pinspotter
Bowling alley automaton
A pinspotter is a machine in a bowling alley that automatically clears fallen pins and resets them for the next frame.
Before mechanical pinspotters became standard in the mid-20th century, human workers called pinsetters or pin boys performed this task by hand.
The pinspotter jammed, delaying the game.
Narrow way between buildings
- laneDesignated travel strip
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- spareHeld in reserve
- splitSeparation into parts
frame · tenpin · gutter · pinfall · foul · approach · oil · hook
Restore to original state
- sweepBrush clean with broom
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- rackFrame for holding items
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
conveyor · sensors · electromechanical · jam · pinfall · deck · elevator · cushion
Preserving working condition
- capitalWealth used for investment
- installationProcess of putting in
- durableAble to withstand use
- robustStrong and durable
dependable · consistent · calibration · adjustment · warranty · parts · service · troubleshooting
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- efficiencyProductive without waste
spotting · targeting · alignment · detection · placement · positioning · reliability · performance
alley
Narrow way between buildings
split · frame · tenpin · gutter · pinfall · foul · approach · oil · hook · league
reset
Restore to original state
spotting · conveyor · sensors · electromechanical · jam · pinfall · deck · elevator · cushion · distributor
maintenance
Preserving working condition
- capitalWealth used for investment
- installationProcess of putting in
- durableAble to withstand use
robust · dependable · consistent · calibration · adjustment · warranty · parts · service · troubleshooting · downtime
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- timingArt of choosing moments
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
efficiency · spotting · targeting · alignment · detection · placement · positioning · reliability · performance · optimization
- pinsetterssetting table, rack