US 2019/0314711 A1 · Bowling Ball Stop Assembly

Abstract

A bowling ball stop assembly for a pinsetter of a bowling lane is provided. The bowling ball stop assembly can include a moveable blocking feature that moves between a plurality of positions. The plurality of positions include an extended position with the stop arranged in front of the pinsetter to block or obstruct bowling balls moving down the bowling lane, and a retracted position with the stop raised away from the bowling lane to allow passage of bowling balls and the play of bowling games thereon. The bowling ball stop assembly further includes a frame supporting the blocking feature and configured to guide or facilitate control of movement thereof between the extended and retracted positions. Other aspects also are described.

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Dependent claims

A pinsetter assembly for a bowling lane, comprising:

a pinsetter configured to set bowling pins for play of a bowling game on the bowling lane;
and
a bowling ball stop assembly coupled to the pinsetter, the bowling stop assembly including:
a moveable stop configured to be movable between a plurality of positions including an extended position with the stop located and arranged in front of the pinsetter to block or obstruct bowling balls moving down the bowling lane, and a retracted position, wherein the stop is moved away from the bowling lane to allow passage of bowling balls and the play of the bowling game thereon, and
an adjustable frame including a plurality of supports connected to the stop and rotatably or pivotally attached to the pinsetter, the frame being operable to control movement of the stop between the extended and retracted positions.

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