Multi-directional ball popper for a pinball game
US5524887A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F7/2418
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A multi-directional ball popper for a pinball game provides an unpredictable path for the game ball as it emerges from the popper. A pair of solenoid plungers are provided on the underside of the game playfield and aligned with respect to the ball position when it rests in a recess on the playfield. A centering plate is provided to ensure precise alignment of the ball with both of the plungers. A switch is provided in the ball popper to detect the presence of the game ball. An optional guide element is provided above the playfield in order to guide the ball to one of two elevated surfaces after the ball emerges from the popper.
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