Roulette Ball Control via Opposing Ring Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing amusement machine ball game devices lack the dynamic experience of a roulette table due to a fixed number ring and non-removable ball, failing to provide the desired gaming pleasure.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows the ball to be automatically placed in a ball track and move opposite to a rotating number ring, with continuous speed reduction and synchronization at target positions, utilizing a pivotally arranged ball catch device for removal and reinsertion, and a control unit with motors and sensors for precise control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the number ring is fixed and the ball remains in the ball track, then the device structure is simple, but the gaming experience lacks roulette-specific pleasure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the number ring rotatable instead of fixed, and enabling the ball to be removed and reinserted into the ball track. This dynamic behavior mimics the roulette table experience where the ball is placed on a rotating wheel, creating the desired gaming pleasure while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through controlled movement mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If the ball moves continuously in the ball track, then the device is simple to operate, but it lacks the synchronization with the rotating number ring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback control by using sensors to detect the position of the ball and the rotation of the number ring. The control unit processes this feedback information to adjust the ball's movement and synchronization timing, ensuring precise coordination between the ball's orbit and the number ring's rotation, which is essential for achieving accurate roulette-like gameplay.
3Extent of automation
If the ball is automatically placed and moved, then automation is improved, but the manual removal and reinsertion capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the ball conveyor device to serve multiple functions: it automatically places the ball in the ball track, enables manual removal of the ball by the player, and facilitates reinsertion of the ball. This multi-functional design maintains high automation for routine operations while preserving manual control capabilities when needed, balancing automation with player engagement.
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
This method creates a roulette-like experience by allowing the ball to change direction and move synchronously with the number ring, enhancing user engagement through a gaming table-like feel and free ball movement.
Implementation Method 1
Below the ball track, a permanent magnet arranged on a double arm is moved parallel to the running surface
Implementation Method 2
the ball can be removed from the ball track by means of a pivotally arranged ball catch device that can be actuated by an auxiliary force
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AI summary
The method involves activating drive units of a numeral collar (7) and a ball by a control unit such that the collar and the ball are rotated in opposite directions and an objective numeral for the ball is determined by a roulette control unit. Rotation direction and the velocity of the ball are synchronized with that of the collar when reaching a preset peripheral speed of the ball and reaching the objective numeral at the collar of the roulette control unit. A circulating twin arm with a permanent magnet is assigned to a ball guide trajectory (8) of a backlash device (5).