SI22501A - Illumination of rotating cylinders of gaming machines for random number selection - Google Patents

Abstract

Subject of the invention is a construction solution of illumination of rotating cylinders for gaming machines for random number selection, e.g. roulette, bingo/keno, dice etc. where the rotating cylinder (2) is illuminated by a light source which is created by light illuminants (14) located on the circumference of a cylinder-shaped or cone-shaped bracket (1) which radially illuminate the rotating cylinder (2) and thus the complete gaming area, while the slot (3) prevents the radiation of light outside the circumference of the rotating cylinder (2) and enables ideal illuminiation of the gaming area.

Description

CIRCUIT LIGHTING AT GAMING MACHINES FOR DIRECT NUMBER SELECTION

The object of the invention is a structural solution for illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines for random selection of numbers, e.g. roulettes, bingo / henna, cubes, etc., wherein the rotating cylinder is illuminated by a light source formed in the circumference of a cylindrical or conical carrier by light bodies radially illuminating the rotating cylinder and thus the entire playing surface. The invention belongs to class F21V 33/00 of the international patent classification.

A technical problem that the present invention successfully solves is a structural solution to the proper illumination of the rotating cylinder and the playing surface, especially at the places where the ball circles around the circumference before it falls into the field and the part where the ball falls into the field, as well as in such embodiment Roulette, where the rotating cylinder and the playing surface are covered with a transparent dome of transparent plastic material, where reflections are impaired due to reflections.

Known lighting methods, in addition to the general illumination of the space, which is unsuitable for reflecting rotating gambling machines with transparent dome, are such that the local illumination of the playing surface, ie the rotating cylinder and the marked fields, originates from light elements, which are located around the circumference around the rotating cylinder.

Thus, e.g. from Sl patent no. 21413 A known solution having an incandescent strip of lamps around the roulette rim, which is covered by an optical ring which scatters light. Such a solution provides good visibility only with a strong light source, which is further reduced by the optical ring. A stronger light source usually also has a higher power consumption and requires better cooling, which in the present case is not possible due to the installation of light sources in an enclosed space.

io According to the invention, the technical problem is solved by installing a light source mounted in the axis of the rotating cylinder, which is usually due to the structural characteristics of the gaming machine itself - roulette wheel or cone. If it is not installed in an additional position and the light fixtures are placed in the appropriate place (the number of is depends on the size of the rotating cylinder itself), it must be sufficient to cover the shadows that are otherwise cast by the individual light body. The vertical illumination angle determines the size of the gap in the cylinder or cone, while the added masks on the underside and top of the illumination prevent the radiation of the projection of the perimeter edges and allow perfect illumination without shadows and reflections.

The invention will be explained in more detail on the basis of an embodiment and figures, of which:

Fig. 1 is a constructional solution of rotating cylinder illumination in slot machines for random selection of numbers in lateral view and partial cross-section;

Fig. 2 is a cross-section of a support for illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines for random selection of numbers, showing the position of luminaries;

Figure 3 shows a composition of a carrier for providing illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines for random selection of numbers, showing arrangement of luminaries;

Fig. 4 is a plan view of a cross section of a carrier for illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines for random selection of numbers, showing the position of luminaries.

The illustrated drawings show an object of the invention according to which a technical problem is solved by installing a cylindrical or conical carrier 1 in the centered axis of a rotating cylinder 2, whereby light bodies 4 are installed along the circumference of the cylindrical or conical carrier 1 which radially illuminate the rotating cylinder 2 and the playing surface. The size of the slot 3 in the cylindrical or conical bracket 1 determines the angle of illumination and is optionally adjustable by the addition of masks formed by the upper edges 5 of the upper part of the cylindrical or conical bracket 1 and on the underside of the handles 7 of the ring 6. The slit 3 prevents radiation outside the perimeter of the rotating cylinder 2 and provide ideal illumination of the playing surface.

The number of luminaires 4 depends on the size of the rotating cylinder 2 and the thickness of the cylindrical or conical support 1, but must be sufficient to eliminate the shadows between the luminaires 4. Good illumination ensures that the number of luminaries 4 is such that by overlapping the light beam in the horizontal direction between the individual light bodies 4, the state achieved in Figure 4.

The illumination of the playing surface and the rotating cylinder 2 in the vertical direction is, as mentioned above, limited by the slot 3. The upper edges 5 of the upper part of the cylindrical or conical bracket 1 are positioned at such a height that they allow illumination of the inner part of the upper edge of the game. surfaces, while the blades 7 of the ring 6 on the underside determine the illumination of the lower part of the playing surface with the shutters for stopping the ball and also the part of the rotating cylinder 2. In the construction of cylindrical or conical bracket 1 or its edges 5 and the ring 6 with blades 7, it is important , that the beam of light bodies 4 does not cause reflections or that the player's playing surface does not cause glare, but on the other hand, both the cylinder 2 and the rest of the playing surface must be well illuminated without shadows, which also enables the installation of light bodies 4 according to the invention.

Figure 3 shows one possible embodiment of the composition of a cylindrical or conical support 1 for enabling the illumination of rotating cylinders in gaming machines for random selection of numbers by showing the arrangement of lighting elements according to the invention. On the axial part of the bracket 1 with the edges 5 is mounted the bracket 8 of the light bodies 4, the shape of which can be seen from the given sections AA and BB. The carrier 8 has a substantially cylindrical shape with a centrally expressed annular portion 8a housing the luminaires 4. Then, a ring 6 with lugs 7 is attached to the axial part of the carrier 1. The relative position of the carrier 8 and the rings 6 and the height to which the carrier 8 is suspended the size and position of the slot 3 are determined on the axial part of the carrier 1. In this way, the positioning of the io beam of the light fixtures 4 is very easy.

The luminaires 4 are preferably LEDs, but different light sources can be used.

The present design solution for rotating cylinder illumination in slot machines according to the invention completely solves the present technical problem, since the light bodies 4 mounted on a rotating cylindrical or conical carrier 1 allow adequate illumination of the cylinder and the playing surface, especially on the places where the ball is circled around the perimeter of the playing surface before it falls into the field and the part where the ball falls into the field, as well as in the embodiment where the rotating cylinder and the playing surface are covered by a protective dome made of transparent plastic material, where reflections are impaired by reflections .

Claims (4)

PATENT APPLICATIONS 1. Illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines for random selection of numbers, 5, characterized in that in the center axis of the rotating cylinder (2) a support (1) is arranged along the circumference of which the luminaires (4) are mounted. The illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines for random selection of io numbers according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrier (1) has a cylindrical or conical shape. Illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines for random selection of 15 numbers, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that a gap (3) is placed in front of the luminaires (1), which is optionally adjustable by the added masks forming them. the upper edges (5) of the upper part of the bracket (1) and the lower sides (7) 2o rings 6. 4. The illumination of rotating cylinders in slot machines according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the light bodies (4) are preferably LEDs.