Device for detecting balls with two sizes in channel
By employing a photoelectric probe detection mechanism in game and amusement equipment to distinguish between the falling of small and large balls, the problem of the inability to differentiate ball sizes in existing technologies is solved, thereby improving game interactivity and equipment reliability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN UNIS TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Current technology cannot distinguish between the two sizes of spheres within the channel, resulting in reduced game interactivity, increased equipment failure rate, and reduced fairness.
The detection mechanism installed inside the housing uses a first, second, and third inductive photoelectric probes that are vertically set up to detect small and large balls respectively, blocking different groups of infrared rays and emitting corresponding numbers of photoelectric signals.
It effectively distinguishes between two sizes of spheres, enhances game interactivity, reduces equipment failure rate, and ensures game fairness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of game and amusement equipment technology, and in particular to a device for detecting two sizes of spheres in a channel. Background Technology
[0002] Game and amusement equipment refers to devices that provide game content or services through specialized electronic or mechanical operating mechanisms. Their core functions encompass entertainment, skills training, and interactive experiences. The detection device used in game and amusement equipment to detect two sizes of balls within a passageway is typically a system combining sensing technology and mechanical structure design, designed to monitor and differentiate the falling status of balls of different sizes in real time.
[0003] In existing technologies, the device can only detect whether a ball is falling in the channel, but cannot distinguish the size of the ball. The difficulty in detecting two different sizes of balls falling in the channel reduces the interactivity of the game and limits the expansion of the game. If a large ball accidentally enters a channel that is only suitable for small balls, the size mismatch may cause mechanical jamming or channel blockage, increasing the failure rate of the equipment. If the game rules require scoring based on the difference in ball size, such as large balls scoring high points and small balls scoring low points, the inability to distinguish between them will lead to an unbalanced player experience and reduce fairness. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the device to detect two different sizes of balls in the channel to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the problem that the two types of ball detection devices in the channel cannot distinguish the size of the balls, which reduces the interactivity of the game, increases the equipment failure rate, and reduces fairness.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a device for detecting two sizes of spheres in a channel, comprising a mounting housing, wherein a pipe channel for spheres to pass through is provided inside the mounting housing, and a detection mechanism for detecting the size of spheres in the channel is provided on the pipe channel, characterized in that: the mounting housing has a channel opening for spheres to enter and communicate with the channel, and the detection mechanism includes a first sensing photoelectric probe, a second sensing photoelectric probe, and a third sensing photoelectric probe respectively disposed in the channel and arranged in a direction perpendicular to the direction of sphere movement.
[0006] Preferably, the mounting housing is provided with a support connecting seat for fixing the detection mechanism, and also includes a fixing column. The fixing column is fixedly connected to the outside of the support connecting seat. A mounting support plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing column. A data transmission housing is fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting support plate. A connecting mounting seat for connecting the mounting housing is provided on the front of the mounting housing. The first sensing photoelectric probe, the second sensing photoelectric probe, and the third sensing photoelectric probe are installed on the inside of the support plate.
[0007] Preferably, there are two access ports, which are symmetrically located on the top of the mounting housing.
[0008] Preferably, two fixing columns are provided, and the two fixing columns are symmetrically fixedly connected between the support connecting seat and the mounting support plate.
[0009] Preferably, six mounting support plates are provided, and three mounting support plates are symmetrically arranged on the outside of the support connector.
[0010] Preferably, the support connector has six detection holes inside, and the six detection holes are respectively equipped with a first induction photoelectric probe, a second induction photoelectric probe, and a third induction photoelectric probe.
[0011] Preferably, the mounting housing has a pipe channel inside, and a connection hole is provided between the support connector and the mounting housing.
[0012] Preferably, there are two connection holes, which are symmetrically located between the support connector and the mounting housing.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Compared to detection devices that cannot distinguish between two sizes of balls in a channel, this invention only blocks 1-2 sets of infrared signals and emits 1-2 photoelectric signals when a small ball falls in the channel, while a large ball will block 3 sets of infrared signals and emit 3 sets of photoelectric signals when falling in the channel. This effectively solves the detection difficulty of two sizes of balls falling in the channel, making the game more interactive and expanding the game experience. It also prevents large balls from getting stuck or the channel from being blocked, reducing the equipment failure rate, effectively implementing differentiated scoring, and ensuring the fairness of the game. This effectively prevents the inability of detection devices for two sizes of balls in the channel to distinguish between ball sizes, which would weaken the game's interactivity, increase the equipment failure rate, and reduce fairness. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting housing of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support connector of this utility model.
[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting housing; 2. Support connecting seat; 3. Channel opening; 4. Connecting mounting seat; 801. Pipe channel; 802. Connecting hole; 803. Fixing column; 804. Mounting support plate; 805. Data transmission housing; 807. First sensing photoelectric probe; 808. Second sensing photoelectric probe; 809. Third sensing photoelectric probe. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0020] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 4 This utility model provides an embodiment:
[0021] The device includes a mounting housing 1, within which a pipe channel 801 is provided for a ball to pass through. A detection mechanism for detecting the size of the ball within the channel is provided on the pipe channel 801. The device is characterized by having an opening 3 on the mounting housing 1 for the ball to enter and communicate with the channel. The detection mechanism includes a first photoelectric sensor 807, a second photoelectric sensor 808, and a third photoelectric sensor 809, each arranged within the channel and perpendicular to the direction of the ball's movement. It should be noted that the "perpendicular" mentioned here is not strictly perpendicular, but approximately perpendicular; for example, the angle between the two can be between 45° and 90°.
[0022] It also includes a fixing post 803. Inside the mounting housing 1, there is a support connecting seat 2 for fixing the detection device. The top of the mounting housing 1 has a channel opening 3 for easy entry of balls. The front of the mounting housing 1 has a connecting mounting seat 4 for connecting to the mounting housing 1. The fixing post 803 is fixedly connected to the outside of the support connecting seat 2. A mounting support plate 804 is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing post 803. A data transmission housing 805 is fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting support plate 804. Inside the mounting support plate 804, there are a first sensing photoelectric probe 807, a second sensing photoelectric probe 808, and a third sensing photoelectric probe 809. When a small ball enters the mounting housing 1 and the support connecting seat 2, due to its small size, the ball can only block 1-2 sets of infrared signals from the first sensing photoelectric probe 807, the second sensing photoelectric probe 808, and the third sensing photoelectric probe 809, emitting only 1-2 photoelectric signals. When a large ball falls in the channel, it will... Three sets of infrared sensors are blocked, emitting three sets of photoelectric signals. Two channel openings 3 are symmetrically located on the top of the mounting housing 1, allowing the two sets of balls to enter the interior of the mounting housing 1. Two fixing posts 803 are symmetrically fixed between the support connecting base 2 and the mounting support plate 804, ensuring stability when fixing the mounting support plate 804. Six mounting support plates 804 are arranged, with three symmetrically positioned outside the support connecting base 2, providing stability for the sensing components. The support connecting base 2 has six detection holes, each housing a first sensing photoelectric probe 807, a second sensing photoelectric probe 808, and a third sensing photoelectric probe 809. The evenly spaced six detection holes ensure comprehensive ball detection.
[0023] Please see Figure 3 - Figure 4 In this embodiment, a pipe channel 801 is provided inside the mounting housing 1, and a connection hole 802 is provided between the support connecting seat 2 and the mounting housing 1. The pipe channel 801 facilitates the transportation of the ball. There are two connection holes 802, and the two connection holes 802 are symmetrically provided between the support connecting seat 2 and the mounting housing 1. The two connection holes 802 make it more stable when fixing the support connecting seat 2.
[0024] During operation, balls of different sizes enter the pipe channel 801 through the channel opening 3 for guidance. When the smaller ball enters the mounting housing 1 and the support connecting seat 2, due to its smaller size, the smaller ball can only block 1-2 sets of infrared signals from the first sensing photoelectric probe 807, the second sensing photoelectric probe 808, and the third sensing photoelectric probe 809 when it falls in the channel, and can only emit 1-2 photoelectric signals. When the larger ball falls in the channel, it will block 3 sets of infrared signals and emit 3 sets of photoelectric signals.
[0025] Through the above steps, the small ball can only block 1-2 sets of infrared signals and emit 1-2 photoelectric signals at the point where it falls in the channel, while the large ball will definitely block 3 sets of infrared signals and emit 3 sets of photoelectric signals at the point where it falls in the channel. This solves the problem that the detection devices for the two sizes of balls in the channel cannot distinguish the size of the balls, which reduces the interactivity of the game, increases the equipment failure rate, and reduces fairness.
Claims
1. A device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel, comprising a mounting housing (1), wherein a pipe channel (801) for spheres to pass through is provided within the mounting housing (1), and a detection mechanism for detecting the size of spheres within the channel is provided on the pipe channel (801), characterized in that: The mounting housing (1) has a channel opening (3) for the ball to enter and communicate with the channel. The detection mechanism includes a first sensing photoelectric probe (807), a second sensing photoelectric probe (808), and a third sensing photoelectric probe (809) respectively arranged in the channel and arranged in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the ball's movement.
2. The device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting housing (1) is provided with a support connecting seat (2) for fixing the detection mechanism, and also includes a fixing column (803). The fixing column (803) is fixedly connected to the outside of the support connecting seat (2). A mounting support plate (804) is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing column (803). A data transmission housing (805) is fixedly connected to the outside of the mounting support plate (804). A connecting mounting seat (4) for connecting the mounting housing (1) is provided on the front of the mounting housing (1). The first sensing photoelectric probe (807), the second sensing photoelectric probe (808), and the third sensing photoelectric probe (809) are installed on the inside of the support plate (804).
3. The device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two access ports (3), and the two access ports (3) are symmetrically opened on the top of the mounting housing (1).
4. The device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two fixed columns (803), and the two fixed columns (803) are symmetrically fixedly connected between the support connecting seat (2) and the mounting support plate (804).
5. The device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are six mounting support plates (804), and every three mounting support plates (804) are symmetrically arranged on the outside of the support connector (2).
6. The device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support connector (2) has six detection holes inside, and the first induction photoelectric probe (807), the second induction photoelectric probe (808), and the third induction photoelectric probe (809) are respectively installed inside the six detection holes.
7. The device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connection hole (802) is provided between the support connector (2) and the mounting housing (1).
8. The device for detecting two sizes of spheres within a channel according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are two connection holes (802), and the two connection holes (802) are symmetrically opened between the support connection seat (2) and the mounting housing (1).