TWI449562B - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

Lost prize game machine

The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a lofty prize game machine that uses the vibration generated by a tap to achieve the purpose of dropping a prize.

In the past, the biggest prize machine was the doll machine. The game features mainly using a mobile crane with a jaw, hanging up and down with a hanging jaw, and using the jaws to grab prizes (such as dolls). , 3C products, etc.), and then use the movement of the crane to move the gripper's gripper to the drop opening to obtain the prize for the game.

The above-mentioned prize machine structure has a related lack of operation, which is easy to be manipulated by unscrupulous operators, resulting in unfairness. Firstly, the swaying source of the clamping jaw is a solenoid valve. When the clamping jaw starts to be folded after the power is energized to capture the prize, if the power supply is suddenly powered off, the clamping jaw will produce a forceless release phenomenon. The prizes will be dropped immediately, causing the consumers to be in vain. Therefore, the unscrupulous will use this as the control direction, that is, the jaws will be powered off in an instant; because the power is disconnected for a moment, the consumer is not easy to detect. Secondly, the solenoid valve with lower power is selected, which causes the jaws to be actuated by the solenoid valve, and the clamping force is insufficient, so that the clamping rate of large prizes, heavier prizes or valuable prizes is low, thereby causing unfairness to consumers. phenomenon.

Therefore, it is necessary to develop a prize machine that does not require solenoid valves and jaws, and can fully operate the game consoles that are operated by the dexterity and eyesight of the consumers, so as to eliminate the cheating of the unscrupulous players and improve the game platform of the prize game machine. Environment.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies, the main object of the present invention is to provide a free-falling body that utilizes gravity to replace a conventional current-operated solenoid valve to prevent cheating.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a swingable prize receiving panel which can be directly swung by the body to be swung, thereby turning the prize on the shelf down, so that the consumer can obtain the prize winner.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention mainly comprises a casing, the casing comprises a panel, and the upper part of the panel adopts a transparent design, and an opening is formed under the panel, and the inside of the casing is attached below. Providing a guiding structure for guiding the dropped prize to the opening; a steering unit mounted on the panel; a frame mounted in the casing for placing the prize; the frame region Separating into a plurality of accommodating spaces, and each of the accommodating spaces is provided with a receiving plate for placing a prize, the receiving plate has a front end edge and a rear end edge, wherein the front end edge is horizontally The height of the rear end edge is greater than the height of the rear end edge, and the front edge of the mounting plate is upwardly extended from the front end of the frame; a mobile unit mounted in the casing, the mobile unit is electrically connected to the control unit; a drop device on the mobile unit, the drop device is electrically connected to the control unit; the drop device includes a frame mounted on the mobile unit, a drive device mounted on the frame, and a connection device Drive device a structure, a sensor mounted on the frame, and a body connected to the clutch structure; when the clutch structure is driven by the driving device to exhibit a combined state, the system resists the sensor, and the body is opposite to the body The horizontal elevation angle on one side of the frame is less than ninety degrees.

By the combination of the above structures, the present invention replaces the solenoid valve of the conventional game machine with a freely falling carcass, and utilizes a purely mechanical operation mode, so that the game machine industry can not make an improper profit on the solenoid valve. In contrast, for consumers (games), the game can be enjoyed for entertainment in a more fair situation, and the operator can earn appropriate profits, resulting in a win-win situation for both the industry and the consumer (the player).

The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood from

Of course, the invention may be varied on certain components, or in the arrangement of the components, but the selected embodiments are described in detail in the specification and their construction is shown in the drawings.

The present invention relates to a loft-type prize game machine, as shown in the first to fourth figures, which mainly comprises a casing (10), and the casing (10) is provided with a control unit ( 20) The inside of the casing (10) is provided with a frame (30) for placing a prize (A) and a moving unit (40), and a loading device (50) is mounted on the moving unit (40). The mobile unit (40) and the drop device (50) are electrically connected to the control unit (20), respectively. After the user inputs the coin, the control unit (20) can be used to operate the mobile unit (40), move the falling device (50) to an appropriate position, and finally use the falling device (50) to actuate the shock generated by the impact. Prizes are dropped for combat trophies, which in turn provide entertainment.

The casing (10) comprises a panel (11), and the upper part of the panel (11) is transparent, so that the player can control the position of the falling device (50) at any time during the game. Guide it to the corresponding position of the player's prize (A). An opening (111) is formed under the panel (11), and a guiding structure (12) is mounted on the lower part of the casing (10), and the guiding structure (12) can drop the prize (A). Guided to the opening (111), the player is allowed to take out the prize (A) obtained during the game.

The control unit (20) is respectively provided with a rocker (21) for operating the mobile unit (40) and a button (22) for starting the drop device (50).

The frame (30) is partitioned into a plurality of accommodating spaces (31), and each of the accommodating spaces (31) is pivotally provided with a receiving plate (32) for placing a prize (A), the receiving plate ( 32) has a front end edge and a rear end edge, wherein the front end edge has a horizontal height not less than the horizontal height of the rear end edge, and the front edge of the receiving plate (32) extends out of the front end of the frame (30).

The moving unit (40) comprises an X-axis moving device (41) and a Y-axis moving device (42) disposed on the X-axis moving device (41), so that the moving track of the falling device (50) can form a complete The plane.

The device (50) includes a frame body (51) disposed on the Y-axis moving device (42), a driving device (52) mounted on the frame body (51), and a connecting device (52) connected to the driving device ( 52) a clutch structure (53), an inductor (54) mounted on the frame (51), and a body (55) connected to the clutch structure (53). When the clutch structure (53) is driven by the driving device (52) to exhibit a combined state, the body (55) is located in the sensing region of the inductor (54), and the body (55) is opposite to the frame (30). The horizontal elevation angle of the side is less than ninety degrees. The sensor (54) prevents excessive swinging of the body (55) during reset and affects the next operation. Therefore, when the clutch structure (53) is driven by the driving device (52) to exhibit a separated state, since the horizontal elevation angle of the body (55) with respect to the side of the frame (30) is less than ninety degrees, the carcass can be utilized ( 55) The gravity itself acts, and naturally swings downward, and slams the front edge of the receiving plate (32) to generate vibration, and uses the vibrating receiving plate (32) to change the position of the prize (A), and finally the prize (A) Dropped from the receiving plate (32).

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the driving device (52) is a one-way rotating motor, and the clutch structure (53) includes a set of driving wheels fixed to the motor spindle (not labeled) (531). And a driven gear (532) pivoted to the frame (51). The circumference of the driving wheel (531) is formed with an arcuate tooth row (533). When the driven gear (532) is selectively engaged with the curved tooth row (533), the clutch structure (53) is in a coupled state. The body (55) includes a rod (551) coupled to the driven gear (532), and a free weight (552) is fastened to the free end of the rod (551), and the weight is utilized. The block (552) can increase the impulse of the body (55) of the present invention when it is dropped, and improve the fun of the game.

Referring to the first to sixth figures, when the player inputs the coin, the X-axis moving unit (41) and the Y-axis moving unit (42) can be operated by the joystick (21) of the operating device (20). Move the falling device (50) to the relative position of the player's prize (A). After confirming the aiming, press the button (22) to make the driving device (52) follow the fourth to fifth views. The hour hand direction drives the driving wheel (531) to rotate. Before that, the arc tooth row (533) of the driving wheel (531) and the driven gear (532) are in a state of engagement, so when the driving wheel (531) rotates The body will be lifted slightly upwards (55), but the principle is that the horizontal elevation angle of the carcass (55) is not more than ninety degrees. When the arcuate tooth row (533) of the driving wheel (531) is disengaged from the driven gear (532), the driven gear (532) and the body (55) are instantaneously free, because the body (55) is due to its The effect of gravity itself will swing downwards in a manner similar to free fall, and finally hit the front edge of the receiving plate (32), causing the rear end of the receiving plate (32) to tilt and generate vibration, forcing the prize displacement, and finally Dropped on the frame (30) and become a reward for the player. At the same time, the driving wheel (531) continues to rotate due to the transmission of the driving device (52). When the curved tooth row (533) is again engaged with the driven gear (532), the lifting of the body is started (55). When the sensor (54) senses the body (551) of the body (55), it immediately sends a power-off signal to stop the driving device (52) and position the body (55) in the original state. Position and stop the game, please refer to the sixth figure, the player's operation is inaccurate, and the body (55) fails to hit the front edge of the receiving plate (32) smoothly, and After the driving wheel (531) rotates, the arc tooth row (533) drives the driven gear (532) to engage, and the body (55) is lifted back to the position of the positioning. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inductor (54) is a limit switch and the weir system resists the sensor when the clutch structure is driven to assume a coupled state.

In summary, the present invention replaces the solenoid valve of the conventional game machine with the free-falling body (55), and utilizes a purely mechanical operation mode, so that the game machine manufacturer cannot make a move on the solenoid valve. Inappropriate profits, in contrast, for consumers (games) to enjoy the purpose of entertainment in a more fair situation, and the industry can also earn appropriate profits, resulting in a win-win situation for both players and consumers (gamers). situation.

Please refer to the seventh and eighth figures, in order to improve the difficulty of the operation of the present invention, and at the same time, the other person is willing to put a higher value prize in the present invention, and the figure shown is the framework of the present invention (30). A second embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the horizontal edge of the rear end edge of the receiving plate (32) is not less than the horizontal height of the front end edge; the frame (30) further includes a plurality of rocking plates (33), wherein each rocker (33) is pivoted to the front edge of each accommodating space (31) of the frame (30). The rocker (33) comprises a front section of the smashing body (55) and a rear section inserted under the front edge of the receiving plate (32); and the horizontal height of the front section of the rocker (33) is greater than the rear section thereof The level of height. The operation of this embodiment is almost identical to that of the first embodiment described above. The only difference is that the body (55) can only attack the smaller target rocker (33), and then use the rocker (33) to indirectly transmit the impact force to the receiving plate (32), thus greatly increasing The operational difficulty of the present invention. In other words, the chances of the player getting the prize are greatly reduced. Under the principle of return on investment and fairness, the player must put a higher price prize in the game machine, so that the consumer group can be separated and made different. Game console enthusiasts of the consumer group can find a game machine that suits their spending power and needs, which not only stimulates consumption, but also increases the profit of the game machine industry.

The above description of the embodiments is intended to be illustrative of the invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

From the above detailed description, those skilled in the art can understand that the present invention can achieve the foregoing objects, and no similar publications are found in similar processes or products, which have been in compliance with the provisions of the Patent Law, and have been patented according to law. Application.

A. . . prize

10. . . cabinet

11‧‧‧ panel

111‧‧‧ openings

12‧‧‧Guide structure

20‧‧‧Control unit

21‧‧‧ rocker

22‧‧‧ button

30‧‧‧Frame

31‧‧‧ accommodating space

32‧‧‧ 承板

33‧‧‧ rocker

40‧‧‧Mobile unit

41‧‧‧X-axis mobile device

42‧‧‧Y-axis mobile device

50‧‧‧Lower device

51‧‧‧ frame

52‧‧‧ drive

53‧‧‧Clutch structure

531‧‧‧Drive wheel

532‧‧‧ driven gear

533‧‧‧Shaped tooth row

54‧‧‧ sensor

55‧‧‧槌 Body

551‧‧‧ rod body

552‧‧‧weights

The first figure is a perspective view of the present invention.

The second drawing is a partial perspective view of the present invention.

The third figure is a partial exploded view of the frame of the present invention.

The fourth drawing is a side view of the falling device of the present invention.

The fifth figure is a schematic view of the action of the present invention.

The sixth figure is a schematic diagram of the action of the carcass reset of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a partial perspective exploded view of a second embodiment of the frame of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic view showing the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

10. . . cabinet

11. . . panel

111. . . Opening

12. . . Guiding structure

20. . . Control unit

twenty one. . . Rocker

twenty two. . . Button

30. . . frame

50. . . Drop device

52. . . Drive unit

Claims (10)

A loft-type prize game machine includes: a casing, the casing includes a panel, and the upper half of the panel adopts a transparent design, and an opening is formed under the panel, and the lower part of the casing is A guiding structure is provided, which can guide the dropped prize to the opening; a control unit mounted on the panel; a frame mounted in the casing and for placing the prize; the frame is Separating into a plurality of accommodating spaces, and each receiving space is provided with a receiving plate for placing a prize, the receiving plate has a front end edge and a rear end edge, wherein the front end edge is horizontally Is not less than the horizontal height of the rear end edge, and the mounting plate is tilted upward to extend the front edge of the frame; a mobile unit mounted in the casing, the mobile unit is electrically connected to the control unit; a falling device mounted on the mobile unit, the hanging device is electrically connected to the operating unit, so that the falling device selectively impacts the receiving plate to generate vibration, and the prize is dropped to the guiding structure; the falling device Contains one a frame disposed on the mobile unit, a driving device mounted on the frame, a clutch structure connected to the driving device, an inductor mounted on the clutch structure, and a body connected to the clutch structure When the clutch structure is driven by the driving device to exhibit a combined state, the 槌 system is located in the sensing region of the inductor, and the horizontal elevation angle of the 槌 body relative to the frame side is less than nine Ten degrees. According to the loft-type prize game machine of claim 1, wherein the clutch structure comprises a set of driving wheels fixed on the driving device and a driven gear pivoted on the frame; the active The circumference of the wheel is formed with an arcuate tooth row which is in a coupled state when the driven gear selectively engages the curved tooth row. The loft-type prize game machine according to claim 2, wherein the cymbal system includes a rod body that is interlocked with the driven gear, and the free end of the rod body is fixed with a weight. The counterweight can increase the impulse when the carcass is dropped. The loft-type prize game machine according to the first, second or third aspect of the patent application, wherein the mobile unit comprises an X-axis moving device and a Y-axis moving device disposed on the X-axis moving device, and the falling device The movement trajectory can form a complete plane. A loft-type prize game machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention, wherein the frame system of the desiccator is provided on the Y-axis moving device. A loft-type prize game machine includes: a casing, the casing includes a panel, and the upper half of the panel adopts a transparent design, and an opening is formed under the panel, and the lower part of the casing is The guiding structure is provided with a guiding structure for guiding the dropped prize to the opening; a steering unit mounted on the panel; a frame mounted in the casing and for placing a prize; the frame is divided into a plurality of accommodating spaces, and each of the accommodating spaces is provided with a receiving plate for placing a prize, and the rear end of the receiving plate The horizontal height of the edge is not less than the horizontal height of the front edge; the frame comprises a plurality of rockers, wherein each rocker is pivoted at a front edge of each of the accommodating spaces of the frame; the rocker includes a front for slamming The segment and the rear portion are inserted below the front edge of the mounting plate; and the horizontal height of the front portion of the rocker is greater than the horizontal height of the rear portion; and the mobile unit is mounted in the casing, the mobile unit is electrically connected to the control unit And a drop device mounted on the mobile unit, the drop device is electrically connected to the control unit, so that the drop device selectively impacts the receiving plate to generate vibration, and the prize is dropped to the guiding structure; The device includes a frame mounted on the mobile unit, a driving device mounted on the frame, a clutch structure connected to the driving device, a sensor mounted on the clutch structure, and a connecting device Clutch The hammer body structure; when the clutch structure by the driving means presents coupling state, the hammer sensing system located in the region of the sensor, and the hammer relative to a horizontal frame side of the system is less than ninety degrees elevation. According to the loft-type prize game machine of claim 6, wherein the clutch structure comprises a set of driving wheels fixed on the driving device and a driven gear pivoted on the frame; the active The circumference of the wheel is formed with an arc-shaped tooth row, and when the driven gear selectively engages the curved tooth row, the distance The structural structure is in a bonded state. The loft-type prize game machine according to claim 7, wherein the cymbal system includes a rod body coupled with the driven gear, and the free end of the rod body is fastened with a weight. The counterweight can increase the impulse when the carcass is dropped. The loft-type prize game machine according to claim 6, wherein the mobile unit includes an X-axis moving device and a Y-axis moving device disposed on the X-axis moving device, and the falling device The movement trajectory can form a complete plane. The loft-type prize game machine according to claim 9, wherein the frame system of the desiccator is provided on the Y-axis moving device.