Intelligent ball return device of limit bowling game machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent bowling returning device of a limit bowling game machine, and relates to the technical field of game machines. Compared with an existing electrically-controlled ball blocking and motor-driven ball returning device, the ball returning device adopts a mode of combining a mechanical structure and a driving device, reduces dependence on a complex electrically-controlled system, only needs a game machine to control opening and closing of the driving device, effectively reduces energy consumption, and meanwhile, reduces cost. The simplified structure also reduces the manufacturing cost, the cost performance of the ball return device is improved, meanwhile, the V-shaped design of the lifter, the guide function of the guide block and the reasonable layout of the ball outlet and the ball storage frame ensure that the balls can quickly and accurately enter the ball storage frame from the ball return pipe, the ball return efficiency is improved, and the service life of the ball return device is prolonged. And due to the design of the baffle and the elastic piece, interference of accidental ball falling on resetting of the lifter is effectively avoided, the operation stability of the ball returning device is guaranteed, and equipment faults are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of game machine technology, specifically to an intelligent ball return device for an extreme bowling game machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, the entertainment industry is booming, and various new entertainment devices are emerging one after another. Ultimate bowling, as an indoor entertainment activity that combines competition and fun, is deeply loved by consumers. The ball return mechanism of an ultimate bowling machine is a crucial component, directly affecting the smoothness of the game and the player experience. An efficient and intelligent ball return mechanism is essential for improving the overall quality and attractiveness of an ultimate bowling machine, meeting players' needs for a fast and convenient gaming experience while also aligning with the trend of intelligent development in modern entertainment equipment.

[0003] Most bowling machines on the market today use a combination of mechanical structures and electronic controls for their ball return mechanisms. For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN214050429U describes a ball return mechanism for a bowling machine, which includes a machine body, an inlet track, a ball lifting device, a ball exit channel, and a ball blocking device. The inlet track and exit channel are respectively located on the upper surface and inside of the machine body. A ball blocking device is installed in the exit channel. A ball lifting device is located at the end of the exit channel. When a player inserts a coin, the control device controls the ball blocking device to release the bowling balls. After all the balls have passed, the ball blocking device returns to its original position, ready to intercept any balls thrown by the player. The bowling ball rolls onto the ball support plate. After the gravity sensor detects the weight, the ball lifting device operates, and the ball support plate begins to rise. The compressed corrugated hose is stretched open, blocking the bowling balls in the exit channel. The bowling ball eventually rises to the exit port. After the bowling ball is taken by the player, the ball support plate returns to its starting position to transport the next ball.

[0004] However, the ball return device of the aforementioned extreme bowling game machine still has certain problems in actual use. For example, the ball blocking device and motor used are both electronically controlled, which results in relatively high energy consumption in actual use. In addition, the game machine's control system is required to control the ball blocking device and motor. This type of extreme bowling game machine's ball return device not only consumes a lot of energy, but also has a relatively high manufacturing cost. Therefore, we continue to improve the existing ball return device of the extreme bowling game machine. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent ball return device for extreme bowling game machines to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent ball return device for an extreme bowling game machine, comprising a device body, the device body comprising a ball return tube and a ball exit tube, the ball return tube being connected to the game machine, and a ball exit tube being installed at the outer end of the ball return tube;

[0007] A baffle for blocking the ball is slidably installed at the position where the return tube connects to the outlet tube, and an elastic element connected to the baffle is installed inside the outlet tube.

[0008] A lifting device for receiving the ball is slidably installed inside the ball outlet tube, and a driving device for pushing the lifting device upward is installed inside the ball outlet tube. The plane at the bottom top surface of the lifting device is lower than the plane at the ground surface of the return ball tube. The baffle is pushed downward by the lifting device, and when the lifting device is stationary, the top surface of the baffle and the bottom inner wall of the return ball tube are on the same plane.

[0009] The ball outlet tube has a ball outlet corresponding to the lifter on its side wall, and a ball storage frame corresponding to the ball outlet is installed on the side wall of the ball outlet tube. After the lifter rises to the position corresponding to the ball outlet, the ball on the lifter will fall into the ball storage frame through the ball outlet.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, a basic framework is provided for the design, production and installation of the entire ball return device, ensuring that the components can be combined in an orderly manner to realize the ball return function.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifter has a V-shaped cross-section, and the width of the lifter is smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the ball outlet tube.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the bowling ball can be better fitted to its shape, increasing the contact area with the ball and thus stably receiving the ball, effectively preventing the ball from rolling and falling during the receiving process, and ensuring the stable progress of the return process.

[0013] Furthermore, the baffle slides upward a distance greater than the return tube, and one side of the baffle is located inside the outlet tube and below the lifter.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between the return tube and the outlet tube can be blocked, effectively preventing balls that accidentally enter the return tube from falling to the bottom of the outlet tube, avoiding interference with the elevator reset, and ensuring the normal operation of the return device.

[0015] Furthermore, the top corner of the baffle near the lifter is designed at an angle, and the outer wall of the lifter that is in contact with the baffle is a slope. Also, the top surface of the lifter that is in contact with the baffle is on the same plane as the top surface of the baffle.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solutions, friction and collision between components are reduced, wear is decreased, and the service life of components is extended.

[0017] Furthermore, the lifter is equipped with a guide block for guiding the ball, and the top surface of the guide block is lower than the plane where the top surface of the baffle is located, and the guide block is inclined towards the opening position of the ball outlet.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the ball can be accurately dropped into the ball storage frame through the ball outlet, thus improving the accuracy and efficiency of ball return.

[0019] Furthermore, the driving device is a hydraulic cylinder installed at the bottom of the ball outlet tube, and the end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the bottom surface of the lifter. The position of the hydraulic cylinder is offset from the positions of the baffle and the elastic element.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the hydraulic cylinder is directly connected to the bottom surface of the elevator, and the power transmission is direct and efficient, ensuring that the elevator can move quickly and smoothly.

[0021] Furthermore, the diameters of both the ball outlet and the ball storage frame are larger than the diameter of the ball, and the ball storage frame is designed to be inclined towards the bottom of the ball outlet tube, with the outer wall of the end of the ball storage frame protruding.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the ball can be smoothly passed through the ball outlet and enter the ball storage frame, avoiding the ball getting stuck and ensuring a smooth ball return process.

[0023] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0024] Compared to existing electrically controlled ball-blocking and motor-driven ball-returning devices, this invention combines a mechanical structure with a drive device, reducing reliance on complex electrical control systems. Only the game machine needs to control the drive device's opening and closing, effectively reducing energy consumption. Simultaneously, the simplified structure lowers manufacturing costs and improves the cost-effectiveness of the ball-returning device. Furthermore, the V-shaped design of the lifter, the guiding effect of the guide block, and the rational layout of the ball outlet and the ball storage frame ensure that the ball can quickly and accurately enter the ball storage frame from the return tube, improving return efficiency. The design of the baffle and elastic element effectively avoids interference from accidental ball drops on the lifter's reset, ensuring the stability of the ball-returning device and reducing equipment failures. This ball-returning device is simple and practical, applicable to various extreme bowling machines, and has broad application prospects, providing an efficient ball-returning solution for bowling equipment in different locations. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention after a side section.

[0027] Figure 3This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connection between the return tube and the outlet tube of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the side cross-section of the ball outlet tube after the lifting device of this utility model has risen to the ball outlet state.

[0029] In the figure: 1. Device body; 10. Return pipe; 11. Outlet pipe; 12. Lifter; 120. Hydraulic cylinder; 121. Guide block; 13. Baffle; 131. Elastic element; 14. Outlet; 15. Ball storage frame. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0031] This utility model relates to an intelligent ball return device for extreme bowling games. It innovatively addresses the problems of high energy consumption and high cost of existing ball return devices by achieving efficient, intelligent and low-cost ball return through the coordinated operation of various components.

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0033] The intelligent ball return device for extreme bowling game machines, such as Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, the main body 1 of the device serves as the carrier of the entire ball return device and consists of a ball return tube 10 and a ball exit tube 11.

[0034] The return tube 10 is connected to the game machine and is responsible for receiving the bowling ball returned after the player hits it and guiding it into the ball exit tube 11. It is the starting point of the return process and ensures that the ball can accurately enter the subsequent processing area. The ball exit tube 11 is the core operating area of ​​the return device. It not only provides installation space for components such as the lifter 12 and the baffle 13, but also undertakes the key tasks of lifting, guiding and distributing the ball.

[0035] This utility model also discloses a lifter 12:

[0036] The lifting device 12 slides inside the ball outlet tube 11. Its main function is to catch the bowling balls falling from the return tube 10. Its cross-section is V-shaped. This design can stably support the ball and prevent it from rolling and falling during the catching process, providing a stable foundation for subsequent lifting and guiding operations.

[0037] Meanwhile, the width of the lifter 12 is smaller than the distance between the inner walls of the ball outlet tube 11, ensuring that it can slide smoothly inside the ball outlet tube 11, and also reserving space for the movement of other components such as the baffle 13; the guide block 121 installed on the lifter 12 is inclined toward the ball outlet 14. During the process of the lifter 12 rising, the guide block 121 can guide the ball to gradually approach the inner wall of the ball outlet 14 of the ball outlet tube 11, ensuring that when the lifter 12 rises to the position corresponding to the ball outlet 14, the ball can accurately fall into the ball storage frame 15 through the ball outlet 14.

[0038] This utility model also discloses a baffle 13 and an elastic element 131:

[0039] Among them, the baffle 13 is installed at the connection between the return tube 10 and the outlet tube 11. It is mainly used to prevent the ball that accidentally enters the return tube 10 from falling directly into the bottom of the outlet tube 11 during the process of the lifter 12 rising and sending the ball, so as to avoid interfering with the reset of the lifter 12.

[0040] When the lifter 12 rises, it separates from the baffle 13. The baffle 13 slides upward under the action of the elastic element 131, blocking the connection between the return tube 10 and the outlet tube 11. The elastic element 131 provides power for the movement of the baffle 13. When the lifter 12 descends and squeezes the baffle 13, the elastic element 131 is compressed and stores energy. When the lifter 12 separates from the baffle 13, the elastic element 131 releases energy to push the baffle 13 upward, realizing the automatic opening and closing function of the baffle 13.

[0041] In some examples, the elastic element 131 is a spring.

[0042] Of course, in other examples, the elastic element 131 can also be an elastic sheet.

[0043] This utility model also discloses a driving device, the operation of which is controlled by the game console's control system;

[0044] The drive device uses a hydraulic cylinder 120 installed at the bottom of the ball outlet tube 11, one end of which is connected to the bottom surface of the lifter 12. The main function of the hydraulic cylinder 120 is to provide the lifter 12 with the power to rise and fall. When starting, the hydraulic cylinder 120 pushes the lifter 12 to rise and send the ball to the ball outlet 14. After the ball falls into the ball storage frame 15, the hydraulic cylinder 120 drives the lifter 12 to fall and reset, ready to receive the next ball. The hydraulic cylinder 120 is staggered from the baffle 13 and the elastic element 131 to avoid mutual interference between the components during operation and ensure the stable operation of the ball return device.

[0045] This utility model also discloses a ball outlet 14 and a ball storage frame 15;

[0046] Among them, the ball outlet 14 is opened on the side wall of the ball outlet tube 11 and is the channel for the ball to enter the ball storage frame 15 from the ball outlet tube 11; its diameter is larger than the diameter of the ball to ensure that the ball can pass through smoothly.

[0047] The ball storage frame 15 is installed on the side wall of the ball outlet tube 11 at a position corresponding to the ball outlet 14. It is used to collect and store bowling balls falling from the ball outlet 14 for easy access by players. The ball storage frame 15 is tilted towards the bottom of the ball outlet tube 11, so that the balls automatically roll towards the bottom of the ball storage frame 15 under the action of gravity, avoiding the accumulation of balls near the ball outlet 14 and affecting the entry of subsequent balls. The outer wall of the end of the ball storage frame 15 protrudes, which can effectively prevent the balls from accidentally rolling out of the ball storage frame 15, improving the safety and stability of ball storage.

[0048] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the ball enters the return tube 10 of this device, the ball will slide into the outlet tube 11 under the guidance of the return tube 10, so that the ball will eventually fall onto the lifter 12. Then, the hydraulic cylinder 120 is activated, which will push the lifter 12 to move upward, so that the ball will follow the lifter 12 to move upward. Because the guide block 121 installed in the lifter 12 is inclined towards the outlet 14, the ball will be guided by the guide block 121 to be in contact with the inner wall of the outlet tube 11 where the outlet 14 is opened. At this time, the inner wall of the outlet tube 11 will block the ball. When the lifter 12 rises to the position corresponding to the outlet 14, the ball will slide into the ball storage frame 15 under the guidance of the guide block 121, so that the ball enters the ball storage frame 15, making it convenient for the player to take the ball.

[0049] As the lifter 12 rises, it will separate from the baffle 13, thus releasing the restriction on the baffle 13. Under the action of the elastic member 131, the baffle 13 will begin to slide upward, blocking the connection between the return tube 10 and the outlet tube 11. This is to prevent the lifter 12 from failing to reset if a ball accidentally falls into the return tube 10 and is guided by the return tube 10 to the bottom of the outlet tube 11.

[0050] After the ball falls into the ball storage frame 15, the lifter 12 will reset under the action of the hydraulic cylinder 120. During the reset process of the lifter 12, the bottom surface of the lifter 12 will start to squeeze the baffle 13 as it descends, causing the baffle 13 to begin to descend. As the baffle 13 descends, it will squeeze the elastic element 131, forcing the elastic element 131 to start to be compressed and store energy, ensuring that the baffle 13 can obtain the power to slide upwards. When the end face of the baffle 13 is squeezed to the same plane as the inner wall of the return tube 10, the hydraulic cylinder 120 stops descending and the positions of the lifter 12 and the baffle 13 are fixed.

[0051] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A smart ball return device for a limit bowling game machine, characterized in that, Including device body (1), device body (1) includes back ball tube (10) and out ball tube (11), back ball tube (10) is connected with game machine, and out ball tube (11) is installed at the outer end of back ball tube (10); The position where back ball tube (10) is connected with out ball tube (11) is slidably installed with a baffle (13) for shielding the ball, and a resilient member (131) connected with the baffle (13) is installed in the out ball tube (11); The out ball tube (11) is slidably installed with a lifter (12) for receiving the ball, and a driving device for pushing the lifter (12) to rise is installed in the out ball tube (11), and the bottom top surface of the lifter (12) is lower than the ground surface of the back ball tube (10), the baffle (13) is pushed downward by the lifter (12), and when the lifter (12) is in a static state, the top surface of the baffle (13) is in the same plane as the inner wall of the bottom of the back ball tube (10); The side wall of the out ball tube (11) is provided with a ball outlet (14) corresponding to the lifter (12), and a ball storage frame (15) corresponding to the ball outlet (14) is installed on the side wall of the out ball tube (11), when the lifter (12) rises to a position corresponding to the ball outlet (14), the ball on the lifter (12) will fall into the ball storage frame (15) through the ball outlet (14).

2. The extreme bowling game intelligent ball return device of claim 1, wherein: The cross section of the lifter (12) is designed in a V shape, and the width of the lifter (12) is less than the distance between the inner walls of the out ball tube (11).

3. The extreme bowling game intelligent ball return device of claim 1, wherein: The baffle (13) slides upward by a distance greater than the back ball tube (10), and one side of the baffle (13) is located in the out ball tube (11) and below the lifter (12).

4. The extreme bowling game intelligent ball return device of claim 1, wherein: The corner of the baffle (13) near the top of the lifter (12) is designed in an oblique angle, and the outer wall of the lifter (12) in contact with the baffle (13) is an inclined surface, and the top surface of the position where the lifter (12) contacts the baffle (13) is in the same plane as the top surface of the baffle (13).

5. The extreme bowling game intelligent ball return device of claim 1, wherein: The lifter (12) is installed with a guide block (121) for guiding the ball, the top surface of the guide block (121) is lower than the plane where the top surface of the baffle (13) is located, and the guide block (121) is inclined towards the opening position of the ball outlet (14).

6. The extreme bowling game intelligent ball return device of claim 1, wherein: The driving device is a hydraulic cylinder (120) installed at the bottom of the out ball tube (11), the end of the hydraulic cylinder (120) is connected with the bottom surface of the lifter (12), and the position of the hydraulic cylinder (120) is staggered with the positions of the baffle (13) and the resilient member (131).

7. The extreme bowling game intelligent ball return device of claim 1, wherein: The diameters of the ball outlet (14) and the ball storage frame (15) are greater than the diameter of the ball, and the ball storage frame (15) is designed to be inclined towards the bottom of the out ball tube (11), and the end outer wall of the ball storage frame (15) is designed to be protruding.

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