An amusement park ball washer

CN224608111UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-07QUEK INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTING (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QUEK INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTING (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-04
Publication Date
2026-08-07

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Technical Problem

[0002]游乐园海洋球等游乐球使用频繁易脏,传统清洁靠人工手洗或简单冲洗,效率低、清洁不彻底,且易损坏球,还耗费大量人力和时间,随着人们卫生意识提高,对游乐设施卫生标准更严格

Benefits of technology

[0014]本实用新型通过吊装组件、软质把手设计降低儿童受伤风险,提供投球口和可调节吸球管道,满足不同年龄儿童的操作偏好,增加游玩趣味性,辅助擦干组件采用螺纹连接,吸水套可快速更换,吹球口与吸水套结合,提高干燥效果,减少传统烘干能耗。

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of entertainment equipment, specifically disclose a kind of amusement park ball washer, including ball washer main body, the ball washer main body one side is connected with first ball suction machine and second ball suction machine, and ball suction machine main body other side is connected with ball blower, first ball suction machine upper side is connected with ball throwing port, and second ball suction machine upper side is connected with ball suction duct, and ball suction duct upper side is provided with hoist assembly, and ball blower upper side is provided with ball blowing port, and ball blowing port is provided with auxiliary drying component, and ball suction machine main body is provided with control mainboard, and control mainboard is electrically connected between ball suction machine main body, first ball suction machine, second ball suction machine, ball blower and hoist assembly respectively;Through hoist assembly, soft handle design reduces the risk of injury to children, provides ball throwing port and adjustable ball suction duct, increases the interesting nature of playing, auxiliary drying component uses screw connection, and water suction sleeve can be quickly replaced, and ball blowing port is combined with water suction sleeve, to improve drying effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of entertainment equipment technology, specifically a ball washing machine for amusement parks. Background Technology

[0002] Playground balls, such as those in amusement park ball pits, are frequently used and easily get dirty. Traditional cleaning methods, such as hand washing or simple rinsing, are inefficient, incomplete, and can damage the balls. They also consume a lot of manpower and time. As people become more hygiene-conscious, hygiene standards for amusement facilities are becoming more stringent. Playground balls used by a large number of visitors are prone to bacterial growth, posing a health threat. Traditional cleaning methods cannot meet hygiene requirements, therefore, ball washing machines are needed to clean the balls.

[0003] Ball washing machines in amusement parks are automated devices specifically designed to clean and disinfect large quantities of plastic balls (such as ocean balls and bubble balls) in amusement facilities. These machines collect plastic balls by suction and then wash and dry them. However, because the drying time of the plastic balls in the washing machine is relatively short, there is still a lot of moisture on the surface of the plastic balls, which affects children's play and makes the plastic balls with more moisture more likely to get dirty. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a ball washing machine for amusement parks, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a ball washing machine for amusement parks, comprising a ball washing machine body, a first ball suction machine and a second ball suction machine connected to one side of the ball washing machine body, a ball blowing machine connected to the other side of the ball suction machine body, a ball throwing port connected above the first ball suction machine, a ball suction pipe connected above the second ball suction machine, a hoisting assembly provided above the ball suction pipe, a ball blowing port provided above the ball blowing machine, an auxiliary drying assembly provided on the ball blowing port, and a control main board provided on the ball suction machine body, the control main board being electrically connected to the ball suction machine body, the first ball suction machine, the second ball suction machine, the ball blowing machine, and the hoisting assembly respectively.

[0006] The main control board centrally controls the operation of the ball suction machine body, the first ball suction machine, the second ball suction machine, the ball blowing machine, and the hoisting components. The ball suction pipe on the first ball suction machine can absorb and collect plastic balls. The ball throwing port on the first ball suction machine allows children to directly throw the balls into the collection. Multiple collection methods enhance the playability.

[0007] The lifting assembly is used to suspend the suction tube, preventing children from tripping over it and improving safety. The main body of the washing machine washes the collected plastic balls, then sends them to the blowing nozzle for initial drying, and finally blows them out of the nozzle, where an auxiliary drying assembly dries them completely.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the end of the suction tube is provided with a protective handle, which is made of a soft material, including high-density foam or sponge, to prevent it from being thrown at a child and causing injury.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the hoisting assembly includes a mounting frame, a winding machine, a hoisting rope, a connecting sleeve, and a drive motor. The winding machine is connected to the inner side of the mounting frame, the hoisting rope is wound around the winding machine, and the connecting sleeve is fixed to the end of the hoisting rope. The connecting sleeve is fitted onto the suction tube, and the drive motor is fixed to the outer side of the mounting frame, with its drive shaft connected to the winding machine. By winding or releasing the hoisting rope with the winding machine, the height of the suction tube can be adjusted to facilitate the retrieval of the suction tube for suction purposes and to prevent the suction tube from tripping over children while hoisting it.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the auxiliary drying assembly includes a volleyball tube, a water-absorbing sleeve, and a threaded sleeve. The water-absorbing sleeve is connected to the inner wall of the volleyball tube, the threaded sleeve is fixed to the bottom of the volleyball tube, and the threaded sleeve is threadedly connected to the blow nozzle. The threaded connection of the auxiliary drying assembly facilitates disassembly and maintenance. The blown plastic ball collides and contacts the water-absorbing sleeve on the inner wall of the volleyball tube, using the water-absorbing sleeve to absorb moisture from the surface of the plastic ball, achieving further drying and improving the cleanliness of the plastic ball's surface.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the outer wall of the volleyball tube is provided with anti-slip protrusions, and the absorbent sleeve is made of absorbent cloth or paper. The anti-slip protrusions facilitate rotation of the volleyball tube, making assembly and disassembly easier.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a protective cover is installed on the outside of the control motherboard, and the protective cover is hinged to the control motherboard. The protective cover protects the control motherboard and prevents children from opening it.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention reduces the risk of injury to children through a hoisting component and a soft handle design. It provides a ball-throwing port and an adjustable ball-suction tube to meet the operational preferences of children of different ages and increase the fun of playing. The auxiliary drying component uses a threaded connection, the water-absorbing sleeve can be quickly replaced, and the ball-blowing port is combined with the water-absorbing sleeve to improve the drying effect and reduce the energy consumption of traditional drying. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hoisting component structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary drying component of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the ball washing machine; 2. First ball suction machine; 201. Ball inlet; 3. Second ball suction machine; 301. Ball suction pipe; 3011. Protective handle; 4. Lifting assembly; 401. Mounting frame; 402. Winding machine; 403. Lifting rope; 404. Connecting sleeve; 405. Drive motor; 5. Ball blowing machine; 501. Ball blowing nozzle; 6. Auxiliary drying assembly; 601. Ball volley tube; 6011. Anti-slip protrusion; 602. Water absorption sleeve; 603. Threaded sleeve; 7. Control main board; 701. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a ball washing machine for amusement parks, including a ball washing machine body 1. A first ball suction machine 2 and a second ball suction machine 3 are connected to one side of the ball washing machine body 1, and a ball blowing machine 5 is connected to the other side of the ball suction machine body. A ball throwing port 201 is connected above the first ball suction machine 2, a ball suction pipe 301 is connected above the second ball suction machine 3, a hoisting assembly 4 is provided above the ball suction pipe 301, a ball blowing port 501 is provided above the ball blowing machine 5, an auxiliary drying assembly 6 is provided on the ball blowing port 501, and a control main board 7 is provided on the ball suction machine body. The control main board 7 is electrically connected to the ball suction machine body, the first ball suction machine 2, the second ball suction machine 3, the ball blowing machine 5, and the hoisting assembly 4.

[0024] The main body of the ball washing machine is based on existing mature technology, which includes steps such as spraying, brushing, disinfection, and drying. The ball suction machine and ball blowing machine are also existing mature technologies, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0025] The main control board 7 centrally controls the operation of the ball suction machine body, the first ball suction machine 2, the second ball suction machine 3, the ball blowing machine 5, and the hoisting assembly 4. The ball suction pipe 301 on the first ball suction machine 2 can absorb and collect plastic balls. The ball throwing port 201 on the first ball suction machine 2 allows children to directly throw the balls into the collection. Multiple collection methods enhance the playability.

[0026] The lifting assembly 4 is used to lift the suction pipe 301 to prevent children from tripping over it and improve safety. The main body 1 of the ball washing machine washes the collected plastic balls, then sends them to the ball blowing port 501 for preliminary drying, and finally blows them out from the ball blowing port 501 for drying using the auxiliary drying assembly 6.

[0027] Furthermore, a protective handle 3011 is provided at the end of the suction tube 301. The protective handle 3011 is made of a soft material, including high-density foam or sponge, to prevent it from being thrown at children and causing injury.

[0028] Furthermore, the hoisting assembly 4 includes a mounting frame 401, a winding machine 402, a lifting rope 403, a connecting sleeve 404, and a drive motor 405. The winding machine 402 is connected to the inner side of the mounting frame 401, the lifting rope 403 is wound around the winding machine 402, and the connecting sleeve 404 is fixed to the end of the lifting rope 403. The connecting sleeve 404 is fitted onto the suction tube 301. The drive motor 405 is fixed to the outer side of the mounting frame 401, and the drive shaft of the drive motor 405 is connected to the winding machine 402. By winding or releasing the lifting rope 403 through the winding machine 402, the height of the suction tube 301 can be adjusted to facilitate the retrieval of the suction tube 301 for suctioning balls, and to suspend the tube while preventing the suction tube 301 from tripping over children.

[0029] Furthermore, the auxiliary drying assembly 6 includes a volleyball tube 601, a water-absorbing sleeve 602, and a threaded sleeve 603. The water-absorbing sleeve 602 is connected to the inner wall of the volleyball tube 601, and the threaded sleeve 603 is fixed to the bottom of the volleyball tube 601 and threadedly connected to the ball-blowing nozzle 501. The threaded connection of the auxiliary drying assembly 6 facilitates disassembly and maintenance. The blown plastic ball collides and contacts the water-absorbing sleeve 602 on the inner wall of the volleyball tube 601, using the water-absorbing sleeve 602 to absorb moisture from the surface of the plastic ball, achieving further drying and improving the cleanliness of the plastic ball surface.

[0030] Furthermore, the outer wall of the volleyball tube 601 is provided with anti-slip protrusions 6011, and the water-absorbing sleeve 602 is made of moisture-absorbing cloth or paper. The anti-slip protrusions 6011 are mainly provided to facilitate the rotation of the volleyball tube 601, so as to facilitate disassembly and assembly.

[0031] Furthermore, a protective cover 701 is installed on the outside of the control motherboard 7. The protective cover 701 is hinged to the control motherboard 7. The protective cover 701 protects the control motherboard 7 and prevents children from opening it.

[0032] In summary, this device includes a first ball-suction machine 2, allowing children to manually throw balls through the throwing port 201, increasing interactive fun. A second ball-suction machine 3 actively absorbs scattered balls through a suction pipe 301. The pipe height is adjusted with the hanging assembly 4 to prevent children from tripping. Children can also throw plastic balls into the suction pipe 301, where suction directly draws them in. The end of the suction pipe 301 features a soft protective handle 3011 to prevent injury from collisions. The ball washing machine body 1 automatically washes the collected balls, and the ball blower 5 blows the washed balls out for initial drying. The balls pass through the water-absorbing sleeve 602 inside the volleyball tube 601, where they absorb residual moisture through collision, improving the drying effect. The volleyball tube 601 is fixed by a threaded sleeve 603 for easy disassembly, maintenance, or replacement of the absorbent material.

[0033] It is worth noting that the entire device is controlled by a master control button. Since the device matched with the control button is a common device and belongs to existing mature technology, its electrical connection relationship and specific circuit structure will not be described in detail here.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ball washing machine for amusement parks, characterized in that: The system includes a ball washing machine body (1), on one side of which a first ball suction machine (2) and a second ball suction machine (3) are connected, and on the other side of which a ball blowing machine (5) is connected. A ball throwing port (201) is connected above the first ball suction machine (2), and a ball suction pipe (301) is connected above the second ball suction machine (3). A hoisting assembly (4) is installed above the ball suction pipe (301), and a ball blowing port (501) is installed above the ball blowing machine (501). An auxiliary drying assembly (6) is installed on the ball blowing port (501). A control main board (7) is installed on the ball suction machine body. The control main board (7) is electrically connected to the ball suction machine body, the first ball suction machine (2), the second ball suction machine (3), the ball blowing machine (5), and the hoisting assembly (4).

2. The amusement park ball washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the suction pipe (301) is provided with a protective handle (3011), which is made of a soft material, including high-density foam or sponge.

3. The amusement park ball washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hoisting assembly (4) includes a mounting frame (401), a winding machine (402), a hoisting rope (403), a connecting sleeve (404), and a drive motor (405). The winding machine (402) is connected to the inside of the mounting frame (401), the hoisting rope (403) is wound around the winding machine (402), and the connecting sleeve (404) is fixed at the end of the hoisting rope (403). The connecting sleeve (404) is sleeved on the suction pipe (301), and the drive motor (405) is fixed to the outside of the mounting frame (401), and the drive shaft of the drive motor (405) is connected to the winding machine (402).

4. The amusement park ball washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary drying assembly (6) includes a volleyball tube (601), a water-absorbing sleeve (602), and a threaded sleeve (603). The water-absorbing sleeve (602) is connected to the inner wall of the volleyball tube (601), the threaded sleeve (603) is fixed to the bottom of the volleyball tube (601), and the threaded sleeve (603) is threadedly connected to the ball-blowing nozzle (501).

5. A ball washing machine for amusement parks according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the volleyball tube (601) is provided with anti-slip protrusions (6011), and the water-absorbing sleeve (602) is made of moisture-absorbing cloth or paper.

6. The amusement park ball washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (701) is installed on the outside of the control motherboard (7), and the protective cover (701) is hinged to the control motherboard (7).