A wine bottle righting device for a milk dragon shooting big challenge amusement apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wine bottle righting device for milk dragon shooting big challenge amusement equipment, include: frame, install the drive unit of frame, drive the unilateral tooth gear of connection in drive unit, the sector gear of unilateral tooth gear engagement, with the rigid connection of sector gear load unit, sector gear and load unit all pivot in frame, the sector gear is at the center angle between 60 degree 90 degree, unilateral tooth gear is long strip shape, only its shorter side has the tooth, load unit can be driven by drive unit and stand or be tilted under the action of the rest external force. The utility model aims at overcoming the defects of complex structure and low reliability of target object righting device in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of amusement equipment technology, specifically to a bottle straightening device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the amusement industry, shooting games are very popular. Among them, "Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge" is a shooting game themed around the cartoon character "Milk Dragon." Players typically need to shoot down targets (such as simulated wine bottles) to complete the challenge. To ensure the continuity and fun of the game, the knocked-down targets need to automatically right themselves so that players can shoot again in the next round.

[0003] In existing technologies, target object straightening devices often employ complex linkage mechanisms or electromagnetic drive structures, resulting in problems such as cumbersome structures, slow response times, and low straightening reliability. Some devices, due to insufficient precision in the coordination of transmission components, are prone to jamming or incomplete straightening, affecting the player's gaming experience. Furthermore, existing devices lack effective status detection mechanisms, making it difficult to determine in real time whether the target object is tilted or straightened, which is detrimental to the automated control of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to overcome the defects of the target object straightening device in the prior art, such as complex structure and low reliability.

[0005] This application provides a bottle-righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment, comprising: a frame, a drive unit mounted on the frame, a single-sided gear connected to the drive unit, a sector gear meshing with the single-sided gear, and a load unit rigidly connected to the sector gear. Both the sector gear and the load unit are pivotally connected to the frame. The sector gear has a central angle between 60° and 90°. The single-sided gear is elongated, with teeth only on its shorter side. The load unit can be uprighted under the drive of the drive unit or tilted under the action of other external forces.

[0006] Furthermore, the load unit includes a rotating rod and a load member disposed at the load end of the rotating rod. The rotating rod has a pivot end, and the rotating rod is pivotally connected to the frame and rigidly connected to the sector gear through the pivot end.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a magnetic attractor mounted on the frame. The pivot end of the rotating rod is made of ferromagnetic metal, and the magnetic attractor is located in front of the pivot end, providing a forward magnetic attraction force to the pivot end within a certain distance.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes an upper photocell located on the frame, in front of the pivot end, for detecting whether the load unit is tilted.

[0009] Furthermore, the single-sided gear has a pivot hole located near the opposite side of its teeth.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a lower photodetector located on the frame, which is positioned directly below the single-sided gear and is used to detect whether the toothed side of the single-sided gear has rotated downwards.

[0011] The improvements in this application bring the following advantages: By using a single-sided gear and a sector gear meshing transmission, the traditional complex linkage mechanism is replaced, reducing the number of transmission components and lowering the risk of jamming. Simultaneously, the central angle limitation of the sector gear (60°-90°) ensures stable rotation range of the load unit and precise uprighting action. The drive unit directly drives the single-sided gear, resulting in a short transmission path and rapid lifting of the load unit. The load unit can be directly tilted under external impact without the need for a complex unlocking structure, providing a rapid response. Attached Figure Description

[0012] 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.

[0013] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a bottle straightening device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment according to an embodiment of this application (the load unit is in the upright state). Figure 2 is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a bottle straightening device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a single-sided toothed gear and a sector gear according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a bottle righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment according to an embodiment of this application (the load unit is in a tilted state).

[0014] Among them, 1. Frame; 2. Drive unit; 3. Single-sided gear; 31. Shaft hole; 32. Tooth; 4. Sector gear; 5. Load unit; 51. Rotating rod; 511. Pivot end; 512. Load end; 52. Load component; 6. Magnetic suction component; 7. Upper photoelectric eye; 8. Lower photoelectric eye.

[0015] The purpose, 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

[0016] 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.

[0017] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0018] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0019] As shown in Figures 1-4, this utility model provides a bottle straightening device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment. The device includes a frame, a drive unit, a single-sided gear, a sector gear, and a load unit.

[0020] The frame serves as the mounting base for the device, used to fix various components and ensure the stability of the overall structure.

[0021] The drive unit is mounted on the frame and serves as a power source. It can be a motor (such as a stepper motor or a servo motor). Its output shaft is connected to a single-sided gear drive to drive the single-sided gear to rotate.

[0022] The single-sided gear has a long, narrow structure with teeth only on its shorter side, while the rest are smooth. This effectively reduces the gear's size, ensuring it can be installed in confined spaces and perform precise tasks. The single-sided gear has a pivot hole located near the smooth side (the side opposite the teeth), allowing it to pivotally connect to the frame and rotate around the pivot hole.

[0023] The sector gear meshes with the teeth of the single-sided gear, with a central angle of 60°-90°, preferably 60°. This angle range ensures effective meshing between the sector gear and the single-sided gear. Using a sector gear also effectively reduces the size of the gears, allowing for installation in confined spaces and precise operation. The sector gear is pivotally connected to the frame and can rotate around its pivot point.

[0024] The load unit is rigidly connected to the sector gear (e.g., by welding or bolting) and pivotally mounted to the frame, rotating synchronously with the sector gear. The load unit includes a rotating rod and a load component. One end of the rotating rod is the pivot end (rigidly connected to the sector gear and pivotally mounted to the frame); the other end is the load end, to which the load component (e.g., a simulated wine bottle) is fixed. Driven by the drive unit, the load unit can rotate upwards around the pivot point to an upright position, and under external impact (e.g., the impact of a player's shot) can rotate downwards to a tilted position.

[0025] The device also includes a magnetic attachment and an upper lens.

[0026] The magnetic chuck is mounted on the frame and located in front of the pivot end of the rotating rod. The pivot end of the rotating rod is made of a ferromagnetic metal (such as iron or steel). The magnetic chuck can provide a forward magnetic force to the pivot end within a certain distance, helping the load unit to remain upright, while also providing appropriate resistance when tilting to prevent the tilting action from being too violent.

[0027] In this application, the direction in which the load unit is upright is considered front and top, and the direction in which the load unit is tilted is considered rear and bottom.

[0028] The upper photoelectric sensor is mounted on the frame and located in front of the pivot end of the rotating rod, and is configured to cooperate with the magnetic suction component. The upper photoelectric sensor is a photoelectric sensor used to detect whether the load unit is tilted. When the load unit is upright, the pivot end of the rotating rod blocks the light path of the upper photoelectric sensor, and the upper photoelectric sensor outputs an upright signal; when the load unit is tilted, the pivot end leaves the light path, and the upper photoelectric sensor outputs a tilted signal.

[0029] The lower photoelectric sensor is mounted on the frame and located directly below the single-sided gear. It is also a photoelectric sensor. It is used to detect whether the toothed side of the single-sided gear has rotated to the lower position. When the teeth of the single-sided gear rotate to the lower position, they block the light path of the lower photoelectric sensor. The lower photoelectric sensor outputs a positioning signal, indicating that the single-sided gear has disengaged from the sector gear and may have malfunctioned.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1-4, a bottle straightening device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment includes a frame 1, a drive unit 2, a single-sided gear 3, a sector gear 4, a load unit 5, a magnetic suction component 6, an upper photoelectric sensor 7, and a lower photoelectric sensor 8.

[0031] The frame 1 is constructed using aluminum alloy profiles, and the surface is treated with anti-rust to ensure structural strength and corrosion resistance.

[0032] The drive unit 2 is a 12V DC geared motor, which is fixed to the side of the frame 1. Its output shaft is connected to the shaft hole 31 of the single-sided gear 3 through a coupling, which can drive the single-sided gear 3 to rotate around the shaft hole 31.

[0033] The single-sided gear 3 has teeth 32 only on its shorter side (width direction side), and the number of teeth in the teeth 32 is 8-10. The shaft hole 31 is located on the side away from the teeth 32 (i.e. near the smooth side), and the hole diameter is 5mm. It is pivotally connected to the frame 1 via a bearing.

[0034] The sector gear 4 has a central angle of 75° and a number of teeth that matches or exceeds the number of teeth on the single-sided gear 3. It is pivotally connected to the middle of the frame 1 via a pin, and its wheel surface meshes with the teeth on the single-sided gear 3.

[0035] The load unit 5 includes a rotating rod 51 and a load member 52. One end of the rotating rod 51 (pivot end 511) is connected to the axle screw of the sector gear 4, and together they are pivotally connected to the frame 1 via a pin. The other end (load end 512) is fixed with the load member 52 (simulating a wine bottle, made of lightweight plastic) by screws.

[0036] The magnetic attractor 6 is a rectangular permanent magnet, fixed on the frame 1, located 5-8mm in front of the pivot end of the rotating rod 51, and can generate a magnetic attraction force of 0.1-0.5N on the pivot end.

[0037] The upper photoelectric sensor 7 is a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor. When the load unit is upright, the reflected light is blocked by the pivot end 511 of the rotating rod 51. When the load unit 5 is upright, the pivot end blocks the light path, and the upper photoelectric sensor 7 outputs a high level. When the load unit 5 is tilted, the pivot end leaves the light path, and the upper photoelectric sensor 7 outputs a low level.

[0038] The lower photocell 8 is a through-beam photoelectric sensor, fixed to the bottom of the frame 1. The light path passes through the possible movement trajectory of the tooth 32 of the single-sided gear and is located directly below the single-sided gear 3. When the tooth 32 of the single-sided gear 3 rotates to the lower position, the tooth 32 blocks the light path, and the lower photocell 8 outputs a low level; when the tooth 32 is not below, it outputs a high level.

[0039] Work process 1. Straightening Process: When the load unit 5 needs to be straightened, the drive unit 2 is activated, driving the single-sided gear 3 to rotate. The teeth 32 mesh with the sector gear 4, driving the sector gear 4 to rotate, which in turn drives the load unit 5 to rotate upward. When the load unit 5 is upright in a vertical state (as shown in Figure 1), the pivot end of the rotating rod 51 is attracted and fixed by the magnetic suction 6. At the same time, the pivot end of the rotating rod 51 rotates to the detection position of the upper photoelectric sensor 7, the upper photoelectric sensor 7 outputs a high level, and the load unit 5 remains upright.

[0040] 2. Tilting process: When the player shoots the load unit 52, the load unit 5 is subjected to a backward impact force, which overcomes the magnetic attraction of the magnetic attraction component 6 and drives the sector gear 4 to rotate, causing the load unit 5 to tilt downward (as shown in Figure 4); at this time, the pivot end of the rotating rod 51 leaves the optical path of the upper photoelectric eye 7, the upper photoelectric eye 7 outputs a low level, the equipment control system detects the tilting signal, and performs scoring and other operations.

[0041] The device in this embodiment has a simple structure and reliable operation. It can effectively realize the automatic uprighting and status detection of simulated wine bottles in the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment, thereby improving the continuity and fun of the game.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bottle-righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement ride, characterized in that, The device includes a frame, a drive unit mounted on the frame, a single-sided gear connected to the drive unit, a sector gear meshing with the single-sided gear, and a load unit rigidly connected to the sector gear. Both the sector gear and the load unit are pivotally connected to the frame. The sector gear has a central angle between 60° and 90°. The single-sided gear is elongated and has teeth only on its shorter side. The load unit can stand up under the drive of the drive unit or tilt under the action of other external forces.

2. The bottle-righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The load unit includes a rotating rod and a load member disposed at the load end of the rotating rod. The rotating rod has a pivot end, and the rotating rod is pivotally connected to the frame through the pivot end and rigidly connected to the sector gear.

3. The bottle-righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a magnetic attractor mounted on the frame. The pivot end of the rotating rod is made of ferromagnetic metal. The magnetic attractor is located in front of the pivot end and can provide a forward magnetic attraction force to the pivot end within a certain distance.

4. The bottle-righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an upper photocell located on the frame, in front of the pivot end, for detecting whether the load unit is tilted.

5. A bottle-righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement ride according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The single-sided gear has a pivot hole located near the opposite side of its teeth.

6. The bottle-righting device for the Milk Dragon Shooting Challenge amusement equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a lower photodetector located on the frame, directly below the single-sided gear, used to detect whether the toothed side of the single-sided gear has rotated downwards.

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