A ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement machine
By combining a turntable and a guide device with a scoring device, the problems of complex ball conveying mechanisms and predictable scoring were solved, realizing automatic cyclical conveying and random dropping of balls, thus enhancing the gaming experience of the amusement ride.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU CHANGCHENG ZHONGKE ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
The ball conveyor mechanism in existing amusement rides is complex and prone to jamming, the scoring results are easy to predict, and the obstacle pins are set in a single way, which reduces the fun for players.
The game uses a combination of a turntable and a guide device with a scoring mechanism to achieve automatic cyclical transport and random drop of the balls, increasing the game's randomness and fun.
It enables automatic ball ball circulation, increasing the game's randomness and fun, preventing ball ball jamming and scoring errors, and improving the player experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement equipment, specifically to a ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement machine. Background Technology
[0002] Amusement rides, also known as game machines, are devices designed for entertainment. Among them, ball-based scoring games are simple to operate and attract a large number of players.
[0003] Marble scoring games utilize obstacles on a base plate to block the falling marbles, thus altering their trajectory and causing them to land in different zones for scoring. This principle perfectly aligns with the mathematical normal distribution, resulting in high and low score zones for each zone, providing players with enjoyment through this element of randomness.
[0004] However, transporting the balls to the top for their descent presents a technical challenge. Existing technologies employ relatively complex ball transport mechanisms, which are prone to jamming and scoring errors due to the simultaneous transport of multiple balls. Furthermore, the obstacle placement is too simplistic, making scoring predictable and reducing player enjoyment. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the prior art by providing a ball bearing nail plate device for amusement machines, which facilitates the cyclical transport of balls to the top.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A ball bearing plate device for an amusement machine includes a bracket, a panel, a base plate, a turntable, a first motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a transparent cover. The panel is fixedly mounted on the bracket, and a circular cutout for accommodating the base plate is provided in the center of the panel. The base plate is circular, fixedly mounted on the bracket, and located in the circular cutout of the panel. An annular turntable is provided around the base plate, and a second gear is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the turntable. A first motor is mounted on the bracket, and the first gear is driven by the first motor. The first gear meshes with the second gear, causing the first motor to drive the turntable to rotate around the base plate. The top of the base plate has an inlet groove for the ball bearings to enter. Several protruding obstacle pins are fixedly provided in the center of the base plate. Several outlet grooves for scoring are arranged horizontally at the bottom of the base plate. A scoring recognition switch for scoring is provided inside the outlet grooves. A limiting plate for limiting the ball bearings is provided at the edge of the base plate. Grabbing grooves with inward openings are evenly distributed on the turntable. The transparent cover is fixedly mounted on the panel and covers the front of the base plate.
[0008] Furthermore, the top of the base plate is also provided with a guiding device; the guiding device includes a second motor, a second crank, a second connecting rod, a synchronizing rod, a rocker arm, and a guiding paddle; the second motor is fixedly installed on the back of the base plate, one end of the second crank is connected to the second motor, the other end of the second crank is connected to one end of the second connecting rod, the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to the middle of the synchronizing rod, both ends of the synchronizing rod are respectively connected to one end of two rockers, and the other end of the rockers is connected to the guiding paddle; the guiding paddle is rotatably connected to the front of the base plate and is located on both sides of the inlet groove at the top of the base plate.
[0009] Furthermore, a scoring device is provided in the middle of the base plate; the scoring device includes a third motor, a third crank, a third connecting rod, a moving platform, and a guide rail slider; the third motor is fixedly installed on the back of the base plate, one end of the third crank is connected to the third motor, the other end of the third crank is connected to one end of the third connecting rod, the other end of the third connecting rod is connected to the moving platform, and the moving platform is slidably connected to the base plate in the horizontal direction through the guide rail slider; a scoring slot that runs through the top and bottom is provided in the middle of the moving platform, and a scoring recognition switch is provided inside the scoring slot.
[0010] Furthermore, the scoring device also includes a motion detection switch and a trigger terminal; the trigger terminal is fixedly installed at the rear of the mobile platform, and the motion detection switch is fixedly installed on the bracket, directly opposite the trigger terminal.
[0011] Furthermore, the bottom plate has an inlet identification switch inside the inlet groove for detecting the entry of the ball bearings.
[0012] This invention relates to a ball bearing peg plate device for an amusement machine, which facilitates the automatic circulation and transport of balls to the top, allowing them to fall back down for the game. It features a guiding device and a scoring device, increasing randomness and fun. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement machine provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the dorsal side structure.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the turntable.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guiding device.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the scoring device. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0019] Example 1
[0020] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model provides a ball bearing plate device for an amusement machine, including a bracket 1, a panel 2, a base plate 3, a turntable 4, a first motor 5, a first gear 6, a second gear 7, and a transparent cover (not shown). The panel 2 is fixedly installed on the bracket 1, and a circular cutout for accommodating the base plate 3 is provided in the center of the panel 2. The base plate 3 is circular, fixedly installed on the bracket 1, and located in the circular cutout of the panel 2. A ring-shaped turntable 4 is provided around the base plate 3, and a second gear 7 is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the turntable 4. The first motor 5 is installed on the bracket 1, and the first motor 5 is driven by the second gear 7. A gear 6 meshes with a second gear 7, causing the first motor 5 to drive the turntable 4 to rotate around the base plate 3. The top of the base plate 3 is provided with an inlet groove 31 for the ball to enter. Several protruding obstacle pins 32 are fixedly provided in the middle of the base plate 3. Several outlet grooves 33 for scoring are arranged horizontally at the bottom of the base plate 3. A scoring recognition switch 34 for scoring is provided inside the outlet grooves 33. A limiting plate 35 for limiting the ball is provided at the edge of the base plate 3. The turntable 4 is evenly distributed with inward-facing gripping grooves 41. A transparent cover is fixedly installed on the panel 2 and covers the front of the base plate 3.
[0021] This invention directly uses the turntable 4 to automatically drive the ball back to the top inlet groove 31 of the bottom plate 3, thereby realizing the cyclical game process of the ball.
[0022] The ball bearing is located at the bottom of the base plate 3. Due to its own weight, it is captured by the gripping slot 41, which is just large enough to hold one ball. The turntable 4 rotates, which transports the ball along the periphery of the base plate to the top of the base plate 3. During this process, the limiting plate 35 of the base plate 3 keeps the ball in place, preventing it from falling before reaching the inlet slot 31. When the ball reaches the inlet slot 31, it re-enters due to its own weight, falling in the space between the base plate 3 and the transparent cover. It changes direction by passing several obstacle pins 32 along the way, always remaining within the limiting range of the limiting plate 35. When the ball finally passes through one of the outlet slots 33, the scoring and recognition switch 34 sends a signal to score. After falling back to the bottom of the base plate 3, the ball is blocked by the turntable 4, waiting for the turntable 4 to rotate before being captured by the next gripping slot 41.
[0023] What needs to be noted is that the ball bearing referred to here does not necessarily have to be a sphere; it could be an object like a coin, but the basic principle is actually the same.
[0024] like Figure 4As shown, further, preferably, the top of the base plate 3 is also provided with a guide device 8; the guide device 8 includes a second motor 81, a second crank 82, a second connecting rod 83, a synchronizing rod 84, a rocker arm 85, and a guide paddle 86; the second motor 81 is fixedly installed on the back of the base plate 3, one end of the second crank 82 is connected to the second motor 81, the other end of the second crank 82 is connected to one end of the second connecting rod 83, the other end of the second connecting rod 83 is connected to the middle of the synchronizing rod 84, both ends of the synchronizing rod 84 are respectively connected to one end of the two rocker arms 85, and the other end of the rocker arms 85 is connected to the guide paddle 86; the guide paddle 86 is rotatably connected to the front of the base plate 3, located on both sides of the inlet groove 31 at the top of the base plate 3.
[0025] The function of the guiding device 8 is to prevent the ball from falling directly in a straight line after entering the inlet groove 31, but rather to fall at a certain initial angle. Specifically, the second motor 81 drives the second connecting rod 83 to reciprocate via the second crank 82, which in turn drives the synchronizing rod 84 to reciprocate. The two rocker arms 85 connected to the synchronizing rod 84 then drive the guide paddle 86 to reciprocate. When the ball enters from the inlet groove 31, it is guided by the guide paddle 86 to a random initial angle, increasing the element of randomness and interest.
[0026] like Figure 5 As shown, preferably, the base plate 3 is further provided with a scoring device 9 in the middle; the scoring device 9 includes a third motor 91, a third crank 92, a third connecting rod 93, a moving platform 95, and a guide rail slider 94; the third motor 91 is fixedly installed on the back of the base plate 3, one end of the third crank 92 is connected to the third motor 91, the other end of the third crank 92 is connected to one end of the third connecting rod 93, the other end of the third connecting rod 93 is connected to the moving platform 95, and the moving platform 95 is slidably connected to the base plate 3 in the horizontal direction through the guide rail slider 94; the middle of the moving platform 95 is provided with a scoring groove that runs through the top and bottom, and a scoring recognition switch is provided inside the scoring groove.
[0027] The third motor 91 drives the third connecting rod 93 to reciprocate through the third crank 92, which in turn drives the moving platform 95 to reciprocate along the guide rail slider 94. Therefore, during the ball's descent, it may randomly pass through the scoring slot. The scoring recognition switch sends a signal when the ball passes through, awarding points and increasing the randomness and fun.
[0028] Furthermore, the scoring device also includes a motion detection switch 96 and a trigger terminal; the trigger terminal is fixedly installed at the tail of the mobile platform 95, and the motion detection switch 96 is fixedly installed on the bracket 1, directly opposite the trigger terminal.
[0029] Preferably, the inlet groove 31 of the base plate 3 is provided with an inlet identification switch 36 for detecting the entry of the ball. When the ball enters from the inlet groove 31, the inlet identification switch 36 is triggered, thereby enabling the system to start all subsequent scoring functions. This ensures that scoring will not be incorrect.
[0030] This utility model provides a ball bearing pegboard device for an amusement machine. A turntable 4 automatically transports balls from the bottom to the top for continuous gameplay. The structure is simple and requires no operation. Furthermore, it includes a guide device 8 and a scoring device 9, increasing the game's randomness and unpredictability, thus effectively attracting player participation.
[0031] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement ride, characterized in that: The device includes a support frame, a panel, a base plate, a turntable, a first motor, a first gear, a second gear, and a transparent cover. The panel is fixedly mounted on the support frame, and a circular cutout in the center of the panel is used to accommodate the base plate. The base plate is circular, fixedly mounted on the support frame, and located within the circular cutout in the panel. A ring-shaped turntable is located around the base plate, and a second gear is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the turntable. A first motor is mounted on the support frame, and the first gear is driven by the first motor. The first gear meshes with the second gear, causing the first motor to drive the turntable to rotate around the base plate. The top of the base plate has an inlet groove for ball bearings to enter, and several protruding obstacle pins are fixedly mounted in the center of the base plate. Several horizontally arranged outlet grooves for scoring are located on the bottom of the base plate, and a scoring recognition switch is located inside the outlet grooves. A limiting plate is located on the edge of the base plate to limit the ball bearings. The turntable has evenly distributed inward-facing gripping grooves. The transparent cover is fixedly mounted on the panel and covers the front of the base plate.
2. The ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base plate is also provided with a guide device; the guide device includes a second motor, a second crank, a second connecting rod, a synchronizing rod, a rocker arm, and a guide paddle; the second motor is fixedly installed on the back of the base plate, one end of the second crank is connected to the second motor, the other end of the second crank is connected to one end of the second connecting rod, the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to the middle of the synchronizing rod, both ends of the synchronizing rod are respectively connected to one end of two rockers, and the other end of the rockers is connected to the guide paddle; the guide paddle is rotatably connected to the front of the base plate and is located on both sides of the inlet groove at the top of the base plate.
3. The ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate is also equipped with a scoring device in the middle. The scoring device includes a third motor, a third crank, a third connecting rod, a moving platform, and a guide rail slider. The third motor is fixedly installed on the back of the base plate. One end of the third crank is connected to the third motor, and the other end of the third crank is connected to one end of the third connecting rod. The other end of the third connecting rod is connected to the moving platform. The moving platform is slidably connected to the base plate in the horizontal direction through the guide rail slider. The middle of the moving platform is equipped with a scoring slot that runs through the top and bottom. A scoring recognition switch is provided inside the scoring slot.
4. The ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The scoring device also includes a motion detection switch and a trigger terminal; the trigger terminal is fixedly installed at the rear of the mobile platform, and the motion detection switch is fixedly installed on the bracket, directly opposite the trigger terminal.
5. The ball bearing nail plate device for an amusement machine according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The bottom plate is equipped with an inlet identification switch inside the inlet groove for detecting the entry of balls.