Rim-Mounted Roulette Ball Launcher
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for enhanced entertainment value in roulette games to attract frequent play and increase profitability in casinos, as players seek more exciting and rewarding experiences, and existing systems lack innovative methods to enhance the likelihood of winning and entertainment value.
Innovation Solution
A roulette ball launching system is mounted to a roulette table with a mounting structure that clamps the top rim of the wheel bowl between an outer and inner jaw, featuring an automatic ball launcher that positions and releases the ball into the circular ball track, providing a novel and engaging gameplay experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a traditional manual ball release method is used, then the device complexity is low, but the entertainment value and player engagement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional manual mechanical ball release system with an automated ball launching system that uses a launcher mechanism. This substitution enhances entertainment value by providing consistent, controlled ball releases while maintaining relatively simple device complexity through modular design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an automated ball launching system is added to enhance entertainment value, then the player engagement increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ball launching system is integrated within the existing roulette wheel structure, with the launcher nested within the wheel assembly. This nesting approach allows the automated launching mechanism to be incorporated without significantly increasing overall device complexity, as components share space and structural elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is designed to be universally applicable to different roulette wheel configurations, using a clamp-based attachment system that can accommodate various wheel sizes and designs. This universality reduces device complexity by avoiding custom-built solutions for each wheel type.
3Manufacturing precision
If the ball launcher extends into the bowl for launching, then the ball release precision is improved, but the risk of interference with ball movement increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ball launcher is designed with movable components that can extend into the bowl during the launching sequence and then retract or move away afterward. This dynamic positioning allows precise ball release while minimizing interference with the ball's subsequent movement along the ball track, as the launcher is only intrusive during the brief launching moment.
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AI summary
A ball-launching system mounts to a top rim of a roulette wheel and positions a ball launcher configured to launch a roulette ball into the roulette wheel. The ball-launching system includes an outer jaw and an inner jaw which clamp to the top rim. At least a part of a ball launcher extends into a concave bowl of the roulette wheel and facilitates launching the roulette ball directly into a ball track underneath the top rim within the concave bowl.