Bead blocking prevention structure for bead channel of bead counter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a bead counting device bead channel anti-blocking structure, which comprises a front end assembly, a channel seat and a guide plate, the channel seat is provided with a seat body which is fixedly arranged on the front end assembly, a main channel is defined in the seat body, an upper inner wall is formed in the main channel, a lower inner wall is also formed in the seat body, and the upper inner wall and the lower inner wall are communicated with each other. The guide plate is arranged in the main channel in a pivoted mode and abuts against the upper inner wall, so that after the beads roll into the channel base from the front end assembly, the guide plate can guide the beads to pass between the guide plate and the lower inner wall one by one, and the beads are prevented from being blocked between the upper inner wall and the lower inner wall.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a structure for preventing beads from being blocked in a bead channel of a bead counting device, which is a functional component of a game machine. Background Art

[0002] Game machines that require the use of steel balls are equipped with a bead counter to quickly and accurately calculate the number of beads inserted by the player.

[0003] However, these bead counting machines sometimes have beads clogged, which requires subsequent disassembly and repair, which is quite inconvenient.

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings, the inventor believes that there is a need to correct them. Therefore, with many years of experience in related technologies and product design and manufacturing, adhering to the concept of excellent design, he conducted research and creation on the above-mentioned shortcomings. After continuous efforts, he finally launched the utility model of the bead counting device bead channel anti-blocking structure, which corrects the product structure to enhance the excellent effect of the product. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a bead counting structure which can prevent beads from being blocked in the bead channel of the bead counting device.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model comprises the following steps to prevent the bead passage from being blocked:

[0007] a front-end component;

[0008] 18. The foldable container of claim 17, wherein the two rails are spaced apart by a plurality of channels, each of which is spaced apart by a plurality of channels. The foldable container is constructed of wood and has a plurality of side rails that are adapted to connect the two rails to the other rail. The foldable container is constructed of wood and has a plurality of side rails that are adapted to connect the two rails. The foldable container is constructed of wood and has a plurality of side rails that are adapted to connect the two rails.

[0009] A guide plate has a plate body, the plate body is provided with at least one limiting portion, and the plate body is pivotally arranged in the main channel.

[0010] Optionally, the front end component has a cover plate, which has an inlet and an outlet located below the inlet. One side of the cover plate is formed with a bead input box and a bead receiving box, which correspond to the inlet and the outlet respectively. The seat body of the channel seat is fixed on the other side of the cover plate, so that the main channel and one of the secondary channels are connected to the inlet and the outlet respectively.

[0011] Optionally, two blocking bodies are provided in the inner pivot of the main channel, and the two blocking bodies are respectively located above two pairs of rails.

[0012] Optionally, the limiting portion of the guide plate is located on one side of the plate body, and the guide plate abuts against the upper inner wall with the limiting portion.

[0013] Optionally, the limiting portion uses a screw threaded on the plate.

[0014] Optionally, the limiting portion of the guide plate is formed on both sides of the plate body, and the main channel is provided with a pair of positioning grooves next to the higher rail, the cross-section of the positioning groove is a closed cloud-shaped line with uniform segmentation, and the limiting portion is locked in the positioning groove.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The utility model is used to be installed on a game machine. When a player puts beads into the bead box, the beads will enter the main channel from the entrance. After the beads roll over two pairs of rails in sequence, the beads will pass through the induction counter, which can then count the total number of beads.

[0017] Assuming that there is no guide plate, when the beads pass between the upper inner wall and the lower inner wall, the lateral collision between the beads may cause the beads to be blocked between the upper inner wall and the lower inner wall.

[0018] However, after the guide plate is installed, the width through which the beads can pass is limited to the space between the guide plate and the lower inner wall, so that the beads can only pass between the guide plate and the lower inner wall one by one. This can greatly reduce the chance of blockage due to lateral collision between the beads. It is obvious that the utility model is an advanced product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of the bead counting device of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of the bead counting device of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the guide plate of the bead channel anti-bead blockage structure of the bead counting device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of the bead counting device of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the guide plate of the second embodiment of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of a bead counting machine according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the operation of the second embodiment of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of a bead counting device according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the guide plate of the third embodiment of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of a bead counting machine according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of a bead counting device according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the operation of the third embodiment of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of a bead counting device according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusted third embodiment of the structure for preventing bead blockage in the bead channel of a bead counting device according to the present invention.

[0029] The following are marked in the figure:

[0030] 1 Front-end components

[0031] 11 Cover plate

[0032] 12 Entrance

[0033] 13 Exit

[0034] 14 Bead box

[0035] 15 Bead Box

[0036] 2-channel seat

[0037] 21 base

[0038] 211 upper inner wall

[0039] 212 lower inner wall

[0040] 22 Main Channel

[0041] 23 Secondary Channel

[0042] 24 rails

[0043] 25 block

[0044] 26 Induction Counter

[0045] 27 positioning slot

[0046] 3 Guide plate

[0047] 31 plate body

[0048] 311 Pivot

[0049] 32 limiter DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] See also Figures 1 to 3 The present invention relates to a structure for preventing bead blocking in a bead channel of a bead counting device, which comprises:

[0051] A front end component 1 has a cover plate 11, which has an inlet 12 and an outlet 13 located below the inlet 12. A bead inlet box 14 and a bead receiving box 15 are formed on the front of the cover plate 11. The bead inlet box 14 and the bead receiving box 15 correspond to the inlet 12 and the outlet 13 respectively.

[0052] A channel seat 2 has a base 21, and a main channel 22 and two auxiliary channels 23 are defined in the base 21. The main channel 22 is connected to the two auxiliary channels 23 at the same time, and at the connection point between the main channel 22 and the auxiliary channels 23, the main channel 22 is located above the auxiliary channels 23, and the two auxiliary channels 23 are not connected. Two pairs of rails 24 (such as Figure 1 As shown, one of the rails 24 in each of the two pairs of rails 24), the two pairs of rails 24 are respectively located above the two auxiliary channels 23, and the two pairs of rails 24 are separated by a predetermined vertical distance. A predetermined gap is left between the two rails 24 in each pair of rails 24. Two blocking bodies 25 are pivotally provided in the main channel 22. The two blocking bodies 25 are respectively located above the two pairs of rails 24. The base 21 is fixed with an induction counter 26 next to the lower rail 24. The base 21 is also formed with an upper inner wall 211 and a lower inner wall 212. The upper inner wall 211 is located at In the main channel 22, the upper inner wall 211 is located a predetermined distance above the lower rail 24, and the upper inner wall 211 and the higher rail 24 are separated by a predetermined horizontal distance. The lower inner wall 212 separates the two secondary channels 23, and the lower inner wall 212 is located lower than the higher rail 24, and the lower inner wall 212 and the upper inner wall 211 are separated by a predetermined horizontal distance. The base 21 of the channel seat 2 is fixedly mounted on the back of the cover plate 11, so that the main channel 22 and one of the secondary channels 23 are respectively connected to the inlet 12 and the outlet 13.

[0053] A guide plate 3 has a plate body 31, and a pivot column 311 is protruded from both sides of the plate body 31. A limit portion 32 is provided on one side of the plate body 31. The guide plate 3 is pivotally mounted in the main channel 22 by the pivot column 311. The guide plate 3 is located next to the upper inner wall 211 and the limit portion 32 corresponds to the upper inner wall 211, so that the guide plate 3 is pressed against the upper inner wall 211 by the limit portion 32.

[0054] See also Figures 1 to 3 The utility model is used to be installed in a game machine. Its function is to filter out beads that are too large or too small, allowing only beads that meet the specifications to enter the machine, thereby maintaining the fairness of the game. It also counts the number of beads entering the machine. Its operating principle is as follows:

[0055] Please also refer to Figure 4 When the player puts beads into the bead box 14, the beads will enter the main channel 22 from the entrance 12. Beads that are too large will be blocked outside the entrance 12 and cannot enter. After entering the main channel 22, the beads will first pass through the first pair of rails 24, which are also at a higher position. At this time, because there is a predetermined gap between the two rails 24 of the same pair, beads that are too small will fall into the first secondary channel 23 through the gap between the rails 24, and then roll out of the outlet 13 along the lower inner wall 212 into the bead box 15. Beads that are larger than the gap between the first pair of rails 24 will pass above the rails 24 and knock open the first pair of rails 24. After passing through the first baffle 25, the beads will fall from between the upper inner wall 211 and the lower inner wall 212 onto the second pair of rails 24, which is also the lower position. At this time, if there are beads that are larger than the gap between the first pair of rails 24 but smaller than the gap between the second pair of rails 24, they will fall into the second auxiliary channel 23 through the gap between the second pair of rails 24. A collection container can be pre-installed under the second auxiliary channel 23 to collect these beads. Beads that meet the specifications will pass over the second pair of rails 24 and knock open the second baffle 25. They will then pass through the induction counter 26, which can then count the number of beads that have passed through.

[0056] See also Figures 1 to 3 The rail 24 is an independent part installed on the base 21, rather than being integrally formed with the base 21. This design is to meet the needs of different machine models. Since the beads suitable for different machine models may be of different sizes, the base 21 can be made into a uniform specification during manufacturing, while the rail 24 can be manufactured in a variety of different widths. Therefore, the rail 24 of the corresponding width can be installed according to the type of machine, so that a suitable gap can be defined between the two rails 24 of the same pair to filter out beads that do not meet the specifications. This design method can save the cost of mold opening, etc. because only the base 21 of the uniform specification needs to be produced.

[0057] Please also refer to Figure 4However, in actual use, it was found that in the absence of the guide plate 3, when multiple beads pass through the upper inner wall 211 and the lower inner wall 212 from top to bottom at the same time, the lateral collision between the beads may cause the beads to get stuck with each other, thereby causing the beads to be blocked between the upper inner wall 211 and the lower inner wall 212.

[0058] However, after the guide plate 3 is installed, the space through which the beads can pass is limited to the space between the plate body 31 and the lower inner wall 212, so that the beads can only pass through the space between the guide plate 3 and the lower inner wall 212 one by one from top to bottom, thereby greatly reducing the chance of lateral collision between the beads, thereby achieving the effect of preventing bead blockage.

[0059] Since different machine types are suitable for beads of different sizes, when the base body 21 is of uniform specifications, a guide plate 3 with a limiting portion 32 of different thicknesses can be manufactured first, and the appropriate guide plate 3 can be installed according to the machine type. In this way, when the limiting portions 32 of different thicknesses abut against the upper inner wall 211, the plate body 31 will be further away from or closer to the lower inner wall 212. This allows the present invention to play the anti-blocking function of allowing beads to pass one by one between the guide plate 3 and the lower inner wall 212 when installed in different machine types.

[0060] See also Figure 3 In addition to manufacturing the guide plate 3 with different thickness of the limiting portion 32 as described above, in accordance with the different machine models, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The limiting portion 32 may also be a screw threaded on the plate 31 , whereby the user can screw the limiting portion 32 out or in the plate 31 according to the machine model to move the plate 31 further away from or closer to the lower inner wall 212 .

[0061] Please also refer to Figures 7 to 10 In the third embodiment, the limiting portions 32 of the guide plate 3 can be formed on both sides of the plate body 31, and the main channel 22 is provided with a pair of positioning grooves 27 next to the higher rail 24. The cross section of the positioning groove 27 is a uniformly segmented closed cloud-shaped line similar to a caterpillar. The limiting portion 32 is locked and positioned in one section of the positioning groove 27. The base body 21 and the guide plate 3 are both made of a slightly deformable material such as plastic. Thus, a person can push the limiting portion 32 forward or backward from the outside of the base body 21 to another section of the positioning groove 27, which can also achieve the effect of adjusting the distance between the guide plate 3 and the lower inner wall 212.

[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention. In other words, all equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application should still fall within the scope of this invention patent.

Claims

1. A structure for preventing bead blockage in a bead counting device bead channel, characterized in that: include: a front-end component; 18. The foldable container of claim 17, wherein the two rails are spaced apart by a plurality of channels, each of which is spaced apart by a plurality of channels. The foldable container is constructed of wood and has a plurality of side rails that are adapted to connect the two rails to the other rail. The foldable container is constructed of wood and has a plurality of side rails that are adapted to connect the two rails. The foldable container is constructed of wood and has a plurality of side rails that are adapted to connect the two rails. A guide plate has a plate body, the plate body is provided with at least one limiting portion, and the plate body is pivotally arranged in the main channel.

2. The bead counting device bead channel anti-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end component has a cover plate, which passes through an inlet and an outlet located below the inlet. One side of the cover plate is formed with a bead input box and a bead receiving box, which correspond to the inlet and the outlet respectively. The seat body of the channel seat is fixed on the other side of the cover plate, so that the main channel and one of the secondary channels are connected to the inlet and the outlet respectively.

3. The bead counting device bead channel anti-blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main channel is pivotally provided with two blocking bodies, which are respectively located above the two pairs of rails.

4. The structure for preventing bead blocking in the bead channel of a bead counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting portion of the guide plate is located on one side of the plate body, and the guide plate abuts against the upper inner wall with the limiting portion.

5. The structure for preventing bead blocking in the bead channel of a bead counting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting portion uses a screw threaded on the plate body.

6. The structure for preventing bead blocking in the bead channel of a bead counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting parts of the guide plate are formed on both sides of the plate body, and the main channel is provided with a pair of positioning grooves beside the higher rail. The cross section of the positioning groove is a closed cloud-shaped line with uniform segments, and the limiting part is locked in the positioning groove.

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