Magnetic ball lock for a pinball game

Details Magnetic ball lock for a pinball game Magnetic ball lock for a pinball game

1994-06-16

1995-05-16

Chiu, Raleigh

Amusement devices: games

Surface projectile game; game element

Ball games

273119A, 273127R, 273129R, A63F 730

Patent

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054154030

ABSTRACT:
The play feature of the invention comprises a ball well and electromagnetic coil. A ball sensor is located near the well entrance to signal when a ball is detected. The electromagnet, disposed at the well entrance, attracts the ball from the playfield into the well where it is retained. To eject the ball, the magnet is reenergized and the ball is ejected form the well onto the playfield.

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patent: 4256307 (1981-03-01), Brooks
patent: 4437664 (1984-03-01), Wiczer et al.
patent: 5158291 (1992-10-01), Biagi et al.

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