Automated Roulette Ball Launching System
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for enhanced entertainment value in roulette games to attract players and increase profitability for casino operators, as existing systems lack exciting and engaging features that differentiate them from competitors.
Innovation Solution
A ball launching system comprising a driver, rotor, and ball cup assembly is integrated into a roulette wheel setup, allowing for precise launching of the roulette ball into the wheel track, enhancing gameplay experience and entertainment value.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional manual ball release system 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 motorized rotor to propel the ball into the wheel. This substitution of mechanical systems with automated mechanisms enhances entertainment value and player engagement while maintaining operational simplicity through electronic control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a dynamic ball launching mechanism where the rotor rotates to launch the ball at varying speeds and angles. This dynamic system allows for adjustable launch parameters that can enhance gameplay excitement and unpredictability, thereby increasing entertainment value without requiring complex manual operation.
2Productivity
If a ball launching system with rotor and cup assembly is implemented, then the entertainment value and player engagement increase, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ball launching system is designed to perform multiple functions: it launches the ball into the wheel, controls ball speed and trajectory, and can be integrated with the wheel's existing structure. This multi-functionality increases player engagement and frequency of play while avoiding the need for entirely separate complex systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent integrates the ball launching system within the existing roulette wheel structure, nesting the rotor and cup assembly within the wheel's framework. This nesting approach allows the new entertainment-enhancing features to be incorporated without requiring a complete system overhaul, thereby increasing productivity while managing device complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If the rotor is positioned inside the ball track perimeter, then the ball launch precision is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the rotor specifically inside the ball track perimeter to optimize ball launch precision for the critical launch zone. This localized precision approach focuses manufacturing complexity only where it is most needed for accurate ball placement, rather than requiring high precision throughout the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to pre-position the ball in the cup assembly before launch, with the rotor already positioned inside the ball track perimeter. This preliminary positioning ensures that when the launch occurs, the ball is already in the optimal location for precise trajectory control, reducing the need for complex real-time adjustments during manufacturing.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The ball launching system improves the entertainment value of roulette games by providing a more engaging and unpredictable experience, attracting players and increasing the likelihood of frequent play, thereby enhancing profitability for operators.
Implementation Method 1
a driver configured to impart rotary motion, a rotor mounted on the support stand for rotation by the driver about a rotor axis
Implementation Method 2
a launch actuator causes at least one of the first and second cup walls to move away from the other cup wall to release the roulette ball from the ball cup assembly into the ball track
Implementation Method 3
spinning the roulette wheel
Implementation Method 4
triggering a launch of a roulette ball captured between a first and second cup wall of the ball cup by causing at least one of the first and second cup wall to move away from the other cup wall and release the ball into the roulette wheel ball track
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are an apparatus, a system, and method for automatically launching roulette balls into a ball track of a roulette wheel.