Automated Gutter Rail System By: Justin Riggs

Overview What is an Automated Gutter Rail System? How it works Features Advantages Disadvantages

What is an Automated Gutter Rail System? “The automated bumper system is an electromechanical system that allows the user to conveniently raise and lower the gutters on a lane pair from a remote location” (Brunswick Corp, 2000, pg. 6) Prevent gutter balls

How it works Uses two-way turning motor Software tells the motor which way to turn Rods and hinge system connects to motor

Features Rails Raise and Lower Automatically Can Raise and Lower on Player-by-Player basis Front Desk Control Steel Hinge and Rod Ensures Durability Different Customization Options (Color, Lights)

Advantages over Manual System Customer Luxury Eliminates Safety Hazard Employee Convenience Reduces Overhead Cost (Less Maintenance, Less Staff) Competitive Advantage Over Competitors

Disadvantages Initial Cost Lane downtime during installation

Conclusion Automated Rails have many advantages over the standard manual rails. The way of the future for public bowling.

References   Brunswick Corporation. (2000, March). Automated Ball Wall System. Retrieved 10/29/2012 from http://www.brunswickbowling.com/downloads/support/ BB_Serivice_Automated- Ballwall-Service_17900280.pdf   IASS. (n.d.). Center Equipment. Retrieved 10/29/2012 from www.iass.com/centerequipment03. html QUIBICA AMF. (2011). Duabowl Bumpers. Retrieved 10/29/2012 from http://www.qubicaam f.com/en-US/Products/Lanes/DuraBowl-Bumpers.aspx