Coin falling mechanism of game machine

Abstract

A coin falling mechanism of a game machine relates to the technical field of game machines and comprises a coin falling mechanism at the lower part of a coin bouncing entertainment area, and a vertical coin falling channel and a coin blocking assembly capable of moving transversely are arranged in the coin falling mechanism. The coin blocking assembly is aligned with or staggered from the coin falling channel through the driving assembly, and the control module is matched to dynamically adjust the falling path of the tokens according to the game reward signal. And an induction claw of the counting module penetrates through a vertical hole of the back plate and extends into the token falling channel to detect the existence state of tokens. According to the mechanism, intelligent control over falling of tokens is achieved through cooperation of the movable coin blocking assembly and the control module, meanwhile, the mechanical reliability is improved through a guide structure, modular design is convenient to maintain, the problems that in the prior art, coin blocking control is extensive, counting is not accurate, and the structure is prone to being damaged are solved, and the mechanism is suitable for various coin bouncing game machines.

Description

A coin-dropping mechanism for a game console Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of game machine technology, specifically to a coin-dropping mechanism for a game machine. Background Technology

[0002] Coin-operated arcade games typically involve inserting or launching coins. Players control a coin-launching device to launch tokens into the game area. As the tokens fall, they pass through a specific channel into a reward area to earn points or prizes.

[0003] In existing technologies, coin-dropping mechanisms have the following problems:

[0004] Simple structure: Traditional coin drop channels have a fixed structure and cannot dynamically adjust the token drop path according to game reward signals;

[0005] Low control precision: Most coin-blocking components are static structures, making it difficult to achieve accurate counting and falling control of tokens;

[0006] High failure rate: Mechanical transmission components are prone to wear, causing the coin-blocking component to become unresponsive and affecting the gaming experience.

[0007] Therefore, a coin-dropping mechanism is needed that can dynamically control the drop of tokens based on game reward signals and achieve accurate counting. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a coin dropping mechanism for a game machine, which, through a movable coin-blocking component and a control module, enables dynamic control and precise counting of coin drops, thereby improving the gaming experience and reliability.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0010] A coin-dropping mechanism for a game machine includes a machine body and a coin-operated game area disposed on the machine body. The coin-operated game area has a coin-dropping mechanism disposed at its lower part. The coin-dropping mechanism includes a plurality of coin-dropping channels arranged in a vertical direction and coin-blocking components arranged in conjunction with the coin-dropping channels. The coin-blocking components are movably disposed below the coin-dropping channels for temporarily positioning or releasing the falling tokens.

[0011] Furthermore, the coin dropping mechanism also includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the coin-blocking component and is used to drive the coin-blocking component to move according to the game reward signal.

[0012] Furthermore, the coin drop channel is formed by spaced-apart long baffles, with the spacing between adjacent long baffles being a preset value; the coin blocking component includes a coin blocking connecting plate and coin blocking baffles disposed thereon, with the spacing between adjacent coin blocking baffles matching the preset value; the coin blocking connecting plate is driven to move laterally by a driving component, so that the coin blocking baffles are aligned vertically or misaligned with the long baffles, thereby opening or blocking the coin drop channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a power source and a transmission mechanism, wherein the power source drives the coin-blocking connecting plate to move laterally through the transmission mechanism; the power source is any one of a motor, a cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0014] Furthermore, the driving component includes a vertically arranged drive motor, the output shaft of which is connected to a transverse bearing via a rocker arm; the coin dropping mechanism also includes a horizontally arranged linear guide rail, the slider on which cooperates with the transverse bearing via a bearing limiting member, and the bearing limiting member is fixedly connected to the coin-blocking connecting plate via an adapter plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a sensor is provided at the free end of the joystick, and a photoelectric sensor is provided on the back plate of the coin dropping mechanism to cooperate with the sensor. The photoelectric sensor is used to detect the position of the sensor and feed it back to the control module.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a counting module set in the coin dropping channel. The counting module includes a micro-motion counting plate and several sensing claws. The sensing claws are used to detect the presence status of tokens in the coin dropping channel and feed the detection signal back to the control module.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This invention provides a coin-dropping mechanism for a game machine. The mechanism comprises a vertical coin-dropping channel and a horizontally movable coin-blocking component located at the bottom of the coin-operated area. The coin-blocking component moves horizontally via a drive motor, linear guide rail, and adapter plate, aligning or misaligning with a long stop bar to control coin drop. A control module drives the coin-blocking component based on game reward signals. A micro-motion counting plate and a sensor claw extend through a vertical hole in the back plate into the coin-dropping channel to detect coin presence. This invention achieves dynamic adjustment of the coin drop path through the coordinated movement of the movable coin-blocking component and the control module. High-precision coin detection is achieved using the sensor claw and the vertical hole. The guiding design of the linear guide rail and the horizontally movable long hole effectively improves the reliability of the mechanical structure. Furthermore, the modular structure facilitates maintenance and replacement, solving the problems of crude coin-blocking control, inaccurate counting, and poor reliability in existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the coin-operated game area of ​​this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the coin-operated game area of ​​this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is a magnified view of a portion of Figure 3;

[0024] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the coin-blocking component of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the counting module structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1-6, the coin-dropping mechanism of this invention is located at the lower part of the coin-operated game area, including several vertically arranged coin-dropping channels, a movable coin-blocking component, and a control module. The coin-dropping channels are formed by spaced-apart long baffles, with a preset spacing between adjacent baffles, used to guide the tokens downwards. The long baffles 31 are perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and the spacing between adjacent baffles is 1.1-1.3 times the diameter of the token, ensuring smooth passage of the tokens.

[0031] Furthermore, the coin-blocking connecting plate 41 is connected to the drive assembly 7 via an adapter plate 78, wherein the adapter plate 78 passes through the transverse elongated hole 64 on the back plate 6, and its length direction is parallel to the linear guide rail 63, ensuring the guiding accuracy of the adapter plate 78 when it moves laterally.

[0032] The coin-blocking component includes a coin-blocking connecting plate and coin-blocking bars mounted on it. The spacing between adjacent coin-blocking bars matches the spacing of the longer bars. The control module drives the coin-blocking connecting plate to move laterally via a drive component, aligning or misaligning the coin-blocking bars with the longer bars vertically.

[0033] At the correct time: Tokens can fall through the drop channel;

[0034] When misaligned: The coin-blocking barrier prevents the tokens from falling, thus temporarily positioning the tokens.

[0035] Specifically, the working process of the coin blocking component is as follows:

[0036] The coin-blocking connecting plate 41 of the coin-blocking component 4 is fixedly connected to the bearing limiting member 75 of the drive component 7 via the adapter plate 78. After the control module receives the game reward signal, the drive motor 72 starts, driving the transverse bearing 74 to move along the linear guide rail 63 via the joystick 73. When the coin-blocking bar 42 is aligned with the long bar 31, the token falls from the coin drop channel; when the coin-blocking bar 42 is misaligned with the long bar 31, the token is intercepted above the coin-blocking component.

[0037] The drive assembly includes a vertically mounted drive motor, whose output shaft is connected to a transverse bearing via a rocker arm. The coin-dropping mechanism also includes a horizontally mounted linear guide rail, with a slider on the guide rail engaging with the transverse bearing via a bearing limiting component. The bearing limiting component is fixed to the coin-catching connecting plate via an adapter plate. When the motor rotates, the rocker arm drives the transverse bearing to move along the linear guide rail, thereby driving the coin-catching connecting plate to move laterally.

[0038] Specifically, the drive motor 72 is a stepper motor, and the rotation angle of the motor is precisely controlled by control pulse signals. One end of the rocker arm 73 is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the other end is hinged to the transverse bearing 74. When the motor rotates, the rocker arm 73 drives the transverse bearing 74 to perform reciprocating linear motion on the linear guide rail 63, ensuring that the coin stop bar 42 and the long stop bar 31 are completely aligned or misaligned.

[0039] A sensor is installed at the free end of the joystick, and a photocell that works with the sensor is installed on the back plate. The photocell detects the position of the sensor and sends feedback to the control module to ensure that the coin-blocking component moves horizontally into place, improving control accuracy. When the coin-blocking component 4 moves to the preset position, the photocell 8 detects the sensor 79 and sends a signal to the control module. The control module stops the motor drive, ensuring that the coin-blocking component 4 is accurately positioned.

[0040] A counting module, including a micro-motion counting plate and several sensor claws, is installed inside the coin dropping channel. The sensor claws extend into the coin dropping channel, and when a token passes through, the micro-motion counting plate detects the displacement change of the sensor claws and feeds the detection signal back to the control module to achieve accurate counting of the tokens.

[0041] Specifically, a micro-counting plate 5 is installed inside the coin drop channel, and a sensing claw 51 is elastically connected to the micro-counting plate 5. A vertical hole 61 is formed at the center of each coin drop channel on the back plate 6. The sensing claw extends into the coin drop channel through the vertical hole 61. When a token passes through the coin drop channel, it squeezes the sensing claw 51, causing it to displace. The micro-counting plate 5 converts the displacement signal into an electrical signal and sends it to the control module. The control module counts the number of tokens dropped based on the number of signals, achieving accurate counting.

[0042] Specifically, the control module receives game reward signals, photodetector position signals, and counting module detection signals, and controls the start, stop, and direction of the drive motor 72 through a preset program.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0044] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A coin-dispensing mechanism for a game machine, comprising a main body and a coin-operated game area disposed on the main body, characterized in that: The lower part of the coin-operated game area is equipped with a coin-dropping mechanism, which includes several coin-dropping channels arranged vertically and coin-blocking components arranged in conjunction with the coin-dropping channels. The coin-blocking components are movably arranged below the coin-dropping channels to temporarily position the tokens or release the tokens from falling.

2. The coin-dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coin dropping mechanism also includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the coin-blocking component and is used to drive the coin-blocking component to move according to the game reward signal.

3. A coin drop mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that: The coin drop channel is formed by spaced-apart long baffles, with a preset distance between adjacent baffles. The coin blocking component includes a coin blocking connecting plate and coin blocking baffles disposed thereon, with the distance between adjacent coin blocking baffles matching the preset distance. The coin blocking connecting plate is driven to move laterally by a driving component, so that the coin blocking baffles are aligned vertically or misaligned with the long baffles, thereby opening or blocking the coin drop channel.

4. The coin-dispensing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a power source and a transmission mechanism. The power source drives the coin-blocking connecting plate to move laterally through the transmission mechanism. The power source is any one of a motor, a cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder.

5. The coin-dispensing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a vertically arranged drive motor, the output shaft of which is connected to a transverse bearing via a rocker arm; the coin dropping mechanism also includes a horizontally arranged linear guide rail, the slider on which cooperates with the transverse bearing via a bearing limiting member, and the bearing limiting member is fixedly connected to the coin-blocking connecting plate via an adapter plate.

6. A coin drop mechanism according to claim 5, characterised in that: The free end of the rocker arm is equipped with a sensor, and the back plate of the coin dropping mechanism is equipped with a photoelectric sensor that cooperates with the sensor. The photoelectric sensor is used to detect the position of the sensor and feed it back to the control module.

7. The coin-dispensing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a counting module set in the coin dropping channel. The counting module includes a micro-motion counting plate and several sensing claws. The sensing claws are used to detect the presence status of tokens in the coin dropping channel and feed the detection signal back to the control module.

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