ROULETTE WHEEL DEVICE

Abstract

 The invention relates to a roulette game device (1) comprising a spinning top (2) further comprising a stem (3), a gripping portion (4) connected to the stem at one end, wherein the stem and the gripping portion are formed of a non-magnetic material, and a magnetic tip (5) connected to the stem at the other end, and a disk-shaped flywheel (6) arranged between the magnetic tip (5) and the stem (3) coaxially with the stem axis, and a metallic ring (7) made from a magnetic material, the upper side of said ring having peripherally marked and numbered pockets (8). During use, the user arranges the metallic ring (7) on a flat smooth surface, places the magnetic tip of the spinning top (2) on the inner edge of the metallic ring and twirls the top with his fingers around its axis. The rotation of the spinning top (2) causes the metallic ring (7) to spin around its own axis and to rotate around the axis of the spinning top. When the spinning top stops, it falls to the base and its magnetic tip (5) points at the winning number.

Description

Field of Invention

[0001] The invention refers to a roulette game device and to a kit of parts for a roulette game.

Prior Art

[0002] From the prior art, roulette wheel devices are known which comprise a fixed bowl-shaped housing and a disc with numbered pockets for receiving a ball, said disk being rotatably mounted in said housing. The player spins the rotary disc in one direction and then spins a ball in the opposite direction around the periphery of the bowl-shaped housing. After a certain time, the speed of the ball is reduced so much that the force of gravity is greater than the centrifugal force of the ball, and the ball falls onto the rotary disc and stops in one of the numbered pockets.

[0003] Professional roulette wheel devices used in casinos are known. They are made of high quality materials, with high precision of manufacture. On the other hand, there are roulette game devices that are intended for home use. In their basic structure, they are the same as professional roulette wheel devices only that they are made of cheaper materials (usually made of plastic) and with less precision of manufacture due to commercial reasons.

Technical Problem

[0004] The technical problem is how to provide a roulette game device that is suitable for home use and at the same time suitable as a business gift. The aforementioned requirements mean that the roulette game device must have a simple construction that will allow a low market price on one hand and that will not give an impression of being tasteless on the other.

Solution to the Technical Problem

[0005] The technical problem is solved by a roulette game device comprising:

a spinning top further comprising a stem, a gripping portion connected to the stem at one end, wherein the stem and the gripping portion are formed of a non-magnetic material, and a magnetic tip connected to the stem at the other end, and a disk-shaped flywheel arranged between the magnetic tip and the stem coaxially with the stem axis, and

a metallic ring made from a magnetic material, the upper side of said ring having peripherally marked and numbered pockets.

[0006] The magnetic tip can be connected to the stem by a detachable connection, such as a screw connection, or by a non-detachable connection, such as glue.

[0007] The magnetic tip can be formed of a magnetized solid magnetic material.

[0008] Alternatively, the magnetic tip can be formed of a magnetic material having a cylindrical receiving space in axial direction and a permanent magnet received in the cylindrical receiving space.

[0009] Preferably, the lower side of the metallic ring is coated with a material having a low friction coefficient, e.g. with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), thereby achieving better sliding of the metallic ring on the base.

[0010] During use, the user arranges the metallic ring on a flat smooth surface (for example on the surface of a table), places the magnetic tip of the spinning top on the inner edge of the metallic ring and twirls the top with his fingers around its axis. The magnetic tip with its magnetically attractive force acts on the metallic ring. The rotation of the spinning top causes the metallic ring to spin around its own axis and to rotate around the axis of the spinning top. When the spinning top stops, the metallic ring stops, too. The spinning top falls to the base and its tip points at the winning number on the metallic ring.

[0011] The construction of the roulette game device of the invention represents an alternative to known roulette game devices used in a home environment.

[0012] A simple construction and a small number of components allow for a low production cost, while the appearance of the roulette game device is attractive and is therefore also suitable for business gifts.

Figure 1: Roulette game device

Figure 2: Cross-section of a spinning top with a permanent magnet (flywheel not shown)

Figure 3: Disk-shaped base

[0013] The invention is described in more detail hereinbelow.

[0014] The technical problem is solved by a roulette game device 1 comprising:

a spinning top 2 further comprising a stem 3, a gripping portion 4 connected to the stem at one end, wherein the stem and the gripping portion are formed of a non-magnetic material, and a magnetic tip 5 connected to the stem at the other end, and a disk-shaped flywheel 6 arranged between the magnetic tip 5 and the stem 3 coaxially with the stem axis, and

a metallic ring 7 made from a magnetic material, the upper side of said ring having peripherally marked and numbered pockets 8.

[0015] The stem 3 and the gripping portion 4 are preferably integrally formed.

[0016] The magnetic tip 5 can be connected to the stem 3 by a detachable connection, such as a screw connection, or by a non-detachable connection, such as glue.

[0017] The magnetic tip 5 can be formed of a magnetized solid magnetic material.

[0018] Alternatively, the magnetic tip 5 can be formed of a magnetic material having a cylindrical receiving space 9 in axial direction and a permanent magnet 10 received in the cylindrical receiving space 9.

[0019] Preferably, the lower side of the metallic ring 7 is coated with a material having a low friction coefficient, e.g. with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), thereby achieving better sliding of the metallic ring on the base.

[0020] During use, the user arranges the metallic ring 7 on a flat smooth surface (for example on the surface of a table), places the magnetic tip of the spinning top 2 on the inner edge of the metallic ring and twirls the top with his fingers around its axis. The magnetic tip 5 with its magnetically attractive force acts on the metallic ring. The rotation of the spinning top 2 causes the metallic ring 7 to spin around its own axis and to rotate around the axis of the spinning top. When the spinning top stops, the metallic ring stops, too. The spinning top falls to the base and its magnetic tip 5 points at the winning number on the metallic ring.

[0021] The disk-shaped flywheel 6 is preferably made of a transparent material, such as glass or plastics. This provides for a better visibility of the number disk from all sides.

[0022] The roulette game device 1 can further comprise a disk-shaped base 11 of a non-magnetic material having a diameter corresponding to about twice the diameter of the metallic ring 7. The upper face of the disk-shaped base 11 is preferably coated with a material 12 having a low friction coefficient. Examples of suitable materials are polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), velvet and felt.

[0023] The disk-shaped base 11 can further comprise a centrally arranged seat 13 for the magnetic tip of the spinning top, which is formed in the shape of a cavity.

[0024] The kit of parts for the roulette game comprises the roulette game device 1, a table layout for placing bets, and chips.

Claims

1. A roulette game device (1) comprising:

- a spinning top (2) further comprising

- a stem (3),

- a gripping portion (4) connected to the stem at one end, wherein the stem and the gripping portion are formed of a non-magnetic material, and

- a magnetic tip (5) connected to the stem at the other end, and

- a disk-shaped flywheel (6) arranged above the magnetic tip (5) and around the stem (3) coaxially with the stem axis, and

- a metallic ring (7) made from a magnetic material, the upper side of said ring having peripherally marked and numbered pockets (8).

2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the magnetic tip (5) is connected to the stem (3) by a detachable connection, such as a screw connection.

3. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the magnetic tip (5) is connected to the stem (3) by a non-detachable connection, such as glue.

4. Device according to any of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the magnetic tip (5) is formed of a magnetized solid magnetic material.

5. Device according to any of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the magnetic tip (5) is formed of a magnetic material having a cylindrical receiving space (9) in axial direction and a permanent magnet (10) received in the cylindrical receiving space (9).

6. Device according to any of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the lower side of the metallic ring (7) is coated with a material having a low friction coefficient, e.g. with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), velvet or felt.

7. Device according to any of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the stem (3) and the gripping portion (4) are integrally formed.

8. Device according to any of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a disk-shaped flywheel (6) is formed of a transparent material, such as glass or plastics.

9. Device according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized by further comprising a disk-shaped base (11) of a non-magnetic material having a diameter corresponding to about twice the diameter of the metallic ring (7).

10. Device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the upper face of the disk-shaped base (11) is coated with a material (12) having a low friction coefficient, e.g. with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

11. Device according to Claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the disk-shaped base (11) further comprises a centrally arranged seat (13) for the magnetic tip of the spinning top, which is formed in the shape of a cavity.

12. A kit of parts for the roulette game comprising the device according to any of claims 1 to 11, a table layout for placing bets, and chips.

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