Modular bowling alley pit assembly
US5238242A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63D5/08
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular bowling alley pit assembly includes a drawer-like structure which is adapted for positioning within the pit area at one end of a bowling alley. The modular assembly also includes a pair of rollers and an endless belt which passes around the rollers for moving fallen pins rearwardly from the alley and ball deflecting means for moving a ball toward a ball return mechanism. A forward one of said rollers also defines an uninterrupted surface about the roller. The assembly also includes a pair of angularly disposed tracking rollers for engaging the endless belt and the entire assembly is readily removed from the pit area for replacement or repair.
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