Skittle sorter for cable-less automatic bowling alley sorting machine has skittle deflector at outlet to least partly cover opening at distance so only one skittle can enter outlet opening

摘要

The sorter has a rotating disc (14) enclosed by a stationary boundary wall (13) with at least one outlet opening (18) for single skittles. A skittle deflector (40) mounted at the opening at least partly covers the opening at a distance so that only one skittle can enter the outlet opening. The deflector has a deflection element (41) pivotable against spring force. Independent claims are also included for the following: a method of sorting skittles in a skittle alley.