Tile shaping and pushing device

By designing a block shaping and pushing device that includes a shaping motor and a pushing motor, the problem of the lack of diverse block shaping and pushing functions in game consoles has been solved, achieving precise block shaping and pushing, and improving the entertainment experience of game consoles.

CN224307780UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02INTERNATIONAL GAMES SYSTEM CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
INTERNATIONAL GAMES SYSTEM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing large-scale arcade machines lack modules that enable diverse block shaping and pushing functions, thus failing to meet the demands of new gameplay.

Method used

A block shaping and pushing device was designed, which includes a shaping motor, a shaping linkage push plate assembly, a drive disk, sensors, a pushing motor, and a transmission belt. The shaping motor drives the linkage push plate assembly and the drive disk to achieve the shaping and pushing of the block tower, and the position sensor controls the precise movement of the blocks.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise shaping and pushing of blocks, enabling the formation of pyramid or wall-like structures, meeting the diverse needs of game consoles and enhancing their entertainment value.

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Abstract

A kind of square shaping pushing device, including additional circuit board and square tower shaping module.Square tower shaping module is fixed to the additional circuit board, wherein the square tower shaping module includes shaping motor, shaping connecting rod push plate group and driving disc, it is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor and connects the shaping connecting rod push plate group.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a shaping and pushing device used in game consoles. Background Technology

[0002] Arcade game machines, also known as large-scale arcade machines, are game machines placed in public entertainment venues or electronic amusement parks. Their history can be traced back to mechanical games in the early 20th century, but their real boom began in the late 1970s and early 1980s, evolving from mechanical games to electronic games. Although the market share of mechanical game machines has gradually decreased, game machine suppliers continue to innovate and launch new game machines with new gameplay to meet market demand. New gameplay game machines also require new functional game machine modules. Utility Model Content

[0003] One embodiment of this utility model provides a block shaping and pushing device, which includes an additional circuit board and a block tower shaping module. The block tower shaping module is fixed to the additional circuit board, and the block tower shaping module includes a shaping motor, a shaping linkage push plate assembly, and a drive disk, which is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor and connected to the shaping linkage push plate assembly.

[0004] In some embodiments of this invention, the block tower shaping module also includes sensors.

[0005] In some embodiments of this utility model, the block tower shaping module further includes a drive arm, the first end of which is connected to the shaping link push plate assembly, and the second end of which is connected to the drive disc.

[0006] In some embodiments of this utility model, the block shaping and pushing device further includes a block pushing module, which includes a pushing motor, a transmission belt, and a block pushing plate.

[0007] In some embodiments of this utility model, the block pushing module further includes a first position sensor and a second position sensor, wherein the second position sensor is farther away from the pushing motor than the first position sensor.

[0008] In some embodiments of this invention, the distance between the first position sensor and the second position sensor is equal to the width of the block.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the block pushing module further includes a third position sensor, which is farther away from the pushing motor than the first and second position sensors.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the additional circuit board has a discharge port located next to the shaping connecting rod push plate assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments of this invention, the additional circuit board has a groove through which the block pusher plate passes and is connected to the drive belt.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the block shaping and pushing device further includes a block pushing plate module, which is located next to the third position sensor.

[0013] The block shaping and pushing device of this utility model includes a block tower shaping module, a block pushing module, and a block pushing plate module. The block pushing module is used to push blocks or block towers along a first direction. The block pushing plate module is used to push the block tower located at the center of the auxiliary circuit board along a second direction (the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction). The block tower shaping module is used to shape certain block towers into the desired shape.

[0014] The above description will be given in detail below with reference to the embodiments, and the technical solution of this utility model will be further explained. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, serve to explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a block shaping and pushing device and a block conveying device according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of the block shaping and pushing device;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of the block push module;

[0019] Figure 4A , 4B yes Figure 2 Two different perspective 3D views of the block tower shaping module;

[0020] Figures 5A-5F These are the continuous steps of shaping a block tower into a pyramid shape according to some embodiments of the present invention using a block tower shaping module and a pushing module;

[0021] Figure 6A , 6B These are the continuous steps of forming a block wall shape using a block pushing module according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 100: Block Shaping and Pushing Device

[0024] 110: Additional circuit board

[0025] 110a: Discharge port

[0026] 110b: Slide

[0027] 120: Block Tower Shaping Module

[0028] 122: Shaping Motor

[0029] 123: Gear Set

[0030] 124: Shaping connecting rod push plate assembly

[0031] 126: Drive disk

[0032] 126a: Convex component

[0033] 127: Drive Arm

[0034] 127b: First end

[0035] 127a: Second end

[0036] 128: Sensors

[0037] 130: Block Sliding Plate Module

[0038] 132: Push motor

[0039] 134: Push Arm

[0040] 140: Block Push Module

[0041] 141: Square Push Plate

[0042] 141a: Base angle

[0043] 141b: Top plate

[0044] 142a: First position sensor

[0045] 142b: Second position sensor

[0046] 142c: Third position sensor

[0047] 144: Push Motor

[0048] 144a: Shaft

[0049] 145: Drive belt

[0050] 150, 150a, 150b, 150c, 150d, 151a, 151b, 151c, 151d: Square

[0051] 150', 150”, 151: Block Tower

[0052] W: Distance

[0053] D1, D2: Direction

[0054] 200: Block Conveying Device

[0055] 210: Ascending Pipe Detailed Implementation

[0056] The spirit of this utility model will be clearly explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and detailed description. Anyone skilled in the art can make changes and modifications based on the technology taught in this utility model after understanding the embodiments of this utility model, without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model.

[0057] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Singular forms such as "a," "this," "this," "this," and "the" as used herein also include plural forms.

[0058] The terms "include", "include", "have", "contain", etc., used in this article are all open-ended terms, meaning they include but are not limited to.

[0059] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 1 , 2 , Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a block shaping and pushing device 100 and a block conveying device 200 according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side view of the block shaping and pushing device 100. The block conveying device 200 is used to transport blocks 150 to the block shaping and pushing device 100 via its rising pipe 210. The block shaping and pushing device 100 includes an auxiliary circuit board 110 and includes a block tower shaping module 120, a block pushing module 140, and a block pusher module 130 disposed on the auxiliary circuit board 110. The block pushing module 140 is used to push blocks 150 or a tower of stacked blocks 150 along direction D1. The block pusher module 130 is used to push the block tower located at the center of the auxiliary circuit board 110 along direction D2. The block pusher module 130 includes a pushing motor 132 and a pushing arm 134 to perform the above functions.

[0060] The auxiliary circuit board 110 has a discharge port 110a, which is located next to the shaping linkage push plate assembly 124 of the block tower shaping module 120. The top end of the riser pipe 210 of the block conveying device 200 is connected to the discharge port 110a to convey the block 150 onto the auxiliary circuit board 110.

[0061] In some embodiments of this utility model, the block tower shaping module 120 includes a shaping motor 122 and a shaping linkage push plate assembly 124. The shaping motor 122 is used to drive the shaping linkage push plate assembly 124 to switch between two different states.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 2 , 3 , Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A perspective view of the block pushing module 140. In some embodiments of this utility model, the block pushing module 140 includes a pushing motor 144, a drive belt 145, and a block pusher plate 141. The rotating shaft 144a of the pushing motor 144 is connected to the drive belt 145 to drive the drive belt 145. The block pusher plate 141 is fixed on the drive belt 145. Therefore, the pushing motor 144 controls the position of the block pusher plate 141 by driving the drive belt 145.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, the block pushing module 140 further includes a first position sensor 142a, a second position sensor 142b, and a third position sensor 142c. The second position sensor 142b is farther away from the push motor 144 than the first position sensor 142a. The third position sensor 142c is farther away from the push motor 144 than both the second position sensor 142b and the first position sensor 142a. The first position sensor 142a, the second position sensor 142b, and the third position sensor 142c are used to detect the position of the block pusher plate 141. Specifically, the block pusher plate 141 has a top plate 141b and a bottom corner 141a. The first position sensor 142a, the second position sensor 142b, and the third position sensor 142c are used to detect the bottom corner 141a of the block pusher plate 141, thereby controlling the position of the block pusher plate 141. The top plate 141b of the block pusher plate 141 is used to abut against the block 150. In some embodiments of this invention, the distance W between the first position sensor 142a and the second position sensor 142b is equal to the width of the block 150, such that when the block pusher plate 141 moves a distance W along direction D1 from the first position sensor 142a to the second position sensor 142b, the next block output from the discharge port 110a is exactly adjacent to the pushed block. In some embodiments of this invention, the top plate 141b of the block pusher plate 141 has an L-shaped profile, which facilitates contact with the two side walls of the block. In some embodiments of this invention, the first position sensor 142a is the origin position. After the discharge port 110a outputs a specified number of blocks, the block pusher plate 141 moves to the second position sensor 142b. After completing the specified block tower shape, the block pusher plate 141 moves to the third position sensor 142c to complete the tower exit.

[0064] Please refer to the following at the same time Figures 1-3The position of the third position sensor 142c is aligned with the block pusher module 130. In other words, when the block pusher 141 slides to the position of the third position sensor 142c, the block pusher 141 pushes the block tower next to the block pusher module 130. The block pusher module 130 can also push the block tower along direction D2 to make room for the next block tower. The auxiliary circuit board 110 has a groove 110b, through which the block pusher 141 is connected to the drive belt 145. The groove 110b extends along direction D2, and the pusher motor 144 controls the block pusher 141 to move along the groove 110b via the drive belt 145.

[0065] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 4A , 4B , it is Figure 2 The images show two different perspective views of the block tower shaping module 120. The block tower shaping module 120 includes a shaping motor 122, a gear set 123, a shaping linkage push plate assembly 124, a drive disk 126, a drive arm 127, and a sensor 128. The shaping motor 122 transmits rotational power to the drive disk 126 via the gear set 123. The sensor 128 detects the protrusion 126a of the drive disk 126. The first end 127b of the drive arm 127 is connected to the shaping linkage push plate assembly 124, and the second end 127a of the drive arm 127 is connected to the drive disk 126. Therefore, the shaping action is completed when the drive disk 126 rotates one revolution. When the protrusion 126a of the drive disk 126 returns to the position of the sensor 128, the shaping motor 122 stops operating.

[0066] Please refer to the following at the same time Figures 5A-5F This refers to the continuous steps of shaping a block tower into a pyramid shape using a block tower shaping module 120 and a block pushing module 140, according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 5A In the middle, the rising pipe 210 of the block conveying device outputs a block 150a to the auxiliary circuit board 110.

[0067] exist Figure 5B In the middle, the top plate 141b of the block pusher 141 moves the block 150a a distance of one block width along the direction D1, and then the rising pipe 210 of the block conveying device connects the two blocks 150b that need to be output stacked to the auxiliary circuit board 110.

[0068] exist Figure 5C In the middle, the top plate 141b of the block pusher 141 moves one block 150a and two blocks 150b along direction D1 by a distance of one block width. Then, the rising pipe 210 of the block conveying device connects the three blocks 150c to be output stacked to the auxiliary circuit board 110.

[0069] exist Figure 5DIn the middle, the top plate 141b of the block pusher 141 moves one block 150a, two blocks 150b, and three blocks 150c a distance of one block width along direction D1. Then, the rising pipe 210 of the block conveying device connects the four blocks 150d to be stacked to the auxiliary circuit board 110. At this time, one block 150a, two blocks 150b, three blocks 150c, and four blocks 150d are stacked to form a stepped block tower 150'.

[0070] exist Figure 5E In the process, the shaping linkage pusher plate assembly 124 of the block tower shaping module 120 shapes the stepped block tower 150' into a pyramid-shaped block tower 150'. The shaping linkage pusher plate assembly 124 changes the driving disk 126 and driving arm 127 from a vertical state to an inclined state, thus enabling the... Figure 5D The stepped block tower 150' is shaped as Figure 5E "Pyramid-shaped block tower 150".

[0071] exist Figure 5F In the process, after the shaping linkage push plate assembly 124 shapes the stepped block tower 150' into a pyramid-shaped block tower 150", the top plate 141b of the block push plate 141 pushes the pyramid-shaped block tower 150" to a position next to the block push plate module 130. At this time, the bottom corner 141a of the block push plate 141 is located at the position of the third position sensor 142c.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 6A , 6B This refers to the continuous steps of forming a block wall shape using the block pushing module 140 according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 6A In the middle, the rising pipe 210 of the block conveying device connects the four blocks 151a to be stacked to the auxiliary circuit board 110. After the top plate 141b of the block pusher 141 moves the block 150a a distance of one block width along direction D1, the rising pipe 210 of the block conveying device connects the four blocks 151b to be stacked to the auxiliary circuit board 110. After repeating the same action, four blocks 151c and four blocks 151d are stacked to form a rectangular block tower 151. Then, the top plate 141b of the block pusher 141 pushes the rectangular block tower 151 from the position next to the shaping link pusher assembly 124 to the position next to the block pusher module 130. At this time, the bottom corner 141a of the block pusher 141 is located at the position of the third position sensor 142c.

[0073] The block shaping and pushing device of this utility model includes a block tower shaping module, a block pushing module, and a block pushing plate module. The block pushing module is used to push blocks or block towers along direction D1. The block pushing plate module is used to push the block tower located in the center of the auxiliary circuit board along direction D2. The block tower shaping module is used to shape certain block towers into the desired shape.

[0074] Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cube shaping and pushing device, characterized in that, include: Additional circuit board; A block tower shaping module, fixed to the additional circuit board, wherein the block tower shaping module comprises: Shaping motor; Shaping connecting rod push plate assembly; as well as The drive disc is connected to the shaft of the shaping motor and to the shaping linkage push plate assembly.

2. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The block tower shaping module also includes sensors.

3. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The block tower shaping module also includes a drive arm, the first end of which is connected to the shaping linkage push plate assembly, and the second end of which is connected to the drive disc.

4. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a block pushing module, which consists of a pushing motor, a drive belt, and a block pusher plate.

5. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The block pushing module also includes a first position sensor and a second position sensor, wherein the second position sensor is farther away from the pushing motor than the first position sensor.

6. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The distance between the first position sensor and the second position sensor is equal to the width of the block.

7. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The block pushing module also includes a third position sensor, which is farther away from the pushing motor than the first and second position sensors.

8. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The additional circuit board has a discharge port located next to the shaping link push plate assembly.

9. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The additional circuit board has a groove through which the block pusher plate connects to the drive belt.

10. The cube shaping and pushing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a block pusher module, which is located next to the third position sensor.