JP3036607U - Ticket vending machine for amusement machines - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] An object is to provide a ticket vending machine for a gaming machine, which maximizes the collected money to improve the sales of pachinko parlors. SOLUTION: A money insertion unit 7, a storage unit (card stocker) 10, a prepaid card takeout port 9, and a prepaid card takeout port 9 are provided corresponding to the storage unit (card stocker) 10. Storage section (card stocker)
10 stores a plurality of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination. A control means (microcomputer) 17 is provided which holds a correspondence relationship between the denomination of the prepaid card that allows the payout of the prepaid card and the amount of money inserted into the money insertion unit 7. Control means (microcomputer)
Reference numeral 17 pays out the money inserted into the money insertion unit 7 and the prepaid card stored in the storage unit (card stocker) 10 to a predetermined number take-out port 9 in accordance with a predetermined rule.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a payment amount of a vending machine for a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and a payout of a prepaid card.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 A conventional pachinko machine that uses a prepaid card to rent a pachinko ball from a ball lending machine to enjoy playing is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 64-34390 (A63F7 / 02). A number of pachinko machines as game machines are installed side by side on the island part provided in the store (pachinko hall). These pachinko machines are installed in part of the store or part of the island, Circulate between the pachinko ball storage container in which all the pachinko balls used in the department are stored and the pachinko machine.

That is, a pachinko machine is a pachinko ball storage container and a plurality of pachinko machines in which the pachinko balls circulate, such as an all-store type or an island-return type gaming machine. A ticket vending machine is installed. A player who enjoys playing on a gaming machine inserts a predetermined amount of banknotes or coins into the slot of a prepaid card ticket vending machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine ticket vending machine), and a prepaid card of any denomination is used. Or buy multiple copies. Then, they insert the purchased prepaid card into a prepaid card reader installed between the pachinko machine and the pachinko machine, and borrow a predetermined number of pachinko balls to enjoy playing on the pachinko machine.

Here, the prepaid card is a magnetic card of a predetermined shape, and the prepaid card is printed with an indication of the insertion direction, the purchase amount, etc., and the issuance date, issued ticket type, and the like in the longitudinal direction. There is a magnetic stripe that magnetically records issue number data. In addition, this prepaid card magnetically records how much is left after pachinko balls are lent out. In addition, the prepaid card simply indicates the residual frequency by marking the portion on which the residual frequency is printed with a punch.

On the other hand, between the adjacent pachinko machines, a prepaid card reader, that is, a thin prepaid card reader equipped with a ball lending machine is installed for each pachinko machine. The prepaid card reader is configured to lend pachinko balls for the amount of money recorded on the prepaid card by inserting the prepaid card from the card insertion slot. This prepaid card reader itself does not have a pachinko ball ejection function, and pachinko balls can be rented out in the pachinko ball saucer provided on the front of the pachinko machine in the pachinko ball storage container.

When the pachinko machine to be used by the player is decided, the player inserts the prepaid card into the card insertion slot of the prepaid card reader. Then, by operating the selection button provided on the front of the pachinko machine, an arbitrary number of pachinko balls from the amount recorded on the prepaid card are ejected into the pachinko ball saucer. In this case, the pachinko balls are discharged into the pachinko ball saucer from the passage communicating with the pachinko ball storage container provided in the store or part of the island. By repeating this several times, the player enjoys playing pachinko machines by borrowing pachinko balls within the range of the amount recorded on the prepaid card.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, when a customer purchases a prepaid card, he / she must insert the amount corresponding to the denomination of the prepaid card to be purchased into the bill slot of the ticket vending machine for the gaming machine to purchase the prepaid card of the prescribed denomination. . Further, when a banknote of a denomination that is larger than the denomination of the prepaid card is inserted into the bill slot, a difference occurs between the inserted amount and the purchased prepaid card. In this case, the ticket vending machine for gaming machines is provided with a change mechanism, which causes a problem that the ticket vending machine for gaming machines increases in cost.

In addition, when a player inserts a predetermined amount of money into the money inserting unit, if he / she selects and purchases one prepaid card of a denomination corresponding to the amount of the inserted amount or less, the remaining amount is Change will be discharged. For this reason, there was a problem in that even though money that could sell multiple prepaid cards for a certain amount of money was put into the cash input section, the amount of money that was put in could not be maximally recovered and sales at pachinko parlors could not be improved. .

The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems of the related art, and provides a ticket vending machine for a gaming machine for maximizing the collected money to improve the sales of pachinko parlors. The purpose is to

[0010]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 That is, the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 of the present invention is arranged in parallel with a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine 2 and dispenses a prepaid card, and the money insertion section 7 and a prepaid card of a predetermined denomination are provided. Storage unit (card stocker) 10 in which a plurality of cards are stored, prepaid card outlet 9, and control for paying out the prepaid card in storage unit (card stocker) 10 to outlet 9 based on a predetermined sales command The control means (microcomputer) 17 includes a means (microcomputer) 17 and a denomination of a prepaid card stored in the storage section (card stocker) 10 According to a predetermined rule, a predetermined number of prepaid cards are paid out.

Further, the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 of claim 2 is arranged in parallel with a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine 2 and dispenses a prepaid card. The cash slot 7 and a prepaid card of a predetermined denomination are provided. A storage unit (card stocker) 10 in which a plurality of id cards are stored, a prepaid card take-out port 9, and a prepaid card in the storage unit (card stocker) 10 is paid out to the take-out port 9 based on a predetermined sales instruction. A control means (microcomputer) 17 is provided, and the control means (microcomputer) 17 has a correspondence relationship between the denomination of the prepaid card for allowing the payout of the prepaid card and the money and the amount of money inserted into the money insertion part 7. Based on this correspondence, a prepaid card of a predetermined denomination is paid out to the exit 9.

Further, in the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 according to claim 3, the integrated amount of money thrown into the money throwing part 7 is the money of the prepaid card stored in the storing part (card stocker) 10. When the amount of money of the denomination is reached, the control means (microcomputer) 17 pays out the prepaid card of the denomination to the exit 9.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 arranged in parallel with each pachinko machine 2 of the island 1, and Fig. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 arranged in parallel with the pachinko machine 2. Fig. 3, Fig. 3 is a front view of the vending machine ticket vending machine 3, Fig. 4 is a side view of the vending machine ticket vending machine 3, and Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the correspondence relationship between the denomination of the prepaid card and the input amount. ing.

A plurality of pachinko machines 2 are arranged on the island portion 1 in the pachinko machine. Between the pachinko machines 2 and the pachinko machines 2, that is, for each pachinko machine 2, a vending machine ticket vending machine 3 and a prepaid machine are provided. Card readers 4 are provided respectively. The gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 sells a prepaid card (not shown), which is connected to a microcomputer 17 as a control means and can sell one or more prepaid cards of a denomination corresponding to the inserted amount. Is configured.

The gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 is approximately 810 mm in height, about 30 mm in width, and about 160 mm in depth and has a vertically long, substantially rectangular shape, and can be installed side by side between the pachinko machine 2 and the prepaid card reader 4. Has been done. A makeup panel 5A is attached to the front surface of the main body 5 of the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3, and a money insertion portion 7 is provided above the makeup panel 5A. Further, a denomination display unit 6 is provided further above the money insertion unit 7, and a ticket issuing machine operation display unit 8 is provided below the money insertion unit 7.

The denomination display section 6 is provided with three vertically arranged LEDs 6A made up of green light emitting diodes. On the left side of the ticket machine operation display section 8, green LEDs 8A are provided at predetermined intervals. Two are provided vertically. Further, red LEDs 8B and 8B are provided on the right side corresponding to the green LEDs 8A and 8A of the ticket issuing machine operation display portion 8, respectively. Characters of usable denominations (for example, 1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen from above) are displayed on the right side of each of the LEDs 6A, 6A, 6A provided in the denomination display unit 6.

When the LEDs 6A ... Provided in the denomination display section 6 emit light (light up), the denominations (1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000) displayed next to the LEDs 6A. (Such as yen) is acceptable. Also, when the LEDs 6A ... Next to each display (1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen, etc.) are off (non-emission), each denomination displayed next to each LED 6A ... Is accepted. Indicates an impossible state.

Here, the microcomputer 17 is used when the bill transportation belt is stopped, when the prepaid card is sold out, when the ticket issuing unit 30 is not mounted or when it is not properly set, and when the prepaid card is being dispensed. Each LED 6A ... Is turned off when the prepaid card reader 4 does not work for some reason or when the prepaid card exit 9 does not remove the prepaid card or the prepaid card. It is configured to do.

Further, the upper LEDs 8A and 8B provided on the ticket issuing machine operation display unit 8 indicate the sales state of a prepaid card of, for example, 3000 yen, and the lower LEDs 8A and 8B of the prepaid card of 5000 yen. Shows the card sales status. When the LEDs (green) 8A, 8A on the left side of the ticket issuing machine operation display section 8 are turned on and the LEDs (red) 8B, 8B on the right side are turned off, the money (3000 yen, 5000 yen) is corresponded. This shows the prepaid card is ready for sale.

When the right side LEDs (red) 8B and 8B are lit and the left side LEDs (green) 8A and 8A are off, the prepaid card is sold out or for other reasons (prepaid due to injury or the like). It is configured to indicate that the sales are stopped due to the fact that cards cannot be sold.

On the other hand, an amount display unit 16 is provided below the main body 5 of the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3, and the amount display unit 16 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs or liquid crystal. The amount display unit 16 is configured to display the amount of money (banknotes) inserted into the money insertion unit 7. The money insertion unit 7 is composed of a bill insertion slot 7A and a bill identification device 7B, and a bill identification device 7B is provided inside the main body 5 corresponding to the bill insertion port 7A.

The bill validator 7B is for discriminating the authenticity of money (banknote). When the bill inserted from the bill slot 7A is true (genuine bill), the amount of the inserted bill is calculated. In addition to displaying on the display unit 16, when the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 7A is false (fake bill), the amount is not displayed on the amount display unit 16 and is returned to the bill insertion port 7A as it is. . Further, when the next bill is inserted after the bill inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, the integrated amount is displayed.

Here, the microcomputer 17 is a combination of denominations shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, and when a 5000-yen bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, the LEDs 6A ... Are turned off and the next money is accepted. In addition, when the 10000 yen banknote is inserted into the banknote slot 7A, each LED 6A ... Is turned off and the next money is prohibited from being received.

When a 1000-yen bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, the LEDs 6A and 6A on the denomination display section 6 for 5000 yen and 10000 yen are turned off (in this case, the LED 6A for 1000 yen is turned on). However, if the accumulated amount of money (1000 yen in this case) that is continuously invested reaches the amount of the prepaid card of the specified denomination, the LED 6A beside 1000 yen is turned off. And forbid accepting the following money. Then, it is configured to pay out a prepaid card of a denomination corresponding to the amount of money that has been inserted.

Further, two prepaid card outlets 9 are provided below and below the banknote slot 7A. The prepaid card is stored inside the main body 5 in correspondence with the prepaid card outlets 9 and 9. Card stockers 10 and 10 as parts are provided respectively. Each of the card stockers 10 and 10 is configured to be able to store a predetermined number of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination (in this case, 50 cards each). Reference numeral 30 is a lock key for attaching and detaching the ticket issuing unit accommodating the card stockers 10, 10.

A cover 12 is provided below the exit 9 of the prepaid card so as to project from the main body 5. Inside the cover 12, a coin storage outlet 13 is provided downward. That is, the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 has a coin storing function and a coin storing function. Further, a ball payout passage 21 is provided in the main body 5, and an electromagnetic valve (not shown) is provided in the ball payout passage 21. Further, the cover 12 on the exit 9 side of the prepaid card is provided with an inclined portion 12A having an inclined front side, and the inclined portion 12A is provided with a data display plate 14 composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs or liquid crystals. ing.

Further, a plurality of display changeover switches 15 ... Are provided below the data display plate 14 provided on the inclined portion 12 A of the cover 12. The member operates the display changeover switches 15 ... Using the membership card to display the predetermined data accumulated in the microcomputer 17 on the data display plate 14.

The data displayed on the data display board 14 is, for example, the number of points (the number of points to be added depending on the usage status of the pachinko parlor of the member, and when the number of points reaches a certain value, the pachinko parlor becomes a member. It is configured to display the number of special prizes, the number of special prizes, the number of starts after the special prize, the number of coins saved, the number of odds, and the number of replays. Incidentally, 18 is a member card insertion slot, 19 is a membership card reader, and the membership card reader 19 is provided corresponding to the membership card insertion slot 18.

The membership card is a magnetic card similar to the prepaid card, and has a size that can be easily inserted from the membership card insertion slot 18. This membership card is for the store side to grasp the occupation, age, entry time, etc. of the member, and the magnetic stripe part for magnetically recording the card classification, store division, affiliated store division, member number, etc. is provided at the lower end in the longitudinal direction. ing . The pachinko parlor is pre-installed with a membership card application form, and the address card, name, date of birth, gender, occupation, family structure, hobbies, etc. are recorded in this membership card application form. The member can use the issued membership card to receive certain services from the store.

On the other hand, the card stockers 10 and 10 are provided in the ticket issuing unit 30 and are detachably attached to the main body 5 by the lock key 11. In each of the card stockers 10 and 10, prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination officially sold at another large-sized vending machine for amusement machines, described in the conventional example, are arranged vertically in the horizontal direction. 〇 Stacked and stored. The prepaid cards stored in the card stockers 10 and 10 are configured to be paid out to the exit 9 of one or a plurality of prepaid cards by a driving device (not shown).

Then, for example, a prepaid card of one denomination is stored in the upper card stocker 10 within several denominations (2000 yen, 3000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen, etc.), and the lower card A prepaid card of a denomination other than the prepaid card stored in the upper card stocker 10 is stored in the stocker 10. That is, prepaid cards of denominations corresponding to different amounts of money are stored in the upper and lower card stockers 10 and 10 (in this case, even if prepaid cards of the same denomination are stored in the upper and lower card stockers 10 and 10, respectively). Good) is stored.

The denomination of the prepaid card to be paid out from the prepaid card exit 9 is provided in a predetermined combination with the amount of money inserted from the bill insertion slot 7A. In this case, the microcomputer 17 drives the drive device (not shown) of each card stocker 10, 10 based on a predetermined denomination of prepaid card type and the amount of money inserted. Thereby, one or a plurality of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination corresponding to the amount of money inserted into the money insertion part 7 are paid out to the prepaid card outlets 9, 9.

Next, an example of a combination of the denominations inserted into the money insertion unit 7 and the prepayment card denominations paid out to the respective outlets 9 and 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, the combinations No1 to No3 are prepared as standard, and the combinations No4 to No8 are prepared as options. In No. 1 of the standard combination, one card stocker 10 stores a prepaid card of a denomination corresponding to an amount of 2,000 yen and the other card stocker 10 of 5,000 yen.

In No. 2, one card stocker 10 stores a prepaid card of a denomination equivalent to 3000 yen, and the other card stocker 10 stores a prepaid card of a denomination equivalent to 5000 yen. In No 3, both card stockers 10, 10 are stored. Prepaid cards of denominations equivalent to 5000 yen each are stored inside. Then, in No. 1, the microcomputer 17 inserts two banknotes (1000 yen banknote in this case) into the banknote slot 7A in succession, and when the accumulated amount reaches 2000 yen, a prepaid card of a denomination equivalent to 2000 yen is prepaid card. It is configured to automatically dispense one sheet from the take-out port 9 of.

In this case, the microcomputer 17 turns off the LEDs 6A and 6A on the side of 5000 yen and 10000 yen when a banknote (in this case, one 100-yen banknote) is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 7A, and turns off those banknotes. When acceptance of a banknote (in this case, one 1000-yen banknote) is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 7A, the LED 6A beside 1000 yen is extinguished to prohibit the insertion of the next banknote. As a result, one prepaid card of the denomination corresponding to the accumulated amount of inserted banknotes (1000 yen) (2000 yen in this case) is automatically paid out.

Further, when a 5000 yen bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, the LEDs 6A ... Next to 1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen are turned off to prohibit the insertion of those bills. Then, one piece of prepaid card of denomination equivalent to 5000 yen is automatically paid out from the prepaid card exit 9. Further, when a 10000 yen bill is inserted, the LEDs 6A ... Next to 1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen are extinguished to prohibit the insertion of those denominations, which corresponds to 10000 yen from the exit 9 of the prepaid card. Automatically pay out a prepaid card (two prepaid cards worth 5000 yen in this case).

Further, in No 2, the microcomputer 17 inserts three predetermined denominations (1000 yen bills in this case) into the bill insertion slot 7A continuously, and when the accumulated amount reaches 3000 yen, the exit 9 of the prepaid card 9 It is configured to automatically pay out one prepaid card of denomination equivalent to 3000 yen.

In this case, the microcomputer 17 turns off the LEDs 6A and 6A on the side of 5000 yen and 10000 yen when a banknote (in this case, one 100-yen banknote) is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 7A, and turns off those banknotes. Prohibit input. When a banknote (two 1000-yen banknotes in this case) is continuously inserted into the banknote insertion slot 7A, the LED 6A on the side of 1000yen is turned off to prohibit the insertion of the next banknote. As a result, one prepaid card of the denomination corresponding to the accumulated amount of the inserted banknotes (prepaid card of the denomination equivalent to 3000 yen in this case) is automatically paid out.

When a 5000-yen bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, the LEDs 6A ... Next to the 1000-yen, 5000-yen, and 10000-yen lights are turned off to prohibit the insertion of those bills. Then, one prepaid card of denomination equivalent to 5000 yen is automatically paid out from the prepaid card exit 9. In addition, when a 10000 yen banknote is inserted, the LEDs 6A, which are 1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen, are turned off to prohibit the insertion of those banknotes, and a prepaid card equivalent to 10000 yen (in this case, 5000 yen It is configured to automatically pay out two prepaid cards of denominations equivalent to.

Further, in No 3, when the microcomputer 17 continuously inserts five predetermined denominations (1000 yen bills in this case) into the bill insertion slot 7A and the accumulated amount becomes 5000 yen, the prepaid card exit 9 Is configured to automatically pay out one prepaid card equivalent to 5000 yen.

In this case, the microcomputer 17 turns off the LEDs 6A and 6A on the side of 5000 yen and 10000 yen when a banknote (in this case, one 100-yen banknote) is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 7A, and turns off those banknotes. Prohibit input. When a banknote (four 1000-yen banknotes in this case) is continuously inserted into the banknote insertion slot 7A, the LED 6A on the side of 1000 yen is turned off to prohibit the insertion of the next banknote. As a result, one prepaid card of a denomination corresponding to the accumulated amount of inserted banknotes is automatically paid out from the exit 9 of the prepaid card.

When a 5000-yen bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, the LEDs 6A ... Next to the 1000-yen, 5000-yen, and 10000-yen lights are turned off to prohibit the insertion of those bills. Then, a prepaid card of a denomination equivalent to 5000 yen is automatically paid out from the prepaid card exit 9 from the prepaid card exit 9. Further, when a 10000 yen bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, the LEDs 6A ... Next to 1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen are turned off to prohibit the insertion of those bills, and a prepaid card equivalent to 10000 yen ( In this case, two prepay cards of denomination equivalent to 5000 yen are automatically paid out from the exit 9 of the prepaid card.

Further, No. 4 to No. 8 in FIG. 5 are optional and are prepared so that they can be introduced at a pachinko parlor as needed. And in No4, a prepaid card with a combination of 2,000 yen and 3,000 yen, in No5 a prepaid card with a combination of 2,000 yen and 10,000 yen, in No6 a prepaid card with a combination of 3,000 yen and 10,000 yen, and in No7, 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen. The prepaid card of the combination of No. 8 and the prepaid card of only No. 10000 yen are stored in each card stocker 11.

Further, when a 1000 yen bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A in No4 to No8, the LEDs 6A and 6A beside 5000 yen and 10000 yen are extinguished to prohibit the insertion of those bills, and continuously. When the accumulated amount of 1000 yen bills inserted reaches the amount of the prepaid card of the denomination that can be sold, the prepaid card of the denomination is automatically paid out from the exit 9 of the prepaid card.

When one 5000-yen bill or 10000-yen bill is thrown into the bill slot 7A, the LEDs 6A ... Is prohibited. As a result, according to the rules of the prepaid card denomination and the amount of money to be inserted, which are predetermined in No. 4 to No. 8, a predetermined number of prepaid cards of the denomination corresponding to the inserted amount are automatically paid out from the exit 9 of the prepaid card. Is configured as follows.

In addition, taking No1 of FIG. 5 as an example, another example of paying out of a prepaid card when a plurality of banknotes (two or more 1000-yen banknotes in this case) is inserted is shown in the flowchart of FIG. The identification of the inserted money and the insertion of the 5000 yen and 10000 yen banknotes are the same as those described above, and the description thereof will be omitted. In step S1, the LEDs 6A ... Each of the denominations of 1000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen are lit up to indicate the acceptable state of those denominations, and the process proceeds to step S2.

Therefore, a bill (1000 yen) is inserted into the bill insertion slot 7A, and the process proceeds to step S3 to turn off the LEDs 6A ... Then, the insertion of the bills of 5000 yen and 10000 yen is prohibited, and the process proceeds to step S4 to continuously insert the bills (1000 yen) into the bill insertion slot 7A. That is, two banknotes (1000 yen) are continuously inserted into the banknote slot 7A, and the process proceeds to step S5.

Then, after 5 seconds have passed, the process proceeds to step S6, and a prepaid card of a denomination corresponding to the amount of 2000 yen is automatically paid out from the prepaid card exit 9. In addition, the banknotes are inserted in step S4, the banknotes (1000 yen) are continuously inserted in steps S7, S8, and S9 within 5 seconds, and when the accumulated amount of money reaches 5000 yen, the prepaid card exit 9 It is configured to automatically pay out a prepaid card of a denomination equivalent to the amount of yen.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 2 is a CR machine, and as is well known, it is a game that can be enjoyed by playing the pachinko machine 2 with a prepaid card, and is stored in a large amount in a pachinko ball storage container such as an all-store or island-return type. The pachinko balls circulate through the pachinko machines 2 ... The pachinko machine 2 is connected to the microcomputer 17 and is composed of an operation dial 22 for operating and firing a pachinko ball (not shown) and a game board 23.

A guide rail 24 is provided on the surface of the game board 23, and a pachinko ball lending switch 25 and a discharge switch 26 are provided below the game board 23. The pachinko ball lending switch 25 is an instruction to convert the pachinko ball into a pachinko ball in units of 500 yen or the like within the range of the amount of money that the prepaid card has on the assumption that the prepaid card is inserted into the prepaid card insertion slot 4A. It is a switch. In addition, 28 is an out hole and 29 is a pachinko ball saucer.

Then, the converted pachinko balls are discharged from the coin storage outlet 13 into the pachinko ball tray 29 provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2, and this becomes the number of balls owned by the player (player). Further, the discharge switch 26 is a support switch for discharging the pachinko balls in the pachinko ball receiving tray 29 to the pachinko ball lower receiving tray 30 when the player operates it.

Next, an example of using the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 having the above configuration will be described. A gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 and a prepaid card reader 4 are arranged side by side adjacent to the pachinko machine 2 (in this case, the prepaid card reader 4 and the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 may be arranged side by side adjacent to the pachinko machine 2 ) Has been. Further, the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3, the prepaid card reader 4, and the pachinko machine 2 are connected to the microcomputer 17, and the correspondence relation between the denomination of the prepaid card and the input amount is built in the microcomputer 17 in advance. I will do it.

In addition, the microcomputer 17 displays the amount of money inserted into the bill insertion slot 7 A on the amount display section 16 and automatically selects the prepaid card of the denomination corresponding to the inserted amount to select each prepaid card. Cards shall be paid out to the exits 9, 9. Further, it is assumed that a predetermined number of prepaid cards of a denomination corresponding to a predetermined amount are stored in each of the card stockers 10 and 10 (in this case, 50 cards each).

First, the player confirms the lit LED (green) 8A of the ticket issuing machine operation display unit 8 to confirm the denomination of the prepaid card that can be sold, and also illuminates the LED 6A of the denomination display unit 6. Check the denomination of usable banknotes. Then, when money (banknotes of a predetermined denomination) that can be received in a state in which a prepaid card of a predetermined denomination can be sold is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 7A, the banknote is identified by the banknote identification device 7B as authentic. If the inserted bill is true, the microcomputer 17 issues a predetermined sales command, and if the inserted bill is judged to be false, the microcomputer 17 returns the bill to the bill insertion slot 7A.

When it is determined that the inserted bills are true, the microcomputer 17 turns off the LEDs 6A ... The money (1000 yen in this case) that was thrown in is added up. Then, when the accumulated amount of the inserted banknotes matches the amount of the prepaid card of the specified denomination stored in the card stockers 10 and 10, the microcomputer 17 issues a predetermined sales instruction to cause each card stocker 10 to be sold. Drive 10 drive devices.

As a result, the microcomputer 17 automatically dispenses one or more prepaid cards in the card stockers 10, 10 to the prepaid card exit 9. Then, the player borrows a predetermined amount of pachinko balls by using the purchased prepaid card and operates the operation dial 22 to enjoy the pachinko machine 2.

As described above, when the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 deposits a predetermined amount of money into the banknote slot 7A, a predetermined correspondence is established between the denomination of the prepaid card and the amount of the deposited money. Multiple denomination prepaid cards are automatically paid out from the prepaid card exit 9. As a result, the change mechanism is not required, and the cost of the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 can be significantly reduced. In addition, since it is not necessary for gamers to receive change, convenience is increased and pachinko parlors can significantly improve their sales.

In the embodiment, the combination of the inserted money and the prepaid card of a predetermined amount has been described with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, but the combination is not limited to this combination, and the money type corresponding to the inserted money and other amounts. The present invention is also effective when combined with other prepaid cards.

Further, according to a predetermined rule with the denomination of the prepaid card, a predetermined number of predetermined prepaid cards are paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the inserted money is stored in the money insertion unit 7. It is configured so that it can be held temporarily and returned as many times as necessary. Then, when the money continuously inserted into the money insertion unit 7 is accumulated and no money has been inserted for a predetermined time, the maximum amount of money is the combination of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination within the maximum range of the accumulated money. It is also possible to pay out the number of bills and return the surplus bills to the bill insertion slot 7A.

Although the pachinko machine 2 has been described as the game machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also effective for a slot machine or a metal game machine using metal.

In addition, the prepaid card of a predetermined denomination that was officially sold in a large-sized gaming machine ticket vending machine was stored in the card stocker 10, 10 of the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 and sold, but it is not limited to this. It is also possible to install the ticket vending machine for a gaming machine 3 of the present invention in a large ticket vending machine for a gaming machine.

Furthermore, the player may play the pachinko balls he or she has accumulated by himself or herself so as to discharge the pachinko balls from the coin storage outlet 13 into the pachinko ball saucer 29 provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2.

Furthermore, although the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 and the prepaid card reader 4 are provided in parallel in the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko machine is not limited to this, and the gaming machine ticket vending machine 3 and the prepaid card reader 4 are integrated. There is no problem even if they are installed in parallel with each other.

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[Effect of the invention]

 As described above in detail, according to the invention of claim 1, the money insertion unit, the storage unit in which a plurality of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination are stored, the prepaid card takeout port, and the storage based on a predetermined sales command. It is equipped with a control means for paying out the prepaid card in the department to the exit, and the control means is set in advance for the money inserted in the money insertion part and the denomination of the prepaid card stored in the storage part. According to the rules, a specified number of prepaid cards are paid out, so it is possible to automatically select a specified number of prepaid cards of the denomination equivalent to the amount inserted by the player and pay them out to the exit. become able to.

Therefore, by changing the rules to a combination that does not issue change, it is possible to eliminate the change mechanism, and it is possible to significantly reduce the cost of the vending machine for gaming machines. This eliminates the need for a selection button for selecting and paying out prepaid cards, which can significantly reduce the cost of mortgage machines and also greatly improves the sales of pachinko parlors, and allows them to be installed side by side with gaming machines. It is suitable for ticket vending machines with space restrictions.

Further, according to the invention of claim 2, the money insertion unit, the storage unit in which a plurality of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination are stored, the prepaid card takeout port, and the storage based on a predetermined sales command. It is equipped with a control means for paying out the prepaid card in the department to the exit, and the control means indicates the denomination of the prepaid card for allowing the payout of the prepaid card, the money and the amount of money put in the money insertion part. Since the prepaid card of a predetermined denomination is paid out to the exit based on this correspondence, the prepaid card of the denomination equivalent to the amount inserted by the player is A predetermined number of sheets can be automatically selected and dispensed to the outlet.

That is, it becomes possible to eliminate the change mechanism of the gaming machine ticket vending machine by setting the corresponding relationship, and it is suitable for the ticket vending machine that is installed in parallel with the gaming machine and has a space limitation. In particular, with the correspondence relationship as defined in claim 3, it becomes possible to realize such payout automatic control remarkably smoothly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine ticket vending machine arranged in parallel on each pachinko machine on an island.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming machine ticket vending machine provided in parallel with a pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a ticket vending machine for gaming machines.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the gaming machine ticket vending machine.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a denomination of a prepaid card and an input amount.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of purchasing a prepaid card based on an integrated amount of bills inserted into a plurality of sheets.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Pachinko machine 3 Ticket vending machine for gaming machine 4 Prepaid card reader 6 Money type display section 7 Money insertion section 7A Banknote insertion slot 8 Ticketing machine operation display section 9 Ejection slot 10 Card stocker 14 Data display board 17 Microcomputer

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A ticket vending machine for a gaming machine arranged in parallel with a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and paying out a prepaid card, and a money insertion section, a storage section in which a plurality of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination are stored, and a prepaid card. A card outlet, and control means for paying out the prepaid card in the storage portion to the outlet based on a predetermined sales command, wherein the control means stores the money inserted into the money insertion portion and the storage portion. A ticket vending machine for gaming machines, characterized in that a predetermined number of prepaid cards are paid out according to a predetermined rule with the denomination of the prepaid cards stored in the unit. 2. A ticket vending machine for gaming machines which is arranged in parallel with a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine and dispenses prepaid cards, and a money insertion section, a storage section in which a plurality of prepaid cards of a predetermined denomination are stored, and a prepaid card. It comprises a card take-out port and a control means for paying out the pre-paid card in the storage section to the take-out port based on a predetermined sales instruction, and the control means is a pre-paid card money for allowing the pay-out of the pre-paid card. A gaming machine characterized by having a correspondence relationship between a seed and the money and the amount of money put into the money throwing unit, and paying out a prepaid card of a predetermined denomination to the outlet based on this correspondence relationship. Ticket-vending machine. 3. The control means pays out the prepaid card of the denomination to the exit when the accumulated amount of money inserted into the money insertion part reaches the amount of the denomination of the prepaid card stored in the storage part. The ticket vending machine for a gaming machine according to claim 2.