Device capable of automatically and randomly detecting color of hockey to increase game score interestingness

Abstract

A device capable of automatically and randomly detecting colors of hockey balls to increase game score interestingness mainly comprises a ball serving device, an inlet detecting device, a game machine table body, an outlet detecting device and a main board device, the inlet detecting device is arranged on a ball inlet portion close to a track outlet, and the outlet detecting device is arranged on a ball outlet portion close to a track outlet. An inlet detection device is arranged at the position close to the ball outlet, an outlet detection device is arranged at the position close to the ball outlet, and the inlet detection device and the outlet detection device are respectively connected with the main board device in series through a signal line, so that the game machine table body can detect which colors of hockey balls are more when the hockey balls with different colors enter the ball groove at the beginning of a game. The main board device automatically sets the hockey balls with more colors to be mainly added with multiples or added scoring colors, so that when a consumer plays a game, the opportunity and interestingness of irregular scoring multiples of the hockey game machine can be increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device that can automatically and randomly detect the color of a hockey puck to increase the fun of scoring in a game. Specifically, the device can automatically and randomly set a scoring effect for each round of a game machine based on which puck has a higher number of goals scored. Through the coordinated operation of an entrance detection device, a mainboard device, and an exit detection device, the game machine can randomly set a scoring effect for the puck of a certain color that has scored more goals in that round to be multiplied or increased. During the game, once a puck enters a ball slot on either side of the table, the exit detection device automatically detects whether the puck is the color set by the mainboard device for the puck with the higher number of goals scored in that round. If it is, the score can be multiplied or increased; otherwise, only one point is awarded. This increases the overall score and fun of the game machine. This invention is truly unique and interesting, and can enhance the effectiveness and enjoyment of gameplay. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology, work pressure, and increased mental stress, people are increasingly seeking ways to relieve stress. Game machines that offer both stress relief and exercise performance are particularly popular. Table hockey machines are a popular choice among consumers. They utilize air buoyancy to keep a puck afloat. Players then use a handheld puck-striker to strike the puck into the opponent's scoring area. Each time a puck strikes the opponent's goal slot on the left or right side of the machine, a point is awarded. However, the single-color scoring system, which only awards one point per goal, is gradually losing its appeal to consumers. Therefore, methods and structural devices that can increase scoring and fun in hockey games, as well as attract consumers' attention and interest, are areas of significant improvement and design in the industry.

[0003] In view of this, the inventors of this case, drawing on their many years of experience in research and development in related fields, conducted in-depth research on the aforementioned deficiencies and actively sought solutions based on the aforementioned needs. After a long period of diligent research and multiple tests, they finally completed the present utility model, which solves common shortcomings and enhances its unprecedented progress and practicality. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a "device that can automatically and randomly detect the color of hockey pucks to increase the fun of scoring in the game." This device primarily determines the color of the hockey puck used in each game as a basis for scoring a goal or multiplier. An entrance detection device installed at the ball entrance automatically detects the number of hockey pucks of various colors entering from the track exit, counts the number, and transmits the result to a mainboard device. The mainboard device can then automatically determine at any time during the game whether a goal is scored with a larger number of hockey pucks of the same color, or whether a multiplier or multiplier is awarded. This further increases the unique gameplay and fun of the entire game machine.

[0005] A secondary object of the present invention is to provide a device that automatically and randomly detects the color of a puck to enhance the fun of scoring in a game. When pucks of various colors enter the ball entry slots on the left and right sides of the game machine body, the pucks are detected by an outlet detection device located between the ramp and the track. If the puck matches the color set by the main board, the player scores a multiplier or bonus point. If the puck matches the color set by the main board, the player scores a single point. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 This is an action flow chart of the present utility model.

[0007] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0008] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional combination state of the utility model.

[0009] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the hockey puck showing different colors in each lane groove when it enters the goal entrance and is detected by the entrance detection device.

[0010] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the action of a hockey puck on the side of the body of the present invention entering the ball hole and being detected by the outlet detection device.

[0011] Description of main component symbols:

[0012] 1 Ball entrance

[0013] 101 fairway grooves

[0014] 102 ball slide

[0015] 2Entrance detection device

[0016] 3 Motherboard assembly

[0017] 301 gets 1 point

[0018] 302 multiple bonus points

[0019] 303 signal line

[0020] 4 ball outlet

[0021] 5. Exit detection device

[0022] 6 serving devices

[0023] 601 swash plate

[0024] 602 track

[0025] 603 track exit

[0026] 604 Fairway Exit

[0027] 7. Game machine body

[0028] 701 ball hole slot

[0029] 702 track

[0030] 703 inclined track device

[0031] 8. Hockey DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to provide a more detailed and clear understanding of the purpose, effect and structural features of the present invention, the following preferred embodiments are given and described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] First see Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the present invention is a method for automatically and randomly detecting the color of a hockey puck to increase the fun of scoring in a game. The method mainly includes a ball serving device 6, an entrance detection device 2, a game machine body 7, an exit detection device 5, and a mainboard device 3. The steps include:

[0034] First, the hockey balls 8 of various colors are randomly rotated and transmitted to the track 602 in sequence through the cross plate 601 in the ball serving device 6 installed in the game machine body 7 and continue to move upward. At this time, the hockey balls 8 of various colors will fall downward from the track outlet 603.

[0035] Then, the hockey pucks 8 of various colors falling from the track exit 603 will slide through the ball entrance portion 1 into the ball track groove 101. While sliding, they will be detected by the entrance detection device 2 installed at the ball entrance portion 1. The entrance detection device 2 will automatically detect the color of the sliding hockey puck 8, and the detected color information will be automatically transmitted to the main board device 3 through the signal line 303 for counting and recording.

[0036] When the hockey balls 8 of various colors continue to slide down from the ball entrance 1, the hockey balls 8 of various colors will automatically and sequentially cross the hockey balls 8 placed on the lowest layer of the lane groove 101 and automatically and sequentially fill the lane grooves 101 on the left. In the process of the hockey balls 8 of various colors automatically and sequentially filling the lane grooves 101 on the left, each hockey ball 8 of different colors will first pass through the entrance detection device 2 installed at the ball entrance 1 to detect the color of the hockey ball 8 that has slid down (please refer to Figure 4 As shown), the information of what color is detected will be automatically transmitted to the mainboard device 3 through the signal line 303 for counting and recording.

[0037] When the hockey pucks 8 of various colors stop entering the lane groove 101, because the entrance detection device 2 detects no hockey pucks 8 sliding down, the entrance detection device 2 will transmit a colorless information to the main board device 3. At this time, the main board device 3 will automatically count the number of hockey pucks 8 of the largest color and automatically use the hockey pucks 8 of the largest color as the basis for setting the score of the game. If the hockey puck 8 of the largest color is used as the goal, the score will be multiplied or increased by 301. If the hockey puck 8 of a non-specified color is used as the goal, the score will only be 1 point 302.

[0038] When the game starts (please refer to Figure 5 As shown in FIG, all the hockey balls 8 of various colors in the ball channel groove 101 will automatically fall onto the table of the game machine body through the ball slide 102. At this time, the consumer can play the collision game and hit the hockey balls 8 into the ball entry grooves 701 on the left and right sides of the game machine body 7. The hockey balls 8 will slide into the inclined track device 703. Due to the structure of the inclined track device 703, no matter what angle the hockey balls 8 enter, they will automatically stand up and roll downward in sequence. When they roll into the ball outlet portion 4 of the track 702 and continue to roll downward, The hockey puck 8 will roll past the exit detection device 5 located near the ball outlet 4. The exit detection device 5 will immediately detect the color of the hockey puck 8 and transmit this information to the main board device 3 via a signal line (not shown). The main board device 3 will interpret the information. If the color detected by the exit detection device 5 is the color set by the main board device 3 at the beginning of the game, the score of the hockey puck that scored the goal can be multiplied or added 301 to obtain a higher score. On the contrary, if the color is not set for the game, only 1 point 302 is scored.

[0039] Therefore, after completing the above steps, the device of the present invention that can automatically and randomly detect the color of the hockey puck to increase the fun of the game score will automatically and randomly assign points to the color of the hockey puck 8 at the ball slot 1 during each round of the game. The points will be multiplied or added to the points when the hockey puck of that color scores a goal, thereby attracting the attention of consumers and increasing their interest in the game. Since there are many hockey pucks falling on the table of the game machine, consumers have no idea which color of hockey puck will score the points when it hits the ball slot 701. Therefore, when the hockey puck 8 scores a goal, the score will be different from the consumer's preconceived notion and will be multiplied or increased, thereby bringing consumers fun during the game.

[0040] First see Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the present invention is a device that can automatically and randomly detect the color of hockey pucks to increase the fun of scoring in a game. It mainly includes a ball serving device 6, an entrance detection device 2, a game console body 7, an exit detection device 5, and a mainboard device 3. The ball serving device 6 is installed in the rear center of the game console body 7. The bottom of the ball serving device 6 has a cross plate 601 that can transfer hockey pucks 8 of different colors into a track 602 and continue upward. At this time, the hockey pucks 8 of different colors will slide from the track exit 603 to the ball inlet 1. As the hockey pucks 8 of different colors continue to slide from the ball inlet 1, they will automatically and sequentially cross the hockey pucks 8 located in the lowest layer of the lane groove 101 and automatically fill the lane grooves 101 on the left.

[0041] The entrance detection device 2 is a color-detectable device installed at the ball entrance 1 below the track exit 603 of the ball serving device 6. It can detect the color of the various colored hockey pucks 8 passing through it. The color information of the hockey pucks 8 can be connected to the main board device 3 via a signal line 303 and automatically transmitted to the main board device 3 via the signal line 303 for counting and recording.

[0042] When the hockey pucks 8 of various colors stop entering the lane 101, because the entrance detection device 2 detects no hockey pucks 8 sliding down, the entrance detection device 2 will transmit a colorless information to the main board device 3. At this time, the main board device 3 will automatically count the number of the most colored hockey pucks 8 and automatically use the count of the most colored hockey pucks 8 as the basis for setting the score of the game. After the hockey puck 8 of the most colored hockey pucks 8 is scored, the multiplier or bonus 301 or only 1 point 302 can be obtained.

[0043] The game machine body 7 can accommodate the ball serving device 6 in the central inner portion of the rear side of the game machine body 7. It has a table top (not shown) and a ball entry slot 701 on each of the left and right sides of the table top. Each of the ball entry slots 701 is equipped with an inclined track device 703 and a track 702 connected to the inclined track device 703. The tracks 702 each extend backward to an appropriate position above the cross plate 601 of the ball serving device 6, so that the hockey puck 8 entering the track 702 can automatically fall into the ball serving device 6, so that the hockey puck 8 of various colors can be automatically circulated again, passing through the cross plate 601 and re-entering the track 602 to the ball entry portion 1 of the track outlet 603.

[0044] Exit Detection Device 5 (Please refer to Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the outlet detection device 5 is provided at the junction of the inclined track device 703 and the track 702 near the ball outlet portion 4. The outlet detection device 5 can detect the color of the ball 8 entering the ball entrance slot 701 and determine whether the color of the ball 8 is the color set by the main board device 3 for the score multiplier or bonus 301 in the game.

[0045] The mainboard device 3 is disposed in the gaming machine body 7 and can be connected in series with the entry detection device 2 and the exit detection device 5 via a signal line 303 , thereby receiving information on the color of the puck detected by the entry detection device 2 and the exit detection device 5 .

[0046] During operation, when the game starts, the hockey balls 8 of various colors placed in the ball channel groove 101 will slide down together through the ball slide 102 onto the table of the game machine body. At this time, the consumer can play the collision game and hit the hockey balls 8 into the ball entry grooves 701 on the left and right sides of the game machine body 7. The hockey balls 8 will slide into the inclined track device 703. Due to the structure of the inclined track device 703, no matter what angle the hockey balls 8 enter, they can automatically stand up and roll downward in sequence. When they roll into the ball outlet portion 4 of the track 702, they will continue to move upward. When rolling downward, the hockey puck 8 will roll past the exit detection device 5 installed on the track 702. At this time, the exit detection device 5 will immediately detect the color of the hockey puck 8 and immediately transmit this information to the main board device 3 via a signal line (not shown in the figure). The main board device 3 will interpret it. If the color detected by the exit detection device 5 is the color set by the main board device 3 at the beginning of the game, the score of the hockey puck of that color that scored the goal can be multiplied or added to 301 to obtain a higher score. Conversely, if the color is not set for the game, only 1 point 302 is scored.

[0047] In summary, this utility model, which automatically and randomly detects the color of a hockey puck to enhance the fun of scoring in a game, is the product of the inventor's meticulous design. It not only provides practical scoring functionality but also enhances the fun and playfulness of the game, thus meeting the requirements of a utility model patent under the Patent Law. Therefore, we have filed this application in accordance with the law and sincerely request the examiners of the Bureau to deliberate on its approval. We are truly grateful.

[0048] However, the above description only describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent structural changes made by applying the description and claims of the present invention are also included in the scope of the present invention and are hereby stated.

Claims

1. A device that automatically and randomly detects the color of a puck to increase the fun of scoring in a game. The device primarily comprises a serving device, an entrance detection device, a game console, an exit detection device, and a mainboard. The serving device is located in the rear center interior of the game console. A cross plate is located at the bottom of the serving device, which transfers pucks of different colors into a track and continues upward. The pucks of different colors then slide from the track exit toward the entrance. As the pucks of different colors continue to slide from the entrance, they automatically and sequentially cross over the pucks located at the lowest level of the lane. The ball is automatically filled in sequence to the left lane grooves; the game machine body can accommodate a serving device, which is installed in the center interior of the rear side of the game machine body. It has a table top, and a ball entry slot on the left and right sides of the table top. Each of the ball entry slots is equipped with an inclined track device and a track connected to the inclined track device. The tracks each extend rearward to a suitable position above the cross plate of the serving device, so that the hockey puck entering the track can automatically fall into the serving device, so that the hockey pucks of different colors can be automatically circulated again, passing through the cross plate and re-entering the track to the ball entry portion of the track exit; the characteristics are: The entrance detection device is a color-detectable device installed at the entrance of the ball-serving device below the track exit. It can detect the color of the various hockey pucks passing through it. The color information of the hockey pucks can be connected in series with the main device via a signal line. The detected color information is automatically transmitted to the main device via the signal line for counting and recording. An exit detection device is disposed near the ball outlet at the junction of the inclined track device and the track. The exit detection device can be used to detect when a hockey puck of various colors rolls through the ball outlet. The exit detection device can then detect whether the color of the hockey puck entering the ball slot is the color set by the main board device for scoring multiple points or bonuses in the game. The mainboard device is arranged in the game console body and can be connected in series with the entry detection device and the exit detection device via a signal line, and can receive information about the color of the hockey puck detected by the entry detection device and the exit detection device respectively.

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