Recreational ball circulating device and ball drop game machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of game ball circulating device and drop ball game machine, wherein, game ball circulating device includes: ball storage chamber, ball outlet pipe and wheel disc, ball storage chamber is equipped with ball inlet hole, the ball inlet end of ball outlet pipe is located between ball storage chamber, ball outlet end and ball inlet hole forms circulation channel, to make the game ball from ball outlet pipe output backflow to ball storage chamber via circulation channel;Wheel disc is equipped with multiple ball transport gap, multiple ball transport gap is arranged around the center of wheel disc, wheel disc is rotatably arranged in ball storage chamber, ball transport gap sequentially passes ball inlet hole and ball inlet end with wheel disc rotation, to push the game ball falling into ball transport gap into ball outlet pipe.The utility model is transported by setting wheel disc and replenishes game ball, since multiple ball transport gap is equipped on wheel disc and limit game ball, and wheel disc only inputs one game ball into circulation channel for each movement, thus can avoid game ball jam in mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement equipment technology, and in particular to an amusement ball circulation device and a ball-dropping amusement machine. Background Technology

[0002] Drop ball games, also known as pinball machines, are common amusement rides where players earn rewards by dropping balls into squares of varying scores. Existing drop ball games typically use a spiral rod pushing mechanism and a gravity-fed ball return structure on an inclined track to retrieve the balls. These structures are relatively complex, usually integrated into the machine casing, resulting in a single ball trajectory and only providing basic ball circulation. Furthermore, when multiple balls pass through the spiral rod structure or inclined track, they are prone to collisions and blockages in the return mechanism, leading to a high failure rate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a ball circulation device to solve the problem of high equipment failure rate caused by ball jamming in the ball circulation mechanism of existing ball-dropping amusement machines.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a ball circulation device, comprising: a ball storage chamber, a ball outlet pipe, and a wheel. The ball storage chamber has a ball inlet hole. The ball outlet pipe's ball inlet end is located in the ball storage chamber, and a circulation channel is formed between the ball outlet end and the ball inlet hole, so that the ball output from the ball outlet pipe flows back to the ball storage chamber through the circulation channel. The wheel has multiple ball-driving notches, which are arranged around the center of the wheel. The wheel is rotatably located in the ball storage chamber. As the wheel rotates, the ball-driving notches pass sequentially through the ball inlet hole and the ball inlet end, pushing the ball falling into the ball inlet into the ball outlet pipe.

[0005] Optionally, the ball outlet tube is rotatably connected to a blocking member, the blocking member having a supporting surface and an inclined surface facing away from each other, the inclined surface being positioned towards the ball inlet, and the blocking member extending at least partially into the ball outlet tube so that the supporting surface supports the amusement ball.

[0006] Optionally, the ball outlet end is provided with a first sensor, which is used to detect the number of amusement balls output from the ball outlet tube.

[0007] This utility model also proposes a ball-dropping amusement machine, including: a machine housing, a ball-dropping panel, and the aforementioned amusement ball circulation device. The ball-dropping panel is disposed in the machine housing and has a movable surface and a mounting surface facing away from each other. The amusement ball circulation device is disposed on the mounting surface. The ball-in-the-go hole and the ball-out end are respectively connected to the ball-dropping panel to form the circulation channel on the movable surface. The movable surface is provided with a plurality of reward holes for amusement balls to fall, and the plurality of reward holes are connected to the ball-in-the-go hole.

[0008] Optionally, a plurality of obstacle bars are spaced apart on the movable surface, and the plurality of obstacle bars are located between the ball-launching end and the reward hole.

[0009] Optionally, the movable panel is provided with a swing mechanism, which includes a power source, an eccentric wheel, a transmission rod, and at least two swing arms. The power source is located on the mounting surface, the eccentric wheel is connected to the output end of the power source, one end of the transmission rod is connected to the eccentric wheel, and the swing arms are rotatably located at the other end of the transmission rod.

[0010] Optionally, the device includes multiple ball circulation devices, transfer boxes, and driving devices, wherein the ball-discharging end of one of the ball circulation devices is connected to the opening of the transfer box; the transfer box is movably mounted on the ball-dropping panel and has a ball-leaking hole; the driving device is located on the mounting surface and is used to drive the transfer box until the ball-leaking hole is covered or exposed on the movable surface, and when the ball-leaking hole is exposed on the movable surface, the ball in the transfer box falls into the movable surface.

[0011] Optionally, the transfer box is provided with a guide plate that extends from the opening of the transfer box to the ball leakage hole.

[0012] Optionally, the movable surface is equipped with an indicator light and a second sensor, the indicator light being electrically connected to the second sensor, and the detection area of ​​the second sensor being located along the movement path of the amusement ball.

[0013] Optionally, the movable surface is equipped with a display panel and a second sensor. The display panel has a channel for the amusement ball to pass through. The second sensor is located in the channel and is electrically connected to the display panel and the driving device. When the amusement ball passes through the channel, it is recognized by the second sensor, and the driving device drives the transfer box until the ball leakage hole is exposed on the movable surface.

[0014] In this invention, the amusement ball circulation device includes a ball storage chamber, a ball outlet pipe, and a wheel. The ball outlet pipe is filled with amusement balls. The wheel is rotatably located in the ball storage chamber and has multiple ball-carrying notches. Amusement balls entering the ball storage chamber fall into the ball-carrying notches. The rotation of the wheel sequentially feeds the amusement balls into the ball outlet pipe. Each ball fed pushes out the amusement ball at the outlet end of the ball outlet pipe. The pushed-out amusement ball flows back to the ball storage chamber through a circulation channel, thus realizing the circulation of the amusement balls. Because the wheel limits the amusement balls through multiple ball-carrying notches, and only one amusement ball is fed into the circulation channel for each stroke of the wheel, it can prevent the amusement balls from getting stuck in the mechanism. At the same time, the amusement ball circulation device of this application is an independent unit, which is easy to disassemble and assemble. When applied to drop ball amusement machines, multiple units can be installed according to the play needs to realize various different ball movement paths and increase the diversity of play. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a playground ball circulation device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the back structure;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a blocking member according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ball-dropping amusement machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the back structure;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A sectional view;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a two-ball circulation device and a transfer box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ball-dropping panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the back structure;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a swing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer box and drive device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Exploded view.

[0028] Explanation of icon numbers:

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[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 3As shown in one embodiment of the present invention, a ball circulation device 100 includes: a ball storage chamber 110, a ball outlet pipe 120, and a roulette wheel 130. The ball storage chamber 110 has a ball inlet hole 110a. The ball outlet pipe 120 has a ball inlet end 120a located between the ball storage chamber 110, the ball outlet end 120b, and the ball inlet hole 110a to form a circulation channel 120c, so that the ball output from the ball outlet pipe 120 flows back to the ball storage chamber 110 through the circulation channel 120c. The roulette wheel 130 has multiple ball dribbling notches 130a, which are arranged around the center of the roulette wheel 130. The roulette wheel 130 is rotatably located in the ball storage chamber 110. The ball dribbling notches 130a pass through the ball inlet hole 110a and the ball inlet end 120a in sequence as the roulette wheel 130 rotates, so as to push the ball falling into the ball dribbling notch 130a into the ball outlet pipe 120.

[0035] In the technical solution of this utility model, the amusement ball circulation device 100 includes a ball storage chamber 110, a ball outlet pipe 120, and a wheel 130. The ball outlet pipe 120 is filled with amusement balls. The wheel 130 is rotatably disposed in the ball storage chamber 110 and has multiple ball-carrying gaps 130a. The amusement balls entering the ball storage chamber 110 fall into the ball-carrying gaps 130a. By rotating the wheel 130, the amusement balls are sequentially and orderly fed into the ball outlet pipe 120. Each time a ball is fed in, the amusement ball at the ball outlet end 120b of the ball outlet pipe 120 is pushed out. The balls flow back to the ball storage chamber 110 via the circulation channel 120c, thus realizing the circulation of the amusement balls. Since the roulette wheel 130 limits the amusement balls through multiple ball-carrying notches 130a, and only one amusement ball is input into the circulation channel 120c for each stroke of the roulette wheel 130, the amusement balls can be prevented from getting stuck in the mechanism. At the same time, the amusement ball circulation device 100 of this application is an independent unit, which is easy to disassemble and assemble. When applied to the ball drop amusement machine 1000, multiple units can be installed according to the play needs to realize a variety of different ball movement paths and increase the diversity of play.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, a motor is installed on the outer wall of the ball storage chamber 110. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the wheel 130 for transmission. The wheel 130 is driven to move by the motor. Alternatively, a cylinder, gear rack, or other means can be used to drive the wheel 130, as long as the rotation of the wheel 130 can be controlled. This embodiment is not limited to these methods, and all of the above are within the protection scope of this utility model. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the ball inlet end 120a of the ball outlet tube 120 extends into the ball storage chamber 110 and is spaced apart from the ball inlet hole 110a. The ball outlet end 120b is bent to form an L-shape with the tube body. The angle of rotation of the bent section around the tube body can be adjusted, and the length of the bent section can accommodate at least one amusement ball. In this way, the direction of the amusement ball can be adjusted according to actual needs, while preventing the amusement ball at the ball outlet end 120b from flowing back due to its own gravity, so that the amusement ball can be smoothly pushed out of the ball outlet tube 120. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the roulette wheel 130 is provided with multiple ball-driving notches 130a evenly spaced around its circumference. The inner wall of the ball storage chamber 110 and the multiple ball-driving notches 130a enclose multiple spaces for accommodating the amusement balls, thereby confining the amusement balls within these spaces. The ball-driving notches 130a extend from the side of the roulette wheel 130 towards the center, forming U-shaped notches with rounded corners. The width of the notches gradually decreases from the notches towards the center of the roulette wheel 130. It can be understood that the width of the ball-driving notches 130a should be sufficient to allow the amusement balls to fall completely into them. This design makes it easier for the amusement balls to fall into the ball-driving notches 130a and be contained within them. Specifically, when the ball-carrying notch 130a transports the amusement ball to the ball-scoring end 120a of the ball-out tube 120, one inner wall of the ball-carrying notch 130a is parallel to the port of the ball-scoring end 120a, so as to better push the amusement ball into the ball-out tube 120; furthermore, the ball storage chamber 110 has a baffle on one side of the wheel 130, which is set close to the ball-scoring hole 110a. When the amusement ball enters from the ball-scoring hole 110a, it will be limited by the baffle and fall into the ball-carrying notch 130a. This setting can prevent the amusement ball from falling out due to mechanical impact or inertia when it enters, so that the amusement ball cannot fall into the ball-carrying notch 130a. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the ball outlet 120b and the ball inlet 110a can be connected by pipes, slides, panels, etc. to form a circulation channel 120c. For example, when applied to a ball drop amusement machine 1000, a panel is provided for the amusement ball to slide, so that after the amusement ball falls from the ball outlet 120b, it rolls along the panel to the ball inlet 110a and is then collected into the ball storage chamber 110. This embodiment is not limited to this, and all of the above are within the protection scope of this utility model.In this embodiment, the amusement ball recycling device 100 is used with the ball outlet pipe 120 filled with amusement balls. At least one ball-carrying notch 130a on the roulette wheel 130 is empty, while the others are filled with amusement balls. When an amusement ball enters the ball storage chamber 110 through the ball-in-hole 110a, it falls into the empty ball-carrying notch 130a on the roulette wheel 130. The roulette wheel 130 rotates to transport the amusement ball to the ball-in-hole 120a. The roulette wheel 130 continues to rotate, sending the amusement ball in the ball-carrying notch 130a into the ball outlet pipe 120. The amusement ball in the ball outlet pipe 120 is then pushed out towards the ball-in-hole 120b. The amusement ball closest to the ball-in-hole 120b is pushed out and flows back to the ball storage chamber 110 via the recycling channel 120c, completing one cycle and thus achieving the recycling of the amusement balls. It should be noted that the amusement balls described in this embodiment can be metal balls, plastic balls, wooden balls, rubber balls, etc.

[0037] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown, further, in one embodiment of this utility model, the ball outlet tube 120 is rotatably connected to a blocking member 140. The blocking member 140 has a supporting surface 140a and an inclined surface 140b arranged opposite to each other. The inclined surface 140b is arranged towards the ball inlet end 120a. The blocking member 140 extends at least partially into the ball outlet tube 120 so that the supporting surface 140a supports the amusement ball. It should be noted that the blocking member 140 in this embodiment is a triangular workpiece, and a portion of its inclined surface 140b abuts against the tube wall of the ball outlet tube 120. It can be understood that, as Figure 3 As shown, when the amusement ball passes through the blocking member 140, the amusement ball abuts against the inclined surface 140b of the blocking member 140, and the blocking member 140 rotates in the direction shown by the arrow in the figure to allow the amusement ball to pass through; after the amusement ball passes through the blocking member 140, the amusement ball presses on its supporting surface 140a, and the blocking member 140 does not rotate, to prevent the amusement ball from flowing back and causing the wheel 130 to jam; preferably, the blocking member 140 is hinged to the side wall of the ball outlet tube 120 through a rotating shaft, and a torsion spring is provided on the rotating shaft. When the amusement ball passes through the blocking member 140, the amusement ball pushes open the blocking member 140, the blocking member 140 rotates and compresses the torsion spring. After the amusement ball passes through, the torsion spring releases the stored force and resets the blocking member 140, preventing the amusement ball that has passed through from flowing back. Of course, the blocking member 140 can also be reset by its own counterweight or other elastic elements to realize the unidirectional movement of the amusement ball. This embodiment is not limited to this, and all of the above are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0038] See Figures 1 to 3As shown, further, in one embodiment of this utility model, the ball-dispensing end 120b is provided with a first sensor 150, which is used to detect the number of amusement balls output from the ball-dispensing tube 120. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first sensor 150 is electrically connected to the motor of the control wheel 130. Preferably, the first sensor 150 is a reflective photoelectric sensor. The detection area of ​​the first sensor 150 is a certain distance from the amusement ball in the bending section to avoid accidental contact by the amusement ball. When the amusement ball is pushed out, it will pass through the detection area of ​​the first sensor 150 and be identified. At this time, the first sensor 150 counts the number of balls dispensed and sends a signal. Then, the motor controls the wheel 130 to rotate and replenish the amusement ball to the ball-dispensing tube 120. By setting the first sensor 150 to detect the number of amusement balls and control the rotation of the wheel 130, it is possible to achieve the same number of balls dispensed as the wheel 130 replenishes, avoiding the problem of too many amusement balls being input into the ball-dispensing tube 120 at once, which could cause ball jamming. Of course, the first sensor 150 can also be a through-beam photoelectric sensor or a capacitive proximity sensor. If the amusement ball is made of metal, an inductive proximity sensor can also be used, as long as it can identify and count the number of amusement balls. This embodiment is not limited to this, and all of the above are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0039] See Figures 3 to 12 As shown, this embodiment provides a ball-dropping amusement machine 1000, including: a machine housing 200, a ball-dropping panel 300, and the aforementioned amusement ball circulation device 100. The ball-dropping panel 300 is disposed in the machine housing 200 and has a movable surface 300a and a mounting surface 300b arranged opposite to each other. The amusement ball circulation device 100 is disposed on the mounting surface 300b. The ball-in-the-go hole 110a and the ball-out end 120b are respectively connected to the ball-dropping panel 300 to form a circulation channel 120c on the movable surface 300a. A plurality of reward holes 300c for amusement balls to drop are provided at intervals on the movable surface 300a, and the plurality of reward holes 300c are connected to the ball-in-the-go hole 110a.

[0040] It should be noted that the chassis 200 in this embodiment is also equipped with a start device 220, a coin acceptor 210, and / or a barcode scanner. The start device 220 is electrically connected to the amusement ball circulation device 100. As an example, the start device 220 is a push-button switch, but it can also be a lever switch; this is not limited here. See also Figure 6For example, in this embodiment, the ball drop panel 300 is L-shaped, which is equivalent to the circulation channel 120c, allowing the amusement ball to move on its surface. The amusement ball makes free fall on the surface of the vertical part (movable surface 300a), and the horizontal part is inclined and forms an angle with the vertical part. The surface of the horizontal part (movable surface 300a) is provided with a plurality of reward holes 300c at intervals. A panel is also connected between the reward hole 300c and the goal hole 110a, so that the amusement ball falling into the reward hole 300c rolls to the goal hole 110a. It can be understood that the movement of the amusement ball on the ball drop panel 300 is equivalent to the following: In this embodiment, different numbers or sizes of reward holes 300c can be set according to the reward type. The intervals between the multiple reward holes 300c can be the same or different. This embodiment is not limited to this. All of the above are within the protection scope of this utility model. It should be noted that the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000 in this embodiment is equipped with a ball circulation device 100. It can be understood that since the ball circulation device 100 is an independent mechanism, multiple ball circulation devices 100 can be set in the machine casing 200 according to actual needs to enrich the gameplay of the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000. For example, in another embodiment, by setting multiple ball circulation devices 100, the user can control multiple balls to drop simultaneously when playing. This embodiment is not limited to this, and all of the above are within the protection scope of this utility model. In this embodiment, the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000 is activated by the user by inserting a coin using the coin-operated device 210 or scanning a code using a barcode scanner. Then, the user presses the switch button to start the ball circulation device 100. At this time, the roulette wheel 130 rotates, pushing the amusement ball out. The ball falls into and passes through the movable surface 300a of the ball-dropping panel 300, then rolls into different reward holes 300c to obtain corresponding scores or trigger corresponding rewards. Finally, the amusement ball flows back to the ball storage chamber 110 through the reward holes 300c and the ball-scoring hole 110a. The working principle of the ball circulation device 100 is the same as described above and will not be repeated here. Because the roulette wheel 130 of the ball circulation device 100 limits the amusement ball through multiple ball-carrying notches 130a, and only one amusement ball is input into the circulation channel 120c for each stroke of the roulette wheel 130, it can prevent the amusement ball from getting stuck in the mechanism.

[0041] See Figures 3 to 12 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of obstacle bars 310 are spaced apart on the movable surface 300a, and the plurality of obstacle bars 310 are located between the ball-dispensing end 120b and the reward hole 300c. It should be noted that the obstacle bars 310 in this embodiment are columnar bodies, standing upright on the movable surface 300a. When the amusement ball falls onto the movable surface 300a, it will pass through the area where the obstacle bars 310 are set, and its trajectory will be changed by contacting different obstacle bars 310, and finally it will fall into different reward holes 300c, increasing the playability of the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000.

[0042] See Figures 3 to 12 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the movable surface 300a plate is provided with a swing mechanism 400. The swing mechanism 400 includes a power source 410, an eccentric wheel 420, a transmission rod 430 and at least two swing rods 440. The power source 410 is located on the mounting surface 300b. The eccentric wheel 420 is connected to the output end of the power source 410. One end of the transmission rod 430 is connected to the eccentric wheel 420. The swing rods 440 are rotatably located at the other end of the transmission rod 430. It should be noted that the power source 410 in this embodiment is an electric motor, but it can also be a cylinder, hydraulic motor, etc. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the eccentric wheel 420. The transmission rod 430 is a linkage mechanism composed of multiple transmission arms. The swing rod 440 is connected to the transmission rod 430 through a connecting rod and is exposed on the movable surface 300a. The two swing rods 440 are spaced apart to form a channel through which the amusement ball can pass. When the motor rotates forward / reverse, due to the linkage structure, the eccentric wheel 420 can drive the transmission rod 430 to make a circular motion around its connection point, thereby causing the swing rod 440 to swing left and right on the movable surface 300a, so that the amusement ball falls from different angles, increasing the playability of the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000.

[0043] See Figures 3 to 12 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, multiple amusement ball circulation devices 100, a transfer box 500, and a driving device 600 are included. The ball-discharging end 120b of one of the amusement ball circulation devices 100 is connected to the opening of the transfer box 500 to send the amusement ball into the transfer box 500. The transfer box 500 is movably mounted on the ball-dropping panel 300 and is provided with a ball-draining hole 500a. The driving device 600 is provided on the mounting surface 300b and is used to drive the transfer box 500 until the ball-draining hole 500a is covered or exposed on the movable surface 300a. When the ball-draining hole 500a is exposed on the movable surface 300a, the amusement ball in the transfer box 500 falls into the movable surface 300a.

[0044] Specifically, the driving device 600 in this embodiment includes a motor, a guide rail 610, and a shielding plate 620. The top of the transfer box 500 is open, and the bottom has a ball-dropping hole 500a. The transfer box 500 is slidably connected to the guide rail 610. The extending direction of the guide rail 610 intersects with the ball-dropping panel 300, so that the transfer box 500 passes through the ball-dropping panel 300 along the guide rail 610. The motor is driven by the transfer box 500 and is used to drive the transfer box 500 to slide on the guide rail 610. Of course, the driving device 600 in this embodiment can also use a power source other than a motor to drive the transfer box 500, such as a cylinder, hydraulic motor, etc. It can also be driven manually, such as by setting a hand crank mechanism, manual winch, etc. to be driven by the transfer box 500. It can be understood that when driven manually, the movement of the transfer box 500 is controlled by a person. This embodiment is not limited to this. All of the above are within the protection scope of this utility model; furthermore, a sensor plate and two spaced-apart induction switches are provided at the connection between the motor and the transfer box 500. When the motor drives the transfer box 500 to cover or expose the ball leakage hole 500a on the movable surface 300a, the sensor plate is located in the detection area of ​​the two induction switches respectively, thereby limiting the movement stroke of the transfer box 500 and improving the positional accuracy of the transfer box 500; the shielding plate 620 is provided between the transfer box 500 and the guide rail 610. When the ball leakage hole 500a of the transfer box 500 is covered by the movable surface 300a, the shielding plate 620 covers the ball leakage hole 500a to prevent the amusement ball in the transfer box 500 from leaking out. When the transfer box 500 moves to the point where the ball leakage hole 500a is exposed on the movable surface 300a, the shielding plate 620 is offset from the ball leakage hole 500a, so that the amusement ball in the transfer box 500 falls onto the movable surface 300a. It should be noted that the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000 in this embodiment is equipped with two amusement ball circulation devices 100. One of these devices, with its ball-dispensing end 120b directly connected to the ball-dropping panel 300, is defined as the first amusement ball circulation device 100. The other device, with its ball-dispensing end 120b connected to a transfer box 500, is defined as the second amusement ball circulation device 100. The transfer box 500 stores multiple amusement balls. Figure 5For example, the one on the right is the first amusement ball circulation device 100, and the one on the left is the second amusement ball circulation device 100. When the user controls the first amusement ball circulation device 100 to trigger a preset reward, such as the amusement ball falling into a specific reward hole 300c or passing through a preset sensor, the drive device 600 drives the transfer box 500 to move until the ball leakage hole 500a is exposed on the movable surface 300a. All the amusement balls in the transfer box 500 fall onto the movable surface 300a at once, and then the drive device... The reset of the transfer box 500 by setting the drive 600 allows balls falling from the transfer box 500 to flow back into the ball storage chamber 110 of the second amusement ball circulation device 100 through the ball inlet 110a. Simultaneously, since the ball outlet 120b of the second amusement ball circulation device 100 is equipped with a first sensor 150, assuming 10 amusement balls fall from the transfer box 500, the first sensor 150 counts the number of balls and pushes 10 balls back into the transfer box 500, thus achieving ball circulation and preventing ball jamming. This embodiment, by setting two amusement ball circulation devices 100, achieves two different ball dispensing methods, enriching the playability of the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000.

[0045] See Figures 3 to 12 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a guide plate 510 is provided inside the transfer box 500, extending from the opening of the transfer box 500 to the ball discharge hole 500a. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the guide plate 510 forms a guiding slope 140b inside the transfer box 500. When the amusement ball falls from the ball outlet tube 120 into the transfer box 500, it will roll along the guiding slope 140b to the bottom of the transfer box 500. By providing the guide plate 510, the amusement ball is buffered and guided, preventing it from directly hitting the transfer box 500 and causing damage.

[0046] See Figures 3 to 12As shown, further, in one embodiment of this utility model, an indicator light 700 and a second sensor 800 are installed on the movable surface 300a. The indicator light 700 is electrically connected to the second sensor 800, and the detection area of ​​the second sensor 800 is located on the travel path of the amusement ball. It should be noted that multiple second sensors 800 are randomly arranged on the movable surface 300a in this embodiment. For example, the second sensor 800 is a reflective photoelectric sensor of model 5V-SG402. Obstacle rods 310 are provided on both sides of the detection area of ​​each second sensor 800 to form a channel for the amusement ball to pass through. When the amusement ball passes through the detection area of ​​the second sensor 800 by contacting the obstacle rod 310, the second sensor 800 recognizes the amusement ball and the indicator light 700 electrically connected to it is lit. As an example, this embodiment has 6 second sensors 800 and indicator lights 700. According to the preset play rules, when the amusement ball activates one or more indicator lights 700, the corresponding points or rewards are triggered. This embodiment, by associating the second sensor 800 with the indicator light 700, allows for more gameplay options, enriching the playability of the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000.

[0047] See Figures 3 to 12 As shown, further, in one embodiment of this utility model, a display panel 900 and a second sensor 800 are installed on the movable surface 300a. The display panel 900 has a channel for the amusement ball to pass through, and the second sensor 800 is located in the channel. The second sensor 800 is electrically connected to both the display panel 900 and the driving device 600. When the amusement ball passes through the channel, it is detected by the second sensor 800, and the driving device 600 drives the transfer box 500 until the ball leakage hole 500a is exposed on the movable surface 300a. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the display panel 900 randomly scrolls and displays various points or rewards. The second sensor 800 is electrically connected to the display panel 900. When the amusement ball passes through the channel of the display panel 900, the second sensor 800 detects the amusement ball, and the user can obtain the corresponding points or rewards displayed on the display panel 900 at that moment. For example, as shown in the example... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, a display panel is installed at the bottommost second sensor. Specifically, the second sensor 800 is also electrically connected to the drive device 600. The display panel 900 randomly displays a special reward. When a ball passes the display panel 900 and triggers the special reward, the drive device 600 is activated, which in turn drives the transfer box 500 to push out onto the activity surface 300a, causing all the balls in the transfer box 500 to fall onto the activity surface 300a and obtain corresponding points or rewards. This embodiment, by associating the second sensor 800 with the display panel 900 and the drive device 600, allows for more gameplay options, enriching the playability of the ball-dropping amusement machine 1000.

[0048] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A ball circulation device, characterized in that, include: The device includes a ball storage chamber, a ball outlet tube, and a roulette wheel. The ball storage chamber has a ball-scooping hole. The ball outlet tube's ball-scooping end is located between the ball storage chamber, the ball outlet end, and the ball-scooping hole, forming a circulation channel so that the amusement balls output from the ball outlet tube flow back to the ball storage chamber through the circulation channel. The roulette wheel has multiple ball-scooping notches arranged around the center of the roulette wheel. The roulette wheel is rotatably located in the ball storage chamber. As the roulette wheel rotates, the ball-scooping notches pass sequentially through the ball-scooping hole and the ball-scooping end, pushing the amusement balls falling into the ball-scooping notches into the ball outlet tube.

2. The amusement ball circulation device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ball outlet tube is rotatably connected to a blocking member, which has a supporting surface and an inclined surface facing away from each other. The inclined surface is positioned towards the ball inlet end, and the blocking member extends at least partially into the ball outlet tube so that the supporting surface supports the amusement ball.

3. The amusement ball circulation device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ball outlet is equipped with a first sensor, which is used to detect the number of amusement balls output from the ball outlet tube.

4. A ball-dropping amusement machine, characterized in that, include: The device comprises a chassis, a ball-dropping panel, and a ball circulation device as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ball-dropping panel is disposed in the chassis, the ball-dropping panel has a movable surface and a mounting surface facing away from each other, the ball circulation device is disposed on the mounting surface, the ball-in-the-go hole and the ball-out end are respectively connected to the ball-dropping panel to form the circulation channel on the movable surface; a plurality of reward holes for ball drop are provided at intervals on the movable surface, and the plurality of reward holes are connected to the ball-in-the-go hole.

5. The ball-dropping amusement machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple obstacle bars are spaced apart on the active surface, and the multiple obstacle bars are located between the ball-launching end and the reward hole.

6. The ball-dropping amusement machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The movable panel is equipped with a swing mechanism, which includes a power source, an eccentric wheel, a transmission rod, and at least two swing arms. The power source is located on the mounting surface, the eccentric wheel is connected to the output end of the power source, one end of the transmission rod is connected to the eccentric wheel, and the swing arms are rotatably located at the other end of the transmission rod.

7. The ball-dropping amusement machine as described in any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that, The device includes multiple ball circulation devices, a transfer box, and a drive device. The ball-discharging end of one of the ball circulation devices is connected to the opening of the transfer box. The transfer box is movably mounted on the ball-dropping panel and has a ball-leaking hole. The drive device is located on the mounting surface and is used to drive the transfer box so that the ball-leaking hole is either covered or exposed on the movable surface. When the ball-leaking hole is exposed on the movable surface, the ball in the transfer box falls into the movable surface.

8. The ball-dropping amusement machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The transfer box is equipped with a flow guide plate, which extends from the opening of the transfer box to the ball leakage hole.

9. The ball-dropping amusement machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The movable surface is equipped with an indicator light and a second sensor. The indicator light is electrically connected to the second sensor, and the detection area of ​​the second sensor is located along the movement path of the amusement ball.

10. The ball-dropping amusement machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The movable surface is equipped with a display panel and a second sensor. The display panel has a channel for the amusement ball to pass through. The second sensor is located in the channel and is electrically connected to the display panel and the drive device. When the amusement ball passes through the channel, it is recognized by the second sensor. The drive device drives the transfer box until the ball leakage hole is exposed on the movable surface.

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