Coin shooting device and game equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a coin shooting device and game equipment, and the coin shooting device comprises a base which is provided with a groove penetrating through the two ends of the base; the cover plate is installed on the base, a coin outlet channel is defined by the cover plate and the groove of the base, one end of the coin channel is a coin inlet, the other end of the coin channel is a launching port, and the cover plate is provided with a shifting groove communicated with the coin channel; the driving mechanism comprises a swing arm, a stirring structure and a reset structure, the swing arm is rotationally installed on the cover plate, the stirring structure is installed on the swing arm, the stirring structure penetrates through the stirring groove and at least partially extends into the coin channel, the stirring structure is used for pushing the game coins in the coin channel to move towards one side of the launching opening, and the reset structure is used for driving the swing arm to reset. In the embodiment of the invention, the speed of the game coins at the launching port can be increased, so that the game coins can be launched farther, and the situation that the landing points of the game coins are affected due to insufficient launching speed of the game coins caused by unstable gravity or stress of the game coins is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of gaming machine equipment, and in particular to a coin-shooting device and gaming equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a coin ejection mechanism is used to eject game coins from a coin ejection port. Existing coin ejection mechanisms employ a spring-connected bearing within a coin ejection channel. The bearing, acting upon the game coin, springs and rotates, allowing the coin to pass through. During this process, the spring stretches, then resets, exerting force on the coin, forcing it out of the coin ejection channel. However, the ejection force of this type of coin ejection mechanism is unstable, causing the coin to fall prematurely due to gravity after ejection, compromising the ejection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a coin-shooting device and a gaming device that can effectively improve the stability of coin shooting.

[0004] A coin ejection device according to one embodiment of the present application includes:

[0005] a base having grooves extending through both ends thereof;

[0006] a cover plate mounted on the base, wherein the cover plate and the groove of the base define a coin outlet, one end of the coin outlet is a coin inlet, the other end of the coin outlet is a launch port, and the cover plate is provided with a toggle slot connected to the coin outlet; and

[0007] The driving mechanism includes a swing arm, a toggle structure and a reset structure. The swing arm is rotatably mounted on the cover plate, the toggle structure is mounted on the swing arm, the toggle structure passes through the toggle slot and at least partially extends into the coin channel, the toggle structure is used to push the game coins in the coin channel toward the side of the launch port, and the reset structure is used to drive the swing arm to reset.

[0008] Furthermore, the toggle structure includes a toggle rod, one end of which is connected to the swing arm, and the other end of which is inserted into the toggle slot and at least partially extends into the coin channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the toggle structure further includes a rolling member, which is sleeved on the toggle rod and at least partially located in the coin channel, wherein the rolling member can rotate relative to the toggle rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the reset structure includes a fixing rod, a fixing seat and a reset spring, the fixing rod is installed on the swing arm, the fixing seat is installed on the cover plate, and the reset spring connects the fixing rod and the fixing seat.

[0011] Furthermore, the reset structure further includes an adjusting mechanism, which is mounted on the cover plate. The adjusting mechanism changes the interval between the fixing seat and the fixing rod by adjusting the position of the fixing seat.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism includes a mounting plate, a limiting member and an adjusting bolt, the limiting member is fixedly mounted on the cover plate, the mounting plate is provided with a slide groove, the slide groove is penetrated by a fastener, the fastener is fixed to the cover plate, the mounting plate and the limiting member are both provided with a threaded hole that cooperates with the adjusting bolt, and the adjusting bolt is penetrated through the threaded hole.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a buffer structure, which is installed on the cover plate and located on one side of the swing arm, and is used to stop the swing arm.

[0014] Furthermore, the buffer structure includes an adjustment component and a buffer member, the buffer member is arranged on one side of the swing arm, and the adjustment component is used to adjust the position of the buffer member.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a digital photoeye and a baffle, the digital photoeye is installed on the cover plate, the digital photoeye has a detection slot, the baffle is installed on the swing arm, and the swing arm can be rotated to allow the baffle to extend into the detection slot.

[0016] Furthermore, the swing arm has a fan-shaped structure, the profile of the end face of the fan-shaped structure includes an arc segment, and the rotation axis of the swing arm coincides with the center of the arc segment.

[0017] A gaming device according to another embodiment of the present application includes the coin-shooting device as described above.

[0018] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the present application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] In the coin-shooting device and gaming device provided in the embodiments of the present application, after a coin is fed into the coin channel, it must pass through a toggle mechanism in sequence before being moved to the launch port. As the coin passes through the toggle mechanism, the toggle mechanism exerts a force on the coin, which propels the coin toward the launch port. The reset mechanism drives the swing arm to rotate, thereby driving the toggle mechanism within the toggle slot. The swing arm has high rotational stability, minimal energy loss, and rotational inertia, which increases the force exerted by the toggle mechanism on the coin, thereby increasing the coin's velocity at the launch port. This allows the coin to be launched further, preventing the coin from being ejected at an insufficient velocity due to gravity or unstable forces, which could affect its landing point. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure of a coin ejection device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a coin ejection device provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a coin ejection device from another perspective provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 110, bottom plate; 120, limit plate; 130, coin channel; 131, coin inlet; 132, launch port; 140, fixing column;

[0026] 200, cover plate;

[0027] 310, swing arm; 311, mounting slot; 320, toggle mechanism; 330, reset mechanism; 331, fixing rod; 332, fixing seat; 333, reset spring; 334, adjustment mechanism; 3341, mounting plate; 3342, stopper; 3343, adjustment bolt; 3344, fastener; 340, fixing cover;

[0028] 400, buffer structure; 410, buffer member; 421, mounting seat; 422, adjusting screw;

[0029] 510, digital photoeye; 511, detection slot; 520, baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application discloses a coin ejecting device for ejecting game coins. The coin ejecting device includes a base, a cover plate 200 and a driving mechanism.

[0032] Specifically, the base has grooves running through its two ends; the cover 200 is installed on the base, and the grooves of the cover 200 and the base define a coin channel 130, one end of the coin channel 130 is a coin input port 131, and the other end of the coin channel 130 is a launch port 132, and the cover 200 is provided with a toggle groove connected to the coin channel 130; and the driving mechanism includes a swing arm 310, a toggle structure 320 and a reset structure 330, the swing arm 310 is rotatably installed on the cover 200, the toggle structure 320 is installed on the swing arm 310, the toggle structure 320 passes through the toggle groove and extends at least partially into the coin channel 130, the toggle structure 320 is used to push the game coins in the coin channel 130 toward the side of the launch port 132, and the reset structure 330 is used to drive the swing arm 310 to reset.

[0033] In the coin-shooting device provided in the embodiment of the present application, after the game coin is fed into the coin channel 130, it needs to pass through the toggle structure 320 in sequence before it can move to the launch port 132. When the game coin passes through the toggle structure 320, the toggle structure 320 can exert a force on the game coin, and this force can push the game coin toward the launch port 132. The reset structure 330 drives the swing arm 310 to rotate to drive the toggle structure 320 to move in the toggle groove. The swing arm 310 has high rotational stability, low energy loss, and large rotational inertia, which can increase the force of the toggle structure 320 on the game coin, thereby increasing the speed of the game coin at the launch port 132, so that the game coin can be shot farther, avoiding the situation where the game coin's landing point is affected by insufficient ejection speed due to gravity or unstable force.

[0034] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 1 to 3 The base includes a bottom plate 110 and two spaced-apart limiting plates 120 mounted on the bottom plate 110 . The bottom plate 110 and the two spaced-apart limiting plates 120 define a groove, and the groove and the cover plate 200 enclose a coin outlet 130 .

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The swing arm 310 is fan-shaped, with the end surface of the fan-shaped structure having an arc segment as the contour. The rotation axis of the swing arm 310 coincides with the center of the arc segment. This increases the rotational inertia of the swing arm 310, which helps to increase the force exerted by the toggle structure 320 on the game coin.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present application, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The driving mechanism further includes a fixed cover 340, which is connected to the cover plate 200 through a fixed column 140. The fixed cover 340 is movably connected to the cover plate 200.

[0037] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 1 to 3 The toggle mechanism 320 includes a toggle lever, one end of which is connected to the swing arm 310, and the other end of which is inserted into the toggle slot and extends at least partially into the coin channel 130. Specifically, the distance between the toggle lever and the coins on both sides of the coin channel 130 is smaller than the diameter of the game coin. When the game coin needs to pass through the position of the toggle lever, the toggle lever is squeezed by the game coin and deflected, allowing the game coin to pass. After the game coin passes, the toggle lever, under the action of the reset mechanism 330, can apply a force to the game coin, which accelerates the game coin's movement toward the launch port 132, thereby increasing the speed at which the game coin is ejected from the launch port 132.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present application, the toggle mechanism 320 further includes a rolling element, which is mounted on the toggle lever and at least partially located within the coin channel 130. The rolling element is rotatable relative to the toggle lever. In practical applications, the rolling element is configured to abut against game coins passing through the toggle lever. This reduces contact friction with the game coins, thereby increasing the ejection speed of the game coins and reducing unstable coin ejection.

[0039] In this embodiment, a mounting slot 311 is provided on the swing arm 310 , and the toggle rod is installed in the mounting slot 311 .

[0040] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the coin inlet 131 of the coin channel 130 is connected to a conveying channel for supplying game coins, and the conveying channel can push the game coins toward one end of the coin ejection port. During this process, the force of the conveying channel pushing the game coins toward one end of the coin ejection port can cause the game coins to push the swing arm 310 open, thereby allowing the game coins to pass through.

[0041] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The reset structure 330 includes a fixed rod 331, a fixed seat 332 and a reset spring 333. The fixed rod 331 is installed on the swing arm 310, the fixed seat 332 is installed on the cover 200, and the reset spring 333 connects the fixed rod 331 and the fixed seat 332. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when a game coin pushes the toggle mechanism 320, the toggle mechanism 320 drives the swing arm 310 to rotate clockwise, at which point the return spring 333 is stretched. When the game coin passes through the toggle mechanism 320, the contraction force of the return spring 333 drives the swing arm 310 to rotate counterclockwise. Simultaneously, as the swing arm 310 rotates counterclockwise, the toggle mechanism 320 applies force to the game coin passing through the toggle mechanism 320, accelerating the movement of the game coin and increasing its ejection speed.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the direction of the force exerted by the return spring 333 on the swing arm 310 affects the resetting effect of the swing arm 310. Specifically, after the return spring 333 is retracted and reset, it simultaneously generates a reciprocating telescopic motion along the extension direction of the return spring 333. During this process, if the retraction and expansion direction of the return spring 333 aligns with the direction of the extrusion force exerted on the game coin by the toggle structure 320, the retracted telescopic motion of the return spring 333 will hinder the resetting of the swing arm 310, thereby affecting the extrusion force exerted by the toggle structure 320 on the game coin, and thus causing instability in the game coin launch force.

[0043] Therefore, in this embodiment, the expansion and contraction direction of the reset spring 333 is set to be consistent with the extension direction of the coin channel 130, that is, the expansion and contraction direction of the reset spring 333 is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the direction of the force applied by the toggle structure 320 to the game coins, so as to solve the above-mentioned problem.

[0044] In some embodiments of this application, please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The reset structure 330 further includes an adjustment mechanism 334 mounted on the cover plate 200. The adjustment mechanism 334 adjusts the position of the fixing seat 332 to change the distance between the fixing seat 332 and the fixing rod 331. Thus, by adjusting the distance between the fixing seat 332 and the fixing rod 331 using the adjustment mechanism 334, the degree of expansion and contraction of the reset spring 333 is changed, thereby changing the reset force of the reset spring 333 on the swing arm 310, thereby changing the ejection speed of the game coins.

[0045] In one possible implementation, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The adjustment mechanism 334 includes a mounting plate 3341, a stopper 3342, and an adjustment bolt 3343. The stopper 3342 is fixedly mounted to the cover plate 200. The mounting plate 3341 is provided with a slide groove, through which a fastener 3344 is passed. The fastener 3344 is fixed to the cover plate 200. The mounting plate 3341 and the stopper 3342 are both provided with threaded holes that mate with the adjustment bolt 3343, which is passed through the threaded holes. To adjust the distance between the fixing rod 331 and the fixing seat 332, the fastener 3344 is first loosened, and then the adjustment bolt 3343 is rotated. The adjustment bolt 3343 is used to drive the mounting plate 3341 to move, thereby changing the distance between the fixing rod 331 and the fixing seat 332.

[0046] In practical applications, the fastener 3344 is specifically a fixing bolt. Further, the extending direction of the chute can be parallel to the line between the fixing rod 331 and the fixing seat 332, or can be arranged at an acute angle to the connection between the fixing rod 331 and the fixing seat 332.

[0047] It is worth understanding that the function of the reset spring 333 is to drive the swing arm 310 to reset, so the setting position of the fixing seat 332 needs to meet the corresponding position requirements.

[0048] In this embodiment, the mounting plate 3341 is provided with an adjusting portion arranged parallel to the limiting member 3342 , and the adjusting portion is provided with a threaded hole threadedly connected to the adjusting bolt 3343 .

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 1 to 3 The coin ejection device further includes a buffer structure 400, which is mounted on the cover plate 200 and located on one side of the swing arm 310. The buffer structure 400 is used to stop the swing arm 310. The provision of the buffer structure 400 can effectively limit the swing angle of the swing arm 310 and increase the swing frequency of the swing arm 310, thereby adapting to the working scenario of continuously ejecting game coins.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 1 to 3 The buffer structure 400 includes an adjustment assembly and a buffer 410. The buffer 410 is provided on one side of the swing arm 310. The adjustment assembly is used to adjust the position of the buffer 410. By adjusting the position of the buffer 410, the swing angle range of the swing arm 310 can be changed.

[0051] In one possible embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes a mounting seat 421, an adjustment screw 422 and an adjustment nut. The mounting seat 421 is installed on the cover plate 200, the buffer member 410 is installed on one end of the adjustment screw 422, the adjustment screw 422 is threadedly connected to the mounting seat 421, and the adjustment nut is cooperatively connected to the adjustment screw 422 and is used to fix the adjustment screw 422 relative to the mounting seat 421.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The coin ejection device further includes a digital photoeye 510 and a baffle 520. The digital photoeye 510 is mounted on the cover plate 200 and has a detection slot 511. The baffle 520 is mounted on the swing arm 310. Rotating the swing arm 310 allows the baffle 520 to extend into the detection slot 511. The digital photoeye 510 calculates the number of game coins that have passed through the toggle mechanism 320 by detecting the number of times the baffle 520 has extended into the detection slot 511, thereby determining the number of game coins ejected from the coin ejection port.

[0053] It is worth understanding that each time the blocking piece 520 extends into the detection slot 511 , it represents that a game coin passes through the toggle structure 320 , and also represents that a game coin is ejected from the coin ejection port, and so on.

[0054] Another aspect of the present application discloses a gaming device including the aforementioned coin-shooting device, which has all the technical effects of the aforementioned coin-shooting device and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0056] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0058] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0059] It should be understood that although the various steps in the flowcharts of the drawings are shown in sequence as indicated by arrows.

Claims

1. A coin ejection device, characterized in that: include: a base having grooves extending through both ends thereof; a cover plate mounted on the base, wherein the cover plate and the groove of the base define a coin outlet, one end of the coin outlet is a coin inlet, the other end of the coin outlet is a launch port, and the cover plate is provided with a toggle slot connected to the coin outlet; and The driving mechanism includes a swing arm, a toggle structure and a reset structure. The swing arm is rotatably mounted on the cover plate, the toggle structure is mounted on the swing arm, the toggle structure passes through the toggle slot and at least partially extends into the coin channel, the toggle structure is used to push the game coins in the coin channel toward the side of the launch port, and the reset structure is used to drive the swing arm to reset.

2. The coin ejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The toggle structure includes a toggle rod, one end of which is connected to the swing arm, and the other end of which is inserted into the toggle slot and at least partially extends into the coin channel.

3. The coin ejection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The toggle structure further includes a rolling member, which is sleeved on the toggle rod and at least partially located in the coin channel, wherein the rolling member is capable of rotating relative to the toggle rod.

4. The coin ejecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The reset structure includes a fixing rod, a fixing seat and a reset spring. The fixing rod is installed on the swing arm, the fixing seat is installed on the cover plate, and the reset spring connects the fixing rod and the fixing seat.

5. The coin ejection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The reset structure further includes an adjusting mechanism, which is mounted on the cover plate. The adjusting mechanism changes the interval between the fixing seat and the fixing rod by adjusting the position of the fixing seat.

6. The coin ejection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting plate, a limiting member and an adjusting bolt. The limiting member is fixedly mounted on the cover plate. The mounting plate is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding groove is penetrated by a fastener. The fastener is fixed to the cover plate. The mounting plate and the limiting member are both provided with threaded holes that cooperate with the adjusting bolt. The adjusting bolt is penetrated by the threaded hole.

7. The coin ejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a buffer structure, which is installed on the cover plate and located on one side of the swing arm. The buffer structure is used to stop the swing arm.

8. The coin ejection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The buffer structure includes an adjustment component and a buffer member. The buffer member is arranged on one side of the swing arm, and the adjustment component is used to adjust the position of the buffer member.

9. The coin ejection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing arm is in a fan-shaped structure, the profile of the end face of the fan-shaped structure includes an arc segment, and the rotation axis of the swing arm coincides with the center of the arc segment.

10. A gaming device, characterized in that: It comprises the coin ejecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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