WO2018082083A1

WO2018082083A1 - Elastic ball game machine

Info

Publication number: WO2018082083A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/104848
Authority: WO
Inventors: 华企科技（深圳）有限公司; 叶琴
Original assignee: 华企科技（深圳）有限公司
Priority date: 2016-11-07
Filing date: 2016-11-07
Publication date: 2018-05-11

Abstract

An elastic ball game machine, comprising a box (1) which may hold a game player. A game space is formed in the box (1). The game machine is equipped with an ejector (3) for automatically launching an elastic ball (2) and a controller (4) for controlling launch timing, direction and force of the ejector (3). The elastic ball (2), after being launched by the ejector (3), is repeatedly bounced back and forth on an inner wall of the box (1) until caught by the game player. The game machine also comprises a human body sensing device (9) for sensing whether the game player is in a predetermined position, and the human body sensing device (9) is electrically connected to the controller (4) and transmits a signal to the controller (4). The human body sensing device (9) is arranged on the bottom of the box (1).

Description

Bouncy ball game machine

Technical field

The invention relates to the field of game machines, in particular to a bouncy ball game machine in which entertainment and fitness are integrated.

Background technique

In the field of game consoles, the marble game machine should be regarded as the oldest, and the old and hard game machine. The common marble game machines on the market are generally small, such as the patent number ZL201420506866.5, the name is A coin-operated marbles ejection game machine, for example, the patent number is ZL201220430819.8, and the name is "the marble game machine award-winning structure". In such a marble game machine, the catapult, the marble track and the narrow are generally included. The game space, marble material is also diverse, such as glass beads, plastic beads, no elasticity or little elasticity, the marbles are launched after hitting the target object, or experienced various obstacles to block the rebound, and finally fall into different bombs Bead recovery to get different scores, get the corresponding rewards, simple gameplay, poor challenge, low participation, more suitable for children, adults are less involved in the game.

Summary of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a bouncy ball game machine with high challenge, high participation, all ages, entertainment and fitness, which can exercise people's reaction ability and exercise ability, and is full of entertainment.

The present invention is achieved by a bouncy ball game machine including a case for accommodating a game player, a game space formed inside the case, the game machine being provided with a ejector for automatically launching a bouncy ball and for controlling the ejector a controller that emits timing, direction, and velocity, and the bouncy ball is repeatedly rebounded on the inner wall of the cabinet after being fired by the ejector until it is caught by the game player, and the gaming machine further includes a function for sensing whether the player is in the game A pre-set position human sensing device that is electrically coupled to the controller and transmits a signal to the controller, the human sensing device being disposed on a bottom surface of the housing.

The human body sensing device includes a pressure plate and a return spring and a push switch located under the pressure plate, and the game player presses the pressure plate with the foot to cause displacement of the pressure plate to trigger the push switch, and the push switch is triggered to transmit Signal to the controller.

Wherein, one side of the pressure plate is hinged to the bottom of the box through the hinge, and the other side is supported by the return spring. When the game player presses the pressure plate with the foot, the pressure plate is slightly rotated and pressed to trigger the position. Press the switch.

Wherein, the pressure plate is provided with a guide sleeve, and the bottom of the box body is provided with a guide post that cooperates with the guide sleeve, and the pressure plate moves up and down by the guide post guide sleeve matching structure to trigger the push switch.

Wherein, the shape of the pressure plate is a rectangular, circular or split pair of footprint shapes.

Wherein, the human body sensing device is a far infrared sensor, a capacitive sensor or a photoelectric sensor, and a trigger signal is transmitted to the controller when the foot of the game player steps on the human body sensing device.

Wherein the plurality of ejector is distributed on one or more inner walls of the box, the box being made of one or more materials of glass, wood, ceramic tile, steel plate, plastic plate; The box is square, the height is 2m-3m, the width is 1.5m-3m, and the length is 1.5m-3m; the elastic ball material is high elasticity rubber, TPU (polyurethane elastomer), PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or TPE (thermoplastic elastomer).

Wherein, the game machine is further provided with a bouncy ball collector electrically connected to the controller, the bouncy ball collector comprises a recovery port, a bouncy ball sensor and a storage bin, and the controller is provided by a bouncy ball sensor Determine if the bouncy ball is placed in the recovery port and calculate the time from the launch of the bouncy ball to the completion of the recovery.

Wherein, the gaming machine further includes a display for demonstrating a game, a game introduction and game information, the display being electrically connected to the controller.

Wherein, the gaming machine further includes a timer and a pause switch electrically connected to the controller. When the bouncy ball is launched, the timer starts to count, and the game player presses the pause switch after the bouncing ball is caught, and the timer stops. Timing.

The utility model has the beneficial effects that the bouncy ball game machine of the invention comprises a box body and a catapult capable of accommodating game personnel, and does not use ordinary marbles, but uses a bouncy ball with good rebound performance, and the bouncy ball is higher. After the speed is emitted, it can rebound quickly and repeatedly on the inner wall of the cabinet. The game player is in the box body. Generally, it is a slightly bent standing state. The spirit is highly concentrated, waiting for the bouncy ball to be suddenly launched by the catapult, and then agilely Grab the bouncy ball in the first time to complete the task. During the game, the responsiveness and athletic ability of the game personnel are relatively high. When the size of the box is small, the bounce ball has a faster round-trip speed on the inner wall of the box, and the game player needs to quickly twist the head while still having to Bending and getting up, you can exercise to the waist and legs. From the outside, the players are funny and funny. They are very entertaining. Because of the difficulty of the game, they need to participate wholeheartedly and suit people of all ages. It is placed in the game hall and amusement park as a game machine. It can also be placed in gyms, kindergartens and even primary and secondary schools as a training device to improve agility and responsiveness.

In addition, the present invention further provides a human body sensing device for sensing whether the game player is in a preset position. Only when the game player triggers the human body sensing device, the controller only considers that the game player is in a preset position and starts. The game, otherwise the controller will prompt the alarm and refuse to start the game until the game player returns to the preset position. During the game after the bouncy ball is launched, the player can leave the preset position. The purpose of adding this structure is to prevent the game player from being too close to the automatic catapult, affecting the launch, and also making all the gamers at the same starting line, creating a fair game environment.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view of a first embodiment of a bouncy ball game machine according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of a human body sensing device in the first embodiment of the elastic ball game machine according to the present invention;

3 is a schematic structural view of a human body sensing device in a second embodiment of the bouncy ball game machine according to the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural view of a third embodiment of the bouncy ball game machine of the present invention.

Among them, 1, the box body; 2, the elastic ball; 3, the catapult; 4, the controller; 5, the elastic ball collector, 51, the recovery port; 52, the elastic ball sensor; 53, the storage bin; 7, pause switch; 8, display; 9, human sensing device; 91, pressure plate; 92, return spring; 93, push switch; 94, hinge; 95, guide sleeve; 96, guide column; 10, game personnel.

detailed description

The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

As a first embodiment of the bouncy ball game machine of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a cabinet 1 for accommodating a game player 10 is formed, and a game space is formed inside the cabinet 1, and the game machine is provided with an automatic The ejector 3 that emits the elastic ball 2 and the controller 4 for controlling the timing, direction and force of the ejection of the ejector 3, after being fired by the ejector 3, will repeatedly rebound rapidly on the inner wall of the casing 1 until Captured by the game player 10, the game machine further includes a human perception device 9 for sensing whether the game player 10 is in a preset position, the human perception device 9 is electrically connected to the controller 4 and transmits a signal to the controller 4. The human sensing device 9 is disposed on the bottom surface of the casing 1.

The bouncy ball game machine of the present invention does not use ordinary marbles, but uses a bouncy ball 2 with good rebound performance. After the elastic ball 2 is emitted at a higher speed, it can repeatedly rebound quickly on the inner wall of the casing 1. The game player 10 is in the box body 1, generally in a slightly bent standing state, the spirit is highly concentrated, waiting for the bouncing ball 2 to be suddenly emitted by the catapult 3, and then agilely grasping the bouncy ball 2 in the first time to complete task. During the game, the responsiveness and athletic ability of the game player 10 are relatively high. When the size of the box 1 is small, the round-trip speed of the elastic ball 2 on the inner wall of the box 1 is faster, and the game player 10 needs to quickly twist the head. At the same time, I have to bend over and get up. I can exercise to the waist and legs. From the outside, it seems that the game players are funny and funny. They are very entertaining. Because of the difficulty of the game, they need to participate wholeheartedly, suitable for all ages. Stage people. It is placed in the game hall and amusement park as a game machine. It can also be placed in gyms, kindergartens and even primary and secondary schools as a training device to improve agility and responsiveness.

The controller 4 of the present invention can issue commands to the ejector 3, which automatically initiates a corresponding firing action. The game player 10 can play games, fitness and training alone, and can also select the difficulty level to suit different age groups and different sports ability.

In the present embodiment, the human body sensing device 9 includes a pressure plate 91 and a return spring 92 and a push switch 93 located below the pressure plate 91. The game player 10 presses the pressure plate 91 with the foot to displace the pressure plate 91. The push switch 93 is triggered, and the push switch 93 is triggered to transmit a signal to the controller 4. More specifically, the side of the pressure plate 91 passes through The page is hinged to the bottom of the case 1 and the other side is supported by the return spring 92. When the player 10 presses the platen 91 with the foot, the platen 91 is slightly rotated and pressed to trigger the push switch. 93. In general, one foot is enough to trigger the push switch 93. Only the game player 10 triggers the human body sensing device 9, and the controller 4 only considers that the game player 10 is in the preset position, and then starts the game. Otherwise, the controller 4 will alarm and refuse to start the game until the game player 10 Go to the preset position. During the game after the bouncy ball 2 is launched, the game player 10 can leave the preset position. The purpose of adding this structure is to prevent the game player from being too close to the catapult 3, affecting the launch, and also making all the gamers at the same starting line, creating a fair playing environment.

In this embodiment, the gaming machine further includes a timer 6 and a pause switch 7 electrically connected to the controller 4, and the elastic ball 2 is emitted while the timer 6 starts counting, and the game player 10 catches the elastic ball 2 After the pause switch 7 is pressed, the timer 6 stops counting. In this way, the game completion time is calculated, the player ranks, the number of lottery tickets is obtained, or rewards such as playing again. If it is necessary to play the game multiple times in succession, the timer 6 may not be cleared, but continue to walk on the basis of the last time.

There are many automatic ball machines on the market. For example, basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, baseball and other common balls have achieved automatic serve. Especially the table tennis ball machine can complete the launching work in the present invention. The market selects small-sized finished products and directly applies them to game consoles, such as Shibalong, Pisces, and Teddy automatic ball machines. It can also use the automatic ball machine solution disclosed in the patent documents, such as patents. No. 201510608292.1, the invention name is "table tennis automatic ball machine", patent number is 201310547252.1, the name is an automatic table tennis table transmitter, patent number is 201410775085.0, the name is an automatic control table tennis ball machine, patent number is 201520077306.7 The name is an automatic ball machine and the like mentioned in the patent of an automatic ball machine.

In the present invention, the ejector 3 may be plural and distributed on one or more inner walls of the casing 1. When there are multiple catapults, the game player 10 cannot predict from which direction the bouncy ball 2 will be launched, thereby improving entertainment and game difficulty. Specifically, two in the embodiment are distributed on the left and right sides of the game player 10. It is preferred to mount the ejector 3 on both sides of the game player 10, and to launch from the side, firstly, the elastic ball 2 can be kept in front of the game player 10 as much as possible, and secondly, it is not easy to directly hit the game player 10, because once When the body clothes of the game player 10 are encountered, the speed of the bounce ball 2 is drastically lowered, and it is easy to be caught, and the game effect is greatly reduced.

The box body 1 of the bouncy ball game machine of the present invention is preferably made of one or more relatively rigid materials of glass, wood, ceramic tile, steel plate and plastic plate, because the elastic ball 2 rebounds when colliding with a rigid material. In order to fully play, the difficulty of the game is maintained at a high level. The box 1 can all be made of transparent glass or transparent plastic plate to facilitate external personnel to watch the game process, and a large transparent window can be set on the opaque material. A high-speed camera can be installed at a suitable location in the cabinet 1 to record the entire game process, which can be copied to the game player, or the game player can go to the designated website to download, and can drain and collect a part of the fee as another game. income. In order to facilitate processing, the cabinet 1 The design is square, and the experiment of the present inventors found that for adults, the width is 1.5m-3m, the length is 1.5m-3m, the game effect is better, and for children with slow reaction ability and poor exercise speed, the box The wider the body 1, the difficulty will be slightly reduced; as for the height of the box 1 is generally 2m-2.5m, so as to accommodate the game player 10 and not feel depressed, because the elastic ball 2 is bounced to the top of the box 1. There are very few opportunities. Of course, it is also possible to use other shapes of the casing 1, such as a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a hexagonal shape, an octagonal shape, and the like, and the shape of the cross section of the casing 1 is here.

In the present invention, the elasticity of the elastic ball 2 is also a key link. The diameter of the elastic ball 2 is preferably 2-4 CM, and the size and weight are suitable. The elastic ball 2 material should be selected from a highly elastic elastic body, such as a highly elastic rubber. , TPU (polyurethane elastomer), PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), the common bouncy ball on the market can basically meet the elastic requirements. Different elastic elastic balls 2 are mixed and randomly launched, which can improve the playability of the game, because people generally feel uncomfortable with sudden changes. Gamers 10 can also wear protective glasses or even a simple protective helmet to avoid accidental injuries.

In the present invention, the game machine can trigger the game to start by the coin-operated switch, or use a stored value card such as a magnetic card or an IC card in conjunction with the corresponding card reader to charge the operation to trigger the start of the game, coin-operated switch or read. The card device needs to be electrically connected to the controller.

As a second embodiment of the bouncy ball game machine of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the difference from the first embodiment is that the structure of the human body sensing device 9 is different, and the pressure plate 91 is provided with a guide sleeve 95. A bottom portion of the first guide is provided with a guide post 96 that cooperates with the guide sleeve 95. The press plate 91 is moved up and down by the guide sleeve 96 with the guide sleeve 95 to trigger the push switch 93. Located in the pre-set position for the same benefits.

As a third embodiment of the bouncy ball game machine of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4, the difference from the first embodiment is that the game machine is not provided with a special timer and a pause switch, but a bouncy ball collector 5 is provided. The bouncy ball recoverer 5 is electrically connected to the controller 4, and the bouncy ball recovery device 5 includes a recovery port 51, a bouncy ball sensor 52 and a storage compartment 53, and the controller 4 judges by the elastic ball sensor 5. Whether the bouncy ball 2 is placed in the recovery port 51, and the time from the start of the ejection of the bouncy ball 2 to the recovery is calculated. The drawbacks of the first embodiment can be avoided, and some gamers may cheat and press the pause switch in advance without catching the bouncy ball.

In the present embodiment, the press plate 91 is shaped as a split pair of footprints, and the game can be started only when the two feet stand on the two separate press plates 91, and the preset position of the game player is further standardized. Of course, the pressure plate 91 can also have other shapes such as a rectangle, an ellipse, a circle, and the like.

In this embodiment, the bouncy ball game machine further includes a display 8 for demonstrating a game, a game introduction, and game information, and the game information may include completion time, difficulty level, ranking, bonus information, etc., and may also play back high speed camera recording. The video of the game process, the display 8 is electrically connected to the controller 4, and some acoustic and optoelectronic devices can be added to the game machine to increase the game atmosphere. Other structures and advantageous effects are the same as those in the first embodiment, and are not described herein again.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, the human body sensing device is a mechanical switch, and an electronic switch can also be used. For example, a far infrared sensor, a capacitive sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or the like, generates a trigger signal to the controller when the player's foot is stepped on or close enough to the human body sensing device.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection of the present invention. Within the scope.

Claims

A bouncy ball game machine, comprising: a box body capable of accommodating a game player, the inside of the box body forming a game space, the game machine being provided with an ejector for automatically launching the bouncy ball and for controlling the launch timing of the catapult, a direction and strength controller, the bouncy ball is repeatedly rebounded on the inner wall of the box after being fired by the catapult until it is caught by the player, and the game machine further includes a function for sensing whether the player is in the preset A human sensing device at the location, the human sensing device is electrically coupled to the controller and transmits a signal to the controller, the human sensing device being disposed on a bottom surface of the housing.
The bouncy ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the human body sensing device comprises a pressure plate and a return spring and a push switch located under the pressure plate, and the game player presses the pressure plate with the foot to generate the pressure plate. The displacement triggers the push switch, and the push switch is triggered to transmit a signal to the controller.
The bouncy ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein one side of the pressure plate is hinged to the bottom of the box body by a hinge, and the other side is supported by the return spring, and the game player applies the foot plate to the pressure plate. When pressed, the platen is slightly rotated and depressed to trigger the push switch.
The bouncy ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the pressure plate is provided with a guide sleeve, and the bottom of the box body is provided with a guide post that cooperates with the guide sleeve, and the pressure plate guides through the guide pillar The sleeve mating structure moves up and down to trigger the push switch.
The bouncy ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the pressing plate has a rectangular, circular or split pair of footprint shapes.
The bouncy ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the human body sensing device is a far infrared sensor, a capacitive sensor or a photoelectric sensor, which is generated when a player's foot steps on the human body sensing device. The trigger signal is passed to the controller.
The bouncy ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the plurality of ejector is distributed on one or more inner walls of the casing, and the casing is made of glass or wood. The utility model is made of one or more materials of ceramic tiles, steel plates and plastic plates; the box body is square, the height is 2m-3m, the width is 1.5m-3m, the length is 1.5m-3m; the elastic ball material is Highly flexible rubber, TPU (polyurethane elastomer), PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or TPE (thermoplastic elastomer).
The bouncy ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the game machine is further provided with a bouncy ball collector electrically connected to the controller, and the bouncy ball collector includes a recovery port. The bouncy ball sensor and the storage bin, the controller determines whether the bouncy ball is put into the recovery port through the elastic ball sensor, and calculates the time from the launch to the recovery of the bouncy ball.
The bouncy ball game machine according to claim 8, wherein said game machine further comprises a display for demonstrating a game, a game introduction, and game information, said display being electrically coupled to the controller.
The bouncy ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the game machine further includes a timer and a pause switch electrically connected to the controller, and the bouncy ball is emitted while the timer starts Timing, the player presses the pause switch after grabbing the bouncy ball, and the timer stops counting.