball output channel 8 below the ball collecting unit 7 and a channel display unit above the ball collecting unit 7, the ball output channel 8 is divided into different ball output channels 8 by different guiding columns 33. There are 7 ball output channels 8 shown in the figure, corresponding to 7 different channel display modules. For example, the first channel display module of the first ball output channel 8 displays that the ball of the first ball collecting unit 7 is eliminated, the second channel display module of the second ball output channel 8 displays that the ball of the second ball collecting unit 7 is eliminated, and the third channel display module of the third ball output channel 8 displays that the ball of the third ball collecting unit 7 is eliminated; the fourth ball output channel 8 displays that the ball of the first ball collecting unit 7 is increased by 1 or 2 through the fourth channel display module; the fifth ball output channel 8 displays that the ball of the second ball collecting unit 7 is increased by 1 or 2 through the fifth channel display module; the sixth ball output channel 8 displays that the ball of the third ball collecting unit 7 is increased by 1 or 2 through the sixth channel display module; the seventh ball output channel 8 displays a lottery through the seventh channel display module.

[0052] The interactivity and fun of the gaming machine are further enhanced by linking the channel display unit with the ball collecting unit 7.

[0053] Embodiment 3

[0054] Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment is a circulating ball gaming machine, including a chassis 2, and at least one set of a circulating ball mechanism 1 is provided inside the chassis 2. Figure 1 In it, 2 sets of circulating ball mechanisms 1 are provided inside the chassis 2, which is conducive to interactive games for two players together.

Claims

1. A cyclic ball discharging mechanism, comprising a main panel, a transparent panel, a ball feeding unit and a push-pull unit; characterized in that, The main panel includes a frame, a lifting track, a guide post and a baffle; The frame is located at the edge of the main panel, and the transparent panel is fixed on the frame; the distance between the main panel and the transparent panel is greater than the thickness of the ball; The baffle is inclined, and the end of the baffle close to the lifting track is higher than the other end; The ball feeding unit is used to push the ball to rise along the lifting track; The push-pull unit includes a push-pull electromagnet, which is connected with a first push-pull linear bearing and a second push-pull linear bearing. The first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing are connected with the baffle. The push-pull electromagnet drives the baffle through the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing; when the push-pull electromagnet is pushed out, the baffle is pushed out along with the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing. When the push-pull electromagnet is pulled back, the baffle is pulled back along with the first push-pull linear bearing and the second push-pull linear bearing, so that the ball slides off the baffle; a guide hole is provided on the main panel, and the guide post passes through the guide hole, and the ball slides to the guide post after sliding off the baffle; The main panel further includes at least one set of ball collecting units; the ball collecting units are used to collect the balls that slide down through the guide posts.

2. The circulating ball discharging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The ball collecting unit includes a ball collecting frame and a ball collecting motor, and the ball collecting frame is connected with the main panel; The ball collecting frame includes oppositely arranged side surfaces and a semi-circular arc surface, and the oppositely arranged side surfaces and the arc surface are integrally formed; A ball collecting telescopic rod is provided at the bottom of the ball collecting frame. The ball collecting telescopic rod is connected with a ball collecting guide bearing. The ball collecting motor drives the ball collecting telescopic rod to expand and contract through the ball collecting guide bearing, so as to control the balls in the ball collecting frame; when the ball collecting telescopic rod is in a contracted state, the ball slides off the ball collecting frame; when the ball collecting telescopic rod is in an extended state, the ball is collected in the ball collecting frame.

3. The cyclic ball output mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The ball collecting unit further includes a ball collecting detection board and a ball collecting display lamp. The ball collecting display lamp is located on both side surfaces of the ball collecting frame, and the ball collecting detection board is located inside the ball collecting frame; when the ball collecting detection board detects that a ball has fallen into the ball collecting frame, the ball collecting display lamp corresponding to the ball collecting frame is turned on.

4. A circulating ball discharging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball collecting unit further includes a ball collecting display screen, which is located below the ball collecting frame and is connected with the main panel.

5. The ball-discharging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main panel further includes several ball discharging channels and a channel display unit; the channel display unit is provided with several groups of channel display modules, and the channel display modules correspond to the ball discharging channels; when the ball falls into the ball discharging channel, the corresponding channel display module will display.

6. The cyclic ball discharging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes an anti-ball jamming unit, which is located below the main board. The anti-ball jamming unit includes a ball jamming fault monitoring unit and a ball jamming motor. The ball jamming fault monitoring unit is close to one end of the lifting track and is used to monitor the ball discharging state; the ball jamming motor is connected with a ball jamming turntable. When it is monitored that there is a fault state in the ball discharging, the ball jamming turntable is driven to rotate by the ball jamming motor to drive the ball to roll.

7. The circulating ball discharging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The other end of the lifting track is connected with the ball feeding unit; the ball feeding unit includes a ball feeding track and a ball feeding motor. The ball feeding track includes a first track, a second track and a third track, and the first track, the second track and the third track are connected in sequence; the dropped ball enters the first track, the second track, the third track and the lifting track in sequence from the anti-ball jamming unit; the second track is a semi-circular track, the ball feeding motor is connected with a ball feeding turntable, and the ball feeding motor drives the ball feeding turntable to drive the ball at the bottom of the second track to rotate.

8. A ball-discharging game machine, comprising a chassis, characterized in that: At least one set of a ball-discharging circulation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is provided in the chassis.

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