Claw for game machine
By introducing a sliding block and a limiting design with an upper cover into the claw of the claw, combined with electromagnet control, the problem of unstable opening and closing of the claw under the action of inertia and gravity is solved, achieving more stable grasping and better heat dissipation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU SUONO CULTURE MEDIA TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
The claws of existing claw machines are unstable in their opening and closing states due to inertia and gravity during the upward lifting process, which affects the grabbing experience.
A claw for a game console was designed. By setting a sliding block and a drive module inside the shell, the movement of the sliding block is restricted by the limiting part and blocking surface of the upper cover to prevent it from sliding too upward. Heat is dissipated through the ventilation groove, and the opening and closing of the claw structure is controlled by an electromagnet.
It effectively alleviates the problem of unstable opening and closing of the claw, improves the stability of grasping and heat dissipation efficiency, and enhances the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of game console technology, and in particular to a claw for game consoles. Background Technology
[0002] A claw machine is a type of arcade game, also known as a prize vending machine, originating in Japan. It belongs to the category of prize vending machines and is one of the simpler types of large arcade games. It involves displaying merchandise in a transparent box with a controllable robotic arm that grabs items. Users must use their skills to manipulate the arm to obtain the desired items. Because it originally mostly contained plush toys and similar stuffed animals, it was called a "claw machine" or "doll machine."
[0003] In existing claw machines, the claw can open and close under control to grab prizes. However, as the claw rises, inertia causes the sliding block that drives the claw to open and close to continue moving upwards, causing the claw to close again. Then, under gravity, the sliding block that drives the claw to open and close will move downwards, causing the claw to open again. This results in the claw repeatedly opening and closing, affecting the grabbing experience. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a claw for game consoles. It effectively alleviates the problem of the claw's opening and closing state being affected by inertia and gravity during its upward recovery.
[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a claw for a game console is provided, comprising:
[0006] The outer casing is used to connect to the game console;
[0007] A sliding block, disposed within the housing, has a first end and a second end, and is configured to slide within the housing along the length direction of the housing;
[0008] The claw structure is connected to the outer shell and the second end of the sliding block via a connecting component, so as to open and close as the sliding block slides. When the sliding block slides in a first direction, the claw structure is closed, and when the sliding block slides in a second direction, the claw structure is open.
[0009] A drive module is used to control the sliding block within the housing.
[0010] The upper cover includes a mounting part and a limiting part. The mounting part is used to fix the position between the upper cover and the outer shell, and the limiting part is used to restrict the sliding block from sliding in a first direction.
[0011] The claw of this invention restricts the sliding block's movement in the first direction by using an upper cover. This prevents the sliding block from continuing to slide upward due to inertia during the claw's upward retraction. Since the sliding block will no longer move excessively upward, it will also no longer move downward under gravity due to excessive movement, thus effectively alleviating the problem of unstable opening and closing state of the claw.
[0012] In some embodiments, the limiting portion includes a blocking surface for abutting against a first end of the sliding block to prevent the sliding block from sliding in a first direction.
[0013] Therefore, by setting it up in this way, the blocking surface set on the upper cover can be used to prevent the sliding block from sliding in the first direction. Specifically, the blocking surface can be set on the sliding path of the sliding block and on one side of the first end of the sliding block, so as to prevent the sliding block from moving upward. At the same time, the setting of the blocking surface can also adjust the maximum closing degree of the claw.
[0014] In some embodiments, the side of the sliding block is provided with a ventilation groove, the ventilation groove is provided along the length direction of the sliding block, and the two ends of the ventilation groove pass through the sliding block.
[0015] Therefore, by setting it up in this way, the venting groove can be used to allow air to vent the sliding block, thereby avoiding the sliding block from being affected by the airtightness of the internal structure when the sliding block slides. At the same time, the venting groove can also discharge the heat generated during the operation of the sliding block or the movement of the sliding block by the drive module from the inside of the shell to the outside of the shell.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first end of the sliding block is configured as a tapered surface that gradually tapers outward.
[0017] Therefore, this design, in conjunction with the venting groove, creates a space between the top of the venting groove (i.e., the first end of the sliding block) and the blocking surface. When the sliding block slides in the first direction, the gas in this space can be discharged along the venting groove. When the sliding block slides in the second direction, external gases can flow into this space along the venting groove, thereby effectively improving heat exchange and achieving heat dissipation. Simultaneously, the conical structure allows for a smaller contact area with the blocking surface, enabling more flexible design of the upper cover.
[0018] In some embodiments, the drive module is an electromagnet, including an electromagnetic coil disposed within the housing, and the sliding block is an iron core disposed in the middle of the electromagnetic coil.
[0019] Therefore, by using this configuration, the sliding block can be controlled to move in the first or second direction using an electromagnet, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the claw structure.
[0020] In some embodiments, the mounting portion includes a mounting surface for connection to the top of the electromagnetic coil, the mounting surface having a protruding edge for mounting into the middle of the electromagnetic coil and abutting against the inner surface of the electromagnetic coil.
[0021] Therefore, by installing the mounting part on the top of the electromagnetic coil, the position between the overall cover and the outer shell can be relatively fixed. At the same time, the mounting surface is provided with a raised edge, which can be inserted into the center of the electromagnetic coil, improving the installation stability of the upper cover.
[0022] In some embodiments, the limiting part further includes an adjustment structure for adjusting the position of the blocking surface in the sliding direction of the sliding block.
[0023] Therefore, by setting it up in this way, the position of the blocking surface can be adjusted using the adjustment structure, thereby adjusting the degree of closure of the claw structure.
[0024] In some embodiments, the adjustment structure includes a stud with one end connected to the blocking surface, the stud passing through the upper cover and threadedly connected to the upper cover, and an adjustment knob provided at the other end of the stud.
[0025] Therefore, by using this configuration, the structure of the stud and the adjusting head can be used to enable manual adjustment of the position of the blocking surface by turning the adjusting head.
[0026] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with heat dissipation openings. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a game machine claw according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a claw for a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sliding block according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;
[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover structure of a game machine claw according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Outer shell; 11. Heat dissipation opening; 2. Sliding block; 21. First end; 22. Second end; 23. Ventilation groove; 3. Claw structure; 31. Clamping claw; 32. Connecting rod; 41. Electromagnetic coil; 5. Upper cover; 51. Mounting part; 52. Limiting part; 53. Protruding edge; 54. Stud; 55. Adjusting screw head. Detailed Implementation
[0033] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.
[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the use of terms such as "center," "middle," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" to indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings is solely for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Features defined with "first" and "second" are used to distinguish feature names and do not have special meanings. Furthermore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.
[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] It should also be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising" or "including" include not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element. The terminology used herein is generally that commonly used by those skilled in the art; in case of any discrepancy with commonly used terminology, the terminology used herein shall prevail.
[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. 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.
[0038] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0039] Figure 1 The diagram schematically illustrates the overall structure of a game console claw according to one embodiment of this utility model, with reference to... Figure 1 As shown, the game machine claw of this utility model includes a shell 1, a sliding block 2, a claw structure 3, a drive module, and an upper cover 5. The shell 1 is a shell structure for connecting to the game machine, and moves within the game machine via a crane connection. The sliding block 2 is disposed within the shell 1, having a first end 21 and a second end 22, and is configured to slide within the shell 1 along its length. Specifically, the shell 1 can be a cylindrical structure, and the sliding block 2 can be cylindrical to slide along the length of the cylindrical shell 1. The drive module is a module structure for controlling the sliding of the sliding block 2 within the shell 1, and can be a gear and rack or worm gear structure driven by a motor. Specifically, in this embodiment, the drive module can be an electromagnet, which includes an electromagnetic coil 41 disposed within the shell 1, and the sliding block 2 is an iron core disposed in the middle of the electromagnetic coil 41, thereby controlling the sliding of the sliding block 2 within the shell 1 by energizing the electromagnetic coil 41.
[0040] The claw structure 3 is configured to connect to the housing 1 and the second end 22 of the sliding block 2 via a connecting component, so as to open and close as the sliding block 2 slides. Specifically, the connecting component can be implemented according to other claw connection methods in the prior art. In this embodiment, the claw structure 3 is configured to close when the sliding block 2 slides in a first direction and open when the sliding block 2 slides in a second direction. This achieves control of the opening and closing of the claw structure 3 by the sliding of the sliding block 2. For example, refer to... Figure 1 As shown, in Figure 1In the illustrated embodiment, the claw structure 3 includes three grippers 31. Each gripper 31 has the same structure and connection method with the outer shell 1 and the sliding block 2. The three grippers 31 are evenly distributed on the outer side of the outer shell 1, centered on its centerline. Each gripper 31 is hook-shaped. The first end of each gripper 31 is hinged to the second end 22 of the sliding block 2, and a connecting rod 32 is hinged to the middle of each gripper 31. The other end of the connecting rod 32 is hinged to the outer surface of the outer shell 1. The first direction is the direction of movement towards the first end 21 of the sliding block 2, and the second direction is the direction of movement towards the second end 22 of the sliding block 2. Thus, when the sliding block 2 moves in the first direction, it causes the claw structure 3 to close; when the sliding block 2 moves in the second direction, it causes the claw structure 3 to open.
[0041] The main function of the upper cover 5 is to restrict the sliding block 2 from sliding in the first direction. The upper cover 5 includes a mounting part 51 and a limiting part 52. The mounting part 51 is used to fix the position of the upper cover 5 itself and the outer shell 1, while the limiting part 52 is used to restrict the sliding block 2 from sliding in the first direction. Specifically, the limiting part 52 includes a blocking surface that abuts against the first end 21 of the sliding block 2 to prevent the sliding block 2 from sliding in the first direction. The mounting part 51 needs to be designed according to the actual situation, depending on the different structures and connection relationships between the drive module, the outer shell 1, and the sliding block 2. For example, refer to Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in Figures 2 to 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the driving module is an electromagnet. In this case, the mounting part 51 may include a mounting surface for connecting to the top of the electromagnetic coil 41. The mounting surface is provided with a protruding edge 53, which is a structure for being installed into the middle of the electromagnetic coil 41 to abut against the inner side of the electromagnetic coil 41, thereby achieving engagement with the electromagnetic coil 41 and forming a fixed connection. In addition, the mounting surface can also be further connected and fixed to the top surface of the electromagnetic coil 41 by means of adhesive, screws, or other structures, thereby improving the connection stability of the upper cover 5.
[0042] In some possible implementations, a venting groove 23 may also be provided on the side of the sliding block 2. The main function of the venting groove 23 is to allow heat dissipation and ventilation for the sliding block 2. Specifically, the venting groove 23 is arranged along the length direction of the sliding block 2, and both ends of the venting groove 23 penetrate through the sliding block 2. For example, refer to... Figure 3 As shown, in Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the vent groove 23 is arranged along the length direction of the sliding block 2, that is, along the sliding direction of the sliding block 2. Both ends of the vent groove 23 penetrate the sliding block 2, connecting the two ends along its length. This arrangement allows the heat generated by the sliding block 2 during operation to be discharged from the vent groove 23 to the outside of the outer casing 1. Simultaneously, since the sliding block 2 is blocked in the first direction by the blocking surface, a certain space is formed. Therefore, when the sliding block 2 slides in the first direction, the gas in this space can be discharged along the vent groove 23; when the sliding block 2 slides in the second direction, external gas can flow into this space along the vent groove 23, thereby effectively improving heat exchange and achieving heat dissipation. Additionally, heat dissipation openings 11 can also be provided on the outer casing 1 to further improve heat dissipation efficiency. Further, referring to… Figure 3 As shown, the first end 21 of the sliding block 2 can be configured as a tapered surface that gradually tapers outwards, i.e., the first end 21 forms a frustum shape. Setting the first end 21 of the sliding block 2 as a tapered surface allows it to cooperate with the vent groove 23, resulting in a larger top space between the sliding block 2 and the blocking surface, thereby further improving heat exchange efficiency. Simultaneously, since the upper cover 5 has a raised edge 53, setting the first end 21 of the sliding block 2 as a tapered surface avoids contact and abutment with the raised edge 53, thus preventing interference with the sliding of the sliding block 2.
[0043] Since the blocking surface design of the upper cover 5 can restrict the sliding of the sliding block 2 in the first direction, it will restrict the closing of the claw structure 3. Therefore, as some other possible implementations, the limiting part 52 of the upper cover 5 may also include an adjustment structure for adjusting the position of the blocking surface in the sliding direction of the sliding block 2. Specifically, the adjustment structure may be configured to include a stud 54 with one end connected to the blocking surface, the stud 54 passing through the upper cover 5 and threadedly connected to the upper cover 5, and the other end of the stud 54 is provided with an adjustment screw head 55. For example, refer to Figure 5 As shown, in Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, a stud 54 is connected to the blocking surface. The stud 54 passes through the upper cover 5 and is threadedly connected to the upper cover 5. An adjusting head 55 is provided at the other end of the stud 54, allowing the user to adjust the position of the blocking surface in the sliding direction of the sliding block 2 by turning the adjusting head 55 to engage the stud 54 with the upper cover 5. This design allows the user to adjust the position of the blocking surface, thereby adjusting the maximum degree of closure of the claw structure 3 and adjusting the difficulty of grasping the gift.
[0044] The claw of this invention restricts the sliding block 2 in the first direction by using the upper cover 5, thereby preventing the sliding block 2 from continuing to slide upward due to inertia during the upward retraction of the claw. Since the sliding block 2 will no longer move excessively upward, it will also no longer move downward under the action of gravity due to excessive movement, thus effectively alleviating the problem of unstable opening and closing state of the claw.
[0045] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A claw for a game console, characterized in that: include The outer casing (1) is used to connect to the game console; A sliding block (2) is disposed inside the housing (1), having a first end (21) and a second end (22), and is configured to slide within the housing (1) along the length direction of the housing (1); The claw structure (3) is connected to the second end (22) of the outer shell (1) and the sliding block (2) via a connecting component, so as to open and close as the sliding block (2) slides. When the sliding block (2) slides in the first direction, the claw structure (3) closes, and when the sliding block (2) slides in the second direction, the claw structure (3) opens. A drive module is used to control the sliding of the sliding block (2) within the housing (1); The upper cover (5) includes an installation part (51) and a limiting part (52). The installation part (51) is used to fix the position between the upper cover (5) and the outer shell (1) relative to each other, and the limiting part (52) is used to restrict the sliding block (2) from sliding in a first direction.
2. The claw for a game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting part (52) includes a blocking surface for abutting against the first end (21) of the sliding block (2) to prevent the sliding block (2) from sliding in a first direction.
3. The claw for a game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding block (2) has a ventilation groove (23) on its side. The ventilation groove (23) is arranged along the length direction of the sliding block (2), and the two ends of the ventilation groove (23) pass through the sliding block (2).
4. The claw for a game machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first end (21) of the sliding block (2) is configured as a tapered surface that gradually tapers outward.
5. The claw for a game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving module is an electromagnet, including an electromagnetic coil (41) disposed in the outer casing (1), and the sliding block (2) is an iron core disposed in the middle of the electromagnetic coil (41).
6. The claw for a game machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting part (51) includes a mounting surface for connecting to the top of the electromagnetic coil (41), and a protruding edge (53) is provided on the mounting surface. The protruding edge (53) is used to be installed into the middle of the electromagnetic coil (41) and abuts against the inner side of the electromagnetic coil (41).
7. The claw for a game machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting part (52) further includes an adjustment structure, which is used to adjust the position of the blocking surface in the sliding direction of the sliding block (2).
8. The claw for a game machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adjustment structure includes a stud (54) with one end connected to the blocking surface, the stud (54) passing through the upper cover (5) and threadedly connected to the upper cover (5), and an adjustment knob (55) provided at the other end of the stud (54).
9. The claw for a game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The outer casing (1) is provided with heat dissipation openings (11).