Pedal structure of amusement machine
By installing a press plate and a detection switch in the groove of the amusement machine base, the problem of the foot pedal not being triggered at the edge position is solved, improving the sensitivity of the foot pedal structure and the player's experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423098322.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-13
AI Technical Summary
The foot pedal mechanism in existing foot-controlled amusement arcade machines cannot be triggered when the edge is stepped on, resulting in a poor player experience.
A pressing plate is installed in the groove of the amusement machine base. The pressing plate is sleeved on the positioning post and supported by a return spring. Multiple detection switches are set around the pressing plate on the bottom surface of the groove to ensure that the switch can be triggered even at the edge of the step. The pressing range is limited by the annular pressing plate and the limiting protrusion to improve sensitivity.
It enables the detection switch to be triggered even when stepping on the edge, improving the player's stepping sensitivity and experience.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] This utility model relates to a foot pedal structure for an amusement machine. [Background Technology]
[0002] In existing foot-controlled amusement rides, the foot pedal mechanism typically only has a single detection switch to check if the pedal has been triggered. Therefore, there's a problem where the pedal might not be activated when a player steps on the edge of the pedal during gameplay, resulting in a poor player experience. [Utility Model Content]
[0003] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a foot pedal structure for amusement machines.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A foot pedal structure for an amusement machine, characterized in that: it includes an amusement machine base, at least one groove is provided on the amusement machine base, a pressing plate is provided in the groove, a plurality of positioning posts are provided on the bottom surface of the groove surrounding the edge of the bottom surface of the groove, the pressing plate is sleeved on the positioning posts, and a return spring is provided on the positioning posts between the bottom surface of the groove and the lower side of the pressing plate, a plurality of detection switches with trigger ends are provided on the bottom surface of the groove surrounding the pressing plate, and at least one trigger end can be pressed and triggered when the pressing plate is pressed down, and a pedal with its upper end extending out of the groove is provided on the pressing plate.
[0006] The foot pedal structure of an amusement machine as described above is characterized in that: a plurality of limiting protrusions are provided around the bottom of the groove to limit the lowest pressing position of the pressing ring.
[0007] The foot pedal structure of the amusement machine described above is characterized in that: a buffer pad is provided on the top surface of the limiting protrusion.
[0008] The foot pedal structure of the amusement machine described above is characterized in that: the pressing plate is a ring-shaped pressing plate.
[0009] The foot pedal structure of the amusement machine described above is characterized in that: a light-emitting plate is provided on the bottom surface of the groove below the hollow position of the annular pressing plate.
[0010] The foot pedal structure of the amusement machine described above is characterized in that: four positioning posts are provided on the bottom surface of the groove, and the four positioning posts are respectively set at the four corners of the bottom surface of the groove.
[0011] The foot pedal structure of the amusement machine described above is characterized in that: four detection switches are provided on the bottom surface of the groove, and the trigger ends of the four detection switches are respectively in contact with the four corners of the bottom surface of the pressing plate.
[0012] The foot pedal structure of the amusement machine described above is characterized in that: four limiting protrusions are provided on the bottom surface of the groove, and the four limiting protrusions are respectively located on the four sides of the bottom surface of the groove.
[0013] The foot pedal structure of an amusement machine as described above is characterized in that: the pedal includes a pedal base plate connected to a pressing plate, and the top surface of the pedal base plate is provided with a step protrusion with an extended groove.
[0014] The foot pedal structure of the amusement machine described above is characterized in that: the foot pedal protrusion is a circular foot pedal protrusion.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] This invention features a pressing plate installed in a groove in the base of an amusement machine, and multiple positioning posts arranged around the edge of the groove bottom surface, allowing the pressing plate to be fitted onto the positioning posts. A reset spring is installed between the bottom surface of the groove and the lower side of the pressing plate. Multiple detection switches with trigger ends arranged around the pressing plate on the bottom surface of the groove are also provided, with at least one trigger end being pressed and triggered when the pressing plate is pressed down. A pedal with its upper end extending out of the groove is also provided on the pressing plate. This design enables the corresponding detection switch to be pressed and triggered even when the pedal is stepped on, thereby improving the pedal's pressing sensitivity and greatly enhancing the player's experience. [Image Description]
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is one of the exploded views of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is the second exploded view of the present invention. [Detailed Implementation]
[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0021] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly. Furthermore, descriptions involving "preferred," "second-best," etc., in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "preferred" or "second-best" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.
[0022] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a foot pedal structure for an amusement machine includes an amusement machine base 1. The base 1 has at least one groove 2, and a pressing plate 3 is located within the groove 2. Multiple positioning posts 4 are arranged around the edge of the bottom surface of the groove 2. The pressing plate 3 is sleeved on the positioning posts 4, and a return spring 5 is provided on each positioning post 4 between the bottom surface of the groove 2 and the lower side of the pressing plate 3. Multiple detection switches 6 with trigger ends arranged around the pressing plate 3 are located on the bottom surface of the groove 2, and at least one trigger end can be pressed and triggered when the pressing plate 3 is pressed down. A pedal 7 with its upper end extending out of the groove 2 is provided on the pressing plate 3. During gameplay, when the player steps on the edge of the pedal 7, the corresponding edge of the pressing plate 3 moves downward along the positioning posts 4, triggering the corresponding detection switch 6, thus activating the pedal 7. This greatly improves the pedal sensitivity and enhances the player's experience. After stepping on the pedal, the return spring 5 pushes up and resets the pressing plate 3 and the pedal 7.
[0023] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the pressing plate 3 is an annular pressing plate; four positioning posts 4 are provided on the bottom surface of the groove 2, and the four positioning posts 4 are respectively located at the four corners of the bottom surface of the groove 2; four detection switches 6 are provided on the bottom surface of the groove 2, and the trigger ends of the four detection switches 6 are respectively in contact with the four corners of the bottom surface of the pressing plate 3; four limiting protrusions 8 are provided on the bottom surface of the groove 2, and the four limiting protrusions 8 are respectively located at the four sides of the bottom surface of the groove 2. During the player's gameplay, when stepping on any position of the pedal 7, even when stepping on the edge of the pedal 7, the pressing plate 3 can also be pressed down to trigger the corresponding detection switch 6, thereby triggering the pedal.
[0024] like Figure 2-3 As shown, the bottom surface of the groove 2 is provided with multiple limiting protrusions 8 around the bottom to limit the lowest pressing position of the pressing ring, limit the maximum downward movement position of the pressing plate 3, protect the detection switch 6 and prevent damage to other components.
[0025] like Figure 2-3 As shown, a buffer pad 9 is provided on the top surface of the limiting protrusion 8, which serves to buffer and mute.
[0026] like Figure 2-3 As shown, a light-emitting plate 10 is provided on the bottom surface of the groove 2 below the hollow position of the annular pressing plate, which enhances the gaming experience and serves as a light-emitting prompt to step on the plate during gameplay.
[0027] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the pedal 7 includes a pedal base plate 71 connected to the pressing plate 3. The top surface of the pedal base plate 71 is provided with a foot protrusion 72 extending out of the groove 2. The foot protrusion 72 is a circular foot protrusion, which makes it convenient for the user to step and press during the game.
[0028] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A foot pedal structure for an amusement ride, characterized in that: The device includes an amusement machine base (1), which has at least one groove (2). A pressing plate (3) is provided in the groove (2). Multiple positioning posts (4) are provided on the bottom surface of the groove (2) around the edge of the bottom surface of the groove (2). The pressing plate (3) is sleeved on the positioning posts (4). A reset spring (5) is provided on the positioning posts (4) between the bottom surface of the groove (2) and the lower side of the pressing plate (3). Multiple detection switches (6) with trigger ends are provided on the bottom surface of the groove (2) around the pressing plate (3) and at least one trigger end can be pressed and triggered when the pressing plate (3) is pressed down. A pedal (7) with its upper end extending out of the groove (2) is provided on the pressing plate (3).
2. The foot pedal structure for an amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that: On the bottom surface of the groove (2), there are multiple limiting protrusions (8) arranged around the bottom to limit the lowest pressing position of the pressing ring.
3. The foot pedal structure for an amusement ride according to claim 2, characterized in that: A buffer pad (9) is provided on the top surface of the limiting protrusion (8).
4. The foot pedal structure for an amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing plate (3) is a ring-shaped pressing plate.
5. The foot pedal structure for an amusement machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A light-emitting plate (10) is provided on the bottom surface of the groove (2) below the hollow position of the annular pressing plate.
6. The foot pedal structure for an amusement machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four positioning posts (4) are provided on the bottom surface of the groove (2), and the four positioning posts (4) are respectively set at the four corners of the bottom surface of the groove (2).
7. The foot pedal structure for an amusement machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four detection switches (6) are provided on the bottom surface of the groove (2), and the trigger ends of the four detection switches (6) are respectively in contact with the four corners of the bottom surface of the pressing plate (3).
8. The foot pedal structure for an amusement machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Four limiting protrusions (8) are provided on the bottom surface of the groove (2), and the four limiting protrusions (8) are respectively located on the four sides of the bottom surface of the groove (2).
9. The foot pedal structure for an amusement ride according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal (7) includes a pedal base plate (71) connected to the pressing plate (3), and the top surface of the pedal base plate (71) is provided with a foot protrusion (72) extending out of the groove (2).
10. The foot pedal structure for an amusement machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The step protrusion (72) is a circular step protrusion.