Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1985-12-13
1987-05-12
Oechsle, Anton O.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
A63D 104
Patent
active
046643770
ABSTRACT:
This invention discloses an improved bowling alley which lasts at least twice as long as bowling alleys of the prior art. The bowling alley has a bowling lane defined by a plurality of staggered boards, the boards being held tightly together between a pair of holding means, or equivalent devices. The holding means are provided with at least one resilient member which allows the boards to expand and contract, in response to changes in the moisture content, without forming gaps between the boards. At least one strain gauge is also provided on at least some of the holding means, enabling measurement of the amount of expansion of the lane, and thereby providing an indication of whether the boards need humidification or dehumidification. The bowling lane is supported by a plurality of posts, the posts including threaded members which permit the height of the lane to be finely adjusted. The region beneath the lane is hollow and insulated, and is provided with air conditioning and humidifying devices which can raise or lower the moisture content of the wood, as required.
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Eilberg William H.
Oechsle Anton O.
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