Why can't you always catch the doll? The mechanical secrets of the claw machine

Claw machines, a game device full of fun and challenges, always make us feel endless excitement and frustration in the process of enjoying claw machines. Every time we put in a coin, we manipulate the gripper with great expectation, hoping to successfully grab the doll we like, but the result is often not as expected. So, what is the reason why we can't always grab the doll? What kind of mechanical principle is hidden behind this? This article will unveil the mystery of claw machines for you.

1. Mechanical composition of claw machine

The claw machine is mainly composed of the following parts: chassis, gripper, track, motor and control system. These parts have their own functions and together constitute a complete claw machine.

Chassis: As the main structure of the claw machine, the chassis carries all other components. Its firmness and stability directly affect the operation of the claw machine.

Gripper: The gripper is one of the most important parts of the claw machine, and it is directly responsible for grabbing the doll. The shape, material, and size of the gripper will affect the grabbing effect. Generally speaking, the gripper will be designed to adapt to dolls of different shapes and sizes to increase the success rate of grabbing.

Track: The track is the path that the gripper moves on. Its design and layout are crucial to the gripper's accuracy and stability. The smoothness, curvature and height of the track will affect the gripper's movement speed and gripping effect.

Motor: The motor is the power source that drives the gripper to move. Its performance and stability directly affect the movement of the gripper. The motor's speed, torque, and accuracy parameters all need to be carefully designed and debugged to ensure that the gripper can accurately reach the specified position and complete the gripping action.

Control system: The control system is the brain of the claw machine. It is responsible for receiving the user's operating instructions and controlling the movement of the motor, thereby driving the gripper to complete the grabbing action. The stability and accuracy of the control system are crucial to the performance of the claw machine.

2. Why can’t I always catch the doll?

After understanding the mechanical composition of the claw machine, let's take a look at why you can't always catch the doll. In fact, there are many reasons behind this:

Insufficient gripping force: In order to ensure that the doll cannot be easily grabbed, the gripping force of the claw machine is usually set relatively small. This requires us to control the gripping force and position more precisely when grabbing the doll to successfully grab the doll.

Complex track design: In order to increase the challenge and fun of the game, the track of the claw machine is usually designed into complex shapes such as bends and undulations. This requires the gripper to overcome various resistances and obstacles during movement, increasing the difficulty of grasping.

Poor doll placement: Sometimes, the placement of the dolls can also affect the gripping effect. If the dolls are placed too densely or too close to the edge of the chassis, it will be difficult for the gripper to accurately grasp the target doll.

Insufficient operating skills: In addition to mechanical factors, operating skills are also an important factor affecting the success rate of grabbing. If we do not master key parameters such as strength, speed and angle during the operation, it will be difficult to successfully grab the doll.

In summary, the reason why we can never catch the dolls in the claw machine is that it has set certain difficulties and challenges in terms of mechanical composition and operating skills. However, as long as we master the correct operating methods and skills, and practice and try more, I believe that one day we will be able to successfully catch the dolls we like!