A stirred orb device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of stirring type shaking ball devices, it is related to small ball stirring and conveying equipment field, including substrate, shaking ball unit, passageway assembly and hand shaking unit.Shaking ball unit contains containing structure and stirring assembly, realize small ball fully stirring;Passageway assembly is equipped with inlet, outlet, sensing component and blocking component, and small ball is orderly conveyed and attribute identification by slope structure and blocking control;Hand shaking unit is linked with stirring assembly, and stirring intensity is controlled by operating parameter.The device solves the problems of uneven stirring, conveying congestion, low recognition accuracy and lack of interaction of existing equipment, has the characteristics of uniform stirring, orderly conveying, accurate recognition, strong interaction and adaptation to entertainment, experiment, sorting and other scenes, and strong practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of entertainment and interactive equipment technology, and in particular to a stirring ball shaking device that combines stirring, conveying, identification and human-computer interaction functions, which can be widely used in scenarios such as amusement lottery, experimental ball mixing, and small material sorting. Background Technology

[0002] Existing ball-shaking devices, such as lottery machines and ball-mixing devices, have many limitations in structural design and functional implementation, making it difficult to meet the requirements of high efficiency, accuracy, and interactivity. Specifically:

[0003] If the mixture is not stirred evenly, the small balls tend to accumulate at the bottom of the container, making it difficult for them to bounce or collide properly.

[0004] The small balls are prone to congestion after entering the channel, making it impossible to transport them in an orderly manner and affecting the efficiency of identification or screening.

[0005] Most devices have a fixed stirring intensity, such as an adjustable motor speed, so users cannot intervene in the stirring effect through operation, resulting in poor interactivity, especially in amusement scenarios, making it difficult to enhance user participation.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to design a stirring ball-shaking device that can achieve uniform mixing and orderly conveying of small balls, and supports human-computer interaction, in order to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the defects of uneven mixing, disordered conveying, low recognition accuracy and lack of interactivity in the existing technology, and to provide a mixing-type ball shaking device that is compact in structure, easy to operate and adaptable to multiple scenarios.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0009] A stirring ball shaking device includes a base plate, a ball shaking unit disposed on the base plate, and a channel assembly cooperating with the ball shaking unit;

[0010] The ball-shaking unit includes a receiving structure for forming a ball-containing space and a stirring component for agitating the ball within the receiving space, the stirring component cooperating with the receiving space;

[0011] The channel assembly includes an inlet and an outlet communicating with the containing space. The inlet is used to receive the agitated ball within the containing space, and the outlet is used to return the ball to the containing space. The channel assembly is provided with a sensing component for sensing the state of the ball.

[0012] Furthermore, the receiving structure includes a rocking ball base fixed on the substrate and a rocking ball cover connected to the rocking ball base, wherein the rocking ball base and the rocking ball cover enclose the receiving space.

[0013] Furthermore, the stirring assembly includes a stirring motor and a stirring lever. The stirring motor is fixed on the base plate, and the output end of the stirring motor extends into the receiving space and is connected to the stirring lever. The stirring lever is used to move the small ball in the receiving space.

[0014] Furthermore, the channel assembly includes a ball-receiving channel and a circulation channel that are interconnected. One end of the ball-receiving channel extends from the inlet into the receiving space, and one end of the circulation channel is connected to the outlet. The ball-receiving channel and / or the circulation channel are provided with a sloping structure for conveying small balls.

[0015] Furthermore, the sensing component includes a first sensor disposed on the ball receiving channel and a second sensor disposed on the circulation channel. The first sensor is used to sense whether the ball enters the ball receiving channel, and the second sensor is used to sense the attribute characteristics of the ball, including color or type.

[0016] Furthermore, the channel assembly also includes a blocking assembly, which includes a blocking motor and a blocking bar. The blocking motor is disposed on one side of the ball receiving channel, and the blocking bar is connected to the output end of the blocking motor and can extend into the ball receiving channel to control the rhythm of the ball entering the circulation channel.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a hand crank unit disposed on the substrate. The hand crank unit includes a rocker arm and a third sensor. The third sensor is used to sense the operating parameters of the rocker arm. The third sensor is signal-connected to the stirring assembly to control the action of the stirring assembly according to the operating parameters.

[0018] Furthermore, the hand-cranked unit also includes a backstop structure, which includes a ratchet connected to the rocker arm and a pawl that cooperates with the ratchet. The pawl is disposed on a first frame, which is fixedly disposed on the rear side of the base plate. The pawl is used to restrict the ratchet from rotating in the opposite direction.

[0019] Furthermore, the third sensor is disposed on the second frame, which is fixedly disposed on the rear side of the first frame. The third sensor is used to sense the rotation angle and / or speed of the rocker arm. The third sensor is signal-connected to the stirring motor to control the output parameters of the stirring motor.

[0020] Furthermore, the spherical cover is made of a transparent material.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] This invention's stirring assembly uses a motor-driven lever to actively move the balls, preventing them from piling up and allowing them to bounce and collide, thus improving the mixing effect. The inclined structure of the channel assembly utilizes gravity guidance, working in conjunction with the blocking assembly to ensure the balls are conveyed one by one, completely solving the congestion problem. The sensing component, in conjunction with the orderly conveying, can stably detect whether the balls have entered the channel and their attribute characteristics (color, type), significantly improving recognition accuracy. The hand-crank unit converts user operation into a stirring intensity control signal, achieving "operation force - stirring effect" linkage, enhancing the user experience. The modular structure design allows for adaptation to various scenarios such as amusement, experiments, and sorting by adjusting the type of sensing component and channel parameters, making it highly versatile. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2: Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the ball-shaking unit;

[0026] Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the ball-shaking unit from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 4: Schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the ball receiving channel and the circulation channel;

[0028] Figure 5: Schematic diagram of the hand-cranked unit. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", 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.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0032] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0033] The overall structure of this utility model is shown in Figure 1. The device includes a base plate 1, a ball-shaking unit 2 fixed on the base plate 1, a channel assembly 27 communicating with the ball-shaking unit 2, and a hand-cranking unit 3 disposed on the base plate 1. The components work together to realize the functions of stirring, conveying, identifying, and circulating the small ball 4.

[0034] 1. Ball-shaking unit 2: As shown in Figure 2, it is used to form a space to accommodate small balls and to achieve active stirring, including:

[0035] The housing structure consists of a ball-shaking base 21 and a ball-shaking cover 22. The ball-shaking base 21 is fixed to the base plate 1, and the ball-shaking cover 22 is connected to the ball-shaking base 21 by snap-fit, forming a closed housing space (for loading the small ball 4). The ball-shaking cover 22 is made of transparent acrylic material, which facilitates observation of the state of the small ball inside.

[0036] The stirring assembly includes a stirring motor 23 and a stirring lever 24. The stirring motor 23 is bolted to the rear side of the base plate 1, and its output shaft extends through the ball bearing base 21 into the receiving space. Its end is connected to the stirring lever 24 via a coupling. The stirring lever 24 is L-shaped and can fully agitate the small balls 4 in the receiving space when rotated, causing them to bounce and collide, thus preventing accumulation.

[0037] 2. Channel component 27: As shown in Figures 3 and 4, it is used for the orderly transport, identification, and circulation of small balls, including:

[0038] The main body of the channel consists of interconnected ball-receiving channels 271 and circulating channels 272 (the whole is in the form of a U-shaped meandering structure).

[0039] The first end of the ball receiving channel 271 is the inlet 25, which extends from the high side of the ball shaking base 21 into the receiving space. The diameter of the inlet 25 is adapted to the diameter of the ball 4 (slightly larger than the diameter of the ball).

[0040] The end of the circulation channel 272 is the outlet 26, which is connected to the lower side of the ball-shaking base 21 to ensure that the ball can flow back to the receiving space;

[0041] The inner walls of the ball receiving channel 271 and the circulation channel 272 are both equipped with a 5° inclined surface structure, which uses gravity to drive the small ball 4 to flow automatically without the need for additional power.

[0042] Sensing components: including a first sensor 5 and a second sensor 6.

[0043] The first sensor 5 is an infrared beam sensor, installed inside the entrance 25 of the ball receiving channel 271, used to detect whether the ball 4 has entered the channel, and the trigger signal is used to control the action of the blocking component.

[0044] The second sensor 6 is a color sensor installed in the middle of the circulation channel 272. It is used to identify the color of the ball 4 (such as red, blue, green). The identification result can be used to determine the reward target or sorting category.

[0045] The blocking assembly includes a blocking motor 28 (a miniature servo motor) and a blocking arm 29. The blocking motor 28 is fixed on a bracket directly above the ball receiving channel 271, and its output shaft is perpendicularly connected to the blocking arm 29, which can extend into the ball receiving channel 271. When the first sensor 5 detects a ball entering, the blocking motor 28 drives the blocking arm 29 to lift, releasing a single ball before resetting, thus achieving orderly conveying.

[0046] 3. Hand-cranked unit 3: As shown in Figure 5, it is used for human-computer interaction and controlling the stirring intensity, including:

[0047] Operating structure: The axial rod of the rocker arm 31 is connected to the first frame 32 through a bearing. The first frame 32 is bolted to the rear side of the base plate 1. The rocker arm 31 can rotate 360° around the axial direction.

[0048] Anti-reverse structure: includes ratchet 33 and pawl 34 (spring return type). Ratchet 33 is keyed to the axial rod end of rocker arm 31, and pawl 34 is hinged to the first frame 32, engaging with ratchet 33 in one direction to restrict the rocker arm 31 from rotating in the opposite direction and ensure effective transmission of operating force.

[0049] Sensing and Control: The second frame 35 (made of the same material as the first frame) is welded to the rear side of the first frame 32, and a third sensor 36 (Hall angle sensor) is installed on it to detect the rotation angle and speed of the rocker arm 31. The third sensor 36 is connected to the controller of the stirring motor 23, such as an STM32 microcontroller, through wires, and converts the operating parameters into PWM signals to control the speed of the stirring motor 23, realizing the linkage effect of "the faster the rocker arm rotates, the higher the speed of the stirring motor".

[0050] Workflow:

[0051] Initial state: Ball 4 is placed in the receiving space, and the blocking bar 29 extends into the receiving channel 271 to prevent the ball from entering;

[0052] User operation: Shake the rocker arm 31, the third sensor 36 collects the rotation angle and speed in real time, adjusts the speed of the stirring motor 23 through the controller, drives the stirring lever 24 to rotate, and stirs the small ball 4 to make it bounce and collide;

[0053] Small ball enters the channel: Some small balls 4 enter the inlet 25 due to stirring, triggering the first sensor 5. The blocking motor 28 drives the blocking rod 29 to lift, and a single small ball enters the ball receiving channel 271 and flows along the inclined plane to the circulation channel 272.

[0054] Identification and Cycle: The second sensor 6 identifies the color of the ball 4 and outputs a signal. The ball returns to the receiving space through the outlet 26 along the inclined surface of the circulation channel 272, completing one cycle.

[0055] Continuous operation: The user continuously operates the joystick, and the device repeats the above process to achieve continuous stirring, conveying, identification and circulation of the balls.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0057] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A stirring-type ball-shaking device, characterized in that, It includes a substrate, a rocking ball unit disposed on the substrate, and a channel assembly that cooperates with the rocking ball unit; The ball-shaking unit includes a receiving structure for forming a ball-containing space and a stirring component for agitating the ball within the receiving space, the stirring component cooperating with the receiving space; The channel assembly includes an inlet and an outlet communicating with the containment space, the inlet being used to receive the agitated balls within the containment space, and the outlet being used to return the balls to the containment space.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating structure includes a rocking ball base fixed on the substrate and a rocking ball cover connected to the rocking ball base, wherein the rocking ball base and the rocking ball cover enclose the accommodating space.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring assembly includes a stirring motor and a stirring lever. The stirring motor is fixed on the base plate, and the output end of the stirring motor extends into the receiving space and is connected to the stirring lever. The stirring lever is used to move the small ball in the receiving space.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The channel assembly includes a ball-receiving channel and a circulation channel that are interconnected. One end of the ball-receiving channel extends from the inlet into the receiving space, and one end of the circulation channel is connected to the outlet. The ball-receiving channel and / or the circulation channel are provided with a sloping structure for conveying small balls.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The channel assembly is provided with a sensing component for sensing the state of the ball. The sensing component includes a first sensor disposed on the ball receiving channel and a second sensor disposed on the circulation channel. The first sensor is used to sense whether the ball has entered the ball receiving channel, and the second sensor is used to sense the attribute characteristics of the ball, including color or type.

6. The apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The channel assembly also includes a blocking assembly, which includes a blocking motor and a blocking bar. The blocking motor is located on one side of the ball receiving channel, and the blocking bar is connected to the output end of the blocking motor and can extend into the ball receiving channel to control the rhythm of the ball entering the circulation channel.

7. The apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a hand crank unit disposed on the substrate. The hand crank unit includes a rocker arm and a third sensor. The third sensor is used to sense the operating parameters of the rocker arm. The third sensor is signal-connected to the stirring assembly to control the action of the stirring assembly according to the operating parameters.

8. The apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The hand-cranked unit also includes a backstop structure, which includes a ratchet connected to the rocker arm and a pawl that cooperates with the ratchet. The pawl is disposed on a first frame, which is fixedly disposed on the rear side of the base plate. The pawl is used to restrict the ratchet from rotating in the opposite direction.

9. The apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The third sensor is mounted on the second frame, which is fixedly mounted on the rear side of the first frame. The third sensor is used to sense the rotation angle and / or speed of the rocker arm. The third sensor is signal-connected to the stirring motor to control the output parameters of the stirring motor.

10. The apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spherical cover is made of transparent material.

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