Advanced pinspotter controls and method therefor

Details Advanced pinspotter controls and method therefor Advanced pinspotter controls and method therefor

1997-09-26

2000-10-10

Sager, Mark A.

Games using tangible projectile

Bowling

Handling of pin or pin representation

473 54, A63D 500

Patent

active

061296368

ABSTRACT:
A pinspotter controller system, and a method therefore, is disclosed which provides improved functional characteristics over old pinspotter control systems. The heart of the pinspotter control system is an all solid state pinspotter controller chassis which can be coupled to a pinspotter for controlling the operation of the pinspotter. The all solid state pinspotter controller provides circuitry for executing a short strike cycle; for cutting power to a back end motor to conserve energy; and for coupling to a remote control console. The solid state pinspotter controller retains status and position data for the pinspotter during power interruptions. The combination also replaces the current AMF 8270 chassis, contains a buffering mechanism to prevent false operation, and contains a new communication module. The new combination disclosed here has improved backend control through the use of a microprocessor, reduced wiring, positive management and control, and improved braking when operating at 230 Volts AC.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5101354 (1992-03-01), Mowers et al.
patent: 5437576 (1995-08-01), Tuten et al.
patent: 5803819 (1998-09-01), Tuten et al.

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