Crane game grabber apparatus and method

Details Crane game grabber apparatus and method Crane game grabber apparatus and method

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)

Amusement devices: games

Physical skill or ability

Game element capture or pick up using manual dexterity

Reexamination Certificate

active

06921076

ABSTRACT:
A crane game, of the sort popular in amusement arcades, has prizes supported on a horizontal surface arranged to move upwards as prizes are delivered to players. Prize separating posts extend through the movable horizontal surface to keep deformable prizes near the bottom of the prize bin from being jammed together. This allows the game to hold a greater prize inventory. In addition, an arrangement is provided for measuring and displaying the grabbing force being exerted by the prize grabbing mechanism in order to assure a player of the game that it is performing in a consistent manner.

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