Glass ball conveying device

Abstract

The utility model provides a glass ball conveying device. The glass ball conveying device comprises a box body, a conveying module, a pipeline and an output port, a downwards inclined slope is arranged on a bottom plate in the box body; the conveying module is arranged at the bottom of the slope; the pipeline is connected between the outlet of the conveying module and the output port; the conveying module comprises a motor, a threaded screw rod and a rolling groove; the threaded lead screw is rotationally connected to the box body and located at the bottom of the slope, an external thread is arranged on the surface of the threaded lead screw, and the surface of the external thread spirally extends in a hemispherical mode; the motor is mounted on the box body and is in transmission connection with the threaded screw rod; the rolling groove and the threaded lead screw are arranged on the box body in parallel, and the rolling groove is located on the side of the threaded lead screw. The glass ball conveying device can uniformly convey glass balls to designated positions one by one.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement equipment, specifically to a glass ball conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] Amusement rides, also known as game machines, are devices designed for entertainment. Some games require transporting glass balls one by one to designated locations to enable subsequent shooting or throwing maneuvers. This necessitates specialized devices for transporting the glass balls.

[0003] Existing glass ball conveying devices typically employ a top-down, funnel-shaped structure, where the glass balls automatically slide to the outlet under their own weight. Although devices such as stirring and vibration are included to prevent the glass balls from getting stuck at the outlet, they can still easily become stuck near the outlet, causing equipment malfunction. Furthermore, this structure cannot guarantee uniform glass ball output efficiency, resulting in intermittent conveying that is difficult to meet the demands of games. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the prior art by providing a glass ball conveying device that can uniformly and sequentially convey glass balls to a designated position.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A glass ball conveying device includes a housing, a conveying module, a pipe, and an output port; the bottom plate inside the housing is provided with a downward sloping ramp; the conveying module is located at the bottom of the ramp; the pipe is connected between the outlet of the conveying module and the output port.

[0007] The conveying module includes a motor, a threaded screw, and a rolling groove. The threaded screw is rotatably connected to the housing and located at the bottom of the slope. The surface of the threaded screw is provided with external threads, and the surface of the external threads extends in a hemispherical spiral. The motor is installed in the housing and is connected to the threaded screw for transmission. The rolling groove is arranged parallel to the threaded screw on the housing and located to the side of the threaded screw.

[0008] Furthermore, the output port includes a port body and an elastic pressure member; the port body is hollow and elbow-shaped, with its inlet connected to the outlet of the pipe, and a notch is provided on the back side of the port body; the elastic pressure member is rotatably connected to the port body by a pin, and the elastic pressure member enters the port body through the notch, and a spring is installed between the elastic pressure member and the port body to make the elastic pressure member elastically press into the notch.

[0009] Furthermore, the head of the elastic pressure member is provided with rollers.

[0010] Furthermore, the port body is also provided with an identification module, and through holes are provided on both sides of the port body. The identification module is fixedly installed on the port body and positioned directly opposite the through holes.

[0011] Furthermore, the motor and the threaded screw are connected by a pulley and a transmission belt; the motor and the threaded screw are each connected by a pulley, and the transmission belt is wound between the two pulleys to connect them together.

[0012] This invention relates to a glass ball conveying device that can arrange glass balls in a disorderly pile and convey them one by one to a designated position. It also features stable anti-detachment and identification functions. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a glass ball conveying device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top-down view.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the output port.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an elastic compression member. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0018] Example 1

[0019] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the present invention provides a glass ball conveying device, including a housing 1, a conveying module 2, a pipe 3, and an output port 4; the bottom plate inside the housing 1 is provided with a downward sloping ramp 11; the conveying module 2 is located at the bottom of the ramp 11; the pipe 3 is connected between the outlet of the conveying module 2 and the output port 4.

[0020] The conveying module 2 includes a motor 21, a threaded screw 22, and a rolling groove 23. The threaded screw 22 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 and located at the bottom of the slope 11. The surface of the threaded screw 22 is provided with external threads, and the surface of the external threads extends in a hemispherical spiral shape. The motor 21 is installed on the housing 1 and is connected to the threaded screw 22 for transmission. The rolling groove 23 is arranged parallel to the threaded screw 22 on the housing 1 and is located to the side of the threaded screw 22.

[0021] Unlike traditional funnel-shaped glass ball conveying devices, this invention uses a threaded screw 22 for sorting and conveying. The randomly arranged glass balls inside the housing 1, under their own weight and the action of the ramp 11, roll towards the conveying module 2 and fall into the rolling groove 23. One side of the rolling groove 23 engages with the threaded screw 22, the thread of which is just large enough to accommodate one glass ball, thus automatically arranging the glass balls on the thread. When the motor 21 drives the threaded screw 22 to rotate, it moves the glass balls one by one along the rolling groove 23 towards the pipe 3. During this process, the threaded screw 22 not only drives the movement of the glass balls but also serves to arrange them and prevent jamming.

[0022] The glass ball inside pipe 3 will also move along pipe 3 towards output port 4, propelled by the bottom glass ball. As long as the position of output port 4 is determined, it can be ensured that the glass ball is delivered to the designated location.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the output port 4 includes a port body 41 and an elastic pressure member 42; the port body 41 is hollow and elbow-shaped, and its inlet is connected to the outlet of the pipe 3. A notch is provided on the back side of the port body 41; the elastic pressure member 42 is rotatably connected to the port body 41 by a pin, and the elastic pressure member 42 enters the interior of the port body 41 through the notch. A spring is installed between the elastic pressure member 42 and the port body 41 to make the elastic pressure member 42 elastically press into the notch.

[0024] The elastic pressure member 42 elastically presses down on the glass ball at the top, thereby stabilizing the entire glass ball column and preventing the glass ball from uncontrollably detaching from the output port 4.

[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, preferably, the head of the elastic pressure member 42 is provided with a roller 44 to ensure smooth contact between the elastic pressure member 42 and the glass ball.

[0026] Furthermore, the port body 41 is also equipped with an identification module 43. Through holes are provided on both sides of the port body 41, and the identification module 43 is fixedly installed on the port body 41, directly opposite the through holes. Whenever a glass ball passes through the identification module 43, the module will detect it. This identification signal helps control the operation of the motor 21, ensuring that the motor 21 stops promptly after outputting a sufficient number of glass balls.

[0027] like Figure 1As shown, in the transmission structure between the motor 21 and the threaded screw 22, preferably, the motor 21 and the threaded screw 22 are connected by a pulley 24 and a transmission belt 25; the motor 21 and the threaded screw 22 are each connected to a pulley 24, and the transmission belt 25 is wound between the two pulleys 24 to connect them together. Belt drive has advantages such as stable noise reduction, reduced equipment size, and reduced vibration. If necessary, the two pulleys 24 can be designed to be of different sizes to adjust the transmission ratio.

[0028] This utility model provides a glass ball conveying device that uses a threaded screw 22 to arrange and convey randomly arranged glass balls one by one, effectively preventing the glass balls from accumulating and getting stuck. It has a simple structure and includes an identification module 43 to control the quantity and pace of glass ball conveying.

[0029] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A glass ball conveying device, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a conveying module, pipes, and an output port; the bottom plate inside the housing has a downward sloping ramp; the conveying module is located at the bottom of the ramp; the pipes connect the outlet of the conveying module and the output port; The conveying module includes a motor, a threaded screw, and a rolling groove. The threaded screw is rotatably connected to the housing and located at the bottom of the slope. The surface of the threaded screw is provided with external threads, and the surface of the external threads extends in a hemispherical spiral. The motor is installed in the housing and is connected to the threaded screw for transmission. The rolling groove is arranged parallel to the threaded screw on the housing and located to the side of the threaded screw.

2. The glass ball conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output port includes a port body and an elastic pressure member; the port body is hollow and elbow-shaped, with its inlet connected to the outlet of the pipe, and a notch is provided on the back side of the port body; the elastic pressure member is rotatably connected to the port body by a pin, and the elastic pressure member enters the port body through the notch, and a spring is installed between the elastic pressure member and the port body to make the elastic pressure member elastically press into the notch.

3. The glass ball conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The head of the elastic pressure member is equipped with rollers.

4. The glass ball conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The port body is also provided with an identification module. The port body has through holes on both sides. The identification module is fixedly installed on the port body and is positioned opposite the through holes.

5. The glass ball conveying device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The motor and the threaded screw are connected by a pulley and a transmission belt; the motor and the threaded screw are each connected by a pulley, and the transmission belt is wound between the two pulleys to connect them together.

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