Ball collecting and distributing device and hockey ball machine

By designing the ball collecting turntable assembly and the ball feeding guide rail, and combining the guide assembly to control the direction of the ball output, the problem of long waiting time caused by random ball sliding in existing crank-type PTZ cameras is solved, achieving efficient multi-ball output and improved interactivity.

CN224236042UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15GUANGZHOU YIXIN AMUSEMENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU YIXIN AMUSEMENT EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-05-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing ball machines with cranks cause the ball to slide randomly when re-serving, resulting in long waiting times, limited gameplay, and restrictions on the internal ball receiving and dispensing mechanisms.

Method used

The system employs a combination of a ball collection system and a ball distribution system. It collects balls through a ball collecting tray, a ball collecting turntable assembly, and a ball delivery guide rail, and uses a guide assembly to control the direction of the balls for delivery. Combined with the ball distribution guide rail, it achieves multi-ball output.

Benefits of technology

It shortens the time from ball retrieval to ball release, improving playability and interactivity, enhancing competitiveness and fun, and reducing the waiting time for ball retrieval and re-release.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of game machines, in particular to a ball collecting and distributing device and a hockey machine. Comprising a ball collecting system and a ball distributing system, and the ball collecting system comprises a ball collecting disc, a ball collecting rotary disc assembly and a ball feeding guide rail; a ball collecting cavity is formed in the ball collecting disc, the ball feeding guide rail is arranged on the upper side of the ball collecting disc and communicated with the ball collecting cavity, a guide outlet is further formed in one end of the ball feeding guide rail, and the ball distributing system comprises a ball distributing guide rail and a guide assembly arranged on the ball distributing guide rail. The ball distributing guide rail comprises a main channel, a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel, the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel are communicated with the lower side of the main channel, an inlet opposite to the guide-out opening is formed in the upper side of the main channel, and the guide assembly is arranged on the lower side of the main channel and used for guiding balls in the main channel to the first sub-channel or the second sub-channel. Through the cooperation of the ball collecting system and the ball distributing system, balls can be output in different directions and multiple balls can be output, so that the duration from ball collecting to ball output each time is shortened, and the entertainment performance is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement machines, and in particular to a ball collecting and distributing device and a hockey machine. Background Technology

[0002] Crank ball machines are played by two players hitting a ball on a pneumatic tabletop to score points by hitting the ball into the opponent's return hole. However, most crank ball machines on the market currently re-launch the ball by re-outputting it onto the tabletop, causing it to slide randomly. Furthermore, the limitations of the internal ball receiving and discharging mechanisms result in long waiting times per turn, making the gameplay limited. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ball collecting and distributing device. Through the cooperation of the ball collecting system and the ball distributing system, it is possible to dispense balls in a specific direction and output multiple balls, thereby shortening the time from ball collection to ball distribution and improving the playability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution:

[0005] A ball collecting and distributing device includes a ball collecting system and a ball distributing system. The ball collecting system includes a ball collecting tray, a ball collecting turntable assembly, and a ball feeding guide rail.

[0006] The ball collecting plate is provided with a ball collecting cavity, the ball feeding guide rail is located on the upper side of the ball collecting plate and communicates with the ball collecting cavity, one end of the ball feeding guide rail is also provided with an outlet, and the ball collecting turntable assembly is located in the ball collecting cavity for feeding a single ball in the ball collecting cavity into the ball feeding guide rail.

[0007] The ball-distributing system includes a ball-distributing guide rail and a guiding component disposed on the ball-distributing guide rail. The ball-distributing guide rail includes a main channel and a first sub-channel and a second sub-channel communicating with the lower side of the main channel. The end of the first sub-channel is a first ball outlet, and the end of the second sub-channel is a second ball outlet. The upper side of the main channel is provided with an inlet opposite to the outlet. The guiding component is disposed on the lower side of the main channel to guide the ball in the main channel to the first sub-channel or the second sub-channel.

[0008] As described above, in a ball receiving and distributing device, the ball collecting turntable assembly includes a turntable vertically installed in the ball collecting cavity and a drive assembly for driving the turntable to rotate. The turntable has a ball loading recess, and the outer edge of the ball loading recess is a notch. The turntable rotates to make the notch of the ball loading recess rotate to be opposite to the ball feeding guide rail.

[0009] As described above, in a ball receiving and distributing device, a guide member is provided in the ball collecting cavity below the ball feeding guide rail. When the ball loading recess rotates from the lower side to the upper side opposite to the ball feeding guide rail, the guide member causes the ball in the ball loading recess to enter the ball feeding guide rail.

[0010] As described above, in a ball receiving and distributing device, the guide member includes a plurality of stepped protrusions, one side of which is a guide arc surface.

[0011] As described above, in a ball collecting and distributing device, a ball suction port is provided on the lower side of the ball feeding guide rail inside the ball collecting cavity. When the ball loading recess is rotated to its lowest position, the ball suction port is located inside the ball loading recess.

[0012] As described above, in a ball receiving and distributing device, the turntable is provided with four ball loading recesses, and the four ball loading recesses are evenly distributed at 90°.

[0013] As described above, in a ball collecting and distributing device, the ball collecting cavity is a barrel shape with an arc around its perimeter, and the front sidewall of the ball collecting cavity is an inclined guide sidewall.

[0014] As described above, in a ball receiving and distributing device, the guiding component includes a distributing component and a rotating component that drives the distributing component to rotate. The main channel is arranged vertically from top to bottom. The first and second distributing channels are located below the main channel and branch off to both sides. The distributing component is located below the main channel and between the first and second distributing channels.

[0015] This utility model provides a hockey machine, including a body with a tabletop and the aforementioned ball receiving and distributing device. The first ball outlet and the second ball outlet are located on one side of the tabletop.

[0016] As described above, the hockey machine has ball return ports on both sides of the tabletop, and a ball return passage connected to the ball return ports on both sides and communicating with the ball collection cavity inside the machine body.

[0017] In summary, the advantages of this utility model over the prior art are:

[0018] 1. This utility model provides a ball collecting and distributing device. The ball is collected through the ball collecting cavity, and the ball collecting turntable assembly continuously feeds the ball into the ball feeding guide rail. The ball is then guided into the ball distributing guide rail through the ball feeding guide rail. The guiding component can control whether the ball is launched from the first ball outlet or the second ball outlet, so that the ball can be launched in a targeted manner according to the player's game situation, making the competition more competitive and greatly improving the fun and interactivity.

[0019] 2. The ball collecting and distributing device of this utility model can store multiple balls through the ball feeding guide rail, which makes it convenient to immediately launch new balls during the ball collecting process, eliminating the waiting process of balls being collected and launched again, thereby enhancing the interactive experience of the device and making it more playable. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a ball receiving and distributing device according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a ball receiving and distributing device according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ball-collecting system;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rear of the ball-collecting system;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ball-distribution system;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ball distribution system after switching.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rear side of the ball-distributing system;

[0028] Figure 8 A diagram illustrating the ball loading process for the ball receiving system. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 9 A diagram illustrating the ball loading process for the ball receiving system. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 10 A diagram illustrating the ball loading process for the ball receiving system. Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-section of the ball receiving system;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the hockey machine of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of a hockey machine. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, this utility model provides a ball collecting and distributing device, including a ball collecting system 1 and a ball distributing system 2. The ball collecting system 1 includes a ball collecting tray 11, a ball collecting turntable assembly 12, and a ball distributing guide rail 13. In this design, the ball collecting tray 11 is used to collect balls. The ball collecting tray 11 is provided with a ball collecting cavity 101. Therefore, the ball distributing guide rail 13 is located on the upper side of the ball collecting tray 11 and communicates with the ball collecting cavity 101. One end of the ball distributing guide rail 13 is also provided with an outlet 130. The ball collecting turntable assembly 12 is located in the ball collecting cavity 101 and is used to feed a single ball from the ball collecting cavity 101 into the ball distributing guide rail 13. The ball collecting turntable assembly 12 is used to drive the balls in the ball collecting tray 11 into the ball distributing guide rail 13 in an orderly manner.

[0036] The ball-distributing system 2 includes a ball-distributing guide rail 21 and a guiding component 22 disposed on the ball-distributing guide rail 21. The ball-distributing guide rail 21 includes a main channel 211 and a first sub-channel 212 and a second sub-channel 213 connected to the lower side of the main channel 211. The first sub-channel 212 ends at a first ball outlet 2120, and the second sub-channel 213 ends at a second ball outlet 2130. The upper side of the main channel 211 has an inlet opposite to the outlet 130. The guiding component 22 is disposed on the lower side of the main channel 211 to guide the ball in the main channel 211 to the first sub-channel 212 or the second sub-channel 213. The ball is collected by the ball-collecting cavity, and the ball-collecting turntable assembly continuously feeds the ball into the ball-feeding guide rail, and then guides it into the ball-distributing guide rail. The guiding component can control whether the ball is launched from the first ball outlet or the second ball outlet, thus enabling targeted serving according to the player's game situation, making the competition more competitive and greatly enhancing the fun and interactivity.

[0037] In addition, this solution uses a ball-collecting system that allows the ball-feeding rail to store multiple balls. This makes it convenient to launch new balls immediately during the ball collection process, eliminating the waiting time for balls to be collected and launched again. This enhances the interactive experience of the device and makes it more playable.

[0038] Specifically, the ball collecting turntable assembly 12 includes a turntable 121 vertically installed in the ball collecting cavity 101 and a drive assembly 122 for driving the turntable 121 to rotate. The turntable 121 has a ball-loading recess 1210, the outer edge of which is notched. The turntable 121 rotates so that the notch of the ball-loading recess 1210 is opposite to the ball-feeding guide rail 13. After the balls are collected in the ball collecting cavity 101, they fall into the ball-loading recess 1210 of the turntable 121 and rotate upwards with the ball-loading recess 1210 so that they can enter the ball-feeding guide rail 13. In this solution, the drive assembly 122 uses a motor to drive the transmission assembly to drive the turntable 121 to rotate.

[0039] like Figures 8 to 10 As shown, in order for the ball in the ball-loading recess 1210 to rotate to the upper side and enter the ball-feeding guide rail 13, an assist mechanism is needed to move it from bottom to top, such as using a lifting block. In this preferred embodiment, the ball-collecting cavity 101 is also provided with a guide member 14 located below the ball-feeding guide rail 13. When the ball-loading recess 1210 rotates from the lower side to the upper side opposite the ball-feeding guide rail 13, the guide member 14 guides the ball in the ball-loading recess 1210 into the ball-feeding guide rail 13. Specifically, the guide member 14 includes multiple stepped protrusions, one side of which is a guide arc surface. That is, as the ball rotates within the ball-loading recess 1210, it gradually contacts the multiple guide members 14 and is forced to rise gradually, eventually entering the ball-feeding guide rail 13. This structure is simple and requires no additional power source.

[0040] Of course, in order to ensure that the individual balls entering the ball feeding guide 13 can be stable and not fall, this solution also provides a ball clamping and positioning component at the entrance of the ball feeding guide 13. Its specific structure adopts an elastic pressure plate 5, so that the balls entering the ball feeding guide 13 can be pressed tightly by the elastic pressure plate 5, thereby preventing loosening and falling.

[0041] In addition, the balls in the ball feeding guide 13 of this scheme are arranged in a single row. They rely on the continuous entry of new balls from the lower side to push upwards, and finally be discharged from the upper outlet 130 to the ball distribution system.

[0042] To facilitate the entry of the balls from the ball collecting cavity 101 into the ball loading recess 1210, a ball suction port 1011 is provided on the lower side of the ball feeding guide rail 13 within the ball collecting cavity 101. When the ball loading recess 1210 is rotated to its lowest position, the ball suction port 1011 is located within the ball loading recess 1210. An adsorption device is provided to maintain suction in the ball loading recess 1210 when rotated to its lowest position, thus allowing the balls to be better adsorbed and entered into the ball loading recess 1210. Furthermore, to ensure that the balls are positioned better at the bottom after entering the ball collecting cavity 101, the ball collecting cavity 101 is a barrel shape with an arc-shaped perimeter, and the front sidewall of the ball collecting cavity 101 is an inclined guide sidewall.

[0043] Preferably, the turntable 121 of this solution is provided with four ball-loading recesses 1210, and the four ball-loading recesses 1210 are evenly distributed at 90°.

[0044] In this design, the guiding component 22 includes a distributing component 221 and a rotating component 222 that drives the distributing component 221 to rotate. The main channel 211 is vertically arranged from top to bottom. The first branch channel 212 and the second branch channel 213 are located below the main channel 211 and branch off to both sides. The distributing component 221 is located below the main channel 211 and between the first branch channel 212 and the second branch channel 213. Through its distributing structure, it can control the direction of the ball being served, thereby facilitating the player's initial serve direction and making the game fairer.

[0045] This utility model also provides a hockey machine, characterized by comprising a body 9, the body 9 having a tabletop, and the aforementioned ball collection and distribution device on the body 9. The first ball outlet 2120 and the second ball outlet 2130 are located on one side of the tabletop, and return outlets 91 are provided on opposite sides of the tabletop. A return channel 910 is provided inside the body 9, connecting to the two return outlets 91 and communicating with the ball collection cavity 101. Its structure is simple; the rotation of the ball collection system drives the ball distribution system to distribute the ball into two outlets and send it to the tabletop, thus ensuring a continuous flow of balls from the outlets, increasing the game's interactivity and experiential value.

[0046] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, this utility model provides a ball collecting and distributing device. The ball is collected through a ball collecting cavity, and the ball collecting turntable assembly continuously feeds the ball into the ball feeding guide rail, and then guides it into the ball distributing guide rail. The guiding component can control whether the ball is launched from the first ball outlet or the second ball outlet, so that the ball can be launched in a targeted manner according to the player's game situation, making the competition more competitive and greatly improving the fun and interactivity.

[0047] Furthermore, the ball delivery rail can store multiple balls, allowing for the immediate delivery of new balls during the ball retrieval process, eliminating the waiting time for balls to be retrieved and then re-delivered, thus enhancing the interactive experience and making the game more playable.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of this utility model, as well as its advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ball collecting and distributing device, characterized in that, It includes a ball receiving system (1) and a ball distributing system (2). The ball receiving system (1) includes a ball collecting tray (11), a ball collecting turntable assembly (12), and a ball delivery guide rail (13). The ball collecting plate (11) is provided with a ball collecting cavity (101), the ball feeding guide rail (13) is located on the upper side of the ball collecting plate (11) and communicates with the ball collecting cavity (101), one end of the ball feeding guide rail (13) is also provided with an outlet (130), and the ball collecting turntable assembly (12) is located in the ball collecting cavity (101) for feeding a single ball in the ball collecting cavity (101) into the ball feeding guide rail (13); The ball-splitting system (2) includes a ball-splitting guide rail (21) and a guide component (22) disposed on the ball-splitting guide rail (21). The ball-splitting guide rail (21) includes a main channel (211) and a first sub-channel (212) and a second sub-channel (213) connected to the lower side of the main channel (211). The end of the first sub-channel (212) is a first ball outlet (2120), and the end of the second sub-channel (213) is a second ball outlet (2130). The upper side of the main channel (211) is provided with an inlet opposite to the outlet (130). The guide component (22) is disposed on the lower side of the main channel (211) to guide the ball in the main channel (211) to the first sub-channel (212) or the second sub-channel (213).

2. The ball receiving and distributing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball collecting turntable assembly (12) includes a turntable (121) vertically installed in the ball collecting cavity (101) and a drive assembly (122) for driving the turntable (121) to rotate. The turntable (121) is provided with a ball loading recess (1210). The outer edge of the ball loading recess (1210) is a notch. The turntable (121) rotates so that the notch of the ball loading recess (1210) is opposite to the ball feeding guide rail (13).

3. The ball receiving and distributing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ball collecting cavity (101) is also provided with a guide (14) located on the lower side of the ball feeding guide (13). When the ball loading recess (1210) rotates from the lower side to the upper side opposite to the ball feeding guide (13), the guide (14) causes the ball in the ball loading recess (1210) to enter the ball feeding guide (13).

4. A ball receiving and distributing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide (14) includes a plurality of stepped protrusions, one side of which is a guide arc surface.

5. A ball receiving and distributing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ball collecting cavity (101) is provided with a ball suction port (1011) located on the lower side of the ball feeding guide rail (13). When the ball loading recess (1210) is rotated to the lowest side, the ball suction port (1011) is located in the ball loading recess (1210).

6. A ball receiving and distributing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The turntable (121) is provided with four ball-loading recesses (1210), and the four ball-loading recesses (1210) are evenly distributed at 90°.

7. A ball receiving and distributing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ball collecting cavity (101) is a barrel-shaped structure with an arc around its perimeter, and the front sidewall of the ball collecting cavity (101) is an oblique guide sidewall.

8. A ball receiving and distributing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide assembly (22) includes a distributor (221) and a rotating component (222) for driving the distributor (221) to rotate. The main channel (211) is arranged vertically from top to bottom. The first sub-channel (212) and the second sub-channel (213) are located below the main channel (211) and branch off to both sides. The distributor (221) is located below the main channel (211) and between the first sub-channel (212) and the second sub-channel (213).

9. A hockey machine, characterized in that, Includes a body (9), the body (9) is provided with a tabletop, the body (9) is provided with a ball receiving and distributing device as described in any one of claims 1-8, the first ball outlet (2120) and the second ball outlet (2130) are located on one side of the tabletop.

10. The hockey machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The tabletop has ball return ports (91) on both sides opposite each other, and the body (9) has a ball return passage (910) that is connected to the ball return ports (91) on both sides and communicates with the ball collection cavity (101).