A ball drop device for a gaming machine

Abstract

This utility model relates to a ball-dropping device, specifically disclosing a ball-dropping device for a game console. It includes a ball-raising mechanism and a dropping mechanism. The ball-raising mechanism is located on one side of the dropping mechanism. The ball-raising mechanism lifts the ball to its highest point and allows it to fall from the top of the ball-raising mechanism to the top of the dropping mechanism. The dropping mechanism has multiple dropping plates arranged sequentially from top to bottom, with multiple dropping plates in each layer. Under the influence of gravity, the ball falls sequentially from the top dropping plate, and during its fall, it will fall along the left or right side of the dropping plate. Because the ball-dropping process has a certain probability, and the ball-raising mechanism can continuously push the ball out, it is highly entertaining and can greatly enhance the player's gaming experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a ball dropping device, and more particularly to a ball dropping device for a game console. Background Technology

[0002] The game machine has one or more winning devices inside. Currently, the winning devices are mainly divided into three types: a completely mechanical winning device, a completely electronic winning device, and a combination of mechanical and electronic winning devices.

[0003] Current fully mechanical lottery systems generally have relatively simple mechanical operations, leading to technical problems such as mechanical jamming and malfunctions. Furthermore, these devices often lack entertainment value, have poor visual appeal, and experience excessively long winning times. Some also have designs that obscure or conceal the winning process, making the odds of winning unclear.

[0004] Most fully electronic lottery games have relatively simple visual presentations, lacking in fun and offering poor 3D spatial effects. Furthermore, they typically use pre-set algorithms to adjust the winning probability, making the odds unclear.

[0005] The combination of mechanical and electronic prize-winning methods is relatively simple and lacks visual appeal and entertainment value. Furthermore, the electronic prize-winning method uses a pre-set algorithm to adjust the winning probability, making the probability of winning unclear.

[0006] For players, the current lottery methods on the market are already commonplace. Problems such as simple mechanism settings, poor viewing effect, and unclear winning probability are prevalent. At present, the lottery mechanisms of most game machines can no longer meet the needs of different players. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a ball-dropping device for game machines. Manufactured mechanically, the device is designed as a transparent tower, making the winning probability more transparent and clear, and providing a highly visually appealing effect. This device can rapidly drop a large number of balls at once for winnings, offering excellent entertainment value. It also solves the technical problems existing in current winning devices.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, a ball-dropping device for a game machine is provided, comprising a ball-raising mechanism and a dropping mechanism. The ball-raising mechanism is located on one side of the dropping mechanism. The ball-raising mechanism can lift the ball to the top and allow the ball to fall from the top of the ball-raising mechanism to the top of the dropping mechanism. The dropping mechanism is provided with multiple dropping plates arranged from top to bottom, with multiple dropping plates in each layer. Under the action of gravity, the ball falls from the top dropping plate downwards in sequence, and the ball will fall along the left or right side of the dropping plate when it falls.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front and rear ends of the drop plate are both formed with arc-shaped portions, and the ball can roll in the arc-shaped portions at the front and rear ends. There are notches on both sides of the middle position of the drop plate, and the ball can fall through one of the notches during the rolling process.

[0010] In some embodiments, the dropping mechanism is divided into two parts, with a ball-raising mechanism provided on the left and right sides respectively, and a baffle is provided in the middle of the left and right dropping mechanisms to separate the left and right dropping mechanisms.

[0011] In some implementations, the left side of the left dropping mechanism is provided with multiple guide plates. When the ball falls from the dropping plate, it will fall onto the guide plate or the lower dropping plate. The right side of the left dropping mechanism is also provided with multiple guide plates.

[0012] In some embodiments, the ball loading mechanism includes a motor, a helical push rod, and a frame. The output end of the motor is connected to the helical push rod. The lower end of the frame has a first opening through which the ball can enter the helical push rod. When the helical push rod rotates, it can drive the ball to move upward. The upper end of the frame has a second opening through which the helical push rod can push the ball out from the second opening.

[0013] In some embodiments, the upper end of the ball loading mechanism is also provided with a channel plate, which forms a channel. After the ball is pushed out from the second opening, it enters the channel and falls onto the uppermost dropping plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, a ball-catching component is also included, which is located at the bottom of the dropping mechanism, and the ball on the bottom dropping plate of the dropping mechanism can fall into the ball-catching component.

[0015] In some embodiments, the ball receiving component is provided with multiple ball receiving holes, and the ball falls into the ball receiving holes.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: After the ball is pushed to the top by the ball-raising mechanism, the ball will fall onto the top drop plate of the dropping mechanism. Since the front and rear ends of the drop plate are both formed with arc-shaped parts, the ball can roll back and forth in the arc-shaped parts. After rolling for a period of time, the ball will lose its balance and fall down from the gap of the drop plate. It can fall onto the lower drop plate or fall onto the guide plate. The ball that falls onto the lower drop plate continues to repeat the above action and falls down to the lower level. Finally, the ball will enter the ball-receiving hole from the guide plate. Each ball-receiving hole corresponds to a game score. After obtaining a certain game score, a reward can be given to the player.

[0017] Since the ball's falling process has a certain probability, and the ball-launching mechanism can continuously push the ball out, it is very interesting and can greatly enhance the player's gaming experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This invention relates to the structure of a ball-dropping device for a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front view of the ball-dropping device of the game machine;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drop plate of the ball-dropping device in the game machine shown.

[0021] In the diagram, 1-ball loading mechanism; 11-motor; 12-frame; 121-first opening; 122-second opening; 2-dropping mechanism; 21-dropping plate; 211-arc-shaped part; 212-notch part; 22-baffle; 23-guide plate; 24-channel plate; 3-small ball; 4-ball receiving component. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] Figures 1-3 The diagram schematically illustrates the structure of a ball-dropping device for a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a ball-dropping device for a game machine includes a ball-loading mechanism 1 and a ball-dropping mechanism 2.

[0026] The ball-raising mechanism 1 can be installed on the rear side of the dropping mechanism 2. The ball-raising mechanism 1 can lift the ball 3 to the top. After being lifted to the top, the ball 3 can fall from the top of the ball-raising mechanism 1 to the top of the dropping mechanism 2. The dropping mechanism 2 is provided with multiple dropping plates 21 from top to bottom. There can be multiple dropping plates 21 on each layer. Under the action of gravity, the ball 3 can fall from the top dropping plate 21 to the bottom. When the ball 3 falls, it will fall to the left or right of the dropping plate 21. By setting the inclination of the dropping plate 21, the probability of the ball 3 falling to the left or right can be about 50%. This can improve the player's participation and entertainment. In addition, the ball loading mechanism 1 in this utility model can continuously load small balls 3, allowing the small balls 3 to continuously fall to the top of the dropping mechanism 2, and then gradually fall downwards from the top of the dropping mechanism 2, which is very interesting and can greatly enhance the player's gaming experience.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, arc-shaped portions 211 are formed at both the front and rear ends of the drop plate 21. The ball 3 can roll in the arc-shaped portions 211. The two sides of the arc-shaped portions 211 are slightly higher than the middle. Therefore, after the ball 3 falls from above onto the drop plate 21, it will roll along the arc-shaped portions 211 of the drop plate 21. Notch portions 212 are integrally formed on both sides of the middle position of the drop plate 21. When the ball 3 loses its balance during the rolling process, the ball 3 can fall through one of the notch portions 212.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the dropping mechanism 2 in this embodiment is divided into two parts. Each of the left and right dropping mechanisms 2 is equipped with a ball-loading mechanism 1. The left ball-loading mechanism 1 loads balls onto the left dropping mechanism 2, and similarly, the right ball-loading mechanism 1 loads balls onto the right dropping mechanism 2. A baffle 22 is installed in the middle of the left and right dropping mechanisms 2, separating them. Therefore, by setting the baffle 22, the dropping mechanism 2 can be divided into two parts, each capable of operating independently. Players can activate one or both dropping mechanisms 2 simultaneously according to their play needs.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, multiple guide plates 23 are installed on the left side of the left drop mechanism 2. There can be three to four guide plates 23, installed from bottom to top on the upper left side of the left drop mechanism 2. When the ball 3 falls from the drop plate 21, it will fall onto the guide plate 23 or the lower drop plate 21. Multiple guide plates 23 can also be installed on the right side of the left drop mechanism 2. The ball 3 can fall through one of the notches 212 until it falls onto the guide plate 23 or the lower drop plate 21.

[0030] The structure of the ball-loading mechanism 1 is described in detail below. The ball-loading mechanism 1 includes a motor 11, a spiral push rod, and a frame 12. The output end of the motor 11 is connected to the spiral push rod. The lower end of the frame 12 is integrally formed with a first opening 121. The small ball 3 can enter the spiral push rod through the first opening 121. When the spiral push rod can rotate, it can drive the small ball 3 to move upward. The upper end of the frame 12 is provided with a second opening 122. The spiral push rod can push the small ball 3 out from the second opening 122.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper end of the ball-loading mechanism 1 is also integrally formed with a channel plate 24. The channel plate 24 forms a channel. After the ball 3 is pushed out from the second opening 122, it enters the channel and falls onto the uppermost drop plate 21.

[0032] In this embodiment, a ball-catching component 4 is also included. The ball-catching component 4 is located at the bottom of the dropping mechanism 2, and the small ball 3 on the dropping plate 21 at the bottom of the dropping mechanism 2 can fall into the ball-catching component 4.

[0033] In this embodiment, the ball-catching component 4 is provided with multiple ball-catching holes. The ball 3 falls into the ball-catching hole, and each ball-catching hole corresponds to a game score. After obtaining a certain number of game scores, a reward can be given to the player. The ball-catching component 4 is a sensing component. When the ball 3 falls into the ball-catching component 4, the ball-catching component 4 can make corresponding follow-up reactions. For example, the ball-catching component 4 is provided with a light module. When the ball 3 falls into the ball-catching component 4, the ball-catching component 4 will flash, or the ball-catching component 4 will emit corresponding sounds, such as 1 point, 2 points, etc.

[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: After the ball 3 is pushed to the top by the ball-raising mechanism 1, the ball 3 falls onto the top drop plate 21 of the drop mechanism 2. Since the front and rear ends of the drop plate 21 are both formed with arc-shaped parts 211, the ball 3 can roll back and forth in the arc-shaped parts 211. After rolling for a period of time, the ball 3 will lose its balance and eventually fall down from the notch 212 of the drop plate 21. It can fall onto the lower drop plate 21 or fall onto the guide plate 23. The ball 3 that falls onto the lower drop plate 21 continues to repeat the above action and falls down to the lower level. Finally, the ball 3 will enter the ball-receiving hole from the guide plate 23. Each ball-receiving hole corresponds to a game score. After obtaining a certain number of game scores, a reward can be given to the player. Since the above-mentioned process of the ball 3 falling has a certain probability and is very interesting, it can greatly enhance the player's gaming experience.

[0035] This utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned optional embodiments. Anyone can derive other forms of products under the guidance of this utility model. However, regardless of any changes made in its shape or structure, any technical solution that falls within the scope of the claims of this utility model shall be protected by this utility model.

Claims

1. A ball-dropping device for a game console, characterized in that: It includes a ball-raising mechanism (1) and a dropping mechanism (2). The ball-raising mechanism (1) is located on one side of the dropping mechanism (2). The ball-raising mechanism (1) can lift the ball (3) to the top and let the ball (3) fall from the top of the ball-raising mechanism (1) to the top of the dropping mechanism (2). The dropping mechanism (2) has multiple dropping plates (21) arranged from top to bottom. There are multiple dropping plates (21) in each layer. Under the action of gravity, the ball (3) falls from the top dropping plate (21) to the bottom. When the ball (3) falls, it will fall along the left or right side of the dropping plate (21).

2. The ball-dropping device for a game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear ends of the drop plate (21) are both formed with arc-shaped parts (211), and the ball (3) can roll in the arc-shaped parts (211) at the front and rear ends. The drop plate (21) has notches (212) on both sides at the middle position. When the ball (3) is rolling, it can fall through one of the notches (212).

3. The ball-dropping device for a game machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dropping mechanism (2) is divided into two parts. The left dropping mechanism (2) and the right dropping mechanism (2) are each equipped with a ball-loading mechanism (1). A baffle (22) is provided in the middle of the left and right dropping mechanisms (2), and the baffle (22) separates the left and right dropping mechanisms (2).

4. The ball-dropping device for a game machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The left side of the left dropping mechanism (2) is provided with multiple guide plates (23). When the ball (3) falls from the dropping plate (21), it will fall on the guide plate (23) or the lower dropping plate (21). The right side of the left dropping mechanism (2) is also provided with multiple guide plates (23).

5. The ball-dropping device for a game machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ball-loading mechanism (1) includes a motor (11), a spiral push rod, and a frame (12). The output end of the motor (11) is connected to the spiral push rod. The lower end of the frame (12) is provided with a first opening (121), through which the ball (3) can enter the spiral push rod. When the spiral push rod rotates, it can drive the ball (3) to move upward. The upper end of the frame (12) is provided with a second opening (122), through which the spiral push rod can push the ball (3) out from the second opening (122).

6. The ball-dropping device for a game machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ball-raising mechanism (1) is also provided with a channel plate (24) at the upper end. The channel plate (24) forms a channel. After the ball (3) is pushed out from the second opening (122), it enters the channel and falls onto the uppermost drop plate (21).

7. The ball-dropping device for a game machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a ball receiving component (4), which is located at the bottom of the dropping mechanism (2), and the small ball (3) on the dropping plate (21) at the bottom of the dropping mechanism (2) can fall into the ball receiving component (4).

8. The ball-dropping device for a game machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ball receiving component (4) is provided with multiple ball receiving holes, and the small ball (3) falls into the ball receiving holes.

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