Brunswick StringPin, Service Manual

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Section 2: Overview
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MACHINE COMPONENT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The simple design of the StringPin pinsetter makes it easy and inexpensive to operate and maintain.
Because the pins are tethered to the machine by the “strings”, only 10 pins are required rather than the
20 - 23 pins typically used in free fall pinsetters. The design also eliminates the need for additional
components required to collect pins and move them through the machine. This reduces the noise and
pin handling issues associated with free fall pinsetters. Refer to Figure 2-9.
The StringPin Pinsetter consists of four subassemblies:
1. Main Frame (Drive Motor, String Spool, Pin Motion Interface)
2. Setting Platform (Centering Cones)
3. Ball Pit (Ball Stop, Carpet Mat, Pit Assembly)
4. Ball Accelerator
Figure 2-9. String Pinsetter Sub Assemblies and Components - Side View
(1) MAIN FRAME (2) SETTING PLATFORM (3) BALL RETURN KICKBACK
(4) PIN CENTERING CONES (5) CARPET MAT (6) BALL ACCELERATOR
(7) BALL STOP (8) PIN DECK (9) PIT ASSEMBLY
(9) PIT CARPET