Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Disk or ring games
Patent
1994-05-16
1995-07-04
Chiu, Raleigh W.
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Disk or ring games
273128R, A63B 6714, A63F 707
Patent
active
054293596
ABSTRACT:
An axial or centrifugal fan is motor mounted and the motor in turn is mounted within the central portion of a preferably low density or light weight annular or orientation free structure. Fan driven air is delivered downwardly through the central portion of the structure and is efficiently diffused underneath thereof. The air exits to atmosphere through an air bearing or a peripheral nozzle, both of which provide a strong stabilizing moment to the craft. The annular structure simulates a hockey puck to be used in a game similar to ice or field hockey. The Puck can be motivated from player to player and subsequently toward a goal by the players feet or by other desirable instruments. The preferred goal is comprised of a horizontal bar to encourage players to keep the toy on the playing surface. The puck is provided with a resilient outer periphery to prevent damage to itself and the playing environment. If a non-rotating puck or toy is contemplated, a dynamic anti-torque model incorporates two counter-rotating motors and fans in a statorless arrangement.
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