JP2006115884A - Bowling game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bowling game apparatus preventing the falling of a ball into a gutter without being recognized by a player. <P>SOLUTION: This bowling game apparatus 1 is provided with the ball (b) embedded with a plurality of permanent magnets, an approach part 2 where the player throws the ball (b), a lane 3 where the ball thrown by the player rolls, a plurality of pins 5 aligned and disposed on an end part of the lane 3 opposite to the side of the approach part 2, gutters 4 provided along the both sides of the lane 3 and receiving the ball (b) falling from the lane 3, a plurality of electromagnets 21 embedded in the both width-directional ends of the lane 3 in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3, and repelling the permanent magnets in the ball (b), and the power supply 22 supplying the power to the electromagnets 21 and magnetizing them. The respective electromagnets 21 repel the permanent magnets in the ball (b) rolling on the lane 3 to prevent the falling of the ball (b) into the gutters 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a bowling game apparatus in which a ball is thrown on a lane in which a plurality of pins are arranged and arranged in front, and the pin is defeated by a ball rolling on the lane.

  The bowling game apparatus includes an approach section as a region where a player throws a ball, a lane that extends from the approach section and rolls a thrown ball, and an end of the lane opposite to the approach section side. It consists of a plurality of pins arranged on the section and a bowl-shaped gutter that is provided along both sides of the lane and receives a ball spilling from the lane. Enjoy the game by competing for the score to be determined.

  By the way, it goes without saying that the number of pins that fall is controlled by the direction of the thrown ball, in other words, where the ball hits the pin group placed, and the skill of controlling the ball is good. It is bad, and the score goes up or down.

  For this reason, in the case of physique underdeveloped children who cannot control and throw the ball well, they cannot expect a high score, but moreover, the ball falls into the gutter and defeats the pin It is possible that things cannot be done. In this case, the interest in the game is intrigued, and it becomes impossible to enjoy the game with the family for the purpose of family reunification.

  Therefore, various anti-gutter devices for preventing the ball from falling on the gutter have been proposed. For example, a bar material is arranged on both sides of the lane along the lane to prevent the ball from falling on the gutter near the boundary between the gutter and the lane, and the gutter side from the blocking position. There are devices configured to translate the bar material in the horizontal direction between the retracted position and the retracted position (JP-A-7-155424, JP-A-9-84923, and JP-A-11-164931). Issue gazette).

  In this anti-gutter device, for example, when a person such as a child who cannot control the ball is thrown, the bar material is moved to the blocking position, while when an adult who is more developed than the child throws, the bar The material is moved to the retracted position.

  In this way, even if a ball thrown by a child or other person whose throwing direction is not fixed rolls toward the gutter, the ball is prevented from falling onto the gutter by the bar material placed at the blocking position. It is kept on and finally collides with a pin and the pin is brought down. In other words, even a child can definitely defeat the pin, and can certainly score.

  On the other hand, when an adult plays, the bar material is arranged at the retreat position, and even when the thrown ball goes to the gutter, this is not prevented and the ball falls into the gutter as it is. That is, it is possible to perform the same play as a normal bowling game device that does not include a gutter prevention device.

  As described above, when the anti-gutter device is used, even a child can always defeat the pin and give a score, and the interest in the game can be maintained accordingly. It is also possible to play on the same lane as an adult, and in this sense, you can enjoy a game with a family for the purpose of a family.

  In addition to the above, the bar member is configured to translate in the vertical direction between the blocking position and a retracted position retracted downward from the blocking position (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-151235). And Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2002-65933) and a gutter that is rotated to the lane side about an axis along the longitudinal direction of the lane (Japanese Patent Publication No. 10-506031). All of them play the same role as the above apparatus.

JP 7-155424 A JP-A-9-84923 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-164931 JP-A-10-151235 JP 2002-65933 A Japanese National Patent Publication No. 10-506031

  However, in the above conventional anti-gutter device, it can be seen that the balls thrown on the gutter are prevented from falling onto the gutter by the bar material, etc., so children do not pin their pins with the anti-gutter device instead of their own ability. It was recognized that the game was able to be defeated, and as a result, there was a problem that the interest in bowling and the motivation were lost and the game with the family could not be fully enjoyed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a bowling game device that can prevent a ball from falling into a gutter without being recognized by a player.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides:
A ball thrown by the player, an approach part as an area where the player throws the ball, a lane extending from the approach part and rolling the ball thrown by the player, and the approach part side of the lane, Is a bowling game comprising a plurality of pins arranged and arranged on opposite ends, and hook-shaped gutters provided along both sides of the lane for receiving balls spilling from the lane In the device
A plurality of first permanent magnets are embedded in the ball so that the polarities on the surface side are the same,
A moving direction changing mechanism is further provided for preventing the ball from falling on the gutter by causing a magnetic force to act on the first permanent magnet in the ball rolling on the lane to attract or repel the ball. The present invention relates to a bowling game device.

  According to this bowling game apparatus, when a player throws a ball in which a plurality of first permanent magnets are embedded, the magnetic force of the moving direction changing mechanism acts on the first permanent magnet, and the first permanent magnet By being sucked or repelled, the ball rolls toward the pin group side while colliding with the pin while being prevented from falling into the gutter.

  In addition, since the magnetic force of the moving direction changing mechanism is not visible, the player does not recognize that the ball is prevented from falling on the gutter by the magnetic force, and the ball is caused to collide with the pin by his own ability. It can be thought that the pin has been defeated.

  Thus, according to the bowling game device according to the present invention, even children who can not throw the ball by setting the throwing direction can reliably beat the pin and steadily score, It is possible to make the illusion that the skill of bowling has risen, so that the interest in the game will not be lost, and the game with the family can be enjoyed happily.

  The moving direction changing mechanism is embedded in the central portion of the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, and the polarity on the lane surface side is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet. A plurality of second permanent magnets that are provided in place of the second permanent magnets, and in which the polarity on the lane surface side is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet. You may be comprised from the electromagnet and the electric power supply means which supplies electric power to each electromagnet, and makes it magnetize.

  In this way, the second permanent magnet or electromagnet embedded in the lane attracts the first permanent magnet in the ball and moves the ball from the center of the lane, so that the ball falls into the gutter. Instead, it rolls toward the pin group side.

  In addition, the bowling game apparatus includes position detection means for detecting a ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position corresponding to each electromagnet and set closer to the approach part than the position detection means. Based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the detection means, it is determined whether or not the ball is positioned in a preset lane edge region, and determined to be positioned And a control means for controlling the power supply means so that electric power is supplied to the electromagnet corresponding to the position detection position and magnetized for a certain period of time.

  In this way, based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detecting means, it is determined whether or not the ball is positioned in the lane end area (that is, the lane end area is moved). If it is determined that it is located and the electromagnet is magnetized, for example, the moving direction of the ball rolling in the center of the lane is Inconveniences such as changes caused by magnetic force can be effectively prevented.

  Further, the bowling game apparatus further comprises a detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball on the approaching part side further than the electromagnet closest to the approaching part side. Then, the movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and the ball moves into a preset lane edge region based on the estimated movement path. Whether or not an electromagnet to be magnetized is determined, and based on the ball speed detected by the detection means, the timing at which the ball passes through the area where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts is determined. In addition, it further comprises control means for controlling the power supply means so that the electromagnet is supplied with electric power and magnetized for a certain period of time. It may have been made.

  In this way, the position, the moving speed and the moving direction in the lane width direction of the ball rolling on the lane are detected by the detecting means, and the detecting ball position, the detecting ball moving direction and the detecting direction are detected by the control means. The power supply means is controlled based on the ball speed. Note that the moving direction of the ball can be detected based on, for example, detecting each ball position at two points and detecting the detected ball position and the distance between the two points.

  That is, the movement path of the ball is estimated based on the detected ball position and the detected ball movement direction, and based on the estimated movement path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball moves into the lane edge region, and magnetism is obtained. After the power electromagnet is determined, the determined electromagnet becomes magnetized in accordance with the timing when the ball passes based on the detected ball speed.

  For example, if it is confirmed that the ball moves (enters) into the lane edge region at a position near the electromagnet arranged third from the approach portion side by the estimated movement path, the third electromagnet is magnetized. In addition, if necessary, the second and fourth electromagnets are also magnetized, thereby preventing the movement (intrusion) of the ball into the lane edge region. Therefore, even in this way, similarly to the above, the magnetic force of the electromagnet can be applied to the first permanent magnet in the ball only when necessary.

  Further, the moving direction changing mechanism is arranged along the longitudinal direction on both outer sides of the lane, or is embedded in the both ends of the lane along the longitudinal direction and faces the ball (lane Side or lane surface side) is composed of a plurality of second permanent magnets having the same polarity as that of the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, or is provided in place of the second permanent magnet. In addition, a plurality of electromagnets whose polarities on the side facing the ball (lane side or lane surface side) are the same as the polarities on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and supplying electric power to each of the electromagnets You may comprise from the electric power supply means to give magnetism.

  In this way, the second permanent magnet or electromagnet provided on the outside or end of the lane repels the first permanent magnet in the ball and moves the ball toward the center of the lane, so that the ball Prevents falling into gutter. The second permanent magnets and electromagnets, for example, are alternately arranged one side along the lane longitudinal direction, or a plurality of second permanent magnets and electromagnets are provided along the longitudinal direction as one set arranged at the same position in the lane longitudinal direction. And good.

  In addition, the bowling game apparatus includes position detection means for detecting a ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position corresponding to each electromagnet and set closer to the approach part than the position detection means. Based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the detection means, the ball is positioned in a preset lane end region on the side where the electromagnet corresponding to the position detection position is provided. A control means for controlling the power supply means so as to supply the electromagnet with magnetism for a predetermined time when it is determined that it is located. May be.

  In this way, based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, it is confirmed whether or not the ball is located in the lane end region on the electromagnet placement side, When it is determined that it is located, the electromagnet becomes magnetized.For example, the ball rolling in the center of the lane can be moved toward the gutter by the magnetic force of the electromagnet. It can be effectively prevented.

  Further, the control means adjusts the power supplied to the electromagnet corresponding to the position detection position and changes the magnetic force of the electromagnet according to the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means. Accordingly, the power supply means may be controlled so as to guide the ball toward a predetermined portion of the pin group.

  In this way, the power supplied to the electromagnet corresponding to the position detection position is adjusted according to the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, and the magnetic force of the electromagnet is changed. The ball that rolls on the lane is controlled in position in the lane width direction by the magnetic force of the adjusted electromagnet, while being in a predetermined portion of the pin group (at the first throw, toward the center of the pin group, At the second throw, the guide is directed toward the pin that could not be defeated at the first throw.

  For example, when the ball is rolling at the end of the lane and the ball is moved from the center of the lane, the electric power supplied to the electromagnet on the end side is increased and the magnetic force of the electromagnet is increased. When rolling the end side as it is, the electric power supplied to each electromagnet is set to zero (that is, the supply of electric power is stopped), the magnetic force of the electromagnet is set to zero, and the ball is moved from the center of the lane. When the ball is moved to the lane end side, the electric power supplied to the electromagnet on the opposite side to the moving direction is increased to increase the magnetic force of the electromagnet, or the ball is kept from the center of the lane as it is. When rolling, the electric power supplied to each electromagnet is set to zero and the magnetic force of the electromagnet is set to zero.

  By guiding the ball in this way, the children can surely defeat many pins and in some cases can take strikes and spares. In addition, even if children and adults play on the same lane, children can get as high a score as adults. Can compete as.

  Further, the bowling game apparatus further comprises a detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball on the approaching part side further than the electromagnet closest to the approaching part side. Then, the movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and the ball moves into a preset lane edge region based on the estimated movement path. Whether or not an electromagnet to be magnetized is determined, and based on the ball speed detected by the detection means, the timing at which the ball passes through the area where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts is determined. In addition, it further comprises control means for controlling the power supply means so that the electromagnet is supplied with electric power and magnetized for a certain period of time. It may have been made.

  In this way, the position of the ball rolling on the lane, the moving speed and the moving direction of the ball rolling on the lane are detected by the detecting means, and the power supply means is controlled by the control means. The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the position and the detected ball movement direction, and based on the estimated movement path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball moves within the lane edge region, and an electromagnet to be magnetized is determined. After the determination, the determined electromagnet becomes magnetized in accordance with the timing at which the ball passes based on the detected ball speed. Therefore, similarly to the above, the electromagnet can be magnetized only when necessary.

  Further, the control means estimates the movement path of the ball based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and based on the estimated movement path, the actual movement path of the pin group An electromagnet to be magnetized and its magnetic force are determined so as to be a path toward a predetermined portion, and the ball is moved in a region where the determined magnetic force of the electromagnet acts based on the ball speed detected by the detecting means. The electric power supply means may be configured to control the electric magnet so that electric power corresponding to the determined magnetic force is supplied to the electromagnet in accordance with the timing when the electric current passes.

  In this way, the movement path of the ball is estimated based on the detected ball position and the detected ball movement direction, and based on the estimated movement path, the actual movement path becomes a path toward a predetermined portion of the pin group. After the electromagnet to be magnetized and the magnetic force thereof are determined, the determined electromagnet becomes magnetized in accordance with the timing at which the ball passes based on the detected ball speed, and the determined magnetic force is within the ball. Since it acts on the first permanent magnet, even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  The moving direction changing mechanism is provided opposite to both outer sides of the lane, and the two second permanent magnets having the same polarity on the lane side as the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet And a driving means for supporting each of the second permanent magnets and moving the second permanent magnet along the longitudinal direction of the lane. Speed detecting means for detecting the moving speed of the ball on the approach portion side, and each second permanent from the approach portion side to the pin group side at a speed corresponding to the ball speed detected by the speed detecting means. Control means for controlling the driving means may be provided to move the magnet following the movement of the ball.

  In this way, when the player throws the ball on the lane and rolls toward the pin group side on the lane, the moving speed of the ball is detected by the speed detecting means, and the driving means is controlled by the control means. Then, each second permanent magnet is moved in accordance with the movement of the ball from the approach portion side toward the pin group side along the lane longitudinal direction at a speed corresponding to the detected ball speed.

  Thereby, the magnetic force (repulsive force) of the second permanent magnet always acts on the first permanent magnet in the ball rolling on the lane from both outer sides of the lane, and the ball is moved from the center of the lane, It is possible to more reliably prevent the ball from falling on the gutter.

  In this case, the moving direction changing mechanism is provided instead of the second permanent magnet, and similarly, the polarity on the lane side is the same as the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet. The control means comprises two electromagnets, power supply means for supplying power to the electromagnets to make them magnetized, and drive means for supporting the electromagnets and moving them in the longitudinal direction of the lane. The drive means is arranged to move the electromagnets following the movement of the balls from the approach portion side toward the pin group side at a speed corresponding to the ball speed detected by the speed detection means. And controlling the power supply means to supply electric power to the electromagnets during the movement of the electromagnets so that they are magnetized continuously or intermittently. And it may be.

  In this way, during the movement of each electromagnet, power is supplied from the power supply means to each electromagnet under the control of the control means, and each electromagnet becomes magnetized continuously or intermittently, and the 1Repel the permanent magnet. Therefore, similarly to the above, the ball on the lane is effectively prevented from falling on the gutter. In addition, it is preferable that the magnet is continuously magnetized because the ball can be more reliably prevented from dropping onto the gutter than when the magnet is intermittently applied.

  The bowling game apparatus further includes position detection means for detecting a ball position in the lane width direction at a plurality of position detection positions set in the longitudinal direction of the lane, and the control means includes the position detection means. Based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected, whether or not the ball is located in the end region on both sides of the lane set in advance, The power supply means may be controlled so that power is supplied to at least the electromagnet on the lane end region side where the ball is located and magnetized for a certain period of time.

  In this way, based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, it is confirmed whether or not the ball is positioned in the end regions on both sides of the lane. When it is determined that the ball is positioned, at least the electromagnet on the lane edge region side where the ball is located is magnetized. The inconvenience of being moved toward the gutter side by the magnetic force is effectively prevented.

  The control means adjusts the power supplied to the electromagnets to change the magnetic force of the electromagnets according to the ball positions at the position detection positions sequentially detected by the position detection means, thereby changing the magnetic force of the electromagnets. May be configured to control the power supply means so as to be guided toward a predetermined portion of the pin group.

  In this way, the power supplied to each electromagnet is adjusted and the magnetic force of each electromagnet is changed according to the ball position at each position detection position that is sequentially detected by the position detection means. The moving ball rolls while being guided toward a predetermined portion of the pin group by the magnetic force of the adjusted electromagnet as described above.

  For example, when the ball is rolling at the end of the lane and the ball is moved from the center of the lane, the power supplied to the electromagnet on the end side is increased and the magnetic force of the electromagnet is increased. When the electric power supplied to one electromagnet is zero (that is, the supply of electric power is stopped), the magnetic force of the electromagnet is zero, or when the ball rolls on the lane end side as it is, When the electric power supplied is zero and the magnetic force of each electromagnet is zero, or when the ball is moving from the center of the lane and the ball is moved to the end of the lane, the side opposite to the moving direction The power supplied to one electromagnet is increased to increase the magnetic force of the electromagnet, and the power supplied to the other electromagnet is set to zero so that the magnetic force of the electromagnet is set to zero. Ri, when to the left rolls from the lane center ball, the magnetic force of the respective electromagnets is zero power supplied to each electromagnet is zero. Therefore, even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the above is acquired.

  In addition, the bowling game apparatus further includes detection means for detecting a ball position in the lane width direction and a moving direction of the ball on the approach portion side from the movable range of the electromagnet, and the control means includes: The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and whether the ball moves within a preset lane edge region based on the estimated movement path. And determine the section to be magnetized and the electromagnet to be magnetized in the moving direction of each electromagnet, and apply power to the electromagnet while the determined electromagnet passes through the determined section. The power supply means may be controlled so as to be supplied with magnetism.

  In this way, the position of the ball rolling on the lane, the moving speed and the moving direction of the ball rolling on the lane are detected by the detecting means, and the power supplying means is controlled by the control means to The power supply is controlled.

  That is, the movement path of the ball is estimated based on the detected ball position and the detected ball movement direction, and based on the estimated movement path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball moves into the lane edge region, and magnetism is obtained. After determining the power section and the electromagnet to be magnetized (which side of the electromagnet is magnetized), the electromagnet becomes magnetized while the determined electromagnet passes through the determined section. . Thereby, the effect similar to the above is produced.

  Further, the control means estimates the movement path of the ball based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and based on the estimated movement path, the actual movement path of the pin group The section to be magnetized in the moving direction of each electromagnet, the electromagnet to be magnetized, and the magnetic force thereof are determined so as to be a path toward a predetermined portion, and the determined electromagnet passes through the determined section. During this time, the power supply means may be controlled so as to supply the electromagnet with electric power according to the determined magnetic force.

  In this way, the movement path of the ball is estimated based on the detected ball position and the detected ball movement direction, and based on the estimated movement path, the actual movement path becomes a path toward a predetermined portion of the pin group. After the section to be magnetized, the electromagnet to be magnetized, and the magnetic force thereof are determined, the electromagnet is magnetized while the determined electromagnet passes through the determined section. Since the magnetic force acts on the first permanent magnet in the ball, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, the moving direction changing mechanism includes a plurality of sets of magnetic force acting portions each including a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet, and these are embedded in the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, or outside the lane. Each of the first electromagnets of the direction changing means, and a direction changing means disposed along the longitudinal direction of the first direction change means, and a power supply means for supplying electric power to the electromagnets of the direction changing means. Is configured such that the polarity on the side facing the ball (lane surface side or lane side) is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and each of the second electromagnets is connected to the ball. The opposing side (lane surface side or lane side) has the same polarity as that of the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and the bowling game device further includes Correspondingly The position detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position set on the approach portion side than this, and the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means. Based on the lane end area where the ball is located, if it is determined whether or not the ball is located in the end area on both sides of the lane set in advance And a control means for controlling the power supply means so that power is supplied to one of the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet of the magnetic force acting part corresponding to the position detection position and magnetized for a certain period of time. It may be configured.

  In this way, when the player throws the ball on the lane and rolls on the lane, the position detection means sequentially detects the ball position at each position detection position, and the ball at each position detection position. Based on the position, the power supply means is controlled by the control means, and power is supplied to one of the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet of the magnetic force acting part corresponding to each position detection position.

  Specifically, based on the detected ball position, it is confirmed whether or not the ball is positioned in the end regions on both sides of the lane, and if it is determined that the ball is positioned, the ball is positioned. Depending on the lane edge region, one of the first electromagnet or the second electromagnet is magnetized, preventing the ball on the lane from falling into the gutter.

  For example, when a ball rolling on a lane is moved (approached) to the magnetic force acting part side, power is supplied to the first electromagnet to attract the first permanent magnet in the ball, When the rolling ball is moved (away from) the side opposite to the magnetic force acting part side, power is supplied to the second electromagnet to repel the first permanent magnet in the ball.

  Further, the control means adjusts the power supplied to each electromagnet of the magnetic force acting part corresponding to the position detection position in accordance with the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means. By changing the magnetic force, the power supply means may be controlled to guide the ball toward a predetermined portion of the pin group.

  In this way, the power supplied to the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet of the magnetic force acting unit is adjusted according to the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection unit. Since the rolling is performed while being guided toward the predetermined portion of the pin group by the changed magnetic force of each electromagnet, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, the moving direction changing mechanism includes a plurality of sets of magnetic force acting portions each including a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet, and these are embedded in the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, or outside the lane. Each of the first electromagnets of the direction changing means, and a direction changing means disposed along the longitudinal direction of the first direction change means, and a power supply means for supplying electric power to the electromagnets of the direction changing means. Is configured such that the polarity on the side facing the ball (lane surface side or lane side) is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and each of the second electromagnets is connected to the ball. The opposite side (lane surface side or lane side) has the same polarity as that of the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and the bowling game device is further connected to the approach portion side most. Close magnetic force Further on the approach part side than the use part, a detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball, and the ball position and the ball moving direction detected by the detecting means The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the estimated movement path, and based on the estimated movement path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball moves within a preset lane edge region, and an electromagnet to be magnetized is determined. Based on the ball speed detected by the detecting means, the electric power is supplied to the electromagnet in accordance with the timing when the ball passes through the region where the magnetic force of the electromagnet acts, and magnetism is performed for a certain period of time. Control means for controlling the power supply means may be provided so as to be tinged.

  In this way, the position of the ball rolling on the lane, the moving speed and the moving direction of the ball rolling on the lane are detected by the detecting means, and the power supply means is controlled by the control means. The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the position and the detected ball movement direction, and based on the estimated movement path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball moves within the lane edge region, and an electromagnet to be magnetized is determined. After that, the determined electromagnet becomes magnetized at the timing when the ball passes based on the detected ball speed. Therefore, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  The control means estimates the movement path of the ball based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and based on the estimated movement path, the actual movement path is a predetermined value of the pin group. The electromagnet to be magnetized and its magnetic force are determined so as to be a path toward the part, and the ball is moved in the region where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts based on the ball speed detected by the detection means. The power supply unit may be configured to control the electromagnet so that power corresponding to the determined magnetic force is supplied to the electromagnet in accordance with the passing timing.

  In this way, the movement path of the ball is estimated based on the position and movement speed of the ball in the lane width direction detected by the detection means, and the actual movement path is determined based on the estimated movement path. After the electromagnet to be magnetized and its magnetic force are determined so that the path toward the predetermined part is determined, the determination is made in accordance with the timing at which the ball passes based on the moving speed of the ball detected by the detecting means. Since the electromagnet is magnetized and the determined magnetic force acts on the first permanent magnet in the ball, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In order to magnetize the electromagnet, after determining the frame in which the power supply means is to be operated based on the handicap set according to the skill of the player, the progress of the play is monitored. Thus, it is preferable to provide control means or configure the control means so that when the play reaches the corresponding frame, the power supply means supplies power to the electromagnet.

  By always preventing the ball from falling into the gutter or always guiding the ball, it is possible to always give a high level score regardless of the player's ability. Become. Therefore, as described above, the frame for operating the power supply means is determined based on the handicap set according to the skill of the player, and power is supplied from the power supply means to the electromagnet only in the determined frame. By doing so, it is possible to antagonize the virtual ability taking into account the handicap between the players, and each player can perform a so-called serious game through the game.

  Also, in the case of a bowling game, the score is not simply the sum of the number of pins defeated in each frame, but depends on the number of consecutive strikes and the number of falling pins in the first throw in the frame after taking a spare. The score varies. Therefore, even if a ball is prevented from falling into a gutter or a strike or spare is taken in the frame that guides the ball, depending on the state of the frame before and after (strike, spare, open frame, etc.) It may be, and the score may not increase. In other words, even if the ball is prevented from falling into the gutter or the ball is guided, uncertainties that do not always give the same result remain, and this uncertainty makes the bowling game interesting. And the player's interest is not impaired.

  As described above, according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the ball can be prevented from falling into the gutter without being recognized by the player due to the magnetic force of the permanent magnet or the electromagnet. Without losing interest, you can enjoy the game with your family.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a bowling game device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side sectional view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a plan view thereof. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration including a control system of the bowling game apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 5 shows a schematic configuration of a ball used in the bowling game apparatus according to the present embodiment. It is the front view shown with the partial cross section.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the bowling game apparatus 1 of this example includes a ball b thrown by a player, an approach unit 2 set as an area where the player throws the ball b, and an extension from the approach unit 2. The lane 3 on which the ball b thrown by the player rolls, ten pins 5 aligned and arranged on the end of the lane 3 opposite to the approach portion 2 side, and both sides of the lane 3 And a guide device 20 for guiding the ball b rolling on the lane 3 toward a predetermined part of the group of pins 5. As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of permanent magnets b1 are radially embedded in the ball b so as to have the same polarity on the surface side.

  Separating portions 6 are provided between the gutters 4 and 4 adjacent to each other, and the play areas composed of the lane 3 and the gutters 4 and 4 are separated from each other by the separating portions 6. Further, a partition wall 7 is provided between the gutters 4 and 4 on both sides of the portion where the pin 5 is arranged, and the play areas are also separated by the partition wall 7. Further, a front cover 8 is provided between the partition walls 7 and 7 above the lane 3, and ten pins 5 are arranged on the lane 3 in a space surrounded by the front cover 8 and the partition wall 7. The

  4 is provided in an area surrounded by the partition walls 7 and 7 and the front cover 8. The extension of the lane 3 is provided on the lane 3 or the gutter 4 on the extension of the lane 3. 4. The collection and supply device shown in FIG. 4 also collects the ball b passing through the inside and the pin 5 discharged from the lane 3 and supplies the ball b to the approach portion 2 side and the pin 5 to the pin setter 10, respectively. 9 is disposed.

  The pin setter 10 is a device that moves up and down to place the pin 5 on the lane 3 in a standing state. The pin discharge device 11 moves the pin 5 on the lane 3 and the gutter 4 to the collection and supply device 9 side. The pin setter 10 and the pin discharge device 11 are controlled by the control device 40 and operate in conjunction with each other.

  Specifically, with the ten pins 5 standing and placed on the lane 3, the first throwing ball b is thrown, and when this reaches the collection supply device 9, the pin setter 10 descends, While standing, the pin 5 remaining on the lane 3 is gripped and lifted. As shown in FIG. 4, the pin setter 10 is provided with a pin detection sensor 30. The pin detection sensor 30 allows the number of grip pins (the number of remaining pins) and the number of pins (pins arranged at which position). Is detected.

  If there is a pin 5 gripped by the pin setter 10, then the pin ejecting device 11 is activated to collect and supply the pin 5 that is rolling over the lane 3 and the pin 5 that is in the gutter 4. After the pin setter 10 is lowered and placed on the lane 3, the pin setter 10 is lifted to complete the tweezers after the first throw.

  Then, when the ball b of the second throw is thrown and reaches the collecting and supplying device 9, the pin discharging device 11 is operated to collect all the pins 5 on the lane 3 and the pins 5 in the gutter 4. After discharging to the supply device 9 side, the pin setter 10 is lowered and 10 pins 5 are placed on the lane 3, and then the pin setter 10 is raised and after the second throw (that is, before the first throw) ) Complete tweezers.

  On the other hand, when there is no pin 5 held by the pin setter 10 at the time of the tweezers after the first throw, that is, when it is a strike, the pin discharging device 11 is operated and the lane 3 is overturned in a fall state The pin 5 in the gutter 4 and the pin 5 in the gutter 4 are discharged to the collection supply device 9 side, and then the pin setter 10 is lowered and 10 pins 5 are placed on the lane 3. Ascend to complete tweezers.

  The guide device 20 includes a plurality of electromagnets 21 embedded in the lane 3 at both ends in the width direction of the lane 3, a power source 22 that is controlled in operation by the control device 40 and supplies power to each electromagnet 21, The position detection mechanism 23 detects the position of the ball b in the width direction of the lane 3 at a plurality of positions in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3. The electromagnet 21 and the power source 22 function as a moving direction changing mechanism in the claims.

  A plurality of electromagnets 21 are provided in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 with the electromagnets 21 arranged at the same position in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 and at both ends of the lane 3 in the width direction. The magnet b1 is configured to have the same polarity as that of the surface of the ball b, that is, configured to repel the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b by being supplied with electric power from the power source 22 and becoming magnetized. The set of electromagnets 21 is a first electromagnet 21a, a second electromagnet 21b, a third electromagnet 21c, a fourth electromagnet 21d, and a fifth electromagnet 21e in order from the side closer to the approach portion 2 side.

  The position detection mechanism 23 includes a plurality of position detection sensors 24 such as proximity switches embedded in the lane 3 along the width direction of the lane 3. The electromagnets 21 are provided on the approach portion 2 side so as to correspond to the electromagnets 21 respectively. The pair of position detection sensors 24 is also disposed between the position detection sensor 24 corresponding to the electromagnet 21 closest to the approach section 2 side and the approach section 2.

  The pair of position detection sensors 24 are arranged in order from the side closer to the approach portion 2 side, the first sensor row 24a, the second sensor row 24b, the third sensor row 24c, the fourth sensor row 24d, and the fifth sensor row 24e. And the sixth sensor array 24f, the second sensor array 24b and the first electromagnet 21a, the third sensor array 24c and the second electromagnet 21b, the fourth sensor array 24d and the third electromagnet 21c, and the fifth sensor. The row 24e and the fourth electromagnet 21d correspond to the sixth sensor row 24f and the fifth electromagnet 21e, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the control device 40 includes a machine control unit 41, a score calculation unit 42, a score storage unit 43, a score display unit 44, a guidance execution unit 45, a player information storage unit 46, an execution information storage unit 47, and the like. The machine control unit 41 controls the operations of the pin setter 10, the pin discharge device 11, the recovery supply device 9, and the guide device 20 (power source 22).

  The player information storage unit 46 is a functional unit that stores information on a player who plays in a predetermined lane 3, for example, personal information such as the player's name, gender, age, handicap, and other information related to the player's playing order. Yes, the information input from the external input device 32 is stored.

  The score calculation unit 42 reads out player information from the player information storage unit 46, recognizes the play order of each player and its personal information, and receives control-related data from the machine control unit 41, and plays progress status. Is received from the pin detection sensor 30 for each play, the score for each player is calculated as needed, and the data relating to the calculated score is stored together with the player information in the score. Store in the storage unit 43.

  Then, the score display unit 44 reads the score for each player and the personal information stored in the score storage unit 43, and causes the display device 31 such as a display to display it. The display device 31 is installed at a position (for example, above the standby location) that the player can visually recognize from the standby location of the player set on the near side of the approach unit 2, and each player is displayed on the display device 31. By confirming the contents, the progress of the game and the score of each player are recognized.

  The guidance execution unit 45 recognizes the handicap of each player stored in the player information storage unit 46, and determines in which frame during play the guide device 20 (power supply 22) is to be operated based on the recognized handicap. Thereafter, the progress state of the play is monitored, and when the play reaches the corresponding frame, the guide device 20 is operated to execute the process of guiding the ball b.

  Specifically, first, the handicap of each player stored in the player information storage unit 46 and the order of play are recognized, and the handicap stored in the execution information storage unit 47 and the execution based on the recognized handicap of each player. With reference to a data table as shown in FIG. 6 in which the correlation with the number of frames is defined, it is determined for each player which frame b guidance processing is executed on the basis of the obtained number of frames.

  The data table shown in FIG. 6 is input from the input device 32 and stored in advance in the execution information storage unit 47. In determining the execution frame, for example, several patterns related to the combination of execution frames may be set in advance according to the number of execution frames, and one pattern may be selected at random. Alternatively, the execution frame may be determined using a random number or the like.

  Thereafter, the start of play is output to the machine control unit 41 so that the player can execute the game. Thereafter, control-related data is received from the machine control unit 41 as needed, and the play progress state is monitored for each player until the game is completed, together with information related to the play order stored in the player information storage unit 46.

  In the execution frame determined as described above, the first sensor row 24a, the second sensor row 24b, the third sensor row 24c, the fourth sensor row 24d, the fifth sensor row 24e, and the sixth sensor row 24f are sequentially provided. Based on the detection signal obtained, the guidance process for the ball b is executed. In the first throw, the ball b moves toward the center of the pin 5 group, and in the second throw, the ball b moves toward the pin 5 that could not be defeated in the first throw. In this way, the ball b is guided.

  First, the case of the first throw will be described. When detection signals from the first and second sensor rows 24a and 24b are obtained by rolling of the ball b, which position detection of the position detection sensors 24 constituting the first and second sensor rows 24a and 24b is detected. Based on whether the sensor 24 has detected the ball b, the position of the ball b rolling on the lane 3 in the width direction of the lane 3 is recognized, and is close to the ball b among the electromagnets 21 constituting the first electromagnet 21a. The other electromagnet 21 is recognized. Further, a position change amount is calculated from each detected ball position in the first sensor row 24a and the second sensor row 24b, and based on the calculated position change amount and the distance between the sensor rows 24a and 24b in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3. The moving direction of the ball b is calculated, and the moving speed of the ball b is calculated based on the detection time difference between the first sensor row 24a and the second sensor row 24b and the distance between the sensor rows 24a and 24b.

  Then, based on the recognized position, the calculated moving direction and moving speed, the magnetic force according to these is applied to the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b by the electromagnet 21 (first electromagnet 21a) closer to the ball b. As described above, the control signal is transmitted to the machine control unit 41, and under the control of the machine control unit 41, appropriately adjusted electric power is supplied from the power source 22 to the electromagnet 21 to cause magnetism.

  The electric power is supplied after the ball b has passed through the embedded position in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 of the first electromagnet 21a, and the timing at which the ball b passes through the embedded position is the calculated ball b. It can be calculated based on the moving speed.

  Thereafter, when a detection signal from the third sensor row 24c is obtained by rolling the ball b, the ball in the width direction of the lane 3 is based on the detection signal from the third sensor row 24c in the same manner as described above. The position b is recognized, and the electromagnet 21 closer to the ball b is recognized among the electromagnets 21 constituting the second electromagnet 21b. Further, the movement direction of the ball b is calculated from the detected ball positions in the second sensor row 24b and the third sensor row 24c, and the detection time difference between the second sensor row 24b and the third sensor row 24c is calculated. The moving speed of the ball b is calculated.

  As in the case of the first electromagnet 21a, based on the recognized position, the calculated moving direction and moving speed, the magnetic force corresponding to these is generated by the electromagnet 21 (second electromagnet 21b) closer to the ball b. A control signal is transmitted to the machine control unit 41 so as to act on the permanent magnet b1 in b, and the adjusted power is supplied from the power source 22 to the electromagnet 21 so as to be magnetized.

  Thereafter, similarly, every time a detection signal from the sensor row is obtained, the ball in the width direction of the lane 3 is determined based on the detection signal from the fourth sensor row 24d (or the fifth sensor row 24e, the sixth sensor row 24f). The b position is recognized, the ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated, and the magnetic force corresponding to the position, moving direction and moving speed is the third electromagnet 21c (or the fourth electromagnet 21d and the fifth electromagnet 21e). Is supplied with electric power from the power source 22 so as to be magnetized so that the electromagnet 21 closer to the ball b acts on the permanent magnet b1 of the ball b.

  Thus, after each ball b passes through the burying position of each electromagnet 21 in the longitudinal direction of lane 3, each electromagnet 21 becomes magnetized so that the electromagnet 21 repels the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b. Acts from the rear side in the moving direction of the ball b, and as a result, the ball b moves as shown in FIG. 3 or moves as shown in FIG. The position in the width direction of the lane 3 is controlled and controlled so as to roll toward the center (that is, to collide with the vicinity of the center of the group of pins 5). In addition, the moving speed of the ball b increases.

  When the ball position detected by each sensor row 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, 24f is the center position in the lane 3 width direction, magnetism is applied to each electromagnet 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, 21e. There is no need to be tinged.

  Next, the case of the second throw will be described. Based on the information regarding the number of pins remaining, in addition to the position of the ball b in the width direction of the lane 3, the moving direction and moving speed of the ball b, The electric power supplied to the electromagnet 21 is adjusted to adjust the magnetic force that the electromagnet 21 acts on the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b, and the ball b is guided so as to move toward the remaining pin 5.

  For example, when the ball b rolling at the end of the lane 3 is moved from the center of the lane 3, control is performed so that the magnetic force is applied only from the electromagnet 21 on the end side, and the ball b rolling from the center of the lane 3 is moved. When moving the moving ball b to the gutter 4 side, control is performed so that the magnetic force is applied only from the electromagnet 21 at the end of the lane 3 opposite to the moving direction, and the position of the ball b is changed. When rolling without changing, control is performed so that no magnetic force is applied from each electromagnet 21.

  As described above, the position detection mechanism 23 and the control device 40 also function as position detection means in the claims.

  According to the bowling game apparatus 1 of the present example configured as described above, first, each player in the guidance execution unit 45 is input based on the player's handicap input from the input device 32 and stored in the player information storage unit 46. Each time a frame for guiding the ball b is determined, and after the determination, the game can be played.

  Then, the guidance execution unit 45 monitors the progress of play for each player, determines whether or not the frame executed by each player is a guidance execution frame. 20 (power supply 22) is operated to cause each electromagnet 21 to become magnetized, and the magnetic force of each electromagnet 21 is applied to the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b.

  Thereby, even when the ball b thrown on the lane 3 rolls toward the gutter 4, before the ball b falls on the gutter 4 due to the magnetic force of each electromagnet 21 acting on the internal permanent magnet b1. The moving direction is changed to prevent the gutter 4 from falling, and it is guided to move from the center of the lane 3 width direction (towards the vicinity of the center of the group of pins 5) and near the center of the group of pins 5 Colliding with or colliding with the pin 5 that is guided to move toward the pin 5 that could not be defeated at the first throw. Further, the moving speed of the ball b is also increased, and the collision energy at the time of the pin 5 collision is increased.

  Further, since the magnetic force acting on the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b is not visible from each electromagnet 21, the player does not recognize that the ball b is prevented from falling on the gutter 4 by the magnetic force. It is possible to make it seem that the pin 5 can be defeated by colliding the ball b with the pin 5 by one's own ability.

  Thus, according to the bowling game apparatus 1 of this example, the magnetic force of each electromagnet 21 can guide the ball b and increase the moving speed of the ball b to increase the collision energy at the time of collision. Even children who can't throw the ball b with a specific throwing direction, or can throw the ball b only at a slow ball speed, can always defeat many pins 5 and take strikes and spares in some cases. Can do. In addition, the children can have the illusion that the skill of bowling has risen, and even if the children and adults play in the same lane 3, the children can also score as high as adults. Without losing interest in the game, it is possible to enjoy the game with the family as a player equivalent to each other while enjoying the game with ease.

  In addition, the frame for operating the guide device 20 is determined based on the handicap set according to the skill of the player, and the guide device 20 is operated only in the determined frame. It is possible to antagonize the virtual ability between the players, and each player can perform a so-called serious game throughout the game.

  Also, in the case of a bowling game, the score is not simply the sum of the number of pins defeated in each frame, but depends on the number of consecutive strikes and the number of falling pins in the first throw in the frame after taking a spare. The score varies. Therefore, even if a strike or a spare is taken in the frame for operating the guide device 20, depending on the state of the frames before and after the strike (strike, spare, open frame, etc.), the score may be high. It may not rise. That is, even if the ball b is guided, there remains an uncertainty that does not necessarily give the same result. This uncertainty maintains the fun of the bowling game and impairs the player's interest. It will never be.

  Further, since the magnetic force of the electromagnet 21 is changed according to the ball b position, the ball b moving direction, and the ball b moving speed in the width direction of the lane 3, the ball b can be guided more effectively or more effectively. In particular, the moving speed of the ball b can be increased.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, the specific aspect which this invention can take is not limited to this at all.

  In the above example, it is configured to roll the ball b toward the group of pins 5 while guiding the ball b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player moves the ball b to the lane while all the electromagnets 21 are magnetized. It can also be configured to cast on top of 3.

  In this case, the ball b cannot be guided, but at least the ball b rolling on the lane 3 can be prevented from falling on the gutter 4, so that the player cannot throw the ball b with the throwing direction determined. Even if they are children, they can definitely beat the pin 5 and steadily raise their scores. In addition, the point that the children can have the illusion that the proficiency of bowling has risen is the same as above, and it is possible to entertain the game with family comfortably and comfortably without losing interest in the game. it can. The same effect can be obtained by replacing the electromagnet 21 with a permanent magnet in which the polarity on the surface side of the lane 3 is the same as the polarity on the surface side of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1.

  In addition, the guidance execution unit 45 positions the ball b within the preset end region of the lane 3 based on the position of the ball b sequentially detected by the sensor rows 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f. If it is determined whether or not the ball b is rolling in the end region of the lane 3 and it is determined that the ball b is positioned, the sensor rows 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, The power source 22 may be controlled via the machine control unit 41 so that power is supplied to the electromagnets 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, and 21e corresponding to 24f and magnetized for a certain period of time.

  In this way, for example, the inconvenience that the ball b rolling in the center of the lane 3 is moved toward the gutter 4 by the magnetic force of the electromagnet 21 can be effectively prevented.

  In this case, the guidance execution unit 45 further confirms on which side of the gutter 4 the ball b is positioned when checking whether the ball b is positioned in the end region of the lane 3. Of the electromagnets 21, only the electromagnet 21 on the gutter 4 side where the ball b is confirmed may be magnetized.

  Further, the third sensor array 24c, the fourth sensor array 24d, the fifth sensor array 24e, and the sixth sensor array 24f of the position detection mechanism 23 are omitted, and the guidance execution unit 45 is configured to include a first sensor array. The ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated based on the position of the ball b detected by the 24a and the second sensor row 24b, and the ball b based on the ball b position, the ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated. b moving path is estimated, and based on the estimated moving path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball b moves within the preset end region of the lane 3, and the electromagnet 21 to be magnetized is determined. Based on the moving speed of the ball b, electric power is supplied to the electromagnet 21 in accordance with the timing at which the ball b passes through the determined position of the electromagnet 21 in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 to be constant. As causes charged between magnetic, it may be configured to control the power supply 22 via the machine control unit 41.

  For example, it is assumed that the guidance execution unit 45 confirms that the ball b enters the lane 3 end region at a position near the electromagnet 21c arranged third from the approach unit 2 side by the estimated movement route. The third electromagnet 21c is magnetized, and if necessary, the second electromagnet 21b, the fourth electromagnet 21d, etc. are magnetized so that the end of the lane 3 of the ball b can be obtained. Prevent movement (intrusion) into the area.

  Furthermore, the guidance execution unit 45 determines the electromagnet 21 to be magnetized and its magnetic force so that the actual movement path is a path toward a predetermined part of the group of pins 5 based on the estimated movement path. The determined electromagnet 21 is configured to be magnetized by supplying electric power corresponding to the determined magnetic force to the electromagnet 21 in accordance with the timing at which the ball b passes through the arrangement position of the electromagnet 21 in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3. May be.

  In the above example, a plurality of sets of electromagnets 21 arranged at the same position in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 and at both ends in the width direction of the lane 3 are provided as a set, but the present invention is not limited to this. 8, the electromagnet 51 (the first electromagnet 51a, the second electromagnet 51b, the third electromagnet 51c, the fourth electromagnet 51a, the polarity of the surface of the lane 3 is the same as the polarity of the surface of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1). The electromagnets 51d, the fifth electromagnets 51e, and the sixth electromagnets 51f) can also be alternately arranged one by one along the longitudinal direction of the lane 3. Further, instead of the electromagnet 51, a permanent magnet having the same polarity on the surface side of the lane 3 as the polarity on the surface side of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1 may be provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the polarity of the surface side of the lane 3 is the same as the polarity of the ball b surface side of the permanent magnet b1 at the same position in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 and the electromagnet 21 in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the electromagnets 52, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f detected by the respective sensor rows 24a, 24b, 24d, 24e, and 24f can be embedded from the power source 22 to the respective electromagnets 21, The electric power supplied to 52 is adjusted to adjust the magnetic force of each electromagnet 21, 52.

  In this way, the distance between the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b rolling on the lane 3 and the electromagnets 21 and 52 can be shortened. The magnetic force of the electromagnets 21 and 52 can be applied effectively, and the ball b can be guided more effectively.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, a magnetic force acting mechanism (a first magnetic force acting mechanism 53 a and a second magnetic force in order from the side closer to the approach portion 2 side) is provided with a set of two electromagnets at the center in the width direction of the lane 3. A plurality of magnetic action mechanisms 53b, third magnetic action mechanisms 53c, fourth magnetic action mechanisms 53d, and fifth magnetic action mechanisms 53e) may be embedded along the longitudinal direction of the lane 3.

  The magnetic force acting mechanisms 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d, and 53e correspond to the second sensor row 24b, the third sensor row 24c, the fourth sensor row 24d, the fifth sensor row 24e, and the sixth sensor row 24f, respectively. An electromagnet 54a that is provided on the lane 3 longitudinal direction pin 5 group side, is disposed on the approach portion 2 side, and has the same polarity on the surface of the lane 3 as the polarity on the surface of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1. It is arranged on the group 5 side of the pin relative to the electromagnet 54a, and the polarity on the surface side of the lane 3 is opposite to the polarity on the surface side of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1, that is, the power is supplied from the power source 22 and becomes magnetized. Thus, an electromagnet 54b that attracts the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b is provided.

  The guidance execution unit 45 controls the operation of the power supply 22 via the machine control unit 41, and the ball b position in the lane 3 width direction detected by each sensor row 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, 24f. The power supplied from the power supply 22 to the electromagnets 54a and 54b of the magnetic force acting mechanisms 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d, and 53e is adjusted according to the moving direction and moving speed of the ball b calculated from the position of the ball b. To do.

  Specifically, when moving the ball b rolling from the center of the lane 3 toward the end of the lane 3, electric power corresponding to the position of the detected ball b is supplied to the electromagnet 54a and magnetized for a certain period of time. When the ball b rolling on the end side of the lane 3 is moved from the center in the width direction of the lane 3 depending on the position of the detection ball b, etc. The supplied electric power is supplied to the electromagnet 54b and magnetized for a certain time to attract the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b.

  At this time, when the electromagnet 54a is magnetized, the magnet is magnetized after passing through the embedded position of the electromagnet 54a, and a magnetic force is applied from the rear side in the moving direction of the ball b, thereby magnetizing the electromagnet 54b. In the case of applying the magnetic force, magnetism is applied before passing through the embedded position of the electromagnet 54b, and magnetic force is applied from the front side in the moving direction of the ball b. Thereby, in addition to controlling the position of the ball b in the width direction of the lane b, the moving speed of the ball b can be raised.

  Further, in this case, the guide execution unit 45 has end regions on both sides of the lane 3 set in advance based on the positions of the balls b sequentially detected by the sensor rows 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f. When it is determined whether or not the ball b is located in the inner side of the lane 3, the sensor rows 24 b, 24 c, 24 d, The power supply 22 is supplied via the machine control unit 41 so that electric power is supplied to one of the electromagnets 54a and 54b of the magnetic force acting mechanisms 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d, and 53e corresponding to 24e and 24f and magnetized for a certain period of time. May be controlled.

  Further, the third sensor array 24c, the fourth sensor array 24d, the fifth sensor array 24e, and the sixth sensor array 24f of the position detection mechanism 23 are omitted, and the guidance execution unit 45 is configured to include a first sensor array. The ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated based on the position of the ball b detected by the 24a and the second sensor row 24b, and the ball b based on the ball b position, the ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated. b is estimated, and on the basis of the estimated movement path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball b moves within a preset end region of the lane 3, and each magnetic action mechanism 53a to be magnetized is determined. , 53b, 53c, 53d, and 53e are determined, and based on the moving speed of the ball b, the timing at which the ball b passes near the determined positions of the electromagnets 54a and 54b. In accordance with the grayed, the electromagnets 54a, so causing charged with a predetermined time magnetic powering the 54b, may be configured to control the power supply 22 via the machine control unit 41.

  Further, the guidance execution unit 45 is configured to generate each magnetic action mechanism 53a, which should be magnetized so that the actual movement path is a path toward a predetermined portion of the group of pins 5 based on the estimated movement path. The electromagnets 54a and 54b of 53b, 53c, 53d and 53e and their magnetic force are determined, and the determined magnetic force is applied to the electromagnets 54a and 54b in accordance with the timing when the ball b passes through the positions near the determined electromagnets 54a and 54b. You may be comprised so that the electric power according to it may be supplied and it may become magnetized.

  The magnetic force acting mechanisms 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d, and 53e are not embedded in the center of the lane 3, but are embedded in the end of the lane 3 or arranged outside the lane 3. May be.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, in place of the electromagnet 21, a plurality of electromagnets and permanent magnets are arranged in the lane 3 so that the polarity on the surface side of the lane 3 is opposite to the polarity on the surface side of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1. It is also possible to prevent the ball b from falling on the gutter 4 by attracting the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b rolling on the lane 3 along the longitudinal direction. it can.

  In this case, the guidance execution unit 45 moves the ball b into the lane 3 end region set in advance based on the ball b positions sequentially detected by the sensor rows 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f. Is determined to be located, and if it is determined that it is located, power is supplied to each electromagnet corresponding to each of the sensor rows 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f to generate magnetism for a certain period of time. The permanent magnet b1 in the ball b may be attracted.

  Further, the third sensor array 24c, the fourth sensor array 24d, the fifth sensor array 24e, and the sixth sensor array 24f of the position detection mechanism 23 are omitted, and the guidance execution unit 45 is configured to include a first sensor array. The ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated based on the position of the ball b detected by the 24a and the second sensor row 24b, and the ball b based on the ball b position, the ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated. b is estimated, and based on the estimated movement path, it is determined whether or not the ball b moves within a preset end region of the lane 3, and an electromagnet to be magnetized is determined. Based on the moving speed of the ball b, electric power is supplied to the electromagnet for a certain period of time in accordance with the timing when the ball b passes through the determined position near the electromagnet, and the permanent magnet in the ball b It may be configured so as to suck the stone b1.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the lane 3 and the polarity of the lane 3 on the surface of the ball b surface side of the permanent magnet b1 are arranged so as to oppose each other with the lane 3 and the gutters 4 and 4 sandwiched therebetween. A plurality of sets of electromagnets 60 (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e) having the same polarity as the lane 3 may be provided in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3.

  The electromagnets 60 (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e) are respectively supported by support members 61 erected on the separation unit 6, and are second sensor row 24b, third sensor row 24c, and fourth sensor row 24d. , Corresponding to the fifth sensor row 24e and the sixth sensor row 24f, the lane 3 longitudinal direction pin 5 group side is provided. In controlling the magnetic force of the electromagnet 60, the power source 22 is controlled in the same manner as the electromagnet 21 to supply power from the power source 22 to the electromagnet 60.

  In place of the electromagnet 60, similarly, a permanent magnet having the same polarity on the lane 3 side as that on the surface of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1 may be provided. 60 and permanent magnets may be alternately arranged one by one along the longitudinal direction of the lane 3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, each electromagnet 70 arranged so that the lane 3 and the gutters 4 and 4 are opposed to each other has the same polarity on the lane 3 side as the polarity on the surface of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1. May be configured to be moved in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 by the drive mechanism 71. The drive mechanism 71 is configured to engage with the guide rail 72 provided on the separation portion 6 along the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 and to be movable along the guide rail 72 and to support the electromagnet 70. A member 73 and a ball screw 74 provided on the separation portion 6 in parallel with the guide rail 72 and rotatable about the axis, and a nut screwed to the ball screw 74 and fixed to the moving member 73 (see FIG. And a drive motor 75 that rotates the ball screw 74 about its axis, and the drive motor 75 rotates the ball screw 74 so that a nut (not shown), that is, the moving member 73 is moved to the guide rail 72. Move along.

  The guidance execution unit 45 calculates the ball b moving speed from the position of the ball b in the width direction of the lane 3 detected by the sensor rows 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f, and the calculated speed is calculated. On the basis of this, the operation of the drive motor 75 is controlled via the machine control unit 41, and the moving member 73 is moved from the approach unit 2 side to the pin 5 group side at a speed corresponding to the calculated speed. It is configured to move following the movement.

  In addition, the magnetic force of each electromagnet 70 and the moving speed of the electromagnet 70 are calculated every time the position of the ball b in the lane 3 width direction is detected by each sensor row 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, 24f. In addition, it is adjusted according to the moving direction and moving speed of the ball b.

  When the electromagnets 70 are moved along the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 in this way, the magnetic force of the electromagnets 70 can be applied to the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b as needed. b can be guided, or the moving speed of the ball b can be increased more effectively.

  Also in this case, the electromagnet 70 may be moved to the pin 5 group side by the drive mechanism 71 while the electromagnets 70 are magnetized continuously or intermittently. It is possible to at least prevent the ball b rolling on the lane 3 from falling on the gutter 4. In addition, it is preferable to continuously magnetize, because it is possible to more reliably prevent the ball b from dropping onto the gutter 4 as compared with the case of magnetizing intermittently. Instead of the electromagnet 70, a permanent magnet having the same polarity on the lane 3 side as the polarity on the surface of the ball b of the permanent magnet b1 may be used.

  In addition, the guidance execution unit 45 moves the ball b into the lane 3 end region set in advance based on the ball b position sequentially detected by the sensor rows 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f. The power supply 22 is controlled via the machine control unit 41 so that power is supplied to each electromagnet 70 and magnetism is maintained for a certain period of time. You may make it do.

  In this case, the guidance execution unit 45 further confirms on which side of the gutter 4 the ball b is located, and among the electromagnets 70, only the electromagnet 70 on the side of the gutter 4 that has confirmed the ball b. You may comprise so that it may become magnetized.

  Further, the third sensor array 24c, the fourth sensor array 24d, the fifth sensor array 24e, and the sixth sensor array 24f of the position detection mechanism 26 are omitted, and the guidance execution unit 45 is configured to include the first sensor array 24c. The ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated based on the position of the ball b detected by the 24a and the second sensor row 24b, and the ball b based on the ball b position, the ball b moving direction and the ball b moving speed are calculated. b is estimated, and based on the estimated movement path, it is confirmed whether or not the ball b moves within a preset end region of the lane 3, and magnetism is applied in the moving direction of each electromagnet 70. The electromagnet 70 to be magnetized and the electromagnet 70 to be magnetized are determined, and while the determined electromagnet 70 passes through the determined section, electric power is supplied to the electromagnet 70 to make it magnetized. To, may be configured to control the power supply 22 via the machine control unit 41.

  Further, the guidance execution unit 45 is magnetized in the moving direction of each electromagnet 70 so that the actual moving route is a route toward a predetermined part of the group of pins 5 based on the estimated moving route. The electromagnet 70 to be magnetized and the magnetic force thereof are determined, and while the determined electromagnet 70 passes through the determined section, the electromagnet 70 is supplied with electric power according to the determined magnetic force to generate magnetism. You may be comprised so that it may be tinged.

  Further, as described above, when the electromagnet repels the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b when the electromagnet repels the permanent magnet b1 in the ball b, the electromagnet passes through the arrangement position of the electromagnet in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3 and then the electromagnet in the ball b. The permanent magnet b1 is attracted before passing through the electromagnet arrangement position in the longitudinal direction of the lane 3, but is not limited to this. Electric power may be supplied when passing through the same position. In this case, the moving speed of the ball b cannot be increased, but the position of the ball b in the width direction of the lane 3 can be controlled.

  Furthermore, the electromagnets 21, 51, 52, 54a, 54b, and 70 are in accordance with only the ball b position in the lane 3 width direction, the ball b position and the ball b moving direction, the ball b position and the ball b moving speed. The magnetic force (power supplied to the electromagnets 21, 51, 52, 54a, 54b, and 70) may be adjusted. Further, the moving direction of the ball b is an example, and is not limited to the above example.

  The player information storage unit 46 is configured to store data relating to the mass of the ball b used by each player, and the guidance execution unit 45 recognizes the mass of the ball b stored in the player information storage unit 46. Then, the magnetic force (electric power supplied to each electromagnet 21, 51, 52, 54a, 54b, 70) of each electromagnet 21, 51, 52, 54a, 54b, 70 is set, or the moving path of the ball b is estimated. You may comprise so that it may do.

  Further, any sensor that detects the position, speed, and moving direction of the ball b may be used as long as the position, speed, and moving direction can be detected.

  As described above in detail, the present invention can be suitably applied to a bowling game device in which a ball is thrown onto a lane and the pins arranged and arranged on the lane are toppled and enjoyed.

It is the perspective view which showed schematic structure of the bowling game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a sectional side view of the bowling game device shown in FIG. It is a top view of the bowling game device shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure including the control system of the bowling game device which concerns on this embodiment. It is the front view which showed the schematic structure of the ball | bowl which concerns on this embodiment in the partial cross section. It is a data table stored in the execution information storage unit according to the present embodiment, and is a data table that defines the correlation between the handicap and the number of execution frames. It is the top view which showed the movement path | route of the ball | bowl rolling on a lane. It is the top view which showed schematic structure of the bowling game device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is the top view which showed schematic structure of the bowling game device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is the top view which showed schematic structure of the bowling game device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is the top view which showed schematic structure of the bowling game device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. FIG. 12 is a side sectional view of the bowling game device shown in FIG. 11. It is the top view which showed schematic structure of the bowling game device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bowling game apparatus 2 Approach part 3 Lane 4 Gutter 5 Pin 20 Guide apparatus 21 Electromagnet 22 Power supply 23 Position detection mechanism 24 Position detection sensor 40 Control apparatus 41 Machine control part 45 Guide execution part 46 Player information storage part 47 Execution information storage part b Ball b1 permanent magnet

Claims (23)

A ball thrown by the player, an approach part as an area where the player throws the ball, a lane extending from the approach part and rolling the ball thrown by the player, and the approach part side of the lane, Is a bowling game comprising a plurality of pins arranged and arranged on opposite ends, and hook-shaped gutters provided along both sides of the lane for receiving balls spilling from the lane In the device
A plurality of first permanent magnets are embedded in the ball so that the polarities on the surface side are the same,
A moving direction changing mechanism is further provided for preventing the ball from falling on the gutter by causing a magnetic force to act on the first permanent magnet in the ball rolling on the lane to attract or repel the ball. Bowling game device.   The moving direction changing mechanism is embedded in the central portion of the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, and a plurality of second directions in which the polarity on the lane surface side is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet. 2. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the bowling game apparatus comprises a permanent magnet.   The moving direction changing mechanism is arranged along the longitudinal direction on both outer sides of the lane, or is embedded along the longitudinal direction at both ends of the lane, and the polarity on the side facing the ball is 2. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of second permanent magnets having the same polarity as that of the first permanent magnet on the ball surface side. The moving direction changing mechanism is provided opposite to both outer sides of the lane, and the two second permanent magnets having the same polarity on the lane side as the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, Drive means for supporting each of the second permanent magnets and moving the second permanent magnet along the longitudinal direction of the lane,
Furthermore, speed detecting means for detecting the moving speed of the ball on the approach portion side from the movable range of the second permanent magnet;
The drive means for moving the second permanent magnets following the movement of the balls from the approach portion side toward the pin group side at a speed corresponding to the ball speed detected by the speed detection means. 2. A bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling the game.   The moving direction changing mechanism includes a plurality of electromagnets embedded in a central portion of the lane along a longitudinal direction thereof, wherein a polarity on the lane surface side is opposite to a polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet. 2. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising power supply means for supplying power to each of the electromagnets to make them magnetized. Position detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position set on the approach portion side corresponding to each electromagnet;
Based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, it is confirmed whether or not the ball is positioned within a preset lane edge region. 6. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so as to supply electric power to the electromagnet corresponding to the position detection position so as to be magnetized for a certain period of time. Bowling game device. Detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball on the approach part side further than the electromagnet closest to the approach part side;
The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and whether the ball moves within a preset lane edge region based on the estimated movement path. Confirming whether or not the electromagnet to be magnetized is determined, and based on the ball speed detected by the detection means, the time is determined so that the ball passes through the region where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts. 6. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so that the electromagnet is supplied with electric power and magnetized for a predetermined time.   The moving direction changing mechanism is arranged along the longitudinal direction on both outer sides of the lane, or is embedded along the longitudinal direction at both ends of the lane, and the polarity on the side facing the ball is A plurality of electromagnets having the same polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and power supply means for supplying power to each of the electromagnets and making them magnetized. 1. A bowling game apparatus according to 1. Position detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position set on the approach portion side corresponding to each electromagnet;
Based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, the ball is positioned within a preset lane end region on the side where the electromagnet corresponding to the position detection position is provided. A control means for controlling the power supply means so as to supply power to the electromagnet to make it magnetized for a certain period of time. The bowling game device according to claim 8. Detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball on the approach part side further than the electromagnet closest to the approach part side;
The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and whether the ball moves within a preset lane edge region based on the estimated movement path. Confirming whether or not the electromagnet to be magnetized is determined, and based on the ball speed detected by the detection means, the time is determined so that the ball passes through the region where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts. 9. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so that the electromagnet is supplied with electric power and magnetized for a predetermined time. Position detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position set on the approach portion side corresponding to each electromagnet;
According to the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, by adjusting the power supplied to the electromagnet corresponding to the position detection position and changing the magnetic force of the electromagnet, 9. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so as to guide toward a predetermined portion of the pin group. Detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball on the approach part side further than the electromagnet closest to the approach part side;
The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and the actual movement path becomes a path toward a predetermined portion of the pin group based on the estimated movement path. As described above, the electromagnet to be magnetized and its magnetic force are determined, and based on the ball speed detected by the detecting means, in accordance with the timing at which the ball passes through the region where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts. 9. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so as to supply power to the electromagnet according to the determined magnetic force. The moving direction changing mechanism is provided opposite to both outer sides of the lane, two electromagnets in which the polarity on the lane side is the same as the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and each of the electromagnets Power supply means for supplying magnetism to the magnetism and driving means for supporting each electromagnet and moving along the longitudinal direction of the lane.
Furthermore, speed detecting means for detecting the moving speed of the ball on the approach portion side than the movable range of the electromagnet,
The drive means is controlled to move the electromagnets following the movement of the balls from the approach portion side toward the pin group side at a speed corresponding to the ball speed detected by the speed detection means. And a control means for controlling the power supply means to supply electric power to the electromagnets during the movement of the electromagnets so that the magnets are magnetized continuously or intermittently. Item 10. A bowling game device according to item 1. A position detecting means for detecting a ball position in the lane width direction at a plurality of position detection positions set in the lane longitudinal direction;
The control means confirms whether or not the ball is located within the preset end regions on both sides of the lane based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means. The power supply means is controlled to supply power to at least the electromagnet on the lane end region side where the ball is located and to magnetize for a certain period of time. 14. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the bowling game apparatus is formed. Further comprising a detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction and the moving direction of the ball on the approach part side of the movable range of the electromagnet,
The control means estimates a movement path of the ball based on a ball position and a ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and the ball is placed in a preset lane edge region based on the estimated movement path. To determine whether to move, determine the section to be magnetized in the direction of movement of each electromagnet, and the electromagnet to be magnetized, while the determined electromagnet passes the determined section, 14. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the power supply means is controlled so that electric power is supplied to the electromagnet to cause magnetism. A position detecting means for detecting a ball position in the lane width direction at a plurality of position detection positions set in the lane longitudinal direction;
The control means adjusts the power supplied to each electromagnet and changes the magnetic force of the electromagnet according to the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, thereby changing the magnetic force of the electromagnet. 14. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the power supply means is controlled so as to be guided toward a predetermined portion of the pin group. Further comprising a detecting means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction and the moving direction of the ball on the approach part side of the movable range of the electromagnet,
The control means estimates the movement path of the ball based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and based on the estimated movement path, the actual movement path is a predetermined portion of the pin group. To determine the path to be magnetized in the moving direction of each electromagnet, the electromagnet to be magnetized, and its magnetic force so as to be a path toward the electromagnet, while the determined electromagnet passes through the determined section, 14. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the power supply means is controlled so as to supply power to the electromagnet according to the determined magnetic force. The moving direction changing mechanism includes a plurality of sets of magnetic force acting portions each composed of a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet, and these are embedded in the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, or on the outside of the lane. It is composed of direction changing means arranged along the longitudinal direction, and power supply means for supplying power to each electromagnet of the direction changing means to make it magnetized,
Each first electromagnet of the direction changing means is configured such that the polarity on the side facing the ball is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and each second electromagnet is the ball And the polarity of the side facing the same as the polarity of the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet,
Further, position detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position set on the approach part side corresponding to each of the magnetic force acting parts,
Based on the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means, it is confirmed whether or not the ball is positioned within the preset end regions on both sides of the lane. If it is determined that the ball is located, according to the lane end region where the ball is located, power is supplied to one of the first electromagnet or the second electromagnet of the magnetic force action unit corresponding to the position detection position, and magnetism is performed for a certain period of time. 2. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so as to be tinged. The moving direction changing mechanism includes a plurality of sets of magnetic force acting portions each composed of a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet, and these are embedded in the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, or on the outside of the lane. It is composed of direction changing means arranged along the longitudinal direction, and power supply means for supplying power to each electromagnet of the direction changing means to make it magnetized,
Each first electromagnet of the direction changing means is configured such that the polarity on the side facing the ball is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and each second electromagnet is the ball And the polarity of the side facing the same as the polarity of the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet,
Further, on the approach portion side further than the magnetic force acting portion closest to the approach portion side, detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball;
The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and whether the ball moves within a preset lane edge region based on the estimated movement path. Confirming whether or not the electromagnet to be magnetized is determined, and based on the ball speed detected by the detection means, the time is determined so that the ball passes through the region where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts. 2. A bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so that the electromagnet is supplied with power and magnetized for a predetermined time. The moving direction changing mechanism includes a plurality of sets of magnetic force acting portions each composed of a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet, and these are embedded in the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, or on the outside of the lane. It is composed of direction changing means arranged along the longitudinal direction, and power supply means for supplying power to each electromagnet of the direction changing means to make it magnetized,
Each first electromagnet of the direction changing means is configured such that the polarity on the side facing the ball is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and each second electromagnet is the ball And the polarity of the side facing the same as the polarity of the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet,
Further, position detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction at each position detection position set on the approach part side corresponding to each of the magnetic force acting parts,
By changing the magnetic force of the electromagnet by adjusting the power supplied to each electromagnet of the magnetic force acting part corresponding to the position detection position according to the ball position at each position detection position sequentially detected by the position detection means. 2. A bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling the power supply means so as to guide the ball toward a predetermined portion of the pin group. The moving direction changing mechanism includes a plurality of sets of magnetic force acting portions each composed of a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet, and these are embedded in the lane along the longitudinal direction thereof, or on the outside of the lane. It is composed of direction changing means arranged along the longitudinal direction, and power supply means for supplying power to each electromagnet of the direction changing means to make it magnetized,
Each first electromagnet of the direction changing means is configured such that the polarity on the side facing the ball is opposite to the polarity on the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet, and each second electromagnet is the ball And the polarity of the side facing the same as the polarity of the ball surface side of the first permanent magnet,
Further, on the approach portion side further than the magnetic force acting portion closest to the approach portion side, detection means for detecting the ball position in the lane width direction, the moving speed of the ball, and the moving direction of the ball;
The movement path of the ball is estimated based on the ball position and the ball movement direction detected by the detection means, and the actual movement path becomes a path toward a predetermined portion of the pin group based on the estimated movement path. As described above, the electromagnet to be magnetized and its magnetic force are determined, and based on the ball speed detected by the detecting means, in accordance with the timing at which the ball passes through the region where the magnetic force of the determined electromagnet acts. 2. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a control means for controlling the power supply means so as to supply the electromagnet with electric power according to the determined magnetic force.   When it is determined based on the handicap set according to the skill of the player in which frame the power supply means is to be operated during the play, the progress of the play is monitored, and the play reaches the corresponding frame 9. The bowling game apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising control means for supplying electric power from the power supply means to the electromagnet.   Based on the handicap set according to the skill of the player, the control means determines in which frame the power supply means is to be operated in the frame being played, then monitors the progress of the play, and the play corresponds The bowling game device according to any one of claims 6, 7 and 9 to 21, wherein when the frame is reached, power is supplied from the power supply means to the electromagnet.

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