JP2019181209A - Bowling ball stop assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a bowling ball stop assembly for a pin setter of a bowling lane.SOLUTION: A bowling ball stop assembly 10 can include a movable blocking mechanism 16 that moves between a plurality of positions. The plurality of positions include an extended position with the stop arranged in front of the pin setter to block or obstruct bowling balls moving down the bowling lane, and a retracted position with the stop raised away from the bowling lane to allow passage of bowling balls and the play of bowling games thereon. The bowling ball stop assembly further includes a frame 18 supporting the blocking mechanism and configured to guide or facilitate control of movement of the blocking mechanism between the extended and retracted positions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

  The present disclosure relates to bowling, and more particularly to a bowling ball stop assembly for a bowling lane.

This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 656,025, filed Apr. 11, 2018.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 656,025, filed April 11, 2018, is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes as presented herein. .

  When performing maintenance and / or inspection of bowling lane operating components, such as inspection of bowling lanes, pin setter assemblies, bowling center employees shall be able to bowl down the bowling lane either intentionally or unintentionally. There is a risk of exposure to the ball. To prevent serious injury to such bowling employees and / or damage to the working components of the bowling lane (eg, exposed components of the pin setter), bowling employees typically roll down the lane. A large plate used to block / block any bowling ball that could be feared had to be manually carried and installed along the bowling lane. However, such plates or barriers are generally heavy and can be difficult to carry and ground, and temporary supports such as suction cups and / or equipment must be attached to the bowling lane. Often they are easy to tip over and / or fail to stop fast-moving bowling balls rolling down the lane. Accordingly, it can be seen that there is a need for a bowling ball stop assembly that is easily deployable and that protects during maintenance or maintenance of a bowling lane and addresses other related and unrelated issues in the art.

  In summary, the present disclosure, in one aspect, includes a bowling ball that is easily or quickly placed adjacent to an inspection area of a bowling lane, such as rolling down the bowling lane during maintenance or maintenance of the bowling lane. The present invention relates to a bowling ball stop assembly that stops / blocks.

  The placeable bowling ball stop assembly is connected to a pin setter assembly for a bowling lane, and generally the block mechanism includes a pin setter assembly at a position where it blocks the bowling ball rolling down the bowling lane. A previously positioned extended position and the block mechanism is lifted, retracted or otherwise moved from the bowling lane to allow a bowling ball to pass over the bowling lane and play a bowling game. Includes a movable or configurable blocking mechanism that can move between a plurality of positions, including a retracted position. When in the extended position, the block mechanism is typically protected from the bowling ball moving through the lane while the operator removes the pin setter assembly and / or other mechanisms or actuating elements of the lane, etc. Spaced in front of and / or defines a safety area that is large enough to allow inspection.

  The block mechanism may include at least one block element or stop element, such as a plate or panel. The stop may be formed of a sturdy and sufficient impact resistant material such as plywood. However, other suitable durable and sufficient impact resistant materials should also be used to withstand the bowling ball impact and to stop the bowling ball without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Can do.

  The stop is typically made or configured in a size or dimension that extends across the bowling lane to block or stop the bowling ball and to withstand a ball rolling or bouncing on the stop after a collision. Has a sufficient height. The stop further extends at least partially into the gutter of the bowling lane, e.g., a bowling ball that rolls down or is deflected to the gutter passes through the safety area defined by the stop. It can be configured with a side that blocks or stops doing. The stop may also include one or more recesses or notches defined along the stop and the bowling lane bumper is actuated, i.e. raised or oriented, or the gutter or The stop can be provided so that it can be placed in its extended position while there are other obstacles in the lane.

  The stopper further includes one or more cushion members attached to the stopper. For example, the cushion member can be placed along the bottom edge of the stop, or else the stop can be removed without causing scratches, scratches or otherwise damage to the surface of the bowling lane. It can be placed in a position that allows it to be at least partially engaged or mounted on the surface of the bowling lane. In one embodiment, the cushion member may include a rubber cushion or pad disposed along the bottom of the stop, or one or more support members for the stop. Other cushion members or mechanisms suitable for preventing damage to the surface of the bowling lane when the stop is located in the extended position on the lane without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Can be used.

  Further, the dispositionable bowling ball stop assembly may include a movable frame attached to the stop. The frame can be rotatably, pivotally or otherwise movably attached to at least a portion of the pin setter assembly for the bowling lane, and the stop movement between the extended position and the retracted position Is operable to control.

  The rotatable frame may have a handle or lever attached to the frame that is actuable or otherwise engageable to move the stop between the retracted and extended positions. The handle or lever can be ergonomically shaped to facilitate raising and lowering of the stop. The handle is also shaped or configured to avoid contact or engagement with parts or components of the pinsetter assembly when the handle is moved to raise and lower a stop It can also have a body.

  The handle may further include one or more locking mechanisms attached to the handle for locking or otherwise securing the stop in the retracted and / or extended position. In one embodiment, the locking function may include a pin assembly. Also, in an alternative structure, the locking mechanism may include a latch assembly, but any suitable locking mechanism, locking device, etc. can be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

  The frame also includes a pair of spaced apart support members installed on opposite sides of the frame, i.e., a support arm and a center shaft, i.e., a lateral support portion, extending and connecting between the support arms, A rod, shaft or other suitable support member connected to the stop may also be included. The stop can be connected to the tip of the support arm, and the center shaft further typically includes one or more bushings, bearing assemblies, and facilitating rotation of the center shaft / lateral support. It is rotatably connected to a part of the pin setter assembly by other members / mechanisms.

  The distal end of the handle can be connected to one end of the lateral support, so that the lateral support is rotated by moving the handle. As the lateral support is so rotated, the support arm is then extended or retracted, thereby moving the stop between the retracted and extended positions. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this arrangement or structure. And the operation | movement of the said flame | frame may be driven and / or controlled by one or more drive mechanisms or assemblies, such as a motor and an actuator, for example, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.

  The rotatable frame can be further balanced to facilitate the raising and lowering of the stop. In one embodiment, the frame may be raised, for example, toward the retracted position, for example, to prevent the stop from strongly engaging and / or damaging the surface of the bowling lane. One or more biasing members disposed along the frame can be included that can provide biasing assistance in some cases and can provide resistance when the stop is lowered to the extended position.

  The biasing member for assisting the raising and lowering of the block mechanism is housed at least partially around or otherwise coupled to the center shaft / lateral support. In one embodiment, the biasing member is housed along and extends around a lateral support portion and is biased or twisted to the center shaft when connected to the lateral support portion and the center shaft rotates. One or more torsion springs may be included to provide force. In additional or alternative constructions or variations, a biasing member such as a torsion spring having opposing hoop or loop ends may include at least a portion of the handle and the pinsetter or other component attached to the pinsetter It may be connected to at least a part of the member. Other suitable springs and / or biasing members may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

  The bowling ball stop assembly may also include one or more adjustable connection members or mechanisms that attach one or more support members connected to the stop to the support arm of the frame. These adjustable connecting members allow adjustment of the stop relative to the frame, e.g. allow adjustment of the position and / or orientation of the stop, and various masking units such as different pin setting assemblies Adapt to the curtain wall background.

  Further, at least a portion of the support member of the stop and / or the support arm of the frame is at least partially received within the gutter of the bowling lane when the stop is in the extended, extended position. When accessing such an inspection area, the pin setter, etc., such as moving the component to a location that does not sufficiently interfere with maintenance or maintenance personnel accessing the pin setter, for example. Or, prevent maintenance personnel from tripping over or falling.

  In one example embodiment, the pinsetter may include a mechanical pinsetter, such as a string pinsetter, a free fall pinsetter, or the like.

  Those skilled in the art will appreciate the advantages described above and the advantages and benefits of various additional embodiments by reading the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the following drawings.

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, but illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the detailed description, It serves to explain the principle of the embodiment described in. The structural details of the present disclosure should not be presented in more detail than would be necessary for a basic understanding of the example embodiments described herein and the various ways in which the example embodiments may be practiced. To. In accordance with common practice, the various features of the drawings described below are not necessarily drawn to scale. The dimensions of the various features and elements of the drawings may be expanded or reduced to more clearly describe the embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of a deployable bowling ball stop assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of a deployable bowling ball stop assembly in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. 1B illustrates the deployable bowling ball stop assembly of FIG. 1A installed in an exemplary pinsetter assembly / device in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. 1B shows a schematic diagram of the deployable bowling ball stop assembly of FIG. 1A in a retracted position. FIG. 1B shows a schematic diagram of the deployable bowling ball stop assembly of FIG. 1A in an extended position. FIG. 1D shows a schematic diagram of the deployable bowling ball stop assembly of FIG. 1B in a retracted position. FIG. 1D shows a schematic diagram of the deployable bowling ball stop assembly of FIG. 1B in an extended position. FIG. FIG. 4 shows an example of a pinsetter with a placeable bowling ball stop assembly according to FIGS. 1A, 2, 3A and 3B and an access path for maintenance personnel. 1B illustrates a biasing assembly for the deployable bowling ball stop assembly of FIG. 1B. 1B illustrates a lock assembly / lock mechanism for the deployable bowling ball stop assembly of FIG. 1B.

  1A-7 generally illustrate an example of a bowling ball stop or block assembly 10 in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. The bowling ball stop assembly 10 of the present disclosure can be easily or quickly placed adjacent to the inspection area 12 of the bowling lane 14, for example, a bowling ball that rolls down the bowling lane during maintenance or maintenance of the bowling lane 14. Stop or block. It should be understood that the following description is provided as a viable teaching of an embodiment of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many modifications can be made to the described embodiments while still providing beneficial or desirable results. It will also be apparent that some desirable benefits of the described embodiments can be obtained by selecting some of the mechanisms of the present embodiment without using other mechanisms. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and modifications to the described embodiments are possible and may be more desirable in certain circumstances. Accordingly, the following description is provided as an example of the principles of an embodiment of a bowling ball stop assembly and is not intended to limit the principles.

  1A-5 illustrate aspects of the placeable bowling ball stop assembly 10, typically a block mechanism 16, a frame 18 connected to and at least partially supported by the block mechanism 16, and a block mechanism 16 connected to the frame 18. Includes an actuating mechanism 20 operable to facilitate the movement of the frame 18 for the arrangement of The positionable bowling ball stop assembly 10 is configured to be connected to or otherwise sufficiently adjacent to the pin setter assembly 22 for the bowling lane 14 to protect the inspection area 12 near the pin setter assembly 22. Can be arranged for. As shown, the blocking mechanism 16 is movable between a plurality of positions including an extended position 24 (FIGS. 3B, 4B and 5) and a retracted position 28 (FIGS. 2, 3A and 4A). In the extended position 24, the block mechanism 16 blocks the bowling ball rolling down the bowling lane 14 from approaching the pin setter assembly 22 and the safe open area 26 of the lane 14 defined in and around the inspection area 12. Or in the retracted position, the block mechanism 16 is lifted, retracted, or otherwise removed from the bowling lane 14 to pass the bowling ball and play the bowling game on the bowling lane 14. enable.

  In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, the pinsetter assembly 22 may comprise any suitable mechanical pinsetter, such as a string pinsetter, a free fall pinsetter. In the illustrated embodiment, the pinsetter assembly 22 may include a “string pinsetter” manufactured by Brunswick Bowling Products, LLC (Muskegon, MI). However, in alternative embodiments, the pinsetter assembly 22 may include a variety of pinsetter assemblies, including free fall pinsetters such as GS-XPinsetter from Brunswick Bowling Products and other types of pinsetters.

  As generally shown in FIGS. 1A-5, the block mechanism 16 includes at least one stop or block member 30. The stop 30 is typically a high strength, sufficiently rigid and impact resistant material such as plywood, metal or various synthetic materials, or other suitable suitable enough to withstand the impact of a rolling bowling ball without breaking. Formed of material. The stop 30 has a body 32 that includes a front portion 34, a rear portion 36, side portions 38/40, a top portion 42 and a bottom portion 44, and is typically sized or dimensioned to extend sufficiently across the width of the bowling lane 14. Made of or otherwise configured. The body 32 of the stop 30 is also sufficiently high to sufficiently block or stop the bowling ball rolling down the lane 14 and to withstand or block the ball rolling or bouncing on the stop after the collision.

  In one embodiment, the stop 30 is further configured such that, for example, its side 38/40 extends at least partially to the gutter 46 of the bowling lane 14 to block or stop a bowling ball rolling down the gutter 46. (FIG. 3B, FIG. 4B and FIG. 5). The stop 30 may also have one or more recesses or notches 48 defined along the bowling lane 14. The recess 48 allows the stop 30 to be placed in the extended position 24 while the bowling lane bumper (not shown) is actuated, i.e. raised or oriented, or has other obstructions in the gutter or lane. And can be made to a size.

  In additional configurations / applications, as shown generally in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2 and 3A, the stop 30 further includes one or more cushion assemblies 50 attached thereto. The cushion assembly 50 allows the stop 30 to rest on the bowling lane surface 14A without causing scratches, gallings or otherwise damage to the bowling lane surface 14A. May include a plurality of cushions or stop members 52 disposed sufficiently adjacent to or along 44, to prevent damage to the bowling lane surface 14A when engaged by a block plate without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Other suitable members or mechanisms can be used for the purpose. The cushion or stop member 52 may be formed of rubber, plastic, or other suitable material sufficient to inhibit engagement between the cushion or stop member 52 and the bowling lane surface 14A.

  1A-5 also illustrate the attachment of a bowling ball stop 30 that can be placed on the frame 18. The frame 18 is further attached to at least a portion of the pin setter assembly 22 of the bowling lane 14 so as to be rotatable, pivotable or otherwise movable, and the movement of the stop 30 between the extended position 24 and the retracted position 28. Is operable to control.

  In one embodiment, as generally shown in FIGS. 1A-5, the frame 18 includes a pair of support members on either side of the frame 18, ie, a center shaft that extends and connects between the support arm 54 and the support arm 54. That is, it may include a plurality of support arms, rods, shafts, or other suitable support members, including lateral support portions 56. The stop 30 is connected to the tip 54A of the support arm 54, and the lateral support 56 is, for example, at or near the end 56A / B of the lateral support 56, the proximal end 54B of the support arm 54. (Eg, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B). The lateral support 56 is further typically provided in the pinsetter assembly 22 by one or more bushings, bearing assemblies and / or other members / mechanisms 58 that facilitate rotation or pivoting of the lateral support 56. The unit is rotatably connected to the part.

  Support arm 54 and / or lateral support 56 may be a high strength, rigid material such as a metal material (eg, steel, aluminum, etc.), a composite material, or other suitable material without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Can be formed. The support arm 54 and / or the lateral support 56 may also be substantially sufficient for the stop 30 when in the extended position to significantly absorb or attenuate the energy of the bowling ball rolling on the bowling lane. It is sized and / or dimensioned to provide a rigid, high strength frame / support member. The frame can also have an impact absorbing effect that further helps to attenuate the energy of the bowling ball that impacts itself.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1A-5, the actuation mechanism 20 may include a handle or lever 60 attached to the frame 18. The handle or lever 60 can be actuated or otherwise engaged to move the stop 30 between the retracted position 28 and the extended position 24. The handle or lever 60 may be connected to one end of the center shaft 56, for example 56A. As a result, by moving the handle or lever 60 forward or backward, the center shaft 56 rotates, and then the support arm 54 extends or retracts, so that the stop 30 extends from the retracted position 28. Move between positions 24.

  In one embodiment, the handle or lever 60 is positioned to be accessible from the access area or path 62 along the bowling lane and / or adjacent to the pinsetter. The handle or lever 60 can further be ergonomically shaped to facilitate raising and lowering the stop 30. Further, the handle or lever 60 is also configured or shaped to avoid contact or engagement with parts or components of the pinsetter assembly 22 when the handle 60 is moved to raise and lower the stop 30. Can be. For example, in one embodiment, the handle or lever 60 may typically have at least one S-shaped or Z-shaped portion 64, and also at least one reinforcement or support disposed along the handle or lever 60. A member 66 may also be included. However, it will be understood that the handle or lever 60 may have any suitable configuration without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

  The handle or lever 60 further locks or otherwise secures one or more locking mechanisms or locking assemblies 68 such as detents, latches, one or more removable pins, or a stop 30 in the retracted and / or extended position. In order to do so, it may have a handle or other suitable lock assembly or mechanism attached to the lever 60 or the like. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1A, the locking mechanism or lock assembly 68 is at least a handle or lever for locking and / or holding or supporting the dispositionable bowling ball stop assembly 10 in the retracted position 28. The pin assembly 100 may include a portion 104 of the 60 and a corresponding portion of the pin setter 22 or a pin 102 configured to engage a component or part attached to the pin setter 22. The pin 102 may also be removed or otherwise moved to allow removal of the positionable bowling ball stop assembly 10 and movement of the positionable bowling ball stop assembly 10 to the extended position 24. it can. The pin 102 may be housed in or within an opening, hole, etc. 106 defined in or by a rod, flange or handle or other protrusion / extension 104 connected to the lever 60. And the pin 102 can further be received in a defined hole, opening, etc. and / or otherwise engage a corresponding portion or part of the pin setter 22 or a component attached to the pin setter 22. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, in some configurations, the locking mechanism / assembly 68 includes a latch assembly 110 that includes a rotatable or pivotable latch 112 that engages a handle of a rod, flange, etc. 114 or a portion of the lever 60. obtain. FIG. 7 illustrates that the latch 112 can be pivotally or rotatably connected to the flange, support member or other member 116 of the pinsetter 22 or to the pinsetter 22 (eg, the latch is defined by the member 116. Extended from the opening or slot 116A to be made). The latch 112 further includes a notch or recess 120 defined in the body 118 to lock and / or hold or support the bowling ball stop assembly 10 that can be placed in engagement with the rod 114 in the retracted position 28. It may have a body 118 having it. The latch 112 is further configured to rotate or pivot to release / release the rod 114 to allow movement of the deployable bowling ball stop assembly 10 to the extended position 24. However, any suitable locking mechanism or locking device or the like can be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

  The rotatable frame 18 can also be balanced to facilitate the raising and lowering of the stop 30. In one embodiment, as shown generally in FIG. 1A, the frame 18 may be used to facilitate the mitigation and / or prevention of the stop 30 from severe contact with the surface of the bowling lane and / or the occurrence of damage, for example. The frame 18 can be provided with biasing assistance when the stop 30 is raised toward the retracted position 28, and can be provided with resistance when the stop 30 is lowered toward the extended position 24. One or more biasing members 70 may be included disposed along. The biasing member 70 is at least partially received about or otherwise coupled around the lateral support portion 56 of the frame 18. The biasing member 70 includes one or more torsion springs 72 that are received along the lateral support portion 56 and that extend around and are connected to the lateral support portion 56. The torsion spring 72 may exert a biasing or torsional force on the lateral support portion 56 when the lateral support portion 56 rotates. Other suitable springs and / or biasing members may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

  FIGS. 1B and 6 show that the stop 30 is, for example, toward the retracted position 28 to facilitate mitigation and / or prevention of heavy contact and / or damage occurrence to the bowling lane surface 14A. An additional or alternative structure is shown that includes a biasing assembly 150 that can provide biasing assistance when raised and / or can provide assistance when the stop 30 is lowered to the extended position 24. As shown in FIGS. 1B and 6, the biasing assembly 150 may include a biasing member 152, such as a tension spring or other suitable biasing member, connected to the handle or lever 60. FIG. 6 further shows that the biasing member 152 has one end 152A connected to the support member 66 of the handle 60 (eg, by engaging a hole 154, slot, notch, etc. defined in the support member 66). One end 152B is connected to the wall of the pin setter 22, a support member or the like 156, or connected to the pin setter 22 (for example, by a fastener 158 such as a bolt, a screw, or a rivet attached to the pin setter 22). Or it shows including loop end 152A / 152B.

  The present disclosure, however, is not limited to the apparatus or structure described. And without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the operation of the frame 18 may be driven and / or controlled by one or more drive mechanisms or assemblies such as, for example, motors, actuators and the like.

  The bowling ball stop assembly 10 may also include one or more adjustable connection assemblies or mechanisms 74 that attach the stop 30 and the support arm 54 of the frame 18 as shown generally in FIGS. 1A and 1B. The adjustable connection assembly 74 is connected to one or more supports 76 connected to the stop, for example, by fasteners 78 (e.g., screws, bolts, rivets, etc.) and the tip 76A of the support arm 54 of the support 76 and frame 18. Adjustable connection member or bracket 80 may be included. These adjustable connecting members 80 can allow, for example, adjustment of the stop 30 relative to the frame 18 and can be used in various masking units, such as different pin setting assemblies, in the background and / or background of curtain walls. Allows adjustment of stop 30 to fit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in some embodiments or applications, at least a portion of the support 76 of the stop 30, the frame support arm 54 and / or the connecting member 80 are in the extended position 24 where the stop 30 is lowered. In some cases, it may be at least partially housed within the gutter 46 of the bowling lane 14 and such components may be moved to a position that is not sufficiently obstructive from, for example, maintenance or service personnel accessing the pin setter. This prevents maintenance or maintenance personnel from tripping over or overturning when accessing the inspection area 12 and / or the components of the pinsetter.

  The above description generally illustrates and describes various embodiments of the present disclosure. However, various modifications and changes may be made to the structure and system described above without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure disclosed herein, and included in the above description or accompanying drawings. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all matters presented in are intended to be interpreted as examples and not in a limiting sense. Furthermore, it should be understood that the scope of the present disclosure includes various modifications, combinations, additions, modifications, and the like that exceed the above-described embodiments or are within the scope of the present disclosure. Shall be deemed to be. Accordingly, the various features and characteristics described herein may be selected and replaced by and applied to other described and not yet described embodiments, and the invention as defined in the appended claims. Many more variations, modifications, and additions can be made to this without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims (17)

A pin setter assembly for a bowling lane,
A pinsetter configured to set bowling pins for playing a bowling game on the bowling lane;
A bowling ball stopper assembly connected to the pinsetter;
With
The bowling ball stopper assembly is:
An extension position where a stop is placed and placed in front of the pinsetter to block or block the bowling ball down the bowling lane, allowing the bowling ball to pass and play a bowling game on the bowling lane The movable stopper configured to be movable between a plurality of positions including a retracted position where the stopper is moved away from the bowling lane,
A plurality of support members connected to the stop and rotatably or pivotably attached to the pinsetter are operable to control movement of the stop between the extended position and the retracted position. An adjustable frame,
Pin setter assembly including. The pin setter assembly according to claim 1,
When the stop is in the extended position, the stop is sized to allow one or more workers to repair the pin setter while being adequately protected from bowling balls down the bowling lane or A pin setter assembly having a dimension or defining a safety area. The pin setter assembly according to claim 1,
A pin setter assembly wherein the stop comprises a plate or panel formed of a sturdy and sufficiently impact resistant material. The pin setter assembly according to claim 1,
The stop includes a body having a body that is sized or configured to extend substantially across the bowling lane, or that is configured and configured to have a height sufficient for a block of bowling balls that move along the bowling lane. Setter assembly. The pin setter assembly according to claim 1,
The stop further comprises a side that protrudes at least partially into the gutter of the bowling lane when the stop is in the extended position and substantially obstructs a bowling ball moving along the bowling lane. Assembly. A pin setter assembly according to claim 5,
The stop includes at least partially a bowling lane bumper so that the stop can be placed in the extended position, and the bowling lane bumper is at least partially in the raised orientation or raised position. A pin setter assembly including one or more recesses configured to protrude into the body. The pin setter assembly according to claim 1,
The stop is placed along the bottom of the stop to at least partially contact the surface of the bowling lane to sufficiently prevent or reduce scratches, galling or damage to the surface of the bowling lane. A pin setter assembly further including one or more cushion members. The pin setter assembly according to claim 1,
The plurality of support members include a pair of spaced apart support members installed on both sides of the frame, and a lateral support portion extending and connected between the spaced apart support members, and the stopper is the spaced apart member. Connected to the tip of the support member, the lateral support portion is rotatably connected to the pinsetter,
The frame has a handle configured to move the stop between a retracted position and an extended position of the stop, and at the tip of the handle connected to the lateral support portion The lateral support portion is rotated by moving the handle substantially forward or backward, and the spaced support member and the stop are moved between the retracted position and the extended position,
The frame has one or more urging members disposed along the frame, the urging member moving the stop toward the retracted position when the stop is lifted from the bowling lane. A pin setter assembly configured to provide an urging force directed to and to provide resistance when the stop is lowered to the extended position. The pin setter assembly according to claim 1,
The pinsetter is a pinsetter assembly including a string pinsetter or a free fall pinsetter. A bowling ball stopper assembly for a bowling lane pinsetter,
An extended position where a stop is positioned along the bowling lane in front of the pinsetter to block or block a bowling ball down the bowling lane; and the stop is substantially lifted or spaced from the bowling lane. A movable block mechanism that is movable between a plurality of positions, including a retracted position that is taken and allows a bowling ball to pass and play a bowling game on the bowling lane;
A frame including a plurality of support members configured to support the block mechanism and to guide or facilitate control of movement of the block mechanism between the extended position and a retracted position;
A bowling ball stopper assembly comprising: A bowling ball stop assembly according to claim 10 comprising:
The plurality of support members include a pair of spaced apart support members installed on both sides of the frame, and a lateral support portion that extends and connects between the spaced apart support members. A bowling ball stopper assembly connected to a distal end of a spaced apart support member, wherein the lateral support is rotatably connected to the pinsetter. A bowling ball stop assembly according to claim 11 comprising:
The frame further includes a handle attached to the frame and configured to move the block mechanism between a retracted position and an extended position of the block mechanism, and a distal end portion of the handle is the lateral support portion. A bowling ball stopper assembly in which the lateral support portion is rotated by the operation of the handle so that the separated support member and the block mechanism move between the retracted position and the extended position. A bowling ball stop assembly according to claim 12,
The frame is connected to the spaced apart support member to provide biasing assistance when the block mechanism is raised toward the retracted position, and to provide resistance when the block mechanism is lowered to the extended position. A bowling ball stop assembly further comprising one or more biasing members. 14. A bowling ball stop assembly according to claim 13, comprising:
A bowling ball stop assembly wherein the handle includes one or more structural locking mechanisms for locking or otherwise securing the blocking mechanism in the retracted or extended position. A bowling ball stop assembly according to claim 10 comprising:
A bowling ball configured such that when the block mechanism is in the extended position, at least a part of the block mechanism and at least a part of the separated support member are accommodated in a gutter of the bowling lane. Stopper assembly. A bowling ball stop assembly according to claim 10 comprising:
The block mechanism is made or configured with a size or dimension that extends across the bowling lane, and has a sufficient height for a block of bowling balls that move along the bowling lane, and is sturdy and sufficiently impact resistant A bowling ball stop assembly comprising a plate or panel formed of a certain material. A bowling ball stop assembly according to claim 10 comprising:
The block mechanism includes one or more recesses that allow the stop to be placed in the extended position, and a portion of the block mechanism is in the bowling lane gutter while the bowling lane bumper is in the raised position. Bowling ball stopper assembly protruding inside.