Marble game box

The ball game box, with its adjustable angle and foldable design, solves the problem of fixed game angles, improves game adaptability and storage convenience, and enhances market competitiveness.

CN224585321UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04WUHAN ELEPHANT CHILDRENS EDUCATION MEDIA CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN ELEPHANT CHILDRENS EDUCATION MEDIA CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Existing ball-rolling game boards have a fixed tilt angle, which is difficult to adjust, resulting in monotonous game difficulty, poor adaptability, and large size that makes them inconvenient to store and transport.

Method used

Design an adjustable tilt ball game box, using a frame base connected by a hinge shaft and a magnetic fixing mechanism to achieve stepless angle adjustment. It can also be folded into a flat state to increase the number of obstacles and improve the game difficulty.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the game angle to meet the needs of different players, reduces storage space, improves the gaming experience and transportation convenience, and enhances market competitiveness.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of entertainment equipment, concretely relates to a ball game box, its including: box body, the box body is rectangular structure, and top is equipped with rectangular groove, a plurality of obstacle board is distributed in the rectangular groove, and one end of rectangular groove is arranged with a plurality of collection groove along the width direction, still be equipped with the ball collection track along the width direction through each collection groove in the box body, one end of ball collection track is equipped with the ball launcher, the bottom of box body corresponds one end of ball collection track along the width direction and is equipped with the hinged shaft, base, the base is frame structure, and is through both sides' axle frame and hinged shaft end cooperation, both sides of base top are hinged with the support plate respectively, the bottom of box body corresponds each support plate along the length direction and is arranged with a plurality of positioning slot respectively. The utility model realizes the stepless adjustment of the inclination angle, and still can make the equipment foldable flat state, solves the storage problem of traditional integral structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of entertainment equipment technology, specifically to a ball bearing game box. Background Technology

[0002] Existing ball-rolling game boards (such as pinball mazes and ramp ball-rolling boards) typically use a fixed tilt angle design, meaning the slope cannot be adjusted after installation. This structure suffers from problems such as limited game difficulty and poor adaptability. For example, because the tilt angle is fixed, the game difficulty cannot be adjusted, leading to a poor experience for players of different ages or skill levels. Children may find the ball too fast and difficult to control due to a steep slope, while adult players may find the slope too gentle and lacking in challenge. Traditional game boards generally use a one-piece or rigid support structure, which cannot be folded or retracted when not in use, making storage and transportation inconvenient. Especially for home or commercial entertainment venues, large game boards take up too much space and interfere with the placement of other equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a ball-bearing game box that allows for stepless adjustment of the tilt angle while also enabling the device to be folded into a flat state, solving the storage problem of traditional integrated structures.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a ball-playing game box, comprising: a box body, the box body having a rectangular structure and a rectangular groove at the top, a plurality of obstacle plates distributed within the rectangular groove, and a plurality of collection slots arranged along the width direction at one end of the rectangular groove; a ball-collecting track extending through each of the collection slots along the width direction within the box body, a ball-launching device at one end of the ball-collecting track; and a hinge shaft arranged along the width direction at the bottom of the box body corresponding to one end of the ball-collecting track; a base, the base having a frame structure and cooperating with the ends of the hinge shaft via shaft brackets on both sides; support plates hinged to both sides of the top of the base; and a plurality of positioning slots arranged along the length direction at the bottom of the box body corresponding to each of the support plates.

[0005] Preferably, the ball receiving track is provided with a ball receiving baffle, which is hinged to the end of the ball receiving track away from the ball launcher, and the ball receiving baffle is located on the side of the ball receiving track closer to the collecting groove.

[0006] Preferably, a corresponding first magnet is provided between the top of the base and the bottom of the box.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a setting plate disposed at the bottom of the box body, the setting plate cooperating with the hinge shaft through a bushing; a plurality of longitudinally penetrating obstacle slots are distributed in the rectangular groove; the obstacle plate includes a fixed plate fixedly connected to the rectangular groove, and a movable plate penetrating the obstacle slot and connected to the setting plate.

[0008] Preferably, a second magnet is provided between the top of the setting plate and the bottom of the box body.

[0009] Preferably, the setting plates are multiple and arranged at intervals along the hinge axis at the bottom of the box.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the ball-bearing game box achieves stepless adjustment of the tilt angle through the cooperation of the support plates hinged on both sides of the base and the multi-level positioning grooves at the bottom of the box. Different positioning grooves correspond to different slopes, thereby meeting the differentiated needs of children for low angles and adults for high angles.

[0011] The frame-style base design ensures structural strength while reducing weight. The box and base are connected by a hinge, and with the addition of a foldable support plate, the device can be folded into a flat state, solving the storage problems of traditional one-piece structures. In addition, the first magnet ensures the stability of the base and box during storage through a magnetic fixing mechanism, preventing the box and base from unfolding during transportation.

[0012] The setting plate, through the cooperation of a bushing and a hinge shaft, flips and fits against the bottom of the box, allowing the movable plate to rise within the obstacle slots. This increases the number of obstacle plates, enhances the game's difficulty, meets player customization needs, and generates multiple path variations. A second magnet ensures the stability of the setting plate through an attractive action.

[0013] The ball-collecting baffle seals the bottom of each collection slot, keeping the balls within their respective slots for easy score calculation. When the baffle is lifted, the balls fall into the ball-collecting track and, due to the track's slope, are tightly packed together. The balls at the front end are positioned within the launcher, facilitating the player's launch and reducing the time spent manually retrieving and stacking balls. This design, through an innovative combination of mechanical structures, achieves a balance between educational value and space efficiency while maintaining entertainment value, giving it significant market competitiveness compared to traditional products. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention in its entertainment state;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in its entertainment state.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Rectangular groove; 3. Collection groove; 4. Ball collection track; 5. Ball launcher; 6. Hinge shaft; 7. Base; 8. Support plate; 9. Positioning groove; 10. Ball collection baffle; 11. First magnet; 12. Setting plate; 13. Fixed plate; 14. Movable plate; 15. Second magnet; 16. Obstacle slot; 17. Shaft bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0020] according to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a ball-playing game box includes: a box body 1, which is a rectangular structure with a rectangular groove 2 at the top. Multiple obstacle plates are distributed within the rectangular groove 2, and multiple collection slots 3 are arranged along the width direction at one end of the rectangular groove 2. A ball-collecting track 4, extending along the width direction and penetrating the bottom of each collection slot 3, is also provided inside the box body 1. A ball-collecting device 5 is provided at one end of the ball-collecting track 4, and a hinge shaft 6 is provided along the width direction at the bottom of the box body 1 corresponding to one end of the ball-collecting track 4; a base 7, which is a frame structure and engages with the ends of the hinge shaft 6 via shaft brackets 17 on both sides. A corresponding first magnet 11 is provided between the top of the base 7 and the bottom of the box body 1. Support plates 8 are hinged to both sides of the top of the base 7, and multiple positioning slots 9 are arranged along the length direction at the bottom of the box body 1 corresponding to each support plate 8. The ball receiving track 4 is provided with a ball receiving baffle 10, which is hinged to the end of the ball receiving track 4 away from the ball launcher 5, and the ball receiving baffle 10 is located on the side of the ball receiving track 4 near the collecting groove 3.

[0021] To enable varying difficulty settings, a setting plate 12 is also included at the bottom of the box body 1. The setting plate 12 engages with the hinge shaft 6 via a bushing. Multiple longitudinally penetrating obstacle slots 16 are distributed within the rectangular groove 2. Each obstacle plate includes a fixed plate 13 fixedly connected to the rectangular groove 2, and a movable plate 14 penetrating the obstacle slots 16 and connected to the setting plate 12. Corresponding second magnets 15 are provided between the top of the setting plate 12 and the bottom of the box body 1. Furthermore, multiple setting plates 12 are arranged axially at intervals along the hinge shaft 6 at the bottom of the box body 1.

[0022] This ball-bearing game box achieves stepless tilt angle adjustment through the cooperation of the support plates 8 hinged on both sides of the base 7 and the multi-level positioning grooves 9 at the bottom of the box body 1. Different positioning grooves 9 correspond to different slopes, with a slope variation range of 15°-45°, meeting the differentiated needs of children for low angles and adults for high angles.

[0023] The frame-type base 7 design reduces weight while ensuring support strength. The box body 1 and the base 7 are connected by a hinge shaft 6, and with the foldable support plate 8, the device can be folded into a flat state. The volume is greatly reduced after folding, solving the storage problem of traditional one-piece structures. In addition, the first magnet 11 ensures the storage stability of the base 7 and the box body 1 through a magnetic fixing mechanism, preventing the box body 1 and the base 7 from unfolding during transportation.

[0024] The setting plate 12, through the cooperation of the bushing and the hinge shaft 6, flips and fits against the bottom of the box 1, causing the movable plate 14 to rise in the obstacle slot 16, thereby increasing the number of obstacle plates, increasing the game difficulty, meeting the player's customization needs, and generating multiple path changes. The second magnet 15 ensures the stability of the setting plate 12 through its attraction.

[0025] The ball-collecting baffle 10 is used to seal the bottom of each collecting groove 3, keeping the balls within their respective grooves for easy score calculation. When the baffle is lifted, the balls fall into the collecting track 4 and, due to the slope of the track, are closely arranged. The balls at the front end are positioned within the ball-launching device 5, facilitating the player's launch and reducing the time spent manually retrieving and stacking balls. This design, through an innovative combination of mechanical structures, achieves a balance between educational value and space efficiency while maintaining entertainment value, giving it significant market competitiveness compared to traditional products.

[0026] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A ball-operated game box, characterized in that, include: The box (1) is a rectangular structure and has a rectangular groove (2) on the top. Multiple obstacle plates are distributed in the rectangular groove (2), and multiple collection grooves (3) are arranged along the width direction at one end of the rectangular groove (2). The box (1) is also provided with a ball-collecting track (4) that runs through each of the collection grooves (3) along the width direction. A ball launcher (5) is provided at one end of the ball-collecting track (4). A hinge shaft (6) is provided at the bottom of the box (1) at one end of the ball-collecting track (4) along the width direction. The base (7) is a frame structure and is connected to the end of the hinge shaft (6) through the shaft brackets (17) on both sides. Support plates (8) are hinged to the top of the base (7) on both sides respectively. Multiple positioning grooves (9) are arranged along the length direction of each support plate (8) at the bottom of the box (1).

2. The ball-playing game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ball receiving track (4) is provided with a ball receiving baffle (10), which is hinged to the end of the ball receiving track (4) away from the ball launcher (5), and the ball receiving baffle (10) is located on the side of the ball receiving track (4) close to the collecting groove (3).

3. The ball-playing game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A corresponding first magnet (11) is provided between the top of the base (7) and the bottom of the box (1).

4. The ball-playing game box according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a setting plate (12) disposed at the bottom of the box body (1), the setting plate (12) cooperating with the hinge shaft (6) through a bushing; The rectangular groove (2) has a plurality of longitudinally penetrating obstacle slots (16); the obstacle plate includes a fixed plate (13) fixedly connected to the rectangular groove (2), and a movable plate (14) penetrating the obstacle slots (16) and connected to the setting plate (12).

5. The ball-playing game box according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second magnet (15) is provided between the top of the setting plate (12) and the bottom of the box body (1).

6. The ball-playing game box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The setting plates (12) are multiple and are arranged at intervals along the hinge axis (6) at the bottom of the box body (1).