Miniature game of bowls - employs bowling table where coins release spring loaded cue and allow retrieving of balls

摘要

The miniature game of bowls permits the organisation of indoor bowling parties. This is performed on a table which operates when tokens or coins are inserted periodically to allow a spring loaded cue to shoot the balls across the table. A table (3) supported by legs (2) has three raised sides (4) and a trasparent cover (5). Across the rear is an opening (8) which allows the balls (9) to pass through to a collector which comprises a transverse bar to act as a rake (10). This is driven by endless chains at either side of the table from an electric motor at the front and is operated when a coin or token is inserted in a slot (16). This allows the balls to enter an opening receptacle (18) at the front. The balls are shot across the table by a spring loaded cue (6) which can be oriented in any direction.