Qubicaamf Europe S.p.a.

Qubicaamf Worldwide, LLC

Roberto Vaioli

Massimo Baraldi

Stefano Pancaldi

Dario Fergacich

Danilo Mai

Gian Luca Ferrari

Emanuele Govoni

Ivano Noferini

Vittorio Scagliarini

Tommaso Parisi

A bowling centre system () comprises: a bowling lane (); a plurality of pins () positionable at predetermined points on the bowling lane (); a plurality of strings (), associated at one end, with a corresponding pin (); for each string (), a constrain system () positioned above the bowling lane () and having the other end of each string () connected to it; a pulley system () for managing the strings (), positioned between the connecting system () and the pins () and comprising a motor-driven drawbar () operatively configured to manage a predetermined length of each string () present along the pulley system (); the drawbar () is movable between a first position, allowing the pins () to be lifted from the bowling lane (), and a second position, allowing not only the pins () to be lowered onto the bowling lane () into the predetermined position but also each string () to be slackened by the release of a further first working length so that the pins () can fall freely when struck by a ball () thrown along the lane () or by other pins struck by the ball () during play; a control device () for controlling the position of the movable drawbar (); and a drive and selection system () connected to the movable drawbar () and to the control device () and configured to allow the movable drawbar () to move, when required, to at least a further, third operating position allowing the string () to be slackened by the release of a second working length different from the first working length of string () released when the second operating position is reached.

Bowling center system

The present disclosure relates to bowling center systems and, more particularly, to bowling games, bowling systems and equipment used in a bowling center, for example. The bowling system, includes: one or more non-contact sensors which are configured to detect a position of a bowling ball as it is rolling down a bowling lane; a lighting system configured to light predetermined locations within a bowling centre in predetermined arrangements; and an electronic control system which receives signals from the one or more non-contact sensors, determines a position of the bowling ball on the bowling lane and provides signals to the lighting system to light the predetermined locations within the bowling centre in the predetermined arrangements.

Bowling game, related systems and methods of playing

A bowling centre includes at least one bowling lane along which the bowl is rolled and having a rolling surface at one end of which are positioned the pins to be knocked down and at the opposite, longitudinal end of which is located the bowler's bay from where the bowl is thrown, the at least one lane including a side bumper running along each side of the lane and movable between a lowered position which allows the bowl to roll freely off the lane into a gutter which channels the bowl out of the lane, and a raised position for keeping the bowl on the bowling lane; an electronic control system configured to manage the at least one lane to implement a scoring program which calculates the score of the game played on the at least one lane; a lighting system includes a plurality of lighting units mounted on each side bumper, the lighting system being connected to the electronic control system which is configured to individually control each lighting unit in such a way as to light respective zones of each bumper in a differentiated manner.

Bowling center bumper lighting units and optical sensors

A device, in particular a keyboard, for data or command entry is disclosed. The device is suitable for entering data or commands into an electronic processing system, in particular, into an electronic system or apparatus for controlling a respective installation, such as an entertainment centre such as a bowling centre.

Device, in particular a keyboard, for data or command entry

A process and a system for managing a bowling center, which includes one or more bowling lanes along which a bowl is rolled, one or more pin setting up machines at one end of the lane and one or more bowlers' bays at the opposite end of the lane, one or more overhead monitors or videos above the lane, one or more consoles or keyboards located at the one or more lanes, respectively, and allowing a user to enter data, an electronic control system set up to manage the bowling center, and in particular, a score program which calculates the score of the games played at the bowling center and displays the score, in particular at the respective overhead monitor. A visual signal is emitted at the respective lane to indicate that the lane is open and waiting for users.

Process and system for managing a bowling centre

Bowling process and system for providing pictorial representations of a score

In a process and apparatus for managing signals to be broadcast at a bowling alley or the like a video signal comprising an image captured at the bowling alley is displayed at the bowling lane.

Process and apparatus for managing signals at a bowling alley or the like

Described is a system for managing at least one event in a bowling establishment or similar facility (). The bowling establishment includes at least one lane () along which a bowl () is rolled and an apparatus () for setting up the pins (P) and returning the bowl (). The system further includes elements for generating a signal relating to an event, the event advantageously producing a condition calling for service to be carried out on the pin setting up apparatus.

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Ozzano Dell'Emilia, Italy

Roberto Vaioli