How did pinsetters work in bowling alleys?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Pinsetter
Pinsetters in bowling alleys, particularly the mechanical ones, used a series of levers and pulleys to reset fallen pins after each roll. When a bowler knocked down pins, the machine would detect the fall, clear the lane, and then lift new pins into position. Modern automatic pinsetters have replaced these mechanical systems, using sensors and motors for efficiency.